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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-26
Question for Ballot
OFFICIAL.

The Honorable Board of County Com
m~issioners of Cavalier County, North
Dakota, having passed a resolution to
submit the following question to the
voters Of said county. an election will
be held on Tuesday, the seventh day
of November. "A. D.. 1916.
Said election will be held at the reg
ular polling places in each precinct,
and the polls will be open from the
hour of eight o'clock a. m. until the
hour of five o'clock p. m. of the same
day.
QUESTION SO SUBMITTED WILL BE
AS FOLLOWS:
Shall Cavalier County Cooperate with
the United States Department Of
Agriculture and with the State Ag-
ricultural College to Secure ApprO-
priatiOns from the United States
Government Finds to Carry on the
Agricultural Agent Work by Con-
tinuing the Present ApprOpria-
tiOnss
In testimony whereof I have this
day hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of Cavalier county, al the
county seat in the city of Langdon,
N. p. this eighteenth day Of October.
A. d. 1916.
(Seal) OLE J. EIDE,
County Auditor
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-10-26
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO.
THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
Chap. Sc IS. B. No. 259-McBride) 1913
Session Laws.
Chapter S4 Is. b. No. 11-McBride) 1915
Session Laws.
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL All DICK
INSON.

/ Concurrent Resolution Amending
Section ZIG of the Constitution of the
State of North DakOt Establishing
and Locating II State Normal School
in the City of Dickinson, County of
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

folk have paid the hermit higher trib.
ute than any poet.
These words OF Walt Whitman, for
Whitman knew and wrote 1T least once
of the hermit thrush. give sufficient Do.
scriptica OF the place the swamp angel
seeks Cor It's evening song
Forth 10 hiding, receiving night that talks
not
Down 10 the shores OF tho water thc
path by the swamp In the dimness.
To the solemn shadowy eedara and ghost.
~ pines so still
The Bluehlrd.
When the English settlers IN Amer
lea saw the loose fiocks OF bluebirds
drifting over the March fields. the
spring sunshine making redder the
birds red breasts. they called them
English robins. The red OF the breasts
was responsible for the name. the
sight of II being a reminder Of the
other red.breasted bird In the home
fields over the sea.
In few remote places in New Eng.
land the bluebird still bears the name
which the Pilgrims gave. but every
where else throughout tho American
continent II is the blusbird and moth
ing else. II is one OF the few % the
American feathered species which
manage to keep one name in nearly
every community In which they dwell
The bluebird IL a bird OF the heart
and OF the home. II loYea the com
panionship OF man and II will build
it's nest and dwell through the sum
mer wherever II In made welcome. The
bluebird IL a sweet creature. for Il
there are any vices among It's multi
tude OF virtues man has yet to turn
them to the light.
Alfred Tennyson did not know the
bluebird, but II would seem that he
must have heard an echo Of its April
note when he wrote
@ And IN my breast
Spring wakens too and my regret
Becomes an April violet.
And buds and blossoms like the rest.
The Bobollnk.
The bobolink is a summer reveler:
the bee In drunk with bloom. and why
not he, this bacchanalian bobolinkg
There is a eort or delirium IN the
summertime Joy Of this meadow bird
His song has been called rapturous
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
THIEF on BUSINESS MANI
aems Reflections on Honesty Thaa
May Deem . Little Harsh II ths
First Reading.

n you deliberately plan 10 sell 10
another man something which yoa
know ls not worth the price you ask.
and you depend on his lack % knowi.
edge concerning u 70 make II poaai.
bio for you 20 carry out the deal. you
are q thief.
Oh, Il sounds . little harsh. doea IT.
Anyone making that statement 70
you--you would call him = llari
You hold that an article IL worth
60 another man Just what he In willing
TO pay for Il.
Mighty siimsy cover Tor your dis
honesty. this.
II your conscience doas not bother
you Aftsr you have made . dsai Ia
whieh you knew that yOu have wrona.
fully convinced q man that somsthina
you sold him represents what he paid
for Il, you have Q mean. dishonest
streak IN you.
You are taking from that man aoEae.
thing 70 which you are not entitled.
That 10 what the man does who en-.
tera your house nc night and Foha
yOu.
That he gives you nothing In return
and has net asked your permission b.
fore he takes II II not an argument
on which you may Fefato tho aats-
ment that you are q thief.
Every bit that you have taken tn
excess Of the worth Of the article You
sell mak0s you 4 dishonest au-gx.
change.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

Mrs D.. new to tho nelghboFhood
where she lives. received her nFst In
yitation 10 an important social eveat.
and for the occasion aFfayed hsrseie
with becoming daintinsss. II was one
Of those murky evenings. not No very
far back. and 10 protect her fest on
ths wHy from the door 70 her auto sha
drew over her Cinderella party slip
pers q pair OF storm rubbsrs the ktnd
that look twice as big. because OF the
shield that comes up over the lnstsp.
When time came 20 put on hsF wraps
90 90 home. nhe vas Mortified - hnd
thai she had been revealing 70 the
public gnzs aii evening ; combination
OF party slippers. Gilken hosiery and
gum shoes. she had forgotten % ~
move her weather protectors
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
PREPARING THE GARDEN SOIL
OF FAR More importance Than Most
Gardeners Reallze--Soll Must BE
Broken Early.

The preparation OF the garden soil
Is of far more Importance than most
gardeners realize. The vegetables
must have deep, mellow, friable soil
to hold moisture and promote the life
and development of soil organisms 50
important to the fertile soil.
The soil should be broken early and
vegetation Incorporated In time for It
to decay. A large per cent OF vege-
table matter usually in its final state
of decomposition called humus is nee
essary. It may then be necessary
to rebreak, harrow and cross
harrow in order that deep mulch may
be had.
Barnyard manure is highly desir.
able where the soil is rather thin or
close. The manure supplies both hui
mus and plant food and for that rea-
son is economical. It is a waste prod
uct at the barn. but valuable to the
gardener.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
The brood SOW lie the first animal to
select in laying a foundation for a
herd. The better she is the greater
the chances for success. A good brood
SOW must possess depth and. length OF
body, a good heart girth, smooth
shoulders, well-sprung ribs, and long,
deep. well-turned hams. Her sides
should be long, deep. and straight A
slightly arched. or straight. broad
back is much desired. as it is much
stronger than low back. The back
should carry its width and the side
lines should be straight. She should
stand up we'll on her toes and have
smooth, straight joints with hard but
not coarse bone, and must have femi-
nine characteristics, which are indl-
Gated by rather small head and ear,
fully developed, even udder. and alb
sence of shields in the shoulders. A
brood SOW should show early matur-
ing qualities and have sufficient capac-
ity to do the work for which she is
intended. A smooth coat of fine hair
and broad head with sufficient
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
NEXT SEASONS GARDEN PLAN
Do Not Overlook Important Matter Of
Pruning and Anticipating Most
Careful Cultivation.

Having given thought to the plan
ming OF your next seasons fruit, and
to your next seasons vegetable gar
den, and the variety you wish from
the one and the things you wish to
plant in the other. do not forget the
important matter OF pruning and d.
viding and setting and anticipating
careful cultivation. Get all the gar
den tools and implements which You
will need In working properly There
will be spades, hoes, lawn mowers,
trowels, knives. sprayers, etc, to
think of and select from the best
devices offered by progressive manu-.
facturers. In fruit growing and gar
dening, like in everything else, good
tools facilitate good workmanship
and are great time savers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
Making Friends With a ritmouss.

ecstatic. merry. sparkling and bub.
bling. 1t In all OF these and some.
thing more. II Is the very abandon OF
music. The bobolink while singing
seems to DO in a perfect frenzy. lie
10 tipsy with gIee; he actually stag.
gers In his flight: for no cannot rise
above the meadow on a summer morn.
ing without attempting TO beat time
with his wings to his own music. and
the wings cannot keep the pace
Il was bacchanaiian element IN the
singing Of the bobolink which ap.
Deaied more than anything else TO one
Of the humber poets. Christopher r
Craneh. Mr.. Craneh has made the
most Of that which struck him as this
dominant tone In the reveiar'a music.
Their tribe. still drunk with air and nghl
And perfume OF the meadow,
90 Keeling up and down the sky
In sunshine and IN shadow.
The kentucky Cardinal.
Until writer who loved tbs cards
nal gave II the name Of bic state those
who knew tina bird were content 70
call Il By It's scientific name. the cards
nal grosbsak. Science and poetry are
far apart. James Lane Allan did n0s
claim proprietary rights in this bird Of
glowing plumage, and bis book mod,
estly enough was called not The" baa
"a Kentucky Cardinal
The cardinal has small place n.
poetry. James Lane AIlen has giyaa
II An enduring place IN prose. OF the
cardinals habits Of standing ssAnchly
by the home fields when the snow sIea
and the other songsters desert. the
Kentucky writer has this 70 say.
10! some morning the leaves are
on the ground. and the birds have van.
iShed. The species that remain OF
that come TO Us then. wear the hues
OF the season and melt into the tone Of
natures hackground-blues. KrAys.
browns. With touches Of white on tail
and breast and wing for coming iecka
of SNOW
Save only him-prOud solitary stTan.
ger In our unfFiendiy land-fhs fery
grosbeak. Nature IN Kentucky has no
winter harm0nies for him. He could
find these only among the tufts Of the
October sumach. OF In the gum tree
when it stands pillar Of red twilight
are In the dark November wOods or
IN The far depths Of the crimson sun
sen ii les and o. il left alone
l1n the edge Of that northern world
which be has dared invade and lnhaL,
IL e is then. amid black clouds and
drifting SHOWS. that the gorgeous car.
ainai stands forth In the ideal picsurs
O. n destiny
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

devise method TO turn few of the
swallows to tie city, for q glimpse or
two of them, with the engenderer
year1Iing for the old home and things
bucolic, might solve the deserted farm
problem.
The swallow found its way into the
hearts and the homes Of the people as
long ago as Aristotle's time. This
much we know, for the philosopher
speaks Of Il, and there is no reason to
doubt that the swciiow held his place
IN mans affection during the years Of
the life OF some philosopher who was
as much earlier than Aristotle as Arts
totle is earlier than the philosopher Of
today. II there be any philosopher Of
today who may be mentioned properly
In the same sentence with AIexander's
tutor.
Shakespeare intimates in q line or
two that the swallow fears the cold. II
is easy enough TO forgive the master,
however. for casting q suspicion on
the swallows courage because OF the
beauty Of the way in which he does
It:
That come, hafors tbs swallow darss and
The Winds OF Azasch with beauty
THE Hermit Thrush.
ID IA possible that an adequate trib.
ute to the song Of the hermit thrush
Il beyond the range Of human poetic
endpayor. The poets have not dared.
Tha gong Il hymniike and It has q GER
tsiz purity and sanctity of tone that
o. the singer as the at soloisl Of
the teEpIe in the wilderness
II Ii the vile phases FAR removed
from nan and his works that the bird
loves He seeks no auaience for DIS
sinking. We must 20 70 the northern
wobds and there walt until the shad-
ows lengthen and the hush OF tho eve
ming has come down TO hear the her.
mil thrush break the silence with his
yeaper hymn.
The voice Is pure music No other
bird singer IN America and probably
no bird singer in the world can aP-
prdlach the hermit thrush In the melO-
fidns quality Of its notes The song
would be declared sad we're II not 20
uplifting. It is a prayer and song In
1nk and Il seems 10 hailow the wilder.
ness
The hermit thrush loves equally the
ok-lying woods and the foresfed
mountain tops. II chooses one or the
her for IFS summer home. The coun
~ rolg OF the Nortn who have heard
the song al dusk coming from where
the woods meet the marsh call the
BIRD the swamp angel The country
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
B V EDWARD B. CLARK.

bN L1uWAhu ID. y i.Ahhs
nPRING brings our bird friends
back from the South. Not all of
their however. deserted as when
the winds began to blow cold and
the clouds 70 shake out their first bur,
den Of snow. A few OF our feathered
friends stay in the North country the
whole winter through. They are the
harder ones OF their tribe. Stay-at-
home and traveller alike are becoming
more and more beloved our people
as time goes on.
There are certain ones among our
feathered neighbors which. because OF
the sweetness OF their song. tine beauty
OF their plumage. or the frlendliness
of their natures, appeal to us more
than their brethren OF some OF these
better known and better-loyed birds It
is the purpose TO write.
The Swallow.
!. ST. Thomas Aquinas said: where
the birds are, there are the angels"
st. Thomas. II is true. said It In Latin.
and the rendering given Ii a bit free,
nWN ~ PApEGbbeh WnMt lH6 HuOu kAA&A
meant. The saint is credited with be-
ing home lover. and there isn't much
doubt that he had the swallows in
mind when he spoke OF birds and an
gels in the same breath
Most Of us who have reached middle
life lived boyhood's days in the coun-
try. A surplus OF sentiment isn't nee
essary to make one connect angels
with the old home where the trees
were, the river ran and the swallows
nested- The country-brod boy knows
the swallows better than he knows
other birds. Since barns were built
the swallows have colonized them and
have given something OF cheer and
compahionship to every hour of the
farmers day.
The sight Of a forked.tail swallow
hawking" as Bradford Torrey puts It,
through the city streets In spring
makes the city man homeslck as does
the sight c. no othe- bird. The swat
low Is countryman. No student OF
sociology will ever be called upon to
suggest means TO turn back a city.
ward flight OF the swallow. II might
not be 2 waste OF energy, however. to
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
tlaa Ralln for EaneInn.

While the rail fence IL COW obso-
lete. II d not, advisable To sac al 'tAs
old rails into stovewood. The man
who VIII save bis best rails will ind
frequent use for them in fencing In
temporary feed lots. truck patches.
straw STACKS etc. - the rails, can -
hauled and fsncaa built OF them quick-
er. than posts can be set and woven
wire fence stretched.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
GIVE CHARCOAL TO TURKEYS
Breeder VIII Notice Improvement In
Weight and Quality Of the Fowls
at Killing Time.

A very successful turkey raiser rec
ommends feeding daily q quart
OF finely powdered charcoal to each
dozen turkeys confined for fattening
To test the value of this for your
self select an equal number of uni.
formly developed turkeys. feed them
meal, oats and boiled potatoes, give
them milk tsweet or souri,, but give
one group charcoal; then notice the
difference in weight and quality at
killing time. This is the kind OF way
to know what IL good practice.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
TIME TO RIGHT-UP DISORDER
Considerable Leisure During Winter
When Repairs and improvements
Can Be Made on Farm.

The winter season, instead Of be-
ing one of disorder on the farm.
should be devoted to righting-up the
disorder that is acquired through the
more active seasons OF labor and
work.
There il considerable leisure time
through the winter that can be used
In repairs, adding new fixtures and
improvements.
Keep up appearances about the
homestead. -,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

weight for her age are good indlca.
tions of early maturity. II selecting
more than one SOW, uniformity OF the
lot is desirable and important The
nearer alike the sows the more proba-
bility Of the pigs being uniform.
In selecting the herd boar the same
points are essential. except that the
animal should show masculinity. A
strong broad head and neck. sufi-
cient bone. with strong. straight pas
terms, hook, and knee joints. are I'M
portant. He should show early matur-
ing characteristics. and have well-de-
veloped testicles. Shields. or thick
plates of skin. should not show on the
sides of the shoulder before he is one
year of age. A strong. slightly arched
back. with large heart girth, Is essen.
tial in a first-class boar. for he must
have room for the vital organs. name
ly, heart, lungs, etc. Remember that
the boar is at least half Of the herd
as far as breeding is concerned. and
he is usually more. SO his selection
cannot command any too much care
or patience. Get a good boar and he
will pay you well.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
unrses h crlmaen ouseh.

us ssllsrs ~ crimson 0ulch dseid-
ed remarked Broneho Bok rs hes
we're fur peace. TAs general seath
meat was that we'd bs more peaceful
n we'd diasFm.' ~Hat ysa are enFrys
tna O gun,' Yes. Everybody - waia'
In fur everybody slss 70 disaRn Assl
Tn kinA q afraid thls rslacRnAes an
szspieion is soia. Ga start sons AazA
Rsaiin.a"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
Protection fer vsastabIss.

The easiest. quickest way We fnd
to protect early. tender vegetables
from froBt b covering thsm with
newspapers or gunny sacks. Have q
few rocks or bricks handy 10 weight
the covering down so the wind cannot
blow Il OF.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

A grain OF wheat Is &C imposed 81 four
carts: the huzk. which consists Of ne
ayers Of bran. tho cereal laysrs a tain
membrane incIoalng the starch celia
and the germ Curing the n7tilEA4
process the bFan coats and the Esrm@
mrs removed
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
selects. summer canltaI-

Washington. ~ President WILTON
plans to occupy shadow Lawn" the
summer home in New Jersey offered
him by people Of the state, as soon
as congress adjourns. or else spend
week-ends there.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
TatInu MlIkfOr Dirt.

To test milk for dirt. az soon as II
Is received place IL where II will be
undisturbed for one hour. Then. with
out disturbing the contents, lift the
bottle until the entire bottom can be
examined for sediment
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

ne Russian army IL Ii the mAin
psaamat army. TArtArn. Little Nss
slaas. FiEns. LitAnaaiAss. TehooyaaA.
KhirEiss. Esths. Poles and cfFeassaaaa
are all represented. but ths haas q
tha soldiers come from the kresttan@.
or peasant. CLASSES
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
ANIater tian Rad Eaii

crinnel, IA. C. Beach, successor
to Billy Robinson as head OF the Grin
mel Aviation school. fell atty feet here
on Sunday when he lost control Of his
nonoplane He was badly bruised and
cut.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

Nov. hubby. Wsnt TO b hslpfal.
asid the bride. BLESS ny little wtfs-~
go 4 yea have any coupons % %
clipped you may turn that work over
o me.--LOuisVilie CoaFierJOurnal
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
Allies Deliver Ultimatun,.

Berlin.-The German newspapers
give much space to reports concern
ing an alleged ultimatum by the en-.
tente allies 10 Holland and the sharp
sning BY the later OF her mobilization
measures.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

Tt has, alwaya been . mystery how
any intelligent dairyman could see
proGs In Topping on $40 \ year In
come from a. special-bre dairy COW
IN order to secure 3 scrub beef calf
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
Farm Tools ovsrlooked.

Two things are needed on ever
farm and seldom found on one: A
jankscrew. for lifting buildings. and
tin suction pump and springs. etc.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
Test Seed for Vitality.

Test your different kinds Of seeds
for vitality. This can be done In
shallow boz containing earth and set
behind the kitchen stove.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07

The orchard IL not a good place to
ssara farm machinary-unless Il has
a roof. But did you ever see an or
chard with roof?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
Hin,

Helm the present vars they say
the surgeons are positively giving
wounded men new faces
she-W.hat = pity thai mere peonla
aaut 30 - the waFai
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
InvestlaatIna RIse il c..

Washington. = Government agencies
investigating the spectacular rise in
the price of gasoline have virtually
concluded preliminary phases Of their
work and will report to congress this
week.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
make.IIn Of DAIRY Cow.

The dairy COW should have ample
heart girth and great capacity. with
clear. full bright eyes and large nos
tFilg.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
palat h cheap fnaurance.

Paint Is the cheapest insurance You
can get against the wear and tear Of
the weather upon buildings and
wagons.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
cad the Hired Mar

The farmer who leads will get q
great deal more work out Of his hired
man than the one who nags and
drfves.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
10 Prevent MlIk Eevsr.

xeDt In warm quarters at calvin
time the COWS win not be so apt {
have milk fever.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-04-07
Birds Become Charming
Little friends -
five treat them kindly they'll sing Us SONGS
and eat the bugs that pe5ter-&0

ads they destroy
harmful the
acknowledge friendship
observe Bird
exercises.
va hue ands propagation
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-12-14

DE SURE that you get into an enterprise with the SUCCESS
- 'etements'-with basic fundamental conditions on which
SUCCESS can be built @
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-12-14
NORWOOD NEWS
What the People Have Been
Doing the Past Week.
Other Happenings.

Lunch, NewtOn's :, Norw0md.--ad
The Ryan banking Go. Of Nor
wood las our thanks for pretty
1917 calendar.
Fat at Newton's lunch room in
Norwood
The O T.. s. officers elected
Dee. ) are: Ethel Ryan, Worthy
Matron: T.. NJ. huffman, Worthy
Patron; nellie Pope, ASsoriat'
Ma,ron: Jessie Huffman, Serre
tary; Grace Calhoun, Treasurer;
Delta Calhoun, Cnnductress
Bertha Wannoy, Associate Con.
durtrrSs.
Saturday night tic A.F.& AN
officers as follows: Dr..
Il A. Ryan, WOr<llipful Master
G. ~. SrhnonOver,S Senior Warden
f. M. Smallwond, Junior War
den;J. NJ. Ryan, Secretary: Dr.
W. S. Calhoun, Treasurer. 4.
The lodges voted to lave
jo ut installation of officers Will
the o. u. s. Jan. >.
Meals mt all hours at NrWtOn's
ut Norwood. ADV.