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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

old axe Is the evening Of life. Sec
uud childhood = the next morning.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
Treat Cows Kindly.

Remember that cows are mothers.
They must be treated with kindness
and gentleness or they will not do
their best.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
Human Nature.

why that hospital is ~ popular
beats me. 1t hasn't the best system.
and it certainly hasn't the most sue
ccSSful doctors
"EUr II has the prettieSt .urSes.'
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NJ cowna,s So. H. hushnIs of mill
Io- & Total cosf of cron $50 ST.
pro4- SnS-1o
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bla from , cron sowed rb. prevfous
September, hut owing 70 the tact that
the hay crop was so materially less
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
Its Size.

"Whar is this new fish story OF
Jim'S abour?"
About the limit"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

GermanyS normal meat supply i.
SO per cent pork.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

The vacuum cleaner ought 20 work
well on many heads We have seen.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
Never That WAY.

b. do you love me still
have never given ne the
3 ind out. dear"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
|, MAI in Takina Medicine.

~ w Nlh w aN'''S
fOw directions on every bot
Plantation Chill Tonic and
quickly those dreadful ChillS
81 you. It leaves the liver in
nUnditiOn and yet contains no
= Price 50c.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
a FRIEND IN NEED.

For instant relief and speedy cure
use mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial
Price SOC and 2Jc--Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

For poison ivy use Hanford's Bal
sam. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
Soil for Okra Plant.

Okra requires a rich. mellow loan
soil plowed rather deeply and well
pulveriZed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

For any sore-Hanford's Balsam.
Adv
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
Cows Must Have Salt.

Cows should have daily access TO
all the salt they care 70 lick.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

Everybody's business Is the sossip'i
business.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22
Save the Babies.


Of children born nul1ei countries tN"ntytHo per cent?
tairY+"'Il
ouetEri before they i've AMI one'- ~'7
they fifteen -, ~, -,~o
Of
# these ocsion y marc pr IAr'.ns.
sold for cLnirens COMPLAINTS contain
more or less opium They considerable quantities;
In
exactly reverse
it the Fletcher NLtiL
causes the blood! to Circula y, the
Of the skin alays fever ~ LZIE4--
Genuine Castoria Of 1ZI /cIG~%
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

japanese in Seattle utilize ferns
a. food.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

Army service is compulsory i'm Hol-
land
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
"FemenIua IS the wonder worker for all
female disorders. Price 81 90 and soc. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

For gals use Hanfords Balsam
Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

has Sj4.G79 male inhabit-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-22

zal convinces-HanfOrd's Bal.
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Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
JUDGE & HEINzE.

dairy lunch room in Grafton, and
have confectionery store and ice
cream parlor in connection. They are
located on Hill avenue, opposite Berg
& Flekke's Department Store. A
complete stock Of confectionery. fruit,
tobacco, cigars, pastry, bread. etc, is
carried. The dairy lunch is a popu-
lar place and IL being patronized by
an ever increasing number Of patrons.
The service in this place is good and
1t Is popular gathering place for
the young people Of Grafton.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
MISS NJ. SHANNON.

Miss M. Shannon conducts one Of
the finest millinery shops to be found
In the northeastern part Of the state.
She does an extensive trade and car
ries complete stock of hats in the
latest designs and patterns. Miss
Shannon was for eight years engaged
In the millinery department of the
largest store in Winnipeg, and for the
past five years has been located in
Grafton. Personal attention to each
customer and keen insight and ca
pable judgment in regard to the
SLOPES that are becoming to different
faces have enabled Miss Shannon to
establish an enviable reputation as a
producer Of modish and artistic mil
linery. While Miss Shannon charges
high prices for the high grade milli-
merry, she also has complete stock Of
hats. inexpensive in price. and her
customers have the satisfaction Of
knowing that they are getting the
services Of one skilled In the business
and one who spends a great deal Of
money in visiting the style centers to
secure for her customers the latest
and most up-to-dat styles.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
THD sTRAND THEATER

Tho Strand theater ia one Of the
most completely equipped moving
picture house to be found in the on
tire northwest outside OF the sxcep-
tionally large cities. Tho plant was
constructed only q short time ago at
. cost Of $4,000, 10 built, Of solid
brick and Is hreproof Tho manage
mont 10 In charge Of Messrs. Lein 4
Pillsr. who are also proprietors Of the
plant and businesa The best 10 none
too good for the patrons Of the Strand
and that their progressive business
policy 10 appreciated By the people Of
Grafton 10 evidenced hy tho large
crowds Of people that attend the per-
formances each evening. The Metro
Triangle, Big -Four and Paramount
pictures are shown and '.The Battle
Cry Of Peace and 'The Birth OF Z
Nation" have hssn booked to BE-
shown In Grafton In tho near future.
Tho progressive budnsss policy Of the
Strand 70 aiding greatly In building up
IN excellent buslnesg for Lain q Pll-
lor. 7-'.-.-
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
j. A. FOLEY.

]. A. Foley owns the largest bar
ber shop In Grafton. He employs
three BARRIERS and has clean, we'll
equipped shop. There are three
chairs in this shop and capable tom
sorial artists are always on the Job to
attend to the wants Of customers. Mr..
Foley has been a resident Of Grafton
since 1881 and has been in the bar
Der business tor twenty y-four years.
His shop is one Of the best between
Winnipeg and Grand Forks. Mr..
Foley was appointed postmaster Of
Grafton in 1915 by President Wilson.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
q. b. HEILIAND.

U. B. Holland is owner Of the Peo-
pies Meat Market, which is located
on Hill avenue. This market 10 one
Of the most complete in the northern
part Of the state. A complete sup
ply Of fresh and salted meats. canned
goods and Heinz products In fifty-sev-
en- varieties are carried in stock. Mr.
Holland buys hides and ships cattle
in addition to having an excellent
business in tho sale Of the goods
mentioned in the foregoing. He has
been in business for fourteen years.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
BROsNAHAN e OLSON.


The firm Of Brosnahan & Olson was
organised in 1910. They have a large
place Of business and are dealers in
shelf and heavy hardware and q COM
plete line Of farm machinery. They
are distributors for the Maxwell Auto
mobile for Pembina and Walsh coun-
ties ana are enjoying a large and rap
wood and coal. Gunder Olson, tho
president of the corporation is ono Of
the prominent mon Of the state, hav-
Ing served two years as state treasur-
er and now holding the position Of
Republican National Committeeman.
Martin Ringsak is vice president Of
the firm and w. F. Ware. secretary
treasurer. This firm has one Of the
be found in the state and their prem
ises occupy more than a quarter Of a
block.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
ALLEN HOOPLE.

Allen Hoople, register Of deeds for
Walshr county. came to North Dako-
Ia in 1880 and filed upon the home
stead which Is now the townsite Of
Hopple. Mr.. Hoople has served two
terms az register Of deeds for Walsh
county. being elected first in 1919 and
again. In 1914. He is q candidate for
the republican nomination at the pri-
mary election to be held this month.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20

Of the finest quality and are not sur
passed in flavor or size by even the
famous Hood River variety. The
farm is equipped with rotary pump
and irrigating equipment. but sell
dom, II ever. has there been occasion
to use It.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
j. O. RINDAH.

j. o. Rindahl has been in business
IN Grafton for twenty-six years. He
has we'll equipped gallery with the
latest lenses, etc. for the production
of high class work. Mr.. Rindahl is
a photographer Of exceptional ability
ana took special training In the art of
painting. which is Of great assistance
to him in his Photographic work. He
also does picture framing in connec-
tion with his other work.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
JOHN HoPPERSTAp.

The City Meat Market Is owned by
John Hopperstad. who has been in
business in Grafton for Il year and a.
half. A complete line of fresh and
salted meats, canned goods. pickles
and everything to be found in an up
market price is paid for hides, poul-
try. cattle and hogs. The shop is
kept neat and clean and does q good
business. -
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20

an ardent supporter of the better
farming movement and raises alfalfa,
clover and corn extensively. Mr..
Hogenson has q 210 acre farm entire
" devoted to the production Of sweet
clover this year and is meeting with
much success In his farming opera
'tions. He also owns q saw mill and
q few farms near the Itasca State
Park in Minnesota.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
mAa r. RAMON q con.

This drm owns ana operates Q ~
tato warehouse ana grain slsWaso3 h
Grafton. The business has bssn un-
der the ownssahip Of the present pro-
prietors since 1911 whom 81. N. Hp.
son was admitted to membsesh4p 3n
the firm. Chas. B. Hanson fs esi1 ef
the pioneers Of North Dakota, haN4n0
tato warehouse IL operated under the
nrm name of the Grafton Potato @.
A large amount Of grain 10 ahippsd
each year and from so to 7B cars Of
potatoes are handled annually. The
business 10 growing steadily ana he
owners give good service to Shaar
many customers.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
GRAFTON MONUMENT WORKS.

l.. G. Goeselin is proprietor Of the
Grafton Monument Works, and has
built up a large business throughout
the northern part Of tho state. Mr..
Gosselin employs only expert mon in
making monuments and turns out
some Of the finest work to be OBJ
tained. A large stock Of monuments
and promptness In hlling orders are
used extensively by Mr.. Gosselin and
the business Is enjoying steady
growth.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
MOTRoEN & LoCKIN.

Motroen q Locken have been en-
Grafton for the past three years, but
before coming to this place worked at
the business In Grand Forks for sev-
enteen years. They do large tailor
ing business, the force in the shop
consisting Of four men. They guar
antee At and satisfaction. TO all Gus
toners and In addition to making
suits to order, they have a depart
mont where all kinds Of ladies' and
paired upon short notice.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
II. W. Phelps, ATTORNEY.AT.
LAW.

H. w. Phelps has been In the law
business In North Dakota since 1889.
He practised in Bathgate and Park
River for eight years and in 1890
moved to Grafton. He was gradu-
ated from the law department Of the
University of Wisconsin with a de-
gree Of l. L. b. in 1889. He prac-
tises in all courts, his practise hav-
ing extended not only to the supreme
court Of North Dakota, but to the
U. g. supreme court. where he was
successful. His Office 10 located over
the Grafton National bank. Mr..
Phelps Is a candidate for the nomina-
tion for representative in the Fourth
legislative district on tho republican
ticket.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
TIE PIONEER MIN

Grated by Q. H. Field, who has been
a resident Of Grafton for twenty
years. This concern makes q Spec
ialty Of manufacturing Home brand
graham hour, product that has
gained much popularity throughout
the northeastern part Of tho state.
Mr.. Field sells this product through
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
THE CHICAGO CAFE.

The Chicago Cafe Ia the only Chop
Buey house in Grafton. It is operated
by Sam FonE and King Hoo. The
place IL located on. Hill avenue. It
tables for ladies. The owners make
q specially Of short orders and spe-
oial dinners, keep their place clean
and neat and do Z good buliusoA
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
A. r. MEAD.

A. e. Mead recently opened a con-
fectionery store and cafe in the build
ing formerly occupied by the EN-
press theater. Lunches are served at
all times and the manageme ent spe-
cializes in home made ice cream and
home made bread. A soda fountain
Is being installed and there is q news
stand in connection.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
HoWARDsoN s1srERA

HowArdson Sisters have been en-
gagged in the dressmaking business In
Grafton for tho past ten years Their
ively and they have establishad an
envtable reputation a. producsrv Of
modish gowns.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
vIaaGNss . o4nRInN.

vlGness = O'BftAn have been In the
fruit ana confectionery business for Q
year and are looeted In the butldinG
adjoining the pestomoe. They have
cuftained booths whore loo cream and
lunches are served to patrouA The
nrm gives customers good service and
10 enjoying an extensive patronage.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
W. A, GILBERT.

W. A. Gilbert is professional
house mover and has complete equip
He has been at the business for thirty
years and q resident Of Grafton since
the early eighties. In addition to do
ing moving he does excavation work
cement work, etc. He employs q
force Of i've mon during the summer
months
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
THE GRAFTON CREAdERY.

The Grafton Creamery has been es-
tablished for seven years, and is own
ed by Soren Westergard. This con-
cern manufactures butter and ice
cream and sells these products in
large quantities through dealers. The
highest market price Is paid for sep
arator cream. The business is steadi-
ly becoming larger and Mr. wester-
gard is giving service and satisfac ction
to his large number Of customers.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
BERG q EIIEK1kR

Tha Arm Of BERG q V1ek1co naa
been doing business in Grafton since
1898 and at the present time has one
of the states finest stores. The struo.
ture is a nreproof building con.
structed Of wire pressed brick ana
with its large display windows and
splendid entrance 10 ono Of the most
impressive buildings TO be found in
the entire northwest outside Of the
larger cities and 1t compares favor
ably with tho best to be found IN
many Of these cities. This store car
ries . largo and weIl selected stock
Of goods in each department. ana By
giving good service and excellent
values has built up large business.
Q. Flekke has been identified with
tho business aince 11Sa.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
A.. McCoNNyILIE.

A. McConnville is engaged in the
loan, insurance and abstract business
and has Offices in the Scandinavian
American bank building. Mr.. Nc
Connville has been resident of
Grafton for ten years and devotes
most Of his time to the farm loan
business. which has grown extens-
lively and covers a large portion of
the northern part of the state. The
firm 10 conservative and works along
the lines Of Safety First" Good
eastern connections enable them to
make large or small loans with no
delay. Mr.. McConnville takes q
prominent part in public matters and
has faith in tho future Of Grafton.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
LEVI BLADES,

Levi Blades. mayor Of the city Of
Grafton. has been a resident Of Walsh
county for more than a third of a
century. He is the owner Of Ash
grove Fruit and Vegetable Farm, one
Of the largest and best Of its kind in
the northwest. Mr.. Blades has been
very successful In his business and
raises large crops Of Strawberries,
celery. asparagus, onions, tomatoes.
and in fact all kinds Of vegetables
grown successfully in North Dakota
He will have nearly ten thousand
quarts Of berries this year on a two
acre field of land. These berries are
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
HUNTER BROS. q swENsoN.

izing auto tires and has a garage In
connection. The equipment for vul-
canizing tires consists of Haywood
Model K. Vulvanizer, one Of the
largest and best machines made for
this kind Of work. The firm is pre-
pared to do retreading. retiring and
all sectional repairs. Out of town or
ders are given prompt attention. This
nrm 10 establishing large business
by doing good work.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20

Chandlers furniture store carries q
well selected stock Of furniture and
the business has grown to such an
extent that the concern Will soon
move into the building that has been
occupied by tho Chicago department
store. Mr.. Chandler 10 one Of Graf
toms progressive citizens and be-
lever in the future Of Grafton.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
q. NJ RAER

q. NJ. Baer has been engaged In
the clothing and gents Furnishing
the building that he occupies in the
Syndicate block and has a splendid
large store we'll stocked with rents
clothing. furnishings. boots, shoes,
trunks, valises. etc. Mr.. Baer does
an extensive business which is con-
stanky growing on account of the
good values and service to be had at
this store.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BANK
OF GRAFTON.

This bank has capital Of $780, 900
and surplus Of $1,000. Organized by
local business men and farmers and
opened for business November 20,
1913 in q temporary location.
In 1914. built q fine two story brick
bank building. 25xsO, faced on front
side with Hebron Pressed brick and
Bedford stone. Main ground floor oc-
cupieo by bank. Rear ground floor
office and three suites Of Offices on
second floor leased to good advantage.
New building occupied Dec. 1, 1914.
BUSINESS has grown rapidly-now.
after two and one-half years Of op-
GRAFTON. deposits have passed a quar-
ter OF q million dollars and the total
resources exceed 100000, which is
a phenominal growth, and due to the
increased business activities Of Graf
ton ana the good crops raised on
Walsh county farms, as we'll as the
untirtng efforts and cooperation of
of1cers. directors and stockholders
The bank Is conducted conservatively,
yet up-to-date in all its methods, and
makes its bid for patronage on the
basis OF Progressive Personal Serv-
ice."
The ofiicers and directors are:
]. L. Cashel. president
Gunder Olson, vice president.
g. N. Midgarden. vice president.
7: Q. Chantland. cashier.
M: j. Cashel. assistant cashier.
Directors: A. McConville. J. O..
Rindahl, N. D. Erie. w. W. Reyleck,
j. e. Gray ana o. D. Nelson.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
ALBERT TvERBHRa.

Albert Tverbers Is candidate for
tho nomination for sheriff on the re-
election He has been trained to do
the work of the sheriff's Office. having
served some length Of time as deputy
under Sheriff Nelson, the present
capable sheriff Of walsh county. Mr..
Tverberg has served ~ secretary Of
the Grafton Commercial club and is
ono Of the progressive citizens Of the
city. He has a large circle Of friends
and we'll wiShers who will boost for
him at the coming primary.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20

j. D. CA6HEn. ATTORNEY-AT-IAW
Graduated from the University Of
in 1909. Was admitted to the bar in
1910 and practiced in Oregon for two
years. Moved to Grafton in 1919.
Mr.. Cashel Ia q candidate for tho
nomination for states attorney Of
Walsh county on the democratic
ticket,
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20

which are under cultivation and with
a population Of 20.052. and total as
sessed value for 1914 Of sS.S72,284. A
large court house and fire proof Jail
and sheriff's residence. The cash
balances and assets Of the county,
June 80. 1915. amounted to $751;
606.96.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
TREUMANN ABSTRACT 90.

II you have any business In thear
line 1t would profit you to considsr
their qualifications. -
Over thirty years Of service ~
abstractors Of title in Walsh county,
accurate knowledge Of the little de-
the different systems used BY the
county officials for moro than thirty
years, the double check system used,
as we'll as quality and accuracy of
work done. make the above firm q
reliable concern to deal with.
They will be glad to show anyone
their methods Of business. Examine
their up-to-date tract index. On file
are copies Of abstracts made cover
ing most Of the lands in Walsh
county. They keep a complete judg-
mont docket and mechanics lien
book, and are in . position to check
up your title in q remarkably short
time. Special attention is given TO
perfeoting titles. Get acquainted
with them whether you have any
business or not: you are always VOL
coma This company guarantees that
they have the only complete sst 0f
abstracts In walsh county.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
THE MEROHANTs HorEI,.

F. A. Stapher has been proprietor Of
the Merchants hotel in Grafton for
more than a year and Is running an
up-to-date house for the accommoda-
tion Of the travelling public. The
Merchants has been entirely renovat-
ed from cellar to garret and every
thing In connection with the place
will be found in condition to please
the most fastidious. Tho house IL
electric lighted. steam heated and has
bathroom with running hot and cold
water in connection. There are also
two sample rooms. II is in tho din
ing room. however, that the Mer-
chants occupies a pre-eminent posi-
ton. The cuisine 10 excellent and the
to cater to the travelling public. The
rate is two dollars a day and the
proprietor gives personal attention to
service in all departments,