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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
POSSIBILITIES OF AN ACRE
Sc far as 10 Known, No One Has
Been Able to Make II Work to
the Limit Of Its Powers,

Does anyone know the possibilities
of an acre of land? Has an acre of
soil, like the MACH ne, it's limitations?
Who is ready to say how many tons
of hay or bushels of grain an acre
cen produce? So far. we do not know
of anyone who has been able to make
the acre work to the limit Of its powers
or to fathom its hidden possibilities.
There is bound up in q lump of soil
much history and many mysteries of
the world, much Of which man has
never been able to unfold. Too many
farmers have treated their soil as
though 1t were undressing and not
full of charm and fascination.
In the book entitled Letters of an
Old Farmer to His Son." we came
across these paragraphs: "That's what
I like in the soil. Though we've been
working with it through unnumbered
thousands of years, no man since the
beginning has ever found the limita-
tons of single square rod. In the
very nature Of things, no man will
ever discover the utmost end of the
soils power when to its own fertility
he adds a fertile mind" Yes, it is
the trained mind that comprehends the
charm and wonders of the land; it is
the fertile brain that looks forward to
the possibilities Of the soil and can
see it's powers strengthen as the COM
prehension Of man broadens.
We quote again from this book {:
".An acre of land is pretty much like
the heart of good friend. It is an
everlasting challenge to you to show
the hest that's in you; it's everlast-
insly rich in surprises for you. It's
an everlasting invitation to you to do
with 1t what you will and to take from
1t as YOU need; and there's everlast-
ing certainty that 1t holds great treas.
ures always in reserve for you. He
must be man of little understanding
who will dare to say that he has ex.
hausted all knowledge of the potent
secrets Of the merest handful Of earth.
Exchange.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
chiIdren's Music.

We need more good music for chill
dren. We need music that will do
more than entertain them with Mother
Goose tales and simple incidents Of
nature life. We need music which, in
the days when they are wax to receive
and marble to retain, will lift and in.
spire them to the real thoughts that
are deep in our own hearts.
The great sentiments, the great
truths are simple. They are not toe
hard for children. Many of these
things can be understood by children
alone. In our education we have
erred. We wait too long to tell oul
children the big things of life. We
clutter them up with triles. So also
In music.
Minds. like bodies. can only grow
on real food.-New York Evening
Mail.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
WAIVED TO RENT-Good z
room house, by Sept. LIST. D. G.
Kinds. 1t pd.
Had H!ah Fever.

Marjorie was a sickly child and
whenever her face was the least bit
dushed her mother always felt Of it
TO see If she had fever. One evening
at supper the child tried to pick up
her cup Of tea. 1t was too hot to DO
handled and the child cried out:
Mamma, my cup has an awful fever"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30

FOR SALE-A real home of 20
acres just north of Bile School OIL
north end of 3 I'd Street. Good
buildings, all fenced and cross
fenced, splendid grove. fruit of all
kind, more than a family can use.
Will sell very reasonable on account
of other business, call and investi.
gate. Joseph Zitzelsberger. 1t
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30

The local exemption board am
nounced the necessity Of calling an
additional 200 men at once to fill
its quota up to required 316. The
Association of Commerce has in
vited Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
to speak here at a public fare
we'll for the local unit.-NIinot
Messenger.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
What Texas Mute. Like.

Another thing that ladies who go to
the farms must understand: Cussing
the mules Is not matter of brutal
anger, for these gentle animals are
altogether lovable. 1t is merely be-
cause 1t is the music that mules love
better than all others save the rustling
Of oats and the rafting of the corn in
the trough.-Houston Post.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
Country. Object Well Defined.

Our object now, as then, Is to vindi-
cate the principles of peace and justice
In the life of the world as against self
tsh and autocratic power and to set
up amongst the really free and self
governed people of the world such q
concert Of purpose and of action as
will henceforth insure the observance
Of those NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wilson.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30

FOR SALE or Trade Cheap
One threshing outfit--engine, separ
ator, tank wagon and cook car.
Will take Ford car in exchange.
Inquire at G. j. johnson. Wahpe-
ton, n. D. 20-22-3tf
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
Why She Got Mad.

Jess-She got mad and asked him
what he meant by kissing herr
Bess-Not exactly. She asked him
and he said he didn't mean anything
end then she got mad.-Judea.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
To Be Kept Mum.

'That was homely woman ! saw
you with last night"
"DOn't tell my wife,"
"She didn't know about 1t, chr
"Oh. yes: she was the woman
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
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( WANTS !
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FOR SALES mich cows for
sale at the Wahpeton Feed
Store.

FOR SALE-International Titan
tractor, Is drawbare and six bot
tom j. G. Case plows, almost good
as new, at bargain. r. F. D. No.
l. w. T. Barclay, Rothsay,
Mimi, care Of Aug. Marquardt. st
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30

FOR RENT-9-room house, con-
veniently located, modern, bath,
electric lighted, etc. See A. j.
Ross, Wahpeton, or apply at the
Times office.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
Uhf mahpftun Timtra
e. 3. CAMERON Publisher
$3.50 per year In advance.

Terms: $3.50 per year IN advance.
Entered at the pos,oEice al WanpctOn,
y. D.. as second class mail matter.
Church, school and society news ls cord
tally solicited for free publication. also.
But advance notices OF all meetings where
IN admission fee Is charged, and all cards
OF thanks will be charged for at IS cents
Tor each 10 lines or less.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30

FOR SALES mich COWS for
sale at the Wahpeton Feed
Store.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
Dietz & Murray always have
tr.sh milk and cream every day. tt

Location-Dr. Fitzgerald Dem
fist. Stern Block. ii-i5tf
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30

The New York Times in re-
cent editorial on national prohibi-
ton deplores the fact that the ques-
ton should come before the Senate
at time when the country nee is
their undivided attention on other
matters. The following in part
takes the Senate to task for "frit-
tering away our time in futile dis
cussions:"
"We have hardly begun an en-
terprise that calls for our utmost
energy, resources, courage, cooper
alton, and sacrific and the Senate
wants us to fritter away our time
in futile discussion, to turn the
country into a debating club, to
divide and distract the public mind
which should be, and must be,
concentrated on the war. That is
life or death to American demo-
cracy. Sixty-five Senators, Il,
counting the pairs, voted to set by
the ears a country girding itself for
a supreme struggle. The virtuous
desires of Oklahoma and Kansas To
prescribe the personal habits of
citizens not of their way of think
ing in Massachusetts and New
York and Illinois must be humor-
ed.'
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30

"All children must be vaccinat-
ed or show where they have been
recently vaccinatcd." The order
comes from the State Board of
Health. Compulsory vaccinated is
the idea. Some Of the parents are
inclined to register a kick when it
comes to having their children talk
en- in hand by ''outsiders.' The
parents should understand that
"an ounce Of prevention is worth
more than pound of cure.''
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30
DR.. PFI8TER, DENTIST
Over Dietz & Murray's
Phone 500
FOR RENT rooms for rent
over Miller's Drug Store If

FOR SALE-Blacksmith and
wagon ship. Will sell with tools or
without tools. Frank Rettig, Wah-
peton. If.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-08-30

Attorney General LANCER says
that all "near beer" shall contain
not more than one-tcnth of one per
cent of alcohol. and that all manu-
factHrers must file bond of $780,.
600 to protect the retail dealers.
Good. We are i'll favor of abol-
ishing ''near beers" entirely. Both
beers and "near beers" are bad for
the consumer. One puts the brain
out of working order while the
other puts the stomach in the SAM:
condition. 1t will be only a ques,
ton of time when the water sup
ply in the state Of North Dakota
will become a serious problem.
The state herald., 1917-04-27
IS GREAT FOE OF FATIGUE
Excellent Properties Of Sugar Should
BE More Generally Recognized
Adds TO Consumers Energy.

n we all understand the proper
duty and function OF sugnr, we should
probably be healthier nntlon. The
trouble with sugar In that most OF us
cat II In such n way md Mt such n
time that II spoils our appetite for
more substantial food.
But sugar. In spite Of nil the harm
that II does when eaten In excess.
should be recognized ns one Of tho
greatest helps In countcracting fa-
tiguc. Sweet and milk chocolate nrc
supplied literally TO the soldicrs-ns
much for the sugar M for the choco-
late. And various sorts OF sugar candy
are given to them. And some women.
dcsirous to help the soldiers to tho
best Of their ability, heard Of this
demand for sweets md turned their
attention from knitting needles md
worstcds TO candy kettles md sugar.
and turned out homemade fudge by tho
pound for tho soldiers.
All Of US who hnvc heard GER
thin lecturer on mountain climbing talk
know how often she pauscs to sny that
Mt Just thnt point she stopped to nib
bic cnke Of famous brand OF milk
chocolate ~ the boys and girls
The state herald., 1917-04-27
SYNOPSIS.

Pierpont Stafford. with his daughter
Gloria. Is wintering ut Palm Beach.
Gloria In n vivacious but willful young
lady who shsies nnaer aeG 'hS bd,n ssn ls
peatedly escapes. Her childish capers
cause young Doctor Royce to fall In
love with her. Becoming lost In the
the Seminole Indians. Gloria falls In love
with her rescuer, Freneau. Five years later
she leaves school and meets Freneau at
tho theater: He has forgotten Gloria.
Later Freneau persnndes her to forgive
him. 0lorla's sister-in-law. Lois. becomes
intensely Jealous, and Doctor Royce dis
covers in her an ally. Freneau goes
sleighins with Gloria i results In pneu-
comes incensed at Freneau. Royce is
summoned. Freneau's finances being low.
he approaches Pierpont Stafford. Doctor
Royce warns Freneau OF his conduct.
Lois threatens him with dire punishment.
Her husband. Glorias brother David. be-
comes suspicious. Freneau spends week
with Lois In the Catskil!s. He plans to
have Mulry send Gloria q bunch Of teie,
Gloria she secs from her window an at
tack made upon him. Doctor Royce con-
vinces her that what she has seen Ii the
result OF delirium. Later. a telegram.
She replies. but her telegrarns are re-
turned. She accidentally sees tho sup
posed suicide of Freneau reported in the
dercr OF her lover. Royce becomes
alarmed md tells what he knows of Fre-
neau to Mr.. Stafford. Together they seek
to prevent scandal from enveloping Gloria.
spiracy against her. Gloria sets about
to run down Freneau's morderer.
Royce warns Mulry to tell Gloria MOTH
ing. Gloria calls on Mulry and there
suspicions are aroused Royce endeav-
ors to show her the difnculty she faces.
Gloria goes TO David's country home. She
insists on going to Palm Beach. Again
shc secs Mulry there. He leaves for the
North. She is recognized by her one-time
captor. the young Indian chief. He tells
her that Royce and not Freneau was her
rescuer at that time.
The state herald., 1917-04-27
TWELFTH EPISODE

The young Indian chief who had
found the girl Gloria. n tattered run
away, lost in the everglades, and had
tried to marry her. had been the cause
Of her falling in love with Dick Fre-
nau. After five years the Indian was
still only a poor Seminole selling his
wares to Palm Beach visitors. But
Gloria Ind loved and lost. had been
the unwilling object of Freneau's in
Gigues and the helpless witness Of
his murder.
Now the chief had attacked the only
foundation Of her trust In Freneau.
The Indian had laughed Mt Gloria's
story Of the courage Of Freneau and
lad given the credit for the battle
70 Doctor Royce. The young chief
was In danger Of unconscidtsly de-
stroying the romance he hnd unconsci-
ously begun. Doctor Royce had dis
claimed the credit. and Gloria had
been overcome with remorse ut sus-
pecting Freneau.
Still. the suspicion rested there. It
The state herald., 1917-04-27

behind her, she turned to seek protcc-
ton, only to find three men more evil
looking than the oncomlng drunkard.
Suddenly the whole world Of Gloria
Stafford seemed to crumble before her
eyes. Her dreams of vengeance, her
hopes of ferreting out the murderer,
indeed the murder Itself became un-
real as the immediate danger to her
own person was felt. She longed to
scream for help, but pluckily stayed
quiet and. backing into the steps of n
tenement suddenly, threw the follow
Ing men into surprise for an instant.
The thing who was crossing toward
her, however. came on without pause
and, lurching against the iron railing
to which she chung. snatched the gold
bag she carried and fed With sure and
steady steps, the other three following
slowly in apparent oblivion of the
theft.
With sigh Gloria sank to a sitting
posture on the steps behind her. The
loss Of gold mesh bag with Its con-
tents meant nothing to Gloria Staf-
The state herald., 1917-04-27

camps throughout the country cake
OF chocolate is tho usual nccompani-
mcnt OF hike-and It is the sugar
MS well as the chocolate that IL use.
ful.
For sugar gives quick results In en-
crgy. II you are very tired, and nib
bic bit OF sweet or milk chocolate.
or eat couple OF Jumps Of sugar. or
cat amy sweet candy. you will feel
within very few moments notlccnbly
refreshed. And tho tired shopper who
has not time TO stop for luncheon
could gain strength for tho rest OF her
work II she would cat n cake OF choco.
late or some sweet candy and sit still
for ten minutes.
The state herald., 1917-04-27

He lowered his eyes before her, and
then spoke suddenly: ut is too cold
for you. I'll get your furs."
He tried to lead her inside. She re-
fused. There seemed nothing for him
to do but leave her there and go for
ber wraps.
She stared at the crowd, then on sud-
den impulse ran down the steps to q
policeman standing on the walk. Tim
Idly she tapped him on the arm. 'The
man who just went by SO hurriedly-
he was poorly dressed, had slouch
hat and beard, did you see which
way he went?" she asked.
The policeman pointed to the right
and Gloria started Immediately to run
that way. The streets were Ill lit and
poor, but she hurried on with hardly
q glance at her surroundings. To lose
the real murderer now was unthink-
able to her; to have had him there in
the very arms Of the law, the man
whom she had seen actually do her
lover to death, only to have him es-
cape again, drove her Into frenzy.
She ran on, peering into dark door
why's and alleys. Judge Freeman,
whom she had watched all evening
mete out punishment to far lesser
crimes, had actually made no effort to
catch this demon for her. What was
the mystery Of 1t all? Why were they
all in league to thwart her and to re-
fuse vengeance on Dicks slayer2
Her brain was whirllng. her search
ing eyes ached and burned as they
peered vainly ahead for the dread fig
ure Of the tramp. So absorbed was
Gloria In her pursuit that she gave
no thought to the dangers she was
exposing herself to. and the dangers
were many. Il was bad district. a
very hotbed Of crime and poverty.
The hour was midnight and she was
alone-a young and beautiful woman
carrying money and Jewels, rs well
rs her own priceless girihood. but the
Impetus Of her search carried her on
without thought for her own safety.
Doctor Royce and her father had
returned with her wraps to the court
house steps only to fnd her gone. and
wild with anxiety. they started reck-
lessly In pursuit, each taking q differ
ent direction. BY misfortune neither
Of them was right.
Meanwhile Gloria hastened on. She
actually caught glimpse Of the tramp
ahead Of her: he was lettering In a
doorway gnawing n crust Of bread
hungrily, and she redoubled her speed.
but he started on and turned the cor
ner OF a street while she was In the
middle OF block and when she got
there he was nowhere In sight.
Suddenly she realized she was tired
and weak. that she could actually go
no farther. and that she must rest. As
she slackened her pace she was
alarmed ut seeing rough-looking
man cross the street townrd her; he
reeled us he came on. SO TINT she was
further aroused TO danger at thinking
him under the influence Of liquor.
She did not know that this wns one Of
the numerous lodges Of the plckpocket
and that she would have been safer
with an actually intoxicated man. She
looked UP and down the street rs far
us she could see. but there were no
policemen In sight. and. hearing steps
The state herald., 1917-04-27

night court. I mustn't keep the Grim
inals up late"
''That's It," muttered Royce.
'.That's what7" Pierpont inquired.
Royce. startled from his reverie,
apologized.
II think Gloria needs diversion Of
some unusual sort, Mr.. Stafford. Now.
while would not call Judge Free
mans decisions q diversion, exactly.
I do think that his night court would
be interesting enough to compel Clio
ria's thoughts"
''The very thing" said Pierpont. ut
will appeal to her. and possibly she
will try to mother some Of your black
sheep. II you'll let her. Judge. VIII
you take usr'
"Of course; glad enough to have
you," answered Freeman.
Gloria received the proposition Ian
guidly. but consented to be taken
along. When they arrived nt the
courthouse they entered Judge Free
mans room. He donned his judicial
robe and they followed him to the
bench, where chairs were placed for
them on either side Of him. Every
body In the courtroom rose us the
Judge entered ind then sat down with
him to the banquet Of Justice. Gloria
sat at his left and frequently he
leaned toward her. explaining case
or answering u question.
She became ut once another Gloria.
vividly alive and Interested In the hu-
man documents spread before her.
Sometimes the row Of faces seemed
like her childish memories Of the
chamber OF horrors In Nine. Tus-
sauds waxworks: then again the
beauty ind nobility Of some counte.
nance would completely bewilder her
when the judge told her that 1t be-
longed to the worst confidence man In
New York or to professional beggar
who would certainly refuse npy ofrer
OF real work. however real the re-
munerntion.
Gloria was constantly amazed ut the
judges insight Into human nature and
his general fairness and dlscrimlna-
ton.
A ferocious 1rishwomnn Of huge pro.
portions begged protection OF the court
from much battered and meek little
husband whose head bore, among 9TH
or decorations, the outline OF the IN.
milinr dntiron. Ills face was almost
lost In the Wilderness Of bandages and
adhesive plustcrs. His legs were II
complete wreck. md he clung TO tho
officers arm for support. The judge
motioncd the policeman TO takc the
stand. As he did NO the little man
tried to follow him. He was re-
strained and upheld by another officer.
who protected him from the threaten.
ing uppercut OF tho woman.
The policeman on the stand took
the oath md tried to conceal his grin
ns he explained:
"Your honor, the Indy Ind me to ar.
rest her husband for assault md bat.
terry"
Tho spectators shook with laughter.
Even the solemn Glorin had TO smoth.
or her snickcrs. The Judge pounded
on his desk for order. Tho court OH.
GERS silcnccd tho spectators.
The Judge motloncd the woman to
the stand. The policeman stepped
down. Tho injured innocent begnn to
The state herald., 1917-04-27
undenIsbly True.

Among squad Of policemen who.
were being examined on their knowl.
edge OF ambulance work was n certain.
Irishmnn with whom tho doctor had
tho following colloQuy:
Doctor-whnt would, you do to
man who Ind cut on tho forearm
Policemnn--Surc, sorr. I'd bnthe II
with warm. soft watcr.
Doctor--whnt do you moan by soft
watcr7
Policcmnn-ochi Just soft water
sorr; wct wntcr.
poctor-And what Ia hard wntcrf
Poiicemnn-Ice. soSS.--Youth's Cen-
pAniop.
The state herald., 1917-04-27

kept fitting back to mock her when.
ever she tried 20 resume her quest.
What difference did II make who killed
Frcncnu II he had been dog enough
to take n young girls gratitude md
alteration and prnisc for bravery when
he hnd been n poltroonf
She WINS worn out with alternating
between upbrnidlng Frcncnu and her.
self for turning against him on the
word Of mn Indian. She could not md
Frank Mulry. aud aho did not cnre
much whether he Ind gone back to
New York or not.
She loltcrcd about Palm Bcnch and
responded TO none OF her fathers MP.
pcals or her doctor's efforts 10 bright
On her eyes. saq went bhck to New
York at length. or evenings she re.
The state herald., 1917-04-27

fused to go out. She sat while her
father played solitaire. She played
cards with him once or twice, but
she was SO absent-minded that he pre-
ferred to play alone or occasionally
with Judge Freeman, a kind Of rela.
tion-that Is, he was tho father Of
Gloria's brother David's wife, Lois.
One evening while the two old men
were playing Doctor Royce dropped In.
He found Gloria in deeper lethargy
than usual. He cudgelled his brains
to think up something to interest her,
but without success until the Judge
rose and said:
II hate to quite when I am win
ming, Pierpont, but I'm overdue at the
The state herald., 1917-04-27

ford. The sudden plunge into whole
new world-a world OF maliclousncss
md crime; u world where murdcrers
went free and bandits gained their
aims unchallengcd - appalled, her.
Breathing In little frightened gasps,
she leaned against the friendly rail-
Ing and tried 10 reassemble her seat.
tered views OF life.
(To BE CONTINUED.)
The sun., 1917-07-01
KINGDOM GOULD TO
WE'D ITALIAN GIRL


he had never heard OF or seen Miss
Lucci until yesterday.
At about o'clock a red touring car
with a torpedo body and driven by a
chauffeur in brown livery halted before
the apartment house. II II one Of the Gould
cars and Miss Lucci has been seen in
II frequently. She alighted and went
into the house. No woman observer hav-
ing been present. a man reporter can
only say as to her attire that she wore
blue gown of cornfiower shade and
picture hat with fiowerH on II that.
like the hat, matched the gown. Her
face IL dark, but not extremely so: her
eyes. eyebrows and hair are black. She
10 FIVE feet four inches tall and Of good
figure. To newspaper men who sur
rounded her she seemed reticent but
happy, and even amused.
How did you know there is license p
was her way Of Tending the first ques-
tion. It was explained that the City
Clerks files were public records. We'll"
she said. you will have to ask Mr.. Gould
about II. You men have so much to
write about---the war and everything
why should we interest the public?''
She was told the public couldn't help
being interested in any one who was
going TO marry a Gould. She laughed