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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15
THE ONE A SPOT.

Recently one Tracy r. Bangs, corporation attorney at Grand
ing himself a most patriotic specimen of citizenship, and by his
speeches furnishing material for news items sent broadcast over.
the nation to the effect that North Dakota (where Bangs makes
He charged that North Dakota was unpatriotic and it's people sell
fish and unresponsive to the nations war needs.
unteer regiments, was doing manfully in Red Cross work and
standing by the government in the things that count, loyalty and
steadfastly: Today as the totals roll in to sweep the countrys sub
scription to the Second Liberty loan, it is noted in the press that
North Dakota, in proportion to population, leads the country in
loan subscriptions.
Thus does North Dakota, Mr.. Bangs lone black spot" con-
found it's cheap traducers and demonstrates once more the COM
plete unreiabiity of certain deho1ned, discarded politicians who
joyfuny attempted to seize upon the war situation as a means to
rehabiitate their shattered prestige and again exploit their dis
credited principles (D.
North Dakota saw through the pitiful attempt of Mr.. Bangs
gushing fortunes and fading reputation. North Dakota, happily
is quite able to diagnose a case of mixed desperation and peevish-
ness that has been troubling Nh. Bangs for some time. Moreover
when the accounts are cast up at home and the casualties listed
abroad, North Dakota will eliminate whatever of bad reputation
Mr.. Bangs and his ik have given the state thru the nation:
In the meantime North Dakota people, THE REAL PEOPLE
OF NORTH DAKOTA, will realize fully the true contrast between
patriots of the blantant Bangs kind and patriots of the Lynn
Frazier kind. They will realize that patriotism is not, generally
speaking, a brass band affair. They will know that Frazier, who
was attacked by Bangs unjustly and without warrant, who went
on his way doing his duty without even noticing the barking of
Bangs, that Frazier, who counseled and encouraged the farmers
of the state and it's citizens generally, to aid their government in
both loans, that such a man, sincere, honest, clean and unafraid,
At the time Bangs was attacking Frazier for lack Of patriotism
and airing loud-mouthed claims of patriotism, Frazier without a
word Of noisy advertising, was doing a most difficult and unpleas-
ant duty in seeing to the removal of certain exemption officials
in parts of the state who were not doing their duty to their govern
ment. Frazier's action in that one matter called for more cour-
age, determination and sacrifice than shown by a hundred shoot
mouth patriots through the northwest.
In the end, people learn the truth and learning, they judge
fairly: That is why they are today realizing the sterling stuff
contained in North Dakotas war governor, Lynn j. Frazier. That
is also why the nation is learning that it can't always rely on the
unreliable, unfair and untrue statements of those volunteer, self
lantly jumped the the defense of their country-on the stump
during these past eventful months-Devils Lake Journal.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15
CONSERVING BREAD AND MEAT.

: Every citizen now realizes that the two things in our food
supply that must be conserved are bread and meat. This can be
effectively done not only in their economical use but also in US
ing proper care to protect and guard the supply.
1t is needless to say that now is the time of all times when
live stock should be carefully protected from disease. A loss OF
hogs or other live stock of the meat producing classes is not only
a loss to the owner but it is a direct decrease in the food supply
which should have such careful guarding at the present time.
A loss of food grains from improper care is another instance
of loss in the food supply. All food grain should be watched very
carefully to see that it is remaining in proper condition. Food
grains should not be threshed and stored until they are in proper
condition to store safely.
In many cases during the past few months there have been
severe losses of meat producing animals and food grains by fire.
As a part OF our program Of economy greater precaution than ev-
the losses of bread and meat to the public be prevented.
Losses of the classes mentioned above are not such in all cas-
es that even the owner can protect himself by insurance, and in
no case will insurance protect the public. Just now the public is
interested in the bread and meat itself and not in its value. While
every one Of our citizens must be protected against loss by any
means available to him., yet in addition to that it is his patriotic
duty just now to protect the bread and meat supply of the nation
by preventing it's destruction if possible, because any food grains
or meat animals that are destroyed are entirely lost to the pub
lie and cannot be restored. Guard the grain and live stock with
greater care than is ordinarily used because the risk is now some
what greater than ordinary and it is a patriotic duty just now
to do SO.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15
Yield Corn and Alfalfa 1917 Contests,
report accepted and approved as fol-

report accepted and approved as fol-
lows:
Alfalfa Contest.
Second Commissioners District
Hector Raymond, first prize $1,000
Herbert Ploehn. second prize .---- 7.5O
Corn CONTEXT:
Second Commissioners District
Raymond Johnso first prize $1,000
Vim. Bingham, second prize - $50
Third Commissioner District
Oliver Holum, first prize -------$1O.00
Ernest Bastien. second prize ------- 1850
In scoring these plots Stand, Guilt
walton and growth, and maturity were
considered.
County Agricultural Agent.
Moved by Commissioner Sidener and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson that
warrants be drawn in payment OF the
Corn C and Alfalfa 1917 prizes as award
Justice Reports for the quarter end
ing September 3Oth, 1917, We're approved
by the States Attorney and the Board
E. A. Foss, Justice;
Justice fees paid by the Defendants.
job SmithsOn, Justice: X
collected and turned into the county
J. Walseth, Justice:
Justice fees ----.----$4b.15
Fines Collected and turned. in to
r. the county treasury -.-......-----. 77.1O
Geo. Mead, Justice:
Justice fees
Witness fees APO
Constable fees 1870
the County treasury ..'s..--'.. 1000
Sheriff's report approved as follows:
Mileage and livery, Criminal Ac-
tons, month Of August 1917--$108.8O
Mileage and livery, Criminal Ac-
lions month of September 1917 $3.50
Fees collected month of August
her iaii7 $3.50
Surety bond in the sum of $1,000. 90.
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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15
A WORD IN

In severing my connection with the Courant as it's editor and
manager, l desire to express my appreciation to the stockholders
and the numerous readers for the uniform kindness and consider
alton shown me while employed in that capacity.
The job has been pleasant and congenial beyond expectations
and it is with considerable regret that l accept a position else
where, although of a character somewhat allied. The writer has
made many friends in the city and county during the brief span Of
two years. whose friendship I shall ever cherish. Possible enemies
are cheerfuly forgiven-and as cheerfully forgotten.
In the Courant the farmers of Bottineau County have one
Of the leading newspapers of the state. It is destined to grow and
prosper and become even a greater power for good. / bespeak for
IT a continued liberal patronage on the part of the business con-
Germs Of the county, not for sentimental reasons, but because it af-
fords the best advertising medium they can ever employ through
which to reach the buying public.
0 IN conclusion I wish the Courant and all its readers through
lit Bottineau county happiness and prosperity in a superlative de-
tree. , Y. i. RlSHOFF.
The Nonpartisan League last week added another sixteen
inch gun to its coast-ine defenses, when the Cando Record passed
into the hands and ownership Of about, 100 farmers Of Towner
county. The Record is extremely fortunate in securing as it, man
apinp editor Carl Nelson, one Of the ab1est and most fearless writ
81 n The state. The farmers organization can feels assured thA1
fle newspaper field ia Cando and vicinity win b aby safssuardedl
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15

The Grand Forks Herald says that the election of Hylan in
New York was a vote for the kaiser. We fail to see where it is
going to help the situation any by advertising it as such-but per
haps it makes the Herald feel better for having said it. If the Her
AIDS diagnosis is correct, the situation is alarming, because it must
be admitted that the New York election and its results reflects
in a great degree the American sentiment. We would rather in
cline to the belief that the people of that great city were not car
ried off their feet simply because Mayor Mitchell wrapped the flag
There was no more reason for injecting the war issue into the
New York election than there. would be in a campaign for town
ship supervisor. There are North Dakota politicians who will try
Mitchels plan for monopolizing patriotism in the near future
and they will meet with Mitchers fate, unless they can find more
tenable ground upon which to stand.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15

O. 7. Rishoff, editor and manager of the farmer-owned Bot
tineau Courant, has accepted a position with the Northwestern
Service Bureau of the Nonpartsan league, and will take up his
duties in Fargo in the near future: The organization was per
fected to assist in the organization of farmers newspapers through
out the Northwest, to maintain a general supervision and provide
a systematic business service that will insure stability to these
newspapers. In selecting Mr.. Rishoff" for a place on the bureaus
staff, those responsible showed rare good judgment. MI. Rishoff
is one Of the most capable newspaper men in the state, and will
add strength in no small degree to the propaganda work carried
on by the league-Kenma Journal.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15

Continued on page y
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15

b"N uNA A LIZ AN 0AAVA NS6A~> w NN = "OAA N~~AN~
on by the gue-Ken Journal.
1t is reported that the Germans have invented an asbestos suit
electrically interined-which will keep an aviator comfortably
warm while being five miles above the earth, enabling him to as
|cendto a height otherwise impossible, on account of cold and there
by making it difficult to reach him by an aircraft gun and pursu-
ing airoplanes. A similar suit may also be a protection to the
Kaiser when he descends into eternity-where the electricity may
not be needed to keep him warm.
1t is surprising that the Bottineau News and souris Messen-
ger have not called the government by such pet names as Carpet
Baggers, Free Lovers, Socialists or I. W. WIS. y.
Will the above publications tell the public what they think of
the governments socialstic tendencies. Is such action liable to
break up the home?
On and after November first under the provisions of the Rev.
enue Bill, passed by Congress and approved October third, each
message or conversation for which the charge is Is cents or
mere, is subject to a tax of 5 cents. The law requires the tele-
phone company to collect this tax from the person paying for such
The editor of the Lansford Journal has conclusive proof that
it pays to advertise. He says a party found a pocketbook contain
ing some money and before the ad was set up in type the owner
came and claimed ~pocketbook, money and all. ,
After the war is over will it be advisable for a government
of, by and for the people to go back to the old system of permit
ting price makers to corner the food and keep up prices?
The Fargo Post says, "Gronnas town shy on bond sales. p
The nerve of some people! Lay the blame on Gronna when Town
ley is still on earth.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15
The First National Bank
Of bottineau


has always stood ready to lend a hand IN all matters
pertaining to civic and agricultural betterment.
We want to see the surrounding country prosper
Gus in production and in agricultural development.
Our business life both present and future b .
part and parcel Of the agricultural life Of the commun-
ity. z
The past season has again demonstrated that We
must not be a one-crop country. The necessity Of diver
sined farming and crop rotation has been again Clearly
demonstrated.
We are thoroughly convinced that our farmers
must come to forage crops, slos, mich COWS and steers
feeding to meet the requirements Of modern farming
and to keep pace with the constantly increasing price 1t 4
farm lands ~ aAEaAfi'vs r. sssvs ane >sa n szgE
Alfalfa is q soil builder. II enhances land values.
Corn thrives when small grains suffer. Live stock
means q better soil and bigger profits. Mixed farm
ing means freedom from worry about backward springs,
drought, hot winds and rust.
This bank is willing to stand BY It's belief in more
livestock and diversified farming BY rendering all pos
sible assistance to farmers who wish to ret out Of the
one-crop rut. We have money to loan to purchase
stock, seed and silos, and would gladly talk the matter
over with you.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15

The Fargo Post says, "Gronna's town shy on bond sales"
The nerve of some people! Lay the blame on Gronna when Town
ley is still on earth.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07


I begged my wife to grant me an In
terview. She consented. and we met
at the house Of a friend Of hers who
was In her confidence.
was astonished at the change that
had taken place In her since our mar
rage At that time she had been
something Of a child; now she was
q woman. without knowing It I had
launched q coup d'etat In expanding
the fee I had received for marrying
her for q wedding gift. My uncle had
told her about me and that I wished
the money to make q start In the
world Ny expanding II all In 4 gift
for her won her completely.
Besides this there was something In
this unique way Of getting a start In
the world to win . girls sympathy.
especially In contrast with an inferior
man ready to cell himself.
Our 6rst meeting was followed BY
others. and at last my wife decided
to defy her mother openly and asked
me 10 come TO see her at her home.
was not ioath to accept the invita-
ton.
knew little Of what passed between
my wife and Der mother or between
her and the Earl OF Arraskiiling. Der.
tina declared her Independence OF both. |
and In time We lived together Hes
mother. I believe. was scandaiized b.
cause there was not q second public |
wedding. bot neither Bertha nor saw
any advantage In Duplicating what
bad already occurred
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07
How to Kill Moths, and Other Useful
Household Hints.

How to Kill Moths, and Other Ussfu
Household Hints.
Here is an excellent way to xii
moths In carpets which never fails
Wiring a coarse crash towel out o.
water and spread 1t smoothly on tn,
carpet, iron it dry with a good hot iron
repeating the operation on all parts OF
the carpet infested with moths. There
is no need to press hard, and neither
the pile nor the color Of the carpet will
be injured, and the moths will be de
stroyed by the heat and steam.
Irons wiped on cloth dampened
with kerosene will not scorch clothes
Kerosene used to mOisten stove pol
ish makes stoves look like new.
Salt and water removes the lime
in new curtains and makes washing
easier.
Washing fabrics that are inclined u
fade should be soaked and rinsed IN
very soft water to set the color before
washing In suds.
To clean a burned pan dip q hard
crust OF bread In kitchen salt and rub
the burned portion. then wash In bot
soda and water.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07
NORTH RUPERT

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Phillips spent
Saturday in Granville, N. Y.
Allen S. John of Castleton, was 9
guest at James Leach's, recently.
Mrs. Addie LaDue of Pawlet, is
stopping at S. F. Adams for time
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gallup ano
daughters of Pawlet, called on Mrs
Angie Gallup, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farley Palmer, son
and the latter's wife of Pawlct, spent
Sunday with Oscar Palmer and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. p. Black are having
a bathroom with hot and cold water
fixtures installed in their home and
expect later to have other improve
ments made.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07
sMoWEs" FOR NEW ENGLAN0e
GREAT SOLDIER CAMP.
>0,000 Men at Aver Will be Provided
with Pictures Regularly.

Although the national army's New
England division has not yet been
selected, and will not go into training
ct the great concentration camp In
Aver until autumn. already plans are
being made TO provide the soldier
with wholesome amusement and the
"movies' take an important part In
the plans.
Army officials. II Is understood.
realizing the necessity for providing
legitimate entertainment for the men,
are giving this end Of Affairs their
personal attention. Brtgadier- General
EDWARDS, who will have charge Of the
camp, has already stated publicly his
intention to see that the camp will be
well taken care OF from the stand
point Of recreation.
Associations and individuals have
also taken UP the matter, and have
sought the advice and cooperation Of
men like J. M. Mullin, head Of the
New England Universal Film Ex-
change.
"The value Of the 'movies for SOL
diers il universally recognised" says
Mr.. Mullin. Even up At the battle
front in France photoplays are being
provided for the entertainment and re-
taxation Of soldiers. So important
does this branch Of our service pro-
mise to be that We have considered
devoting q special department At UNI
versal City to turning out Aim for
soldiers. But We are inclined TO
think that the best entertainment for
them is to be found In the regular pic
lures which We are releasing
There is no question a. TO the
value Of photoplays 10 counteract the
effect Of sustained concentration on
The grim work OF war or preparing
Tor war. An evening . week at the
movies watching such interesting
pictures a. the regular Universal
service. with its variety Of romances.
comedies and news pictures, serves
% refresh the soldier and make him
/ better worker and tighter"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07
MANCHESTER RED CROSS

Below are given the names Of Rec
Cross members who have joined since
the list was published one week ago
as we'll as one or two names which
were omitted last week. This brings
the total membership of the Manches-
ter Branch to 1923. While we trust
that this number will average well
with the rest Of the State. the Man
chester campaign for membership is
not closed and those not already mem
bers are urged to join promptly. There
have been some additional subscrip-
tons for the supply fund and full
financial account will be published at
an early date. Individual receipts for
membership and subscriptions will be
delivered within few days.
Ed Abramson
Carl Abramson
Fl. l.. Adams
r. G. Archibald
Chas. Anderson
j. c. Bacon
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07
PAWLET

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bromley and
Mrs. Addie LaDue called in Manches-
ter Sunday.
The Pawlet Military Band played in
Dorset Memorial Day. Quite a num-
Der of other attended the exercises.
Ernest Gilbert, who has been en-
ployed by Densel Robinson for a few
months, has moved his family TO No.
Adams. Mass, and Pearl Sawtelle has
taken his place.
Charles License and family Of Bel
lows Falls, spent few days last week
with f. l.. Haskins and family. They
all attended the Memorial Day exer-
cises in Granville, N. Y.
John Lesson, who recently sold his
farm, has lived on that place for the
past 40 years. He does not give pos
session Of the house until November 1.
Mr.. Lesson is in poor health.
A Red Cross chapter has been or
ganized here with Mrs. Will Young,
president; Mrs. Carl Demo, vice pres
ident; Mrs. G. W. May, treasurer, and
Miss Floy Bradshaw, secretary. Mr..
and Mrs. William Boivin have donated
rooms for the use Of the society. \
number of members have been secur-
ed.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07
THOSE SUDDEN TWINGES
Bring Suffering to Many . Journal
Reader

Bring Suffering to Many . Journal
Reader
Pain is natures signal NJ distress.
A warning not TO be ignored.
Those sharp twinges In the back
Those sudden, stabilize pains whea
stopping,
Are frequent signs Of kidney
trouble;
Signs that must not be neglected.
To remove kidney pains, you must
assist the kidneys.
Use tested and proven kidney
remedy.
None more highly endorsed than
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Levi W. Pond, carpenter. River st.,
Manchester Depot, says: II suffered
with backaches and a rundown condi-
ton Of my kidneys. My back bothered
me at times and when bert or stoop-
ed, sharp twinges shot through TIE
small Of my back. The kidney secre-
tons were irregular in passage and ]
was forced TO get up several times ut
night 70 pass them. The secretionJ
were highly colored, too. Sometimes,
I noticed black spots and fiery flashes
before my eyes. I got up in the
feeling tired out and misef-
able. / learned Of Doan's Kidney Pills
and got some 1t Pratt's Drug Store.
| was greatly relieved after taking one
box"
Price 60c, at oil dealers. Don't
simply ask for . kidney rcmedy--get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Pond had. Foster Milburn Co..
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. adv-7-e
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07
How to Make . Watch Dial Luminous

How TO Make . Watch Dial Luminous
The first thing to do Is to procure an
ounce Of calcium sulphide, luminous
The cost since the war 10 81 or more
an ounce, but you can Hx fifty watches
with that amount. This element ab
serbs light and after being exposed h
any bright light for Eve minutes will
glow with a purple light for about
four hours, says the Popular Sciencs
Monthly.
Remove the crystal from the watch
to be treated and with q pen dipped In
shellac go over the numerals and the
hands. Some may prefer to make dots
only at the numerals. Pour out the
calcium on a clean piece Of paper, dig
your finger in II and press some on the
moist shellac. Allow about five min.
utes for II to dry. The calcium not
used may be returned to the bottle.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-06-07

w. w. Bennett
Mrs. W. W. Bennett
Mrs. II. c. Blanchard
Geo. NJ. Botsford
Mrs. C. A. Bourn
d, l.. Buckley
Mrs. T. Burleson
F. H, Briggs
J. B. Convey
Chas. Clafin
Antonio DePecal
August Depecal
John Doriguzzi
Oswald Doriguzzi
Peter Doriguzzi
Robert Downie
Mrs. Chas. Drohat
Miss Alice Engstrom
Mrs. Fred Fish
J. w. Farrell
d. +. Farrell
II. j. Fuller
Mrs. VIM. Griffith
Mary Granger
Mrs. Louisa Graves
Edwin Harris
Mrs. J. H. Hicks
j. H. Hicks
Colon HARDWOOD
Chas, H. Hawley
A. j. Hicks
r. w. Holt
Mrs. r. W. Holt
c. d. Kelley
Miss Frances Kelley
H. S. King
Mrs. Exina King
Elizabeth M. Kinney
S. Krankjel
Henry Larson
Geo. A. Lawrence
Adam Limbarg
Michael LOST
Thos. Lidgerwood
Mrs. Thos. Lidgerwood
Mrs. A. Z. Martin
Mrs. l.. f. Martin
Miss Pauline Martin
VIM. Martin
Alex Malcolm
Mrs. w. H. Mcclure
Miss Elizabeth Mcdonald
Harry H. McGuffin
Mrs. j. D. Morris
Jos. D. Morris
d. j. Oderick
John Olson
V. Olson
Mrs. r. J. Orvis
George Orvis
Miss Anna Purdy
Miss Cornelia Purdy
W. H. Purdy
Mrs. Jos. Perry
Hermon Pettibone
Miss Edna j. Pettibone
E. c. Perkins
Carl Parsons
Mike Pickett
Mrs. VIM. Read
Mrs. Fred Read
Miss Celia Reynolds
C. S. Robinson
w. A. Shcrwin
Mrs. w. A. Sherwin
Duncan c. Stuart
Mrs. Ella B. Swift
DR.. <. V. Trull
Miss Ellen j. futile
Frank Twitchell
Mrs. Frank Twitchell
f. NJ. Whitcmore
John Zoundy