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The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31

couraged, and the hope they see in this
new, great League. She sees also that
It's benefits are not for farmers only.
put for the human family that strug-
Sles. And you will note the lofty spirit
IN which she writes. You can not
help but catch a glimpse of better
things when you read what this farm
woman of South Dakota sees in
the Nonpartisan league to make her
heart beat higher with hope for her
children, her home, and the splendid
call of the farm
You will also understand, if YOU
keep IN mind these important points
that ought to go into an ideal answer.
how some of the other winners, wrote
letters SO different from Mrs. Beck
with's.
1t was found that very few of them
combined two or more of what the
Leader believed to be essential points
IN the best answer. This is no reflec-
ton upon them. Within the small
space allowed for answer it is no
wonder that many of the writer's de-
veioped one thought that seemed to
them most important, and did NOT in.
clude everything that might be said
upon the question.
Some of the answers are written I,
very vigorous language-they hit the
points as with hammer. Some are
long and some are short. In fact the
fourth prize was given to one of the
shortest letters received, written bv
Mrs. J. E. Stone of Powers Lake. N. D.
But You will notice that all of the four
winning letters have emphasized two
or more OF the points mentioned above.
The Leader is sure that it's women
readers-and very likely the men too
VIII find this series of letters one NJ
the most interesting features of the
Leader while they are running. They
are the messages to you from others
IKE yourself in far distant parts of the
country, but all united through one
great organization in seeking a COM
mon end-better opportunities for vour
children and yourselves to share in the
good things that the farms produce
which have hitherto been withheld he,
cause the farmers were not Organized
to get them.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31
ORGANIZED FARMERS HAVE
MESSAGE FOR ALL 80

Here, then, are three things that the
Leader considered ought to be con-
tained in an ideal answer to the ques-
ton What does the Nonpartisan
league mean to you?" Let us sum
them up briefly: the dignity of farm
ing. stay on the farm, the benefits to
all mankind
But in addition to these, there is
another important point. Can you
guess it? This question was addressed
to WOMEN. 1t was not addressed to
men,. If men had been answering this
question, the three things above would
have sufficed to make an almost per-
feet answer, providing they were well
put. But how could women stop with
these three points? Most of them
. couldn't, it seems. In all the mass of
letters these women wrote, very few
omitted direct reference to their chill
dren and their homes. You may say,
"ah, yes, but these three important
points include the children and the
home" So they do. But mothers do
not think merely in the abstract of
ideal conditions they would like to
have surround their children. They
think directly of John and Mary, and
"HoI ILLS ASdS uS WOulu lllcdn u LISI1.
They think of the little country schools
where John and Mary get only half an
education. They think of the poor
clothes that John and Mary have to
wear now, and the better ones they
could wear if farmers had better
chance.
And so the Leader found that most
of these mothers (the majority Of the
writers were mothers) were thinking
of these objects very near and dear
to them, as well as the general benefits
that have loomed up with the rise Of
the Nonpartisan league. They trans
lated this farmers organization into
real things they longed for for their
children and their homes. You will
note this when you read the letters.
1t gives the human note to this great
movement that is sometimes lacking
where only men discuss it.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31
FARM BOYS OUGHT TO
STAY ON THE FARM

But if there is hidden dignity in
the occupation Of farming, which the
League has helped to bring into light,
there is also the right to the just prof
it's from that occupation. Farmers
have not been getting their dues. They
have worked hard for poor pay. Others
have reaped the profits they should
have reaped. They have been robbed
Farming has not been as prosperous as
it ought to have been-though it has
made prosperity for others.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31
Names of Prize Winners announced;
4 Word About the Winning Letters

This has driven thousands of actual
farmers from their farms. Mortgages
have closed them out Of their homes
and they have become wandering
laborers looking for a daily job, OF
they have gone to the few places where
free land still remains and have. start,
ed all over again. Their sons have
seen the hardships of the farm and
have flocked to the cities Their
daughters have seen little that is beau
tiful, attractive, or satisfying in the
drudgery their mothers performed.
They too have gone to the cities Thus
it is that American cities are boasting
of rapid growth-and alas, American
farms are growing fewer and fewer, as
the moneyed landowners buy out their
dsheartened neighbors.
Therefore another thought that the
Leader believed should go into an ideal
answer to the question, was the
thought that through the Nonpartisan
league farming has been made more
encouraging; that the chances for
prosperity, the opportunities for self
improvement and the comforts that are
now the heritage of cities only, would
induce the boys and girls to stay on
the farm.
And while the League has been
pointing out this star of hope to the
farmers, it has not forgotten others
struggling towards a better life. All
who are cramped in opportunity, all
who feel that the good things of life
should not be withheld from them
through powerful combinations Of
finance and politics have share in it's
mission. 1t is for the. common laborer,
the struggling business man of what
ever line-it stands for a free chance
to make life worth while.
And SO the Leader editors believed
that this thought should also be en-
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31

general propositions that would go to
make up an ideal answer to the ques-
tion. And when it came to judging.
the letters, those that came nearest to
fulfilling this ideal answer were the
ones awarded the prizes.
The Leader believes rnere is a splen-
did dignity in the profession of farm
ing. 1t believes in the gospel of honest
work 1t believes that farmers have
been regarded as of a lower order of
society, and that they in large
measure have been forced to take this
view of themselves, and accept this
as their station in life. 1t believes this
should not be. Therefore one of the
thoughts that should go into an ideal
answer, would be the thought that
through the Nonpartisan league farm
ers and farming have been raised to
higher plane of dignity and considera-
ton; the thought that the farmer is
as worthy of a place in the community,
in government, in influence as lawyers.
physicians, or merchants.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31


tWhat does the Nonpartsan league to you?" the
Leader asked four weeks Women from all the West
wrote answers from points of Here the best l6
the whole the staff viewed the matter The
writers the Christmas cash Of $40 down to 81 and
checks sent last week.
The first prize letter by Mrs A. E. Beckwith of Willow
Lake d. will be the leading feature of the womans next
week The others will follow succeeding until they
all published Our only regret will be unable to place
Of these splendid letters before readers The following
awarded prizes:
First prize $1o0oMrs A. E. Beckwith, Willow Lake. S. D.
Second prize, $750-Nrs Sam Dean, Hurdsfield N. D..
Third prize $500Mrs Gladys Henderson, Belgrade Mont
Fourth prize $300-Mrs. ]. b. Stone, Powers Lake N D.
Honorable mention and prize Of 81 is given each of the
following: Mrs August Baumgarten Dunkerton Ia Mrs
Sheldon Canton d. Mrs j. H. Root CALDWELL Ida Mrs
Wald, Kuch, Colo; Irene Thompson Vergas Mimi
Thornton Burley Idaho Mrs Wilbur Shores Pelican Rapids
Mimi Mrs e. Peterson, Bowbels n d. Mrs P Anderson
Branford n D.. Mrs. Carl Loken, Skime Minn Mrs. Alice
Whitaker Missoua Mont Mrs Donald Ferguson Chatfield
MINI.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31
WHY THE FIRST
PRIZE LETTER WON

You will understand then how it was
that Mrs. A. E. Beckwith of Willow
Lake, S. D., won first prize in the con-
test. She saw the dignity of farm
ing. I'VE have fallen In love with
farming all over again." she says. She
points out the injustices that have dis
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31

bodied in an ideal answer: the thought
that through the Nonpartisan league
the aspirations Of whole nation
should find voice and achieve the
goal; the thought that it holds out this
hope and is actually getting the goods
SO far as it could in it's short three
years of existence
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31
sYRUPs LESS SWEET

manufacture of standardized table
syrups without the use of granulated
sugar was agreed to by representatives
OF syrup manufacturers in confer
ence with the United States food ad.
Inlnlstration officials at Washington,
recently. More corn and less cane prod
@ ucts WIN be used in their manufacture.
rms action is in support of the CAM
palgn Tor reduction Of sugar on ac-
count OF the present world shortage.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31

The nations brood sows are needed
IN breeding pens far more than in pork
barrels. :,
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31

N addressing the question,
what has the Nonpartisan
league done for you?" to the
farm women Of America, the
Leader had in mind some
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-12-31

PAGE TWELVE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Orange Meringue

Cut half in two as many large oranges as you desire to serve F for each person. Remove pulp, extract all juice and of this make a plain orange gelatine. Allow this to con zeal in a deep pan and when ready cut from it, with biscuit cutter rounds of jelly which are put back into the halves of the orange shells Make a meringue, allowing one tablespoon of sugar to each egg white. Spread this meringue in pan rather deeply, sprinkle over it grated cocoanut and brown delicate ly. With the same cutter used for the gelatine cut rounds from mer- ingue, put on top of jelly which you have placed in orange shells and place one on each plate to be served Decorate with foliage, using natural yellow flowers if obtainable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Stuffed Steak

25c to 35c of flank steak. l egg.
 F cup vinegar
 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 3 bay leaves.
 Beat egg and add salt, pepper, celery seed and minced onion to taste. To this mixture add enough cracker crumbs to make stuffing as for fowl Cut steak into strips, spread stuff fling on thickly and roll. Place rolls in pan with vinegar, F cup cold water, sauce and bay leaves with a small quantity of flour sprinkled in. Cook until rare or well done as pre- ferred and serve hot with Irish potato balls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Dreamed Cabbage

Cut a cabbage fine and allow to stand for a short time in cold water Then put into vessel of boiling water to which salt has been added and cook ten minutes. Drain, add suf- ficient boiling water to cover and cook ten minutes more. With the cabbage mix highly seasoned cream sauce and serve very hot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Stuffed Steak

25c to 35c of flank steak. l egg.
 green pepper Beat we'll the egg and add to it about two tablespoons sweet milk, then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Olive Salad

large grapefruit l small bunch celery 1 small or F large bottle stuffed
 olives. Shred grapefruit, chop celery and cut olives in halves. Arrange on plat ter, garnish with parsley and serve with oil dressing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02


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The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
Is your name on our honor roll!
A Personal Word

Dear editor: Permit me
through your kindness, to en-
press to my friends in Arvada,
my regret at leaving. 1t is i'm
possible to everyone and individ-
ually bid farwell, but l wish to
publicly express to all my appre-
citation of every kindness and
favor shown. would especially
mention the courtesies of this
paper in giving valuable space
for our church notices. And |
would make a final appeal to the
people of Arvada not to forget
that God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten
Son that whosoever believeth on
Him should not perish but have
everlasting life."
R. L. Elliott.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
M. E. Church Notes
Sunday, Aug. 10

10 A. M. Sunday School
From now on these 5-minute
talks to the Sunday School, with
striking illustrations will be a
regular part Of the program.
II A. M. Sermon
Subject: Weighed in the Bal.
ances of God" Can you repeat
the Ten Commandments? We
will all say them together next
Sunday.
GAS Epworth League.
Subject: The Fathers Care
for U.s." Matt. 6:25.33; Psa. 1O3:
13; OIL: Deut. 1927. Leader:
Jessie Danford.
7:45 Sermon.
Subject: What the Universe
Says of Its Maker. Part II.
Last Sunday we asked, whence
it is; this Sunday, we deal with
what it is. An urgent and cordial
invatiOn,
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
Subject 'The Church's un-
paid Debt.

The local draft exemption board
is in session this week, and Will
lam Earl Randcll, of Morrison,
and Finley McCallum, Of Lcydcp,
members 25S and 45S, respcctyr-
ly, have been notified to appear.
Ii is understood that Randcll will
claim exemption, having an aged
mother to support. In the event
he is excused, the next man is Me
Callum, and he is already in the
service, IA member of Company
A, Engineers. The next two TO
be summoned will be Frank llur-
ley, No. S54, of Sheridan Bonlc-
ward, and Alex. Neumeroir, No.
1905. Of Edgewatcr. II is under
stood that Hurley is ready and
willing TO answer the summons,
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16

Z Sheriff Jones was summoned TO
Evergreen Sunday to qucll "A near
riot when fifty Germans picnicls-
ing there refused to sing "'Thc
Star Spanglcd Banner" instcad
of their German songs. Two
young men named Reed and Spen-
Ger started to fight the Germans
when they refused TO sing the
American patriotic song. I'm
dhnnied by ovcr-powcring num-
bcrs against them, the young men.
armed with clubs, started for the
Germans, when the sheriff arrived
and restored peace. -- Golden
Globe.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
Baptist Church

Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Lesson 2 Chronicles 34:14.33.
Morning sermon II o'clock.
Subject, The Heart of the
Bible.
Young Peoples Meeting Gas.
Subject, Great Words of
Scripture"
7:45 P. M. Sermon.
Subject, when the Devil
Agrees with God"
This will be Mr.. Elliott's last
message in Arvada. Visiting
friends welcome.
Prayermeeting, We'd, 7;45.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
Presbyterian Church

Sunday school 10 a. m.
Rev. Chas. G. Williams.
Subject is Fish that Swim up
the Stream"
Yonng Peoples Society GAS
p. m.
Everyone cordially invited,
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
Want COLUMN.

]. F. White has one furnished
house for rent.
We will buy your wheat and
grain at market price. Please
give US chance before you sell
elsewhere. Evans & Bennett.
If you want to buy, sell, rent,
trade, secure a loan, or have fire
insurance written, See T. S.
Knapp.
You can't beat either the
Maxwell or the Dodge cars for
service and style, price consider.
ed. See A. L. Davis.
| c. F. Wheeler for bargains in
Wall Paper, Painting, Paperhang.
ing. 34-tf
For Sale-Ten acre tract l
mile from Arvada, half in apples
cheap. Inquire at this office.
For up-to-date wall decorations
see A. j. Miller. 41-tf.
For Sale-at Great Bargain,
if taken at once
Part cash part on time -16
room house and 124 acres of
ground near citv limits of
Arvada, land in good state of
cultivation, good water rights
good general improvements.
Inquire at Enterprise. Phone
Arv. 95.
You will need printed station
cry, letterheads, envelopes. bill
heads, statements, cards. etc.
Come to the Enterprise office.E
For Sale-Three tons of alfal-
ia in the field. Ernest Carne.
Arv. So.
For Sale-Pure dry land tur-
key-red seed wheat A No. l..
Harold Ketner, Tel. Broomfeld
2 R. 2. S.4t
For Sale Horse. buggy and
harness. j. j. Webber, st
Span of 2 year old iron gray
mules for sale. Good ones. will
sell right.
L. R. Reich, Broomfeld.
S-2p
| have Five Thousand dollars
to loan on real estate.
7. S. Knapp.
Furniture for Sale--A good
piano, 2 bedroom set, 8 rocking
chairs, 6 dining chairs, dining
table. kitchen cabinet, sanitary
couch, kitchen safe. writing
desk. sewing machine. cook stove
library table, etc. At Broom.
field depot. Private sale.
Jersey calf for sale, 6 weeks
old. P, Tollar, Oberon.
For Sale-One 5 passenger
1916 model Ford car in good con-
dition. Some extra equipment.
Very reasonable for cash. See
c. M. Duncan at the Arvada
Electric Co.
Call at my place AMI see the
samples of the Racine Hosiery
and stocking feet. w. H. Kaler
agent.
Wanted to Buy 100 tons of
first cutting alfalfa. Howard
Evans.
For Sales does and 20 young
frying and l buck. Also some
R. |. Red pullets. H. Nc Enter
fer Phone Arv. 5W.
For Sale-Furniture of five
rooms steam.heated flat. running
water. hot and cold. All rooms
rented. Rent reasonable.
Inquire Enterprise Office. Top
Notice.
Someone dumped broken beer
hOttles and wirea aOainst o,,r
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16

George Muench and daughter,
Buelah, arrived home today
from a two weeks motor trip to
Steamboat Springs. They had a
fine trip and visit.
Miss Hazel Goodman came
down from Guy Hill for a brief
visit today.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
GREAT DEMAND
FOR STENOGRAPHERS
THE FOLLOWING IS QUOTED FROM A LETTER TO THE
BARNES COMMERCIAL SCHOOL OF DENVER,
BY THE GOVERNMENTS;

The United States Government needs and needs badly,
great numbers Of and yperters, both and
women, for service the departments Washington D. c.,
and the situation Federal Offices outside of Washington is
scarcely less urgent The supply Of qualified persons the
Commissions lists for this class Of work equal the de-
mand and the Commission urges AS A PATRIOTIC DU-
l4 that citizens with this special knowledge apply for exam
nation tor the Government At present AL Il who pass
the examination fer the Departmental Service are certified for
appointment Examination papers cert ID without delay
Examinations for the Departmental Service in Washington
d. c. for both and women, held every Tuesday in
4OO OF the principal cities Examinations for the Field Se-
(posions onsde of Washington D. c. held frequently
he usual entrance salary ranges from 5000 ST. 200
year. Advancement Of capable employees reasonably rapid
he ypewtng part Of the examination has been changed
by the omission OF the copying and spacing and the addition
of the subject Of spelling.
The Commission will appreciate your assistance in bring
ing this need of the Government the attention of
possible applicants Students just starting a course
of study may be informed that there is now practc
ally no limit to the number of stenographers and
typewriters the Government needs and that while Of
absolute the future gven there
prospect that the demand will be materially less at
early dae other words, that the Commission believes
that the study Of enogaphy and ypewting by gea, num-
Der Of persons with the Of entering the Government service
will be justified.
Full Information About the Studies Required to Qualify for Ex
aminaton will be Mailed Free to Any One Upon Application
FALL TERM OPENS SEPT 4TH
BARNES COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
l625-35 Champa ST., Denver. Colo
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16

and provide himself as the one
man which Jefferson county will
have TO give under the first draft
call.-Goldcn Globe.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
Stray Locals

Can you spare US $l.5O. please?
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. j. +.
Lercher, Seattle, Wash. Aug.
10th a y pound baby daughter.
p. E. Graves of Broomfield
was a guest of his cousin X. o.
Graves at dinner today.
j. j. Weaver was seen on our
streets with some fine hay this
week.
Mrs. W.k. Fisk was called to
Wray. Colorado. on account of
the death of her father, James
H. Drummond, who died yester.
day morning from hardening of
the arteries. He had been poor.
ly for some months and Mrs.
Fisk visited him in June. How.
ever, he seemed to rally and
was apparently much improved
until shortly before his death.
Mr.. and Fisk left this morning
for Wrsy.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16
Notice..

Someone dumped broken beer
bottles and wires against our
barn in the alley. If such is
done again they will be prose-
cuted to the extent of the law.
l.. C. Elliott.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-08-16

Can you spare US $1.50. please =?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-31
English Firm May Yet
Get Navy Shell Order

Washington, d. c., Jan. 31.-Con-
tracts for more than $3,0O0,000 worth
of armor-piercing shells let by the
Navy to Hadfields, Limited, an English
concern, may be filed despite the Brit
ish governments order that that COM
pany should not proceed with the
work so long as the exigencies of war
continues"
A dispatch from AMBASSADOR Page
at London, transmitted by the State
department, said that while the British
authorities felt constrained to with
hold consent for the Hadfields to make
the shells for the present on account
of national needs as understood by the
public, officials of the concern were
reasonably sure that objection would
disappear within twelve or fifteen
months. Even after that delay. the
dispatch said, it probably would be
possible to deliver the projectiles
within the time stipulation originally
made by the company-19 months for
the $500 14-inch projectiles and IS
months for the 5000 16-inch types.
Inasmuch as the shells are to be
held in reserve, there being no imme-
dlate need for them, navy officials are
OF the opinion that they can afford to
await further Developments and hold
the contract in allegiance for some
time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-31

This attractive little lady is the
two year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. NJ. Fisher, 23S North St., Harris
burg, Pa. Last winter she had an at
tack of measles, together with very
severe cold. Just at that time Drug
gist S. J. Wilhelm presented Mr..
Fisher with jar of the Southern
"outside" reatment-Vick's VapoRub
Salve, which was just then being in
troduced in Harrisburg, and requested
that he give this preparation a thor
ough trial. Mr.. Fisher writes
81 must say that our baby had
such a cold on her chest and in her
throat that she could hardly talk,
and we could not get her to take
anything internally. After we used
Vick's VapoRub Salve on her breast
and throat at night before going
to bed she was entirely relieved"
No family should be without this
preparation. 1t is externally applied,
and so can be used freely-it is alb
sorbed through and penetrates the
skin, and, in addition, is inhaled as a.
vapor. 1t has hundred uses for the
many minor ailments for which every
mother is the doctor. Three sizes,
25c, SOC or $1.00.