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The midland journal., 1917-10-05
A Watch and a Horsepower.

An astute French mathematician has
found that in certain watches the mo-
tions exceed 200,00O,0O0 year in little
equal jumps. In the same time the
outside of the average balance travels
1900 miles. Yet despite this astonish-
ing distance travelled by the ordinary
watch the amount of power consumed
is trif1ing, states the Popular Science
Monthly. One horsepower is sufficient
to run 270,O0O,O0O watches. This is
probably all the watches that are in
existence. But if there should be more
there would be enough power left In
the one horsepower to run an addition
al thousand watches or so.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
orioi, of = Popular HYMN.

The following illustration given by
D. L. Moody suggests the true origin Of
P. P. Bliss hymn, Let the Lower
Lights Be Burning" "A ship on Lake
Erie bound for Cleveland harbor was
overtaken by storm. and as they
neared the port the pilot could only see
the upper light-the light from the
lighthouse streaming to them through
the storm and darkness. The lower
lights were not burning. The pilot
could not see how to steer into the har-
Dor. 1t was impossible to sail back
again upon the lake. The ship had to
go forward. and for the want Of the
lower lights along the shore the vessel
now at the mercy of the huge. roaring
waves, was dashed to pieces on the
rocks, and many of the crew perished
before help could reach them. p. P.
Bliss was associated in those early days
with d. L. Moody in Christian work,
and he must have heard Mr.. Moody use
this illustration, which gives a beauty
to it's meaning. "-Christian Herald.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
GROUND MOLES VALUABLE.
Tho Only Real Damage They Do Is
When They Invade the Lawn.

WHEN Iney buVa0S IIIS Lawn"
From an examination of the stomach
contents of 200 moles taken in all
months of the year it was found by the
bureau of biological survey of the Unit
ed States department of agriculture
that earthworms and white grubs con-
stitute the bulk of the food. Beetles
und their larvae and other insects that
enter the ground, spiders, centipedes,
cotoons and puparia also form part
Of the diet. In one stomach were found
the remains Of III small white grubs,
In another 250 ant puparia, ia another
ten cutwormS and. in another twelve
earthworms.
The presence of starchy material in
some of the stomachs is proof that the
nole occasionally finds vegetable food
rs certain seed grains softened by con-
tact with the moist soil, an acceptable
addition to its worm and insect diet.
Seed coats of corn, wheat, oats anc
peanuts have been identified in few
Stomachs.
Judgment against the mole may be
rendered when it actually invades the
lawn the overt act-but no genera
warfare against an insect eating mann
NAL should be encouraged.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
The Fear of the Past.

The future is blank wall on which
every man can write his own name as
large as he likes. The past find al
ready covered with illegible scribbles
such as Plato, Isaiah. Shakespeare
Michelangelo, Napoleon. | can make
the future as narrow as myself. The
past is obliged to be as broad and tur
bulent as humanity, and the upshot of
this modern attitude is really this
that men invent new ideals because
they dare not attempt old ideals. They
look forward with enthusiasm because
they are afraid to look back.-Gilbert
K. Chesterton.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Gettino Bv.

An indianapolis man. who for the
purpose of this story will be called
Mr.. x, asked a friend. Mr.. Y, for the
loan of 500 Mr. Y. replied that he did
not have the money with him, but
would return with it later.
When he came back to Mr.. KS office
he found Mr.. X. busily engaged in an
apparent effort to make a favorable
impression on a visitor unknown to
Mr.. Y.
"Here is that twenty" said Y break
ing in on the conversation.
Mr.. K. turned as though annoyed by
the interruption; then his face bright
ened with a patronizing smile.
"Thanks, old fellow" he said. ANY
time l can do anything more for you
let me know"
Mr.. Y, the lender, retreated in con-
fusion.-Indianapol News.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

Considerations of health which effect
cabinet changes are always terrors to
governments Peel attributed his abili-
ty to sustain the premiership to the
fact that his nose bled every night.
Tough old Palmerston had no such re-
lief. so bought himself mighty tow
ering desk at which he had to stand.
If he slept at his work he fell and so
was aroused But he had his own test.
Before his house ran high iron railings.
and at dead of night the old Spartan
would stealthily climb them twice and
so learn whether he was physically fit
to govern the empire. Chron-
icle
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
lTALY'S LEANING TOWERS.
The stransest of Them All Are the
Two In Bologna.

Two In Bologna.
Italy is Il land of many leaning tow
ers. but the tower of Pisa is the
best known The strangest of the lean
ing towers, however. are the Tore
Asinell and the Tore Garisenda in
Bologna, which were erected A. D.
11O9 and l110. The builders intended
them for fortified homes. of which Bo-
logna at one time possessed as many
as 200. The gloomy, smooth walled
brick towers standing side by side
make a strange impression upon the
person who looks up at them from the
ground.
The Tore Asinelli is 800 feet high
and contains rough staircase of AT
steps. From the summit, which is four
feet ont of plumb with the base, one
has fine view of the city. The slant
is unintentional and was probably
caused by the sinking of the founda-
tions. Tore Garisenda is 1853 feet high
sixteen feet lower than the Leaning
Tower of Pisa-and is ten feet out of
plumb-ofly three feet less than the
Tower of Pisa.
When Ottone Garisenda began to
build, A. D. 1110 he apparently wanted
his house to surpass his neighbor Ash
nellis in oddity, and so he intention
ally made his tower out of the perpen-
dicular. He found it impossible, how
ever, to complete the tower at that
angle and had to cease work.-London
Standard
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
FRAGRANT Wild Flowers.

Readers of the American Botanist
have been trying to decide which is
the mcst fragrant American wild flow
err and their opinions on the subject
exhibit remarkable diversity. In New
England the majority give first choice
to the pink azalea, with the white wa
ter lily second. There are many votes
for the trailing arbutus; but, as the
editor suggests, its fragrance is doubt
less overestimated owing to the fact
that it is the earliest fragrant wild
flower Of spring. Other candidates for
the first place are the partridge berry,
the common locust, horned bladderwort
(of which John Burroughs says, In a
warm moist atmosphere the odor is al
most too strong'D. yellow jessamine,
spotted wintcrgreen and some of the
magnolias.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Consolation,

A woman doctor of Philadelphia was
calling on a young sister, recently mar
ried, who was in distress. In response
to the doctors inquiry the newlywed
said
81 cooked a meal for the first time
Yesterday. and made terrible mess
of it,
"Never mind, dearie," said the doc
Tor cheerfully. Its nothing to worry
about. lost my first patient. ."-Har-
per'S.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
HIGH COST OF LIVING.
les An Old. Old Story and Was Told
2.0co Years A1o.


2,oco Years Ago.
A wife's letter 2.GGJ !. e4.3 o.d was
uncarthed recently in the r;liiS .. the
Ses'apoum, the temple OF Memphis, the
great city of ancient Egypt. The let
ter was written by Isias to her hus
band Hepbaestion, who had deserted
her. There were two letters, in fact
the first bearing date equivalent to
July "a, 1856 3. C. In them the wife
reproaches her husband for neglect of
his family, and, what is particularly
interesting at the present time, she
complains of the high cost of living.
Here are some extracts from the first
letter: "Isias to Hephaestion, her hus-
band. Greetings-If you are well and
other things are turning out with you
according to your wishes it would be
as l perpetually pray the gods. my
self am in good health. and the child
and all In the house make mention of
you continually When | received your
letter from Eorus, in which you ex
planned that you were in retreat in the
Serapoum at Memphis. l Immediately
gave thanks to the gods that you were
we'll But that you do not return dis
tresses me, for having piloted myself
and your child through such a crisis
and having come to the last extremity
because Of the high cost Of corn, and
thinking that your return would bring
me relief, you have never even thought
of returning or spared look for my
helpless state. New York World.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Careful About His Grave.

A Pittsburgh mans will recently re-
ferred to ''flowerless burial plot" and
gave directions for a brick and cement
grave where no flowers or plants are
ever to be grown. He made provi-
sion for 81 year for watering grass.
which is to be allowed on the grave.
and directed that the fence about the
plot be painted with certain kind Of
aluminium paint. applied with came's
hair brush. Exchange.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
About Temperature.

The best authorities on the science OF
meteorology tell us that without the
various changes in the temperature
there would be perfect calm at all
times in all parts of the globe. A uni
form and unyarying barometric pres
sure. would everywhere prevail, and
there would be no change of seasons,
no evaporation or condensation, no
clouds and no rain. In short, without
changes of temperature, which we
sometimes think so uncomfortable, the
atmosphere would soon become poison
Gus, stagnant and incapable of sus-
tanning Human life.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
S1O0 Reward. $1OO

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages. and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprie-
Tors e nave SO mHcn tadth IN the c cura5ve tho
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists 75c.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
The Smithy.

In the forty-fourth chapter, twelfth
verse, of Isaiah is this description of a
smithy: The smith with the tongs both
worketh in the Goals and fashioned it
with hammers and worketh with the
strength of his arms; yea, he is hungry.
and his strength faieth; he drinketh no
water and is faint.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
Most Reliable.

After many years experience in
the use of it and other cough medi-
cines, there are many who prefer
Chamberlain to any other. Mrs.
A. c. KRISTEN, Greenville, Ills,
writes, "Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy has been used in my mother S
home and mine for years, and we
always found it quick cure for
colds and bronchial troubles. We
find it to be the most reliable cough
medicine We have used"
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Another Mystery EXCLAIMED.

Mr.. Lynch and his friend were dis
cussing family names and their his
tory.
"How did your name originator
asked the friend
"Oh, probably one of my ancestors
was of the grasping kind thar you hear
about SO often. Somebody gave him
an 'ynch' and he took an 'L.'"-Chris-
tian Register.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
"ksy" Not a Spanish Word.

The word key" as used in Key West
the island and city of Florida, is not
as supposed, entirely Spanish word
Key is Spanish corruption of an
American Indian word meaning an is
land. Il sand bank or a rock in the sea-
Exchange.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Not Superstitious.

Collector (warmly)-Tve been here a
dozen times, sir, and positively won't
can again. Debtor (cheerfully) - oh.
come now, my man. Don't be so super
StitiOus about making the thirteenth
call. Nothing will happen, assure
you.-Stray Stories.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
The Point of View.

A Sunday school teacher had been
telling her class the story of the good
Samaritan. When she asked them
what the story meant little boy said:
ut means that when | am in trouble
my neighbors must help me" Chris
ian Register.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Sour Stomach.

Eat slowly, masticate your food
thoroughly, abstain from meat for a
few days and in most cases the sour
stomach will disappear. If it does
not, take one of Chamberlain's Tab
lets Immediately after supper. Red
meats are most likely to cause sour
stomach and you may find it best to
cut them out,
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

Sod land to be used for corn next
year should be plowed Immediately
after haying and cultivated deeply
the rest of the summer to reduce the
number of wireworms.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Honest Graft.

Stella--I wish knew where | could
steal some money in law abiding and
respectful way. Bess-Dear me! What
do you want with so much money as
that?-Life.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Hoodooed.

Hokus-Flubdub complains that none
Of the girls look with favor on his
suit. Pokus-How can they when he
wears high hat with a sack coat2-
Town Topics.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Two of a Kind.

Where did you get that stuff. kid?"
II was teached it"
"Teached it? Who learned you to
talk that way?" Kansas City Journal.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Both Sides.

Can your wife see two sides of q
question:
"Yes: her own and her mOther's."-
Life
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Poetry.

do you enjoy modern poetryY"
Every much It's such good fun try
ing to figure out what it means."-De-
troit Free Press.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
AnIndianant Officer.

May we have the pleasure of youI
company this'evening, colonel?"
Company. madam? | command &
regiment" Boston Transcript.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

Afilction is not sent in vain, young
man, from that good God who chastens
whom he loves.-SOuthey.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

Mans life is in the impulse of ele'
ration to something higher.-JacobL
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
A Liberal Spender.
n liberal Snender."

Hes a liberal spender."
"So?"
eyes; almost anybody but his wife
can get money out of him" detroit
Free Press.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
WANTED.

Rags, Bones, Bags, Burlap,
Hides. Iron, Gum and Metals.
Paper cement bags, Magazines,
Papers, Books.
Highest cash prices paid for all
kinds of Junk, Hides, Calf
Skins Furs and Tallow.
JULIUS l. BAER,
Phone 126-X
RISING SUN. MD.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

The less heart a man puts into a task
.he more labor it requires. .-Amiel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24

Its claim Of being one OF the strong.
est financial institutions, incorporated
under the laws of North Dakota
seems correct. and as its reserves are
! pra ctically all invested in North Da.
kota, it is doing wonderful work in
helping to build up our state, and is
one of the home institutions which all
citizens of North Dakota can well be
proud Of
The death claims Of this institution
are paid promptly on satisfactory
proof Of death. This order started
business lin North Dakota in 1895, and
has paid out on its policies to benefit
ciaries 81 ,842,000.O0. It has built and
owns one Of the finest office buildings
in Fargo adjoining the postOfiice. val,
ued at $4,000. '---..' .'-- --. - '.''-
It's officers and board Of directors
are of state wide reputation, financial
standing and unquestionable capabili-
ties, who safeguarded, its interests
and recommend it to all citizens OF
North Dakota
1t submits outstanding certificates
to an annual valuation by Miles NJ.
Dawson of New York, acknowledged
as one of the leading actuaries of the
country.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
keep LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-lf You Know DR.. :
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret OF keeping young is to
feel young-to do this you must watch
your liver and bowels--theres no need
of having a sallow complexion-darll
rings under your eyes-pimples-a bill
ious look in your face-dull eyes with
10 sparkle. Your doctor will tell you
ninety per cent of all sickness comes
from inactive bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards, a well-known physician
in Ohio, perfected vegetable CONF
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels. which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the SUBJ
stitute for calomel. are gentle i'll their
action, yet always effective. They bring
about that exuberance of spirit. that
natural buoyancy which should be en-
joyed by everyone, by toning up the liver
and clearing the system OF impurities.
You will know DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets by: their olive color. l0c and
Csc per box. All druggists.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
B|QGERT BEGINS
SERVING TINE
! FOR CONTEMPT
Justice Benson Imposes Sentence
i9I of 80 Days or $500. Defend.
ant Pleads Guilty

Sentence of 80 days in the county
Jail or fine Of 500 was imposed or
Emil Bogert in Justice Ole Benson's
court last evening. Bogert was ar
rested at Dickinson this week on the
charge of contempt Of court. He en-
tered plea OF guilty and in default
of the 500 commenced serving his
time, 5,.... ... s. ....... -.
Bogcrt caused the arrest OF several
men in Bismarck month ago on the
charge of swindling him out Of sum
of money in a poker game said to
have been played in a local hotel.
Shortly after the arrest. of the men
and before they had been given a
hearing. the complaining witness is
said to have disappeared.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24

Germany kept up the pretense
. OF being the Holy Holman En-
pire.
ll42-Electorate of Brandenburg Gre
ated. This later developed into
the kingdom of Prussia.
125O-Death of Frederick II, last en-
peror who really maintained
power over Roman empire.
1273-First Hapsburg mounts German
throne.
14l7-Electorate Of Brandenburg Civ
en- to Hohenzollern family.
15l7--Beginning of religious reforma.
ton in Germany.
l61S-Century OF religious strife cul-
inmates in Thirty Years War.
l64S-Thirty Years War ends in
Peace of Westphalia. France
gets Alsace; bonds OF German
empire weakened.
l 70O--Electorate of iBrandenburg be-
comes Kingdom Of Prussia.
1740--Frederick the Great becomes
King of Prussia, and enlarges
kingdom by conquest, winning
eternal fame by conduct of Sew
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
Tabloid History Of Germany
Important Dates in German 4 iistpry

I1i.@ on: ears War against over
whelming enemy forces.
1S06N Napoleon creates Confederation
OF the Rhine. as bulwark
against Prussia. Eerlin capt'lr'
sed; huge indemnities laid on
Prussia.
1S13--Battle of the Nations at Leip-
sic. End of Napoleon's power
Prussia and Germany freed.
l81G-First assemblage of new Ger
man diet after German freedom
was won. Thirty-nine states
b !, make up Germany.
1S36--All German states united by
customs union.
of populace in Prns-
STA and throughout Germany
fail.
1SG1---King William | OF Prussia
comes to throne. Bismarck his
minister, Austria and Prussia
take 8chleswig-Holstein from
Denmark.
lS66--Prusslas wars on Austria over
~ Schleswig- Holstein, and defeats
her In seven weeks. Forms
s3. north sGerman confederation.
lS70--Prusaa,sat head of allied Ger
man states wars on.France, be-
sieges Paris. All German
states unite to form empire,
with William I as kaiser. ia. ,
S71.-Alsace-LOr captured from
France, is made imperial prov.
al ince under the kaiser.
1SS3-Triple Alliance signed. African
: 8. colonization begins. ..-..
1888-Kaiser william II comes to|
throne. ....t
1S89-Rupture between Bismarck and
kaiser.
1S9O-Helgoland acquired.
1S9S-Kiaochow taken from China.
19oS-Germany supports Austria in
annexation of Bosnia and Her
zegovina.
1911-Russia recognizes Germany's
sphere of influence along Bag.
'', dad railway. German ambition
> for forming empire through Ball
kans into Asia develops.
l4-Austro4Serbian crisis brings on
81, the pr6sentswar.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
BENEFIT BALL
FOR Hk||hhA|IF|||N|!|
This EVENING

Old.tymers were polishing their
boots, hunting for the brightest colod-
ed tie and trying a few OF the old
steps this, afternoon, preparatory to
attending the old-tyme ball to be CIV
en- in Paterson hall this evening for
the benefit of Dennis 'Hannafin, squat
ter governor and famous character
of the DakOtas.
The dance was scheduled to have
been held last Wednesday evening,
hut was postponed because OF the
counter attractions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
CATTLE MARKETS
80 X f..a.!
CHICAGO,

HOG'S-Receipts, $4,000. Estimated!
receipts Monday, $4,000 Market,
strong, at to 10c above yesterday s
average. Bulk, $12.70 to $1295: light,
$1,000 to 1920; mixed, $12.55 to
$500; heavy, $3.50 to $1,000; rough,
$3.50 to 1880; pigs, $3.50 to SLIPS. !.
CATTLE-Receipts, 500. Market,
steady. Native beef steers, $7.S5 to
$11.90; western steers, not quoted;
stockers and feeders $625 to- 1910;
COWS and ;heifers, $515 to 1920;
calves, $9.O0t $l2.75! iTpI~ r'.% -
sHEbP-Receiptsy'-~ 5000: Market
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
Certificate of VAL
e uation

New York, n Y, February &c. 1917.
To the Grand Lodge Of the Ancient Order Of
United Workmen of North Dakota:
: Gentlemen: This will certify that have
this day completed the valuation of your
certificates outstanding on December 81,
1916, as submitted to me, by the A. o. U.
w. To- Mortality Table and four per cent
interest, by the Select and Ultimate Method
and find the aggregate Reserve Liability,
as SO computed. to be One Million Three
Hundred and Seventeen Thousand, Four
Hundred and Three f$1.317 100000 Dollars.
MILES ". DAWSON, Consulting Actuary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24

B. Co. -.-eE.s.&e
1l3-Teutons invade Italy over the
Alps-their first certain appear
ance in history.
12--ROmans invade Germany and
check aggressive spirit of Ten
tons. @
A. ID.
9--German leader, Hermann, traps
Romans in TeutOburger forest
and ends Roman conquest OF
Germany.
80O-Charlemagne crowned Holy RO'
man Emperor by the pope.
S43-Charlemagne's empire divided:
Germany first created as a. sep
arate nation. ],
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
situation at the port of New York. On

situation at the port of New York. On
the basis of the prime minister's
statement, shippers today estimated
that total reduction Of imports at
100000 a year.
Manufacturers and exporters were
reluctant to prophesy what effect the
British decree would have on the
prices in this country. They said
that the bulk of traffic between the
United States and the United King.
dom since the beginning of the war
was accounted for BY the movement
of munitions and grain, which are not
involved in the new order. .
You'II enjoy the Radisson, Mime
apoIis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
PYTHIANS TO HOLD DISTRICT
........ CONVENTION IN MANDAN

Mandan, N. D., Feb, PA district
convention of the Knights of Pythias
will be held in Mandan, April 5.
Among the cities from which delega-
lions will come are Fargo. Mott,
Leith, Carson, Dickinson, Center, Bis
marck and Washburn.. This will be
the twenty-fifth anniversary Of the
Mandan lodge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-24
steady. Wethers, $1,000 to $12.15:
lambs, $12.25 to $l4.6O.
ST. paul.

HOGS-Receipts, 1000. Market, SC
higher. Range, 1920 to $3.50; bulk,
$12.a0 to $12.4O.
CATTLE-Receipts, 500. Killers.
steady. Steers, $3.50 to $11.50; cows
and heifers, $3.50 to $500; calves, 25c
lower, at $500 to $11.25; stockers and
feeders. steady, at $500 to $3.50.
SHEEP-Receipts. 80. Market,
steady. Lambs, $3.50 to $14.0O; weth-
ers, $3.50 to $14.00; ewes, $3.50 to
1925. H