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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
TRAWELETTE
The BuIb Farms of Hor,and.
By NIKsAH.

The Bulb Farms OF HOFand.
No industry in the world has been
harder hit by the war than the grow
ing of Towering bulbs in the Neither
lands. The production of these bulbs
is a business that must be classed
among pure luxuries and luxuries suf-
fer first in wartime. Tales, heart
rendins to the enthusiastic collector,
come from the bulb farms, of bulbs
that once sold for many dollars each
now being fed by Wheelbarrow-l loads
to the hogs.
The bulb trade had perhaps passed
its heyday. when collectors fought for
rare varieties, and the best of t6em
sold like precious stones; but it was
still an enormous and valuable trade
in 1914 and il will doubtless regain
much of its old position after the war
Raising the bulbs is a highly spe-
cialized and arduous trade The
hyacinths begin to bloom early in
April. and from that month until July,
when the late blooming Spanish iris
is aflame, the fields are great banks
and masses of delicate petals and
glowing color. Even before the hya-
cinth. the early snowdrops and Gro
cuses are peep'nG up. but the bulb
season is officially opened, so to speak
when the first hyacinth blooms
If the industry is strictly speaking
a useless one. it is probably the most
beautiful in the world. The fields are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
THE SEARCHLIGHT
Latest News from the Field. of
SCIENCE, EDUCATION, INVENTION
AnaIYzing BuTnps.

A novel method for studying the
performance of an automobile on a
bumpy road has been perfected. The
new method is development of the
system of motion study by photog4
-raphy which been worked out by eff
ficiency experts in the last two or
three years. The tests are carried on
in darkness. Every part of the car
which it is desired to study, and any
OF the passengers as well, may be
decorated with a tiny electric light
The car is then driven over the road,
while camera is focused, and ex-
posed to the performance. Owing tc
the darkness, nothing will photograph
except the little lights, and these will
appear on the film as irregular white
mes. Each of these lines will ira.
faithfully the course of the part or
person that it marked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

a delight to the eye and the nostril.
The most advanced botanical science
has been lavished on these brown and
commonplace appearing roots. SO
amazingly expert do the growers be-
come that one of them will lead you
to a heap of shapeless, twisted dried
bulbs, all looking alike, and quickly
and accurately separate out fifty diff
ferent varieties, telling you the name
of each and the appearance of its
flower. Such skill is a highly neces-
sary asset in the business, for a bulb
worth so cents and a bulb worth $500
may look like as two peas to the I'M
trained eye.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

For years the forests of Brazil fur
nished the major part of the worlds
crpde rubber. But the excessive waste
and destructive tapping of the wild
eHevea rubber trees of the upper Anna
zop river, coupled with the lack of
adequate labor to handle the rubber
output, caused rubber users to look to
other fields for THEN wants. Exten-
sive experimentation in the East In
digs soon demonstrated that the He
vea4n Which is the most important Of
ths,,i rubber bearing trees, could be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

lures in the nursing curriculum, but in
many hospitals they are. OF course,
during this time the probationer is
being paid for her service by the hos
pital, but the sum is one that husky
domestic would scorn.
Many hospitals are all that any nurse
could wish. They run as smoothly as
it is possible for hospital to run;
there are plenty of nurses; plenty OF
accommodations for them and plenty
end of the job. But any one who has
ever been unfortunate enough to have
to spend any length of time in a hos
pital can tell you that these instances
are comparatively rare
Special Instructions Given.
During the past two years a great
deal of energy and time have been
consumed in teaching young society
women how to make bandages and to
administer first aid to the injured.
Such instruction was too meager, of
course, to make them eligible for the
battle front, but they could be of
service now in the present shortage
of nurses in civil hospitals. They are
not, however, applying in any over
whelming numbers for the chance to
is different-there exists certain
glamour. But at home the nursing
profession appears to have lost its
glamour for large number of women.
mus tne nOSpllalS OF the country
are now facing a grave danger which
threatens to react upon the whole pop>
ulation. They are meeting it cheer
fully. with the help of patriotic Ameri-
cans who realize that the civil hos
pitfalls at the present time also consti-
tute war problem.
Questions on the above or any sub
ject upon which the reader desires in
formation. should be addressed the
Topeka State Journal Information Blu
reau. Frederic j. Haskin. Director,
Washington, D. c., with a Scent
stamp enclosed for eply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

The Russian situation is looking
better. The real people of Russia ap-
peAr at last to have become aroused
ana are taking hand in the shaping
of eevents. They are reported to be
baking Kaledines, Korniloff and
Dutoff who are at the head of armies.
Wnh these warriors masters of the
conntry, the armistice with Germany
will become merely scrap of paper.
AIRY agreement between an irrespon-
slide government and a treacherous
one is not likely to prove a serious
menace to anybody
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
HIVE You Got Yours?

The government has just made an
important announcement. -.45y.t e.
The per capita wealth of this coun-
try is now $47.03.
In other words, every person is sup
posed to have that amount.
Supposed to have is, right. Add
the WORD perhaps
And the symphony will be complete.
If you feel in your pocket you may
be of the impression
That the government IS spoofing
you. If you haven't
Got your $47.OS now maybe YOU will
get it later.
We are among those who can hard
" believe that the
Report is true. When we get our
S47.03
We are going to have one porter
house with onions
And some coffee with real sugar
in it.
Then let the war proceed. Weshd-
worry!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

Reports just complied show that
since the beginning of the war the
railroads in the fifteen states of the
ceptral military department have
made reductions in passenger service
aggregating 1O.657686.96 train-miles
pei annum. By thus decreasing their
passenger service the railroads in this
Territory have effected a saving per
an bum of 1.176.OS5 tons of coal. s6s
locomotives, 1874 men and 2OS, 1888
BARRELS of oil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

The Rumanians are insisting that as
a epndition of an armistice the Ger
mans promise not to transfer troops
to other fronts. But of what value is
a Herman promise? The Teutons
probably will agree to the terms and
~ sk do as they like.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

Bradstreets says that "a per cent
of all failures are among non-adver-
tisers!" Outside. possibly, of person
atty and integrity. advertising is the
mightiest force, positive and potent,
in present-day commerce and bust
ness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

grown successfully there. The worlds
production of plantation grown rub
Der is now seven times as great as that
of wild rubber. The worlds total
output of crude rubber for this year
will reach about 100000 tens. The
Goodyear company claims 4 planta-
ton in Sumatra covering 10000 acres.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

Horace Lovett, United States ma
rinei corps, on duty Somewhere over
there" has just been appointed a
horseshoer for marines, with the rank
of scorporal. He probably is serving
under the renowned Captain links.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

The cash balance in the United
States treasury recently passed the
two billion dollar mark. Uncle Sam
is baking in money much faster than
he can spend it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

to married life. Are you the presi-
dent or the vice president of the
society"
II want to be neither president nor
vice president" she answered. II will
be content with a subordinate posi-
ton"
What position is that, my dear?"
Treasurer"
A young gentleman took his little
sister with him while calling the other
evening at house where he is reg
uIar visitor. The little girl made her
self quite at home, and showed great
fondness for one of the young ladies,
hugging her heartily.
How very affectionate she isl" said
the lady of the house.
Yes; so like her brother," respond
ed the young lady unthinkingly-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

Newspapers left on the subway and street
ear system of New York City amounted to
III tons in the 1as. year. The company
sold this by-prod7ct and the proceeds were
turned in to the employees relief fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

A Chicago millionaire was recently ar
rested for stealing potatoes from a neigh
boris garden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
ON SPUR f 4h MOMENT
It's Profane, But Timely

It's PrOfane, But Timely.
We're on our way to Germany
To Quell bandit band,
That sneers and jeers at Uncle Sam
And strains his lenient hand
Well lift the patient Stars and Stripes
Up high in this fierce game.
And desecrating, wild-eyed ghouls
viii earn more of its fame.
We're on our way to Germany
70 end confusion's sway.
When we get there, believe me, DO.
There's be some Eeltopay-
Judging by the divorce records.
many a marriage certificate is only a
scrap of paper" Some scrap, too.
The motto of the Amalgamated So
ciety of Knitters: Soc ct Tu Um.'
And General Haig sounds so much
like a peace conference, too. There
really is nothing in a name.
1t is now proposed to re ait a red
headed regiment in this country. Not
a bad idea. Think of the talent:
Vic Murdoch.
J. Ham Lewis.
Minnie Madden Fiske.
Billie Burke.
Terry McGovern.
Billy E. Van.
Eva Tanguay.
Ad infinitum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

And General Haig sounds so much
like a peace conference, too. There
really is nothing in a name.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14
REEIC OF EARLY DAYS
IN DICKINSON SCHOOLS

The teachers report given below
will be interesting to many readers of
the Press. 1t was given by Mrs.
Abbie Pond of Newfane, VT, one of
the New England colonists in 1887 and
for many years a resident Of Dickin-
son for her term of school ending May
29, 1890. The Dickinson school build
ing then was the present Catherine
Ray home (the east portion of her
residence), sold TO the late William
Ray during the summer of 1891 for
$500, the purchase price including lots
and being considered a very good sale.
Mrs. Ponds report was made to the
district clerk, the late John j. Free
man, and contains the names of pupils
who are still to be found in the vari-
Gus walks of life in Dickinson. Many,
however, have moved away, and
others: have passed to another world.
Here is the list of those enrolled
from September 2, 1889, to May %,
1890, together with their ages at the
tirMe:
May Auld, IA years; Stella Aud,
II; Fannie Brand, 16; May Coils, II;
Maggie Carey, IA; Carrie Fowler, IA;
Daisy Fowler, IL; Anna Hanley, 10;
.Adella HanIey, ~; Edith Montague
IL; Grace Prior, II; Mary Purcell, IA;
Ray, 10; May Sutton, 10; Lou
'Dobson, 16; Emma Mathews, IL;
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

American headlines based on Lon
don dispatches have stated that the
Allies are driving the beaten enemy
out OF France" AS wireless from
Berlin also admits that the British
and French have occupied several
towns" in "a strip of land systemati-
cally abandoned by u.s." it is safe to
conclude that at the point indicated
the Allies have undoubtedly advanced
and the Germans retreatcd. But fu-
ture events alone a show how i'm
portant the results Of these develop
ments may be.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

There is much speculation rife as to
who will be the next representative
from the First Congressional District
OF North Dakota, to take the place of
Congressman H. T. Helgeson, de-
ceased. A special election will be
called for the middle of May to de-
eide this question, and it is expected
that there will be several candidates
in the field. That Lynn j. Frazier
will resign the governorship of North
Dakota and make the race is the be-
lief OF some, while others believe that
Ex-Governor Hanna or F. S. Talcott,
warden of the state penitentiary,
might be induced to make the try.
Fred Bartholomew and George Bangs
of Grand Forks, William Lemke of
Fargo and Frederick E. Cuthbert of
Devils Lake are also being prominent
ly mentioned.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

Eight bases on the Atlantic coast
ire TO DC selected and equipped for
the new dirigible and sea plane which
the new dirigible and sea plane patrol
which is being placed under contract
and submarine builders have engaged
to produce forty or more coast defend
ers OF the underwater type within six
months. A reasonable degree of
safety for the entire coast line ought
to be provided by aerial, surface and
submarine craft combined-provided
the entire trinity in sufficient numbers
can be placed on duty soon enough.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14
BLACK TRAIL PROMOTERS
ARE PLANNING CAMPAIGN

The promoters Of the proposed
Black Trail are getting busy, as the
season for automobile traffic approa-
ches. A meeting was held in Killdeer
for furthering plans and getting down
to business as soon as possible. This
meeting was promoted by Mayor
Milestone of Killdeer, A. B: Curry
and Layton George.
The route that is now being discus
sed laws between Dickinson and Will
~liston, running north and south
through Dunn county, via Manning,
and crossing the Little Missouri river
at Cherry Creek, in the southern part
of Mckenzie county. But no doubt
the highway will be extended into
Canada and South Dakota, giving the
tourists connection between the trails
running east and west across North
Dakota and South Dakota.
Ways and ear were discussed.
The Dunn county commissioners made
an agreement to help in any way they
could, apportioning the available
funds at hand for highway improve
ment. The matter will be taken up
with the state highway commission,
different commercial clubs, automo-
bile and garage men, and others that
are interested.
AS we'll a help to interstate tour
lists, the Black Trail will be found in
valuable locally, giving a north and
south outlet, where there was none
previously, and automobile traffic
was forced to seek other channels
Dunn County News.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14
BertSCh Motor Co.
Dickinson, N. d.

Edna Scofield, 10; Hattie K%linefelter,
~; Mabel Klinefelter, Is; Nellie
Klinefelter, 16; Clara Coils, 9; Rena
~Torgerson, 10; Mary Defebach, 8;
Aggic Hanley, 9; May Hayes, 10;
Bessie Pelton, 10; Rose Brewster, 10;
Mabel Smith, 16; Hart Coils, Is; Roy
Chase, 10; Clyde Campbell, 10; Guy
Dickinson, IL; Johnnie Dodd, ~; Mer-
lin Hickman, 9; Johnnie Lewis, 10;
Willie Ray, ~; Elmer Lamblin, IL;
Eben Dunlap, IL; Garrett DehIinger,
"a; Heber Bonney, II; Clinton Ran
dali, 10; Gordon Dodd, 10; Joseph
Messersmith, 8; Willie Lenneville, 8;
John Collins, 10; Morton Bonney, TO-
Tommy Ferguson, ID; Willie Torger-
son, II; Austin Pelton, 16; Harry
G%ruschus, Is; Willie Purcell, Is;
George Tear, Is.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

lew 80
~taurant, they passed George Smith
sitting on the steps Of the eating
house. While he and Judge Halliday
were eating at the counter, Smith
entered the restaurant and sat near
them and ordered a cup of coffee,
some cakes and doughnuts. It took
Smith about five minutes to eat his
lunch. He then left the restaurant.
Just as Smith left, the waiter brought
Judge Halliday his lunch and it took
them probably 10 or Is minutes to
finish.
A short time after the report of
the dynamite explosion was heard,
Moran and Judge Halliday stepped
out of the restaurant and Mr.. Nor
ran, believing that one of the banks
had been broken into, went down the
street. At the Golden Valley State
Bank, Judge Halliday left Mr.. Moran
and went home. d
Moran Meets Smith
There was no one in sight on the
main street of Beach. Mr.. Moran
continued his investigation of all the
banks and after inspecting the First
National Bank, some distance away
from the State Bank, he noticed an
object move. He then turned and
hurriedly walked to the man and be-
fore Smith realized it, Mr.. Moran
was by him. Mr.. Moran recognized
Smith and Immediately asked him:
"Did you hear the explosion ?"
eyes, I heard the shot a few min
utes ago." said Smith.
(Which way did it sound? ?" queried
Moran.
ut sounded as if it came from the
direction of the Northern Pacific
yards" replied Smith.
"Where have you been? I thought
you were going to bed"
81 went over to the livery barn to
see if my horses were all right"
"Where are you stopping?
81 have a room at the Lewis hotel"
Moran Leaves Smith
Witness Moran then testified that
he left Smith and continued his
search. He was questioned as to
how Smith acted and said that he
was perfectly calm and did not seem
to be bothered in the least
Harry ]. VOL, proprietor of the
Woll Eating House, was the last to
see Horace Ball. He was with him
until they both went home. Wolf
left Ball near the Woll home and he
(Woll) testified he could see Ball On
his way home about a block away,
it being moonlight. That was the
last time he saw Ball until the next
day when he was found dead. Dur
ing the time Vol was with Ball they
met Smith and Smith asked Ball if
he was going to be alone that night.
Ball replied "No," and asked Smith
to come over and stay with him. Smith
that he had a room at the
Lewis hotel.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

Milk-and-water pacifsm is not for
the venerable Cardinal Gibbons who
said recently to a meeting of young
people: Il want every boy here to
be 100 per cent patriotic, so that
whenever an emergency comes you
will be ready to stand up for the
dignity and honor of your country,
and hold back at no sacrifice in main
tanning the rights Of the greatest
land on EARTH"
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

If any further proof were needed
of the completeness of the revolution
in the late Cars former dominions,
it would be furnished by the news
that Russia's medieval Greek church
authorities FASTENED to place them
selves on the side of the people. Such
action by a State church of such a
type is evidence Of the most convinc-
ing character.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

From the British point of view the
important matter is not how many
ships are sunk but how many continue
to do business, and the records show
relatively little interruption of com
merce carrying into English ports.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14
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and other fatal ailments result from
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Stomach Sufferers owe their complete
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where.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14
BEACH MURDER Case
NOW UP FOR TRIAL
IN MORTON COUNTY

The trial of George Smith, charged
with the murder of Horace Ball, by
the blowing up of the latter's shack
in Beach with dynamite, last July, is
now or at Mandan, the Ease having
been transferred from Golden Valley
to Morton county. Matters have be-
come quite complicated the past day
or two owing to the fact that another
George Smith, besides the one charged
with the alleged crime, has been
brought into the limelight under cir
cumstances which also seem to point
the finger of suspicion upon him.
Sheriff Smith of Beach testified as
to the manner in which he found the
body Of Ball, "head first in the de-
bris" of the little shattered shack.
He told Of hearing the report of the
dynamite charge about midnight on
July 10 and also testified that he saw
Ball and Smith together the night be-
fore the tragedy. C. E. C~hatterton,
called by the state, testified that it
was dynamite which killed Ball.
Visited Ball Place Often
O. T. Paulson Of Beach gave the
first hint of "the woman in the case"
in his testimony, stating That he often
saw Smith go to the Ball home. FIRE.
quent visits were made, he said. The
contention of the state was that the
motive which prompted George Smith
to dynamite the Horace Ball home at
Beach last July and the killing of Ball
who was found head first in the de-
bris of the shattered shack, was in
timacy between Mrs. Ball and the al
legged murderer.
On the night of the Horace Ball
murder, George Smith was met near
the State bank a few minutes after
the explosion, by Chief of Police M.
J. Moran. This was about 1915 o.
clock On the morning of July 18, five
or ten minutes after the explosion
which is alleged to have resulted in
Balls death.
Another Angle in Case
Another angle to complicate mat
tiers was introduced by the state
when it presented an exhibit in the
form of a letter in court addressed
to George Smith, Beach, N. D., which
was found on the morning following
the murder at the scene of the trag-
edy.
The letter was. written by Sullivan
& Sullivan, Mandan law firm,to anoth-
err Smith at Beach. J. F: Sullivan is
assisting the defense and says the
George Smith to whom the letter was
directed is another party. The ques-
ton has arisen whether or not it was
that George Smith who committed
the murder.
Policeman Tells Story
M. J. Moran was the last witness
examined by the prosecution Wednes-
day evening, court a~djourning at $50
o'clock, his testimony being perhaps
the most important Of any witness
thus far. His story will form an i'm
portant part in summing up the evil
dence in the p~rosecution's plea.
He testified that on the night of
July 18th he and Judge Halliday en-
tered the Wall eating house at about
1850 o'clock and sat down at the
counter. AS thew entered the res
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

Since the declaration of war by the
United States against Germany the
name of the "Kaiserhof" hotel at Chi
cago, famous for it's splendid dinners,
has been changed to the "Hotel At
lantic." Perhaps Schlitz, Budweiser,
Blatz and other beers will soon be
known by other names also.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14
EXPRESS COMPANY HORSE.
KILLED BY LOCOMOTIVE

A horse belonging to the Northern
Thursday morning, when struck by a
Northern Pacific freight train, west
bound. The animal, ~momentarily left
by the driver, became frightened and
dashed directly in the path of the To-
comotive. The accident occurred near
the Farmers Cooperative elevator.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

It is reported that Mrs. Peter
Mischief Of about Is miles north of
Dickinson, is very sick at her home:
The patient is an old time resident Of
this community and has a host OF
friends in and about Dickinson.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

Clarence Watson, son of J. M. Wat
son of Medora, is a new recruit en-
listed for service with Company K.
The Watson family were former Dick
insDn residents.
The Dickinson press., 1917-04-14

Attorney T. F. Murthaa expected to
leave for Bismarck on Friday to argue
two cases before the supreme court.