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The Wahpeton times., 1918-09-12
HARVEY JAMES RETURNS FROM
FRANCE

Lieutenant James, formerly Editor
of the Breckenridge Telegram. who
has been at the battle front in France
for the past year returned to his
home last Thursday morning.
Although the train arrived at an
early hour, Breckenridge citizens
were out in body to bid him welcome
home once more.
Mr.. James visited the city schools
on Friday and on Sunday afternoon
consented to speak in the City Hail.
Long before the meeting was opened
the hall was filled to overlooking.
The audience was entertained by a
thrilling narrative of the war told by
one Of their own boys who has helped
beat the Hun back and who has suffer-
ed from the deadly fumes of gas used.
by our enemies.
He told of the sufferings of devasted
France and of the sacrifices made by
its people. How we have not the
slightest conception of what terrible
ordeals these people pass through.
The description of the destroyers
built for the purpose Of making the
sea safe from submarines was very in
terestfng. Altogether the speech was
most entertaining as we'll as instruc-
tive to us who must remain at home.
Mr.. James will continue in the Gov
ernment service In a capacity for
which he is especially ftted-that of
training the boys in some camp before
they 60 across. -
The Wahpeton times., 1918-09-12
nfshfng the information stated to F.
A. Burton, County Auditor, Wahpeton,
N. d.
F. A. BURTON, County Auditor.
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
OFFERS PRIZES AT
COUNTY FAIR

The Civic Improvement Committee
true to their desire to better the ap-
pearance of our city have, in order to
boost the community spirit in this line
decided to offer prizes at the County
Fair.
Six prizes will be awarded and a to-
tai of $500 will be given away to the
prize winners, namely. for the best as
sortment of home garden products,
canned, dried or in the natural state.
First prize, $500.
Second prize, $500.
For the best display of flowers
First prize, $500.
Second prize, $500.
For the best general showing from
gardens, lawns, flowers and fowls
lin this display photographs are in
cluded)
First prize, $500.
Second prize, $500.
Only Wahpeton residents can COM
pete for these prizes.
It 10 hoped that the good people of
our city will have the lawns and the
boulevards nicely cut and that no un-
slightly weeds will mar the beauty OF
our grass plots.
The rest room at the Great Northern
depot is very much in demand. Wis.,
itors in our city are invited to visit
1t and enjoy the reading table which
is supplied by good magazines and
papers contributed by the Civic Com
mittee.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-09-12
LETTERS FROM THE BOYS r
SERVICE
Harold II. Nikkelson
Thursday.

Thursday.
Wahpeton Times,
Wahpeton, N. Oak.
Dear Mr.. Cameron:.
have a few spare moments and I'll
try and make proper and needed
amends for not writing at an earlier
period than now. You have been very
kind indeed to send me yonr paper
every week and while I was at the
Jefferson Barracks got them all but
being transferred all my mail has been
left at Jefferson Barracks. None Of It
has been forwarded and IL your paper
is there I am out Of luck. indeed!
very much 80 because I certainly on.
joyed looking the Times over for To-
cal news.
Our trip from Jefferson barracks
to Camp Humphreys was real pleas
ure ride. saw many things that
opened my eyes to the limit, such as
the beautiful blue grass region of Ken
tucky and the Allegheny and Blue
Ridge Mountains of Ola Virginia.
They are every bit as scenic as I've
heard told of. Besides getting three
good squares or board train every
day the Red Cross met us along vari-
Gus points and treated us to cigarettes
candy, chewing gum, postal cards, and
even hot coffee and sandwiches.
During the few days here l. We made
myself at home and like it very we'll.
The work is strenuous, but anything
that is hard is worth while SO refuse
to kick. Camp conditions as a rule
! are quite satisfactory, much more so
than a few weeks ago when even the
roads and water system were lacking.
You, perhaps, wonder at this; the
reason is because Camp Humphreys
is practically new. It is being rapidly
built up and when completed will be
one of the largest permanent camps
in the United States.
wish to apologize II l have neg
lected to thank you for one of tie late
editions sent me and will do better
next time. Again thanking you for
past favors, I remain.
Sincerely yours,
Harold M. Mikkelson.
Camp Humphreys. Virginia,
Care Y. M. c. A. Hut so
The Wahpeton times., 1918-09-12

was a large congregation present
The first call and assemble blown by
+. J. Hamerlick called out the Home
Guards and the Auxiliary Girls who
marched from the Armory to the
church, being led by eight small
girls. carrying the Service Flag that
contained 81 stars.
Rev. Jande conducted the services
and preached an eloquent sermon in
English.
Senator Purcell. and Judge Van Ar
nam were in turn introduced and
each made very fine patriotic ad-
dresses.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-09-12
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Next Sunday we resume our full
program In our own auditorium.
The pastor will preach both morning
and evening. II a. m. and p. m. The
Sunday School will convene at least
one more Sunday at the Summer hour
S:45 a. m. At 700 p. m. all young
people are invited to attend the OPEN
Ing meeting of the Young Peoples
Society.
F. F.. STILLWELL, Minister.
Phone 1873.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-09-12
This space contributed BY

Mrs. l.. Zimmerman, Valley City
Heads Of Bureaus
Education-Mrs. Geo. Sweetland
Recruiting-Mrs. r. X. Keller
Records-Mrs. c. B. Monroe
Meetings-Mrs. F. c. Gardner
Publicity-Mrs. w. F.. Cushing
Speakers-Mrs. Robt. McCulloch
Presidents Of City Associations
Mrs. w. B. Hancock. Fargo
Mrs. Paul johnson. Grand Forks
Mrs. ]. r. Pence, Minot
District Chalrmen-
/. Mrs. W. A. Mcintyre, Grand
Forks
2. Mrs. Albert Bell. Devils Lake
3. Mrs. w. ]. Morrish, Fargo
4. Miss Lillian 'Mirick, Wahpeton
5. Mrs. J. e. Campbell, Jamestow,
6. Mrs. John Graham, Bismarck
z. Miss Elizabeth Gillmer, Towne,
g. Mrs. Hazel Coar, Minot
9. Miss Anna Peterson, Willistor
10. Mrs. c. L. Love, Mandan
II. Mrs. Byron H. Crawford, Dickin
son
~. Mrs. Carl e. Tallmadge, New
England
The Wahpeton times., 1918-09-12
DEDICATION OF SERVICE FLAG

The Bohemian Catholic Church of
Wahpeton Dedicated a Service Flag
last Sunday at the church. There
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Prepare Home Garden Soil by
Breaking Up Rough Portions

ming', fallen leaves, kitchen waste etc,
and make compost heap A dirt Gov
crng will keep this material fran blow
ing away and will prevent objectionable
odop In the spring Ibis dscayIng
humus forming material should be
mixed deeply into the soil with q dlg
glng fork Heavy clay soils are made
more porous II siiled coal ashes are
thoroughly mixed with them. hul there
Is no plant food or humus IN the ashes
Lime makes clay soils more granular
and ltW lumpy After being treated
with one or more Of these methods II
lhe soil IS worked thoroughly with a
digging fork or rake until h IL fine and
level and without clod, II Is ready for
ierlIliiiCg and planting
How Fertilizers Work
Unless applied in too large amounts
at one time. decayed manure holds
moisture like a sponge, and so rs pres
ente greatly increases the moisture ca.
uaciiy ol the soil and greatly lessons
the Danger from dfouth On soil, that
are too heavy, manure, because Of ms
,pongy character. holds the fine clay
particles apart 70 that they can not be-
come ma,sed together and form clod'
while IN sandy soils II fills The spaces
between the coarer particles Of sand
Thus il I, eytisnt that manure, by Civ
ing sandy soil, more body" in filling
the large iniertpaces. and clay soils
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
lCkMC CONTROL
is INEVITABLE,
KENYON DECLARES
Wilson's "BIlnd Side" Farm
Ing, Packing Editor Says,

WASHINGTON, March 6--Govsrn.
meni control and operation Of the pack
ing industry during the war was 'ug-
gessd by Senator Kenyon Of Iowa, TO-
day before the senate agriculture com
mitise.
Hank Reid, editor Of Chicago stock
Journal, wa, terrifying on the shortage
Of food, particularly in meat a.,
'Dont you think II eventually WI
be necessary for the government to take
over the packing industries and operate
thcnp" asked Senator Kenyon.
"Yss, I do" Reid replied, adding that
the packers are controlling the meat
supply aud debating prices
VI believe President Wilson's blind
side |, farming and the farmers" Reid
said. "ln nothing he ha, written or
said. Is there anything to indicate he
ha, a sympathetic understanding Of the
interests Of the farmer Mr., Hoover
and Secretary Houston would do a lot
OF other things II President Wilson
would lei them"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
80 to 500 for One

besides your interest in from 5000 to as
high as $1,000 or 10000 barrels of oil daily
production. You can't afford to stay out.
Get in while you can. We will never sell
another share of this stock after this first
we'll drilling allotment has been sold, should
this well be big gusher. | will bet you
we get bigger producer than the Okmul-
gee Producing and Refinery Companys
2,0O0-barrel well. We can't miss gusher
the first time, feel sure The oil is there.
1t will undoubtedly mean fortune to you
who help me drill. This stock should all
be sold and off the market within ten days.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Think Quick! Act Quick
Buy Now!

Don't wait minute longer The oil com
pany on the forty acre lease adjoining our
lease contracted two days ago for 1900
derrick to be erected just across the line
from where we want to drill, and will start
drilling within few days. The minute
this well is started our stock will go up.
Every time a drill starts nearer our lease,
the more valuable our property becomes
A number of large companies have been
trying to negotiate with us to drill this
property for us for a small interest but we
believe we have the most valuable lease in
the entire field. The geologists say biggest
pool of oil in OkmuIgee county is beneath
the structure under our lease.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
City Hall Soon to
Have Service Flag

A service flag with a star for each
employe Of the city who has given up
his work to Join the armed forces Of
the United States will soon he flying
from the flagstaff on the city building
Joe Patterson, superintendent Of parks
and one OF the employees Of the water
works department were visiting the head
OF each department OF the city today to
obtain the names OF each person who
had left his work to join the army or
the navy and a star will be placed In the
flag for each Of them
Mr. Patterson said that he was Of the
opinion that when the flag Is uniurlsd
there will be at least ihiry-iive star,
In H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Roll Of Honor

Twenty-iour recruits left Oklahoma
City today for the training camp OF the
army at Fort Logan, Col They were
the men who enlisted at the recruiting
stations In Oklahoma during the twenty
four hour period ending at noon today
Their names and home towns follow
ffnest T Settle, Arthur y. hngh h,g
and Joe n. Agnsy, Oklahoma CITY;
Iirhard Boynton, vi Renoi william q.
Marshall, theysnnsj Morris Leader
STUART Charles u. Richmond Huntlps
ton, Arb Harry y. McCrew, Jenksi
Leonard Case, Nowataj Horace n
Jumper rewhush.i chrls,opheT Long, .,
Harold /. Fox. Coweth; Joe MoNabh,
Carnegie; Harold l. Ruyle Clarence
shannon, Fred c. Maxwell and Wade
n. Young. Walters; Crehd 4 Farley,
Ardmore; Joseph II Smith, McCloud
Howard Thompson, Wayne. Maurice II.
Byrne. Wichita. Kan; William 3. Dur
ham, Altus and Henry Wise, Mont
somery, Texas
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Compost Heap Substitute for
Commercial Fertilizer the
Ground Must Be Thorough
Iy Broken Up,

The home gardener in the ciiy un-
like the gardener on the farm, has not
a variety Of land for cultivation lie is
restricted to the limits Of his hack yard
or lawn, and therefore must solve his
individual problems Of preparing the
soil for garden production No matter
how bad the soil In the yard eay be
II must he used More ingenuity, there.
fore, IL often necessary TO supply th'
proper condition, in the city garden hul
the task /, simpliiisd by the fact that
the same principles apply In the town
as In the country, and that only on,
kind Of soil usually is met with IN th'
backyard food plot
Stable manure Away, valuable In me
preparation of garden soil, often is hard
to get and this year every effort should
he made TO lessen the extraordinary dc
mand for commercial fertilizers Sub.
slitute, for manure, however are eayly
available TO the home gardener lie
should save every Bit Of vegetable ref.
use lawn clippings, shrubhefy trim
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06

less body by making them more porous,
greatly improves the condition Of both
Tor The fine roots Of garden plants De
cayed vegetable matter OF a. kind
works on all soils In Just the same way
40 manure, 30 Tar ~ the effects de-
,efihed are concerned. but the manure
contains much more plant food Even
the loans and sandy loans. those best
Tor gardening, can not be KEPT ~ good
physical condition without manure or
vegetation plowed down
Commercial fertilizers can never
serve a. a successful substitute for lhr'
preliminary treatment but they are a
supplement 10 II. and when organic
matter In the form Oi manure ycge.
talion, and also lime II necessary, has
bsen added, the soil il in condition n
make the hest use of commercial leflil-
iiefs " they are needed
Break Up Hard Ground
The kind Of preparation that must be
given 10 the home garden and The
amount NJ work that will he required
viii depend largely on the condition OF
lhs plot and ils previous use, II the
garden ground has been made hard by
much ttamping, as Is often The case IN
back yards, considerable labor will he
needed to get II into proper condition
When plowing with a team can he prac-
lirsd, that Is the hest method for giving
The Initial breaking In cases where The
ground Is not 10 be planted at once and
hard freezing IL likely to occur after
'nading. II may he advisable to leave
lhe ground rough, preparing II for
planting as needed The freezing tends
10 break up the elods and make the soil
lirh'cf and II also DESTROYS insects
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06

Ground lsh In the rough will dry out
more quickly than smooihed soil u
the plot can not he nlowed, the gardener
must resort 10 the use Of a garden fork
or spade or, IN the case Of very hard
spots, a mattock II is not sufficient
that the surface be made fine. The soil
should he we'll pulysrued to the depth
pi spade or fork Then II the supply N
organic matter has been provided as
.upgcNcd. and the lining taken care ot
rle soil can be kept in good condition
during the summer
After thl, portion Of the worn is done
ouS In case one is not equal 10 so
planting and cultivation are not ardu-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Your Chance

to make fortune within 80 days by invest
ing in our drilling allotment Of stock. $40
900 will pay the cost Of putting producer
on this lease 1t may be 5000 or 10000
barrel gusher instead of a 2,000-barrel well.
Then every dollar you invest with us to
bring our first well in would return to you
a hundred fold, possibly 1000 for one,
within few short weeks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Submarine Losses
Average $4,000
{ Tons Each Week

LONDON, Tuesday, March s.
Commander Carlyon Bellaires, unionl't
member for Maidstone, IN the house
OF commons today gave submarine
sinkings Of merchantmen a. averaging
1000 ton, weekly in January and
alOOO ton, weekly In February
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Whefn He was.

Angry Woman-My husband at
tempted to strike me | want to have
him arrested
Police Capiain-All right Where
will We find hm2
Angry Woman-ln the emergency
hospilai,--Chicago News
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06

much exercise, Il may he we'll to smglo,
someone to break the ground, wfk' !,
thi, he done with plow, spade or io
for at all events il must be thorough
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Lease Worth a Million
Dollars

This company is capitalized at only
$4,000 and nearly all the stock is already
sold Consider that this property may be
worth millions of dollars when the lease
is drilled out and developed, that no more
stock is to be sold at any price after this
allotment and that this is
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
A Sure Winning Chance
of a Lifetime

for you If you take advantage Of it. If you
could stand on the company's lease and see
the big gusher filling tank after tank with
the black liquid gold, and see the drills
pounding down into mother earth on two
sides Of us you would send in every dollar
you could rake and scrape together for your
share of waiting fortune.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Do 1t Now! Buy Today
Rejoice Tomorrow

Write the company check or send the
money for just as many shares as you can
buy. Remember, there will be only few
of us to divide up the profits with. That is
the advantage of big successful company
with a small capitalization. This is your
chance. This advertisement will likely
never appear again after today. | expect
to raise the needed drilling funds within
week or ten days Then you can't buy
share of this stock as It will be taken off the
market Just as soon as receive the needed
drilling capital for the first we'll.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
Drilling Started

A great number Of drills are now
pounding down toward the oil in this rich
field, right around our lease. Each one Of
these that brings in gusher well is going
to add to the value of our stock Within a
month these shares should be worth dollars
where you can buy them for cents today.
SOC share now. Should be in 30 days $40
or better
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
S1.OOO.0OO:OO

or more year to be divided among the
stockholders. Think what that means to
the stockholders of this company with a
small capitalization Of only $50,000. Your
stock shnnld be worth
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06
This is the Last Allotment
of Stock to be Sold

II this well comes in big producer. The
proceeds derived from this first well should
pay for drilling the other three wells on this
lease within yHjyey days. The proceeds
from the sals.of the oil from four produc-
ing wells sheald give US a dividend fund Of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06

A machine has been invented u
Europe that cleans and sorts me
dicinal tablets, rejects imperfect
formed one, and packs them in boIc
or tube, at a speed of from 10000
100000 a day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06

Don't let the wise ones gobble It all up and
leave you wishing you had taken my advice
after monstrous gusher has been brought
in making thousands of dollars daily for the
stockholders.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06

Hull, Eng, in 1910, imported 9,lj
ton, oi hemp
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-06

Senator Ben Tllman Of North Caro-
lima announced in the senate last night
tha, he would he a candidate Tor re-
election. II elected, he will begin serv-
ing his fifth term in the senate
The Dolores star., 1918-01-18
CHAPTER 70.

A Book, q eannoeIs. and q Bed.
DLUE led the way straight to the
Id low, dirt rooted stable Of logs and
stopped with his nose against the
closed door. Billy Louise herself was
deceived by the whirl Of snow and
would have missed the stable entirely
II the leadership had been hers. She
patted Blue gratefully on the shoulder
when she unsaddled him. She CROPPED
with her fingers for the wooden peg in
tbs wall where the saddle should hang,
failed to find it and SO laid the saddle
down against the logs and covered it
with the blanket.
Just turn your horse In loose" she
directed the man shortly. "Blue won't
fight, and think the rest Of the horses
are in the other part. And come on to
the house."
1t pleased her a little to see that he
obeyed her without protest, but she
was not SO pleased at his silence, and
she led the way rather Indignantly to-
ward the winking eye which was the
cabins window.
At the sound Of their feet on the
wide doorstep her mother pulled open
the door and stood fair in the light,
looking out with an anxious look.
us that you, Billy Louise? Oh, amt
Peter Howling Dog with your What
makes you SO terrible late, Billy
Louise? Come right in, stranger. I
don't know your name, but I don't
need to know it. A storm like this ia
all the Introduction q fellow needs, 1
guess"
what about Peterr' Billy Louise
asked. "Isn't he here3"
"No, and he amt been since an hour
or SO after you left He saddled up
and rode OF down the river. to the res-
ervation, reckon"
The Dolores star., 1918-01-18

IF that's the case the sooner you
are past the bad places the better. I'm
all right. You drift along"
Billy Louise speculated briefly upon
the note Of calm authority In his voice.
He did not know evidently that she
was more accustomed to giving COM
mands than to obeying them. Her lips
gave q little quirk Of amusement at his
mistake.
"You 60 on. I don't want q guide"
He tilted his head peremptorily toward
the blurred trail ahead.
Billy Louise laughed little. She did
not feel In the least embarrassed now.
do you never get what you don't
wantT she asked mildly. I'D Q lot
rather lead you past those places than
have you go over the edge" she said.
because nobody could get you up or
even 60 down and bury you decently.
!: wouldn't be a bit nice. It's much
simpler to keep you on top"
He said something. but Billy Louise
could not hear what 1t was. She sus-
The Dolores star., 1918-01-18

pected him Of swearing. She rode on
in silence.
blues a dandy horse on bad trails
and in the dark" she observed COM
panionably at last. HE simply can't
lose his footing or his way"
Yes? That's nice"
Billy Louise felt like putting out her
tongue at him for the cool remoteness
OF his tone. 1t would serve him right
to ride on and let him break his neck
over the blur II he wanted to. She
shut her teeth together and turned her
face away from him.
So, in silence and with no very good
feeling between them, they went pre-
cariously down the steep hill (the hill
up which Marthy and the oxen and
Jase bad toiled so laboriously twenty
seven years before) and across the tiny
fat to where the cabin window wink
ed a welcome at them through the
storm.