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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07
THoRoUoHBRED STOOD
WAR HARDsHiPs BEST.

Estimates of army officers on the
Allied side show that more than 10000
horses working ON the Allied side were
killed and many other thousands were
worn to the extent that they lost virs
tually all OF their usefulness. The
records show, however, that the thor
oughbred was far more able to stand
the strain of work and fatigue than
the coarser bred horses.
The average life of the thorough.
bred in service during the war on the
Allied side was 26-~days while three
quarter bred horses life averaged but
is days. The scale ran further down
along the line Of the more coarsely
bred horses with the half-bred averag.
ing but 10 days, the Quarter-bred but
seven days while the life Of the aver
age grade horse was but I'VE days.
Thus it can be seen obviously that the
thoroughbred did a duty that the
poorer bred could not compete with
and it was the presence of thousands
OF these fine animals that helped the
Allies to their Anal success.
The terrible drain through warfare
practically depleted the stock OF bet
ter grade animals as far as the Amer
lean army was concerned, and the
Yanks were forced to depend to some
extent ON aid in the horse line from
their Allies.
Despite the widespread use of motor
vehicles in, the German war the horse
demonstrated that he filled a need
that was vital. The horse in many
cases was able to go where a motor
vehicle, no matter how powerful, could
not travel and added to this was his
forte in the great followup work per.
formed by the Allied cavalry.
America was unprepared when she
entered the world war but in many
avenues she was able to prepare Not
SO far as her horse supply was con-
cerned, however. Army officers are
anxious that this condition shall not
exist again and hence the Government
has announced its intention Of en-.
oOuraging the breeding Of horses In
every way possible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07
Deaf Mutes Not Good Flyers.

Contrary to report which has been
widely scattered. deaf mutes do not
make good airmen, as has been shown
by recent tests made by the war de-
partment. says Popular Mechanics
Magazine. This branch of the govern
ment is endeavoring to ascertain the
source of the false report, which has
led many young men to seek enlist
ment as flyers. In examining num-
Der of deaf mutes 1t has been found
that they are lacking in an adequate
sense of equilibrium.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07
How's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
1--WE years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07
Try This For Sour Stomach.

Eat slowly, masticate your food
thoroughly. Eat but little meat and
none at all for supper. If you are
still troubled with sour stomach take
one of Chamberlain's Tablets before
going to bed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

The appearance of a woman's
picture depends altogether on the
frame of mind she is in when it is
taken.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07
INCOME TAX IS
TRULY POPULAR.

X 1.-THE payment Of income taxes +,
II takes on new significance, !
x which should be understood by !
x every citizen. The taxation sys- i,
y tenn Of this country is truly pop !
* ular, Of the people, by the peo- /
X pie and for the people, Every ,
h citizen is liable to tax, and the 4,
\ amount OF the tax Is graduated
h according to the success and for
N tune attained by each individual ,
* in availing himself Of the oppor- ,
II tunities created and preserved !
4 by or free institutions. The
4 method and degree Of the tax IL !
* determined by no favored class, J
y but by the Representatives of the
X people. The proceeds Of the tax
A should ,be regarded as national f,
4 investment. Daniel @. Roper. !
X Commissioner Of Internal Reve-
h nue..
- y \ = = = = = y = = \ \ \ 4 4
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

Too many parents have the idea
that children should follow instruc-
tons, instead of being guided by
example.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

It sometimes happens that the
woman who is disappointed in love
isn't disappointed in marriage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

War Savings Stamps bought witt
today's savings provide for the rainy
tomorrow.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

Loose quarters may become lost
quarters. Save them by buying
Thrift Stamps
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

Help the government and help
yourself. Buy War Savings Stamps
and you will be doing both.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

Make 1919 your banner by start
ing collection of stamps-W War
Savings stamps
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

Make friends by listening to 6
woman when she tells about he,
baby and man when he brags abou
his dog,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

1t takes three generations to
make gentleman, but the rule fails
to work when the third generation
is girl.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

Anyway, half of the world knows
that; the other half is looking for the
best of it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

Don't forget that the war bill
must be paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-07

: Work and save. Invest in war
savings. Hold your securities.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28

Of good citizenship Think of all the good impulses
and the virtues Of our people-what one of them
was not firmly grounded in home surroundings?
Under the new home building law young persons
are given the assurance of beginning married life
under the best influences, vastly different from liv
ing in boarding house, staying with relatives, or
even renting a place which they have no interest
in improving or beautifying. The home is the sheet
anchor of the state and nation. I believe before
many years, in every part Of the United States the
North Dakota idea Of making home ownership easy
will be put in force"
There is nothing visionary about Mr. Blakemore
He is a practical business man and realizes that
the full power of the home building association
not be felt Immediately. Eventually, he states, it
will be possible to establish central warehouses for
storing material in advance of needs. Thus, if he
finds by experience that in one district 10 homes
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28
The Montana Laws
Some of the Legislation Slipped Over" on
State Farmers
Mussellshell Mont
Editor Nonpartisan Leader:


"Big Biz" has been trying to slip it over on us
IN Montana. Seeing the League a success in North
Dakota, our politicians thought they would prevent
it in time in Montana. So what did they do but
slip a law over last winter calling a special
election in the busiest part of the season to abrogate
the primary law, our only means Of maintaining a
state democracy and go back to the old convention
system. They also passed law requiring us to
register 15 days earlier than formerly, thinking
in that way to catch some farmers Through the
Nonpartisan league the farmers got word Of what
was going on Many farmers were made notaries
and they started to circulate petitions and register
the unregistered farmers in order to prevent such
law being passed.
The politicians are busy bowling their heads off
about the League being failure and declaring that
the farmers can't stick" If they are SO blamed
sure can't stick why don't they leave us alone?
Surely they are afraid we will go broke and wreck
all our future happness! They are not looking
out for our interests, but their own> They're too
sure tWell Stick"
Another law slipped over on us in Montana last
year IS one that prevents us from selling eur
cattle for beef locally without going through lot
OF red tape This law gives the packers more trade
don't see why the few beeves the farmers can
butcher and sell would hurt the packers who claim
that they make only fraction Of cent on each
pound of beef. / am looking for the day when,
through the League, we shall live under a truly
democratic government, of the people by the peo-
pie and for the people.
Yours for success, ss 81
PEARLE i. Laws
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28
FARM HOMES TO GET
MODERN IMPROVEMENTS

Mr.. Blakemore called attention to the fact that
while every labor-saving device was installed in
most city homes, farmhouses have been erected on
ancient plans in which nothing is done to make
the work of the farmwfe less laborious. BY stand
ardzing certain details of the architects plans the
home building association will be enabled to in
stall mexpensivey hot water hot air heat, cleo
tricity for ironing, running the churn and cream
separator and grinding the feed in the barn. The
kerosene lamp will disappear ending potent dam
ger of fire and peril to the life Of the children,
many Of whom have been burned in playing about
the table in their parents absence in the discharge
of other duties. -
No farm with a windmill need be without run
ming water in the kitchen from an elevated tank
The electric power for the new North Dakota
household will at first be produced from small unit
plants, but eventually most of the state will be
supplied with cheaper current produced by burn
ing Ignite at the head of the mines in the west
ern part of the state and distributed high ten
sion wires, just power from waterfalls is carried
& in states farther west.
Zone of the discouragng things about modern
life is that it makes the start Of young married
couples SO expensive" " said Mr.. Blakemore. aHome
owning and home interests are at the foundation
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28

AS fast as the work can be accomplished, managers
and stats of various state Institutions provided
by the last legislature and approved by the people
of North Dakota on June 26, are being appointed
and work begun to get them into operation. On
this page is told of the organization of the home
building association. The picture above is that
of ]. A. McGovern, manager of the state mill and
elevator association and former deputy grain COM
missioner Of North Dakota. MIR. McGoyern is now
seeking location for the first state mill and ele-
yator. The bank, under the. direction Of Mr.. Wa.
ters and Mr.. Cathro, already is in full swing.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28

Of certain kinds are erected each year,
he will be able to have the building
material on hand. He expects in this
way to save from 20 to 25 per cent
over the cost of individual home build
ing.
He also will be able to assign cer-.
tain contractors and workmen to def
mite districts and assure them con-
tinuous employment through the build
ing season.
The law unfolds latitude enough to
permit great many combinations adj
vanta reons tn the nrdina1,r citizan
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28
ate Enterprise Hopes to Bring Lab
to Every Farmhouse in the State

is why the country folk should not have all
the comforts of people in the ces says Robert B. Blake
newly appointed manager of the home building
tion of the state Of North Dakota hey all made out Of
clay Under the law by which citizens can
purchase homes farms at terms less than rent Manager
Bakeore intends to make aborsavng devices for the farm
wife and her daughter cheap and popular
that will be without them
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28


the home building association. His
salary will be $4,000 year and he will be bonded
for $4,000.
Mr.. Bakemore is among the rapidly growing
number OF business men who believe thoroughly in
the practicability and necessity for such a pro-
gram that of the Nonpartsan league His life
long training has been such as to fit him for the
position of master builder to the people of North
Dakota. Since the early 80s he has been a resi-
dent Of Fargo, the largest city in the state. In
1888 he went into business for himself, handling
real estate and loans. He has had wide experience
in the valuation of real estate and erecting build
ings. He has built and designed number of
houses for an estate of which he is the executor.
Politically Mr.. Bakernore has always been alive
to the need of progressive legislation. In the legis-
lature of 1913 he introduced bill for the initiative
referendum and recall which was emasculated by
the old gang politicians. For the last six years
he was commissioner of water works in Fargo and
in that position strove to make the commodity
cheap for the benefit of the home owners. He also
was active in the campaign which authorized city
ownership of the electric light plant in his home
city. 90
One of the beliefs of the new manager of this
enterprise, by which citizens of North Dakota can
own homes OF their own in city country on easy
payments, is that early home ownership is the
maInstay OF good citizenship and morality. His
hobby has been to make the houses which he has
constructed convenient for housewives so that there
will be little necessity for outside help. He be-
ieves that modern conveniences cut expense in the
long rum and that the first cost of installing good
equipment is less than the upkeep- Of inadequate
or out-of date fixtures.
II want to build homes on the farms that
will Tighten the labor of the country woman
and her daughters Mr.. Blakemore told Gov
ernor Frazier after accepting the appointment
from the industrial commission. "Through our
plans for farm dwellings we can encourage the
demand for more sanitary and efficient equip
ment We can also lower in cost of these
facilities"
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28
CHILDREN OF WORKERS
WILL REAP BENEFITS

While under the act any citizen of North Dakota
who has deposited equal to 20 per cent Of
the value of the house and lot he wishes to own
will be assured of the state erecting it, one of the
greatest benefits will be to the children of farmers
and city workers. Thus, if boy 10 years old
would save 81 month for five years, and at Is
years of age begin saving SIS month for the next
five years, and at the age of 20 would deposit $40
month with the home building association he
would have enough for the first deposit of 20 per
cent on $4,000 home at %. Then he would live
in the house or on the farm thus purchased, and
pay at the rate of $29.13 month for 20 years,
or $4520 month for 10 years, after which he
would have clear title to the place, having paid
less than rent would have been
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28
The North Dakota Home Building Act
Bismarck Bureau,

Bismarck Bureau,
NOnpartisan Leader.
HE first step in the
plan for providing
homes for the peo-
pie of North Da-
kota h a S b e e n
taken by the in
dustrial commits.
sion. Robert B.
Blakemore, one of
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28

-. ~ VdHCdgeUuS co CHe OTu1naTy CIC1zen.
While no house will be built to look like it's neigh
Dor, certain fixtures and the castings for doors and
windows will be standardized so as to cut costs.
The Bank of North Dakota will cooperate with the
home building association in every way Complete
arrangements for the starting of the new state
enterprise have not yet been made It is probable
that the first house under the new act will not be
completed before spring. Mr.. Blakemore hopes to
see the foundations of many homes put in before
winter. This will allow them to settle and be in
perfect condition for the superstructure in the
spring.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-07-28

the most public-spirited business men
of Fargo, has been chosen manager of
the home building association. His
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-02
GRAND FORKS
LOAN WORKERS
RECEIVE MEDAL
IS East Grand Forks Citi-
zens Receive Thanks
Of U. S.

School Superintendent F. e. Lurton.
former chairman of the Liberty Loan
committee, today distributed Liberty
Loan medals to citizens who have
taken active part in promoting the
loan drives; thirty-five were awarded
this morning, but Mr.. Lurton said that
if any worker accidentally had been
overlooked, that fact should be re-
ported so that due recognition might
be made.
The medals arriving here were sent
by A. r. Rogers. chairman of the
Ninth Federal Reserve district; on
their face appears the following in
scription:
Awarded by the United States
treasury for patriotic service in be-
half of the Liberty loans. Made from
captured German cannon" !.
On the diverse is q raised relief
Of the American eagle and the White
House encircled by the legend: VIC
tory Liberty Loan
Following is a list of citizens to
whom the medals were sent by mail
today:
Frank Drosky. Albert Hurst, Fred
Craig, Robert Stokes. Hugh Dunlevy,
DR.. w. G. Courtney. j. C.. Sherlock,
Leslie Sullivan: Paul Johnson, A. N.
Briggs. T. A. Sullivan. L. B. Hitler. D.
J. Mcdonald, James Odber. c. A.
Newhouse. J.. A. Fisk. Frank Cum
mings, I. Kingman. F. C. Massee, Will
liam Rasmussen. Albert Nero, Robert
Blair, George Downham. DR.. e.. P.
George Snyder. Peter Olson. Andrew
Peterson. John Vossler. Robert An
derson., George Noonan. j. r. johnson,
l. @. IyStad. r. F.. LIlrton.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-02
EAST SIDE BRIEFS

Fred P. Lober Of Pipestone was
here today on a business visit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-02
ARTHUR HELM
ELECTROCUTED
LAST EVENING
Boy Who Climbed Up Cable
Tower Was Badly
/ Burned.

Arthur Helm, fifteen year old son
Of Mrs. John Helm at 201 Washing
ton avenue. was severely injured last
night when coming in contact with a
live electric wire on the Minnesota
tower Of the Red River Power Co.
This afternoon it was said at the boys
home that his condition was serious,
and had not changed much since last
night.
The accident happened about Z
O'Clock last night when Arthur. &C
cording to Byron Thompson, Of 40S
Ramsey street, who was with him.
climbed up the tower through which
electric power is transmitted to
Crookston; he had almost reached the
top Of the tower when he suddenly
fell. hitting one of the live wires with
the result that his face, hands, side
and feet were severely burned. The
voltage of the wires is given as, re-
spectively, $4,000 and 1880.
Helm fell about fifty feet, becoming
unconscious. Byron Thompson imme-
diately ran for help, and the injured
boy was carried, to his home where
medical aid was summoned. Late this
afternoon his condition was said to
be practically unchanged.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-02
TOWNSHIP
PIONEER IS DEAD

William Sanders. Of Esther town
ship, one of the pioneers who settled
there in the seventies, died yesterday
at the home of his son, Albert San
ders. Mr.. Sanders vas more than 80
years ofd.
Mr.. Sanders was born at Buffalo,
N. Y. Dec. rs, 1882. He came to East
Grand Forks in 1875, and took an ac-
tive part in building both Grand Forks
and East Grand Forks, being the first
house carpenter to settle here.
He is survived by three sons, j. J.
Sanders, w. T.. Sanders and Albert
Sanders. all of East Grand Forks, and
three daughters, Mrs. L. NJ. Braden
and Mrs. d. Routley, both Of East
Grand Forks, and Mrs. L. Comelen-
son, Of Minot.
The funeral will be held from the
home of A. Sanders at 1 o'clock, and
from the Mendenhall Presbyterian
church at 2 O'Clock Tuesday after
noon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-02

Fred P. Lober Of Pipestone was
here today on a business visit.
Mrs. L. E. Flint left Sunday for
Staples, Mimi, where she will visit
with friends for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. odegaard of Fertile,
Mimi, are the guests of G. G. Hougen
on Allen avenue.
F.. E. Lurton, superintendent Of
schools, will leave Wednesday evening
for Plentywood, Mont, where he will
deliver the commencement address at
Mrs. w. J. %Scheppers and daughters
Kathleen and Mary Gertrude, left
Sunday noon for their home in st.
Paul, after. a visit of several weeks
with friends in the city.
Mrs. Armajoe st. Marie of Fisher
spent Sunday in the city as the guest
Of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. s.. Mcguire. On Friday even
ing Mrs. Mcguire and Mrs. st. Marie
attended the graduation exercises OF
the Crookston cathedral school.
Edwin ]. stoeterau. of Davenport,
Iowa, today began work as a teller in
the First National bank having been
appointed successor to Paul Forsberg
who resigned for the purpose Of go
ing to Strandburg, S. D., to take
charge of a bank.
Among the Minnesotans' returning
to the United States with the sSth d.
vision. "the Northwest's own" Cor
poral Wilmar j.. Lee and George A.
Bowen, cook. both Of East Grand
Forks, are mentioned in the official
lists given out. s.
Samuel L. Peterson Of Sioux Falls,
s. D., arrived here yesterday and in
tends to spend a few days with friends
in this city before proceeding to
Seattle, WASH. where he will make
his home with his daughter. Mrs. John
~. Bergman, who Is we'll known here.
Harold Larson writes from Paris
where he is stationed with his army
unit, that he expects to be back in
East Grand Forks some time during
July, but he cannot give any definite
information. E
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Brown. daughter
Helen and o Paul, left Sunday noon
for Lehigh. Penn, where they expect
parents. At Crookston, the party vas
Joined by Mrs. e. yMongoven. formerly
Of this city, who will make the trip
with them. Mrs. Mongoven expects to
go, in to New York city to visit her
brother, Rev. Father Louis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown and family will visit in
New York before returning t. this
lefty. They expect to be gone about nj
month.
Mrs. H. M. Hillman. 121 South.
Sixth street, left yesterday monitor,
the Pacific coast Intending to spend
about two months visiting in washing
I. ton and Oregon,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-02
TWO YEAR OLD
CHILD IS LOST
Local Police on Lookout for
Possible Kidnappers-
Bismarck Informed.
EVENING EDITION.

Dale severson. the -old %
o. Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson of
Aneta- disappeared from his home
SUNDAY afternoon. and although a
continued search has been kept up
since his DISAPPEARANCE, was first not
e. no trace SO far has been found
Of the child. It is suspected that the
child has been kidnapped, according
10 word received here today.
Searched All Night.
All last night. searching parties
0 Aneta secured the country for
" miles around the town without
success. and the search has been con-
ttnued today. At the time Of his dis
appearance. the boy wore a black
sweater, black rompers and no hat
or cap He has light hair and brown
eyes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-02
|. H. C. PICNIC TO
BE HELD JULY 9

At the last meeting Of the Western
Polk County Stock Breeders associa-
ton, it was announced that a farmers
picnic would be held on the Interna-
tional Harvester company's demon-
June 3, but today a number Of mem
bers of the association were informed
by A. F.. Chamberlain that the date
was enormously given, for the picnic
has been scheduled for July 9.
1t is expected that many farmers
from the immediate vicinity will at
tend the affair which. according to
the program. promises to be an elab-
crate and interesting one. Two steers
and four sheep will be roasted for the
picnic, and farmers have been invit.
ed to come, bringing a strong appetite
with them.