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New-York tribune., 1919-09-07

Because of the great demand in New York
among the best Offices for well-trained Dicta-
phone Operators. we offer thorough course
of instruction in The Dictaphone Instruction
Department absolutely free of charge to bright
ambitious girls with good knowledge Of type
writing
The Dictaphone is used for debating and
transcribing letters 1t does not take the average
girl long to learn how to operate it, and Dicta-
phone operating is clean. pleasant dignihed
epaid work.
Thousands of New Yorks girls are employed
as operators. for it is used in upto-date and
highly desirable Offices all over town.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-07
Dictaphone Training Free!

The Dcsaphone instruction Department is
conducted solely for the purpose of training the
right kind of girls to meet the demand for
DictaPhone operators Come to us and we will
give you a thorough course in Dictaphone
Operation without charge.
Phone. write or visit US the very first thing
Monday morning. Our telephone number is
Worth 1850, and our address is The Dcta
phone. 280 Broadway.
If you desire an education in all the com
mercial branches, the following wellknown
New York schools give complete Dictaphone
courses in addition to the regular courses:
New-York tribune., 1919-09-07

Coasiing. tobogan-
ming. skating and
slcighing are winter
sports that are all
enthusiastic ally in
dulgcd in at the
Nlarymounl Sc hool
Tor Girls. at | AIRY
town, \. Y.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

session at Douglas, N. d., extend a vote
Of thanks to the members OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal church at Douglas for the
use Of their building and we hereby eX-
Rev. Green, and the members OF the
church for their splendid hospitality.
We are especially grateful to the or
ganist, Mrs. Moffit. and the cornetist,
Mr.. Davey, for their help in furnishing
the music for the convention.
Be it resolved that we extend vote
of thanks to the officers Of the past
year of this Ward County sunday
ing, efforts in bringing this Sunday
School Association up to a high stand
ard Of efficiency. Special mention is
hereby made of the efficient services
Groninger in their efforts to make this
convention a success.
We are grateful to Rev. Green for
his splendid lecture on South America
and for the use OF his stereoptlcon ma
chine and slides.
BE it resolved that we thank the
Douglas Herald for the space, oontri-
buted for the publication, of the con-
ventiOn program last week.
Be it resolved that this convention
recommend the passage by the next ses-
sion of the North Dakota legislative as.
sembly law making weekly half
tivity Of the church that it may be
directed into Christian channels.
Be it resolved that this convention go
on record as favoring an aggressive
program Of evangelism as the only solu-
ton of the great problems Of the world
Be It further resolved that copy
of these resolution be forwarded to the
Douglas Herald and the Ward County
Independent for publication.
Dated at Douglas, North Dakota, this
25thF day Of June, 1919.
Read and adopted by the Convention.
Faithfully yours.
FRED w. GRONINGER, Sec,
Burlington, N. D..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10
WARD COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL

The following is a brief summary OF
the Ward County Sunday School conven IN
1919:
The convention was opened by Rev.
Green of Douglas with devotionals and
address of welcome. Rev. Green took
afterWard became the incentive of the
entire meeting.
l. Continue We at Jerusalem until l
come and tarry not.
2. Go We into all the world and preach
the gospel unto all people
8. Study to show myself approved
unto God. workmen that needeth not
to be ashamed rightly dividing the
After very learned discourse upon
these three heads we, had a season of
prayer. Rev. Green then spoke few
words Of greeting. pointing out that
formal address Of welcome. but would
sight the convention to the fact that
the Sunday School is the recruiting Of
flee of the church. That in this. day
converted all come directly or indirectly
from the Sunday School More en-
phasis should be placed If possible upon
the Sunday Schools as 1t has been proven
in chiid's mind in the Sunday School
remain thru life. In the Sunday school
seed has been sown to develop the
,Prodigal Son or Daughter, that regard
Of wnsns they they may nsy a ha ne
the, teachings Of childhood and win
eventually return to the teachings of
their youth. Many cases memory Of
10
their example and conduct thru life are
the incentive Of their scholars thru their
entire life. We must think at all times
us where are the future leaders Of our
nation to come from. are they to come
thru the church, Where are they now?
Are they in the Sunday School or on
the, Streets? Who DO you want for q
or those that have srpung up without
God?
What are the qualifications Of a Sun
day School teacher? Go ye into all the
you preaching it? How are you spread
ing it TO MinOt, Douglas, Des Laos, Bur-
lington or to Ward county? You must
preach it farther or more than one half
not even present every Sunday Your
Sunday school teachers probably a good
formula would be John to read sew
sral times carefully a y;v We ,n must be
Of Sunday School teacher that in
structed their class each Sunday in re-
garN getting q religious experience. at
last the teacher said. Way don't you
q the Class class replied si why don't your.
This put the teacher to thinking until
she finally was converted by the grace
OF God.
study to show myself approved. That
does not mean that you should study
one half hour each week and think you
are doing SUFFICIENT but study until you
know you are approved and do not get
be and do as some ono has said:
Pray, pray. pray then 80 out and work,
work. work"
the County Association, then gave q very
fitting response after which he gave q
remarkable address upon The Laymen
and Evangelism, but az space forbids
next week.
The following are the resolutions
adopted by the convention at Douglas,
June Is, 1919.
Be is resolved that this Ward Coun-
tn Sunday School convention now IN
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10
NORTH DAKOTA PAPER QUITS.

Braddock, N. D., July The Brad
dock News is the first country paper
to suspend publication as q result OF
the printing and publication act, which
was approved at the special referen-
dun election in North Dakota last
week and which gives one paper in
each county q monopoly on all legal
publications and official business. The
owner, F. B.. Streeter, is also editor
and publisher of the Emmons County
Record at Linton. 5
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10
John Ehr Working for New Variety of
Potato.

John Ehr, who has won more or less
fame as potato grower, is now work
ing on q brand new potato in opposi-
ton to Luther Burbank. MIR. Ehr Sc
cured some potato seeds from which
the brand new variety of potatoes
spring, and planted them in his gar
den. He is cultivating them very
carefully and from each plant he will
secure brand new kind Of potato.
He intends to select the potato most
to his liking and by breeding them
up, secure q choice variety Of seed. His
experiment is being watched with in
terest,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10
Stole I.acy,s Ford.

Tom Lacy's Ford turning car bear
ing 1919 license No. 81 ,815 was stolen
from in front Of his residence last
night. This is the third Ford stolen
il Minot within three weeks.
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TAKEN UP-One grey mare, rather
aged, and one bay gelding. Owner
may have property by paying for
their keep and settling for the pub
LEGATION Of this notice. Tom WAL
dron, Tasker, burlington p. o.
7.3-t3cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOR SALE--C Complete well drilling
outfit. Drills five and six inch holes.
Will sell for bankabe paper. II. p.
Turner, Sawyer, n. OAK. 6-12-t6
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOR SALE-Two registered Short
horn bull calves. Peter Holbach,
Minot, N. D., r. D. a. 6-19-t4'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOUND-O One roll Of auto curtains.
Owner call at Riverside Dairy,
Phone 81. IL
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOR SALE, Relinquisnment 240 acre
homestead. Fort Peck Reservation,
Montana. Best quality land, virgin
prairie. Government appraisal
$500 per acre. "A. B. Din, Minot,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

LOT FOR SALE CHEAP-C harleboi
Addition. Write Mrs. E. L. Will
liams, Grand Meadow, Minnesota.
6-26-t3cg
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WANTED TO BUY-Second hand
clothing and SHOES. Haslkell's Sec
and Store, N. Main St. Phone 164
Black. 1-81t3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

HOUsEKEEPER WANTED ~ Good
home for some lady. All adults in
family. No objection to lady with
children. Address j, care of INDIE
pendent. 7-3-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

WANTED TO BUY-Cattle and hogs
at all times. S. N. Yoder, Surrey,
N. d., Phone Rural 10810. 6-19-t5@
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STRAYED--Sorr pony, white feet,
bald face. Reached name, bob tailed.
Il Phone 1894 or write Geo. Weber,
Berthold, N. D. 7-3-t2'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

For Farm Loans, quick service,
write The Savings Loan & Trust Co.
Minot, North Dakota. 1-2-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

TAKEN UP-At my home, Sec. Is,
Willis township, bay mare, one year
K old, white strip in face, one white
hind foot. One bay horse, one year
old, star III face, both hind feet
white. Tails cut square and names
clipped. NJ. d. Putney, Sawyer, N.
DIR. D. i. 7-3-t3cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOR SALE-Six first class mich
cows. three miles north Of Sawyer.
H. H. Templeman, Sawyer, N. d.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

TENT WANTED-We desire to pur-
chase good large tent. suitable
for holding q large congregation
Size 40x50 preferred. Fred Sorg
Norwich. 6-26-t8%
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

32x4 tire on road between Mi
not and brady. Finder return to
First international Bank for re-
ward. 6-26-tf
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FOR SALE OR RENT-Two hundred
acre farm, 40 acres in crop; new
barn and good house two wells; ex-
cellent water. This is bargain.
Easy terms. Write s. M. Halvor-
son, brady, N. d. 7-S-t2+
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOR SALE-One full-blooded Red
Pole bull 81 years old. Write or
h call on 81. Benno, r. r, No. s; tele-
phone 113-11, Minot, N. D. 7-11-t2
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOR SALE Shorthorn bull, two and
one-half years old, all red color,
gentle. e. Butenschoen, Minot, r.
! I. 7-10-t2*
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TAKEN UP-One aged grey mare,
lame in front feet. One sorrel mare
about 10 years old, both hind feet
white and right front foot white.
One grey 2-year-old stallion. ]. G.
Botto Des Laos, N. D. 6-26-t3cR
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

VI ARE AGENTS fse Wsas.U.
Well Shoes. 31.98, $2.48, $2.98. Fac
tory price. You save . dollar OF
two. Haaksll's Second Hand Store,
n. Main st. 1-S1-f
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TAKEN UP-At my place, Sec. II,
1886, one bay mare, years old,
weight 100, star in forehead. Own
er prove property and pay charges.
II. b. Davy, Des Laos, N. D. 7-3-t3cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOR SALE-One large size Nelson
tractor in Al condition and can be
seen working in the field. Can be
bought either with or without plows.
Inquire George A. State, Minot, N.
D. 6-26-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

WE LOAN MONEY-On Diamonds,
Watches, Jewelry, Musical Instru-
ments, Bonds, Minot Oil and Gas
Stock, Great Western Oil and Refin-
ing Company Stock, Des Laos West
|. tern Oil Stock and Automobiles.
Henry Phillips, so w. Central Ave
2-27tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10
Wilson Golf Bag. & Balls

Balls ---------------50c, Csc
Clubs-Pinehurst, Tom Bendelow,
and Carnoustic give you nice var
iety in prices from $1.75 to $3.50
Drivers, Brassies, Mid Irons.
Cheeks, Washes, Niblics, Putters
in stock. Bags for every one
------------$l.75 to $500
Tees, Bali Enamel, Grip Fast,
Wax, Etc, in stock.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10
Rit Dye Tint

Penslar Remedies are
Guaranteed
TRY THEM
Penslar Blackberry Balsam-
Penslar Beef Iron and Wine-$1.00
Penslar Milk and Magnesia Csc, Soc
Penslar Liver Lotion Soc
Penslar Pile Remedy, Pensiar
Regular Tablets and many ether
Penslar Remedies. Ask us. For
mula is in the bottle.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

WANTED-Cook or married couple
to work on farm for young bach
elor. State wages wanted. Herman
Lorenz, Granville, N, d. 6-26-t :
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

FOR SALE-One ii h. p. portable gaso.
line engine. Paramount make. In frst
class shape. Bargain If taken at once
Alnot Shoe Hospital. S.2o.t1
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-10

Conron Roller Skates
Will outwear a pair of shoes.
Tell Dad that a pair of Conron
Roller Skates will save twice their
cost in shoe leather and shoes have
doubled in price. Conron Roller
Skates with rubber cushion self
contained ball bearing wheels
-----------------$2.9O, $500
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

NEW used Singer sewing machs.. guard
talking mach. records. Slepak. 1923 N. I'd.
SHOWCASES Ice boxes. counters. oyster
bars tables, chairs, etc. 21B N 9Th st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

MAN wanted to operate angle iron rolls
Apply the Cruse-Kemper Co. Amber. Pa
MAN wanted to work in feed store. 2I3I
N American st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
sTAMPs AND COINS

STAMPS. PACKETS. DIME SETS
Aihums and supplieE for stamp collectors
Pfflf>A. SrAAfPkCO.. Fl o. 17th st n
vinsisnd Fiayer AcePn Co.. yinelaAd. N. !.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
DIAMONDS BOUGHT
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
For a man who has had insurance. real es-
tate or brokerage experience we have an eN-
ceptional opportunity: no investment re-
quired we want a high-grade man OF intrg-
rity, who is competent to sell and manage
a sales organization; We can fully instruct
you. II you possess the above qualifications.
in week or 10 days so you can produce
$4,000 to $4,000 per annum kindly give brief
outline OF previous experience. Address
4 3OG. Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

BROAD ST. 3110 N.-+Niceiy furnished
room for Eentleman small adult family.
HAZEL AVE, 5O16--Iargc. attractive. fur
nished for gentlemen; private family.
Woodland 3237 w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

MUUEIN BANEHf
Main street. rooms large store, brick bake
shop; hot-water heat. electric splendid
going business in new neighborhood.
KUHN e. LOWERY, 9th and Rockland SITS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
CARPET CLEANING

CARPETS CLEANED ON or OFF theRI. Ooh
WALLACE
NJ 1o-iseo ". a0-253 Church lane otn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
PIANOS. PLAYERS. TUNING. ETC

VICTRoLA. rev. large model. cheap; cash
or terms. 2i12 Frankford av. Kens. lass
PI.AYER-PiANO. high grade; sacrifice: cash
or terms, 2i12 Frankford ave. kens 1858
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

Oyster and Chop House

Kensington ave. oyster and chop house
doing s4OO per week which can be greatly
improved price $1,000; low rent.
WOODS AND NES 1'.SiITi GAMBRfA q ' E.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

1918 GRANT @ TOURING. practically new:
only run few hundred miles: $3.50 cash.
balance | year to pay. -
Superior Auto Exchange, 5l3 N. Broad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
PA NOS. PLAYERS. TUNING. ETC.
HOWARD VINCENT

Every one OF the above pianos is In stock,
In fine condition, ready for delivery. includ-
Ing stool ana scarf or IS rolls OF music and
NSSEF%W NEW PLAYER- PIANOS. Ss25 up. s2.h0 wk.
NEW UPRIGHT PIANOS, s145 up. 1.50 wk
HOWARD VINCENT
36-s3S-S40-842-844-S40 N. 9TH ST.
Established 80 years
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
S E c r e T A r Y
AGENTS
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

FREE OF CHARGE
p 4. City Mission Employment Bureau,
225 s. Sd ST.
FARMHANDS, dairymen. corn cutters, corn
huskers. white. colored, men. boys mar
ried men Read. AIS Race. -
DEPENDABLE colored help always on hand.
Hursey. 1928 s. 10Th at. Dickinson 3G43.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

STJIDEBAKER series is. touring. wonder
full car, at a low figure be purchased
with 5000 cash. balance s25 per month.
Superior Auto Exchange, 513 N. Broad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

83D above Lansdowne ave.-Room and boar
for gentleman in beautiful home small
adult family. 3O5. Ledger Orice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

SITUATIONS wANTEp-FEMALE

| 81 v AllONo ~ w fnN ID = --E ASth - - -
| STENOGRAPHER formerly holding re-
sponsible position with large corporation
I'm England, recently arrived In U. s. A. is
| edger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

AZ S.s.; 5;ss5s: e ssSS SG:s sss.S SsS x
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

l0lS CHANDLER TOURING. one of the
classiest Jobs in town. has been left for me
to dispose of: S4OO down. balance to su t.
SUPERIOR Auto Exchange. 513 N Broad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
BOARD WANTED

MAN and wife want board. / or rooms,
in quiet family. Address. with particu-
lars. r. .. Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

REFR RIGERATORS and fixtures for grocers
and meat markets: terms II desired.
RANDALL, & co. al n. ID At
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

PINE. 1882 Clean, beautifully furnished
room: also large paror bedroom: house,
keeping: adults only: references required
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
MACHINERY AND TOOLS

POWER-PLANT EQUIPMENT
Dynamos motors. boilers, steam and all
ep~ines numps. air compressors,
FRANK TO0MEY. INC, la7 N. Sd st.
SMALL MACHINE SHOP would ike con-
tract or novelty work; willing to work at
act price. Price Machine Co.. AIS West
Front ST.. Wilmington, Del.
E.LkCINIC MOTORS MACHINE TOOLS
POWER EQUIPMENT
O'BRIEN MACHINERY co. l1a ". Sd ST.
FOR SALE cheap. several sectional heating
boilers, both steam and hot water. NJ. ].
Hunt Pier 30. North Wharves.
DYNAAiD :. motors machinery. We buy
complete plants. Yearsley Co. a2J ~ Sd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
ROOMS WANTED
BOARDING

TWO light-housekccping rooms: state teri
\ ana T."d~~- cH'"~.
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ROOMS FOR RENT

BUILDING materials: must be sold radis
tors. pipes, boilers. frames. etc 251 8. .4ti
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24

SPRUCE ST. 1711-HousekepIng suites and
single rooms: near Rittenhouse Square.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-30
Many Candidates for
Head Of Industrial
Home at Geneva
From a Staff Correspondent.

Lincoln, March 2o.-(Special. y
Recommendation for the new SUI
pertntendent of the Girls Indus
trial home at Geneva are coming to
the Board of Control at lively
rate
Friends in Omaha, her former
home, have recommended Miss Ella
Barnes, now assistant superintend-
emit of the Girls home at Mitchell
vile, Ia, for the place. The recon-
mehdation received by the board
states that Miss Barnes has had
years. of experience and is very cap
able. This brings the list of candi-
dates for the place up to FIVE. Other
women who have been recommend
ed for the place are:
Mrs. Emily Hornberger, former
probation officer, Lancaster county,
now living in Omaha; Miss Lena
Ward, matron of the Girls home,
Milford; Mrs. w. ]. McCramm,
Omaha; Dr. Halle Ewing, Lincoln,
and Mrs. Adams, Lincoln.
The position pays salary OF
$1,000 year, maintenance and ex-
penses. The vacancy is caused by
the resignation of Paul S, McAulay,
who resigned during the investiga-
ton of the home by the legislative
committee.
Along with the recommendations
letter from the Ohiowa union of
the, w, c. T. u, of which Mrs.
Charlotte Adams is president, has
been received by the board protest
ing against the reino ment of
LYDIA Mcmahon as tendent
~ the home.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-30
Large Acreage Bought
Near Grand Island
for Sugar Beet Farm

Grand Island, Neb., March D.
Special -charles P. y Craft and
Frank E, Edgerton, lawyers, OF Au-
rora and Lincoln, respectively, have
bought more than 1900 acres of land
lying northeast of the city, paying
$250,000 for the same. The land is
to be developed into sugar beet
ranch and is to be watered by an
extensive system of irrigation wells.
Work Of improving is to be start
ed at once, A Mr.. Scott is now here
in the capacity of general manager.
The price paid for the land ranged
from 500 to $3.50 an acre.
What irrigation can do to this
land was shown on a section of it
last summer when Kelly well was
tried out by a farmer. As a re-
suit, one of the driest summers in a
long time failed to injure crops on
the land which was irrigated.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-30
Prepare to Bring
Marriage Licenses
on Visits to Omaha

Dewitt, Neb., March 29.-{Spe-
cial. )-It is reported here that men
and women found in the rooms of
Omaha hotels together are required
to produce their marriage eertifi-
Gates or be subject to arrest on the
charge of immortality. There is a
wild rush among those who expect
to visit the metropolis in the near
future to locate the precious docu-
ments which will confirm the fact
of their actual and legal marriage.
Those who have had their certifi-
Gates framed, conclude that it is in
deed an ill wind that doesn't blow
dust in somebody's eyes.
The cheaper hotels of Omaha
which have reputation tor immer-
atty are under the constant surveil-
lance of the police morals squad.
Nightly searches of some Of them
are made by the officers. In some
instances marriage certificates have
heen demanded, but no arrests for
lack of then. have been made.