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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04
MUZZLING EDUCATION.

For the past few years there has
been discernible in this country a
movement, more or less organized,
to bring everything educational
under the direct supervision Of
the State. This trend has become
more pronounced of late in the
proposal to establish a fund Of
one hundred million dollars in the
hands of the Federal government
in order to effect a complete and
sweeping control Of the educa-
tional system Of the whole nation.
At first sight this tendency
might be termed legitimate; in
final analysis it is but an attempt
to bring the Catholic schools
within the purlieu of political am
billions. 1t is, in other words, an
effort to place our schools on the
Procrustean bed Of politics, there
to force their educational proper
tons to those Of the public school
system. This surely is to hamper,
to muzzle all attempts at lawful
progress in the field of education.
1t is to place check on the de-
velopment of that training which
is impaired in the Catholic
schools. -
Records throughout the country
testify to the fact that the pupils
and the, graduates Of our Catholic
educational institutions are ever
found to be at the very least on a
par with those Of other schools
and colleges. Competitions and
contests Of various kinds always
prove the efficiency of Catholic
training, even in secular branches
of learning. 1t is known and adj
mitted fact that more than one
normal school has witnessed the
yearly success of our Catholic
graduates in the state examina-
tons in far greater proportion
than that obtaining among pupils
Of other institutions. 1t is even
rumored that certain state nor
NAL school was closed for that
very reason. Surely all this-and
it canont be successfully con-
troverted--proves, if anything,
that our Catholic training is at
least equal to the requirements
eXacted by the state authorities.
Then why attempt to minimize the
effect Of that training and to make
these schools subservient to the
whims of half-baked educators
and unreasonable faddists To
one who has lived or studied in
Europe it is patent that the fads
of our American school system, as
administered by unripe peda-
gogues, are a constant source OF
merriment, surely not to the adj
vantage Of the faddists or Of the
system itself. Seldom, if ever, is
the shaft of ridicule directed at
the Catholic school system, for the
very excellent reason that our
schools ever eschew innovations
which are not based upon sound
pedagogical principles. Those
changes which are recommended
by reason and experience are
readily accepted; but the plastic
mind Of the growing child is never
made the laboratory for outland7
ish experiments and ridiculous
ests-all Of which tends to sap
the energy and distort the views
Of the budding intellect.
The movement above referred
to now and then takes concrete
form, and endeavors to legislate
such tendencies into law. Such,
for example, is the case in Florida,
New Jersey, and recently in Mich
gan. Even in our own state,
which usually is noted. for sane
legislative procedure, a proposal
right now is on foot to bring all
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

a high grade of professional qualifica.
ton on the part of the teachers who
are all required to hold their profes.
sional certificates for teaching in the
diocese, The work is also planned to
further the Catholic Free High School
movement. as it is the object of the
Right Reverend Bishop to open first
grade highy schools wherever it is pos.
sible to do so.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04
Travel usually brOadens tt

Travel usually broadens the
mind and elevates the sympathies
it brings man closer to his fellows
in thought and viewpoint. Such
will be the effect on America from
the foreign travels Of her many
sons who went forth to spread lib
erty about the world. Such, also
will be the effect on other peoples
who have come in contact and in
timacy with the sons Of liberty.
For all concerned it had the good
result of an educational tour con-
Quoted by experts.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04
Pope Benedict Intervenes.

Prince-Bishop Rt Rev. G. Endrici,
D. D., bishop of Trento, in recent in
terview, said that Pope Benedict in
tervened on the behalf of Deputy Bat
tisti, former representative in the Aus
trian parliament from that district,
but that Austria did not heed and per-
mitted Battisti's execution.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04
Mexican Bishops Counsel

The Archbishops of Mexico eXiled
in the United States have addressed
a letter to the Wears General, coun-
selling them to submit passively to
the laws of the republic and to adj
wise the faithful to do so also, so far
as they can comply with the laws
without committing sin. At the
same time all legitimate means are to
be adopted to have the rights of the
Catholics respected. A meeting of
the Archbishops was held in Chicago
last week.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

Gradually the widowed dioceses
of America are receiving new
shepherds. Under. young and Wig
orous leadership they cannot but
thrive and grow strong and power
full. The inherent genius of Chris
tianity tends ever towards expan-
sion and vital development.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

We fail to notice even a remote
reference to God in any of the
fOrid addresses of the French off
cials made to President Wilson.
Perhaps the references to God are
verboten" in official circles. Our
Presbyterian President is far more
decent, he invariably brings unto
his address a reference to his own
and Americas dependence upon
the Supreme Being, notes an OBJ
server.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

Switzerland, it is understood,
has declined to permit former
Emperor Charles of Austria-Hun-
gary to reside in Switzerland. The
Swiss Government is said to have
cited the experiences Of Holland
with former Emperor William as
part Of the ground for its refusal.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

The mills of God have ground
slowly, but Oh. exceeding small.
About twenty-five million casual
ties in the world war, and six mil
lion deaths from the recent cpl
demic throughout the world, as an
aftermath, attest to the perfec-
ton Of the grinding.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04
Lorraine Children

Knights of Columbus workers in
Metz began the distribution of more
than $4,000 worth of American toys
to the children of Lorraine. Christmas
trees were placed along the roads and
parcels were hung on them. Each
parcel bore a card reading: "From
the land of Washington to the children
of the land of Lafayette and Foch.
Merry Christmas
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

Oft have we wondered at the
misery of the prodigal son who
would eat the husks east before
swine: the recent world struggle
has shown rs whole peoples who
have been reduced to a like dis
trcSS.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04
SATURDAY, JANUARY q, 1919.

Now is the time for all good
Catholics to understand the tend
cncies in the educational field, to
resist any attempt that might
spell ruin for our educational sys-
TEN.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

he has built it up into one of the most
fourishing parishes in the state of
Iowa; with a splendid school and res
idence. A church costing about $780,
900 was begun there three years ago,
and more than one-half the cost of it
was subscribed in half an hour.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

Rev. James VI. RcardOn, EdftOr-in-Chfef
Rev. c. #. McGinnis, PHI. d.,
Associate Editor.
Harry Locheed, Advertising Manager.
Printed by WiIIwerscheid 6 Roth.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-01-04

It isn't always the clock with the
loudest tick that keeps the best time. .
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Entered as second class matter, Jan
uary II, 1911, at the post office, ST
Paul, Mimi, under Act of March 8. 1875
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receipt for your subscription, and re-
minder of the date of its expiration.
To insure change of address, the sub
scriber must give the old. as well as
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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
TO INCREASE FARM PROFITS
iowa County Agent Tells Why Some
Farms Are Made More Profit
able Than Others.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
In a recent report to the department,
w. A. Dickinson, county agent, Floyd
county, Iowa, attempts to show why
some farms are more profitable than
others. Owing to the fact that farm
labor has been exceedingly scarce in
some districts during the present sea-
son, many operators haze attempted to
increase the efficiency Of their man
labor as much as possible. They have
done this by using larger machin-
cry and more horse power. They have
also tried to secure a more even dis
tribution of labor throughout the year
by growing a variety Of crops and
keeping live stock. In some cases a
portion of the crop has been harvested
by the live stock. They have also kept
close tab or the work that required
immediate attention, and they have
avoided work which could be post
poned while more productive work re.
ceived immediate attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
1Ef1A1Rk]k
S1[0QK
ERADICATE LICE ON CATTLE
Plan Given to Destroy This Pest
Which Causes Injury and Retards
Growth of Stock.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture,)

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Cattle lice are injurious to all
classes of cattle, but the greatest losses
occur in young stock and poorly nour-
ished old animals. Losses are caused
by irritation, digestive disturbances,
arrested growth, low vitality, and in
creased death rate.
Ordinarily lice on cattle are not OBJ
served until they become so numerous
that they cause unmistakable Signs of
annoyance. Usually the animals whose
lousy condition first attract attention
are the poor, weak, unthrifty members
Of THE herd, and frequently the owner
thinks they are lousy because they are
unthrifty, whereas the unthrifty condi-
ton may be caused by the lice.
Three kinds of lice are commonly
found on cattle, and all three species
may be present at the same time, but
the same method of treatment may be
used for any Of them. When they
make their appearance on the cattle
during the fall or winter they usually
spread rapidly until every animal is
infested. When a herd is grossly in.
tested it is not uncommon to see some
animals with large areas Of skin part
~ denuded Of hair, and limited areas
bruised and raw from rubbing against
posts and other objects. Cattle in this
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
sHUcK PROTECTION FOR CORN
Many Growers sFail to Realize They
May Reduce Damage to Grain by
Improving Covering.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Most corn growers fail to realize.
that by improving the shuck covering
on their corn by selection they may
reduce the amount of damage done
to the grain. Growers generally con-
slider nothing but the ears and kernels
when selecting seed. In weevilinfest-
ed sections in particular, variation in
the damage Of ears is frequently OBJ
served, but if the matter is considered
the is usually attributed to va
Ration in the hardness of the grain.
Weevils attack corn Of all degrees Of
hardness, and their progress in con-
Stunning the hard corn is only slower
than that in the soft. Some observers
have concluded that since weevils are
able to eat the hardest corn, they
would also cut their way through the
most resistant shucks in order to feed
upon the grain, if sufficiently urged by
hunger. Others have observed that
earworms may cut holes through a
large percentage Of the protecting
shucks and that weevils will enter
through these holes, and they have
concluded from this that shuck cover
ing cannot be made a practicable
means Of protection. Then, too, there
is a sentiment on the part Of some
against a large amount Of shuck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
PROVED EFFECT of MICROBES
Experiments Made by French Scientist
Reveal Possibility Of Marvellous
Things in the Future.

If there were no microbes men
would grow to gigantic stature and
have intellectual powers far in adj
n of those which they possess at
present. What is more, it is possible,
at least, to live without microbes.
Anyway, these are the conclusions Of
no less an authority than Doctor Roux,
who heads the Pasteur institute in
Paris. They are based upon the re-
suit of some experiments carried on
by n of his pupils, Dr.. Michael Co.
hendy.
Doctor Cchendy placed some guinea
pigs under glass at the moment Of
their birth. The air which they
breathed vas thoroughly sterilized, as
was all the food administered to them.
Unquestionably many germs were able
to reach them, but every %precaution
known to science and possible with
the application of one of the COM
pletest laboratories in the world was
exercised to protect them.
The result rather astounded the doc
tor. The subjects grew with amazing
rapidity, three or four times as fast
as guinea pigs Of the anne age sub
sisting under normal conditions. In
the brief span Of IL days they were
for the most part a third larger.
Doctor Roux concludes that man, If
under perfect antiseptic conditions
from birth, would develop very far be-
yond what is possible as things are
at present. He wen hints that with
advancing knowledge, such conditions,
if not attained, will be so approx
mated as to materially enhance the
physical welfare and mental vigor Of
the race.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27

condition will not thrive or gain weight
normally, and during winter often re-
main stunted until the old coat Of hair
is shed in the spring, at which time
most of the lice disappear. Hand ap-
plications, spraying, and dipping with
insecticides are the methods which the
bulletin recommends as remedies. In
southern ATTITUDES where the winters
are mild cattle may be dipped during
the winter months without injury from
cold weather, but in the northern Sec
lions winters LIE usually too cold for
dipping o L spraying. All animals in
the herd should be treated regardless
of the number showing infestation, and
the treatment should be repeated in
Is to 16 days.
Hand applications are practical only
when a few animals are to be treated,
but are specially valuable in holding
the parasites in check during weather
too cold for dipping or spraying. Some
busting powders obtainable on the
market are good when this method is
used. The following homemade liquid
remedies are also effective: Equal
parts ~cottonseed Oil and kerosene, or
kerosene and lard mixed in the pro-
portion of one-half pint kerosene to
one pound Of lard OF crude petroleum.
Apply these remedies with a brush or
cloth, covering the entire body, being
particularly careful about the head and
ears. For spraying and dipping arsen-
ical dips, coal-tar creosote dips, and
nicotin solutions are recommended.
They may be applied with a hand
sprayer, but the most effective method
is to provide a dipping vat and com
pletely dip the cattle two or, in some
cases, three times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
Mid Winter Fair
Three Day Event
Big Event of the Whole Year
To be Held in Langdon
March 13-14-l5

In making arrangements for the
Mid-Winter Fair to be held at the
auditorium in Langdon or March H.
1913 nothing has been overlooked to
make this the best show possible to
put on at this time and better than
any former fair.
The sessions will be held in the
auditorium and everything from the
porkmaking lecture to the vaudeville
show will be presented from the stage.
The ladies have made special arrange
ments for their programs and a num-
Der of the general programs as ar
ranged will be just as interesting for
the ladies as for the men. The list of
speakers include w. F. Schilling of
Mortified, Minnesota; George Will
son Of the university at Grand Forks;
P. F. T~rowbridge, director of expert
mental stations at Fargo; DR.. Nc
Mahan, J. w. Haw and William La
Grange of the A. c. of Fargo. J. G..
Haney of Grand Forks and Prof.
Chamberlain of Aberdeen, S. D.; Miss
Newton of thea C. of Fargo and a
number of others not definitely decided
upon on account of other dates and
appointments.
The exhibits will be displayed in
the basement of the auditorium which
is being remodelled and fitted up for
one of the finest club rooms in the
state. The improvements will not be
completed at the time of the fair but
the room will be in much better shape
than in former years.
1t is also understood that the ladies
will make use of the lodge room in the
auditorium and the hall in the city
hall a also be used for any purpose
for which it will be needed.
The big show on the last night
promises to be far better than any
other program presented. There will
be a number of short talks, Jerry
Bacon and the Lilac Hedge quartette
Of Grand Forks will assist with talks,
stories and musical numbers. R. T.
Burke, who is the director of the pro-
gram for that evening, has also secur-
ed some special amusement talent AMI
this is going to be a real big show.
The banquet will be served at Nc
Lauchlin G. Stranger garage and plans
are made to feed at least 500 and do
it in short order and at the same time
put on a big feed. Special music will
be a feature of the program at the
garage. ]. A. Walen, who is chair
man of the committee for the feed
is the busiest man in town getting all
arrangements made for that night
Dishes and silver ware have beer
ordered from a big hotel supply house
in Omaha and every one that comes
in to the fair should plan to spenc
the last evening in town and see the
finish of the show.
Remember the dates, Tuesday, Wed.
nesday and Thursday, March 11-12-13
Reservation slips for rooms have beer
mailed out to people over the county
and every possible effort will be made
to make this Mid-Winter Fair a three
day session of worth while talks, ant
sufficient amusement features to be
enjoyed and profitable to all.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
Early Trench Journals.

There is a very long list of these
early trench journals, the majority OF
which have been collected by Mr.
Charles de La Ronciere, who has de-
posted them at the Bibliotheque Ma
tionale in Paris for the benefit of the
future historians of the war. They in
clude LIE Petit Echo ,du 1Se Regiment
d'infanterie territoriale, which was
very artistically edited by Corporal
Huhuet and autographed in many col
ors; L'Echo des Tranchies, the editor
Of which was the famous short story
writer Paul Reboux, and which con-
tanned articles and poems by such
writer's as Poincare and Rostand,
Theodore Botrel and Henri de Reg
nier; and the Echo du Ravin, the or
gan of the F%orty-frst chasseurs, which,
boasted Of a private wire connecting
the office with abroad-the barbed
wire reaching right up to the trenches
of the Boches.-Wide World Maga~
zine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
TONIC FOR MOON BLINDNESS
Recommended for Horses Afflicted
With AiIment Rather Than Cut
ting Out Teeth.

Moon blindness is a recurrent oph-
thalmia or Inflammation Of the con-
junctival membrane Of the white Of
the eye and the lining Of the eyeltjs.
Close, dark, M-ventilated stables pre-
dispose the horse to moon blindness,
The peculiar characteristic is it's peri
odical recurrence and its serious
results. Because the attacks often
follow each other at intervals Of about
a month, many enormously suppose
that they are Influenced by some phase
Of the moon-hence the name.
The ignorant recourse to knocking
out the wolf teeth or cutting the haw,
or winking cartilage, cannot be too Sc
verely condemned. TONES are recon-
mended for horses affected with moon
blindness, as well as such other meas
ures rs tend to the improvement Of the
horses condition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
ONE LESSON TAUGHT BY WAR
Seems Certain That Soldiers Will
Spread knowledge Of the Value
of Outdoor Living.

Most of us are already planning
what we shall do when the boys
come home!"
They have been away so long, on
such a dangerous heroic mission, that
when they some back We will love
them more and treat them better than
ever before. We will appreciate them
and take more time from our fool
ish %hurryings for love and comrade-
ship. We will spend more time enjoy.
ing the human companionship of the
boys and each other.
But If we spend more time with
them We'll have to spend it out of
doors-for they won't stay in the
house to play!
The men in the army and navy,
drawn from the cooped-up places of
modern social and industrial life, have
suddenly been taught the uses and de-
lights Of plain, everyday fresh air.
They like it so well that they won't
be content with any other kind. They
have learned what it is to sleep under
the stars-a joy once reserved to
tramps and poets. They have watched
the exuberant glory and triumph Of
rosy sunrise and learned the solemn
beauty of-creeping twilights.
"In Flanders fields where poppies
grow" they have learned a new and
mighty language Of the common grass
and flowers, and thrill to the song of
the lark that braves the battlefeids
as they never thrilled to solemn or
gan tones. tyt@
A day in June or October is more
to them than a square or the calenp
dar. It is a God-given time Of sun
and air, and work and play, and
friendship and service-a glorious
period Of full use Of mind and soul
and body-for splendor of living un.
guessed In the old cooped-up life of
indoors.
The soldiers have learned that out.
doors is not just an interlude between
work and home and amusement. Out
doors Is freedom and health and hap
piness-and If we want to work and
play with them hereafter we too shall
have to follow them out-of-doors.-
Chicago Evening Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27

Few big league players ever become
managers, and fewer still are ever
graduated to the ranks Of club owners.
One Of the most prosperous Of the
magnates is Charley Comiskey of the
White Sox, a former player.
Managers Financially Interested.
Clark Griffith, one-time pitching
star, owns stock in the Washington
club. Branch Hickey has holdings in
the st. Louis Cardinals and Connie
Mack has a good-sized bunch of stock
in the Athletics, but they are the only
former players really in the big league
club owner class. Some former dia-
mond stars have property holdings in
minor league clubs, but they are hav-
ing a rough row to hoe just now.
McGinnity Went Broke.
Joe McGinnity, the former ''iron
man" of the Giants, is a former mi
nor league magnate now. He can tell
any player that owning a ball club or
a considerable block of stock in one
isn't all it is cracked up to be. Nc
Ginnity, after getting out Of the major
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27

Individual communities. Each com.
munity must have a definite agricul-
twral plan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-27
SHED NECESSARY FOR SHEEP
Animals Go Out in Stormy, Cold
Weather and Snow and Rain
Sticks to the Wool.

A good stable or shed for sheep Is
necessary If the flock Is expected to
yiaid II profit, because they go out In
stormy, cold weather. and wet snow
md cold rain Will stay In the wool
n long time and the sheep will be
weakened little by little until they
get sick aud sometimes dir from poor
care.