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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-02

a pair of mOccasins after an Indian
pattern, and she grew wholly absorbed
In the. task, drawing stitch after stitch
Of sinew strongly and neatly into
place. When at length the soreness
Of her fingers warned her that she had
been at work a hong time, she looked
IT @her watch.
Goodness me! Bills due horne any
time, and I haven't a thing ready 10
eat" she exclaimed. "And here's my
fire nearly out"
She piled OH wood, and stirring the
Goals under 1t, famed them with her
husbands cid felt hat, forgetful of
sparks OF aught but that she should
be cooking against his hungry arrival.
Outside, the wind blew Justify, driving
the loose snow across the open in long,
wavering ribb0ns. But she had for
gotten that 1t was In the dangerous
quarter, and she did not recall that i'm
pOrtant fact ven when abe sat down
again to watch her o0s steaks brou
on the glowing Goals rakcd apart from
The leaplDg blaze. The flames licked
into the throat Of the chimney with
the purr Of u giant cat.
No sixth sense warned her Of I'M
pending calamity. II burst upon h"r
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bile, then In. its single-cylinder stage,
had aIready-spread into the farthest
ranching country. The horse was less
well informed. He bucked and kicked
in rage and terror. But the boy was
conscious not so much of the horse as
Of two bright eyes turned on him In
frank and surprised admiration
HWhat Craftsmanship 70 she ex-
claimed. But the words had scarce
left her lips when they were followed
by q cry of alarm. For the car had
taken a sudden turn from the road
and plunged into a growth of young
poplars that fringed the hillside. It
half slid, half plowed its way into a
semi-vertical position among the young
trees The two occupants were
thrown from their seat; the girl fell
clear but her father was less fortu-
nate.
In an instant the boy had flung him
self from his horse, dropping the reins
to the ground, and the animal, al
though snortfng and shivering, had no
thought of disgracing his training by
breaking his parole. With quick, I'M
calmly strides the boy brought himself
to the upturned machine. It was GU
rious that he should appear to such
disadvantage on his feet. In the
saddle he was grace personiied.
For moment he looked somewhat
stupidity upon the wreck. Had it been
a horse or a steer he would have
known the procedure, but this expert
ence was new to his life. Besides
there were strangers here. He had no
fear of strangers when they wore
chaps and colored handkerchfefs, but
a girl in a brown sweater and an
creatures to be approached with eau
ton. The oldish man was lying on
the ground, with a leg pinned under
the car. and Brown Sweater raised
his head against her knee and pressed
his cheeks with small white fingers,
and looked at the boy with bright
gray eyes and said:
Aren't you going to do anything?"
That brought him back. Sure" he
said, springing to her side. "Whada We
want me to do?"
81 am afraid my leg is broken" said
the man, speaking calmly notwith-
standing his pain. Can you get the
jack out of the toolbox and raise the
carr"
The girl pointed to the box, and in
a moment he had the jack in his
hand. But it was a new tool to him
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as that you. Dave?"
eyes, Reenie, and the doc
tor, too"
CTO BE CoNTINUED)
QUEER CAUSES OF sNEEzIEG
Hard to Explain Why Simple Things
Have Such Peculiar Effect on
Some Persons.

Some people sneeze for curious rea-
sons There is clergyman who can
never cross the road on a very hot
day without carrying an umbrella. If
he does. he is Immediately taken with
a violent 1T of sneezing. Another
man is similarly affected by exposure
TO bright gas-light.
Clergymen seem to be particularly
sensitive in this direction. Another
wearer of the cloth used to sneeze
whenever he came near to q dead hare.
A similar case is that of young man
" no could never go near horse with
orr sneezing.
Peculiar Odors have been known TO
cause sneezing. A druggists wife al
ways sneezed when ipecacuanha was
being used in the shop. and another
person always found sneezing neces-
sGry whenever he entered room where
there were violets. And there is an &C
count Of a well-known physician who
was fond of chocolates, bit could
never eat one without suffering spasms
of sneezing.
Perhaps the most remarkable case
is that OF a man who, whenever he
sees a picture OF bayfield,. immediate
Is proceeds to sneeze his head nearly
| of.-London Tit-Bits.
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There is something very alluring
about wells. They are among the be-
lOngings of women, that are peculiar
Iy their own; mere man having no
share in this kind of apparel. The
wedding veil IS vision that girlhOOd
cherishes and thrills over Wells are
significant and charming-and have in
most cases no other season for exist
ence. But they contribute to neat
ness, if one must be practical and
they are often very fiattering 1t is
the element of style in them, with be-
comingness. that makes them dear to
the hearts of women and provides us
with ever-changing weaves and pat
terms to choose from.
Some modistes have featured wells
as an essential part of the trimming
Of hats, IN their displays of fall mil
linery. The all-over lace patterns ap-
pear TO have given place to mesh wells
with borders, these borders being often
In lace pattern or having a floral de-
sign applied to the mesh. Wells fall
about the face and head from small
and medium-sized hats in ways that
seem casual but are not. They are
sometimes draped with the border
about the hat and the plain edge hang
ing down, but this is exceptional /;
nearly always the plain edge is placed
about the shape and the border de-
fines the bottom of the veil.
Among the very elegant wells used
on dressyN hats those of chantilly lace
are conspicuous. The mesh is fine in
these, and the border floral pattern
above a seaIIoped edge usually. Black
and taupe gray are the favored colors
for wells. either color proving practi-
cal for the street and becoming to the
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wearer. There is q great variety OF
shapes in meShes- diamond
shaped, hexagOnal and OblOng, with
all sorts of inconspicuous crossbars
and figures to add interest to them.
Street wells have light woven-in Dor
ders and they are worn either hanging
free or fastened about the neck, after
the manner of the three wells shown
in the picture.
Wells should be tried on and Sc
lected for becOmingness, as hat shapes
are. Some meshes make the face look
more youthful and others seem to re-
veal wrinkles. For clearing up the
skin and bringing out color dark blue,
sapphire, and national blue are all eff
fective. Taupe and black find more
admirers than any other colors.
There are some small face wells only
large enough to extend from hat brim
TO chin, and they are made to be
pinned or TO be slipped on and held
in place with small, round elastic cord.
The floating wells shown at the right
and bottom of the group are knotted
in at the back sometimes as in the
hat shown at the upper left side
These are popular styles, soft, becom-
ing, and desirable.
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LIFE OF DOG IN BELGIUM
Does Not Loaf as They Do in America,
but Is Put to Pulling
Carts.

The expression, ga dogs life must
have originated in this part OF Eu-
rope. In Belgium and Holland the
dogs do not loaf about as they do in
America. In Holland / saw one dog
pulling q cart in which three men
We're sitting, and on the roads we
passed many dogs pulling carts, writes
a Belgian correspondent in the Kan
saS City Star. Even more dogs are
used to pull carts in Belgium, as the
Germans left very few horses in this
country. To judge by appearances.
virtually ali the husky able-bodied
dogs in Belgium are broke to har-
ness" But the roads are good and
the carts not heavy, usually. and the
dogs seem to like it. The drivers were
holding back rather than driving many
of the dogs we passed, and in one vii
lage we saw n dog bark and beg to be
hitched up when a woman started out
on a short trip with q push cart.
When she yielded and hitched up the
dog we saw why she had hesitated.
The dog was a big. strong fellow, and
so eager to pull that she had q hard
time holding him back.
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Now is the time when the warm coat
for midwinter comes up for consider
alton and the buyer goes cheerfully
forth to see what she can see. She is
destined to find quite a number of new
cOatings represented in thick, soft
weaves and, if gifted with Il retentive
mind, she may be able to commit their
various names to memory. They all
seem to be variations of cloths that
we have known in the past as Bolivia,
zibeiine, duvetyn rough mixtures and
other heavy, woody fabrics that are
coy looking. Some of them we know
to be strong and sturdy. others look
as promising. Taken as n whole,
cOatings are richer looking than they
have ever been, which is q pleasant
thing to cOntemplate-and measured
by prices they certainly ought to look
rich.
Some of the new coats are eXtrava-
gantly high priced and there has been
an increase in nearly all of them The
cheerfulness of the buyer is apt to be
somewhat dampened unless her purse
is long, for trimmed coats must
be classed among the luxuries of the
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and he fumbled with it stupidity. The
handle would not fit, and when it did
fit it operated the wrong way.
"Oh, let me have it, she cried i'm
patiently.
In a moment she had It set under
the frame of the car and was plying
the handle up and down with rapid
strokes. The boy looked on, helpless
and mortified. He was beginning to
realize that there were more things
in the world than riding a horse and
shooting bottles He felt a sudden
desire to be of great service And
just now he could be of no service
whatever.
But the foot of the jack began to
sink in the soft earth, and the girl
looked up helplessly.
sit won't lift it." she said. what
shall we do?"
1t was his chance. He was eighteen,
and ii - open life had given him
muscles OF steel. Here" he said
roughly. "move his leg when get it
clear He turned his back TO the
machine and crouched down until he
could get his hands under the steel
frame. Then he lifted. The car was
in somewhat poised position, and he
was able to swing it up far enough
to release the injured leg.
Very good, my boy" said the man.
THAT was a wonderful lift. The leg
is hroken-compound Can you get
| some way of moving me to shelter?
I will pay you we'll"
The last words were unfortunate.
Hospitality in the ranching country is
not bought and Sold.
You can't pay me nothin','' he said
rudely. But I can bring a light
wagon, if you can ride in that, and
put you up at the ranch The old
mans soused," he added, as an after
thought. but it's better than sleepin'
out 1 won't be long"
He was back at his horse. and in
| moment they heard the cIatter OF
hoofs galloping down the hillside.
The girl rested her fathers head In
her lap. Tears made her bright eyes
brighter still.
Don't cry, Reenie,'' he said gently
I'VE are very lucky to, be so close tc
help. OF course I'll be laid up for 9
while, but it viii give you a chance
to see ranch life as it really is" Hs
WINGED with pain but continued: g
fancy we shall find it plain and I'm
veneered. What a horsemani If
could run an automobile like ne doe.
a horse we should not be here"
Hes strong" she said ..But hei
rude"
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To BRIDGE the Golden Gate.

Steps for the realization of one OF
the greatest projects ever cOntem-
plated in CalifOrnia-the Golden Gate
bridge-were taken at a mass meet
ing of citizens in San Rafael early In
August.
The surveys snow that the bridge
could be constructed directly over the
Golden Gate from Fort Baker 10 Fort
Mason. The Gate has a total width at
that point of $500 feet. and sOundings
show q rock formation IN the center,
which would support the central span.
A San Francisco banker has offered
TO finance the project with loan Of
100000 the estimated cost. The
only condition is that the government
grant the hackers a franchise and regu-
late the toll charges.
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OVeTaxeu.

Everything in the dear old village
seemed the same to Jones after his
absence for four years. The old
church, the village pump. the ducks
on the green, the old men smoking,
while their wives gOssip-it was so
restful after the rush and hustle Of
the city. Suddenly he missed some
thing
where's Hodges windmill?" he
asked in surprise. 81 can see only
one. mill and there used TO be two"
The native gazed thOughtfulIy
around. as if to verify the statement.
Then he said slowly:
They pulled one down; there
weren't wind enough for two OF EN-"
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rich. Pile fabrics are warm and rich
looking and have proved to be most
durable. Coats of these pushes sell
at a reasonable price and so do those
of heavy woods that are woven like
steamer rugs or army blankets. Leath-
er coats have been introduced to pro-
vide warm coats at u medium price.
The two coats shown in the picture
above are good examples of styles for
alI-rOund general wear. They are cut
on the most practical lines with muf-
fer collars, big pockets and rOOmy
sleeves. The coat at the left has a
narrow belt of cloth with. long ends
that loop over at the front. A few
bone buttons make themselves useful
for fastening at the waistline and col
lar and ornamenting the cuffs. In
the coat at the right, the buttons are
clOth-cOvered and the belt slips
through a slide at the front. 4 luxu-
rious collar of skunk fur may be
brought up and fastened at the throat,
in the face of stormy weather or be-
fore the teeth of an icy wind. These
are both attractive coats and types Of
styles that are soft and becoming as
well as warm and durable.
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Uncut FRINGE in Wool.

Uncut fringe in either wool or silk,
often combined with embroidery, is one
of the new ways of trimming both
frocks and wraps this season, accord
ing to Vogue. Navy blue wool is used
on the white crepe de chine frock On
either side OF both back and front OF
the skirt, at the ends OF the pouch peck
cts, are groups OF two plaits. The en-
broidery and fringe motif which is
used on the pointed cuffs is repeated
on the back OF the collar. This frock
fastens along one shoulder seam and
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At the Critical Moment.

I was attending the theater with
some friends. The hero and heroine
had reached the critical moment, but,
as he held her in his arms, he hesi-
tated. AS the seconds licked on
with no further action, the suspense
grew too much for me, and / finally
shouted at the top of my lungs las
il seemed to me later)-'Kiss her, you
boobr' Needless to say, did not en-
Joy the last few moments Of the per
formance.
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THE cow PUNcHER

Here's an up-to-date story OF
the ranch country, the city and
@over there" It's a love story
the story of the master passion
that drives q man onward to sue
cess for the sake of the woman
he loves. The hero is q nave
rick of the foothills. The heroine
Is a city girl born to the con-
Ventions.
AS the boy was practlcing
shooting with his cayuse on the
dead run along came the first
automobile he had ever seen. It
obIigingIy tipped over right be-
hind the ranch house and broke
the owners leg. So there was
time for Dave and irene to get
acquaInted-Which was to fall In
love.
They parted with kiss-she
to 90 back to her city life, he to
win his way up to her.
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1.-The best fields for muscle are often
poor schools for manners" he an
sWered.
The boy was soon back with a
wagon and stretcher. He avoided
the eyes of his guests, but quickly
and gently enough he placed the in
jured man on the stretcher. 'T guess
you'll have to take the feet" he said.
The words were for the girl although
he did not look at her. 81 could
hustle him myself but 1t might hurt
'im.''
But the injured man interrupted.
Il beg your pardon he said, that 1
did not introduce my daughter. 1 am
Doctor Hardy; this is my daughter
Irene, Mr."
''They don't call me mister" said
the boy. ''Misters is scarce in these
woods. My name Is Elden-Dave
Eden"
The girl came up with extended
hand. He took it shyly. but it made
him curiously bold.
I'm glad to meet you. Mr.. Eden"
she said.
'trm glad to meet you, too" he an
'swered. Misses is scarcer than mis-
ters in this neck O. the woods"
Carefully they lifted the injured
man into the wagon, and Dave drove
to the ranch building with an IN
wonted caution that must have caused
strange misgivings in the hearts OF
his team.
'It amt much of a place." he said,
as they pulled up at the door. Il
guess you can see that for yourself"
he added, with a grin. you see
there's just dad and me, and he's
soused most of the time, and 1 handle
a lasso better'n a scrubbin' brush"
He was already losing his shyness.
''NOw you take the feet again. Steady
Look out for that barrel hoop. This
way now
He led into the old ranch house,
kicking the door wider open with his
heel as he passed. A partition from
east to west divided the house, and
another partition from north to south
divided the northern half. In the
northeast room they set the stretcher
on the floor.
Now" said the boy, I'm goin' for
the doctor. It's forty miles to town,
and it'll likely be mornin' before I'm
back, but I'll sure burn the trail.
There's grub in the house, and you
won't starve-that is if you can cook"
(This was evidently for Irene. There
was a note in it that suggested the
girl might have her Iimitations.) ''Dig
into anythin' in sight. And I hope
your fathers leg won't hurt very
much'
'Oh, I'll stand it," said Doctor
Hardy, with some cheerfulness. 1--WE
medical men become accustomed to
suffering-in other people. You are
very kind. Ny daughter may remain
in this room, 1 suppose? There is
no one else?"
mo one but the old man." he an
swered. Hes asleep in the next
room, safe till mornin'. I'll be back
by that time That's my bed" indi-
eating a corner Make yourselves at
home" He lounged through the door,
and they heard his spurs clanking
across the hard earth.
The girls first thought was for her
father. She removed his boot and
stocking, and, under his direction, slit
the leg of his trousers above the IL
jury. It was bleeding little. In the
large room of the house she found a
pail of water, and she bathed the
wound, wiping it with her handker-
chief and mingling a tear or two with
the warm blood that dripped from it.
you're good stuff" her father said,
pressing the fingers of her unoccupied
hand. Now if you could find a clean
cloth to bandage it"
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Riddv,s Reasoninn-

Mistress-Pm afraid my poor. dar-
ling. little Topsy will never recover.
Do you know. Bridget. think the
.kindest thing would be to have her
chIoroformed and put out OF her mis-
cry.
Bridget wouldn't DO that. mum.
Sure. she might get better, after all.
an then ye'd be sorry ye had her Kill
ed.-Boston Evening Transcript.
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cutIcura Comforts Baby's Skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
BOW and then OF that exQuisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.-Ad7.
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Correct veiIa

Walls Of all descriptions are a de-
cided feature of the correct toilet OF
the Parisienne and the vogue viii IN
doubtedly develop here-all styles OF
draped and face wells are sure to be
accepted here as these are abroad.
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In Small Furs.

In small furs there are noticeable
stoles that may be adjusted SO as to
be worn in several unique ways, and
among the recently presented models
Of this type are many Of gray squirrel
and of Hudson seal.
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under the arm. It may be had in navy
blue crepe de chine, with garnet wool
embroidery or In beige with tete de
negre as well as In white with blue.
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Wfmmen is dear things all right
when tn annual crop f Easter hats is
harvested.
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In Greenland potatoes do not grow
larger than ordinary marbles.
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Want of principle is the principal
want of a mean man.
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me barieycorn Is tAe hearts key.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-06-03

ed specifically in the terms Of tho law
and whose approval of tho depart
men of education, the adjutapt gen.
eral will submit the application to
the department for itS.approyal.
"should tho Department sapprovs
the school md; thS conr1a chosen,
and should ~ :! sAt f3narsl, b. .
entitled to ths Ben ehts 81 IhS INV, De
will return two copies to tho school
az authority to perform service uu-
der this act. The department. Of edu-
cation may require, before granting
tuch approval. that the school sub.
init to it such evidence OF it, stand
ing and ability as may seem neces-
sary. The department OF education
will grant approval to schools under
this act only in the manner above
described.
"At the end OF the semester or
term, the administrative officers Of
the school shall return to the ad-
jutant general one list duly certified,
showing the period each student has
attended and the proportion and
amount OF the tuition earned. II
found correct. the adjutant general
will certify the lists to the state au-
ditor for payment, and vourcher war
rants will then be forwarded by tho
state treasurer to institutions"
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COUNTY BOARD MEETS
FOR JUNE SESSION

With all members in attendan ce
the board Of Beltrami county COM
missioners met for the regular June
session at the court house this morn
ing. Most of today, was devoted to
action on bills, hearings and routine
work, but much of importance will
be brought up for consideration at
tomorrow's meeting.
The commissioners plan to adver-
tise for bids for the purchase of
100000 bonds of the county to be
used for road construction and i'm
provement. A resolution authoriz-
ing the sale of the bonds was adopted
at the meeting last month. Action
on the matter of issuing bonds
amounting to $250,000 for q similar
purpose, the money to- be returned
under the provision of the Babcock
road plan, will also be taken!