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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
John A. Hooker.

Funeral services for John A. Booker,
who died yesterday morning at II
O'Clock in his home, 900 Brook land
Park Boulevard. will take place at II
Woody's funeral parlors, 700 North
Twcnty-fifth Street Rev. w. r a.
Haynes: pastor OF Barton Heights
Methodist Church. officiating. Burial
will be in lakewood. Mr.. Booker is
survived by his wife and several chill
dren. Mrs. Booker Is critically Ill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
Sympathy for Doubtcr.

To the Editor OF The Times Dspat CHI:
Sit hars read; with much M ,,ias SYN YIN
patch signed "pouhter. for, to me.
There is nothing sadder than TO doubt
Gods love. He understands and makes
allowances for our frailitics more than
men do. AS was blessed with
father who was devoted Christian.
and who had many answers 10 prayer.
Der one instance so perfectly; lie be-
3icved IN living day by day. not put
ting Any money by. though he had
large practice, giving away TO widow
and orphan all but his daily needs:
30 when he was taken in there was
nothing for the morrow" lie told
me afterwards that AT first he was so
concerned. for our sakes, THAI he could
not sleep Then he prayed earnestly
20 God and fell asleep, knowing all
would be we'll. Do you know that in
"a man In Florida. whom he had at
tended when in Richmond. a stranger.
and very i'll. and who had been, owing
wrote that nc knew it was a just
debt" SO ne was sending the money
with interest" Was that no, a d.
the man in Florida. and my fathers
prayer was answered in perfectly
natural way. Mans extremity is
Gods opportunity.
r Our prayers arc not always am
SWered Immediately. For instance, il
+. a child asks his father for sharp
knife would ne snow his love Tor ms
child II ne gave it to him? No! But
!. Iater on he puts it into his hand-the
hand of surEeon-and gives him his
hearts desire. So It is with God. We
ask for things which would destroy
us. hut God loves US and withholds
Them until We are ready for them:
then they arc a blessing instead OF
curse
+, Il shall pray for 'Doubtcr" that he
may have faith in Gods love: that his
eyes will be opened. and then he viii
not only pray in time OF trouble, but
praise God in time OF Joy.
{, Verify. verify. ! say unto you, what
soever ys shall ask the Father in My
name, He will give it to you.
= NELLIE PARKER HENSON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
E1pres.e~ Strong Relief

dispatch. cues
. SIT aforts me much amusement
had hn,u controversy those parties
s"er!ng true Christian pray"r +,
seems . 20 me that the one ma; taxed
t1I;,n Snch divine promise was an
cII.i az or on me verrc Of INSANITY
s Zoo wore IS toda: as it vas in ~.
Deg s sinnlnE or creation. Was no, ,be
E. , 80 proPne' l,iniel saved from the
la"s OF Inc hon through nravcro
mere is plenty OF Scripture. too M.
I r 70 mention. 10 affirm CAIN 10
b.aHer. ! know he heard my praynr
oeCauSe when | was the worst of e'n
ners ne forgavc me. and saved -; ~
~nen accepted HIS son JESUS
a; BARBER AND READER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
r. 'inns Cnn Give Testimony.
10 me fFayer Editor Of The ,rim

n ;Ssir-r..The members of the Friendsb;n
nIoic study Class wish TO say ;hey "a >,
TESTIFY to direct answers To- i, M ca
naoe prayer No promise OF God was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
Richmond's
Economy Stores
Let Us Help You in Your Battle
Against High Prices.

Let Us Help You in Your Battle
Against High Prices.
Boneiess Salt Pork. per ID. csc
California Hams, per lib. ..... csc
Best Regular Hams. per Id. .40c
Bacon Sides, per lb. 3}c
Sugar, Cured Rib Bacon, per Id. 3Sc
Sugar Cured Sliced Bacon, per ID. 45c
Pure Lard, per Id. 34c
Good Grainy Lard, per Id. :. 2Sc
Potted Meats, 5 cans for. -. 25c
Cream Cheese. per ID. -. .4Oc
Eagle Coffee, per Id. ....... SOC
Campbell's and Ritter's Beans,
cans for 80. :. - &c
Rumford Powder, ID. can .-... .25c
Tomatoes, 2 cans for. ........ csc
Corn and Early June Peas. per
can ........ loo
Gold Medal and Pillsbury Flour,
per bag. 90c; per barrel. Slab
Patapsco and Dunlop Flour,
Marigold Oleomargarine, per ID 3Sc
Creamery Butter, per Id. ). -. CSC
Quart Mason Jars. per doz. :. DOC
Half lb. cans Bakers Cocoa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
DR.. WILLIAMS TO DELIVER
FIRST SPEECH OF SESSION
President OF Medical Society OF VT.
Sinin VIII Welcome Phynicinnn
Mt Convention.

president Ennion G. Williams will
denver the opening address when the
Mcdich Society OF Virginia convencs
IN hItieth annual session on the night
OF October IS in the auditorjum ne
the jefferson Hotel VI
:, One thousand visiting physicians of
the State are expected to be present
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03

becomes warm. kole seed is very much
.lhe CABBAGE seed and may be drilled
IN rows twenty-four to thirty inches
apart and later thinned 10 six or cIeht
ihches between the plants in the row.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03

marketable weight as veal was worth,
more than they would bring on the
market as veal calves. Under tho pres
eat regulations. 1t will pay the dairy
men TO dispose of his young, welI-de-
velopcd calves for food
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
QUESTIONS OF D0UBTER
I ANSWERED BY FAITHFUL
Christians Declare Prayers to God
Arc Answered II Pleas Arc
Sincere.
CONCRETE INSTANCES SHOWN
Believers Say Lord Will Give Heed
to Reasonable Requests OF Those
Who Serve Him,iS s They Arc Re-
Quired.

Muct, interest is beiute taken in the
question raised by Times-Dispatch
reader. who signs himaelf "Doubter."
who has asked for testimonials as TO
the efficacy OF PRAYER Thus far many
answers have been received to
'Doubter's" query, but he has not yet
been joined by any who question re-
ccivinS answers 10 suppiication to God.
The following letters in yesterdays
mail bag quote many instances OF an
SwcrS TO prayer:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
believe. in old-rime Faith.

To the Prayer Editor of The Times
Dispatch:
Sir.-i am a firm believer in the old
time religion of our Lord and Saviour.
and that God without fail answers ever
prayer of His children, being, no re-
sDecter OF persons. and with Him every
nation that docth righteousness is
acceptable to Him. and His Word says.
II ye abide IN Me. and My Wo:1 abide
, in you. yc shall ask what ys will and
II shall be done unto you-John 1877.
And again: Therefore, ] say unto you.
what things eocver we desire. when ye
pray believe tta1 ye receive them, and
.ye, shall have them-Mark 1:24. And
all things. Whatsoever ye shall ask in
prayer BELIEVING. ye shall receive
Matthew 2l:22. And ] have proven
Him many times over and over again
and not once has He failed me IN
spiritual, physical and temporal needs
and giving me the full benefits in an
swer TO prayer. lie always has been
my present help in ever time OF need
since | have left all the world to toll
low Jesus ! aave found al things nos
stble to him that believeth. Nothing
is impossible with God: SO obey and
believe in Him and your desires will
pc granted when YOU come in prayer
you be in the faith. BE sure you are
right with God. learn His Will and
Then do not be afraid TO trust Him
Mrs. j. NJ. BATCHkNIOR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03

several memher sof the committee had
iett the City Hall the citizens were
10 a9'a ihat tdhey would have TO return
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03

Dispatch:
PRESIDENT Lincoln once said: 81 have
peen driven many times TO nv knees
py the Overwhelming conviction thai
! mad nowhere else 10 go. my own wis
uoln and mat OF all around me- seemed
lnSufhcieht for tthe day"
ne ':1aI1n1st says: They arc
a. tnelr Wits end. then they cry unto
Thomas Browne: IL have resolved
20 pray more and to pray always
Wherc quietness inviteth: undernea,h
Us are Inc everlasting arms. and II or
P.anttS are sincere they will be sur,lv
s"cred Tor our own good"
INTERESTED
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03

get the latest Fifth Ave-
nue. styles, the fit and
workmanship equal to-
the finest custom tailor
ing and fabrics such as
you find In garments
selling for $40 to $50
more than our prices.
Come IN now and look
them over. You'll buy
and save.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-03
with Jones & Strangc),
3 Doors East OF the
Market House.
LEST YOU FORGET"

here are few prices to re-
! mind you that we can save you
I. money:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16

assistance of Miss Hover and cooper
alton Of faculty and students, prevent
ed possible flu situation. Conditions
at present seem most favorable for a
profitable term of school.
The attendance in the Model School
has about reached the winter season
figures, 21O, averaging IS to each of
the six critic teachers.
Acting President Clarke attended
the regular meeting of the Board Of
Regents in Fargo Friday and Satur-
day The usual routine of business was
transacted The Board advised that
the presidents of the state institutions
confer with one another at February
meeting in Fargo to discuss matters
Of especial moment to each of these
institutions. This will be the second
conference of this nature for the new
year.
In that the school was not in ses-
sion at the time of the United War
fund campaign, the contributions to
the campus fund are still coming in
1t is likely that both faculty members
and students will have turned in their
contributions within the month.
Communication. from Alumni and
former students tell of their work in
the camps, in Washington, and cover
there" Although the school is young
these bits from about the world en-
phasize the truth Of the old saying
that cage is accounted by events-not
years" Nine of the Alumni are at
present employed in the public schools
of Minot. They are Misses Eva Val
ker, Verna Hansen, Mildred Jacobson
P Roell, Lucy King, Lois Ring, of the
class of 1915, Sara Bohan, 1916, Bes-
sic Wilson, Mrs. Sleifer (Oda B.
Young), 1917.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16
State Normal School.

The second week of the re-openinl
Of the Normal School finds the enroll
ment increased by % per cent ovel
what it was when sch0a] was closec
for the epidemic. The majority of the
students here at that time have re.
turned, altho few of these qualified
have been pressed into service and are
teaching at least for the present term
A number Of students have enrolled
for the first time-thus taking advan.
tage of an unusual opportunities
take regular fall term work during the
winter season-with the further pos
sibility Of completing the years work
by remaining in school until August
eight-the closing of the usual sum-
mer school session.
There are classes in all of the pre-
nursing courses authorized by the gov
eminent thru the surgeon generals
office in Washington. The courses are
scheduled as follows: Elementary
Nursing and Bacteriology. with Miss
Bryson at eight o'clock; Chemistry at
8:45, with Mr.. Sutton; Anatomy and
Physiology at 1O:40, with Mr.. Sutton
and Nutrition and, Public Hygiene
with Miss Bryson at 1925. The cours-
es run for twelve-week period, with
recitations five times week, and are
open to those registered at the Nor
NAL School. Those finishing the
courses offered are eligible to entrance
into nursing work in the government
hospitals.
There have been two flu cases in
the student body, Miss Elizabeth Jear.
deau and Miss Salberg. It is expected
that both young ladies will be able tt
attend classes during the coming week
as they are now rapidly recovering
As a precaution the Normal Schoo
secured the service of trained nurse
when school re-opened, who with the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16
amid his life of woes
No grander time can man consume
amid his life of woes
For trouble dies an easy death whef
battling zero SHOWS.
Robt B. Stacy-Judd, Dec, 1918
Obituary.

Obituary.
Miss Winnie James, daughter of
Martha and Thomas James, was born
at Adell, Iowa. September a., 1876.
When about eight years old the family
moved to Lamar, Missouri, where she
was educated and grew to womanhood.
Miss James, with brother, came to
Leeds, North Dakota, when she was
twenty-five years of age. On June
16, 1901. she was united in marriage
to Mr.. Frank A. Middleton at .Towner
in this state. Mr.. and Mrs. Middleton
came at once to the farm home near
Norwich where they have since lived.
One child, Ruth Evelyn came to glad
den the home on March 16, 1904.
| Mrs. Middleton has been in failing
done for her by medical skill and loving
and during the past year has been a
patient sufferer. All possible was
done for by medical skill and loving
hands, but on Monday, January 10, at
Sis in the morning she passed into
the great beyond.
band, two daughters, and one brother.
Vernon r. James of Kansas City, and
many appreciative friends.
| Since sixteen years OF age MIS-. Mlu-
dleton has been member of the Bap-
fist church, and thru the years has
lived consistent Christian life.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Jan
uary ID, from the home at p. M. and
from the church in Norwich at 2 p. m.
The church was filled with sympa-
thetic neighbors of the bereaved FAM
lily, the choir sang several of the de-
ceased's favorite hymns, and Rev. c..
l.. Clifford of Minot preached the fun
eral sermon. Interment was made in
the Norwich cemetery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16
County Line 1-13-19.

Nelson Bros, I. M. Dilley and G. H.
Lindsay shipped a car Of cattle to
South St. Paul last Friday, Nels Mel
son going with the car.
j. R. Hargrave assisted l. NJ. Dilley
and Bill Bauer at hauling hay, staw,
cts, last week.
Herman Naegeli, Hjalberg Bros,
Mr.. Stubs, and J. H. Hebig were
hauling grain to the Tagus market
last week.
Mat Rynan is here from Canada,
visiting griends and relatives.
I. ID. Bush came up from Minot last
Saturday to spend Sunday with his
F; family.
A select crowd attended a banquet
given by the Yeoman order last Sat
, urday night, cards and dancing were
the main features Of amusements, eX-
cepting a lap supper, several appli-
cations for membership were received.
Mrs. J. H. Bugge went to Minot Sat-
urdav. where she underwent an oper-
alton.
Soldier Isaac Colburn, who has seen
service in France arrived IN Tagus
week ago last Saturday.
ID. N. Lunde and H. j. Bugge went
to Minot last Saturday night.
The Yeoman Order will give dance
at Tagus next Saturday night to which
all are invited Lap supper will be
served Good music will be on hand
and every one is assured a good time.
Come.
Mrs. Colbu,n is reported as on the
sick list.
j. H. Hebig and family spent Sun
day afternoon at the Con. Loegering
home.
MI. and Mrs. O. C. Thoen; Theo.
Bredahl and family and Chist Hoff
spent Sunday at the Halgrimson home.
Oscar Halgrimson Of Blaisdell spent
Sunday with his mother.
Con. Loegering was in Minot on
business one day last week.
| A number of the young folks spent
Sunday evening at the Hebig home.
Fred Myer and family and the
HAYES folks spent Sunday at the
Henry Brinker home
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16

gloom with intermittent flash.
With joyful SOW and each in mirth,
unmindful as to key,
We kindling cut and meal prepare,
then the ludricrous YOU see
A banker frying bacon or some sau-
sages and mash,
There another, full Of music, eating
MISUNDERSTANDING hash,
Or third one, who's lawyer, he
burns water every turn,
If his briefs are like his cooking he
has surely lots to learn.
The fourth one is an architect, ac-
cording to his claim,
But the way he frys the eggs is sure
= a downright blooming shame.
Yet what are we, the day is large, we
have perfect time.
We care not what the world may
say, the thoughts not worth a
dime.
The inner man when satisfied, Il taste
for sports prevails,
So we cache our brug and grasp the
guu and hunt for cotton-tails.
Or maybe we would fancy bowls
yes, an alley we possess,
"The balls are not exactly round I'm
willing to confess.)
Or those who follow Gladstone will
find boles enough to spare,
(For pen and pencil pushers all, we
each must do our share
And when diversion dominates we an
swer to the call,
The Colonel, Major, Sergeant and
the Corporal, one and all
Form up in line amid the snow, quite
dignifed and chaste
AS the order comes for marching
quick-.(The wind contributes
haste)
Then on and down the coulee slopes,
and up the steep inclines,
All occupied with bracing thoughts,
as each his mind defines.
And so we wander all day long, like
wild men of the past,
Until our duties bid us cease, and
home we reach at last.
No grander time can man consume
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16

l have $40 acres of land, miles
from Alameda, Saskatchewan, Canada.
1t has never been broken. will make
good contract with anyone financially,
able to break and crop this land for
three to five years starting this COM
ing spring. Address A. F. Kenyon,
1911 Holmes avenue. Minneapolis.
1-16-t7cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16
A Zero Weather DOggerel.
When the rays of old King Sol assume

A Zero Weather D0ggerel.
When the rays of old King Sol assume
an aspect dull and chill
And the snow lies like mantle DER
the valley and the hill,
And the frost has placed her bonding
irons upon the fertile soil
TO guarantee an income to the far
mer for his toll
That's the time we turn our thoughts
towards our church without a
roof, /.
An ETHEREAL church with columns
vast and dimensions vision
proof.
The organ of this void sublime still
renders Natures songs,
And thrills our breast to greater
deeds, and helps to right our
wrongs.
We are Bohemians in our ways. We
each the other like,
And that's q most essential state in
: those who like to hike.
So when the morn is still quite dark
and others snug in bed,
We up and dress in wooden suit and
seal skin on our head.
Then pack our kit with pans and cups,
and knives, and forks, and gun;
For, our Journey to the wilds COM
prise walking, eats and fun.
We brace ourselves against the chills
and choose rolling gait
And climb the hills out north Of
town at quite rapid rate.
We meet tho blast Of polar winds, and
feel our cheeks aglow,
And struggle through the fleecy
fakes to our camp site, far be-
low.
The journey makes our appetite and
feelings run amuck,
So with .feverish haste we build a
CRATE with rock piled up on rock.
Then off we dash to woodland for some
fuel to feed the fire,
And the welkin rings with axe and
shout-a chorus we desire.
With painting sides and quickened
pulse we stagger to the cache;
Just as the suns rays pierce the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers Cooperative
Market of Minot, N. D., will be held
at the Market building, Friday, Jan.
"a, one o'clock. 1-16t1 +
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-16

James Milloy of the State Journal
is spending the week in Montana ON
business.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-31
4 Man YOU SEE
MOST every DAY
Joe Braun. Motorcycle Officer,
Says New-O-Run,O Cured
His Rheumatism.

Everybody knows good-natured Joe
Braun. who has ten years OF service
on the Oklahoma City police force to
his credit. HeTides a motorcycle like
veteran racer
A couple OF years ago Braun began
to suffer from severe rheumatic pans
until he could not ride his motorcycle
with safety lie was cured hy taking
New O-Rumo and now recommend
1t lo his friends. Read what he says
More than year ago | Suiicfc'
from rheumatism IN my shoulder an
SIDE. The pains were So severe tina.
several times a day was force
to stop my machine until the
wraCklng pain ceased A tIicu.
recommended Ncw-O. Rumo and at,
er taking one,third Of a bottle, tie
pans entirely disappeared. | hay
ridden as usual every day the pa,
year In all sorts OF weather wlihov
feeling return ot the main heart
ily recommend Ncw,O Ruma to rheu
matte sufferers
New -O-Rumn is new discover
that is relieving rheumatism. .evcrl
where Taken internally purliic'
blood builds up your system, wonder
tul IN its tonic effects. For sale b,
nearly all druggists or months trca,
mcnt sent prepaid ior ~
The New-O Rumo Co, corner Reno
and Harvey Oklahoma City (Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-31
NEW ENROLMENT
It HIGH SCHOOL
FILLS BUILDING
Prospective Total Of 1900
C.. lses Whiteford Worry,

4 freshman class OF 100 at the
hiph school and An enrolment IN the
three upper classes that promises TO
bring the total M 10 nearly 2oO IS
the proposition with which Oklahoma
City school officials are coping
The indicated enrolment Tor the
second semester is far beyond the ca
paci,y Of the building Superln,cnd
rrt Whteiord said this morning thai,
ali the schools arc crowded hut that
the situation at the high school is
getting very critical Up to the pres
en-, time \ system whereby ure group
al children attends AZ one time AMI
another later had left sufficient space
20 handle the increase In attendance
but II is now feared that even this
makeshit will not eliminate the con
gestion.
This Is the last day OF the first
semester OF the school and all mem
be-, Of the staff are engaged IN clean
ing up the iinll record, and IN trans
ferfing and promoting the children.
The second ,cme,ri viii begin Mon
day
Many ul the school, have adopted
the program OF the Modern Health
Campaign" which IS being held N
this city nov Equipment and sup
plies ior teaching the children the
fundamentals OF healthy living have
been supplied
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-01-31
Job Waiting
For This Man
MextMonday
Honest Applicant for Work at
Employment Office Admits
He May Have Coolies,

When certain man applies Tor a
farm job next Monday TO W Wal
den. superintendent, OF the federal state
employment service, he will &c, IT,
with recommendation for honesty
thrown IN gratis,
The honest seeker for work, whose
name will be lacking ior obvious rea
sons, applied TO the employment, serv-
ice this morning Tor a job and was
told OF . dandy ono waiting ior him
on a nearby farm.
We'll" the caller meditsied, his
hands wandering almlcSsly abou, his
clothing. the TACT iS I've been work
ing at an army camp for contractor,
and | believe I've got some cooties
Now, | amt sure" he FASTENED to add
when the superintendent elevated his
eyebrows. but | got something, and
| aim 10 give 'em a good boiling ou,
II wouldn't sleep in any mans bed
with a cootc. so | aim To- soak lor a
few day, Do gst the loh Il | Kill
the coot,
"Nou DO" aid Walden. and the
honest stranger walked on, ',l his
fingers twitchiHg about Inside bis
clothing