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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
SEWAGE PLANT WILL BE
+ FINISHED NEXT SUMMER

George w. Kemper, contractor in
charge of the building of the city's
1926, 100000 sewage disposal plant,
in the eastern end OF the city, was the
speaker at Mondays Rotary meet
ing. Mr.. Kemper demonstrated that
he is an able talker, especially when
he is thoroly conversant with his sub
ject. He spoke for about twenty
minutes, giving an excellent descrip-
ton of the big plant which will be
complete some time next summer
Anyone is welcome to visit the plant
and watch the construction which is
very interesting. One who has not
seen it, can scarcely conceive it's mag
nitude.
The sewage first drops into a well
20 feet in diameter and 80 feet deep
from which it is pumped into Imhoft
tank, a German invention. Here the
solids are separated, dropping to the
bottom. No chemicals are used, but
a large part Of the solids are destroy
ed by the bacteria method. This is
really a double tank rs feet high, each
tank being 25x75 feet. The elevation
Of the water forces the solids to the
sludge beds on the outside where it is
collected for fertilizer. 1t is estimat-
ed that the receipts from the fertilizer
will nav for the operation of the plant.
The sewage is then siphoned thru a
"a inch siphon into the filter, which
is 177x182 feet. The filter has large
concrete walls, from 8 to 10 feet high
and is covered with. eight feet OF
crushed stone. All of this stone was
secured by breaking the native mig
gerheads" in huge rock crusher
Most Of the rock was secured from
east of the city. The filter has pipes
laid thruout with openings in the top
ten feet apart. The sewage is forced
thru nozzles thru 300 Of these pipes,
falling onto the crushed stone in a
spray. 1t seeps down thru the filter
and runs into the last tank. The
water is clear and free from odor
when it reaches the last tank.
Mr.. Kemper says the concrete work
will be completed in ten days. When
completed, it will be covered with an
asbestos shingle roof, carried by steel
trusses, resting on concrete columns.
The Alter comprises 5000 cubic yards
of crushed rock, each yard weighing
5000 pounds, the total mass weighing
10000, 900 pounds. Some rock! The
plant is 6einR built to accommodate
a city Of $4,000 population and can be
enlarged if necessary. The plans
were drawn by Prof. Bass of the Uni
versity of Minnesota and Mr.. kemper
is assisted in his gigantic undertake
ing my William F. Gettleman, assist
ant city engineer of the city of Minot.
The work is a great credit to Mr.:
Kemper and all who are connected
with it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
Com munity Night Planned for North
western Teachers


A novel entertainment has been
planned for the $50 teachers from
Ward and McHenry counties who will
meet here for the institute next week.
A Community Night at the high
school auditorium has been arranged
for next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.
At that hour, the Garner Concert
Jubilee CO., of Chicago, comprising
seven members, will appear in l 1/2
hours entertainment. This is high
class colored troupe, headed by Prof.
Garner, who was tenor soloist in the
Chicago Olivet Baptist church, which
is said to be the largest Protestant
church organization in the world, hav-
ing 10000 members. The teachers
are to be admitted free to this en-
tertainment and nominal charge Of
only Is cents will be made for the
other people who attend. This will
help in paying the expenses of this
entertainment.
Il Following the entertainment, re-
ception will be held for the visitors,
giving them an opportunity to become
acquainted with each other and with
the 100 teachers from the Minot pub
lie school and the Normal school who
are to attend.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
LAM LING OPENS Me-
MANDARIN ROOM At GRAND
tLAFE WITH BIG BANQUET

position in his usual capable manner
He has not quite mastered the art OF
speaking the Chinese language, but
with the assistance Of generous help.
ings of Sub Gum Egg Foo Young
and Chinese Kun Gut he did extra
we'll. Among those who responded
to toasts testifying as to their pleas.
ure of being at the banquet and trust
ing that Charlie would hold such af-
fairs frequently, were Thos. Murphy
L. A. White, Hal P. Davies, John H
Cotton and G. D. Colcord.
The following is the menu served:
Heart of Celery al Olives
Sanyrala Birds nest)
Cocktail
Sub Gum Egg Foo Young
Chicken Chop Suey Ia la Hawaii)
Roast Young Turkey & Dressing
Chicken Chow Mein with White
Mushr0oms)
Fruit Salad Ga la CatskilD
Ice Cream and Assorted Cake
Chinese, Kun Gut
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
Potato Harvest is Nearly Completed

Potato Harvest is Nearly Completed
The Burlington potato harvest will
be wound up by Saturday night ac-
cording to Henry Kluver who is in
the city today, enroute to Minnesota
points on business. The Burlington
growers are storing their potatoes ev-
erywhere. Cellars and Easements
are full andtthey now realize the i'm
portance of having a potato ware
house. Most of the potatoes, will be
retained in that vicinity for seed. A
great many fine potatoes were raised
from certified seed and it is estimat-
ed that 10000 bushels will be kept
in that vicinity for seed. The acre
age was not so large this year, but
more farmers planted potatoes. Thir-
ty-fve or forty acres were about the
largest fields planted. The potatoes
in the valley are running from 80 to
80 bushels per acre and on the prairie
from so to 70 bushels. The quality
of the crop is excellent. Few pota-
toes are being sold. They are bring
ing all the way from $1.25 to $500
per bushel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
f what it was claimed for it.

of what it was claimed for it.
We regard the action CT the leaders
of the league, in stripping the office
of the state superintendent Of pub
lie instruction of all power, as one
of the most glazing outrages in the
history of the state.
We regard the importation Of rad
.icals into the state to spread discon-
tent, as an insult to the men and
women who pioneered this common
wealth.
The Independent believes that the
present administration is largely re-
sponsible for our increased taxation
and especially urges lower taxes, es-
pecially on our farm lands, which
have increased by leaps and bounds.
The Independent is opposed to so
many things that the present leaders
of the league have done that time and
space will not permit us to go into
detail in these matters at this time.
We do intend to continue our fight,
which has just begun, until these
abuses are corrected. We are not
alone in this fight. Any number of
league members whom we might name
are with US, realizing that the time
has now come to throw off this yoke
Of despotism which has shaken the
very foundation Of the great common
wealth of North Dakota.
The Independent makes no apology
for the position which it takes. We
stand today for the farmers of Ward
county-exactly as we have stood for
q score If wears 0ur efforts have
been directed year after year for the
betterment Of conditions Of the farm
ers Of this section and we firmly be-
Iieve that the ills from which they are
now suffering can only be cured by a
complete change in our state govern
ment. The farmers have had four
years experience under the present
regime and what have they received?
Nothing but promises. 1t is high time
for deeds instead Of promises.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
J. H. Mus Pioneer Velva Merchant is
Dead

j: H. Mus, pioneer merchant of
Velva, died Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock after an illness Of five years
from heart and stomach trouble -
The funeral was held at Velva this
afternoon at o'clock, the remains
being inferred at that place.
Mr.. Mus was~the first Velva mer-
chant, starting mercantile business
at that point in September 1898, in
company with his brother Nels. They
occupied tent for their store until
their building was completed. The
business has enjoyed steady growth.
the Mus Bros. store at Velva being
considered one of the very best in this
section Of the state.
Mr.. Mus was born in Norway il!
1871 and came to Minot in the spring
of 1892. He worked in Strain Bros.
store. He was married to Miss Inga
Oslie. daughter of a pioneer, and to
this union six children were born. Two
of them, Oscar and Einar are dead.
He is survived by his wife and four
children and the following brothers
and sisters: Nels M. Of Velva; Eina,
of Minot; Olaf. White Earth: Jacob,
Wolf Point, Mont; Isaac, in Norway;
Mrs. Kinnoin, Stanley, and Mrs. Week
of Nose, N. D.
Mr.. Mus was member OF the
Velva city council for years and five
years ago was elected mayor but re.
signed shortly after on account OF
i'll health. Mr.. Mus at the time of
his death was interested in the Pho
neer store in Minot and the store of
the Muus-J ohnson Co. of Granville.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
Major Mcdaniel Returns From
Regina

Major A. j. MCDANIEL, who motored
to Saskatchewan recently has return
ed, accompanied by his cousin, Archie
MCDANIEL Of Regina, who is spending
the week here. Archie MCDANIEL
knows thing or two about farming,
owning considerable land in the vi
entity of Regina. He is surprised
to find so little summer following
done by our North Dakota farmers
Canadian farmers do their summer
following in June or early in July
and they harrow the land frequently
to keep down the weeds and to hold
the moisture.
Mrs. A. J. MCDANIEL and Miss Ora
ham, who accompanied the Major to
Regina, remained for an extended Wis.
it. Major MCDANIEL states tina,
there is considerable building in pro-
gress in Regina. One contractor
who is excavating for moving pic
ture house is paying SIG per day for
man and team.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

Piper.Howe To Have Special Booth
The Piper-Howe Lumber Co. have
made arrangements with the manage
ment of the Corn and Potato show for
display booth at the show in which
they will have testimonial letters as
we'll as samples of corn and potatoes
grown with the use of the Ben Frank
lin fertilizer by Ward county farm
ers. The exhibit will attract much
interest among growers as this is the
first time, we believe, that anyone
has considered the feasibility Of US
ing fertilizer as our soil has always
seemed sufficiently rich and fertile.
The results secured by the demonstra-
tions conducted by the Piper-Howc
Lumber company would seem to in
dictate that their fertilizer is just the
thing to supply the certain lacking in
gradients.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

John Corbett, one of the publishers
Of the Dakota State Journal, has re
turned from Williston, and is now
steady on the job. The first piece
of job printing he did was to set w
the announcement of the birth Of a
fine baby girl which occurred at VII
liston last week.
Mr.. Corbett is one Of the early
newspapermen Of this city. At one
time, he was connected with the Ward
County Reporter, published by his
brother-in-law, Geo. w. Wilson, now
resident of Stanley. This was at
the time the writer came to Min0t ans
landed job with the Reporter. For a
year Mr.. Corbett and the writer work
ed together on the paper, the most
pleasant job being that of the run
ming off the weekly edition on the old
Washington hand press. Mr.. Corbett
is now associated with his brother
v. A. Corbett, former receiver of the
Minot land office, in publishing the,
Dakota State Journal. The Corbett
brothers are first class citizens, good
printers and are well liked. They
will undoubtedly do good business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
Look Out for FOxhOlm

Einar Madison, Burlington merchant
is in Minot today. He is taking con-
siderable interest in the Ward County
Corn and Potato Show and from what
he says, Burlington is going to be
heard from next week. Mr.. Madison
says that Foxholm is coming in with
a surprising exhibit and both Bur-
lington and Berthold will be given a
run for their money.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
Blaisdell Woman uorsd by Steer

Blaisdell Woman GOTed by Steer
Mrs. Pat Murphy, wife Of farmer
living near Blaisdell, was gored by an
angry steer early this week, while
driving the animal and suffered sever
al fractured ribs and broken arm.
The arm was broken near the Shout
der and a special operation will have
to be performed before the fracture
can be reduced. Mrs. Murphy is 48
years old. She was brot to St. Jo-
seph's hospital where it is said she
will recover.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
Community Exhibits For Corn and
Potato Show

4 number Of communities are pre-
pairing some great exhibits for the
Ward County Corn and Potato Show
to be held in Minot next week, begin
ming Wednesday.
Burlington is coming down "loaded
for bear" and say they are going to
take the blue ribbon home this year.
1t will be remembered that Burlington
lost to Berthold by a very narrow
last year. This years show
promises to be even better than the
splendid exhibition held year ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

J. F. T. O'Connor, anti-Townley
candidate for governor, speaks in Mi
not in the high school auditorium,
Thursday, October IA, at 8 o'clock p.
NJ.
Mr.. O'Connor is self made man.
He was raised on farm and has fol-
lowed the plow and drag, and won
his way by hard work. He voted for
the terminal elevator bill, the eight
hour day for women, the minimum
wage law and the full crew bill. Mr..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
Cattle at Williston Show Sold Wei

Cattle at Wllliston Show Sold Well
B. E. Critchfeld, we'll known sales
manager, passed thru Minot Wednes-
day afternoon enroute to his home
in Fargo after attending the big
stock sale held in Wiliston Tuesday
and Wednesday, Up to the time he
left, 60 head of cattle had been sold
at an average price of $237 so. Mr..
Critchfield was accompanied by Mar
tin Aplund, we'll known Bergen, N. D.
breeder, who was one of the judges
of stock at the show. Two hundred
and fifty head of cattle were listed for
sale.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
LET. O'CONNOR WILL SPEAK
IN MINOT THURSDAY, OCT. II

O'Connor has always been the cham
pon Of labor, and in 1907 was pre-
sented with a solid gold medal by
the labor unions Of Grand Forks for
his interest in their behalf.
He invites free discussion and will
be glad to answer any question. Whe-
Their you agree with him or not, you
will find him we'll worth hearing. No
good cause was ever hurt by having
free discussion Of all points, both
pro and con.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

H. J. Yuly Of Burlington returned
Wednesday from Minneapolis where
he attended the funeral of Raymond
G.. Beck, husband Of his youngest sis
ter, who passed away after long
illness from cancer. Mr.. Beck was
80 years of age. He was an in
structor in a Minneapolis business
college and for three years held a
position with the Aaker Business Col
lege Of Grand Forks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

Miss Clara Blonde Webs St. Paul Man
The marriage of Miss Clara Blonde,
we'll known school teacher, and Joseph
William Bierman, Of St. Paul, occurred
at the brides farm four miles south
of Parshall, N D. Tuesday at high
noon. The groom is connected with
the St. Paul Gas Works. The couple
will make their home in St. Paul.
A. P. Blonde, foreman of the indie
pendent, a brother Of the bride, ac:
companied by C. F. Truax, motored
to the farm that morning and attend
ed the wedding. Complete particu-
lars will appear in next weeks In
dependent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

John Barleycorn on Long Journey
A "whiskey six" enroute from Can
ada to Texas, passed thru Minot Tues
day. The driver informed friend
that the booze was enroute to Texas
and that he would receive $3.50 per
case upon it's safe delivery. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
MasOns Motor to Maxbass to lnstj-
tute New Lodge

James Johnson, A. D. Hagenstein',
Chas. Lano, Albert Lowe, L. F. Vol
mer, w. P. Stevenson and H. =.
Byorum, Deputy Grand Master OF the
North Dakota Masonic Lodge, accom-
panied by George Phelps Of Bowbells,
motored to Maxbass this afternoon to
assist in instituting Masonic lodge
at that place.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
CITIZENS ESCORT CRIME
TO OUTSKIRTS OF CITY
AND BID HIM FAREWELL

The entire entertainment will be
put on under the auspices of the city
and Normal schools and the business
men of Minot, who will pay the ex-
penses Of the reception. Refresh
ments are to be served at the recep-
ton and program will be rendered
by the Minot high school orchestra,
glee club and by some of Minot's local
artists.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
Threshing About Completed

Practically all Of the threshing will
be completed this week. The farm.
ers have had an unusually good fall
for the work and have made every
minute count. A few isolated pieces
Of grain remain to be threshed, some
of which are finding it hard to get
machines to pull in.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
No. l Dark Northern $1.97

I :
Wheat advanced cents cents a
bushe1 Wednesday and four cents
more today, No. Dark Northern
closing at $1.97, local market. This
is an indication that the price may
be coming back.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

Attend Rotary Convention
DR.. A. D. MCDANIEL, president of
the Minot Rotary Club, and the sec
rotary, Burt E. Stewart, are in St.
Paul today attending the Rotary dis
trict convention.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

Minot Women Are Now Organized
A mass meeting Of the women OPP
posed to the Townley rule was held
in the court house Tuesday evening.
There was large attendance and a
organization was perfected which wi
show the results of its work when
the vote is counted this fall.
Judge Palda addressed the meeting
and gave the ladies some pointers on
organization and work.
Mrs. M. E. Dwire was elected chain
man and Miss Eva Walker, secretary.
An executive committee consistlns
of twelve ladies was appointed and it
will be their duty to see that the
campaign work is carried on through
out the county. The committee
consists of Mesdames VIM. Hunter, }.
C. Hunter, Campbell, Nestos, Robin
son, McCutcheon, Dwire, Palda, Bach
and Miss Nell Rose. Ryder territory
Mrs. Mielke; Kenmare, Mrs. H. Paul
son; Berthold, Mrs. Hills.
A committee on publicity was ap-
pointed consisting Of Mrs. Hancocje
Mrs. Bragg and Miss Carroll.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

Will Celebrate Columbus Day Oct. II
The Minot Council Of the Knights
of Columbus will celebrate Columbus
Day, Tuesday, Oct. II. This is a
state holiday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07

La We're Deets, after three weeks
visit with North Dakota relatives, re-
turned to his his home at Milledge-
vile, Ill.,, Sunday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-10-07
TWO CARS OF STOCK ARRIVE
FOR THE STOCK SHOW AND
SALE OCTOBER II AND Is

The Mouse River Loops creates
cattle show and sale, will be held in
Minot, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oc,.
IL and 10. Two carloads Of cattle
have already arrived for the sale, a
car from L. L. Riley, Fergus Falls,
MINI. breeder, and car from Myers
and Sons, from the same place.
Two hundred and fifty head, lnclut--
ing calves, will be shown and offere,E
foT sale.
The quality Of the stock fer this
show will be very much superior 10
that shown here in the spring, accord
ing to a statement made by E. =.
Critchfeld, salesmanager, and N. D.
German, Ward County Agricultura'
Agent.
Thirty head from the famous her
of A. & E. Stonehouse, of LarimoEe.
are to be offered at this sale during
the forenoon of Oct. 10, the day Of
the Shorthorn show and sale. Thes2
are from herd that has no sup2@-
ior in the Northwest.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-30

riculture. 1t consists of secur-
ing a low. fat tray or box about
3 inches deep and u inches wide.
and OF a length that win ht into
a south window. Two or three
holes should always be bored in
the bottom of the box for drain
age, and TO keep the soil from
sitting through these holes some
small pieces OF stone or coal may
be laid over them. The box is
filled to within one-half inch Of
the top with finely sifted. rich
garden loan and hrmed down
with small piece OF board. The
seed are planted in shallow drills
made crosswise OF the box and
covered to depth of about Il
inch. The box is kept warm and
the soil slightly moistened until
the plants appear above the
ground.
Plants have a peculiar habit OF
turning their heads toward the
light and the little seedlings in
the box. as soon as they appear
above ground. will Immediately
show a tendency to draw their
heads toward the window. To
keep them from growing crook
ed, the box should be turned al
least once every day. SO that the
plants are kept growing reason
ably straight. First the plants
have their seed leaves. next one
or two true leaves are formed
and the plant begins to make a
head, as the gardeners say
Growing a backyard garden
and starting early, is a sure way
to Gut living costs.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-30
GET GARDEN GROWING
EARLY

Hall the fun in growing a gar
den comics from having your
crops mature early But certain
crops can not be brought to early
maturity unless the plants are
started indoors. Plant growers
are furnishing millions OF toma-
70. cabbage. pepper. and other
garden plants Tor sale. but they
can not supply the demand and
1t is really quite interesting to
start these plants ones self.
The process Is simple enough
if YOU know how, says the
United States Department OF Ag-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-03-30
He Was No moIlycoddle.

A neighbor's son was entertaining
about twenty of his little boy and girl
friends at his birthday party. he
children were supposed TO return 10
their respective homes at eight o'clock
in the evening; however, they were
having such good time when ae
going home hour arrived, its passing
still found them hard at it, The moth
or Of the little host suggested TO nm
the advisabili!y of intimaung to MS
ljnle friends the nteRess Of the hour.
This s how he did 1T;
"Say, IFS nine O'Clock; I'm getting
sleepy. aud you kids have got TO 20
home :" !.
whats that? CO home this early!
said one of his indignant little guests.
Il thought this was, TO be an all-nish'
AFFAIR.""