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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27
Tongue River

Little Mearl Hodgson has been con-
fined to his home for a week past
with an attack of jaundice.
Mrs. Peter Ourhl, formerly resi-
dent here, but who for several years
past has lived in Montana, is visiting
among old neighbors and friends here.
Miss Blanche Page, who teaches in
the Bathgate city schools, attended
the Ormley Club on Friday evening.
Miss Jennie Simons returned on
Thursday from a visit with Cavalier
friends.
VIM. Mcfarland has carpenters at
work finishing the interior of his new
house and expects to move nto it
early in March.
Victor Cranley who suffered an at
tack of influenza while attending
school in Minneapolis, has been home
for two weeks recuperating.
Harvey Restemayer was in James
town a couple Of days last week, a
delegate from the Zion Evangelical
church to the Forward movement
convention.
The J. S. Cranlcy family arg r>ssov-
ering nicely from an attack of the
prevailing malady, being the only
ones in this neighborhood who have
contracted the desease up to date.
The Ormley Farmers Club was re-
opened on Friday last, after being
closed since December owing to sick
ness in that neighborhood. There was
good attendance, and a fine pro-
gram was rendered.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27
less old sea dog, after he has made
one Josephus Daniels the laughing
stock of the entire country.

It is surprise to us that men like
Mr.. Townley and the governor of
North Dakota shall insist on forcing
Socialism on the people of the state
when the special session of the leg
islature so effectively sat down on
them. We believe if it came to a
vote today whether Socialism should
be taught in our public institutions
or not there would not be corpral's
guard in favor of it. Yet some of
these hired editors in charge of the
Socialistic press insist that it is all
right, or else evade the subject. A
person who sells his principle for a
mess or poridge is no man at all.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27
nHTn "A rwsm FmMnN "A
" <>sIHDl DlA[M9N[D
a$> GRID
>r8ATfEWy

OF course, it is Il triie larger than a
sock and easier to get money out of
than the tin banks or the china pigs
of ones childhood, but it manages to
gather in very great deal of money
In the minimum space.
AS a matter of fact, originally the
space occupied by the bank was a hall
way into the building back of it. Some
changes in the architecture of the
place made the hallway unnecessary,
and so the savings bank decided on an
"of1ice" there. Now it is regular
bank" with an imposing entrance
and that is about all. Its frontage, to
be exact, Is IN feet.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27
The Pioneer Express.
+. A. Wardwell. G. G. Thompson,
WARDWELL & THOMPSON
Official Paper Of Pembina
FERNS, $500. In Foreign Countries,
PROTECTING HOMES

1t seems that the act of the, Nom
partisan League members to oust the
president of the State University
through the educational board is
creating a discord that will be hard
TO heal. Two representatives who
stood by Mr.. Townley in the past and
who have big influence in their re-
spective localities have. renounced
Pownleyism it is said and are out
u opposition to the League. They
claim that the leaders. are sacrificing
everything to force Socialism through
the educational institutions. They
are H. o. Brattsburg of Reeder and
Bert Arnold of Scranton. Both these
gentlemen announced at meetings in
Scranton and Reeder that they no
longer would support the theories and
policies of Socialists that dominate
the affairs of the League.
When it comes to forcing on the
people Of North Dakota doctrine that
Il intended to undermine our educa-
6onal institutions the thinking people
will not stand for it. When the
mothers and fathers see that men
Ike the notorious man Totten, whose
record is said to be besmirged with
1ree love doctrine that the parents
will not admit to their homes is try.
ing to force the same through the
University they are ready to call a
halt. Recent events go to show that
the other theories of the League are
being placed in the background to
force Socialism on the young people,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

The typical manner in which Wood
row Wilson shows his gratitude and
appreciation for those who have
stuck by him through thick and thin
is shown by the consistant way in
which he remains silent on the third
term matter. It is a safe bet that
there isn't a Democrat who wants to
run for the nomination who knows
whether Woodrow Wilson plans run
ming or not. The least he could do
would be to state his position in the
matter. They have followed him like
so many sheep through more than
seven years. But there is no ac-
counting for some people's taste and
by it they must suffer the consequ-
ences.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27
At Age Of g.
Gains 20 Pounds
Mrs. L. S0utter Feels Like a Differ
ent Woman Since Tanlac Built
Her Up.

Il have actually gained twenty
pounds and that certainly seems re-
markable for one of my age, as am
now sixty-four," said Mrs. L. E
Souter, residing at 1866 East 18th
Street, DesMoines, Iowa, in relating
her experience with Tanlac, recently.
Il dad suffered so long and so sew
erly," she continued, "that 1 never
expected to get we'll. In fact, my
case had been given up as hopeless.
Nine years ago my stomach, liver and
kindenys, commenced bothering me
and since that time 1 have suffered
almost beyond endurance. Finally
l goti such bad fix that l could
hardly eat anything and the pains in
my stomach and back were so in
tense that I could not get any sleep
or rest. No treatment or medicine
helped me and life had become a bur-
| den
cat last I got Tanlac on the advice
Of friend and it has been godsend
to me, for my troubles have been
overcome and l am feeling like an
entirely different person. w by, be-
fore I took Tanlac I was unable to
go any place, couldn't even walk
across the street, but since taking
this medicine have been on visit
to South Dakota. I have just return
led home, and nearly all of today I
have been down town shopping. I
am eating just anything 1 want and
never have pain or an uncomfort-
able feeling afterwards. My liver
and kidneys never bother me any
more, either, and as I said, I have
actually gained twenty pounds in
weight. I am feeling just fine now,
but if it had not been for Tanlac I
would still be sick woman. So I
feel lii>e I ought to make state
ment for the benefit of others who
are trying to find relief"
Here is another instance of the
wonderful reconstructive powers of
Tanlac. Mrs. Soutter is only one of
many thousands who have taken it
with the same remarkable results.
Tanlac proved of great benefit to her
because it contains certain medicinal
properties which enrich the blood and
promote a heolthy appetite for nour-
ishing foods Tanlac has been very
successful in overcoming nervousness
and sleenlessness, not from anuiet-
ing effect on the nerves. for it has no
such effect. hut bv STRENGTHENING the
nerves and h,'irr;ng back the normal
state of hea1tE +hrou"1, i+s offant on
tI.. arnoti+a a,d r11~;+;o- Of +1,o hodu
To,Iac is sold l., Do->ob;-,o Iu y q.
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

Everson and other friends in the
community, before returning to their
Canadian home.
The local w. C. T. u. met last Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. H. c. Thorn
son, observing the day of prayer for
the retention of our moral laws to
be voted upon March 10th. The
meeting also took the nature Of a
memorial for Frances E. Willard,
and the character and work of that
great leader were considered.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

IF wheat has become heated or
moldy in storage or from any other
reasons, it may not grow at all or else
have only low percentage Of germi-
nation. It is advisable therefore to
make few termination tests from diff
ferent parts of your seed wheat. This
may be done by taking an ordinary
blotting paper, folded like book. Wet
It, open fiat, count 100 kernels just as
they come, place them on one-half Of
the blotting paper so that they do not
touch ;stear a strip Of cloth about two
inches wide and ten inches long, put It
In the fold Of the blotter, fold as BE-
fore. Pile up your tests wrap cloth
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27
BOWeS1nOnt

Miss Helen Douglas OF remplna,
was the guest of her friend Miss
Jean Mitchell for a few days last
week.
Miss Olive Switzer, who is teach
ing in District SO, spent the week
end at her home in Hamilton.
Mr.. John Bingham, of Port Arthur,
Ontario, arrived Wednesday morning
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Peterson
and other friends.
Miss Marie Rustfeldt spent Sun
day with friends in Drayton.
Mr.. Albert Mcconnell, accompanied
by Mr.. Roland Mcconnell of Winni-
peg, left Sunday night for his home
in Ardath, Sask. Before leaving Mr..
Mcconnell subscribed for the Pioneer
Express, that he may keep informed
on local and state news.
Our public school teachers, Miss
Sofia Austfjord and Miss Sigurros
Reykjalin visited last Saturday at
the home of Miss Austfjord in Hen
sci
Mr.. A. Steenerson made a business
trip to Grand Forks recently. His
sister, Miss Milla Steenerson, retur-
ed to her home in Fertile, MINI.
Fred Thomson went to Grand Forks
Monday morning to resume his work
ct the JTniersitv.
Pow. W. r.. Water snent Tuesday
right in town. conducting the week
w nraver rone+ine 1T the home of
Ms. Wr1 Stinson, Sr.
Miss TTolla Tully, who is attending
the Union Commercial College at
G7and Fovlzs, arrived Friday evening
to spend a few days at the home of
Mrs. A. H. Newans.
Mrs. John Olinger and Misses
Beatrice and Be1nice Larson, were
visitors at Drayton Wednesday.
A company of curlers, including
VIM. Son1ers, H. C Thomson, A. T.
Everson, John Halcrow, Bruce Frank
lin, Max Hodgson, Robt. Somers and
VIM. Rich went to Drayton Monday
and enjoyed a social game with the
sports of that city, whose hospitality
they appreciated.
Mrs. Ed. Tully was a visitor at
Grand Forks last Saturday.
Proprietor Wessler, of the Bowes-
mont Hotel, informs us that he has
comfortable hotel accommodations for
travellers and serves meals at all
hours.
Next Sunday afternoon, at the
Methodist church, Rev. w. E. Water
will explain the moral laws which
presidential primaries, March 10th.
are referred to the voters.
Special music will be furnished and
everyone is invited to be present.
Last Monday afternoon, Loval
Temperance Legion was organized at
the Public school. with the following
officers: Superintendent. Miss Aust
ford. assistant supt., Miss Revkiolin,
president. Miss Irma McKeever, vice
pres, Miss Melva Bellamy. secretary,
Miss Ne+tie Boyd. treasurer, Ken
meth Thomson, collector, John Hal
crow. The Membership committee,
Misses Edna Stevens, Luecile Hearst,
ard Beatrice Larson. Yell master
Kenneth Thomson, assistant, Aleck
Pile. Much interest is shown in the
organization.
Mrs. Frank Littleiohn and daugh-
ters have been visiting Mrs. A. T.
I 8
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

There seems to be less auction
sales of farmers selling out this year
than formerly which would indicate
that there is more contentrnnt on
the farm than generally. With the
good prices for the labors expended
on producing and the increase in the
price of land people should be con-
tented. It is only matter of few
years since good land could b. BOUGHT
around here for $50 an acre and now
the same land is so1ling at f''onn sS5
to $50, and some higher. Where can
q person make more money at any,
thing else than by holding his land.
The prices are sure to go higher.
Land is in demand all over this fer
tile valley and people from a dis
tance are the buyers. The Pioneer
Express can refer to it's files of
twenty years ago where we said then
what we are realizing now.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27
PREFERRED PUBLIC LAND
RIGHTS TO SOLDIERS

The senate has passed resolution
already agreed to by the house, pro-
viding that hereafter when public or
Indian lands are to be thrown open
to settlement discharged soldiers, sail
srs, and marines shall have prefer
red right of entry for a period of six
ty days before the public is given op-
portunity for filing claims. The bill
is practical attempt to give the vet
Grams the use of pubic land-an idea
that has found expression in a num-
Der of bills introduced in the present
congress, none of which, however, has
become law. Under the resolution
just passed any veteran, who feels so
disposed, may locate himself on a
homestead whenever new tracts are
to be thrown open for entry.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

At the recent dinner in New York
City to Homer s. Cummings, chair
man Of the Democratic national COM
mittee, kissing and general uproar
followed the mention Of the name Of
Admiral Sims. Secretary Daniels
was the principle speaker. No won
der they Missed the name Of that fear
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27
Smallest Bank in the World.

There is saying among country
people that "the' smaller the bank the
safer the money" and therefore the
Wake County Savings bank, at Ra-
leigh, N. c., should be the safest bank
in America, since 1t is the smallest.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

or piece Of waxed paper around tAa
tests, leaving the ends open, letting The
cloth strip hang down like the wick n
lamp, in glass of water. This win
keep the blotting paper always vet
Don't let the test freeze or dry out
Always keep water in the glass. Read
the test after seven days, separate intQ
three lots: Strong, those growing -
inch or more s weak, those just staIt.
ing with short stems; dead. tlss6
which have not germinated at an
This test can also be made IN = ~
cloth or blotting paper IA = plate. -
tumbler method is better because 6eEo
- no danger q Il drying ont D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

Next Sunday night at 12 o'clock the
railroad systems of the United States
go back to the original owners after
being operated by the federal gov
eminent since the beginning of the
war
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

In the event that Mr.. Wilson is
nominated for a third term the To-
peka Journal has the slogan ready,
viz: "He kept us out of sugar"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1920-02-27

"Fe! Fl! Fo! Fun! Hoover smells
like an Englishmun!"- Chicago
Tribune.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
AROUND HAYNE

Mrs. Erlewne and June visited at
Lee Erlewine's one day last week.
Little Frank McAhren has had a
very sore finger The doctor lanced
it Friday and it is getting along
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Correll and
family went to Bucklin Saturday and
returned Sunday. They report a
good rain at Plains and east of there
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dodd and
Mrs. Lee Erlewine and children
called at G. S. Erlewine's Monday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grimsley of
Arkalon visited Sunday at l. H.
Swans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Erlewine of
Liberal visited Saturday night and
Sunday at G. S. Erlewine's.
Harold Crum of Perryton and ]. S.
Dodd and family of Liberal visited
at S. E. Dodd's Sunday.
H. E. Dodd and wife and A. B.
Lee Erlewine's Sunday.
Dick Smith and family from north
west of Liberal visited at Earl Hell
sells Sunday.
Charles McAhren and family went
to Tyrone Sunday to visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dodd and Mrs.
Lee Erlewine and Children called at
G. S. Erlewine's Monday afternoon.
Miss Winnie Condit is SPEEDING
few days in Liberal, taking treat
ments of DR.. Vera Young.
June Erlewine visited the Alma
school Tuesday.
Friday is the last day of school at
Alma. There will be a basket din
ner and program by the pupils.
P. M. Condit returned Saturday
from his farm in Oklahoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dodd and Mr..
and Mrs. W. G. Harding were Liberal
visitors Tuesday
A. B. Pennington and wife were
shopping in Liberal Tuesday after
noon.
Grandma Root and son, Ula, went
to Ksmet to stay a few weeks with
relatives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

Mrs. Will Lofgren and son of Dali
hart are visiting at the home of Mrs.
A. Lofgren this week.
Mrs. w. M. Houser returned to her
home in Guymon Friday after a short
business trip here.
Mrs. j. c. Hutton and baby came
in Tuesday for short visit with Mrs.
Hutton's mother, Mrs. A. Lofgren.
Mrs. Jim Fuller left Tuesday for
Wichita where she will visit with her
son, Jim Fuller, before going on to
Bentonville, Ark.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

Mrs. McClarty of Guymon was a
Liberal visitor Tuesday.
Ira Hammer, who was injured some
time age in a car accident, is much
improved at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. f. Whipple and
Miss Minnie Carmack of Harvard,
ILL.,, came in Tuesday night from Los
Angeles, Cal, where they have been
spending the winter. They will visit
for short time with old friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Young, before re-
turning home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

D. X. Baty of Plains was in the
city on business Friday.
E. N. Mills made a business trip to
Hutchinson Thursday.
The W. F. M. S. will meet Wednes-
day, April %, at the home of Mrs.
H. V. Carson, 1922 N. Jordan.
T. j. Pate returned Monday from
Hutchinson, where he was called on
account of the serious illness of his
mother.
Mrs. P. A. Craig left Friday for
Wichita Falls, Texas, for a short visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Velma Hea-
ley.
Mrs. Alice Oldham left the last of
the week for her home in Fowler
after visiting here and with relatives
in Colorado.
V. j. Ross and Mrs. A. j. Ross of
near Floris came in the last of the
week to stay for short time to take
chiropractic adjustments.
The paving on Lincoln Avenue is
progressing nicely. Work was begun
on the north end of Kansas Avenue
this week and brick is also being I'M
loaded along this street.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

Ray Groves made business trip
to Elkhart the first of the week.
Mrs. Calvin Grady left Tuesday
for Pratt where she was called on ac-
count of the illness of her sister-in-
law, Mrs. M. Grady
The annual meeting of the men,
bers of the Presbyterian church was
held Thursday night. A rather good
per cent of the members were pres
ent Plans for the betterment of
the church and various other things
of interest were discussed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
KEEP UP CHICKENS

Chickens must be confined to your
own premises after April LIST. This
law is to be enforced and all per-
sons are ordered to keep their chick
ems up. Attend to this at once and
save trouble.
R. L. McMINNVILLE,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
Political Advertising
For State Senator

E. E. Frizell, Larned, Kansas,
farmer, stockman and business man,
announces his candidacy for the Re-
publican nomination for State Sena-
tor Thirty Eighth Senatorial Dis
trict, subject to the August Pri-
mary. 46p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
For County Clerk

We are authorized to announce
the candidacy of Abe X. Stoufer for
the office of County Clerk to succeed
himself, subject to the decision of the
Republican voters in the August pri-
maries.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
First published April %, 1920
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DepdI JInelI VI Jile 1HIeTlOT, U. ..
Land Office at Topeka, Kansas
April 10, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that Frank
B. Swink of Kismet, Kansas, who,
on February ~, 1917, made Add
tional homestead entry, Serial No.
04560 (019991) D. c., for SWA
NEA, SEH NWA, Section 80,
Township 33 s., Range 81 w. 9th
Principal Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make three-year proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before the Probate Judge
of Seward County, Kansas, at Lib
eral, Kansas, on the 28th day of May.
1920
Claimant names as witnesses:
Harlan B. Hamilton, Vern J. Hodge,
Hubert C. Brisendine, Nahum B.
Swink, all Of Kismet, Kansas.
GEORGE S. ALLEN,
49t5c Register.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

We are authorized to announce
that j. W. Campbell will be a candi-
date for the office of Probate Judge
to succeed himself in the Republican
primaries in August.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
For Clerk of District Court

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for Clerk of the District Court, sub
ject to the action of the voters of
said party at the primary election
August 8.
48tfc F. O. RINDOM.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
For Renresentatiue

hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of Rep
resentative of Seward county, sub
ject to the will of the voters in the
Republican primary.
48tfp MINNIE j. GRINSTEAD.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
For County Attorney

Eugene W. Davis authorizes us to
announce that he will be candidate
for the office of County Attorney in
the Democratic primaries in August.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
For County Treasurer

We are authorized to announce
that w. H. Feather will be candi-
date to succeed himself in the office
of County Treasurer in the Republi-
can primaries in August.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
For Sheriff

l hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of Sheriff
Of Seward county, subject to the will
of the voters in the Republican pri-
mary.
37tfc DIR. w O. NELSON. -
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
For District Clerk

We are authorized to announce W.
B. King as candidate for the office
of District Clerk in the Democratic
primaries in August.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
Subscription Price $3.50 Per Year
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The announcements of candidates
for public office for all political par
ties will be printed under this head
ing until the date of the Primary for
$500. This carries no obligation on
the part Of the paper to support such
candidates or publish other matter in
their behalf.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
For County Superintendent

wish to announce that / will be
candidate to succeed myself as
County Superintendent in the Demo-
cratic primaries in August, and will
appreciate your support.
49tfc EMMA THOMPSON.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-09-16
IcRADITATES OF 1920 CLASS OF
HIGH SCHOOL HOLD REUNION

The 1920 graduates party in the
Odd Fellows Hall Friday night was
q big success in every way. Practi-
cally the entire class was present,
and a large number of invited friends
helped make things lively. During
the business meeting which preced-
ed the festivities of the evening the
subject of a present for the school
was vigorously discussed by those IN
terested in the disposition of the class
funds. Games followed, under the
guidance of Misses Florence King
and Tena Kampen. The remainder OF
the evening was spent in dancing
with music provided by the Boerhave
Orchestra. Exhibition and feature
dances were given by Douglas Slade
and Miss Kampen, and were much
Iapplauded. The prize, large bou-
ouet of chrysanthemum buds, was
awarded to Miss Kampen.
The hall was Enthusiastically decorat'
ed with gay Oriental lanterns, pa
triotic streamers, festoons of strip
confetti, imitation palm trees, and
an artificial moon.