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The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09
Upton Takes Three MOhall Bankers to
LeavenwOrth Prison

u. S. Deputy Marshal Viel and Fred
C. Upton went to Leavenworth prison
last week with the three former Mo-
hall bankers, who pleaded guilty to
the charge of using the mails to de-
fraud.
The men who entered the institution
are already serving their sentences as
follows:
Peters, four years; Bergman, 2
years, and F. w. Wiebe, one year and
one day.
Mr.. Upton did not have time to go
thru the federal prison where $500
prisoners are serving sentences, as
he wanted to visit at his old home,
Mehaska, Kan, where he was once en-
gagged in the banking business. At
Osceola, Neb., he visited with his
mother and sister, his wife accom-
panying him on the visit SOUTH
Mr.. Upton's brother-in-law is Rev.
w. w. Hull, a Methodist minister, who
called a number Of businessmen to-
gether for a banquet while he was
there. Mr.. Upton was surprised to
learn that the Csceola folks knew all
about the campaign originating in
Minot for 100000 more Settlers
a opll VI lOi lHcI NbNtI nor NlChty
Of Nebraska lives in Osceola and at
tended the banquet.
Mr.. Upton has known DR.. Geo. Bid
die, warden Of the, federal prison at
Leavenworth for. IS years.
Gardner, the famous train robber,
is serving practically life sentence
in Lcavenworth. Gardner has never
yet killed anyone, tho he has robbed
many a train, and he says that he
never would take human life. Card
ner. now insists on the government
having an operation performed on his
head to cure his criminal tendency.
Mr.. Upton states that when he left
Leavenworth he had not learned in
what department of the prison the
Mohall men would be placed. They
will be given an examination and
placed where they will fit in the best.
F. w. Wiebe, who is serving a year,
has left his insurance business at Mo-
hall in other hands, and advertises
that he wants his friends to continue
to give the business their support dur
ing his temporary absence.
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09
Friends Present Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Webster With Gifts

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Webster, high
ly respected citizens from south of
Des Lacs have held their farm sale
and are leaving for the south. Their
neighbors presented with with set
Of silver knives and forks with their
initials engraved on them, and nice
comfortable foot warmer, before they
left for their new home in the south.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster have been un-
fortunate, but they were never heard
to complain. Mrs. Webster, after
suffering for years with a difficulty
with her eyes, lost her eyesight COM
pletely some years ago. In spite of
this calamity, the Websters returned
to their farm and this patient little
woman soon adjusted herself to con-
ditions and in remarkable manner
went ahead with her housework, bak-
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09

ing the bread, cookies and pies, MAX
ing the beds, sweeping the floors and
doing the family washing. So deli
cate became her sense of touch that
she was able to distinguish the white
clothes from the colored clothing by
the mere sense Of feeling. Mrs. Web
ster, who is most refined little wom-
an, did not become dishcartcncd over
her atfliction and many hours were
spent by her husband reading books
and periodicals to her, enabling her
to keep abreast Of the times. Mr..
Webster has looked after his wife
with utmost consideration and both
himself and his good wife leave with
the very best wishes of the: entire
community,
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09
November 8. 1922

the cattle died each year from black
leg before Mr.. Johnson took up this
work, vaccination has now become
such a common practice that. the loss
es each year are negligible. Saving
of one yearling from the disease of
blackleg saves the owner enough
money so that he can pay his taxes
for county agent work for the rest of
his life and still have balance left
to his credit.
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09

Lyle, the 14-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs +. r. Green of Valley City,
was instantly killed Wednesday night
of last week when he fell from a
crane used by the contractor to ham
die materials used in the construction
Of a large reservoir under construc-
tion for the city. A number of boys
were on their way home from pic
tue show and Lyle walked out, in
tending to swing on the crane, when
he fell to the bottom of the cistern.
His skull was crushed
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09
ST. LEO'S CHURCH WILL HOLD
ANNUAL FAIR NOV. l4-l5-l6

and promises to be a distinct feature
All persons holding tickets of admis-
sion to the fair will have chances to
secure the car.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09
Thirteen Boys -- Names Still in AS

Ihltecn Boys - Names Still in as
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott Of La
Porte, Ind, have laid claim to the mid
dlewest record in ten years of mar
ried life, announcing that in that time
three sets of triplets and two sets
of twins, all boys, have been born to
them. The SCOTS with their Is chill
dren living, boarded train recently
bound for the west in search of land
to provide sustenance and employment
for the family.
When the mother proffered one fare
for the children and herself all under
five years Of age, the conductor re-
marked:
"We cant carry Sunday school
class, madam"
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09

in time will develop to be valuable
asset to our club. The Kiwanis club
has accepted an invitation to meet
with the Rotary club at their luncheon
Monday, November Goth. The meet
ing place TO be announced later.
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09

Mckenzie Farmers Danish Blackleg
Blackleg, which annually caused the
loss of more than one thousand head
Of cattle in Mckenzie county up to
seven years ago, has practically dis
appeared as a result of the work Of
County Agent NJ. B. Johnson, who has
personally vaccinatcd more than 10,-
600 head of cattle against this disease
and has distributed $4,000 doses Of
government vaccine to farmers of the
county free Of charge during the last
seven years.
While more than two per cent Of
The Ward County independent., 1922-11-09

"But they are my children" she re-
piled.
Then the family bible was produced
from the luggage and it showed there
were Assbel, Archer and Austin, each
A 1-2 years old; Arthur and Arnold,
each 3 1-2; Allen, Almond and Albion,
each 2 1-2; Alfred, Albert and Ad-
olph, each 13 months, and Abel and
Abner, each 6 months
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Adventures With
Purse

THERE has been very popul,
L movie in town, which I doubt M,
you have seen. I am not sure whether
or not it still is here, but that part d
it has nothing to do with my story.I
The point Is that all through the Inoyh
a certain piece was played, a piece thai
at first, perhaps. you did not pay asy
particular attention to. but as tin,
went on you began to wonder about u,
name of 1t. 1t took on certain cbarn
and you definitely wanted TO have H..
But, of course, there was little or N
way of finding out. Now, however,
along comes an adventure to tell you.
1t is a song. just a simple ballad. anll
exceedingly easy to play. will gladlt
tell you its name II you ask me.
Most of US appreciate that the use Il
cold cream on the hands will help make
them soft and white. The only troubt
about the matter is that putting the cod
cream on Is a rather sticky business.
But suppose you could get soap that
was compounded of wonderful cleans.
ing cold cream. Wouldn't it be woftA
while having 1t even If it were rather
expensive! Well. I can tell YOU Of ia
imported soap that is virtually cold
cream in u sOlidified form. You use s
just as you would use any other soap,
only since it is so extra fine you prob.
ably would use 1t very carefully. Il
comes highly recommended and shouA
be greatly appreciated by the wonil
who values the good appearance Of he
hands.
For names Of shops nddvess Woman's ll9
EditCr or phone Walnut 5000 or Main lol
t:twc.r the hcIrs Of and 3.
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Better Wait a While

Dear Cynthia---T am a young girl In
my teens. and I went through a lot of
trouble. I was corresponding with a
young man eight years. since I was a
mere child. Now. this young man was
a good fellow and loved me dearly. but
my parents were greatly against 1t on
account Of his position. They nagged
at him so much he got disgusted and
stopped coming to the house. He came
back and wanted to marry me. but my
parents got me discouraged. Now he is
married and tire his wife royalty and
makes nice living and seems to be
very happy, and ] am broken-hearted.
This is the point ! want you to advise
me on met fellow recently and he
seems to care a lot for me. He pro-
posed. but | don't think could ever love
anybody. Do you think should take a
chance" AN%IOUSLY WAITING.
II you are in your teens you can wait
a little while longer to make sure that
you really do care for this. young man
before you say you will marry him.
There is no reason why you shouldn't.
The first affair need not affect you IN
any way. and II you are sure that YOU
love him and he loves you there will be
no 'chance" about 1t. But make sure
first and then go ahead without hesita- =
ton. Cynthia hopes you will be very
happy.
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flat; even stale and tepid.
The fish course was even more un-
satisfactory.
Paul grunted and eyed the waiter
with disfavor.
"Say. Virginia. does this fish taste
all right to you?'
Seems not very fresh"
They gave up with a feeling of re-
sentiment. Of the sense of being cheated
os an ordained outing.
The roast was underdone. The po-
tatoes, which masqueraded on the cart,
du jour, were nothing more impressive
than boiled spudo cubed and mixed with
singularly thin and tasteless cream
sauce.
The dessert was described as Danish
pastry" but 1t turned out to be vel Z.
low. bilious cake affair with a fruit
filling that was too sweet.
The coffee was frankly bad.
'"Oh, dear!'' sighed Virginia.
This 10 fierce" Paul breathed an
srily. And he glowered savagely at the
check which the waiter had presented.
1t was for a total Of $4S0.
shall we 60 to a movie?'
Nirginia's smooth brow wore tiny
uraccustomed frown.
Honey, il you don't mind let's GO
home. live an awful headache. The
restaurant vas so hot and close and
II know" said Paul.
The living room seemed to twinkle
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rs. r." 10 for Tolerance

Dear Cynthia-By all means. "A. l.
Q, NJ" read The Story OF Mankind,
by Hendrick Van Loon. with particu.
lar emphasis on the last several chap
ing book Of the struggles Of humans
against tremendously bitter odds--first
against the destructive forces OF nature
and then against the destructive forces
Of man In all ages--you will find the
answer to your problem.
You will find it has always been a
struggle for those who look to the fu.
ture against those who wish to uphold
the past. progress against stagnation
and decay, youth p'tted against old age
ouently been on the side OF old age)
The only thing that can help youth is
the efforts OF youth itself with the guild
ance OF those who are older but who
think and act In terms of youth. By
youth ] mean progressive thought.
Yes, let US be tolerant toward others
let us endeavor to understand eacl
other, but above all. be sure to unmer
cifully condemn all those forces thai
endeavor to throw US back into the
maelstrom Of ignorance and darkness
Let us all follow that beacon Of sun
light, scientific theory and knowledge
that Is slowly, but seemingly all toe
slo WY. carrying US TO our goal of as
prations-progress. No, humanity will
not fan There will always be some
heavy burden. Even in the recent days
Of the slaughter and massacre Of mil
lions OF humans who were compelled tc
do their masters biddings' and wher
all endeavor seemed hopelessly lost II
the black darkness Of death, there were
beacon lights of courageous men anc
women in all countries who did not de
spair.
When we view things in this light
how trivial and commonplace are sucf
problems as he and she vamps, sloppy
galoshes and short skirts, foreign anc
domestic wives. 5. Il.
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CHAPTER I.
consequences

NOR n moment Carol was so bewil-
l. dercd that she could not think.
Britton's sudden move had taken her
completely by surprise. and she lay
against his breast without struggling.
Then she realized that he was speak
"Carol. you love me. you know you
do. Whether you admit it or not I
am certain Of it. Why. you were made
for love and happiness. and | want
to be the one to give YOU both. Come
away with me, anywhere. To South
America. il you say so it doesn't ma kc
any difference as long us we can be
alone together
It was as though Britton's impas-
stoned words had opened door that
threw a light on the entire situation.
and like fash Carol suddenly knew
no. no." she cried. struggling dcs-
peratel to free herself from his arms.
II don't love you. know the truth
now. I never loved you Let me go
Let me go.'
Hc frightened his arms about her and
she beat frantieally on his breast. Her
one desire was to get away. to escape
from him his touch seemed profana
ton, and vet, with sickcning clarity
she saw the situation as it was and
knew that she had only herself 'c
blame.
She felt that IL he kissed her she would
die Of shame. she would never forget it
and she continued to struggle until
with an exclamation, he suddenly re-
leased her.
Carol met the furious anger in hi
eyes without finching. 1T was char
acteristlc of her to be honest. and in 1
sense she did not blame Britton 70,
what had happened. She stood thcr'
before him. one hand on her heart
! as though to quiet it's furious beating
and she had never been more desirable:
His face softencd and involuntary!
he took step toward her. but sh
quickly stepped back.
Don't touch me. I cant bear it
Oh, I've been fool. but ] never un
derstood until tonight what it meant
You asked me to so away with you. an'
/ in sense I suppose ] deserved that;
"What did you cxpect! he Jerket
out. "YOu knew ! cared
II don't know what ] expected.
don't know what J thought. / can
hone to make you understand anything
excepting the fact that ] don't low
you." Carols voice broke on sob
and she fought desperately the impuls
! to burst into tears.
| "And now I suppose you want me t
IN y" he said sneeringly. THE pretty
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-22
CHAPTER III
Good Words Hard to Find

Good Words Hard to Find
0LJO! HO! Ho!
II "If you would set this rascal
Blue Jay free.
GOOD words from four will serve
you as key"
Thus spoke the little old gray man to
Blue Jays bonnie new bride.
"Jay! Jayi Jay!
eff in good words there lies such
magic power. ...
"1'll have my Blue Jay out within an
hour"
Thus answered pretty Mrs. Blue Jay.
made gay and happy by the promise OF
the little old gray man. But Blue Jay
was not so hopeful, he hung his head
low.
"who will say q good word for
me?" he chirped dismally.
"why, lots Of folks" cried his bon
nie bride. "Just tell US whom to see"
But Blue Jay shook his head.
II can't think Of any one who will say
q good word for me-" he walled. i've
been too fond Of playing tricks on other
folks" Blue Jay cast his eyes up and
down as IL trying to think Of some one
who might say a good word. He
couldn't think of any one, but he did
see heap of the bugs. beetles and
worms which he had taken from the
birds as rent for the bird houses. Blue
Jays face lighted up, as he poked
bug out through the bars to his bride:
"Jlave a nice bug, my DEAR he said
to Mrs. Blue Jay. She snapped up the
bug and ate it quickly. Then she turned
to the little. old gray man with shining
"rhere. Didn't tell you Blue ia,
was. good to me?'' she said.
The little old gray man held up one
finger and wiggled It..
"lIo! Ho! There is the first good
word spoken for Blue jay" he laughed
Get three more and III set him free: y
THAT will be no job at all." she
cried. and flew away. Jack and Jane
galloped after hor on their ponies. while
the little old gray man hitched his LITTLE
old gray horse to the little old gray
wagon and drove after them.
"Who has a. good word to say fo1
Blue Jay?" screamed Mrs. Blue Jay.
"Who? Who?" echoed a sleep!
voice. "Who? Who?"
1t was Judge Owl in his hollow tree
Mrs. Blue Jays loud cries had awak
ened him from his daytime nap. HI
poked his head out of his door.
"Who? Who? Who are you?" hoote'
Judge Owl. "And why are you raising
such hullabaloo?"
| "I am Mrs. Blue Jay. and my hus
band is in jail" replied the prett.
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! That Is where HI
belongs" laughed Judge Owl. "Hov
long is he in for?"
Until I can get four persons to sa,
good word for him." said Mrs. BLU
Jay. "Will you say one good word fo
him?'
"Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Not me-" sale
Judge Owl. "Hc teascs and pecks m
when I am blinded by the light. L,
keep him in Jail till the sun shines a
night. Hoo! Hoo! Iloo!" And Judg'
Owl went back to bed. Poor little Mrs
Blue Jay was much cast down. Sh,
hadn't expected such an answer.
ITO whom shall go now for goot
word for Blue Jay?" she walled. :"
thought it would be easy to get Blu
Jay out of jail"
"Ho! lIo! Ho!" laughed the littl
old gray man. ut is easier to get int
Jail than to get out again."
Jack and Janet put their wits to worl
to help Mrs. Blue Jay.
~ know who is CHEEKY chap witt
n good word for every one." cried Janet
1T is Cocky Robin. We will see hin
and get your second good word"
So away they hurried to find Cock,
Robin.
Tomorrow will be told what answer
tI,ey get
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Don't Use the Surname

Dear Cynthia-In Introducing my
mother, should use our surname?
That is, should I say. Miss D..
meet my mother Mrs. w." or
should I just say. Miss D., should
like you to meet my mother" and not
use our surname? Also. when new
cCner enters the room while the phono-
graph or piano Is being played. what
should the hostess do? Should she stop
the music to introduce the visitor or
wait until the music has ceased? These
questions have puzzled me greatly, and
l thank yop for a reply.
| wish to take this opportunity of
thanking you. Cynthia. for your good
What" AS both these columns are
always interesting to me and have
proved helpful quite often. never miss
reading the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER
! also wish to thank you for answering
my letter, sent some time ago.
A LEDGERITE
The sAname should not be used in
introducing your mother unless. of
course, she has married a second time
and has a different name from yours.
The second form Of Introduction is cor
rect. The first form is never In good
taste. Unless the music that Is going
on is formal, that Is. played as a con-
cert to which the guests have been in
vted to listen, the hostess may rise and
greet the newcomer. Introducing her
during the music to as many persons as
are near her. But II It is concert, she
should merely rise to greet her, find "A
place for her to sit and wait until the
playing has stopped before making any
introductions.
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WHAT'S WHAT
By HELEN DEClE

It is not easy to carry out the Amerl-
can flag colors in any decorative scheme
for Washington's Birthday. excepting in
flowers. At this season. crimson and
white carnations and blue hyacinths Of
fer the best choice. AS stated In another
connection, the use Of the flag itself for
decorative purposes cheapens the ma
tional banner, and. at the same time
"commonizes'' the whole effect. The
once too-popular cherry tree and little
hatahet" Of Parson Weems' pleasing
fable are seldom used nowadays. even
at children's parties.
The Colonial 6r Revolutionary note is
in better taste. The place e-cards may
take the form Of. eighteenth century
coaches or sedan chains, with quota
tions from Washingtons addresses. The
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-22

HARPER COOLEY nersonai banniness
n need he. for the comfort Of tbe older
nUBLIC opinion has changed on this
.,h;oc. ,.rv r.d,ca,,v o,tbouoh On
,,.Smaiiu .bet few reali,e IL IL bo 9
Sornsd oronmS almost % The otber eI q.
trsrne We hoa- tb;s called ."Tbs Child, G
Ass" ard edmca tionai;sts ara in con !.
stsnt discnss;on over nil rho duties ~
~s..nts 80 nhiidron whercas ono d,os
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Read Your Character
By DigbV Phillip,
Drawn Mouths

Drawn Mouths
The eyes may b". MS the poet has it,
the windows OF the soul" but II the
mouth isn't n window. it is a. least
the door. and we all know that door
ways often tell lot about the habits
of the people who live inside.
You've always known instinctivcly
that the mouth that droops at the cor.
ners is not "happy" mouth. Its
fuller significance has been explained
in a previous article.
But the mouth that droops listlcssly
at the corners Is not til" only mouth
that curves downward at the end How
about the mouth the corners of which
habtually are drawn down? You can
tell the difference between the two
easily. though it's n bit difficult to
explain other than to say that in one
case the muscles are lax and in the
other tautcnod.
The drawn mouth is the mouth of the
cynic at best. tho mouth of the man
or woman. who. having been disillu
stoned. hasn't learned to forget it.
and take n fresh start Mt things. 1t Is
th" mouth of the sardonic pcssimist
and it's likely to belong to n strong
character on the wrong path rather
than weak character which lacks tho
energy to get IN and travel any path
When extremely marked. look out fo
it. for then it's likely to belong to {
person who not only has little faitl
in the world and in human nature, but
has coupled with this nasty disposi
ton and is inclined to snap and snarl
TOmOrrOw-The Voice Range
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children should be monsters OF ingrat-
| itude and GOODNESS. but 1t seems too
bad IL youth must be sacrificed need /.
lessly and defraudcd of it's rightful
joys and experiences.
All this was suggested by n new
play called "The Old Nest" in which is
knowingly portrayed the problem Of the
parents who see their young folks 90
forth into the big world. and, In a
measure. forget them. Touching and
human as is this problem. and universal
as is its appeal, VIC think that it is n
little extreme, as VIC have indicated BY
the rights of the children mentioned
above. Youth is selfish. it Is true. but
it is turbulent and has its own trou
bles. Soon enough, the responsibilities
arrive and the son and the daughtet
each forms new ties, and fulfills his
and her destiny and is accountable to
| society.
Tn THIS drama the parents are not
L aged. white haired. broken man and
woman (as they SO absurdly are por.
trayed often. when the age of the chill :
dren would indicate that the parents are
scarcely more than forty y but are
normal and in their prime.
The father dies. and the mother
one day. realizing that it is her sill
yer wedding anniversary. goes to dine
with her married daughter. only tc
find herself in the way. The young
matron is having dinner party. and
naturally. the mother does not fit in,
and so slips away down the back
stairs. This indeed. is touch OF
very human tragedy. and yet
Why is woman of forty five de-
pendent on her children for her sole
interest? In these days. women arc
not shelved or relegated to chimney
corners. 4 thousand clubs and civic
and philanthropic activities beckon.
1t is the mature woman. who has
raised her children. who should shoulder
the burdens Of the poor and the sick and
all of the reforms necessary to a civi-
lizcd world Young girls are too thought
less, and they deserve their time of fun
and carefree existence. Young mothers
with babies are doing their share OF
social uplift. and cannot take up all the
outside activities. There is biz
work and much pleasure awaiting the
woman of forty five.
DIRDS are wise. They push their
ID children out Of the nest as soon
as they are strong enough. They do no,
whine, but say Live your own life :"