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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-09

Mrs. Louis Belrose and Mrs. Chas
Belrose. will entertain the Dayton
Homemakers Circle on Thursday, An
gust 10th, at the formers home in
Wedron. All members are invited 10
attend.
The Moose Lodge of Ottawa decided
at their Monday nights meeting Ia
have a basket picnic next Sunday at
the home of their secretary, Vim.
Jackson. Jr, at the foot of the North
Blur to which all Moose members and
their families and their friends are
cordially invited This is the third
event of their outings this summer.
the others being fish fry two weeks
ago and a "Mulligan" at their camp
near Dayton last Sunday. Their regu-
lar weekly parties will be resumed at
an early date at their club rooms.
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Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 the sec.
ond of series of four parties in the
bridge tournament will be held at the
Golf club by the lady members. Mrs.
j. Melvin French will be the hostess.
Any lady who is unable to play to-
morrow or any one of the other after
Moons OF the series has the privilege
of asking substitute to take her
place, however. this substitute must
be member OF the golf club.
q = &,
A number of Center Ottawa boys
left yesterday for a two weeks camr-
ing trip along tho Fox river near
Wedron. The boys are having a grand
time. fishing and bathing. Those who
make UP the party are Albert Coreo-
ran, Owen and Lawrence Fox, Leo and
Charles Aussem
The Young Ladies Sodality Of St
Francis church held their regular
monthly Meeting in the club rooms
last evening Twenty members were
in attendance and spent the evening
In social manner and sowing for tla
bazaar. A short business session was
held.
6, = 4,
A special business meeting of thu
Zonta club was held last evening.
when the work in general of the club
was discussed and plans made for the
fall The organization was completed
by the election Of the following di.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-09
BUMPER YIELD OF.
GRAIN FORECASTED
BY US. DEPARTMENT
CORN CROP WILL REACH THREE
BILLION BUSHELS--6lG IN.
CREASE OVER PREVIOUS EST.
MATES BY AGRICULTURE
CHIEFS.

Washington, Aug. 9-(By A. PJ-
Bumper crops in general this year.
resulting from highly favorable grow
ing conditions during July, were in
dicated by the governments August
crop report, issued Tuesday
A three billion buShel corn crop.
for the fourth time In the history OF
farming in the United States, was
forecast
A record crop Of hay, estimated at
100000 tons, is being harvested,
surprising the record made in 1913.
by 100000 tons.
The second largest crop Of white
potatoes ever grown was reported
in prospect, the total production being
forecast at i40,000.000 bushels, or p
100000 bushels less than the record
crop of 1917.
Sweet Potatoes Record.
Sweet potato production this year
will probably make another record.
according to the August forecast,
which equals the record crop OF 1920.
The fourth largest crop OF tobacco
ever grown is forecast With a total
production OF l.425.000, GOO pounds.
Another 200,0O000 bushel crop OF
apples. the eleventh in SO years, is in
Dictated with this years production,
more than double that of last year.
Peaches are plentiful crop with
a total production this year second
only to the record year of 1915.
July weather's influence on the
growing crops was said 10 have been
extremely beneficial. as indicated by
the increases in forecast Of produc-
ton this month as compared with
those OF month ago.
Spring wheat showed an increase
in its production forecasts amount
ing to 100000 bu: corn, $4,000 600
bu.; oats, 64,000.000 bu barley, TO-
100000 bu.; white potatoes. 1900 900
bu,; tobacco, l0000,000 pounds; APP
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-09

pies. 1900 600 bu and peaches /.
100000 bu. -
Bio Gain in Corn.
The great corn crop made vast
Improvement during July in the lead
ing producing states. the improve
ment in Kansas having been 10000
GOO bu over the July forecast: Mis-,
souri, 25.O0O,000 hu,; Illinois, $4,000
00O and Nebraska, 100000
Total winter wheat production was
estimated at 542,0O0,00O bu,, spring
wheat, 263,0O0,0O0, all wheat. sos 900
600. corn, 3,0i7000,000; oats. 1851,
100000; barley 192,00OoOO; rye, 70,
100000 and buckwheat, 1890, 600.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-09

rectors Feline Monroe. Miriam
FarnswOrth. Vida l.utz. Margaret
Mills. Bertha Logan, Laura MorriSsey.
Ethelvn Bowers, Lola Spaid, jesse
Horn. This board elects the officers
and will make their report and also
name committees at the regular noon
luncheon, Monday, Aug. Il.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-09

and Miss Esther Davis Of Earlville
will sing. Misses Edith Heath aud
Gladys Pool will give readings. leo
cream and cake win be served fdf
20 cents. Coffee and cake for ~
cents. Everyone Is cordially invittst
to attend bs..ft.a III
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-09
Public Opinion.

Public opinion moves nations. Il
also moves 50 often that many pea
are unable 10 find II.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-09
TO THE PUBLIC:

| will personally make all sittings Although am
just locating in business in your city, have great many
friends here and hope have the pleasure OF meeting
all Of the Ottawa people The man who entered Miss
Gertrude Olmsteads photograph, winner of the Elks
National Chicago Herald and Examiner Universal fla
$4,000 Prize Beauty Contest.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-03-29

Joe Pengra was an arrival in the
village from Park River, MIMI, Sat-
urday evening and will spend the
summer months here.
T. D. Mcdonald was a passenger
to Hannah, N. D., Monday morning
where he was the guest of relatives
for few days this week.
Mrs. G. R. Marion of Hibbing,
Mimi, was an arrival in the village
last Wednesday afternoon for a brief
visit at the Y. A. Nelson home.
Oscar A. Swanson of Thief River
Falls, Mimi, was an arrival in the
village Monday afternoon and is
spending few days here with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Howe are both
down with the severe attack of influ-
enza. Agent L. c. Taylor of OAR
rick has charge of the local G. N.
depot during Agent Howe's illness.
Oluf Holmen was an arrival in the
village last week from Walhalla, N.
D., and has accepted position in
the Hampden Garage for the summer.
Mr.. Holmen is a first class mechanic.
Mrs. John Listrom is on the sick
list with diptheria.
O. j. Knutson was passenger to
Northwood Monday morning.
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C A TO EW S

(From Staff Correspondent
The Young Peoples society at Thor
sens last Sunday was we'll attended.
Lena Wander Heiden spent Monday
night with Gwendolyn Erickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wright and
children went to Devils Lake Monday
returning home Wednesday.
Irene Wander Heiden visited with
Evelyn Collins Sunday.
John Ruysbrock took Henry Wright
to Devils Lake Thursday with the car.
Maggie Wander Heiden spent We'd
nesday night with Connie. Stewart.
Mr.. Arthur Stewart is riding up
north pretty often lately. We have
heard that he goes as far as Pete
Boehmer's. Wonder what the attrac-
ton is up there.
The Ladies' Aid was held at the
home of A. Wander Heiden Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Ernest Swanson visited Tues
day at the Wander Heiden home, al
so Mr.. and Mrs. T. Niehuis and child
dren of Lawton.
Dora Wander Heiden came home
Friday night to spend the week end
with her parents.
Carl Kalhagen has returned home
from Fargo where he has been attend
ing school. He is now ill with tonsil-
tits.
A surprise party was given at the
Thorsen home Wednesday evening in
honor Of Grace Hansen who leaves
soon for Minnesota. The evening was
spent in playing cards.
Mable Bakken who has been visit
ing Grace Olson two or three days is
now staying with Mrs. John Rugs
brock.
Leonard Bauer and Jack Collins
went to Edmore Friday. Evelyn Col
Inns and Christine Belling returned
with them to- spend Saturday and
Sunday at their homes.
Miss Elizabeth Kalhagen who is at
tending the Edmore High school spent
Saturday and Sunday with her par
ents.
Mr.. I. c. Welty who spent the win
ter in Iowa returned to his farm Sat-
urday. The rest Of the family will
come later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Erickson and
children are moving on the old Her.
manson place, where they will stay
till school is out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Welcome and
family who have been living on the
l. c. Welty farm the past winter are
now living with Andy McBain.
Corr. N.
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NOONAN NEWS
(From Staff Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. George Stewart were
visitors at the Nixon home Sunday
Mr.. Bert Schiele was business cali
er in Southam Saturday.
MI. Lawyer was caller in Devils
Lake Saturday.
Mrs. Eisile and daughter Francis
and son John were visitors at the
Power home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Alb. Hoppe and Carl were Wis
itors at the Frank Bruce home Sun
day.
The Dan Tweten family are on the
sick list this week.
Mr.. Alb. Hoppe was business
caller in Southam Monday.
Mrs. Oscar Anderson, who was Wis
iting herfolks for few days, return
ed to her home Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Henley went to
Southam Monday.
Mr.. Alb. Hoppe was caller in De-
wills Lake Monday.
The Schieles were visitors at the
Bush home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. George Stewart was business
caller in Southam Tuesday.
Mr.. Dellor Valendri was caller
in Southam Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sholte had a
card party Tuesday evening. Among
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Art
Henley and Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Grams
ton, Carl Lien, and Mr.. Alb. Hoppe.
and nice lunch was served at mid
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wallace
(Thelma Bruce) are the proud parents
of baby girl, born Monday.
Mrs. Joe Parkos and son John were
shoppers in Devils Lake Tuesday.
Mr.. Edward Welsh is a visitor at the
Frank Daily home for few days this
week.
Mr.. Oscar Anderson was business
caller in Southam Wednesday.
Mr.. Herman Lawyer was a business
caller in Southam Wednesday.
MIR. Andrew Zessin was a visitor at
the Wander Heiden home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cranston and Mr.. and
MIS-. Art Henley were visitors at Os-
car Anderson's home Thursday.
Mr.. Morris Powers was business
caller in Southam Wednesday.
Mr.. Leslie Reardon was a caller in
Devils Lake Thursday. He made the
trip in his car.
Mrs. Son Erickson is ill at her
home this week with rheumatism.
Mr.. Ralph Lawyer made a trip to
Crazy Thursday in his car.
Mr.. Delor Valandri and brother Ray
mond were among those who attended
the funeral of Mr.. Miles Miller at
Crary Friday.
Mr.. Frank Bruce was business
caller in Devils Lake Friday.
The Home Talent Play that was
to be given Friday at Noonan School
was not given on account of the storm.
Corr. A,
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HOPE SCHOOL

Continued From Page p
The, children having the highest
averages for the month of March are:
First grade, Curtis Adams.
Second grade, Mary Grace Day.
Third grade, John Robinson.
Fourth grade, Ruth Carpenter.
Fifth grade, Gladys frisco.
Sixth grade, Ernest Anderson.
Eighth grade, Howard Converse
The children that have perfect at
tendance record for March are: Jack
Adams, Gladys frisco, and Merwin
Henley.
Owing to the state examinations,
there will be no school for the fourth.
fifth and sixth grades on Thursday
and Friday, March 80 and 81. The
primary room will continue their work
as usual.
The school children are keeping
record of the different birds they have
seen and the date on which they first
noticed their appearance in the vicin-
lty. Their list at present show the fol-
lowing: Horned Larks, Chipping Spar
rows, Slate Colored Junco, American
Crow, American Maybe, Meadow
Larks, Robin, Red Polls, Geese, Ducks.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-03-29

at Devils Lake.
Supt. X. A. Rygh of Egeland was
in town Saturday.
Boy born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Myhre
Saturday, March 10.
Mr., and Mrs. H. Houser were shop
pers in Devils Lake last Friday.
Miss Elsie Enger went to Devils
Lake Monday, returning Tuesday on
No. 20.
NJ. G. Schultz and Olaf Hult went
to Devils Lake on 80 Saturday re-
turning Sunday.
Lawrence Hanson left Wednesday
for Oswego, Montana, to begin farm
ing on his land near that place.
Miss Lucy Sylvester and Mrs. Henry
Berg were shoppers in Leeds be.
tween trains on Wednesday.
A. E. Sylvester was at Grand Forks
the first of the week to attend an
Implement Dealers meeting.
The Misses Hating of Bisbee visit
ed at the Enger home between trains
last week Wednesday.
Edna Lineburg had the misfortune
Saturday of sparining her ankle
when she fell from the hayloft Of
Dick Godman's barn.
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Paul Swartz of Starkweather, Sat-
urday, March 10, Mrs. H. Barenscher
left for the home of her daughter
Saturday noon.
Mrs. Dorothy Buck was caller
here last Wednesday.
There are a few cases of chicken
pox in town.
A baby boy born to Mr.. aud Mrs.
Ole Nesseth, Saturday, ,1arch IL.
Mrs. H. F. Mussed is confin.l to
her bed with a severe attack Of the
flu.
Mrs. Geo. Solberg and Mrs. Elmer
kildahl w,.ce shoppers in Devils Lake
AZ ';nc'. LAY and FL =.
Thirty or more people from here
attended the American Legion play
at Devils Lake last Friday night.
Mrs. VIM. Wrappers and little son
returned last Thursday from Rugby
where she pent several weeks visiting
her sister, Mrs. Geo. Miles.
Miss Edna Alexander was taken to
the General hospital, Devils Lake last
Friday evening on No, 30. She had
bad attack of the flu.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-03-29
LAYTON
(From Lawton Republican,
Ole Roe visited Lakota on bust.

(From Lawton Republican,
Ole Roe visited Lakota ON bust
ness Monday.
James Shrek visited his family
between trains Tuesday.
A number of our young folks have
been enjoying the skating on the G.
N. right of way, this week.
Nh McNamee, who has been visit
his daughter, Mrs. VIM. Powers, re-
turned to his home at Kelso Tuesday
morning.
Mrs. A. L. Hjortland visited Brock
ct Tuesl!ay in company with the
pedagogy class of Lawton high to
visit the school.
A number of young people were
served at the Benek residence Tues
day evening after an hour spent on
the ice.
E. c. Brandt and family are under
going seige of mishaps this week,
the former being laid up with serve
case of flu, Mrs. Brandt with ap-
pendicitis and Miss Darothea with a
badly Spfalned ankle.
John Olsen returned to Devils Lake
Tuesday morning, after visiting re-
latives here and at Fordville.
Rev. Stickney of Fargo conducted
service in the Congregation church
Monday evening. Plans are being
made to hold services here this sum-
mer.
Dan Connolly transacted business
in Michigan on Monday.
Jacob Moen who slipped and fell
two weeks ago, breaking the bone
above his right. wrist, is now able
to be around.
The E. C's met with the Misses Esby
and Annabel Earl Thursday of last
week. Ice cream and cake were serv-
ed by the hostesses and all present
reported "yawning" good time.
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the Brick farm Sunday afternoon.
Arthur Holton, of Warwick, return
ed to the Brudeseth farm.
Edmund Elk. of Penn was a caller
at the Brick home last week.
George Reisdorph was visitor and
shopper in the city Saturday after
noon.
Miss Luella Goer went to Devils
Lake Friday evening to visit her par
ents.
Miss Alma Forberg went to Devils
Lake Saturday afternoon.
Alton and Banding Olsen were
visitors at the Thoe farm Sunday af-
ternoon, their original mission being
rabbit hunting.
Lila Olson was a guest of Mrs.
Jack Meehan over the week end.
Corr. H.
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DOYoN
(From Staff Correspondent

Mrs. Frank Cummings visited at the
Casper Bye home last week.
Ellie Aronson and Eva Berg spent
Wednesday afternoon visiting with
Mrs. Bymers.
Victor Berg was taken to one of the
hospitals in Devils Lake last Wednes-
day, and the community is wishing
that he may soon be able to come
home.
Mrs. D. D. Rice spent last week at
the Cruise farm.
Mrs. c. j. Cruise returned last Sat-
urday from Illinois where she has
visited for about three months.
The township election held here
last Tuesday was we'll attended con-
sidering the roads. The following of
ficers were elected: Director, l..
Schroeder; treasurer, L. I. Nicholson;
clerk, Ing. Iverson; justice of reace,
c. H. Doyon; constable, Harry Sim
ons; assessor, D. D. Rice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Bymers and FAM
lily and Mrs. A. X. Thompson spent
sunday VlSlClng at the Fred Afonson
home.
The Pythian Sisters Thimble club
will meet with Mrs. D. D. Rice on
April 5th. Every one is cordially III
vited to attend.
Several people from Bartlett attend
ed the election here last Tuesday.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. Ed. Evans on April 20.
A large attendance is looked for.
The community was very much
shocked to hear of the death of Miles
Miller of Crary. Several from here
attended the funeral last Friday.
Jay Hall of Tolna visited with
friends and relatives last week.
Corr. P.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-03-29
Man Gets 80 Day. And Fine
For Neglecting Animal.


Grand Forks, N. D., March 20. -
Lee R. Sitton, pleading guilty in JUS
tice court to the charge Of cruelty to
animals, was sentenced to 80 days and
fined 500, and in lieu Of payment Of
the fine, to an additional Jail term Of
80 days. Sitton admitted having neg
lected to properly care for some stock
on farm near Larimore, where he
was employed in the absence Of the
owner who was confined to his home
by i'll health. Several animals persisted
for lack of feed and water. Sitton, the
day preceding the discovery of the
animals neglect, obtained a 800 ad-
vance from his employer and left. He
was arrested in Iowa.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-03-29
STARKWEATHER
(From Starkweatler Times.)

Dewey Pownell came in Tuesday
morning from Yor}; and has gone
to work for liver Olsen, well konwn
farmer north of town.
Mack Pownell came down from
Hansboro Tuesday afternoon where
he had spent the winter and will re-
main for some time.
Mrs. James Nash 6; Webster, visit
ed here at the home of Mrs. Rose
Nash for few days last week re-
tuning Friday afternoon.
Mrs. I. S. Cambell and baby re-
turned Tuesday afternoon from Eye
land where they had been for short
time visiting with relatives.
Mrs. j. o. Anderson came in Tues
day morning from Rugby for short
visit here at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Con Gudmudson.
Mrs. Henry Barenscher of Churchs
Ferry came in Saturday morning and
is visiting here at the home of her
daughter Mrs. Paul Swartz north of
town.
Mrs. A. J. Mclaughlin is expected
to return next Monday from Austin,
Min, where she has been for the past
two weeks visiting at the home Of her
daughter.
c. C. Bosworth, we'll known pio-
neer resident Of Devils Lake, came up
Saturday morning and visited here
until Mnoday afternoon with friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Peder Sather went to Devils
Lake last Thursday afternoon return
ing Saturday morning.
Mrs. Ellen Haig returned Saturday
morning from a fed days visit with
friends at Devils Lake.
George Wilson returned Saturday
morning from Minneapolis where he
went early last winter.
Mrs. Bridget Doyle returned Tues
day morning from Williston where she
had been for few days visiting with
friends.
Miss Vella Bartheld left Monday
afternoon to resume her studies at the
Moorehead Normal school after a
weeks vacation spent at her home
here. She was accompanied to Devils
Lake by Mrs. Elizabeth Currie.
It was reported Tuesday afternoon
that crows had been seen this part
of the country for the first time this
spring. The crow is undoubtedly one
of the advance agents of spring and
the other birds usually follow after
him.
Anton Corniellssen, we'll known
farmer southeast of town, left Satur.
day for Comstock, Minnesota, in re.
Spouse to a message from that place
stating that his mother was very low
and not expected to live. MI. Cornell,
lsen's mother is eighty-three years
of age.
Wednesday, afternoon about six
teen friends of Mrs. Pauline Pulst
gathered at the home of Father Field
and very pleasantly surprised her
the occasion being her birthday. A
very enjoyable afternoon was passed
and in the evening supper was serv.
ed. Mrs. Pulst was presented with 6
fine cut glass dish as remembrance
Of the affair. Those attending were
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Reckleberg, Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Maurer, Adolph Wellen
Miss Mildred Alguire Of Cando, Mrs
Bridget Doyle, Mrs. Rose Nash, Mis-.
McCarten, Miss Margaret Nash, Mrs
Amy Maurer an dfamily and Fathe,
Field.
L. Gutterman, formerly a vel
known farmer southeast of town but
now located near Devils Lake, was
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-03-29
KEITH NEWS
(From Staff corresnondent !

(From Staff Correspondent
Thomas Olsen met with an accident
Sunday afternoon when he was going
over to visit the Thoe farm, when
his horse fell causing him to see a
few stars.
"A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Gustafson a week ago = last Sunday,
March 10, 1922.
Miss Lila Olson was the guest of
Miss Myrtle Brudeseth Tuesday
evening.
John Anderson, who was employed
at the Fred Brick farm for the past
four years, returned to his home in
Deer River, Minnesota.
The section crew have been busy
the last few days removing the snow
gates.
Mr.. Lawrence Thoe was caller at
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-03-29
CHURCHs FERRY
(From Churchs Ferry SUM

VI ruin CnufcnS ferry Sun
Mrs. Henry Berg was agreebly sur
prised when number of the ladies
gathered at her home on Tuesday
evening, the occasion being her birth
day. A dainty lunch was served.
Walter E. Law, who teaches in Nor
mania, was home at Rolette over the
week end. While there he had the
misfortune Of breaking a shoulder
blade so he will not be back here for
some time.
Pete Possible, alias Pablo Premo
pleaded guilty to a charge of boot
Logging before Judge Buttz last Sat
urday and received sentence of not
more than three years and not less
than one in the state penitentiary.
Julius Peterson is recovering afte,
a few days Of sickness.
Mrs. T. D. Stansburry returned
Wednesday from visit with relatives
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THE DEVILS LAKE WORLD
here Friday between trains on bust

here Friday between trains on bust
ness.
Mrs. Adolph Wellen left Friday af-
ternoon for St. Paul where she was
called by the serious illness of her
sister.
Ralph Troyer returned Thursday
morning from Devils Lake where he
went Monday afternoon.
j. w. Shively returned last Thurs
dayday from Minneapolis where he had
been for some time.