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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
coNvEkskHen ! DEAD ART
Telephone Has Killed PoIiteness
and Murdered Repartee and
Rejoinder.

It was, we believe, spinster OF
experience, who observed that you
can catch more flies with molasses
than with vinegar. In the same
way you can best make q CONVERSE
ton interesting by being good lis.
tener and letting the other party
talk about himself.
The art Of conversation Is said
to have become, like the art OF
epistolary correspondence, deau.
The telephone has killed politeness
and murdered repartee and rejoln-
der. When at one end you get
nothing but grunts and ventrllo'
quism punctuated here and there
by a yep or nope, niceties OF
speech do not greatly matter. I'M
the good old days, when neighbor-
ing ladies discussed the neighDor-
hood over fence there was q
good deal of pretty fencing. and 1t
took an artist to give the right IN
Election and the proper information
which, underscored by a shrug or
q nod, spoke volumes. But TO-DAY
so many people live in flats and
apartments, when they are not fiiv.
vering over the landscape, that
the backyard amenities nave
passed out of American life with
the old-fashioned kitchen out IN
the yard, crazy quilts and chap
erons.
There is talk, and everybody
talks at once. but there Is no con-
versation; Just as there Is no ell
quette, no table manners and
very widespread reluctance to say
grace. Promiscuity usei to be con-
sidered dangerous. Today no IA
Their or mother would be so foolish
as to risk an inquiry concerning
the company with which daughter
has been out riding. Since they
were not consulted and their objec-
ton would certainly not be heed
ed, the less they know, the sooner
mended. But one thing is certain;
daughter and her date did not con-
verse while out riding. They may
have stopped at q roadhouse and
gotten something Illicit, but they
didn't exchange amenities at
roadside inn. The inn was pleas
ant place Of home comforts and
much useful conversation. The
roadhouse is a place. But there
we balk. 1t passes description,
that's all.
But we do not despair. Leg-of-
mutton sleeves. are coming back.
The last time they were in fashion
conversation was fine art
Louisville Herald.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
i HIST A FRIENDLY WORD

MANY Bismarck citizens who find pleasure in visiting
heir neigborng city the Missouri river have eX
issed disappointment the condition of the chief
terry Of traffic That the andan citizens apd officials are
scicus of the situation indicated by the steps taken to
naugurate broad paving program for which the city Is
be congratulated In these days of REIMBURSEMENT when
arly all discussion of relief divides upon the
opposition Of temporary and permanent relief it would not
of the way for visitors Mandan to suggest thai
The paving program welcome and sound OF per-
relief but that temporary measures to improve the
also would be welcome Nor will it be misunder
o sure when it is stated that Bismarck citizens
particularly interested in the improvement of Mandan
Main street. which the chief artery into the city, and also
The main thoroughfare out of it.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
THE TIME TO SAVE

There are many families whose
providers have a limited wage ca
pacity, but who have acquired
homes, put money in the savings
bank, retired in old age, and died
leaving a small estate. How did
they do it on their small wages?
The answer is simple. They
lived within their means. Instead
of living up every cent, and indul-
,ging in Injuries far beyond their
incomes, they curbed their desires
A few years ago, a mann promi-
nent in carrying the doctrine OF
thrift to the people, uttered a fun
damental truth when HE said that
a man who cannot save a little on
a small income will not save much
on big income. =
Most persons put off saving until
they are. making ''big money"
They forget that this. goal may be
many years of, and that in the
meantime the few hundred dollars
saved and judiciously invested may
be the cornerstone on which a fu-
ture fortune may be erected.
The time to begin saving should
be in the present and not in the
future.-FargO Forum.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
ANY Freneh VILLAGE.

See-I am old, but lam beauti-
full; my devout children have en-
broidered my robe with towers,
steeples, crenelated battlemAnts
and belfries. l am q good mother:
I teach industry and all the arts
of peace. I nurse my children In
my arms. I am their rec
ord. I have lived be-
cause have hoped Learn of me
this blessed hope which saved the
fatherland. Think of Inc so as
to think beyond yourselves. Look
at this fountain. this hospital, this
market that the fathers have be-
oueathed to their children. Work
for your children as your ances-
tors have worked for you. Each OF
nv stones brings you benefit and
teaches you duty. See my ca
thedral, my guildhall,' my Hotel
Dileu, and venerate the past. But
think Of the future. Your sons
will know what Jewels you, in your
time, have incased In my robe Of
stone.-Anatole France.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
MYSTERY OF THE JUNGLE
Elephants Have Secret Graveyard
: In Africa-Fortune Awaits
-f Man Who Discovers Il.

The statement has been madeI
many times that no white man has
ever seen the body of al elephant
that died from natural causes
either in Africa or India, and
where they 60 when they feel the
summons is one of the secrets hid
den from the most persistent stu
dents Of natural history.
One Of the stories on that sub
ject is that there is secret grave
yard in the mountains In the In
terror Of Africa, entrance to which
man has not discovered, to which
the elephants soberly journey to-
find their tomb, and varied stories
have been told Of the millions Of
value in ivory there If venturesome
man could but find the elephant
sleeping grounds.-Ohio State Jour-
nal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
(R1!!ll5iims
SAYS

Germany has the worlds largest
barrel. 1t holds 625 gallons and is
not a German.
The first post cards were used in
Austria. This, however, did not start
the World War.
Honolulu has rainbows almost
every day, making them even more
common there than dresses.
Natives Of Africa hoard cattle as
their wealth, SO we would hate to be
a cashier there.
King Georges first and second
cousins number nearly 80, which is
too many Christmas presents.
Tibet is the lofticst region of it's
extent on the globe. Highest rooms
there are in hotels.
Not counting Lloyd George, there
has been no serious earthquake in
England since 1850.
About 10000 mice were killed in
one Australian wheatfield, which, Of
course, served them right.
Saturn has 10 moons. With so
much moonlight there shouldn't be
a single girl there.
Thunder has been known to break
watch springs. Jewellers are often
given thunder for this.
There are 5000 stars visible to the
naked eye. If you don't believe it
you may count them.
While shutting the mouth is SIM
pie some seldom do it.
A caterpillar can eat twice it's
weight in "a hours. and thereby make
many boys envy him.
Sea lions will eat as many as 40
salmons day, while boarders Will
not eat so many.
There are 81 pounds of salt in a
ton of Atlantic ocean water, which
should keep the fish fresh.
While the CRATES tongue is about
IS inches long some neighbor
tongues seem longer.
Fine laces are worth their weight
in gold. Fine weather is worth its
weight in coal.
French scientist predicts an ice
age SOON. We predict one even
sooner. than that.
The pouch Of a pelican will con.
tain seven quarts of water, if he
ever gets that thirsty.
Spiders lived on earth millions of
years ago, but it is no reason for
their taking the place.
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fhecan8leA

we all told him to sell. My judg-
ment was good on the market. Even
Your father would have to say that.
Or course | coGldnt be expected to
think my best friend would WEIGH on
ME, sci me out and run away with
the money. Consequently, instead
Of having thirty thousand dollars
above The fifteen that have put in
the deal I am losing fifteen thou
sand,1 and six thousand more which
l cannot pay"
, But Jack, you must have some
commissions"
THAT'S just it. I put my entire
savings into this deal and have over
drawn my account six thousand dol
lars = If old Bullock ever finds it out,
it will be the gate for me-"
"And you also spent the baby's
money, Jack"
rOh, let up on the baby for a mo-
ment. Turn your attention to me.
Will you ask your father for the
money!
II hate to do it more than any
thing else in the world. Are you
sure that you cannot get it any 9TH
er .way?"
But Jack was sure, so am going
to-, see what father will say. Well
We, shall see.
LESLIE.
Copyright, 1923, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
ADVENTURE OF
THE TWINS
BY Olive Roberts Barton

George Guinea Pig met Grubby
Ground Hog one day in Squealy-
Moo Land,right near the corn-shock
where Mister Dodger lived. The
Twins and. the fairyman heard every
word they said.
George said, "Say, Grubby, why
do they call you a hog? You don't
look like one at all. You have long
hair and nice nose that isn't any,
thing like snout, and fine whiskers,
and nice brush of tail that has
neither a twist nor a curl"
II don't know" answered Grubby
soberly. Il never did know. Why
do they call you pig?" he asked
suddenly.
"That's a mystery, too," said
George Guinea Pig shaking his
head. Il never knew either. It's
most peculiar!"
1T certainly isl" agreed Grubby.
"Your tail doesn't curl, because you
haven't any. And you have soft fur
like a rabbits. And your eyes are
entirely different and everything"
Lets ask the pigs if they know"
suggested George.
That's good idea," said Grubby.
Come along"
So the two friends started off.
Mister Dodger and Nancy and Nick
tippy toed after them, not so much
to spy as to find out for themselves
what the answer really was. They
had always wanted to know, too.
Whats that?" exclaimed Piggy
Wig Pig when Georgia and Grubby
had put their questions, ""Why is
one of you called pig and one a
hog? Why, l don't know, to tell the
truth. But perhaps my friends
know"
So he called Saucy Shout Pig and
Twisty Tail Pig and they talked it
over.
Each one Of us will ask you a
question:" said Piggy Wig Pig after
a bit, "and see if you can answer.
My question is, DO you like to wal
low in mud puddle like other pigs
dor"
mol" shouted George, and Grubby
together SO quickly that Piggy Wig
Pig almost fell over.
"Now it's my turn" said saucy
Shout Pig. looking very learned. DO
either Of you squea1 when you get
stuck under a gate y
mo-" answered both Of them to.
gether again. eve never squeal al
"Now It's my turn" declared
Twisty Tail Pig with I good natured
grin, and pushing the others aside
1"Are you both hungry all the time
and could you EAT and EAT and
EAT and rEAT7"
1 sYes!" shoutsd George Cuine,,
! Pig and crshby Ground Hog Loudly
\ ms eat al the time when W car
4 find anything" 4
4 HThen that's the reason, Z sais
4 Twiety TAU grardly. II knew r,
4 find out-n 4, 49,
.Wsu 4 aeysr!" exclsined lliata,
i Dodger. K -.3s s,
i Neither did vet" aaushed tn
Twihs. "That's one mofe thin,
| we've learned In squsaly-l1oo Land.'
TO r CeqtinnN1>
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
BOOZE CRIMES

At Windsor, Canada where lot of liquor is Struggled
the river into Detroit and to other Cities the
police find dead wrapped in blanket and buried in
a marsh.
Another victim of the rum-runners' the police say
Quite thing to find mysterousy murdered victims
around Windsor.
That's to be expected The worst element of the under
world cooperaes with the bootegging traffic Its big
fits lure crooks who otherwise would be blowing safes
holding up with pistols.
Yes there's lot of crime in the wake Of prohibition
Murder, burglary, forgery counterfeitng Due to proh
bition? Many think But
The crime that trails prohibition is small compared with
the crime that Matched in the od-time saloon days.
All very we'll, to be alarmed about crime accompanying
prohibition But let's not lose sight of the crime that
panied the wide-open bar.
John Barleycorn always bad citizen. He the
king of the underworld Driven to cover he naturally
tinues his operations to great extent possible.
People have become intensely interested in discussing
prohibition that they inclined to overlook the fact that
the real problem is just what it orgnaythe havoc
of liquor.
1t took generations of education and publicity to
people to the evils of King Alcohol The righteousness of
qorto the health to the home and to the natonshoud
be remembered ndeby The details of prohibition enforce
ment secondary
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15

Curious Changes In Eyes Of Fish.
A study of the different forms
and habits Of fishes will bring most
interesting things to light. An in
stance: One fof the most peculiar
things about founders is that the
young of the species swim upright
as in the case Of all adults of any
ordinary species. The eyes Of
young founders are like those of
any ordinary fish, one being stu
ated on each side of the head.
Gradually, however, change comes
In the appearance Of the young
founder. AS it grows one of the,
eyes travels around to the side of
the. head until both are on the
same side. Subsequently this side
becomes the upper side Of the head.
Most Of this rotation of the eye Is,
a rapid process. taking not more
than three days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
LETTER FROM LESLIE PRESCOTT
10 LESLIE PRESCOTT CARE
OF THE SECRET DRAWER

Dear little Marquise, q dreadful
thing has happened and because i
must talk to somebody am. going
to tell it to you.
Jack came home this morning.. and
l was absolutely shocked at his
face. He seemed to have aged ten
years. The first thing he said to
me was, Leslie, do you suppose
your father will lend me six thou
sand dollars l. nng
II don't know, Jack. Whatbdo you
need it for?" b is g
isn't it enough that I need it?
You know if you asked your father
for six thousand dollars he would
give it to YOU"
But Jack, can't do that unless
it is very necessary. You know
father has given us at least three
thousand dollars this year and he
gave me five thousand dollars when
l was married. It seems to me
eight thousand dollars is good
slice of money for a man to have
given his daughter in less than a
year after her marriage"
"Well, you can make up any story
you want to as long as you get the
money" was Jacks amazing sugges.
ton.
"That won't do, Jack. shall not
ask him."
"But you must. I've got to have
the money absolutely before the fiji
teenth Of the month"
IF I ask father for it must not
only know the reason myself, but /
must tell him."
"Well, it is all on account of that
damned Ellington. He couldn't play
square with his best friend. l
thought. had made thirty thousand
dollars. did make it. You must
have seen the papers and read how
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
CANNIBALS BORED

Gannba and other wild tribes in the interior of South
Erica shrugged their shoulders and yavned when they
vrmovies for the first time, reports Lederman Aim
aoscranked the machine
The movies for time have been charged with ten
ney toward stupidity, but didn't realize they were
alts as dull as this.
Lederman says his cannibal audience boasted through
an Interpreter that nothing he showed them movies
eugh as some Of their antics. We'd investigate
lot Before agreeing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
MODERN TINES.

The first water-power grist mill in America the
at scituate Mass built in 1910 It's the mill described in
The Old Oaken Bucket Recently it has been restored by
historical society," that it's the when pioneers
hauled their grain carried it their backs to the mill
to get it ground to flour.
Today phone the grocer and the delivery boy brings
-four In this and many other ways live soft and
es existence compared with the pioneers. That's why
ave illness, especially colds indigestion and lazy
vers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
SPANKING MACHINE

spanking machine TO be used first Offenders and its
81 Grown Prosecutor Graham Of Winnipeg Canada. He
especially. champions it's use on men neglectne their
fam1ie9sN saa ~. ss@5
He ony caseS where such machine would b efcacfou2,
,vou1i be Wher1 humiliation would be involved such ~
spsnns eSsone's gseRs e hsn staaa'ns q e eon-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
Ancient Egypt Had Wheels.

The wheel was old when Egyut
was still new nation, and of its
actual origin there is no authentic
record. One theory goes back to
the distant period Of cave-dwelling
man, whose chief occupation Law In
building. Prehistoric man dragged
logs Of timber from the forests day
after day and piled them at an
angle against the rocks. filling in
the cfacks with earth and rubble.
thus aFording himself shelter. II
is thought that by using semicir-
cular branches as runners under
meath the logs It was found that
they could be moved forward FAR
more easily than by jiist lifting
the dead weight. Detroit News.
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A Thought

Fools because OF their transgres-
sion, and because Of their iniquities,
are afflicted--Ps. 107:17.
The compliments of the season to
my worthy masters, and merry
first of April to us all. We have all
a speck of the motley.-Lamb.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
MANDAN NEWS
ACCEPTS POSITION

Paul W. La Cornu, who recently
graduated from the Montana State
College has accepted a position as
co-ordinator at the North Dakota
Agricultural college, under the U. S.
Veterans Bureau of Fargo. He en-
tered the Montana State college with
one year and four months in high
school and completed seven years of
work in three years and Blk months.
Mr.. La Cornu served with the med
ical corps at Base hospital No. SO
Savaney, France and became disabled
in service.
Mr.. and Mrs. George M. A. Daley
left Saturday for Long Beach, Calf,
to spend the winter. They viii make
the trip by car. driving from here to
the Black Hills and then over a
southern route. "
Mrs. H. X. Jensen was elected pre-
sident at the meeting of the library
board Tuesday afternoon succeeding
Mrs. Frank McGillic. Other officers
who hold oyer for the year are: Mrs.
E. R. Griffin, vice president; MIS-.
f. A. Ripley, secretary and Mrs. Ro-
bert Wilson, treasurer ttr"
It was decided at the meeting to
hold the annual rupmage sale Fri
day and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10.
Mrs. Ed w. Miller and Mrs. j. M.
Hanley were hostesses to members
of the American Legion Auxiliary
today.
Merville and Roy LOOMS who have
been visiting at Sherwood during the
summer are guests of their father,
+. R. Loomis. The boys are on their
way to Dickinson.
Miss Theresa Miller has left for
Forsyth, Mont, to visit for5a few
days with her aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. George Gruenfelder who
moved there recently.
Rev. W.eR. Peterson, pastor of the
Methodist church in Mandan
four years ago, has been appointed
assistant pastor of the Methodist
church at Mitchell, S. D., it has been
learned here. Rev. Peterson for the
past three years has been complet-
ing his studies at the South Dakota
Wesleyan college at Mitchell. .
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Bell of San
Diego, Calf, formerly Of Glendive
are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan Morris for few days
Ed Hoger and John Grosgebauel
of Judson were city visitors Satur.
| day.
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F.t--1.F 2 z - I ~ - n .NFsI q
Lord Lovat should learn here
what not to do. War has depleated
our forest resources+the war OF
the saw and the ax.-Buffalo News.
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A *MOlERN' MODEL

a (. & ~ IS ssgs5
very stunning white 4atin
f .lFI,sl has saA.tlSAkl ho6laa and
bouhanf skirt, With motifs Of
rhtnestones and silver thread. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-15
BOND ISSUE CARRIES

The greatest Of those who wanted to the city
waerworks bond election carry in Saturdays election was
which might result from very light The fact that
ore than local citizens went to the polls to register
their views indicates that healthy interest in the affairs
Of the city by large body of citizens True, only
about onehrd the citizens voted but this situation may
ascred part the fact that the election involved not
additional financing of the warwoks plan but financing by
q lsE method
Il proposed to substitute the s2350O0 bond issue for
like amount warrants, a considerable saving in in
teres II hardly to be expected that great number
Of voters would reject plan to the city money
The city commission cannot turn back in the course 1T
adopted as result of plainly expressed desire upon the
er of the citizens control the Waterworks system of the
city and to make it adequate.
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Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Bell Of San
Diego, Calif,, formerly Of Glendivc
are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan Morris for few days.
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Miss Theresa Miller has left for
Forsyth, Mont, to visit for a few
days with her aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. George Gruenfelder who
moved there recently.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George M. A. Daley
left Saturday for Long Beach, Calf,
to spend the winter. They will make
the trip by car, driving from here to
the Black Hills and then over a
southern route. -
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Merville and Roy Loomis who have
been visiting at Sherwood during the
summer are guests of their father,
F. R. Loomis. The boys are on their
way to Dickinson,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-19
Canes Infested Should Be
Cut Before Bugs Emerge.

prepared by the United States Department
IF Agriculture.)
Fall or winter is the best time TO
apply control measures to raspberry
blackberry or dewberry crops infested
by the red-necked raspberry cane
borer, according to Farmers Bulletin
1886, by f. H.. Chittenden, entomolo-
gist. The damage to these crops is
caused by a ~fat-headed, milk-whlte
borer, which is the larva OF a small,
slender, velvet-black beetle with cop
perry red or golden thorax c'neck').
The larvae form irregular swellings or
gals, which gradually enlarge the
canes and split the bark. Canes thus
infested die, or become weakened and
fail to develop a crop. The beetle also
does some injury by feeding on the
leaves of the plants.
To control the insect the infested
should be cut out in the fall or
winter, or in the early spring before
the beetles have emerged from them,
All cuttings should be promptly
burned. To insure thoroughness, all
wild blackberry, raspberry or dew
berry plants nearby should receive the
same attention. Cooperation among
neighboring fruit growers in the OBJ
servance of these measures for sue
cessive years is highly desirable.
Farmers Bulletin 1886 may be OBJ
tanned by applying to the United
States Department of Agriculture
Washington.