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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03

fDakota line. Jackson started blaveiy
ing. It is this farm that readers OF
Elizabethss Tower learn about.
1--WE were there . whole season and
the prairics entered into my heart
rs nothing ever had DONE" Mrs. Jack.
son is credited with saying. II felt
Mt last all the space I had been crav-
ing, all sky there was--and the fields
eff grain were wonderful from the
first seeding to the bare stubble."
But the wounded veterans knee
could not stand farming and
the Jacksons went to Bran
don where he obtained en-.
ploymcnt with an oil company.
1--WE rented little home on the edge
Of the town, right down under the
prairie sky and ,tottering off the
edge of the great Manitoba plains.
Mrs. Jackson said. II felt more and
more the fascination of the land.
/ could never finish staring out of
the window or while walking in the
streets. at the great fields, in winter
or summer, in sunlight or starlight"
Heard About North Dakota
Here she met an old Indian who had
been born and reared in North Dako-
ia. He told her about life in this
state.
HE knew it and all its history"
Mrs. Jackson said. II did not know at
the time why listened so attentively
and remembered so clearly all he told
me. Even then believe . story was
shaping itself in my mind. A story
of the North Dakota prairies. at the
time the state was admitted to the
Union; of the early unsatisfactory
days Of state prohibition and its ef-
fects on various persons. And dimly.
through it all, could see q little
girl moving"
1t was this brain child that had its
being in the Elizabeth of "Elizabeth's
Tower"
Later the Jacksons were transfer
red to Dauphin, farther north in
Manitoba, where the husband was in
charge Of the oil ,company's ware
houses and storage plant.
"That year at Daurhin was wild
one. | can remember it only with q
sense Of freezing and scorching all
at once. It was so cold in winter
and so hot in summer that person
never could be comfortable. And
We used to wake at
3 o'clock in Q summers morning
when the sun rosc-sit had gone down
about 1O---and watch the young mos.
quitoes wigglE through the screen.
Returned To The States
It was hard business raising two
little girl babies with the thermometer
either at 40 below or ITO above, and
SO the Jacksons came back to the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
THIS WEEK IS
FULL ONE FOR
COUNTY AGENT
Several State College People
to BE Here-Program
Will BE Outlined

This week will be an exceptionally
full one for County Agent A. r. Mic
sen, and the work which will DC ac-
complished before the close Of the
scvcn-day period will no doubt be Of
great value to the farmers Of Bur-
leigh county.
Today Mr.. Micscn. accompanied by
Mr. Weisncr. state poultry specialist
of the state agricultural college ut
Fargo, is visiting several townships
in the south and central part Of the
county. The men are conducting a
survey of the methods of marketing
poultry and eggs, as part Of a similar
survey being made this spring in all
parts Of the state.
Tomorrow Miss Paul Reynolds Of
the state college, boys and girls club
specialist. Will be in Bismarck to
consult with Mr.. Miescn regarding
future plans for club work in the
county. Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock Mr.. Miesen will conduct
poultry culling demonstration at the
Markus Agnew farm, five miles north
Of Mcnoken. All persons interested
in poultry are invited to attend this
demonstration, al\l farmers in other
parts Of the county wishing similar
demonstrations conducted in their
neighborhoods may make arrange
ments for them by comforting with
the county agent.
To Form Program
A meeting of the program commit
tee, in charge of the agricultural
work in the county. will be held at
the county agents office in the post
office building Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, when n. d. German,
assistant county agent leader, will be
here from the state college. The
committee is made up Of representa-
tive farmers Of Burleigh county and
several members Of the agricultural
committee of the Association Of Com
mcrce.
At this meeting complete pro-
gram Of activity for the year will be
outlined, which the county agent will
follow.
Thursday and Friday A. C. Challey,
dairy specialist Of the agricultural
college, will work in Burlcigh county
with County Agent Miesen, and plans
will be formulated for the future
dairy development Of this section.
Messrs. Challey and Miescn plan to
visit the members Of the various cow
testing circuits in the county and will
endeavor to secure more members for
the associations.
Will Give Talk
Friday evening Mr.. Micscn will
talk at Wing at meeting Of the
Parent Teacher association. He will
speak on "Ho@ County Agent Can
BE of Value to a County"
Mr.. Miesen plans to be in his Of
flee each Saturday so that farmers
coming to Bismarck on that day of
the week can be reasonably sure of
finding him there. One other day
each week will be decided upon soon
rs an "officc day" also, and the bal
ance Of each week the county agent
will be engaged in activities of var
ious kinds throughout the county.
GOOD ADVICE +
"Hc is all the world to me. What
would you advise me to do?"
See a little more of the world."--
London Mail.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03

states. They now live at Spencer.
Ind. where Jsckson is employed on
EARN Life"
Mrs. Jackson was born at Eureka
Springs, Kansas, and with her father
later lived At Rich Hill, Mo-, where
the latter published q newspaper.
Ultimatcly they moved to Chicago
and Weymouth worked on the Chicago
Tribune. Margaret Weymouth wen.
to public school in Chicago and thcE
TO Hillsdalc college, Michigan.
II became = member OF the II Boa
Phi sorority, made some wonderful
friends and had some ScrumL .iOus
adventures" she tells.
Two years of this finished her col
1cge education and she went to work
for Farm Life," of which her father
had become editor, Is stcnograph1r.
my ability to take notes, however.
and to patch them out with imagina-
tti0n got me . long coveted job in
the editorial office" the author re-
latcs.
The wAnderlust overlook her. She
was doing rsccretarial work at Boston
when the World War ended and the
"call Of the prairics" sounded in
her cars. She describes it.:
The Armisticc Parade
"During the Armistice day parade
at Boston. l saw so many foreignc rs.
ship builders and munitions workers.
I felt a passionate love for my own
country and = longing to return to
the middle west. l came back home
to Indiana. feeling indeed that there
was no other place I'd ever love
so WE'LL"
She went to Chicago to become as
sociatc editor of "Bettcr Farming"
This was q job to my liking.
was makeup man, proof reader and
feature writer. l began to have
definite editorial ambitions.
However, fate took hand. and
met Carter Jackson, an American
BY births who had been educated in
private schools of England. Within
a few weeks my editorial dreams
had failed completely and We were
married"
Mrs. Jackson has been contrib
utor to Farm Life" for several
years. The Jacksons have two girls
and q boy.e
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
INDIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE
FOR LATEST BOOK DEALING WITHIN. D,

Romance. such as may enter into
the life of anyone when he least
suspects it.. brought Mrs. Margaret
Weymouth Jackson to North Dakota
and Manitoba. Canada, and indirectly
was responsible for the latest book
dealing with this state, according to
information received here from Spen-
Ger. Indiana, Mrs. Jsckson's presen.
home.
The book. "Elizabeth's Tower" is
novel written around North Dakota
farm life. 1t recently was brought
out by the Bobbs Merrill company of
indianapolis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03

Mrs. Jackson. as Miss Margaret
Weymouth, daughter of the editor
of Farm Life, had dreams of.an edi-
torial career when along came Carter
jackson, q young Canadian veteran
just back from the war. They were
married and the series Of events
began which led to North Dakota and
E.izabeth's Tower
Settled Near Brandon
jackson was entitled to land grant
for his war service, so after the mar
riage the broad prairies called and
they were assigned to farm near
Brandon, Manitoba. close to the North
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
TRAIN HITS CAR

Fcsscndcn-W'hen a passenger train
from the cast hit the Ford roadster
driven by Halvor Stand and Per John
son here last Wednesday the rear
wheels Of the car were knocked off
No one was injured. Due to wind
and dust the men did not see or hear
the approaching train.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
ARRESTED ON LIQUOR CHARGE

Fort Yates-Edgar Chapman Of
Morristown gave $1,000 bond for his
appearance in district court here fol-
lowing a raid upon his premises made
sometime ago by Sioux county and
federal prohibition officials. A still
y gallon of high grade moonshine and
other articles used in the manufac-
ture of liquor were found. This is
the third time Chapman has been ar
rested on a similar charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
HOMC DEsTROYED by FIRE

Sentinel Butte-Fire, Thought to
have originated from sparks from the
chimney, completely destroyed the
dwelling on the F. w. Houck home
1tead near Westerheim Friday. The
Murray Van Eaton family were living
IN the house ut the time of the fire.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
STATE BRIEFS
DEATH OF WELLS COUNTY
PIONEER

Fessenden People, for A.
years resident of Wells county and
one of the oldest citizens of Fessen-
den, died Thursday, April 22. on the
anniversary Of his scvcnty-sixth
birthday following an illness of only
a few hours.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03

In the plans Of celebrating tho
Centenary of Ottawa the Capital
of Canada. next August, the fact that
Marquis Wheat was originated at
the Canadian Government Central
Experimental Farm in the city is to
be emphasized. By this discovery IN
1901. Dr.. Charles T.. Saunders, who
was then the government ccrcallSt.
has increased not only the agricul-
tural wealth Of Canada by many
millions of dollars. but also that OF
the hard wheat growing area Of the
United States. for 80 per cent of the
spring wheat grown in Canada and
GO per cent of that produced IN the
states is Marquis.
This famous variety Of wheat, which
has won more worlds prizes than
any other. is the product of the
development of experiments with a
number of other hardy strains. Mar
uuis wheat not only revolutionlZcd
wheat growing in Western Canada
and the northern states of the middle
west, but reduced the period be-
tween seeding and harvesting from
100 to 10 days. This meant that
wheat Of the finest quality could be
garncrcd we'll in advance OF the time
necessary for the ripcming of the
former varieties and diminished the
risk from rust. frost. etc II also
meant that hard spring wheat could
be cultivated mach further north and
district carried by a large majority.
The increase was voted because Of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
POINTS OF VIEW

The Philistines and the Poet to-
gether viewed the advent Of dawn.
"Ah.' cried the Philistine. 'it is
the beginning of day"
ALAS" the Poet sighed, lit is the
end of night. kansas City Star.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
PIONEERS OF TWO COUNTIES TO
MEET

EIgin--May % has been selected as
the date for a joint reunion Of Nor
ton and Grant county pioneers to be
held at Sims. n. d. John f. Olin Of
Sims is in charge of arrangements for
the reunion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
TO BUILD GARAGE

Washburn-A garage and auto re-
pair shop will be constructed at Fall
kirk by Christ Bakken, manager of
the Falkirk Mercantile Co.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03
70 ISSUE ADyERTIsINC BOOKLET

WiItOn-The Mclean County De-
vclopment Association is to issue
booklet, containing illustrations and
advertisements of the various Mclean
county farms that arc for sale. It
will be off the press soon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03

district carried by a large majority.
The increase was voted because Of
necessary additions that must be made
TO the schools here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-05-03

GOOD ADVICE
HE is all the world to me. What
would you advise me to do?'
See little more of the world.
London Mail.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-28

Nine hundred are known to be dead as a result of the eruption of Mount Tokachi, Japanese volcano long be- lieved to be extinct. Two hundred of the victims were drowned when the disturb ance caused a lake to burst open and pour down the mountain side. Map shows location of the disaster.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-28

Private Robert w, Bradley Fourth Infantry, stationed a Spokane, Wash, will finish enlistment before collecting $200.000 estate awaiting hin at Smackover, Ark. Lawyer sought him three years t reveal that oil has made val uable the farm left him b, parents
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
CITY LUXCRES

One of the reasons given by Hen ry K. Hyde, official of the Otis tex tile interests at Ware. Mass, which nearly moved it's plants to Alabama, for being dissatisfied with conditions in New England was that cities go in for certain expensive luxuries which result in excessive taxation"
 In this category come fine build ings, well-paved streets, expensive municipal equipmen a modern edu- cational system, and all the other things in which cities justly take pride. Evidently Ware, with its 5000 population, thought it was en- titled to some of these metropolitan gewgaws.
 The official seems to be of the impression that in the south such -fangled ideas are not on the tapis. Time will tell how mistaken he can be. For one of the marks of progress in the south is just this sort of thing; and some of the southern states boast that they are progressing faster than any other states along these lines.
 Perhaps Alabama, where the Ware mills threatened to go, is little more backward than certain other southern states in this respect. But time does not mean 1t will re- main thus. The history of the south in recent times has been that when a state progresses up to a cer- tain point it wants all that is com ing to it as a result of its enhanced industrial development. North Caro- lima is shining example. In the course of time they will all be alike, and there will be no striking differ ence between the towns in the new south and those in Massachusetts.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30

biles-a far higher rate than that of the nation as a whole, and no doubt due to the congestion and good roads in certain parts of the state.
 This record was though very bad until the record for Connecticut came to hand, which is even worse. The Nutmeg state has much to think about when realizing that one person Is killed In this state to every TIP machines every year. The state therefore obtains the unen- viable reputation of being listed among the highest fatality states in the country. Specifically, 1t stands 18th in fatalities, while standing Fist in registrations.
 It was an automotive expert of experience who some years ago said good roads are fine thing; but in- asmuch as they make fast travel possible they contribute greatly to the possibility of fatalities.
 Good roads and automobiles, like everything else worth while, must be kept under control. Up to the present time both are entirely out of control. It is only necessary to realize that 21,627 persons were killed outright by automobiles in 1925; the fatalities in 1926 have greatly increased; and that the killed and injured in a few years outnum- Der the total of American killed and wounded in the World War.
 Something has got to be done about 1t; but so far our efforts have been quite vain.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
FEED THE BIRDS

This is a time when tragedy turks in the woods and in the fields. Hun dreds of thousands of their winged folk are faced with starvation due to the snow which covers their source of food supply.
 Birds which usually are too tinid to enter the precincts of cities are doing so in quest of food It is a splendid deed to help feed them by throwing crumbs upon the snow in the back yards, It is fine sport to watch the eager birds snap up the food; children get a great thrill from seeing how their winged friends en- joy their backyard meals.
 It cannot be done too often. The winged creatures will step right up to the window sills to get the crumbs. It Is a game that all young sters can play with benefit to them selves and the knowledge they are helping our friends, the birds, to tide themselves over a serious period of food shortage.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
NEWS FROM THE FRONT

Glimpsing the dispatches from the front one is led to conclude that the Conservative army under General Diaz, recognized by the United States as the bona fide de- soundly thrashed by the Liberal army under Doctor Juan Sacasa, recognized by the Mexican govern ment as the defenders of native liberty.
 Betting on the wrong horse-or army-therefore is the latest faux pas made by Secretary of State Kel- logg. It seems the Conservatives had a better chance before American recognition came along, for since then the Mexican gun runners have been increasingly active in furnish ing Sacasa with arms and ammuni- ton. Perhaps Mr. Kellogg thought Diaz could win with recognition. in- stead of arms.
 Senator Borah remains pretty sore, and as he Is still chairman of the foreign relations committee his state Of mind is Q worry to Messrs. Kellogg and Coolidge. The White House spokesman has been at pains to tell the world we are impartial; but that doesn't explain away our precipitate action in recognizing Diaz before it was certain he had more to stand on than a quagmire.
 There can be no valid objection by the r. S. or Diaz to the Mexican gun runners. This is entirely in con- formity with international law such as we have been at pains from time immemorial in maintaining. If Diaz cannot prevent them from bringing d'iH9 to tle iADGFdIS that IS ms misfortune. And if they refuse to do business with him that likewise is his misfortune. The facts are the Nicaraguans mostly belong to the Liberal party, and the Congress which set up Diaz as president in the face of the last overwhelming Liberal election victory merely courtcd the present civil war. It is just as if our Congress, after the Coolidge victory, for some reason had set it aside and named a Demo- cratic president.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
THE AUTO TOLL

Connecticut is fond of boosting of it's high percentage of well-paved highways. Perhaps that is one req son why the percentage of automo- bile fatalities in the state is so high, according to the figures just made public.
 Throughout the United States as a whole one person is killed to every 923 automobiles. This ratio in cludes states where the distances are great and the good roads not par ticularly conspicuous.
 The record for New York state, one of the largest in the east and possessing many counties which are not particularly distinguished for their fine roads, the ratio is given as one fatality to every 731 automo-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an anSW-r to any question of fact or information by | writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confdential.-Ed 5. Where was Lon Chaney born ?
 A. Colorado Springs, Colorado. c. When will the next total eclipse of the sun visible in the U. S. occur?
 A. The next total eclipse of the sun visible in the United States will occur April 2S, 1880. Its path of totality crosses the western part of the United States. The predicted time of maximum totality will be one and one-half seconds.
 Q. What is the cross or fairy stone?
 A. This is brown stone which occurs in metamporphic rocks, es- pecially mica schist, and is recog- nized by the cruciform character of its crystals. This peculiar cross or star shape of the crystal renders well developed specimens somewhat prized as ornaments. In their natural state the faces are usually coated with mica, which is scraped off and the surface is slightly polished before the stones are put on the market. The natural crystals are often ground on the edges to improve the cross like effect. In Brittany, France, a superstitious reverence is attached to these stones because of their form, based on the belief that they fall from heaven. In some parts of the United States, particularly in Virginia and the Carolinas. where they are found, there are many superstitions con- corning their origin and they are worn as luck charms to ward off danger and disease. The tech- nical name for the stone is "Stauro- lite"
 Q. What is Buster Keaton's real name?
 A. Joseph Frank.
 c. Why are there different kinds of bees in a single colony?
 A. The presence of different kinds of bees in a colony is ex- plained by two theories. Dzierzon maintains that fertilized queens lay fertilized or unfertilized eggs at will, the former in queen cells and worker cells, the latter in drone cells. Dickel contends, on the contrary, that by variation in the food the workers can produce at will, queens, drones, or workers out of the larvae. Whether the offspring are to be male or female is said to depend upon the contact or absence of con- tact of the egg with the impreg- hating fluid received from the male and stored in special sac con-