The Wahpeton times. [volume], October 08, 1914, Image 2

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Those wedding bells will soon
be ring-in?!
Our merchants and farmers pre
shipping several carloads of po
tatoes lately.
Mr. Beebe returned to his home
at Crosby. Minn., the first of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. MofTet and
family spent Sunday afternoon
with L. E. MofTet and family of
Antelope.
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County Correspondence
BARNEY BEAMINGS
A. Matthias and family autoed
to Colfax Sunday with his mother
who returned to her home after
a two weeks' visit here.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thomp
son loft on Monday for Daven
port. Iowa.
Mrs. C. A. Glenn and son. Gor
don. came on Tuesday of last
week from Merricourt, N. D.' to
visit at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bailey and oth
er relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Bonin and broth
er. of Colfax, were over Sunday
visitors with her sister, Mrs.
Wamsley.
E. S. Ferguson was in town the
latter part of last week.
Mrs. C. F. Bailey and Mrs.
Glenn and son spent Saturday
with the E. E. Bailey family in
Mooreton.
Miss Hilda Friskop came down
from DeLamere Wednesday to
attend the Fair with her sister,
Mrs. N\ Berg.
Mrs. Herman Lidke returne3 to
her home at Silvas, 111., Monday.
A. C. Jenks left on Monday
morning for Davenport. Iowa.
Frank Biegel of Mantador was
in our village Monday.
Her View of It.
Claud—But you certainly encouraged
toe to propose.. Claudia—Well. 1 conld
not very well torn yon down until
7«a did, conld I?—Judge.
When yon hare written a wrathful
letter pat It in the stove.—Lincoln.
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START OF A FORTUNE
The Boy Who Began His Carter by
Buying 8oap at Auetion.
A boy eleven year* old atood at an
auction room door and gazed with In
terest at the crowd of men gathered
round tbe auctioneer. Hla curiosity
led him to enter tbe room. Hla atten
tion'was attracted to several boxes of
toilet soap, tbe kind, be noticed, that
hla mother naed at home. Be had
often been sent to tbe drug store to
buy it for her. "Ah." be said to him
self, "perhaps 1 can buy tbla soap
cheap. 1 will sell It and make some
money."
As fast as bla feet would carry blm
he ran to the drug store where bis
mother traded and sought out tbe
proprietor. "How much would you give
me for a box of that soap sucb as my
mother buys?" be asked. The druggist,
ready to please the boy, named a cer
tain price. When the youngster asked
If he could use several boxes the
druggist thought It was a good joke
and replied that be could use all that
tbe lad would aell him.
Tbe boy baatened home. He emptied
bis little savings bank and ran back
to tbe auction rooms with the money
carefully wrapped in a handkerchief.
The soap was still unsold, and the boy
edged bis way through tbe crowd to
the platform. When tbe soap came
under tbe auctioneer's hammer tbe
boy's little piping voice made tbe first
bid. Tbe other buyers were so amused
at bis youth and his serious manner
that they let him carry off his transac
tion without a contest, and the boy got
twenty-two boxes of toilet soap at a
small fraction of tbelr value. When
the auctioneer asked bis name be an
swered, "Charles Terkes."
to take Contracts for Dwellings and other Buildings and
will furnish estimates for new work or repairing.
The lad took tbe boxes of soap to bis
purchaser, the druggist, who, open
eyed with surprise, Inquired where he
had got them. "I bought them at tbe
auction," he said proudly^
Estimates for concrete and mason work
M. PARSONS
J. R. MOLLOY
The New and Second Hand
Furniture Man
Keeps just as busy as ever,
because of his prices, and the
way he treats his customers.
For New and Second
Hand Furniture
of any kind or Furniture Re
pairing and Picture
Come straight to
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"I could bare dons that njnwit
complained tbs drugglat, but is be nai
promised to buy tbe soap be luid
keep bis word.
That was tbe beginning ot anun
usual business career. In later year*
Charles Terkes became famous In both
England and America as a Onanc|er
and a conductor of great business en.
terprlses.—Youth's Companion? •. '1
'--•v A LEGEND OF MEXICO.
Origin of the Eagle and Serpent on Its
Coat of Arms.
The coat of arms of tbe republic of
Mexico, which occupies the-center or
white bar of tbe flag and consists of
a beautiful device representing an«agle
perched upon a cactus (what In Mex
ico is called nopal) devouring a ser
pent, is intimately connected with the
history of the people In the begin
ning of the fourteenth century" the an
cient Mexicans, or Aztecs, after wan
dering for a long time around the
Mexican valley looking for a place to
build their city, arrived after terrible
sufferings and adventures on the south
western border of Lake Tescoco in
1325.
There they baited, for in front of
them they beheld what naturally they
considered an auspicious omen .from
their gods. An Immense royal eagto of
extraordinary size and beauty' Stood
upon a cactus growing In the crevice
of a rock washed by the waves of tbe
lake. In Its talons it held a serpent,
and its broad, beautiful wings opened
to the rising sun.
Obeying the mandate of their oracle
that there they should build their city,
they set to work, and by driving piles
into the marshes with no otber mate
rial at hand but frail reeds and rushes
the foundations of the great Tenochlt
lan, the chief city of the Aztecs and
the site of the modern City of Mexico,
were laid.—Philadelphia Ledger.
8tlll Possible,
"Uncle, can't I be a pirate when
grow up?"
"Sure you can, son. What do you
want to pirate—books or plays?"—
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Transposed.
Griggs—The doctor said I must
throw up everything and take a sea
voyage. Brigg»-Got the cart before
tbe horse, didn't be?—Boston Tran
script
Forcing the Prophet.
"I can prophesy with certainty that
you will become engaged this year."
"Oh, that Is understood! But proph
esy to me at once a husband."—FUe
gende Blatter.
From Different Viewpoints,
"He Is raving over bis wife
"She's enougn to drive anybody cra
«y."—Town Topics.
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HITS STATE EDUCATIONAL
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Hard Blow Dealt by
Equalization Board
OVER tfMVOOb TAKEN AWAY FROM
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
LAST YEAR.
AS 00E8 MAINE, 80 GOES NATION.
Louis Guenther, the well known fin
ancial writer of New Tork, says in the
current issue of The Financial World:
"In well informed circles no surprise
is felt of the results of the Maine elec
tion. The majority of voters uphold
the strong hand President Wilson has
on the rudder of our country's ship ol
state. The mass of the people are not
inclined to -change a pilot in whom
they have confidence In times of storm
for an uncertain steersman. History,
irhen It shall record dispassionately th«
deeds of Wood row Wilson, will accord
him the possession of talenta of great
statesmanship, administration, dlplomi
acy and political sagacity. In few meq
are these different traits so. harmonl*
ously blended as in our president"
HELL8TROM MAKES CHARGE.
Frank O. Hellstrom, Democratic nom
inee for governor, chasges the Hanna
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION with
pardoning a train robber so that the
Northern Pacific railroad would not
bate to pay a reward of $2,500. Gov
ernor Burke refused to pardon this
man. Governor Hanna pardoned the
man while the reward .case against the
Northern Pacific was on the U. S. dis
trict court calendar In St. Paul subject
to call. This relieved the railroad ol
the obligation of its reward for the
train robber's capture.
PURCELL, A 8TATE-BUILDER.
Senator Pur
cell needs small Intro
duction to the people of North Dako
ta. He has helped to build It and make
It what it is. In Richland county and
tbe city of Wahpeton he has lived
for more than 32 years. During this
time he has practiced law and farmed
extensively.
His earlier political record In thlB
state is enviable. He was a member
ot the constitutional convention. He
served -in the state senate for many
yean where he was one of its jpost
efficient members. Later he was ap
pointed United States senator by for
mer Governor Burke to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late Sena
tor Johnson. He served one year un
til the following session of the state
legislature. He is therefore totally fa
miliar with the duties of a senator.
PURCELL AND HELLSTROM
"There never was a time when the
Democratic party was more united
than now In the state ot North Dako
ta," said a Richland county Democrat
this week. "This county is going to
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re Sehator Puroell and Mr. Hellstrom
biggest votes for United States sen
fraveevw been
oaat In this section the state.'*
Senator Purcell and Mr. Hellstrom
will also oarry Nelson county.
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OWERHOR SURKE COMING.
The people of tbe state are looking
forward with much plaaaure te the
visit ot farmer Governor
now United States treasurer,
though Mr. Burke Is now a high
government official at Washington
North Dakotaos beat remember him aa
their beloved governor .and like to call
felil Iff Ms old campaign name, "Hon
Mlohn." They are looking forward
MM W his Mining when he will
t£e state far Senator Pnreell
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The boast Is made that the tax levy
for the first time In the history of the
state has been kept down to 4 mills.
How is it accomplished? The' facta
are that the levy for the educational
Institutions of the state heretofore
have been levied at 4 1-2 mills. In or
der to cut the total levy down to 4
mills, the levy for educational Institu
tions has been cut down to 1 mill,
therefore reducing the revenue foi
maintenance of educational institutions
f180,000. Therefore the boasted reduc
tion has been made at the expetase ol
the education of our children. Is this
economy? I would say that to negleet
the mental and moral uplift of our ris
ing generation is economy, then DAMN
such economy, says Mr. Hellstrom.
The "business administration" boasts
of an Increaae In railroad assessments
of $500,000, which does not begin to
account for the new lines and exten
Biona that were not in the tax levy of
1913. Consequently there has been nc
Increase in railroad assessment.
But, on the other hand, real estate
has been increaaed ..... .$4,315,506.00
The increase'in personal
property is 3,360,325.00
Making a total increase
of the people's tax values
of. $7,675,831.00
Thus it will be seen that the real
and personal property owned by the
people has been raised in valuation
16 times aa much as railroad property.
The people may consider themselves
lucky to get off at the ratio of 15 to 1
against the people and in favor of the
railroads when there Is a "business
adminiBtratoln" in the saddle. Instead
of there being a reduction of taxes and
economy shown, there la an actual in
crease in taxes in order to pay junket
ing trips Europe and other political
sinecures, while educational institu
tlons have to be handicapped and the
general expenses of the state greatly
Increased.
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While all Europe* is in the jaws of death
through the conflict of a bloody war, the people
of Wahpeton and
-vicinity have nothingtt^fear
butrifce-cold weather, which can be overcome.
by investing in a
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Radiant Home Base
/Burner Stoveipfl
Come in and let us show you the merits of this
fombus stove. We have them in all 'sizes and
suitable for any house. We will take your old
Stove in exchange and set. up anew one to please
you, either in Wahpeton or Breckenridge. ...
WAHPETON HARDWARE GO.
"The Place o! Quality**
LOOK FOR 6UR DISPLAY AT THE COUNTY FAR
OTTER TAIL POWER CO,
(NORTHERN LIGHT ELECTRIC CO.)
Phone No. 87
COMFORT.
Comfort one another,
For the way Is often dreary
And the feet are often weary.
And tbe heart Is very sad.
There Is heavy burden bearing
When It seems that none are
caring,
And we half forget that ever
we were glad.
Comfort one another.
With tbe handclasp close and
tender,
With the sweetness love can ren
der
And tbe looks of friendly eyes.
Do not wait with grace unspo
ken,
While life's daily bread is bro
ken.
/Gentle speech Is oft like man
*. na from the skies.
—Margaret B. Sangster.
Pitting.
"Jims Is very good on dog stories."
"Yes, bis tales do suggest a natural
Vag "—Baltimore American.
•Bps. ainolnlr Finds Wonderful
Stomach Remedy In Tlmo
to Avoid Knlfo
Mrs. Sadie E. Sinclair of 418
East Lake St., Minneapolis, suf
fered from stomach derange
ments for more than six years.
She feared she would have to un
dergo an operation. Her" complex
ion suffered along with her gener
al health.
Then she discovered' Mayr's
Wonderful Stomach Remedy and
took a course of treatment. .The
first dose brought results. She
wrote:
"Only one dosei and I slept like
a log. And I felt relieved right
away. If I should need any jnore
medicine you may be sure I will
send for it. It is.a wonder one can
be rid of such conditions without
paui.. .And my complexion is
clearing, they all speak of it—I
was so yellow and tfrown before."
MINNEAPOLIS WOMAN ESCAPES
DANGEROUS SURGICAL OPERATION
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Hit Baek.
Mrs. Houtton (maliciously) Yon
were such a charming debutante, my
dear, fifteen years ago: Mrs. Ighlife—
Was I? I only remember you made
such a lovely chaperon for me when I
came out.—Exchange.
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Bride's First Mistake.
An amusing incident recently took
place in a hotel at a popular seaside re
sort. At one of the tables in the writ
ing room sat the young and charming
Mrs. Newlywed busily engaged on a
letter. Suddenly she stopped, laid
down her pen and gazed out of the
window then she stared st the ceiling,
evidently deep In thought. Finally she
made a number of jottings on the blot
ter beside her examined them careful
ly and at length resumed her letter.
A base and uncalled for curiosity
prompted the correspondent to take his
seat at that table not long afterward.
On the blotter, each word followed by
a formidable question mark, was the
mysterious inscription: "Happynes?
Happiness? Happyness?' And, alas/
Mrs. N. had made the first mistake, in
her married life. Tbe first two words
had a determined line drawn through
them.—Glasgow News.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach
Remedy works Quickly and safely.
It clears the digestive traojb of
mucoid accretions and removes
poisonous matter. It brings swift
relief to sufferers from ailments
of the stomach, liver and diges
tive traot. Many declare it had
saved them from dangerous oper
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it has sav­
ed their hyes.
We waint all people who have
chronic stomach trouble or con
stipation, no matter of how Ion*
standing, to try one dose of
Mayr Wonderful Stomach Rem-,
edy—one dose will convince you.
This is. the- medloine so many of
our people have been taking with
surprising results. The most
thorough system cleanser we ever
sold, Mayr's Wonderful Stomach
Remedy la now sold here by Hend
ry Miller jk Co., ahd druggists ev
erywhere.—Adv.
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