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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
FRUIT RATHER CHEAP
IN CALIFORNIA

J. E. Clarke arrived recently from
Herman, Cali, where he has made his
home for five years, and will reside
hereafter on his homestead at Des
Laos. Mr.. Clarke says the fruit grow
ers are not getting extra good prices
this year and blame the war for it.
The raisin industry is fairly good
one, however, owing to the 100000
raisin growers association that was
organized to control the market in a
similar way that the Equity is at
tempting to control the grain market.
AS raisins are raised in a compare
lively small area, the organization
has been quite successful and the
growers are getting from three to five
cents pound for cured raisins. Table
grapes bring $50 ton. Alfalfa is
getting higher and is now bringing
So ton in the stack. It was down as
low as 81 a ton. Some years ago,
alfalfa brot SIS ton, and growers,
finding it more profitable to sell the
feed that to keep dairy cows, sold
their cows. Soon there was an over
production and the price went down,
but now the farmers are getting more
cows.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
REV. BRUCE JACKSON
ACCEPTS CALL
BISMARCK. PASTOR WILL HAVE
CHARGE OF FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH OF MINOT AFTER NO.
VEMBER /.

Rev. Hal P. Fudge, pastor of the
Baptist church of this city, who re-
Gently rendered his resignation, is now
located in Chicago.
Rev. Bruce Jackson of Bismarck,
formerly of Grand Forks, whose par
ents reside in that city, has accepted
the passionate, and will sever his rela-
tions with the Bismarck church Nov.
I.
Mr.. Jackson has been very success
full in his work at Bismarck and he
comes to Minot with an opportunity to
build up one of the largest churches
in the city.
Optic Reporter Will Publish Tax List.
The county commissioners designat-
ed the Optic Reporter as the official
paper for the publishing of the delin-
quent real estate tax list for Ward
county, the first publication to be
made the latter part of November.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07

meet all the requirements are to be
commended for the enterprise and pub
lie spirit which made their compliance
possible. The following were the sue
cessful schools:
School No. / ofpCarpio District No.
80, Second class, entitled to receive
s1O5.
School No. /, Burt District No. 1913,
Second class consolidated, $1O5.
School No. 1, Stammen District No.
26, Second class consolidated, $105.
School No. 1, General School Dis
trict No. 95, Second class consolidated,
$105.
School No. 8, Tatman District No.
62, First class rural, $61.50.
School No. l, Grassland District,
Second class rural, $41,00.
This is the largest number of
schools in Ward county that has ever
come under this classification and en-
titled to state aid. The largest number
in any year prior to this has been but
four schools. Thirty-one counties Of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
fort bFRTH0[D LANDS WILL Be
OPENED BY DRAWING At M|N0T

the state have a number equal to or
fewer than Ward, while there are Is
counties having greater number. We
note that in the counties which ex-
coed Ward the same county superin-
tendent has been in Office for several
terms, which in a great measure may
we'll account for the more rapid de-
velopment of their school systems. In
LaMoure county with 40 schools on
the classified list, the superintendent
has been in Office for five consecutive
terms ..s
Not many are familiar with the
method by which the apportionment is
made. The entire sum of the appro-
priation of $4,000 is divided pro rata
among the number of schools which
apply and can meet the requirements
imposed by the department, and thus
every school gets it's share upon an
equal basis according to the class un-
der which it qualities. There are now
within the state total Of 81 schools
entitled to state aid.
One factor which greatly hampers
the schools of Ward county is the low
scale of wages paid the teachers Of
this county. The average salary paid
our teachers is far below the general
average for the state. Our present
superintendent has been very strict
in interpreting the school laws and has
consistently refused to grant permits
to teach, which for so many years has
prevailed in this county to the detri-
ment of our schools and the spirit Of
school work.
There are now teaching in the rura!
schools of this county graduate Of
Purdue University and a graduate Of
the Iowa State University, showing
that the schools of Ward county are
being placed upon bisis of the high
est educational qualifications.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
N|N0T MAY GET
VICE CONSULATE
THREE PROMINENT NORWE-
CLANS SPOKEN OF FOR THE
PLACE LEFT VACANT BY THE
DEATH OF H. BENDEKE.

An effort is being made to secure
the orwegian Vice Consulate for this
city left vacant by the recent death of
Halfden Bendeke of Grand Forks.
Three prominent Minot Norwegians
are spoken of for the position.
E. H. johnson, DR.. Mykelstad and
Axel Bratsburg are mentioned for the
position. They were all born In Nor
way and it is understood they have
influences close to the government Of
their native country. The question OF
removing the consulate from Grand
Forks lies largely with the Norwegian
minister in this country.
DR.. Mykelstad is prominent local
physician. He was educated for his
profession in his native land, coming
to America to practice after studying
in the best schools of Norway. He is
a native of the same locality in Nor
way from which Mr.. Bendeke came,
and no doubt would conduct his work
in a capable manner. 1t is understood
that he is not an active candidate for
the place, owing to the fact that the
work might interfere with his prac-
tice.
Mr.. Johnson is an expert accountant
of the city. He was a schoolmate OF
Mr.. Bendeke and when Mr.. Bendeke
had any work to be looked after in
Minot, Mr.. johnson was usually called
upon to do it for him.
Mr.. Bratsburg is in charge of the
Union Insurance Agency. He is q
young man of pleasing address and II
the consulate is removed from Grand
Forks, he stands an excellent chance
of receiving the appointment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
MOORE OCCUPIES ].
new GARAGE
FORD MAN MOVES INTO MAG
NIFICENT NEW BUILDING ON
WEST CENTRAL AVENUE.

Charlie Moore, the Ford man, is
moving into his new garage today.
The Moore garage is one of the hand
soonest business blocks in the city of
Minot. It is 40 feet in depth with a
frontage on Central avenue of fifty
feet, two stories and full basement.
The front is finished with pressed
brick. Large plate glass windows
give the display room the best of
light, while the we'll lighted and COM
modious basement will afford ample
room for the general repair depart
ment. The apartments above the gar
age room proper will be arranged in
suites and will be rented as living
rooms. The Moore building is a de-
cided addition to the many handsome
business blocks of the city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
$50 Claims appraised at from 81 so to .OOPlaza,
Bismarck and Minot registration points---Entries
start May 1. One-fifth of appraised valuation
must be made at time of entry.

appraised value of the lands selected
must be paid in addition to the regular
fling fees.
For further information application
should be made to the Commissioner
of the General Land Office, Washing
ton, D. c., or to the Register and Re-
ceiver of the United States Land Of
flee at either Bismarck or Minot, N. D.
The drawing which will take place
at Minot, will be conducted in SINH
lar manner to the drawing of the first
lands, several years ago. There are
$50 claims in all, being appraised at
from 81 to SO on two fields and from
$3.50 to 81 on the east field. It is es-
timated that there are $50 first class
claims, fit for agricultural work and
the other hundred are a purely graz
ing proposition.
lands is $5.35.
On the central and west fields, the
land is appraised at from $3.50 to SO
per acre and on the east field from
$3.50 to 81. This is equally good
land, but farther from market. The
central field is south of Parshall The
west field is around Van Hook and
Sanish. On the west field, the farthest
land from market lies out from IA to
25 miles. Most of the claims can be
secured fairly close to market
The Berthold reservation has gone
ahead faster than any homestead land
in the United States. Three big crops
have been secured out Of four. The
farmers are on their feet in good
shape and those who draw good num-
bers can consider themselves very for
tunate. The reservation is dotted
with we'll improved farms and the
country really appears like it has been
settled for many years. =.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
LaFollette Bill Works Hardship.

Mr.. and Mrs. P. P Lee of Belling-
ham, Wash, are spending the week
with old friends. Mr.. Lee visited the
Independent office today and we enjoy
ed an hour with him. He says bust
ness conditions on the coast are not as
bad as reported, altho the war has no
doubt affected them some. Four boats
that were loaded with lumber consign-
ed to Germany had to be unloaded.
Mr.. Lee says that the LaFollette Sea-
mans bill has worked a tremendous
lot of harm to shipping interests, for
under the conditions laid down, the
ship owners simply cannot compete
with those from other countries. For
instance, the bill compels the owners
to hire no fewer than Is per cent of
English speaking men in the crews:
Many of the owners have disposed of
their ships.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
CHAMPION Tells
HOW He DID IT
Nj. D. GRAHAM RAISED Sd BUSH
ELS OF WHEAT PER ACRE ON
LAND THAT HAD BEEN FARM
ED FOR 80 YEARS.

M. D. Graham of Burlington, who
has become famous as North Dakota's
champion wheat grower, tells the In
dependent how he managed to pro-
duce crop that averaged slightly
over 50 bushels per acre.
He bought Is bushels of tested Mar
quis wheat from E. A. Madsen of
Burlington and sowed the seed on
thirteen acres. When he threshed
the field, he found that he had exactly
704 1-2 bushels. Mr.. Graham couldn't
believe his own eyes. He had said
that such a phenomenal yield could
not be possible. The field lies in the
valley on what is known as the old
George Popping farm and has been
cropped continuously for the past 80
years. Mr.. Graham bought the farm
five years ago and has been rotating
his crops, having grown two crops of
corn and one of barley and two of
wheat. The entire field has been ma
nured we'll once. Last year the land
was in corn. This year he plowed it
very deep in order to destroy the
weeds. It is not usual that corn land
is plowed for wheat and Mr.. Graham's
neighbors called his attention to the
fact that this extra work was not at
all necessary.
The land was bought five years ago
for $25 an acre. Mr.. Graham's en-
tire wheat yield averaged Al IL bush
els. At 80 cents, today's price, this
would bring a gross income of $500
per acre.
The shocks were so numerous on the
field that after the grain had all been
cut and shocked, it was necessary to
remove one row of shocks in order to
allow the binder to be removed from
the field. The heads of the wheat
were great long ones, some containing
70 berries.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07

Approximately 10000 acres of land
within the former Fort Berthold In
dian Reservation, North Dakota, will
be opened under a registration at Mi
not, Bismarck and Plaza, North Dako-
Ia, commencing Oct 10, 1915, and clos
ing October 80. Applications must be
presented in person, except those of
persons who were honorably discharg-
ed after 80 days service during the
Civil war, Spanish American war, OF
Philippine Instruction, which may be
presented by agent.
The lands which lie north and east
of the Missouri river in Mountrail and
Mclean counties have been classified
as agricultural lands of the first class,
agricultural lands of the second class,
and grazing lands, and appraised at
prices ranging from $3.50 to $500 per
acre.
The lands will be opened to surface
homestead entry only. They contain
deposits of coal which will be re-
served to the United States in trust
for the Fort Berthold Indians. In or
der to obtain title to the surface an
entryman must comply with the home
stead laws and pay the appraised sur
face value of the tract entered.
A drawing will be held at Minot
North Dakota, commencing November
A, 1916, to determine the order in
which persons who participate in the
registration may enter the lands. En-
tries will be allowed commencing
May /, 1916, and may embrace not ex-
ceeding 100 acres each. Notice Of
time and place Of making entry will
be mailed to such number of persons
holding numbers as may be reason.
ably necessary to induce the entering
Of all lands desirable for entry. At the
time Of making entry, one-fifth of the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
as he had travelled in North Dakota, he
found Mr.. Cummins strong.

ds He nau Travelled IN NOrCn dakota, ne
found Mr.. Cummins strong.
"rhe Senator appears to be the very
man to re-unite the various factions
Of the Republican party" he said. "He
has always been considered a progress
sive republican, but he has united the
factions in Iowa. Of course, we have
had our local fights, but the Senator
has the endorsement of the entire
state committee. l find that the La
Toilette sentiment is strong in North
Dakota, but in the event that Little
Bob is not a candidate, Cummins will
undoubtedly be the leading candidate"
minnesota is the first state to vote
in the presidential primaries and your
state is second, voting just a few days
after Minnesota. If there is no change
in the sentiment in Minnesota before
the primaries are held, Senator Cum
minis will, l believe, carry that state.
He will, of course, have Iowa solid
and if he can carry North Dakota, it
will give him commanding position
early in the contest next spring and
will certainly help him in landing the
nomination"
Mr.. Haugen's home is at North
wood, Iowa. He was taken about the
city by States Attorney Nestos, and
expressed himself as being we'll pleas
ed with his visit to our state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07

Largest Shop in North Dakota.
Minot has the largest barber shop
in the state. This fact is not general
ly known. The Opera Barber Shop,
of which A. f. Erickson is owner, has
eight chairs, more than any other shop
in North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
LITTLE GIRL an
:SWFRS SUMMONS
SWEET LITTLE DAUGHTER OF
MIR. AND MRS. ANDREW ]. AN
DERSON DIED SATURDAY ATT
HOME NORTHEAST OF CITY.

Mary, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew ]. Anderson, died at the
home Of the parents, six miles north
and six miles east of Minot, Saturday
evening. The funeral was held Tues
day afternoon at the home and the re-
mains were inferred in the cemetery
in Mckinley township.
The funeral was directed by J. w.
Rowan, of this city.
The little one was four years and
nine months old and by her sweet
ways and cheerful disposition, she had
have the sincere sympathy of their
many friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
FIFTY ARMORED MOTOR TRUCKS
FOR RUSSIA PASS THRU M1NOT

Nearly train load of armored mot
or trucks for the Russian government,
passed thru the city over the 500
Tuesday, bound for Vladivostock, Rus
STA, to be used in the war. There were
two trucks on each fiat car and each
car had been housed in. They were
being taken to Vancouver, B. c., and
the name of the boat on which they
were to be taken across the water was
marked on each car. There were fifty
trucks in all, N.ftrl
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
Bear for Sale-$5O.OO.

FOR SALE-A nearly grown bear,
$50. Apply to Dan Dougherty, chief
of police. TO- 1T
The above advertisement was hand
ed us by Minot's chief Of police. This
is the self same bear that attacked
the chief recently, when he attempted
to lasso it. The bear is now comfort
ably housed in a strong cage and Dan
says he will throw the cage in with
the bear for the above price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
Press Correspondent Will Talk on War

Robert G. Patterson, formerly city
editor of the Fargo Forum, who re-
Gently returned from the battle front
in Europe, where he was Associated
Press correspondent for four months,
will deliver an address at the Metho-
dist church in this city Monday even
ing, Oct. II. Mr.. Patterson is the first
speaker to appear in this vicinity,
who has been at the front, and UNI
doubtedly many will turn out to hear
him.
He is nephew Of U. S. Ambassador
Sharpe, who is stationed at Paris,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
SAYS CUMMINS is
LOGICAL CANDIDATE

Congressman Gilbert N. Haugen Of
Iowa is in Minot to ascertain just
what the public sentiment is concern
ing the proposed candidacy Of Senator
Cummins of Iowa for President. The
Congressman called at the Indepen-
dent office today and stated that as far
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
Larson Wins Wrestling Match.

Oscar Larson, of tbs city, defeated
Sam Peterson of Grand Rapids, Mich,
in a wrestling match at the Armory
one night last week. Larson took the
first fall in Is minutes with the toe
hold and the second in 43 minutes. He
DESTROYS of meeting any 17O-pound
wrestler.
The match was one of the best yet
staged in this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
SIX SCHOOLS
GET STATE AID
CONDITIONS IMPOSED ARE
STRINGENT AND SCHOOLS ARE
TO BE CONGRATULATED IN
MEETING REQUIREMENTS.

w. D. Wendt, county superintendent
of schools, this week received a COM
munication from the state department
of public instruction to the effect that
of the nine schools Of the county ap-
plying for state aid, six were success
full. The conditions imposed upon
schools emitting them to state aid are
very stringent and the schools that
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
Rats Kill Chickens.

Mrs. Davy of Des Laos raised about
700 chickens this year. Rats got about
$50 of them and hog that developed
an excellent appetite for tender, juicy
young chicks, enjoyed numerous meals
from the flock, so she has only half
of them left. Rats are becoming quite
numerous on some of the farms.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
MUST HAVE THE INDEPENDENT

In renewing her subscription to the
Independent, Mrs. w. F. Anderson,
wife of hardware dealer at Swanson,
Sask., writes: ''Please always remind
me when my subscription is due, as
need the Independent in order to live
in Canada"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-07
WHEAT ADVANCED.

Wheat made phenomenal advance
Wednesday. going up seven cents
bushel. The price dropped back a
notch or two today, the local price
being 80 cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-30

NAfN
There is al the present time exist
ing In the state highway commission
ample authority to claim the right
here invoked. declared Justice Han
ma, OF the state supreme court. In con-
Guiding hiS opinion In the action.
While the cast actualIy involved
only the transfer OF the money now
In the state road fund. Amounting TO
&iI.7sS.62. Il was clearly stated In
the petition that the action was
brought 20 test the right OF the COM
mission 10 transfer the proceeds OF
the highway bond sale 20 banks IA
order that Interest might be paid the
bond buyers 20 the difference
between the par value OF the bonds
and the actual market value. Com
rerning this. Mr.. Justice Hanna said:
other matters are set up by the
petition relative 20 the future dis
Aursement OF the proceeds Of the bond
sale now under negotiation. which
viii be deposited in said road fund at
an early date II contaminated. but We
are unable To- consider these matters
rs they are not AZ present properly
before the court for consideration, al
though the conclusion arrived AT In
this case as 20 the authority in the
state highway commission as TO the
control OF said road fund, may be de-
cisive OF the future right % said COM
mission 10 draw against snid fund I'M
~ the legislature shan rake other
and different provisions for the con-
troll Of said fund
The concluding paragraph Of the.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-30
ROAD FROM CLOVIS
TO P0RTALES FAST
BEING COMPLETED

Clovis, y NJ, july 3O.-What will
De an important INK lea the state q
Hystem OF highways. eventually. and
what is soon To be a boon 10 an mo
iorists, both trnnsients and local peo-
vie, ~ the new rOad ltom tins city
To- F0rtntrs. nov rapidly nearing cutn-
Ylction. The road IS being Quill uy
the state highway commission, ana
inc wide, w~cil-surfaccd and easily
shaded highway is a marked contrast
To- 'he Two whecl.traoks from three Go
-tN inches deep. grau-d un all sorts
ui percentages anu %wundcfiug an over
the hills that was the rule ga former
times. Tn roHu is being constructed
of gypsum and clay. buth being found
not very tar from its right ul way.
over ten miles ut the highway b. Iu
a stat, oi completion This runs pur-
aiici to the santa BE tracK in Koosr
Welt county, and - b. as straight as
the crow ilies For miles the white
strip OF highway lies cross tho sand
hills lke "a tape line. The Portulcs
eud Of the highway ia at a point near
completion tt present, only needing
The" finishing touches To- make q one
"i the best strips 20. road In New
Mexico The Clovis end of the hirh-
way Will %, the next confederation oi.
the construction gangs. but their task
az this end viii bc less 10 magnitude
than part ut the road leading into
f"rtuics barring % strip 81 sand which
connects th. point where the Currs
county board ceased operation aud
tho beginning point uf th. state woir
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