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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

Doctors have discovered that, with
the solitary exception Of tuberculosis,
poor people have much better health
than rich people; that they almost en-
tirely escape those ailments and dis
eases that play havoc with people Of
means. The fact that the poor live
more simply while the rich surfeit
themselves and overtax their systems
with costly foods and drinks mainly
accounts for this comparative immun-
ity of the poor in the matter of dis
ease. 1t is especially marked as to
gcut, cancer, apoplexy and other dread
diseases. This is no argument for
folks to be poor nor is it a warning
against seeking to be wealthy, but it
does suggest that if more people would
lead more simple life, both as to food
and habits. life would be far more
healthy. What gain is it for one to
gorge himself with rich food and high
ly spiced drinks and live at fast pace
if he is ultimately to suffer from dis
ease and have his days shortened? The
much higher cost of living nowadays,
if it leads folks to live more simply,
may prove great blessing in disguise
to thousands.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

The banks have larger deposits than
were ever known before, and borrow
ing is easy. improvements are being
made at such rate in city and coun-
try that material and men arc in de-
nnand greater than ever before. In the
large cities munition factories are Civ
ing employment to thousands at the
highest wages. The automobile fac
tories have created work for countless
thousands. Everybody is riding about
in automobiles. Money is spent rather
recklessly. True, the cost Of living has
been advancing steadily, but people
are spending more for Injuries than
ever before. There is bound to be a
decline. There may be no great panic
following this period of prosperity,
but this gait cannot keep up forever.
It's good time to save something for
the "rainy day" which is certain to
follow this period of sunshine as night
follows day. It's a good time to be a
little more conservative in business
way, for there will always come that
day of reckoning. Slow up bit. Put
on the brakes.
And now we have to have six-cent
beer-or that will be the price where
it is sold over the bar. In Minot the
price will remain from so cents to
$500 a bottle, depending largely on
circumstances and the condition of a
mans thirst, etc.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23
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Photos by American Press Association.

Progressives' objections to the cleo
ton as speaker of James R. Mann,
present republican floor leader in the
house Of representatives, may result
in compromise on Representative Ir-
vine l.. Lenroot of Wisconsin for
speaker in the next house, just elected.
Lenroot has pronounced progressive
tendencies. Unless called in extra SEES
sion some time after March 4, next,
when the present house expires, the
house just elected will not convene un-
til the first Monday in December, 1917.
With the control of the next house
resting among the independents, the
contest for the speakership will be
close and interesting. Champ Clark,
the present speaker, will be the demo-
cratic candidate for the position.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

Clarkfield.
Then she saw him.
1t was on Broadway in Fargo, but
he refused to stop, much less listen
to her story. At this point she dared
the tongue of publicity and appealed
to the district attorney. Uncle Sam
Immediately became a third party in
terested. He was unsuccessful in
landing Doan thruout August follow
ing the day jeanette saw him on
Broadway. The search proceeded,
however, from Fargo to Poplar; even
as far east as Minneapolis. Then
Doan got too bold.
The sheriff found him yesterday in
q local bakery and his arrest followed.
Jeanette was called from her school
room in Clarkfield and Doan will be
dealt with under the federal low Mon
day.
~ will marry him." said Miss Gagen
to newspaper reporter last night
after he had located her at the Pow
ers hotel. "But after the ceremony
III have nothing whatever to do with
him.
"He is despicable; that l know now,
but it is so hard to understand. He
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23
When Every Move Hurts

Lame every morning, achy and
stiff all day, worse when it's damp or
chilly? Suspect your kidneys and
try the remedy your neighbors use.
Mrs. L. j. Smith, l Phillips Court,
Minot, says: 81 suffered for long
time from stiffness and lameness In
my back. I had sharp, shooting pains
through my kidneys and a dull, bear.
ing-down pain through my loins and
dizzy spells. The kidney secretions
were in bad shape. Doan's Kidney
Pills removed the complaint"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for q kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Smith has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

that, for so much matter of that kind
in comparatively short time proves
WEAKNESS to the mind if not to the
flesh. But if the voter thinks he is
forgotten from now on he is much mis-
taken; he is simply put in cold storage
until the next election. Politicians
never forget voter.
The simplified spelling board of
New York city has taken the matter
Of simplified spelling up with the
North Dakota newspapers. Practical
ly every paper in the state has been
using the simplified form for years
and one of the publishers, Editor
Falkenstein of Bottineau, has adopted
a style all his own.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

On the average train load of live
stock is shipped from northwestern
North Dakota to the st. Paul and Chi
cago markets each week. The Great
Northern is running a special train
each Friday, furnishing the stockmen
with coach. The train comprises
about fifty cars Of stock each week.
This brings good deal of money into
the pockets of the North Dakota
farmers, but when the packing plants
are built, good deal more money will
be kept within the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23
'.,,E, IS ID "a
Entered June 10, 1902, as second
class matter, at the postoffice at Minot,
N. D., under the act of Congress If
March 8, 1879.
WHY NOT2

Down in the southeastern corner OF
Grand Forks county, mile or so from
the Red river, and ten miles from a
railroad, there was, until Uncle Sans
rural delivery rendered it no longer
necessary, country postofticc which
bore the peculiar name of Whynot
There is an interesting story connect
ed with the establishment of this Of
flee and the adoption of it's name.
A good many years ago E. K. Lars
gard, then young man, came over
from Norway to seek his fortune. He
had neither means nor friends, but he
was Industrious and persistent. He
worked at many occupations, among
them that of peddling. In the pursuit
of this calling he travelled back and
forth through southern Grand Forks
county, where the people were well-to-
do and spoke his language. AS he be-
came acquainted with the locality it
occurred to him that little store in
that district might be made to pay.
Occasionally he mentioned this to the
farmers whose homes he visited. The
plan did not seem feasible to them,
and they told him it wouldn't do. why
not 20 he would ask. He demanded a
reason. The arguments advanced did
not convince him. He believed the
thing could be DONE The idea grew
upon him and he preached it frequent
ly. The neighbors laughed at the pc
culiar notion of the young peddler, and
good naturally assured him that there
was nothing in it. But the one ques-
ton rose continually to his lips: why
not?' He was willing to abandon the
idea if he could be shown that it was
not sound, but he would accept no
mans mere statement that the thing
was impossible. While entertaining
his vision he did not neglect his daily
work. He saved a little money and
stored it away. He added to it from
time to time; and presently he had
enough to start modest little store.
Convinced, in spite of the protests of
others. that his own theories were
sound, he proceeded to put them into
practice. He bought a bit of ground
or the corner of a farm, and built
little store. The neighbors recalling
the question which had become so ia
miliar with them, dubbed the store
"the town of Whynot," and Larsgaard
accepted the name. Later, when
local postoffice was established, with
Larsgaard in charge, the name was
retained, and the question which had
been asked so often by the persistent
young fellow who would not be con-
WINGED was formally recorded as the
name of United States postcffice.
Whynot never became metropolis,
and Larsgaard did not become a mil
honaire. But the place became the
rendezvous and trading place of the
people of rich and populous district,
and its owner has for years been a
man of affluence. He is notea plunger
or a Spectator. He is cautious and
conservative. But he is resourceful
and persistent. He has neved aban-
doned an idea merely because some
body told him it wouldn't work. He
has wanted to know ''Why Not?"
Why not?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23
Rounoania,s Great Salt Mines.

ROumana is famous for its salt
mines, and could supply all Europe
with this commodity for hundreds of
years. In some mines the beds are
from GOO to 80 feet thick, and at Sa-
rat there is salt mountain whose
sides are quarricd with electric ma
chimes which cut out blocks each
cubic yard III size, while the fragments
are scoOped up in steam ShOvels.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23
MIurninu the Tables"

The Romans took great pride in their
tables Of citron wood from Maureta-
MIA. They were inlaid with ivory and
sold at price that was exceedingly
extravagant. When any of the men
ventured to accuse the ladies of ex-
travagance, the latter turned the
tables on them by reminding them of
the large sums of money they wasted
in buying tables.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

The year 1916 has been unusually
prosperous thruout the United States.
Farmers have received the highest
prices known by the present genera
ton for their various products. Every
line of endeavor has been rewarded by
top-notch prices. Money is plentiful.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

The names of number who have
paid their taxes appear in the tax list
published for the first time in this is
sue. This is unavoidable as the county
treasurer had to turn the list over to
the printer fully week in advance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

promised to marry me at my parents
home in Malta. Why he did not carry
out his promise / do not know. He
may be married; that I don't know.
/ have though so sometimes for he
acted so queer, and Mr.. Hildreth says
he thinks Harry has wife. Harry
promised he would meet me at A
o'clock this afternoon, but l didn't
keep the engagement for l knew very
we'll he wouldn't be there"
Jeanette Gagen appears to have,
woman like, changed her mind, for
she now declares that she will not
marry Doan, for she tells the district
attorney that she scents a plot where
in Doan would desert her after the
wedding, knowing that under the law
she could not then testify against him.
It now rests with the girls mother,
Mrs. NJ. A. Gagen, of Malta, Mont,
whether or not Doan and her daugh-
ter become man and wife or whether
Uncle Sam shall be allowed to push
the case. If the marriage is perform
ed, the district attorney will not press
the case. The girls mother arrived
in Fargo yesterday.
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The following is the latest schedule
Of Great Northern trains, Nos. 221 and
222, the Williston Local, being the
only changes:
Westbound.
No. Ar. Dep.
Oriental Ltd. - 2:15a 2:25 q
S-Glazier Park Ltd. 1:30p 200 p
221-Williston Local 1900 p
27-Mail & Exp. only 7:45 p 1850 p
199-Fargo-Surrey loo '6:00p
9-Minot-St. Paul lc. s6:45 p
29-Red River Ltd.-- 1:42 p
EaStbound.
No. Ar. Dep.
l-Glazier Park Ltd. 6:15a a. 6:30a
10-St. Paul Loo. - '8:l5a
S0-Red River Ltd.-- AIS p
222-Williston Loo. -s12:15p
2O0-Fargo Surrey loo '8:30a
28-Mail & Exp. only 1910 p 1920 p
2-Oriental Ltd.---- 400 p AIS p
Daily except Sunday.
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sawed.oH Sermon.

Sometimes girls face Is her for
tune, but more often it is the figure on
the face Of her fathers check.-In-
dianapolis Star,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23

From now on voters will find very
little political mail in their postoffice
boxes. Not many of them will regret
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-23
Wash Away
Skin Sores


To the many sufferers Of skin disease
D. D, p, the liquid wash, has become 2
and they can depend on it, they do not
hesitate to recommend it to their neigh
bors. 1t has proved itself remarkable
remedy for all forms Of Eczema. It is a
germicide that is harmless to the most
delicate skim. but still it is effective and
quick in action. If you are a sufferer
from skin diseases, including ulcers, PIN
pies, scales, crust or Eczema in any form,
this remedy will not disappoint you. It
has stood the test and today is the master
preparation for all skin diseases.
Come in today and ask about our guar
antee on D. D. D. Also about D. D. D.
Soap, that keeps the skin healthy.
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"a UA q the Standard
!, Skin Remedy
mccoy DRUG CO.,
Minot. North Dakota.
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New Britain herald., 1916-09-21
KNIGHT T-CAMPBEIL NUPTTALS.
We'll Known Couple Joined in Wcdlocl,
 At St. Mary's Church Today.

St. Mary's church was the scene of a, pretty wedding at g o'clock this morning, when Raymond Knight and Miss Mary Campbell were married at @ nuptial high mass. Rev. John Y. Winters performed the ceremony. Fhe couple were attended by Robert O,Nei1 as best man and Miss Ellen Campbell, a niece of the bride as bridesmaid.
 The bride wore gown of blue chiffon broadcloth and a picture hat. The bridesmaid was attired In suit of plum color chiffon. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Michael Campbell of l29 Cleve- land street. A large number of rela- lives and guests were present. The couple left this afternoon on honey moon trip south after which they will reside at 129 Cleveland street.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-21
TRIAL OF BLACKMAILERS
Federal Agents Virtually Decide to Bring Them East for Wringing
 Money From Philadelphia Woman

Washington, Sept. 21.-Conferences of federal agents who have been in vestigating the so-called blackm ailing syndicate were continued at the de- partment of justice today.
 The department virtually has decid- ed to institute it's first campaign of prosecution against the alleged black mailers of Mrs. Regina s. Klipper of Philadelphia, in the federal court in New York City. The defendants in the case probably will be removed to New York immediately for trial in the case probably will be removed to New York immediately for trial, which is expected to begin in a month.
 The cases of the other alleged blackmailers are expected to also be pressed for early trial. It is possible that other arrests will be made soon, according to A. Bruce Bielaski, head of the bureau of investigation of the department of justice.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-21
CHy Hen1s

Boys Own Store" Besse-Lelond's.
 -advt.
 A corn roast will be held by the
 Christian Endeavor society of the
 Baptist church at the Sunset Rock
 bungalow this evening.
 Mallory Hats' for men and young
 men, blue ribbon winners at the last
 two expositions, at Besse-Leland's, If course.-advt The charter revision committee will
 meet at o'clock this evening in the mayors office. One out of every four boys in New Britain are wearing Besse-Leland suits. The reason-more for less- advt.
 New Britain lodge, B. P. o. E., will
 hold a regular session this evening"
 Memorial exercises for the late Ed
 ward Wiegand will be held. Judge
 B. F. Gaffney will deliver the eulogy.
 Children's Rough It. pair pants suits $500 at Besse-Leland s-advt.
 New Britain council, O. U A. M,
 will meet this evening in o. U. A, M hall.
 Children's suits $2.9S to $1O.0O at Besse-Lelands ds.-advt. Phenix minstrels will hold a special meeting in G. A. R. hall at 10 o'clock Sunday. They will also have a re- hearsal and all members should at tend.
 "Fit Form" children's suits $6.4S, SPAS, $S.48, 5000 at Besse-Leland's s. -advt.
 The regular monthly session of l Hira Temple, D. o. K. K, will be 1 held in Vega hall tomorrow evening | at o'clock when reports will be re- 1 ceived from the committee in charge ] of the recent outing. Arrangemen l will also be made for the ceremonial ] session to be held on October g. Fol- l lowing the business meeting, a social l hour will be enjoyed. Children's school shoes guaranteed l at Besse-Leland' 's-advt. There will be a meeting of the new organized store clerks association in | Carpenters hail. 34 Church street. to- morrow evening at 8 o'clock. The ex- cutive committee reports meeting with a generous response to a call for new members
 Children's odd trousers, more for ] less, at Besse- -Leland's.-a The first of a series of whist parties | for the benefit of the new Catholic | parish, will be held tomorrow evening 1 at the home of MT. and Mrs. John | McGrail of East street. Childrens hose, 12kc and 25c every pair guaranteed, at Besse-Le' land s-adVt. 1 The executive committee of the 1 Chamber of Commerce held meet l ing at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. A l special meeting of the mercantile bu. reau was arranged to be held at 4 SC 1 today.
 l Children's blouses 45c and 19c al Besse-Lelands ds.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-21

MrDater is firm friend of ssFruit-a- tives". He believes in the healing and restoring powers of these wonderful tablets made from fruit juices. He knows-becauseh he tried 'Fruit-a tives" when he was i'll and suffering, and is in a position to speak with authority.
 65S FIRST AVE-, TROY, NY.
 APRIL 29th. 1916 CT have been a sufferer for years with Kidney Trouble and Constiba- lion. I tried "Fruit-a-tives' about 8 month ago, and with almost immediate results. The Kidney Trouble has disap- peared and the Constipation is fast leaving me'' HENRY DATER.
 'sFruit- a-tives'' is the greatest Kidney Remedy in the world, and is equally effective in relieving Constipation.
 Soc box, for $2.50, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price by Fruit-a- a-tives Limited. OGDENS- BURG, NEW YORK.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-21
GRADUATION ON OCTOBER 3.
New Britain Training School for
 Nurses Will Hold Exercises.

Graduation exercises of the New Britain Training School for Nurses will be held at First Congregational church chapel on Monday, October 8. Following the exercises a dance will be held in Booths hall. Judge James E. Cooper is to preside at the gradua- ton.
 The program for the occasion has been completed and is as follows:
 March, "Hippodrome" orchestra; invocation, Rev. H. w. Maier; class song, graduating class, selection, Dream Picture of the Old South" or chestra; address, Principal Marcus White of the State Normal school; xylophone solo, George H. Lynch; awarding of diplomas, Dr. iE. T. Fro- men, president of the hospital staff: presentation of school pins (the gift of E. H. Davidson), by pr. F. w. Peck; presentation of companion cases (the gift of Mrs F. l.. Hungerford) by pr. F. w. Peck; selection, excerpts from Pom Pom" (Felix), orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-21
BOYS LEG BROKEN
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT
John Bacl1us Run Down by Machine Driven By Howard J. Livermore
 of West Hartford.

Another bad automobile accident occurred this morning when Howard Livermore of 1886 Boulevard street. West Hartford, ran down twelve year old John Backus near the stone crush CT on Stanley street. The boy was taken to the New Britain General hospital, suffering from a compound fracture of the right leg, various body bruises and @ bad puncture wound in the side. His condition is not danger OuS.
 According to the story told by MT. LiVermore, who is employed as a draughtsman by w. A. Caldwell, he was driving toward New Britain and saw the boy start to cross the road. He slowed down and as he did so the boy hesitated and thinking he was going to wait, MT. Livermore again went for ward just as the boy darted across ap- parently to hop onto a passing deliv- cry car. The front of the machine struck the boy. The injured boy said he was not trying to hop onto the auto and was only crossing the street to get to St. Mary's playground. He said the autmobile did not try to avoid him.
 The boy is the son of William Back us of 46 Hurlburt street, employed as 8 moulder at the North and Judd fac tory.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-21
WEALTHY IMPORTER SLAIN
With Wife and Is Shot Down by Steps Off Car at BrOOkline, Mass, Two Unknown Gunmen.

Boston, Sept 21.-Gaspare Di Cola, a wealthy importer and wholesale fruit dealer died today as result Of wounds inflicted by an unknown man who shot him five times near his home in Brookline last night. The Brookline police early in the day had found no trace of his assailant.
 Di Cola was shot just after leaving a street car on his return from a meeting of Italians in Boston in cele- bration of the anniversary of the cap ture Of Rome by the Italian Army in 1870. His wife, who accompanied him, said that two men approached them and without saying anything one Or both opened fire. Di Cola fell and the men ran off. Before his death at a hospital Di Cola said that he did not know who had done the shooting and knew of no motive which any one could have had for the act.
 Di Cola u'as president of the Boston Italian Red Cross society and 8 prom inent member of the Society Dante AEghieri.