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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
ls15-an increase Of nearly 40 per
New industries.

1915-an increase Of nearly 40 per
cent. . "a
5 New industries.
Many new industries were estab-
lished to make goods formerly sup.
piled by European countries. Many
chemical and metallurgical industries
of permanent value were developed.
A. great dye industry sprang up.
We are now independent of Germany
in dyes. - o..
Our zinc, and copper plants were en-.
larged, and all the metals, alloys and
chemicals required In making muni-
tions we're made within the United
States. ssy nj. H. FLA
All these new and valuable indus.
tries will contribute to make US more
than ever self.contained and self
supporting nation. ,, LII
Though we have been long negli-
gent OF our shipping, our merchantQ
have taken advantage Of the war to
build q great mercantile marine.
There are now 26,444 ships Of $780,
GAG. gross tons on the American ship
ping registry. Our shipyards built in
1916, 937 vessels Of q gross tonnage
OF, ,325, ~ tons, rs compared with
1857 vessels, of 225l22 tons, in 1918.
Our shipyards are now engaged In
building 500 steel steamers, aggre-
eating 100000 tons. Most of the
yards are working three shifts per
day to turn out these ships speedily.
Railroad Share, Too.
The railroads have naturally shared
in the bountiful prosperity. There
was little new construction, but large
sums were expended in betterments.
Gross earnings increased throughout
the country. Ill H.. e..
Foreign commerce is largely car
ried on by means fof credit. It is
therefore impossible to express in
concrete terms the exact value of our
annual trading profit. 1t is indicated
perhaps in a relative manner, by our
gold reserves, as these form the basis
Of all commercial credits.
The present stock Of gold in the
United States is valued at $2,715, 0O0.-
900, as compared with $2,066, 732, 1888
in December, 1915. This increase In
our, gold stocks will easily support
four times its amount Of business
credit. The increase In the deposits
Of banks and saving institutions
shows that all classes in the c0mmun-
! ity have shared? In the golden; food.
In the S,406 postal savings banks,
100000 persons have accounts
amounting to 310S,50ON00 standing to
their credit. This Is; nearly so per
cent: more THAI last years returns
indicated. H. t@
This property review for 1916 does
not complete the story. Our. wealth
is intact, our mills full of work and
there is an unlimited demand
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
fine FOR RHEUMATISM!
Musterole Loosens Up Those Stiff
Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use Mus
terole once you experience the glad re-
lief it gives.
a jar lat once from the nearest
drug store. 1t is a clean, white ointment,
made with the oit7of mustard. Better
than as4nustard plaster and does not
blisters pshksssase and comfort while
it is being rubbSon! y"
Musteto1e4 II ! commended BY many
doctors and 1f2& Millions Of Jars are
used arnealeA bronchitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rheu-
matism, lumbago, pains and aches of the
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of
the chest Git often prevents pneutnohial
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29

BY DR.. ARTHUR sELWYN.BRoWN.
Famous Financial Authority
No country in all world history ever
experienced anything approaching the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
BISMARCK MINISTERS
ALL 10 ' I TRY: ! R Al ! i:
SAVING N \ LEGISLATORS |:e||| 4 { /
Clergyman 70 Take Turn in Act
(. ing as Chaplain, Of. House
= and s.aaeitss g.

Each Of Bismarsk;4 clergymen,
twelve or more in number, will be
given his turnta officiating before
North Dakota's legislators during the
coming session. Seveyal local pastors
were candidates for the chaplainships,
and in order to settle the question
tremendously it has been decided to
call upon al in turn. / .,sEt
II there Is I sixty days session, leach
pastor will have ten Gays chaplain
ship, probably evenly divided between
the two houses Not only; will II give
the ministers an opportunity to dem
onstrate their particular brand of COS
pel, but It will FURNISH variety for
the statesmen, some of whom are not
accustomed to being preached at and
prayed for, and who might become
restless under and UNMARRIED attack.
The chaplains will receive s. the
day for their services.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
Half.MnlliOn Sold. +,

& I'VE have resumed the sale of stock
in the Equity Cooperative Packing
Plant Co.," said President PIN" Casey
Of Lisbon this morning. 'This stock
IS now being sold with the under
standing that the cooperative plant,
whenever it seems desirable, may be
taken over and operated by the state.
Approximately half of the million-dol-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29

son, who preceded them, has been
busy the past "a hours stocking up the
executive mansion in anticipation OF
it's new tenants. ....,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29

Any little differences which may
have existed between the Equity and
the league with regard to packing
plants were fully smoothed out in the
recent Fargo conference, Ind the
Equity will be on the job here during
the sAessiOri,s prepared to, back to- the
limit the leagues programs FOR state
owned utilities and. league Legislation
generally. ''''11''s : '..;5aE 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
; HUBBY AWAY HALF HOUR:
; WIFE REPORTS no POLICE

, Fargo, N. D., Dec. 2S-Half an
, hour after she had reported to
, the police that her husband was
, missing, Mrs. Charles Ross was
= gladdened by his appearance.
= The police didn't even have
= chance to look for the missing
: nan." 81.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
coVERNoR,s PARTY.

Governor and Mrs. Frazier and chill
dren, who arrived last night from Hoo
ple,% are accompanied by Mrs. Frazier's
niece, Miss. Jennie Minden, who will
make her home with them. at the exc
cutive mansion. Secretary N. A. Ma
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
GOOD ROAD, ENTHUSIAST.

E. w Everson Of Walum, one Of
the few veterans Of. the house, re-
turns to serve his third term as rep
resentative from Steele and Griggs,
with the firm conviction that a con-
sistent state highway system is one
of North Dakota's crying needs. Rep
resentative Everson also believes in
the exemption from taxation of farm
improvements and in state hail insur-
ance, both of which he will strongly
advocate in the coming session. )
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
MOORHEAD NORMAL HEAD
OFF 10 ST. PAUL CONFERENCE

Moorhead. Mimi, Dec. 2s-Dr.
Frank Weld, president Of Moorhead
normal, left last night for st. Paul
to attend a conference this week Of
the presidents of the i've state nor
NAL schools.
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RISING II | {. n||.P|ERA1URES
Government Thernoneter Registered
~ Below Last Night, Second
7 Coolest Point On Map.

:, Rising temperatures tomorrow and
in the west and central portions Of
the state tonight is the weather pre-
diction from the Office Of the govern
ment bureau here this morning. The
minimum last night was 30 below.
according to the official reading. At
7 o'clock this morning the tempera-
ture was Is below with the mercury
rising steadily: The highest yesterday
was 9 early in the afternoon. With
the exception of Havre, reporting 81
below, Bismarck was the coolest
point on the weather map, Willist0n
reporting -28, Prince Albert -26 and
Moorhead 20. ... .s-. .-
The high pressure area is slowly
moving eastward, being central this
morning over the Dskotas and Min
nesota, where it has caused cOnsid-
cradle fall in temperature. The pres
sure is lower in the Canadian north
west and this condition will result
in fair weather tonight and Saturday
with slowly rising temperature.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29
midas Touc6" Of var
Turns u. 3. to Gold: 4
World Scepfer Ours

the year has been a precious one for
them. While crops have not been so
large, high prices made up for the
slight decrease in quantity.
The corn crop was valued at g..
295, O0O, 900, as compared with 1885,.
100000 in 1915. This years wheat
amounted in value to $1;O25, 0O0,O 900.
as compared with $3.50, O00, 900 year
ago. The total value of our crops in
1916 was $685., 900, 900, as against
$500, 100000 in 1915. -' -
The enormous business done in
1916 required immense investments.
New capital issues amounted to g..
704, 100000, as compared with $780,.
900, 900 in the previous year.
The years issue included $780,.
100000 loaned to foreign govern.
ments, compared with 1925, 900, 900
in 1915. In the past two years we
= + + = : . q = = = = q q Z 4
: HALF THE AUTOS +
: OWNED Bv FARMERS 4
! Dr.. seIwyn.6rown says that +
: Of the 100000 automobiles T
+ registered in the United States =
I: more than half are owned by =
+ farmers. $50. +
= Rubber tire makers Say rs =
+ per cent Of the tires sold In e
+ 1915 went to the agricultural +
+ districts Of the middle west e
Z and west. q
+ Estimates for 1917 are for +
+ sale Of $500, 0oQanew automo. =
+ bfies. The 4,9o6jSoo to be used =
+ next year will require for re- =
= newaIs more than 100000 =
+ tires. A. farmers will be the q
: chief purchasers their proper +
Z ~ will react upon the automo- Z
+ bile industry. +
****************
have loaned foreign interest over
$3,240,000, 900. This money carries
high interest and will. be source Of
income to US for some years.
Activities on: the investment market
are reflected in the returns of the
New York Stock Exchange. These
show value of 1928, 300, 900 in 1916,
as compared with $1,097, 100000 in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-29

tie under $3;OUU,UUV,.
600, as compared with 1881, 900, 900
in 1915 In 1916 we imported $685..
400, 900 worth Of goods, as compared
with $936I50O,OOO worth in 1915.
Continued Enjoyment.
Our foreign commerce statistics
show this trade expansion has extend.
ed to all parts of the world and we
are now establishing permanent con-
nections that will insure continued
enjoyment of this large share in
world commerce.
TO have a healthy foreign COM
MERGE we must have provided these.
American banks in 1916 established
branches or agencies throughout the
World. They invested over $200,000,-
600 in industrial plants in Russia,
$6O,0OO,OOO in China, $150,00O,00o in
South America, and $200,O00,OOO in
Canada, making the total Of their Ca.
madam investments $1,000 100000.
Our total investments in Europe, Asia
Central and South America have now
reached about $4,000, 100000.
The industrial activity Of any i'm.
portant manufacturing community is
accurately reflected by pig iron sta
tistics and bank clearings. Our pig
iron production averaged 100000
tons per month throughout 1916, a
production about 70 per. cent above
normal. ,-...,.,-. ...
Enormous Bank cIearings. ~ -.
sEahEi elearings in 81 of the princi.
pal cities q v8l2ged above $1,000. 000,-
900 per week, as compared with st.
! 100000, O00s a. year. ago, The total
clearings this year were $243, S65, 000,.
900, and 1891 900, 900 in 1915. Our
i banking transactions increased 80 per
cent ~ &c. . 10, '.!1,yu;.,ri .&.a
The bank clearingso indicate pros
perity is being enjoyed from coast to
| coast. q -~t..,. ,~,,,. ...a- H.,
Employees in most Of the basic in
dustries and largest industrial com.
panies have received higher wages or
bonuses. The average wage increase
in eastern Estates amounted to 80 per
cent compared with 1915, and 40 per
cent with s1a14: 49,. 49,. .:.
immense purchases Of automobiles
and Others luxuries by farmers prove
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
| A FIVE TOONE
SCRAP RESULTS
BADLY FOR ONE

Fred NJ. Babcock, a resident of Litch-
field. was somewhat battered up last Sun
day. as the result of an encounter with
five French fishermen from Lewiston
The affair occurred on the Potter bridge
Litchtield, adjoining the Babcock farm.
The fishermen resented Babcocks polite
request to refrain from messing up the
bridge and shore with the dead fish, and
one started to use Babcock as a punching
bag. The latter is quite a husky man
and things began to look bad for the visi-
tor who called for the reserves, the call
being quickly responded to by his four
companions. With such overwhelming
odds the tide of the battle turned, and Mr..
Babcock received such rough usage that
after getting to his home the services of
a physician were necessary.
1t is believed that liberal quantities of
Androscoggin's liquid refreshment was
at the bottom of the trouble, far as
the visitors were concerned.
Sunday fishing in that vicinity has be-
come something of a nuisance. especially
when accompanied by considerable noise.
The chances are that if it is continued
someone will appear in the police court
Mrs. Benjamin : Smith. Brunswick
Ave. left Wednesday for a months stay
at West Southport
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
SMITHFIELD

John Nichols has been on the sick
list but is some better at this writing
The Misses Mildred and Grace Bick-
ford are passing a few days in Oakland
and Waterville.
Carroll Holmes has a Ford car.
Road Commissioner Harry Kilgore
with crew Of men is trying TO improve
the roads. hauling in gravel to fill the
washouts and deep cuts made by the
autos. There are so many rainfalls it is
almost impossible to keep them in any
good condition for travel
Mrs. Cora Page and sister, Mrs. Gar
land Of Watervillle, were guests of
Mrs. A. P. Holmes recently.
Jonn Bessy, who has been working
for Carroll Holmes, has a severe at
tack Of lameness.
Arthur Davis of Waterville is pass
ing a few days with John Nichols.
The Misses Bates Of Norridgewock,
who are visiting relatives in town,
passed Tuesday night with Mrs. Car
roll Holmes.
JOY Clark Is having quite a serious
time with his right hand which he hurt
while cutting meat. He thought it only
a scratch at the time but it is quite
painful.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13

Water street on Wednesday after
noon was extremely quiet those who
We're not obliged to come down street
being content to occupy hammocks
and shady porches at their homes,
seeking relief from the heat Of the
day A number of the baseball fans
mustered ur their courage and braved
the heat by attending the Hallowell-
Gardiner game at Gardiner and those
who were present at the game were not
sorry they had done so. Wednesday
was reported as being the hottest day
for four years in this city and the
temperature hovered around the 100
mark most of the day, ranging from
80 to 104 and a report Of l08 degrees
was given out by one person. The
city was threatened by thunder
shower along the latter part of the
afternoon but in spite of indications
the shower went over, but few drops
of rain falling. The attendance at
Burbank's bath house. mid channel of
the river. was exceptionally we'll pat
ronized.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
pidn{ Fan film Out.

The refusal Of Harry Coveleskie TO
pitch against his younger brother be-
cause he did not want to have q hand
In beating the boy in his first start OF
the season was unlike the case of Jess
and George StovalL Jess was pitching
for Detroit and was not going any too
well, as the story goes. George had
Just come into the American league
with Cleveland and was trying to make
good.
Brother Jess was on the mound for
Detroit, Brother George was on the
Cleveland bench. Cleveland got cou-
pie Of men on the bases and George
was sent In as a pinch hitter.
Come on, you busher!' was the way
Jess greeted George as he came to the
plate. I'm fan you out Of the big
league"
But Brother George made a hit that
cleaned the bases.
It broke Jess all up, and after that
season he went back to the minors,
while George stayed on for ten years.
Kansas City Star.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
Meader.Wentworth

A quiet home wedding took place at s
o'clock Wednesday evening when Ernest
S. Meader and Miss Rose \. Wentworth
were united in marriage at the home Of
the grooms father, w. F. Meader on
Second street. The marriage took place
in the parlor. which was prettily decorat-
ed for the occasion with flowers The
bride was unattended and was dressed In
white with bridal veil and carried a bou-
quet of brides roses. A number of rela-
tive and friends of the contracting parties
were in attendance. The double ring ser
vice was employed, Rev. E. w. WebbeA.
pastor of the Universalist church, per-
forming the ceremony. Both are popular
young people of this city, the groom be-
ing employed by the Maine Central Rail-
road and the bride has for several years
been popular waitress at the Hallowell
House. After a wedding trip OF two
weeks passed in Portland Mr.. and Mrs.
Meader will make their home in this city.
The many friends Of the happy couple
unite in wishing them many years Of hap
piness In their future married life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
SK0WHECAN HAS
SOME STRUGGLE
With WINTHROP

Winthrop, Me. July 12-(SpeciaD. The
attention Of Umpire Conway is respectful
ly called to Rule S. Sections and S,
which deals with interference by a base
runner when fielder is attempting to
field a ball. For it was on the decision
upon this play in the eighth inning that
the Skowhegan team succeeded in pulling
out the winners of a close game by a
score of to 6. The interference was not
denied by the umpire, but he seemed to
think the base runner was within his
rights in running into Reddington as he
was fielding Lees grounder.
This play broke UP the game and in
spite of Winthrops desperate rally in the
last two innings they fell one short of
the Skowhegan score, and once more Ben
Houser walked off with another victory
over the Trolley Leaguers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
Gardiner Red Cross Chapter

The Gardiner Red Cross Chapter has
received a generous donation of
rorsted from one of its ever interested
members TO he knitted into socks. muf-
fiers and sweaters for the Allies. The
eed of the socks is particularly urged.
knitters who have so kindly given
their time in the past for this good
purpose are asked to help with this
work now so that the finished articles
may be shipped to the brave soldiers
on the Allies front by the end of Sep
tember. Mrs. P. A. Brown, 277 Water
street. has kindly offered to take
charge Of the distribution Of the
worsted and the directions for the
same The finished work also may be
left with her. No charge for the
Worsted. Many knitters are earnestly
asked to take up the work during the
summer months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
RICHMOND

Dr. James NJ. Somers, F. r. Orsborne,
John Allen and Harry Tarr attended the
Hallowell and Gardiner game at Gardi-
ner Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nelligan and
daughter were visitors In Gardiner
Wednesday.
Mrs. Harold Curtis and son of kineo are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Stinson.
Mary Stewart is the guest of relatives
In Skowhegan, where she will pass the
next two weeks.
Miss Lena Baker is visiting friends in
Gardiner for several days.
w. E. McClintock of Augusta is visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Grover.
Mr.. and Mrs S. W. Boyd Of Gardiner
were weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Hatch.
Miss Nettie Stewart and Miss Grace
Brown have gone to Castine. where they
will take course in the summer school
Mrs. Joseph Bragg was arecent visitor
in Bath.
Herbert Stewart Of Orleans. Mass. is
passing the summer with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Stewart
Mrs Silas Terrell has returned home
after a brief visit with friends in Bath.
Mr., and Mrs. Llewellyn Alexander were
recent visitors in Bath.
William Harris Of Boston is the guest
of his aunt. Mrs. Alice Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE STRAND
Douglas Fairbanks in "a Habit of
Happiness" at the Strand Today

They said he was no good so they
sent him to the SlunlS to earn a liv-
ing There he accomplished a wonder
full feat, he made those rickety Shrek
with laughter He has a system of his
own which would make YOU laugh and
If You want real enjoyable evening
Just make it a point to see Douglas
Fairbanks in his latest Triangle play
His personality. his enthusiasm and
ahllltY on the screen furnish a Won
derful entertainment. Can you imag-
inc anything that would make the
one-toothed. half blind, sodden wrecks
of the slumS burst out in laughter? 1t
would have to be mighty funny,
wouldn't it, But that is what Douglas
Fairbanks did in The Habit Of Hap
pineSs, the latest Griffith production
shown in five great parts. Also a
Mack Sennett keystone production
featuring keystone Hogan in "A Bath
House Blunder" in two parts, making
seven full reels of high class enter
tainment that will please everybody.
50 bring Your father. mother, brother.
sister. or somebody else's sister to the
strand tonight and witness this great
laugh ShoW-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
Tonkinese inlaid Work.

In two species Of handicraft-em.
broidered silk and inlaid furniture-the
Tonkinese so far excel that their work.
manship Is unrivaled. However, their
workmanship is rivaled by their crafti-
ness, for one class Of goods Is made for
tourists and another for conno1sseurs.
Tonkinese silk embroidery Is far supe-
rior to that of China. Japan or India
and is done entirely by hand. But per-
haps more wonderful than the work.
manship Of the embroideries is that of
the "incrusteur" which consists OF in
laying in various native woods, especial
" ebony, lin" and ''trak," beautiful
and delicate designs in mother-of-pearl.
The articles include small boxes, trays.
opium pipes, pictures. picture frames.
letter files, chairs, tables, sideboards,
wardrobes, sofas. beds and other art1.
cles Of furnituresor ornament. The de-
signs are sometimes so delicate that
the veins Of leaves and other small OBJ
jects must be done under the micro
scope.-Argonaut
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
BOWDOINHAM

NORTH-Farmers are trying to finish
planting and sowing these few sunny
days, hoping the sunshine may continue
for the haying season.
Robert Hatch has made quite a change
in his house by putting in two dormer
windows.
Mrs. e. H. Powers has returned from
a visit with her sister, Mrs. Myra Pow
ers Of Pittston.
Roland Turner returned to New York
July 4 after passing few days with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Turner.
DR.. and Mrs. B. W. Trask Of Rumford
passed the weekend at the Powers home.
continuing their trip to Newcastle Mon
day Lois Trask, who has been visiting
her cousin, Thelma Powers, went with
them.
Mrs. Robinson and Miss Lulu Of Tops
ham passed the Fourth at c. F. Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Neal Of Rumford
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Billings this week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
The Chess Automaton.

Baron Kempelen of Hungary began
to astonish the civilized world of Eu-
rope about 1869 with his chess autom-
atom. This was apparently a figure
controlled by mechanical devices and
which was able, Notwithstanding the
fact that apparently no intelligence
was concerned in its movements and
decisions, generally to beat its human
antagonists. The cabinet connected
with the automaton appeared entirely
too small to contain a hidden operator.
And vet it did conceal a man who was
an expert chess player. he was a
Polish patriot who had lost both Of his
legs-perhaps in the war over Poland.
This man, Woronsky by name, was an
expert player. With him hidden in the
cabinet and yet really on the spot the
rest was easy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-13
When Turkey Barred Coffee.

It is hard to realize that there was q
time when the sultans Of Turkey pass
ed the most stringent laws against
coffee drinking. The same time these
laws were passed Turks were forbid
den to smoke tobacco. Yet at the pres
ent day the Turk can hardly be thought
of without his pipe or cigarette and
his cup of coffee.
Sultan Murad Nv. made it an offense
in 1888, punishable by death, to drink
coffee or to smoke. It is related that
so determined was he to abolish these
"bad indulgences' that he used to
walk about Constantlnople in disguise
to detect any offender against the law.
In those early days coffee was de-
nounced by preachers as one of the
four ministers of the devil. the other
three being tobacco, opium and wine.