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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-02

governor and stated very carefully the
facts connected with Mr.. Boylan's eff.
fort to graft from the farmers $4,000
before his discharge by the board OF
directors of the Equity Cooperative
Exchange.
In going over the record of Mr..
Smith as friend Of the farmers, he
took occasion to ask why Mr.. Smith
had opposed so bitterly the candidates
which the farmers of North Dakota
had chosen for state offices.
In regard to Mr.. Smiths charge
that the Exchange had borrowed $751;
600, he stated that Mr.. Smith was
wrong in his statement as the Ex-
change had borrowed $1,25O,OOO.O0,
and that the banks of the Northwest
were satisfied that the Exchange was
not bankrupt firm or they would not
have loaned this amount of money to
them.
During the course of Mr.. Smiths re-
marks he had referred to Mr.. Ander-
son as incompetent to fill the position
he was holding but this remark tended
to make Mr.. Smith the Laughing
stock" of the farmers. Mr.. Anderson
has been President of the Equity Co.
operative Exchange since its organic
alton and it has grown in the short
space Of time that it has been in ex-
istence to be one of the largest grain
commission houses in the world.
In this connection it might be noted
that the institution which Mr.. Smith
is at the head of would probably have
more difficulty in borrowing $500
than the Equity Cooperative Ex-
change would have in borrowing $751;
100000.
At the close of the meeting, Boylan,
evidently not realizing how badly he
was beaten, asked for an expression
from the audience in regard to which
way they stood, but was Kissed and
hooted at by the farmers present in a
manner that gave him to understand
without any further expression what
the farmers thought of his charge
against their own organization.
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A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

The neighbors and friends gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. 0.
Lawson on Wednesday evening to re-
mind them that they had travelled in
double harness for ten years. After
the crowd had arrived and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawson were able to take long
breath again, games were started
which provided amusement until mid
night, when a splendid lunch was
served. A beautiful 8-day clock was
presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson as
q reminder of the happy day and all
returned home in the small hours of
the morning after wishing them many
more years Of happiness.
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TWO IN ONE.

Schoolgirls are wearing tams made
Of ribbon to match the colors of their
suits. The one pictured is wide
navy gros-grain, with short streamers
in the back and gay worsted fancy
on the top of the crown.
The black velvet turban is all spiky,
with uncurled ostrich feathers set on
to simulate ducks nest.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-02

Worlds Debt to the dissatisfied.
Those who are quite satisfied sit
still and do nothing; those who are
not quite satisfied are the sole bene-
factors of the world.-Landor,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

old emblem of the bundle of sticks,
bound together, which no man
could break, but which, taken sepa-
rately, a child could destroy.
No fractional fight in a commune
ty ever yet resulted in complete
victory for either side.
Many communities have had the
sagacity to recognize this fact and,
while there have always been and
will always be differences, have
had the good sense to endeavor to
harmonic and work together for
the common interest.
When we see a community torn
by factions, we feel like reminding
it of the old fable of the cats and
the monkey-the. cats found the
cheese, but the monkey ate it at
last.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24
HOW LABOR WILL VOTE

Democrats say Wilson will get
the labor vote because of his legis-
lative record. Republicans say la
Dor never votes solidly, and that it
will split up for Wilson, Hughes or
Benson. That's one of the prob
lens of the electiOn-will labor see
that organized capital is back of
Hughes, and then get back of VIII
SOM Or will labor split three ways
while capital is voting one wayg
And spending its money one way,
too. Reports from New York say
that the Hughes campaign fund will
make the Hanna Mckinley fund of
1896 look like a piker."
From Chicago Day Book.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24
WILSON AND THE FARMER

'The present is the first admin
istration that has made a determin-
ed effort to show the farmer how to
get satisfactory prices for his har-
vests. Former administrations have
shown the farmer how to fight the
boil weevil, the chinch bug, the
army worm and other insect pests.
But this is the first administration
that has dared to make common
cause with the farmer against the
usurer, the transportation shark,
the fake middle man, and the other
human pests who in the past have
grown rich on the produce of the
farmers toll.
with these things accomplished
in little more than three years, after
twenty years of weary waiting, the
road to greater freedom is not
backward to the old order but for
ward, holding steadfast to these
friends who have proved true."-
The Farmers Open Forum.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

Politics as just politicing along.
Why should any one kick at life
in this city? 1t is full of good
people-of wise people-Of ener-
getic people-of persistent people
of people who would be a credit TO
any city. When you kick this city
you kick Yourself, for you are help
ing to make it just what it is.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24
RIPLEY's RAILROAD

E. P. Ripley, one of the bitterest
leaders against the Brotherhoods'
fight for the eight hour law, who
announced that his railroad would
not obey the law, is president of
the Santa Fe Railroad.
Despite the fact that $2,500,000
is charged to loss due to storms,
fires and floods. in its territory, the
Santa Fe Railroad, in its official
statement of expense for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1916, an
nounces that the net earnings of
the road show an increase of 49,
457, 1898 over the proceeding year.
Mr.. Ripley signs the statement. u
Enough said.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24
TOWN FACTIONS

Perhaps no other one factor
Yields so great an influence in re-
tarding the growth and prosperity
of town as factionalism. 1t
spreads itself as pail over the
community life, and under its malg-
nant influence all progress willis
like pear tree under the blight.
No amount of energy and public
spiritedness is sufficient to survive
its depressing effects.
Take the average town torn by
factionalism. A measure of public
Improvement is proposed. 1t comes
from one of the two factions. 1t
really has merit and would be bene-
fetal to the town. Does it meet
with approval? Yes = from that
side of the house. From the other
side, bitter opposition. Why? No
mortal man can tell, except that it
emanated from "the other side"
There you have the meat in the
cocoanut. "The other side" stands
for everything that is undesirable
and vicious.
And it is a sad commentary Of
our boosted Christian civilization
that this spirit of bitter factionalism
too frequently originates where it
should never be found - in the
churches. With them, all too fire.
quently, sour folks" does not mean,
as it should, all of Gods creatures,
but is contracted to apply to Sour
church." be it Methodist, Baptist,
Presbyterian, Episcopal, or what
not.
Again in many small Towns, this
factionalism centers in the banks.
Each has its following. Each is
striving not only to build up its
own fortunes but to tear down
the other.
But from whatever source, the
fact remains-and the factionaGsm
hourishes-a sad commentary on
the boosted "prOgressiveness" of
our countrymen.
And the pity of it is that it is all
useless and fruitful Of no good re-
suits to either side.
United effort would invariably
accomplish for both what divided
wrangling aecomplishes for neither,
There is world of truth in the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24
MOTHER TELLS HOW VINOL
Made Her Delicate Boy Strong

New York City.-'My little boy was
in a very weak, delicate condition as a
result of gastritis and the measles and
there seemed no hope of saving his life.
The doctor prescribed cod liver oil, but
he could net take 1t. / decided TO try
Ninol-and with splendid results. 1t
seemed to agree with him SO that now he
is strong healthy boy."-NIrs. THOMAS
FITZGERALD, 1000 Park Ave, n. Y. City.
We guarantee Vinol, which contains
beef and cod liver peptones, iron, and
manganese peptonates and glycero-
Phosphates, for rundown conditions
Bassett Drug Co., Mt. Sterling, XIV.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

Some people talk much and do
little. Others talk little and do
much. A few are betwixt and be-
tween and never succeed in setting
themselves or the world afre.
There is, however, a happy med
ium which will afford us the neces-
sary outlet fol our thoughts and
yet serve the good of the commun-
ity at large.
Don't be a CLAM, and don't be a
big noise. Talk when you feel
like it, but talk sense and talk to
people who have sense. When we
do that we will gradually bring to
the surface the good points in each
other; we will open up opportunities
for the development of the cOmmun-
ity, and will be able to hit upon the
means of pushing our city along.
The man who talks little but
says much when he does talk is Of
ten silent when a little talk from
him would accomplish wonders. On
the other hand, the big noise is
known as a noise and commands
about as much attention and re-
membrance as a passing gust of
wind.
Talk up, but speak gently and to
the point. You will be both heard
and needed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

There Is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For
local disease and prescribed local RENEE
dies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced 1t incur
able. Science has proven Catarrh to be
constitutional disease. and therefore re-
qliires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by f. j.
Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio. is the only
Constitutional cure on the market. 1t Is
taken internally. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case II fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Sold by Druggists. Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24
LA TOILETTE ON
~ THE EIGHT-H0uR LAW


Senator Robert M. La Toilette,
of Wisconsin, the only Republican
senator to vote for the Eight-hour
law, in signed editorial in the Sep
tember issue Of his magazine de-
tends the passage Of the above law
and endorses the sentiments Of
President Wilson's speech at Shad-
ow Lawn Saturday, the 23rd.
Says the Senator:
"The Eight-hour law is not a
force bill. The Railway employees
demanded an eight-how day from
the railroads. They made no de-
mand on Congress. AS was their
right, they set day to quit work
in case their demand was refused.
Then the railroads inaugurated a
strike against the public. They re-
fused to accept freight for ship
ment, especially perishable goods,
in many parts of the country. They
spent tremendous sums of money
in an effort to influence public SEN
timent and this money must even
tually come out of the pockets of
the people. The strike meant APP
palling disaster to farmers, to
fruit growers, great damage to all
business, including the railroads.
"The President was not success
full in averting the disaster, the
railroad managers being particular
ly obstinate and refusing to eoncede
the principle of the eight-hour day.
The President put the matter up to
Congress, and Congress, consider
ing only the public good, aiding in
the public interest 1t was not
forced by any demands of the
workingmen or Of the railroads.
The public interest demanded inn
mediate action, and Congress acted
and passed the law. Every Wiscon-
sin representative present voted
for the bill, and believe they were
right in doing so. | believe in the
eight hour day.
"Did Congress act without due
consideration? The question of the
eight-hour day for skilled labor
was not new. Every congressman
alive to the issues of the day must
have been familiar with the subject.
"When the sixteen hour limitation
for railroad employees was under
consideration it was met by the
same argument made against the
eight hour law. Railroads and some
other large employers are slow to
learn, but experience has album
dainty shown that for the trades,
professions and crafts were skill,
courage and caution are required
the eight-hour day is the maximum
of efficiency"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

Everybody should be prosperous
in this town. All we have to do is
to work hard, save our money, and
keep ON smiling-and it's all easy
TO do.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

Oysters, celery and cranbermes,
received fresh every day,
at VanarsdelPs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

Home killed pork and pure pork
sausage, 20 cents per pound.
s. p. Greenwade.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

Beech Nut Breakfast Bacon in
one-pound boxes, at Yanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-10-24

Grape fruit at Vanarsdell's.
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! Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Mcdonald and
sons, Donald and Roger, who have
been living on the Laney farm, left
Friday for Turtle River where they
will visit with Mrs. McDonald's par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. J. H. Laney, until
Monday, when they will leave for
their home in Missouri. During Mr..
and Mrs. McDonald's sojourn in this
town they have made many friends
who will regret to hear of their de-
parture, yet wish them a safe jour-
ney home.
Clyde Sadler, who has been work
ing in Canada, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Laney visited
with relatives in Turtle River Friday.
Mrs. M. Walters visited Thursday
with Mrs. Charles Utech of Turtle
River.
Clyde sadler transacted business in
Bemidu Saturday.
John Walters, young lad of IL
years, shot q large black bear Fri.
day last. This is the first bear shot
in this vicinity and John feels proud
to be the possessor Of such a large
bear.
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George Grow attended to business
matters in Bemidji Saturday. 4. =
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Bowers and
son, Ray, spent Saturday in Bemidji.
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F. Spencer of Swanville spent
Thursday with his brother, e. Spen-
GER.
Mrs. O. Negaard was the guest of
her sister, Miss Clara Roen, in Be-
midi Thursday.
N. o. Negaard transacted business
in Bemidji Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fink of Superior,
Wis.,, were guests at the P. Holm
home a few days. They left Monday
for Solway where they visited before
leaving for their home.
Mrs. Jenny Taylor and daughter
Goldie, arrived here Thursday from
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am a candidate for Representa-
tive from the SIND district, and re-
specially solicit your support at the
election, Nov. z, 1916.
might make numerous promises
as to what will do If elected, but
quantity promises are made largely
to gain votes, and are soon forgotten
after election. Therefore, the prom
Uses have to make are few in num-
Der, but these few will be religiously
kept, If I am elected.
do promise. If elected, that shall
perform the duties of Representative
to the State Legislature purely in the
interest Of the people, irrespective
of party consideration or political ex-
pediency.
lam opposed to the further issuing
of ditch bonds in this district until
the present judicial ditch law is
amended so that bitches will be con-
structed only where the quality of the
soil, prospective settlement and gen.
eral conditions warrant same.
believe the operation of the pres
ent judicial ditch law to be excessive
ly costly and that the homes and
pledged for the payment of the in
terest and principal Of said bonds,
have been jeopardized by the enor-
nous issue of bonds, and the high rate
of interest paid therefore.
will do all can to secure legis-
lation to relieve the county from any
possible future payment of said ditch
loans.
My politics are Republican, but
under the law am compelled to make
the race as a Non-partisan. prom
Use also, that every citizen, regard
less Of his political belief will re-
ceive the same degree of courtesy
and attention, and that special privil-
eyes will be extended to none.
Respectfully yours,
CFIAS. 8. CARTER.
tt to III
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Craston, Ia, and will spend q few
months with the Hammer family.
Mrs. T. B. Millar spent the week
end with friends in Azure. -..
Sam Jamtvold was a weekend Wis.,
itor, in Bemidu. II.
The Misses Myrtle Methven, Mae
and Helen Simenson of Bemidji spent
Sunday with friends in Pinewood.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Parker and
daughters, Ella and Josephine, and
Miss Abbie Murphy of Bemidji were
guests of Mrs. A. Sthol Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Borden spent the week
end with her parents at Thief River
Falls. '-.'
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Spencer transacted
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The saum graded school will re-
ceive from the state next year 81, 568
for transportation and aid as q graded
and consolidated aid.
The school census shows 90 pupils
in the oist between the ages Of six
and sixteen. In the school there are
many students over sixteen and also
the pupils from During, Dist. No.
90, attend the Saum school.
The sewing class is now equipped
with a new Singer machine. At pres
-ent the class meets twice a week.
After the domestic science room Is
completed the sewing class will have
one lesson a week and the class in
cooking one lesson.
One Of the smaller pupils asked Mr..
Hankey when Miss Anvid was going
to begin her lessons in MESSY Sci
ence.'
The program last Friday by the
primary room was real treat. Miss
Fossum is to be congratulated on her
ability in managing the little folks.
Parents and children enjoyed the
hour spent in the primary room.
The following is the attendance by
team: From During, Is pupils; from
Battle River, - pupils; from Toy,
10 pupils; from the Dast route, 80
pupils: total 81.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Patterson,
daughter, Arvilla, and Adolph Guis-
Ness spent Sunday evening with Mrs.
Patterson's brother, George Brennan,
and family.
L. Aldrich returned from North
Dakota Friday.
A number of young folks from this
town attended the dance given in Mr.
Lahr's new barn Saturday.
Mrs. Barney Gibney was the guest
Of Mrs. J. c. Ingersoll Sunday after.
noon.
J. G. Ingersoll, Mr.. Annis and Mr.
Smith of Elgin, Ill.,, were guests al
the George Brennan home Sunday
Afternoon.
Mrs. George Brennan and Mrs
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Mrs. ]. G. Parker and daughter,
Katherine, visited the Hornet Sun
day school Sunday afternoon.
Miss Hazel Tope left on Monday for
Big Fork, Canada, where she will
visit few weeks with her sister.
Two auto1oads Of normal students,
with their teacher, Miss Whiting, of
Blackjack visited the Winan school
on Wednesday.
Mrs. J. D. Bogart returned home
Thursday evening from visiting with
friends in the central part of the
state.
Among those who were In Black
duck Saturday were Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Peterson, Miss Alta Bateman, Emma
Moon, George Angel, ]. p. and J. D.
Bogart.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16

guard itself, in spite Of intimations
to the contrary. is highly in favor Of
liberalization and is advocating every
step looking toward unifyins stand
ards and endeavors to demolish all the
constitutional objections referred to by
Mr.. Garrison and others of his opin-
ion. General Foster says it will be time
enough TO declare that the militia is
inefficient and hopeless. and 10 recon-
mend that ii be abandoned as an in
stitution for the defense of the nation
when the full powers of the govern
ment, both legislative and administra-
tive. have been exercised in the effort
to develop it to higher degree of effic-
ency.
General Foster believes the national
guard could be raised to 100000 or
100000 men in two or three years and
that it could be federalized and made
as efficient as any citizen force could
be so made. This is particularly inter-
esting in view of the fact that any mil
itary preparedness legislation in the
present congress appears certain to be
based on the idea of a federalized mi
litia. Genera! Foster may be somewhat
prejudiced in favor of the militia but
after all, there may be much more OF
promise in a federalized militia than
Mr.. Garrison and his followers can
discern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16

The documents pertaining to the IN
vestigation. as we'll as the testimony
indicate that it was believed by the
officials that Mr.. Schwab was in
large measure responsible for the
frauds against the government.
When Superintendent Corey was
testifying he was asked Up. 559):
90 Did anyone above you-did any
superior officer-know that you were
doing this thing?- Yes, sir.
@. Who was it?-A. Mr.. Schwab
knew about it in a general way.
@. Did anybody else?-A. No, sir
CATION the house committee on naval
affairs stated that the fraud has been
traced home to their general superin-
tendent, himself stakeholder in the
company
The general superintendent" was
Charles NJ. Schwab.
The report then proceeded, as fol-
lows, to take the measure of the pa
triotism of those responsible for the
fraud:
IF the criminality of wrongful act
is to be measured by the deliberation
with which it is committed, the mag
nitude of the evils likely to result
from its preparation, and the want of
provocation with which it is done, the
frauds which your committee have
found are worthy to be called crimes.
The servants of the Carnegie Steel Co,
whether with or without the know
ledge of the company, to increase
their gains, deliberately continued for
many months to commit acts whose
natural and probable consequece
would be sacrifice of the lives of our
/ seamen in time of war, and with them
! perhaps, the dearest interests of the
nation.
The company was hired to make
the best possible armOr plate and paid
an enormous price for so doing. They
We're hired to make an armor thai
would stand the shots Of an enemy ant
upon which the nation might rely il
time of need. They were paid between
$500 and $500 ton and thousands OF
dollars plate for so doing. Resting
under these obligations the company
or its servants have perpetrated mani
fold frauds, the natural tendency O
which was to palm off upon the gov.
, ernmen an inferior armor whose in
feriority might perchance appear onl!
in the shock Of battle and with meal
culable damage to the country