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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
Stolen Cars.

In these days when the "Bertillon,"
the finger print and the numerous
other systems of running down
criminals of all kinds are at the COM
mand of our police and detective de-
partments, it is rather unusual to dis
cover an establishment with a real
live thoroughly organized 'gum-shoe"
department of its own.
Yet that is what the Willys-Over
land company maintains for users of
its cars, who suffer from thefts of
their automobiles.
1t is a simple system, but well-nigh
infallible in its ability to find the
missing machines, and often to ap-
prehend the thieves.
AS soon as an Overland car is stolen
its owner notifies the Overland deal
er in his district The dealer in turn
notifies the factory. At once a de-
scription of the stolen car, and the
I facts of the case, are dispatched to all
| Overland dealers in the United States.
These are posted in conspicuous
places, and the dealer and his en-
ployees are instructed to be on the
lookout for a car answering the de-
scription. AS it is a certainty that
sooner or later the car will turn up
at an Overland garage, the owner
stands a good chance of getting his
property back in short order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

W. H. lines of the lines Motor com
pany has spent the fore part of tn
week in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
81 60,
MOTOR EXHAUSTS|
Matters ofinteresttomotor car
and motorcycle owners inIoPeka
and Kansas.
Simplicity in Design.

simplicity III DeSlSn
Conditions bearing on the use of mo-
tor cars today are so all important in
their influence on what the popular
be, that a distinct tendency among
users and manufacturers is being felt
toward simplicity in design and con-
struction as the solution of the prob
lem. Operating cost, including de-
probation, is forcing attention in this
direction.
In speaking of the developments
already made with respect to economy,
H NJ. Franklin, president of the
Franklin Automobile company, points
to the reasons back of the achieve
ments of the Franklin car along his
line: "A good many of these reasons
are well known to the public, but he
one coming in for more consideration
at present-simplicity- of vastly
more weight than the average per-
son imagines-
In 1906 a Franklin stock car ran 81
miles on two gallons of gasoline in the
first official economy contest conduct
ed by the Automobile Club of Amer
lea in New York city. The result was
looked upon as a mistake, or, it was
said, the gasoline had been incorrectly
measured.
The next day the demonstration was
repeated under the supervision of club
Off Gals and the car made IS miles on
two gallons of gasoline.
That car was of the simplest de-
sign and construction that could be
thought of even today" Mr.. Franklin
continues. 1T had a power plant with
| four cylinders across the frame and a
long chain drive back to the rear axle.
1t was the simplicity of the car, the
elimination of friction, that had most
to do with the record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

operate with the American Automobile
Association which has started a cru
SADIE against such practices.
The National Vigilance Committee
of the Associated Advertising Clubs
will be aided in this work by the Wig
lance committees of approximately
40 local advertising clubs in all parts
of the United States and Canada
Owing to the increased demand for
motor trucks of all kinds all over the
world, there will in all probability be
a raise in the price in all sizes and
makes in the near future" says Ed
ward Grimes, salesman for Rehkopt
Brothers. "All material that enters
into the construction of commercial
as we'll as pleasure cars has advanced
from Is to As per cent in the last
three months. Several of the differ
ent makes of trucks have already
given notice of an advance in price to
take effect April first on some of their
models Deliveries are one of the
hardest problems for the truck manu-
facturer on the account of shortage
of material and this will become more
serious later in this season"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
Motorcycle Refinement.

Refinement expresses in one word
the tendency of modern motorcycle
design says Irwin Keller of the
Shawnee Cycle company.
Motorcycles reached high stage
of development last year but the 1916
models have all OF those improvements
and many others brought right up to
date for the convenience and comfort
of the rider.
about all the owner of a motor
cycle has to do nowadays is to fill with
gasoline and oil occasionally. The
motorcycle has been brought to such
a high stage of perfection that he
hardly need give a thought to other
details The magnetic and carburetor
were made fool proof years ago and
now the same thing is true of the rest
of the motorcycle"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

J. F. Billings of the Billings Auto
company sold a REQ touring car to D
Weaver of the Fifth Avenue hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
Problem of Renair.

I'm connection with its offer to ex-
change a Haynes Light Twelve car
for the oldest Haynes automobile run
ming the Haynes Automobile company
has asked that each old car owner
state the amount of repairs that he
has had to make on his car" said John
Washburn of the Independent Auto
company, distributor for the Haynes
Light Six"
THE repair lists that have been
sent in, fully point out the hardest OBJ
stacles automobile makers have con-
fronted and overcome in the past.
The automobile is a highly organized
mechanical system and no stronger
than its weakest part. The problems
of the motor car makers have been
first to produce horsepower and in the
second place to find an efficient
means OF changing it into mileage"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

three left. He has contracted for 125
machines. but the freight car shortage
has made further deliveries indefin
ite. The Chevrolet company is maxi
ing LOO cars a day. but shipments
are uncertain. An entire train for this
territory may be sent west soon.
The Topeka Buick company reports
the sale of four cars this week.
E. C. Kinley of the Ford garage
has taken over the agency for the APP
person and Kissel Kar.
C. w. Seeley of the West Motor Car
company reports the sale of a Stude-
baker to L. A. Rosen.
J. F. Billings of the Billings Auto
company sold a REQ touring car to D.
Weaver of the Fifth Avenue hotel
w. H. lines of the lines Motor COM
pany has spent the fore part of the
week in Kansas City.
With view of helping to eliminate
fraudulent schemes devised to mulct
owners OF automobiles through mis-
leading -by-mail advertising, the
National Vigilance Committee of the
Associated Advertising Clubs of the
World has announced that it will CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

C. w. Seeley of the West Motor Ca
company reports the sale of a Stude
baker to L. A. Rosen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

J. NJ. Leeper of the Palace Garage
reports the sale of 10 Chevrolet cars
in the past eight days and has only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

John Washburn, of the Independent
Auto company, announces the follow
ing sales for this week: A Haynes
roadster to Guilford Dudley, and a
Haynes touring car to N. w. Null.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
NOTES.

The Independent Auto company has
opened down town sales room at 926
Kansas avenue, where the Haynes,
Oldsmobile. and Regal cars will be
shown. Seaton Hamill, formerly with
the Kansas Motor company is in
charge of the sales room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

If a curved piece of wood be fasten-
ed to the under side of a snow shovel
it will provide leverage and help in
prying up frozen snow.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
DISTRICT COURT JURORS

List of jurors for special February
1916, term of District Court. Court
convenes at 10 a. M, Feb. 20. Jury to
report Feb. 20, 1916, at p. m.
Sven Olson, Minot; E. H. Myren
Minot, R. 3; Carl Losby, brady; JOS
eph Haider, Foxholm, R. 1 John Stall
wick, Carpio, R. 2; T. O. Mork, Des
Laos; F. J. Tromblee Minot; Frank A.
Taylor, Makoti; C. A. Aafedt, Ryder;
Adolph Rasmussen, Bowbells, R. /; T.
E. Boo, Minot; Nels Valla,. Foxholm;
Chas. Miller, Minot, r. 3; Joe Fedje,
brady; I, c. Loraas, Deering; Henry
Barker, Norwich; Geo. MCGEE, Berth
old; Albert Schloer, Foxholm: Erik
Ramstad, Minot; NJ. M. Harshberger,
Kenmare, R. 4; Henry G. Hanson,
Plaza, R. 2; Albert Qualheim, Plaza;
0. R. Leyder, Des Laos; Joseph Stiner,
Ryder, R. l; F. W. Bendish, Minot; J.
E. Stoa, Carpio, R. 2; Amos Bortz-
field, Deering, R. 1; T. C. Johnson,
Donnybrook, R. l; Henry Olson, Saw
yer; Jake Huber, Kenmare; J. E. Lar
son, Sawyer; Fred Seger, Kenmare;
Chas. Erickson, Donnybrook, R. 2;
Halvor Melbroten, Douglas, R. 3; Ed
Mostad, Logan, G. T. Sellman, Saw
yer, R. 1; AIeck Pedrusky, Max; J. R.
Haines, Surrey, Jake King, Plaza, r.
1; VIM. Abraham, Minot, R. 3.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
OPEN HOUSE.

The Open House, the second event
in connection with the Jubilee celebra-
ton of the Young Women's Christian
Association, will be held next Tues
day evening at 500 o'clock at the
rooms of the association. This will be
the novel affair of the month. Thru
this, special opportunity is given for
the citizens of Minot to see something
Of the work Of the Young Women's
Christian Association. All rooms will
be open for the view Of the public. The
actual pleasure to be derived from
them will be comprehended The diff
ferent activities will be represented in
various ways. Six will have booths
showing their work in progress and
others will be represented upon the
program. The program will be an at
traction. Men of the city as well as
the young women will have parts
The cooking class will not only .ex-
hibit some of its sreeialties but will
serve refreshments during the evening
at its booth. The whole evening is
free.
The attractive folders which have
Just been put oat by the publicity
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10

committee give glimpse of the whole
association movements The object of
tie Open House is that the public may
become acquainted with some of the
local activities. Every business man,
with his family, the men of the city
and all girls and women are urged to
be at the Y. w. C. A. next Tuesday
evening at 500. "Come in to the
House of Friendliness."
During the eight months at the Y.
W. c. A. in Minot:
1875 young women registered in edu-
cational and recreational classes and
clubs.
100 women and girls were given en-
ployment.
112 transients accommodated.
261O people assisted by travellers
aid in three months.
rs women and girls, on the average,
used the rooms daily. (This does not
count those attending committee meet
ings.)
1916 people attended social affairs.
953 people attended religious meet
ings,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10

After work on the part Of Con-
gresham P. D. Norton, the state de-
partment at Washington, and States
Attorney LANCER Of Morton county,
Peter Eckroth, farmer, near st. An
thony, N. d., has secured permission
of the Russian government to return
home Eckroth, who is wealthy, left
here in June, 1914, to go to his home
in Russia, take unto himself vote,
and after brief visit to return home.
In leaving the United States he failed
to get passports. Upon arrival in
Russia, the war was just starting and
he was seized by officials there for ar
my duty, the age limit having been
raised from 45: to SO years Eckroth
lis A. 1t was discovered that when he
had left Russia for the United States
he had not secured the permission Of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
STATE SOCIALISTS
HAVE FULL TICK EFT.

The North Dakota socialists will
have a complete ticket in the field in
the coming general state primaries,
the following candidates having been
nominated at the convention held in
Minot last week:
united States Senator-John Erick-
son, Garrison.
Congress, First District-V. Gram,
Devils Lake.
Congress, Second District-Oscar
Anderson, Velva.
Congress, Third District - W. D.
Owings, Ignite.
Governor-Oscar A. Johnson, Ber-
gen.
Lieutenant Governor Arthur
Witherow, Mandan.
Secretary of State-H. R. Martin
son, Minot.
AUDITOR. w. Clark, Donnybrook.
Treasurer-O. E. Lofthus, Kloten.
Attorney General-R. R. Goer, Dew
lis Lake.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion-M. Brumwell, Hatton.
Commissioner of Agriculture and
Labor. A. Knoke, Willow City.
Commissioner of Observation-Disclosures
Maloney, Baker.
Railroad Commissioners James
Mack, Plaza; c. j. Knutson, Voltaire;
O. B. Lee, Malcolm.
Judges Supreme Court-C. O. Gas
man, J. L. Koeppler, Beach; Mat
Dahl, Columbus.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
Stealing Chicap0's Thunder

The Minot Independent wants their
town called the Wonder City. In the
same column it tells about a business
concern wanting the words of the
song "America." They sent to the
library and the librarian had to dig
a copy out Of a private collection.
With no malice towards Chicago, and
with due respect to Brother Colcord,
who is fine fellow, and with no in
tention of summarizing, we hope for
pardon if we occasionally allude to
their village as Windy City:-Valley
City Times-Record.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
correct answer.

correct answer
The problem follows: Two eight
foot binders, the same one always in
the lead, cut wheat in a square, 16O-
acre field. Each is presumed to cut a
full eight-foot swath and the head bin
der always turns the corners before
the second arrives. After each ma
chine has made twenty rounds, how
much more wheat, if any, Expressed
in. square feet or acres) has the head
binder cut than the second? How
many rounds will be required to cut
the field. And, how much more, if
any will the head binder cut than the
second binder?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10

the car to leave Russia. This is pun
ishable, under the Russian laws, by
life exile in Siberia. 1t was then that
he wrote to his family of eleven chill
dren telling of his troubles and an ell
der son took the matter up with
States Attorney LANCER. The latter
Immediately started action at Wash
ington. Punishment to Siberia by the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
TRY This on Your Paper Pad.

Here is problem for pa, the hired
man and all the boys; it will not in
terest the girls, of course.
The problem is appearing in num-
aCous newspapers of the northwest
and is creating more or less interest;
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10

Russian authorities was stopped pend
ing the investigation. Eek
roth was proved to have become nat
urallzed in Morton county, North Da-
kota, and after nearly year and
half work, he was given passports and
allowed to leave Russia. Such is the
information just received here by At
torney LANCER. =.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10

it is a good one to tackle these long
winter evenings. 1t cannot be said to
be very practical problem, but any
one who essays to solve it will have
to use their imagination and think
carefully. 1t is not catch problem;
it can be solved and there is but one
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken Up: Three head Of horses,
che mare and two geldings Mare is
a bay, weight about 1000 pounds
Geldings bay and grey, weight about
same as mare. Came to my place
Feb. 4. All are work horses and have
collar marks. J. A. Sorensen, Mana
ger Elmwood Farm; Phone 901 Call
II, Minot, n. D. 2-10-t3*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10

Sunday night the remains of R. L..
Brown, known to Darlington people
as the husband Of Ruby Day, were
taken to that city for burial. The de-
ceased was 80 years old and was born
in Iowa, moving to Moosejaw, Can
ada, about five years ago, where he
was employed in. the railroad yards
at that place in the capacity of push
engine foreman. He was married to
Miss Ruby Day on October 49,, 1915,
by Rev. Edwards, and was killed Jan
uary rs. The night of the accident,
Mr.. Brown, in the course of his duties,
helped train up the stiff grade out
of Moosejaw and while waiting for
signals to return was in the caboose
with his helper and five other men.
The caboose was ahead of the engine
with the signal lanterns set. Through
some mistake in the lower yard, a
train was sent up the same grade that
the pusher engine was on, humping
into it with terrific force, sending the
pusher sideways and forcing it
against the caboose, which was coupl-
ed with a full oil tank, smashing it to
kindling, and killing Mr.. Brown and
his helper, M. Moran, and only slight
| ~ injuring the other five occupants Of
the caboose. Funeral services were
! held at the |. H. Day home Monday af-
ternoon and burial was made in the
! Darlington cemetery, Rev. Edwards
| having charge. Mrs. Brown will re-
main at the home of her father, l. H.
Day, for the time being.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10

The Reflector, the breezy paper pub
lished at the state penitentiary, re-
.joices because another real printer has
been added to it's force. This is the
second printer sent to the institution
since the Reflector was established.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-12
VALIDITY STATE
BANK ACT ARGUED
BEFORE SORRELLS
Defendants in Suits by Bank
Commissioner Attack the
Statute.

Argument on demurrer to amend
answer filed by three of the defend
ants to suits Instituted by state Bank
Commissioner John Nj. Davis TO col
lect an assessment of 100 per cent
lev ed against stockholders on the OLD
Bank Of Pine Bluff was heard ycster-
day by Circuit Judge W. i. Sorrell+.
who took the matter under advise
ment
The d PENDANTS. W. +. Graham
owner Of 32O shares OF stock in he
Bank OF Pine Bluff; A. w. Num-,
owner OF 40 shares. and MIS- Mimi"
Mckenzie. owner of 10 shares, at
tackled the validity of the act under
whica the assessment was levied and
denied that the assets of he bank
were not sufficient to pay all claims
agains, it. They contend that. lnso-
far as they concerned in The Bank Of
Pine Bluff matter. the bank act is il
violation Of section ten OF the consti
tuition of ,he United STA Is and that
section of the Arkansas eonst tuition
which declares that no laws impairine
the obligation of contracts shall b.
cracted. They also argue that the
bank act conflicts with othcH sections
of the constitutions of the Unit j
States and of Arkansas.
The demurrer to the amended
answer cites that on February 9. 1917,
the stockholders Of tn Bank of Pine
Bluff declared the intention of con
t'nuing business under the bank act
of 1913, and ratified the action of the
board of directors in giving notice of
such intention; these actions. il being
contended const iuting acceptance Of
the terms of the act and precludln9
the right Of defendants % Sc. UP the
defense urged n the amended ans
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-12
Is A POOL TABLE A
GAMBLING DEVICE?
supreme Court to Decide, and Should
Answer BE in Affirmative. Pool
Halls Must Close.

Little Rock. March Ills a pool
table a gambling device within the
meaning of the Arkansas statutes?
That is the question that has been
propounded to the Arkansas supreme
court. Should the decision be in the
affirmative. it would mean the clos
ing of pool and billiard rooms all
over the state. A large number OF
halls are being operated in Little
Rock under the most stringent police
regulations, and thousands of dollars
have been invested in the property.
The test case is that of Lee Furlow
and Homer Turner of Little River
count. They were indicted on a
charge of "eXhibiting a certain
gambling device adapted. devised and
designed for the purpose of playing
game OF chance. and in which
money may be won or lost, which
said gambling device was commonly
called pool table," and they were
convicted. and fined 500 each by
Judge j. T. Cowling. The pool room
was operated in Nashville.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-12
Growing Animals
on the Farm
Eight Studies in the Growing OF
Our Own Live Stock.
EDITORS NOTE.

The Extension Division Of the Uni
verslty of Arkansas, in cooperation
with the United States Department or
agriculture. will offer this year
through this paper. a free correspond
ence course in THE Growing of Farm
ANNA Is" These lessons will appear
In this paper at intervals of SIX
weeks. Those who wish to take TINS
course should write to the Director or
EXTENSION Division of the University
OF Arkansas. at Fayetteville. stating
name, age. occupation. and stat
ing that he Cor she) proposes
TO carry the work through for the
slsht lessons. A farmers bulletin VII!
be sent to supplement lesson No. l. and
,ater for each lesson if the question
plank be returned FOR the preceding
lesson. These question blanks will be
sent with each bulletin. Preceding les
sons sons may be had on request. The ad-
dltlonal lessons on The Growing
or Farm Animals will be: CD
growing and Feeding Beef Cat
We. go Hog Raising. co Growing
norses and Mules. 60 Sheep and Goat
Ralsing. CD Stock Farm Management
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-12

= 10, lush nloNe:iiHN. W. III e@-s
a Is @aln n& ~ force to n'al,nc a..
"a iWr Spanish movemri;' has as
SR1 ~ most important olit fvas,; and
i%l!,lc slGn he skirt wired and owl
sanding y, the hlpe thing very
oNoI, who seen IN old pictures in
III arj -:alic,S, nut noi SO neconunS
o the .An ericlU Nonliln as She walks
.lult; zoe stree
Inc popularj;, 81 cape collars la,
,>ci, referred TO bcio.'c IN these COT
,nnns. Many OF the gowns OF sEIln-
poas, then, \ sprlG%cd ole shown
n one OF The shops looks as II II
",l=ll; nave been made for great.
ran ,l:noinvr 80 i.il,, Is n t,ir SKIRT
= decorated with tour srallopcI
i .uutes, While ;he bodic. WHO Ii IA;
'ns down he front aud It's >nu.H a:
/ Maist. has trtulc 'ichn fastened
'ath q tno, of rinhon where II come,
n~Gthe" AZ the 'ront
~, iiriiu WI! find piece ~ many
The thin @uNn> of s.IIHnle.
,'araSc!s are gay mis- : 'Aaon, MANI
=! fhen, III startling hl.ek AID " ..tte
fleets. One very DARING nsotlc IA,
alternate panels Of black and Whse.
And there are pink palaSolS Tor
Tered With roses AMI i.ar,'ois 81 brit
!ant green ornlincnicu with great
'lUlnp~ of blossoms
Tic fci! hat. the we've: n.f lie
.l::,'er tai IN fact has n.nos. l.si.p-
,eafeH from. Nlcw - 'tt place rs
H"ir, the helNcc',.s'aIson chHpouu
Wiit :. ever, tha poorest OF tls .ec!,,s
able to aHt.!u nov.
/. y CT KID or pa1cni tel her. ct silk
). iinnn OF silk and straw -- OF any
'Otup.,id;lon OF materials. Ana al OF
he nntS attended 70. dresS\ purposes
re gay with flowers.
A unique cOG, suit OF wh.,G serge
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-12
Wanted to Die Among Books.

Robert Boggs, keeper of Ye Olde
Franklin book shop in Brooklyn, when
walton, recently, pleaded to be let
alone. Don't take me to the hospi-
tall he said I'm too old. don't
want to cause trouble to anyone. J!
want to die quietly among my books
In his shop nuiled against one of the
bookcases was a small sign on black
tin, reading, eve refer all needy cases
to the Brooklyn charity bureau