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The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09
ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE
HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON

A very impressive memorial serv-
ice in honor of the deceased members
of Dickinson Lodge No. 1887 B. P. O.
Elks was held at the Elks hall last
Sunday afternoon and quite a large
number of people were in attendance.
The opening service was given by
the officers of the lodge, followed by
a short address by Attorney w. F.
Burnett, in which he eulogized the
deceased brothers of the order. Miss
Ruth Butler sang a very appropriate
selection, accompanied by Miss Davis
on the piano.
Judge J. Nj. Hanley of Mandan was
then introduced and gave a splendid
address, very fitting for the occasion.
Mrs. A. P. Nachtwey sang a very
pretty selection and the lodge officers
closed the service.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09

means OF experience can make a sue
cess it sur will be a boon to ali
"down-and-outs."
Few will contradict that evils have
crept into our marketing system and
same should be eliminated and laws
have been passed and Investigations
made C correct same. Let us all
work for q better state of affairs,
but in the mean time let US also be-
ware of the radical reformer that
tries to swing to the other extreme
and thereby build up another and
greater monopoly. True, the Chamber
of Commerce may have some within
it's organization that take advantage
of the innocent and fleece them if OPP
p~ortunity presents, but is that a just
reason for condemning all that may
in any way be associated with it?
What has made our wheat convertible
into cash at any time? Isn't it due
to the system of distribution worked
out by this Chamber of Commerce
with it's marketing facilities and daily
establishment of values? The same
does not hold true with everything on
the farm we may wish to market.
Although the grain exchanges may
now be an evil that could be dis
pensed with, in the past it has been
one of the necessary evils that has
made the American farmer an indie
pendent, carefrec a If a method
can be devised that will benefit the
producer and at the same time does
not infringe upon the rights Of the
consumer, let it be brought to light
and put into operation but while this
change is taking place may we re-
frain from condemning too severely
the institutions that have helped US
along these many years. Any man
that goes through the country saying
the "grain combine" robs the farmer
of from &c to SC per busel on all
grain as we have heard so often the
past few years, and then is unable to
give a fraction of a cent more than
this so-called combine" can only be
classed with the yellow Journalist"
and "Muck Raker."
l have still to hear of a merchant
going into business at a country
crossroads and becoming a million
aire from the profits of his sales, al
though he may be quite successful.
So with the majority of farmers,
although you seldom if ever hear of
one becoming a millionaire as the
amount invested does not warrant,
yet the majority are successful and
lay aside enough to take them
through old age in comfort and
plenty. But money alone is not a
of success for some million
aires are dismal failures.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09

business has grown wonderfully. We
have, and are supplying, particular men
and boys with the very best grade of mer-
chandise on the market at prices that are
considered as bargains by our many new
friends and customers.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS, You men and boys
want to appear your very best, and then
again, winter is upon us, and you should
not wait until our stock has been picked
over before you get your cold winter
clothing. We will consider it a pleasure
to show you anything you may want at
prices that will prove a surprise to you.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09
why FARMING
OFTEN PROVES
UNSUCCESSFUL

A Missouri Slope farmer recently
wrote an article claiming that it was
impossible for him to make any
money farming, no matter how good
the crops. A prominent resident of
Dickinson, largely identified with the
handling of grains, takes exception to
several of the statements made and
answers the farmers letter as fol-
lows:
"Crops beyond my fondest expecta-
tionos and yet farming with me is
a failure" recently wrote 4 North
Dakota farmer. l am willing to adj
nit this may be the case and pos
sibly many others can be found that
will say the same, but can the state
Of North Dakota or any Of the
other conditions mentioned be blamed
for this failure? The growth Of our
bank statements, increase in popula-
ton and general prosperity show con
clusively that the people of North
Dakota as a whole have indeed been
prosperous.
While you a go through the state
and find many with whom farming is
a failure, does not the same hold true
in every walk of life and in all
states For every one that can be
found with whom farming has proven
a failure 10 in the same community
will easily be located that have made
it a success and prospered. From our
friends letter I assume he has not
been handicapped by sickness or other
unpreventable universities. Such be-
the mar and not the business which
Sc m h1oro1 fo~ thu fo1Y,,a Manu-
a man is a willing worker, strong and
vigorous but unable to hold his own
with another, physically weaker, be-
cause he does not show the same
mental effort and foresight. Our
commercial agencies show that more
than 70 per cent of the people that
enter into so-called gainful pursuits
fail. In the same community where
these failures take place others in
the same business are succeeding and
accommodating a competency for a
rainy day. Can the business into
which these men enter be blamed for
the failures? No, it is entirely due
to methods pursued and not to ousi-
ness or physical energy for many
willing workers fail. Even a ditch
digger may be a failure at his task
Regarding laws all are agreed that
there is much room for improvement
but such matters cannot be righted in
a. day, neither do I think all blame
lies with lawyers and bankers. Many
farmers have held a seat in u leg
islatures and vote for these very
laws. Our present method of taxa
ton is possibly obsolete but will any
change reduce amount each mus
pay?
Banks in the past may have
charged exorbitant interest rates but
in many instances borrower had but
little security to offer and conse:
quently a greater risk was assumed
than is the ase in older states where
the drifting population is not Sc
large. But has not every other bust
ness been put to the same hard
ship? A man that goes into any
business without any capital is under
a handicap and, if farming will evel
he a business where anyone without
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09
Your Christmas Clothinu

CHR1STMAS-This is our first season of
supplying the men and boys of Dickinson
and territory with winter clothing and we
are really very proud of what we have
brought here from the eastern market for
their approval.
IN BUYING HERE there are several
things you must consider this year as
quite out of the ordinary-among the
first is the fact that every man and boy is,
absolutely certain of getting clothing that
has not been held in stock several years
four months.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09
Christmas Dinner
In Dixie

In d certain story Of Henry James
he tells of being in a room of 'beauti
full omissions" and to many dining
tables of today. among both the rich
and poor, the same term could be ap
piled so far as food is concerned, but
to the Christmas dinners of my clear
est recollections it would not properly
apply, says Kate Langley Bosher, the
we'll known author. in the New York
Times.
Ours was a large family, and always
there were guests and relatives to dine
with us. In consequence the table vas
enlarged to the limit Of its capacity
and reached from one end Of the din
ing room to the other. In the center
was a bowl Of holly whose berries
cleaned in the light which fell upon
them, and at both head and foot of the
table a large. an imposingly large. and
consequential turkey which had long
been preparing for his fate lay ready
for his sacrifice. Today two turkeys
seem scandalously unnecessary. In the
yesterdays they were not considered 80
On one side of the holly berries was
q Smith1eld ham baked to a brown
ness that was indeed alluring; on the
other, q round of spiced beef whose
fragrance made waiting difficult. Soup
and fish on Christmas day were al
ways dispensed with.
Oysters only were served while the
carving was being done, and when the
latter was sufficiently advanced to per
NIT it was with right good will and ap.
petites made ready by the close appeal
of celery and cranberries and home.
made pickles and crisp corn bread and
vegetables Of all sorts and kinds that
thanks were given for another reunit.
ing and for Gods. great gift to man.
and all .insthe household went merrily
to work.
When dessert was served the table
was again laden with a variety that
now seems prodigally wasteful Of
things called sweet and surely of a
tempting not to be resisted. Plum
pudding with its burning brandy perk.
lily insisted that it be tried first, then
pies Of luscious filing and golden
jelly or perhaps of a rich red. accord.
ing to the wine with which it was
made. Fruits and nuts and raisins
kept the children busy. and when at
last the table was left it was with a
silent prayer from some that penalty
be not exacted for the misdeeds of the
flesh.
In many homes Of the south eggnog
was made on Christmas eve and kept
overnight to season." and in others
apple toddy was prepared a week or go
in advance of it's using. AS appetizers
either served the purpose well, but it
was not as appetizers that they were
taken.
The average %southerner takes them
because he likes them. He thinks them
very good, and Christmas comes but
once in a long, long year! But OF
course others may disagree with him
as to their use-and he has no quarrel
with the others. ~.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09
Close Knit
Sweaters
Soc and up

In our sweater depart
ment you will find most
anything you may want.
We have sweater coats
in all sizes and colors and
weights at very moder-
ate prices.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09
Underwear,
Shirts and
Haberdashery

Every item of your
winter clothing is in this
department. Wool I'm
derwear, Dress M
Heavy Shirts, Light and
Heavy Socks, the latest
Neckwear, collars, and
many other important
items too numerous to
mention.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09
Our Boys Store---W Warm
and Heavy Clothing

We especially pride ourselves with the
completeness Of our boys store. In look
ing after the youngsters winter wants we
have been very careful and have a stock
here that is made up entirely of goods that
have proven to wear.
Every boy is hard on clothes and dur
ing the school season and outdoor winter
sports he should be properly dressed. Par
ents will find our boys clothes of wearing
quality and at prices that are very mod
crate. Be sure to see what we can do for
you before buying.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-09
All Kinds of Mems
Winter Suits

In our mems suit department every man
will find his wants carefully cared for.
This department is featured by the Freed
man Bros. line of fine ready made suits,
and is complete in every detail.
Men will find blue serges, worsteds,
plaids, etc., made of all kinds of materials
and in all sizes. Every suit will be altered
to your correct fit and pressed before it
is delivered to you. From
$1,000 to $500
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
QUIET AT YERDUN

LONDON, July 1.-The Germans have apparently abandoned all attempts at further assaults in the Verdun rgon probably having been forced by the allied offensive to send large forces to the Somme region Reports today indicate that our troops in conjunction with the French are pounding the enemy lines with heavy artillery and making small advances by infantry assaults Reports from the RusSoAustau front are meagre but what has been learned shows that the Russians still pressing forward in the south The newspapers here without eX- cepton make the claim that the submarine Deutschland which has arrived at United States port cannot be re- garded as merchant ship. They maintain that 9 sub marine at any time can be converted into warship of the most dangerous kind while real merchantmen cannot be- It is made clear that big fight will be waged by the allied governments to have the Deutschland ntemed forced out before loading a cargo
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
DEADLOCK EVERYWHERE

AMSTERDAM, July 1.-The Amsterdammer Courl- ere today predicts that neither of the begerent comoma
 ons can defeat the other by force of arms and It Poh out the conditions now prevailing on the several ohIS to prove its assertion It says that the Russians ana Turks are deadocked in Asia that Italy and Austa are at standst the borders of the two count1es VnaC Germany is unable to force Verdm or the Russians m e North that the Austro-Geans are holding or Will holo
 the Russians in the southeast and that the aed forces at SaOnh and the Bulgarian army facing them have ap parenty given up the intention of attacking each other All this the military expert of the CoUiere says, shows that under modern conditions of warfare is next to inn possible to win decisive victory Were decisive victory possible he points out one of the contendng sides on at least one front must have gained decision after two years warfare The feeling is growing here that mi tary decision cannot be achieved
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
WHAT ALASKA $. <. co.
 SAYS OF THIS CITY

In its recent folder the Alaska Steamship Company speaks as follows of Seward:
 "Out into the broad Sound again, and on southwestward, goes the boat to Latouche, where interest may be divided between it's mining operations and its rare ferns. And then, after an exhilarating ride in protected channels and on open water past scenes of wild grandeur and patches of gentle landscape, and finally through a magnificent avenue of sea to sheltered haven, Seward is reach ed and the outward voyage is ended. Backed by beetling heights and front ed by its tranquil bay, Stewards situa- tion is an attractive one, and its re sources are an inspiration to it's build CTS"
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
BalIaine And City
 Slraighten Creek

Frank l.. Ballaine has agreed to pay half the cost of strengthening Lowell creek and the city couuci last evening decided to go through with the work as soon as possible. It Is estimated that the total cost will be about $500 so that the cost to Mr. BaIlaiue will be $lOO. The intention is to make all the creek run down where the new bridge has been built over the northern channel. This bridge will have added to it a double span and the channel near it will be widcncd sufficiently to giy' plenty of room for floods.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
WHAT VAN CAMPEN TOLD
 THE OUTSIDE PAPERS

The following is an interview taken from Seattle newspaper:
 Business at Cordova is better than at any other place in Southwestern Alaska, is the opinion of F. R. Van Camper, former manager of the Beat son copper mines at Latouche He at tributes this prosperous condition to the large amount of copper ore being shipped from that port to Puget Sound smelters. With Mrs. Van Camper, he is registered at the Hotel Savoy in Seattle.
 "Van Campen lived in Alaska five years and recently resigned as man. ager of the Beatson mine, where 275 men are employed, to take an extend ed vacation. Accompanied by Mrs. Van Campen, who is a noted short story writer, he took a long trip through the Kenai Peninsula and sur rounding country, in search of places to hunt and fish.
 "This is the latest winter We ever had in Alaska" said Mrs. Van Camp en. "There was still snow on the ground in Southwestern Alaska when We left. The first wild flowers we saw were at Juneau. Contrary to general expectations Seward, the pro- posed terminal of the federal railroad, is dull
 "NIrs. Van Campen will go to Cali fornia and find some out-Of-the-way place in the mountains, where she will finish a series of short stories about Alaska for the Saturday Evening Post. Her husband meanwhile will make a tour of all the big copper mines in the United States with view to studying the latest develop ments in the Notation process.
 "cWe don't expect to go back to the North for a year, anyways said Mrs. Van Camper. We're out for a vaca- tion and will make it a good long one.'"
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
ANCHORAGE OUT TO
 BOOST WICKERSHAM

ANCHORAGE, July lL-At a meeting of the Republican Club last night resolutions were adopted con demning the action of t!e Seward convention which, it was alleged, was controlled by an individual in the in- tcrests of political bosses and non residents without consideration for the wishes of the people that Wicker sham be nominated as the candidate of the Republican party. The meet ing also invited the cooperation of all Republicans in the movement to SC. cure the reelection of the present delegate. A mass meeting of the residents of Anchorage and vicinity will be held Thursday to endorse Wickersham's nomination and the ac- ton of the Republican Club.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
EARNINGS OF GRANITE

Earnings of the Granite Gold Min ing Co. increased during both March and April. During May total of 300 it. was opened in ore. There are 4SO,OOO of their 5OO,OOO shares, par S1, now outstanding. Four tunnel levels have been opened laterally from 300 to 500 it. and stopes are now producing at each of the four levels. The ore assays from $6 to $50 and the average has been placed at SIP. It's financial conditions are: Total capital invested in development and equipment, $S3O,OOO; total pro- duction to date, $277OOO; average production, 60 to 70 tons per day, making about $2O,OOO gross monthly; monthly expenses, from $S,OOO to $1O,OOO; present surplus, $21 ,OOO; di- vided requirements, on basis of ? cts. monthly, $86OO,
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
Several Contracts
 For Street Work Council Decides to Open First Ave.
 and Connect With Road.

Several contracts were let last night by the clty council tor street improve ments.
 The contract for clearing Fourth avenue from Jefferson north was awarded to T. r. Murphy for 5000.
 The same man for the same am,.nt received the contract for clearing Fifth avenue from Jefferson north. Harry Hoben, for the Alaska Trans fer Company, got the contract for clearing Third avenue at the price of $2SO. The same contractor will clear Second avenue between Washington and Railroad for $l&O
 Carter and Whitfield secured the contract for laying sidewalks on Second avenue at $&9.5O per thousand feet.
 Charles Lechner was awarded the contract for the plumbing in the school building. The heating of the schools was laid over as the lowest bid, nearly $3,OOo, was considered too high.
 A resolution was also adopted by the council to open First avenue through the Poland and Laubner tracts and the Alaska Road Commis- sion was requested to connect up its road with the street.
 Four members of the city council and the mayor were present at the meeting. Counc;lmen Graef and Sauers were absent.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
ALASKA $. $. COMPANY
 ISSUES BOOKLET

The Alaska Steamship Company has issued it's new time table and pamphlet, boosting Alaska as the one and only scenic spot on the face of the globe. It contains ffty-fOur iI- lustratiOns and breezy descriptive articles on the Territory.
 A copper half tone of every boat, owned by the company is shown in the pamphlet, with drawing design of the boat beneath the cut.
 Captain Thomas Moore is played up in the booklet and the incident which made him an ocean hero is printed. The interior is played up with an equal amount of descriptive matter. Time tables appear in the back of the booklet.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
EXAMINE SUBMARINE

BALTIMORE. July l-CapJain Hughes ot the United States navy and the customs men boarded the Ger man submarine Deutschland this afternoon to inspect 1t and search Goramaeu, This action was taken with the permission of Manager Hlgn of the Ocean Transporta- ton Company after Captain Koenig of the Deutschland had agreed on condition that the inspectors would not try to learn any of the secrets of the vessels construction Captain Koeug declared that the government inspectors of the United States should not be hampered in any way when they carried their government credentials. The examination was made after allied representatives had suggested that u would be improper to harbor such yes seI as merchantmen. After the inspection Captain Hughes would not speak and will probably make his re- port secretly to the state department.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
RIGGS GOING
 FULL BLAST
k. R. PROGRESSES IN INTERIOR; MAN DROWNED AND BOOT
 LEGGER ARRESTED.

FAIRBANKS, July 1.-The rail road work at thls end Is progressing at full blast ana many station con tracts have been let. There has been not the slightest sign of labor trouble and Commissioner Riggs has every thing well in hand. A wagon road IS being built along the line of the railroad from Fairbanks to Nenana for the transportation of supplies.
 The first bootlegging ease from the new railroad town of Nenana has just occurred. Mrs. Anton Christ opher has been taken into custody for selling booze at that place and has been brought to Fairbanks for trial. She will have hearing tomorrow.
 Ralph H. GilliIand, lumber cruiser for the general land office, left here last Saturday for Nenana in a row boat and the boat was found last Sun day by the steamer Panama but GiIIi- land is missing. Searching parties have failed to find a trace of him and there is no doubt that he has been drowned.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
WHO WILL BE CANDIDATES
 FOR THE LEGISLATURE?

Holland and Price are expected to be candidates again this year for election to the territorial legislature. It has been reported that John Noon might run but he has certainly not said so himself Three Cordova men have been mentioned form time to time as likely candidates but the com ing divisional conventions of the Democrats and Republicans will prob ably decide. From exchanges from all parts of the territory it seems evident that regular party tickets will be selected in all divisions.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
BG DIPLOMATIC FIGHT EXPECTED OVER SUBMARINE
Contract Let For
 City Dock Filing
Work To Be Commenced Right Away
 On Govt. Wharf.

A contract has been let, signed and delivered to W. E. Jackson and II. J. Bulman for the driving of the green piles that will be used for fender pil- ing on the new government dock. The amount for which the work will be done is $4,S25 and the work must be commenced right away. The govern ment pile driver will be used. A peel piIing contract Was also let to Roberts and Nutter for the piling to be used at Placer river. The amount is GI25 feet.
 A contract for station work has also been let to B. k. Peterson at Mile 2I and other contracts will be let today
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
GUN CLUB TO HAVE
 INTERESTING CONTEST

The members of the Gun Club are now arranging for a big contest be- tween sides chosen from the member ship. The winning side will receive as a prize a dinner paid for by the losers. Sides will be chosen by two captains who have not yet been ap- pointed. The contest will probably be pulled off next Sunday but the day has not been fixed
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
Raise Million To
 Beat LOngshOremen
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
 Starts Big Campaign.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-The Chamber of Commerce of this city has started to raise a fund of a mil uon dollars to carry on a campaign against the striking longshoremen who are ROW practically tying up the business of all the ports along the Pacific coast. The aim of the chamber is to make fight for an open shop and now that the issues are clearly drawn bitter struggle is looked for
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-11
CASE SUBMITTED
The ease of Andrew Grosvold vs. Whelplcy has been finished and sub mitted to the court at Valdez.

The train got stalled out at Mile A last night and the passengers were lucky to get home this morning. It is said the car went off at that point and also at Mile Al.
 Roy Thomas has gone out to work for the Commission on the railroad. He lived with Leon Booker who has now come down town to reside,