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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
Clara Kimball Young in ''The Common

Law at Urpheum Feb. 81.
The story of the screen version of
Robert W. Chambers widely read
novel, ''The Common Law" in which
Clara Kimball Young will appear at
the Orpheum Theatre, on Feb. 81, is
one that will appeal to every patron
of motion pictures.
Valerie West, an educated and cul-
tured girl who has become an artist
model through force of circumstance,
falls in love with Neville, a painter
for whom she poses. Her love is re
turned, but owing to the artists social
connections, Valerie is convinced that a
marriage would ruin his career. She
offers herself in love to the man of her
heart and the day is set on which she
is to come to him under "the common
law"
Through chain of incidents of un-
usual dramatic power, Valerie con-
quers the objections of Neville's fam
lily and in his end the lovers find. them
selves free to be united in the safer
and more conservative bonds of the
law made by man.
The characters in the story are dis
tant metropolitan types of unusual in
terest, and as produced by Director
General Albert Capellani, the picture
promises to be the sensation of the
coming season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01

abreast of the political kaleidoscope.
were overcome by the generosity OF
those who preferred CANNES, with
wonderful performances to their cred
it, as gifts and the happy hunting
grounds are probably overstocked with
hounds whose noses were as keen even
as their appetites.s The signing of the
new bill was to be the death warrant
for many a pampered and pedigreed
pet. A local good fellow whose spot
ted dog was familiar to all, anticipat
ed the new law, hired an obliging
neighbor to assassinate his champion
only to learn, ere the last spasm had
stilled forever. the tail which had
wagged for many moons respectful
welcome, that the law was not half as
drastic as suggested and the day OF
the dog had not. yet passed. Poor
Turk.
| AS we go to press, we learn that the
spirit Of the departed canine above
mentioned, seeking to be avenged, LED
!. host of nondescript ours to the spot
where its sorrow stricken owner had
! lately cached many pounds of the
1 jucest milk-fed pork, all carefully cut
in handy joints and nicely wrapped
Next morn the society for the EXTERN:
ination of all dogs registered anothe,
| live member
| Mr.. Livingston, of Sawyer, was a
business visitor on Monday. He had
been led to understand that Logan's
coal supply was insufficient, but now
appreciates that this is really warm
community.
Chas. Maxey, one-time citizen OF
the town that was, also visited ou1
village on Monday, having become
convinced that as trading centre Lo,
gan has no equal.
Henry and Joe Light, Of Velva, were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Light, of Forest Drive. They brought
two loads of Velva fuel to replenish
Harry's stock and report the roads in
excellent condition.
Miss Alice Stredwick, the eldest
daughter Of Earle, of alfalfa fame
has been seriously indisposed of late
and despite medical attention is not
making the progress her many friends
! desire.
We wonder if Sunny Jim, when
chronicling the frequent wrecks which
suggest that the 500 serves that cleo
trio outpost of civilization, will tell us
just exactly how long the local section
crew were able to work last Sunday ?
The program and mock trial at Lo-
gan Hall on Friday evening attracted
many from far and near. Two pleasing
songs were contributed by the high
school pupils under the direction OF
Miss Marie Mahoney. Mrs. Will Heck
er was heard to advantage in a well
chosen vocal solo, and Mrs. Oliver
Saugstad delighted the audience by
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
meath bristles ?

meath bristles?
Jesse Howard, whose veracity none
would question, reports that during
the recent cold snap, he was forced be-
fore milking the family cow, to place
an inch of silver sand in the south
end Of the pail to prevent the frozen
tactical fluid from penetrating the bot
tom.
A Twin City journal recently devot-
ed editorial space, advocating that
railroad passengers should be charged
according to weight. We understand
that local committee of those denied
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01

the right to vote on such weighty
problems, will enter vigorous pro-
test against legislation in this direc-
ton.
The local elevators have been, busy
handling the steady flow of grain
which farmers, approaching the good
roads which lead to Logan, have mar
keted here during the past week.
Miss Havlena and Mrs. Floyd Hub
bard of Sawyer were among those who
attended the masquerade dance at Lo-
gan. Miss Havlena is an accomplish
ed pianist, and her engagement in
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01

LOGAN MURMURS 9
q o g @ @ 9 @ (. @ @ 9 @ @ @ 9 @ @
Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Conklin Of N.
Prairie welcomed the advent of just
the sweetest little cherubim one bright
day last week and we are glad to
learn that the little lady Of the SHOWS
is making wondrous progress.
Government of the state by the
farmers, for the farmers, led to legis-
lation affecting even the timid chicken
Of the prairie. The bird dog appeared
to many superfuity and great was
the slump in dollar and cent value.
The unsuspecting who keep not
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
John Skulberstad Dead.

The funeral of John Skulberstad,
aged II years, who died in st. Paul
last Saturday, was held at the United
Lutheran church this afternoon, Rev.
Tonne, the pastor, officiating. Mr..
Skulberstad was pioneer in this sec
ton, but for several years had not re-
sided on his farm, but had removed to
the city where he could enjoy life free
from the cares of farm life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
sures good attendance at such func

sures good attendance at such func
tions.
Appreciation Week has come and
gone, finding Sawyer and Burlington
sadly silent. Depreciation Week
would arouse local boosters"
We are in agreement with those
who deem it unnecessary to install
electric light to emphasize the bril-
liancy of our station, but commercial
needs and individual comfort call for
it's advantages. Burlington blames
not lighting system for her obscur-
ity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01

The funeral of Mrs. F. M. Britton
was held from the Rowan undertaking.
parlors on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. E.
A. Deake officiating. Deceased leaves
husband and seven children to mourn
her loss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
CHILD Gets SICK,
CROSS, FEvER|SH
IF CONST|pAT
California Syrup of Figs
Can't Harm Tender Stom-
ach or Bowels

A laxative today saves sick
child tomorrow. Children simply
will not take the time fran play to
empty their bowels. which become
clogged up with waste, liver gets
sluggish. stomach sour.
Look at the tongue. mother, II
coated. or your child is listless.
cross. feverish. breath bad. rest
less, doesn't eat heartily. fun OF
cold or has sore throat or any 9th.
or children's nilment. give tea.
spoonful of California Syrup OF
Figs" then don't worry. because It
is perfectly harmless. and In few
hours all this constipation poison.
sour bile and fermenting waste
will gently move out of the bowels,
and you have well. playful child
again. A thorough inside cleans
ing" Is oftimes all that is neces-
sary. II should be the first treat
ment given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for n 50.cent bot.
tie of California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown.
ups plainly printed on the bottle.
Look carefully and see that II Is
made by the California Fig Syrup
Company"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09

We Must Haze CONSUMPTION of
Wealth as Well as Men

strongly that ace should pay IN me GEAR "hH
and inheritance tareS.E. ". SCRIPPS founder OF me
Scripps papers, Of syhch The Star is
with the CONSUMPTION of and will come the
CONSUMPTION wealth The blood the widows not be
coined into HANSON his speech the Arena meet
ing Saturday night .
Democracy against auocracy! That the issue of the and let
phrase that fall from lips Let be reality
The democratic method of conducting make those VINO
able bear burdens costs The physically able must
make the sacrifice financially able addition
to this contribute the financial
The old method the autocratic mhodthe method sought by
world borrowing
money thru the of bonds That the creation OF
huge national load which future well
1.-THE present. would stagger.
founder the spps papers offering than half OF his income has
asked fol
This be enough the expense not all incomes over $4,000
more needed why not tax
does the well the
fighting
greeted against permitting any profit
which greeted his
Scps ofowed clearly the temper and the demand this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
Doctor Tells How to Strengthen
Eyesight so Per Cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

Eye troubles Of many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by
following the simple rules. Here 10
the prescription: Go 10 any actiOn
drug store and get bottle of Bon
OPTIC tablets Drop one Bon-Opto
tablet ia a fourth Of n glass Of water
and allow 20 dissolve. with this
liquid battle the eyes two TO four
times daily. You should notice your
eyes clear up perceptibly right from
the start. and Inflammation will
quickly DISAPPEAR IL your eyes are
bothcring you. even "A little, take
steps 90 save them now. before IL
is too late. Many hopelessly blind
might have been saved II they had
cared for their eyes In time.
NOTE-Another prominent physician -
whom the above article was submitted.
sAif Ron Optic IN . very remarkable
remedy Its constituent Ingredients are
well known TO eminent eye specialists and
widsly prescribed by them. The nnnufse-
;urefs guarantee .; TO strengthen eyesishs
So per cent IN one week In many In
stances or refund the money. II can bs
obtained from any rood druggists. and 10
one ~ the very few preparations feet
should b. kept on hand for regular use IN
almost every family. n 10 sold in this
ciiy ~ the leading drgsgtsis.- -Advertise-
men,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
CHAPTER VI.
Erter the GlrI

Quick thinking was n portion OF
Win Shute's business In life. In
iesH than tho distance from homo
70 first base he had definitely out
lined his plan OF action. OF course
he would give the head man 81 the
ship no cause 20 resort TO war nea-
sures: that would be ailly-worse
than kicking yourself out OF biz
game which You might help TO win
No. stree. He would stand for
"James'e-he would be s. W James.
Quietly. but none tho lcas de-
clsively. he would devote himself
TO an Unconditional consideration Of
his highly erasperating plight. lie
would see II past devotion to the
stories OF tho Great Detective had
taught him anything worth while
regarding differences and deductions
from a limited array OF fac's. For
tho next nine days. or until the ship
touched at Gibraltar. he would do
nothing else!
On land James Winton Shute
would have kept steadfastly TO his
resolve. But no was TO discover
something revolutionary about a sea
voyage. something that jars one
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
MEAT INJURIOUS
TO THE KIDNEYS
Take a tablespoonful OF Salts II
Back hurts or Bladder bothers
Meat forms uric acid

We are n nation OF meat eaters
and our blood is filled with uric
acid. says well-known authority.
who warns va to he constantly on
guard against kidney trouble.
The kidneys do their utmost to
free the blood OF this Irritating
acid. but become weak from the
overwork; they get sluggish; the
tissues clog and thus
the waste Is retained in the blood
to poison the entire system.
When your kidneys ache and feel
like Jumps of lead. and you have
singing pains in the back or the
urine Is cloudy. full of sediment, or
the bladder is irritable. obliging
you to seek relief during the night:
when you have severe headaches.
nervous and dizzy spells, sleepless.
ness. acid stomach or rheumatism In
bad weather. get from your pharma.
cist about four ounces OF Jad Salts;
take a tablespoonful In n glass Of
water before breakfast each morn.
ing and In few days your kidneys
will act fine. This famous salts IL
made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with llthia.
and has been used for generations
to flush and stimulate clogged kid.
neys. to neutrallze the acids in
urine 80 II Ia no longer a source
Of irritation, thus ending urinary
and bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and can.
not iniure. makes delightful ef.
fervescent lthia-water drink, and
nobody can make mistake by
taking a little occasionally to keep
the kidneys clean and active.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
The Star Is "Scooped"

n HE STAR was "scooped" Saturday
y When the United States congress de-
ciarcd war on Germany the military au,hori-
tics requested that newspapers refrain from
publishing certain news concerning the move
mcnt OF troops. Subsequently. Adjutant Cen
seral Thompson's office. in Seattle especially
requested Seattle newspapers not TO divulgc
i'm any way an assignment OF militia from
the American lake headquarters TO guard
duty at local industrial plants.
The Star rcligiously kept the faith.
The Stars patriotic contemporary took adj
vantage Of happening Friday night when
an ovcr-cnthusiatstc military guard fired Of
mysterious intruder on the Seattle water
front. to publicly narrate on Saturday the
whole story OF the placing of these sentries.
Yes, we were "scoopcd."
But our conscience is clear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
STAR BEAMS
BY L. ID. X.
Author Of eff You Can't Smile, Gggle."

raised.
The squirrels will never starve IN
the good old y. 3. A. They don't
have 10 HE hither and thither IN
the forests for nourishment
hadn't CHANGED MUCH
Dad. what was the labor ~
SisyphusY'
"SigyphgB rolled a stone up a
till. and as fast az he rolled II up
IL rolled down again. II was a
NEUROLOGICAL episode. Nothing
ike that today"
"Oh. don't know" interposed
ma. Washing dishes is just like
that"
Who says war affects business
Adversely?
First Mate Kennedy. of the rood
ship Matrimony. who gives hosA
dog and marriage licenses at tha-
auditors window. says his trade r.
rushing. and that most OF those
who come before him for Judgment
are wearing the blue or the khaki.
Thirty we're issued Saturday.
AZ a curtain raiser for the big
squAbble. the tong war was all
right, but when the lights winked
for the main event. Referees Cnl
and White called the actors togeth.
or, paid them of and dismissed the
troupe for the season
While We are on the subject.
wouldn't II he good idea 20 learn
the words OF Tho Starr Spangled
Banner" and America? II was
tho same old tra-la-la stuff at the
Arena Saturday night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
FOOD PRICES

The whole explanation OF the
whyfore Of the food prices ~ this:
In Europe they get the benefit out
OF one stick OF gum that we get out
OF two. In other words. we row
the boat and they steer. or yet
some more we carry the hOd and
they shuttle the bricks.
It's always been an unsolved myE.
terry why the manufacturers ~ this
country break their neckA supplying
stuff TO European countries that
sells for half and Boms more below
what We pay for II here. Why. right
In Chicago, where they build more
meat than Ingernoll does watches.
the natives haven't even had an in
formal Introduction 10 meat. while
over In Europe even the most hum
bic wear American-made salt pork
for n sore throat
Charity begins al home" and
the way things look there's nobody
home" IN this country.
But walt. let's have some fun.
Lots end this up humorous like
(soft music. Archiel.
That gilded alibi. "It'y on account
OF the war" For popularity II has
Mccormick II Hear You Calling
Me" In back seat. There IN such
"A thing AZ pulling the wool over the
eyes. but the money hogs here
didn't stop al tho orbs-they're suf.
locating US.
Well. don't give up: there's hope
They're going 20 start an inyestiga-
uon. Amt that nice7 After year
or more OF investigating they'll
come forth with the remarkable
statement that prices have been
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09

Editor The Star: Tho home
training OF children IN sadly neg.
lccted these days. Mothers belong
TO clubs. lodges. and ~ 10 movie
shows. They have time for every
ihing but the home training OF
heir children. True-it In the
Woodworking mother who needs
recreation. hut the children run
the alleys and streets. What has
become OF the good. old.faHhioned
mother who took good care Of her
little brood IN every way and man
nerT Then the parents wonder II
their children do not turn out
right have been a Sunday school
teacher for n number Of years. and
know what am talking about.
MRS. LAURA KOEPF.
1885 10th ave. 3.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
commENps EDITORIAL

Editor The Star: most enthusi.
asticaliy commend your editorial Of
March 30 entitled "Our American
Army Under tho American Flag
on the Western Front"
II seems 10 me ~ vital import
anee To TIE United States and TO
humanity end civilization that a
/ erfidious military despotlsm that
neekR to dominate the world by
lfigandage. piracy. murder and
atrocities that would disgrace head
hunting cannibain should be crush-
cd and Germany. ss an empire. put
cff the map. Very truly.
r. =. DOLE.
Attorney at Law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
WAS MATTHEWS RIoHT1

Editor The Star: May be per.
mitted IN express my opinion on
the above subject Would venture
TO say he was not right 10 accept
that 81 900 OF tainted money. There
~ yet another side to this subject
and something the public would
very much like 10 know In. did DR..
Matthews spent the whole OF that
81 900. or has be some of II left ?
And did he keep an account OF the
money he spentT
II. fANDES.
2i3s Republican St
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
Guarantee Bond Necessary

IN awarding the contract Tor concrete paw
i ing over three miles OF the Pacific high
way. the county commissioners ought not 10
overlook the nccc sary guarantee bond which
usually accompanies such contracts. Con-
crete was favored over brick because Of ~
lower price, and because oi its claims OF dur
ability The durability should be guaranteed.
az Is customary, for five years. It is only
fair 10 King county.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09

was thinking of orders from the OF
fieers of tho line.
The operator transcribed the
message. put IL In an envelope, aud
went off to deliver IL himself
When he came back ho confided
tho Information:
I'm goifN to send message
from tho captain about you" That
was all. but II raised the wavering
spirits of tho young man who would
not leave tho upper deck.
There was another tedious delay,
Finally. along about five o'clock.
tho wireless operator played his
important part In tho space-oon'
quering trick.
Sorry. but it's not for you. For
tho captain again" he volunteered.
Might BIO just ms good" said
Win. perhaps better"
The operator didn't reply. lie
went away to deliver the message
aud was gone ages" Returning.
he informed tho good walter that
tho captain would like To SEQ him
Win Shuts was OFF TO tho bridge
as he might have started for sec
ond.
Tho captain invited him into the
chart room and closed this door
Without n word he handed him n
Marconigram. which ran
CAPTAIN, 9. s. "coLoNih";
Mus, be some mistake. Our play.
er shuse here In game today.
IRIS FORD.
After reading Il the captains
visitor spoke in no uncertain voice
The mistake IN In this message.
Tris Ford never sent IT,"
why notT' asked tho captain in.
diligently.
why not7 II shows on It's face
Nhy not II says was In the game
today. And I'm on this ship"
Sit down.' said the captain.
MIR. James
My name isn't James-it's
shuie."
Well. then. MIR shutc. n you
prefer It. said the captain. 4 have
made careful inquiry about you.
Your room steward reports. and the
quartermaster on duty at the gang.
way confirms It. that YOU we're
brought aboard drunk
its lie Was never drunk In
M life never toos drop OF liquor
in my life What happened. was
given a Knockout brought aboard
drugged."
Tho captain appeared puzzled.
then continued I hardly think so.
Mr. James
"Shute'"
Mr.. shuie The ships Doctor
examined you. NJ the request Of
your friends. after you we're assist.
"a aboard Ito reports that be
found you In an advanced state OF
intonieaiion. Your friends said that
you bad been celebrating unwiscly
before sailing"
4 tell yoa It's a lle'"
mir. Shute. II you are not In.
clinsd TO take my Wow OF this un.
fortunate circumstance. you will
have 10 be sent where you will be-
looked after Not insrequently. /
regret 10 say. young. full.blooded
fellows like yourself come aboard
with no much extra baggage that
a good nights r-Ht does not set
them up. Once in q while fellow
comes powerful near having the
q. It's But the steward In charge
o, the hospital knows how TO take
care OF them-h.'s an old hand AZ
II. You will find him quite capable.
assure you"
"Mef whR, d'you mean
Il mean that II you don't stop
your nonsense and behave yourself.
viii order you TO tho hospital
Good morning
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
Editors Mail
NOTICE, LETTER wRirERsi

Communications TO The Star.
expressing opinions on vital mat
ters. must be signed with the
name and address OF the writer
and be not longer than 200
words. If you don't want your
name published. simply aay 80
NJ tbs end OF the communioa
tlon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home

ftied ana Osc AZ nome
Philadelphia. Pa DO you wear
riHsA.r7 Are you n victim Of eye
strain or other eye weahneHsea7 II
20. you viii b. glad 10 know that. ac-
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were failing say they have had their
eyes restored through the principle
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one man says. after trying 81 Il
was almost blind. Could not see 10
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nlrht they would pain drehdfuliy.
now they feel fine all the time. II
was like a miracle 90 me" a lady
WHO used ~ Gays The atmos
pheFe seemed hhSy with or without
glasses but after using this pre-
tcriptlnn for 10 days everything
seems clear. ! can even read fine
print without glasses IL IL be-
iievsd that Thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them In a
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90 a. 20 b.. spared the trouble and
expense OF ever getting glasses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09

DIR. Orville McKinn. just from Ger
many. says that the German folk hate
Americans worse than they do the Brit
ish Just as soon as they get established
in a good strong hatred. along comes
somebody else whom those Germans
have got TO hate worse. II must be an
awful strain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09

Knitting in church is suggested
by the Rev. A. NJ. Mitchell, a
Church OF England clergyman. in
his parish magazine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-09

The greatest acts OF war require to be
undertaken by noble mcn.-Hugo.