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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

The war department needs more
doctors for the army. Young doctors
under IS years Of age are preferred,
because the department believes the
older men cannot stand the strain
Twnty thousand are needed. Of the
~, 900 who have enlisted, all except
1900 are over thirty-five. Medical stu
dents are advised to stay in their
classes because their services will be
needed after the war is over.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

Watermelons are selling for five
cents a pound at the local stores. "A
good large melon sells for upwards of
a dollar, but who cares for expenses
when ones mouth is watering for the
luscious fruit? Still they don't taste
as well as the melons the writer used
to steal out of Dave Ruth's melon
patch, and what boy who was raised
in a melon country ever let a dog or a
shot gun interfere with his getting
melons !?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02
thermometer registered

iously, the thermometer registered
103 degrees.
There were no fatalities and the In
dependent has not heard Of the death
Of any stock, altho farmers were
working their teams in the fields.
Farmers tell us that the hot winds
curled up the leaves Of the corn a lit
tie but did not seem to do much dam
age to the wheat that has already gone
thru the severe dry weather.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

The government says that every
bushel Of wheat is worth no less than
$500. For years our farmers were
paid less than dollar for it and they
would be satisfied if they got only a
portion Of their back pay. Our farm
ers have been m-fammed for years.
If they could only collect what is COM
ing to them, few Of them would have
to slave in order to pay mortgages on
their homes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

buying old clothing. Telephone Ne.
384 Blue. Mr.. Rapaport states that he
will be thankful for any favor and
wants his customers to know that thes
are assisting religious man with I
big family. His store is closed on a
Saturdays until $3.50 p. m. in the even
ing. Money-Saving Store, Dacotah
Hotel Block, Minot, N. D. t2eg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

In June, this year, Minneapolis -four
sold in London at $10.32 barrel. At
the same time, the same flour sold in
Minneapolis at $14.75. Niger in the
vodpile somewhere. Too many arr;
making fat profits out Of the war.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

No matter who is behind the poison
ed courtplaster plot, and behind the
infected blueing plot, housewives can
stop it by buying supplies from legiti-
mate dealers and chasing peddlers out
of the front yard with the same old
brooms they always used for that pur-
pose.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

North Dakota's bone-dry law has
been in effect just long enough to dis
courage our vocalists from singing
"Ninety-nine Full Bottles Hanging
on the WALL" and instead of that,
they have taken up that plaintive little
ditty entitled, "The Old Oaken Buck
ct /"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02
ALL MUST GIVE,

American parents are giving their
boys to fight the war Of democracy
against autocracy on foreign shores.
That's right
American citizens as a necessary
step in the fight have oversubscribed
the Liberty Loan.
That's right.
Americans have generously given to
that great agency of humanity, the
Red Cross.
Right again.
Americans are preparing to stint
themselves to feed the fighters, our
own and our allies.
There's no dissenting voice. Ameri-
cans, everywhere, whatever their or
igin, are cheerfully doing their bit.
Yet there are some curious contrasts
that strike our notice. England, it
seems, is paying SO barrel for flour
that costs SIT a barrel in this coun-
try, American flour, remember. Ac-
cording to government investigators,
American coal costs $1.48 at the
mines-but do American consumers
get it within telescope distance of that
price! One big packing firm is cred
tied with twenty millions of profits
in 1916. Bethlehem steel cleared
twenty millions; DUPONT Powder over
eighty-two millions; U. S. Steel eigh-
ty-one millions; Central Leather over
fifteen millions-and these are only a
few instances.
Nearly every great industry has
made from three to one hundred times
as much profit since the war as ever
before.
The various war taxes are appar-
emily designed to fall on the common
people, and the common people aren't
kicking at paying their share. But
these huge, fat war-profts look like
an immense potential source Of reve-
nue. which the government ought to
tap.
For the first time in the history of
the world, war women have died in
the trenches when Russia's Megion Of
death participated in recent battle.
This battalion of women, consisting Of
many of Russia's best educated young
women, participated in the battle, not
because Of lack of Russian soldiers,
but to instill in the soldiers deeper
spirit Of patriotism which is sadly
lacking just now in the Russian army.
It is said that German women have
alos participated in recent battles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14

:aA55B55Bg Err Store With t 5.5e !
~ IlS55l A6tda9B5 q21a5F {,
Come in and Look Over Our Practical
and Useful Holiday Gifts - There's
Something Here for Everyone
Gloves Stamped Goods Furs
Hosiery Silks Scarf and Cap Sets
Handkerchiefs satns Bath Mats
Bath Robes Dress Goods Table Damask
Slippers Sweater Yarns Towels
Desk Ivory Trays Hand Bags
Pictures Ivory Combs Neckwear
Mirrors Ivory Brushes Stationery
Clocks Picture Frames Xmas Cards
Sweet Grass Mats Ivory Buffers Xmas Tags
Sweet Grass Baskets Xmas Seals Ribbons
Knitting Needles Cogates Perfumes Comfort Kits
Cretonnes Cogates Talcum for the Soldiers
Rings Dental Cream over there"
Silk Petticoats Mirage Cream Nut Bowls
Camisoes Shaving Cream Pin Cushions
Shirts Waists Shaving Powder Jap Incense
Soaps
sache Novelties Djer Kiss Talcum Darnng Kits
Embroidery Outfits Face Powder Crepe Paper
Manicure Sets Perfume Xmas Bells
Cut Glass DER Kiss Soap Holly Twigs
Toilet Water Tissue Paper
Royal Pack Goods Patriotic Seals Book Racks
Angora Gloves Umbrellas Pencil Boxes
Angora Caps Books Birthday Books
Angora Scars Address Books Picture
Wool Blankets Birthday Calendars Drawg Books
Drums Art Baskets
Doll Beds Vases Tops
Dolls Jardinierres Mamma and
Mechanical Dogs Statuary Papa Dolls
Mechanical Cats Teddy Blocks
Soldier Set Candles Puffs
Shooting Gallery Tinsel Cord Comfortables
Friction Coasters Artificial Flowers Knitting Bags
Machine Guns Candle Sticks Holly Boxes
The Store of the most dependable and useful
Holiday Gifts obtainable. You can be saving
thus showing your patriotism by making your
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
EAST MIDDLEBURY

Word has been received here of the
death Of Mrs, Eliza Durfey, widow OF
the late Timothy Durfey at the home
other son Frank in Pittsford. during
the past week. The deceased was a
resident of this village for many years.
She is survived by four sons ana two
daughters, the burial was at Pittsford.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
James Barnard December ;.
The 49th anniversary of Cold Spring
Lodge International Order Of Good
Templars was observed Saturday even
Ing, The regular weekly session was
held at the lodge rooms after which the
members were invited to the home Of
Mr. and Mrs E. NJ, Day where a sup
per was served.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
VIM, H. Eldredge at Twin Falls, Idaho.
December /.
Paul Morgan and Earle Leno have en-
listed in the United States Navy, the
former as musician and the latter as
cook.
Chester Elmer is seriously i'll, a train
ed nurse is caring for him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
Church Gets Service FLAG

A Service Flag, the gift of the young
ladies of Mrs. Newell'S Sunday School
class, will be presented to the Congre-
gational church at the morning service
next Sunday The presentation will be
made by Miss Katharine Burrage, Presi-
dent of the class.
The Flag has 10 stars representing
members of the parish who are in ser
vice The members are; Eugene F,
Boyce, Milton G. Brown, Walter R.
Brown, Darrell Butterfeld, Clayton
Buttolph, Wright CaswelI, Harold A,
Damon, Ray l.. Fisher, Kenneth NJ.
Gorham, Claiming Greene, Lieut.. Will
liam V. Hagar, Sergt Roy D. Harris,
Benjamin H. Lovett, Dan. O. Mason,
Milo X. Moore, Jr,, Ernest l.. Rand,
Lieut. Commander B. B. Taylor Stan
ley V. Wright and Donald Yates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
WEYBRIDGE HILL

The Monument School is preparing for
a Christmas entertainment.
The Christian Endeavor Society hav e
recently sent Christmas boxes to all
the absent members who are in tn
United States service.
Mr.. and Mrs, Luther Roscoe aud Mrs.
II. p. James visited relatives in New
Haven Friday.
Mrs Merle HER spent last week at
the home of Mr.. and Mis-. Frank
Towner in Shoreham.
There was a box social at the home of
B. O. Wales Friday evening. The pro-
ceeds were for the Red Cross.
Mrs. H. p. James left for New York
Wednesday morning where she will
spend two weeks before returning to
her home in North Yakima, Wash.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
COURT CLEARS ONE CASE
Busy All Week With LeBosut vs.,
Charles m, Swift

Occupied for the entire past week with
the case of j, II, lelOeuf, a building
contractor against Charles NJ, Swift,
capitalist, a jury In the Addison County
Court returned yesterday a verdict Civ
ing LeBoeuf the right TO recover the
full amount Of Sl9l, which be- had con
tended was due him from Mr.. Swift,
Mr., Swift who is president Of the
PHILIPPINE railways, has homes both in
Mlddlebury and at Crosse Point, Ferris
burg, and in the fall Of 1913 he engaged
LcliOeuf IN connection with some i'm
proyements he was making on the
Crosse Point estate, The work pro-
gressed for about six months, when 1t
was discovered that in addition TO
wages Of S3, % a day, which Swift paid
leliOcut, the latter was collecting a
commission Of iilty cents per man over
the wages Of the laborers who were
employed under him. Mr., Swift alleged
that this was graft on the part of the
contractor claiming there had been no
agreement as 10 commission, Lee
Boeuf, however asserted that such a
commission was customary among con-
tractors. He was discharged from Mr.
Swift's employ at a time when he
claimed Sl9l was due him as wages, and
he brought action for the recovery Of
this sum, Mr.. Swift on the other hand
entered a claim of $500 due him from
LeBoeuf, the sum representing the
total LeBoeuf had received as commits
sion on the wages Of the men he ems
ployed
The case was argued in Court this
week with attorneys Sturtcyant and
Donoway Of Middebury and Rufus r..
Brown Of Burlington, representing Lee
Boeuf, and Charles !. Button of Middle
bury Tor Mr. Swift, a number of wit
nessos were called on both sides, Mr..
Swift contcndlng that he had engaged
LeBoeuf as oyerseer and not as con-
tractor, with no understanding that he
could take commission on the wages Of
men employed under him. LeBoeuf,
however convinced the jury that his
services were rendered as a contractor,
and that he was entitled to any com
mission he could get in the employ of
men, In rendering its verdict the jury
took no account Of the offset claimed by
Mr.. Swift
The court this morning took up the
case of n. S. Flote vs. George NJ. Moore
of Ludlow, case that has been in
court for more than seven years, and
over which a jury disagreed at its last
trial. The case involves a division Of a
commission on a real estate transac-
ton. 1t is important as it concerns the
Interpretation Of the articles of assoca-
ton. 1t is claimed by Foote that he
and Moore and other parties joined in
the real estate business several years
ago with an agreement to split up com
missions on all sales which were nego-
tiated through mutual help. The pres
ent case involves 500 which Foote
seeks to recover from Moore as COM
mission due him on sale Of Ludlow
property to party who had been sent
to Moore by Foote. Julius A. Wilcox
of Montpelier and States Attorney
Sturtevaut represent Foote and Leroy
G. Russell appears for the defendant.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
WEYBRIDGE

At the morning service of the local
church the pastor Rev. d. w Reid re-
minded the Congregation that some
weeks ago he informed them that he
had offered his services to the Y. NJ C..
A, as Secretary in Army Camps. Dur
ing the past week he had received word
that he had been accepted and was to
report at Atlanta, Ga, where he will be
assigned to some camp, he will leave
for Atlanta December Is. At the close
of the service the official board met and
unanimously granted Mr.. Reid five
months leave of absence. Mr.. Reid will
be greatly missed.
After spending several weeks here,
Miss Lucy w. Harrington closed her
home and went to Vergennes last We'd
nesday to reside with her brother, J. A.
Harrington.
Rock Island gristmill is compelled to
run nights to keep up with the large
amount of grists continually coming in.
A reception will be given Rev D. W.
Reid in the church parlors Saturday
evening.
Walter Sturtevant, will move from
Mrs. j. A. James farm to his own
place at New Haven Mills in the spring.
G. H. Sturtevant who is in the en-
ploy of the United Rendering Co, has
been spending a few days with his fam
lily. He left for Messina, N. Y, Wed
nesday to where they will soon move.
They will be greatly missed. Mrs
Sturtevant has always been very active
in all church work.
Mrs. Abbie Farr does not improve
very fast since her recent illness.
William Austin will move from the
W. B. Child farm to Mrs Pruner's farm
in the spring Carl Barrows will move
to Mr.. Chid's farm.
Joseph Bushnell, who has lived on G.
f. Child's farm for several years will
move to his home in Middlebury in the
spring,
Miss Emma Baker closed her school
in Salisbury and returned home Mon
day She will return for the next
term.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
.SUGARLESS RECIPES
FOR PIE AND CAKE
There Are Lots Of Ways to Satisfy
Craving for Sweets
Home Demonstrated Suggests
Some by Prunes and Molasses


THE sugar situation In many Middle
bury households has been -o serious a
matter lor the past few weeks llmu some
hou-cWlNo. have been buying chocolate
to drop into their coffee and have been
making cakes Of mu-hmnlloW aud other
~wcclcuIup substitutes
I'm view ol thI- condition, from which
there Is no immediate relief In sight,
there will bc unusual interest iu q set ul
recipes drawn mp 10y the Home Demon.
stmtur Mis-. Emma Fuller for cakes and
pie, without sugar Three ot her -ug
gc,liou. follow
Prune and Raisin Pie,
lb pnucs,
@, corn syrup
"a e. mieiu., seeded aud cut
- th,p. prnc juice
Db,p flour
lb-p vinegar
tb,p butter
Soak prunc, in enough cold water To
cover. Cook until soft Remove stones,
cut prmcs in quarters, add chopped rail-
sins, syrup vinegar aud pmc Juice.
Line plate with pastry, nh with the miN.
urc, dot with thc butter and drcdgc with
flour Put ON Am upper crust Bake in %
hot owen This makes . small pics .G
mchc- loo dmmcluI
Prune Jelly,
o. cooked pwuc, cut iu quarters or
mlNc,
'b,p lemon micc
% tsp grated lemon riud
1. tb-u uurtuuIp tpI tYlut iD.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
Or. Oorey to Address Farmers

The Middlebury Farmers club will
hold their next meeting in the Cady dis
trict school house next Tuesday evening
DR.. P. l.. Dorey will give talk on
First Aid to the Injured" He has a
very interesting lecture on this subject
and the club hopes large number will
be present Mr.. Bartlett and Miss
Fuller, the two county agents. will also
discuss for few minutes several sub
jects they wish to bring up at this meet
ing. Refreshments will be served.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from cough, cold
or bronchitis, is invited to call at the
Park Drug store and get absolutely
free a sample bottle of Boschee's Ger
man Syrup, soothing and healing
remedy for all lung troubles, which
has Il successful record of fifty years.
Gives the patient a good nights rest
free from coughing, with free expecto-
ration in the morning.
Regular sizes, % and IS cents. For
sale in all civilized countries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
Culver inter-

Miss Josephine Counter daughter of
Mr.. and Mr., Wallace Counter of North
Pleasant street and James Culver Of
Wcybrdgc were married November 20
at -. Mmy'- Catholic church 10y the
Rev. Y, j. Leonard in the presence Of
relatives and friends, The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Rosetta
Counter and Robert Counter, brother Of
the bride, acted as best man, Mr. and
Mrs. Culver after short wedding trip,
viii make them home in Bristol
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
Red Cross m OWES

The first of a series of moving picture
entertainments given for the benefit of
the Red Cross was held on Wednesday
evening, and the next one will be on
January 9th Owing to lack of time to
arrange for a special picture this first
one was the regular one booked by Mr..
Peck but there will be films later show
ing the actual work of the Red Cross
and the committee will announce next
week what they have been able to Sc
cure for the rest of the series.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
ALMA HIGH SCHOOL
TEAM WINS ITS GAME
Mt. Pleasant High School Team
Was Defeated in Hard
Fought Game Friday.

BY playing fast game in the first
half against the strong Mt Pleasant
high school team last week Friday
evening, the Alma high school team
was enabled to get an edge on the lads
from Isabella county and win by "A
score Of % to 20
The orange and black players put
up great struggle during the first
half and had the Mt. Pleasant team
at its mercy the entire time. The To-
Gals seemingly had no trouble in
shooting baskets during this half,
while Mt Pleasant found it almost i'm
possible TO locate the netted circle.
The half ended with score of 10 TO
T. Alma leading.
In the second half the Mt. Pleasant
team turned tables on Alma and scor-
ed nearly twice as many points as the
Alma team did. Alma seemed 10 go
TO pieces during the last half, and
had it not been for the big lead OBJ
tained early in the game, Mt. Pleasant
would have won.
Mann, Howe and Medler featured
for Alma, while Brown was the big
light for the Mt. Pleasant team.
The lneDn and summary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
DIR. LINCOLN nIRT

DR.. Lincoln Writ will appear at the
Wright Opera House February 18th
on the Alma Lyceum course for a lee
turc.
Loyal Lincoln Writ is a native of
Michigan. Most Of his early life was
spent on the Pacific Coast. Educated
al jamestown college and Pacific
Theological Seminary (affiliated with
the University Of California;, he was
sent, in 1897. to Alaska as superin-
tcadcn' of Congregational church
work There he established churches
al Nome, Valdez and Douglas, as well
as hospitals and social centcrs in 9th
eli places While thus engaged he
was appointed territorial superintend-
eat of education by the United States
government. founding the public
schools which today are farthest
north.
After three years in the Arctic Or.
Writ spent seven succeeding years in
world wide travel; journeyed exten-
sively throughout China, Japan, the
PHILIPPINES. Australia, the South Sea
Islands. Africa. Europe and Central
America.
IN recognition of his original con-
tributions to the study Of comparative
ethnology, he was made a member" /"
and later a fellow" Of the Royal
Geographical society. His lectures
before the Armour Institute of Tech
nology brought him the degree of
Doctor Of Science.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
JOIN THE BOARD
Heard OF Trade Has Big Need for
More Members.

The Alma board Of trade. which
has been doing things for this city
during the past few years. is seeking
more members.
Not only is the board seeking more,
but If the good work of the past few
years is to be continued, the board
of trade must have more members.
The membership fee Of the board Of
trade is very small, and this small
fee is the one thing that has been
enabling the board of trade to do
things The membership fee is only
three small dollars a year.
IL can readily be seen that with
such a small fee the board needs and
must have large membership. if it
is to continue the active work that it
has been showing in the past few
years The board Of trade has aided
the Alma boom, and wants to keep it
going at top speed Everyone can
hap.
AN active campaign for additional
msmbers Of the board of trade will
be conducted in the near future and
II should be the interest Of every bus
mess and professional man I'M the city
20 belong to the Alma board Of trade
Call OH Or. Johnson, secretary, and
get application. or send him $500. DO
it now. and by SO doing help the good
cause by one 10 make Alma famous.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
HIGH SCHOOL FAIR
Senior Class Will Stage Big Fair
February 10th and 18th.

Following the custom Of past years
the Alma high school senior class will
again this year hold a big fair at the
high school, the proceeds TO go to-
wards the Alma high school annual.
This year, however, the fair has been
enlarged to take in all four classes.
thus furnishing greater variety of
entertainment than ever before.
The big features of the fair will be
"a one-act comedy by the seniors. en-
titled "The Best Man." "The Talking
Head" by the sophomores; "Hooli-
gan's Home" by the juniors. and
Pastella's Band, labelled as great
musical treat, which will be given by
the Verdants.
The basement of the high school
will be open to the patrons of the fair
and will be filled with booths and
amusing entertainments, which will
delight both the young and old.
The fair starts at 400 p. m. on
Friday. February 10th, and closes at
1000 p. m. All afternoon and even
ing Saturday, February nth, the
amusement and JOY houses will be
awaiting the visitors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
MARY ANTIN COMING

Pleading that American mothers
and American fathers instill in their
children from babyhood the saving
principle Of equality and democracy
in actions as well as in words, Mary
Antin addressed a packed house in
Osborne Hall last evening on the sub
ject, "The Responsibility Of Ameri-
car Citizenship. Brimming with
patriotism not for one country but
for the world as a universal brother
hood, the lecture was one long to be
remembered by the Daughters of the
Revolution under whose auspices the
affair was given, and all others who
heard it.-Auburn On. " Citizen.
Mary Antin, one of the greatest
women speakers on the platform to-
day. will appear on the Alma Lyceum
course, Friday evening. February
23rd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
FORM PARTNERSHIP
Prominent Alma Men Join to Sell
Real Estate and Insurance

March first, J. w. Blakley and c.
O. Ward will open office in the Mer-
chants Realty block, under the name
of Blakley & Ward These well
known Alma men will handle real es-
tate and insurance, and will go after
the business in large way.
Both men have been handling real
estate to some extent for the past
year with considerable success, and
will 90 into the business heavier than
ever in the future.
Mr.. Blakley is past master in the
art Of selling insurance, which will
be one of the propositions that the
new partnership will handle. Acct
dent, fire and other insurance will be
handled. Mr.. Blakley will retain the
insurance line that he has been hand
ling for years, but all other will be
under charge Of the firm. C.. o. Ward
is well known TO all, having been con-
nected with the First State Bank for
wears