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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-12-27
THE OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
Board Of County Commissioners, bot.
tlnsau County, n. Oak.

Bottineau. n. Oak, December 18th. 1917
Tuesday 800 A. M.
Board met in an adjourned session.
co Memoers pre N : Einstsd ma h Na'.
son.
The minutes Of the. adjourned meet
ing Of September 4th, 1917, and Of the
and on motion made and carried were
approved as read.
Various bills on file with the County
m mad.'e and w Carried aaa were a ano Hn motion
Personal property assessed against
Russell foI the yea 1915. This pro-
count exempt, moved by Commissioner
Finstad n seconded by Commissioner
Nichol, that this assessment be cancel
LED and 49,; sd.11' the amount paid refund
Two committees from Bentinck
township filed petitions signed by the
voters of the township, these petitions
law, the. matter was carefully consid-
cred, on motion made and carried. no
action was taken o. either petition. :
seconded By cemmissioner Nelson.' that
he County Auditor be instructed to ad-
%vertise for bids for the furnishing of
an al p required by the county for
stationery, etc, bids to be received up
to two o'clock p. m., January 10th. 1918,
carried. all members voting Aye
seconded by Commissioner Finstad that
the County Auditor be instructed to ad-
verse for bids for the furnishing Of all
and general elections, carried, all mem
bers voting Aye.
On motion the Board adjourned until
Wednesday. December 18th, 1917
Members present Chairman Holl.
Commissioners Nichol, Finstad n Mel
Superintendent of Schools, H. E.
Lavne. submitted his report covering
the Rural School contests for the year
1917. .
lows g.
s0rn
AllaiIa
Much interest was shown in the diff
ferent contests. and good results OBJ
tanned.
This work with h boys and girls is
ued under the direction Of the Agricul-
tural College of Fargo. with the assist.
[ance or the County superintendent and
|co9Y n m Af : mada A agd Carried report
was accepted, approved and ordered
The following bills having been audit
were allowed at this meeting:
H. e. Layne. payment Of prizes
and expense, rural school con
Mrs. Emma Bond, mothers PEN
sion No: l month Of Novem-
Mrs. Lisetta Gasser, mothers
B Bens 1877 NO. 2 month Of Novem- 1000
Mrs. Ida Sage, mothers PEN
sion 70. 8 month of November
Mrs. Anna Vinje, mothers PEN
sion No. 4 month Of NOvem-
Mrs. Alma Kiniey, mothers PEN
sion Nc; 5 month OF Novem- a. m
Mrs. Anna M. Kerr. mothers
pension No. 6 month of No
Ml xem nsrra a' B. Calhoun; mothers $500
MRS. ostine Guttu, mothers PEN
sion No; 8 month of Novem- ~ ~
Mrs. Marie Lydon. mothers PEN ~
sion No: II month of Novem- ,
Mrs. Carrie Horton, mothers
psmber 49, 81; u month Of No. 1000
Mrs. Ada Lowe. mothers pension
No. 10 month of November
Mrs. o. +. Rude, mothers PEN
sion No. IA month of Novem-
Mrs. Title Borsiine. mothers
pember 1 s9; 10 10. month or NO 1000
Mrs. Frederick Brandt. mothers
yvem ni3er 1917 n.on.n 5000
Mrs. Mary Mcdonald, . mothers
,enahon 1 n9; 10 month OF NO ao.oo
Mrs. Marie Bacon. mothers pen
zion No. 10 month of Novem-
EM.y@ M444ELSA.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
INSURANCE PREMIUMS
EXCEED FIRE LOSSES
Comparative Figures Are Issued by
the state Insurance De-
Rartment.

The state insurance department has
just issued a bulletin showing the
amounts paid in insurance and losses
paid in the various cities and villages
of Minnesota for the year 1916 and
for the past tWenty-fOur years. Min
neapolis heads the list, its premiums
paid in 1916 amounting to $780,
35S. ~, and it's losses paid amounting
to $1,442,144.71. For the twenty-four-
year period its premiums are given as
$S7 1913. 1O4.5S. and its losses at $2l.-
456, S91.05.
Following is the report for Clay
county, which gives the premiums and
losses paid during 1916 and also the
total for the past twenty-four years.
Moorhead - Premiums received in
1916, 1913, 4S354; losses incurred in
1916, $14,796.24. Premiums received
during the past twenty-four years,
$500, 1903; losses incurred during the
past twenty-four years, $3.50, 1888.
Barnesville-Premiu received in
1916, $6,92TO4; losses, $4,S2S32; pre-
Iniums received past twenty-four
years, $157.246.S6; losses, S,488.45.
Dilworth-Premiums paid in 1916,
$1,311.33; losses, none. Paid during
past twenty-fOur years, $2,567; losses,
HawIey-Premium received 1916.
IS, 1853; losses, $S44.13; premiums re
ceiYed in past twenty-four years, $32,-
477.57; losses, $S,53S.0S.
Ulen-Premiums received in 1916,
$3,125.88; losses, $142.49; premiums re-
ceived past tWenty-fOur years, $34,-
1880; losses, $42.259.71.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
ARTILLERY
REGIMENT
COMPLETED
Last Battery Sworn in at
Marshall, By Col. Muir
ply on Thursday

st. Paul, MINI, July 27-Colonel
William ]. Murphy OF the Second
Minnesota artillery. yesterday swore
in the Marshall battery, making the
virtual completion of the new or
ganization with S55 enlisted men,
including prospective officers. Rec
concentrations for appointment of
line officers, he said, will be sent to
Governor Burnquist within a few
days with a request that commits
sions be issued at once.
The batteries average about 40
men each below war strength OF 100,
but recruiting is still in progress at
all stations, Colonel Murphy said,
and he believes prospects are good
for reaching war strength before the
regiment is mustered Figures on the
strength of the various units today
were given as follows:
Albert Lea, Battery A, 100 men.
Waseca, Battery B, 100 men.
st. James, Battery c. 1876 men.
Marshall. Battery d, $40 men.
Fergus Falls, Battery f, $50 men.
Moorhead, Battery f, $50 men.
Two battery commanders already
decided upon are Captain Oscar Sub
by, Battery A, Albert Lea, and Cap
tain Andrew G. BUSINESS, Battery F,
Moorhead. Colonel Murphy plans to
visit Waseca on his return from
Marshall. to select officers for the
battery there.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
auto SPEEDERS
TAKE HOLD OF
FAIR TODAY


Lampkin in the special match event
for a side bet of $500 and a purse of
5000, and the Sweeney Special
trophy, valued at $500 to the win
ner.
The distance for this event was
finally flxed at two miles, fiying
start. The question of distance was
settled by the fair association board
and the drivers Thursday night.
some OF the members holding out
that the distance should be i've
miles.
The eighth event was for a dis
lance of one mile between Hender-
son and Brainard for a side bet of
800 and a purse of 800 to the win
ner. The ninth and the closing event
Of the speed program for the after
noon was a one-mile exhibition race
flying start, between the Bitten
Benz, driven by Endicott, and the
Fiat Submarine, piloted by Lamp
kin.
Band Concerts Today.
The Larimore band under the
direction Of w. T. Christianson gave
the concert in front of the grand
stand when the afternoon attractions
opened. This evening the Second
regiment band of Harvey, will give
the grandstand numbers. A portion
or the concert this evening will be
devoted to a patriotic program,
copies of the national airs to be dis
tributed among the spectators, as
souvenirs.
Professor Rudd's Fargo band was
stationed at the old settlers tent
and the machinery hall during the
morning and this afternoon in the
merchants navilion II will ha also
stationed In the pavilion this even
ing. The Larimore band opened its
morning concert at the women's
building and will this evening be
located in machinery hall and the
Womens building. During the morn
ing the three bands gave their con-
certs on the downtown streets,
At the Red Cross Tent.
Mrs. ]. J. Jordan, Mrs. G. E.
Kobe and Miss Mildred Davenport,
demonstrated the making of hospital
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
WHEAT VALUES
WORK HIGHER

Chicago, Ill, July 81. - Wheat:
Wheat values have worked higher as
shorts covered. Uncertainty over de-
velopments at Washington continues
to restrict trade in both cash and flu
.ures. mills being about the only buy
ers of cash wheat, which is moving
more freely in the southwest. Rains
were timely in Canada, improving
prospects, but the spring wheat out
look is none too promising.
Corn: The demand for corn has
been persistent and insistent in the
cash markets maintaining prices at
very high levels. This condition nat
urally reflects on the future market
and makes faroff futures look cheap
in spite of the maximum prices estab-
lished. The new crop outlook has inn
proved except in the southwest, where
rains have been only local in charac-
ter. Kansas state report makes the
condition of corn only 51.4 against Is
year ago. II opportunity offers would
buy December around ITO.
Oats: In this market the backward
crop season and limited offerings of
new crop oats with the excellent de-
mand from the south have checked
selling and caused shorts to cover:
Old oats are practically used up, corn
is very high and the general eondi-
tions do not warrant the belief in ma
terially lower prices but we would
prefer to sell December oats above
so cents. Chas. E. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
GARRICK

Mae Murray, the talented young
screen star who was last seen in the
charming Lasky production, The
Primrose Ring, is appearing today
and tomorrow in cat First Sight,
modern romantic comedy by George
Middleton, at the Garrick.
The story deals with the adven-
lures of pretty Justine Gibbs, play
ed by Mae Murray. Justine is a very
attractive and highly American type
of young woman who rebels against
prearranged marriage and follows
the dictates of her heart. It is es-
sentially d comedy and the story is
really based upon the efforts of the
young woman to win the heart of a
young writer so absorbed in his work
that the heroine must take him by
storm. A great deal of the charm Of
the story lies in the quaint and hum
orous scenes between the, absent
minded young writer and the impe-
tCous heroine.
The writer is at work upon a story
which closely follows his own and
Justine's adventures and IL monopo-
Lies his time and attention to such
an extent that Justine sees the only
way she can successfully win his
heart or arouse his interest is by
providing material that will satisfac-
torily finish the story-which she
proceeds to do in a wholly unexpect-
ed and original manner Of her own.
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EAST SIDE NOTES

e. ]. Herringer, former auditor OF
Norman county, and w. T.. Ebling
GAINESVILLE, were in the city yester-
day, making assessments of benefits
in a judicial ditch.
Judge Ell Torrance, president OF
the state normal school board, was a
guest at the Comstock hotel.
Andrew Johnson, the Hawley gem
eral merchant, was Moorhead visit
or last evening.
F.. H. welcome and @. r. Shannon
were up from Minneapolis Thursday
and spent the day visiting the banks
and looking over farm property In
which they are interested.
Sam Halland was up from Comstocl,
Thursday evening and said David
Askegaard would begin cutting a
l50-acre field of rye today Mr. Hal
land said he never saw finer rye than
this field, and he believes Ii will make
record yield.
Miss Belle Deans. Of the normal
school faculty, will leave tonight fol-
River Falls. Wis.
Miss Katherine Leonard has gone tc
New York city to visit Miss Marie
Lovsness and other friends during her
vacation.
Prof. r. H. Durbarow will leave to-
day for Des Moines, la.
-Four casks OF bottled beer were
added to Chief Malvey's collection or
Thursday night
Frank jackson paid fne of s10t
and costs on a charge OF CONDUCTING
blind pig at the Lally block Hs
entered q plea Of guilty and Police
Magistrate Wade imposed the fine.
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Special Attention to farmers We pay highest prices
for eggs butter and potatoes Market basket given
FREE with every purchase of So worth of groceries.
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FIRST REPORTS ARE
EAGERLY AWAITED
War Department Has No Data On
How Many Will Be Exempted
Because of Dependents.
(By Associated Press.l

Washington, July 27.-Reports of
the first selection boards to fill their
quotas for the selective draft army
are eagerly awaited by Washington
officials because they will give the
first definite information as to the
probable percentage of reflections
among the 100000 registrants for
physical reasons or as dependents.
Statistics indicate a possible rejec-
ton of one in every four for physical
disability. There is no available
data as to dependents, however, or
as to how many must be excused
under industrial exemptions.
1t appears probable that peculiar
results will be brought out in some
districts. The lowest rejection and
exemption rates are expected in we'll
todd communities. Sons Of pros
porous men, it is suggested, have
had better food, better care and bet
ter surroundings than the factory
hands of nearby towns and they
should be in better physical condi-
ton.
AS a class such young men could
hardly be regarded as indispensable,
officials say, in their civil, business
or Industrial capacities. and depend
ents probably will not free as many
Of them from service as of most
other classes.
In factory towns, on the other
hand, the rejection rate for physical
disability probably will be high. The
fact that the men are confined six
days a week at their machines I'M
doubtedIy will have affected their
physical condition. Virtually every
married man OF those registered in
these places is the sole support of
his wife and children and such men
cannot be taken. Also, If the indus
try in which they are engaged is
vital to the carrying on of the war,
industrial exemptions will run high.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
PATRIOTISM
and FOOD
CONSERVATION
Diplomas Presented Al
Graduates-Two Gradu-
ated in Absence.

The Moorhead State Normal school
closed at noon today with the exer-
cIses at which forty-three young men
and women were graduated. The
diplomas were presented by Hon. Ell
Torrance, president of the normal
school board Miss Josephine T. Ber-
ry Of the state university, gave an
address on WomenS Share in the War.
The exercises were opened with the
usual chapel hour Scripture reading,
and response and hymn by the mem
bers of the school. Miss Bertha Ha-
gen played two piano solos, Etude In
G Sharp, Minor by chopin, and Con-
cert Etude by Mao DOwell.
Speaking of wOmenS share In the
war, Miss Berry COntrasted the work
of European women before the war
and during IL. Three years ago they
were not OrganiHtd, and only gradual
~ took the great part In the worlds
work that they now do. This country
can at once be organized as they are.
There are two groups of women,
wage earners and hOme-makers. The
first group of several millions may
decide the kind of industrial activity
they wish to enter. In st. Paul WON
en- are serving as assistants to men in
machine shops. The agricultural col
} iege is calling for women to prepare
10 teach agriculture. Women who can
run cars are preparing to drive cars
in business ways. Some are preparing
TO run street cars. On the farm wOm-
en- can run binders, mowers, and other
farm machinery task not harder
than doing homework. Teachers are
in a position to get women to fad
the work they can do and prepare to
do that work. Women can teach the
world that work Is work to be paid
an honest price for. no matter who
does IL
The second group, the homemade
ers. can do their part by
l. Cutting down work to bare ne
2. Changing work to carry on
!. Conservation of food in the
home.
Our winter wheat crop is below half
the average crop. Other foods must
be used to save enough wheat to sup
ply Great Britain and France. We
have got to use other foods, nuts, oats,
peas, corn. Save all perishable food
by canning. Use perishable food and
save the grains. The difficulties of
getting people to save food must be
overcome. There are several things
10 do:
l. Talk food conservation.
q. Live food conservation.
8. Endeavor to make American
sentiment and ideals real among all
the people.
4. Teach patriotism
Miss Berry said the MOorhead Nor
NAL school had the largest percentage
of students taking the courses in food
conservation of any school in the state
this summer.
Before presenting the diplomas.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
NO PARTISAN FIGHT ON
FOOD CONTROL BILL
House Republicans Refuse to Sup
port Mann's Committee
Plan.
CRv Associated Press. }

Washington, July 27.-While SEN
ate and house conferees were begin
ming their work on the long delayed
food control bill, sentiment among
house Republicans crystallized
against continuing Republican Lead
er Mann's fight for creation of a
Joint congressional committee on
war expenditures.
At an informal conference of Re-
publican representatives 1t was made
clear to Mr.. Mann, according to
those present, that no partisan fight
on the question at this time should
command the support of the partys
representation in the house. Former
Speaker Cannon and Representative
Miller of Minnesota, made the prin-
cipal pleas against the party leaders
course.
Hope of getting the measure
through congress and ready Tor
President Wilson's signature next
week was frightened somewhat by
the development but the leaders
nointed ont that even with agitation
for the war committee amendment
silenced in the house the senate re-
mained on record as favoring 1t and
a fight there still was possible. The
president has asked that the provi-
sion be eliminated because he be-
lieyes il will only harass those
charged with conducting the war.
The conferees met twice yesterday
but accomplished little. They pledg-
ed themselves to absolute secrecy
during their deliberations, but 1t is
known that they passed over the un-
opposed senate amendments for the
time being and discussed generally
differences between the two houses
over other amendments. included IN
these were the proposals for war
Expenditures committee and for a
Food control board of three members.
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MOOrhedd News

Hon. ELI Torrance spoke of the duty
of everyone to serve his country, and
said that duty often implies sacrifice,
Using his grandson. who has volun-
teered for military service, as an
illustration, he showed the kind OF
spirit that is admirable in the present
crisis. when anything concerns my
country" said Mr.. Torrance, every
thing else shrivels up in comparison.
Clarence Engh, who is in the army,
was graduated in absentia the whole
school rising in honor OF him when
Mr.. Torrance read his name. Eliza
beth Burgum was also given a diplo-
ma in absence, she being needed on
the farm
The exercises were serious in tone
because of the thoughts OF war, but
there were plenty of Joy and congrat-
ulations, the kindly personality OF Mr..
Torrance radiating a genial influence.
President Weld congratulated the
members of the school upon the fine
spirit of cooperation that all had
shown towards the work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
KruSe'S Csc Sale
first Two DAYS
BreakSAIIReCOrdS
All Bargain Tables and Racks Re-
plenished for Friday and Satur.
day-Greatest Bargains of
II the Year.

In this great and novel 95 cent sale,
you will find values that will cost
double the price within sixty days.
Thousands of children's wash dresses,
house dresses, sateen petticoats, mus
lin garments, skirts. chemises, new
spring waists, rompers, children's
creepers, corsets, knit underwear,
hosiery and Paul Jones" middies-
all way below the market prices to
demonstrate that Kruse's give you the
best for the money.
Please note the marvellous values
In the higher priced garments.
Women's winter coats, dresses, furs,
waists, sweaters, etc, sold from 50
cents to $19.95-many garments worth
two, three and four times the price.
IL you have not attended this great
sale, let nothing keep you from at
tending Saturday. Sale closes Sat-
urday night at $3.50 o'clock.-Advt.
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bed shirts, ice bag covers and frac--
ture pillows at the Red Cross tent
this afternoon. There will be no
demonstration at this booth tomor-
row.
Fargo Moorhead day was a rec
ord breaker in the point of attend
ance, the crowd for the most part
remaining over to take in the mid
way attractions in the evening. lS
was midnight before the fun on the
pike" broke up for the night. a
Revelation, High Life, the water
circus, the Whip, Beauty and the
Beast and other attractions Of the
carnival are receiving good patron1
age, especially the mentioned ones.
The motordrome is filed every time
a performance is given by the daring
drivers, consisting of three men on
motorcycles and a woman who be-
sides driving a motorcycle circles
the drome in an automobile.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
WONEN'S DEPARTMENT
JUDGING COMPLETED
Complicated Task Finished This
Morning-More and Better Entries
Than Previous Years.

Judging was completed in the
women's department today, the regu-
lar entries were completed this
morning, and this afternoon was
given over to the judging of the
special entries. This task has been
a complicated one this year. as the
entries were of a better Glass and of
a larger number than in former
years. Mrs. Franklin Potter of
Casselton, Mrs. Charles Wilson and
Mrs. Kimball of Fargo were the
judges in this department.
Mrs. o. T. Sprake of Casselton
and Miss Edna Spavits of Hunter,
who have been superintendent Of
this department in former years
were again in charge during the
week
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
TWO RECRUITS
Battery r Officers Are Busy Getting
Matters In Shape.

Capt. Andrew c. BUSINESS is busy
at the headquarters of Battery F
getting all the enlistment papers and
other records in shape. He is assist
ed by Lieutenant Lewis, and other
officers and men when they can spare
the time.
On Thursday two recruits were
signed up and several other men
called to inquire about the organiza-
ton. The men signed yesterday are:
Harry w. Boyd, Fargo, N. D.
Frank A. Kindelspire, Lake Park.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-27
IMPORTANT
Addresses of All Clay
County Volunteers Are
Wanted

All Clay county men who have en-
listed in any service of the army,
navy, or national guard are re-
quested to send their names, ad-
dresses and service to Capt. A. c.
Rusness, Moorhead.
Addresses of those who have left
to take up their duties or who are
in training camps should be sent by
their relatives or friends. 1t is i'm
portant that this be done in order
that a complete record of volunteers
may be kept.
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LIVESTOCK
south 81. Paul,

south So. Paul.
South St. Paul, Mimi, July 27.-
Hogs: Receipts, $500; strong, SC
higher; range, $1S.50Q15.35; bulk.
Cattle: Receipts, 1900; steers, $500
05.50; cows and heifers. S6.50@9.50;
calves, s5.50@12.50; stockers and
feeders, S5.O0@8.
Sleeps Receipts, 100; steady; lambs,
$500 015.00; wethers, 5000 $50;
ewes. $5.0O@S.50.
Chicago, Ill. July 27.-Hogs; Re
1855 light $1E65 @15; IS; mixed.
$14. cog 1900; heavy, $14.35Q16.00;
rough, sl4s5Q14.55; pigs, Sl1.50Q
1880.
Cattle: Receipts, $4,000; weak; ma
tive beef steers, S7.75@14.15; western
steers, $S.40@11.50; stockers and feed
ers, 5000 300; cows and heifers,
$4.75@11.T5; calves, $9.00@18.25.
Sheep: Receipts, 5000; steady;
wethers. $7.50@1O.75; lambs, $9.350
sioux City.
Sioux City, Ia, July 27.--Hogs: Re-
ceipts, 5000; steady Joe lower; esti-
mated receipts tomorrow. $500; bulk,
S1A50@14S6; light, $14.76@15.50;
mixed. s14.65@15.0O; heavy, $1425@
Cattle: receipts, 500; DUH. 1Oc low
er; estimated receipts tomorrow, 400.
Sheep: Steady.