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The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
SATISFIED WITH
FIRST YEARS WORK
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHIPPING
ASSOCIATION
Shows Good Business for First YEAR
Officers Elected

The annual meeting of the Oakes
Shipping Association was held Satur-
day, March 18th. The members elect
ed to serve as officers for the ensuing
year were: A. F. Gramlow. president;
j. H. Killer, vice president; A. I.
Johnson. secretary. Ole Sayold was
retained as manager
President Gramlow read a report in
Guiding each shipment in detail and
the following figures are summary
of the report:
Number of cars shipped 40
Gross receipts ................ $65, ,O47.7S
Sinking fund .. 384.32
Managers commission -. 745.16
Gross expense with frt... 4,367.57
Net to patrons ................. 60,680.21
Average total cost cwt 81
Cash on hand ................ 27.53
Patrons of the past year voice sem
timent of general satisfaction. Should
there have been any occasion for COM
plaint it can be traced to slight disre-
gard of the shipping rules. The enter
prise being one entirely in the hands
of local shippers and conducted to pro-
vide ready means of disposing of all
kinds of live stock, it's success is meas
ured only as to the extent it is made
use of. The total shipping expense
has varied somewhat, going between
So to 72 cents a hundred. 1t is difficult
to secure for all shipments the low
rate but lower rate can be had if pat
rons will notify the manager according
to the rules and specify not only the
number of live stock to be shipped but
also the approximate weight. BY bring
ing le6s in number or weight or even
more an injustice is done to other pat
rons and does not work toward econ
omy. A mixed load very often in
creases the rate but the fact of being
able to ship any kind of stock at most
dates of shipments is Of such advan-
tage to the shippers that slight in
crease for this reason must be accept
! ed with satisfaction. Look up the
shipping rules. Copies of constitution
can be had of president or secretary.
|. The sinking fund levy will only be
high enough to take care of any losses
during the year. There will be no
OuluCloOmC 1cVy OA IAC UuoluCSS VI
any year to the advantage of the bus
| mess of the next. The insuring of live
stock during shipment and sinking
fund levy is, now regulated by direct
ors, this being easier to care for any
losses without an. excessive sinking
fund. The association is maintained
to take care of the shipping for all
within reach and can do it with econ
omy and safety, insuring the patrons
the highest market at all times. 1t is
your association.
j "A n Iohnuon Cocrotor1,
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
Presbyterian

Remember that warm, hearty well
come awaits you at all of our services.
We aim to bring a plain, simple mes
sage, and hope you will come and wor-
ship with us whatever your faith in
Jesus Christ may be. Come and see
how home like our services are. Ser
vices at 10:45 a. m. and 8 p. M.
Rev. Aaron Wolfe, Pastor
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
WILL ENCOUNTER NO DELAY
Leaders In Congress Promise to Rush
Army Bills.

Army BIHs. +
Waslhngton.-Supplies SUFFICIENT to
equip an army of at least half q
million men were arranged for in con.
tracts drafted at a meeting between
war department heads and the coun'
Gil Of national defense. The moment
war is declared these contracts will be
awarded and within an hours time de.
'Averies will be under way.
Soon after the special session con
venes the army bills. punched togeth'
er, will be rushed through both houses
There is every assurance from the
leaders that no delay will be encoun'
tered.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
WILL COMPLETE RUPTURE
Chinese Envoy to Berlin Asks for
Passports.

Amsterdam.-The Chinese minister
to Germany has formally requested
his passports. according to reports
from Berlin.
He is expected to! leave shortly, full
filing the rupture in diplomatic rela.
tions recently declared by the Peking
government.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
Hauae Lutheran

There will be services in Clement
Sunday. April LIST, at o'clock, and in
Oakes Good Friday at 2 o'clock. All
are welcome.
H. Moe. Pastor.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
Caster Gifts j.

The very pleasant Easter Gus
tom of sending Easter cards to
our friends or Of making them
simple and Inexpensive gifts is
a good one, provided we do not
carry it to an extreme The
spr1ngtime is q busy season
when every one is wedding out
ones possessions rather than
seeking to add to them; hence
numerous large gifts would
prove a burden to the recipient.
Eggs have always been associ-
ated with the day as symbolic
of the resurrection. Bonbon-
nieres Of this shape or candy
eggs are always popular.
Flowers and growing plants
are especially appropriate to
the day, Easter lilies being al
; ways in demand. A corsage
bouquet Of violets or. Of lilies
Of the valley is a pretty gift to
q girl The man who makes
! it must be careful to have it
sent to the house Of the girl in
! time for her to wear to church
on Easter morning. Neckties
! or scarfs are suitable gifts to
make to q man who is q rela-
! tive or friend, provided one
! knows his tastes. - Florence
I Howe Hall in Chicago News.
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The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
Felt For Him.


z Bobbie Smith. aged nine, was the
shining light of the family, and his fa-
ther was very proud Of him.
Il shall call round and see your
teacher" said his fond parent, "antl
thank him for the kind interest he is
taking in you.''
IF you do. father, want to tell you
that all the boys in our class are not
known by name. bt by number only:
My number is %"
In due course the father called at the
school and knocked at the door, which
was after few moments opened by
the head master.
Good morning. sir" said Mr.. Smith.
II am the father of 25."
Indeed replied the schoolmaster.
with surprise. "Come inside. my friend.
l can feel for you. for am the father
of twelve myself" London Globe.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
Swedish Lutheran

Services next Sunday as usual at IL
a. m. and 8 p. m. All are cordially in
vited.
j. EdOr Larson. Pastor.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29

Beckwith, candidate First R. A.
erbush candidate alderman Second ward stand with
change and will work with elected The
alderman alderman Second
opportunity
make them keep their word. ARW
Political Advertising.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
The Time is Ripe for Change
of Administration

Voters informing with regard tD
In the administrative affairs That they
following
We favor accountability in city affairs
High taxes is detrimental the CITY, We believe
they be lowered without of the city
among the cities of our growing commonwealth
We favor fol ofRde; one Office
We favor Offices auditor,
chief of police and commissioner
For paid by city
work.
financial workings
handled the Glendale satisfactory
only resgnng the position Cakes make
fourteen appoon unds
ments with simple
running three departments of subscription ad
vertising job work.
We believe public item public
official month the
and expenditure nothing the public
Vent for Last week the published in the
official from which gets mighty little nfor
does the emzon outstanding What
the people auditor
months what maintain furnish lights and
the waterworks police service
ing the sidewalk the nforma
auditors office clear back
to the bill presented through months at
what is paid out for department of city service
elected Monday responsible position of
citizens the citys business.
There will proceedings semiannual
statement All will be properly emized
Respectfully,
A. R. WRIGHT,
Candidate Mayor
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
United Lutheran

OultSO lUIueran
Service in Oakes April 1st at IL,
o'clock and Sunday school at IL. You
are cordially invited
j. H. Lindland. Pastor.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29

A new railroad connecting Manning,
Center. Mandan, st. Anthony and
Freda, making functions with the
Northern Pacific at Mandan. and Gall
and with the Chicago, Milwaukee and
ST. Paul at Freda and with possible
spur across the new bridge to Bis
marck to connect with the 500 line
and the Northern Pacific at that point
lis probability for the very near fu-
ture, according to E. D. Mcclure, pio-
neer merchant of Emerson, Dunn
county. who visited Bismarck to look
up preliminaries to Incorporation.
Three st. Paul colleges are on the
North Dakota Agricultural college
football schedule for next fall, as it
was announced at Fargo by Coach Da-
Wis. Manchester and Hamline teams
come to Fargo, while the Aggies play
st. Thomas at St. Paul. The schedule
follows: Oct. 8, Wahpeton Science
school at Wahpeton; Oct. 13, St.
Thomas at ST. Thomas; Oct. 20, Mac
alester at Fargo; Oct. 26, Hamline at
Fargo; Nov. 8, Fargo college at Far
go; Nov. 10, University of North Da-
kota at Fargo; Nov. II, South Dakota
State college at Brookings, s: D.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29

i "A. 2. Erickson has been spending
the most Of the week in Oakes on bust.
ness.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29
Soldiers Of Twsnty.seve1 States
Summoned.
TOTALS FORTY THOUSAND Men
Action Taken for Protection Against
Interference With Postal, CONNER
ciaI and Military Channels.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. guard organ.
1zations in twenty-seven states and the
District Of Columbia, comprising close
to 10000 men, have been called into
the federal service.
The war department in announcing
the call said the troops were "for gen.
eral purposes of police protection
against possible interference with pos.
tai, commercial and military chan
nels and instrumentalities.'' The or.
ganizations called are from:
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebras.
ka. Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin,
South Dakota, North Dakota, Colora.
do, Wyoming, Ohio, Washington, Ore.
gon, California, Idaho, Montana
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Mary
land, District of Columbia, Virginia,
Vermont, Connecticut, New York, New
Jersey, Delaware,
In addition to ordering the militia
modified, the government has taken
these steps within the last few hours:
Instructed the navy to recruit to
full war strength Of $1,000 men.
Created two new military depart
ments, the Northeast and the South
east, to facilitate the work of mobili'
zation and recruiting.
To give the navy the $1,000 blue
Jackets and add the marines needed
more than $4,000 men must be re-
cruited. w.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-03-29

"A. T. Johnson, Secretary.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19
STOP USING THE TRUCK.

We call the attention of the coun-
ell TO what seems to the people OF
this city TO be a misuse. OF the fire
gruck Almost every day, and some
times two or three times per day the
truck is driven out Of its quarters
and raced up and down the main
street. II IS claimed that at one time
the nremen went 10 dinner riding the
truck, but the truth of this statement
we are not vouching for.
However, II Is certain that joy rides
have been taken on this expensive
machine in the past and the practice
olght to be stopped. Az result of
this misuse the fire truck Is now laid
up owing TO the timing gears being
worn out Just think OF 1t The
number of fires we have had since
the truck was purchased has been
small, yet the gears are worn out
from use.
IL may be necessary 10 take the
truck "around the block" once each
week. but to our way Of thinking,
and 1t Is the opinion of a lot of peo-
pic about the city. the only precau-
ton necessary Is to start the engine
certain number Of times each day
so as to be sure It IS IN working con-
dition
A gentleman figured ont to us re
Gently that It costs the city $50 every
time the truck Is taken out of its
quarters. That includes deprecia-
ton, of course
There IS no reason why that fire
truck should not last this city for
many years II It Is confined TO drlv-
ing II to fires, but II JOY riding mp and
down the main street Is continued it
will be but a few short years before
the machine Is ready for the scrap
heap. The council should take decis-
i've action
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19
THREE prLLERs WORKING.

County Agent Hoopingarner in
forms us that he has three stump
pullers at work now in this county.
one at work on the Great Western
lands east OF the city Another is at
work on the farm of John Johnson
at Mastodon and, after it finishes
there II will be sent to the Frederick
son farm where it will be used for a
time. The puller working in Masto-
don IS bargained for by Mastodon
township. The one at the Great
Western is owned by the county.
A second county machine is at
work on the Nyquist farm near
atambaugh. This puller is doing ex-
cellent work and will be kept going
by the farmers on the west side.
Mr.. Hoopingarner's plan is to
charge $1OO per day to the farmer
for the use OF the puller. In addi-
ton he insists that one man go with
the machine all OF the time as this
man has been trained into the work
and can accomplish much more in a
day than if green hands are used.
In addition a horse and two men
are needed, but to do fast work three
men ought to be put on with the man
who goes with the machine; one to
drive the horse, and two to handle
the cable, leaving the machine man
to go ahead and map out the work,
In this manner lana can be cleaned
pretty lively
The puller was worked on green
stumps a short time at Alpha by the
Judsun Mining Co, but that plan was
soon discontinued as the immense
amount of dirt taken up with green
stump Is a great handicap. The ad-
vice is not to attempt TO pull green
stumps.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

IN about half a column OF bunk, the
editor OF the Iron -Stambaugh
Reporter tells what wonderful re-
suits have been brought about over in
his bailiwick By the showing OF the
clock ahead Unreasonable benefit;
next to the Declaration OF Independ
ence.
Great thing. this handspring OF
the clock Sorry for the "old fash
Toned" Crystal Falls people. Hopes
there's enough new fashioned people
here to keep our heads above water
in this tidal wave OF fadism. II we
don't shove our clocks ahead we will
not have anything 10 eat next win
ter. Must give the workingman day
light in which 10 cultivate his garden.
The Reporter has been so persistent
in kidding itself about everything In
the past that il thinks the people OF
Iron River must be fooled into rails
mig potatoes. We suppose that pota-
tees will not grow in Iron River un-
less the clock is moved ahead. Aw-
fully sympathetic to the kidding
touch, that Iron River is.
No. Wen not bother our clocks,
It's bad for the machinery our
gardens don't grow by the clock
Neither DO our gardeners have 70
shove their clocks ahead In order to
raise a garden. We note that the
real gardener doesn't pay must atten-
ton TO the clock. He's too busy pre-
pairing the ground and earning money
enough to buy seed. The fellow who
wants an abortion performed upon
the clock is the one who wants an
extra hour to hold up bar or drive
his tin Lizzie.
And. coming down to brass tacks
we have serious doubts about the
truth of the statement made by the
Reporter editor, that he must shove
his clock ahead in order to get time
enough to grow potatoes. In fact, sc
positive are we that it's a mere sub
terfuge with him that Wen promise
to eat at one sitting all the potatoes
that Pat O'Brien will grow between
the hours OF o'clock and O'Clock
p. m. this season. Now, for goodness
sake" Pat, try to make il meal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

Canada has published figures on
casualties among its fighting force
that give a surprising result when
analysed. They show that the dang
ers OF war are very much less than
the ordinary mind is aut to think
them
Taking the number of deaths
from all causes, and even including
as dead those classed as missing" or
as presumed dead, ii appears that
the mortality rate OF the soldiers has
been very little greater than the or
binary rate of death I'M civilian popu-
latiou. AT the most it does not seem
to exceed 20 in the thousand among
the troops raised in the Dominion.
and although our most recent reports
in tile United States show rate OF
less than IA in the thousand it has
been as high as 1913 in the thousand
throughout what is known as the
registration area of the country.
On their face the Canadian statis-
tics would show that army life under
actual fighting conditions is hardly
more dangerous than life under nor
NAL conditions. OF course. the de
duction Is not wholly correct; some
allowance must be made for that fact
are selected risks and that the NOR
tally among them would be lower
than the average for all ages Of peo-
pie But even when this Is taken in
to account and every possible factor
Is reckoned with there still remains
a feeling OF surprise on finding that
wars perils measure up so much less
than imagination makes them appear
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

railroad more money than ii did in
1914, and unless their pay Is increas-
ed they will have to stop paying one
OF these days, for they will not take
in money enough TO pay their bills
So, the fact must be apparent TO
the simplest mind that railroads must
have more money to live upon. How
much they must have is a matter that
ordinary men cannot intelligently
pass judgment upon. The roads have
asked for Is per cent increase. They
may need that amount, or a lesser
amount may be closer TO the correct
figure. The Inter State Commerce
Commission Is the body that the peo-
pie OF the nation look to TO say what
rate of increase is fair both to the
roads and to the people. Whatever
that decision may be should he ac-
cepted with good grace and paid
without any grudging.
Likewise the commission should
and 1t undoubtedly will approach the
question from a cold, business stand
point and disregard any sentiment or
prejudice that may exist against the
roads. Everyone should be fair with
the railroads.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19
INTOLERANCE"

d. W. Grlnth's colossal spectacle,
Intolerance" comes 70 the Colonial
theater. Iron Mountain for two days.
Saturday and Sunday. May 26 and
27th.
All the interest that has been
aroused in this production becomes
tame when Il Is seen. Nothing like
its equal was ever dreamed Of before
Il Is so big that the figures OF its peo-
pie and its five thousand different
scenes stagger YOU However. when
you consider that $4,000 people APP
pear In the production with 1000
horses and 1900 chariots you form
some idea OF It's comprehensive de-
tails. In keeping with this largeness
OF outline Is its bigness Of purpose
theme. II tells four stories that en-
compass the high lights in the
worlds development. II links Baby
Ion and the Holy Land and Medieval
France all in scenes which Join their
purpose with the poetry, romance,
the comedy and the tragedy OF every
day existence as It Is found in an
American city OF the present time
Il contains everything that Is per-
missible In drama and shows the lux
ury OF ancient courts contrasted with
the misery Of modern novels II
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

shifts from a scheming, plotting
court Of Paris in the time of the relig-
ious prosecutions TO the more sinis-
ter and cruel prosecutions of this
age when over-lords Of regulation
would drain the laughter and smiles
OF the people through the sieve of
their tolerant meddling 1t Is now
dramatic, now pictorial, now intense
ly real now bewilderingly diverting
in its mad dances OF the Orient and
now solemnly beautiful in its scenic
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19
BE FAIR WITH THE RAILROADS.

BE FAIR WITH TIE RAILROADS
The railroads OF this nation are en-
gagged just now in making a showing
before the Inter State Commerce
Commission I'm an effort 20 get an in
crease i'm rates or to use the common
vernacular. more pay for the work
they do. The railroads form the
nerve center OF the country. II one
IS affected every community along
that particular nerve feels the pain.
That the railroads are sorely
pressed and need more pay for the
work they do must be apparent to
everyone. The laborer knows that he
is getting much greater wages than
he did two years ago. lie likewise
knows that when his bills are paid he
hasn't any moro money left out OF his
big pay check than he used TO have
out of his smaller one. This fact 81
due 10 the great increase I'm all COM
modities that enter into the necessl-
ties OF life, his food, fuel. clothes
etc. He knows that had his wage not
been increased he wouldn't be able to
meet the increased costs That prob
lem is academic and easily under
stood by everyone.
The railroads are not getting any
more pay for the work they are doing
now than they did in. 1914 when wages
and living costs were low Not so
with their expenses. Every item OF
supply and improvement costs the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

The newspaper fraternity lost one
of its most esteemed members this
week In the death of George Hoibein.
editor OF the Manistique Pioneer
Tribune. Mr. IIolbein has been
steering the destinies OF the Tribune
since about the year 1891. when he
succeeded Major Clark In the manage
ment of the paper He was highly
regarded by his fellow workers
among the press Of the upper PENN
sula and his death is an occasion of
deep sorrow.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

The penny paper In Chicago is a
thing of the past. The Herald was
the first to announce It's departure
from the list, and the Tribune soon
followed suit. The exorbitant prices
of print paper is the main cause OF
the increase in price.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19
NEW EPISCOPAL BISHOP.

Dean White OF Grand Rapids. was
elected bishop Of the diocese OF Mar
quette at the Episcopal convention
which was held this week IN Mar
quette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

Governor Sleeper has withdrawn
Michigan from the Belgian relief be-
cause Of the fact that the United
States government has undertaken
this work and 20 have the state active
in gathering relief also would cause
much conflict.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

Spring seedlings Of sweet clover In
general are satisfactory, but IN the
South excellent stands are obtained
from midwinter seedlings also. Fall
seedlings are usually successful south
OF the latitude OF southern Ohio.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

reproduction of the Holy Land and
the Son of Man who brought the
dawn OF a new love into the world.
1t recognizes neither time nor space.
It is everything that enriches drama
and opera.
This production carries a symphony
orchestra of twenty, chorus and a car
load Of scenery and effects.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-19

TT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.