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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26

said. christianity has made more
remarkable gains in the year past
than ever before Missionaries of
the gospel have gone into the great
unclaimed places of the world and
taking the stroy of the Christ have
converted millions.
"This Easter is also notable for the
fact ,sthat itsis witnessing one Of the
greatest struggles of the world among
nations. The flag of our country has
been carried into the war of the world
and no true Christian will be lacking
in his support of the nation during
this crisis. urge you all to leave
no work undone that will help our
country in doing it's part in securing
permanent peace for the world
These stars and stripes are as dear
to us as our lives and I know need
not say to this congregation that your
religion demands loyalty to that flag"
Bishop Tyler and Rev. Mckenzie
of Minot, who accompanied him were
entertained at the Episcopal rectory.
During his stay here board of
trustees for the coming year was ap-
pointed and the affairs of the Willis
ton congregation were canvassed.
Bishop Tyler expressed himself as
well pleased with progress here and
to the Williston people to
help him in his work with many of
the smaller pqarishes of this vicinity.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
so MEN DRILL

Fifty men turned out to the first
meeting of the Williston Auxiliary
Monday night and it is expected more
will be out tonight the members hav-
ing voted two nights drill each week.
A resolution was sent to the North
Dakota Congressional delegation as
follows:
RESOLVED, that as members of
the Williston Civilian Auxiliary busi-
ness and professional men of Willis
ton, organized to render every pos
sible aid to our Government at this
time, we do thoroughly believe in
the principal Of universal military
training and service under proper re-
straint as being the one and only
truly American method Of adequate
ly preparing ourselves at this or any
other time, to protect our country in
time Of danger and to maintain it's
very foundation of one for all and
all for one. Therefore do we strong
ly urge the wholehearted and active
support of our Congressional delega-
ton in the immediate enactment of
the universal service act now pending
in Congress.
A reply received this afternoon
from Congressman Norton states
that he is in thorough sympathy with
universal training.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
COUNTY AGENT
ASKS FOR BIG
PROPOSITION
E. w. HALL, FARM EXPERT TALKS
TO FARMERS ON IMPOR-
TANT MATTER
LIV STOCK A FACTOR
SUPREME EFFORT TO WIN WAR
MAY REST ON CAREFUL
FARM WORK
LIVE STOCK A FACTOR
(BY f. w. HALL)

Williams county should do her
share and take all the load she can
carry in helping to bring this great
War to successful end. The United
States is fighting, as she has always
fought in the past, for the right and
we can all do our part with clear
conscience. Our industries in the
United States are taking part in this
war at stated profits or with no profit
at all. No one is going to make big
profits. All the industries in the Ma
tion are being Systematically organ
lied to do each their part. Our great
industry in Williams county is farm
ing and it should contribute all it
can to the cause.
Labor Worst Need
The limiting factor in crop pro-
duction in this county is labor. Mon
ey has been arranged for, and anyone
that is right can get all the means
they need for crop production or live
stock. The Federal Reserve Banks
and the Federal Farm Loan System
which will soon begin Operations both
stand ready to assist, financially, and
our local bankers are ready to do
anything in their power for the cause
of more food for the United States
and the warning nations. We cannot,
however, expect this year to greatly
increase the small grain acreage on
account of the labor and we must not
hastily put in to large an acreage, as
poorly seeded wheat or small grains
combined with dry season, which
may strike US, will be disasterous. We
must put in all the small grains we
can and do it we'll. We should not
neglect the live stock and feeds for
them. This is a time when diversified
farming is needed more than ever
Corn should be seeded this year so
that we can have abundant feed for
all the live stock we can possibly
carry. We should plan for the future
as this may be long war. Next
years crop may be more important
to the Nation than this years. Pas
lures and alfalfa should have our at
tention. We must not neglect our
live stock and the feed for live stock
if we are going to do our part in feed
ing the Nation.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
W|LuSTON MAY GET
K. 7. C0MMANDERY
THIS CITY FAVORED AS THE
PLACE FOR INSTITUTION OF
THE NEXT IN STATE

It is probable that one of the i'm
portant questions to be considered at
the annual conclave of the Grand
Commandery, Knights Templar, which
will be held in Fargo next Tuesday
and Wednesday, will be the organiza-
zion of new commandery at Willis
ton says the Fargo Forum.
Knights Templar in that part OF the
state are expected to ask for such &C.
ton from the Grand Commandery,
there being quite large number OF
knights of the order in that section
who probably would be members OF
Williston commandery.
The reports Of the Grand Com
mandery, knights Templar show that
the past commandery year has been
good one, most Of the communicates
of the state showing good gains and
none an actual loss. The total net
gain for the jurisdiction Of North
Dakota is 81, making the present
membership in the state 1,746. Of
this gain Wihaha Commandery of
Jamestown shows a net gain of 26.
The new commandery year begins
with the Grand Commandery meet
ing which will be held in this city
next week. At this conclave Grand
Commander Frank White of Valley
City will preside. All indications
point to large attendance.
Arthur r. Molyneaux of Cherokee,
Ia., past grand commander Of that
jurisdiction, has been assigned ny
Grand Master Lee s. Smith as MS
personal representative and inspecting
officer for the North Dakota concIave.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
WILLISTON GIRLS HOLD PLACES
ALWAYS FORMERLY FILLED
BY YOUNG MEN
THEY ARE MAKING GOOD
FIRST TROOP TRAIN MOVED
THROUGH THIS SECTION OVER
GREAT NORTHERN ROAD

War has hit the Great Northern
railroad and as result women are
being put into departments Of the
work for the first time that men have
held since railroading began.
The yard Office at Williston has en-
ployed several young women during
the past few days and reports from
the office are that they are taking
ahold of the work in good shape.
1--WE have been forced to try out
the girls" said an official today, "Be-
cause of the probability that within
a short time the young men we
could get will be called to the colors.
The young ladies are doing fine and
taking ahold in good shape. If the
American woman takes the place Of
men as efficiently as ours have there
will be little need to worry about or
dinary business going ahead during
the war"
First Troops Thru Here
The first train load of troops went
through here last night. They were
marines and were being moved from
a marine station to new point. The
conductor of the train stated that he
was instructed not to give destina-
tions. The marines were not allowed
to leave the train as usual, and it
was stated that they were under or
ders from officers on the entire trip
in fact wartime discipline is be-
ing maintained in the entire military
force of the United States.
"This is the first train through
here" said one of the trainmen last
night, "But it will be followed by
many more. The government is pre-
pairing for troop movement that
will surprise the people in this part
of the country.
Regardless of the fact that the
troop train came through about mid
night there was a good sized crowd
at the station to see the soldiers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
Band To Render Patriotic
Program Again Next Sunday

time to the patriotic work and a fine
program has been arranged.
This is an instance which shows
the worth of live musical organiza-
ton and Williston is fortunate in
having the right kind.
Following is the program for Sun
day:
Program
/. America-The Audience will stand
and sing first and last verses.
2. March "Stonewall Brigade"
3. Patriotic Songs--High School Boys
Glee Club, accompanied by: Lois
Marmon, Violin; Edna Coulter,
Violin; Olice Halvorson, Piano;
Miss Laura Cooper, Director.
4. Patrol "The Blue and Grey
5. March "Southern Melodies ~
6. "The Marseillaise" ........ ......
"Rule Britannia" ........ .-......
Lois Marmon Marmon, Violin.
Edna Coulter Violin.
Beulah LaBerge, Piano.
Z. "The Daughter of the. Regiment"
From Donnizettis opera. .Tobani
8. Star Spangled Banner-The au-
dience will stand and sing first
and last verses. .....
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
HAMRE BUYS VAN

P. C. Hamre has bought the Van
Antwerp furniture stock and this
week moved it to his rooms on Broad
way. This gives Mr.. Hamre the larg-
est furniture stock in this section. He
has also received this week carload
Of the latest new furniture in the big
markets and promises to keep Will
liston in the front lines in furniture
at all times.
1t is very likel ythat as soon as
business conditions become more set
tied Mr.. Hamre will go ahead with
plans which he has had for some time
to build second floor on his present
business building.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
DR.. 7. ]. STRONG
ANXIOUS TO GO
WILLISTON PHYSICIAN SUBMITS
TO OPERATION THAT HE
MAY ENLIST

Fargo Forum:-Refused admission
to the medical corps of the national
guard of this state when the troops
were called to the Mexican border
last summer because Of slight
hernia, DR.. Thomas J. Strong of Will
liston is at St. Johns hospital, where
he underwent an operation to remove
the defect and prepare him for SER
vice in the war with Germany.
The operation was decided sue
cess and it is expected that the Will
liston physician will soon be out. He
will then try again for admission to
the hospital corps.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

At a meeting of the membership
committee of the Williston Chapter
Red Cross society, membership cam
paign for Friday and Saturday was
determined on. In view Of the fact
that everyone is eligible for member
ship, the work to be done by the
members being home work, it is hoped
that Williston will have 1000. This
will be credit to the city and halp
to the nation.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

Gustav Langstrom, 25 of Hamlet
was instantly killed at Hamlet Fri
day when a lever used for hosting
rock slipped and struck him in the
low. Coroner Distad and County
Attorney w. G.. Owens held an in
quest and found the affair purely ac-
cidental. The dead man has broth
er in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, and other
relatives are in Europe.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
NOTICE

All Rebekahs and all Odd Fellows
who are Rebekahs are urged to be
present at the District Convention
which will be held in this city on Fri
day evening, April 9th.
BY order of Committee.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26

Another patriotic concert has been
arranged for next Sunday afternoon
at the Armory by the Williston Con-
cert band. Prof. A. Onstad and the
band boys have signified that they
are willing to give all the necessary
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26

Simon Westby returned the last OF
the week from an extended business
trip in Minnesota and Wisconsin. he
left again on Wednesday for Grand
Forks and Fargo.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26
WOMEN CALLED TO MEMS WORK
IN GREAT NORTHERN OFFICES
AMERICAN SHIP SUNK

Washington, April 26--The destruc-
ton by submarine of the American
Schooner Percy Birdsell is reported
this afternoon. 1t is reported that
some of the shells hit the boat while
captain and crew were taking boats.
Survivors of the American ship were
rescued by the British patrol boats
but the loss of life is not given out.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1917-04-26

Clyde Noe returned from Mime
apolis the latter part of the week,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06

If further proof were needed to
show that the decline III stock prices
has been caused mainly by liquida-
ton, and not by short selling, it
could be found in the action Of yes
terday's stock market. On the au-
thority of the president Of the Stock
Exchange it can be stated that there
was complete absence Of bear raid
ing" and indications were that even
legitimate short selling was of COM
paratively small volume, it being es-
timated that not more than 10 per
cent of all sales were for short ac-
count; yet the decline in stock prices
was almost as extensive as any
which has been witnessed in the last
two months. Many issues fell to new
low prices for the year. That the
market sustained such heavy liquida-
ton without disorder speaks well for
the fundamental soundness of the
situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Wilson Approves War
Boards Steel Prices
One Figure to Government,
Allies and the Public
Until January l

WASHINGTON. Nov. maximum
prices on cold rolled steel pipe scrap,
sheets, wire and tin plate. agreed on
by the War Industries Board and steel
producers, were approved to-day by
President Wilson. The figures are
based on those named in recent ar
rangement made by the board with
producers setting basic prices on steel
and iron and on the materials entering
into their manufacture. The prices
fixed will apply TO all transactions: gov
eminent, Allied and public, ana are
subject to revision January l. 1913.
Using the basic prices and those al
ready fixed on finished products as
standard, iron and steel manufacturers
will fix prices on other finished prod
ucts. These prices will be subject TO
review by the War Industries board
and will run until January 1.
The prices set day are as follows:
. No. 2S black sheets, SIS per hundred
bounds. f. o. b. Pittsburgh; No. 10 blue
annealed sheets, S425 per hundred
mounds. (. o. b. Pittsburgh. and for No;
% galvanized sheets. 1925 per hundred
pounds. Z. o. b. Pittsburgh. These
prices are to apply to both Bessemer
and open hearth grades.
The prices for scrap iron I. o. b. con-
Stunning point were: No. heavy melt
ing. $50 per gross ton; cast iron Dor,
ings and machine shop turnings. $50
per gross ton; No. I railroad wrought
iron $40 per gross ton. The plain
wire price was fixed at 1926 per hum
dred pounds. f. o. b. Pittsburgh. For
tin plate, the price fixed for coke base
Ressemer and open hearth products
was s7.75 per hundred-pound box, l. o.
b Pitt shurQh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Spelter Output Less

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-Primary
spelter production showed a decided
decrease during the third quarter OF
this year and the Geological Survey to-
day announced that 1t was evident that
many zinc smelters, loath to break up
their labor forces while there was
probability that governmental require
ments for the war might call for their
full capacity, have continued smelling
when it was no longer profitable. or
even at a loss. Improbable produc-
ton cannot much longer be maintained
the survey says.
Estimates Of the third quarter out
put OF spelter was announced as ioo'-
600 short tons, with stocks at smelters
September 30 estimated at 47,1S6 tons.
The output during the first two quar-
ters Of the year averaged S0,569 tons
per quarter. Stocks at the end OF June
were 33,147 tons. Idle retorts num-
bered 90 per cent Of the total and in
cluded eighteen entire plants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
More Man Power
Needed, Reports to
Reserve Board Show

WASHINGTON, Nov. Business
conditions throughout the country are
reflected as excellent, and industries
are active, despite a marked labor
shortage nearly everywhere, in the
monthly Federal Reserve bulletin, is
sued to-day.
A summary by districts follows:
BOSTON-Industries busy; foreign
trade good; bank clearings increas-
ing; labor conditions unsatisfactory
and outlook uncertain.
NEW YORK-General business ac-
tive and we'll maintained: industries
very active; construction quiet; for
egn trade heavy; labor supply made
quate.
PHILADELPHIA Business condi-
tons good; industries busy; construc-
ton work dull; labor conditions un-
settled; outlook good.
CLEVELAND - Business conditions
good; industries in fair condition. but
with uneasy tone. Fuel, labor and
transportation difficulties troublesome.
RICHMOND - Business conditions
AlBHly sdSlSidSSoly 4oOVi cNeASO "'N
wages high. Outlook satisfactory.
ATLANTA - Business conditions
good; industries operating full time;
labor conditions fair; outlook good.
CHICAG0-Business conditions good;
industries active; labor supply short;
outlook good.
ST. LOUIS-General business and In
dustries active; labor scarce and un-
settled: outlook good
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. conditions
and industries active labor condl-
tons good and outlook very good.
This district was exceptional In re-
porting construction work and labor
conditions favorable.
KANSAS CITY - Business averaged
25 per cent over last year; bank clear
ings 40 per cent over last year; labor
conditions improved, but showing an
increased shortage; outlook good.
DALLAS-Industries on full time;
bank clearings increasing; labor short
age acute and outlook encouraging, ex-
cept in South, Central and Western
Texas.
SAN FRANCISCO-Busine active;
construction shows slight decrease;
foreign trade increasing; labor condi-
tons disturbed outlook for an active
industry and large trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Industry More Active
Seasonal Increase in Number
Of Workers Employed

Manufacturing activity in New York
State factories showed decided i'm
rrovement In September, 1917, as COM
pared with August. In September.
which normally displays greater activ-
ity than does August, the number of
employees increased per cent. accord
ing to the State Industrial Commits
sion. The aggregate Of wages paid was
not only per cent in excess of the
previous month, but was greater than
in any other month during the period
since June, 1914. These statements are
based. on returns received from 4 large
number OF representative factories, in
GLIDING all Of the important manufact-
uring industries and localities in the
state.
OF the eleven industrial groups, seven
reported an increase in both the num-
Der OF employees and in the amount Of
wages. Three additional groups had an
increase in wages. One group only
furs, leather and fur goods-rcported
losses in both employees and wages. As
compared with September of last year,
there were in all the groups combined
i per cent moro employees and Is per
cent more wages were paid. Core
spending increases over September two
years ago were II and SIS per cent. and
over September three years ago 20 and
6s per cent, respectively.
The average per capita earnings OF
all employees, including shop and once
workers and both sexes, for one week
in September were 1887. as against
1884 In August. In September one
year ago tho average weekly earnings
wero sl+.s7; two years ago, 3i2.so' ana
sl2.4s three years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Export Of Gold Reduced
By Government Policy

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The govern
ment's effort TO conserve the gold sup
ply was shown to-day by the Federal
Reserve Boards report that the net
outward movement of gold was only
sis.5OO,O 900 during the four weeks end
ing October 70, as compared with $685.
300 600 for the preceding four weeks.
Gross exports were SZZ'5OV,OVV'
mainly to Spain, Japan, British INDIA
and South America. Imports, amount
inc 70 s4.00O.OOO came chiefly from
Canada, Mexico and South American
countries. All exports were under
license.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Export Trade Shows
Effect of Embargo
Falling Of Is Mostly in Ship
ments Of Manufactured
Goods

Changes in the export trade of the
United States which have followed the
proclamation Of President Wilson, pre-
scribing shipments of merchandise TO
other countries, are now becoming
messurably apparent.
The list of articles for which export
licenses are required, which at first
was limited. was enlarged from time
to time. list OF commodities issued
in the latter part of October for which
export licenses will be required includ-
ing several hundred individual items
or articles, while another list was is
sued in October enumerating several
hundred articles which might still be
exported without license.
The restriction has been in effect
since the middle Of July, and figures
compiled by the National City Bank OF
the export trade for the months OF
July, August and September show in
each Of these three months marked
falling off compared with the CORE
spending months Of the preceding year.
July showed drop OF approximately
s7O.OOO.O0O, August s20,00o,O00 and
September s59,O00,OO0. Every month OF
the year prior to that in which the en-
barge became effective had shown an
increase in export; every month since
the embargo has shown decrease. In
the six months prior TO July ! the ex-
ports increased 80 per cent; in the
three months following the embargo
they decreased 10 per cent, as VII! be
seen from the following table:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06

Railroad stocks were relatively
more active and quite as weak as the
industrial stocks, the average price
for fifteen representative issues
going to a new low at 1858. This is
the first time the average price OF
this group has fallen below 80. The
decline can hardly be said to regis
ter Wall Streets opinion of the
chances for a favorable decision in
the freight rate case now being
placed before the Interstate Com
merce Commission. On the contrary,
it is generally believed that the rail-
roads have a good case and are rea-
sonably sure Of winning their de-
mands. Those who are now selling
stocks are doing so without regard
for earning power. That is evident
from the fact that there are many
issues, both railroad and industrial,
which would be selling far above
present prices were earnings alone
considered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
State Banks Add
Over 3 Billions to
Federal Resources

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-State banks
and trust companies in increasing num-
bers are entering the Federal Reserve
system as a result Of the governments
effort TO centralize the nations fnan-
cial resources. Twenty-eight state in
stitutions were admitted in October.
the Federal Reserve Board announced
to-day. adding 1885, 1000 to the
total resources Of the III state banks
now members of the system. making
the total resources s3,084. 000,O 900 rep
resented by state institutions.
Ninety-three other state banks took
steps during October 20 enter the Re-
serve system. sixty by formal applica-
ton and thirty-three by preliminary
resolution authorizing application.
Twenty OF these banks were in the
Chicago district, fifteen in the New
York district and eleven in the Phila-
delphia district. other districts showed:
Boston, 4; Cleveland. 8; Richmond, I;
Atlanta, s: ST. Louis. 4; Minneapolis,
~ Kansas City. 3; San Francisco. 8.