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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-08-23
WILSON TOSET SOFT COAL
PRICE FOR RETAILERS
President Will Follow Action In Fixing Scale At
Mines BY Extending Control To Middle
Men and Dealers
NAME HEAD SOON
PRESIDENT HARRY A GARFIELD, OF
WILLIAMS COLLEGE, CoNsIc-
Erred LIKELY NOMlNEE-lS
NOW HEAD OF WHEAT
PRICE BOARD.

Washington, ID. c., Aug. 22-Havns
determined the price 10 be charged
for bitiuminous coal at the mines
throughout the country, President Will
son today turned his attention again
to the task of selecting a man TO head
the coal administration. RlumorS today
named President Harry A. Garfield, OF
Williams college, now head of the
committee fixing prices on wheat as
the likely appointcc. The president al
sd soon will fix the coal prices 10 be
charged by middlemen and retailers.
The president is believed to have
abandoned the federal trade commits
sion's proposal To commanders the out
puts of the mines and sell the products
to the public.
Coal prices We're fixed in conformity
With the recommendation of the trade
commission which recently Completed
an exhaustive Investigation into pro
duciion costs.
Dealers Cut Prices.
Chicago lll., Aug. 22-1he Con-
suners company, Chicago, said to be
the largest retail coal dealers in the
world TODAY announced a slash of
from 81 To $50 on soft coal effective
Immediately This is in line with the
price fixed by President Wilson. Other
dealers will make similar cuts at once,
it ws sid. II ws eslmtcd the red,lc
tions would cut Chicgo's coal bill by
$40, 100000.
prices Average over So.
Washington. N. c.. AUG. 2l.-Bitu-
minous coal prices Were fixed by Pres
ident Wilson for every mine in the
United States.
Prices We're set on cost of produc
ton estimates furnished by the fed
craltradc commission after months OF
exhaustive investigation. The country
is divided into tWentynine districts
and every producer in district Will
market his output at the same price
The president named no agency To
carry out the provisions of rs order,
but is expected To appoint soon a coai
administrators who will be given en-
tire control of the coal industry. R'l
NOR tonight named President H. ~
Garfield. of Williams college ae the
man. Mr. GARFIELD now heads COM
mittee named by the president To IN a
government price for wheat. His WORK
viii end before September 1 WHEN
the wheat committee probably VIII be
dissolved.
The prices named for run or ln',-
coal in the large producing districts
average slightly more than 81. I'm
few districts they are below that figure
and in the western territory theN are
higher. Washington state is the highest
with 81 %
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-08-23
BANKERS 70 srLANT,c CITY,

Atlantic City, n. j.. Aug. 22.--It
was announced today that the Ameri-
can Bankers association will hold its
annual convention here the Week be-
ginning Sept. 81.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1917-08-23
TEUToN COUNTER ATTACK
AT VERDUN DRIVEN BACK.

Paris, France, Aug. 22.-Tle Ger
mans made violent counter attacks
last night onthe Nerdun front wesI
of the Meuse. They penetrated the
Franch lines at points in their at
Tempt To recapture the ground taken
from them in the French offensive
hut tine war office announces theA
We're driven out.
Lens Line Holding.
London, England Aug 22-ln the
face of heavy German counter attacks,
lhe British have maintained the new
~ canned positions on the outskirts
of Lens, the war office announces
Further progress has been made al
some points.
British push At Ypres.
British Frontin France and Belgium
by The Associated Press, Aug 22.-
The British began another operation
norllleast of lpreS at dawn louay on
The battle scared ground between
tails are yet available from This sector
which was The scene of some of the
heaviest 1l@itin@ last Thursday in tllt
assault b ythe British.
Meanwhile the conflict continues
about Lens thoughapparcntly greall,
diminished in intensity with the Ca
nadians still holding the Germans al
from the positions Which they had
gained in the southwestern part of the
city yesterday and at the sane Time
clinSinS tenaciouSly to the numerous
new posts in the German line 9n ll
northwestern section.
Fierce hand To hand lishling eoniinu-
ed late into the night especially in Tn,
northwest portion which lies between
the Germans and Hill 30. This morn
ing the advantage rested with the l}iit-
ish and nowhere had the German, beer
able to reach the lines from which IN,
Canadians began Their offensive yes:nr-
day morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-02

meeting place Neither membership
IN the Red Cross nor IN the Parent
Teacher association was made a
requisite for participation in the work.
The appeal went for in the form of
printed handbills bearing the caption
Ladies! Help the Red Cross With
Your Hands"
This enterprise accompIishes a fairly
complete organization Of the women
Oh the eastern part OF the city for Red
Cross work. The Edgewood parh
auxiliary draws at least a hundred
workers 70 Longfellow school. Ii will
set pace for the new group which
wiz be hard to equal.
Quilt Donated.
The display case al Red Cross head
quarters contains a Red Cross quilt. a
donation which will In some way be
disposed OF for the enrichment of the
local treasury. The quilt bears the in
scription: Donated to the Rock Is.
land Chapter Red Cross Made By MRS
A. y. Peterson. Designed by Mrs. NJ
L. Barnett"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-02
CHANGE RULING ON
RATES Or MAILING
ALL POSTAL CARDS

Under revised ruling received at
the Rock Island postoffiee this morn
ing from the postoffiee department at
Washington. the discrimination be-
tween postal cards and post cards as
originally provided under the new
postage rates effective today, is abol-
ished.
The rate is , cents for all cards,
the letter postage being as heretofore
announced, 5 cents. The local post
office had taken the pains TO send out
to those interested a condensed state
ment OF The new rates, but the modi-
fed decision upsets this, and form
10 supersede the original Is being pre-
pared, which will be mailed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-02
JEROME O'CONNOR rs
GIVEN A PROMOTION

Mr.. and Mrs. James 7. o'Connor.
1890 Second avenue. have received
word that their son. Jerome o'Connor.
who Is in training at Camp Grant,
Rockford, has been promoted from
corporal to sergeant. and has been
placed in charge of medical supplies
at one OF the base hospitals. Jerome
enlisted as first class private ana
received his preliminary training at
Fort Sheridan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-02
MORE WHEELER PRICES.

Chicago, Nov. Food Adninistra-
tor Wheeler today added hominy and
graham fonr TO his fair price list. 1t
is understood that when Mr. Wheeler
has set his values on the 20 products
listed under the licensing act it will
serve as the basis for fixing prices
In other large cities
Mr.. Wheeler lowered the price Of
eggs today half a cent per dozen, and
advanced corn meal quarter Of a
cent a pound both to retailer and con
sumner He fixed the price of HON
my at 6 to 7 cents a pound, the lower
price being for the consumer who
pays cash and carries his purchase
home.
Graham flour in fve-pound bags was
listed at soc to 35c bag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-02
RED CROSS GIVEN
HELP IN EAST END
Parent. Teacher Association OF Haw.
thorne School Launches Active
Movement.
HOLD MEETINGS At FOUR HOMES
Upper Section Of City Wen Provided
With Organization for Relief
Society.

The Horace Mann Parent Teacher
association has launched an active
movement in behalf of the Red Cross.
Red Cross sewing societies met this
afternoon under the auspices OF the as
ISOLATION iu four homes in the school
district Mrs r. Wood, 1881 Thirty
seemed street. Mrs O. p Berger, 1928
Thirty-seyenth street; Mrs A. Hoff-
man. 1887 Forty-second street, and
Mrs j ID Ellison. 4504 Fifteenth
stree. being the hostesses.
Residents Of the eastern portion Of
the city .u the vicinity OF the school
we're requested TO go 70 the nearest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-02
Quilt Donated.
BOY SCOUTS ON HIKE.

Scoutmaster J S. Knight, who is
in charge OF the Boy Scout headquar-
tiers of this city during the absence
of W. F. Bacon, scout executive, will
direct hike to Milan tomorrow. The
boys will meet in Market square at
8 o'clock in the morning and return at
o'clock in the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-02
NEW COLLEGE HONOR
TO ROCK ISLAND BOY

George H. Mcdonald. son of Cap
tain H. A. J, Mcdonald, has attained
an added honor at the University of
Chicago, and a rare one, having been
elected president of the freshman
class Of the law school It is pecu-
liarly complimentary in view of the
fact that he is the youngest member
of the class, the minimum age being
Is years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-02

Our assortment is widely va
ned as to CIT and materials.
There is no specified length
for suits. The correct length
is that which is becoming to
every individual.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday, Feb. %.

Sunday, Feb. %.
Preaching services 1890 a. m.
Subject The Enthusiasm of COD"
Sunday School Has. lesson
Jesus at Pool at Bethesda"
Epworth League G:l5.
Topic. -"Christ's Power to Keep [ $.
Leader, VIM. Lorber.
Preaching Service p. m.
Subject Doing Our Best"
Monday 200 7. NJ. Boys Club.
Wednesday, Prayer service at 80.
Thursday, choir practice.
To The Non-Church Gorr.
You viii be welcome al any OF hese
services. Have you ever thought that
if everyone should follow the example
of the non-church goer there would be
no church,
Harold J Armjtage,
Pastor
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24
Funeral of Miss McGillis Held Monday

The funeral of Miss Alice Nc
ellis, mention of whose death at
Rochester, MINI, was made in
these columns last week, was held
Monday morning from St. Mary :
church with burial in the local
cemetery.
The deceased was born ut Port
Huron, Mich, in the year 1874.
The family resided at various
points i'll lower Michigan until the
year 1880, when the deceased came
to Hurley with her parents, and
made this place her home until her
death. For a period of seventeen
years She was employed at the IIur-
lev postolhce, during which She
gained a wide acquaintance and her
pleasant disposition and cheerful
manner won for her many friends.
Since leaving the post Office a few
years ago she remained at home.
Her health had been failing for the
past year and half and her all
ment gradually becoming more pro-
nounCed She left for Rochester,
Mimi, five weeks before her death
to receive treatment at the DrS.
Mayo brothers hospital. Her con-
dition during the fore part of her
STAY at Rochester seemed to i'm
prove but later her illness became
more serious and late Thursday at
ternoon, Feb. IS, she breathed her
last. Death was due TO inflammation
of the kidneys. The remains were
brought to Hurley and Inferred
here as above stated. The SurviV-
ing relatives are a sister, Miss Cas-
sic McGillis, a brother. John Nc
ellis, and niece, Miss Mavme
McNally. Her father, John Nc
ellis, died here about twelve years
ago, and a year ago her mother and
sister Mary passed away within 4
few hours of each other. The SYM
pathy OF the entire community goes
out to the surviving relatives,
whose cup of sorrow has been more
than filled within a short space of
time.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

The fourth annual Washington :
Birthday celebration was held Thurs
day at he graded school at Quincy.
The program started at O'Clock in
the afternoon and consisted of ad-
dresses by Rev. Dr. Perry Of Milwau-
kee, Misses Della c. Emunson and
Agnes Boyineton of Hurley, and an
agricultural demonstration Of the
Bahcock milk test aud an illustrated
lecture on ventilation by j. T. ka-
donsky Of Ironwood, followed by re-
marks by patrons, after which supper
WAS served all those in attendance
In the evening exercises we're given
BY pupils Of the school, followed by
community singing. cards and dane
ing. Music was furnished by Ilur-
lev orchestra The exercises were
well attended and the event was made
a gala occasion by residents of cur
uey and F,cini,y.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Sheriff Max Menestrena was called
to the lumber camps at Carson last
Friday, telephone message stating
that a gang of |. w. VS. had taken
possession of the camps. Upon ar
irving at the camps the sheriff and
his deputies found that there was no
foundation for the story, and that
they had been made the victims of a
wild goose chase"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Celestine Trier was rendered a sur
prise at his home Monday evening by
a number of his young men friends on
the occasion of his birthday. Twelve
"stags" invaded the Trier home and
made Celestine's birthday anniversary
one to be long remembered. They
made things hum with their singing
of songs, story telling and jokes And
that the inner man would not be for
gotten they came well loaded with
eats. Local dealers in rye bread and
weiuers report heavy sales Monday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

\ chimney fire started a blaze in
the roof of the building adjoining
Lan2er's pool room on the east side
Tuesday evening, but before it had
done much damage was extinguished
by the fire department. The greatest
damage by fire was between the cell
ing and the roof. The Hurley Flee
tric Co. occupying the east side of the
front part of the building and a tailor
shop on the west side sustained but
slight damage. a bakery occupies
the rear of the building and that also
escaped with but little damage
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24
The Julius Flabhy Residence east

The Julius Flabby residence east of
FIRST avenue on Silver street was
damaged by tire yesterday noon and
he furnishings and interior were con
siderably damaged by water. a hole
was burned in the roof but the fire de
partment made quick work of ii and
prevented a more serious fire.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

The Elks' hall at lronwood was
packed to the doors Monday evening
on the occasion of the dance by the
Moose Military Drlll Team. an eNcep-
tionally large crowd taking advantage
of the last dance before Lent 1t was
a most enjoyable occasion and the fes-
INVITES continued until the wee small
hours of morning.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

The Hurley Council of the Knights
of Columbus gave a patriotic program
for members and their families at
their hall Thursday evening The sing
ing of patriotic songs. speeches, etc,
together with minuet, made up the
program, followed by the serving of
refreshments.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

The Rev. W. p. Shriyer, of New
aofk' viii preach Sunday morning in
l'r Presbyterian church at 1920. Mr.
>aFigeF IS Director of Immigration of
'ir Presbyterian Church L. 5. A. and
a. soeh is IN charge of the Gogebic
i"'lsR OF which Rev. Chester l.. Har-
IIrS Is director. He comes directly
from San Francisco for conference
"i'H Mr.. Harries and will return at
Ter three day stay.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

The three year-ol son of Mr.. and
Mrs. DOmenic Victone, OF Kimball,
died last Friday of com ,licatiOn of
diseases. The remains were brought
to Hurley and buried here Tuesday
morning with services from 81 Mary s
church.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Can't sleep, eat. work Bad stomach
tain Tea induces sweet, restful sleep,
gives You an appetite. Tones, stimu-
iates and strengthens the stomach and
liver, regulates the bowels You'll
leel better right away. ~ +. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Ashland voters will again be called
Z l'u 70 express their preference on
'ar Wet and dry" question at the
erection IN April, the drys having de-
'-ard TO again place the issue before
'"r people and have had petitions cir
mated aud the required number OF
SAeTs secured. The question first
1,'-'r 10 vote in Ashland in 1915,
when the vets" won by majority
= ~ votes, Again in 1916 the issue
p "' voted on. the "wets" carving
da5 with 1879 votes to the good.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Judge J c. Flanagan left Monday
for Madison to appear before the as
sembly judiciary committee in oppo-
sition to the passage of Bill No. 49,
\, which if passed would abolish the
county court and the municipal court
in Iron county and establish super
Tor court.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

\ bus load OF Hurley people drove
ont to Montreal last Saturday night
and attended a dance given in the sup
Ply room of the large building recent
~ completed at the Montreal mine
Tor the benefit Of the Catholic church
al Montreal. There was a large crowd
~ attendance and social good time
rnfoVpd
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

John Kyle, whose home is at Me
nomonie, Wis, but who is lC Gated AT
Mt. Vernon, Wash, was weekend
guest at the Il. Paul home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

W J. Drawer. of Iron Belt has been
officiating as judge at the municipal
court this week during the absence of
Judge Flanagan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24
TMAN'S!
PHARMACY -
DRUGS and JEWELRY

The William Fox phOtoplay, Melt
ing Millions, starring George Walsh,
will be the attraction at the Garrick
theatre tomorrow afternoon and ev-
puiuo
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

These tablets are intended especial
~ Tor disorG re Of the stomach. liver
and bowels y TOu are troubled witt
heartburn. indigestion or constlpa
ton they viii do you good.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

John II. Burch, of Ashland. was in
town yesterday assisting Frank Mar.
Ia, local agent of the Phoenix Insur-
anee company, in adjusting the loss
gu the building adjoining Lanzer's
pool room which was damaged by fire
tuesday evening The building is
owned by Celesta Cavaianni.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

The Colonial Maid is a new pat
tern in sterling silverware at prices
below the average Tripplett, Iron
wood
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

On Tuesday of last week Francis
Russell received a draft for So 900
from the lady Maccabees of the
World, through the local secretary of
the order Miss Hattie Reynolds, it
being the amount ofinsurance carried
by Mrs Russell, who died on Jan. =.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

We carry IA full line of the latest
magazines and periodicals Deliver
les made to your home Whtman's
Pharmacy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Miss Mayme McNally arrived sun
day morning from Toledo, o., called
here by the death of Miss Alice Me
ellis.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Mrs. John Sealy and chill lren, of
Green Bay, returned home Tuesday
after visiting here at the Mrs Nettie
Sealy and W. +. Paynter homes
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

New Edison Diamond Disc Promo
graphs may be seen and heard at
IrppIett's jewelry Store, IrOnwoOd.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

DR.. b. Y. Van Stratum attended
the dental clinic at Marquette unlver-
sity the fore part of the week
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Special care given to engraving and
repairing of watches, jewrlry, etc.
Tripplett, IrOuwO0d.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Mrs. +. T. Tolhurst and daughter.
Mrs. George Peterson, of lronwood /.
spent Tuesday with friends at Mellen.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Just few diamonds remaining from
our Christmas stock ut interesting
prices Cali early. TrlppIett. Iron
wood.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Miss Mabel Bernard, of Ashland, was
a weekend visitor At the home OF
Mrs. Nettie Sealy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Miss Margaret Newman and Jerry
Harrington, of lronwood, were mar
red by Rev. John klopp at st. Mary =
church Tuesday morning. They were
attended by Miss Johanna Newman
and Michael Harrington. \ wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs John New
man. Mr. Harrington is a well-known
Ir0nwoOd young man. He is employ
ed at the commission house of Roach
" Seeber at Ironwood. The young
couple will make their home in llur-
lev.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24
Try an ad in the News.

Mrs. J. Jordan and son, of Mellen,
visited Hurley relatives and friends
on Tuesday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

New records, both Edison and Vie
tor, received often at Tripplett's,
lf0nW0Od.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

j. y Boyington. of Rockford, H..
visited here Monday and Tuesday at
the home of his brother, G. X Boy
Ingt0n.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Matt Plunkett, of ManitOwish, was
a Hurley caller Thursday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Phone your news items to the News
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Judge &. \. Risjord, of Ashland.
this week announces himself as can
didate for reelection to the position
which he now holds Judge Risjord
has held the position of Judge of the
fifteenth judicial circuit one term,
during which he has made an excel
lent record, has been fair and impair
tial and conducted court with dispatch
such as never before known i'm the
circuit, resulting in . great saving to
the counties in the circuit. His can
didacy for reelection is being strong
ly supported by the bar and from all
corners OF the circuit come strong en-
dorsements for his reelection, and 80
doubt he viii be returned for another
term.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

Wanted Competent girl for gener-
al homework. Mrs FIG NanStratum.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24

On bee. =. 1916, was inaugurated the
savings banking system in the United
States, GU that day the Philadelphia
Saving Fund society. voluntary as
ISOLATION that was chartered by the
state In 1919. began To receive deposits.
Eleven days later. on Dee. H. 1916. the
ProYident Institution For Savings Ia
The town OF Boston received its char
ter from Massachusetts aud opened Its
doors for business. Ia March, 1913,
the Savings Bank Of Baltimore began
operations and on July & 1919, II
fourth institution, the Bank For Say
mss. Ia the city OF New York, vel
coined its first depu>ilorS World $
Work
Ireland has breed OF cattle that
seldom grows more thun three feet
high and tliriveS on The poorest pas
urage. yet the COWS yield twenty
quarts OF uiik daily.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24
DRUGS and
JEWELRY
LAT EST!

We have anything you want
in up-tO-date
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-24
MAGAZINES
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