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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18


coneumers is-remilers ead con-
tracted for coal from the mines
at higher price than fixed by
the president.
Lower In Oklahoma
Retailers in Oklahoma City.
okla. have lowered their prices
from 81 TO sl.5O. but say they are
selling the coal at loss because
they have TO pay more than the
presidents schedule calls for. TO
abide by their contracts.
In Memphis. Tenn. where coal
Is still sold in the old way-by
the barrel--retailers say they had
bought a large supply of coal at
the beginning OF summer. and
therefore are not affected at pres
ent by the new mine prices.
by their own admission" The
Stars Memphis correspondent re-
ports. the dealers bought coal in
the summer and planned TO boost
it unreasonably high In the winter
on any pretext that best suited
them AT the time. They had re-
peatedly advertised that consumers
should buy coal now. that IL would
soar out Of sight in the winter"
High contract prices for coal to
retailers. and. therefore, higher
prices TO consumers. obtain In 12I
OF the % cities Investigated. In
one. Harrisburg. Pa. the only coal
available had been contracted for
by the year. BUT THE CON
TRACT PRICE HAPPENS TO BE
LOWER THAN THE PRESI-
DENTS.
The dealers there immediate
iy took advantage OF this sit
uatlon and raised the retail
prices Of the coal they had
contracted for at a lower rate,
from SIPS TO $3.50 a toni They
hold the mine operators to the
lower amount contracted for.
but are raising the prices to
the consumers. TO conform
with the presidents schedule.
Raise Due In Winter
In Kansas City, Mo. the retailers
go about selling their coal as they
had done In previous years. Aug
ust prices prevail during Septem-
ber. and the retailers promise a
raise when winter prices come In
October. Operators who carry on
n retail business there say they
have never been notified, except
thru the press. of the presidents
action in fixing prices. The same
excuse. as to the fixing of anthra-
cite coal prices. is given by Madi- |
son. Wis, retailers.
Another difficulty retailers pro
duce as an excuse for not lowering |
their prices is that of transporta- |
ton. In Boston. the dealers refuse |
to cut down their prices until they |
are assured of proper transporta- !
ton facilities. Louisville dealers |
20 so far as to charge railroads and |
mine operators with conspiracy TO |
work them for higher Wholesale
prices.
One curious angle of the coal
situation in Louisville. is that just |
across the Ohio river. at jefferson.
Vile. Ind, soft coal may be bought /.
at 81 under the quotations of
louisville coal mon. In Jersey
City, n. j.. coal bought at the yards I
is 81 less a ton than that delivered |
Des Molnes. Ia, dealers main. !
ain coal shortage, besides lack of I
transportation. makes II impossible /
for them to lower their prices.
Retailers in several cities. as in |
81. Paul. Mimi. Kansas City and |
New York. seem to be doubtful as
10 the full meaning and finally OF
The presidents schedule and are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18
Dr.. Matthews Urges Civic Cleanup
and Saving Of Sl,000,000 Yearly

Wsdtcaf piano vof recon-
strvetcd Seattle. including the
saving OF million year
thru changes. consolidation OF
the city and county govern
rnents and the development Of
. brighter. better. greater city
by general riahtsbovtfsee
OF citizens were urged by Or.
Marx A. Matthews In talk
before the Tuesday luncheon
OF the Municipal league az the
Masonic club In the Arcade
building.
A vigorous municipal house
cleaning was advised BY the
speaker TO assure Seattle her
place In the sun" 80 the me
fropoIls Of the Pacific Coast,
Uniting city and county govern
ments. the creation OF a police com.
mission To eliminate politics In the
business OF public safety and an
end TO 'incompeiency and extrava-
Eance" among citizens were some
OF the high spots In the address
that attracted a large aasemblage.
Unite your city and county gov
ernment and you would eliminate
thousand unnecessary employees
from your payroll" said Or. Mat
thews. you would save TO the
taxpayers OF the city and county
more than million dollars year.
Criminal Waste
81, Ia criminal to waste the tax
payers money by having the same
dollar handled by nj least two sets
OF employees. You need. In your
city and county governments, ef-
flcicncy. competency. brains. power
and economy. Why perpetuate an
antlquated system 10 satisfy lot
OF damnable. political parasites?
Unite your governments and
employ the brainlest man In Amer
lea as business manager; discharge
hundreds Of parasites now on your
pay roll. and your city will demon
strate to the world maximum ef-
flclency and minimum expend-
iture."
Divorce Police and Politics
Create a police commission and
take the police force out Of the po-
litical life OF this city. The time
has come 10 put your police force
in the hands OF brainy. righteous
police commissioners and make
out of II force worthy OF Its
name and competent TO receive its
salary.
at is our duty to commander
the brains Of the community. call
to our assistance and 10 occupy
the places OF trust and honor, the
greatest brains to be found In our
community.
1--WE are face to face with an
alarming, criminal condition. Our
greatest menace is not bad citizens.
hut the bad citizenship OF good cit
liens. We are afflicted with COW.
ardice. We have tolerated ineffi-
cheney, incompetency. immortality
and extravaganza. We have fol
lowed the road of the least resist
ance until we are immersed In
shame and disgrace. We are cor
rupt and passive. II not content.
Can Have Greatest City
"1t is within our power to have
the greatest city in America. Many
years may pass before we realize
supreme greatness IN population,
but we need wait but short
time until we realize greatness OF
character. greatness of purpose
and greatness In civic righteous
ness
Reconstruct your government.
Create a civil service board which
recognizes the doctrine OF efficien-
cy rather than servitude. II your
policemen and civil employees were
TO be made TO stand rigid phys
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18
Says II
BOtherS
Russia
To End Strike. Take Hand in
Mooney Case and
Calm Slavs

ny tnited rre.s Leased Wirc
WASHINGTON. Sept u
w. T. Boyee. assistant commits
sloncr of immigration, San
Francisco. was named by Sec.
retary Of Labor Wilson today
as mediator In the strike OF Iron
workers In sn.pouildins plants
on the Coast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18
BY ROBERT ]. BENDER

~ I'M ~ y
uafsa rrs.- a,atf corrvsponasnt
WASHINGTON. Sept
i8.-President Wilson is
taking measures TO still
labor disputes and dissi-
pate the effect the trou-
bles arc having upon Rus
sia.
The United Press is
able 10 state seui-ofiicial-
ly today that the presi-
dent is personally press
ing for prompt adjustment
Of the ship yards strikes
on the Pacific coast and
that he will soon sanction
despatch OF a labor COM
mission TO Russia 10 elari-
fy this countrys attitude
toward the war.
noth steps we're regarded neees
sary because the labor unrest In tn
West is being used. according e
diplomatic reports. to create dissa'
lsgac,Ion with the war among labor
Ing men In Russia
Labor TO Go TO Russia
The labor delegation TO be sen
will include representatives frou
different unions miners. munition
etc. Each class VIII 30 on
among Russian workers engaged II
similar occupations and spread tn
gospel OF unanimity and a common
cause 20 fight the war to n success
ful conclusion.
All will work 10 one purpose-t'
correct the impression In Russii
that the United states is no democ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18
KING GEORGE GOES
ON U. S. DESTROYER

By United Press leased Wire
LONDON, Sept 1S.-Klng George
boarded and inspected an Ameri-
can destroyer today during a visit
10 tho Clyde, -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18
RESTORATION ALONE
WON'T Make PEACE

LONDON. Sept. 1s-Even II the
German note to the Vatican. as
German conservative newspapers
seem TO fear. indicates n rellnquish-
ment to Pope BENEDICT OF the
claims OF supremacy In Belgium
heretofore held. the British gov
ornment viii not regard that ac-
tion as paving the way to peace.
A high official. who declared this
view. remarked such action would
be very small paving stone"
ABERDEEN. Wash. Northern
Pacific railroad Co. being sued for
$4,000 damages. when a west
bound passenger train struck an au-
10, killing tiI>-e a~.samber q.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18
COAL IS NO CHEAPER
WILSON ACTS IN LOCAL SHIP STRIKE


TO- pd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18

Prices Raised Bisurnous. cities; anthracite. cities
Prices Lo~ered Btumlnous. cities; anthracite. cities
Prices Unchanged eurnoua ie eses; anthracite 10 cities
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18

THE FASTEST. sT.oRoWiNo NEWS.
PAPER IN THE NORTHWEST
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-18


TO lower the coal prices Washington
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Continued on page 1o)
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
Entertained at Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Moores
entertained Saturday evening at
dinner in honor of their son,
O. w., who left Monday evening
to enlist. The table was artis
tically decorated with small
flags, red, white and blue lights
concealed with ferns, and cen
terpiece of American beauty
roses. The guests arrived at
seven o'clock and on being con-
Quoted to the dining room found
their places at the table by the
assistance of place cards adorned
with a small flag in the corner
A very delightful four-course
dinner was served after which
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
Hope Men JOIN The CoIors

Nine young men of our city
left this week to enter the SER
vice of Uncle Sam. Carl Ander-
son went Saturday and entered
the Coast Artillery. Robt. Wal
ker went Monday morning bus
was undecided as to what branch
of the service he would enter.
@. w. Moores and E. A. Palfrey
will try for Quartermasters De.
partment in the Aviation. John
Zanter, Jr., and Raleigh Que
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
BlAGON LOCALS

Olga Langager was Fargo visitor
the first of the week.
Miller Langager and +. r. Duren-
burger left Monday evening for Fargo
to enlist.
Miss Leisman left the first of the
week for visit with her mother in
Wisconsin.
Miss Torgerson left Monday even
ing for Mcintosh, Mimi, to spend a
couple of weeks with relatives.
Monday morning the boiler broke
at the school house so school has
been closed until it can be repaired.
Grover Holt came home Monday
morning from Utah, leaving the same
evening for Grand Forks where he ex-
poets to enlist.
The Woodmen met Thursday, Dec.
6sh, and elected the following officers:
Consul, III. a. Burner: Adviser, a. l..
Stewart; Banker, G.. a. Sund; Clerk,
n. o. Suna; Escort, d. c. Chalmers;
Watchman. l.. G. Hinze; Sentry, c. j.
Swanson.
The local Red Cross received a sup
ply of yarn Friday. Let US get busy
and help make our soldiers and sail
ors more comfortable. So far very
few have taken any work.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
North Dakota, the
Home Making State
More Farmers On Steele
County Farms

farmers. The day of large
farms successfully operated is
past. The crying need of North
Dakota is for actual farmers
owning from 16O to 800 acres of
land, rotating their crops be-
tween grain, corn and hay, the
building of silos and the raising
of cows. Let the farmer of
North Dakota so diversity his
farming that he can, practically
speaking, do his own work,
thereby reducing all overhead
expenses to a minimum and get
away from the hobo 81 to S. per
day harvest help. This is no
dream for many farmers of
North Dakota in the 1917 harvest
rather than pay these robber
wages cut and shocked their own
grain and made good wages by
so doing. These few sugges-
tions indicate the possibilities of
North Dakota and Mr.. Connolly
has common sense plan for the
bringing of these things to pass.
The enthusiastic audience at the
Hope meeting unanimously
agreed that the plan as outlined
by Mr.. Connolly was the most
practical they ever had heard on
the subject and signified their
willingness to get behind the
move and push and boost with
their time, influence and money,
and make Steele County one of
the most populous and prosper
Gus counties in the state.
Mr.. S. W. johnson secured
Mr.. Connolly to hold a meeting
at Colgate on Dec. 18th at 2:30
P. M. Every farmer and busi-
ness man tributary to Colgate
should attend without fail. It
means a better community and
higher priced land.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13

Mr.. G. c. Connolly, of DEVILS
Lake, organizer of the State wide
immigration Movement, adj
dressed an interested gathering
of farmers at the City Hall, on
the future Of North Dakota, on
Thursday of last week. Mr.
Connolly has lived in North Da-
kota for over thirty years, has
travelled extensively over the
state, as well as in other a&ricul-
tural states, and with his keen
powers Of observation and prac-
tical experience, was aOle to give
his hearers a great vision of the
future Of this great state. When
we think of how South Dakota,
Minnesota and Montana have
doubled and trebled their popu.
lation in the past 10 to Is years
under their state wide immigra-
ton movement we may realize
what can be done in North Da.
kota with the same united effort
and boosting. North Dakota
equals, if she does not exceed
her sister states in her richness
of soil, the nun Der Of tillable
acres, in the production of grain
and vegetables, and in the rails
ing of stock. This means that
the farms of North Dakota car
be and will be, if rightly farmed
and handled, worth as many dol
lars per acre as the farms oil
Illinois and Iowa. These states
have passed through the same
agricultural stage that NORTH
Dakota is entering and during
the last 20 years their land has
jumped from S25 to $50 per acre
to $3.50 and $3.50 per acre. The
two things that have done mos
to bring about this wonderful
advance are diversified farming
and increase in the number O.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
A Few D0n'ts

Don't send them a package of
tobacco, it's a bad habit; don't
send them reading matter, it
will injure their eyes; don't send
them a sweater, it might injure
their delicate skin; don't write
them o letter, you'll waste the
paper and a three cent stamp;
don't send them anything to eat,
they might get the stomach
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13

ache; don't tell them you admire
their spirit, it might make them
vain; above all, don't send them
any tobacco. Not more than
ninety nine per cent out of every
one hundred use tobacco and
they don't amount to much.
Save your money and buy a gold
brick. Little acts of kindness
meyer helped anybody, anyway.
-Ex.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
Gard Of Thanks

We take this means of thank.
ing our many friends who took a
part in our silver wedding ami.
versary at Luverne. Especially
do we thank the Danish Broth.
erhood and their President and
Rev. Olsen of Cooperstown, also
the many friends who have sent
US cards of congratulation and
beautiful remembrances.
Mr.. and Mrs n. G.. VEILE,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
", NORTH DAKOTA, DECEMBER 9, 1917.
Mr.. G. j. O'Brien and son, Eagan,
called at Robt. Anderson's last Thurs.

Mr.. G. j. O'Brien and son, Eagan,
called at Robt. Anderson's last Thurs.
day.
James Anderson came home Wed.
nesday after helping Nels Hanson
move.
Chas. Northrop came back after an
extended visit with his brother, Will,
in Fargo.
Jim Davis, who has been with Nels
Hanson the past month, left last Sat-
urday.
Hector Hanson and James Ander-
son were business callers at Hope
Saturday.
Those who attended the N. G. Veile
wedding anniversary from this COM
munity were as follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
Jens Visby and children, Dorothy
and Vivian and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Anderson and Alma, James and AL
bert, and Nels Hanson. All had an
enjoyable time.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13

adjournment was taken to the
smoking room and several hours
passed quickly at cards.
Those present we're r. G.. and
E. A. Palfrey, G. E. Miller, Har.
old Moores. H. J. Knoblauch,
G.. e. Luce, j. @. Wamberg, e j.
Walsh, 3, J. Milligan, F. R.
Philip, K. W. Haviland and L. j.
Bowen.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
ut TASTES LIKE HOME''
How Soldier Feels When He Gets
Smokes From America

Ii you homesic don have the
satlon described If there sickness than
nobody has discovered it, and nobody
If your imagination is kind Of working order
easily Imagine the feelings Of soldier somewhere
france far from home in unfamiliar surroundings confronting
an enemy who will take his life if possible.
He have wife children here girl is
dear to him than other; friends who know think
OF him; who will eagerly newspapers that
tell them of him. either joy disaster he knows what
they think and feel about him. knowledge that does make
him any less homesc1, any less unhappy.
And into this trouble desponden existence pack
from homeany the United like
to him. the package contains good package
old Tuxedo Bull Durum they go we'll together Or Lucky
Strike; and wnf he takes of this go)d
like home He finds post card in the package with
maybe he doesn't know soul in this City.
Never mind he knows that somebody back home has him
package of smokes like him: smells like
to him and those around him If think minute
will that is worth good deaf give such man, who is
fighting fight far from that But only
costs quarters 25 cants the price of couple of cigars
Don't miss it, bring send soldiers Tobacco Fund.-
spare Give the
the a a o home
Total last week ............S .S42 90
A Friend. so
w. A BrendemuehI. l 90
j. G. Wamberg. 100
D. j Gumb. / 90
Total $40 so
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
Dog Lost.

Shepherd dog, general color
brown with yellow legs and
points, answers to name Max" "
Finder please notify
GEO. b. CARPENTER,
Hope, N. Oak.
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nett will try for the navy. The
last four left Monday evening.
Chas. Green of Sherbrooke and
a young man who has been in
Husome's barber shop the past
few weeks also left Monday.
Clyde Stewart, who has been
employed as stenographer in
the Hope Implement Co. the
past few months, left Saturday
and will take the examination
for the Radio service.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-12-13
MELR0SE P|CK-UpS

Albert Welden called on Robt. An.
derson's Saturday morning.
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Gordon White was up from Hope yesterday to see home folks.
 All the new Toilet Waters at Guth- rie's.
 Geo. Duke of Laneburg, was among the business visitors to Prescott to- day.
 Levi Moore is spending today down at Hope attending to business mat ters.
 Dr. Nelms of Laneburg, was in Prescott this morning attending to business.
 J. T. Adams, Emmet route number two, was attending to business here this morning.
 L. J. Bryson, Prescott route number three, was attending to business in Prescott this morning.
 Dr. and Mrs. C. c. Purtle of Stan ley, Pike county, Arkansas, are in Prescott for visit with relatives and friends.
 Hon. and Mrs. Thos. C. McRae are now in Atlantic City, N. J., and will remain there several days before re- turning home.
 Misses Cora Buchanan, Mary Wag- ner and Beulah Henderson left this morning to enter Henderson-Br Brown College at Philadelphia.
 WANTED-Your hauling. Moving speciality. Reasonable charges on anything. am now making my head quarters at Rex Furniture Co.'S. Phine 1. w. H. Hendrix. If
 Misses Mary and Martha Beidelman who have been in TeXarkana visiting their grandparents. Captain and Mrs. Rosboro, will leave there this after noon for Bolivar, Tennessee, where they will attend school the coming term.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-11
THE REVIVAL MEETING
 AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH

The revival meeting at the Baptist church is progressing to the delight of all who are attending. Every mes sage brought by the evangelist. Rev. NJ. L. Voyles, is far-reaching and heart searching. Nine professions of faith up to the present and general revival in the hearts of all Christian people who are attending regular.
 The subject for this evening is, "The Unsaved Mans Greatest Problem v Let all who can, come. We will try to provide seats for all. Ushers will be glad to show all visitors to com fortable seat in the building. Let all christians pray for the salvation of the lost.-The Pastor.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-11

Read the announcement in this issue on page three.
 Genuine Red Seal Dry Batteries. They stand the test. Prescott Hard ware Go.
 Mrs. Arthur Westmoreland and lit tie daughters, Misses Gertrude and Amanda, are visiting today in Hope.
 l have at my farm 1 3-4 miles east of Prescott on route three one Poland China SOW, vt. about 150; three shoats and one barrow, vt. about 150. All of the hogs are unmarked and were found in my corn field last Sunday, September g. Owner will please come and get them at once. H. Wheat, Prescott, Ark, R. F. D. 3. dlw
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-11
WHAT FAIRS SHOULD DO

The officials, stockholders and pat rons of the county, district and state fairs of the Southwest should be proud of their success in giving en- couragement and help to agriculture and home life on the farm. It would be a very difficult matter to estimate the benefits these fairs have been to the farmers and city people of the Southwest. That there will be more community, county and districts fairs this year than usual proves their popularity and shows the enterprise and progress of towns and communi- ties where these fairs are to be held.
 In order that such fairs may be of the greatest possible benefit to the country served by the fair every farmer residing in that territory should consider it h's duty as a citi- zen, interested in progress to take his family to the fair, and if possible, ex- hlblt products to show what has been done and is being accomplished on his own farm for better farming, indus trial home life and livestock raising. The social feature where friends and neighbors meet at fairs is always worth trip and the educational and amusement features are likely to be of paramount importance.
 The greatest possible care should be exercised by officials and superin- tendents of departments at fairs to see that every feature is fairly and honorably conducted; that the exhit- it's, amusements, trade displays and social affairs accomplish the greatest possible good. Nothing that is de- grading or viscious should be permit ted under any circumstances but young people should have wholesome amusement and educational advant- ages.-Farm and Ranch.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-11
SAFE REMEDY FOR CHILDREN

Every parent is, or should be. care ful in giving medicine to children. Chas. Baker, Brownsville, Tex, writes For some years past l have used Foley's Honey and Tar and have found it especially efficient for bad coughs of my children. I always re- commend it to my friends as a safe remedy for children as it contains no opiates. My wife would not think of using any other kind of cough medi- cine as it is certain to bring quick and lasting relief" It checks croup.
 Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-11
LAST COMPANY OF SECOND
 REGIMENT IS IN CAME

Little Rock, Sept. 1.-The last company of the Second Arkansas ar rived in camp yesterday morning at 5 o'clock, and the regiment has been assigned to the former quarters of the First Arkansas at Fort Logan H. Roots. All the men are in good con- dition. There are 1910 enlisted men and 52 officers in the regiment, the war strength being POOP men and 54 officers.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-11
MRS. NJ. (. MEADOR

Mrs. M. C. Meador died this morn ing at 1 o'clock at her home 3 1-2 miles from Prescott on route number one. The deceased was 20 years of age and was afflicted with tubercu- losis. She is survived by her hus- band. The remains were inferred this afternoon at Piney Grove cemetery.