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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15
>'GREATEST VALUE" SAYS STATE
Manager of ScOfeld Implement Co. is
Boosting the Chevrolet and the
REQ Autos.

The Scofeld Implement Co. are
staying with their good old stand-bys
for 1917, the REQ and the Chevrolet.
Geo. A. State, the manager, COM
menting on the Chevrolet, says: "The
1916 model Chevrolet was dandy
but nothing as compared to the pres
ent seasons model. The improved
Chevrolet is the very best value for
the money offered in automobiles to-
day"
The Chevrolet touring car sells for
$3.50, f, o, b, factory and the Chew
;rolet Roadster sells for $685.. ...
The Chevrolet Roadster will be
shown at the Waverly hotel lobby
during the Minot Auto Show while the
two larger cars will be shown at the
Armory.
The REQ the Fifth, mighty good
car, sells for 1915, f. o. b. the factory,
while the six cylinder REQ, seven pas
senger, sells for $3.50.
Gre Scofeld Implement Co. will try
N 7 enough cars to supply the de-
H.ond this year and if they do, they
will do greater business than any
previous year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15
CONCERN HANDLES
TWO GREAT LINES
Minot Motor Sales Co. Will Do Elk
tensive Business With the Olds-
mobile and Oakland During 1917

The Minot Motor Sales Co. incor-
porated in July last year by F. c.
Upton and F. J. Wells has fast become
one of the most progressive concerns
in the distribution of automobiles and
gas tractors, having territory on
Oldsmobile and Oakland automobiles
covering number of counties in
North Dakota, and also the same ter
ritory on the Allwork and Happy
Farmer tractors. Their territory also
includes the north half of Montana
Already they have orders for 200
tractors from dealers throughout the
above territory and shipments are go
ing forward as rapidly as possible.
F. G.. Upton was the first president
of the Minot Motor Sales Co. and quite
recently F. E. Martin of New Sharon,
Ia, has become vice president, having
purchased the interests of F. j. Wells.
So rapidly has the demand become
on the tractor part Of the business that
it has been found necessary to in
crease the selling force, therefore A.
Upton, of Bismarck, N. D., who is an
old and experienced tractor man, has
been identified with the concern as
sales manager and will have direct
supervision of the sale Of gas engines
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15

Lieutenant Commander Charles Bel
KNAPP, Jr., shown in the picture, has
been assigned to duty in the navy de-
partment as official censor for the
navy during the present German cri-
sis. A desk has been given to him in
one of the offices in the suits of Ad-
miral Benson, chief of naval opera
tons, and he is present with Secretary
Daniels whenever the latter is inter-
viewed by newspaper men, which is
twice daily.
The war department has had Major
Douglass Macarthur as censor since
the Pershing expedition was sent into
Mexico. Prior to that Secretary Bak-
err and his predecessor, Secretary
Garrison, saw the newspaper men
twice daily. When Major Macarthur
was designated as war department
censor Secretary Baker discontinued
these daily conferences.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15
and power driven and power drawn

machinery. ID
In addition to the above automobiles
and tractors this concern holds job
bling contract on the power drawn ma
chinery made by the Lacrosse Plow
Co., Of Lacrosse, Wis, making a very
complete line of heavy farm machin-
cry.
Mr.. Martin, who is large holder of
Iowa land, is selling the stock on one
Of his farms on Feb. 28th and will
come to Minot with his family as soon
as he can after the sale. He also owns
about 1000 acres Of land in Canada,
just over the line from Sherwood, N.
D.
No doubt but this concern will con-
tinue to be one of the very progressive
distributors, as the policy Of the Com
pany is to be strictly a working body.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15
Setiinu Him RIGHT.

Happiness" detained the phllose
cher pompously lis only the pursuit.
ct something. not the catching Of it,"
sob. don't know about that an.
swered the plain citizen. Have you
ever chased the last car on rainy
day ?"--Dallas News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15
Seems So,

Redd-I hear that palms live under
favorable conditions for $50 years,
Greene Oh. the itching variety must
be older than that!Yonkers States
man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

makers want 20 know is. primarily,
VIII these products wear as well as
those Of Turkey, Persia and India?
How Go the prices for the Chinese
floor coverings compare with those
OF their rivals in the market? Are
the colors vegetable or aniline? Will
they fade or be permanent? These
are a few of the important questions,
bearing on this subject. that a rep
resentative of the Christian Science
Monitor has set forth TO solve-not
10y interviews with dealers alone, for
such information is too often colored
10 suit trade needs and conditions,
but also from a well-knOWn writer
oriental rugs, one whose books
ON these subjects are considered as
authoritative by dealers themselves.
Chinese floor coverings are quite
am interesting feature of the market
just now" ne said, and are alto
getheT likely 20 remain so. certainly
while this war continues. and. in all
probability. long afterward. It is no
novelty for the Chinese to produce
rugs for the oldest examples We
have are of that make. As TO their
knowledge of the gentle art OF
weaving. every other nation on earth
has had something 10 learn from
them.
There is no reason at all why
the Chinese rugs and carpets should
not be fully as handsome as those of
any other land, for the question of
modern machinery and other i'm
los
i'm the production of such things in
the far east. IL is altogether a ques-
ton Of the old. simple hand looms
and labor-that Of men, women and
children alike The same antique
methods are employed without vari-
alton, and there are many of us who
are not i'm the least sorry that there
is, at least, one branch of industry
where the old ways continue. 1t
would be difficult TO imagine that
more beautiful rugs could be manu-
featured by modern appliances than
the oriental peoples have long pro-
duced. or which prove more durable
while retaining their beauty. There
are few art objects that actually i'm
prove in appearance with the lapse
OF lllut, anu WilUlu certain lllillNS
of common sense. oriental rugs ac-
tually do this. The reason is that ,he
colors, which should be entirely the
result OF dyes made from vegetables,
gradually soften and blend into one
another with the passing of years.
Indeed, one of the oldest tricks of
the willy oriental dealer of manufac-
turer, who has adopted the use of
aniline dyes for expediency. is TO
soak his rugs in certain chemical
preparations, TO soften their some
what crude coloring and, in some
measure. thus secure the effect Of
the touch Of time
"As 10 the wearing qualities, they
should last as long as those of either
Turkey or Persia. The wool from
which they are made comes from
the hardy Chinese sheep. and il pos
sesses all the wool qualities which
weavers have come to recognize as
being the best adapted 10 the pur-
pose OF rug-making. The wear-and-
tear on rugs and carpets is much
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07
Suitable Carpets and Rugs in lone Beautiful

The thoughts Of many thousands
Of women are just now turned 10
certain domestic questions. which
even the events Of European war
fare cannot entirely supersede-
House cleaning and home furnishing
are about TO become the most pop
ular indoor sports one OF the most
important and expensive items in the
whole problem OF the nome beauti-
ful has always been that Of carpets
and rugs. and. IN this year OF soar
lug prices. the getting OF ones
moneys worth becomes Of more i'm
terest than usual. as well as OF
greater difficulty In many com.
mercial lines there is "a vast amount
OF substitution going on
The oriental rug viii never lose
its popularity. fact plainly demon
strated during the past three gears.
Stocks of these rugs IN the United
States were fairly large when hos
ulities broke out in Europe. and re
tail dealers. foreseeiug the future
difficulties in procuring goods. ac-
cordihgly laid I'm heavy supplies. In
the course OF time. these diminish
ed. prices rose 20 unusual figures,
and soon il became "a great problem
as TO where further rugs from orien-
al looms were 10 be obtained. Tur-
key. Persia and India were drawn
into the vortex OF war. added To
this certain internal troubles arose
an these countries, and, for "a time.
II appeared that the supply must
soon cease altogether
IL is a fact not too widely known
that the earliest rugs of which we
have any record came from China.
This old land long antedated other
oriental countries Ina the manufac-
ture and use OF these products; as N
so many other things, the Chinese
led the way for other nations. and.
in this recent troubled condition OF
the rug industry. it remained for the
Celestial empire 10 solve the diff
culties
II YOU enter the Establishments Of
.irst-class dealers today, and ask for
oriental rugs. you will be shown
what you desire, and that. too, in all
sizes and colorings. from 3x6 feet 10
as large as 2Ox24 feet, a hotel size
The designs viii strike your eye, II
YOU are at all accustomed 20 sucn
goods. as unusual, but not as bizarre
nor grOtesque. Patterns were de-
cidedly different. when the war be-
gan. from what they are today. being
now more Enthusiastically Chinese.
As American agents have gone 20
China and made the needs OF the
United States better known. the de-
signs have become more familiar.
more In harmony with what Ameri-
cans are used 20 seeing in oriental
rugs and carpets. Still, they remain
distinctly Chinese, for all that. Our
old friend. the dragon. is there; his
shape is a trihe odd, perhaps. a sort
OF dachshund dragon, The inevitable
pagoda is 10 be deserted here and
there: the Chinese fret" design is
IN evidence; animal forms are fire.
quent. sun and moon appear, and
geometric figures are in plenty.
There is. indeed a wide field for
Cne's fancy to roam in
What housekeepers and home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07
Passing Euents in the Nations Affairs
Influence the Costumes of the We'll Dressed Woman

) the skirts, which are narrower than
longer. There is one important
question which has not as yet been
settled. a fierce battle is waging
between two factions, for the hustle
and against il. After ALL it is up TO
the women themselves. in the end.
and only they can decide whether a
style is ito be or not 10 be" Fash
ion authorities may launch a mode,
but If the women won't wear it
it dies. and something else quickly
takes its place.
The Dress and the Suit
At present. indications are that
the dress and coat will be more pop
ular for street wear than che coat
suit. This is a rule that is easily
set aside. and there will be many
suits worn this year. Indeed, it is an
American costume, and the Ameri-
can woman always feels that there
are occasions when only coat suit
should be worn. However, dresses
10 be worn on the street without a
coat, these first cool days, are hold
ing the center of the stage. Blue
serge leads, as IL always does, as
we'll as the heavier wooden materials
in various colors and combinations
OF colors, are equally smart.
The Tie-on Waist and the
Straight Skirt.
The illustration shows one Of the
l. \, sa1
blouse. The surplice line is so gen.
orally becoming that 1, for one, am
glad to see that it continues TO be
fashion favorite. The panel effect
in the front, with fits braiding de-
sign, is another feature. This dress
was developed in blue serge, with
the collar and braiding in beige
color. At first glance, one sees the
simplicity of the costume, an effect
gained by the absence of trimming.
A dress Of this type is equally suit
able for morning or afternoon.
Buttons and TaSsels
The day of the button seems 20
have arrived TO stay. They are of
every shape and color. and in many
cases are the sole trimming on a
trim tailored frock. They also crop
out in unexpected places. We nat
urally look for them on the fronts
Of coats. dresses and waists; sleeves,
too. and even collars have been de-
voices Of the button for some sea-
sons. Now. though, they have TAX
en- new strongholds. Up and down
the back they travel. around the
hens Of inconspicuOus skirts, and
across the shoulder and down the
sleeve. When they match the color
Of the costume, they are smart:
when they are of a contrasting
shade. they are smart when they
are round, square or Oblong, they
are equally smart. Indeed, one is
tempted to say that this fall they are
the chosen insignia of dame fashion.
Tassels, too, and fringe come in
for their share of applause. In diff
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

greater than most people ever stop
to consider. and they never were in
tended 10 be walked upon by people
wearing modern boots.
Originally. feet that trod on these
rugs were either bare, cloth wrapped
or slippered. As is well known, most
orientals have the grace 10 leave
their heavy footgear outside the por-
tails OF any edifice. Therefore, IL is
not so strange that, under such con-
ditions, rugs should last for several
hundreds Of years.
The colors of Chinese rugs are
not unadapted 10 our modern Amer
lean homes, though they perhaps,
look best in rooms in which the walls
are so cOlored or papered as TO har-
monte with that particular color
which furnishes the ground or basic
hue Of the rug. There is a sufficient
range for choice in colorings, how
ever. 20 suit almost any scheme OF
interior decoration. There is much
good judgment and taste shown in
the combinations, and, while one oc-
casiOnally finds contrasts that are a
little unexpected, these are usually
so in keeping with the designs them
selves as not 10 offend ones critical
eye. The buyer of the Chinese rugs
must, Of course, use his judgment in
purchasing. precisely as he would II
selecting those from other lands. In
dividual choice plays a large part in
selection.
lone rather notable feature of the
market is that these rugs are not
being largely imported by foreigners.
The importers are more often re-
spOnsible American firms OF probity
and standing. who will not resort to
any chicanery or misrepresentation
about their goods. You will not be
told, for example. that a modern and
rather ugly rug of carpet size recent
IL came from the palace Of the en-
peror. where il had been in use for
centuries. II is no secret that, when
the uninitiated purchases rugs from
oriental dealers he needs all his wits.
and then more, TO cope with these
astute gentlemen"
What is the prospect of lower
rug prices?" he was asked.
NO man can answer that. II takes
a considerable time TO produce rugs
in large quantities where hand labor
is used, and the social, labor and
political troubles in the far east are
such that they may continue indeh-
nitely. Haste has never been a
salient characteristic of the oriental.
you know. and it will probably be
long before there are considerable
stocks OF other lands on sale.
LAS a matter of fact, do you re-
gard the Chinese rugs as superior
70 those OF Persia, for instance?"
Not at all. I think my preference
is for the latter. perhaps. ! am only
discussing the actual merit OF the
goods that are now most easily OBJ
tainable in the American market. 7
am not a dealer and am entirely
free from bias, l think. My main
point is, that our people can secure
all the oriental rugs they want, If
they will buy from reliable firms;
and. furthermore, they can rely on
the quality of the rugs so purchased.
That is what | understand your in
quiries are designed 70 ascertain"
Don't say you saw IL in the
neWSnaDeT Saw NPWS- Times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07
WHY IS MONDAY STILL
WASH DAY?
CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIM

some of her problems Heat tends
to expand the threads OF the cloth.
and the expansion aids in removing
dirt caught between the threads. If
the cloth is cooled during the wash
ing process. the thread contracts
and the dirt is again entangled.
consequently. after the cloth has
once again been warmed. one OF
the objects Of the launderer should
be TO maintain an even or a rising
temperature. In the commercial
laundry. an even temperature is
kept by turning the right amount
of steam into the washing machine.
In the home laundry, boiling water.
added from time TO time. will aid
IN keeping an even temperature. A
good suds Is necessary in the wash
ing process. AS the suds falls. that
is. as it is used up by uniting with
dirt. more suds should be supplied
by adding more soap or soap solu-
ton. If insufficient soap is used.
insoluble black specks are often
left on the clothing.
All utensils, receptacles. and
apparatus should be immediately
clean.
outline for washing white linen
and cotton clothes: l. Put water
on TO heat ,. Make soap solu-
ton 8. Rinse cothes from water
in which they have soaked. 4
Wash clothes in warm suds i'm fol-
lowing order: (a) Table linen
and clean towels. OBJ Bed linen.
Co Body linen. Cd Handker-
chiefs Cd Soiled towels and
cloths 81 Stockings. 5. Wash
again in clean suds Wiring. 6. Boil
in clean, slightly soapy water. Z.
Rinse in clean. clear water. Wiring.
S. Rinse in bluing water. Wiring
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

are alive. A we'll dressed crowd is
always a study in psychology. Here
we can trace the influence Of passing
events in the nations affairs; for the
times, and the spirit Of the times,
are clearly reflected in the costumes
of the women.
There are creations, marvellous
gowns, furs and coats, TO be seen,
but about each there is a subdued
elegance of good taste. Under the
glamour of these snappy days, one
can see the ever-present feeling Of
the seriousness of the war. We
simply can not dress inappropriate
ly when these happy-go-lucky
youngsters in khaki throng our
streets and act as our escorts TO
places of amusement.
The Battle of the Bustle.
There is a restraint about every
thing. from the sleeves, which are
long and tight in street costumes, to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07
DoLMA-A CABBAGE Eoon-

Select and wash the tender leaves
Of cabbage Place three or four
together and nh with the following
mixture Run two pounds OF lean
mutton through meat chopper with
two large onions, a little parsley and
salt and pepper. stir IN two beaten
eggs. form into oblong meat balls.
roll and tie IN thinly creased cab
bage leaves. Place the dolmas in "a
baking dish in layers with a plate
TO press them down and keep in
place Cover with meat stock and
water and cook slowly one and one
half hours. The dolmas are very
good served with tomato sauce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

NEW YORK, oct. New York,
Fifth av.-and October. Could there
be a more glorious combination? The
very air is charged with magic. AS
we walk briskly along that wonder
fui thOroughfare. we view with
kindly eyes the passing throng. see
ing all the attractions and the hu
man failings that are a part of this
Kaleidoscope scene. happy in their
happiness and glad that they, too,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

For the woman who still has time
for bridge a smart basket lined with
violet MORE and leather holds cards.
score pads, and a most convenient
little copy of Laws of Bridge" in
the small pocket on the under side Of
the cover. The fall shopping list,
engagement book and telephone list
also are housed in violet leather
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

We Americans are notoriousiy the
most thriftless OF peoples You have
heard how much we throw away.
Ne are too prone 70 think OF thrift
as stinginess. We hate 20 hear about
saving. Dorothy Garfield in her re-
cent book, self Reliance. gives
parents strong word Of warning
She says:
There is nothing In the fact OF
being children which need cut of
our sons and daughters from a great
deal OF accurate information I'D
considerable experience with the
ms and outs OF wise money spending
But there is a great deal in the fact
OF their being Americans which win
shut them of from such Information
and experience unless parents make
a very determined effort 10 see that
they get the proper training. for the
whole spirit OF our country and age
is against rs in the effort. Buffalo
News.
Don't cav VO1f cSuy "a IN fba
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

four rows OF "a stitches. knit second
side like first. cast on q stitches 10
form back OF neck, join TO other side.
knit across entire back until IL meas
ures p inches, rib with two thread
and No. 10 needles, again for three
inches. Crochet or knit a one-quar-
ter-inch edge around neck Sew up
the sides. Leave a large armhole
Knitting worsted OF about four
hanks. two pair OF bone or wooden
knitting needles No. 10 and are
used. This also can be done in
plain knitting. EDITH NJ. OWEN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07
The New Tunic Dress.

centuate the flying drapery Of the
straight silhouette.
The New Tunic Dress.
The tunic gives such lovely long
lines to the shortest figure, that one
can easily understand why it is so
popular. Then, too, the tunic dress
can so readily be made Of two ma
terials and contrasting colors, and
so presents many possibilities for
the home dressmaker as we'll as for
the professional. The shaped tunic
shows how graceful is the effect OBJ
tanned when il is longer on one side
than the other. Fur, long or short
haired, is used great deal on these
dresses. There is something fas-
cinating about the contrast of the
rich fur and the simple material.
The wide crush belt, the surplice
collar, and the tight sleeves are all
features well worth studying.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07
sLEEvFrFss sWEATER.

Among the many artic es which
the Red Cross workers are knitting
IS the sleeveless sweater which az
lords much comfort 20 the wearer.
Win No. 10 knitting needles and
two threads cast on = stitches. rib
knit ?. purl 2. for three inches. With
single thread and knitting needles
10. s knit ia ribs until front meas
ures 20 inches. knit SO stitches de-
creasing one stitch at center for u
rows Until there are "a stitches, knit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

g starch 10 Hang 20 dry. II
Remove from line. dampen and
fold"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

This design is for a childs yoke
from one 20 three years old, il is cut
IN one piece and shaped purposely
20 1T the neck OF the dress OF which
the sleeves and dress are in one
piece, the kimono style being es-
pecially pretty for young children.
Since the width OF woke Ia narrow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

Don't say you saw II In the
newspaper. Say News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

centuate the flying drapery Of the
straight silhouette.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07

Always use the deposit tickets FUR
uished by the bank Endorse All
checks deposited
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-07
South Bend National Bank

1903 n. Michigan ST., Next to Wyman's Store
We Pay Four Percent on Savings.