davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
London The British bark "Gal-

London The British bark Gal
germ Castle" whose destruction by a
submarine may have cost two Amer
lean lives, was attacked without warn
ing, according to advices received here
from Cork. The submarine is said to
have shelled two life boats.
Washington--Party lines were cast
aside when the House passed the arm
ed ship bill by vote of 403 to Is.
The bill goes to the Senate Friday.
Baldwin Locomotive works lays off
1900 men because of completion of
contract for Allies.
Washington - 1t was said Teuton
consuls got directions to instruct sue
cessors regarding plot. u. S. govern
ment learns of startling orders given
at same time rs intrigue. Large sums
invested by Germans in Mexico.
LOndor-IOrdOn is stunned by rev.
elation of new German plot, but puts
trust in Japan. In a general chorus
of editorial denunciaticn, it was not
icaable that all the Northcliff papers
were silent. The other papers were
unanimous in declaring the plot "a
direct act of war;
Buenos Ayers-The newspapers
here published the German plot today
and the news caused furry every
where.
Copenhagen-Four Americans from,
the steamer Yarrowdale, who have
been prisoners in Germany, reached
here today practically destitute. The
men reached here with only the
clothes they stood in. They were
turned adrift at the border.
Mexico City-Formal disavowal III
few days by the Mexican govern
ment of any participation in the Ger
man plot is expected. The general
feeling in Mexico is that the thinner
man letter cannot be genuine. Both
German and Japanese minister deny
knowledge Of the plan.
Washington Leaders aver both
houses will grant Wilson power asked
New York-Governor Whitman has
forbidden the Darcy-Dil!On prize fight,
scheduled to take place at Madison
Square Garden Monday night.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01

and furnished ideal fuel for the
flames. Every car on the first floor
was total loss. Among those having
cars in storage here were E. A..
Marsh, Overland car; The Western
Sales Co., New Era car, Todd & EN-
erson, a Maxwell, a Grant and a Mad
ison; The Cady Transfer Co., Ford.
We have been unable to learn whether
all were insured. The Minot Motor
Sales Co. had insurance on their cars
and tractors, but in all probability the
amount was far from their full
value. Estimates of the total loss will
exceed $4,000. The building itself
was Of little value, having been occu-
pied at one time by rug factory.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01

the engine jerked the car loose, Mr..
Whorley was thrown to the ground.
His body was wound up between the
wheels, his head being caught be-
tween the braces that prop up the
springs. The accident was noticed at
once and the body was extricated as
quickly as possible, but the young
man must have died almost instantly.
In order to get the body out, it was
necessary to cut away the clothing. .
The deceased leaves wife and
three children, besides his mother and
two sisters in Virginia, and three
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
SUICIDE CUTS,
THEN STABS
Edwin Carlson Takes AtrOciOus Meth
cd of Ending His Life-Uses Razor,
Then Butcher Knife.

Parshall, N. D., Feb. pa horrible
suicide was that of Edwin Carlson, a
bachelor about 35 years of age, re-
siding at his brother Anton's home
stead seven miles due east Of PARISH
all, last Thursday. From what we
could learn the particulars were: that
morning Anton left on hunting trip
and hired man kept went out to do
the barn work, leaving Edwin alone in
the shack. It has two rooms. Co.
ing into that used for sleeping, he
used razor to cut the veins and ar
teries in both wrists, then plunged an
8-inch butcher knife into the pit Of his
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
FOUR-FIFTHS BILL TO
GO BEFORE THE PEOPLE

Bismarck, Feb. 2S.-The senate this
afternoon passed Representative Hen
drickson's concurrent resolution re-
ferred by the 14th general assembly,
providing for a constitutional amend
ment calling for a four-ffths decision
of the supreme court to hold law
unconstitutional. This bill will now be
referred to the people at the next
general election.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01

Authorities of Ramsey county have
been asked to join in the search for j..
Goodmansen, of Starkweather, who
has been missing for the last 80 days.
Goodmansen was agent for the Atlas
Lumber Co. at Starkweather, and had
been a resident of the town for the
last six years. His wife and seven
children remain at Starkweat Their.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
stomach. He was dead when discov.

stomach. He was dead when dlscoV-
cred.
We understand it was about noon
when the brother returned and broke
in the door of the room, that had
been locked from the inside by the
suicide. Aside from a question asked
that morning by Edwin as to the
nothing in his speech or actions can
be recalled to show he was mentally
unbalanced. We were unable to learn
of any cause that would prompt the
suicide to his horrible deed.
Interment was made at Plaza on
Sunday. .
The Carlson brothers were we'll
known here and at Plaza, where they
leased and operated the big farm with
the good buildings on it mile this
side of that town.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
New Location for Bargain House.

The MinOt Bargain House VIII move
from their present quarters on First
St. S. w. into the Dirks building at
the corner of Central avenue where
they will be ready for business the
first of the week. They will make a
speciality of wooden goods and in addi-
ton will handle a general line of
merchant tailoring and do repair
work and dry cleaning. Their an
nouncement will appear in next
weeks issue of the Independent. The
Minot store is under the capable man
agement of T. Thompson, a young
man who has made many warm
friends during his short stay in the
city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
RICHARD ]. WHORLEY
INSTANTLY KILLED
6. N. Brakeman, Brother of Ward
County Farmer, Met Death Thurs
day night at WheelOck.

Richard J. Whorley, aged 33 years,
= we'll known Great Northern brake
man living at Williston, was Instantly
killed at Wheelock, a station 20 miles
east of Williston, last Thursday even
ing. The car on which he was stand
ing had frozen to the track and when
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
Association Loses Case.

In the case or the Minot Association
of Commerce against G. r. Ringo for
dues, Judge Leighton directed a YER
dict in favor of the defendant on the
grounds that the membership had
never been passed by the board of
directors. Palda & Aaker represent
ed the defendant.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
George Simon of Velva is Dead.

George Simon of Velva is Dead.
Geo. Simon, aged SO years, promi-
rent farmer living five miles south Of
Velva, passed away at hospital at
Graceville, Mimi, this morning. He
was operated upon for rupture week
ago Saturday and was apparently re-
covering when blood poisoning set in.
He leaves wife, son aged y, and a
daughter, Z.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
SAWYER MAN REPORTED AS
WOUNDED IN EUROPFS WAR

Ottawa, Cam, Feb. 28.-Private
Levy I. McKinn of Sawyer, N. D., and
with the Canadian army in France, is
reported wounded in the casualty list
which was issued here this afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-01
M O NEY TO LOAN

On Farms, and on City, Town
and Village Property
Buy and Sell Farms, Seeds, Sheep,
Horses, Cows and Hogs
THE SAVINGS LOAN & TRUST CO
Gree Rest Room) Minot, n. D.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12

Watch the American Want
Column. New bargains every
week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
RURAL ORGANIZATIONS PRO-
TECTED UNDER THE
"BLUE SKY" LAW

Altho the so called Blue Sky
law licensing investment COM
panies went into effect in Min
nesota July l, this will not af-
feet farmers organizations.
Under this act, creating the
State Securities Commission, the
farmer and his particular organi-
cations are fully protected.
While practically all other in
yestment organizations must pro-
cure a license to do business, CO.
operative associations operating
cheese factories, creameries or
rural telephone companies, if or
ganized with less than $4,000
capital stock, are exempted from
the necessity of having such a
license.
This also is true of educational,
religious, benevolent and chart
table purposes.
1t is expected that thru the
operation of the new law not
only will fraudulent investments
be prevented but the legitimate
enterprises will be enabled to
make larger returns to the in
weston because of the protection
afforded under the act.
The law not only prescribes
regulations for the conduct of
investment companies but en-
braces the prohibition of fradu-
lent advertising and the prose-
cution of persons making false
statements in relation to their
assets.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
U. s. MUST COME TO RESCUE
Starvation Threatens to XIII Thou
sands in Europe.

Chicago, July 12.-Unless che Unit
ed States comes to the rescue Of the
allies with foOdstuffs more persons
will die of starvation in Europe next
year than have died on the battlefield
in the last year.
This is according to Carl Vrooman,
assistant secretary Of agriculture, in
Chicago for a conference with District
Attorney Clyne. Mr.. Vrooman said:
THE United States faces the great
est job 1t ever had. We must furnish
food. That is more important than
furnishing soldiers.
There is a world shortage Of food.
Famine Is staring every nation in Eu-
rope
There is no doubt there is a great
increase in production throughout the
country. The West shows an increase
Of 10 to Is per cent; the South shows
% per cent"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12

effort is vital to produce the
maximum power of Minnesota
for war purposes.
The personnel of the Women
auxiliary, headed by Mrs. T. G.
Winter, director, consists of an
Executive Committee composed
of many of the most representa-
tive women Of Minnesota. Each
of the ten congressional districts
in the state has a district organ
ization, every county has a coun-
ty chairman, who is in turn as
sisted by local committees among
whom the necessary work is ap-
portioned. 1t is expected that
each county shall have certain
liberty to work out it's problems
in the way best fitted to local
conditions. No attempt will be
made to override any local orga-
nization or any hindrance placed
in the way of work already be-
gun but it is expected that all
will appreciate the need of work
ing together.
Among the first things that
every housekeeper in the state
is asked to do is to sign the Hoo
yer Pledge, to stand by the 60
vernment's ideas in food conser-
walton. BY this united action on
the part Of millions of homes,
the United States will be able to
keep the magnificent pledge to
feed the American army and the
army of the Nations allies. The
women expect to put themselves
in communication with the coun-
ty chairman Of the Safety Com
mission in such way that the
two organizations working for
the same ends may cooperate
their efforts.
Prepared for the MINI. Com. of
Public Safety-W. C. Handy.
Bureau.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY TO
STATE SAFETY COM.
MISSION

The women of Minnesota are
expected to teach the men prac-
'tical patriotism at the meetings
held in the State Capitol this
week. The men will probably
learn their lesson in the usual
bungling fashion, altho they are
accustomed to be controlled by
the women from the cradle to
the grave. Female control OF
man begins with the mother, fol-
lowed by that of the sweetheart,
which in turn gives way to the
control of the wife who must alb
dicate for the subtle control of
the daughter. Thus men are ac-
customed to petticoat govern
ment. With the masculine mind
thus prepared the women do not
expect a hard job. One of the
things President Wilson reminds
the women can do in this hour
Of the nations trial is to supply
their men with enthusiasm and
be to them an inspiration.
The two days convention will
be a meeting Of the womens
auxiliary to the State Safety
Commission. Among the topics
of an excellently arranged pro-
gram are such subjects as Patri-
otto Education. Red Cross, Home
Relief, Women in Industry, and
Child Conservation.
The great object expected to
be accomplished is to perfect the
organization of the women of the
state so extensively as to make
its influence felt in practically
every home. The contemplated
organization has been already
most excellently worked out ir
theory. The Woman Powers OF
the state is expected to be mobi
lized in such way that the par
ticular problems which must b.
solved during the great nationa
crisis will each in turn be me-
in an effective manner and with
!. out the waste of human effort
The coordination Of women
work to prevent the waste O
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
WARNED TO REDUCE PRICES
Food Administrator Sends Letter to
Gamers.

Washington, July 12.-Canners of
the country are asked to reduce prices
10 as low level as possible in let.
ter sent them by Herbert c. Hoover,
He warns them that the output of the
home canneries. swelled to unusual
proportions by reason of the backyard
gardening campaigns, may prove a
serious embarrassment to the manu-
facturers in disposing of this years
product.
There will be no difficulty in Sc
curing markets for the staple and
heavy selling lines, providing prices
are low" says Mr.. Hoover. but If
Gamers and jobbers persist in asking
high prices. they will find retailers
carrying these high cost goods o.
their shelves for succeeding years I
a depressed market for Gamers prod
uctS"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
Washington Sees No Hope
in German Difficulties.
OFFICIALS HERE PUPPETS
No Effect on the War as LONG as
the Military Caste Remains in Con-
troll of the Government,

Washington, July 12.-Germany g
latest political difficulties are regard
Ell by officials here as due largely 20
Internal problems and probably OF a
tIansitory nature only.
The dismissal of Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman, Minister of Finance
Helfferich or even Chancellor Won
Bethnlann-Hollweg himself WOULD be
considered largely a surface move.
ment, for not until the great army
general staff itself is reached, it Is be-
iieved, will the real crust of German
militarism be broken.
The German foreign office, it was
pointed out, has served during the
war merely as means to get the mill
tary leaders out of trouble Decisions
have been made without reference to
the civil branch and matters brought
to the attention of the latter only
when it was desired to negotiate a
way outof the difficulty.
American officials agree with allied
diplomats here that many of the Ger.
man officials who figure so largely in
the news are in fact largely puppets
being pulled across the stage as a
blind to the German people. Their
rise or fall they say, has little signif-
canoe on Germany's military and for
eign policies.
Nevertheless, it is agreed that
there is an enormous amount of unrest
IN Germany today which in all prob
ability will lead to sensational internal
'changes in personnel of the govern
ment system. The German peace par
ty is very active and the general CD
position to the unrepresentative form
of government has centered attention
on the extreme powers of the junkers
and Pan-Germans, who are being held
increasingly responsible for the ills of
the country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12

National Tuberculosis Association
and Its Subsidiaries Ready
for War Relief Work.

New York, July 9.--The Ma
tional Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis.
which is already cooperating
with the Council of National De-
Tense in an effort to suppress tu-
berculosis in the army, has
offered it's services to the Amer
lean Red Cross. to aid in any pos
sible way in carrying on it's work.
The Red Cross, in organizing
it's war relief is confronted with
the task of co-ordinating the
health and philanthropic activi-
ties thruout the country. The
National tuberculosis Association
has the machinery already orga-
nized for this purpose in every
state in the Union, in the form of
bodies of trained workers thor
oughly conversant with the con-
ditions with which the Red Cross
must DEAL This machinery is
freely offered for the organizing
and promoting of local Red Cross
campaigns or in promoting Red
Cross work in any other form
that may be determined.
There are now anti-tuberculo-
sis organizations in every state
in the country. These, with
country. city and other local asso-
Citations. now number 800 orga-
nizations affiliated in the Ma
tional Association. The organiza,
ton of state associations was
completed this last year. During
that time, state associations were
formed in South Carolina. Ten.
nessee, New Hampshire. Yer.
mont, Utah. Nevada. Montana
Wyoming. Florida. Oklahoma
New Mexico, Arizona and Ken,
lucky. The machinery of al
these organizations is now made
available for Red Cross use.
This is n particularly valuable
asset. it is pointed out. in view
Of the fact that these associa
tions are we'll organized and rur
ON a thoroughly business basis
| Nearly 300 city and county asso
Citations employ paid secretarie:
| and staffs.
| The National Association ha.
for nearly 10 years been coop
Grating with the American Re,
Cross in the sale of Red eros,
! Christmas seals for the supper
of anti-tuberculosis work. Owe
| l04 100000 of these seals wa,
sold in 1916.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12

See that the shelves in your
preserving closet sag just little
this year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
SHOE CONTRACTS AWARDED
Uncle Sam Orders Over TWO Million
Pairs for Soldiers.

Washington. July l2.-Contrac.s for
2.l75,0o0 pairs of army shoes at an
average price OF Sl.7o pair have
Just been awarded by the quartermas-
ter's department. The awards include
$4,000 pairs of marching shoes and
1850 900 pairs Of field shoes.
Agreements with twenty-five manu-.
facturers call for the completion of all
deliveries before the end of the year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
ARMY 100000 MEN SHORT
Total Volunteer Enlistments Since
April f4t,S94.

Washington. July la.-With 1895
war volunteers accepted Wednesday
en,istments for the regular army since
April reached 1i1 1894. leaving liz.
tie more than 10000 men still to be
found.
New York state led the day with
pa men and is now less than sec
shor, Of it's quota Of 1896.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12

A quart of canned peaches or
tomatoes on the shelf is worth a
bushel rotting on the ground.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
ASKOV NEWS

calling on friends in Askov,
Tuesday
The Askov Cooperative Assn
is making preparations for a har-
vest fair. This is becoming a
regular annual event and is, also,
a very worthy undertaking. An
nouncement as to date and place
will be made later.
A card from Chr. Frederiksen
advises that he is now dressed up
in "Uncle's" clothes, and located
at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. We
take it from this that he has
passed the final examination and
is by this time in training.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Petersen and
little Miss Anna Petersen went
to Minneapolis Saturday to at
tend the National Editorial Con-
vention, which is being held in
Minneapolis this week. They re-
turned yesterday accompanied by
Miss Dagny Wosgaard of Milwau-
kee, Wis, who will spend the
summer here at the homes of her
sisters Mrs. Fl. and Mrs. S.
Petersen.
Jakob Hansen, west of town,
was in Tyler last week, retur-
ming just in time to take in the
celebration here the 4th. and 5th.
On his return he came from
Sandstone to Askov on bicycle
about II p. NJ, and while cross
ing the bridge near Sandstone he
was stopped by one of the guards
and had to give a full explana-
ton of his movements. We did
not know that Jacob looked as
dangerous as that.
Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Rasmussen,
Andrew Christensen and Miss
Anna Rasmussen autoed up from
the Twin Cities last week to visit
at the home of ladies' parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lars Rasmussen.
They went to Duluth Monday,
Johannes Rasmussen going with
them. Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmussen
and Mr.. Christensen returned to
the Twin Cities Tuesday morning
while Anna Rasmussen will re-
main at her home a week longer.
Jens Jensen Of Waterloo, Iowa,
came up here the first of the
week, and Tuesday purchased
thru the First State Bank p. H.
Pedersen's drug and variety
store. Consideration: Lot bull
dings and fixtures, $4,000. Mr..
Jensen has spent five years in
drug store at Cedar Falls, Iowa,
so is thoroly acquainted with the
line. He left again Tuesday but
will return in about ten days to
acquaint himself with his new
enterprise and take possession
August 1st. He is a nephew of
Andreas Jensen, southwest of
town.
The Young Peoples Society
held their regular meeting Sun
day evening in the assembly hall
and a full house was on hand.
The principal part of the meet
ing was the election of new Off
GERS, which generally takes all
evening; this time. however, it
was all over in the course of a
half hour. The following were
elected by very substantial ma
jority: Svend Petersen, presi-
dent; Karen Petersen, secre-
tary; Carl Sorensen. treasurer:
Valdemar Petersen, agent for
"Ungdom;" Sine Sorensen, CORE
spondent for "Ungdom:' Louis
Olsen, editor. Folkdancing was
in order after the meeting and a
general good time was had. 1t is
very likely that the picnic which
was planned for July 5th at
Kettle River. but called off on &C.
count of rain. will be held at q
later date: announcement to this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

EIGHT experienced colored shak-
ers: FIVE feeders and catchers,
three white and two colored; also
markers and assorters. Apply to-
day, Elite Laundry, PIG 18th st.
ELEVATOR GIRL-W hit e.
Apply, at once, Arlington Hotel
1925 Vermont ave.
EXPERIENCED WOMEN for mailing work,
folding inserting letters. Apply Room y. 14l0
q St NV, Monday morning O'CLOCK.
FIVE bright, capable ladies to travel demon- ,
strate and sell dealers; SIS to $50 per month:
railroad fare paid. Goodrich Drug Company.
Dept. I'll. Omaha. Neb.
GIRL. experiepced for dat wuEk dsDt. Apply
Arcade Laundry. Arcade bldg. 18th and Pa<k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

WANTED at once, bright boy
with bicycle to deliver messages
and run errands. Apply 1902
| Munsey bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

WANTED-Firernan familiar with TAYLOR stok.
ers. Apply Catholic University power house
WANTED-Io or L. reliable men. about so yrs.
old. for watchmen. Apply S23 sth sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE, ETC.

Al AUTO TIRES for sale 33,f. $3.50; 32x4h
So 20; 3Tx5. $40; vuicani2ing and tire repairing
tubes, yuI.. lie up. All work guaranteed. c. L.
Schruid. rhHr 10 Ill 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

wANTED-one experienced band sawyer; steady
employ nlent Address Rox ,2-R. Star Office.
WANTED-A beIlboy Apply The Wyoming apt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
FOR sALE-GARAGEs.

SPECIAL PRICE ON GALVANIZED IRON
garages / build all kinds Of garages. Il. &.
FERGUSON, 1ol1 9th st. Main 167.
GET A GARAGE THAT WILL OUTLAsT AM
garage on the market. in appearance. durability
and price. Y. I. II. BEN. 1413 st. NV.
Phone II. 1853.