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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
Germans Have Supplies
For Winter, Is Report

Berlin (Via Amsterdam) Oct 81 ~.
Speaking today to the Congress Of
Workmen, Herr Braun, under-secre-
tary Of the German food department,
told the delegates that the subsist-
ance of Germany has been assured for
the fourth winter Of the war. The
German potato crop, he said, was
between 4,0O0,000 and 100000
tons above the estimate, and the corn
supply for the winter already had
been fully secured.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
STOCKS SETTLE ON
NEW YORK MARKET
tBy the Associated Press1

New York, Oct. 31.-Prices broko
violently this morning on the stock
exchange, the entire list yielding to
growing pessimism caused by for
eign conditions, mainly the Italian
situation. Yesterdays quarterly re-
port of the United States Steel cor
poration was also an adverse fndu-
ence. 74 ~
Standard Industrials fell 2 to s
points, the war group as whole
dropped 2 to 4 points, and Rails we're
lowered by / to 3 points.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
FORD. SPENDS MILLIONS !.
WITHOUT REFERRING
OTHE STOCKHOLDERS
(By the Associated Press,

q Detroit, Mich, Oct. Minority
stockholders of the Ford Motor COM
pany today won the first round Of
their fight for increased dividends
and more important voice in the
transaction of the company's busi-
ness. vi Y s t3s''. Il:
Circuit Judge George S. Hosmer Of
Detroit handed down a decision for
the plaintiffs in a suit brought by
John Dodge and Horace e. Dodge Of
Detroit, against the Ford Motor COM
pany and Henry Ford to compel Ford
to disburse about sixty million
dollars Of accumulated dividends
to the company's stockholders.
The Dodge Brothers. who are auto
manufacturers, are also minority
stock holders of the Ford Motor COM
pany. Henry Ford holds con-
trolling interest in the latter organ
|ization.g ;e.1s3nsts sAf
Ford announced some months ago
that he hoped to use this money to
increase his company's business.
One Of the features of his, plan Of
expansion was the construction Of
blast furnaces near Detroit. When
the Dodge Brothers started their suit
they attempted to obtain an injunc-
ton to prevent Ford from starting
construction work, on the furnaces. +
Is The state supreme court. however,
allowed Ford to begin building, pro-
vided he ( furnished bond. The
bond was furnished and the work
was started. II i, !sj .Sst d
,sl Ford, in a formal statement made
some time ago, declared he would
appeal to the United States supreme
court, IL the. lower. courts decision
was against him. Il was charged
by Dodge Brothers ut. the trial o.
Their case, that Fordswas supreme in
directing the business Of the Ford
Motor company. and that the minor
ity stockholders had no voice In the
company. This was denied BY Ford.
one 81 the officers aof the company
testified that It was not uncommon for
the company to spend from one to- nve
million dollars for material without
asking the stockholders' approval.
He gave asa reason that the COM
pany's business had become g large
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
BAKER NAMES ASSISTANTS
tBy the Associated Press,

Bismarck. Oct. 31.-1saac p
Baker, fuel administrator for North
Dakota, announced today the ap-
pointment of an advisory COMMITTEES
of five to aid in handling the states
fuel problems.
They are Dean e. J.. Babcock.
Grand Forks; Frank s. Talcott, war
den Of the state penitentiary: j. r.
Waters, state bank examiner, Beach.
N. D.; w. b.. Oversen. Williston; J-j
L. Cashel, Grafton. The lattsr two
are former state senators.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
PATENTS NJ OWNEDBY
II .TEUTONS TO 7 BE LET
s... OUT TEMP ORARILY

washington, Oct. 3O.-The vast
store Of German scientific informa-
ton in this country was opened to-
day to American manufacturers in
regulations issued by the federal
trade commission, under which en-
emy owned patents and copyrights
will be licensed for manufacture by
citizens of the United States.
After the regulations were made
public, the commission met q group
Of medical men to consider licensing
the manufacture Of certain drugs,
principally salvarsan, used in viru-
lent blood diseases. and non-toxic
suubstitutes for local anesthetics. Of
which the supply in this country has
run dangerously low since the war
interrupted commerce. ~
Approximately 10000 patented
and copyrighted articles are said
Il to be affected by the commissions
order: These include dyestuf
formulas Of vital importance to
American industries and me- ,
chanical articles of wide use.
, III. To Safeguard Public.
whether prices for drugs manu-
factured under license will be deter
mined by the commission. was not
announced, but 1t was intimated that
the commission would safeguard the
public against exploitation.
Tho regulations issued today fol
low tho law closely in safeguarding
the interests Of patent owners, VINO
must be reimbursed for the use of
their inysntions. J. and provides that u
censes WIN ID issued only where the
interest 81 tie public demands i. 70
supply 8 dsmand not nov being met. met
The licenSeo q ( iIiaust i've svidence q
abilitys q, slnl ast t1r's, ths rtic,llsl'.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
Canadian! : "a. and !; English ,g .il
Troops. Gain Half Mile

British Front in Belgium, Oct. 81.
-(By A. P.)-The forces Of Crown
Prince Rupprecht, Of Bavaria, today
suffered another stinging defeat
when the British reached out across
a sea. ,of. mud and Wrenched away
still more OF sthes few remaining de-
lenses Of the enemy's Passchendaele
system. It has been another proud
day for Canada. Her troops this af-
ternoon were sitting almost at the
gates of Passchendaele, and Z from
their positions astride the iBroodse-
inde- -Passchendaele highway along
the ridge, they could see; only 400
yards away, the great church which
stands in the center OF the village.
While the Canadians are battling
their way forward here in the face
OF fierce resistance from the Bavar-
fans, their comrades on the left are
hammering away along the Meetch-
eele or Bellevue spur to points which
seem to have carried them we'll be-
yy,otnd the. hamlet = Of Meetcheele and
the numerous machine gun defenses
with which the elevations are cover
ed. The German losses were heavy
and the men from over seas did not
achieve their triumph without e
hard hight. s. So It Il Y - !.
Meanwhile British home troops on
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
WASHINGTON WILL
BE DRY HEREAFTER
fBy the Associated Press,

Washington, Oct. 31.-At midnight
the national capital goes dry.
Among the establishments going
out of business today under the
Sheppard prohibitio9 law, are several
which served, during their historic
existence of more than half a century,
as familiar meeting places for prom
inent political figures.
Washington is planning fare
we'll celebration.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
ANOTHER CONFLl(C lC s TO
OCCUR On. ITALIAN FRONT

ious hill and canal engagements be-
tween the Italians and the invading
;Austro-G Germans yesterday, says the
war Office announcement today. The
italian covering units and cavalry
permitted the other troops to continue
to move towards their new line.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
WILL YOU HELP
WIN THIS WARf;

America II flghting two faeS h
\ the Kaiser. and Ill he stADdD
for, and famine, and tho latt
ismore to be sdread ded - tn
former. q
II Americas allies don i - U
enough food. they eansk i,
lighting.
vVill you help vim Ii
SIGN tho Food Pied earl &
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
q .iilhish epullsi.e i.i.,,.

Betlin va sIond don) Oct. 81 ~
British attacks srspe peated many times
Msiere repulssd i On the smuddy battle
lieldS an Flandsrs stersiay ]. says to-
sdayss;omcial report n soma instanc-
ses ground lost a said to have beenr ~
gained ~ eounte ters attacks. The re.
suit stheg gday's hg ghtine is charactsrs-
siSsd % Is 49, sues FOR the Ger
mans. The British ars spoEtsd g
shays slgsksrsd heavily Kithout "a.
j1ng adyanta 81
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-11-01
tBy the Associated Presss

succeeded In saving the bulk of the
forces which occupy positions south
Of Tolmino. as during the last two.
days Berlin has made no claim Of
additional captures Of large NUM-.
bers OF prisoners and guns. Udine is
less than fifteen miles from the Tag
.liamento, and. II the Italian COM
mander Is to- make q stand here,
heavy Aghting along that line should
take place within q day or two at
the latest. i
The German threatening movement
In the sCarnic region has not de-
svelopsA greatly and seemingly issnot
yet serious menace to the Tagliay
mento lise.ss Vienna reports capture
from the italians Of positions ats Pon-
tafel, near the Ploeckan pass and on
st. Pal. These positions are on the
Austro- italian border, and 1t is prob,
ably not unlikely that General Cador-
ma is preparing to draw in his lines
there "a, better protect the line OF
the Tagliamento in the Ampezzo. and
Tolmexzo regions. Berlin reports an.
advance toward the upper course Of
the Tagliamento, but does not say
how near the German forces are.
Since last Wednesday the Austro-
Germans have occupied more than
!sslilxht 1ypdEsf' ggddth Y htlesot terri
tory formerly held. By the Italians.
The greatest depth Of the advance
has been from Tolmino southeast
ward to. Udine. /. ssa,7* ~ j. y Y :
The United States win give Italy.
what aid It can IN the form Of money
and immediate tonnage to transport
needed munitions and food and fuel.
French and British troops and guns:
probably are on their way in northern
italy. Internal conditions in Italy
are Improving. The Austro- German
blow appears to have brought togeth-
or the opposing politicians. and the
new cabinet Of Premier Orlando has
been announced. Italy's foreign pol
Icy viii undergo no change. as Baron
sonnino win retain the portfolio Of
foreign affairs. q 4
IN Flanders the British have been
successful "a minor operations north
east of Ypres, Canadian troops car
ried the bulk Of flghting in actions
near Passche hendaele and Poelchap-
pslls. fwith sths object sof strsnsth
ing the British line. d
II i 1Eampsro William ahas splaced ct the,
head Of his government Count Won
,Hertling, premier of Bavaria and
former header of the Catholic Center
and s strong; opponent q MI rliam,e.nlltts-s Mt
ary and franchise reform. ether
.he win pe acceptable. e AZ reic hhstag1
parties. q not ndieated, The reich =,
stag doe not meet. again until: early
December. openhagen dispatches
Indicate that "a viii hsrdlys be ,wel- el=
coined TX the socialists ana pan7G Her !.
smR0
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25
DOWN WITH THE FOOD HOG.

We pirate loudly Of our patriotism
and our duty to the flag; we call hys-
terically upon the farmer to speed up
production of food crops; we even
seize our spade and hoe and attack the
back yard in our efforts to add to the
sum total Of production. All of which
is good-very good.
But one highly important feature of
the problem before us must not escape
our attention.
THE FOOD HOG MUST BE PEN
NED.
Any sane man knows that a large
per cent of the really extortionate
prices of today are NOT the result of
an alarming scarcity. They are the
result Of an insatiate greed for gain
that takes no account Of the dictates
Of common humanity.
And this greed is not confined to
the wicked trusts. They are bad
enough we all know, and there is no
excuse to be made for them. But many
men in more humble positions are
equally avaricious.
Merchants who buy on a rising mar
ket and hoard their purchases until
the price suits them before turning
loose; the farmer who holds his corn
for 50 while his neighbors clamor in
vain to buy it at the market price
both are equally guilty.
We have heretofore asserted that
high prices are an epidemic. They
get started on the upward slant, and
every fellow who has a surplus at once
locks his doors and holds for a killing.
And right now they are making a
killing-they are killing their country
The man who has a commodity for
sale, but refuses to sell at market pri-
ces, is a menace to his country in this
emergency and should be severely
dealt with. If the law cannot reach
him, there is yet public opinion, by
which he should be pilloried.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25
PRISONERS SHOULD WORK.

AS an aid to crops and other lines o
production just now the old custom o
keeping prisoners lying idle in jai
should be dispensed with. Every abb
bodied prisoner in the country SHOULD
be put to some productive employment
1t has long been the contention o.
those engaged in prison reform thai
we have not the right to confne mer
and force them to remain in idleness
this being the cause of large per
cent of sickness and deaths in our
jails.
But aside from the question of hu-
name treatment of these prisoners
themselves, there is that of the cost of
maintenance. An idle man eats prac-
tically as much as a worker. And the
working man must feed the idler.
Every prisoner, after conviction, be
his term long or short, should be re-
quired to literally fulfill the terms of
his sentence, which from time imme-
mortal has read as such a period of
time at hard labor"
The county jails, the city workhous-
es, any and all branches of the laws
punative agencies should yield up their
idle inmates that they may join the
great army of producers this year. The
small offenders could largely be placed
upon their own recognizance, while
those restrained for graver offenses
could be put to work where an over
sight could be kept of them.
A ninaty day Jail sentence just at
this time is equivalent to a good work
hand through the crop season for the
farmer who would go security and feed
and work the offender. Such Offend
ers are usually our neighbors, or al
most always they are people we know
and frequently could be trusted to
faithfully serve out the sentence Civ
en- them. In fact, the majority would
prefer to do so.
Empty the jails and put the inmates
to work, Quit asking men to feed
others who are maintained in idleness.
Let the prisoner earn his keep and
something besides for the good of So
ciety.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

scoundrels who are sucking the nation
dry in their efforts to get rich quick
from speculative profits.
They will continue to suck and bleed
as long as there is pound or dollar
left unless the government is quick to
act.
With the young manhood of the ma
ton marching out to war and death,
it is a crime against the state for these
dastardly leeches to be allowed to long
er prey upon the helpless public.
The government should act with
out an hours delay. 1t should Jail ev-
eryone of them, and if the jails will
not hold them there are plenty of lamp
posts and limbs that will.
We are a peace loving man, but
pleading and cajoling will not control
the savagery of wild beast.
We crush the serpent beneath our
heel, but we allow these heartless and
soulless baby robbers to thrive in oul
midst.
1t is unthinkable-it is intolerable.
The food speculator must go.
Let the government act!
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25
CARS HERE MAY WIN COLD ECONOMY CUP
TWO LOCALLY OWNED MAXWELLS IN
BIG INTERNATIONAL CONTEST

Two Maxwell touring cars, owned by local motor
lists have been entered in big international gaso-
line economy demonstration, it has just been made
known, and on Wednesday they will seek to put be-
You'd question among automobilists here the Max
wells rank as worlds champion in the economical
use Of gasoline
Money prizes to total of are to be awarded to its dealers
by the Maxwell company together with gold and silver economy
championship and the local entry this widespread compet
on may result in the capture of of these trophies for the
local automobile row"
The two running here make public demonstration of
the number of miles they from single gallon of gas
one Borrowed from local Maxwell owners the have been
scheduled for participation in the international
Maddox Motor Car Co., Maxwell dealers here
With each carrying bright red attached the wind
s partly Tor denthcaon and to insure correct gallon fuel
measure made officially the two Maxwel will make their
WIN each carry driver and three official observers These
official observers be widely known this community
Ie VIII make afdavts to the mileage attained The will
run together over the course.
This unusual demonstration will double significance for
motorists here through the fact that the part
nternatna competition among upward 1900 Maxwell dealers
and 1000 Maxwell ung all belonging to the owners This
competition takes the form of the National Maxwell Gasoline
Proof Day. scheduled for Wednesday Nav % Maxwell deal
er state in the Union and through the eight provences
OF Canada are to take part for the prizes offered
One of the of this big event the Maxwell local dealers
point out is that regular stock equipment and adjustments on the
Maxwell not to be changed for the special run The cars are to
take the road in their championship exactly they
e owners garage The rules for prescribe this policy
Directions made by Ray Mcnamara cad engineer for the Max
wen Motor Sales Corporation cite the strict injunction
are not TO be changed and that nog but regular equipment
shall be used Mcnamara points out in his instructions that nv
mileage. - ' ~ ~ VII
Immediately after the the mileage attained will be described
o the official observers and aday made The davts likewise
V he STOCK equipment of the The reports will be
10 Detroit and the prizes will be given the
ports be summarized
Each of the make runs here has covered upward of
OoO s IN owner service They have been for the day
from Jno H. Ellsworth and Leslie Jries 1t is likely thew will
be driven by their the Maxwell man being confident
e owners could make as high mileage with their as any
one else could accomplish.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25
UNCLE SAM AS A DICTATOR.

The United States, drawn into the
Great War against his will, may be-
come the virtual dictator of the world
before the war is over. Realizing that
they are dependent upon the United
States to feed them as well as to
furnish the money and men needed to
win the war, the allies will undoubted-
ly defer greatly to the judgment of
the American president in all matters
of great Importance. But America will
drive no unfair bargain. The Stars
and Stripes will float to the breeze
on the crimson fields of France, but
justice and humanity will march be-
meath its folds.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25
P. H. MANN

Died at his home on Washington
street, May II, 1917, Mr.. p H. Mann,
aged n years.
In early life he was happily married
to Miss Annie Lynn Estes, who sur
wives him. They were permitted to
live together nearly So years. These
years were filed with deeds of kind
ness, charity and love. Though No
children came to bless their union, they
raised as their own child an orphan
niece, the late Mrs. A. ]. Parker, nee
Matte Estes, who left son, Patrick
Mann Parker, who has been most
devoted grandson. They also educated
other nieces who live to honor, love
and bless his memory. uncle Pat"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

loved young people and children to
whom he was an uncle. What Uncle
Pat said went. He knew. He was
true friend, charitable to those who
needed it most. Truly he "Let not his
left hand know what his right hand
did Though not church member,
he was a Christian at heart, his daily
walk and life proclaiming it. Peace
TO his ashes. The funeral was con-
Quoted at his home by Rev. C. A. Wa
terfeld. The singing wss most beau
tiful and appropriate. Among other
hymns was sung his favorite, Near
er, MY God, to Thee" He leaves to
mourn his death his wife, two broth
ers, Messrs. Robert and B. A. Mann,
a sister, Mrs. Ada Mann Thomas, who
resides in California, and numerous
nephews and nieces.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

Admiral Won Capelle of the German
navy claims that German U-boats have
destroyed 1926 ships totaling 2,80O,OOC
tons in three months of this new war
fare. 1t is further stated that the Ger.
mans are putting from three to five
new boats in service every week, and
some of these are regular submersi.
bic cruisers as much as three hun
dred feet in length. These vessels can
remain away from base for many
weeks and are capable of crossing the
Atlantic and operating along our
coast. There is no denying the fact
that the U-boats are giving our Off
Gals much worry and causing untold
loss to the allied interests. If the Al
lies can just hold the Germans in check
until Uncle Sam gets fully organized
that U-boat will yet meet its match,
for hundreds Of our ablest men ave
no" working ca methods to overcome
lbs disastrous work. This is one time
when American ingenuity will have It's
hands full, but it will meet the test in
victorious manner there can be little
doaht.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

We are dubious over all this talk
about "selective conscription." 1t has
completely demoralized our Sons of
Rest A number of them have actually
gone to work, and others are serious
ly considering life of toil-until the
war is over. Thus one by one our cher
lshed institutions are being smashed.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

Our perfectly good American hog
is up in arms He resents being men
toned in the same class with the food
Spectator.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

Uncle Sam has five new battle crgis-
ers now under construction. They will
be named after five famous frigates OF
the first American navy and will be
called the Saratoga, the Constellation,
the Ranger, the Constitution and the
Lexington.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

1t begins to look as if Russia was in
too much of a rush when she changed
from autoeraey to democracy over
night.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

The spade is just as effective as a
tractor for breaking up the backyard
garden, if hubby will stick to his task
long enough.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

Secretary Rosenfeld says there is
no ground for alarm" about the food
question. There will be, though, if
the ground is not worked.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25
SPECTATOR

Marriage license clerks are of the
opinion that many of our young men
prefer a scrap at home to a fight
abroad.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

Russians have abandoned Mush says
news dispatch. Judging from their
recent actions one would naturally
think that they need a change Of diet.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

When the war is over, we will be in
the market for a hundred mile an hour
aeroplane. We want to chase down
delinquent subscribers.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

"Watchful Waiting, may have been
all right in dealing with Carranza, but
it isn't worth a buggy bean when deal
ing with the price boosters.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

If John Barleycorn is put to sleep
for the duration of the war, he'll new
er wake up again.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

If all of the farmers" were go to
to the farms this summer there would
be many an office for rent.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

When the tin cans are removed from
all vacant lots the town goat will have
to hunt new pastures or starve.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-25

And now the boy is wishing his fond
mother had raised him to be a soldier