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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

FOR RENT-Building on Fifth Ave.
N. w., seven living rooms and store.
Fine location for store. Inquire Of
owner, Nathan Warn, Minot, R. D.
No. 5. 1922 If.
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FOR SALE--Team of mules, medium
size, good workers; also few good
horse teams, some mares included.
Prices reasonable. W. d. Mohler,
f. ID. /, Minot. 3-8-t4%
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WANTED-To buy a Shepherd or
Collie pup; about a month or two
old preferred. w. H. Sibbald, Mi
not, N. D., Phone 402. 3-15-tf
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POSITION WANTED-By a compe-
tent all around baker Country town
preferred. Good reference. Phone
624 Blue, 400 4th St. S. E., Minot,
N. D. Paul Swenson. II
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FARM FOR SALE wish to sell my
improved farm, located III mile
north of Aurelia, N. D., and miles
southeast of Donnybrook, N. D.
Write or call R. 0. Stark, Aurelia,
N. D. 3-22-4-15*
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FOR SALE-Some choice nice, clean
Marquis seed wheat. Tested and
guaranteed. Jos. Linnertz, Minot,
N. D., R. F.. D. No. 2. Phone Bur
lington 512. 1922 to.
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FOR SALE--At bargain, good IA
room furnished hotel with furnace
heat; close to depot, Reason, old
age. H. d. Hodges. Sawyer, N. ID.
3-l-t8cg
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FOR SALE-By owner. One moderI
6-room house and one modern
room house, in Minot. Phone "a.
Blue or address Box 1924, Minot, y
d. l-4-C
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Money to loan on farm land an,
ity property. Current rates. n,
ielay. {. Aurland, Minot, n. ID. t.
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WANTED-Job on farm by man and
wife for the season; begin at once.
D. M. S., care A. w. May, Minot.
3-29-tl*
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FOR SALE--A new Defiance 14-inch
gang plow; used but very little; in
good shape and ready to hitch onto.
Price $500. Box 993, Minot, N.
D, 3-29-t2
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Money to loan on farm land, improv-
ed and unimproved. Mrs. Carrie
kulaaS, Minot, N. D. 1-25-tf
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FOR SALE-Our two big dray teams
are for sale. Sound in every res
pect. Call at Piper-Howe Lumber
Co.'S local offices. 3-15tf
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WILL TRADE-For auto truck or a
touring car, one French draft stall
lion, weight 1900 lbs; color, grey.
Can be seen at Ehrs Stock Farm,
three miles west of Minot. 3-29-2t
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FOR RENT-Only hotel in Blaisdell,
N D., all rooms furnished. Good live
tow and Al business. Can give
possession May 8. Address 115
Seventh Ave. N. E., Minot. 3-29-t2*
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Observation-Disclosures man to at
tend stallion. L. A. Mann, Lone
Tree, N. D. 3-15-t3*
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FOR SALE-Seed buckwheat. In
quire A. H. Engle, Des Laos, N. D.
3-29-2#
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FOR SALE-Six head good work
horses. Harold G. Hustad, at Gun
derson farm, 5 IL miles S. W. OF
Minot, N. D.
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FOR SALE-Pure bred barred Plym-
outh Rock cockerels. M. E. Begley,
Phone 800 or Rural 1905. 1922 if.
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buy second hand suits,
overcoats, shoes, hats, etc. High
est prices paid. Pressing and clean
ing. We call for and deliver
Phone 154 Black H. l.. Haskell,
Mgr, 50 No. Main street, Dacotah
Hotel Block. 3-29-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

WANTED-Good heavy tractor out
fit or mortgages and contracts for
deeds in exchange for good i'm
proved farm land by owner. Adj
dress w. S. Moran, Minot, N D.
3-15-tf.
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FOR SALE--New four-room cottage,
concrete basement and cistern, with
five lots, eXcelently located in Logan.
All fenced with woven wire. $3.50
buys. See Shaw, Logan, N. d.
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LOANS.

LUNNS.
100000 to loan on improved or un
improved farming lands. Cheapest
rates. Call at room 8, New Jacobson
Block, Telephone 49S. Van Sickl,
Bros. l-lS-tf-cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

Some good horses for sale. C. L.
Moore, Minot N. D., R. D. /. 3-15 If.
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| WAN
| For Rent, For Sale, Ii
Ena4a1.i Apynurr0uzzrrxEsnxu.,sar
FOR SALE-New four-room cottage,
concrete basement and cistern, with
five lots, eXcelently located in Logan.
All fenced with woven wire. $3.50
buys. See Shaw, Logan, N. ID.
FOR SALE--By owner. One moderl
6-room house and one modern
room house, in Minot. Phone "a.
Blue or address Box 1924, Minot, y
d. l-4-C
Money to loan on farm land ans
ity property. Current rates. n,
ielay. &. AurIand, Minot, n. ID. l.
LOANS.
100000 to loan on improved or IN
improved farming lands. Cheapest
rates. Call at room 8, New Jacobson
Block, Telephone 49S. Van Sickl,
Bros. l-lS-tf-cg
FOR SALES horsepower Fairbanks
Morse gas engine, slightly used
This will be sold at great bargain
as ! have no fruther use for it
Phil w. Meyers, Minot, N. D.
Stiff
Money to loan on farm land, improv-
ed and unimproved. Mrs. Carrie
kulaas, Minot, N. D. 1-25-tf
WANTED--To buy a Shepherd or
Collie pup; about a month or two
old preferred. w. H. Sibbald, Mi
not, N. D., Phone 402. 3-15-tf
FOR RENT-Building on Fifth Ave.
N. w., seven living rooms and store.
Fine location for store. Inquire Of
owner, Nathan Warn, Minot, R. d.
No. 5. 1922 If.
FOR SALE-10,00O pounds of West
ern rye grass seed, 8 cents pound.
Samples sent on request. Will ship
any order. J. O. Desilets, Deering,
N. D. 1922 t4.*
FOR SALE-Pure bred barred Plym-
outh Rock cockerels. M. E. Begley,
Phone 800 or Rural 1905. 1922 If.
FOR SALE-32O acres southwest of
Minot, N. Dak, miles southwest
of Logan, all good soil; 27O acres
under cultivation; $31 per acre; one
half cash now or in October; rented
for 1917; house, stable, well. three
new granaries, school one-half mile
John Stromberg, proprietor, Most
nee, r. l, Wis. 1922 st.
FOR SALE-Six head good work
horses. Harold G. Hustad, at Gun
derson farm, 5 IL miles s. W. OF
MinOt, N. D.
WANTED-Tor buy second hand suits,
overcoats, shoes, hats, etc. High
est prices paid. Pressing and clean
ing. We call for and deliver.
Phone 154 Black. H. l.. Haskell,
Mgr, 54 No. Main street, Dacotah
Hotel Block. 3-29-tf
FOR RENT-Only hotel in Blaisdell,
N. D., all rooms furnished. Good live
tow and Al business Can give
possession May 8. Address 115
Seventh Ave. N. E., Minot. 3-29-t2*
WILL TRADE-For auto truck or a
touring car, one French draft stall
lion, weight 1900 lbs; color, grey.
Can be seen at Ehrs Stock Farm,
three miles west of Minot 3-29-2t
WANTED-Job on farm by man and
wife for the season; begin at once.
D. M. S., care A. w. May, Minot.
2-oQ-t1#
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26

trimmings that go with a Christmas
dinner. There was music at meal time
and a few extra hours off duty, and
each sailor was happy.
Jackie was bit angered at old Santa
Claus for being a bit late with his
parcels. letters and cards from the folks
back home, but he consoied himself
with the thought that he will be happy
when he finally gets them.
The feature of the Christmas celebra-
tion was an entertainment at the Naval
Club house. IL was staged by Ameri-
can sailors and soldiers from the ia
nous Black Watch Regiment. Admiral
Sims, who came all the way from Lon
don to be with his boys over the holi-
days, was smiling spectator. While
the show was progressing ashore a
group of thirty singers from churches
made the rounds Of the destroyers in
the harbor singing carols. Special
church services for the sailors were
held ashore.
The crisp December weather seemed
to enliven the holiday spirit. Every
ship fortunate enough 10 be in harbor
had a Christmas tree. Most of the
trees were of the toy variety. but they
were Christmas trees. Some destroyers
had trees lashed TO the masthead and
all were decorated.
The sailors on one vessel displayed
a spirit of good will by playing hosts to
their officers. They decorated the ward
room with holly and provided an elab-
crate menu, with one cigar and two
cigarettes for each officer.
This is the bill of fare provided on
all ships: Cream celery soup, sweet
pickles, celery and chow cnow. Rhode
Island turkey, spiced ham, giblet gravy,
fruit dressing, asparagus. sugar corn,
cream potatoes, cocoanut layer cake,
mince pie, fresh apples, black coffee and
cigars.
Many homes near the base were
thrown open to the American officers.
The British admiral commanding the
station was host to Admiral Sims and
the highest ranking officers of the
American fotlla.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26
Activity on West
Front Is Halted
By Cold and Snow
Berlin Reports Artillery
Actions in Flanders,
Alsace and Verdun
Planes Attack Dunkirk
british Take Prisoners South
Of Cambrai-French Re-
pulse Teuton Raid
Planes Attack Dunkirk

LONDON. Dec. pa revival Of
srbarr activity in Flanders, in Alsace
.~6 north Of Vcrdun is reported by
.s. Rer,in war Office to-day, but there
IS no mention Of particular engage
vcrts and the statement may reier
chiefly 90 artillery actions. The BRIT
..l report says prisoners were taken
Nv Uaic's troops south OF OamOIal'
,IIc The French war Office records the
vepulse o. au enemy raid in the eau
rsrcs Wood. north Of Nerdun.
Tho intensely cold weather and the
..~,,...err, 1t erOwstormS along most
- .ra Western front have held down
.--.-rr ODD the air as we'll as on the
orog~f The only aerial operations re-
Drr--t to-day were the bringing down
~ Two German airpiaDes by French
4.er. and the bombardment Of Dunkirk
hr the enemy. which resulted IN sov-
,ral casualties, according TO Paris.
The increase in tho artillery duel
north or Nerdun. especially around
D0uaumort and the Chaume Wood
which year ago we're the theatres
OF some Of the most ferocious engage
r,crtS of the war. seems 20 indicate
tfe intention Of the Crown Prince
10 keen the French forces there on
,tc aus vivc. IL not 10 aim. at that
poirt. another drive for Paris. As -et.
however. there is little indication OF
a snelcy renewal OF the great battle
IN the west. and the long heralded Hin
6enburr drive is hardly expected 10
ra,era.ze for some weeks.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26
Troops From Russian
Front Identified Among
New Italian InUaders

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
~ NORTHERN ITALY, Monday, Dec.
&.-Having devoted all their atten-
ton last week 90 trying TO get down
the San Lorenzo Valley, leading 70 the
plain, The enemy has suddenly turned
lis attention iu the last twenty-four
hours TO the Frenzela Valley, which
gives another line OF approach TO the
lower level.
These valleys lie on opposite sides
OF the Brcuta River, with German dIvi-
slons operating east Of the river in an
effort 20 push through the Valley Of
San Lorenzo and the Austrians fight
Ing west of the river in an attempt 20
effect a penetration by the Frenzela
Valley route.
The latest attack on the west SIDE
Of the river was preceded by a heavy
bombardment. This preparation was
followed up by the advance Of success
slve waves Of infantry from large
concentration Of enemy forces, whicn
succeeded in making few hundred
yards progress The Italians, however
are still Contestiug the ground, their
counter attack being yet IN progress.
Enemy troops from the Russian and
Eumanian fronts have been identified
during the latest attacks. IL is also
established that Austrian troops along
the Piavc are being shifted 10 the
mountain region with the evident pur-
pose Of concentrating all attention on
breaking through from the north.
The menace 70 Venice from the re-
cent success Of the enemy in one of
MS numerous attempts 10 cross the
old Piaye has now been ended by a
brilliant night attack. The 18th Ber-
saglieri drove the enemy from his foot
hold on the west bank near the mouth
OF the river and forced him back across
The stream 20 his old position on the
cast bank
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26
Tho Great w ri z 3 d ID aN
Deaths Among
Our Troops Abroad

WASHINGTON. Dec. 25.-Gencral
Pcrshing reports the deaths OF two
privates in action and OF third from
wounds received in action. The men
we're:
Caney A.. infantry. killed
November Is; father. j. L. Meader''
krupp, KY.
Harry. infantry, killed No
vember IS: emergency address, Elijah
Miles lfriend), Indianapolis, Ind.
AURAND. Earl T.. died November -
from wounds; mother Mrs. Emma
Aurand, Harrisburg, Penn.
Edward c., private. in
fantry. killed December 22 by eN-
plosioa; father. William Kostbade,
Hobart, Ind.
John T.. private, ammunition
train. died December % from gun
shot wounds; father, Cornelius White,
New York.
These deaths from natural causes
also were reported by General Per
shing:
Charles T.. sergeant, tele-
graph battalion, Signal Corps, Decem-
Der % lobar pneumonia; mother.
Mrs Mary Galavan. Chicago.
ELMSLIE. William A., private. engi-
ueers. December 20. broncho-pneu-
monia; father, William Elmslie, Fort
Bragg, Cal.
Saint Clair. private. infan-
try. December %, pulmonary tuber-
culosis: father, J. f. Wilcox, Winter
set. Iowa.
Lawrence l.. private. eng.-
reers. December 20, broncho-pneu-
monia: mother, Mrs. II. Anderson.
Detroit.
MARSH, Ernest T., private. aero squad
ron. December 22. meningitis father,
John J. Marsh, Stroudsburg, Penn.
DU BLANC, John j.. private. supply
train. December 21, pneumonia;
mother, Mrs. Josephine Du Blanc,
Austin, Tex.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26
Real American Christmas
For u. S. Troops in France

a plentiful sprinkling Of apples and
oranges. Piled high at the base OF the
tree there were many boxes contain
ing toy soldiers, guns, uniforms. tops,
sewing sets. heavy .woollen mittens,
muiilers, warm coats, dresses and shoes.
Then the real, live Santa Claus. who
i'm reality was none other than the
French interpreter at headquarters,
stepped out. His springing activity
called forth another appreciative
chorus from the youngsters, and the
host Of khaki-clad soldiers standing in
the rear. some Of them still covered
with the mud of the training grounds,
grinned as they heard the children
shout.
Space Only Ob>.acle
The only reason any soldier OF the
division was absent from the celebra-
tion was because there wasn't room for
him TO crowd in. For it was the men
themselves who provided the bulk OF
the money and they naturally were
eager to see the children being made
happy by the soldiers gifts. Each OF
these gifts had been intended TO fill
as nearly as possible the hearts de-
sire of the individual child, and as
quickly as the child's name was called
from the box containing the present
the smiling. bashful young citizen OF
France walked up and received IT.
Then Santa Claus's assistants, who
we're certain designated soldiers. dis
tributed the candy, fruit and small toys
TO all.
There were entertainments Of a
similar nature throughout the army
zone on Christmas Eve, while the fes-
tivities were planned for Christmas
Dav at some places.
The men themselves, in addition TO
the presents they received from rel
atives and friends, got many from
other sources. such as the Red Cross
and the Tobacco Fund, which latter
distributed quantities Of smokes on
behalf Of many newspapers in the
United States. Despite the fact that
there was a turkey famine. many OF
the units managed 70 purchase a
number of these birds" in France,
while others. who were less fortunate,
were provided with chicken or goose.
so that Christmas promised day oil
"bie eats" in the zone.
Taken all in all, the American army
spent a real American Christmas IN
France.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26
Mild Winter Aids
Enemy in Italy
Teuton Attacks in Mountain
Section Made Possible by
Lack of Snow

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
~ NORTHERN ITALY. Dec. 25.-The
entire mountain region, where heavy
fighting has been going on IN recent
DAYS. IS having the unusual experience
Of n holiday season. with green slopes
and SUBMITS and little or no snow.
One Of the generals on the front sand
that every foot of snow was worth dlNl-
sions in obstructing the enemy.
"This is one Of the mildest winters
We have ever had said the MAJOR IN
charge Of the weather branch OF the
high command "and from a military
standpoint the weather conditions are
Of the highest importance, both Tor our
troops and. particularly, IN their effect
on the cuemy's transportation Of sup
plies and troops
Taking the report furnished by the
high command to-day on the weather
~ an vital points major pointed out
the extreme variation IN the mountains,
plains and valleys. Here at headquar-
tcrs the report showed degrees above
zero. centigradc 800. Fahrenheltl, and
no snow. while the same report showed
j. degrees below zero, ccntgrade 20
degrees, Fahrenheitl, and feet OF
snow in the Ortler Alps.
Further east, in the Adamello Alps,
which are the next highest to the
Ortler. there is about feet of snow,
o. compared with 9 feet last year.
Around Lake Garda the condition is
much milder Monte Pasubio. where
the Austrans made their big drive last
year. now has 4 feet of snow, as against
T. feet last winter. But all these
snow-covered points arc In the active
military regions for the present.
The entire area of the present fight
ing i1 the Breuta Valley is free from
snow. and the weather is very mild.
This is the valley where the Austrian
route brings supplies and troops from
Tre- 10 the Asiago and Brenta fronts.
Between the Brenta and the Piave
rivers. which is the principal region Of
the fighting. Monte Grappa. which
usually has TO 6 feet Of snow, now
has only from 10 70 u inches on the
northern slopes and . inches on the
southern slopes. The temperature is
from 20 - degrees below zero, cent?
grade % 20 lO4 degrees, Fahrenheit).
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dec. 24.-The American eX'
peditionary forces tonight capitulated
70 Santa Claus. With a light snow
falling throughout the zone, every man
in General Pershing's army-"dough-
boys" cavalrymen. artillerymen, marine
engineers and mule skinners'-stopped
work as the sun went down and started
in TO do the bidding Of the Jovial saint
temporarily in command.
First. there was a rush to open the
Christmas packages from home, Tor
during the day mail truck after mail
truck had arrived in the various towns
where the troops are quartered. loaded
10 the top with presents. The mail ar
rived at tho base port late and eXtraor-
dinary efforts were made TO get 1t to
the soldiers promptly. So, many a
lonely American fighter who had about
come TO the conclusion that his friends
at home had forgotten him had cause to
rejoice. With their new sweaters on.
new pipes in their teeth, some OF them
smoking fragrant cigars, the men OF
the army then set to work in earnest
making it merry for the children Of
France.
At some distance from the American
zone the railway engineers at the Brit
ish front and other. engineers at the
French front were spending their
Christmas Eve under fire, but even
there the children of nearby nelgnbor-
hoods were being cared for.
IL was in the headquarters town OF
the first division to land on French
soil that the most elaborate entertain
ment was held, however Because the
church there was pretty small the !. VI.
c. 4. hut was Communicated.
French Children Expectant
During the afternoon the American
officers and men worked hard erecting
a gigantic Christmas tree and decorat-
ing it, while sentries posted outside
kept inquisitive youngsters at safe
distance. Finally the doors were
opened and the procession filed in,
each little French boy and girl dressed
in his or her best and accompanied by
the mother or, in the cases of the lit
tie refugees whose mothers and fathers
are missing, by the woman who is
caring for them.
There was tense air Of expectancy
until the lights were suddenly flashed
on and the tree and Santa Claus re-
vealed. The revelation was the signal
for a chorus of shrill, joyful cries from
the assembled youngsters, who were all
eyes for the tree, with its glittering
tinsel, set off here and there by the
customary red, white, green and purple
lights. Crossed American and French
flags were numerously displayed, and
from every branch there hung boxes of
candy. Jumping jacks, candy sticks,
drums, dolls and other playthings, and
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26
French Win Another
Success in Albania

LONDON, Dec. 25.-Another success
for the French troops in Albania was
reported by the Paris War Office to-
day. The statement says the French
captured two enemy outposts and $50
men near the River Deyoli, in south
ern Albania.
The unusual activity OF the Allied
forces in Macedonia since the removal
of Gen Sarrail a short time ago is in
teresting military observers here. Cen
eral Guillaumat, who succeeded Sarrail,
is believed to be inaugurating more
aggressive policy against the Bulga-
rians, which may develop heavy actions
in the near future.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26
FRENCH

PARIS. Dec. e delayed On the right
bauS OF the Ieuse the artillery on both
sides displayed rather violent activity in
tle region of Dou1umont and before Chaume
Wood
PARIS. Dec. > lDAY) There was in
Jcsmittent cannon9I.ng at various points
a'ong the front. An enemy raid upon one
of ou- small posts at Caurieres Wood tVer-
can region was without success.
AVIATlON-A German machine was
j-ought down in an aerial combat on De-
c.mber 4 and anothc- was forced TO descend
within the French lines in the evening Of the
ith by the fire Of our ant!-aircraft guns.
TJnkrE and is vicinity were hombarded by
cuer.y avistorS, causing several casualties.
tHIGHTl There was moderate artillery
activity over The greater part Of the front,
CGite spirited on the right bank Of the
Meuse South Of Juvincourt we raided the
enemy lines and brought back prisoners.
Belgian communcation-In the course OF
the last two days we have bombarded
Schoor. Lekl,e and the road 10 Schoorbakke
in retaliation for the use by the enemy Of
poison gas shells directed against Rarlsca-
pec. There was light artillery action in
the region of Bixschoote. Last night enemy
prisoners @ere taken in the region Of
Mcrckem.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-26
u. s. Aviators Cheered
In Rome on Christmas

ROME, Dee. 25.-King Victor En-
ieanuel spent Christmas with his
troops, and the Christmas spirit only
served 20 give strength to the italian
arms In the treH Cndous struggle which
'hey are successfully maintaining
against the Austro- German forces.
American youths IN smart aviation
uniforms were 70 be seen in Rome and
naples They are the FIRST foreign sol
.isfs 10 wear TIE royal eagle Of the
italian Flying Ccrps Everywhere they
we're greeted with cheers.