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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

serve its customers, having spent al
most quarter of century in this Sec
ton of the county, and is known as one
Of its pioneers.
The Secretary, E. A. Long, having
charge of the accounts and financial
end Of the business, brings to the COM
pany years of experience in kindred
lines, and is entirely capable in that
respect.
This company wishes to express it's
appreciation to all who have in any
way contributed to it's success, and as
sures both new and old customers that
it is ever ready to serve their best
interests.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
Brush McWilliams Co. Appreciative.
The officers of the Brush-McWil-

DT uSu.uCV luldIWS W. AppIcCAdtlfc.
The officers Of the Brush-McWil-
liams Company are glad to have an op-
portunity to have part in Apprecia-
ton Week.
1t has been the policy of this COM
pany to serve it's patrons to the best
Of it's ability and meet changing con-
ditions from time to time and give
them every possible benefit.
In appreciation of this policy, it's
friends and patrons have grown in in
creasing numbers with each year and
the past year has been the most sue
cessful in the history of the company.
Some years ago an Office was estab-
lished in Milwaukee to better serve its
customers through the handling of its
security, the Office being in charge of
G. W. McWilliams, who has spent
many years in this section of the
state. The officials connected with the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
Eureka Farmers Elect Officers.

Eureka Farmers Elect Officers.
The Eureka Farmers Club No. One
held their 5th annual meeting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Lee Janu-
airy 4th. New officers were elected as
follows:
President-Wm. Estlick.
Vice President-Joe Korgel.
Secretary-V. Carlson.
Treasurer-Mrs. VIM. Estlick.
Literary Committee-Mrs. M. Eng.
lund and Mrs. v. Carlson.
The club will meet January 25th at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. v. Carlson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
Argue Oser Webb Case

Attorney Ben Lesk has returned
from Bismarck where he argued the
Oser Webb blindpigging case before
the supreme court. Mr.. Lesk pointed
out to the court what he considered
was an error in the information and it
is believed that Webb, who was found
guilty on second offense, has good
chance of winning his case. The states
case was argued by O. B. Herigstad,
states attorney.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
FLAX LANDS PAY BEST.

We have several tracts of new land
some miles from towns on G. N.
Ry.-at $12 to $40 per acre. One fair
crop will pay for land and in years
it should sell at $50 to $40 per acre.
For farms of any kind, any pay
ments, write Northwestern Land Co.,
or see Shaft, Minot, N. Oak. til
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

do the work Of arranging the loans
and collecting the payments. The To-
cal bank will have to endorse all mort
cages and hence become liable for
their payment, and in return will re-
ceive actual expenses and a commits
sion of not over one-half of one per
cent. In case like this, the borrower
would subscribe for stock in the land
bank instead Of in the local associa-
tion.-N, D. EXP. Station.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
ILLINOIS DAY AT SURREY

Illinois Day will be celebrated at
Surrey on Lincoln's birthday, Feb. IL.
All former residents of Illinois are in
vited to attend. The convention will
be held in the town hall where ban
quet will be served and program
rendered. Elder Dierdorff has charge
of the affair which will be big sue
cess.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

who was home on recess, being one
of the speakers. A resolution was
adopted UNANIMOUSLY commencing
Senator Englund for opposing the
measure, on the grounds that a mat
ter of such great moment ought to
have more time for consideration.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

head Office at Minot have left nothing
undone to serve it's patrons.
H. j. Halvorson, vice president and
in charge of the Minot< office, is ex-
ceptionally well qualified to properly
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
VAN HOOK LEADS AS
A BANKING CENTER

The following figures were taken
from the call Of the comptroller on
Dec. 81, 1917, showing deposits at the
various places given:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

If you never have visited North Da-
kota, you perhaps don't know that we
don't take the back seat for anybody
when it comes to growing small fruits.
AS is the case with all northern grown
fruits, ours has a better flavor than
those raised in the south or the milder
west. Our Strawberries grow luxur-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

larger apples grow abundantly nearly
every year. In this issue you will find
picture of some of our North Da-
kota grown fruit, but you'll have to
come and see the fruit grow and eat
it to appreciate just what can be done
in the way Of fruit growing in this
state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT
Twelve Articles-Article 10

LOCAL BANKS AS AGENTS
The new act is to be tested for one
year. Then, if no local farm loan as
sociation is formed in community, or
it not likely to be, the land bank may
employ a local bank to act as it's ag-
emit. In such case, the local bank will
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

MASS MEETING AT KENMARE
Kenmare, Jan. pa mass meeting
was held in Kenmare Sunday, large
number attending. The matter of
adopting a new constitution for the
state was discussed. Senator Englund,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

iously. They are great big, delicious,
juicy, well-favored berries that sur
pass the famous Hood River variety.
Our currants, our gooseberries, rasp-
berries, dew berries, cherries, plums,
wild grapes, choke cherries, and wild
plums are wonderful producers. Crab
apples and the harder variety Of the
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
NOT READY TO REPLY
TO POPE'S PEACE PLAN
Allies First to Hold Conference on
Proposal, Commons Are Told.

London.-Lord Robert Cecil, Minis
ter of Blockade and Under Secretary
for Foreign Affairs, announced in the
House of Commons that the Entente
Allied Governments would hold con-
ference before a reply to the Pope's
peace proposals would be sent to the
Vatican.
Washington.-Lord Cecil's statement
in the British Parliament that the En-
tente Governments would hold a con-
ference before replying to Pope Bene-
diets peace proposals is understood at
the State Department as meaning that
the governments will exchange views,
not that there is to be gathering of
Premiers or Foreign Ministers for a
formal conference.
The American Government could
not participate in such gathering for
lack of time to send its representative
il for no other reason.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
ENGLAND MAKES OBJECTIONS
Division of Opinion Has Developed
Among Government Officials AS
to Communicated Vessels.

Washington-A sharp division OF
opinion has developed among Govern
ment officials as to the final disposition
of foreign merchant vessels now build
ing in American shipyards. All for
eign, as we'll as American ships OF
more than $500 tons, under construc-
ton were Communicated few weeks
ago by the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton to speed up their construction.
The shipping act recently passed gives
the Government authority to retain the
tonnage after it's completion. Great
Britain is protesting vigorously against
retention of about 100000 tons or
ships building for British interests,
and negotiations as to their disposal
are proceeding between the State De-
partment and the British Foreign Or
flee. Neutral countries, too, are IN
sistent that their vessels be turned
over to them when completed.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
TONS OF POWDER LETS GO
At Kings Powder Co., Kings Mill, o.
Four Bodies Were Blown
To Atoms.

Observation-Disclosures authorities Will
investigate circumstances leading to
the explosion of four tons OF blasting
powder in grinding mills Of the Kings
Powder Co., Kings Mills, O. -Four
men were killed instantly, their bodies
blown to atoms, and one man was IN
jured seriously. The shock OF three
separate explosions was felt in ra'
dius of 20 miles. Windows in the vii
lage were shattered. Trees were
blown to the ground and foliage strip
ped from them. At Fosters Crossing,
five miles away, houses shook upon
foundations. Conversation OF en-
ployes of the powder company centers
upon one man, an alien. He had been
employed in the mills but three days.
His residence is not known to resi-
dents of Kings Mills, and he gave no
name of friend or relative who might
be notified in case of accident. II he
was responsible for the explosion, he
sacrificed his life in plot which cost
the lives of other men.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
MEAT FAMINE IS FEARED
Congress Expected Soon to TAKE
Action So AS to Aid In
Stocking Up.

Observation-Disclosures production
of cattle, sheep and hogs is vital to
save the world from meat famine
and the United States Government
though the Food Administration, an
nounced broad, policy for increasing
the herds of this country, which en-
braces the following features:
1. Extension of credit to farmers to
equip their farms for handling sneep'
hogs and cattle successfully.
2. Reduction in home consumption
and waste.
2 Redistribution of Western AMI
mails into Central and Southern states.
a. Conservation of all stock fit for
breeding purposes.
S. Directing attention to sheep rals-
ing, not alone for flesh, but to Increase
the wool supply, vital for clothing
Americas troops and those OF its al
lies.
To put into effect the plan for ex-
tending credit to farmers millions or
dollars will be needed. 1t is intlmated
that the congress will be called on In
the near future to authorize the
amount.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
WILSON FIXES COAL PRICES
Schedule For Public as Well as Gov
ernment-Method to Reduce Costs
Is Not Determined.

Washing Wilson an
nounced provisional prices for bitumln-
Gus coal at the mine. While 1t is de-
clared that the prices are mot only
fair and just, but liberal as well" IL
was declared by men in close touch
with the coal situation that the figures
would prove a severe blow to the pro-
ducers. The prices are fixed by states
and range from $1.95 to 1925 for run
of mine and $2.15 to $3.50 for prepared
sizes to $175 to So for slack or screen
ings.
These prices will affect the public
as we'll as the government, although
machinery through which costs, plllng
up through middle men, may be cut
down. has not yet been selected. This
will be the next step taken by the Ex-
ecutive. Authority will be vested in a
coal dictator, to be named by the Pres
ident probably The official announce
ment from the White House follows;
"The scale of prices is prescribed for
bituminous coal at the mine in the
several coal producing districts. 1t is
subject to reconsideration when the
whole method of administering the
fuel supplies of the country shall have
been satisfactorily organized and put
into operation. Subsequent measures
will have as their object a fair and
equitable control of the distribution
of the supplies and of the prices not
only at the mines but also in the
hands of the middle man and the re-
tailers. The prices Professionally liked
here are fixed by the authority under
the provisions of the recent act OF Con
gress regarding administration OF the
food supply of the country, which al
so conferred upon the Executive con
troll of the fuel supply. They are
based upon the actual cost OF produc
ton and are deemed to be not only
fair and just, but liberal as well. I'm
der them the industry should nowhere
lack stimulation"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
AMERICAN SHIP CAPTURED
After Stock Of Ammunition Had Been
Exhausted-Was Target To
German U-Boat.

An Atlantic Port.-The Standard OIL
tank steamer Campana, whose captain
and five of her navy gunners were
taken prisoners by a German subma-
rine August 6, surrendered to the
U-boat, but only because she had not
another shot to fire. The Campana's
ammunition, after 100 shots were fired,
became exhausted. The U-boat fired
400 shots, only two of which hit the
mark. The Campana nevertheless was
outranged by the two guns, one four
inch, the other two-inch, with which
the submarine was armed. The U-boat
also was fully as speedy as the Amer
lean vessel.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
NAVAL EXPERTS PLAN
U,BoAT DEATH BLOW
ARCH ENEMY OF UNDER-SEA
BOAT CLAIMED TO BE THE
DESTROYER.
Swift U-craft Hunter Receives First
Call At Conference Between
Daniels and Builders.

Washington.-Prelim steps TO-
ward providing the navy with as many
additional destroyers as American
plants can turn out were taken by sec
rotary Daniels at a conference VIII
more than score of shipbuilders' en-.
CINE makers and representatives OF
other industries.
Information was submitted by the
builders as to what they could 40 IN
the way of expanded facilities taxeu
to the limit of their present capacl'y
with destroyers already under con
struction. Navy officials will study the
reports and suggest a definite plan for
the accomplishment of their purpose
which is to make the United states
first in destroyers, the arch enemy OF
the submarine. The chief dlfhcuity Is
to find facilities for turning out the
engines. There are many building
wards which can install additional
ways and begin hull construction VIII
out delay, but engines and equipment
present a greater problem.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
FOODSTUFFS ARE LUNDERED
RevoIts in Finland Are Created and
Large Areas of Timberland
Destroyed.

London.-Great revolts have taken
place in the leading towns of Finland,
according to advices received at Co
penhagen through channels opened by
the raising of the Russian news en-
barge on the frontier of Sweden and
Finland and wired by the correspond
ent of the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany. Foodstuffs were plundered by
the Finnish populace and the authori'
ties seized whatever supplies remain
ed. Public order now is being restor'
ed in Finland by the arrival OF fresh
troops. Throughout that country there
has been a series of great forest fires
which destroyed large areas of wood
ed lands.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington. - President Wilson
placed the coal industry of the United
States under the direction OF DR.. Har'
ry A. Garfield, President of Williams
College and Chairman of the Wheat
Price-Fixing Committee of the Food
Administration. In making the an
nouncement the President fixed the
prices to be charged for anthracite
coal They range from $4 for Whlte
Ash grade to $3.50 for Lykens valley,
stove size. This means a lesser cost
to the consumer. With the anthracite
prices the President fixed the profit
that might be charged by jobbers on
both anthracite and bituminous coal.
The highest margin allowed on btu
minous is Is cents ton and the high
est on anthracite is 80 cents ton.
The Presidents coal order is as fol-
lows:
"The follc wing regulations shall ap'
ply to the intrastate, interstate and
foreign commerce of the United States,
ana Inc pI1CSS duu IhcIA 6A1Ao ASASAA W. w
herein shall be in force pending tur-
Their investigation or determination
thereof by the President.
"Jobbers' margin:
81. A coal jobber is defined as per-
son Cor other agency who purchases
and resells coal to coal dealers or to
consumers without physically handling
it on, over or through his own vehicle
dock, trestle or yard.
"2. For the buying and selling of bi-
luminous coal jobber shall not add
to his purchase price gross margin IN
excess of Is cents per ton of 1000
pounds; nor shall the combined gross
margins of any number of jobbers who
buy and sell a given shipment or ship
ments of bituminous coal exceed 10
cents per ton of 1000 pounds"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
GERMAN LINES Are
CRUSHED near LENS
CANADIANS AND FRENCH TAKE
PART IN FIERCE BATTLES
AND TAKE POSITIONS.
Bayonets and Bombs Used During One
of Most Sanguinary Battles
of the War.

London.-Slowly, but with unrelent'
ing steadiness, the allied armies con-
tracted their iron grip upon the Cen
trail Powers. On the Isonzo, before
Verdun, in Flanders, at Lens, in front
of St. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
arms went down in defeat, either be-
fore renewed whirlwind charges, or IN
vain, costly counter-thrusts.
On. the left bank of the Muse, in the
Verdun region, the French troops have
captured several important points, IN
Guiding the village of Regneville. On
the right bank the French have occu-
pied Samogneux and carried a system
of fortified trenches which links this
place with Hill 344. They have cap
tured more than 5000 prisoners.
The official report from the French
War Office, announcing the successes
saws that all German counter-attacks
have been repulsed.
Two thousand yards of German posi-
lions west and northwest of Lens were
CAPTURED by the Canadian forces in
drive, says the British official commu-
nication just issued. Heavy fighting
is still going on in the region OF the
coal city, with the Canadians having
the upper hand. Three counter at
lacks by the Germans met with re-
Du1Sa
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
Illinois and Negro Troops Battle.

Houston, Tex.-Twelve white men,
civilians, police and national guards
men we're killed and more than score
of persons, men, women and children,
were wounded in an outbreak of negro
soldiers of the Twenty-fourth United
States Infantry stationed here to act
as guards during the construction OF
the camp where the Illinois troops will
train. It is not known how many ne
groes are dead. Captain ]. w. Mates,
A Battery, Second Illinois Field Artil-
lery, was among the dead, being killed
when he tried to demonstrate with the
negro soldiers.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
NEW SCHEDULE FOR COPPER.
AS Well as Steel, To Be Announced
as Result of Conference OF
Trade Commission.

Observation-Disclosures Wilson once
again took firm hold of the reins in the
Governments price-tixing campaign.
He was closeted for three hours with
the members of the Federal Trade
Commission and their experts. They
considered every possible detail re-
garding coal, steel, copper, iron, Oil
and lumber. AS an immediate result
it was expected that the President will
make announcement of a price for
steel and copper, together with some
regulatory measures for anthracite
coal. It is expected that the Execu-
tive will take no further steps toward
the administration of his bituminous
coal prices until he has named coal
dictator.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
MONTANA FOREST is AFIRE
Gale Spreads Fire over Area and
Threatens To Be Worst Ever Con-
fronting Forestry Department.

Missoula, Mont-United States For
estry officials said they were facing the
worst fire situation that has arisen in
Western Montana and Idaho since the
district was swept by general con-
migration in 1910. A rapidly growing
fire west of Lolo Hot Springs was
famed beyond all control by a gale
and drove a big crew of fire fighters in
a rout before it. A large fire near
Seeley Lake also is spreading, but is
moving away from the many summer
homes which line the shores OF the
lake.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
To Americanize French Railroads.

American Field Headquarters in
French railroads are to
be -Americanized Immediately so far
as the handling of American supplies
Is concerned. 1t is believed the
French will gladly accept the fruits
of American knowledge Of railroads
in the transportation of supplies from
the base to the camp. A number of
American college men of technical
education are specializing in studying
railroad problems here, supervising
the construction of new lines and
recommending alterations and i'm
proving schedules.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
HEAVIER TAX LEVY
IS PUT ON WEALTH
SENATE VOTES HIGHER TAXES ON
lNcoMEs-LENRooT's AMEND
MENTs PASS, 50 TO 81,
Speeches Indicate That Corporations
and individuals Must Be Made TO
Share More Responsibility.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
gton.-Seventy-three million
dollars more was laid on wealth. BY
a vote of 35 to 81 the Senate adopted
the Lenroot amendments, imposing
much higher taxes on individual in
comes than the Senate Finance Com
mittee had planned. An hour earlier,
IA Senators, opposed by no dissenting
voice, had accepted the radical Gerry
amendments. These taxed incomes OF
more than half a million dollars, 80
per cent; more than three-quarters OF
a million, As per cent, and more than
a million, SO per cent. The final addi-
ton of $73,OO0,000 to the war revenue
bill was a combination of the Lenroot
and Gerry amendments.
The big drive on wealth began early
in the day. Speeches by Senators 1ndl-
Gated that their minds were bending
toward making corporate and lndlvld-
ual incomes pay the cost OF the war.
When the votes came the results were
not unexpected. The elimination OF
the day came when Senator LaFol-
lette presented amendments that
would increase taxation on individual
incomes more than 100000. Inc
Wisconsin Senator's purpose to re-
place in the bill the "consumptlon
taxes" on necessaries, for which ne
says the poor man should be taxed
nothing
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
Six More suffrasIsts Nabbed.

Washington.-Six women carrying
suffrage colors and banners bearing
quotations from President Wilson's
speeches and writings were arrested
in front of one of the White House
gates and taken to police headquarters.
1t was the first time the Woman's
party had sent banner-bearers to the
White House since six of its members
were arrested and sent to the district
workhouse in default of payment OF
$25 fines.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
MANY ARE DEAD FROM RIOTS
Heavy Toll In Cities Of Spain Where
Disorders Have Been Prevailing.

Paris.-Oficial estimates Of the VIC
tins of the disorders throughout Spain
according to Havas agency dispatch
from Madrid, show that there are 81
dead at Barcelona, IL at Madrid, S2S
at Buboa, four at Nerva and one else
where. The number Of wounded Is
more difficult to estimate, but il is be-
lieved there are 100 injured in Madrid
and a larger number in Barcelona
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
Paw Based on Length of Service.

Washington.-Of1cers and men OF
the national guard, the Comptroller of
the Treasury ruled, are entitled to pay
in the Federal service at the rate of
their service in the guard. A third
enlistment man in the guard, for in
stance, is entitled to third enlistment
paw from the Government. Thousands
of officers and men will, by this ruling.
receive more pay than they expected.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-08-31
Riua's Fall Reported.

Washington.-Reports were current
in official circles that Riga, one OF
Russia's most important ports, has
been evacuated and probably is now
in the hands of German troops. AS
Riga is the principal key to Petrograd,
II is feared that the Germans will Vtart
a rapid drive against the Russian Cap
ital