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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
LIABILITY FOR AGENTS ACTS
One Should Ascertain Limit Of Respon.
sibIIity Before Delegatlno Powers,
Says Arthur Train.

Most men think they can get along
without lawyer. Arthur Train, the
famous author and lawyer, shows in an
article in the American Magazine how
foolish this belief is. He says:
"The most dangerous practice of or
binary business, or even Of ordinary
domestic life Is the employment of an
agent or servant without first ascer-
tanning how far you can be made liable
for contracts or purchases which he
may make. Suppose that you have
allowed your hired man to buy lawn
mower and grass seed at the corner
store, that the storekeeper has called
you up on the telephone, and that you
have told him that the order was all
right. At the end of the month you
may perhaps receive bill for all sorts
of implements and supplies which you
have never received. Are you liable?
Many things which you absolutely for
bid your agent to do may yet be with
in what the law calls the apparent
scope of his authority
''In plain language this simply means
that, when you employ another to act
for you, you are bound by his acts and
agreements so long as they are such
as reasonable man, in view of the
general nature Of his employment,
would assume from all the circum-
stances to be authorized. Obviously,
If the shoe is on the other foot. and
you have yourself delivered goods to
somebody else's foreman, in accord
ance with regular custom, 1t would
be unfair for the employer to refuse
to pay you for the goods on the ground
that he has instructed the foreman to
make no more purchases, when he has
given you no notice to that effect. Just
what acts. are apparently within the
scope of an agents authority, is a
question which even learned judges
find it hard to decide.''
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Unframed Pictures.

To fasten unframed pictures on the
wall so that the wind cannot tear
them loose, take narrow ribbon and
brass lacks and, beginning at one cor
ner, fasten the picture, then stretch
the ribbon to the next corner of the
picture, then another tack, and so on
clear around the picture. Use ribbon
to harmonize with the color in your
picture and the effect will be pretty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Mocha Sheenskins.

The worlds supply of Mocha sheep.
skin Is obtained by about a dozen buy
ers, who have their native collectors
in caravans collect the skins at various
centers, Of which Mocha, Berbera, ley.
lath, and Hodeidah are the main
points, from which they are sent ia
Alden, a British coaling station, which
on account Of it's excellent location, is
the shipping point for skins sent tt
London, the continent of Europe, and
the United States.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Home Produced Platinum.

The United States produces refined
platinum from crude placer platinum
imported mostly from the Colombian
republic. There is small home pro-
duction-in California as by-product
In gold dredging, in Oregon from
beach workings and hydraulic work.
ings, in Nevada from the platinum
bearing gold ore of the Boss mine and
also from the Rambler mine in Wyo-
ming. There is q considerable produc-
ton of platinum in the United States
by refiners of copper matte and gold
bullion, both imported and OF home
production.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Keen Moving.

Keep moving! That is life's secret
all the way. When progress ceases,
you begin to lose ground. When growth
is at an end, decay begins. Do not let
yourself think you know enough, even
though your diploma is hanging
framed upon the wall. Do not imag-
inc you are good enough even though
your acquaintance unite in speak
ing we'll of you. Keep moving! The
day that shows no gain to your credit
means loss.-Exchange.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
A Broken Lot.

Little Gwennie felt it her duty to
entertain man who had been called
in to do some carpenter work, and be.
gan by asking if he had a papa and
mamma. He said yes. Then she asked
if he had any brothers or any sisters.
He replied by saying he had three half.
brothers and three half-sisters. After
looking at him for a moment intently
she said: "Are you the only whole one
there VASE"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
CoIored Story.

"Funny thing happened in my town
last week." said the chatty man in the
railway carriage.
"What was that?" asked the inter.
ested individual.
"Black, white man, and White, q
black man, thought fellow named
Brown was pretty green and tried to
sell him a white horse. But Brown was
we'll read and he deceived them both.
In fact, he got all the money they
had"
"And nOW?"
"And now Black and White are
blue."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
ALLEGATION Is Denied.

The familiar charge that artists who
illustrate stories pay no attention to
the text they illustrate is grossly un.
true, declares the Kansas City STAR.
We know young author who wrote q
story in which man with lorg whis.
kers got wound up in an electric fan.
The illustrator might have ignored the
fan altogether, but he didn't. The only
detail he omitted was the whiskers,
and the picture Of the man with a
smooth face tangled up in the fan was
declared a masterpiece by the artists
family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
1akinu Care Of Pennies.

Ben Franklin had wise old head
when he advised his readers to take
care Of the pennies because the dollars
would take care of themselves. The
boy in whose pockets the pennies burn
holes will understand the difficulty OF
taking care of the pennies, and, like as
not, declare that it cannot be done.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Ancient Marine Homes.

The most interesting of the earlier
habitations of man are the curious
lake dwellings of the age Of bronze.
These were usually built on piles sunk
Into the bottom of lakes, some distance
from the shore. Large trees were
felled, the trunks Of which were sharp
ened on one end and driven into the
mud by mallets used in the hands OF
the builders, who worked from raft.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
An Extravauant Woman,

my Auntie Frettie was in certain
ways the most extravagant woman ]
ever knew" stated the old codger.
"For example, she got the measles at
sixty-seven, when by taking time by
the. forelock she could just as well
have had them at nine."-Judge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
The Rioht Idea,

"He is taking the war very seri.
ously."
"Thats the right idea. I'd rather
take the war seriously and be mis-
taken, than look on it lightly and dis
cover later that 1t was very serious
matter"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
History of the Bracelet.

There is nothing very new-fashioned
about the bracelet. According to ar.
cheologists 1t was first invented as
badge of insanity. In time it was used
in Eastern cimes as q capital means
of investing money.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Esparto Shoes Wear Long.

1T is not uncommon in some parts
Of Spain or Portugal to hear the ma
tives boast of wearing pair Of Els
parto shoes for rs years or more" says
a writer in Popular Science Monthly.
"The soles will survive an aggregate
exceeding 5000 miles Of walking With
out wearing away appreciably."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Lunar Craters Not Volcanic.

Volcanic craters upon the earth are
small. deep pits ut the SUBMITS Of
lofty cones. ; The greatest is not more
than seven miles in diameter Lunar
craters are saucershaped depressions
in the surface OF the moon. The two
types are as unlike as possible. It il
very difficult to see how such craters
as we find on the moon could result
from volcanic action.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
FOLDING Stairs,

Recently a stairway has been pat
ented for reaching seldom used por
tons of buildings. It folds into O
ceiling and is hidden by panel when
not in use.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Hardening Wood.

Wood acquires a remarkable hard
ness and toughness when it is placed
In tanks and covered with quicklime,
which is gradually slaked with water,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Honey and the Sting.

IAN opportunity" said Uncle Eben,
"is like a bee. One man kin foller II
up an find honey where another will
only jes' git stung."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Her Drawback.

miss Oldgrl's chances of getting
married are dwindling fast"
Eyes; pity. she's not in business
firm, then she could advertise for pro-
pOsals.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
The READING Habit.

If you like to read, and have many
books, be careful lest you read toe
much and think too little.--Exchange
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
FARMERS As BANKERS

FARMERS As BANKERS
500 Paid on Savings Accounts.
$50 Paid on Time Certificates.
Checking Accounts, Insurance.
Open Saturday Evenings.
First Farmers Bank Of MInot.
FARM LOANS AND CITY LOANS
The Savings Loan & Trust Co.,
Sons Of Norway Bldg, Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-13
Up to the Nee
in Comfort

For Mother or Sister
For this week we are offer
ing dependable furs at just
rs per cent less than for
mer selling prices. Take
advantage of this oppor-
tunity. Buy your furs now
at a saving for wear the
balance of the winter.
Sets, Scarfs, Shawls, Muffs
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
". O. W. WILL HAVE FLOAT
IN PARADE ON FOURTH
Woodmen win Participate I'm Cele-
brating Nations Birthday-Big
Meeting Planned for July IL

The local camp of the Woodm en-
of the World will participate in the
Fourth of July parade and in pre-
paration for that event committee
was appointed Wednesday night to
procure the best emblematic float
available, The full membership of
the lodge will march directly behind
the float. carrying the w. o. w. ban
ner and the national colors.
One candidate was initiated on
Wednesday evening and much rout-
me business disposed Of As tie
next meeting night comes on the
Fourth of July the camp will not
be called to order,
On July IL there will be a big
meeting and all neighbors are re-
quested to be present The new Of
ficers will be installed, using the new
installation ceremonies for the first
time. and several candidates will be
initiated. There will be refresh
ments served and the committee in
charge promise a good time.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Bertha Kimball of the Albion
district, was the guest of honor at a
shower given in her honor Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs Archie
McAvoy, three miles east OF Pull
man. The happy affair was given
Jointly by Mrs. McAyoy and Mrs.
John Miller in celebration OF the APP
preaching nuptials of Miss Kimball.
who for several years has been EN-
ployed as a teacher in the Albion
neighborhood, The McAvoy resi-
dence was beautifully decorated in
pink and white and 70 guests were
present to extend congratulations to
the charming bride-elect. The shower
was complete surprise to Miss kim
ball, who was hidden to the McAyoy
home under false pretense and found
her friends gathered to do her honor.
The guest of honor was the recipient
OF many beautiful and useful gifts.
Refreshments were served and a gen
eral good time was enjoyed by all
present.
On Wednesday at Colfax, Miss
klmball became the bride of Charles
Talbert, formerly of Albion. The
young couple will reside at Twin
Falls, Idaho, where the groom is en-
gagged in business.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF
FINAL ACCOUNT

In the Superior Court of Whitman
County, State of Washington.
In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah
f.. Woods, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Mu-
Zetta b. Woods. the administrator
Of the estate of Sarah e. Woods, de-
ceased. has rendered and presented
Tor settlement and filed in said court
her final account of her administra-
zion of said estate. and that Tuesday,
the 10th day of July. 1917. at the
hour of 1000 O'Clock d. m, of said
day. at the court room of said court
in the city of ColfaX. Within an
County, State Of WASHINGTON. has
been duly appointed by the said court
for the settlement of said account
at which time and place any person
interested in said estate may appear
and file his exceptions in writing to
said account and contest the same.
Dated June 7, 1917.
JAS. A WILLIAMS,
Clerk.
-. G. Dow, Attorney for Estate,
Pullman, Wash.
JuneSJulyG
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
SJuly6

In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, in and for the
County of Whitman.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Dora
Wilson, Deceased.
Notice TO the world is hereby
given that |, the undersigned, have
been appointed by the above named
Court to be the Executor of the last
will Of Dora Wilson, deceased, and
that | have qualified as such Execu-
tor; that the creditors of the de-
ceased and all persons having claims
against the deceased, are required to
serve their said claims. supported by
affidavit as required by law, on the
undersigned Executor, or on d. c.
Dow his attorney of record. at his
law office in Pullman, Whitman
County, Washington, and file the
same with the Clerk of the above
named Court, together with proof OF
such service, within six months after
the date of the first publication of
this notice, to-Wit within six months
from and after the 29th day of June,
1917, and that all claims not filed
within the time aforesaid shall be
barred.
Dated June 10Th, 1917.
F, w. WILSON,
Executor of the Last Will of Dora
Wilson, Deceased
d. G.. Dow,
Attorney for the Estate,
June29July20 Pullman, Wash
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
AFTER AUTO LAWBREAKERS

The persistency with which Pull.
man autom obile owners are yiolat-
ing the state laws requiring the dim
ming OF the lights on their machines
provided Il topic for a spirited discus
sion at the chamber of commerce
luncheon Tuesday noon. Other Pull
NANTES, it was claimed, are going to
the other extreme and driving after
dark without lights. Owners who
persist in breaking the new auto
laws in the future will be reported 70
Prosecuting Attorney Clegg, with re-
quests for prosecutions.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
PULLMAN CONTRACTOR
GETS ROAD JOB
q. l.. Stickler VIII Construct Three
and One-half Miles of Road From
uniontown To Idaho Line,
for $Is,2.8

The Washington state highway
BOARD has awarded the contract for
the construction OF "a modern high.
way from Uniontown to the Idaho.
Washington line, a distance OF three
and one-half miles. TO c. l.. Stick,
Ter OF Pullman, the consideration he
ing SlG276. The work will be com
menced al once and viii be complet-
ID this year.
This construction will provide a
modern hard-surface highway from
Lewiston well into the Palouse coun-
try. The Lewiston highway district
Is now completing the modern high
way from the city to the Idaho
Washington state line and the con
tract awarded by the washington
highway board viii join with the
highway being constructed out of
Lewiston at the state line. The com
pletion OF these two contracts viii
Drlng one Of the largest and most
productive sections of the Pa,ouse
country into close toucn with the
Lewiston markets and the river sery-
ice 10 Portland and will serve -
bring large portion of tile auto
tourist travel TO the coast over the
Lewiston hill Highway because OF its
wonderful scenic offerings.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
PIPE ORGANISE DISMISSED

The services OF Ernst A. Evans.
professor of pipe organ and musical
theory at the State College. have
been severed with the close of the
present college year. II is under
stood that INSTRUMENTATION and lack
OF cooperation with the department
are the causes of his dismissal. Prof
Evans has had more or less trouble
In the department of music since
coming TO Pullman seven years ago
Steps have been taken to engage an
exceptionally strong man as his sue
cessof.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
OLIVER LINDSEY IN TEXAS

D. g. Lindsey, rural carrier for
Route :, yesterday received n letter
from his son, Oliver Lindsey, who
recently enlisted in the aviation
corps OF the regular army. The Pull
man boy has been assigned to the
list areO squadron, stationed at
South San Antonio, Texas, and is
serving as orderly to Major McCas-
key He writes that it is 10 in the
shade at San Antonio, but that he is
getting used 20 the heat and rather
likes it. Ia Pullman boy recently
witnessed tie falling of two of the
aerial machines being used by the air
II Ell of the army, one of the occu-
pants being killed. He states that
these machines cost $4,000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
"BIHIE STORIES FOR CHIibi;I,X,

Miss Louise DietZ, primary and
kindergarten supervisor of the Lonis-
vile schools, who is instructing al
the State College summer session.
viii speak at the union church sery-
ices at the Christian church SUNDAY
evening. The topic chosen by Miss
pietz is Bible Stories for Children. u
All parents and Sunday school teach
ers are urged OF hear Miss Dietz in
this unusually fine address.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
YOUTHFUL TOURIST
SENT BACK HOME
Ffve-Year-Old Oolfax Boy Taken In
Charge Here After Travelling All
Day Wednesday

Imbued with the spirit of the
Wanderlust, the five-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Snyder of Colfax
boarded the "microbe." alias the
bug" but in truth the O.-W. r. &
n motor, at Colfax Wednesday morn
ing. settled down in vacant seat
and proceeded to make him self com
Portable in anticipation of a long
journey. Believing that he was &C.
eompanied by older persons the con-
ductor left him unmolested and when
the motor stopped at Moscow he
stepped off and awaited the arrival
OF the Northern Pacific train to Lew
iston. When the train arrived he
climbed aboard aud was we'll on his
way before he was questioned by the
little information from the youth
full tourist A travelling man remem-
bered that the boy had taken the
morning motor at ColfaX and at Ar
row Junction he was placed on the
returning ~ T. train and the con
ductor wired to the Pullman authori-
ties to take him off here and try TO
locate his parents.
He was met at the train here by
Deputy Marshal Hooper, who. by gen
tie persuasion. assisted by a bulging
sack of candy, succeeded in gaining
information concerning the boy S
family connections, 1t was learned
that he is the son of Mr. and Mrs A.
N. Snyder of ColfaX, who were at
once acquainted with his whereabouts
and came to Pullman Wednesday
evening to take the young traveller
back home
Far from being disconnected or
worried in his strange surroundings.
the five-year-old took the trend of
events in a matter-of-fact way and
cavorted around the streets with
Marshal Hooper as though he were
IN his own back yard. He evidenced
neither pleasure nor regret when told
that his parents were coming for
him The tim worn phrase, Il
don't know where I'm going, but I'm
on my way, fitted his case pre-
eisely
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
SMALL ATTENDANCE
AT FARMERS PICNIC

The severe wind and dust storm
Thursday cut down the attendance al
the annual picnic OF the Whitman
Pomona Grange, the county Farmers
Union and the State College. and all
the sessions OF the farmer organiza-
tons as wei as the program of sports
were abandoned. The farmers who
brayed the weather picnicked in Tan
giewood, the basket dinner beine
thoroughly enjoyed by those present
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Patriotic Sabbath

Or. w. \. Spalding, minister. In
accordance With the proclamation of
President Wilson, Patriotic Sabbath
Will be observed beginning with the
Bibie School at $3.50 a. m, when a
special program will be presented
The regular church service will be at
1900 Il. m. Sermon and services
appropriate TO the day. A special in
vitation has been extended to the
Womans Relief Corps and the G. A.
K. to be present. Seats will be re-
served for these bodies at the Bible
school meeting. All patriotic cit
liens are invited to all the services
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
DoWNEN WRITES INSURANCE
Insure with Mcclaskey. JAM
jan26tf

HOUSE FOR SALE - Modern.
with five rooms and sleeping porch.
Oak floors Built-in buffet in din
ing room, buffet kitchen; full base
ment; plenty of shade trees. Is rent
ed for s24 per month. A good in
Yestment at $4,000. Terms. F.. e.
Sanger, owner. un22tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29

LOST-Black silk umbrella: sill
yer handle; Saturday evening. Please
return to this office and receive re-
ward. jn29
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29
RENT ".

FOR RENT Two furnished
housekeeping rooms with light and
water, $40 per month; also one large
single housekeeping room; s08
Spring st Phone 1914. tn22-2e
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29

If you are going to put up any
Strawberries We believe you should
get them now. Considering the high
cost of everything. we don't believe
they will be much cheaper. If any.
Phone 80.
jn29 c. r. SANDERS 60.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29

FOR SALE-House and lot on
College hill. House six rooms. mod
ern. Excellent location Phone
1914 or call at 800 Oak street.
lun22ff
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-06-29

Let US insure your grain. Pull.
man Union supply Co hyatt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
RETURN FROM DENMARK

Peter Mathiesen, Sr.. together with
his wife and son. who have been near
their old home in Kallerup, Todbol,
Denmark. since early last fall. ar
rived in Audubon Saturday. They had
a wonderful visit and in fact remain
ed considerably longer than they had
anticipated when they left.
In order to make the trip home
ward in the greatest safety. they
went by rail from Denmark to Nor
way where they took passage to
America. On the ship were no less
than 900 passengers, most of whom
were familiar with the United States
and anxious to get back. But very
few emigrants were on the ship. The
voyage was uneventful and but little
fear was felt by the passengers that
they would reach America in safety.
In talk with Mr.. Mathiesen he
said people had an erroneous idea as
the real conditions in that country.
IL food products seem to be quite
entiful in that country and mo-
where IS Here any starvation other
than is usually found in the poorer
classes. There is a scarcity of few
articles such as coal oil, gasoline and
coal. The oils are hard to obtain and
could be secured only when nothing
else would take its place. Mr.. Ma
thiesen and his wife had a splendid
time and may never get to go back.
But many things have changed in the
old country and they are glad to get
back to America, and especially to
Audubon, where they have so many
close friends.