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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15

special attention. They will handle
full line of repairs for all sizes Of
Bull Tractors.
Mr.. Thompson states that there are
over fifteen thousand Bull Tractors in
successful operation at the present
time and that their main reliance will
be in the good word every Bull Trac-
tor owner will have for this make of
tractor. This year the Big Bull has
been improved in many ways, and in
every respect is a bigger and better
tractor than ever. Thompson Bros.
may be found at 81 First street south
east, where they have rented space in
connection with the Roell Hardware
store.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15
OLE UNDERTAKE. KILLED
IN MINNEAPOLIS
Prominent brady Farmer Crushed to
Death by Steam Stone Crusher
Truck-Funeral at brady.


Truck-Funeral at brady.
Ole Underdahl, a prominent farmer
living near brady, N. D., twelve miles
southwest of Minot, was fatally in
jured in Minneapolis Saturday, when
he was knocked down by a truck of
the Minnesota Crushed Stone Co., on
Nicolett avenue. The truck was load
ed with six tons of stone and it ran
over the mans body, crushing leg
and injurtng him 50 badly internally
that he died that night in the city
hospital. The coroner viewed the re-
mains but did not hold an inquest.
The remains arrived in Minot this
morning at three o'clock over the 500
and were placed in Rowan's undertake
ing rooms. The funeral will be held
from the Underdahl home at brady
Saturday afternoon at one o'clock and
from the Lutheran church at brady
at two o'clock. Rev. Tonne will preach
the funeral sermon. The remains will
be laid at rest in the brady cemetery.
Mr.. Underdahl, accompanied by
John Carlson, left Minot for the Twin
Cities to attend the St. Paul Carni-
val. The two men had been together
uRS1l SnOrCly DeIOIe CHe dCCluelI W
Cured, when they became separated.
The supposition is that Underdahl
was preparing to return home when
the accident occurred.
Mr.. Underdahl was born in Goodhue
county, MIMI, about SO years ago. He
was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter I'm
derdahl, who reside near brady. He
leaves besides his parents four broth
ers, Louis, Roy, Peter and Martin,
we'll known ranchers residing in the
hills southwest Of Minot, and four sis
tiers, Mrs. Skulberstad, Mrs. John
Berg, Mrs. Molerud and Mrs. Oster-
aas, wives of we'll known Ward coun-
ty farmers. Mr.. Underdahl's parents
came to Ward county thirty years ago
and the family has taken a prominent
part in the development of this section
of the state. The deceased in the
early days was an extensive sheep
raiser, having a herd of 1900 at one
time. He was hard working, honest
man and a host of friends join the In
dependent in extending sympathy to
the bereaved members of the family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15

Chester Guthrie of Fort Benton,
Mont, who with his wife has spent
several weeks in this vicinity visit
ing among relatives, left this week for
their home at Fort Benton. While
here Mr.. Guthrie purchased a carload
of mich cows which he shipped to
Montana, where they are said to be
very scare and command high figure
He bought IA head of M. D. Graham
whose herd contains some of the finest
stock in this section of the country.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15

organization began to strike it's speed
and 10000 Maxwell cars were mar
keted. In 1915 this figure was
doubled and 1000 cars found their
way out of the big assembling plant
in Detroit. In 1916 approximately
$4,000 Maxwell cars were built.
The last season has witnessed fur
Their progress. From $4,000 the pro-
duction has increased in leaps and
bounds. It was necessary to install
additional machinery and employ a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15

greatly increased force of workmen
to handle the situation. A second
progressive assembly track was added
at the great Detroit plant.
All during the year the production
has averaged more than 400 cars
every day, and at times the produc-
ton amounted to more than 500 cars
a day. More than 100000 cars will
have been turned out of the Maxwell
plant before the 1917 season has de-
parted.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Goebel, re-
siding on North Prairie, are the proud
parents of handsome baby daughter
born Sunday, Feb. 4--the day follow
ing the big storm. Mother and daugh-
ter are doing nicely. This news, while
rather late, will be welcomed by the
many friends of the happy parents.
Mrs. Goebel was formerly Miss Re-
gina Linnertz, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Linnertz.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15
Ludefisk Supper

The men Of the Zion Lutheran
church will give their fifth annual
Ludefsk supper at the church base
ment Tuesday, Feb. 20, starting at 5
o'clock p. m. This supper is always
we'll patronized
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-15
MAXWELL SHOWS
STORY Of GROWTH

Under Walter E. Flanders, as presi-
dent, the Maxwell Motor company has
concentrated upon production on a
single model, and the figures of pro-
duction since Jan. 1, 1913, tell an ade-
quate story of the growth of the con-
Germ.
In 1918 about 5000 Maxwell cars
were built and sold. In 1914 the new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
$5OOO Ln Cash and Awards;
 $l25. % h Cash to You
This Weeks Special Vote Offer in the Great Home Protective
 Selling Campaign Company's Contest

Cigar company.
 Coal man.
 Glass and queenswaFe. Mattress company.
 Laundry.
 Meat market.
 Sporting goods. Stationary store.
 Theatre Books 100000 votes for each two theatre books bought at headquarters this week. Buy now-sell later.
 Extrn Special 5000o0 extra votes for 100 any trading stamps.
 50C,0oo extra votes for 100 soap wrappers. 500,O00 extra votes for 100 whole tobacco coupons.
 5oOoOO extra votes for 100 gum wrap pers.
 5Oo,coO extra votes for 50 Butter Nut labels
 5OOoOO extra votes for 100 U. P. sharing or United Cigar coupins, 50o.ooo extra votes for 100 any trading stamps.
 500,000 extra votes for 100 soap wrappers 5oo,o0o extra votes for 100 whole to- bacco coupons.
 5oo,OoO extra votes for 100 gum wrap- pers.
 500,oo0 extra votes for 50 Butter Nut labels.
 100000 extra votes for 100 U. P. sharing or United Cigar coupons 500,000 extra votes for 8 receipts or book covers from Towles. 600,000 extra votes for s2 receipt from Kelly, the florist.
 500,000 extra votes for $3 receipt from Robertson Hardware company. 50o,000 extra votes for g Alabama Pa- per and Printing company receipt 5o0,000 extra votes for g. Sparks Tailor ing company receipt.
 Baking Powder Each 1-pound empty Webb's Baking Powder can turned in this week will receive 500000 extra votes; 500,00O votes for $5 worth of any Webbs goods; these offers are in addition to all regular votes. Mineral waters-same offers as last week. Registration Days--Order of Railroad Conductors, December fl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09

Last week showed determination on the parts of all glad to see so many engaged in this work for their favo- rite organizations. You will have to work to win Only a few more week and then the awards.
 Turn-In Days Same as last week and same votes for each 100000 votes turned in on each turn-in day
 Automobile Tires For one tire, 10,00o,0OO; for two tires, 25,000,000 in addition to regular votes.
 120,0O0 Extra Votes
 For same sets as last week we of fer 120,000 extra votes, in addition to regular votes. List can be had at head quarters on request. Only addition is $5 receipt from Yielding Bros.
 New Age-Herald Subscriptions Five hundred thousand extra votes will be given for any new Age-Herald sub scription for not less than one month. Organizations are urged to get busy and turn in as many as they can. Extra special to sell lots of subscrip- tions this week in addition to regular votes:
 For 5 (new) 100000 extra votes. For 10 (new) 2,5O0,OOo extra votes. For 20 (new) 6,00000 extra votes For 50 lnew) 25,000O0o,O0 extra votes. Organization turning in largest amount this week an additional 5,00o,00O votes will be given.
 Magazine Subscriptions One million votes each one years subscription ($1) to Birmingham Mag. azine.
 Big Votes The organization inducing any retail CT or manufactured commodity to enter contest not alread listed among our vote securing materials, votes will be given when order is consummated. For 1, 100000 votes. For 3. 25.0e0, 600 votes. For 3, 100,000000 votes. Campaign manager will CO., operate with any organization.
 List of Prospects Mems readyto-W wear. Restaurant Shoe store. Milk depot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09

q Subscription q year) Birmingham Magazine.
 Month Cnew) subscription to Age- Herald
 Turn in as many as you can. For the largest number of de luxe combina- tions turned in this week 100000 ex- tra votes will be given, provided at least five or turned in by winner
 You can make substltutions to ex- tent of 50 per cent in soap wrappers. Liggett & Myers tobacco cas hcouponb, magazine subscriptions, coupon books bought at headquarters or Age-HeraId subscriptions.
 Now. you have read it all. Do you understand it? If any part is not clear it is our pleasure to help you in any way we can, so do not hesi- tate to call Main 7464, or see manager at sl2S 2d ave. headquarters.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09

Trainmen. Vulcan Lodge No. SIS. De- cember i5
 Book Cover-sams offer as last week 50d.000 extra votes for :. etc.
 Egg-o-5oo0O0 extra votes for each empty carton
 Looks Iooks-IIave you got your card for merchants in campaign to sign Same offer 10 induce your grocer to handle any product in campaign he is now not handling.
 Donovan Coffee Cans-Same as last weeks offer.
 Goldstein Receipts-Bach $50 worth gets 100000 extra votes in addition to reg ular votes.
 Special Attention
 Three new firms entered campaign last week. each live one
 Yielding Bros.'s sale slips are now good for votes, basis 10 votes each cent, and each S worth of receipts is a set. This week each set worth 10000 extra votes. Get busy and give them some business.
 zac c. Tally. with the Missouri State Life Insurance Co. 2l9 Jefferson Co. Bank Bldg. For 5000 policy 25,00O000 votes; for 5000 policy, 60000,000 votes; for 5000 policy. 175ooo,0oO votes. Commonwealth Life Insurance Go, offices 229- 232 First National Bank Bldg, J. c. Reilly superintendent. For Sl000 policy. 25,0OO,OO0 votes; for 5000 policy, 60,000,0O0 votes; for 5000 policy, 175,00o000 votes. Buy some insurance from the two above firms and get big votes. Let them know your prospects and they will do the rest.
 Christmas Offers
 Do your Christmas shopping early with the merchants in campaign. Look under the above heading for some very attractive offers each week.
 Each $5 receipt from following mer- chants this week will receive 5,000.000 extra votes in addition to all regular votes:
 Walker Middlebrook Electric Co. Jaffe Jewelry Co. Sparks Tailoring Co. Seals Piano Co. E. F. Forbes Alabama Paper &s Printing Go. Robertson Hardware Co. Birmingham Trunk Factory. Combination De Luxe 5O,O0O,OOO Extra Votes 200 Soap wrappers. 200 stamps. 50 Butter Nut labels. 200 Gum wrappers or U. P. s. cou- pons. 1 Webb's baking powder can. $1 Towles book cover or receipt. 1 Donovan can and coupon. $1 Robertson Hardware Co. coupon. ss1 Robertson Harware Co. receipt. S5 Goldstein receipt. s Jaffe receipt. $5 Book covers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
EXTRA FEATURES
 ON PROGRAMME OF
 COMMUNITY SING
Philharmonic Orchestra to Render Schubert's Unfin- ished Symphony and the
 Twenty Club Will Sing

The programme for the twenty-ninth community sing that will be given today at Loew's Bijou is one that should commend itself to every musi- elan and music lover in Birmingham. The Philharmonic orchestra, under the direction of Philip Memoli. will play the Schubert "Unfinished' symphony; Mrs. o. l.. Stephenson will sing My Love at Thy Sweet Voice. from Sam son and Delilah; the Twenty club will make it's debut, and songs will be sung that have been selected by tho na- tiona1 community music committee.
 The first concert will be given at 3 o'clock and the second at 4:3o Fol- lowing is the complete programme:
 Doxology prayer; salute to the flag; America"
 unfinished Symphony" (Schubert) i, allegro moderate; andante con moto, Philharmonic orchestra, Philip Mem eli. director. Note: Franz Schubert was bor,t January s1, 1797; died November 19, 1928.
 My Love at Thy Sweet voice. from Samson and Delilah" Saint Saens), Mrs. O.. l.. Stephenson, so- prano; Fred c. Wiegand, violin; John Wiegand. pianist
 Loves Old Sweet Song (Molloy), everybody.
 The Awakening" (Mabe1 w. Dan- iels); "Will O the Wisp" (Charles Gill; bert spross); The Woodpecker' (Eth- ebert Nevin), Twenty club. Robert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
Progressive Farmers of
 Dekalb Make Records

Fort Payne, December s.-(SpeciaL) J While the cotton crop has only been about one-half the usual crop in De- Kalb county this year, yet there has been a splendid record made in diver sified farming by several progressive farmers.
 J. D. Neppier of Dawson, Route 9, says that he planted one peck of soy beans last spring and from them he gathered 6f bushels of beans. From 12A bushels of Irish Cobbler potatoes he rased 1021a bushels; and from five and half bushels of Green Mountain potatoes he raised 64 bushels; from three acres of sirup cane he made 103 gallons of fine sirup.
 J. D. Dobbs, Porterville, planted four acres in California bunch black-eyed peas and sold $400 worth. From one acre of cotton he sold $2o3 worth These are only few of the records made by the farmers of DeKalb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
Regular Army Volunteers
 Reach Total of 2S2,605

Washington, December S-Recruiting for the regular army continued at a high rate yesterday with 2S96 men accepted, New York leading among the states with 354 enrollments. These figures brought the total number of war volunteers since April up to 2S26 605.
 The unusual increase in volunteering probably is due largely to the fact that voluntary enlistment of men of draft age ceases entirely after noon December 15. However, under the new draft regula- tions, becoming effective on that day, men of draft age, may, if they wish, waive exemption rights, and apply to their local boards to be inducted immedi- ately into the military service. Tn that case they will be sent forward to regu- lar army recruiting depots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09

Lawrence, director; Mrs. Robert w. Newman. accompanist.
 Keep the Home Fires Burning tNoyello), everybody.
 Announcements.
 Nearer My God to Thee" (Mason), everybody.
 Polish Dance'' (scharwenl1a). Phil harmonic orchestra.
 "Abide With Me- (Monk). every body.
 Star Spangled Banner" Philhar- monic orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
ECUADOR SEWERS RELATIONS WITH
 GERMAN EMPIRE

GuayaIuiI, Ecuador, December S-Ecu- ador has severed diplomatic relations with Germany, according to offi- ciaI announcement made by the gov- ernmcnt today.
 Ecuador has been on the verge of breaking diplomatic relations with Ger many since early in October, last, when Peru, Ecuador's neighbor, on the south, dismissed the German minister at Lima, Dr. Perl. After receiving his passports from the Peruvian govern ment, Dr. Perl, who also was the ac- credited minister to sEcuador inti. mated that he would take up his resi- dence at Quito the Ecuadorean capital. The Ecuadorean secretary of foreign affairs, however, announced that the minister would not be received of ficially by the government of Ecuador. Dispatches from Quito said the action of the foreign secretary was taken in order to demonstrate the close affilia- tion of Ecuador with the union of American republics. This step was con- strued in diplomatic circles as virtual ly equivalent to rupture of relations between Ecuador and Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
FIVE AMERICANS TORTURED AND SHOT
 BY YAQU| INDIANS

Nogales, Ariz., December s--Five Americans, one German and three Chin- csc were tortured and then shot to death by the Yaqui Indians who raided Esper- anza, 70 miles south of Guaymas, Sonora, Thursday, according to report brought here tonight by an American mining man. Forty Germans working on 8 plantation south of Esperanza were unaccounted for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-09
Giue Something Electrical. 4 Useful, Practicaland
 Appreciated Gift.

Your choice of Electrical goods suitable for holiday gifts isall but limitless. And so universally useful, practi- cal and attractive are Elec- trical goods you can hardly - go wrong in an Electrical selection.
 Electrical device s for the home for instance, embrace Percolators, Toasters, Chaf- ngDishes, Lamps nddozens of other articles essentially practical and useful.
 And aside from the con venience and beauty of Elec- trical home articles the econ ony of operation adds large to their attractiveness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-04
Former German Ships.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The for
mer German vessels that have been
seized and transferred to the United
States naval service will bear good
American names. Secretary Daniels
has issued general order chang
inc the names Of the vessels as fol-
lows:
Kron Prinzessin Cecil, to Mount
Vernon: Vaterland, to Lcviathan;
Kaiser Wilhelm II, to Agamemnon
America, to America; Hamburg, to
powhatan; Grosser Kurfust, to Adolf
ais; Koeng Wilhelm II, to NADIA
waska: Neckar, to Antigone; Rhein,
80 Susquehanna; Princess Irene, to
Pocahontas; Frederick der Crosse, 10
Huron, and Barbarossa, to Mercury.
The steamships President Grant
and President Lincoln will not De re-
named.
The tugs Huron, Pocahontas and
Powhatan will be renamed -Alleg-
hany, Chemunm and Caiaugna, re-
snectively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-04

would have done away with some
of the privileges and powers Of the
lords, but the measure was prompt
nv vetoed by the government.
The Council Of the Empire, as the
upper Bavarian house is called, s
even more a bulWark of feudallsm
and aristocratic class privilege than
the Prussian House: of Lords. Under
the law of Mays2G, 1878, the body
consists of the Sroyal princess, the
crown. officials, the Roman Cathohe
archbishops, the',heads of the prince
" families the head OF the Protestant
Church and a number of councillors
OF state appointed by the King. The
latter either held their rank for life
or their positions are hereditary, bit
under the constitution all hereditary
members must belong to the landed
aristocracy and pay at least SlG5
taxes a year.
Among the members appointed for
life are a few tinanciers, captains
of industry" and college professors,
but the cities, the universities, COM
merce and industry, the farmers and
the working classes have no repre-
sentation.
The war, the greatest revolution
list, now promises to bring the re-
forms which the struggles Of two
generations have not been able %
accomplish. The days Of feudallsm
and class rule are numbered III
Bavaria, as everywhere else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-04

liberals are impressed with PTesl-
dent Wilson'S insistence upon ei!ml-
nation of autocracy, and that they
are urging reforms which would
make the German people-not tae
kaiser-the real. peasezmaxers.
A1nplifed presssE comment from
German and Dutch papers indicate
that while the Presidents peace
reply met a cold reception from most
OF The press, a strain of possibilities
showed in Socialist opinion. Tue
Socialists will now press on FOR IN.
ternal reform, the department mes
sa@es showed. Their move is likely
10 bear further fruit as winter APP
proachcs with its new rigors. Iha
people at home are beginning t.
clamor for something besides auto
cratic promises that do not come
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-04
REFORM WAVE IN GERMANY.
Prussian Junkerdom and Bavarian
House of Lords Threatened.

Munich, Sept. 1.-The reform
wave now sweeping over Germany
threatens not only Prussian Junk
erdom, but also the Bavarian House
of Lords, the most aristocratic body
in the German empire.
According to the Mnenchener
Neueste Nachrichten the govern
ment is preparing bill for the re-
construction of the ultra feudalistic
first chamber Of the Parliament
along democrati clines. The measure
will be submitted to the Diet when
it reassembles in October.
The step planned by the govern
ment under the pressure of public
opinion is little short Of revolution
ary- SO far all demands for the
moderni2ation of the upper house
have been rejected Indignantly by
the crown and the ministry. In April,
1914, a few months before the OUT
break Of the war, the second cham
Der of the Diet passed bill which
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-04
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM

N. B.-FoI!owing schedule figures
published only as information. MOI
guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station, Alex
andria:
4:27 a. H., Daily Memphis Spec
isl. Sleeping cars and coaches for
Lynchbura, Roanoke, Knoxville.
Chattanooga. Nashville, Memphis.
Washington sleeping cars open after
1000 p. m. Dining car.
TAT a. M, Daily--Local to Har-
risonburg. Buffet parlor car.
GIT a. m, Daily-Local TO sta.
tions between Manassas and Char
lottesvile and limited beyond to At
lanta. Coaches only.
9:l7 a. H., Daily-U. S. fast mail.
Coaches and sleeping cars to Char
lotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, Ne"
Orleans. Sleeping car Salisbury to
AshevilIe Dining car.
2:O2 p. NJ, Saturday only-Local
to Harrisonburg. Buffet parlor car.
4:O2 p. m, Daily except Saturday
and Sunday--Local to Harrisonburg.
Buffet parlor car.
1:22 p. m, Daily-Local to Char
lottesviIie. Parlor car to Warrenton.
Daily except Sunday.
5:l2 p. M, Daily-Birmlngham
Snccial. Coaches and sleeping cars
to Atlanta and birmingham. Dining
car. Daily tourist car to California.
5:22 p. m, Daily except Sunday,
Local for Warrenton.
7:l7 p. m. Daily-Aueusta Spec
ial. Coaches and sleeping cars to
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
eusta. Sleeping cars to AshevilIe.
Dining car.
1902 p. M, Daily-Washington &
Chattanooga Limited. Wa Lynch
burr). Coaches and sleeping cars 10
Roanoke, Knoxville. Chattanooga,
New Orleans. Dining car.
1902 p. m. Daily-Ncw York q
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars to
Atlanta and New Orleans. Sleeping
car to Macon. Dining car.
S. D. SHELTON,
Union Ticket Agent. Alexandria, Va.
r. II. DcBUTTS,
Division Passenger Agent, Washing
ton, d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-04

ly lowered companion Ladder for
the convenience of the boarding
party, and apparently was making a
great show Of activity in prepare
tons to receive the 'Britons.
The object Of the preparations was
made manifest as soon as the boat
came alongside, when a bomb was
hurled from the deck of the supposed
merchantmen into the small boat.
The explosion annihilated the board
ing party.
At the same time torpedoes were
launched by the "Dutchman", at both
patrol vessels. Both the torpedoes
missed their mark, and second later
broadsides from the patrol boats
avenged the fate of their comrades.
The first round blew the steam
ships upper works to pieces, and a
few minutes firing at the short range
at which the patrol boats lay left her
shameless hulk. No prisoners wera
taken. but the steamship was later
identified from the wreckage as tne
st, Theodore.