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The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11
Community Service Flag
Is Befittingly Dedicated

The large new service flag was un-
furled to the breeze Saturday. 1t now
floats over Union street, being an
chored to the Harris block and Klein
& Sutmar building. On it are one hun
dred blue stars, set on background
of red. each star representing one of
the boys of this community who have,
gone forth to do service for his coun.
try.
There We're quite number of peo-
pie present to witness the dedication
The weather was none too favorable
the soft snow of the night before and
little rain at the time interfering to
some extent. The crowd followed the
firemen's band wherever it went. First
it marched to the school grounds
where the children were in waiting
and led them down Elm street to Sec
ond, where the line of formation was
made. The procession then was led
back to the school campus.
At the school grounds large grand
stand was draped in colors, around
which the flag bearers stood. Hon.
T. +. Marshall had charge of the pro-
gram and announced first a selection
by the band. Next america" was
sung, accompaniment by band. Rev.
A. Wolfe gave patriotic prayer for
the guidance of the boys represented
by the stars, and the Girls Glee Club
under direction of Miss Florence Gra-
ham gave the favored songs "Keop
the Home Fires Burning" and "We'll
Never Let the Old Flag Fall"
Supt. G. Il. Blume gave the address
of the day. At first he announced the
coming to Oakes for Friday evening
of Sergeant Downs. a returned Can
adian officer just back from the blood
stained trenches. He took up two
phases of chief Importance on the first
anniversary of our entrance into the
war; namely: The launching of tho
Third Liberty Loan and the dedication
of this service flag in remembrance of
the boys who had left this community
to engage in the terrible conflict. 1t
was the patriotic duty of every citizen
to help win the war by the purchase
of Liberty bonds or assisting in some
department of government service.
1t was not the time to do "our Bit" it
was the time to do "our ALL" He asked
the men to attend Red Cross on
Thursday evenings. and do other
things that they thought was not re-
quired of them. The address was a
splendid one and those who were for
tunate in hearing it were imnressed
more than ever of their duty to their
country.
Mrs. McPike, in few we'll chosen
words, on behalf of the Women's Re-
liey Corps, presented the flag, and on
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11
ENFORCEMENT LEAGUE OF.
FicER TO LECTURE IN oAkEs

G. w. Finwall of Bismarck, assist
ant superintendent of the State En-
forcement League, was here Tuesday
looking over the local situation, and
investigating rumors and complaints
in regard to our liquor laws and other
laws. If printed matter sent from Bis
marck had reached Oakes in time and,
been duly distributed Mr.. Finwall
would have lectured in the Presbyter-
ian church, Tuesday evening. Taking
for granted that the people of Oakes
are interested in the conservation of
morals, Mr.. Finwall promised a num-
ber of citizens to return and lecture on
"Why and How the Federal and State
Bone-Dry Laws Can Be Enforced" and
other matters vitality interesting to the
people of Oakes and vicinity. Mr.. Fin
wall is willing to hold the lecture in
the same place as originally planned
the Presbyterian church, thus iden.
tifying Rev. Mr.. Wolfe and his people
with this great movement of making
our state still safer place to live in
when our boys return from France-to
find improved moral conditions
It is expected that when Mr.. Finwall
returns to Oakes on April 26th to
speak in the Presbyterian church at
8 o'clock in the evening not only the
more progressive members of the
several churches Of the city will be
present but many people who are not
habitual church goers. A most inter-
esting and instructive evening will
no doubt be enjoyed by an audience
which will tax the capacity of the
church. &C. w. r.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11

behalf Of the city Mayor Slocum ac-
cepted the flag. The large flag was
unfurled by four ladies of the Corps,
while Rev. James Opie read the names
Of the boys that tie stars represented.
At the close the "Star Spangled
Banner" was played and sung and
Rev. j. H. Lindland pronounced the
benediction.
The flag was then carried down
main street and put in position at the
main square. The city was decorated
with flags and bunting in honor of the
occasion, which this year takes the
place of Flag Day from a local stand
point. Business houses We're closed
from 2 to in the afternoon that all
might attend the exercises.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11
LIBERTY BOND CAMPAIGN
STARTS OUT NEXT MONDAY

Every bank in the ninth federal re-
serve district is now armed with the
most minute details regarding the
Third Liberty Loan. Here are few
of the salient points of most general
interest:
The loan will be three billion dollars
$4,000, 0,0000O0.), the government re-
serving the right to allot bonds up to
the full amount of any overscription.
The government asked the ninth
federal reserve district to subscribe a
minimum of 100000. But A. r.
Rogers, district director has appor-
toned the loan by states so as to in
sure $125, 100000.
The bonds will bear interest at AZ
per cent per annum. They will be
dated and will bear interest from May
9, 1918, and will mature September
IS, 1928. The interest dates will be
September 18th and March 18th. the
first coupon bearing interest for 129
days.
The bonds are not convertible and
are not subject to call for redemption
before matured. The fact that the
government has made these ten-year
bonds is taken by many as an indi-
cation that the officials at Washington
are not looking for the war to last
many years.
The bonds carry the same exemp-
tion from taxation as those in the Sec
ond liberty loan. Third Liberty Loan
bonds which have been owned by a
person for six months prior to the
date Of his death will be accepted at
par and accrued interest in payment
of federal inheritance taxes. The
campaign opened throughout the Ma
tion April 9Th, and closes May 4th,
but this is not adhered to the ninth
district. In this district no selling of
bonds is supposed to be permitted
prior to April 18th. The actual selling
campaign opens at dawn next Monday
and by midnight Wednesday the or
ganization executives expect that the
ninth district will have subscribed its
full $125,000,0O0 allotment.
The government has provided that
the bonds may be paid for in the fol-
lowing installments: S per cent on
application. 20 per cent on May 28th
IS per cent on July 18th, and 40 per
cent on August 18th. Payment in full
may be made with the application or
before May 4th, but bonds will not be
delivered before May 9th, on any sub
scription for an amount exceeding
$4,000.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Norwegian Lutheran

Norwegian Lutheran
Services in Oakes April 14tf, at IL
o'clock and Sunday school at H. You
are cordially invited.
j. H. Lindland, Pastor.
Swedish Lutheran
Services next Sunday at II a. m.
and p. m. All are invited.
j. Edor Larson, Pastor.
Methodist Episcopal
10 Class Meeting. John Kennedy.
10:30 Public Worship.
11:45 Sunday School. Mrs. e. X.
Over, Supt. Z
3 Kings Heralds. Mrs. T. H. Ferber.
Epworth League. Mr.. Davidson.
leader.
8 Public Worship.
A cordial welcome to an always.
James 0pie. Pastor.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11

Written and verbal requests have
come to this office from Commercial
Clubs, Red Cross Chapters, and indi-
viduals in different parts of North Da.
kota asking if it is permissible under
the Red Cross rules and regulations
to take up collections for the Red
Cross at political meetings.
Because this is campaign year in
North Dakota and such requests for
ruling on this question may naturally
be expected to increase, and in order
that the rule may be clear and dis.
tinct and generally understood, it is
deemed advisable to rule formally on
this question and. give the ruling as
wide publicity as possible.
The Red Cross asks no man or wo-
man as to his or her political beliefs,
religious affiliations, social position,
wealth, occupation, residence, or sim.
liar questions. 1t asks only unquali-
fled loyalty to America, willingness to
serve America and the cause of hu.
manity, and competence to do the
work for which he or she volunteers.
1t asks contributions from each and
every individual who believes in this
great work, and it accepts the penny
of the child and the check of the mill
lionaire with equal gratitude.
Federal statutes, and the rules and
regulations laid down by the Central
Committee of the American Red
Cross, take every precaution against
any possible misuse of the Red Cross
name or emblem. Commercializing of
the name or emblem is strictly pro-
hibited, and solicitation of funds for
the Red Cross is limited to authorized
agents of the organization.
Attention is directed to the pro-
vision Of the Act of Congress approved
June %. 1910, which reads:
1T shall be unlawful for any per-
son, corporation, or association other
than the American National Red Cross
and its duly authorized employees and
agents. and the army and navy sani-
tary and hospital authorities of the
United States for the purpose of trade
or as an advertisement to induce the
sale Of any article Whatsoever, or for
any business or charitable purpose, to
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11
Misuse of Red Cross Name Lsn
Misden1eanor and Is Punishable

use within the territory of the United
possessions the emblem of the Greek
Red Cross on white ground. or any
sign Or insignia made or colored in
imitation thereof, or of the words Red
Cross on any combination of these
words"
Chapter Letter No. 19. issued from
Northern Division Headquarters of
the American Red Cross in Minneapo-
lis under date of September %, 1917,
rules as follows:
"SOLICIT1NG AND COLLECTING
RED CROSS FUNDS: Chapters must
take exceptional care that all solicit
ing and collecting of funds in the
name of the American Red Cross is
done by authorized persons All per-
sons soliciting or collecting funds for
the American Red Cross must have
certificate of authority signed by an
officer of the chapter or Branch hav-
ing jurisdiction where funds are solic-
tied. There must be no exceptions to
this rule"
Misuse of the Red Cross name or
emblem is a misdemeanor. punishable
by a fine of not more than $500 and
imprisonment up to one year.
The Red Cross will be grateful for
every money gift that is maze to 1t.
and such gifts will be accepted at all
times by Red Cross officers every
where. There is now Red Cross Oh
ganization in practically every city,
The Red Cross will be grateful for
every money gift that is made to it.
and such gifts will be accepted at all
times by Red Cross officers every
where. There is now Red Cross or.
ganization in practically every city.
village, and town in North Dakota, and
individuals attending meetings in any
of these towns. political or otherwise.
and who wish to make a contribution,
large or small, to the Red Cross, can
do SO by leaving their gift with the
Red Cross branch officers there, or
with any bank for transmittal, and a
receipt will be issued to them.
It is better, however, that perhaps a
few less dollars come into the Red
Cross treasury than that this great or
ganization Of mercy and humanity
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11
Liberty Loan Meeting

Chairman Crabtree advises us that
Sergeant Downs of the Canadian army
who has recently returned from the
ey county on Thursday and Friday
this week.
He will speak at the NJ. E. church
in Oakes Friday evening at 73O.
Every man and woman in this COM
munity should hear this talk. 1t will
be interesting and instructive. No
charge will be made.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11
Business Change


Leonard H. Seversen has sold his
tailoring and dry cleaning establish
ment to Ed. Johnson, the change TAX
ing effect Monday. The new propri-
etor will remain this week with the
Oakes Steam Laundry and next Mon
day will take personal charge of the
place. Leonard took possession in
December, purchasing from c. J..
Anderson.
The new proprietor is we'll known
to the people of Oakes, having for the
past nine years been connected with
the Oakes Steam Laundry. He is
steady and reliable and will make
good. The former proprietor is unde-
cided as to his future plans.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11

should run the risk of being charged
with alliiating with or looking with
special favor upon amy political party
or faction. It's appeal is to Americans.
1t knows no party lines, and surely if
Congress in its wisdom saw fit to pro-
tect its emblem or name from misuse
in the business world. Red Cross Of
flcers must be equally solicitous to
protect it against all possible misuse
in the political world
TO avoid MISUNDERSTANDING there
fore, and to make certain that the Red
Cross name and emblem is kept clear
OF even the suspicion of being used by
any political party or faction for its
own aggrandiZement or benefit, the
following ruling is made to govern
throughout this jurisdiction. which in
cludes the whole of the State of North
Dakota:
Collections for and in behalf of the
American Red Cross or any of its
Chapters or Branches must not be
taken up in any political conventions
caucuses, or meetings in North Dako
ia. Chapters are directed to enforce
this rule and see to it that no GER
tificates of authority are issued to any
person to collect Red Cross funds at
any such political meetings. Persons
now holding certificates of authority
to collect money for the Red Cross
must not take up collections at polit-
ical meetings, and if they attempt to
do so the certificates must be prompt
ly revoked and the individuals so Of
Tending reported to the North Dakota
State Headquarters for such action as
this office may see fit to take.
This ruling is made solely to keep
the Red Cross clear of any charge of
participating. even indirectly, in any
political campaign Whatsoever, whcth-
CT it be statewide, or limited to any
county, city. township, village, or
judicial district.
Attention is further directed to
Chapter Letter No. 10, heretofore to,
which says:
"In some instances, however, there
is disposition on the part of the user
(of the Red Cross name or cmblemD
to gain time by discussion. The best
way is to bring the matter to the at
tention of the United States attorney.
If he wishes any instructions the At
torney General of the United States
will advise him"
This letter and ruling is directed
to the ranking heads, so far as this
office knows their names and address
es, of all political parties in North Da-
kota. II any have been omitted,
copy of this ruling will be sent to
them if the attention of this Office is
called to the oversight.
A copy of this ruling is sent to Hon.
M. A. Hildreth, United States Attor-
ney, and to Hon. S. ]. Doyle, United
States Marshal, for their records.
Copies are being sent, too, to all
Chapters, and to the press, and, in
order to avoid MISUNDERSTANDING,
Chapters are asked to assist in giving
this ruling general publicity in the ter
ritory under their jurisdiction.
In the confident belief that we shall
have your hearty cooperation in car
rying out this order in letter and spirit
for the good Of this great organization
whose one object is to relieve suffer
ing,
Respectfully,
N. C. YOUNG,
State Director.
HARRY CURRAN WILBUR.
Executive Secretary.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11

be the most satisfying. This company
includes a splendid soprano soloist, a
reader and pianist. These three tall
ented folks presented one of the most
delightful musical programs on the
Redpath Lyceum courses during the
past season. .-....
Another musical attraction which
will rank high in the popular approval
will be the Arden Entertainers. This
organization is made up of four girls,
vocalists and instrumentalists. The
Ardens are talented and have a
thorough understanding of the desires
of ChautauquaI folks.
The Melting Pot
The success of the play company in
at pays to Advertise" last season has
led the management to produce an
other play this year. Israel Zangwill's
play "The Melting Pot" will be offered
by group of strong actors. This is
the play which deals with the prob
lens of the immigrant and is the pro-
duction in which Walker Whiteside
made his name.
The dates set for Oakes is week of
June $3.50.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11
M'oman's Club

April 18th.
HostessAMrs Marshall.
Reading of minutes.
Roll Call-Favorite writer of war
news.
Reading, Hymn of American Sword
Mrs. Webb.
Reading, Hymn of German Sword
Miss Canfeld.
Song. Battle Hymn Of the Republic.
Reading, Rizal's Social Cancer-Mrs.
Marshall.
Work, knitting for Foresters.
Full attendance is requested.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-04-11

The Hon. Frank 3. Willis, former
sowernor of Ohio and one of the fore.
most orators in America, will be one
of the headliners on this summers
Chautauqua program. This announce.
ment was made by C. C. Collett, man.
ager of the Vawter circuit, who was
here Monday for conference with the
local Chautauqua committee.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
New British Steel Regulation
Hits Sheffield Manufacturers

The British government recently put
into effect further regulation regard
ing the use Of steel which, according to
consular adviccs, will have consider
able effect upon Sheffield manufacture
ers, particularly those engaged in the
manufacture Of table cutlery. After
the former regulations went into force
communicating the output Of steel ex-
ccpt under government license. the only
steel for which there was a free mar
ket and on which manufacturers de-
pended for material to supply other
than government orders was what was
known as shell discard steel. This was
steel which was originally intended for
she'll making, but which was rejected
Tor this purpose, as it did not come up
to specification, and as the quantity was
considerable it enabled manu- facturcrs
to maintain a hold on their private
trade. 1t has now been found that this
shell! discard steel is suitable for ship
building and other war purposes, and it
has therefore been brought under the
war material regulations.
Because sheil-discard steel could be
dealt with in the open market it has
commanded higher prices than the Off
cial maximum prices of steel without
defect
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
National Cloak and Suit Co.
Sales Show Big Increase

Net sales Of the National Cloak and
Suit Company for 1917, amounting to
$27 $40 ,537, we're the largest eyer re-
ported by that concern. In 1916 the
company's sales totalled $21 ,5o4 ,230, and
in 1915 they were $17,371 $50.
There was set aside last year for
Federal taxes $524.156, against only
900 in 1916, leaving net profit OF
$2O46,483, compared with $2,O41 ,052 the
year before The directors set aside
100000, i'll view Of abnormal mer-
chandise conditions, as a special re-
serve for contingencies, in order to
provide against possible readjustment
Of values in the future. During 1917
the company purchased $l50,000 of the
preferred stock for retirement, bring
ing the amount thus purchased to date
up to S450,000.
The balance sheet as Of December 81
showed current assets of $7,724 ,436, in
Guiding sl,399,s17 cash, compared with
SO, ,745,4 ,454 of current liabilities. The
excess of quick assets over current liza
bllities was $3.97S,982.
Announcement was made that Henry
Goldman had resigned as a director
and had been succeeded by Arthur
Sachs, Of Goldman. Sachs & Co., from
which firm Mr.. Goldman severed his
connection on January i. The number
of vice presidents has been increased
from two to four, W. l.. Brann and
Frank Bokor having been appointed.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
F. |. Kent Expected
To Act as Director
Of Foreign Exchange
Under New Ruling by Nc
Adoo All Transactions Must
Be Reported

Fred !. Kent, vice president Of the
Bankers Trust Company, it was re-
ported in local banking circles yester-
day, is to become official director Of
foreign exchange under the regulation
announced by Secretary McAdoo for
bringing such transactions under the
direct control of the Federal Reserve
Board. Mr. Kent, who is now in " ash
ngton on leave Of absence. was re-
Gently appointed By the Federal Re-
serve Board to take charge of investi-
eating. supervising and authorizing for
clgn exchange operations.
Bankers expressed the opinion that
the new ruling by Secretary McAdoo
will not nece ssitate any particular
change from present. methods Of doing
business. because dealers in foreign eX-
change for several months have beer
required to make detailed reports of all
important transactions under the trad
ing with the enemy act. The new reg
ulations. it is believed, viii merely
strengthen the control Of the govern
mcnt, since they provide for a compul-
sorry system Of reporting all transac-
tons, and also make it necessary fol
all dealers in foreign exchange to OBJ
tain licenses through the Federal Re
serve banks.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Japanese Industrial Profits

The Japan Chronicle" states that
spinning companies continue to pay
iargc dividends about 60 per cent per
annum. Indeed. it says. the spinning
Industry generally is the most prosper
GUS OF all the trades and industries in
That country.
" hie these companies have steadily
continued TO gain large profits. the
chemical industry has suffered a heavy
sctback for several months. At this
''mc last year shares in chemical in
dustral companies were monopoliziur
attention on the Stock Exchange.
They made enormous profits" the
newspaper declares. "In fact, the Mn
pom Semi Company paid a dividend Of
so per cent. while the divided paid bv
the Ozaka Bleaching Powder Company
was 60 per cent. Their prosperity has
since suffered a heavy decline. though
N some cases dividends are still quite
handsome. II is expected that for the
last term the Nippon Semi Company
Will pay a dividend of 60 per cent. com
pared with so per cent for the prcced-
lng term. The dividend of the Osaka
bleaching Powder Company for the last
'crm is to be only 20 per cent, against
30 per cent for the preceding term"