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Evening star., 1918-02-02

An agreement has been reached by
the Department Of Labor with the
unions and operators in the oil and
gas fields of Louisiana and coastal
Texas for adjustment of disputes by
arbitration during the war.
Evening star., 1918-02-02
Sees Risk to National Cause.

After reviewing the question at
Pissue--the opposition of the engineers
to the man-power bill which Mr. Hen
derson desired them to abandon-and
declaring that the engineers were
merely asking a continuation of the
procedure instituted by Premier Lloyd
George himself, Mr.. Henderson said:
Il earnestly appeal to the government
that they should at once agree to a
separate conference. Their present at
They are risking the national cause for
a point of procedure"
Mr.. Henderson added that his knowl :
edge of the history of the controversy
convinced him that labor was justified
in it's stand. and continued: r-,,.
I'm the past labor has responded with
Evening star., 1918-02-02
All Weary of War.

We are all weary of war" said Mr..
Henderson. Immediate peace is the
greatest need of the world: but peace
cannot be achieved by one section of
labOr acting by itself. Peace will come
when the working class movement as a
whole has discovered by conference
the conditions of an honorable and dem
ocratic peace worthy Of the unimag
Unable sacrifices the people have made.
The temper of the workmen is most
dangerous. The 'unyieldfng attitude OF
the government is bringing the coun-
try to the verge of industrial revolur
tion, and unless a more just and rea-
sonable attitude is adopted 1 am seri-
break between an important section OF
industrial labor and the government
will result"
Evening star., 1918-02-02

THE coRcoRAN GALLERY OF ART.
SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY
Carl MELCHERS.
Evening star., 1918-02-02

A quarter of loaf of bread is de-
stroyed every time sixteen pints of beer
is made. In England it is estimated
that 2s0.000.0o0 possible rations a year
go to make beer.
Evening star., 1918-02-02

NOT WaAT YOU EARN NOW But WHAT
you save will take care of you In the fnture.
Start an account In the Home Binding AseocIs
oea~. 1{I0f Pa aye NV,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

With Christmas only few days
away, the Minot stores are crowded
with shoppers. There are always peo-
pie who do not heed the advice to
shop early so the stores will be crowd
ed from now on until Christmas eve.
All day long, the streets in the bust
ness section Of the city are crowded
with shoppers. The roads are good
for motoring and it is not unusual to
see cars from so to rs miles distant.
The stores are arrayed in holiday
attire and altho the decorations are
simplified somewhat from former
years, the suggestions of poinsettas
and holly intermingled with the green,
breath forth holiday atmosphere in
keeping with the season.
Everywhere there is evidence that
Christmas this year has greater g.
nificance than ever before. Now that
the war has ended, the thoughts Of
everyone seem to turn to home and
fireside and the welcoming Of thoe
who have been away. The display of
practical and useful gifts seems to be
the suggestion on every side and the
assortments offered in the various
stores seem to be at prices suitable
for every pocketbook.
A visit thru the Minot stores with
in the next few days, will be a real
pleasure to Christmas shoppers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
MAJOR MURPHY.

Major John S. Murphy, for years
one of the states most prominent fig
ures, has gone to his reward. The
Major perhaps had more real warm
friends and more warm political enc
mics than any other man in North
Dakota at one time. He was recog-
nized leader among men. He made
his mistakes politically, but in those
days it must be remembered that
might made right in the political
world. The Major was just as good a
loser as he was winner and no mat
ter which way the election went, he
never lost that optimistic smile.
Mr.. Murphy was big and broad
physically and mentally. He enjoyed
red hot political fight. You always
knew just where the Major stood on
any question, and he used real logic
in making his deductions.
Our readers will remember the Ma
jor's farewell Letter publisher in the
Independent last June. He realized
that his days on earth were numbered
but even the thought of death caused
him little fear for he jected about
'the bewhiskered old fellow with the
scythe" that soon was to cut him
down.
The relations of the Independent
with the Major has always been most
pleasant. AS a matter Of fact, the
first dollar ever paid to the Indepen-
dent for subscription to the paper
was given by Major Murphy.
The Major needs no eulogy on the
part of the Independent or anybody
for that matter. He was so well
known that his life was an open book.
His death is the source Of great re-
greet on the part of his many friends,
who realize fully that he leaves void
that it will take a man Of brains and
energy and much optimism to fill.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
NOT AS HEROES OR MIGRANTS,
RIFT MEN

Fargo Forum: Some American
kumorist has said that we would tear
up the pavements to welcome the first
returning soldiers, and would arrest
the last Of them for vagrancy.
1t is little more than half truth
based not on the selfshness of Amer
leans, but on their impotence with
anything that has become common
place and their worship of the novel.
In a nation Of heroes, hero lacks
, novelty at least.
We are not going to feel the full
force of the returned soldier problem
before spring. The men in the camps
in this country, are being given their
discharges first. The labor market
will absorb these men. probably with
out much difficulty. They are the last
to leave their positions, to indulge in
a generality that is not wholly true.
In many cases their positions are still
open after an absence of but a few
weeks or months. Those who have
no positions awaiting them will be
able to find work without much diff
Guilty. a ,' %. !. ta g Ltlt
But the real problem will come
when the army of occupation begins
to return in large numbers, whether
that time be next spring, or a year
from next spring or two Year, from
then. Vacancies will be filled then
and openings will be fewer in the
business world. Are we going to force
these men who have fought our bat.
ties and done the dirty work of clean
ing up after the glory has gone out
OF the war, to become Migrants and
pencil peddlers? There is one plan
that will go long way toward the So
luton of this problem. It is the
back-to-the-land mOvement, permit
/, ting every returned soldier to earn q
farm for hims elf from his own efforts
encouraged and financed by the gov.
eminent. Perhaps Secretary Lanes
plan, already outlined, is the prope,
solution. Perhaps it has defects. II
should be the work of Congress during
the coming winter to perfect such 8
plan and have it in full working or
der before spring. The country CAM
decently do less for it's returned sol
diers. 1t ought to do more.
! Canada and Autralia already have
j tackled the problem in a very biz
way. Canada offers every returned
soldier, with farm experience, 16(
| acres of land and loan up to $1,000
Those lacking the experience may Oh
| tain it at government farms, WORKING
/ for wages. 1t sounds like very prac
teal and effective plan.
Australia has plans for colony set
Elements on irrigated lands, with pro
visions for loans to the men.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19

Minot's first big Community Day
celebration is going to be held Jan
% and %. Thousands of farmers will
be with US for the celebration. It's
going to be one of the biggest days
in Minot's history. A splendid mus
ical program will be rendered three
times during the two days and the
high class attraction is going to cost
but mere trifle. Perhaps many
tickets will be given by some of the
merchants free. That, of course, will
be up to the merchants. A noted lee
turer is going to give US some inside
facts on trading at home. The Minot
merchants are going to give some
special offerings that day, in fact,
practically every store is already
planning on putting on one of the
biggest sales in it's history, giving the
visitors some extraordinary induce
ments to visit Minot at this particular
time. Minot has always enjoyed a
splendid business from its trade ter
ritory, but we must all admit that hun
dreds Of thousands of dollars slip
away annually that ought to remain
here. The farmer is not the only fell
low who ought to be educated. There
are plenty of men right here in Minot
who buy merchandise from the larger
cities when they could do as WELL or
better right at home. There are plen-
ty Of businessmen who order their
tailor made suits for instance from
some eastern concern when the money
ought to remain right here among the
local clothing merchants and tailors.
Instances have been known where bus
lnessmen OF our own city have order
ed furniture from eastern houses,
rather than invest their money with
the home furniture dealers, and "a It
must be admitted that Minot' furni-
ture stores compare favorably with
any eastern house in quality and price.
And on we mint go on enumerating
any number of instances where buy
ers have not always used the best
judgment. This community spirit
which is being engendered, is sure to
prove beneficial with not only the
country buyer but the city buyer as
well. We are all in the same boat.
Minot merchants have nothing to fear
from the catalog houses if they adver-
tise diligently and intelligently and
they are going to prove to the buyers
on Community Day, that they can not
only meet catalog prices, but actual
ly discount them. Buyers will be in
vited to bring in their lists taken
from catalogs, for the local merchants
to meet or discount. Farmers and
merchants are going to know each
other better and businessmen are 60
ding to get better acquainted among
themselves.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Buy THEM, !. W Is: BUY THEM,
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

The Independent wishes its readers
all Merry Christmas. For more
than four years, the world has been
bleeding from the greatest conflict in
all ages which took a toll Of many
millions of the worlds noblest men.
Hostilities have now ceased and right
is supreme over might, SO the lives
Of those brave heroes were not given
in vain. And 50 at this glad Christ
mas time, we should give thanks to
the Prince of Peace, the anniversary
Of whose birth we are to celebrate, for
guiding our glorious armies in
stamping out the greatest menace to
all mankind.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19

The "flu" has practically been con
quered in Minot and vicinity, no reac-
ton having been apparent from the
opening Of the public places to date.
In several cities, where the disease
had subsidized, the epidemic broke out
shortly after the reopening of the
public institutions, but it is hoped
that the disease has been so checked
in Minot, that there will be no recur-
renee.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Best Coat Sale in Town

That's what you are looking for if you need
Coat, and that's what you'll find at this store.
Come in and see the big, roomy, warm winter
coats that we are selling at $3.50. Try them
and see how stylish you look, or try on one
or two Of the Coats we are offering for $3.50
each. Note the fine materials, the correct lines
and see how we'll they are made. Then ask 10 see
q Coat or two that we are selling at $500.
Fur-trimmed, fully lined, we'll made. In TACT
they are the fine, luxurious garments you would
expect to see priced at $500 or $4,000. Every
coat IN the store that is priced At or
price, Some beauties in the lot
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19

Here in America we are too busy
acclaiming the heroes to make practi-
cal provisions for them yet. Perhaps
before we forget they are heroes and
begin to treat them like Migrants, we
will remember they are men.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
$500 Gossard Corset, now$l.O0

One assorted lot Of Gossard Front Lace Corsets
sale at One Third of their original prices.
In other words, the $500 Corsets are now $1.OO;
sets are now $500; the $12 ones are now $500,
etc. You will find all sizes from 20 to "a in the
lot. All are discontinued models, that's why they
SALE No exchanges and no refunds, but
our fitting room and filter is at your service.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19

What's the matter with lighting up
our Great White Way from now on
until Christmas? All fuel regulations
have been taken off and the people
would welcome the brilliant streets
again.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19

This "fu" is a queer disease. The
government is experimenting with a
hundred young men in an endeavor to
ascertain what is the cause of influ-
enza. They have been fed on flu
germs. The germs have been placed
in their respiratory organs. They
have been innoculated with the germs,
but to- date not. one of them has con-
tracted the disease. On the other
hand, they appear to be getting fat
from taking these germs into their
systems. i
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19

Uncle Sam does not want you to
dispose Of your Liberty Bond. He has
given you the very best security in the
world and advises you to not trade i
off for Jim Cracks. Put it away and
it will come handy for rainy day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Sleeping Garments and
Union Suits for Children

You'll find complete assortment of both wool
and cotton Union Suits and Denton Sleeping
Garments are to be had at our Underwear counter
Our CMldreh's Union Suits are all Carter made
They won't rip and ravel in few weeks. Carter
Underwear is made well, still the prices are not
high.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Dresses at 1895

No don't say to yourself, that's too cheap to be
good" but come in and see them Some fine
French, all-wool Serges in the lot and some Taf-
fetas and Satins Former prices cut no figure
whatever-all garments must be sold within the
next six weeks, at $685. You can choose from
Is or 80 Dresses. All out on rack where you can
help yourself-most all sizes, and plenty of the
seasons correct colors.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19

Americans must all feel proud of
the reception that President Wilson
has been accorded in France. The
French people regard him as the rep
resentative of the great republic
which came to the rescue of the Al
lies just in time, which is the truth,
turning the tide of the Hun horde
which threatened to sweep over all Of
France as late as last July. It is no
wonder that the noble French people
are showering our president with flow
ers wherever he goes. Whether the
Presidents League of Nations ever
becomes reality or not, his visit to
the French republic will always re-
main as one of the most pleasing
phases in history.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Fancy Turkish Towels
at Old Prices

We did not buy single new fancy Turkish Towel
this year as our stock from last season appeared
to be heavy enough for this seasons selling.
These Towels are now on an aisle table in our
store and every one is selling at the old prices
and say, but they look good. The qualities are
the best and you can buy Towels for 95c each that
You'll find any color you want in the lot, be It
pink, blue, yellow, purple or red Some have
medallion ends suitable for embroidering, etc.
Prices range from 35c to $1.75 each.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Dress Sale at $500

We could say values to $450O and not be stretch
ing the truth but we do want to say that if you
need a new silk dress then you can't possibly af-
ford to miss this sale-you will find here Satns
all the seasons best shades and all sizes from IA
to 44-an entire new lot that just came in and
they are good it would beea shame for any
see hat we oe rA Inst 4hsaeverv
garment in this store must be sold in the next
six weeks To do this we must offer big bar
gains in all lines of Womens and Children's APP
parel, Millinery, etc.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
New Hats only $3.50

It will surprise you to step into our Millinery
Balcony and see what a smart Hat you can buy
for $3.50. A new lot just finished and brought
out of our work-room. Pattern hats are now
on sale at half price. You can buy $500
Pattern Hat for $3.50 if you hurry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Silk Georgette Waists,
Only $4.95

Some of the prettiest Waists money can buy arr
now on our counter and the price is only eE9S
each Good colors too. such as Flesh, Pink, Peach,
Navy, etc. Bead and Embroidery trimmed and
made of . fine quality Georgette Crepe. These
are the happy days for women iwho know good
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Children's Coats and
Dresses on Sale

They are selling we'll at regular prices but to
march them out rapidly we offer entire line of
Children's Coats and Dresses at One-Fifth Below
Regular Prices.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Blanket Sale
All Our Blankets Included

Take choice of Wool Blanket
oae vouaf fine saving
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Paul v. This 1t Will
Pay to Read j
McCOY'S REMOVAL SALE.
NOW ON

will in weeks
Of all Winter Merchandise of description Our sales
need Dry Wearing Apparel will find prices below
We
doing capacity constantly
lines will
Bargains
O
m The following
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
McC oy's Money Savers

Sl.5O Thomson Corsets now-------$l.29
.39 White Outing, now--- Is
rs White Outing, now ------- 10
80 Colored Outing, now------- Is
~ Grey Outing, now------------------ Is
80 36-inch Percales, now--- ~
39 S2-inch Ronper Cloth, now -
rs 36-nch Curtain Scrim, now----- lie
Sneets Holly TISSUE now---------------- .o5
15c Cotton Bats, now----- 10
zoe lotion Bats, ow-------------------- rs
39c Cotton Bats, now- ~
49c Cotton Bats, now n
&c Oatmeal Toilet Soap, now--- .o6
SOC Quality Box Papers, now X
s5c Quality Box Papers, now-- @
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Wolnen's and Children.
Outing Gowns
Bex Papers and Cor espond-
ence Cards at Old Prices

Better take advantage Of the extra good values
in Box Writing Paper and Tablets that are
now offered by this store. Our entire stock is
now selling at old prices and that means for 35c
you can get box of paper here that would cost
you SOC at most places. It's all good stuff too,
because its all Eaton Crane Pike goods. Good
Linen Tablets in all sizes are here at 10 cents
each, both ruled and plain.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-19
Khaki Yarn at Reduced Prices

You can buy Khaki Yarn for less money now
than it's former prices. The skeins that sold at
soc are now selling here for Coo. The skeins that
sold for $1.2O are now selling for 9Oc, etc. It is
pure wood and fine quality.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-14
X X X X X \ X X 4
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.
U. 6. Covert has sold his shoe shop
on north Commercial street and left for
his old home in Kansas.
B. E. Black of Independence, is reg
istered at the Capital hotel
Geo. Lewis is IN the city from Cor
wallis on a short business trip.
j. H. Maulding, of Silverton, is Wis
iting at the Capital hotel.
Ed Mclaughlin, of Silverton, spent
yesterday and today in this city.
G. Sc%herquist, of Albany, is registered
at the Capital hotel.
Miss Alice Steen left today for Spo-
kane, oyer the Great Northern.
J. E. Nodine left today over the
Northern Pacific for Big Timber, Mont.
Justice of the Peace Daniel W. Web
ster, left for Portland this morning in
connection with G. A. R. matters.
Robert Nicholson, of Halvorsen &
Burns, motored to TurE-- :oGay on a
short business trip.
DIR. II. o. Hickman, of Gervais, was in
Salem today on professional business.
T. S. Webb, of Claxtar, was transact
ing business in town today.
Mrs. w. II. Prunk left today for Con-
comfy for a visit of a few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Cooder.
Joe Weigner, of Concomly, was trad
ing at the local stores today.
j. H. Massey was able to return to
his home at Concomly today after sew
eral weeks spent in the Willamette san
itorium.
Carlton Savage, whose parents live
north of town, spent several hours in
the city today on his way from Eugene
to Seattle, where he will represent the
University of Oregon in a debating con-
test.
F. NJ. Hoyt returned today from Sc
attic and has taken charge again of the
repair department at the Price Shoe
company store.
Mrs, A. W. Regner of Portland, is Wis
iting with her sister, Mrs. E. c.. Patton
for several days.
John NJ. Keith, is a Salem visitor this
week, having come down from Seattle
to visit his mother, Mrs. L. F. Keith, at
her home IN C%hemeketa street. Mr..
Keith formerly lived in Salem, but is
located in Seattle where he is work
ing in one of the government ship yards
painting steel ships.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-14
245 Pounds Of Dynamite
Found In Shipyard

Washington, Mar. 1.-two hundred
and forty five pounds of dynamite
enough to cripple the entire plant
was discovered seereted at different
places in the Hog Island ~shipyards re
Gently, d. R. Kennedy OF the American
international Shipbuilding corporation
told the senate committee today.
Secret service agents are now work
ing on the case, and six hundred guards
have been put on watch at the plant.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-14
Million Dollar Fire
In New Mexico Town

LOrdsburg, N. NJ, March 14.-Twen.
ty houses in the Mexican section of
L~ordsburg, eight Southern Pacific
locomotives and 100000 gallons of fuel
oil were destroyed by fire today.
The loss is estimated at $1,000, 900.
No lives were lost.
A spark from a passing engine ig-
nited a fuel oil tank car. The blaze
spread to other tank cars and before
these could be hauled from the yards
the round house and eight locomotives
had been destroyed.
The fire spread from the railroad
yards to the Mexican residence section
and in a short time twenty buildings
were ablaZe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-14
JAPAN PLAYING FAIR

London, Mar. 14-Any assurance
Japan has given of Russian integrity
win be fulfilled, Arthur J.. BaIfour
secretary of state for foreign affairs
declared in the house of commons thi.
afternoon in reply to a question.
Balfour said that Japan is not NOV.
1ng from selfish or interested motives.
but is behaving in perfect loyalty to
the allies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-14
BLIND AND DEAF SCOUTS

Berkeley, Cal, Mar. IA boy scout
troop composed entirely of blind boys
was organized here today. Sixteen lads
joined the troops. A troop of deaf
scouts, organized a month ago, report
edd today that they had sold 800
worth Of thrift stamps.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-14

Otis Griswold, a former resident of
this city, was up from Portland on a
short business trip today. Mr.. Griswold
is employed in the Columbia steel yards
which has between 5000 and 1000 men
working in the yards at the present
time. He states that there are about
sixty former Salem men employed by
that company. Mr.. Griswold says the
political sentiment among the working
men of Portland and of Multnomah
county in general seems to be in favor
of MeNary in preference to Sanfield
for senator. He stated that the guber-
national contest did not seem to awak-
en- SO much interest among the work
men.