davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-An 8O0-acre tract of
farm land at $500 per acre, only
4 IL miles east Of Kenmare, 200
acres now under pillow. Also adj
joining 1-2 section with 300 acres
under cultivation, with good set of
buildings. Here is good chance
for anyone wanting fine large
tract for mixed farming and ranch
ing, close to an up-to-date good
town. Fred w. Friis, Owner, Ken
mare, N. Oak. 3-21-t2cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

hOldlng the Germans and that where
they retreated, they did so to save a
great loss of men and in order to gain
better positions. The other big idea
was that the Germans were subjected
to a terrible slaughter. No one knows
just what their casualties were. 1t
was estimated that they were around
half a million. The Grand Forks
Fargo, and several of the Twin City
papers published extra editions at
about this time, giving similar re-
ports. When the smoke of the battle
clears away, then and only then will
it be learned just how many Huns
losses undoubtedly were quite heavy
tho it is not presumed that they were
nearly as heavy as those who made
the offense.
THE CELEBRATION.
But to get back to Sunday nights
celebration. Within five minutes af-
ter the fist extra issued by the Inde-
pendent had been on the street, Nc
Cures Drum Corps was out in full
force and they paraded the principal
streets of the city, as we'll as going
into the residence districts. A crowd
of several hundred people joined in
the line of march, many carrying the
stars and stripes, and all joining in
the singing of patriotic songs as they
marched along. The fire whistles
were blown and there wasn't much
sleep for the peace-loving people of
Minot from then until morning.
The Minot band got out and fur
nished some patriotic music.
The procession marched to the
home of Atty. John E. Greene where
the large crowd was given a splendid
short address by Mr.. Greene, giving
three cheers and tiger for the brave
British Tommies, the faithful French
Poilus and the noble lads from home.
He referred to our duty in looking
after our Bolsheviki here at home as
we'll as that of building up a dem
ocracy in Europe. The crowd barred
their heads as the crowd played the
Star Spangled Banner.
Impromptu addresses were given
by Atty. E. R. Sinkler and E. H.
Stenvick.
Scores of automobiles were out, our
citizens eagerly getting up out of
their beds to learn the latest news
and to participate in the demonstra-
ton Quite a large number of young
women were in the line of march. Lee
Miller, of Granville, who fought on
the side of the Confeedracy in the
Civil war, was in the line of march,
and smilingly remarked, "This re-
minds me of old war times" As the
line marched thru the city, thousands
we're seen at their windows and many
were waving flags.
BOY SCOUTS IN ACTION.
The entire proceeds of the edition
were turned over to the Boy Scouts Of
Minot, the brave little men who have
been on hand previously on many &C.
casions to do their work gratuitiously
and they realized nice sum from the
sale of the two thousand copies issued.
There was such a demand for the
copies that by morning, not one was
left. The boys were carried about the
city by prominent businessmen, who
appreciate the efforts of the Scouts.
Rev. J. N. Mackenzie, Rev. E. Deake,
Mr.. Riley and others, who have been
identified with the Boy Scout move
ment, were on hand until the early
morning hours, assisting the lads in
getting the copies of the edition as
fast as they could be printed and
folded.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28
Chas, Weed Poisoned.

Chas. Weed, prominent farmer
from northeast Of the city, became
precariously i'll with ptomane poison
ing Friday after returning from Mi
not and for a time it was feared he
could not survive. He is in a Minot
hospital and is reported slightly bet
ter today, tho very weak.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28
Minot Will Celebrate Liberty Day.

Minot is planning on a great cele-
bration for Saturday, April 6, the
first anniversary of the day when the
United States declared war on Ger
many. Plans are being made for a
big parade with floats, bands, the
drum corps, addresses, etc. The
stores are to be closed for couple of
hours during the parade.
The committee appointed by the
Town Criers Club announces the fol-
lowing Liberty Day committee, who
will have charge of all arrangements:
c. D. See, Chairman.
H. NJ. Gray-Costumes.
A. F. Bacon-Decorations.
c. D. Aaker-Music.
II. j. Beauchamp-Singing.
Geo Won neutrality-suspicious..
Orrin M. Pierce-Publicity
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28
Nonpartisan Convention at Kenmare

President A. C. Townley of the non
partisan league, F. B. Wood, Walter
Thos. Mills, Chas. Heck and J.. w.
Brinton, were in Minot Tuesday morn
ing enroute from Kenmare, where
they had attended nonpartisan rally,
to Fargo for the state nonpartisan
convention.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

not, proving himself to be very versa
tile. He played the piano also and
sang the songs Of the soldiers. The
audience joined him in singing "Pack
your troubles in your old kit bag, AID
smile, smile, smile"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE OR TRADE-One brand
new ten-foot double seeding drill
with grass seeder complete. H. E.
Turner, II miles southwest Of Saw
yer, R. D. 2. 3-21-t3cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

Military Squad sang Liberty Bells"
the girls joining in the chorus, and
all sang keep the Home Fires Burn
ing"
Lieut.. McQuerrie gave a different
address from the one he gave in Mi
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-Two teams of horses,
young milk cows, calf by side. Also
one nearly new Old Trusty 240-egg
incubator with brooder, $500. Fred
C. Sorg, r. 2, Norwich, N. D.
3-21-t3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28
North DakOta's First Flyer Visits
MinOt.

North Dakota's First Flyer Visits
MinOt.
Chester jacobson, the first flyer
from North Dakota in the great war,
is visiting in the city a day or twd
with his wife and with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin jacobson.
He will remain here until tomorrow
afternoon when he will leave over the
G. N. on No. 2 for Camp Dick, at Dali
last Texas.
Mr.. Jacobson took his ground work
at the aviation school at Berkeley,
CAL, and took his r. M. A. test at
San Diego, March IL. He passed this
test very successfully and is full
fledged flyer.
When a student goes up for the
first time he is accompanied by an in
structor who gives him a very severe
ordeal, testing his nerves in every
way imaginable. The instructor US
ually acquaints a man with every
fault he has and picks out some i'm
aginary ones.
Mr.. jacobson was complimented
highly on his first flight. Minot is
proud Of his achievement and knows
that he will make splendid record.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED - Fine
farm home, every convenience. Mid
dle-aged lady preferred. Good home
for right party. George johnson,
Burlington. 3-21-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

LOST-Large Collie dog, 8 months
old, yellow, with white stripe in face,
white ring around neck. Hair on
back tinged with black. Reward for
return. Phone 1921 Rural. E. A.
Dunn, Minot, N. D. 3-7-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-Team of young mules
and some work horses S. M. Sheets,
Surrey, N. D. 3-21-t3*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

HORSES FOR SALE-Six work
horses and one colt; three sets har-
ness, two good wagons and two pair
sleighs. Everything in good shape
Phone 1852 Blue or call 802 Tenth
St. N. w. 3-14-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

WANTED TO BUY-Second hand
clothing and shoes. Haskell's Sec
and Store, N. Main St. Phone 154
Black. 1-3ltf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

WANTED-To buy 800 to GAO acres
Of well improved land near market.
Can pay cash for clear title. The
Savings Loan & Trust Co., Minot,
N. D. 12-6-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-One new 5000 Hart
Parr oil engine or will trade. In
quire Of E. G. Kivley, Minot, N. D..
3-2-t2*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

WANTED-To rent, a hall section or
whole section Of land to seed to
wheat to help win the war. We
mean business. First Farmers Bank
Of Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR RENT-House and barn, with
acre and half of ground, south of
G.. N. stock yards. ]. A. Werner,
Box Is, Minot. 321-t2*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-A car load of dandy Bur-
bank potatoes, fine for seed, $1.55
per bushel in ten bushel lots or over.
J. C Smallwood, Minot, N. D. Phone
286, or call at Smallwood's Bakery.
2-28 If
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

CHEAP MONEY-5h% Government
Money to Loan on Farms. Gall
on G. S. Youmans, Secretary-Treas-
urer. Minot National Farm Loan
Association, Minot, North Dakota.
2-28-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-Shoe repairing outfit at
bargain if taken soon. Write or
call. H. S. HALEY, II 9Th St. N. E.,
Minot, N. D. 3-14-t4cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

and wife to work on
farm, or a woman to cook. Apply
to Bonanza Farm, Route /, Ray, N.
Oak. 3-21-t4cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

WANTED-Live and dressed beef,
pork and poultry. We pay highest
market prices. Valley Meat Mar
ket. 2-1l-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE--Good meadow hay. Write
Emil O. Kallak, Vining, MINI.
3-14-t4*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-Western Rye Grass seed.
Carl Herzig, Phone 1915, Burlington
N. D. 3-21-t3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

WANT TO BUY-Some Oliver engine
plow lays, stubble and breaking.
Address J. P. Varnes, Burlington,
N. D. 3-14-t3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-Twenty-four good work
horses and some gang plows. WAL
don & Mcclure, Tasker, N. D.
3-14-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

II handle clear property and cash
to trade for other property. Call on
Grant S. Youmans, Minot, North Da-
kota." 3-7-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28
Mccoy Department Store Opens Sho.
Section.

The Mccoy Department store has
opened shoe section in connection
with their lines of dry goods and
Ready-towear. Mr.. Shaw, for the
past year Connected with local store
is in charge. Mr.. Shaw is considered
by the fraternity as one Of the best
judges Of foot wear and shoe stock in
the Northwest. For 10 years he was
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

WANTED-To rent good farm, sea-
son of 1918. Am we'll equipped to
care for a good sized farm. John
Miller, Plaza, N. D., r. l., Box As.
2-28-t5ch
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-Onions, potatoes and
hay. Minot Warehouse & Storage,
10 End St. N. E. 2-7-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-Large modern house,
close in, fine lawn and shade trees,
for sale on easy terms or will trade
for land close to Minot. Write to
P. O. Box 1147, Minot, N. D.
3-21-t2*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

WANTED TO BUY-Barred Rock
Chickens. M. E. Begley, Phone
399, Minot, N. D. 2-28tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-One half section farm, 2
miles northeast of Logan, N. D.
$4,000 per acre. Good barn and
well. David Bartleson, Plaza, N. D.
3-7-t4s
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

Money 10 loan ON farm LANG ans
Aty property. Current rates. NJ
Delay. c. Aurland, Minot, n. d. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

I'LL TRADE--For Minot residence
property, fine half section ranch four
miles from. Palermo. No real estate
agents need make me proposition as
l will deal only with owner direct. Ad-
dress J. K, care Independent. Plat
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

LoSE-Another horse. A little oil
meal might have saved that one.
Cash Feed & Fuel Store. 2-14-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

WE ARE AGENTS for Wear-U-
Well Shoes. $1.98, $2.48, $2.98. Fac
tory price. You save a dollar or
tive. Haskell's Second Hand Store,
N. Main St. 1-31-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE good work horses, al
so enc team mares. Louie Smith,
Fl 1st st. S. E. Phone 81. 2-28-t4+
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE-Team of we'll matched
work horses, geldings weight 1900
pounds. Inquire at the Independent
Office. 2-28-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Royal Sew
ing machine, new. M. E. Begley,
Phone 399, Minot, N. D. 2-28tf
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
COUNTESS FULF|LLS
DEATH PREDICTION

When Count" Perreard. we'll
known restaurateur, lay upon his
deathbed in George Washington Hos
pital q year ago, his wife told him
that she would follow him into the
Beyond within the year. Last night
Nine. Biscaye-better known as Nine.
Perreard-kept this promise.
Mime. Biscaye was stricken with
paralysis three months ago. She
died at Emergency Hospital.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning at $50 O'Clock at Speare's
undertaking establishment, and the
interment will take place In Mount
Olivet Cemetery, where she will lie
by the side Of her late husband.
She was forty-three years old. She
came to Washington from Switzer-
land twenty-five years ago. She and
her former husband were the hosts
of one of the best known cafes in
Washington, and their guests includ-
ed diplomats, military, and naval Of
fcers. actors, artists, and other per-
sonages who have visited Washing
ton in the last quarter of a century.
Upon the death of NJ. Perreard. his
widow married Marius Biscaye, their
best mutual friend.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
ADOPTSPR|SONER
FOR SONS PLACE

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.--Santl Claus
has favored James Ward. convicted
thief. Instead OF beginning an in q.
determinate sentence. his freedom
was givn 10 him with a homo for life
with d. Clinton Whiting. president
and general manager OF the Private
Estate Coffee Company.
Ward was once a driver for Mr.
Whiting. Mr.. Whiting had a son,
who fell fighting in the Argonnc for
est with Major whittlesey's Lost
Battalion" and died in q French hos
pitaI October IS.
After the first shock OF grief had
passed. Mr.. Whiting recalled Ward,
who. in the mean time. had been con-
yicted of stealing S4I6 worth OF cot
ton goods from a railroad. Mr.. Whit
ing appeared with Ward before Judge
MuIqueen in general sessions. end
said:
Your honor. l am getting old. !
like young Ward. He reminds me of
my dead son. Lieutenant Whiting. /
want to take him and reform hin"
There were tears in. his eyes as he
smoke. Judge Mulqueen granted the
request with a warning to Ward
that, il he does not play square" he
will compel him to serve his sent
enCe.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
NO ORGAN IN BIBLE.
So THEY SMASHIT

NASHVILLE, Ind, Dec. 25.-Action
against the alleged organ smashers of
Bear Creek has been transferred from
the Brown circuit court here to the
Monroe county court at Bloomington.
A change of venue was granted.
Seldom have the hills OF this part
OF Indiana been swept with deeper
emotion than that caused by the
ecclesiastical turmoil which followed
the introduction in the Bear Creek
Church of a new organ.
Many pie suppers have been held
and other festivals e'er the price of
the new instrument was available.
And when IL came-staccato stop and
loud pedal and everything-tO the
little place of worship that nestles be-
low great hills there on the banks OF
Bear creek, visible pride swelled the
breasts OF the members of the con-
gregation-eXcept in isolated in
stances.
Members OF the Fiech family de-
clared openly that il was wrong to
put such an instrupent in Bear Creel:
Church; that nowhere in the Bible
could be found reference to such
thing as a pump organ. The sinister
antagonism OF the enemies of the
organ grew until, finally. on the night
OF September 26. some person, or per-
sons, broke into the church ana car
ried the organ 10 a nearby hollow,
there smashing it to bits. Prosecu-
tion was at once instigated against
the Fiech family and two of their
neighbors
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
SHIPPING BOARD STARTS
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

The United States Shipping Board
today announced that beginning with
the new year crews for all merchant
vessels operated by the board will be
placed in employment through a CEN
tral agency to be known as the Sea
Service Bureau of the United States
shipping Board
This agency will have offices in
principal American ports, and through
il not only seamen. but masters.
mates and engineers-in fact. the
proverbial ~all hands and the cook
will be signed on Tor sea duty. YES
sells privately operated will also be
given the privilege OF shipping crews
through the Bureau.
Capt. Irving l.. Evans, of Cleveland.
Ohio, a former shipmaster, and an
admiralty lawyer, was today trans
ferred from the boards recruiting
service to head the, new bureau.
In addition to placing experienced
seafarers in employment, the new
bureau will ship out for sea duty all
the graduates OF the Shipping Board 5
training system.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
Washington's Oldest Girl
Observes Tooth Birthday
And Christmas Together

"a girl" with her thoughts bright
and CHEEKY, and her mind running
back to the days of eighty and ninety
years ago when the years still had
left her face as young as her heart
is today.
Greets Her Friends.
The lite old lady bowed and smiled
and thanked her friends. young and
old, as they wished her Merry Christ
mas" this morning, and she petted
the little children. who came to see
her and kissed the pink cheeks OF
babies who were lifted for her greet
ing.
1t is hard to realize that this ener-
getic and bright little woman OF the
silver hair and angelic smile has
actually seen the ps ssing OF a hun
dred winters. Her mind is active,
she is in full possession of all her
faculties, and she is apparently in
perfect health. She is fond Of COM
pany and a lover of music.
Mrs. Rruce's eldest son, William
II. Bruce. seventy-nine years old. has
been doorkeeper of the United States
Supreme Court for half a century.
Her baby boy. E. Montgomery
Bruce, is fifty-two years old. She
has two daughters, Mrs. Clarence NAL
win and Mrs. Laura V. Firth.
Mrs. Bruce has twelve grand-chil-
dren. three Observation-Disclosures and
two great-great-grandchfldrsn.- -.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
BONEDRY us. IRKS
OUR men OVERSEAS

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The world
today prints the following copyrighted
cable dispatch:
PARIS, Dec. Accusation Of hos
tilities has redirected the attention Of
the 100000 American soldiers here to
recent events at home. General re-
sentiment is felt over the action Of
Congress in passing the bone-dry pro
hibiuon and other acts, concerning
which voters in the army believe they
should have had a voice. Threats Of
reprisal are heard against individual
members OF Congress who have been
responsible for the enactment Of sump-
tuary and other Objectionable laws.
Candidates already are mentioned as
acceptable substitutes for the Senators
and Representatives in Congress who
are held responsible for the offensive
measures.
Scant communication with home in
the last six months accounts in part,
no doubt, for the intensity OF the
present interest in home developments
Discussion of such affairs among the
American forces is now catching up
with events.
No reflex Is yet observable here over
the movement announced in the news
from home for the nomination Of
General Pershlng for President on~ the
Republican ticket
Much discussion 4 heard IN the
army OF plans to eonso1Idatef fthe soi-
diets on the return OF the army home
into q great organization similar TO
the Grand Army Of the Republic. TIE
movement already has assumed def
mite shape.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
1918 WAR SAVING STAMPS
STILL GOOD AS U. S. GOLD

To clear away a mistaken idea re-
ported from many sections that war
savings certificates must be cashed
before January ], Lewis +. Franklin.
director of war loan organization. to-
day issued this statement:
''War savings stamps and thrift
stamps are as good as gold. whether
your certificate or thrift card is COM
plstely filled or not. The idea that
untitled certificates must be cashed
before January l is absolutely base
less. The Government will continue
to sell thrift stamps. so that you can
MI out these cards and exchange them
for the 1919 issue of war savings
stamps"
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
SINK THAT XMAS GIFT
M0NEklN WAR STAMPS

That Washingtonians who received
Christmas gifts in money re-invesi
these sums. II possible. in War Saw
ings Stamps. is the plea made by
the District War Savings committee
By doing this. 1t is pointed out. they
will not only help the District to ac.
complish its sales quota for the year.
but will also make an excellent in
vestment for themselves.
War Savings Stamps purchased al
the December price of S4.23 will pay
at maturity at the rate OF over 4.55
per cent interest, which is the high
est rate OF interest received on any
security yet issued by the Govern
ment. For the reason that the stamps
mature in four years. January /. 1928.
and give both the large and small in
vestor an opportunity to invest his
money in safety on an unusually at
tractive basis, the stamp is a particu-
Iarly good investment.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25

No little girl with a roomful OF
toys could have been happier this
morning than Mrs. Eliza Bruce, of
e35. street northwest, who cele-
brates simultaneously today her Tooth
Christmas and her Tooth birthday.
On the morning marking the round
ing out of a full century of life, Mrs.
Bruce was-up and ready for breakfast.
bright and smiling, shortly after s
o'clock, and was receiving already
messages Of good wishes and con-
gratulations and personal visits from
her friends.
Cake With IOO Candles. .
In the dining room she found a
gigantic cake-three stories high,
decorated with three tiers of tiny
candles, a total of one hundred. IN
gold letters on the top OF the cake.
which was decorated in gold and sill
yer and shining. white, were the
dates-"1S1S-191S"
In the big living room Is a giant
Christmas tree which literally fills
the room. 1t is wonderfully decor
ated, cleaning with tinsel and
myriad candles and multi-colored
ornaments, and it is burdened with
presents expressing the love and good
wishes of the innumerable friends OF
washington's oldest "girl."
And that is stil what Mrs. Bruce is