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Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
ENLISTED MEN MUST HELP
Portion Of Government Allowance Re-
quired to Be Allotted for Benefit
of Their Dependents.

Every enlisted man in the military
must allot for the benefit of a wife or
child an amount equal to the govern
ment's family allowance. with a maxi
mum. however. Of half his pay and a
minimum Of $15 per month. according
to the American Review Of Reviews.
If he has no wife or child and makes
no voluntary allOtments for other de-
ppndentS, or for other purposes, the
secretary of war or navy may require
him to deposit with the government ut
4 per cent compound interest half his
pay, or so much Of half his pay as he
does not allot either for lis dependents
or for other purposes.
This puts the man with dependents
more nearly on a democratic footing
of equality with one who has none and
the better-paid American soldier with
the pOorer-paid European with whom
he is fighting.
The family allowances are based on
graduated scale depending on the
number Of dependents. and are condi-
toned on allotmentS Of equal amounts
up to half pay. In no case. however.
does the allowance exceed $50 for one
family. An ordinary enlisted man re
ceivlng $33 per month in foreign serv-
ice, if his family is large enough. may
be required to alot S1G5O per month
and secure thereby for his family to-
tai income of SG6.5O per month.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
Dog Ordinance

SECTION l. All persons owning dogs
within the said town Of Middletown.
! Del, shall apply at the office of the
! Town Clerk for tag to be duly num-
bered; an it shall be the duty of the
. owner Of such dog or dogs to place the
same upon collar to be worn by each
dog Each applicant shall pay the clerk
the sum of one dollar for each tag.
And it shall be the duty of said Clerk to
enter in a Registry to be kept for that
purpose, the name of each applicant,
and the number of the tag issued to him
SECTION 2 On and after the first day
Of March A. d. 1918all dogs found rum
ming at large in the streets or elsewhere,
within the limits of said Town, without
a collar and tag duly issued under the
provisions of this Ordinance, will be i'm
pounded for period of "a hours and if
the owner does not call for his dog be-
for the expiration of that time, and
pay fine of SOC, and an additional sum
of One Dollar for tag. the dog will be
promptly killed.
SECTION 8. Any person or persons
owning or harboring dog or dogs and
failing to comply with sections l and 2
Of this Act within five (5 days after
the same goes into effect, or any person
or persons who may hereafter become
the owners of or habor any dog or
dogs, and shall not Immediately comply
with the said Section, shall be deemed
guilty of maintaining a common nuis
ance and liable to a fine of One Dollar
and Costs for each day the said nuisance
is main tanned and in default of same to
be committed to the Workhouse for
term not exceeding Sixty days, at the
discretion of the Alderman.
BY ORDER OF THE
TOWN COMMISSIONERS
Middletown, Del, February 14th. 1913.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
Safe Buvino for Both,

Buying unnecessary supplies in al
vance and boarding food, both by the
housewife and grOcers, was responsible
for some of the highest prices of the
last year. 'Don't be scared into buy
Ing" the Interstate Grocer urges upon
lis retail grocery readers. That Is
Just what food.speculators desire. Nor
nal buying Of all groceries with view
to quick and regular turnover will
keep goods moving in a normal way
1T reasonable prices. "Don't let any
one scare you into buying in anticipa-
ton Of heavy advances. but force the
channels Of distribution to return to
the old basis Of competition in sell
ing. Consumers are not apt to buy
out any grocer, as most Of them have
spent as much money as they could
spare in canning and preserving their
own fruits and vegetables. If specu-
latOrs succeeded in creating panicky
buying condition, unloading upon the
retail gr0cers at abnormal prices, the
latter would be left holding the bag.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
"Coal Savers"

Various preparations are extensively
advertised in this country at presen!
which are presumed to contribute con
siderably to the heating power of Goa!
when applied in the prescribed doses,
writes Consul General Robert p. Skin
ner, London. The director of fuel re-
search, in answer to an inquiry as to
the value Of these preparations. states
that these proprietary substances have
been in the market a long time, but
that there does not appear to be any
genuine scientific evidence In support
of the claims of their manufacturers
He concludes: "The nature Of the
substances makes it highly improbable
that they have any effect whatsoever
on the combustion of coal or other
fuels when they are used in the guam
titles prescribed"
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02

SHERIFF'S SALE-BY VIRTUE OF
writ of Vend. Exp. to me directed,
will be exposed to Public Sale at the
Court House, southeast corner of
Eleventh and h ing streets. City of
Wilmington, New Castle County, Del
aware.
ON SATURDAY
THE I'd DAY OF MARCH 1918,
at 10 o'clock a. m.
The following described real estate, viz:
The interest of George H. Camp as
tenant by courtesy consummate in all
that lot, piece or parcel of land with a
brick dwelling thereon situate in the
City of Wilmington, New Castle Coun-
tv. Delaware, bounded and described as
follows, to wit
Beginning at point on the southerly
side of Seventh street, between West
and w ashington streets, at a corner of
the land late of Paul Febbing. now Of
the said Robert H. Jones; thence south
ly parallel with West street sixty feet
to corner; thence westerly parallel
with Seventh street twenty feet to
another corner; thence northerly par
al]el with West street sixty feet to the
said southerly side of Seventh street
and thence thereby easterly twenty feet
tents thereof what they may.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of George H. Camp, and to be
THEODORE W. FRANCIS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Wilmington, Del,
February Is, 1918.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
Benefit OF CHORAL SINGING
Equalizes Men, Creates Spirit OF Bro l..
erhood and Takes Nina Or Easi-
ness, Asserts Proie,.or.

Music gives utterance to something
within one which can never find s:1.
preston in words or acts, in the Op:n-
ion of A. F.. Westbrook, 'directOr Of
music in the Kansas State Agric IL
tural college. Choral singing is Of
great benefit to community.
Music is Of great advantage to
men" said Professor Westbr"oL 1t
e4ualizes them, creating Il spirit Ut
brotherhood, and takes their minds of
business. 1t gives them new and
different insight, which is accomplished
not by singing the common popular
songs. but by really good music that
can be appreciated.
THE value of music in bringing to-
gether socially disorganized commune
ties has never been fully realized. By
choral singing, people in any one To-
cality can be brought into certain SYM
pathy with one another. Wherever
there is a neighborhood there is a
chance for singing. A leader is need
ed who will select only the best music.
Where neighboring groups have been
singing the same kind of good music
they will find in any large community
gathering that they have something in
common and will be ready to take part
in choral singing on an even larger
scale.
IF an orchestra playing Beethoven
played in a community unused to such
music, there would break forth frHm
the audience an unrestrained applause
such as comes only from people who
are really hungry for good music-the
kind of music that community musical
societies will bring to them"
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
Not One Came Down.

The day was dull, as days can bs
dull. sometimes only in the trenches.
Suddenly, high up in the sky. sailing
over the lines, was discerned flDcA
Of wild geese. In moment. rifles
were blazing upward from all quar-
tiers: even machine guns were requisi-
toned, while away at the other side OF
No Mans Land the German. too. was
reused to action. But the flock OF
geese sailed on, their long necks out
stretched and their wings rising and
falling in undisturbed rhythm. And
never 3 one came down.-Chr,stiau
Science Monitor.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
4

The Boston schoolteacher who VA
amazed to discover that her pupils
couldn't put the words to "America" GA
paper correctly, would be shocked to
learn that probably not one college
graduate in q hundred could 90 II
>l<hAA
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02

Tbe government forecast OF = 20
ner cent increase in this years crop
of early potatoes will produce feeling
~ cheerfulness among people who have
not cut those costly vegetables Oh their
list
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
SurIouS,

Just happened to think-funny' Dut
true-that every man who ever mace
= pioneer of himself was CONSIDERED
,ooney! Can you locate 2 single *,
ceDtion? Look 'em over.--Alchlhohu
I:rfmes-Dispatch.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
The Excuse.

MANY a man," said Uncle Eben'
"th;nks he has done days work when
he has made up a good excuse foh NOT
6oin' no work yesterday"
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
,u.,aen Carry All Wealth.

In Dutch Guiana the women carry
IRON their persons all the family saw
inps in the shape Of heavy bracelets.
enklets, necklaces and even cro"ns y
eold and silver.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
Tho Minuet.

The old-time "minuet" derives ITS
rame from the Latin minutes-small,
applying to the short steps peculiar
tn this dance.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
Accounts of Girls

MANY girls have unex
pee eddy been thrown upon
their own resources with no
experience in money mat
tiers.
DAUGHTERS, as we'll as
as sons: should be taught the
uses and advantages of Il
bank account.
IT is never too soon to
teach them the value of
money-never too early to
open bank accounts in their
names.
A LITTLE saved each
week should be the motto
of every girl
4 PER CENT. INTEREST PAID ON
ALL DEPOSITS. NO CHARGE
MADE FOR ANY ACCOUNT
WILMINGTON SAVINGS
FUND SOCIETY
S. E. Cor. 9th and NJ arket Sts.,
Wilmington, Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
Wanted

Firms and Property wanted
in every state and every County
to sell onone per cent commission.
If YOU want 10 sell write 70 day
how we sell properly In your
section and you pay the Commis
sion after saiei is completed.
Farms for sic in every state.
Mass. Farm and Poultry journal
gig Lewis Street,
LYNN, MASS.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
B|aCkbiird Hundred !

The taxable residents OF Blackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred. are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1917 are now
due. and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred. will be
AT FLEMING's LANDING.
MONDAY, MARCH 25th, 1918
From to 4 P. NJ.
AT BLACKBIRD,
SATURDAY, MARCH 3Oth, 1918
From To A p. ~.
RESIDENCE OF JOHN WALToNs
FRIDAY, MARCH 18th, 1918
From | to P NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained bv making
personal application to the Co lector, or
nv sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid BE-
fore the first dav Of October there shall
be an abatement offive per centum. On all
taxes paid before tue first day ol Decem.
her there shall he an abatement OF three
per centrum. On all taxes paid during
the mont, of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. Aud on all take.
unpaid on the first day Of January ther.
-haii be addict one-hali of one: per centun
per month untll the same shall he paic
JOHN BETH,
VII IS Ill. a
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-02
AZ Cheerful!

: Be Cheerful!
Don't be q distributor, JOIN the
Silver Lining club.-Boston Globe.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13
Dale Implement Co. Have Fine Line.

Dale Implement Co. Have Fine Line.
S The Minot Implement men are a
mighty busy bunch these day. and
perhaps the busiest of the lot is Fred
V. Dale, the vete :an head of the F.
V. Dale Implement Co. For over a
quarter of a century Fred has been
identified with the implement bust
ness in the northwest and no detail,
however trivial, regarding the require
ments of an implement designed for
use on our prairie soil is too small to
escape his notice. F'red's line is ex-
actly to his liking. With the Advance
Rumely line and the P. & o. plows
Fred has a combination that is a win
ner. The Rumely, as is we'll known,
is the pioneer among oil-pull engines
of the day and Fred has seen the line
develop from small beginnings to the
commanding prominence which the
oil-pull engine occupies today. He
handles the Ideal separator and as we
stated before, the P. & 0. plow. Dan
Casley, the expert de luxe, says
"Fred's got 'em all skinned" Fred's
place of business is opposite the In
ternational Harvester Co. block on
Second street and when not out at the
demonstration grounds, he will be
found at his warehouse as busy as the
proverdial one-armed paper-hanger
with the itch. Fred handles a full
line of parts and no implement deal
er in the country is more accommodate
ing with his patrons than Mr.. Dale.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13
Heider as Deceptive in Appearance as
Kaiser Bill in Red Cross Uniform.

Distinctive among the many sizes,
shapes and styles of tractors that will
be shown in Minot next week is one
which puts its dependence for power
transmission upon a device that is as
deceptive appearance as Kaiser Bill
in Red Cross uniform. This machine
is the Heider, and uses specially de-
signed friction transmission, by which
the power of the engine (and it is
some engine, too) is communicated to
the rear wheels by touching a flying
fibre against a pair Of discs. At
first glance, It would appear impossi-
bic to transmit power for any serious
purpose by device so simple, but
those persons who were present at the
blowing of the city War Garden this
spring, and who observed the Heider
in action there, need no further dem
onstration to assure them that it is
not only possible to transmit ample
power in this manner, but that there
is every reason to believe that this de-
vice is the most effective embodied in
any Of the present day machines. See
ing is believing, Of course, and for
that reason the Heider will certainly
be center of very interested ring
of spectators during the entire show,
and no matter what other machines
may do, admirers of the Heider will
have no apologies to offer for the per-
formance of their favorite.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13
NEARLY $500.0O
FROM DRADY RED
CROSS affair
Program, Supper, Sale and Dance
Brot Total Proceeds of $471.32-
Given by A. o. U. w. at Burt
Farmers Hall.

A very successful Red Cross sup
per and sale was held at the Burt
Township Farmers Hall near brady,
last Friday afternoon and evening.
An interesting program was render
ed in the afternoon. Atty. Dorr H.
Carroll gave an address, dedicating
the service flag of the A.. O. U. w.
Lodge of brady, in honor OF, Grover
Foster, Lars Larson, Roy Larson, Ell
vim Westby and Elvin Christensen, the
five young men from the lodge who
are now fighting for our country. Miss
Lucille Wilson sang solo. in pleas
ing manner and F. C. Upton gave an
extraordinary fine Red Cross address.
Mr. Upton is in position to tell many
interesting facts, inasmuch as he but
recently returned from France where
he spent several months. Mr.. Upton
has developed into quite a speaker.
Little Helen Carroll, an eight-year-old
Minot girl, sang a number Of songs.
She has far more than the ordinary
ability. The program opened with the
singing Of America and closed with
the Star Spangled Banner.
The total receipts from the sale,
supper and dance, amounted to
$471.32, and after paying all expenses
the sum of $422.47 was turned over
to the Ward County Red Cross Chap
ter. Aubrey Herzog was chairman
Of the day and conducted the affair in
very capable manner and he had
many able assistants.
Geo. A. State, we'll known Minot
auctioneer, cried the sale and he re-
ceived numerous Bouquets" for his
good work. The sale alone amounted
to $379.35. The supper was served
by the brady ladies in Cafeteria style
and they sustained their reputation
for being culinary artists Of the high
est class.
The dance in the evening was at
tended by 35 couples. A five-piece or
chestra from Minot furnished the mu-
sic.
The entire affair was given under
the auspices Of the A. 0. U. w. lodge
of brady and this live organization
covered itself with glory. =
The loyal, big hearted people of
the district contributed many items
of value to the sale and besides bought
literally. AS an illustration, two doz-
en- eggs sold for $65.5O.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13

Heinis, A. c. Chambers, M. j. Enge-
seth, j. B. McEwen, H. b. Hagenstein,
F. H. Peters, G, 0. Litfn, C. A. Lid
strom, c. D. Lambert, Ernest Allen
j. Dekay, V. Carlson, j. E. McCutch-
con, f. R. Bray, Anton C. Olson, O. P.
Sigerseth, Henry Boyer, Archie Stat
fon, S. Lundeen, Clifford Hall, J. E.
Mclaughlin, H. H. Sorenson, f. J.
Barnstable, w. NJ Smart, E. A. Szar-
netzke, W. ]. Oneil, l.. P. Charlebois,
O. L. Lund, R. Beaux, M. Beueen, M
O. Peterson, B. Mickenson, A. Lygg,
l.. w. Station, Geo. Edell, Alfred Shir-
ley, P. Blazclerry, A. H. Kurth, VIM
Amundson.
The crowd returned to the city after
the work was finished and pictures
were taken in front of the Elks Home
and the workers, several blocks of
them, paraded thru the principal
streets of the city.
"ROCkLETS."
Secretary Holbein actually got a
picture of F. B. Lambert in action.
This conversation was overheard by
an Independent representative:
dad" Powell to "Gov." Bond: "I'd
like to see you on the other end Of a
bar" the Governor replying, half n
earnest: "I'd like to be on the other
end of a bar just now with half
dozen schooners of Bevo lined up"
Ira Wight was seen dancing over
the field with boulder under each
arm, the band furnishing music the
while "There's two things that make
me dance and music is one of them" "
Mr.. Wight remarked.
1t took quite force to haul water
to quench the thirst Of the crowd, but
this was accomplished by the aid of
autos and cream cans.
Providing every man who worked
Monday afternoon received only 25
cents, it would have cost $3.50 to clear
this quarter of the stones.
One farmer remarked that he'd like
to have a crowd just small fraction
the size of Mondays gathering to help
him harvest his grain The Minotites
have demonstrated that they are some
good out on farm and undoubtedly
we will see many demonstrations of
business and professional men work.
ing before the end of the coming har-
vest. Minot will be glad to get out
and work on the farms when the time
comes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13
FUNERAL OF
PROMINENT FOX:
HOLM WOMAN
Mrs. +. n. Richie Died at Local Hos
pital-Funeral Held Monday.

The funeral of Mrs F. N Richie of
Foxholm, whose death occurred at a
local hospital Friday evening, was
held from St. Leo's church Monday
morning, Father Viou conducting the
services. A large number of the
friends and relatives from Foxholm
attended the last sad rites as Mrs.
Richie was we'll known in that COM
munity, and her death was shock to
all. She leaves a husband and four
small children, the youngest two and
one-half years of age, to mourn the
loss of a loving mother and devoted
wife. Mrs. Richie was first in all good
work and for years had labored for
the upbuilding of the church and any
movement that had to do with the up
building of that community. Her pass
ing will leave a void in the social af-
fairs of Foxholm that will be hard to
fill.
Besides the members of her immed-
ate family she leaves two sisters, Mrs.
w. j. Verzatt of Tasker and Mrs. L..
B. Sprigue of Glenburn, and two bro
theirs, Joe Eckert Of st. Henrys, and
Matt Eckert of Spokane, Wash, and
JOnn EckerL OF CulDeILSOIl, MoIlC. 1leI
parents both preceded her to the Great
Beyond, her father dying about one
year ago.
Mrs. Richie was but twenty-five
years of age, her birthday coming but
a few weeks before her death. She
was united in marriage to F. N. Richie
in February, 1910, and their married
life had been exceedingly happy. She
was a devoted mother and wife. Her
family and church and social activities
had completely filled her life until the
remorseless hand Of death stole into
the family circle and removed her
whose cheerful presence was like a
benediction to all with whom she
came in contact.
The floral tributes completely COW
cred the casket, as the remains were
inferred in St. Leo's cemetery, mute
tributes to the affection and esteem
of her friends, who were numbered
by the score. Mr.. Richie and the be-
reaved children have the sympathy of
a wide circle of friends in the loss of
an affectionate mGher and wife.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13

June 10th, at 2 p. nj.
Fuel will be measured before start
ing and at the finish in the Official
Demonstration.
A fee of $3.50 per horsepower or
the draw-bar will be the entrance fee
for the demonstration. Check must
accompany each entry.
Fuel Oil and Lubricant Oil concerns
will pay a fee of $500 for their
stands on the grounds.
Accessory concerns will pay a fee
of $500 for maintaining headquarters
on the grounds during the Demonstra-
ton.
All money left after expenses are
paid will 60 to the Red Cross.
Signed:
0. NJ. CHAMPLIN,
General Chairman.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13
More Stolen Tires Found.

Ten more tires, stolen by the gang
of desperadoes who shot Officers De.
vaney and Gown, were located near
and old shack near the Martin Jacob.
son farm just south of the city sew
eral days ago. Seven of the tires
were among those stolen from Makoti
It is believed that either Parriott OF
Clark Tickner, the men who are yet
under arrest charged with the theft
Of the tires, tipped OF the location te
the police.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13
Surrey Commencement.

The Surrey graduation exercises
will be held Friday evening at the
auditorium Of the Surrey High school,
the following receiving their diplo-
mas: Lehman Lambert, Goldie Mil
ler, Charlotte Zook, Henry Nieder-
meier and Alfred Schrader.
The Baccalaureate services were
held Sunday evening, at the Nazarene
church. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for the kindness and help
shown us during the loss of our sis
ter and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. jacobson and Family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13

90 . . . o . o . o . 80 . . . -
. Make your motto: .
. ITO Berlin, via tuber." =
9 8 . o o 8, o . = 8 . . . 9 . . q
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-18
TOM ROBERTS TO FRANCE

Col. Tom Roberts of the Pierre Da.
kotan has finally succeeded in getting
into the service Of his country, by
way of the Y. NJ. C. A. 1t is reported
that he goes to France soon as a sec.
rotary. AL Horton says in the Volga
Tribune:
TON is going across as a Y. NJ,
c. A. secretary. Going in that capac
ity will rather surprise most of his
old friends in this state, but the sol.
der boys will find that he is a live
WIRE"
We agree that Tom is a live wire
end this war is bringing out many
latent qualities that men did not
know they possessed. Tom Roberts
will make a real secretary and no boy
who meets up With him but what will
be better for the meeting. 1t was Mr..
Roberts who furnished the Register
with war bulletins during the last
drive.