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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
CRANE
GETS ANOTHER
YEAR LEAVE
Will Continue Work of Educational
Reconstruction in U. S. Army.
Will Visit MinOt at Intervals
During Year

President Crane of the Minot Nor
NAL school, arrived in the city from
Bismarck this afternoon, where he has
been in conference with the State
Board Of Regents regarding the ex-
tension of his leave of absence for
another year, in order that he may
continue his work of educational re-
construction in the Sanitary Corps OF
the U. S. Army. Surgeon General
Gorgas is at the head Of this divi-
sion and it was at his personal soli-
citation that President Crane finally
consented to take up this important
work. In addition to his office dut-
les he is supervising the plans
now being formulated for the erec-
ton of school buildings in connec-
ton with the eighteen general mill
tary hospitals now maintained by the
government. President Crane takes
an active part in the work of educa-
tional reconstruction in connection
with the great Waited Reed hospital
in Washington, where $50 patients are
undergoing treatment at the present
time. Over 300 instructors are now
in training for this important work.
President rCane will remain here for
few weeks and together With Act
ing President Clarke, they will lay the
plans and arrange the various details
respecting the administration of the
Minot Normal for the coming year.
President Crane now holds the rank
of Major in the Army. He has been
absent from the city since July l,
1917, when he obtained a leave of abb
sence to enable him to pursue a spe-
cial course at Columbia University
New York City. 1t was here that
his attainments were called to the
attention of the Surgeon General and
at once steps were ia ken to enlist his
services in the Sanitary Corps for
special work in educational recon
struction. President Crane will be
privileged to return to Minot at fre-
ouent intervals thruout the year, his
duties recurring travelling from hos
pital to hospital throughout the coun,
trV,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
WHEAT FLOUR
REGULATIONS HAVE
been CHANGED
Bread Rations Discontinued - BIZ
Crops and Conservation Have
Made New Order Possible.

washington, Aug. 2S.-Universal
war bread for all nations arrayed
against the Central powers, is provid-
ed for in new regulations announced
by Food Administrator Hoover today.
under which wheat flour restrictions
in the United States are relaxed, and
the Allies are given bread con-
tanning more wheat than they have
had since the early days of the war.
The regulations are effective Septem-
Der l and wheatless days and wheat
less meals will be discontinued on
that date.
Under an international bread policy
formulated by the inter-allied food
council in London, all bread made
after September 1 for France, Eng
land, Italy, the United States and the
other allies will be made of mixed
flour containing 80 per cent wheat
flour and 20 per cent substitute GER
eals.
All rationing of bread among the
Allied nations will be discontinued
and plenty of the new "Victory
bread" is assured the civil populations
at time when the wheat situation
in Germany and Austria is anything
but promising.
Ready mixed flour in the proper
tions allowed by the food administra-
ton in accordance with its milling
standards will be available for pur-
chase by householders, although this
is not compulsory. They are urged,
however, to buy the ready mixed Vic
tory -four, but where pure wheat flour
is purchased the regulations require
retailers to sell 20 per cent Of substl-
tutes at the same time to each pur-
chaser. The food administration re-
lies on the hou5eholders coluntarily
to mix their bread in the same so to
20 proportion required of bakers.
Also so-called ''Victory" hours may
be sold without substitutes, the regu-
latons provide, but at no greater
price from the miller, wholesaler or
retailer than in the case of standard
wheat -four.
Whole wheat or graham flour may
be used without substitutes, out 1t
must contain at least % per cent OF
the wheat berry.
Manufacturers Of alimentary pastes
and wheat breakfast foods are limit
ed to their normal consumption of
wheat or wheat -four with the under
standing that they are not to unduly
expand their ordinary consumption
and the rules prohibiting the start
ing of new plants ready for operation
prior to July /, 1918, are resclnded.
Ability to provide the Allies with
the new brand and relaxation OF the
restrictions on wheat in America, ott1-
cials of the food administrator de-
clared today was made possible. by
the sacrifice made by the American
people in observing the conservation
program of the administration last
wear and the bumper wheat crop
! raised bv the farmers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
George Bruce Dies Following

George Bruce, general master me
chanic, of the Great Northern rall, "a il
way, passed away at iocai ~ noSplta onera
ton for appendicitis. Mr.. Bruce was
Of ape coupled with the seriousness
Of his case tended to hasten the end
Mrs. Bruce was with him to the last
having been summoned from their
home in St. Paul Immediately afte1,
he was taken ill at the Leland hote!
a week ago. The body was prepared
by Undertaken Van Fleet and shipped
to St. Paul Tuesday on No. 30. Viii,
liam McEnroth, representing the
Great Northern railway accompany
ing the remains to their destination
Mrs. Bruce accompanied by Miss Mil
-dred jacobson and Mrs. John Carlson
preceded the remains, leaving here
Monday afternoon. The remains viii
be taken to Ntchburg, Aass, for in
terment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29

sentiment prevailing throughout the
throng, is tremendously inspiring"
the captain said.
Americans as Fighters
'Imeediately following the en-
trance Of America into the war, there
was considerable speculation among
some of the allies as to what kind Of
soldiers the Americans would make.
But the British and Canadians knew:
One Canadian officer who had lived
in this country said this: The Am
ericans will make equally as good
soldiers as the Canadians That was
all. He could pay them no higher
compliment than that. And the Am
orleans have proved their worth in ev-
cry engagement in which they have
been identified to date.
"Three elements possessed in re-
markable degree by American re-
cruits go to make them as good fight
ers in the shortest space Of training
that the world produces. They are:
Extraordinary physique; mental
alertness; and readiness to submit to
discipline.
"The unanimity Of sentiment in
America on war questions is exceed
ingly gratifying. In every section l
have visited l found conditions in
this respect the same. No quarter,
for the Huns and kaiserism' is the
watchword. Class lines have been
wiped out and creed and color are
forgotten. Everyone is working in
complete harmony for victory for the
allies at any COST"
Captain Edwards expects to leave
for the front again in October.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
Campaign for Red Cross Pledges Be
gins Today.

A campaign for pledges for the
support Of the Minot Chapter of the
Red Cross was inaugurated this
morning. The work is under the di-
rection of Ben E. Lesk, as general
chairman. Pledges are being secured
for the support of the local Chapter
fer the eight months beginning with
October. 1t is hoped that at least $4,-
900 may be pledged for this cause by
Minot people. Every soldiers letter
and every soldier who returns from
the battlefelds of Europe extol the
work of the Red Cross and speak of
The grand work which that society is
doing to alleviate the suffering and
distress amoung the wounded as well
as among those in active service. No
sacrifice is too great that this humane
work may be carried on. Let your
contributions be liberal. Special COM
mittees will visit Minot homes and
business houses and in case you are
overlooked by the committees step
forward and subscribe at least a small
monthly sum for the support Of an
institution which deserves the aid OF
every loyal American heart in the
land.
The result of the first days drive
as judged by reports of a few of the
committees lead us to predict that Mi.
not will ego over the top" in the usual
Minot style. The tabulation of the
committees reporting so far shows
over half of the desired sum has been
subscribed, with many Of the larger
subscriptions to come in. In talking
to Mr.. Lesk, chairman Of the drive
he enthusiastically says that Minot
will exceed it's quota. "The ladies are
doing their part and while no woman:
team has reported, yet five out OF
twelve in one team reported subscrip
tions of over $500 per month, with
ten, women's teams working it looks
as if they would bring in as much as
Els being subscribed by the men:
| teams. Our boys are not goinp to suf
Efer for lack of support in Minot. Mex
week we ill give complete returns Q:
the drive.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
Popular Educator Weds New Rock
ford Girl

Supt. J. II. Cotton of the New Rock
ford schools and Miss Marguerite
Young were married at New Rock
ford Monday. The wedding was has
tened because of Mr.. Colton's leav-
ing Wednesday for Camp Lewis with
the draft boys. For number of
years Mr.. Cotton has been a member
of the summer school faculty OF the
Minot Normal and has a host of
friends among the teachers of the
northwest. Mrs. Cotton who has
been a teacher in the New Rockford
schools for several years, has accept
ed a position on the faculty of the
Minot high school, having been en-
gagged as instructor in mathematics.
She will take up her duties at the
opening Of school September 80. Mrs.
Cotton and a group of friends ac-
companied the Eddy county contin-
gent to the. city Wednesday when the
boys from this section entrained for
the cantonment at Camp Lewis.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
Father Viau Enlists as Chaplain.

Father Viau, assistant pastor OF st.
Leo's Catholic church, has entered the
service of the United States, having
enlisted as Chaplain in the expedi-
tionary army. He will be stationed at
Camp Taylor, KY, for three months
period, where he will undergo course
of training for this special service.
The Knights of Columbus and the
Daughters of Isabella made up a
handsome purse which was presented
to him las token of the affection and
esteem in which he is held by his par
ishoners. Father Viau has three
brothers in the service and another
brother who is member of the home
guards at Calumet, Mich, where the
Viau family reside. Father Viau de-
parted Monday for short visit with
his parents.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
l.lg Red Cross Picnic at Morks Lake

On August 10Th, a Red Gross pic
mic was held at Morks Lake and a
large number of people were present.
The day was spent in patriotic talks,
the speakers of the day being DR.. Nc
Camel and Attorney M. O. Eide, and
Attorney B. N. Lesk. Dr.. Mcdaniel
is an able speaker, and covered the
subject Of Red Cross work thoroughly.
Attorneys Eide and Lesk speaking of
the history Of Democracy and the
events leading up to this war.
Refreshments were served by the
ladies, the proceeds of which goes to
the Red Cross. The day was conduct
ed in appreciation of the National
watch word Of the season: "Help
Win the War for Democracy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
Coy" Rond Returns From New YORK

10
"Gov." Bond who recently returned
from a visit to his old home at May
vile. New York, in conversation WIN
a representative Of the independent
rives an interesting account OF a
Tractor demonstration which ne WIT
messed in that state during his stay
there. He said that but four tract
ors were exhibited and the natives
thot it was one of the biggest A.
fairs of the kind on record. Mr.. Bohd1
said that while in New York he PAID
. visit to Lake Chautauqua noted as
the birth place of the Chautauqua
movement. 1t was here that Bishop
John Vincent of the M. E. church
conceived the idea of the Chautauquaa
movement. On the day Mr.. Bond
attended band Of SO pieces made
up of wounded Frenchmen now tour
ing the principal American cities gave
a concert. He said it was the tlnest
music he ever listened to. There
were over 10000 people in the audi
ence, completely filing the immense
amphitheatrc. He says the crops
in York state are light this season,
grapes will be but half crop, there
IS a light arnle crop and hay is now
selling for 500 per ton Dairying
is the principal industry. Of the farm,
ers, however, and as prices are good
for dairy products the farmers are
comparatively prosperous. He says
that farming land in New York state
is no higher in price than here IN
| North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
New Superintendent of City Schools
Arrives

superintendent and Mrs. l.. A.
White have arrived in the city and
recently vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
l.. Rush on the north side. Super
intendent White has spent the sum-
mer at Columbia University where he
took post graduate work while Mrs.
White has been with relatives in Iowa
since the close of the Williston schools
in June.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
Notice to Labor Organizations

The representatives of all the lab
or organizations of the city will as
semble at the Odd Fellows Hall Sat-
urday evening, August 31st, to COM
plete the unfinished business relative
to the Labor Day program.
By Order Of Committee.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Monday, September End, 1918, is
Labor Day, and is legal holiday and the labor or:
ganizatons have arranged for proper observance of
said day by citizens, and are devoting the OBJ
servance Of said day to renewal Of obligations
to our Country in time Of war, and have arranged
that the proceeds of all entertainments shall be given
to the Minot Chapter Of the Red Cross
NOW, THEREFORE, in otder that all our citizens
may take part in the pat1fotic program arranged
for said day. request and order that all places of
business, offices and shopstocse on said day at one
o'clock P. M. for the remainder Of the day.
Nv. S. SHAW,
President of City Commission.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
National Dray Cleaners Donate Days
Proceeds to Red Cross

The manager Of the National Dry
Cleaners establishment on south Main
street donated the entire proceeds for
she day on Wednesday to the Minot
Chapter Of the American Red Cross.
Without previous announcement of his
intentions this generosity nets the
Red Cross the magnificent sum of $32
TO go towards swelling the funds of
the society.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
MinOt Nurse Enters Red Cross

Miss Dorothy Blodgett, one of the
most popular nurses in DR.. McCannel's
hospital, has enlisted in the Red
Cross service and left Tuesday for
a short visit with her parents at
Wildrose, after which she will go to
Camp Custer, Michigan, where she
will be stationed for the present.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
M;not Aviator Reaches England.

A cablegram from EVerett Wllson'
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Wilson, re-
ceiyed this week, informs his parents
that the young man has arrived in
England safe and sound. Everett IS q
member of the 337th aero squad ano
his friends anticipate that he will give
a good account of himself when ne
gets to the front and catches sight OF
Boche plane.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-29
Lahor Day Sermon at Presbyterian
q Church 3ft2

y Rev. p. w. Erickson, pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church, will preaclh
a Labor Day sermon on Sunday eye
ming, September /. All Labor or
'ganizations Of the city are cordially
invited to be present. Seats will b be
reserved and cordial welcome eH-
tended to all.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14
Garfield to Name
State Fuel Head
No Intimation Is Given to
Identity of Appointee by
Federal Chief

A letter from United States Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield to Cyrus C. Mil
Ter, informing him that successor to
Albert H. Wiggin, former State Fuel
Administrator. will be appointed in a
day or two" has resulted in wide
speculation among local administrative
officials and dealers concerning the ap-
pointee's Identity
Comparatively few men have been
mentioned as possible occupants of the
berth. Charles E. Robertson, who as
sisted Mr.. Wiggin almost since the es-
tablishment of the administration or
ganization. has been discussed, but it
is is not knoYn whether Mr.. Robertson
viii accept Harry c. Peters, of the
Coal Conservation Committee, is an
other who has been mentioned.
The efforts Of the New York Whole
sale Coal Dealers Association in favor
of George w. Perkins for the post are
destined to failure. it is believed A
Washington dispatch contains a denial
by one Of Dr. Garfields deputies of the
report that Mr.. Perkins is being con-
sdered
Mr.. Mller's letter to Dr. Garfield was
written more than month ago. He
asked that an administrator be ap-
pointed to insure the state against a
serious coal tanple
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14
Auto Skids; Soldier
Killed; Five Hurt
Car With Siv Camp Dix Men
Overturns in New
JERSEY

MOUNT HOLLY, N. j., July 13.-One
soldier was killed and FIVE others were
seriously injured at Chambers Corners
shortly after 10 o'clock tonight when
an automobile in which they were rid
ing from Jersey City toward Camden
skidded on an asphalt roadway while
going sixty miles an hour.
The dead man is Sergeant William
NJ. Scott, of Camp Dix. The injured,
all of whom arc from Camp Dix, were
Privatss A. B. Price, Company c, 345th
Infantry; Philmer Holden, Company C,
3a5th Infantry; Galbreth Swift, Com
pany C, 345th Infantry; Raymond
Poler, 356th Field Artillery, and Cor
poral Reuben r. Rickfon, 336th Field
Artillery. The men were taken in am
balances to Camp Dix.
The driver of the car, o. Crane, of
Jersey City, was held, by order of
Coroner Gaskill, for reckless driving.
The soldiers had hired the car in Jer-
sey City and were in hurry to reach
Camden. The car struck a slippery
spot in the road.
The car turned completely over sew
eral times and landed twenty feet to
one side of the road. Scott was pinned
beneath the car. His head was
crushed. Crane was not injured.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14
Reweds Wife of 18 Years
Captain Makes Doubly Sure
That Ceremony Is Binding

WOODHAVEN, Long Island, July 13
Captain Frank H. Foster, Q. NJ. c.,
has gone through a second marriage
ceremony with the woman who became
his wife eighteen years ago, it was
learned to-by by the discovery that
they had obtained a.license to rewed.
The second ceremony is unique in
that it did not follow a divorce or
separation of the couple This is Mrs
Fosters third ceremony, although the
army officer is her second husband
Her first husband was DR. P. H. Thomas
who afterward became insane She
procured divorce on the ground of
insanity and married Captain Foster
in 1900
Although no question of the legality
OF the marriage had been raised, when
DR.. Thomas died in a sanatorium a few
weeks ago the couple decided on an
other ceremony at once. Captain Fos-
ter came here from his station at Little
Rock, Ark, and after the ceremony re-
turned to his post without delay.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14
Metals

The heavy demand for steel is shown
IN substantial increase in the amount
Of untitled tonnage on the books of the
United States Steel Corporation at the
end Of June, which aggregated S,91S,S66
tons, as compared with 1887 1928 tons
the month previous, an increase of $751;
243 tons. 1t is estimated that the place
ments during June amounted to $500
600 tons. Steel ingot capacity is reck-
oned at the rate of 43,000000 tons. Rail
mapufacturers have been requested to
submit data Of producing capacity and
untitled orders, which indicates pos
slbility of some heavy government or
ders. Prices of rails, wire rods, chains
and sundry minor rolled products will
soon be determined
Production of pig iron continues
heavy, but distribution under govern
ment direction absorbs it as fast as
turned out. Every effort possible is
made to conserve the output for the
more essential purposes.
Lead is in short supply, and the high
er priced offerings have been we'll
cleaned up, which will cause prices to
New York and 7.75c East st. Louis.
Demand is accentuated by the light Of
ferings.
Spelter continues inactive and rather
easy at quotations of sS9 &c New York
and $3.50 East ST. Louis.
Copper production is no more than
sufficient to meet requirements, which
are almost all on government account.
The established price is 26c. but there
are outstanding contracts vet to be
filled at 2312c.
Consumers show comparatively little
interest IN tin. Arrivals have been
heavy, and no further fear of shortaqe
IS expressed. The market abroad is
firmer and is reflected in the HIGHER
cost of spot tin on this side. which is
held at 95c to 81. Singapore shipments
are quoted at S71sc for August Septem-
Der, but offerings are light.
Current prices for the PRINCIPAL
metals. compared with those prevailing
year ago, follow:
Current A year
y. price. ago.
r Pittsburgh :...... *sao.eo s57.a5
Copper, electrolytic, lb. *.26 .3o
Ilh' ID: ............. .e5 .o2Ia
Spelter, East St. Louis,
H. ''.'.......'... .osIa .os94
Government prices.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-14
Police Reserves to
"Take Over Sector"
5000 Volunteer to Patrol
Residential Districts Four
Hours Each Week

The Police Reserve, formerly tha
Home Defence League, will take over
sector in the patrolling of the
streets, relieving members of the regu-
lar force in certain residential dis
tricts. because 683 policemen have
gone into the military service of the
nation, and new appointments will not
be made to the regular force, 5000 Of
the reservists have pledged themselves
to make fourhour tour once week
Rodman Wananaker. Special Deputy
Police Commissioner. has worked out
a patrolling system which provides for
four-hourtours from 6 p. m. to a. NJ.
1t has been announced the LOO men
are IN training as voluntary fremen,
to take the place of regular firemen
detailed to watch theatres.
Major C. A. Bust, of the theatrical
police reserve unit, announced yester-
day that the first battalion had been
formed and the Amsterdam Opera
House, in West Forty-fourth Street,
drills twice week. The officers OF
the first battalion, which consists o,
sixty men, exclusive of officers, are:
Company A, captain, Sam Harris;
first lieutenant, George |. Nicolsr; Sec
ond lieutenant. A. l.. Barney. Com
pany B, captain. Sol Blum; first lieu
tenant, j. n. Walsh; second Lieutenant,
Charles Hopkins. Company c, cap
tain, Jed Shaw; first lieutenant. w. l..
Rowlan; second lieutenant, W. C. Nor
ton. Company D, captain. Henry c..
Jacobs; first lieutenant, Jules Hurtig;
second lieutenant, Edward j. Carpen-
ter.
The staff of the unit are L. T. Alhee,
colonel; Henry W. Savage, lieutenant
colonel; A. l.. Robinson. adjutant,
Frederick c. Lotto, regimeutal quar-
termaster sergeant: Oliver Jones, SER
geant major and aid to Major Burt.
The unit will take part in the police
meet in September at Sheepshead Bay
About 275 stage carpenters and me-
chanics will join the unit. the officers
paying for the mems uniforms.