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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
NO CALL TO STATE.
BANKS; STAMPSARE
COSTING TOO MUCH
Fifty Per Cent Increase in Post
age Expense Necessitates
(: Great Economy.
SOUND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Institutions Report Big Gain in
Deposits Over Novem.
Der, 1916.

North Dakota state banks will not
be called upon for statement of
their condition as of December 81, for
which call was sent out by the Unit
ed States comptroller of currency to.
day. r'..
When the state bank examiners
postage expense was budgeted in the
omnibus bill last February, there was
not taken into consideration the pos
sibilhy of war and fifty per cent in
crease in first class postage rates.
The department was given an allow
ance Omple to cover it's postage needs
at the old two-cent rate, but with half
Of the biennium still to come, Uncle
Sam has boosted this expense fifty
per cent.
I'VE are compelled to pass up this
call, .ssaid Assistant State Bank Exam
liner E. A. Thorberg this morning, "for
fear that we will entirely exhaust our
postage allowance if we send out no.
tees of every call to all of the state
banks"
This explanation through the press
is the only one which state banks will
receive of the commission. IT'S self
evident that it would cost the depart
ment as much to advise each individu-
al bank that the call would not be
made as it would to make the call.
No Poverty Shown.
None of the poverty so often refer
red to in political agitation of the
last few months is indicated in an
abstract Of the reports showing the
condition of 701 state banks and four
trust companies as Of Nov. 20, 1917,
which has just been completed by the
state bank examiner.
From November II, 1916, to Nov. 20,
1917, deposits subject to check in
creased $2,9SS,273.76,, and from Sept.
II, 1917, to Nov. 20, 1917 gain Of 49,
85O,823.41 is shown. 1t was during
this last named period that North Da-,
kota oversubscribed "A per cent its
quota for the second Liberty loan
savings deposits, from which many of
the small Liberty loan investments
cams increased during the year $685.
576.96, and time certificates of depos.
it mlde gain of $9,009,371.S0.
state banks for the year show an
increase of SSSOO00 in capital and of
$452D29. 60 in surplus. Total deposits
Nov. 20, 1917, were $1O4,5S9,629.01, as
COMPARED with $96,572,959.01 Sept. H.
1917 and $91,55S.330.54 Nov. II,
1916: The total reserve Nov. 20, 1917,
was $24,2s6, 555.49, or 1887 1858 in
h excess Of requirements.
StSte bank loans Nov 20 totaled
SS6.335 1879, an increase Of $12,324,-
1895 for the year. Value of banking
houses. furniture and fixtures, showed
an Increase of 1905, 05S.73.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08

ton by making easier the consolida
ton of small school buildings.
! In general, the experience of one
county, demonstrating that the benefit
cial effects of road improvements
more than justified the cash expendi'
ture, is typical Of all the counties, the
survey showed. .-.a. ....
In Spotsylyania county, Va, the in
vestigators found that the sum of
$4,000 expended for good roads was
less than one-tighth the increase in
taxable property valuations.
In 1910 the county tax rates for all
purposes, including state tax of IS
cents, averaged $l.2O and produced a
total revenue of $3l, ST.. In 1915, the
average rate had increased to S1.70,
producing a total revenue of $50, 100
In other words, while the tax rate in
creased Al per cent, the revenue in
creased S7.2 per cent. The resulting
increases in property values found the
people paying taxes at somewhat
higher rate but at the same time OBJ
tanning far more in the form of reve-
nue. for public purposes than the in
crease in the tax rate ordinarily would
have yielded. ~
"r Land Values.
To get in detail the effect of road
Improvement on the county land
values, careful record was made in
1910 of the actual market value OF 80
farms on roads which were to be i'm
proved. Fourteen sales, embracing L.
451 acres, that were made after the
road improvements were completed
were la.er noted. The original value
of these farms, as recorded, was $751;
300. After the roads were improved
the value was $115,900, showing an
average value per acre before i'm
provement of s20.4S and an average
value after improvement of $35.27.
For example: L.
a farm miles from Fredericksburg,
containing 139 acres valued at 5000
in 1899, was sold in 1912 for $4,000, an
increase over the 1910 valuation OF AZ
per cent.
Another farm, three miles from the
city, containing 100 acres, valued at
$4,000 in 1910, was sold for $4,000 In
1872 an increase of IS per cent.
Similarly improvement Of road In
creased the value of a 475-acre farm
from $4,000 in 1910 to $4,000 in 1911.
' Saving in Hauling.
The saving in hauling costs, as dis
closed by the survey, averages 1913
cents per ton-mile, or total annual
saving to the county of $3.50, 12O15. Al
ter the years maintenance and inter
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
Seitz recorded fifty-eight building per-
mits in 1917.

Seitz recorded fifty-eight building per-
mits in 1917.
Mrs. Borberg III.-Mrs. Borberg of
Second avenue Northwest, was quite
ill at her home the middle of this
week.
Mrs. AshWorth to Hazen-Mrs. Gil
bert Ashworth went to Hazen yester-
day afternoon tao spend few days
visiting with friends.
: Will Entertain-The Royal Neigh
bors will on Monday evening meet
with Miss Hazel Henle and Mrs. F.
G.. Parker at the Henke home.
Miss DooIey to Leave-Miss Flor
ence Dooley departed yesterday for
McHenry, this state, where she has
accepted a position as teacher of the
fifth and sixth grades of the McHenry
public school.
Mrs. Jack Parker Hcre-Mrs. Jack
Parker of Glendive arrived in the
city yesterday morning and is spend
ing a few days at the home of Mr..
Parker's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Parker. .. ..
Here from Great FalIs.-Mrs. J. P.
Mcdonald and children, Roger and
Lauretta, will arrive this evening from
Great Falls, Mont, for a few weeks
visit with the formers sister, Mrs. r.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08

L. Mackin, also with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs Martin Dahl Of Huff. Mrs.
Mcdonald formerly lived in Mandan.
Prune Peddlers to Dance.-The
Prune Peddlers will give dance at
the Maccabee hall Wednesday eve
ming. The boys have about twenty
members in the new organization and
the dance will be private affair.
Burns Here-H. O. Burns, popular
Mott merchant, returned yesterday
from the twin cities, where he had
been on purcha sing trip He left
today for his home at Mott. Mr..
Burns was former travelling man for
the Missouri Valley Grocery Co.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
Druggists Twenty-Y Years
Experience With This
Kidney Remedy

Some twenty-five or thirty years
ago began to sell DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root and L am satisfied that
there is not a superior kidney, liver
and bladder medicine on the market.
enjoy steady and satisfactory sale
on the remedy and my customers have
nothing but praises in behalf OF the
merits of Swamp-Root. am SO favor
ably impressed with the preparation
that | recommend it to those in need
of such a medicine because | firmly
believe it is a valuable and reliable
proprietary.
Very truly yours,
c. M. COBB, Druggist,
zoos South 10th Street,
Sept. q, 1916. Lincoln, NeDr'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
DICKINSON POSTAL "-s
SALES GROW DESPITE
LACK OF BOOZE MAI.

Dickinson, N. D., Jan. S.-Dickins0n
postage sales for December, 1917,
were $3.50 as compared with $2,015 in
December, 1916, and S1,S72 in Deem
Der, 1915. Hundreds Of dollars worth
of savings stamps and thrift certifi-
Gates were sold during the month. The
sale of war revenue stamps totaled
$500. A noticeable feature of the re.
port for the holidays was the absence
of a great flood of "booze' orders to
swell the total receipts.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
EXHAUSTIVE ECONOMIC SURVEYS
PROVE VALUE OF GOOD ROADS
SIMPLE MATTER OF DOLLARS

schools, land values and hauling
costs.
Effect on Road Improvement.
In dealing with the effect of road
Improvement upon hauling of commod-
tiles, actual traffic counts were taken
to determine the tonnage and cost of
hauling The average gross saving
per ton-mile for all eight counties was
found to be 17.S cents, indicated by
comparing the average cost of 39.5
cents for hauling one ton one mile be-
fore the roads were improved with
the average cost of 1877 cents after
the roads were improved.
Considering the eight counties in
the aggregate, the gross annual saw
ing due to these counties good-road
systems was $G27, 400 for total traf.
fic of 3,4S9,652 ton-miles.
The Country Schools.
Effect of road improvement upon
country schools affords more com
plete vindication of the cash outlay
than even the material advantages
the government investigators report
ed. In all the counties, before the
roads were improved the average
school attendance was 66 pupils Of
! each 100 enrolled, as compared with
! rs after the roads were improved. Ii
other words good roads were respOns
ible for the education Of 10 children
out of every 100. In addition, gooi
roads lifted the standard Of instruc
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
All Traces of Scrofula
Eradicated from the System

with highly satisfactory results for
Scrofula. Being made Of the roots
and herbs of the forest, it is guaran-
teed purely vegetable, and absolutely
free from all mineral ingredients.
You can obtain S. S. S. from any
drugstore. Our chief medical adviser
is an expert on all blood disorders,
and will cheerful1y give you full
advice as to the treatment of your
own case. Address Swift Specific
Co.. Dept. F Atlanta. Ga.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
Letter to
Dr.. kiImer & Co,
etnqhamton, N. y.
Prove what swamp-aoot viii Do For

Prove What swamp-Root Will Do For
You.
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghauton, N. Y, for :. sample size
bottle. It will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valu-
able information, telling about the
kidneys and bladder. When writing.
be sure and mention the Bismarck
Daily Tribune. Regular fifty-cent and
ne-dollar size bottles FOR sale at all
drug stores.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
MANDAN NEWS.
LIEUT.. SEITZ Webs,

Lieut.. R. P. Seitz,( son Of City Audi
tor and Mrs. w. H: Seitz of this city
was welded recently to Miss Hazel L
Tornton, Livingston, Mont, schoo
teacher. The wedding was solemnizeG
at the Vancouver, WASH, barracks
where Lieut.. Seitz is stationed. An
nouncements were received today by
relatives and friends of Mr.. Seitz.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08

900 Canadians and Britons in the
country, of whom $4,000 claimed
exemption.
The State Council of Defense
pledged it's assistance in the work of
getting volunteer recruits for the
British and other forces overseas and
elsewhere among the men exempted
from the United States draft by rea-
son of alien citizenship claims.
Facts submitted by the British
Canadian Recruiting Mission, which
reported $4,000 enlistments, were the
basis for the Illinois Councils action.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
MAhpAN IMPROVEMENTS.

Four hundred fifty thousand dollars
worth of new buildings represent the
building improvements and achieve
ments in Mandan during the year
1917. The amount exceeds the build
ing achievements by one hundred fiji
ty thousand dollars. City Auditor
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
ASSUMES NEW DUTIES.

Albert X Goeshall, formerly princi-
pal of the Woodwork public schools,
was recently appointed deputy school
superintendent for Morton county by
County Supt. Jensen Mr. Goeshall
assumed his new and important duties
yesterday. His work will principally
be field work.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08

Finding the alien Stacker" was
made part of New Year merriment
|by the example of the Illinois Coun-
Icil of Defense in urging all patriotic
|and business organizations to 60 the
limit in aiding the volunteer enlist
ment of men who claimed exemption
from Uncle Sans draft. Similar
action by defense councils Of other
states is predicted.
Federal Judge Lands also went
after the alien who "slacked," say
ling there were of military age $780,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
TEACHERS CERTIFICATE

Twenty-Five school teachers receiv-
ed state teachers certificates from
Supt. N. C. Macdonald, superintendent
of public instruction, through County
.supt. H. K. Jensen yesterday. All
but three of the certificates received
are fourth grade teachers certificates
and go to rural school teachers. Three
are for third grade school teachers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08

This ID The time Of year most try
ing on those inclined to be constipat-
ed. Many dread winter because OF It.
Don't worry, just take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea, natures gift OF
wondrous herbs, SO scientifically
blended, results are guaranteed.
BRDSL0M Advt.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
BY the greatest of all purifiers.

A common mistake in the treat
ment of scrofula has been the use
Of mercury and other mineral mix
lures, the effect of which is to bot
tie up the impurities in the blood,
and hide them from the surface.
The impurities and dangers arc
OILY added to in this way.
For more than fifty years S. S. S.
has been the one recognized reliable
blood remedy that has been used
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08

est charges are deducted, the net say
ing is $130,6670.15.
The average school attendance in
the county before the roads were i'm
proved was 81 per cent. For the
school term 1894, the average at
tendance had increased to II PEI
cent.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
GIRLS, PICTURE Him IN FRANCE
In Front Line Trench Fighting for
Us and Ole CIo-y.

Picture your brother or psl 81
front line trench Il France Euc I'D
10 his knees, rain pouring dowu, Dul-
lets dropping like haEIsro1es. oCison
gas rolling toward hszn like Z clouo OF
yellow dust He can't Leave his work,
and would not Il he could. But as ne
waits for the order 70 20 over the top.
his mind comes across 70 you. and ne
wonders Il you are doing yoEr part
what are y0u doing n assist these
boys who are Offering their ali for
YOU Are you working each day. II
You are, when your brother or pal re-
turns. you can tell him you have done
your part II you are not, here is your
opportunity
Marx and Haas Clothing com pauy
have places for about thirty more girls
sad women 81 their Hamilton plant, TO
hep make soldier clothes under
government contract The work is
clean p3easant. and easy 90 learn, and
yoG viii be paid good wages while
learning The sewing rooms are Mt
ted with every known modern conver-
fence. over 100 girls now employed
many earning SO 10 SIS per week.
Steacy en- ployrnsnt all the year round
81 guaranteed, either in war Or peace
times, by 2 company with assets of
nearly two million dollars and with
the strength that comes from sue
cessful experience in making cloth
ing since 1854
Here Is a chance for all girls and
women who are not now working to
prove their patriotism by helping the
government make soldier clothes. and
az the same time earn good wages
themselves. Special street car service
20 accommodate KeoIuIk girls.
Apply at once to
MARX AND HAAS CLOTHING Co.
Hamilton Branch
Bet 18th and 18th on Broadway.
Hamilton. Illinois
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
Learn What II Means 10 Follow a
pipw and Do Other Work
Where Things Are
Grown.
WARS CONTRIBUTION
Only One Application Made for Boys
Public Reserve rielp Since
establishments
Here.

Twenty or more boys OF the hign
and grammar schools of tine city are
learning what II is TO follow & plow,
10 harrow, run q binder, milk COWS,
feed chickens. gather eggs, pick
cherries and berries and to perform
nearly every other kind Of farm la
Dor.
William Akirich. superintendent
of the public schools. said today that
these boys have agreed TO do farm
labor during the vacation period as
their contribution toward q success
ful prosecution Of the war and its
various ralmifications
Thirty-une school boys Of the city
are members Of the bcys' public serF-
ice reserve. but only one real appli-
cation has come from q farmer for
assistance from this organization,
said Mr.. Aldrich
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
PERSONALS

Mrs. FRANK BcC7inthen and chill.
dren have gone 70 Peoria, Ill, for q
visit with relatives and friends.
Miss Marvel Wilson of Chicago is
the guest Of Miss Beatrice Weissen.
burger.
Mrs. ]. 2. Park and J. g. Hamilton
were called TO Centeryille yesterday
because of the death OF their cousin,
Robert Hamilton.
Thomas r Gray and Madison
Sterne. who are both home from
Knox college, are attending house
party given in Quincy this week
+ Michael Finnerty and son Jack, Of
Denver, Colo, are visiting Mr.. Fin
nerty's sister, BirE. William Hatton
and family at 1923 Concert street.
Misses Freda and May Schzmper Of
Mercy hospital training school, Bur.
lington. Ia. are spending their Taca,
tons with relatives and friends IN
Keokuk
Judge r. T. Hughes has gone 70
Chicago for 2 visit
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
How, TO Sturdy.
CITY NEWS

Dance at Moose beach tonight
Agnes orchestra
st Johns choir social postponed
one week from tonight
"A verdict of accident was return
ed yesterday by q St. Louis coroners
jury after an inquest into The death Of
y. Daniel McNamara, 81 years old.
1861 Juniata street, passenger trathc
manager Of the Wabash railroad. Nc
Nama-s. died early Monday Of injuries
sustained when he was thrown from
his automobile, which was struck by
the automobile OF Thomas " Gar
land. 5J67 Raymond avenue. The &C
cident occurred IN Forest park MIR
baeNanara is TO be buried today in st
III Ii-3iS
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20

10000 Jackies in Training.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
GREAT LAKES. Ill. June 2o.-En-
roilment at the Great Lakes naval
station today reached the high mark
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
EGG DEALERS
TO BE LICENSED
State Food and Dairy Commissions
Issued Order Permit Must be
Obtained
Now

Iowa egg dealers must obtain rIcen-
ses or quit business, says ". B. Bar
ncy, state dairy and food commission
er. Barney is acting under federal in
structions in issuing this order. The
new law applies 10 every person who
handles eggs in any way.
Its object Is 20 bar stale eggs from
the market Licenses must be OBJ
tanned from the license division of the
United States food administration az
Washington.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20

out of theatre.
The Schaffers left their car stand
ing near Sixth and Blondeau streets.
The police were notified of the theit
and a search began
At IL p. m. the car was found os
the police near Seventh and Blonoeau
mud despatched and somewhat lhe
worse for rough usage. None OF lhe
articles of clothing OF food weIe
touched by the joyriders.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20

a Mexican congressman receniIy
killed a Mexican general. bus unoe.
the constitutional immunity from az
rest, the murderer was allowed free-
dom until after the Mexican coz
zress ad5ourns-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
USE
VINCENNES CAR
Family Attending Theatre Finds Ma
chine Has Vsnished-PoIice
Find IL Covered With
Mud

Albert Schaffer of Vincennes
thought an automobile load of child
ren's clothing and food provisions
for relative here. had vanished
permanently. Wednesday night when
he and members Of his family came
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20

NOTICE TO COUNTRY CLUB MEN
SEES.
Reservations for Country club din
ner must 5e made Friday evening by
calling Mrs. Teabeau, Black 1920.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20

of $4,000 jackies in training. Thous-
ands have been sent to sea in the
last fourteen months.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
Course OF Stu6y Under Cecar Fails
Normal instructor PRODUCES
Interesting Re
suits.
ALDRICH HAS LETTER
individuality Shown in Answers
writes ]. c. McGiade, Director
Grades to Come
Soon.

School teachers Of Keoiruk showed
much individuality in answering
questions during a credit course 70
Gently studied by them under Inc u.
rection Of J. C. McGlade, director OF
the extension division of the Geaalr
Falls normal school.
William Aldrich received q letter
from MIR. McGlade, today, N which
the normal instructor says:
q have read the papers OF your
teachers with great interest Tney
showed considerable individuality ID
answers 10 the questions and ! am
much pleased with the reports.
The normal registrar VIII SEND
printed slips of grades to keoEuk
some time soon.
How 10 StUcy.
The course Of study, taken py
nearly a score of instructors IN the
public schools was based on NC
Murray's book: Flow TO Study ann
Teaching How TO Study"
Teachers VINO took the course were
Miss Carrie Gilmore, Miss Lufu
Arnold, Miss Florence Gabriel, Miss
Yerna Larson, S. A. Depison, Mrs
Lillian Mcdowell, Mrs Cora c.
Reeves, Miss Grace Van Grieken,
Miss Pansy Beckett, Miss Kate Van
Grieken, e. S Patterson, Miss Emma
Bindel. Miss Lora Paget, Mrs. n. Nd.
Conlee and Mr.. Aldrich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-05
settlement Of st. Louis.

The first permanent settlement on
the site Of st. Louis was established
in 1894 by Pierre Ligueste Laclede,
according to a historian, but it was
not until 108 years ago that the future
city was incorporated as a town.
Founded by the French. the frontier
post was for q time under Spanish
domination, but was restored to France
and in 1903 transferred to the United
States. The Inauguration of steam
boat traffic on the Mississippi gave the
town a boom, and in 1922 it was in.
corporated as city, with an area Of
1856 acres and population of about
5000. For decade the population re-
NAMED almost stationary, but by 1910
1t had reached the 1900 mark. The
revolution In Germany in 1848 gave
st. Louis another big push forward,
for thousands Of exiles from the king
dom Of the Hohenzollerns found a
refuge in the Missouri city. st. Louis
also had a large Irish-born contingent.
For time feeling ran high against
the foreigners. The native American
spirit was rampant and resulted In
many bloody riots.