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The sun., 1918-08-04
NEARLY One Hundred Plants in Active
Operation To-day in Large Area
That Held Two Industries
Two Years Ago

from which the Newark manufacturer
can draw his supply OF help. At the
beginning Of the development Of Newark
meadows the greatest problem confront
ed was how to get onto the spot the
great supply OF labor necessary to oper-
ate tho big plants contemplated Rail-
road stations on the trunk lines were
At n distance and other means OF access
were entirely inadequate. Hut the So
luton has been found. great In It's sim
pliclty.
The Hudson & Manhattan Railroad.
running eastward from Newark and
westward from the Hudson Terminal at
Cortlandt street and from christopher
street uptown, passed through the New.
ark meadows TO the north Of the great
section that has been developed. II was
the speedlest and nust convenient means
OF reaching the great. Industrial section.
but It's distance away still was too great
to make II as available as could be de-
sired. SO spur from the main line
southwark into the very heart OF the
factory district was planned and now
II under construction. making Il pos
sible for laborcrs 10 20 directly to their
places from New York or Newark with
out change of cars, in much less time
than formerly and at a greatly reduced
fare. The building Of this road Is the
greatest boost that Newark meadows
could havc received. for It solved the
one great problem that Swallowed an
otherwise clear Industrial field
Since the lines Of industrial activity
gradually have become more ana more
Identified with Federal Government
work. It Ia an interesting fact to know
that the Government itself has chosen
the shores OF Newark Bay as q desirable
site for one Of the largest industries
which II is fostering. With the Sub
marine Boat Company, Il has secured
control OF approximately 400 acres on
what IL known as the Port Newark Ter
minal. The Submarine boat Company
has now In operation an extensive plant
FOR the construction Of steel cargo ships.
which when 1t Is entirely complete will
perhaps be the largest shipyard In the
United, States. The Government has
already established a great army and
navy supply depot and TO accommodate
the big ships which will be loaded from
the docks and piers on the property
plans 70 soend between 100000 and
ss,oo0.000 for dredging channels When
the plans are carried to completion. the
channels will provide ample acoommo-
dalton for ships Of the greatest size and
will AFFORD cheap transportation for raw
materials and the export OF finished
products after the war
In two years the territory about Port
Newark Terminal has grown from a
settlement Of two Industrial plants with
perhaps a dozen buildings to nearly n
hundred plants with thousand build i
ings. The plaineat indication Of the
growth of the section is In the increased
tax valuations, which have grown from
less than half million dollars a decade
ago to between $5.00O.G00 and Sc. 900. 900
Added valuations OF more than 81, Oo0,-
600 were shown on the books OF the
municipality last year alone.
The sun., 1918-08-04
DRUG co. RENTS on LANE.

The Charles F. Noyes Company has
leased for the Denison Realty Corpora
ton to Frederick Stcarns & Co. for
twenty years at an aggregate rental OF
about 100000. l2a and 1871 Maiden
lane. extending through to 10 Fletcher
street. with frontages OF 40 feet on
Maiden lane and 90 feet on Fletcher
street. Stoddard 4 Mark were the at
torneys for the owner. and SiehArt. Pad
dock & Cochran represented the tenant
The two buildings will he made into one
structure. an additional story added.
elevators installed and the two lower
floors euuirped for office purposes ex.
clusHely. Frederick Stearns & Co. are
one OF the biggest pharmaceutical
houses In the world. John II. Enube,.
architect, Is preparing the plans.
Lakin & Dinkelspiel have leased the
store at 1903 Broadway to Amelia Olivia
at an aggregate rental OF about $50, 900.
The sun., 1918-08-04
TALL BUILDINGS
NOT MODERN IDEA
II Story Structure, q Homo
for 500 People, Was Planned
in 10th Century.

In view OF recent discoveries IN Art.
coma OF q primitive type Of apartment,
II is Interesting TO note and trace back
early evidences OF the skyscraper, which
has reached It's most htshly developed
stage in New York. Credit for the f,rst
pkyscraper built In this country IL gen
orally conceded to Chicago. according
to Pease & Elliman's Real Estate 1ndi-
Gator. This structure was built in what
Is called the Loop District OF tina,
city in 1855 from plans by Holablrd 4
Roche.
The FIRST building OF this type in New
York city was built In 1883 from plans
by Bradford L. Gilbert at so Broadway
and was called the Tower Building. Its
erection created n sensation at the time.
BY a peculiar turn Of fortune this pioneer
ekyscraper. which was destined to be the
forcrunner Of New Yorks famous sky
line. was demolished a few years ago to
make way for three story arcade
building
IN spite Of the interest attaching to
both the Chicago and New York projects
In the sos Il was not long before both
began to cease 10 be wonders. AS the
ingenuity OF the American builder was
brought Into play Improvement after
within a comparatively short span OF
thirty years such structures as the
Equitable, woolworth and Municipal
buildings became possibilities.
In the brilliant years Of the renais-
sqnce Usr!OH. when the world once
more entered into n great creative era,
cnterpTisng ARCHITECTS must have
planned tall structures There Is nc
doubt that the great minds which de-
signed the famous European homes Of
royalty and created the remarkabl
types of buildings that have survived
the wear and tear OF centuries. must
nave ut some time or other considered
the problem. As far as history can
chow the first architect 70 place these
visionary projects on paper (although
the Job never went ahAad) was jacques
Ferret OF Chambrey. Savoy. who II the
accredited designer Of plans for an
eleven story building. measuring 36l
feet In height. at some time during the
sixteenth century. The floors must have
been unusually spacious, since a mod
ern building Of this height would prob
ably not rise higher than IFS feet. The
plans called for the erection OF build
Ing 16e feet long and 40 feet wide.
with supporting walls IL feet thick at
the base. History tells us that NJ. Per-
ret intended that the structure he used
for dwelling purposes. since in describ-
Ing the project. he wrote: This great
and excellent ediice can accommodate
comfortably zoo people"
The sun., 1918-08-04
Jersey Meadows Section Teen1ing With Actvity|E$$
TO REMODEL OLD EXCHANGE.

Tho old Electrical Exchange Build
ing at 132 to l3S Liberty street. through
TO 1+l Cedar street, partially destroyed
by fre some time ago. is to be recon-
structed at a cost of more than 800, 900
Tho building has been taken over by
the Mard north & Hastings Company
The alterations and repairs will be made
from plans prepared by John j. Petit,
architect, The structure is eight stories
on plot ll3x5sxT. A general con-
tract for the alteration work has been
awarded to Tucker & Lewis of Manhat-
tan
The sun., 1918-08-04
TORRENS TITLE IN BROOKLYN
First Petition in Kings Covers
Fort Hamilton Ave. Really.

Petition for the first title to be regis
tered in Brooklyn under the new Tor
rens law was flled in the County Clerks
office last week. covering n Fort Hamil-
ION Parkway property. The papers were
submitted TO Judge Fawcett and the
FORMAL order was entered on the same
Jay referring the matter to Walter L.
Durnk of Pts Montague street as official
examiner Of titles
The assessed value OF the Fort Ham,
lton parcel is $3.50. and the fees OF
>.e Registrar for examining the title,
ublishing. mailing and posting notice
md for the assurance premium and
crtifcate Of title amounted TO $3.50
Walter Fairchild. secretary and coun-
sci OF the Torrens Title League, is the
attorney Of record for the petitioner
The sun., 1918-08-04
C0MMoDoREs SKELETON DONE
Last Piece in IS Story Structure
Has Deen swung Into Place.

The last steel girder In the skeleton
Of the twenty-eight story Commodore
Hotel at the northwest corner Of Lex
ington avenue and Forty-second street.
whose completion was delayed by the
restrictions Of the Government on the
steel mills. was swung into place last
week to the cheers Of several hundred
steel workers. Interesting in connection
with the event Is the fact that the
United States Food Administration
flag was hoisted with the Amer
lean flag The steel skeleton weights
is. 600 tons. II Is the frame Of
the greatest hotel in America. 1t will
The sun., 1918-08-04
BUYS HOME FROM PLANS,

Samuel Galitzka has sold for Leahy
Brothers to Manhattan client, from
p'nns, - one family stucco house, with
garage. on plot 40xl00. on the west side
~ East Seventh street. 100 feet south of
Avenue j. Brooklyn. Construction will
start at once and the house will be
ready for occupancy Oct Is
The Alec Building Company has sold
the semi detached brick dwelling at 2O4O
Sixty-sixth street. Mapleton Park.
for occupancy.
Frank II, Malone has sold for ]. NJ.
Creighton to q client for occupancy the
limestone dwelling ut 452 Seventy-hfth
street
The sun., 1918-08-04
WEST BRIGHTON CORNER SOLD.

Thomas ]. Birmingham has sold
through W. s. Il. Hall the southeast
corner Of Broadway and Union street,
now Wayne street, West New Brighton.
consisting OF n store and two dwellings,
10 Frank @. Burger OF Port Richmond,
who intends to improve the property.
Anton Appel OF Great Kills has
added to his holdings OF Gitfords by the
Sea a plot. 6oxl0O. on the east side of
Cleveland avenue. J. Sterling Drake
was the broker.
The sun., 1918-08-04
TAKES COACH CO.'S GARAGE,

The Fifth Avenue Coach Company has
leased Its garage on EiEhty-elshth
street. between Lexlnaton and Madison
avenues. to James W. Kennedy, who will
re open there the Fifth Avenue Garage.
which had been operated prior TO the &C.
cupation Of the building by the coach
company. The building has $4,000 feet
Of Moor space and runs through from
B!ghty-eishth to Elgcty-n!nth street, ali
OF which IL on the first floor level.
The sun., 1918-08-04
BALE OK RENT.
EACT0RlEC ENERYWHERH.
c0-2c C'uton s..
Robert A. St0ut~nburgh. Newark. y. J.
BUILDERS ELECT OFFICERS.

Ernest T, Trigs. preslden. o. the
Philadelphia Chamber OF Commerce and
re.1ional director in the resources and
conversion section Of the War lndgstr!o'
Board. was elected president; Walter :
Dtckey Of Kansas City, member 90 toe
Inland Waterways Commission vice.
president, and A NJ. Maddock pres .d,at
OF Thomas Maddock's Sons ComrtHy,
Trenton. y. j.. treasurer of the nrw.y
formed National Federation OF Bui'duC
Industries, at the organization m,rt.rr
OF the executive board OF the federation
Wednesday at the Engineers CLUB
The sun., 1918-08-04
YoNKERs SALE AND LEASE.

Thomas S. Burke has sold to client
for the Peoples Saving Rank OF Yon-
kers, l20 Lee avenue. an eight room
dwelling on plot b0x1oo. The property
was held at $4,000. The same broker
also leased for q term for Mrs May NJ.
McIllroy the dwelling at 10 Wendover
road. to Richard NJ. Garrett.
The sun., 1918-08-04
Manhattan Man Finds His
Ideal Home at MOntclair

Tho brick and franc Colonial resi-
dence on tho west side OF Edgcmont
road opposite Ddgemont Park. Mont
clair. shown here. has been sold by F.
NJ. Crawley 4 Bros 10 Carl H. Stoffre-
gen OF New York city. The residence
contains twelve rooms, three bathrooms
The sun., 1918-08-04
MOVIE PLANT FOR NEWARK.

c. +. Kramer has leased f,r II ',.m
to the Graphoscope Developing '.u-
pany of New York for Russell Iu,vGs
FroehliCh the four story hriyG ard
stone mill constructed buildlrg ~ -
and 40 Mechanic street Newark with
frontage Of % feet, and d,'. :
90 feet through to Union Cou,' TIA
Graphoscope Company mauufl''rrs'
moving picture machines The TIM
will employ from zoo TO 500 SIX led
mechanics
The sun., 1918-08-04
ELMHURsT DWELLING SALE.

J. C. Barker has sold to c. schnel-
der the dwelling at the southwest cor
ner OF Horton street and Hanover ave-
nue.. Elmhurst.
The sun., 1918-08-04

and solarium. The property has n fr0~'-
age OF 100 feet and extends 10 u d"?".
OF 200 feet The property forms ;H.' -
tho residential development under; ken
by William Il. Dickson. treasurer OK ne
Midvale Steel Ordnance COMPANY TO
nnrcel sold has boon hold NJ 20 or
The sun., 1918-08-04
BUYs so. ORANGE HOME SITE,

Edward p Hamilton 4 Co. have sold
for X, X Mackenzie 500 feet Of. his land
on Montrose avenue, South Orange,
N. j., upon which the buyer will build.
The sun., 1918-08-04
TO BUILD NEWARK HOME.

Joseph Price has bought the plot 5Ox
leo at 34+ and 346 Ridge street. Forest
Hill. Newark. N j., from the Cordelia
NJ. Crane estate through Fe.st & Feist
A dwelling will BIO built on the property
The sun., 1918-08-04
BUYS QUEENS CORNER PLOT.

e. Johnson has sold TO w. Gibbs the
pot, l00As50x65xS2S, at the northeast
junction of the Jericho turnpike and
the land OF NJ II. Willis at Queens, L. /.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16

the stomach, tonsils or adenoids. He
has to his credit many wonderful re.
suits in diseases of the stomach, liv-
er, bowels, blood, skin, nerves.
heart kidney, bladder, bed wetting,
catarrh, weak lungs, sciatica, leg
ulcers and rectal ailments.
If you have been ailing for any
length of time and Edo not get any
better, do not fail to call, as i'm.
proper measures rather than disease
r very often the cause of your long
standing trouble.
Remesmber the date, that exami-
nation on this trip will be free and
that his treatment is different.
Address 336 Boston Block, Mime
apolis, MINI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
CORRESPONDENCE
OLGA.

Rev. Father Mahieu returned from
St. Michael's hospital last Wednes-
day, he preferring to take the treat
ment prescribed by the doctors at
home. He is somewhat improved in
health and we hope the improvement
will continue.
News received from David Char
:bonneau by Philip Brusseau reports
himself and the boys as we'll advanc-
ed with their seeding, the weather
conditions being somewhat similar to
here. He also states that they were
out fishing one day bringing back over
a hundred pounds of fish.
O. Longtin, who passed the winter
with his son. Albert, at Anaconda,
Montana, is making his weekly visits
here once more, having again taken
charge of the old Hoven house.
Miss Katherine Jordan started a
term of school at the McKinnon school
house in south Olga, a week ago last
Monday. She informs US that she is
busy organizing for the sale of War
Savings Stamps in her school.
The last news from Joe Lepire re-
ceived by his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Lepire on the 7th inst. places
him at Camp Mills, Long Island, New
York; he stated that he is we'll,
likes his work fine and that they
hope to be on the''water bv this time.
Adrian Martineau of Leroy is here
building a big barn for William
Brillon. He has the walls up and will
soon start on the roof.
S. A. Cuffe is having a we'll bored
near his stable; they are down about
a hundred feet at the present time.
Ad. Benoit and Ed. sLebrun. re.
turned from an auto trip to Winnipeg
last Tuesday, where thew had been to
look after some real estate which
they are interested in.
MIR. and Mrs. Avila Pelletier well
coined the arrival of a fine new boy
at their home in Olga last Sunday.
In passing around the cigars Avila
mentioned that this was the thir.
teenth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16

A delegation from the Homen
Grange visited Mt. Carmel on the 9th
of May and report having good time
and the Lodge at Mt. Carmel flourish
ing.
The Red Cross society meets at the
home of Mrs. Carlson on the 22nd
of May. Everybody welcome.
A patriotic meeting will be held at
the Homen school house on the 24th
of May commencing promptly at $50
Rev. E. Foley of Langdon will b.
the principal speaker. Mr.. Fol]e y
has a state reputation as a speaker
and singer and we hope a large crowd
turns out to hear him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16

Some parts Of the country have been
indulging in an electric light Jag, and
Administrator Garfeld's conservation
order will have the wholesome effect
of inducing them to sober up. There is
such a thing as OVERRIDING even in ar
tif1cial lighting, and downtown sections
Of many enterprising American cities
had arrived at a stage of su%per-inten-
sity Of nocturnal illumination which
reminded philosophical observers Of
Emerson's protest against the abuse Of
the superlative.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
SEND WORD THAT BOYS ASK
PHONOGRAPH NEEDLES

Photograph needles-the loud ones
are needed to help win the war.
They are needed to spread the strains
of American music, especially the
ragtime and jazz tunes which are the
delight Of the poilus in the canteens
of the American Red Cross.
A letter just received from a Red
Cross canteener says: "Needles for
the monographs I very scarce in
France, and we have to use each
needle a long time; so if any kind
friend wants to send anything, l
hope it will be monograph music"
BETTER NOT TO HAVE LUNCH
THAN TO BREAK RULES
When lunches are served in chapter
workrooms or at any Red Cross en-
tertainments, the women who are
responsible for these meals should re-
frain from breaking food c%onserva-
ton rules.
AS the work of the Red Cross and
food conservation have been handled
largely by women, and both organiza-
tions are working toward the same
goal, it is expected that each realizes
its obligations to the other.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
ITS SURPRISING
That So Many tangdon People Fail to Recognize
the Approach of Kidney Weakness {.

inc approach OF Kidney weakness /.
Are you a bad back victim? Suffer
twinges; head aches, dizzy spells?
Go to bed tired-get up tired? It's
surprising how few suspect the kid
neys. It's surprising how few know
what to do. Kidney trouble needs kid
ney remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills are
for the kidneys only. Have convinced
Langdon people of their merit. Here's
a Langdon case: Langdon testimony.
Kidney sufferers here abouts should
read it.
Mrs. Fred Decker, Fifth St., west
says: IA few years ago I had an at
tack of kidney complaint and the
worst trouble was from my back. My
back ached constantly and gave me
so much pain that I could hardly keep
up and at my work. For some time
I suffered severely. I had heard of
Doan's KidneylPills so..often that,I used
them, and before long I was entirely
cured.'
Price go cents at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Decker had. Foster. Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, New York.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16

to division headquarters, it will natur-
ally tend toward the Standardization
of goods, reduction in prices, better
deliveries, more uniform production
and more uniform quality.
The price of wool, for instance, has
been advanced 800 per cent, since
August, 1914. The normal consump-
ton before that time averaged six
pounds per capita; in war times,
however, the soldier consumes 120
pounds per man. From this and
other increases, it is evident
that materials must be purchased in
very large quantities in order to
secure reasonable prices.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16

What does it mean to you to know that your American Red Cross:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
Two Days Only
NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATION

DR.. Mellenthin is a regular gradu.
ate in medicine and surgery and is Ii.
censed by the state of North Dakota.
He visits professionally the more
important towns and cities and offers
to all who call on this trip consultl.
ton and examination free, except the
expense of treatment when desired.
According to his method of treat
ment he does not operat tie for chronic
appendicitis. gall stones, ulcers of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
A CORRECTION

In reporting the Red Cross ship
ment last week an error was made in
reporting the shipment from the
Homen-Elkwood branch. The name
Elkwood was omitted and Homen was
given credit for the entire shipment.
The ladies of Elkwood knit Is pair of
the socks sent in from that branch
and the branch was organized as the
Homen-Elkwood branch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
JUNIORS RAISED Sis

The Junior Red Cross society of
the Langdon city schools gave a sup
per at the gymnasium at the high
school n evening last week and the
proceeds amounting to $115 we're
turned over to the Red Cross. There
a large number present at the
supper and all were given a good feed
as we'll as a good time, and the event
proved very pleasing to all concerned
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
G7t1EFTT<S5O u u TTO u u u n II :" " ;"
CAVALIER RFn
UOUNTY '-
NOTES
NORTH DAKOTA LEADING IN
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO MAGAZINE

NORTH DAKOTA LEADING IN
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO MAGAZINE
A map showing the circulation of
the Red Cross magazine by states,
recently received at Stark county Red
Cross headquarters, North Dakota,
indicates that on a population basis,
that state has more subscriptions
than any other commonwealth in the
union.
Every month, 27,2Ss prepaid Red
| Cross magazines come to North Da-
kota, as compared with 20,761 to
| Minnesota, 1864 to South Dakota,
1902 to Montana, S,2S5 to Washing
ton, 1856 to Oregon, 3,047 to Idaho,
and 2,475 to Wyoming.
Not one of the southern states
shows as many subscriptions as
North Dakota. Texas, the nearest
competitor, receives 23,7SS Red Cross
magazines. The state of Virginia
with a population of about 1900, 900,
receives only 21,007 copies of the
magazine.
In practically every southern state
are located great cantonments and
training camps, which should natural
ly tend to increase the number of
subscriptions to the Red Cross maya
zine. However, North Dakota is only
a very few thousand behind the great
state of Missouri, and has more sub
scriptions than any other state west
of the Missippi, with the exception Of
Iowa and California. American
The Red Cross magazine is owned
by the Red Cross and any profit
therefrom goes to the Red Cross.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16

answer questions on the sowing, plant
ing and carr of vegetable gardens.
Mrs. A. I. Koehmstedt is chairman of
the refreshment committee. Neither
wheat, meat, sugar " their products
will be served. In this conservation
lunch the potato will shine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
WEST HOPE.

A new steel bridge will be built at
the Jennings crossing of the Little
Pembina River this summer. The
township supervisors have a supply of
gopher poison on hand at the office of
the town clerk. 2
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
DIVISION BUYING is
URGED ON THE CHAPTERS

A recommendation has been re-
ceived at the northern division office
from officials at Washington head
quarters that all chapters purchase
their supplies through division offices.
If local chapters confine their orders
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-05-16
RED CROSS KNITTING RALLY

Don't forget the time, the place and
the Red Cross rally, May 81 at Mrs.
]. Powers from 2 to 5 p. m. Bring
or send all knitted garments for ship
ment to this rally or send them to
Mrs. ]. Mahon on or before Saturday,
April l. The April shipment of socks
and sweaters was in the correct pro-
portion of 6 to l, POI pair of socks and
AZ sweaters. The May shipment
should be 800 pair of socks and SO
sweaters. The buying committee has
provided US with 1000 pounds of ex-:
cellent yarn which will be on hand
for distribution at the rally when it
is hoped that the shoddy yarn now be-
ing knitted will be all turned in. The
knitted garments will be inspected,
measured, tagged and bundled for
shipping at the close of the meeting.
At 3 p. m. Mrs. Jennie Moran will
tell Of the departments organized for
women's work, and the relative i'm
portance of each. At 4 p. N. Mr.Haw,
better farming agent, will speak and