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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
OUR FEATHERED POLICEMAN

The birds are our feathered police
men that help protect our crops from
bugs and worms. A mother bird with
a nest full of young birds needs 200
to 800 bugs and worms a day to feed
them. Plenty of birds around makes
a hard drive on our enemies and in
sects. Cats are great bird catchers
and especially stray cats, but even the
puss that enjoys good home and
food loves to hunt birds. The birds
should be given all protection possible.
Extension Div, N. D. Ayr. College,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
All Your Cash Refunded

Neny years ago "store keepers had sign
their doors LET the buyer BEWARE meaning that
you made purchase and paid out your money you
could not get back any part of it by returning the
article. That is not the way you will be treated at
McCoy's. If you make purchase here at this store
get money back in full and give you the
cash too All ask to do is to return the merchan
disc in good condition you received it and to bring
it back possible. The management of this
store that trading here should be treat
ed fair and square in every way. People that gng
hams are Just welcome those dressed in silk. 1t is
true to buy McCoys good merchandise because
it gives long service
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

The School Board of Mountrail
School District No. IL, will receive
sealed bids for the erection of con-
solidated school building Until the
hour Of p. m. on the 21st day of
June, 1918.
Bids to be opened at office Of L. G.
Pierce, Plaza, Sec. 19-151-88.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the office of Ira l.. Rush, Ar
chitect, Minot, N. D., l.. G. Pierce,
president, Plaza, N. D., and at clerks
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Running Away With the
Shoe Business

That's what the new shoe department is doing in this
store and it's only what had expected. We have a
in charge of the buying and fitting who has sold
shoes for rs years. We told him to buy COM
pete stock of desirable shoes and to sell them for less
money than they sold for in Minot and that
if he did not do lots of business we would close out
his department. But he is selling many shoes these
days that the shoe department already fixture at this
store If you want than your moneys worth in
shoes then come here for your next pair.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
See the Best Corset $l.l9 Ever Bought

In spite of the fact that practically all lines of merchan
disc constantly advancing this store continues to Of
fer really good corset for $119 in all sizes from 20 to
80 in white. The model is for average figure it is
we'll boned with four hose supporters and made of good
long wearing couti We also have low bust model in
pink, in 20 to 81 that offer at 10. Either gar
ment sent postpaid upon receipt of $125.
WHEN RENTING BY MAIL be sure to send enough
money cost of the merchandise and to the
parcel post charges If send stamps send lc or &c
stamps if possible. Should you send too much money
any amount due you will be refunded at
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Good Hats at Small
Prices

Many women have told that our millinery depart
nent shows the best $780, $500 and $3.50 hats ever
shown in Minot. One thing certain popular price
hat business this double that of any previous
one so it would look reasonable assume that Mccoy
hats are the choice of the town. You can now buy
popular priced merchandise at McCoy's store which
means you will get the very best Of style at the lowest
possible prices Make this store your trading center and
you will do better in many ways.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Good Black Silks

You will get the best possible values in Black Silks you
get them at MCys because this specazes on quality
Black Silks. We buy from the mills in the United
States and offer exceptionally complete assortment of the
various price them moderately which means that
well spent when you buy your silks here Our
large silk business keeps stock brand every minute
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
All Suits, Coats and Dresses
Now on Sale

Ito moving time for Suits Coats, and Dresses at Nc
Coys so now buy any of our fine stylish gar
nents at much less than regular prices Suits are now
priced at $685. and up. Remember McCoy's prices
always moderate and have regular prices
which means dandy bargains for late buyers Silk
Dresses are now sale at S1O.95 and up Coats are
now priced at $685. and up. Mccoy garments are ad
nittedly the best to be found in Mnot and your
time to save many dollars.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Complete Stocks of Women s
Knit Underwear

Maybe it's only knit vest you or maybe it's union
suit or two but whatever is be you the excellent
values offered at our underwear counter While some
merchants holding back last year because manu-
facturers had advanced prices from to 10 per cent
Mccoy Department Store had placed their orders and
the fellow who waited had to pay not 10 percent but
times so and 100 per cent advance You will find
our prices low and the qualities the best Its hard
combination to get these days but you will find here.
All sizes and all styles. Women's Knit Union Suits lace
trimmed 800 suit and up Some SOC that are specially
good
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06

hours at the home of Hunter Wagner,
on their way to the National Park,
last week. Messrs. Sweet, Wagner
and the editor were old time friends in
Illinois. They smoked corn silk to-
gether
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Fast Color Romper Cloth 35c Yard

fast Romper Cloth of good
quality this for 35c yard all the plain coos stripes
prices will find sell but good
here the largest desirable yard
goods Almost years of steady
ncCoy the public values
the cheapest the long today
that
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06

office.
A certified check for S per cent of
amount of bid, payable to the School
District, must accompany all bids.
The party to whom the costract is
awarded will be required to give
satisfactory bond, in the sum equal
to the amount Of bid, for the faithful
performance of the contract.
The Board reserves the right to re-
.ect any or all bids.
Dated Makoti, N. D., May 22nd,
1918.
E. W. FITZGERALD,
Clerk, Mountrail School
District No. IL.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
All Wool Serge Skirts $5.95

Two handsome models offered you at this very low
price, They are made of guaranteed all wool serge
You can buy them in black navy and any size from
rs to 30 waist measure If you can't visit the store
personally send mail orders You will get prompt
service and the best values to be found any where
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Dimities and Flaxons
Special 15c Yard

The best white goods special
you will see this summer suitable
for underwear, night gowns,
dresses, etc. 81 inches wide and
a much better quality than you
would imagine you could get at
any such price today.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Specials at 19c Yard

One table jam full Of Cling
hams, Percales, Romper Cloth all
to go at 19c yard. Values here
up to Acc. Some of the percales
are SO inches wide and a very
heavy cloth. In the Ginghams are
to be found stripes, plaids, etc.
Be sure you see this lot Of bar
gains.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

State of North Dakota, County of
Ward, S.
County Court
EIn the Matter of the Estate Of James
L. Coffey, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given by Charles X.
Coffey, Executor of the Estate of James
l.. Coffey, Deceased, to the creditors
of, and all persons having claims against
said deceased, to present them, with tho
necessary vouchers, to the said Charles
e. Coffey, by leaving them at the office
of James Johnson, one forty six, S. Main
Street, Minor, within six months after
Dated this LIST day of June. 1918.
CHARLES E. COFFEY.
First publication June 8. 1913. At
suhecr;bs for the ward County In
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Wash Skirtings Half Price

Wash Skirtings Half Price
A very good assortment of Cot
ton Wash Skirtings in both plain
and fancy weaves now on our
center tables at one half regular
prices. Stripes, plaids and
checks and a few plain colors in
the lot. Basket weave Poplins,
Gabardines and Piques in the lot.
Extra Size Swiss Rib Vests
19c Each
The best Vest 19c will buy in
any store today, all sizes UP to
"A. These vests have wing sleeves
which can be cut off if you want
them sleeveless.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Rompers For Less Than
You Can Buy the Cloth

SS AAS~AA
You Can Buy the Cloth
One lot of Rompers left over
from last seasons selling now out
on center table and selling at one
third less than the old prices. Bet
ter look this lot over because they
are strong we'll made garments
and much under today's prices.
Women's OUTSIDE White
Hose Csc Pair
A good quality white Cotton
OUTSIDE hose offered at 35c a pair
while they last.
Women's Silk Fibre White
Hose Sc Pair
20 dozen in this lot and until
they are sold out we offer them
at this special low price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
36-inch Curtain Scrins

36-inch Curtain Scrims
19c Yard
Worth more but while the
stock lasts you can buy them at
19c yard in either white or Ecru.
Has wide tape edge and fancy
border. If you need new cur
tains, see this lot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Women'S Black Kid Shoes
Special $3.50 Pair

Yes you can buy shoes at other stores than McCoy for $3.50
but good shoe as
will find at McCoys We recently depart
ment and have only for trading that
is give the best Mnot
pair and you will know Expert filter in charge
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Lawns and Batistes
Half Price

For quick clearance you will
find one big lot of figured lawns
and batistes on an aisle table.
The entire lot goes at one half
regular price. If you can use any
lawns or batistes be sure to see
this fine lot of big values.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Women's White Hose
19c Pair

A fair quality White Cotton
Hose with hem top reinforced
heel and toe in sizes 81, 9, 81
and 10 at 19c a pair, while they
last.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
White Shoes for Summer
For Women, Misses and
Children

You will find very complete assortment of all
the good styles in shoe department whether you
want white kid or white canvas shoes and you will
positively be pleased with our moderate prices.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Women's White Isle Hose
20c Pair

A better quality than the hose
listed above, comes in same sizes
and is easily a Csc value on to-
days market, now zoe a pair.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Extra Quality Colored
Voiles, 40 inch
Use Yard

Compare the quality of the
wolfe you get here for Use a yard
with any to be found elsewhere
and you will find the Mccoy
value the best, all the good colors
such as Copen, Pink, Rose, Grey,
Fan, as we'll as Black and White.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
RAT PROVES ENEMY
 NOT FIGURED IN ANY
 OFFICIAL REPORTS

BEHIND BRITISH LINES IN FRANCE, Aug 16. An enemy whose activities do not figure in the official reports but against which Allied soldiers wage daily warfare, is the rat. Tens of thousands of rats, huge sharp-fanged fighters, have dug themselves in among the billets and trenches in France and Flanders, and they are constant torment. Thanks to modern medi- cal science, there has been little or no disease communicated by the TO- dents.
 Rats multiply rapidly in the trenches and thrive we'll They steal the soldiers rations, disturb his rest and spitefully bite him when he offers resistance The pest is hunted with ferrets, terriers. poi son and traps, and when particular ly numerous given gas attack After the trencKes are drenched with gas, they are generally clear of rats for long period.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
WOUNDED MEN
 ARE CARED FOR
 AT THE SEASIDE
Historical Place Is Being Used as a HospitaI; Cost the Tourists
 Large Sums.
HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN

HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN TROOPS WITH THE BRITISH FORCES IN FRANCE, Aug. 16.- | Correspondence of the Associated Press) Some of the new" army men who have fallen ill or met with accident in France are convalescing in bracing air that cost seaside wis., itors from five dollars to twenty dol lars per day each before the war They are living in place that was once the favorite resort of royalty where a new mixed Anglo-American hospital town of 2,000 beds has sprung up on a high and dry prom ontory facing the sea and over looking a handsome bay, popular bathing beach and a little port in to which pictureselh fishing 'smacks bring mackerel every day to be sold at auction on the qtay.
 William Shorthose, son of William the Conqueror, brought the port into history by using it for the embar- kation of the forces with which he tried in vain to wrest the throne of England from his brother William Rufus.
 It would gratify all the home friends of these American boys to see how they are being cared for, and how they begin to thrive as soon as their passing ills are con- quered.
 The American part of this hospi- tai was originally Philadelphia enterprise with Philadelphia sur geons and Philadelphia nurses, many of whom are still there The British predominate largely among the patients. The small proportion of American cases are mostly ills such as humps, measles with a few I cases of diphtheria, principally con- 1 tagious diseases contrated coming over. There are some that prove that a young man who has been engaged in professional or clerical occupations, unaccustomed to the heavy work or long physical strain may not through simple training be- come able to carry load of sixty to seventy pounds on his back over dis tances that troops are obliged tC cover. They have developed hernia under the strain.
 | The number of these cases or rup ture is not sufficient to cause alarm but it is enough to emphasize tht necessity of careful selection ol young men who are not hardened tc toll before they are incorporated ir the army.
 ] The hospitalized men are SO few in proportion to the size of the units from which they come, ant :, the surroundings and care they art given are of such a character re- assuring to the folks at home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
FISH co. BRANCHING OUT

DOUGLAS, Aug. 16.-C. P. Nor gan, manager of the Alaska Coast Fish Co.,, left today on the company boat for his traps near Point Adol- phus. As it has been almost inn possible for the fishermen to secure ground ice, Mir. Morgan is taking a big scow, upon which the ice crush ing machine has Eeen installed, and will establish an ice station two miles West of Point Adolphus.
 This proposition will be operated as a branch of the Alaska Coast Fish Company, and MT, Morgan states that fishermen will be able to secure ice in any quantity at any time at this station.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
ED. ANDREWS CRUISING

DOUGLAS, Aug. 16.-Ed. Andrews, the popular Island photographer, is spending a few days with John Pen glase on his gas boat, the Anna"
 Mr. Andrews combines business with pleasure every year, and usu ally brings home some exceptionally fine views.
 During his absence, the studio is under the management of his assist ant, Miss Gertrude Johnson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
NEW EMPLOYMENT AGENT

TREADWELL, Aug 16-L. S. Fer playment agent for the Treadwell Company. Mir. Ferris has charge of the boarding house and club room also.
 J. H. Borie, father of Mrs. R. G. Wayland, has accepted the position in the General office, left vacant by the departure of Capt. Kinzie.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
KEEL IS LAID
 FOR DREADNOUGHT
 FOR THE JAPANESE

YOKOSUKA, Japan, Aug. 16. - The keel of the battleship Matsu, a superdreadnought with dis placement of 43,O00 tons was laid here recently with much rite and ritual. The ceremony consisted of Shinto religious services conducted by Shinto priests.
 Closely following the launching of the second class cruiser Tatsuta, which took the water recently, the work of construction of another geo. ond class cruiser, Kuma, is to be started at the Saseho navy yards early next month. The Kuma is of the same type as the Tatsuta and on her completion is to belong to the light cruiser squadron.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
PRIEST LEAVING

DOUGLAS, Aug. 16-Father O. Malley is leaving on the Princess Alice for the South He has had charge of the Catholic Church here for the past year and will be greatly missed by his many friends.
 Father Turnelle of Skagway will arrive soon and will have charge of the parsonage. A result of the change, there will be no services on Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
OLIVER ANDERSON COMING
 HOME

DOUGLAS, Aug 16.-Mrs. l.. A. Anderson received a wire from her son, Oliver, stating that he had ar rived in Skagway and would come to Douglas on the first boat.
 Oliver was raised in Douglas, but is his first visit home. He intends to go South and join the service, as soon as his visit here is completed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
GOOD PROGRAM AT LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, Aug 16.-The program at the Liberty for tonight and to- morrow night, is an exceptionally fine one
 Vivian Martin and Jack Pckford, known as the best team in moving pictures, will be shown in a Lasky production, "The Girl At Home" Also a two-reel comedy, "The Two O'clock Train" with Miss Fay Tin. cher as the lead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

to thirty slillings gallon, has greatly stimulated illicit distillation
 in Ireland, and there has been a great addition to the number Of cases of potheen-making reported to the police. This has always been
 a secret hillside industry in Iro-
 land. Now it is extending to the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
MRS. HERMAN GOING SOUTH

DOUGLAS, Aug 16--Mrs. J. o. Kirkham and her daughter Elva ex- pect to leave for the South soon to join MT. Kirkham, who is working at Tacoma.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
DICK MCCORMICK JR. IN TOWN

DOUGLAS, Aug 16-Dick Mo Cormicsk, foreman of the bar dredg- ing project came to town yesterday to order some repair parts for the dredge.
 He was accompanied by his broth CT, Ray, and while here they are visiting with their mother and fath- CT, MT and Mrs. R. Mccormick.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
NEWLY WEDS AT HOME

DOUGLAS, Aug. 16.-Jack Lang seth and bride, have returned from their honeymoon, and are now at home to their many friends in the Simpson cottage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
kEEoAN BACK

DOUGLAS, Aug. 16.-T.. E. P. Kee- gan. owner and manager of the Douglas cannery returned yesterday from a fish buying trip.
 MT Keegan expects a couple of scow loads of fish today, and as soon as they arrive, the cannery will re- sume operations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
TAKES VACATION

TREADWELL, Aug. 16.-Charles Johnson, pattern maker at the Tread well Foundry is going South on the Princess Alice, for short trip.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
BEAUTIFUL GARDEN

DOUGLAS, Aug. Worthy of mention is the garden of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Livie on St. Ann Avenue
 The garden shows the result of hard labor, and if Mr Hoover could only see the splendid vegetables, fruit and berries there, he could be
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
DOUGLAS AND TREADWELL NEWS NOTES

sure that he has dependable CO., workers in that home
 The corners and between the rows are frightened with gay flowers, without which, no garden would be complete.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
MRS. WORKMAN BETTER

DOUGLAS, Aug 16-Mrs. Wort man, who is convalescing from a serious illness is improving nicely and is now able to sit up for a short time each day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
JAPANESE Av1AToRs.

TOXIC, Aug. 15.-Japan is plan ming to send about twenty aviators to the Italian front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
p. D. MACKENZIE ILL

DOUGLAS, Aug. 16-P. D. Mac kenzie is reported to be seriously ill at his home on North Third Street
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

towns. In the country districts steeped in sacks in bog-hoe and matted on the barn floor is the ma terial used.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

FOR SALE-Good 30 fit. fishing boat. A. Eggen. 20. Box 426, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
WHISKEY TAX IS
 IS CAUSING MUCH
 HOOTCH TO BE MADE

DUBLIN, Aug. 16.-The tax on whiskey, which has risen from ten
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

Old papers for sale at The Empire ofice. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

Old papers for sale at The Empire office, Second and Main streets.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-04
SC -..- 1Oc
SET AN EXAMPLE OF HONESTY
street Car Passenger left Fare WIN
Woman Who Took Advantage OF
Opportunity to Be Dishonest

The man in the corner seat looked
worried. At last he spoke.
Madam" he said, will you kindly
take this nickel and give II to the con-
ductor when he comes around? have
been trying to catch his eye, but ne ap-
parently does not see me. Win you see
that he gets it?"
The woman sat bewiidered In the
presence of such extraordinary non
esty, but she good-naturcdly accepted
the trust. After the man left the car
she. too, attempted TO establish lne
Of communication with the conductor
but failed. She was nearing her own
destination, but conscience forbade
her leaving the car until her neigh-
boris fare had been paid. Before that
feat was accomplished she had oeen
carried four blocks past her street
When she finally got home her temper
was slightly damaged.
'But you shouldn't have been so ac-
conmodating, said her husband. You
should have got Off at your corner
But how could IT. the woman ar
gued. with that mans honesty be
fore me as an example of right living
simply had to turn his nickel over to
the conductor"
maybe you are right~'' said the man
adlnlringly. "Women certainly do have
fine notions about these things. But
1t is too bad. You had to walk back.
"oh, no, didn't walk" she said. "l
rode"
"And that cost you another nickel"
mo, it didn't" she said. 'The con
ductor never even looked my way
when ne came through, and l got of
without having TO pay"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-04
Good Feed for Horses.

Oats is the best grain for horses /:
II is q light. pnlatable and balanced
feed. Corn is a good ration. but is
used TO better advantage If 1t forms
only from one-third to one-half of the
grain ratisn of the brood mare. IF
wheat is fed, il must be given ground
and in small quantities. Barley is a
good horse feed II is more bulky than
wheat and nearer like oats than corn
in composition. Barley is often cooked
and fed once or twice q. week in the
evening for its medicinal qualities.
Bran is an almost essential horse feed.
1t is a regulator and a preventive Of
overfeeding. II is bulky and palatable
and lightens the ration. Soy beans
and cowpeas are relished by horses
and When accessible will serve as a
useful addition TO the grain feed for
mares ia foal They are relatively rich
IN protein. and consequently combine
well With Corn -