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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
CHICAGO POLICE RESIGN
FOR BETTER PAYING JOBS

CHICAGO. March l. Because their
pay did not meet the high cost OF
living. thirty.four policemen, includ'
ing three scrgcants. have retired and
have taken other Jobs
Some of them have gone to work as
mechanics in munition factories.
Rcircmcnts have increased. since
an order was issued requiring police
men 20 practice revolver shooting
every month. paying for their own
ammunition.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
STARVING RUMANIA WILL
FIGHT TO END, SHE SAYS

CHICAGO, Ill, March My IN.
fortunate country is on the verge OF
starvation" declared Nine. George 5.
Stanculcanu, widow of Professor
Stanucloanu. of Bucharest, Rumania,
who Is guest here.
Entire families are dying from lack
of food" she continued. "In one
plague recently 100000 people were
swept away Rumania still has q
large army. however. and will fight
until the end"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
PRESIDENT EMPOWERED
TO COMMANDER ALL
TIMBER AND LUMBER

WASHINGTON, March l. Prcsi
dent Wilson has been empowered to
commander all timber or lumber
that might he needed for the army,
navy or shipping board under a bill
that has been fayorably reported by
the senate military committee.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
THREE CHICAGO GIRLS TO
DRIVE ARMY AUTOS

They are Miss Ethel Furgan and
the Misses Sarah Granger Farwen
and Helen FarwclI, sisters. Miss For
gan will enter y. VI. c. a. cantccn
work in France. The Misses Farwcll
will be- assistants to Mrs. Benjamin
Lathrop, Paris representative of the
American fund for French wounded.
Their work will consist of driving au
tomobilcs for the organization. which
dispcnscs medicines and comforts to
wounded soldiers from many stations.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
HE REFUSES TO ARGUE
ON SEEING TOY PISTOL

CHICAGO, March while shov.
cling snow, Arthur Jackson. a colorcd
janitor. angered Mrs. Orlando Tidd
by piling snow too close to the side
walk Arthur pulled up" at a court
room and Mrs. Tidd testified 1T was
only a toy pistol" The court thought
otherwise. Arthur may now shovel
snow to his hearts content, as Mrs
Tidd is under $500 bonds to keep the
peace
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
TO OPEN CORN CAMPAIGN

DENVER. Colo. March 1.--What
Thomas T.. Stearns. federal food nd-
mnislrator for Colorado, terms as
Colorado's Corn Campaign" Will
START within the next ten days. The
oo,ect OF the drive Is to insure larg.
er acreage Of corn in 1918 and to
euucate housewives OF the intcrmoun.
'ain territory In the use OF corn pro
ducts as a substitute for wheat.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
ANOTHER SLAP AT FRITZ

BOSTON, March 1.-The Lutheran
Board Of Missions and Church ENtcn-
sion. with branches in New England,
have voted to disown the kaiser as a
member OF theim communion in the
United States OF America. This ac
ton was taken after long debate
but carried with a good majority.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
HOTEL GUEST MURDERED

DENVER, March 1.-The body of
James l.. Houff. who, according to the
police. was murdered. was discovered
stuffed into the furnace Of the New
Western hotel 4 blazing fire had
partly consumed the body when found
by the room clerk
IIouff was an engineer and inventor
stopping at the hotel No Clcws have
been determined as yet
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
SPECIAL WAR COURSES

CHICAGO. March Special wal
courses have been added to the cur
ricuIum OF Northwestern University.
The courses include wireless tegra-
ply. office management for women,
food and fuel conservation, topo-
graphical mapping. history of democ-
mpnf
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
RICH MAN SEEKS SERVICE

DENVER, Colo. March Court
land ). Dimes. millionaire broker, OF
Denver. has undergone m operation
on the nose and throat that he may
qualify for service in the aviation dl.
vision of the National army. Mr..
Dimes Is the wcalthicst man TO enlist
from Colorado.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
TOWN HAS CHOPPING BEE

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind, March l..
IN order to save coal, moro than 900
VsnSers, lawyers, physicians, laborers
nu tramps spent whole day chop
ppS wood at three camps. established
VI the river bank here. They cut GOO
cords Of wood.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
GERMAN DIVERS
SINK LARGE
BRITISH SHIP
liberia of Forty-Eight Tons
Register Sunk By Subma-
rine On February 27, But
Crew Is Rescued

NEW YORK, March THE Brit.
ish Merchant steamship liberia. a
vessel of $500 tons register owned by
the Anchor Line, was sunk by a Ger.
man submarine on February 27th.
while bound for this port. according
TO information received by shipping
circles. The crew was rescued.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
SW|FT'S SON.
|M-LAW HELD
AS AN ENEMY
Count Minotto Who Married
Daughter of Famous Packer
Is Detained AS An Enemy
Alien

WASHINGTON, March Count
Minotto. son-in-law OF Louis Swift,
the Chicago packer, has been detain.
ed as an enemy alien. He has not yet
been ordered TO be deported.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
MUNICIPAL FISH MARKET

SEATTLE March Seattle is
conducting a iish market as a war
measure. Salmon from the state
and oysters from the state
reserves are sold at cost. which brings
She price of salmon down to cents
TO the consumer. who has been pay.
ing from - to 50 cents for it at prL
yatn markets.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
CLEVER PRISONERS USE
RESPECTIVE TALENTS IN
JAIL BREAK ATTEMPT

SAN JOSE. Cal, March Three
prisoners OF widely different talents
used their special abilities in n clever
attempt at a Jail break. Discovery
by officers OF the plans prevented
the break
Wallace Gladstone who recently es.
capped from the Seattle jail and shot
three policemen who pursued him,
utilized his trade as a weaver by
making strong rope out OF the Jail
benclothes.
Carl Watkins. a painter by trade
and burglar by profession, made
"paintcr's sling" by which he and
Gladstone were able to cut the sky
| light bars.
Walter J. Norton. singer. urgo'
his voice to do high things while TIT
other two hacked at tho bars with
bread knife.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01

The Knights OF Pythias last night,
with appropriate corcmonIca, posted
their honor roll The honor men arc
Jim Mcpherson, now at Fort Mason;
Or. c. w. West. al Fort RILEY, and
John Dctt. somewhere in France.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01

The adjutant general is sending out
circular letters to each local eXemp-
tion board notifying them that under
the new regulations every candidate
must be sent to the medical board for
further examination unless the board
decides by unanimous vote that ne is
physically disqualified for service.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01

The San Francisco Examiner Of
yesterday publishes under its marri.
age license column that license had
been issued to Gerald +. Miller Of
Mare Island. age 81. and Leah G..
Clark Of S25 Suttcr Street, age IS.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01

The knights OF Pythias at their
meeting last night rafflcd off cake
for $50 and the money will be donat
ed TO tho Red Cross fund. The cake
is sull In possession Of the lodge and
will be turned over to some other or.
ganizatlon to be again ratified Off.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01

"rS' s. N. Henley, OF Oakland, Cal
"o,ha' Is In Elko on a visit with her
sister, Mrs. NJ. II. Miller.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01

There will be services at the Cath
olic church tonight at 1880. Mass
Sunday at 1000 o'clock n. m.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-01
COFFEE

The fact that give better Coffee values than
you get any other place eyOles widespread appre
ciaiOn-bu il has other advantages besides the mon
ey saving feaure-it gives you splendid opportunity
to select the quality of coffee best suited to your taste
Buy your coffee here this week and prove to your
satisfaction that the greatest coffee values
always to be found at the SUNSET
Here regular prices:
Sunset Steel Cut COiIC rs
Motor Coffee, lb. ....-...-.. .35
Motor Coffee , Ib. can ............. 100
SchillngS Best Coffee h. can.-.......-..- 80
SChiIling's Best Coffee, ~ Ib, can-.-.......- .94
NJ. J. b. Coffee, b. ........- 179
NJ. J. b. Coffee ~ lb. can 93
NJ. J. B. Coffee h. 80
Electric Coffee, b. package --..--....... .25
Geo Washington Coffee, large Can.-..,...~.... .92
Geo. Washington Coffee, small Can...........-- .32
Sunset Steel Cut Coffee is the best value always sold
in bulk when YOU buy Sunset Coffee you get the best
1 and save II cents per pound.
4 WE SELL FOR LESS
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
~ NfPNfORTAM

IN MEMORIAM.
In remembrance Of Margaret Mulrooney,
who died November 10 1918. Gone by not
forgotten. Father and Mother.@
IN MEMORIAf.
In loving remembrance Of my son, Wal
ter r. Drummond, who died November 10,
1913 Mother.s
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
Big Values in Women's and
Growing Girls Shoes for
Wednesday
Why not get. Shoes for a gift 7

Why not get Shoes for a gift
New Spats in all the seasons newest
shades. Prices ranging from $l.50 to
$500 the pair.
Extraordinary. indeed. are the follow
ing specials in pearl grey kid vamP with
cloth top and Louis heel; battleShp grey
vamp, cloth top and leather heel; Havana
brown kid vamp and Louis heel, tan calf
cloth tops, 500 value. For Wednesday,
$500.
Children's odd lots Of Russia calf and
black patent coltskin, at $500, $3.50
and S4.00.
Children's black gun metal, lace. Reg
ular $500 quality, at S2.35.
Ladies white, button OVergaiters, eight
button. Regular S1.50 and $500. For
Wednesday. 100 the pair.
Ladies black patent kid vamp, white
tops; also white kid lace and low vamp
with white tops. Regular price 5000.
During this sale $500 pair.
Ladies lace, Russian calf, cloth tops,
military heel, very special at $500 the
pair. Don't fail TO attend this special
shoe sale.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
A Coat Will Be Appreciated
As a Gift

II there is one branch Of our ready-to-
wear business in which we are especially
strong it is in Goats.
There are Goats here for small women
and large women. for young women and
their older sisters. and for those who are
in their teens.
Nine out Of every ten women can be
tltted here without the expense and in
convenience Of alterations and this applies
to women of all builds.
Another feature Of Importance is the
tact. that our materials are the best of their
KIND, and by having contracted for them
IN advance Of the greatly increased price.
we are IN the unusual position Of being
able to offer Coats of better quality for
less money.
As strong proof of this we ask YOU 10
see any OF our Coats-but especially the
ones at s35. s3s.75, s45 and $50.
All of the popular materials are repre-
sented of course. including the famous
Salts seal plush.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
We Offer for Gifts

Quilts. wool filled, at $3.50 each.
Satine covered and down filled, at $3.50.
Eskimo Blankets, many oolors, at $3.50
each.
Fumed oak Smoking Stands, $3.50 to
$3.50 each.
A good three-fold Screen, filled with
silkoline, at $500 each.
Cedar Chests, hand rubbed. sl6.50 to
$500.
Hand Bags, $500 to $500 each.
Suit Cases, $500 to $1,000 each.
Trunks, steamer or full size, $500 to
$4,000.
Wardrobe Trunks, SIS. 100 to $500 each.
We lead in Blankets and offer a good
cotton Blanket, grey or white, at $3.50.
Plaid or white, extra heavy. at $3.50.
A special Blanket, white or plaid, $3.50
to $3.50.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
Get Your Toys Now
and Get Part of
Them Here
A Few Suggestions from Our
Art Department

We offer the newest ideas in Lunch Sets,
linen crash, 13 pieces, at $2.75 and S3.75
the set.
10 pieces cotton damask. crochet edge,
at S2.75.
10 pieces linen, lace trimmed set at
$3.50.
Madeira Sets, 13 pieces, at $3.50.
SanitaS sets, save laundering, in six
designs, at S1.75 and $500.
Scarfs and Centres, linen hemStitched,
at S1.0O and $500. Lace trimmed, SIPS
and $3.50. Cluny and Madeira, $500
to $500.
Baby gifts. stamped and Madeira ar
ticles.
Gases, Boxes, Sewing Baskets, Dolly
Rolls, from SOC to S3.75 each.
Cretonne Knitting Bags, S1.50 to $500
each.
Tapestry Novelties for desk, dressing
table and bureau, from SOC to $500 each.
Woolen knitted Slippers at $1.50 the
pair.
Grass Baskets, SOC to $500 each.
Free lessons in yarn department given
by Mrs Lindamayer.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
LIPPINCOTT&CO Inc, ,Aassss aSs sa+ Masss 5ss.: st.

cemetery.
FISHER-In this city. on November II.
1918. Helen, widow OF Jacob Fisher.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited TO attend the funeral services, at her
late residence No. 527 Z. Fifth street, on
Wednesday afternoon, November 20, at 2
o'clock Interment at Riverview cemetery.
RODDY-In this city, on November IS.
1918, Marshall A. ROddy. aged 60 years.
Relatives aud friends are Invited TO at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
dence, No. 120S West street, on Thurs
day afternoon, at o'clock. Interment pri-
vate.
BoOTH-In this city, on November IT.
1915 Joseph H. Booth, aged 55 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services, from his late
residence, No. 72i Wilson street, on Wed
nesday afternoon, November 20, at /
O'clock. Intermont at Mt. Olive cemetery.
LEAUBY-ln this city, on November IS
Ethel f., daughter Of Minnie Leauby. in
her 18th year.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at.
tend the funeral services. at the residence
OF her Grandmother, Mrs. Marie Nahl, No.
/ l3 West Twentieth street on Thursday
afternoon, November n. at o'clock. In
terment at Riverview cemetery.
| BRITTINGHAM--In this city, on Noxem
| ber is. 1918 Florence D.. widow OF f'e'
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
Get Your Linens for Thanks
giving and Christmas
at This Time

In Linen we can give you 70 and u
inches wide, from $3.50 to $500 the yard.
Napkins to match, $3.50 to $3.50 the
dozen.
Mercerized Linens from s1.oo to $500
the yard.
Napkins from s1.50 to $500 the dozen.
Fancy Scarfs of many kinds and Shams
to match. Priced from SOC to s1.75 each.
Linen Crash for kitchen use, from Csc
to 45c the yard.
Cotton Crash, 15c to 25c the yard.
Bath Mats, s5c to $3.50 each.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
o. Brittingham. aged Is years.

Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral services. at Chandler
Funeral Parlors, No. PA West Ninth
street on Friday afternoon. November %,
at 2.30 o'clock. Interment al Riverview
cemetery.
CONCANNoN-At Yorklyn, Del, on No
vember Is, 1918, Frank. son OF the late
Martin-and Mary e. Concannon.
Relatives, friends and members OF Dr.
vision, No. 5, A. o. H and FraternsI Order
of Eagles. are invited 10 attend the funeral
George Boyd. Yorklyn. Del. on Thursday
morning, November 2l, az . o,clock re
quiem mass at ST. Patrick's churcns, s,.nS
terment at ST. Josephs cemetery.
Del.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
1918. Joseph H. Booth. aged IS years.

Due notice OF funeral VIII De gwen
BROWN-At HOckessln, Del. on November
10. 1918, James Brown.
Funeral services win be held az the
residence OF Chandler ID. Mendenhall, on
Thursday. November 21, at o'clock. In
terment at White Clay Creek cemetery;
GRIFFITH-In Philadelphia, Pa, on No
yember 10 1918, Vera j., wife OF Henry ID.
Griffith, daughter Of Samuel II. and Lula
e. Johns, aged 2S years.
Relatives and ffends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services, at the residence
OF her father, S3S Van Buren street. on
wednesday afternoon, at 2.SO o'clock In
terment private.
WILLEY-In this city. on November II,
1918, Arthur G. Wiley, aged 81 years.
Relatives, friends and members Of Bran
dywine Lodge. No. J2S. Brotherhood of r.
r. Trainmen, are invited TO attend the
funeral services at his late residence. No.
lis Concord avenue, on Wednesday after
noon. November 20. at 2s0 o'clock. Inter-
ment at Lombardy cemetery.
DUFFY-In this city, on November Is
1918, Neal Duffy. aged 30 years
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from his late residence
No. 407 Il. Fifth street, on Thursday morn
ng. at o o'clock. Requiem mass at st.
Iary's Church. lnterment at Cathedral
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
DEATHS.
Only at 2I2 w. sth 81.

BRAcKfN~on November IS. 1915, VA,
liam NJ. Brackin, aged 20 years.
Relatives, friends, members OF Arm
strong Lodge, A. +. & A. NJ, Delta Chap
ter, II. A. NJ. and st. Johns Commandery,
X. T., are invited to attend the funeral
near wilmington. on Thursday afternoon,
November Il, at , o'clock. Interment at
Lower Brandywine cemetery. Auto funeral.
in charge Of Knights Templar.
MALLORY-In this city, on November ~,
1918, Hattie NJ, daughter OF George II.
and Jennie Mallory. In her 18th year.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 az.
tend the funeral services at her parents
residence No. 624 s. Heald street, on
wednesday afternoon. November 20, at l.3O
o'clock. Interment at Silverbrook ceme-
terry.
BOoTH-In this city, on November IL.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
Stationery and Notions

This is an elegant gift list.
Box Writing Paper. Csc to $500.
Correspondence Cards. Soc to SIPS.
Travelling Gases. filled. Sl.50 to S12.
Full line of Ivory Pyralin. white. pink
and blue.
Smoking Sets, Ash Trays, Tobacco Jars,
Inlstands, mechanical Calendars. Pencil
Sets.
A complete line of Christmas Cards,
Booklets and Seals. Buy-these early.
We place on sale tomorrow a beautiful
line of fancy Combs in the latest styles.
Priced from Csc to s1.00 each.
Fancy rhinestone Barettes in silver and
shell. Priced 75c to $3.50 each.
Fancy, round Hose Supporters, made
of ribbon. all colorS. Priced CSC to S9c
the pair.
Chidren's Book Bags with straps or
handles, SOC to S2.25 each.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19

would be found that no other State
would be found to have given so gen
erously as Delaware.
Mr.. Thompson. in commenting on the
results obtained In this campaign, said
that It showed the people were square,
ly back OF IL. He estimated that there
were at least 25.Oo0 subscriptions and
that this was evidence OF the manner
in which the people OF Delaware want
ed TO do their duty TO the boys.
At this juncture Henry p. Scott pro-
posed three cheers for the chairman.
which were given enthusiastically.
One OF the features OF the dinner and
meeting was the ovation that greeted
Pierre s. dupont captain Of team No.
4. when he rose TO make his, report
Mr.. Thompson had warmly commended
him for his work, and this opinion was
born out so thoroughly by the other
guests and workers that II was more
than a minute before the applause that
greeted Mr.. dupont subsided. Then
with his customary modesty, the head
OF the powder company said that he
had only done his duty.
DR.. Samuel Childs Mitchell, In a short
address. complimented Wilmington and
Delaware on the showing made In this
campaign. and that they had measured
up fully TO the standard OF excellence
set by the soldiers.
There were many interesting details
OF the reports presented. Among these
was a report OF the subscriptions taken
among the New Century Club members
by Mrs. e. p. Moody. Mrs. Moody In
three days obtained ii6 subscriptions
for a total Of si.22s.5O.
The soldiers doing guard duty here
were energetic, successing In obtaining
subscriptions totalling Si,i00.
The Pennsylvania railroad shops put
over a subscription OF S5.432.
The Delaware Trust Company sub
scribed 5000 here and other subscrip-
tions down the State.
The meeting and campaign came TO a
close with the singing Of the doxology,
after which a majority Of the workers
attended the show given in the Play
house by the Camp Dix soldiers.
Music for the dinner and meeting was
furnished by an orchestra composed Of
soldiers from Dix and their efforts were
thoroughly appreciated. The reports by
teams follows:
Yesterdays total subscription was
s369903 The committee and war re-
ports ran as follows:
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
Clothing for the Little Tots
and Those Older Tomorrow

We have for gifts many pretty STYLES
OF corduroy velvet, silk plush. broadcIoth.
cnlnchllla, velour, khaki and other fine
materials.
Trench models in boys and girls STYLES.
priced from $500 to $3.50.
Also Infants White Capes and Goats.
$500 to $40. ''
Chlldren's Sweaters in slipover and coat
styles, with and without belts. sailor and
Byron collars. in all shades. Priced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
Girls Dresses in blue and black trench
serge, IN regulation and other pretty
styles; silk taffete. plaids, plain Shades Of
navy, oopen. old rose and green. in silk
PoPlns and taffetas. Priced from $500
to $500.
Childrens Hats in all the new creations.
ielt. velour. velvets, plush. corduroys and
many other materials. Velvet Tans in
all shades. at SIPS.
And at this time have on display beau
tiful line Of Children's Furs, consisting Of
red, white and natural coney, tiger, white
Iceland fox. Priced from $3.50 to $500
per set.
Wonderful values in fannelette Night
Gowns, Drawers and Pajan1as for boys and
girls up to 10 years Of age. Priced from
S1.00 to $3.50 each.
Children'S Sweaters In MILDLY and coat
styles, a wonderful assortment from which
to select. Priced from $500 to $500.
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
CARD OF THANKS.

I desire TO extend my sincere thanks 20
the fellow-workmen OF Pennsylvania Rail
road Company for their kindness and floral
emblems, given on the occasion Of the
tober II, 1o1s.-His wife, Mrs. Nora NJ.
Slnnle Viola. Del
Evening journal., 1918-11-19
Our Store Is Filled With Beautiful
Useful Gifts and We Have Priced Them With
in Reach of All and Our Pleasure Will be to Have You
Inspect Our Wonderful Display for the Holiday Season.
We Place on Sale Tomorrow
Wonderful Purchase of Silks

$500 Satin Charmeuse S219--This special "a for
Wednesday only. All of regular So Satin Char
meuse, in all colors, including black have placed
sale at S2.19 the yard
$500 Crepe de Chine s1.50--An alI-sk Crepe de
Chine, 40 inches wide, heavy quality all colors For
Wednesday, S1.50 the yard.
$500 Shifting Silk ST 50--Be sure to see our ,tvJ;sb
Shirting Silks at s.. so. Orders placed early in
the year enable us to sell at this low figure.
$500 Dress Satin s1.45--A beautiful dress Satin
yard wide, heavy quality rich lustre, in navy and black
only. Regular 81 quality. Sale price, s145 the yard
s1.25 Silk Poplins S1.00--Thnk of it, Silk PopIins
yard wide with beautiful lustre. Regular rs value
for si00 the yard
s2.75 Imperial Satin s2.3s--A beautiful Satin 40
inches wide, soft hnsh in street colors onIv. a.,
regular S2.75 quality. for S2.39.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-13
PAYS LARGE TAX TO
AID IN THE WAR

Dubois (Pa.) Courier: Johnny j..
Jones, who is in BuBols this week
with his great exposition shows, is do
ing his full share in paying the ex-
pense Of war that is now being car
ried on. In addition to paying an
income tax of no mean proportions
and carrying in the neighborhood Of
$4,000 worth of bonds, Mr.. Jones Is
called upon to pay a heavy war tax
on his different amuseemnts. during
the month Of March, for instance, MI.
Jones paid over to the Federal author
tiles the sum of 5000, this being the
total amount that was due as war
on his different amusements. During
Of March was poor month for the
show business, cold, rainy weather be-
ing encountered at several OF the
places the show stopped. For instance
at Richmond, Va, the carnival did not
open at all because Of the rain and
snow. 1t is estimated that when bus
mess is good and all of the shows are
running full blast that Mr.. Jones will
be called upon to pay over to the gov
eminent monthly tax OF approx
mately $4,000.