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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-02-06
no. -.

1852 Peter Bonde. Posting
33543 Republican Gazette,
ss5 5H0' Wm' 8. Johnson, County
Comr's per diem. and mi.
at hearing
1886 s. A. Syverson, County
Comr's per diem. and mi.
at hearing
1886 N. B. Johnson. County
Comr's per diem. and mi.
at hearing
33547 c. J. 3Swenson, County
Comr's per diem. and mi.
3354s Albert Boersma, County
Comr's per diem. and mi.
ss So n j: H. Martin. Livery
for Engineer and Labor. . :.
338O4 j. A. Rowat, Engineers
ssso5 Charles johnson, coun:
ty Attorneys fees
3436O Samuel Nelson, County
Auditors fees
34361 A. w. Bergstrom, Ser
vices as viewer
1882 3. P. Hovey, Services
as viewer ...........
34363 VIM. Henderson, Ser
vices as viewer .........
34364 J. A. Rowat, Services
as Engineer
34405 Peter Bondy, Posting
s44os Republican q azette
Publishing
34581 A. w. Bergstrom, Ser.
vices as viewer ........
34582 T. o. Gilbert. Attor.
ney for petitioners.
1883 J. A. Rowat, Services
as Engineer
34584 B. P. Hovey, Services
as viewer
34585 N. B. Johnson, County
COmr's per diem at hearing
1856 Albert Boersma, County
Comr's per diem at hearing
34587 S. A. Syverson, County
Comrs per diem at hearing
34588 c. J. Swenson. Count!
| Comr's per diem at hearini
l34589 VIM. O. Johnson. Count!
Comr's per diem at hearing
352O2 Ed. Sletten, Service
| as chairman ............
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Continued from Page 81

no. 20.
= No. Of
'arrant To Whom Issued Amount
- Northwestern National
'ank. Prin. In part and Int.
bond to July l, 1917..$ 1854. 05
Northwestern National
X, interest on bond to
Jan. l. 1918 .............. 26lO5
5 l2,772.1O
No. 40.
.27 Security Trust Co., Int
..en bonds to July l. 1917. 3 1875
sss4S Security Trust Co., Int.
on bonds to Jan. l. 1913 1875
: $3.50
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-02-06
No. 3s.

S3242 Samuel Nelson, Audi
tors 1eeS ................
34766 Peterson & Qvale, lath
)
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-02-06

No Of -" .a--s-,-' - "lff'>"E~- -Ny><1
Warrant TO Whom Issued Amou
ty Attorneys fees ....... 10,
346S3 +. O. Gilbert, Attor- N
ney for Petitioners ...... 20.
34694 J.. A. RoWat. Enginesrs
Services ................. 81.
&c
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-02-06
No. 80.

no. 90.
$1,000 Charles Johnson, Co.
Attorneys fees 100
33243 Samuel Nelson, County
Auditors fees ....... 100
1924 r. o. Gilbert. Services
a. Attorney for Petitioners 500
100
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-02-06

1884 VIM. o. Johnson, County
Comr's per diem, at hear
1886 8. A. Syverson, County
Comr's per diem at hearing
1886 N. B. Johnson, County
Comr's per diem at hearing
33817 c. ]. Swenson, County
Comr's per diem at hearing
33818 Albert Boersma. County
Comr's per diem at hearing
33819 Charles johnson. Coun-
ty Attorneys fees. ........
$500 Republican Gazette,
Publishing
34367 ]. A. Rowat, Services
as Engineer
1851 Samuel Nelson, County
Auditors fees ............
1882 Charles Johnson, Coun-
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Town, Village and City Fund

TO warrants issued. ........ .}105, e24.23
TO refundments ........... 22.67
TO balance Dec. 81. 1917. 4.7e6.sB-
- &l1o.41s.7s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-02-06

BY balance Jan. 1, 1917. 4,2s5.01
BY March, June and Novem-
- :. $11o,41s.7sl
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The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
WINTER STOPS THE INSECTS
Black Ground Beetles and Others Not Killed, But Merely Experience
 Suspended Animation.

With the coming of the frosts and freezing weather the insects are si- fenced, and as long as the temperature holds below 90 degrees Fahrenheit they are rendered also inactive, ac- cording to writer. Above that the hardier beetles and grasshoppers, along with a few spiders, are moving about and when the sunshine warns the air more and more certain moths and but terflies and two-winged flies, including the gnatS, are on the wing.
 Some species of insects feel the ef- fects of cold far less than others, and this does not seem to be influenced by sturdy bodies, hairy coverings or the situations in which they are found. The gnats are among the most fragile species, but they and the slim-bodied water stfiders are found active later in the autumn and earlier in the spring than any other creatures, excepting perhaps the mourning g-cloak butter fly and the wasps, all of these crea- lures responding 10 the sunshine on the warmer, thawing days of winter. The black ground beetles also are quickly resuscitated by slightly warm CT airs.
 This proves the fact that most in- sects are not normally killed by cold, but merely experience suspended ani- nation, and are ready to resume their activity after any length of time.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
MORE HOME GARDENS NEEDED
Necessity Will Be Greater Coming Year and Organization and Coop
 eration Should Be Begun Now.

Cooperation has been suggested as A solution of many problems in farm production, and now J. T. Rosa, Jr., of the University of Missouri college or agriculture suggests cooperation as means of reducing production cost TOT the vacant lot gardener. The average city gardener is not in position to ploW and prepare a garden plot himself. Mr. Rosa suggests that number Of gardeners in given neighborhood eIn- ploy a man and team to prepare thelr gardens. In this way the expense can be divided among them and the man and team can be kept busy throughout rhe day. If the community garden movement is extensive enough men and teams may be hired by the day or week. and each gardeners plot can he fitted in turn. In this way the york can be done more cheaply than where each gardener hires his plot prepared by the job. A great deal of trouble can also be eliminated. Other advan- tages, such as purchasing fertilizers, manure, seeds, plants and other gar den supplies can be had through CO., operative effort.
 Since the spring garden should be planned in the fall, Mir. Rosa suggests that organization be effected immedi- ately. The advantages of fall blowing and fall manuring have been demon strated. The work should be done while the weather permits.
 Cooperation will also provide eff cient means of marketing the surplus products. MT. Rosa suggests that ev- cry town have an organization of this sort. If the project is not supported by some other civic organization, the municipal authorities, or some indus trial concern, the community garden movement should be organized on an independent basis. If the movement is large enough q technically trained man or woman might be employed to super the work. This would be advisable only where the community garden plan was extensive and where the garden CTS were well organized. While it may not be possible to organize the whole town, it is entirely possible for neigh bors to obtain some of the benefits of the organization by cooperating in preparation of their garden plots. The necessity for home gardens will be greater than ever in 1918. and plans should he made immediately, so that the garden work will be more efficient and give better results during the coming season.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
Hidden Seas.

Tn boring for oil, it is common ex- perience for the drill to strike enor- nous flows of salt water. Formerly this salt water was supposed to be pain water, which soaked through beds of salt on it's way down to some chasm in the bowels of the earth, says Roches- ter Union and Advertiser. The latest scientific opinion is inclined to believe that the salt water comes from prehis- torie oceans, buried in the earth by geologic changes, in much the same way that buried forests gave rise to the coal beds. These hidden oceans are not conceived as lying in a subter- ranean space or hollow, but as filling the billions on billions of cTevices in beds of porous rock.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
eeopyrlght. lgl7. Western Nemspaper unlo

teopyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Unlon }
 We consider ourselves very much advanced in our control of food prices. .t might do us some good to look back little and see what the ancient Ori- eatals did in this regard thousands of years ago.
 The Brahmanic and Rabbinical laws fully equal the measures we have adopted. For example, besides seeing that not too much was charged for food or other articles, the former law provided q penalty for selling under a standard price. Rabbinical law linn ited storekeepers' profits to Is 2-3 per cent.
 Economic history-the story of banking and business-indicates that some of our so-called modern insti- tutions' are in reality as old as the hills. Some economists claim that the division of labor'-that is, the spe- cializing by one individual in a single operation in manufacturing-iS some thing comparatively new and did not exist to any extent prior to the eight eenth century. But against this we have the statement made by someone that caste in India is division of labor gone to seed"
 And the socialists dream of an ideal state Is also nothing new. Plato once proposed an elaborate plan for q new state. He figured it out very carefully ahd decided to limit the population to 5,040. If the number of inhabitants ran over that amount colonies Were tS be established; if below, prizes were to be offered to stimulate it's increase. Another suggestion of Plato's was that the children were to be the property of the state and common to all. In Sparta everyone ate at common rabie. No payments of money were required and the products of all were shared by everyone.
 Further, in Greece factories of con siderable size existed. Some employed hundreds of workmen. A factory would be devoted to the exclusive pro- duction of one article, such as trnic. Most of the labor WAS performed by slaves. Even the most humble citi- zens of Athens had at least one slave. They were sent to the river to drink
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11

with the horses and were branded O.. the forehead.
 Contracts in Athens were bound in two ways. One method was the in- formal handshake and the other was the formal contract where something was pledged. At one time men pledged themselves, but this was stopped un- der the laws of Solon.
 Were the Athenians familiar with apartment houses? It seems so. Wit ness the following statement by we'll known French economist: People built for speculation sort of inn, the apartments of which, were let to strangers whom politics or commerce attracted to Athens, and who had no right of citizenship there." Rentals in Athens amounted to about S1a per cent of the capital invested in the property.
 In the claim of Germany that she has secured control of the seas through the destruction of shipping, by sub- marines, we have a parallel case in NliC litSlplS oi 1tofilNs iiN iNoAhttAis' were never fond of going to sea and had peculiar horror of commerce. In Carthage they destroyed 800 yes sels. Augustus who brought victory in naval battle at Aetium. greatly feared water. It was through their wholesale destruction of ships that the Romans gained control of the sea.
 Ancient Rome faced the same prob lem we do in the congestion of cities and neglect of agriculture. Virgil lamented this tendency and entrusted the artificialities of city life and the simple pleasures of rural living.
 Rome, too, had "big business" The great bulk of her commercial and f. nancial affairs were in the hands of the "Equites,' or Roman knights. The entire industrial fabric was dependent on them. Roman "big business,'s 'sjust from attack. It was constantly being assaied and accused of graft.
 The Romans even used checks about the same as we do today.
 Today we boast of our world fairs. But Europe, dur Ing medieval times, was not unfamiliar with fairs fully equal to ours. They were really an economic necessity, as people were at tracted from far and near, and ex- change of products from every part of the world was facilitated. The largest fairs were held at Noygorod, in Rus sia, Leipzig, in Germany, and Stour- bridge, England. An English fair at St. Giles covered an area of seven miles and lasted sixteen days.
 Even in this day who has heard of a bank with 5000 branches? Such an institution existed in medeval times in the Knights Templar. They conducted general banking business and maintained 5000 branches.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11

of Us in military preparations. We are facing an enemy whose military estab l.shment has been so highIyssssy yeloped that it brought on the war. To carry on our part successfully and bring the war to speedy conclusion, billions have been and will be spent. The az gregate total of the two Liberty loans has defied our comprehension. Yet this amount, in proportion to our wealth and resources. does not equal the burden placed upon us in the pre- viouS wars.
 In the Revolutionary war the Gonti mental congress was forced to depend upon credit bills and acquisitions drawn against the colonies. Our first interior war loan was made in 17T5. It amounted to about $30,000. A year later a second loan of $5,000000 was authorized, but only $3,TSI GOO was subscribed. Then paper money was issued and by the end of 1719 congress had authorized $200,000,000. An equal amount was paid by the various states. Continental bills of credit depreciated J0 lJtl itlit III ieODtll came to the assistance of the govern ment and by his great ability financed the war. He even made personal loans.
 In the Civil war the financial diff culties were also great. The country was suffering from a business depres- sion when hostilities began. One of the first efforts to raise capital was an issue of S150.000,000 of legal ten der notes, and bond issue of $500,- 100000. The bonds bore interest at 6 per cent and were issued in popular denominations of from $50 up. As in the Revolutionary war, a financial gen jus appeared in the person of Jay Cooke, who was extremely active in making the loan a success. He adver- tised extensively and employed 2,S50 agents. The same year congress is- sued another $150.000,000 in treasury notes. In all, the aggregate amount of government loans during the Civil war was S2,600, 100000. About per cent was paid on most of the loan.
 Certainly, we are now in an infinite ly better position to finance the pres ent war. Where the interest rate was 6 per cent on the first Civil war loan the initial rate on the first Liberty loan was 31a per cent. Our wealth is many times greater in proportion to the population than in 1861. We can afford to, and will. push this war vigor- ously to a successful conclusion. Any strong nation that hopes to endure strong cannot shirk its duty.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
New Naval Board Chosen.

Secretary Daniels recently announ- ced the personnel of Uncle Sam's new selection board, which met to select captains. commanders and lieutenant commanders to become temporary commanders. Following is the per sonnel of the board: Admiral Mayo. Vice Admiral Coffman, Read Admiral Fletcher, Rear Admiral Mclean, Ad- miral Winterhalter, Rear Admiral Feehteler. Rear Admiral T. S. Rodgers. Rear Admiral Gle anon, Rear Admiral WgL. Rogers anc Commander Sinclair Cannon.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
Portugal Buys American Tractors.

Orders have been placed by the Por- tuguese government for 2S American farm tractors, Uncle Sans consul general at Lisbon reports. Of the number. are machines of 9 to 90 horsepower and 21 light tractors of r to 25 horsepower. Ten different makes are represented in the purchase, and the government proposes to lease the machines to farmers at a fixed daily rate. It is probable that addi- tional orders will be placed as soon as the styles and capacity of the trac- tors best suited to that country are determined by actual experiment un- der the direction of the agricultural department.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
Government Financing of Past Present War Taxes Mild In Comparisons; Nations at War Must Make Sacrifices
 By 5. ". STRiUS (Prominent New York and Chicago Banker

Copyright, lsl4.| Western Newspaper Uniou.1
 To you who afe hit by the new war tax legislation read the following and cease grumbling:
 By Sydney Smith, an Englishman
 Gin 1S15).
 "The school boy whips his taxed top; the beardless youth manages his taxed horse, with taxed bride. on a taxed road; and the dying English man, pouring his medicine which has paid per cent in spoon that has paid 20 per cent, makes his will on an GS stamp and expires in the arms of an apothecary who has paid li- cense of G G100 for the privilege of put ting him to death. His whole proper ty is then immediately taxed up 10 per cent. Besides the probate. large fees are demanded for burying him in the chancel. His virtues are handed down to posterity on taxed marble, and he will then be gathered to his fathers to be taxed no more."
 In England at that time there were taxes levied on lands, houses. horses, carriages and windows. There WAS also an income tax. During the seven teenth century England was as rabid n it's policy of tariff production as it is now in favor of free trade.
 In ancient Athens taxes were very nigh So zealous were the Athenians Il the collection of revenues. that public debtor could, tenl days after judgment wac obtained, be condemned nd banished forever from public af- airs. The children and grandchildren hen became responsible. Slaves were employed to take care of private ac- counts, because if the government sus- Dected that a citizen was not making
 truthful statement to the tax author ties. the slaves could be tortured to i've evidence of their masters affairs.
 Athens extensive taxes were largely lue to the immense oflicialdom. EnOr nous numbers of public officials were dependent upon the government. There were public physicians, artists, pro fessorS. The Athenians were very fond of holding great banquets and festi- vals. the expenses of which were paid out of the public purse. it religious gatherings as many as three hundred cattle would be sacrificed and distrib- uted to the people. A public speaker would be paid for his efforts in ora tory, and the people paid for listening.
 Today, the problem of raising money for government expenditures occupies the time of some of the keenest fnan- clal brains of the country. We are now participating in the greatest war of history. We are fighting side by side with nations which are years ahead
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies. when Beschee's German Syrup has years in all parts of the United States for coughs, bronchitis. colds settled in the throat, especially lung troubles. It gives the patient a good nights rest. free from coughing, with easy expectoration in the morning. gives nature chance to soothe the inflamed parts, throw off the disease, helping the patient to regain his health. Sold in all civilized countries. 80 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
Uncle Sam May Till Lands.

Hundreds of thousands of acres Of land in the United States, hitherto untitled, may be placed in cultivation, Secretary Lane lately reported to con- gress. An appropriation of S1.900.o00 was suggested for the purchase of seeds and equipment for working the land under the direction of the seere- tary. A survey conducted by the depart- ment has shown that approximately G00u0O acres of land on various re elamation projects and large areas of Indian lands are susceptible of culti-
 sation.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
 Cause for Glee.

"Sing hol Sing heyP' chortled the merry sehoolboys as they came wend. ing their way through the snow.
 "Ahl" said We with a bland smile, Tt is indeed q pleasure to observe that the knowledge that your tasks have been well and faithfully done fill you with joy. Sing on, dear lads, and"
 .'Aw, pickelsY" they fleered in one voice. "The heating plant has broken down and our absent-minded princi- pal Is freezing to death at his desk. Hence we carol. Hi-rickity, hoppity. whoop, fee-doo .s-Kansas City Star.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
Sure Cure for, seasiekness.

In "An Hishwoman in China" Mrs
 De Rurgh Daily tells of an amusing in- cident that she witnessed on the Jap anese ship Sendai Maru. A young lady, after long seclusion in her cabin
 came on deck and walked about lit tie. Presently the breeze freshened. the ship began to roll, and she turned pale. To my astonishment, says Mrs. Daly. I saw a Japanese sailor go up to her and slap her violently between the shoulders with his open sand. "0h. "
 cried to the captain. who w.l stand
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11

medicine for woman's ailments I ever saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW, k. No. l, Portsmouth, Ohio.
 Mrs. Shaw proved the merit of this medicine and wrote this letter in order that other suffering women may find relief as she did.
 Women who are suffering as she was should not drag along from day to day without giving this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham s Vege- table Compound, trial. For special advice in regard to such ailments write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Go, Lynn, Mass The result of it's forty years experience is at your service.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
Colors and AirpIanes.

A curious phenomenon noted by aviators is that the color of a land- ing field may have an effect on an airplane that is about to alight on it. For example, all area which is dark from being plowed or burned over will make the air above it several degrees warmer than that over land of lighter color, such as a stubble field, thus causing q disturbed condition of the atmosphere. which may make landing difficult if not dangerous.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
For ontdoor sleeners

One of the latest electrical inyen- tions is an electric blan.et which is de- signed especially for outdoor sleepers. The blanket is said to have a heating area of four by six feet, and can be regulated to an even temperature of from S2 to 112 degrees by switch placed near the head of the sleeper.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l oz. Bay Rum, small box of Barho Compound, and 14 oz. of glyeerine. Any druggist can put this up or you can mix 1t at home at very little cost Full directions for mak- ing and use come in each box of Barbo Compound It will gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair, and make 1t soft and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy, and does not rub of. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
Petroleum From shale Banks.

An important new process for ex- tracing petroleum from the enormous banks of oil-bearing shale of certain western states is indicated in an nouncements from Nevada. Such a process if successful would help great ly in solving the gasoline problem. The new process, which is now being test ed was developed by prisoner in the Nevada state prison. A special pardon was granted him to give him an oppor- tunity to continue his chemical work.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
DON'T EXPERIMENT.

with your Liver or your Bowels. Avoid strong purgatiyes and calomel. Use the well known genuine Liver Stimu- lants, Bonds Liver Pills. They are ll-Mild- Effective and Reliable. One pill at bedtime-you wake up well. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
National Bank Earnings
 Break All Past Records

National bank earnings in the last fiscal year were S667 ,406. 900. the greatest in their his tory. according to figures an nounced recently by Uncle Sam's comptroller of the cur rency.
 The total earnings were 121a per cent greater than the previ- ous year, an increase of $76.- 764,000.
 On their capital stock the banks report net earnings of 17.96 per cent. The amount of dividends distributed was S125.- 53S,000, an increase of S10.S13,- GOO over the preceding year.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-11
soothe Itching scaIps.

On retiring gently rub spots of dan druff and itching with Cuticura 0int- ment. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. For free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston," At druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.