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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-08-22
AN EFFICIENT OFFICIAL.

lewis Lake journal: Hon.
Geo. NJ. Hogue, secretary of the
State Game and Fish board of
control, accompanied by Mrs.
Hogue, was a visitor in the city
last night. Secretary Hogue
has been attending a meeting of
the Game and Fish board at
Bottineau, and making an in
spection Of the new game farm
at Bottineau, fish conditions at
Lake Metigoshe, Dion Lake and
Fish Lake. At Fish Lake the
board made an investigation of
conditions as affecting the
hatchery there. Gravel Lake,
from which supply Of running
water has been obtained for the
fish hatchery has recededs so
much that it is now necessary
to pump water. Engineers are
now working out a plan by
which it is hoped the unsatis-
factory pumping process may be
eliminated.
'"There will be more chickens
in North Dakota this year than
in ten years." said Mr.. Hogue.
"The same thing is true Of ducks
and geese. For the first time
in years ducks and geese are
Matching in large numbers in the
state. This is due to the better
enforcement of the game and
fish laws under the present ad-
ministration. The improved
condition is particularly notice
able in the northern part Of the
state where Peter Scott Of Bot
tineau, succeeded =. B. Nc
Cutcheon as chief game warden
Of the First District. Mr.. Scott
has procured more than twice
as many convictions as Nc
Gutcheon and he has instilled a
healthy respect for the game
and fish laws right here in Dew
lis Lake, even, when he grabbed
fifteen men for shooting geese
out of season.
Last winter, owing to the in
tense cold weather in the spawn
ing centers further east, was a
bad one for propagation. The
government was unable to fur
nish any Of the 100000 eggs
promised Came and Fish Com
missioner Bloom early last
spring, but we have distributed
more fish over the state this.
year than ever before.
The time is coming when
there will be good fishing again
ia every lake and stream il
North Dakota. Even; your Dew
lis Lake viii come back and
again become famous as q fish
Ing resort.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-08-22

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ia1.ies and affiliated COM
panies, not only have a mon

iaries and affiliated COM
panies, not only have a mon
opolistlc control over the
American meat industry,
but have secured control,
similar in purpose if not yet
in extent, over the principal
substitutes for meat, such
as eggs, cheese and vege- !.
table-ol products and are
rapidly extending their pow
er to cover fish and nearly
every kind of foodstuffs."
That is a simple statement
that we are faced by a food
trust in time Of war.
That, too, is clear. So long as
this huge monopoly is permitted
to live it will continue to suck
profits from more than half Of
the total meat purchases Of all
the armies and navies that are
fighting against the kaiser in
Europe and Asia and upon the
seas.
Now, just where is the weak
est spot in the chain by which
the allied nations are tied to the
cha1iots Of the packing trust?
The federal, trade commits
sion finds that The monopolistic
position Of the Big Five is based
not only upon the large proper
ton Of the meat business which
they handle, ranging from 61 to
86 per cent in the principal lines
but prilEily upon their owner
ship, a krately or jointly. Of
stockyari car lines, cold stor-
age plants branch houses and
other essentlsl fa1i litieg tor the
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A1S AdpAU I1SS Oh CNS
packers to power and i'm
mense wealth, and their
present strangle hold on
food supplies, were not bas-
ed necessarily on their own
ership Of packing houses,
but upon their control Of
the channels of distribu-
tion, particularly the stock
yards, private car lines,
cold storage plants and
branch houses. Similarly
the great profits which
they have secured and are
now securing are not pri-
!, marily due to exceptional
efficiency in operating pack
ing houses and manufacture
ing plants, but are secured
through their monopolistic
control of the distributive
machinery. This applies not
only to the meat industry,
but to the other branches
Of the food industry which
they CONTROL as is evidenced
by the fact that particularly
in recent years they have
made far greater efforts to
secure control of the dis
tribution of the product
than to secure manufacture
ing plants in the case of
such products as cheese and
canned goods.
"As long as the packers
control these distnbutive
utilities, producers will be
at the mercy Of the big
packers, competition will
be restrained and consum-
ers generally will continue
to pay the price of mono
poly.
Control and manipula-
tion of the livestock mar
kets have been the great
factors in the discourage
ment Of livestock produc-
tion. Control of the trans.
portation and marketing
facilities have been the in
struments by which COM
petitors have been crushed.
I'VE see no possibility Of
affecting the fundamental
improvements which the
presidents letter sought,
! short of the acquisition by
the federal government Of
the distributive utilities now
controlled by the Big Five,
and the establishment by
the federal government up
I on equal terms for all the !
additional storage and dis
tributive facilities neces-
sary to open the channels of
commerce in foods and re-
lated products land insure
their free and unrestricted
flow from the producer to
consumer"
That is the fundamental p1.in
iple upon which the grea
movement in the Wes
established to open the chan
els Of commerce in foods an,
elated products and insure thei
rec flow from producer to con
umer. The federal trade com
lission finds it the. one logica
nd practical way, whether Il
[me Of war or Of peace. Tha
!, why it recommends:
Il. That the government
acquire, through the rail-
road administration, all roll
ing stock used for the. trans
portation Of meat animals,
and that such ownership be
declared a government mon
opoly.
'2. That the government
acquire, through the rail-
road administration, the
principal and necessary
stockyards Of the country,
to be treated as freight de-
pots and to be operated un-
der such conditions as win
insure open, competitive
markets, with uniform
scale Of charges for al SER
vices performed, and the ac-
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distribution of perishable foods" !"
That fact Of ownership Of
stockyards and all the rest Of the
marketing machinery is the CEN
trail advantage on which the
trust is built up. Knock out
the private monopoly of stock
yards and the rest Of the mar
keting arrangement, and you
knock out the heart of the trust.
Public ownership and free COM
petition of buyers in the stock
yards, and public ownership Of
the wholesale markets which
supply the retail meat dealers,
will put the Armours, the Swifts
and the Morrises off their gold
en- thrones.
And here is the language in
which the commission answers !:
ONTNho >,oS@sl >.:c~ - H.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31

clusion of the sermon. This is the third
time have visited this city in the in
terest of the Western Convention, but
was never given an opportunity to get
before the churches until now. Two or
three churches always responded to the
call. / feel like congratulating myself
on being received with such welcome in
this city at this time. I am more en-
couraged than ever and feel there is
going to be an awakening among Bap-
lists.
l had the pleasure of appearing be-
fore the Ministerial Conferences and
spoke of the great work to be done in
this western section, and urged the pas
tors to join in this Macedonian cry,
"Come over and help us.'' I met the
Bethlehem District Sunday School and
B. Y. P. U. Convention and represented
our convention work. The convention
is very young, just held ist second an
nual session. This convention contrib
uted to our work. .. ..A ..
I visited Gary, Ind. Here found
Rev. H. E. Hawkins, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, very busy. He and his
church have erected beautiful brick
structure in which to worship God.
Yet, with all Of this work on hand, he
opened his door to our work. Rev.
Hawkins needs to be commended for
the work he has done in this magic city
To my surprise, though agreeable one,
I met DR.. j. H. Garnett, ex-president Of
Western College. I found him busy as
usual, not leaving a stone unturned to
succeed. He has erected a very beauti-
full three story modern home, with six
teen rooms. This home is on one of the
popular streets Of the city of Gary. He
is in the real estate business, also has
been appointed by the city authority as
"Welfare Juvenile Officer,' at salary
Of $125.00 per month. DR.. Garnett gave
$500 to the Western work. He is still
Baptist! Mrs. Garnett is president Of
the Ladies Art Club. Miss Ida, the
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Garnett, is
teaching in the city schools of Gary.
Will give further report next week. a
G. w. Rodgers,
Field Secretary.
1881 Mccormick ST., Des Moines, Ia.
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! day with Mrs. Simms' parents.
The Dunbar Progressive Club met at
the home of Miss Jessie Walker Thurs
day the End. A delightful program was
given. Delegates elected for the con-
vention were Mrs. Grace Humphrey,
with Mrs. Gertrude Raglin alternate.
A two course luncheon was served by
the hostess assisted by Mrs. Grace
Humphrey.
Mr.. Albert Green of Toledo spent
Sunday in the city at the home of his
cousin, Mr.. Carl Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Raglin are erecting
beautiful bungalow in Melrose Park.
We wish more young people would do
as well.
Mr.. Will Bannon, who has been quite
i'll, is very much improved and is able
to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Jackson, enter
tanned Rev. D. Smith at supper Thurs
day the 9th.
One of the social events of the early
season was the reception given by Mrs.
Grace Humphrey, in honor of the ladies
Of the Dunbar Progressive Club, Thurs
day the 9th. About fifty attended and
musical numbers and toasts were given
by all gentlemen present. Also Vic
trola music was played during the even
ing. Miss Ruth Brown presided at the
frappe bowl and refreshments were
served by Misses Agnes Gilmore,
Queenie Collier, Flora and Lenora Bur
ton, Glorenc Humphrey, Margaret Ban
non and Murry Wolder. All report a
pleasant evening
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church
attend.
The Second Baptist Church observed
Mother s Day and gave a program at
$3.50 Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. I. L. Brown entertained Rev. D.
Smith at dinner Sunday.
The M. E. Church have Sunday School
at 10 CLOCK and morning service at II
o'clock. Epworth League at 6:3O p. m.
Services at 1880. Mr.. Grant Jackson
and Miss Mary Nolan will give solos be-
fore evening service. All are invited.
Mr. Ben Baker of Des Moines spent
Sunday in the city, the guest of his
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31

Our good Professor w. F.. Barr has
announced his name as candidate for
State Superintendent of Public In
struction. He is graduation of rural
school Indiana; teacher of rural school
four years; total public school expert
ence, seventeen years.
In charge of training and placing
teachers Drake University since 1905.
Member summer school faculty, Uni
versity Of Chicago, 1914.
Graduate of normal school and col
lege. Student Of special subjects Har-
ward, University of New York and Uni
versity Of Chicago. !.
Degrees Ped. B., Phi. B. and A. M.
Certificates, Indiana State Professional,
Iowa State Life Diploma. This is the
highest grade Of certificate that the
state Of Iowa has ever granted.
FOR AMERICA TO THE END.
The products of American schools
should be upright, loyal, efficient, Amer
lean citizens. He solicits your vote.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31

The above cut is that Of our old
friend and one of the best known attor.
neys of this county, Frank Shankland.
He is self-made man and has by his
honest dealings and fair play won for
himself statewide reputation. He
has served Polk County two terms in
the House of Representatives and now
wishes to be promoted to the Senate,
hence his name is appearing as candi-
date for State Senator from Polk
County.
Mr.. Shankland is graduate Of the
Drake University School of Law and
was the only member Of the Iowa legis-
lature to become prominent by always
working for the best interest Of the
common masses. 4.
It was largely through Mr.. Shank
land 9 influence we were able to defeat
the famous Jim Crow bill that was in
troduced in the Iowa Legislature few
years ago and the Colored people Of the
state feel greatly indebted to Mr..
Shankland in taking the initiative and
his many friends who supported his po-.
sition.
AS a member Of Polk County, I feel
that the Colored People of this county
could select no better Representative
than Mr.. Shankland so far as their in
terest is concerned.
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JOSEPH FOR STATE sUPERIN-
TENDENT.

The above cut is that Of Mr.. +. p.
Joseph, Deputy State Superintendent,
who is candidate for State Superin-
tendent.
He believes: In preserving the health
Of .children-that the schools may well
devote more attention to training in
American loyalty-that courses OF
study must train people to live and be
efficient in any communicated the.
one room school should be encouraged
to improve in eficiency-that consoli-
dation offers excellent educational ad-
vantages, but must be left with the
people and not made compulsory by
enactment-that the school
laws should be revised-that children
in mining camps are entitled to better
school facilities than many now have
that while winning this war we must
not neglect the schools.
Mr.. Joseph is well qualified man for
this office. He is in sympathy with all
struggling classes, especially the Col
Ored race. #
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
MARsHALLTowN ITEMS.

The people of Marshalltown have or
ganized an M. E. church and will be
called the Monon Memorial Chapel, in
memory Of Eber Monon, it's founder.
The pastor in charge is Rev. Dudley
Smith Of Kansas City. The church is
doing fine already, having an enroll
ment of forty members.
The Ladies Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society held an ice cream social
at the home Of Miss Flora Morrow and
was quite success financially and 80
ciallY. Victrola selections furnished en-
tertainment for the evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Simms and dangh-
ter motored from Toledo and Epent Sum
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
DIR. wAUD FOR R. r. COMMITS
SIONER.

The name of DR.. T.. s. Wand of Mt.
Vernon, Iowa, will be on the Republican
ticket as candidate for Railroad Com
missioner, subject to the primaries June
3rd. DR.. Waud is one Of the influential
and successful business men Of Iowa
and is an active Republican worker. He
has never held or asked for a state e1ec-
tive Office before. A true friend Of the
Colored people and by virtue Of his age
and experience would make a good cons
missioner. He solicits your vote.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
PuaH FOR SECRETARY OF STATE

The above cut is that of Hon. G. c..
Pugh Of this city, who is a candidate
for Secretary of State, subject to the
republican primaries June 8. He was
born and raised on an Iowa farm. he
has always been an active republican
worker, always working to help the
other fellow to get in Office, and now
his many friends think it is time for
him to receive the Office. He has never
before asked or held an elective Office.
He, is true and tried friend Of the
colored people and merits their vote.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
FROM THE FIELD.
Des Moines, Ia, May 20, 191

Des Moines, Ia, May 20, 1918.
Dear Editor: Please allow space for
q brief report of my travels through IL
linois. I left Des Moines April IS.
My first stop was at Monmouth, where
our Western Convention will convene
in July. Here 1 was met by Rev. Lin
dell, pastor of the Calvary Baptist
Church. I was met and conveyed to
the home of the pastor in taxi. The
pastor and his people are doing a splen-
did work, making ready to entertain
the convention. The church is being
aroused, spiritually, and seems proud
of the pastor. spent three very pleas
ant days in the pastor s home, enjoyed
the kindest hospitality of him and his
pleasant wife, one of Iowa's noble
daughters. Their little son, John NJ,
is the pride of that home. In this city
are some very, very high characters.
Not only the city, but some of the best
representatives of the church life in
the country.
Rev. w. B. M. Scott, pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist Church. Here Rev. Scott
has had the struggle Of his life, but
being a master Of the situation, trust
ing in Him, the ruler of heaven and
earth, he has by the help of a few faith
full workers and the assistance Of the
white pastors and their congregations,
erected a beautiful church which is a
credit to the denomination, race and
community. It seems from what I
could learn that some Of the greatest
hindrances in his efforts to build this
temple for God, was a portion of the
church. I delivered two lectures here,
though not many present.
My next stop was Joliet. There I
found Revs. S. J. Williams, president
of the General State Convention, and
j. M. Mason, treasurer of the same con-
vention. Rev. Williams assigned me to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. Hook
aday, where I spent very pleasant
stay.
Rev. Mason was in revival being
conducted by Rev. VIM. Brasco. The
meeting was full of spiritual enthusi-
asm. The outlook pointed to great in
gathering of souls. Rev. S. j. Williams
has, since taking charge of the Second
Baptist Church two years ago, put
much life into it. The different depart
ments are busy. The B. Y. P. u.
seemed to be the weakest department.
of the church.
Mt. Olive was in series apf meetings,
vet the two pastors arranged a joint
meeting on Sunday afternoon. This
was sign Of unity between the two
churches When churches show signs
of unity, you may know that that spirit
exists between and among pastors. Both
churches and their mission circles prom
ised to represent in the convention in
Monmouth. also visited the churches
at Lockport and Braidwood, and en-
joyed the interest shown by those pres
ent. They, too, agreed to meet us in
Monmouth in July. - ..
Leaving these points, I soon found
myself in the "Windy City, Chicago.
Here spent two weeks, visited several
churches. Olvet, one of the Western
Conventions 8 main posts, while quite
busy, the pastor, DR.. L. K. Williams,
gave me few minutes before begin
ming his sermon to speak Of the work,
and a contribution taken at the con-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
SHAW FOR STATE AUDITOR.

The Honorable Frank G. Shaw is a
candidate for denomination for his sec
ond term as State Auditor. Mr.. Shaw
was born in Illinois, October 27th, 1859,
and came to the state of Iowa at the
age of 16 years, where he has remained.
He is successful business man and
was County Treasurer for Tama county
and served several terms. He was also
Auditor of the same county Being an
active republican worker and a friend
to all classes of people, he is certainly
worthy of your support
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
McaARRAUGH FOR CORONER.

Our old friend, j. D. McGarraugh, is
candidate for County Coroner. He is
one of our oldest and highly respected
citizens. Came to this county 6S years
ago and is a veteran of the civil war,
14th Iowa Inft.; was in the battles of
Ft. Donaldson, Shilo, where he was
taken prisoner, was released So years
ago last Friday. He is an active re-
publican worker and voted for Abraham
Lincoln and every republican president
since that time We need not tell the
colored voter that he merits their sup
port. ,a
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
About rheumatism.

Rheumatism causes more pain and
suffering than any other disease, for the
reason that it is the most common Of
all ills, and it is certainly gratifying to
sufferers to know that there is remedy
that will afford relief, and make rest
and sleep possible. It is called Cham
berlain's - Liniment.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31

The above cut is that of Fred Berg,
the present bailiff Of the Municipal
Court, who is candidate for Sheriff of
Polk County, subject to the Republican
primaries. Fred has made good Mu-
nicipal bailiff, and his friends say beat
the Two Johns by voting for Fred Berg.
He is Polk county boy and active
Republican worker from Lee township.
He will treat all classes Of people with
justice.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
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DE GRAFT FOR JUDGE.

The name of Judge Lawrence De-
Graft, one Of our present Judges Of the
District Court, will be candidate for
denomination and election. Judge De-
Graft is one of our able judges, we'll
liked by all. He is fair minded man
of high ideals and we commend him to
the voters Of Polk county.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31

Atty. John T. Mulvaney, one Of our
successful practicing attorneys, is
candidate for District Judge. He has
practiced law for the past 90 years
and by his ripe age and experience
would no doubt make an ideal judge.
He is in touch with the common masses
and can sympathize with them. He is
a true and tried friend of the colored
race and solicits your vote.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31

The above cut is true likeness OF At
torney Henry n. Grifiths, who is non
partisan candidate for Judge Of the Dis
itrict Court. Mr.. Griffith is one Of our
Young self-made men, good lawyer,
and was one Of the first white men who
jwa,-1broad enough to becp member
df1.i e local branch oa 81 Nal As
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-31
A WORD ABOUT OUR CANDIDATES
FOR DISTRICT JUDGES.

Our District Judges are nominated on
a non partisan ticket, and twice the
number to be elected are nominated at
the primaries, but at the fall election
the five highest on this ticket will be
elected.