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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

censorship. The men in their en-.
campmert t. and training quarters, both
ia this country and France. are now
being cautioned as to what is news
and what is not to be considered as
news. 1t is also understood that al
though letters of soldiers and sailors
have not exactly been placed under a
ban since the first of the year the re.
latives and friends of the boys have
been advised that in giving such let
ters to papers for publication, they
take the risk of their boy being court
martialed in case the correspondence
divulges any information that might
be of Importance if it reached the
hands of our enemies. From now on
the government will hold all sailors
and soldiers responsible for the publi-
cation of letters written to their
friends and relatives. Both abroad
and in the training camps of this
country the order has been read to the
men and an idea outlined as to what
is and is not news for those on the
outside of military and naval life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
WAR IsoLATEs FALKLANDs
England Buys Entire Wool Product
The Government Puts Bounty
on Rats.

Port, Stanley, Falkland Islands,
The var has completely isolated the
Falkland islands from the rest of the
world as far as commercial intercourse
is concerned, in spite of the fact that
the islands are the naval base of the
British fleet for the South Atlantic and
South Pacific.
Since March 10 Of this year not a
single ship has Stopped at the Falk.
lands on it's journey to England and
correspondence for Buenos Aires and
Montevideo has been sent by way Of
Punta Arenas, while passengers for
Buenos Aires or Montevideo have had
to go around Valparaiso on the Pacific
liners and then cross the Andes by
train to get to their destination.
The British government has bought
up all the wool Of the Falklands, Civ.
ing the owners SIS per cent above pre-.
war prices. Some Of this wool sold as
high as 60 cents a pound.
The island has become so overrun
with rats that the government has of.
fered an English penny a head for all
those killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
ENLIST OR GO HOME, ORDER
U. S. Ambulance Drivers in Franco
Are Given Peremptory
Command.

Paris, France.-The Paris Herald
reports that more than 200 young
Americans wearing the uniforms of
ambulance drivers were rounded up
recently by the American military au-
thorities. The numbers Of their pass
ports were taken and they were told
to call at headquarters, where all but
five appeared.
There they were Informed again
that they must enlist in some branch
of the active service overseas or they
would be sent back to America, where
they would be dealt with as the cir
cumstances warrant.
AS for the five who did not appear
at headquarters, the Herald says, it is
reported that when they are found
harsh measures against them will be
taken.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
|f10NF TOWN.
HfLpS :.
GOOD PLAN is ESSENTIAL
Efficient Directing Hand Necessary 1t
Building Is to Be Properly
Constructed.

The house that has not integrity,
that has not staunch, honest charac.
ter from basement to r~oof-beams, is
builded upon the sands; and while it
may withstand the ordinary winds of
heaven, it will not withstand the
breath of professional criticism, and,
in the end, may be almost as much
of a burden and a loss to it's owner as
if it had fallen before the storm, de.
clares an experienced builder.
The house that is to be built upon
the rock, that is to have integrity of
plan and material, must be we'll
planned. Back Of the designer, the
architect, the builder and various con-
tractors must be q mind capable of
%correlating all these functions into q
harmonious working force, driven to
a single end. If the owner be can
able of this achievement so much the
better; if not, he should call upon one
who is.
He lays the foundation upon sand
who does not take thought as to the
fitness of his architect, his builder and
all the functions Of a building opera
tion-to rear in wood and iron and
stone the dream that is his. An in
efficient architect, a constituencies
builder, contractors working at cross
purposes with no direct hand-anyone
of these makes for disappointment
in building.
The best assurance of the integrity
of a building is the union of the ideals
of the owner and the builder. A house
has an inalienable right to be we'll
built. Its construction is a task that
should be approached with a sort of
reverent enthusiasm. The owner who
realizes this fact, and the builder who
insists upon it as due to his reputa-
ton, will produce a structure that
neither winds of heaven nor breath
of criticism can shake upon its foun-
dations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

The, national fuel administration.
with Fuel Administrator Garfield, at
IT'S head, fhas authorized the holding
aof a tag day as a novel scheme in. the
carrying. out of the national idea Of
saving fuel. Each state is taking the
matter in hand and January 3Oth is
the day designated for observance az
<tCoalS Shovel Tag Day." when q small
tag. will be placed in each home to- be
tied to the handle of the coal shovel
hearing the following: .'Save that
shNyel full of coal a day for Uncle
Sam. Under the direction of State
Superintendent Macdonald the carry
ing out of the observance in this stats
will be largely carried out by the
of the city and rural schools.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
FAMILY DOES BIG 81; Bl1
Four Generations Are All Knit.
ting for the Soldiers.
illinois Family Claims Distinction OF
Being Champion Knitting Family
Of Country.

Peoria, nl.-Do you knit? Does your
daughter knit? And does your grand.
daughter knit?
If you do and they all do, your fam
lily is doing a big 'bit," but still you
are not the champion knitting family.
b. N. Armstrong of this city, presi-
dent of the Toledo, Peoria &wWestern
railroad, and a veteran of the Civil
war, acknowledged champion gentle
mar knitter of Peoria, is the head of
a family of knitters covering four gen.
erations. He knits, his daughter knits,
his granddaughter khits and his great.
granddaughter knits. And they all
knit for the Sammies.
1t is an enormous quantity Of sweat
ers, wristlets and muff1ers that come
from the needles Of MI. Armstrong,
Mrs. w. A. Boettger Of Denver, Colo,
his daughter; Mrs. L. e. Sale Of
Bloomington, his granddaughter, and
Miss Muriel Sale, his great-grand-
daughter. 49,
And it is not ansunusua1 occurrence
to make a call at Mr.. Armstrong;
home and while you are waiting in the
parlor to hear the deep bass voice of
the old Civil war veteran singing his
"Purl two, drop one," as he turns out
wristlets for some Sammy, Tommy OF.
poilu in record time.
The quantity of the knitted articles
coming from the family of which Mr..
Armstrong Is the head can be voucbed
for if they possess the ability Of their
father. He is a master at the art and
even teaches the beginners at the Red
Cross workshop here.
On numerous occasions of late he
has given instructions to the mem
bers Of the Wilson circle, ladies Of
the Grand Army and other woman's
organizations in Peoria, who are en-.
gagged in knitting for the Sammies,
The veteran can handle the needles
better than the majority of the fairer
sex who have been knitting for Q
good many years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

No. that wasn't a banker nve
ton that was held in Langdon on
Tuesday afternoon, but just one of
these war days patriotic gathering of
some of Cavalier county's solid finana
cial men gathered here to plan the
ways and means to handle the third
issue of Uncle Sans war bonds-or
at least that portion of the issue
which this county will be expected to
negotiate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
A PSYCHOLOGICAL ARMY.

Science, it appears, is to determine
promotions in the e army. No
longer will a captain, in need Of q
sergeant, say: ooh, give it to Bill
Jones. He's a good old scout, and
has a head on him and the boys have
confidence in him." Instead, the
psychologists, and the psychopaths
and the psychiatrists and the other
descendants Of Psyche will take hold
of Bill Jones and put the callipers on
him, and measure the distance from
the lobe of the left ear to the apex
Of the Uranium and decide whether
he shall be a sergeant or g private,
a bomber or q trench digger, says
the Bedford Standard. 1t seems rath-
err rough on Bill, because he has no
voice in deciding whether the men who
examine him are fit to be rated as
psychologists or should be driving a
team. Just what tests the soldiers will
have to submit to we do not know.
Perhaps they will have to cross out
all AS in a conglomeration of letters.
Perhaps they will have to tell what's
wrong with a picture of a mar with
out a head, and will be marked zero
If they answer that there's nothing
wrong if the fellow is a Bun. We
confess to being a little skeptical
about the introduction of these labora-
tory methods into the army. There is
a great deal that the psychologists dc
not know, and it will not do to place
too much dependence in their judg
| ments. =,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
More TInpIate fle,tt Year.

The demand for .ttinplate' from all
corners Of. the globe and the conse-
Quent high prices prevailing have not
only attracted more capital and, result
ed In the erection OF. new mills, but
have led the existing mills to tin Q
much greater portion OF their black
plate production thafff ordinarily the
Ease. 80 .fYe,tJ GSaattt >
This practice says a statement Is
sued by the bureaus f foreign and do
nestle commerce, department OF com
merce, will also be followed next year,
Judging from figures made public by
the tinplate conservation committee,
which are based on returns from the
large producers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
Reclaimed Brick in CONSTRUCTION.

neSidiEneo 6TlCk II. NonSITuSeioH.
i, Reclaimed brick makes an interest
Ing wall, with much variation Of color
and texture. An effect similar to that
of the finest brickwork Of colonial
times, usually obtained only through
the careful selection of %new bricks,
may be easily produced by the use Of
reclaimed bricks. So e,r ~
Upon removal from the old buildings
these bricks are cleaned, and after
they. r laid in the new work are
treated with a sand blast, which re-
stores them to their original condition.
Eflorescence, which sometimes ap-
pears upon the surface OF new brick.
work, seldom appears upon reclaimed
bricks
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
BALED HAY-For sale. one hundred carloJ
for immediate or future delivery. Viii
the Hay Man. Cogswell, N. D. 26f
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale

who,oa. nofo,1+ boe hoon m,ao ;. ~. ~
and conditions lit ps OF the mortgage hereinafter
scrioe n anr. tiaC n me o mfoTEtgagqr a ial5eo
Bay on neS SG,t n : nose 81 ~ a rSrty-ao9T n Fig
moTS1nonlpe44,al IL DGha aa iSa4;otJ q November
for The ye eaIo ISL isis 'a nnon y IN pay yre emG ss ss4 esu
hare;n fon 1 Ivy ~ ~ M Sns p!eihises nag y
h Mad i9r ne me,s sum I'm , 81 Thirty ~, l eight and ~
I aaG snrstrn ~ noiiaas l%oocoo WnlGn, were pai9
uamban 4 "sHHo -1os1 ~ lug l!Gn aay 9L
n morfgasae a. h = isesi a rad up0a such So
ciera me n annS;sS mnrt,a ane uSei neleDy
c Cat SnG enSihes Mor!gase lnaentedness
nnu pth asaIie as au1norlzed py tnls morteY
I Mot;ca r. ib..rohv r;uo, A.. A..
~ n Mosr 10 ne a gtvea Ina me I. n
F. f. Dewitt q widower. Mertgsgor: to Wilisl
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

Before sailing for Europe every
man of the Sunset division, which in.
ciuded the North Dakota regiment,
received a complete outfit of knitted
goods from the Red Cross, acc ording
to letters to the home folks. This ex-
plodes another fairy tale about the
Fed Cross not supplying the soldiers
with garments.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

Many Of the people in this com.
'munity who are not accustomed to
invest their money in bonds or stocks
have recently become the purchasers
of Liberty Loan Bonds. These bonds
bear interest at four per cent and run
for a period of five years The in
terest that these bonds carry is con.
ssaserab]y less than the legal rate. of
i lnbenest in this state. Therefore get.
.rrich-quick concerns, in spite of
blue sky laws, are noticed in a
i number of localities as getting ready.
100 operate principally through the
lNefthwest, to get the possession of
governmen bonds in all kinds of in.
conceivable wild cat enterprises.
.Yhrere are two reasons why the hold
sr Of government bonds should not
sell them. The first is that they orig.
,hfa1lY purchased the bonds because
= the governomt was in need of the
: Enoney and asked them to buy the
:. bonds. That need is just as pressing
; now as it was when they made the
i plurchaae and in all probability will
y remain 80 during the continuance of
tstssM war and for many years after. The
second reason is that these govern
mant bonds are absolutely safe as
AN investment. AS long as the gov
eminent of the United States exists
these bonds are woth their face val
NE, plus interest. To part with them
6ur securities of greater interest is
dangerous, and unless the Individual
contemplating the exchange knows
the absolute certainty and %soundness
of the stocks or bonds he is to take
over. he had better seek the advice
of some reputable banker or business
xsnan.s If you have been patriotic
i enough to loan your Uncle Sam mon
ey continue to have him your debtor
sssnad, remember that you r in deb
TO him for the security Of yonr life
lAioerty, property and happine SO:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

The cost of life membership to the
Ned Cross has been advanced from $25
1850, effective in December. accord
ing to a telegram received at the
Northern Division headquarters from
G. E. Scott, director of division or.
g%anization for the American Red
Cross. New chapter instructions, that
deal with the change are to be for
warded to local organizations soon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

by the consulting engineer from old en-
CINE wheels, springs, tires and other
parts Of discarded locomotives.
Besides being an oddly in appear
ance, 1t is solidly built and one of
the most elaborate shelters for fagmen
In the state. 1t is the, curiosity Of the
locality.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

One thing that makes a consumer
scratch his head is to see hog quota
lions fall sharply right along with a
rise in the price OF bacon. But con-
ditions now are calculated to keep a
swirl Of Interrogation marks churnins
in the consumers brain. ~ AZ a.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

There is no doubt that III, the fever
lsh haste Of preparations multiplied
millions Of money are being wasted.
Gee, what a headache the world is 60
ing to have when.t this orgy is over and
the bill comeb in. y -.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
rundown.

The best college mile runner in the
world has-eniisted, but the kaiser
should understand that he has always
done his running toward, and not from,
the goal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

Jurors now receive 50. 90 a day
and mileage. That will permit of Jurors
living in heated hotels and partaking
of three meals a day, In the past a
Juror either had to go without eats
or lodging, or else pay the bill out of
his W pocke ct.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

An operation on King Constantine Of
Greece is apparently q failure, Il
thus differs from the operation per.
formed on him by the allies; which was
a pronounced success,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
ODD SHELTER FOR FLAGMAN
House, With Appearance of Mosque,
Constructed From Parts of Dis
carded Locomotives.

A fagman's shelter house, made up
Of old locomotive parts, guards a
street crossing on the Southern Pacific
at San Jose, Cal. The shelter, which
looks like a mosque was constructed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

Mail that is sent home to their re.
1ativss and friends by the drafted
and enlisted men Of our army and
navy 10 now undergoing quite Q close
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

eas annum. Advertising rates on application.
Communication must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

There are many theories as to the
moment the honeymoon ends, but she
is NO longer in doubt about 1t when
she asks fo3 money and gets a clean
rundown. +.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

TAKEN BY MISTAKE.-From the Boyd sto|
i C%hristmasl a mink muff, wrapped in viii
paper, muff had a piece of lining insid
Will the party now in possession of this pA
petty oblige by leaving same at Boyd's stoE
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

A.. I. KGHMsTEDT, Prop.

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
DIN, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post office of Langdon asmail
matter ofthe Second Glass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

IL IS. 4f nv. u H- -
(Reorganized April 2, 19O8.)
at Langdon, in the State Of North Dakota, at
the close of business December 81, 1917.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts..."..... 4o4. 1875. es
Overdrafts, unsecured ........ 2.256 SO
q. s. Bonds deposited to SO.
cure circulation, par value 25OOO 90
Total United States Bonds. 100000
Liberty loan bonds unpledged 11.560.M
Liberty Loan Bonds 3h per
cent and 1 per cent, pledged
to secure State or other de.
posits or bills payable...... 11,560.00
Other bonds to secure postal
Securities other than d. S.
bonds mot including stocks
owned unpledged. ......... 1857. 10 2,687.7 rs
Stock of Federal Reserve
Bank. 30 per cent of sub
Value Of Banking House: 1850 5000 90
FURNITURE and fxtures....... 1925. 70
Real Estate other than Bank
ing Honse".......... 3251 .O5
Lawful Reserve with Federal
Reserve Bank....... 49,. 24093 10
Cash in vault and net amount
due from national banks... 54735 90
Net amounts due from banks,
Bankers and trust companies
other than Included in items
Checks on other banks 10 the
same city or town as report
Checks on banks located out W.
side of city or town of re-
porting bank and other
Redemption fund with u. s.
Treasurer, and due from q,
3. treasurer. ......... 1850 90
Interest earned, but not col
lected approximately -. 1920. 90
Other assets if a~ny,-amount
INFESTED in WarSaving Ger
tlucaIeS. 4O4 60
......... $555 1856 Al
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in........ $4,000 90
Undivided Profts......... II, 4S6. 81
Circulating notes outstand-
Observation-Disclosures; 247oo 90
pemand DEPOSITS: $3.50
Individual deposit, subject g, '.s.
Certificates of deposit, due = ta
in less than thirty days.. 1924 q .r, -.
Certified checks. 16. so !"
Cashier checks outstanding. 1851 81
Certificates of derosit $500. 246Ss4. 61O 48459O SO
War savings deposit certih- r.
cate and thrift stamp &C.
COUNT. 127.6 81
State of North Dakota, County of Cavalier, IS
l, John Sheehan cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. JOHN SHEEHAN,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th
day of Jan. 1918 JAMES q. DICKSON.
ISEALl Notary Public.
My Commissiog Expires October 8, 1922.
& Go f; ,5e WzsRss -}DraHcrons
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

Whisky is said to improve with age,
but 80 few men let II grow old.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

COCKERELS FOR sALE.-Choice pure BIRD
Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Cockerels at 81 !
each. Mrs E. j. Hanggi, Calvin. 19.tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

evening one black satin fiji
trimmed .neckpiece. Suitable rewadd fl
return to this office. T.. OBJ
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

Confederate money has no redeem
ing traits. ',
s@,
Patience is more often q necessity
than O virtue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
(WAM1I COLUMN QUINN

A DNERTISEMENTS viii pe inserted in thl
column for One Cent a Word each insert 4
NO advertisement inserted for less than fitted
cents. Cash must always accompany out Il
town ORDERS. The rate for the Insertion ii
business locals among pure reading matter vii
be ten cents perline eachinsertion,E
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
County of Cavalier

OOUuUy o I CdVdII6T
I, Ole J. Eide, County Auditor of Cavalier
and State of North Dakota, do hereby certify
Bird day O. January, 1918 and is published in
conformity with the provisions of Section 9
Senate bill No. 81. of the Session Laws of 1907,
In testimony whereof. I herewith set my
signature and official seal, this 3rd day of JAM
uary, A. D, 1918. o. j, EIDE.
County Auditor,
Cavalier County. North Dakota. \
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17

FOR RENT-A five room cottage in Dresdel
next to the I Dawson residence properte
Inxuire at this office, 4-tA
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
PEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

NO. 1902.
at Langdon, in the State Of North Dakota at
RESOURCES. ~
the close offbusiness on December 31th, 1917.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-17
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Cavalier County National Bank,

NO. yU15 H- I,
(Reorganized April2, 1908.)
at Langdon, in the State Of North Dakota, at
the close of business December 81, 1917.
RESOURCES, y
Evening star., 1918-06-24
ADAM A. wEscHIER, AUorIoNEER.

,TRUsTEEs' SALE Of FRAME DWELLING
SOUTHEAST, BRICK DWELLINGS NOS:
asb 1HP ls srnnnT ssh srS5Er soUaHE1sT
By virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court
Of the District of Columbia passed in equity
canse No. S5s68, the undersigned trustees will
offer for sale BY public auction II f5Hnt Of ths
TMENTY-sixTH DAY OF JUNE. A.D.
1913. the following described real estate. sit
uate in the city Of Washington. District Of Co.
AZ HALF.PAsr FOUR O'CLOCK Pm.
The east 1857 feet front ON Pennsylvania
avenue Of lot 8. IN square sI3, improved BY a
2-stery frame dwelling. No: $40 Pa; ave. Sc.
The west 22.4s feet Of lot 2. BY the full
depth thereof, in square ses. improved by 2,
story 7-room and bath brick dwelling. No. 7l2
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER.
The south 81 feet Of lot Is, BY the full depth
story brick dwellings. rooms each. Nos. Is
"T Term. of Of "a sale: 80 one-third of the purchase
money to BE- paid in cash. the balance in two
equal installments. payable in one and two
years. with interest at 69e per annum. payable
Of trust upon the property sold. or all cash, as
the option Of the purchaser. A deposit Of 5000
on each house required Of the purchaser at the
time Of sale. All conveyancing, recording,
Of the purchaser. Terms Of sale to he com.
piled with within fifteen days from day of
sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the right
to resell The property at the. the ri:k and and cost OF
tisement Of such resale in some newspaper pub
'hsd In the city T. 'capEI at M.ih'RftHSIn WfHIAnsos n
Washin4ton Loan and Trust BLDG,
CHARLES J. MURPHY.
uniaa Trust Bldg..