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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Government Ruling Works a Hardship

A serious feed condition exists in
Minot. According to the government
ruling, the mills of the United States
must cease manufacturing flour after
they have ground rs per cent OF the
80 per cent allotment. One Of the Mi
not mills has already ground this per-
centage and has been shut down for
a week, and the other will close within
a few days, and will have to wait
until the other mills Of the country
grind to the allotment permitted them.
There is plenty Of flour on hand and
the ruling is perfectly fair, only it is
working hardship on the farmers of
this section of the state, who are de-
pending on bran and shorts to carry
their stock thru until spring. The
Minot mills are willing that an excep-
ton be made in their case and that
they be allowed to grind their full al
lotment now and then close down until
the other mills have ground their al
lotment. The Minot Association of
Commerce is sending A. A. Robinson
to Fargo today to confer with DR..
Ladd, in an effort to get an exception
made with the Minot mills. This
ought to be done,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
CANADIAN KIDDIES SING AND
DANCE WAY INTO HEARTS
OF FARGOANS AGAIN

More sprightly and dainty than
ever, fairly lubbling over with the
joy of living the charming Winnipeg
"kiddies" sang and danced their way
more fully into the good graces Of
Fargo audience that filled the Or
pheum to capacity last evening, than
on their former appearance here.
To say that these delightful and tai
ented little folks resemble dolls would
be flattery for the finest doll ever Gre
ated.
They are as quaint, as elfish and as
dainty as troupe of fairies, and the
audience showed it's appreciation by
encoring every selection offered.
There are several additions to the
troupe. Doris Roche, "the Red Cross
GIRL" has remarkably clear and res-
onant voice for such a dainty little
mite and her songs and readings won
her instant approval. Every move
ment of little Vera Montgomery, an
other addition to the company, is a
picture. Her dances are symphonies
of grace. Princess Left is the third
new member. He is a clever dancer
and has a good voice.
Elizabeth Swanson, billes as "the
North Dakota Fairy Doll' is perhaps
the most popular member of the COM
pany in Fargo She is such a pretty,
winning little miss that it is a pleas
ure merely to watch her fit across the
stage.
Miss Marjorie Guthrie, elocutionist
and singer, had the audience in tears
with her thrilling patriotic reading,
"The Street Car Ticket" and then
charmed them into joyful and care
free mood with her happy songs and
smiles.
Little Jackie Finesilver is as full Of
"pep" and originality as ever and the
house fairly rocked with laughter at
his announcements and his clever act
ing, singing and dancing.
The Holmes twins are splendid lit
tie entertainers with their drumming
and their patriotic songs. Their song
with Elizabeth Swanson is one of the
delights of an evening Of rare pleas
ure.
"You will have to excuse one of the
twins; he has cold;" announced
Jackie in his inimitable manner, but
the cold did not noticeably affect the
singing.
Lillian Beck, "the baby of the COM
pany," a plump, loveable little miss,
sang an especially appropriate selec-
ton, "Take Me Back to Baby Days"
and several other songs and readings.
Walter Hall danced the Highland
Fling and the Sailors Hornpipe with
the ease and grace of professional
dancer.
The little folks are just starting a
"whirlwind tour" of the principal
cities of the United States, prior to
their appearance in Europe. They will
be at the Orpheum this evening and
for two shows Saturday, afternoon
and evening.-Fargo Courier-News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
HAROLD LOCKWOOD
IN VIGOROUS ROLE

Harold Lockwood enacts the most
vigorous role he has had in his eight
years experience before the camera
in Metros production of "The Aveng-
ing Trail" a fve-act drama of the
timberlands, adapted by Fred j. Bal
-shofer and Mary Murillo from Henry
Ovens novel, "Gaston Olaf" which
comes to the Orpheum Theatre on
March and 2. =, :,
CASTOR Olaf is described as a blood
brother to the great outdoors, as big,
as free, as lawless. With his partner,
Tom Pine, he descends upon Havens
Falls. a lawless village in the heart OF
the Northern timber country, IN
search of excitement and adventure.
He meets what he is seeking when
upon entering the village he finds Rose
Ravens struggling to free herself
from the embrace of Lefty Red, no.
torious character. He compels Red to
release the girl, is challenged to tight,
accepts the challenge, and after DIT
ter struggle returns the victor. - :.
Thereafter Castor finds himself IN
whirl of adventure. He takes charge
of a gang of lumber jacks employed
by Taggart to cut lot OF timber.
When CASTOR learns this he decides
to compel Taggart to make reparaa-
ton. A battle of wits ensues culml-
mating in a tremendous fight between
the two men, the like of which has
seldom, if ever, been recorded by the
camera.
A delightful love episode involving
CASTOR and Rose is woven Ito the
story.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Kleinsesser Youth Charged With
... Horse Stealing.

Joe and John Kleinsesser, aged Is
and 81 years respectively, were ar
rested by Sheriff John Nedreloe and
deputies, charged with horse stealing.
John was picked up at Velva Saturday
night and Joe was arrested Tuesday.
John admits that he stole {. horse
from liver Grothe. Joe is charge l
with stealing team from Joe Foss
of Garrison. The sheriff of Mclean
county has been notified and Joe will
be taken to Washburn. The lads
traded team to Minot man, get
ting $500 to boot. They have been
living south of Minot and their 1nys.
FERROUS acquisition of the horses led
to their being suspected as thieves.
The mother Of the boys lives at Red
stone, Mont.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
HONOR PAID THE
DEPARTING SOLDIERS

Nine young men from Ward county
and vicinity who have received in
struction in telegraphy in this city
during the winter months, departed
for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Satur-
day, having completed their course
here and receiving orders by the co.
eminent to report at that place.
The foil wing are those who took
their departures:
Charles Geist, Minot.
Christie Barke, Donnybrook.
Harry Falconer, Donnybrook.
Louis Nelson, Minot.
Ernest E. Maynard, Donnybrook.
Geo. M. Modem, Minot.
Oscar G. Hirengen, Norwich.
Hilmer Aamoth, Norwich.
These young men have spent Sc eral
months in Minot receiving their tele-
graphic course, at their own expense,
that they may do their bit for their
country. It has cost some of them
in the neighborhood of $4,000. They
will continue their study at Fort Lea
venworth and upon their arrival cover
there" it is probable that they will be
placed right up along the front line
trenches in the most dangerous posi-
lions but they are ready for any test
that may be given them.
A. F. McLane, who has instructed
the young men during the winter, is
deserving of much credit for the pains
he has taken with them. They have
received very thoro instruction and
are now qualified to take position
anywhere in this work.
Minot turned out and paid the
young men a high tribute just before
the departure of the train Saturday
McGuire's drum corps headed the pa.
rade thru the streets, preceded by Geo
Won Media, president Of the Minot AS
ISOLATION of Commerce, and their in:
structor, A. F. McLane. Scores OF
relatives and friends from various
parts of the county gathered to bid
the young men farewell. Some of the
young men were bedecked with flow.
ers and gifts Of cigarettes and other
things dear to the heart of a soldiers
were bestowed upon them.
The official papers were placed IN
the hands of Chas. Geist, who acted
as their escort on the trip to Kansas
A finer looking lot of young men
could not be found anywhere and the
Independent predicts that the very
best of reports of them will be heard
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
CAPT. {. S. PERSON
WITH THE Cavalry

Capt. Edward S. Person, who has
been stationed at Camp Grant, near
Rockford, ILL.,, during the winter, has
been transferred to the 81 U. S.
Cavalry at Fort Riley, Kan, arriving
at that point today. DR.. J. R. Pence,
now Lieutenant in the U. S. Army, is
also located at Fort Riley.
Capt. Person is anxious to 60 to
France, and learning that Pershing
was organizing cavalry division at
Fort Riley to be sent to France soon
he made application to be taken into
this division and has been accepted.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
T. v. ROACH RE-
CE|VES government
APPOINTMENT

f. w. Roach Of the Second National
bank has received from the Treasury
Department an appointment as spec
ial agent to take charge of the issu-
ance of United States War Savings
and Certificates, Stamps and United
States Thrift Stamps for the year
1918. This will entail considerable
work on the part Of Mr.. Roach, whose
duties in connection with his position
in the Second National are already
quite onerous, yet he willingly sac
rifces his own inclinations in order
to further the interests of the gov
eminent at this time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Chester Jacobson Now Flying.

Chester Jacobson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Jacobson of this city, who
entered the aviation service in No
vember, writes home that for the first
three months he was put thru a severe
course Of instruction but that now he
is permitted to do what is known as
solo workable flights unaccompan-
led. Within a few weeks he will be
considered a professional aviator and
sent to the front He was recently
transferred from Berkeley, California,
to the training camps at North Island,
off the coast of Southern California.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Delivery Car Burns

The Twin City Paper House of
Minot sustained quite a heavy loss to
their delivery car Monday morning.
Mr.. Stark, the driver, was working on
the car in the basement of the Fuller
Motor building. The radiator had
frozen up and the car was run close
to a furnace. While working with the
car, some alcohol and gasoline caught
fire and there was a good sized blaze
for a time. One of the tires was burn
ed off and considerable other damage
done to the car.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
MILLOY ATTACKS
UNITED STORES
Messenger Man Delivers Address at
Sons of Norway Hall Saturday
]. w. Brinton Explains Why
No One Appeared for
Debate

A large crowd of farmers and bust
ness men gathered at the Sons of Nor
way hall last Saturday afternoon to
listen to the debate which had been
advertised to take place between
James Milloy, local editor of the Minot
Messenger and j. w. Brinton, man
ager of the Consumers United Stores
Co., or some other representative Of
that company, but were disappointed
that no representative of the COM
pany appeared.
Jake Frost, a we'll known farmer,
acted as chairman of the meeting.
Milloy kept his hearers interested for
an hour while he presented facts and
figures, rejecting upon the purposes
and good faith of those behind the
movement. He presented affidavits
and transcript of the evidence of
.Townley given under oath at his re-
cent bankruptcy hearing.
The Independent is conducting an
investigation of the merits of the con-
troversy and until we are fully in
formed, we will withhold Judgment.
We feel that in justice to the cham
pions of the United Stores that we
must give the substance of letter
received from Mr.. Brinton in reference
to the subject:
eve see no demand or necessity to
publish or discuss in the public press
the business details or affairs of the
company, other than to give it's gen
eral object and purposes, which we al
ready have given out. We are not
organizing this company in the inter-
est of politicians or newspapermen,
backing such individuals. This
company is organized by farmers, as
all farmers companies are organized,
primarily for their own benefit. We
have large membership and the
membership is entirely satisfied with
the organization, as evidenced at
meetings held at the different places
where we have organized. At these
meetings, in every case, the member
ship has unanimously endorsed the
company and whole organization down
to the smallest detail"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Mrs Lynch Dies at Russell.

The remains of Mrs. J. F. Lynch,
who died at her home at Russell on
Thursday, were brot to this city Sat-
urday and taken to the home of her
brother, P. w. Carney. 222 South Main
street and held until Sunday morning,
when they were taken to Williston,
where the interment took place on
Monday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Youmans Back from Washington.

Grant S. Youmans of the First
Farmers Bank, returned from Wash
ington, D. c., Friday. During his visit
at the national capt., he was present
at joint session of the House and
Senate when President Wilson read
his message. He dined with Speaker
Clark and was received at the White
House and held a conference with
Food Administrator Hoover in refer
ence to grain prices and grading.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
City Commissioners Against Increase

At a special session Of the City
Commissioners held Monday it was
decided that the 10 per cent surcharge
proposed by the Northern States
Power Co. be denied and that the old
rate would obtain. This decision was
based upon the contract rate now in
force which fixes the price now charg-
ed as the maximum rate to be in ef-
feet until 1920.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Ignite Auxiliary Doing Good Work.
Feb. "a, 1918.

Feb. "a, 1918.
Mr.. Editor:
see reports from several Red
Cross chapters and thot / would tell
you what our Ignite Auxiliary is do
ing. Perhaps some Of your readers
might be interested. We organized
the 18th of October with twenty-four
members. At the present we have
one hundred two members but don't
expect to stop at that. Since Nov. ~
when we received our first work we
have made SO bed shirts, 43 bath
robes, rs sweaters, So pairs Of socks,
and 5 pairs wristlets, almost 200 ar
ticles. Could have knit many more
articles had material been available:
The Ignite A. R. c. is composed OF
Brillian, Iota Flats and Greedy town
ships, auxiliary to Sawyer. ! think
B. l. G.. should have been our name.
AS we are so scattered and the wea-
Their has been so severe this winter,
we could not meet more than once a
month, but when we do meet we have
a meeting that Is Joy to attend.
MRS. F. w. BISHOP, Sec.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Appealing w. s. Shaw Case.

Appealing w. s. Shaw Case.
MCGEE & Goss are perfecting an ap-
peal in the w. S. Shaw removal case
and have been granted ten days to
file their petition for rehearing. The
motion will be heard March a or s.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
E. L. Rowan Expects to Go to France

E. L. Rowan Expects to Go to France.
E. L. Rowan, custodian of the Elks'
Home of this city, will in all probable
ity leave for France at an early date,
to take charge of a Canteen depart
ment in the war zone. Mr.. Heffel-
finger, who has charge Of the Red
Cross work for the northwestern
states, has conferred with Mr.. Rowan
relative to this position and his APP
pointment is expected at an early
date.
Mr.. Rowan will make an ideal man
for the place. He is trustworthy and
capable. Minot would part with him
very reluctantly and our citizens
would probably not allow him to go at
all, only under condition that he will
return after the war is over.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
SOLDIERS ;. ,'..''''...'
, CHARGE Of GERMANS

Lieut.. Paul E. Shorb, son of Elder
and Mrs. D. M. Shorb of Surrey, who
is located at Gloucester City, N. Y,
was in charge Of 1873 informed Ger
mans who were recently taken to the
internment camp at Hot Springs, N:
c. The official party consisted of
Lieut.. Shorb and nine of his men be-
sides five immigration and railway
officials. Concerning the trip, Lieut..
Shorb writes: eve marched the Ger
mans, four abreast, guarded on each
side and lead and followed by our men
with bayonets fixed. We had a spe-
cial train of five coaches. l had the
Germans placed in four front cars and
had a man on guard in each end of
same. Made them keep windows
down to eight inches or less, for if
one or more had dropped slyly out
of the window at the same time, we
would have had some fun. Naturally
| was anxious not to lose any of them
enroute. When our train pulled into
Salisbury, N. G. we got rs gallons of
coffee which we distributed to the Ger
mans, having previously supplied them
with tin cups. We passed over the
Blue Ridge mountains between Sails
bury and Ashville. Near Ashville,
Mrs. Vanderbilt has a wonderful sum-
mer and winter home, known as "Bilt-
more. She has about $4,000 acres
in her estate. Hot Springs is famous
as a health resort. 1t is not a large
place, not over 500. l should Judge
they now have 1000 Germans informed
there. They have fine grounds, room
for recreation and exercise and oppor-
tunity to work. One had hewn out
of rock some artistic statuary. An
other had his garden, still others have
built themselves small houses 10x10.
Near Ashville, the U. S. government
has taken over the famous Kenilworth
Inn and will use it for hospital for
convalescents. It almost tempts one
to get sick. And then there are the
nurses. Say, I am proud of them.
They are angels on earth, especially
when one actually needs them, as they
do 'overthere'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-28
Engineer Thomas Honored.

City Engineer Thomas returned Fri
dav from the state convention of the
Society Of Engineers held at Fargo.
Mr.. Thomas received the signal honor
of election to the presidency Of the
State Association and will make an
excellent executive if his good work
in this city Is any criterion of his
ability along that line.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-28
Mothers! Bring the Children, Here for Shoes

We cater to the footwear needs of children and depart
ment Of Chdrens Shoes is growing right along.
be giving values well service. We have just
added line of Children Shoes that know will be wei
coined by both parents that's the
of they're the finest shoes made for children
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-28
Charming Ne,o Dresses
for Spring Wear
$18.5O-$22.5CI-$25

n RESSES straight lines. pleated. belted
Russion blous e. coatee AMI overskirt effects.
featuring taffetas, (feorgete cFepes and silk ging-
hams. They come in nat1y blue. gray biege, sui
pher. and other favored shades Several
quaint ruffled overakirt mo'iels in silk bingham
are offered at SIS. At b225o you'll find num-
Der of striking styles in Georgette and combina-
lions of taffeta and Geo ,gette. Also number of
pretty taffeta dresses it'll Georgette sleeves and
soft roll collars OF satin silk
Specially priced at SIS pwn to. ) I s. SO
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-28


oed
silk fai silk Spring
$50. 4S25
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-02
STOCK MARKET

New York, Aug. 2-Opening: The en1y stock to vary more than a frac- tion at the excessively dull opening of today's market was one of the very obscure specialties, Union Bag & Paper, which registered a decline of E points. Many of the active issues were not quoted in the first half hour, while others, like United States Steel, MaTinep referred and standard rail- roads were so apathetic as to show no definite trend.
 Encouraging war news received af- ter the opening of the market and sales of Liberty 1-as at par reused the market from its torper in the second hour. United States Steel was relatively active at an extreme advance of a large fraction, Bald win Locomotive, Marine preferred, Mexican Petroleum and General Mo tors made more substantial gains, the latter rising 1-2 points. Railroads, tobaGcos and utilities were again dis posed to react, Western Union nlak- ing new low price for this move ment: Liberty 1-8s sold from ss.s6 to 166, the As at 93.4s to 94.44, and the 4 1-4s at 95.44 to 95:66.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-02
SUBWAY CROWDS
 MUCH CONFUSED

New York, Aug. 2-Traffic police men were called from the streets to New Yorks subways today to handle confused crowds massed at Times square and Grand Central transfer points of the new "H' system. Throughout the morning rush hours hopelessly bewi1dered masses of hu- manity surged first in one direction and then in another along the station platforms while guards were power less to direct them to new points of entrainment made necessary by the re-routing of traffic.
 Four persons were prostrated by tho heat and many women fainted in the crush. Subway employees found it necessary to clear the edges of the platforms by walking in front of in- coming trains.
 Officials predict that a week will e1apse before the public grasping the details of the new routings, will bene- fit by opening of the new lines, which are intended to relieve the congestion so far accentuated by the changed operations of trains.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-02
ALASKA STRONG FOR WAR
 BEARS SHARE OF BURDEN

trying to teach the natives the value of raising foodstuffs not only for themselves but for the miners and others in the vicinity
 In Alaska the war has transferred energy from certain fields to others more closely allied with the war. Stagnation has resulted in some indus tries, a tremendous speeding up in others, Any diVersoin of labor in territory of so small a population is very noticeable; The number of men drawn into the Army will be small. Alaska's quota in the first draft, call- ed this spring, was only 606. But volunteers, like contributions of men- ey, have been numerous.
 One youhg man was eageF te reach the front: He travelled to New York at his own expense-$600 it cost-be- cause he thought his chance of sail ing early was more certain than at an Alaskan post.
 Producing at Top Speed,
 Alaska's principal contributions is in material resources. The mines and fisheries work at top speed today.
 The salmon industry is expanding and the clam canneries are increasing their output. A law of 1917 author izes a new territorial fish commits sion, whfuh will construct fish match cries, protect the natural spawning grounds, and otherwise increase the important Alaskan fish trade.
 Copper mines supply tl4e greatest contribution from the Territory in war materials. The output of these mines has greatly increased to supply i the demands of the allies since the outbreak of the war. The high price of copper and the activities in the mines have attracted men there from the gold mines. Gold is of supreme a vast supply to back up loans and secure its credit. Secretary McAdoo says that the supply of gold, after mu- nitions and food, is tn emost impor- tant problem of the Nation; So the great gold fields of Alaska are one of 4 the financial securities of the United T States.
 | Deposits of rare metals, tin, anti mony, and tungsten are being devel- : oped. Chrome, formerly shipped al Il expense of much tonnage from New Caledonia is mined in Alaska now The Geological Survey is concentrat- ing its investigation of mineral re. II sources to those of value in the war ! Valuable spruce forests are con- tracted to the Government for aero. ], plane manufacture.
 ] Alaska Is 3 country rich in Ealuahl'