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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

Thirteen is not always a hoodoo
numeral. Thirteen new laws were
given enactment in this state by the
extra session of the legislature which
has just adjourned. Then again yes
terday, the first day of Lent. Ash
Wednesday this year fell on the thir-
teenth day of the month.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

take a pride in adding that there are
some whose names we're on the papers
subscription list at that time are still
numbered among its most valued on
slant readers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

A reader from the south end of the
county writes asking US if it would
be considered as an act of treason to
cuss the train service on the 500 line
since the control of the railroads
was taken over by the governm ent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

FARM FOR SALE-1e0 acres of land in good
good soil no stones: 20 acres of same has
about 500 cords of tamrack wood on it. Price
$12. so per acre. Apply to owner, Andrew
Johnson. Jr.. Roseau, MINI. 1929
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

A. I. KGHMSTEDT, Prop.

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
DIN. Cavalier county, North Dakota. .
Entered at the Post office of Langdon asmall
N latter ofthe Sacond Glass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

Subscription S1.5O per aunum Canada $500
Der annum. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
Noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

TAKEN BY MIsTAKE.-From the Boyd store
Christmasl a mink muff. wrapped in white
paper, muff had a piece of lining inside.
Will the party now in possession of this pro-
perty oblige by leaving same at Boyd's store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR
Iona School District
County of Cavalier, State, of North Dakota
for the year 1916-1917 ...t
49, DUrrSvnro' -"

County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota
for the year 1916-1917 ,9.,g
RECEIPTS
Cash on Hand at beginning of School
rS ysa,rJn ! ast ..ca;Sci ia,;nat ~ 12SS'lo
from the apportionment of the state
Total AMOUNT received during the yser
county tuition fund. ..... 10y 't s4s. IS
Amount received during the year from s
taxes levied by the district school
board, including outstanding war
rants redeemed or endorsed in the
collection of taxes 1862 "a
tuition of pupils in other districts. ss.e2
Amount received during the year into
the Sinking Fund. 72.OO
Other Sources. .......... 145.1 is
Total receipts for the year, including
Cashon Hand Jnly l, 1916. .... S 6404 "a
EXPENDITURES
Amount paid during the year for
school houses sites and furniture. j.. 21.2O
Amount paid during the year for 3
apparatus: fixtures etc; .........:- .eo.o1
AMOUNT paid during the year for s,,e
Paid durinet hss Year to County Treas. Ni'l'''
urer on account of teachers retire
Am menn 1p paid during the year for SER s,fo
vices and expenses Of School officers 90 90
Amount paid during the year for In - ;,
terest, on Bonds and WarrantS..... 1877. 95
Amount paid during the year for
transportation of pupils ...... 76. 81
Amount paid during the year for tut.
tion of pupils sent to other districts 31.98
Amount tRaid during the year for In 975. O5
cldental Expenses 1.'f
Total expenditures for the year. IS 1851 IS
Cash on Hand June 80. 1917 -. 1 1892. SO
Grand Total Expenditures and Cash &S2%io
on Hand to Balance above Total
Receipts ......... 500. ..........$ 6404 "a
RELATING TO SINKING FUND
Amount Of sinking fund in treasury
Amount received into and transferred ~
to the Sinking Fund during year,. 1901 90
Total ....i ST, $50. 90
Balance in sinking fund June 80, 1917. 81, $50. 90
tx H. F. Baker,
Treasurer Iona School District
BY orderThe District School Board: .
= &s%s.l; q gMiles Lockhart, President
Attest; j. D.. Soper, Clerk
CLERKS STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS
r M3 OF.DISTRICT
Whole amount, Of Bonds, Outstanding
June ~, 1917 5000 90
Total Indebtedness of District June :lti-
n. 1Sli.... !....... ...:....S SUSAN
Approved this fifth day of July A. D. 1917
BY Order of the District School Board:
j. d. SOPER, Clerk
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

BALED HAY-For sale, one hundred carloads y
the Hay Man. C~ogswell, N. D.. 1927
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

COCKERELS FOR SALE.-Choice pure bred
each. Mrs. E.. j. Hanggi, Calvin. 19.tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14

FOR RENT-A five room cottage in Dresden,
next to the I Dawson residence property.
Inxuire at this Office, 14-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14
/ WMA1I Ce @!4M

"A DvERTISEMENT5wwi will pe inserted in this
column for One, Cent q Word each Insertion
No advertisement Inserted for less than fifteen
cents. Cash must always accompany out of
town orders. The rate for the insertion O.,
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter be ten cents perline eachinsertion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-02-14
And so this is the answer to my
eriond Ind Hou OthoH friends of unino.

s
The Washington times., 1918-11-22
FOR SALE-AUTOM0BlLES

'TEvEN's-DURYEAR ROADSTER; splendid
condition electric light, self-starter.
wonderful motor: an economical car: .
great bargain for cash. See MISS REID.
A25O Main. for details IS
REO-rouring car, with full equipment; |;
dne running order: cheap fer cash. Miss
REID s2so Main. (Reg. 3oso) I-2T
ONE Smith Form-a-truck, in
perfect condition; brand new
rear solid tires; also new cab;
a bargain; $3.50 cash; will DEM
onstrate. tffS H st. N. E.
Phone Line. 5i2o. t-23
The Washington times., 1918-11-22
FURNISHED
WANTED

wANTED-Apart.. reasonable, by clerk In
Government for nine years BOX I2S
Times office. I-2Is
by MAN and wife. permanent residents,
apt; any number OF rooms, Anywhers
any time. Phone Main ISIS or Hes: 1895
after office hours LIS
The Washington times., 1918-11-22
oUT-OF- TOWN REAL ESTATE
ATTENTION, HONESEFEFRs.

Beautiful Tropical Home Sitea
In select Florida bungalow colony. Rich
in tropical verdure. All-year climate
Local products make living cheap. Colony
situated on magnificent protected waters
a. eninE into the balmy Gulf OF Mexico
Wonderful bcattnE and fishing. Figh and
oysters In abundance. Untrue new seliias
National bank holds and delivers dsed
Call. phone. or write for full free 'd49hfl
Information. BAY CO.. 504 Riggs bldg.
The Washington times., 1918-11-22
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
A RARE BARGAIN

acres good truck land, splendid I0-room
frame residence. with bathrooms good
water system. porch almost around entire
house, plenty shade. fruit, grapes etc.
stone milShouse. large barn, garage, meat
and chicken houses: within corporation OF
Herndor. Va, a town Of about l. 500 people
good bank. electric light and ice plant
stores and churches: at Coral station on
W, S o. ID. electric. Price 5000, includ-
ing several stoves. considerable furniture.
carpets. etc. Reasonable terms: immediate
possession Address OWNER. BON I25
East Falls Church, Va I-ss'
The Washington times., 1918-11-22
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LADY to open eating place in
rooming house; feed so to
200 daily for breakfast and
dinner, including Sunday.
Must have good reference.
Apply 1912 a. m. Sc p. m.
Confect;oners' Specially Co.,
910 E st. N. W. "a
The Washington times., 1918-11-22
MN lOu\ PARk

-I-rRA' TIVE 8 'Bir8BAS MONIES :
S'x n uses Sae bungalow ready fe9
.. g ToMI4lNsoN. 53a Souttl- Bldg. 81, 7it1s
The Washington times., 1918-11-22

ri his Fesideucs. s11I
Portner place northwest, AZ 9 4 m. No
husband OF Nellie Rea Saxton. n 1l5
fcrty-axth year.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
tJamesfown. n T.. papers please ceDr.t
The Washington times., 1918-11-22
SUBURBAN PROPERTY


DESIRABLE location, high el-vatioai an
city can enicnces I'VE minutes u Geatss-
town. 5 cents So large rooms An0 bath
hardwood finish shades, screens stairs "a
flnGre,i attic, large cellar h0S-yVater ESatS
electric lights ami gas pumping m.tor;
wire fence. red cedar pests look u pvsrs
ti..O0. A2ply owner, W. z LAWSON,
Aurora Heights. Va, q. r. .. u. II. 2.
Fuarcs Ssh:.5n- f-e4s
The Washington times., 1918-11-22
WANTED

WANTED-By refined fam
lily, a 10 or II room house;
furnished or unfurnished; in
NV. section preferred; with
gas and bath; reasonable; at
once. Phone Col. 1865. 81
WANTED-s-room house, Chevy Chase or
Takoma Park. Call Cleve- 1853. L..
WANTED-By Dec. I, unfrnlshed 5 or 8
room house or apartment, convenient to
navy yard BOX 120. Times office I-23s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
sEwARE OF DIRTY ICE
This 10 the Warning Of Iowa Water
Chemist and eacterioiogist.

Chemist and eacteriolosist.
Ice harvesters should be careful not
to put up turbid or dirty ice as mat
ter Of preserving health in the COM
munity, is the advice Of j. j. Hinman
Of the State University. water bacter-
iologist and chemist for Iowa. Con-
sumers are entirely justified in object
ing to such because,it may cause sick
ness II added directly to food, water,
or summer drinks.
There is tendency in ice when 1t
is forming to exclude from its crys-
tails part of the bacteria and foreign
matters which were distributed thru
the water before freezing. the universi-
ty man explains. Because Of this fact
it is often possible by proper selection
to get good natural Ice from Iowa
streams, lakes and ponds, even tho
they are not usually clear.
There Is great danger in harvesting
ice from shallow bodies Of water, for
the product there may pick up dirt
mechanically and at the same time
take up the Objectionable substances
and organisms from the more concen-
trated water below the ice.
The water in such shallow streams
or ponds Is usually turbid and is very
likely to contain number Of bacteria.
some of which may be dangerous be-
cause It has been, derived from sewage.
Unfortunately, low temperature Is
not a good germicide and thousands Of
bacteria will be found In every gram Of
such impure ice. even after several
months storage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
NORFOLK UNDER GUARD.
Marines and Blusjaekets Protect Cit.
From Ineendiariss.

Norfolk, Va. Jan. Marines and
bluetackets stood guard today over the
downtown section of Norfolk. where
three separate fires yesterday wiped
out Ave Of the city's largest buildings.
entailing loss estimated at 10000 900.
Police Chief Kizer and Fire Chief
Mclaughlin today were less inclined TO
place blame for the fires on incendiar-
ism ,altho both declared that the cir
cunstances were suspicious.
More than score Of persons were
arrested as suspects during yesterday
and last night, and about dozen held
for investigation. Two men thought
TO be Germans were among those held.
The department of justice was max
ing active investigation Of the fire to-
day and about twenty suspects were
turned over to the Justice department
by the police court without hearing.
Among the suspects Is w. J. A. Booz--.
wort, who Is charged with having made
disloyal REMARKS while the Monticello
Hotel was burning. His rooms were
searched and there were found German
papers, maps Of Norfolk, and a Ger
man memoir with a picture Of the
kaiser on the fiyleaf.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02

|lAd low n GtreSn6 ~ y 4 Dsls n ~
|oWn slse - nv Qrant 1eieo ~ A11issd.3
~ Th1e matter wa ~ " 20 ~ ~
ministra&ion HEAD &uas4e1o G veaGA%
ington ana an answer waS esoeivtA ~
wire Thu1sday Afternoon. \. ~ u
The purport Of the AAswer wAs that
mo farmer shall xbe allowsd 60 have
more -four in his poaDsSslon than ~
would be allowed TO purchase ~ j. ~
tail store EVEN tho he hAs hi own
wheak and takes Il 70 : mill for GRIND
in1. y q
FAsmsfs have been ia ,the habit of
taking wheat TO local mills ahd *
changing Il Tor hour. The Sovernment
ruling seems to imply that that u puf-
chasing dour just - flour u pufrhASed
Ct . store. Paysns Tor the hour: Ia
wheat 10 NO different In results to the
nation's food supply than paying Tor
It in money. N, (. n II &. x
That does not mean that any farmer
10 TO be restricted IA the amount of
wheat Of his own growins that he
holds. But wheat and flour are con-
Sidered e. be different commodities.
Just ~ hides and leather arc different
ono having. gone thru the process Of
manufacture. S,
This ruling viii BE- important for the
retail grocsrs Of some sections whore
the problem has been . rather trouhls-
some one. I, tBS. N. 4. ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02

The story Of railroad troubles = we'll
known, and how their inadequacy and
inefficiency OF equipment y proving z
serious handicap upon every branch OF
business. Fortunately. there 10 also an
increasing realization that their needs
and necessities are likewise those of
the general public and there - . mdch
better understanding. not only OF tneiF
problems but Of the remarkable re
suits which they are accomplishing
under many disadvantages. 'F
Vi. Labor Shortage.
Labor shortage y everywhefe marx
ed--in mines and lumber business. IN
manufacturing, and In every phase Of
distribution. The familiar feature now
in this connection II the steady sub
stitution OF women for men In all man
ner Of employment. After the initial
training they are usually found very
faithful In their duties. industrious, ana
are usually less troublesome than men.
even tho they do not In all cases pos
ses mans initiative.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
I Fs.dirs Tests.

-
In feeding tests Of potatoe silage
comparison with corn siiase. It was
learned that the two kinds are Of about
equal value az = feed for dairy cows.
The potato siiage seemed TO be az PAL
stable - the best corn siiase. With
hogs, ~ lot fed approximately two
thirds Of grain ration mixture Of s
pounds corn meal, pounds Of mid
dlings. and pound Of tankase, with
potato silase equal in weight TO the
grain Ted. Savss the best results The
rate of grain. IA pounds per head
daily, vas considered good Only 9s2
pounds OF STatn were required Tor 100
pounds of 8. IN this Int ! ton of
silass savSd SrAin to the value q
III. 3s, hgdrin9 the corn meal at :
|cGats { SovH1 Potato stIage givss
better rssssilts when fe4 e hogs I
/ ~. NJ NEE anenlrx 0anc. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
No HlrcH IM BUSINESS.
Banker Explains Asw industries slip
mad Easily 70 New Conditions.

Banker explain0 HoW lnouetftse S"PT
ped Easily 70 New Conditions.
Chicago, Jan. 2.-George NJ. Rsy-
ODDS. president Of the Continental ana
Commerce bank. in reviewing business
conditions says:
Nations engaged in great conflicts
at arms must have funds almost with
out limit and, under such circum-
stances, rates to private borrowers
ascend In proportion to the pubic
need. The demand for loanable funds
has been steadily increasing with
corresponding rise in money rates.
The outlook is for hrmness in money
rates during 1918. Up to the close o.
the year 1915 there was such q plev
thora OF money az to make 1t one Of
the cheapest commodities. AZ with
everything else, 10 with money Or
credit. 60 Ions. as It. IL in abundant
supply and obtainable at low rates We
are apt to think that somehow. It VIII
remain plentiful and cheap ana we
busy our minds with other questions.
That has been human nature from time
immemorial.
For two reasons worthy borrowers
may expect the banks to be able 70
meet their legitimate wants. First
We still have considerable latitude
for the expansion Of our discounts at
the federal reserve banks. and OF our
currency. without crossing the danger
line. The federal reserve banks are
required by law 70 maintain q gold or
lawful money reserve OF IS per cent.
against deposits and q gold reserve OF
10 per cent against note issues. Al the
close OF business DEC. II, the twelve
banks held reserves fof Is per cent
against deposit liabilities and so.s per
cent against federal reserve notes IN
circulation. Il
Second, the clfcle Of the govern
ment's financial operations WIN be
completed when Il begins paying back
to industry - much money a. It coli
lects from the public for bonds and
taxes. The two ends Of the circle ought
to meet soon. Then the huge treasury
operations can be carried out With
greater ease ana money will circulate
more freely. ss
We must not forget that the money
being ratsed thru taxes and the sale
Of Liberty bonds Is being spent here
and that foreign irsao = =.:!.T T..estlx
In our favor and zEreatly to our pront.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
Plenty Of Assst Currency.


Chicago, Jan. 2.-1t y true that thers
are something over $1,000. 900. 900 in
federal reserve notes In circulation.
but, 80 long a. these notes are not lee
gal tender or available - bank re-
serves, they are not much more dan
gerous than that many bank checks IN
circulation. except for the fact that
they do not disappear quite 50 rea..is;;
when not; needed. It does not seem to
be generally understood that, so Tar
as circulating medium Il concerned or
90 far as the effect on values 70 con-
cerned, there 10 practically no diner
epce between bank notes in circulation
and bank checks In circulation. exc
cept that the checks are issued and re-
tired daily. while the bank notes arc
d little moro troublesome to get out Of
the way.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
rurne.., the anlppilaaE II. gnate. !. made

Furne... the shppiaS masnate. 4 made
viscount. .,.4,s 4 81. /, IA. s yii ss
Sir Henry Norman, journalist, trav-
eler, author, and . graduate OF Harvard
University. and Thomas Richards. q
labor member Of parliament for West
Monmouthshire. are made privy coun-
cillors. The new Knights include John
Scott Kellie, the geographer; John
Lavery, the painter; Sidney ]. Low,
author and journalist; Edwin L. Lut-
yens, the architect; David Murray, T.
A., artist; Leslie Ward, the artist. ana
DR.. Andrew MacPhail. professor OF the
history OF medicine in McGill Untver-
sity, Montreal Canada.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
o1LLlfso PNEssURE 10 NOT Ao.
oREesivE, THO, AND MARKET
RALLIES.
pRicE CHANCES NOT
OF RADICAL CHARACTER
9xpsst Buying Tends TO LIT. Oats
Astsr Bears Have Inning at Opening
Due 60 Prospective Improvement Of
Traffic condltions-Abssnee Of Sell.
Ing Pressure Lifts Provisions.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-Corn prices showed
q downward tendency today owing 70
warmer weather. Selling, however.
was nbt aggressive, and the market
soon rallied. Opening quotations,
which were unchanged to 4 cent low
or, with January at S1.2e& and May
at 31.24as to sl.24A. were followed by
a little further setback and then a
moderate general upturn.
Later some renewal Of peace gossip
counted against the bulls. The close
was weak as the same as Mondays
finish to y cent lower, with January
at 1858 and May at 1.24A to 1.24%.
Oats.
Export buying lifted oats. At the
outset, however, the bears had a tenn
porary advantage as q result Of pros
pective better traffic conditions.
Provisions.
Absence of selling pressure led to
an advance In provisions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
FOUR BILLION BUSINESS.
Government Takes Over enermou
Business In Operation Of Railroads.

Complete official returns for the rs
cal year ending June 80, 1917. are not
available, as the railroads are NOW
making their reports based on the cal
endar year. Preliminary figures cover
ing the first six months OF l917 show
an increase in operating revenue for all
roads OF Approximately $4,000. 900. On
the basis OF these figures 1t Is not ur-
likely that the railroads Of the country
will receive around $4,000 900, 900 oper-
ating revenues In 1917. an increase Of
20 per cent over the previous high to.
tai. Expenses, OF course, have scared
to new heights also. but the margin be-
tween revenues and expenses IS e1-
pected to be greater than ever before.
The apparent decrease OF reported
mileage from 257,544 in 1916 to $780,
90s In 1917 Is owing to the fact that
some $4,000 miles Of switching and ter
minal tracks were eliminated from the
returns Of 1917 for the first time. How
ever, that changes only the mileage
figures and not the earnings.
The remarkable rise In operating IN
come iii-the last three years 10 owing
somewhat to higher freight rates. but
principally to very large increase IN
business. The Increase in actual
freight movement this year over last Is
about II per cent. In the first SIX
months Of this year the railroads
moved as much freight a. In the whole
OF 1905.
met operating income" = what -
left after operating expenses and taxes
have been deducted from gross earn
ings. It Is out of net operating In
come that dividends and interest pay
ments are made. Tho account Tor the
year ended June 80, 1917. was AZ fol-
lows:
Operating expenses 1885,. 2.6s1.SSs.oil
onerattne income 1.242,5S1.22s
Ies. tares - 172,s3o.7 ia
Net operating income 49,. 1,O6s.19o.al4
Operating expenses represent the ae-
t,lal cost Of doing business-wases
fuel upkeep. etc.
BY guaranteeing net operating In
come. the government in effect, insures
the railroads against any increase IN
taxes because the figure guaranteed IS
after taxes"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
lamson's Grain Letter,

FURNISHED by Lamson Bros e. Co.,
203 Masonic Temple; Phone 1881
Chicago, Jan. 2.-Corn-Except for
the sharp break in the last half hour,
corn was steady with firm undertone.
Offerings on an early setback were
well absorbed and local traders, en-
couraged by the mid-session strength
in oats, gave the market sufficient sup
port to hold prices around the close Of
Monday. Cash interests were credited
with selling some corn, due to reports
Of more liberal supply Of cars and
general anxiety on the part Of farmers
to move at least a part Of their supply.
The cash market was easier, being
quoted steady to cents lower.
Oats-The buying Of oats on export
business accounted for sharp bulge,
but when 1t was rumored that export
ers had completed their orders for time
being. general selling movement de-
veloped and early advance wiped out.
Hints that efforts at peace soon to be
launched by the German government on
more acceptable terms Influenced a
considerable volume Of selling.
Stocks-Industrials took the center
of the stage today, and while rails
were disposed to react, securities Of the
steel and motor corporations showed
exceptional strength. The department
of justice has recommended the dis
continuance Of suits to dissolve certain
companies which have been charged
with violating the Sherman law. and
this attitude Of the government Is re-
garded as favorable to such stocks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-02
Rance Of Chicago Grain Prlces.

Corn-January opened at 1868;
highest, 1868; lowest, 1861; closed,
1.26%; May opened at 1.24ss; highest.
,1.25; lowest, 1.24M: closed. 1.24A.
Oats-January opened at IS; high
est, 1875; lowest, rs; closed, 1874; May
opened at 1873; highest 1873; lowest
1875; closed, 75A.
Pork-January, highest, 1910; low
est, 44.75; closed. ATS; May, highest
1920; lowest, A.25; closed, 1882
I1ard-January opened at 1880; high
est, $3.50; lowest. 23.45; closed, 23.45;
May opened at 24!52; highest, 24.32;
lowest 1885: closed, 23.s7.
Ribs-January opened at 23.s5; high
est, 23.s7; lowest, $3.50; closed, 1880;
May opened at PAT; highest, 24.4;
lowest. 1897; closed, 1897.