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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
THE MERCHANDISING FEATURE.

Several curious features are apparent in the method
OF organization which is employed in connection with
the Consumers United Stores, the subscribers pledge
and articles of Incorporation Of which were recently pub
lished. Let US sec what provisions are made for service
to the subscriber in the matter Of merchandising. In
what manner is the store located in his community
likely to aid him in obtaining goods at fair prices. or at
any prices?
The whole business is to be handled by a central
directors. The farnaer-subscrioer is not a member OF
that corporation. His hundred dollars is not the price
of a share Of stock. 1t is merely a contribution, one
portion of which is to be used in the establishment Of a
store in his community, and the other and larger portion
for "educational' and such other purposes Of the three
directors may approve.
The store is started, and the terms of the contract
are complied with strictly. 1t is not required that more
than $4,000 shall be used for the purposes Of the store.
1t is reported that the stock in any of the stores thus
far started could be duplicated for about $500. Perhaps
the other $500 is held as working capital. That is
quite permissible under the terms of the agreement.
How large a stock shall be carried in one of these
stores? The contract does not say.
What classes of goods shall be -carried? The con-
tract is silent on that.
How about grades and qualities of goods? There is
nothing in the contract on that point.
Who shall manage the store, and what compensa-
ton shall he receive? These matters are in the hands
OF the three directors OF the little ten thousand dollar
corporation. The subscribers to the Service fund have
nothing to say about that.
What incentive is there to induce the local manager
to carry a good stock of goods ana give good service to
the subscribers? None at all. The manager is appoint
ed by the general directors. His compensate IN is fixed by
them. 1t need make no difference to him whether .ay
rusiness is done or not, unless the directors choose to
pace him on a commission basis. That is optional with
them.
The substance of it is, then, that the directors of the
central corporation, OF which the farmers are not to De
members at all, are to receive from subscribers 500
each. up to the amount Of $50, 900 or more for each store
to be started: that they are not required to use more
ian $4,000 of this amount in the business of the store;
TIA; they may use this as they deem proper, both as to
the size of stock and the line of goods to be carried; that
they may engage as managers and clerks any persons
whom they please to name, on terms satisfactory to
themselves.
1t may be an interesting exercise for the subscrb.
ers. when away from the hypnotic influence of the Or
ganizer. to sit down quietly and figure out just what he
gets for his hundred dollars.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
Jap Commissioners A
Thank Americans
For Treatment Here

A Pacific Port, Jan. 23.-Baron
Tanetaro Megata, chief of the Japan
csc finance commission. which has
Just ended a tour Of the country. to-
day bade forewell in a statement fur
nished to the Associated Press.
"Our special finance commission
has been in the United States nearly
three months" said Baron Megata.
Since we landed in this city the first
of October last we have been the re-
cipients Of the utmost c%ourtesies and
kindness.
'"The most sympathetic and courte-
GUS tone Of the American press has
greatly encouraged us in carrying out
u mission.
"On the eve Of our departure, I
wish to express. on behalf Of my fell
low commissioners. our most sincere
thanks for an appreciation Of the
cordial reception and hospitality ex-
tended to us by the American people,
and to say hat we will carry home
with us the most pleasant memories
OF our visit"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
INCREASED BANK
DEPOSITS SHOW
WAR TIME SAVING

st. Poul. Mimi. Jan. 24.-wartime
thrift among Minnesota people is re-
Elected in increases in their bank de-
posts. despite the liberal subscriptions
made to the Liberty Loans, the Red
Cross and other patriotic causes, ac-
cordlng to summaries on the latest
state bank call made public by F. E.
Pearson. superintendent OF banks.
Deposits in Minnesota state banks
increased than S34,35O,0 900 dur
lng 1917. and $%3.15O.O0O Of the in
crease was after October is, when
Liberty Loan drives and other CAM
paigns We're taking large sums.
Exactly 100 new banks were OPEN
cd during the year, making a total of
A'il3 hanks under the last call.
Total assets of the lib banks az
gregated nearly $3.50, 900, 900. having
advanced s3s,265.00O in round num-
bers during the war.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24

GARDEN TIME COMING

The time to begin a garden is the year before
you want it. But a very satisfactory sort of garden
can be achieved in one year, by means of care and in
tellisent attention, plus moderately favorable conditions.
Last spring gardening became a fad with a great
many people who, if they had not adopted that fad.
would have adopted some other. 1t is not at all un-
likely that, while a good many of those who made a
vigorous start have retired from the gardening business
in disgust, a good many Of those who came to play will
remain to work and to enjoy the fruits Of their labors.
The small garden is by no means a recent invention.
Some Of the literature on the subject might convey that
impression. but it is likely that a good deal of garden
literature has been prepared by persons who have sell
dom seen a garden except through a car window. and
who are not quite certain whether cabbages grow on
tTees or are dug out of the earth.
But it will soon be garden time again, and we may
expect that the great army of amateur gardeners will
be increased by a large number of earnest recruits.
Gardening is a good sport. 1t is creative work. There
IL a fascination in watching the tiny shoots that first
emerge from the ground gather size and strength and
take on form and comeliness; in observing how the ten
der seedlings learn to brace themselves against the
winds, and in seeing how, after a hot, dry day, they ex-
pand and revel in the grateful experience Of a shower.
There Is Joy in seeing bud expand into blossom and
blossom develop into fruit, in learning how the roots
delve down into the mellow richness of the cool loan.
In seeing the corn tassels waving in the breeze. and the
vines searching for support with their tender tendrils.
There is JOY and gladness in it all and under the food
conditions which exist today there is to be considered
tho availability of material for a we'll spread table al
most without money cost, and with the, consciousness
that this pleasure may be enjoyed without depriving a
single human being across the ocean of the material for
q square meal. Just try it.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
LEGISLATURE NEWS

the county board may require the
owner of the land to sign the appli-
cation and note with his tenant.
The agricultural commissioner is
given an additional $4,000 BY this bill
and the seed commissioner another
81, 900. and the measure carries a n
emergency clause.
Senate Bill No. II, introduced by
Hemmingsen, provides that no fore
closure of mortgage contract or lien
of Garnishnlent or proceedings for en-
lecution, levy Or attachment shall
hereafter issue in North Dakota UNI
less the plaintiff shall make affidavit
that none of the necessary parties is
in the military service. Anyone ac-
lively serving outside the state i'll the
army or navy during the time that
the United States is engaged in the
present war and for twelve months
thereafter is considered in military
service. No eviction or distress dur
ing the period of such military serv-
ice where the agreed rent docs not
exceed $50 the month shall lie against
premises occupied by the wife. chill
dren or other; dependents of anyone
States.
All taxes of every description are
held in allegiance during the period Of
the emergency.
Senate bills 5, 3, 2. il. s, 6 and 4
correspond to house bills S, ., 10. 6,
8, s. ! and Z, respectively.
Senate Bill No. Z. introduced by
Walton, provides for the organization
Of an active militia. consisting of such
military units as the governor IL
thorizes to be formed. The militia
shall consist. the bill SAYS. of volur-
teers. enrolled. organized. uniformed.
armed and paid as governor directs.
and the governor may incorporate in
the Tilitia the home guards RS they
now exist: commissioned officers shall
he appointed and commissioned by
the governor.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
BOUTELLE RECEIVER
FOR TRACTOR FIRM

Minneapolis. Mimi. Jan. PAN.
H. Bouteile, Of Minneapolis, was to-
day named c%o-receiver of the Ford
Tractor company. in district court
here, on application Of Louis T. Oil
yer. who brought the action in New
York courts which resulted in the ap-
pointment of John II. johnston. OF
New York. as receiver. The action
was brought to bring the financial
management Of the tractor company,
a Minneapolis concern, within the
jurisdiction Of the local courts.
The company has issued $4,000. 900
in common and $4,000 in preferred
stock. it is declared. The order de-
clares the application is granted be-
cause of the danger of the company
s~uspending operation through lack Of
funds,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
Men And "Reigion".
(By the Rev ~.u-

(By the Rev. Charles Sickle,
religion to make them rniserahIe.
20 sucn religion is purely a
wihopIsition. It's a series Of "Don'ts''
"n.cn Keeps them guessing. It's a sys-
r "n1cn ISLANDERS the real thing.
= . hen nothing joyous or Spontaneous
Haven't you ever noticed tho ,,5unc-
IONS IN the Bible to REJOICE?
mats the keynote of Christianity. If
YOU religious life isn't a ioyfui one
were Is something wrong With it.
MADE OUT: Get beyond the break
ers; It's safer there, and n
sno youll have a better time ali
But il you're shutting tho inv mt AZ
some other mans life there's sIfPE-
ia something wrong with Won You
ma be doing it by rejecting YOUR avn
soured disposition. Your shadow NAV
oe casting gloom over every man that
yTu influence. And il Won are sYS-
lEMALlCALLY crushing hone ont Of
ligion ?" -" AYE your re-
prs rsshsps you = that you max. no
Vel. there are some mighty eood men
pt make no profession Of religion.
ro, honestly-don't you know that
sou nave actually adopted a little
uooeu OF your own, and that vou really
oVnsloer yourself superior to n. lat Of
Suaer 1ellows in this old world who
nase PASSED through ali that YOU are
hande sa~Hperlencing but who are now
nnrno.a .osetner IN a church, for the
punrpose or organically trying to bring
more cheer and gladness to thous,
""as OF burdened hearts?
ana they're doing it-tha.A .hunch
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
Montana Industrial
School Buying Land

Helena, Mont, Ian. 24.-The state
board Of examiners has authorized
the purchase by the state Industrial
School at Miles City Of a tract Of so
acres adjoining the present grounds
of the school. There is a. large resi-
dence on the tract. The purchase
price is s15.500.
The building will he used as quar-
ters for the older and more refrac-
tory inmates, segregation being DEEM
nd advisable to prevent younger and
'ess sophisticated children from be-
ing demoralized by the older ones.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
WASTEFUL "WAR" O R

Attention has been called a good many times to
the waste which often attends the movements under-
taken to raise money for war purposes by means of en-
raised in Grand Forks has been raised by direct SUBJ
soription, with all work in connection Herewith donated,
10 that the entire amount subscribed has gone directly
to the cause for which it was intended. Some very sub
stantial sums have also been realized by means of en-
t~ertainments Of various kinds, but in all cases the ex-
penses. have been kept down to the lowest possible point,
and waste has been avoided. There is every reason to
feel confident that the patriotic impulses of our people
are so strong and their business judgment so sound that
waste Of every kind will he avoided in the future as in
the past.
There is need for care in these matters, as has been
found by sad experience by the people of many other
communities. Perhaps the most striking Illustration Of
how not to do it has been in connection with the motor
tous New York bazaar. at which the receipts were some
thing over $4,000, out of which the cause for which the
bAzaAr was held received a trifle over $500. This result
was so astounding that an investigation was instituted.
and 1t was found that the management has been utterly
:lesitimate character to accumulate needlessly, while it
had permitted sharks and grafters of all sort. to take
advantage of its lack of experience. It is safe to say
that the next bazaar in New York for patriotic purposes
Will be conducted on business principles. This is an ex-
IRENE case. 1t has been useful in setting people to
sthinking. and when people really think, the situation is
hopeful.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
PAPER SHOWS
INCREASE IN 1917

Washington. Jan. 24.-News print
paper production showed a substantial
year, amounting to 1.349.729 tons
compared with l.314.74o tons, &C.
cordlng to figures issued TODAY by the
FEDERAL trade commission. produc-
tion OF standard news print was L.
.o'.'ss tons in 1917 and ~1.256.s46
current market prices to domestic
e ! range during December from
go 10 $3.50 for rolls in car lots and
s''Ao TO $3.50 for sheets in car lots.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
United States Supplies
More Than One-Third
OF The Worlds Coal

The worlds production of coal in
1914 is given at 1.345.322,0oO tons
10000 pounds) of which the United
States contributed 50 per cent, Great
Britain % per cent and Germany 20
per cent. Tho 1914 production in tons
tor these three nations is as follows:
United States, 513.525.477; Great
Britain, ~297.69s.617; Germany, no.
594,952.
The,world figures for later years are
unavailable on ccount of the war.
but he figures for the various states
OF the United States for 1915 are as
follows:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
SYSTEMS COMPARED.

Our American system Of government is rigid in most
of its features. The governments of Great Britain and
France, which are quite similar, are comparatively elas-
tic. Sharp differences of opinion have developed over
several features of our war policy. There is in the senate
a group which is quite strong numerically whose mem.
bers believe that much of the administrative work has
been handled inefficiently. The president, who is the
admits that mistakes have been made, and every one
comedies that mistakes were inevitable. But the pres
ident holds that in spite of the mistakes the work of tho
government has been progressing at least as we'll as
could have been expected, and he declares some Of its
subordinates who have been severely censured to be cap
able men.
Differences more or less similar have occurred in
England and France. Take the procedure in England,
for example. Under the conditions which exist in Wash.
inston the first procedure in the British government
would doubtless be to attempt a reconciliation by ar
'rangement. For one thing, the theory of party govern.
rnent has been practically abandoned there for the per-
iod of the war. The administration represents practical
~ all the political groups. If differences could not be
adjusted there would be a test of strength on the floor
of the' house. A resolution expressing want Of conf
dence in the administration might be introduced by the
adn administrations critics, or one expressing confidence by
Its supporters. Or the administration might invite the
test by introducing a bill enabodying the distinctive fea-
lures to which the opposition objected. If, on the vote,
the administration were sustained, it would proceed as
before, strengthened somewhat by the result Of the test
II it were defeated, a new premier would be called on
to organize a new administration. In any event. the al.
ministration must be in substantial harmony with the
majority in the legislative body.
Under our system, nothing Of this sort is possible.
The president is elected for four years. He cannot be
displaced except for actual offenses against the nation.
The constitution gives him absolute control over his own
department of the government. The majority in congress
may be Numerically opposed to every move that tho
president makes, and yet it has no control over his acts
except that it may render them nugatory by obstructive
legislation. Hence it is possible for US to have a situation
IN which the president pulls one way and congress the
other, and neither Of them is able to do anything about
it.
1t is not easy to compare governmental systems, and
it would be absurd to undertake to pass judgment on
them off-hand on the basis Of a few isolated facts. But
it is evident that in some particulars the parliamentary
system has advantages over our own in beins more elias.
tic, and in maintaining a closer relation between the
enactment Of law and its administ ation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24

Winter is tho time for the agricultural optimist. If
the ground is bare the frost strikes down deep and
moisture is held until away into summer. If the ground
is we'll covered with snow. that means lots Of moisture
with which to supply the crop. Either way 4 bumper
crop 10 assured.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24

General Pershing says that no large body Of mon
ever led cleaner lives than are led by the American SOL
diers in France. and he ought to know. The fact that
there has been cases of drunkenness proves nothing ex-
cept that there are drinking men in the army, just az
there are drinking men in private life.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24

These are glorious times for the fake weather
prophats. We dsfy anyone to predict q storm for any
DAY without hitting ono.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24
THIS SPIRIT WINS

Il In the body Of the report of one OF the manv ac-
'sttvities in connection with the war-it does not matter
which activNy-this sentiment is expressed.
y We are chiefly concerned about GETTING
the work done. Never mind who gets the
credit for it.
= This is not only the right sentiment, but, what ia bat.
sfAs. = y the general spirit. 1t is one of the bright partic-
aaler features OF all the war work that in leadership and
SfAnk md nle there is a complete absence Of credit hun,.
Results are everything. personal glory nothing
~ long as this spirit is carried into every activity ain.d
sAx D0ahing the war to an early and victorious conclus,or
l1lers can be no doubt Of results-st. Paul ptsn.tcb
MhsnSt the independent country newspaper he's bean
fll1AfsAst q business BY the league paper. ana the league
$1,000 srabbsd all the business away from tho ,na.-
1900 countsy merchant, is it expected that the -mer-
1s49nnt I'll san rsnaAin On the job inst to advertise IA
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24


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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-24

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17
TRANSFERS or REAL ESTATE.

]. ]. Hooton and wife TO Alexander
Travis-Lots and 3, block lis, of the
East King tract, east of Tarragona
street-si30
j. J. Hooton and wife TO Alexander
Travis-Lot 1, block lis. OF the East
King tract, east of Tarrangona street
s75.
Trustee estate Hooton & Watson.
bankrupt, to u. :. Travis-Lfts end
5, block lis, East King tract, east OF
Tarragona street-Si59.
Vaclay Padera and wife to James w.
Sykora and wife-Northeast quarter OF
Northeast quarter section IL. township
IS north range 81 west. 10 acres-s500.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Hot water tank, fiat top
desk, two roll top ersks, gas plate
and table, one Buck stove, large Ice
box, motorcycle, Prest-o-Lite tank ana
lamp, ten one hundred and eighty
gallon wine barrels, piano stool, two
writing tables with drawers, cypress
tool chest. large marble slab, dozen
bent wood chairs, round or square
tables to match, hundred feet chaln'
forty feet of twenty-seven inch smoke
stack, two sideboardS, dresser anu
washstand, marine carburetor' nIty =
five and ten gallon kegs, buggy ana
float, 1000 feet piping, peevles, plhci.
and crowbars, two small Natlonal
cash registers, two pair scales, meol-
cine cabinet, ole four and one eight
drawer fling cabinet. handsome oin-
ing table, feed bags, barrels, bottles
If what you want is not listed advise
me and / will get it for YOU BUY,
sell and trade in everything. out Oh
town orders given prompt attention.
aMILLION ARTICLE GEORGE
2oa S. r. r. or Tarragona ST.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17
WANTED FAT PINE
WOOD

LIGHTWOOD - Consisting of
fat dead limbs, knots and tree
trunks.
STUMPWOOD - Consisting of
fat stumps and roots.
Due to increased freight and
other rate advances affecting the
cost of production we have in
creased the price we pay for the
above classes of fat wood, effec-
tive July 1st.
If you are interested, write
us and we will quote you price
F. O. B. your station and make
all necessary arrangements for
handling.
During the lull in the crop
season Farmers should take adj
vantage of the high price paid
for fat wood and clear the
stumps from their fields.
NEWPORT TURPENTINE &
ROSIN CO., Inc.
Bay Minette, Ala.
NEWPORT TURPENTINE &
ROSIN co. OF FLA.
Pensacola, Fla.
Buy War Savings Stamps
I
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17

FOR RENT-One room on first floor with
use of telephone and all modern con-
veniences. Phone last or call at 227 East
Gregory st. 3679
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17

For Sale-Poultry and truck arm, %
acres. consisting of house. barn. IL chick
en- houses, pigeon house, gasoline engine,
water tank, 200 hens. rs poulets, geese.
200 pigeons, COW, calf, pig. horse. wagon
and buggy, fncubato-s. brooder. hovers
bone mill. clover cutter, sprayer. Planet
Jr. seeder and cultivator, plows and other
tools. Sntsumas. peaches. figs cherrvs.
plums, pears, and 20 pecan trees, grapes.
persinlmons, corn peanuts. sweet pcta-
toes etc, growing. This farm is situated
miles from Barrancas on Big Bayou and
must be seen 10 be appreciated Cash
$4,000. Albert Pike. Route 2. Box 70. City
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17

FOR SALE-The following used
n ears at bargain prices, Lib
ertys Chandler, Moon, Ford
Truck, Oakland Roadster 500.
United Auto Sales Co., 81 West
Romano.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17

FOR SALE-Or will trade for Ford
or light 5-passenger AUTOMOBILES
one two-passenger roadster, electric
lights and starter in excellent conol-
ton. Address auto ''E. e. T., care
Journal o'-"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17

FOR RENT-Two nicely fur
nished rooms suitable for gen.
tlemen, all modern conveniences.
Phone zoos or apply 715 N.
Palafox st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17
WANTED TO BUY

wANTED-A good victrola; must be
cheap for cash. Apply H., care jour
nal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-17

OR RENT-Two rooms next to bath
room, with electricity gas and phone
Cali 1862. 1867