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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-11-06
MOVING PICTURES
ON MERCHANDISING
Town Criers Will Have Interesting
Program for Wednesday, NOvem-
Der 26th-MOving Pictures and
Lecture.

Members of the Town Criers Club
are manifesting great interest in the
retail merchandising lecture which is
being brought here by the Town
Criers Club, and which will be shown
free of charge Wednesday night, Nov.
26, at 8 o'clock, in the club room. The
lecture, which will be given thru the
courtesy of the National Cash Regis
ter Co., Dayton, Ohio, contains the re-
suits of that concerns "a years of ex-
perience in dealing with merchants
in all parts of the world, and is the
most comprehensive lecture of it's
character on the road today.
Mr.. w. H. Farley, expert, lecturer,
will tell by means Of stereopticon
slides and motion pictures the causes
Of failure in retail business, and ex-
plain some of the latest methods of
bookkeeping. One of the features of
the lecture will be that part devoted
to newspaper advertising. The writ
ing of newspaper advertisements,
their value to the retail merchant, and
the necessity for advertising continu
ally will be taken up, and explained in
detail. In like manner, the question
Of window display, perfection of a
store organization, and other inter
esting topics will be discussed.
In addition the three reel feature
film, Troubles of a Merchant, and
How to Stop Them" will be given
for the first time in this city. This
film has been shown before CONNER
cial bodies, conventions, and other
organizations from coast to coast. It
is declared to be the best exposition
cF thu troubloS ne tho avarauo rotail
merchant ever given.
In an interesting manner the film
tells the story of Mr.. White, a mer-
chant who has been brought to the
verge of bankruptcy through out-of-
date business methods. The reasons
for his lack of success become appar-
ent as the film unfplds the story. His
clerks were Indifferent, his goods arr
ranged in poor manner, his system
thoroughly disorganized. Other trou-
bles also beset him, and, as a conse-
ouence, the merchant was in despair.
But one day change came in his ca
reer. and by the installation of mod
ern business methods he became pros
porous. The manner in which he turn
ed the tide in his favor will grove an
interesting and educational story to
every one.
Much enthusiasm has been created
in other cities where the lecture has
been given and it is expected that a
capacity audience will greet it in this
.~i+v. All Town Criers should make it
a point to be in attendance at this
meeting. Arrangements can be made
to accommodate few outside of club
members
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-11-06
Lieut. Joseph Blaisdell Returns 4
MinOt.

Lieut.. Jos. Blaisdell, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. C. Blaisdell, who has been do
ing military duty ct Camp Dix, since
his return from France several
months ago, has received his honor
able discharge from the army and ID
hack In Minot. Lieut.. Blaisdell won
recognition for bravery on the battle
field IN France.
\ II have seen great many cities
since I left Minot, some Of them Z
great deal larger and more preten-
tlous, but do you know that this old
town looks bettsr TO me than any Of
the Others Mr.. Blaisdell explained to
an Independent repre sentative.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-11-06
Reader Gets Chesty.

The Independent tells some funny
things. Over month ago the ducks
were frozen in the ice; last week some
one shot dozen or more right in
Minot; the EDITORS coat was stolen
from his car, which he is telling the
boys was in front Of certain church.
He also claims he was in the church.
But he admits it was the first thing
stolen from him at church. Better go
back, now that you have the coat
back "A Reader.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-11-06
Mayville Alumni Meet New Presiden,
at Dinner.

About thirty members of the May
vile Alumni met Wednesday evening
and enjoyed dinner at the Leland Ho-
tel. This gave them an excellent op-
portunity of meeting the new presi-
dent Of the institution, John O. Enjen
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-11-06

Earl Ramsey, an old time resident
Of the velva district, Is now residing
ct Earlham, In, to which place he has
ordered his Independent sent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-11-06
COMMUNITY PROGRAM FOR
ARMISTICE DAY
Public is Invited to Excellent Enter
tainment at High School Auditor
ium Afternoon of Nov. IL.

The following program will be rem
dered at the high school auditorium
at three, o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
Nov. IL, Armistice Day, to which the
public is invited:
Patriotic Medley -----------
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-11-06
Community Orchestra
Directed by Prof. John Howard,
High School

Invocation-----------Rev. FIR. Raith
Community Singing, Directed by Alice
M. James Of the High School.
Remarks Chairman E. S. Person
Selection High School Chorus
Address Major A. G. Crane
President Minot State Normal
Community Chorus, Directed by Mrs.
Amy Simpson, State Normal
America
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-11-06

"Why Not Minot ?"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
JOE CANNON LEADING
 OPPOSITION TO BILL
 PROVIDINCRR.FU FUNDS

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. M-Q9- Alarmed over the outlook in Washington for the passage of the amendment Ito the urgent difcency bill providing 17OOOOOO for i'm mediate by the Alaskan Engineering commission for constructing the Alaska railroad J. l.. McPheroson is returning today to the national capital to do everything possible to put the thru That serious oppos- ton to the has developed since its passage by the senate is not denied by the supporters of the amend ment Uncle Joe Cannon, veteran republican leader of the house of representatives and who is said to be the
 man who controls that body rather than either Speaker Gillette Chairman Mondell, of the ways and means committee, is opposing the measure vigorously
 A special despatch received today by the Post-l elligencer also states that Representative Good, chair of the house appropriations committee, has threat ened to cut out all large appropriations added to the de-
 ciency bill in the senate. The Alaska item is the la1g est increase made by the senate and unless its supporters able to it, it will probably be the first to be topped off.
 It is understood that the question of 'econony' again enters into the stuaton Mr. McPherson hopes be able to line up enough votes to carry the amendment
 thru the house, but the outlook is not believed be any encouraging The house does not to defeat the eventual appropriation but many of the members, es peciay Representative Cannon and Chairman Good contend that the urgent deficiency appropriation should not be made to cover items of this nature.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
COUNCIL FAILS ! PASS DAYLIGHT
 ACT YESTERDAY
CLOCKS WILL BE TURNED BACK SUNDAY NIGHT AS FAR AS THE CITY GOVERNMENT IS CON- ERN-IMPOSSIBLE TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE.

When the city council met in a special session last night the pur- pose of taking some official action in regard to keeping the present time in effect, it found that it was with cut power in the matter and any or dinance it might pass for that pur- pose would conflict with federal leg islation enacted in March, 1918 Naturally, under the circumstances the council let the matter ride.
 Under the daylight saving act of congress, tomorrow night all clocks will be turned back an hour and re- sume the meridian time. This will put them back on the same basis as was in force prior to last April when the daylight saving bill went into ef- feet. A petition was circulated in town this week asking the council to pass an ordinance to keep the present system in vogue, but it was advised by counsel that it would be unwise to take such action under the existing circumstances. It now seems that any daylight saving to be done local ly will have to be accomplished by individual effort rather than by con- munity regulations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
BASE ACQUIRED
 FROM PORTUGAL
LONDON HEARS THAT UNITED STATES HAS A NAVAL BASE
 AT THE AZORES

LONDON, Oct. 24.- R A news despatch received here today from Lisbon states that the government of Portugal has granted America a con- cession for the establishment of a naval base in the Azores. Following the entry of the United States M the war, Portugal allowed the Amer ican navy to establish temporary base in these islands for convenience in transporting troops to France. but it had been understood here that this was almost completely aban- doned by the Americans now.
 DANIELS DENIES IT
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-R-Sec- retary Daniels tonight issued 8 state. ment denying the report that Por- tugal has made concession for an American naval base on the Azores He declared that the navy does not intend to establish one there and said that much of the equipment used in the temporary base during the war has been given to Portugal and the base is about abandoned and dismantled.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
FORMER YANKEE
 WOMAN INVITED
 TO ENTER RACE
WIDOW OF VISCOUNT ASTOR ASKED TO BECOME CANDIDATE FOR HOUSE OF COMMONS WAS FORMERLY MISS LANGHORNE SHAW OF VIRGINIA.

PLYMOUTH Eng, Oct. 2i.-(Pl- Leaders of the conservative party here today invited Viscountess Aston t0 become coalition candidate to sue. ceed her husband, who died recently as member of the house of commons rom this district. The vscount ass is wellknown and her ability in con- nectiOn with public affairs is said to make her a particularly desirable candidate.
 She was formerly Miss Mamie Langhorne Shaw, of Virginia. If she accepts and makes a winning race. she will be the first American born women to hold office in England.
 The new Viscount Astor holds the succession of his father and has gone to the home estate to assume charge of affairs
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO TOLD
 BRING ALL PRESSURE TO BEAR
 TO SECURE JENKINS FREEDOM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-(H9-The state de- partment tonight announced that it had ordered the American embassy at Mexico City to bring the most urgent pressure to bear on the Carranza govel1l- ment in order to secure the release of Consular Agent Jenkins who recently kidnapped by bandits in the state of Puebla The embassay was told to notify the authorities that Mexico would be held strictly accountable for the safety of the Amer can official and for his return to his proper staton
 WRITES WIFE
 HANFORD, Cal, Oct. 24.-(F)-Mrs. Wm Jenkins, wife of the American consular agent held by bandits in the state of Puebla, Mexico is in receipt of letter from the kidnapped man say ing that he is being we'll treated by his captors, whom he says not after ransom money from the United States but want the Carranza government to pay $150,OOO ransom for him. The letter mailed at Puebla by member of the bandit gang
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
B0L SUCCESSES
 REPORTED FROM
 SOVIET SOURCE
OFFICIAL REPORT OF SOVIETS SAY BOLSHEVIKI FORCES HAVE RECAPTURED TWO TOWNS SOUTH OF CAPITAL BY DASH ING ATTACK.

LONDON. Oct. 24.-R)-Oficial statements issued by the bolsheviki government of Russia say that soviet forces by a dashing attack on Yuden- itch's army south of Petrograd result ed in the recapture of Tsarko Selo and Pavlosk, which were taken by the anti-bolshevist forces late last week. The soviet troops are actively defending the capital and making many counter moves against the forces now forming a huge semi-cir- cle around Petrograd.
 The statement also reports that the bodsheviki armies opposing the ad- vance of Admiral Kolchak have in flicted serious repulse on the forces of the admiral, regaining Tobolsk and capturing many prisoners.
 The situation at Petrograd seems obscure. General Yudenitch is appar- ently contenting himself with holding his lines around the city intact and awaiting endorsements before -as- saulting the stronghold.
 TRoTZkY THERE
 COPENHAODN. Oct. 24-R|-Min. ister of War Trotzky. of the soviet government. is reported to be al Petrograj arranging for the defense of that city against the assaults oi General Yudenitch. Reports received here say that the soviets will put uI a desperate fight. All men in the city including veterans 70 years oi age have been mobilised for active military service.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
PLUMBERS APPLY
 TOL0CAL COURT
ONE THOUSAND PERSONS APPLY FOR FIRST NATURALIZATION
 PAPERS HERE

Thomas Wade yesterday filed a declaration of his intentions to be- come a citizen of the United States. He is a resident of Miller House, on the Circle trail. He is a native of Newfoundland and came to Alaska in 1904 from Dawson.
 Mir. Wade's declaration bears the number 1000. The present form be- ing used by the naturalization of- ficers has been used since 1907. The first number of that series was filed in the local court during the latter part of August. 1907. In twelve years, 1000 persons have made their appli- cations for first papers in the Fair banks office alone. More than 100 others have filed thru the Ruby of flee.
 It is probable that every nationality that can gain citizenship is repre- scented in that HOO. From all sec lions of the globe they have gath cred to the North. From all parts of Russia. Austria, Hungary, Ger many, all the Scandinavian coun- tries, the slopes and hills of sunny Italy, France, Belgium. Canada and representatives of the various Balkan nationalities, have had their names inscribed on the book that starts them down the road by which Amer ican citizenship may be acquired.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
BUB0NIC PLAGUE
 SWEEPING THRU
 ALL OF FORMOSA

sUENoS AIRES, Oct. 24.-tPl- Off'cIal reports received here to- n'sht say that the bubonic plague has appeared in Argentine and is ravaging all parts of Formosa ter ritory in Northeastern Araentine. Thousands are iIl and hundreds are dying daily.
 The government is rushing med icai aid and supplies to the strick- en territory. Strict regulations are oein9 adopted as precaution to prevent the spread of the disease to other parts of the country.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
BANK IS GIVEN
 RIGHT TO LIVE
SUPREME COURT ISSUED ORDER RESTRAINING STATE BANK
 ING BOARD.

BISMARK, N. D., Oct. 24-P)-The state supreme court today issued an order restraining the state banking board from further interference in the affairs of the Scandinavian-Amer. ican bank, of this city. The order was applied for by the bank officials and state bank examiner Loftus. who declare that the institution is abso- lutely solvent.
 The bank was recently ordered closed by the state banking board which declared that the institution was totally .asi lvent and "s affairs in an extremely bad condition. The action of the board was fought b. the ta':k. which was supported by ex aminer Loftus.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
FOUR BATTALIONS OF MACHINE
 GUNNERS AND INFANTRYMEN ARE
 ORDERED PREPARE FOR RIOTING

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct. 24.- P) Orders were received at Camp Taylor this afternoon from the war department to make ready four provisional battalions of machine gunners and infantrymen of the famous First Division of regular troops for strike and riot duty It is believed that they are to be held in readiness for the threatened riot develop ments in West Virginia.
 WIRES LEWIS
 CHARLESTON, w. w., Oct. 24-H9)-Gover- nor Comwell this morning sent message to Presi- dent Lewis, of the United Mine Workers of Ameri- ca, in which he declares that he has definite nfor nation that the union miners in the Cabin creek coal section are planning a second invasion of the Guyan Valley coal district. He declared that arms and ammunition have been distributed among the miners and that there is much talk of shooting all public officials. The miners are said to be discuss ing taking over the government.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
MORE T0L0VANA
 PEOPLE ARRIVE
MORE BROOKS RESIDENTS AR RIVE YESTERDAY WITH CARL
 WHITE AND THE MAIL.

When the Livengood mail arrived in town yesterday afternoon several of the residents of Brooks also came in. Probably ten persons made the trip at the same time that the mail came across. Carl White reports that the trail is still pretty rough most of the way.
 Among those arriving yesterday were MT. and Mrs. E. M. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Johnson, Miss Hilda Bay, Ben Dahl and O. P. Gaustad who has finished his tramway opera. tions for the year and will spend @ few weeks here with his famliy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
 ON TANANA ROAD
EIGHT DAYS CONSUMED IN TRIP FROM TANANA> THRU TO
 FAIRBANKS

Captain Deputy, of the government steamer Jacobs, accompanied by J. A. Trout and Walter Johnson, two other government steamboat men, re- gently arrived in town from Tanana enroute to the states to spend the winter months. The trip up consum- ed the greater part of eight days.
 Captain Deputy says the going was not so bad only little water being encountered and only one of the horses getting down, but his travel ing companions say they prefer riv- says was a little rough, they charac- terize as awful.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
AVEZZANO WILL LEAVE AT ONCE

ROME, Oct. 24.-(P)-According to statement made by the foreign office here tonight, Baron Avezzano, who was recently appointed Italian ambassador to the United States will hasten his departure for his new post, probably leaving here within a few days. The death of. former Italian Amhassador Count Dicellere in Wash ington few days ago is the cause of the change in Baron Avezzano's plans.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
FIRE DAMAGES PRINCE RUPERT
GRAND TRUNK STEAMER ATTIRE FORGED TO RETURN
 TO PORT

VANCOUVER, B. C., Oct. 24.-(P The Grand Trunk steamship Prince Rupert returned here this morning and is unloading part of her cargo as result of a fire that damaged the ship to slight degree. The steamer discovered hot fire in num- Der one hold short distance out ol this port. The crew succeeded ir extinguishing the flames but the shir was forced to return to repair the damage. It will probably be able tc resume it's voyage in a short time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
LEAGUE UNHOLY
 SAYS S0E0N IN
 BITTER ATTACK
SENATOR GRONNA MAKES A VI- CIOUS ATTACK ON TREATY WHICH HE SAYS IS VIOLATION OF "FOURTEEN POINTS" OF PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Oct. 24.-(P) Senator Gtonna, republican of North Dakota. today made vicious attack on the treaty of peace, condemning it absolutely. He declared that is violation of the fourteen points de- clared by President Wilson to be the Cnly basis for just settlement
 He declared that tine arrangement proposed by it was likely to involve America in many wars. He said that the league of nations is an unholy alliance which would make America the packhorse for Europe, Asia and Africa to burden with their troubles. He declared that the ill-famed Holy Alliance" of 1915 was superior in spirit and in form to the proposed league.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
JAP DELEGATES
 TO CONFERENCE
 LEAVE SEATTLE
JAPANESE REPRESENTATIVES, TO THE INTERNATIONAL LABOR CONFERENCE PASS THRU SEE ATTLE ENROUTE TO THE MA TIONAL CAPITAL.

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 24.--(P)- The Japanese delegates to the inter- national labor conference passed thru tbi, city this morning enroute to Was nington, where the conference opens next month. The delegation is the largest to be sent by any nation.
 Uka Mashumoto, Sanji Muto and Y. Muto are the three principle dele gates. The first named represents the employees, the second, is representa- tive for the employers and the last stands for the government.
 Another delegate may appear on the scene and ask for recognition as independent representative for Jap anese labor, according to reports re- ceived here. The Japanese workers say that Mashumoto was appointed " the government and does not rep
 nt tho laborers. The independent delegate is said to be B. Suzuki, who has been called the "Gompers"' of Japan.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
OLD FAIRBANKS RESIDENT HERE
 ON WAY STATES
ANDY HOEY HERE ENROUTE TO SEE MOTHER IN MASSACHUS- SETTS-SAYS THIS ROUTE CHEAPER AND BETTER THAN BROAD PASS TRAIL.

Andy Hoey, formerly of Fairbanks and later a resident and one of the leading business men in Nenana, ar rived here yesterday enrOute to the states. He will go as far as Massa- chusetts where he will visit several weeks with his mother whom he has not seen in 16 years. Mr. Hoey re- gently sold his interest in the Termi- nal Cigar store at Nenana to Joe OConnor, of this town. He expects to return to the interior in February.
 'I am going out by the way of Chitina and Cordova. because l figure it the quicker and cheaper way" said Mir Hoey yesterday. The time it would take him to reach Seward or Anchorage would be more than it takes to get to Cordova. Boats call much more frequently at Cordova than at Seward and Anchorage, especially during the winter months. and Andy could not see how the Broad Pass tail could compare with the Fair banlls-Valdez route. either in time or money. and the conveniences on the latter trail are much the superior.
 Speaking of the prospects for an oarly linking up of the two towns by the government railroad, MT. Hoey said that Fairbanks people could ex- pect to see m,:-- more Nenana visit ors in the future than has been the case in the past. "Take my own case for instance" he said. Gin three years l have been in Fairbanks four or five times. Under the conditions here tofore existing it took too much time and money to make the trip. but when tho road is completed and the round trip can he made for $70O and with little loss of time three or four times month would be more like it."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
FLEET ADMIRAL
 SEES HONOLULU
SIR JOHN JELLICOE VISITING HONOLULU AFTER TRIP TO
 NEW ZEALAND

HONOLULU, Oct. 24-P)-Ad- miral Sir John Jellicoe, British fleet commander, arrived here today on the warship New Zealand. AS the admirals ship moved into port Amer ican aviators circled low over 1t and dropped wreaths of flowers on It's decks. The admiral has been visit ing New Zealand and Australian towns where he has urged that they begin at once to enlarge their navies to protect themselves from any pos sible danger that may arise in the Pacific in the future.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27

not been able to compile any statis- tics on this years production but it will be large enough to encourage even the most pessimistic.
 While practically every farmer who put in grain got substantial yields, a few harvested record breakers. The exact acreage per bushel will not be obtainable for several days. The wheat yield, however, according to MT. Snodgrass will come up to his original estimate of 2,000 bushels.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
H. (. L. AFFECTS
 HOME OF JEj..'I
CRADLE OF CHRISTIANITY IS SCENE OF ZENITH OF HIGH
 COST OF LIVING.

NEW YORK IN. Y., Oct. 24.-(P)-- According to Jerusalem cablegram from the Anglo-American Relief so- ciety committee, the cradle of christ ianity is the scene of the zenith in the high cost of living. The cable declares that unheard of prices are charged for everything, and are seri- ously affecting the people, many, of whom are upable to buy even the necessities of life. The hotels in the city are making minimum charge of $100 per week.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
PRINCE'S VISIT
 NOW SHORTENED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 24.-(R According to statement issued from the White House this evening, it is probable that the Prince of Wales contemplated visit here will be greatly shortened. Owing to the illness of President Wilson. 1t is said that the heir of the throne of England will remain but three days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-27
BOM BARD RIGA.

LONDON, Oct. 24.-P)-Oficial advices received here this evening by the British admiralty say that the Russo-G German forces have resumed their bombardment of Riga. Only light shell are being used, however and they are causing little damage.