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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24
ENGINEERS INSPECTING WORK
ON FEDERAL AID STATE ROADS

Bismarck.-W. W. Mayer, construc-
ton engineer with the state highway
department, and F. D. Hughins, senior
federal highway engineer, are tour
ing Stark, Bowman, Williams and
Ward counties, where they are in
specting construction work on federal
aid projects.
H. B. Tourtelot, maintenance engi-
neer, is in the eastern part of the
state arranging for patrol mainten-
ance system on state highways.
w. H. Robinson, chief engineer, is
inspecting federal aid projects in
Stutsman, Foster, Griggs, Trail,
Grand Forks, Cass and Richland coun-
ties.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24
Spot . 90 Avoided.

Il happened In Paris. He was black,
Z Yank soldier, and from New Or
lsans. He was heading toward ~
Seine, when an on-coming comrade,
same color. halted him. Said the com
rade: I'D be advlsin' you, Lestah,
not to 60 too neah that river; thsy's
likely to be lookin' fob molassss d.
tail"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24
AUCTION SALE.

I will sell at public auction at my
place, known as the old Grelland place,
in Wang Township, IA miles south Of
Des Laos, 10 miles northeast Of Ryder,
Sec. 23-153-S5, the following described
property, on Wednesday, July 30th,I
1919. Sale TO commence ct IL o'clock.
Free lunch at 1870 q. M:
Is Head Of Cattle.
One COW, 8 years old.
Two cows, 6 years old.
Two cows, 5 years old.
One COW, s years old.
Two cows, 2 years old.
Two yearling heifers.
Two 16-months- odd bulls.
Two 2-year-old heifers.
Four 18-months-old heifers.
Seven winter and spring calves.
Machinery.
Three sets Of harness.
One hog.
Twenty chickens.
One medium size wagon, 81 inch
tires. Il
One narrow tire wagon.
One buggy.
Il One Osborne mower.
q One hay rake.
One hay rack. s.
One disc.
One walking pillow.
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24

George State, manager Of the SEQ
field Implement Co., is in Fargo this
week in attendance at the state fair.
Leave it to George, he never fails to
take advantage Of every opportunity
to learn at first hand all the new ideas
and latest appliances in his line.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24
In the Trsnchss.

whats the matter, Bill. home
dck7"
I well, not exactly. but sometimes
/ wonder which one Of my brothesn
ia.Iaw q wearing my white waiG1p:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24
N oood catcl,.

you ask for my daughter1 Whist
are your prospects, young mani Do
you own the house you live in'7s
mo, rent II but have I'VE tom
e cOal III the CELLAR"
NTake her. louisville Cossi0
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24
HUYCK & MAHONEY Leland Asrf fots,

One s-burner kerosene. stove, with
oven.
One lawn swing.
Two fur coats.
One robe. - 80. : $500 80.
4 Other articles too numerous to men,
rtion.
Terms of Sale.
All sums under $1,000, cash. On
sums over $1,000 time will be given to
October LIST, 1920, at 10 per cent, on
bankable paper. Five. per cent dis
count will be given on all sums over
$1,000 for cash. ss
Ladies' Aid will serve refreshments.
MRS. S. M. HALVORSON,
Owner.
GEO. A. STATE,
Auctioneer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24

FOR SALE-A few good work horses.
Write or inquire of Phone 11404.
Harvey A. Wickman, brady, N. D.
7-25-J2*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-24

One Moline sulkey plow.
One Johnston sulkey pillow.
One cultivator.
One Belle CITY incubator.
Horses.
Two 7-year-old mares, with colts.
One 3-year-old mare.
Household Goods.
One wardrobe.
One cupboard.
One sideboard.
One writing desk.
Three bedsteads and quilts.
Three rocking chairs.
One French plate mirror.
One cream separator.
One barrel churn.
Three heating stoves.
One range.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
Felipe Angeles, Mexican Patriot.

Standing with his back to wall, Felipe An
gees faced firing squad, the greatest military
leader and expert ever produced in Mexico,
dying as a traitor to his country. This is be-
cause he espoused the cause of rebellion against
the Carranza regime. He grew to manhood
under the days of Porhrio Diaz, was educated
at the national school at Chapultepec, and gave
his life to military science. No other Mexican
has equalled his accomplishments in his chosen
field. When the Madero revolt made head
way, Angeles fought on the side of the govern
ment Diaz abdicated, and with him went the
brilliant soldier, only to return as rebel. 1t
is not conceivable that he was sharer in the
banditry Of Villa, although recognized as
lieutenant Of that leader. More worthy impulse
moved him, and while he was constrained to
work with what tools came to his hand, he still
looked forward to the liberation of his country
from the hands into which it has fallen, and
the re-establishment of legitimate and stable
government to control its development, Fate
has decreed otherwise and Angeles will be
listed in Mexico officially as rebel and
traitor, but history deals more exactly with
such things, and the outside world will very
likely accord him the honor he deserves, that
of patriot leading forlorn hope for his
country's good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
The Neav Industrial Conference

President Wilson's appointment of new
set of conferees to take up the work of the
first industrial conference is commendable in
purpose and much more promising than the
first abortve effort to deal with the most press
ing of domestic problems. The reduced size,
as we'll as the nature of the appointments, is an
applied lesson from experience. If the new
conference will follow the same course in ap-
plying the lessons of the first conferencein its
organization and procedure the pitfalls that
wrecked the former assembly may be avoided.
1t is hardly necessary to go into the details
of the first conferences mistakes. They were
elementary and fundamental. The conference
attempted to make peace when there had been
no victory or even an armisitce. As result
the industrial battle was continued on the floor
of the conference and was in no way affected
by the debate. The conference met without a
plan and failed to evolve workable rules for its
own deliberations 1t lacked first hand data
beyond that furnished by the chief disputants,
and the public representatives were as far apart
as workers and employers and lacked the strong
support possessed by both of these cohesive
groups.
The new conference should set to work de-
liberately and lay solid foundations for its
work. The distinguished appointees are all
public representatives and men OF ability and
standing When they have surveyed the field
and evolved plan it should be placed before
the leaders of labor and representatives of en-
ployers, who should then be called upon to sub
scribe to terms of industrial peace which have
the substantial backing of the public and the
government.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
Hoover Prophet of Good

It is Mr.. Hoover who is credited with say
ing that within few months time prices viii
drop IS per cent Hurrah for Hooverl will be
the cry of the optimist. But he is an easy
fellow to convince The pessimist will ask to
be shown. Mr.. Hoover may have some figures
and facts up his sleeve. He may also have some
inside information as to the federal measures.
But whatever the source Of his confidence he
ID to be praised for throwing one ray of light
upon the black screen OF high cost despair.
Thirty-five per cent decrease in costi Can
every dollar Of the country one-third more pur-
chasing value. The dollars that count about so
cents would then be worth third more. This
would give hope of the return of the day when
. dollar might look the owner in the face with
I sense Of self-respect, instead of the abashness
that everyone has noted in the currency for
long time past.
among the prophetss" The cynie will say;
Eyes, also among the presidential expectants."
But then, there is always someone with
bucket of ice water with which to douse anyone
who has a real warm feeling of cordially to-
ward any prophet of good. But, as matter of
fact, some practical joker is probably using the
name of Mr.. Hoover to perpetrate grim jest.
Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
Prohibition and Thrift

An increase in savings bank deposits in the
four months Of July, August, September and
October in Minneapolis, seven times as large
as the increase during the same period in 1918
is attributed by bankers to the greater thrift
attendant upon prohibition of the traffic in in
toxicating liquors The increase is S3,027 ABS
This showing made despite the heavy ag
gregate investments made in drinkables just
before the federal and state prohibition acts
became effective on July I.
If there had been no other benefit to this
community than this saving of money, pro-
hibiton would have justified itself as wise
and sound public policy. There have been, of
course, many other good effects Of four months
of "dryness" One Of these effects is shown in
records and conditions at the Minneapolis
workhouse. This institution has been depend
able barometer for years of the mischief that
flowed from the wide-open saloon. 1t is far
from being now what it was.
1t cannot be said that there has been any
stinting of themselves by those who patronize
the savings institutions. Money has been spent
literally for necessities and luxuries in the last
four months, and yet bank accounts have grown
steadily. 1t surely would not serve any good
purpose in this community to have period of
wetness before the national prohibition amend
ment becomes effective on January Is next
Minneapolis Tribune
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27

ordination and harden ones
physique, so when the bumps come
there is a firm resistance.
All foot ball players should spend
at least one hour day throughout
the winter months in the open air.
Skating develops open field run
ners. HOBBY Baker of Princeton,
great doger in foot ball, was a won
derful ice hockey player. Steffens
Of Chicago developed his cleverness
lodging among the crowded skaters
in Chicago's parks. The best in
door work to develop foot ball play
ers is to play basket ball. All good
ends can handle themselves cleverly
on the basket ball court, as the for
ward passing game calls for basket
ball tactics and cleverness.
In the spring get out in the coun-
try on a hike. Stocky legs with
drive are needed on the gridiron.
This also develops will to CO."
During the summer months swim
ming, although softening, is a good
developer, as the muscles are
stretched and the chest expanded
and the arms and legs are worked in
coordination. The running dive into
the water in fearless manner de-
velops tackling cleverness and nerve.
Boxing, wrestling and rowing de-
velop strength in the back, Shout
ders and arms. This is essential for
linemen, as big, slow men will, in
this way, acquire aggressiveness
with determination. In spring foot
ball practice work should only be
done on fundamentals, as the au-
tumn season of two and half
months is plenty long enough to de-
velop the fine points of the game.
Work up the special features, as
punting and drop-kicking, forward
passing, lodging, blocking, ETC., in
the off season.
(Next week, "Vol1ey Ball.~
Boys and Girls Newspaper Service.
Copyright, 1919. by J. H Millar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
THANKSGIVING.

Il matters not which of several versions Of
the tradition as to the origin OF Thanksgiving
Day may be accepted as nearest accurate; the
feast is one of peculiar Importance. Coming to
US as heritage from the Puritans, it has lost
little of its earlier and higher significance. A
few may view the feasting and merry-making
Of the occasion as incompatible with the deep
gratitude and profound veneration to and for
the Almighty that should properly attend the
giving of thanks. These mistake the true spirit
of the day. In no way can mortal man better
pay homage to his Maker, or more effectively
exhibit appreciation of blessings bestowed than
by partaking of those blessings to the reason
able extent permitted by temperate indulgence
Americans have great many things to be
especially thankful for on this occasion. War
with its dread presence no longer hangs over
the land, and we have been spared the pestil-
ence; abundant harvests followed the seed time.
and earth has again produced its bounty for
mans sustenance and enjoyment; no disaster
of moment has disturbed domestic tranquility
and the life of the nation is assured by the re-
awakened patriotism of the people Those
things that vex US are transitory in their ma
ture and not enduring ills we may not cure.
The future beckons with greater reward for
higher effort, and no people ever faced
brighter prospect.
A nation on its knees is one to be respected.
God-fearing men founded our government and
have preserved it, and, under His providence,
it will endure because its people have not turned
away from the faith or the worship of Him. All
races of the earth here mingle with full and
unrestricted liberty to adore the One True God
in whatever form or by whatever name they
know Him, and for this if for no other reason
He should be thanked today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
Government and the Coal Situation.

Whatever settlement of the miners wage dis
pute may be reached by the presidents cabi-
net, thu question of its enforcement looms
above all others Neither the miners nor the
operators have agreed in advance to accept
the proposed ultimatum.
The government came into the case under
the assumption that the extraordinary powers
granted the president to carry on the war still
are vested in him. When the injunction was
issued by Judge Anderson, Acting President Of
the Miners Lewis announced proposed &C
quiescence, saying dramatically: 1--WE are
American citizens, and cannot fight our govern
ment" Nowhere has any inclination been
shown by the miners to put this sentiment into
practice, and the strike is just as effective as
though no order had come from the court.
Will the miners or the operators accept with
out demur the award from the cabinet, which
will unquestionably carry the presidents ap-
proval? If it is not accepted, what steps will
the government take to relieve the fuel situ-
alton, which has become acute? Terms of the
settlement are important, but do not mean so
much to the public at this time as the attitude
of the government.
The sentiment of considerable part of the
miners is voiced by Frank harrington, pre5i-
dent of the Illinois district who said: Il am
tired of waiting DR.. Garheld's pleasure, and
running down here every fifteen minutes" Mr..
harrington might with profit reflect that the
public is also getting somewhat weary of his
,offca
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27

From the Minneapolis Tribune.

Once more the American State department
has hurled a challenge at the Mexican govern
ment, this time in relation to the treatment &C
corded to William 0. Jenkins, consular agent
held under severe hardship for a week as hos
tage for the payment of a ransom Of $i50,0O0.
After paying part of the money and being re-
leased, jenkins was arrested on charge OF
collision with the kidnapers, was liberated
later and then rearrested and detained in prison
in Puebla on charge that he had sought to in
timidate witnesses upon the strength of whose
testimony the first arrest was made
Manifesty a deliberate attempt ii. being
made by the Mexican authorities to discredit
tempt to stigmatize and belittle the Carranza
government. The consular agent denies. with
JUNCTION that he was a partner in any such en-
terprise and declares that he was mistreated
not only by the kidnapping bandits, but by the
authorities whose business it was to protect
him. He tells story that apparently is taken
at its full face value by the State department
At any rate, note has been dispatched to the
Mexican foreign Office demanding the immedi-
ate release Of jenkins, declaring belief that
the present arrest and detention are absolutely
arbitrary and unwarranted' and giving warn
ing that further moestation of the consular
agent will affect seriously the relations between
the United States and Mexico for which the
government of Mexico must assume sole re-
sponsibility."
MS warning Is HluCH IKE inc one us
patched to Mexico City last July, following the
murder of Peter Catron, an American citizen,
in San Luis Potosi, and about month before
two American army aviators were seized and
held for ransom by bapdts. Even with the
demand for jenkins immediate release adhered
to, it might be said that in this country's gen.
eral relations with Mexico, so far as this latest
note signifies, we are now just where we were
then. 1t is interesting to conjecture what
would have happened if Theodore Roosevelt
had been president when Catron was slain or
when the aviators were seized and held. We
have notion that under that circumstance
there wouldn't have been any jenkins affair to
squabble over now. A few firm words from the
swapping jaws of the straight-thinking hard
hitting Roosevelt would have had all the virtue
needed to meet the occasion.
A dispatch from Laredo, Tex, says Fred
erico Cordovo, a Mexican bandit tenders
Startling disclosures" regarding the jenkins
kidnapping, condition being amnesty for the
redoubtable Cordova Appraisal Of what he has
to say will depend on the kind of proof or cor
roboration he offers. The unsupported word
of bandit, who lives by violence and other
lawless means, is not conspicuous for dependa-
bility. We would not put it beyond Cordova
to say anything for price; but if he prove his
case to the satisfaction of unbiased American
judgment, the sentiment of this country will
sustain appropriate action, whatever the nature
of the case. Let's wait and see what he says
and how he says it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
Los Angeles and the Air Lanes.

One unfailing asset on which the people Of
Los Angeles should pride themselves is their
representative in congress. Mr.. Randall may
get his wires crossed on matters of internal
policy, may muf certain of the great world
questions, and may even deserve some criticism
for his course in general but when it gets down
to matters that affect Baja California he is
there like duck
Two years ago he started to- uproot the
army balloon school and transfer it from
Omaha to his home town, and he succeeded in
getting considerable support from army Off
GERS. A training school was eventually estab-
lished at Arcadia nearby the congressman's
starting point, and that experiment was the
best thing that could have happened for Omaha
Experience there soon justified the wisdom of
maintaining the school where it was first estab-
.ished and where it has fourished
Similarly Congressman Randall is now
eager to divert the air mail route, so that Kan
sas City and Los Angeles will be the principal
termin instead of Omaha and San Francisco
He has missed again, but deserves credit for
trying. 1t is not Omaha's fault that it offers
superior facilities to Kansas City, or that Los
Angeles lies so far south of Tehachipi In good
time branch service will fly from San Fran
cisco over the mountains to deliver mail to the
City of the Angels, just as Kansas City will get
its relayed from Omaha.
Yet we may commend the persistency of the
Southern Californian in congress, who tries to
get everything in sight for the home folks
while we congratulate Omaha on having rep
rcsentative who is on the job and can head off
such raids as that engineered by the ambitious
Randall
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
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Turkey and Ginger.
Nv MOIIIE PRIcE Gnnnr

This is chat about girl ginger.
II you have it, then prove it on this
Thanksgiving day. Study the chart
below. 1t is a height and weight
table for girls.
If you have perfect health and the
ginger that goes with it, your weight
for your height and age will CORE
spond with the figures given here.
These figures are compiled by DR..
Thomas D. Wood of the Child
Health organization They are
scientific and accurate. If your
weight is above the average, give
thanks. If it is below the average,
give thanks that you have discover
ed it before it is too late-then get
busy and live right so you can raise
the figures as far above the average
as possible. '.. A
Directions: Let some member of
the family help you measure your
exact height. Stand straight in your
stocking feet or house slippers.
Refer to the first left column Of the
chart and find your height in inches.
Then follow the dotted line from
that number until you come to the
column indicating the number of
years old you are. The figure there
tells how much you should weigh.
Get weighed at your very first OPP
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27
TOLEDO TRIUMPHANs.

To,edo Is a city where the Moors once
had their fling, 49,.
A stronghold Of iberia where reisns the
Spanish king, !,
But 1t Is not OF that ancient ours 'ha'
propose to sing. A..
modern mart where everything ID
strictly OF today,
whera Maumee murmurs momently ana
Dempsey won the fray.
Ana where they voted last week-thats
the subject OF this lay.
The sovereign voters tEen decreed no raise
In street car fares;
The corporation up and quit--ho 30, tney
said, for theirs;
And now Toledans navigate the town on
shanks' mares,
Toledo's bouleyards are ofoao-ehu a''o
are they long. s
Toledo's ravements wen are liabseu anu
flagging is the throng.
And fevered soles are aching now tnat
erst were cool and strong.
or course they do not have to walk; Inc
town is full of tits,
The fare is only twenty-five cents or at tire
most two-bits
Rut street cars are thrown out OF gear
and folks are throwing fits
They exercised their sovereign right and
passed a drastic law;
Their pleasure-if It's that--to smash the
corporations law.
The moral, That Is something that New
York may Eave to draw.
Maurice Morris In the New York sun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27

portunity and see if you are above
or below the average.
Cut this table out and pin it to
the wall of your bedroom. Keep a
note book or slip of paper on which
you can mark your height and
weight each month of the year. See
how much you gain, beginning to-
day.
You ought to gain eight ounces a
month if you are from 8 to II years
of age; IL ounces a month if you
are from II to IA years of age;
eight ounces a month If you are
from IA to Is years of age; and four
ounces a month if you are from Is
to 10 years of age. To gain in
weight normally means to eat the
proper food, to exercise right, and
to get plenty of sleep, breathing at
all times as much fresh outdoor air
as you can let into your lungs.
(Next week: "Are Your Feet
Happy.") ...
Boys ard Girls Newspaper Service.
Copyright. 1919. by ]. H. Millar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27

One of the beauties of modern methods of
doing business is revealed in the case of car
Of sugar that has rolled about for longer than a
month, being sold four times and shipped to as
many destinations without being delivered at
any but each broker taking his profit This
sort of thing is more than any other cause re-
sponsible for the high cost of living, and only
when it is broken up or regulated will the con-
sumer have chance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-27

II must be annoying to Dudley Field Malone
that "Ambassador" L. c. A. X. Martens should
disclose details of>a little business transaction,
in the course of which $1,000 was paid over to
the great reformer. But one is hardly expected
to live on the salary paid the collector of the
port of New York these days.