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THE HIGH COST OF COVER.
MENT

The statement Of Prof. w. G. Roy
lance, tax expert, that after compar-
ing the new tax budgets Of the vari-
Gus states he had discovered that
North Dakota taxes had not been in
creased by the new tax laws beyond
the general average of the whole
country, is knockout blow to the in
sincere charge Of the I. v. A. that the
new tax will bankrupt the state.
The average tax increase for the
whole country, according to the fl
cures of Prof. Roylance, is about 20
per cent. This has been caused by
the general rise of the cost of living
and finds its counterpart inthe gen
eral rise in the cost of operating ali
enterprises private and public. The
cost of government has gone up to
the same extent as all other activi-
ties.
Because the last legislature auth
~orized the establishment of large
number of public utilities, it has been
easy for the opposition to couple the
large contemplated expenditures with
the new tax laws and create the I'M
preston that the tax this year must
necessarily be excessive. This is q
deliberate perversion of the truth
since the new state-owned enterprl-
ses are not to be established by money
raised from taxation but from the
sale of bonds. The only extraordin-
ary expense incurred by the last le-
gislature was the appropriation for
the aid fo returned soldiers and sail
ors, which is the most liberal in the
United States. That new tax shows
only the normal countrywide in
crease in spite of this provision, IL
lustrates the general economy pra-
ticed by the last legislature in the
interest Of the taxpayer.
While the farmer lawmakers did
not increase taxes beyond the gener-
al increase, they laid the foundation
for future revenues destined some day
to do away with direct taxation in
North Dakota. They authorized the
establishment Of many productive and
profit making enterprises which will
belong to the state and turn their
earnings into the state treasury in
stead of the pockets Of great private
interests. And these new public en-
terprises will not cost the taxpayer a
cent to establish. Bonds represent
ing their future earning power will be
sold and their future earnings will be
used to redeem these bonds. In
capitalizing the future earnings Of
the state-owned utilities in this way
the last legislature was able to in
augurate the greatest program of i'm
provements in the history of any
state without increasing taxes be-
yond the normal increase for the
whole country Grand Forks American
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
Hrnrla1ttattl1tt

WHEREAS MEMORIAL DAY has
a greater significance now than ever
before, hence the American people
should see that Memorial Day is OBJ
served and appropriate services held
everywhere;
THEREFORE,, as President of the
Board of Commissioners Of the City OF
Williston, l hereby appoint the fol-
owing committees, consisting OF the
following persons to arrange an ap-
propriate program that Memorial
Day, May 80, 1919, may be so obser-
we'd in this city, namely: !.
Decorations-L. ]. Rodman and
A. L. Butler.
Music-Prof. Onstad and J. A. Cum
ningham.
Speakers-Wm. G. Owens and w. B.
Overson.
Parade-G. Leonhardy, Byron Ly-
ons, C. C. Rieger, F. P. Bergman and
S. M. Hyde.
The said committees will publish
a program Of service for said day in
next weeks issue Of the press.
On behalf of the City of Williston
and its citizens special invitation is
hereby extended to all officers and
men who were members of or have
been associated or connected with the
Grand Army of the Republic, the
p"nish-American War, the Great
Norld War, or either thereof, to don
the soldiers uniform, and assist us in
the proper observance of Memorial
Day, and incidentally on said day have
a grand reunion of all veterans here.
It is hereby further ordered that all
places of business shall close and re-
main closed and all work and labor in
city cease at least during the hours
designated by said committees when
said services shall be held on Memoir
ial Day.
Dated at the City Of Williston, this
14th day Of May A. D. 1919.
THOS. F. CRAVEN,
President of Board of Commissioners
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A PARTY IN FAIRYLAND

A most delightful dancing party
was given Monday night by
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Bell, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. E. Kron, and Mr. and Mrs. j.
Cutting in the High school auditor
ium. ...
The idea was conceived by the host
esses that the beautiful decorations
made ready by the Junior class of the
High school for the Junior and Senior
Prom, should be enjoyed by a great
er number Of people. Through Mr..
Cuttings connection with the school
as coach of the football team, they
were enabled to secure the use of the
hall IAN dthe charming party was the
result. About $50 guests were pres
ent, with Onstad's orchestra furnish
ing the music. A quartet of High
school boys sang a number of popu-
lar songs. Punch and cakes were
served by four High school girls,
Miss Vivian Carpenter, Miss June
McChesney, Miss Irma Slater. and
Miss Mildred Rundell. The favors
were tiny double pink hearts for the
ladies, and larger single hearts for
the men.
The notable event of the evening
was the May Pole dance by Mesdames
Cutting, Burke, Rieger, Alfred Jen-
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
JUNIOR.SENIOR PROM

The Junior and Senoir Prom, held
in the High school auditorium on Fri
day May 9, was one Of the prettiest
and pleasantest events in the history
Of the Williston High school. The
Junior class, under the direction of
Miss Cooper and Miss Bullock, had
converted the hall into a veritable
Fairyland. The decorations were in
apple blossom pink and green.
Streamers Of pink and green
fastened from the central chandelier
to all sides of the room formed a
canopy over the entire room, with
pink and green lanterns suspended at
intervals, a perfect bower of apple
blossoms concealing the orchestra and
repeated at intervals about the hall
producing an enchanting effect. The
setting was most effective for the
graceful and girlish figures fitting
about in their light frocks, making a
most charming picture. Dancing be-
gan about nine o'clock, and occupied
the early part of tn eevening, after
which two course lunch was served
by a group of sophomore girls and
boys in the Domestic Science rooms,
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
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Continued from page ~
NOW SWAT THE PEsKY FLY!

NOW SWAT THE PESKY FLY!
Don't give the flies chance to get
started, and then keep them donw.
Flies are the most dangerous insects
we have. They are much more dan
gerous than bees or hornets these
sting you, and the sting is painful,
but you get over the pain.
Flies do more than this. They walk
over filthy places like sewers and gar
bage cans, and after eating the filthy
food which they find there they
come into the house and walk on the
food you eat, carrying on their feet
the tiny germs that live in filth.
These germs are not only filthy and
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

In an interview with the Graphic
representative, Captain Jeffrey stated
that is earnestly desired that every
officer or soldier who has been called
to hte service in any Of the three
wars, and all members ofthe Home
Guard shall take part in the parade.
He would have their attention called
to the fact that there is in our ceme.
terry the grave Of man in service in
the late war, and it is hoped that
every man entitled to wear sold
ier's uniform will participate in de-
corating it, There is no complete
| st available of the men in this vicini-
ty who have been in service, and no
practicable means Of delivering per-
sonal invitation other than this, but
it is hoped that every soldier or Home
Guard will feel that he has received a
personal invitation through the med
ium of this proclamation, and will re-
pond on Memorial Day.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

under the direction of Miss Fund,
principal of the Central school grades
Decorations were in red and white, and
carried out the same idea as those in
the dancing hall. The first course
consisted of fruit salad, served with
ribbon and nutbread sandwiches and
olives. The second course was ice
cream, cake and coffee. All Of the
Senior High school teachers were
guests. Onstad's orchestra furnish
ed the music.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
DOMESTIC SCIENCE CLASS
ENTERTAINS

The Domestic Science class of the
Williston High school entertained
the School Board, Miss Gill, principal
of the High school, and Superintend-
ent Blume at five course dinner on
Tuesday evening, in the domestic
science department. The menu con-
sisted Of grape. fruit, followed by
spiced tomato soup and croutons, a
meat course of roast pork, Francon-
ia potatoes, creamed asparagus on
toast, buttered rolls and jelly;but.
terfly salad with rolled sandwiches
comprised the salad course, with
"Three Of Kind" sherbret, angel food
and coffee for dessert. The decora-
tions were in orange and white, with
butterfly place cards. The entire
evening proved most enjoyable and
demonstrated convincingly just what
is being accomplished in the domes-
tic science department. The men,
bers of the entertaining class were:
Rebecca Anderson Ruth Dahl, Katie
Kolberg, Hannah Westby, Alma Carl
son, Grace Ekberg, Lillian Knutson,
Lucy Randolph, frankie Mitchell and
Hazel Ike.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
NORTH DAKOTA TRIMS
MONTANA

L. C. Lepper of Helena, Montana,
checker champion of Montana, made
a trip to Willistoh for the purpose of
giving the state champion, r. R. Rut-
ledge trimming. Mr.. Rutledge won
is games, Mr.. Lepper II and 36 re-
suited in a draw.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
IRELAND.HARTMAN WEDDING

A quiet wedding, but one of inter.
est to the many friends Of the young
couple, took place Monday morning
at the Episcopal church of this city,
when the Rev. Mr.. Ellsworth united in
marriage Miss Sylvia Hartman and
Sergeant Fred Ireland. The Episco-
pal wedding service was read in the
presence Of the brides family and a
few friends, the bride being attended
by Miss Mary Rhodes, while Mr..
Shirley McWilliams acted as best
man. Mrs. Ireland was a Williston
girl, with large circle Of friends in
this city, among whom she isvery
popular. She graduated from the
Williston schoolsfi, and has been
teaching at Missouri Ridge. The
groom, who recently returned from
France after seventeen months SER
vice, is young man of estimable
character, and a valiant soldier. Serg
and Mrs. Ireland left Monday for
Santa Paula, California, where they
expect to remain for about two
months, after which they will return
to make their home on the groom's
farm near Wildrose. Their many
friends wish them a long and happy
journey over life's highway.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

WILLIAMS TO CONVENTION
NJ. S. Williams of the Whole Wheat
Milling Company left this week for
Louisville, KY, where he will attend
the Miller's Convention.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

nison, Larry Nelson, Yonker, Creaser
Roach, and Miss Bella Leonhardy.
The guests entered heartily into the
May Day, spring-time spirit Of the
place, and the party was q distinct
success.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
SYMPATHY AND COINCIDENCE

Whereas, it has pleased the Al
mighty God to take from our midst
the wife Of our beloved brother, E.
C. McKrill,
Therefore, be it resolved by Willis
ton Lodge N. "a, Knights of Pythias
that we tender Brother McKrill and
his family our sincere sympathy and
coincidence in this their sad hour of
bereavement. And be it further re-
solved that copy Of these resolutions
be spread on the minutes of the lodge
that copy of these resolution be
spread upon the minutes of the lodge
and published in both of the Williston
papers.
Signed
T. G. Hutchinson
H. l.. Weatherwax
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
SHOWER FOR MRS. IRELAND

Mrs. Patrick Tone gave a post.
nuptial shower for Mrs. Fred Ire.
land, on Monday afternoon at hel
home near the city. About forty
guests were present, and number OF
handsome presents were received by
the bride. Music and conversation
furnished the entertainment, and q
one course luncheon was served by the
hostess. The brides boquet, thrown
from the front porch, was caught by
Miss Eleanor Kelsey of California.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
for their heartfelt sympathy and aid
during the illness and after the death
of our beloved wife and mother.
E. c.. NcKrill and family
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
WEDDING DINNER

A pleasant little wedding dinner
was given at the Dakota Cafe Mon
day noon by Mr.. and Mrs. w. N.
Hartman of this city, in honor Of
their daughter, Mrs. Fred E. Ireland.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Ireland,
bride and groom, Miss Mary Rhodes,
bridesmaid, Mr.. Shirley McWilliams,
best man, Mrs. Robert McWilliams,
Mrs. Carl Rizzo and Mrs. R. r.
Rhodes.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

Mrs. E. j. Hagan and Mrs. C. c.
Rieger gave a delightful dancing
party at the Hagan home Saturday
evening
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
S OCI A L

Mrs. Tom Hogan entertained the
Bridge Club Tuesday evening at her
home in La Due Court
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

Mrs. Oscar Bell entertained at
Bridge Friday afternoon in honor of
Mrs. Guy Bemis and Miss Stella Mash
of Minot. A dainty luncheon was
served.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

FOR SALE-Thorobre White Bra
hma setting eggs, Brown Leghorns,
White Rabbits, Thorobred Flemish
Giant Rabbits, Pigeons. Helen Fink,
1O9-2nd Ave. West, Williston. 47-1p
Patrons of the Hotel Dyckman,
Minneapolis, are assured a cordial
welcome, uniform courtesy and the
best of service always. 39-tf.
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15
Black

White 13 Is % "a.
White to play and draw.
Answers to the games will be pub.
lished in this column from time to
time by the editor. Try and work
them out and then wait for the an
swer.
All questions pertaining to the
game will be answered in this col.
umn. Address your questions to
r. r. RUTLEDGE,
Williston, N. Oak
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

Wanted for general house
work. Telephone 800 or call at529
Third avenue east. 45tfb
Williston graphic., 1919-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hartman enter
tained their friends and neighbors at
a dancing party at the X. p. hall on
Saturday evening in honor of Fred
Ireland and Edmund Shemorry who
recently arrived from overseas.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-22

view 10 securing their APPROVAL and
memorandum of agreement should be
drawn up showing the purpose, nature
and extent OF the work contemplated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-22
Weekend Meditations

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On hatsver asr most cast healing
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-22
AUSTRALIANS L0T
BEATS EUROPEANS

/ Melbourne, Australia. March az
| An interesting comparison between
! Australian ana French labor and iiv-
| ing conditions was made by Commits
| sioner Thomson, OF the French mis-
sion to Australia. previous to his de-
| parture for the United States
Commissioner Thomson stated TO
begin with, that the condition of the
Australian worker was preferable to
that of the worker Of any European
country. The reason for that he said
was the universal application of the
eight-hour day. Part of the uncer-
taiuty of the conditions of European
labor Ia the lack 4 uniform inter-
national working In England
essEs gin tisons.,>G ..-. 'y9al oringc for q
six-hour day. VII many coun-
tries on the con he day OF
labor may mean anyti from eight
to twelve hoHrs.
The commissioner pointed out that
wages in Australia were generally
much higher than in France and the
rest of Europe, with the exception
that the highly skilled h borer re-
ceived more in Fran ' II in Aus
traiia.
1t appeared to NJ. Thomson that the
Australian worker was better housed
and better dressed than the French
worker, and that was due to the fact
that taxation does not fall so heavily
upon the Australian working class as
it does upon the French.
Regarding food. the commissioner
thought the Frcnchman had his ally
of the Southern Cross at a disadvan-
ta.ge, despite the high prices current
in France. This was due, IN his opin-
ion. to the greater thirftiness of the
French housekeeper.
NJ. Thomson admired very much the
wide Legislative power for labor laws
possessed by Australian states, as
compared with France.