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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-04

Rev. Hal P. Fudge, former pastor of
the Baptist church in Minot, is in the
city today visiting with his sister-in-
law, Miss Lucy King, teacher in the
Minot schools. He is now located at
Winona, MINI. He recently returned
from France, where he was Y. M. c.
A. secretary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-04

Champion X Spark Plugs
sac
ew York Hardware & Furniture Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-04
w. A. Ruth Will Visit Idaho.

w. A. Ruth, one Of the pioneers of
the county, will hold a closing out
farm sale at his home three and half
miles northeast Of Sawyer, Tuesday,
Sept. 9. The sale will include cattle,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-04
500 Line-Efective June LIST, 1919
West Rouud-Central Time
why Not Minot''

FOR SALE--One mich COW, fresh.
Inquire of Zenas Hirschy, R. R. No.
/, Surrey, N. D. 9-4-t2*
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
Platform

All citizens are vitality concerned in the mat
ter Of public health. There shall be adopted
modern health measures andsan enforcement Of
health ordinances.
The Department of Fire and Police shall be
administered in the interest Of the safety, peace
and quietude of all the people, the protection
Of life and property, and not as a political ma
chine. The police officers ami firemcu shall be
provided with necessary equipment and proper
working conditions, and they shall know that
the faithful and honest discharge Of duty will
insure permanent employment and fair compen-
sation. We commend recent resolutions Of Mem
phis Equal Suffrage League calling for law en-
forcement, policing of parks, protection of young
girls, prevention Of juvenile delinquency, and
other measures of publicsafety anil morals; we
favor a night Probation Officer for the Juvenile
Court, and employment of several capable
women officers. There shall be a return to the
civil service system. This program will insure
an era Of law enforcement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
MAJ THOS. H. L
FOR
COMMISSIONER.
Platform

The city's finances shall be econom
ically and efficiently administered, and to
that end unnecessary expenditures will be
eliminated. We favor the budget system,
and strict adherence to the budget. These
methods will guarantee the taxpayer a sat-
isfactory return for all taxes paid and it is
confidently hoped that the present high tax
rate may be reduced.
In the interest of the public comfort and
convenience, the public utility companies
shall be required to give first-class service
and shall maintain modern equipment.
These companies will be dealt with fairly
and firmly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
Announces It's Ticket For
Mayor and City Commissioners
Platform

The name of this organization shall be THE
CITIZENS LEAGUE OF MEMPHIS" and all patri-
otto men and women of this city, who desire to assist in
the promotion of the public welfare, are invited to be-
come members.
We declare our renewed faith in popular govern
ment, pledge our loyalty to democratic institutions, and
proclaim our abiding belief in the supremacy Of the
law. Ideal forms Of government count but little unless
the laws are fearleSsly, impartially and consistently ad-
ministered and enforced. Public office is a public trust
and the men who accept nomination for office on this
platform are moved to do SO only by an unselfish desire
to serve.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

The Streets, Bridges and Sewers of the city shall be
kept in repair and the water and sewerage systems should be.
extended to annexed territories. Public works shall be un-
der the direction of men skilled in these activities, rather
than of men appointed for political reason; thereby insuring
maximum of Improvement with minimum of expenditure.
We renounce any intention of intermeddling in politics.
Our city has suffered enough from factionalsm. The candi-
dates on this ticket pledge themselves to this program and
we call upon all laborers, business men, our patriotic women,
whom we welcome as voters, our heroic soldiers, who have
sacrificed SO much, and all other good citizens, to join in this
movement. The day of reconstruction is at hand. The city's
conscience is awakened, and there shall be an era oipunder-
standing and cooperative effort. New industries shall come.
Our city shall be unshackled. The spirit of a new democracy
shall lead to a better order Of things for Memphis.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
ROAD BUILDING is BOOMING
States In All Sections Are Filing
Their Projects and Receiving
Proper AIlotmentc.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Since early In 1919 there has been
steady increase each month In the
federal-aid business in the bureau of
public roads of the United States de-
partment Of agriculture. States in all
sections Of the country are filing their
projects and receiving allotments. The
road-building era Is in full swing, and
1t would seem that the end is not yet
All indications point to greater rec
ords in the months Immediately to
come.
Based on complete reports from A
Of the states cash expenditures on the
rural roads and bridges of the United
States for the calendar year 1918
amounted to $286,O98, 1913. To this
should be added the value of statute
and convict labor, which cannot be
fixed with any great degree Of ac-
curacy but probably amounted to not
less than s14,0OO,OOO, thus making the
grand total expenditures for the year
$500, 100000. This total is made up of
the actual expenditures for such items
as labor. materials, supervision and
administration directly connected
with the construction, improvement,
and upkeep of public roads and
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
RELIEVED MIND OF HOSTESS
California Newspaper Man Proved
Himself a Diplomat in Situation
That Called for Tact.

While a Los Angeles publisher was
abroad. few months ago. with a
newspaper crowd he was invited, with
the rest of the party to dine with a
duke and duchess who We're burdened
with double last name, such as Kelly
Angus
The Californian was in an awful
stew from the time the dinner started
as to how he should address the host
ess in case he fell into conversation
with her, but finally, when the oppor-
tunity came. he proved himself every
inch diplomat.
The duchess, it seems was apologize
ing for the dinner not being more for
NAL, or something like that, and the
newspaper man. desiring to make her
feel at ease, just reached his right
hand across the table. took the hostess
by the hand. and said:
.'Oh, that's all right, Mrs. Kelly, all
of us like good home cooking
Washington Star.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
TRUCKS AND COUNTRY ROADS
Noticeable That Highways Have Been
improved Along All Motor
Vehicle Routes.

In and around all communities on
motor truck routes it is noticeable that
all roads have been improved to en-
able motor trucks to maintain consist
ent speed as well as to decrease depre-
citation. Thus the motor truck not
only makes communities independent
of any one particular line of trans
portation, but serves the interests of
that community efficiently and econom-
ically. These improved roads increase
realty values along the routes, ere
ating a higher standard of public Inn
provement and tanning into life COM
munity pride that is reflected In the
of that community.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
STATE BOARD HAS SOLE
RIGHT TO TAX PLANTS
Supreme Court Holds II Has no Right
to instruct as to Method Of Ar
irving at Cash Value

| Helena.-The state board Of equal
make an original assessment of the
| property belonging to the hydrO-elec-
| trio power companies of the state OPP
Grating In more than one county, ac-
cording to decision rendered by the
state supreme court. and the petition
of the members of the board to have
quashed the alternative writ of man
date secured by Attorney General Ford
to compel the state board of equaliza-
ton to make certain assessments in
accordance with the provisions Of sec
tion l, Chapter 4S, and section 6,
chapter 40, laws Of the Sixteenth Leg
islative assembly, is denied. The board
is given 10 days In which to answer,
otherwise peremptory writ of man
date will issue.
1t Is the contention of the attorney
general that the Jalue of the physical
property owned by certain hydro-elec-
trio power companies and the value
of their intangible property, such as
franchises, business, ETC., should be
taken into consideration in making
the annual assessment of the CON-
panieS in question.
The case came before the court in
an application for writ of man.
damus asked by the attorney general
to compel the members of the state
board of equalization to make the
assessments as a whole. Attorneys
for the board filed motion to quash
the writ and dismiss the proceedings.
The decision points out that the
of all shall be assessed at
its full value, but says that the court
finds nothing in the statute which at
tempts to direct the state board of
equalization as to the method to be
in arriving at the actual
cash value of any corporation and
says 1t may not lay down rule to
control the discretion of the board in
such respect; and says that while |
the court may issue a writ requiring |
the board be assess property at full
cash value, insofar as the means to |
De adopted in arriving at the value |
ire concerned the court may not In |
-erfere. such matters being within |
he discretion of the board.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
PHILOSOPHY TO THE RESCUE
How Mr.. johnson Resigned Himself
to the Advent of the Unneces-
sary bankruptcies.

Andrew Johnson. negro, of Forsyth,
Ca, father of bankruptcies, three boys
and a girl, never oyerlooks business
opportunity. The day following the
arrival of the four pickaninnies, white
citizens journeyed out to the little log
cabin on the outskirts of the town to
look 'em over. Whereupon Andrew
painted a sign and nailed it TO his
door. The sign read:
Come and see the babies. Admis-
sion. adults. 80 cents; children, %
cents"
Money rolled in.
II sure needed a lot o. things heap
worse than dem four chillun," Andrew
said. But you got to take dem as
dey come"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
FOGGY?
u Bilious, Constipatsd -
Headachy take
''Cascarets.

Tomorrow the sun will shine for
you. Everything will seem clear, rosy
and bright. Your system is filed with
liver and bowel poison which keeps
your skin sallow. your stomach upset,
your head foggy and aching. Your
meals are turning into poison, gases
and acids. You cannot feel right. Don't
stay bilious or constipated. Feel splen-
did always by taking Cascarets occa-
sionally. They act without gripping or
inconvenience. They never sicken you
like Calomel, Salts, Oil or nasty,
harsh pills. They cost so little too
Cascarets work while you sleep.-Adv.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21

Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing
and snuff1ingi A dose OF "Pape's Cold
Compound taken every two hours un-
til three doses are taken usually
breaks up a cold and ends all grippe
misery.
The very first dose opens your
clogged-up nostrils and the air pass
ages of your head; stops nose running;
relieves the headache, dullness, fever
ishness. sneezing, soreness, stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest, surest relief known and costs
only few cents at drug stores. 1t
acts without assistance. Tastes nice.
Contains no quinine. Insist on Pape'si
ADV.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
MERCHANTS WILL TEST
LEGALITY ORDER NO. Z

Butte.--Adopting resolutions con-
tending the act Of the legislature In
the special session last August which
created the state trade commission Is
unconstitutional. some 200 merchants
who assembled In Butte to plan action
to combat the rulings OF the commits
sion. has adjourned
The merchants claim they never
have been given a chance to meet
with the commission in an effort to
adjust problems which has led to the
belief that excessive prices have been
asked for merchandise, and that there
has been profiteering The merchants
named an executive committee which
will establish headquarters In Butte
for the state association. will engage
attorneys and begin raising funds to
test this law in the courts.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
PR0FiTEERING IN COAL,
COMMISSIONS CHARGE
MissouIa Firm Accused Of Taking too
Much Profit.-Palmer Is Asked
for Advice by Board

Heiena.-The Montana trade COM
mission has sent request to the pro-
prietors of all coal mines in Montana
asking for figures on the cost of pro-
ducing all classes of coal in the state
for the last six months and asking
when contracts with the miners expire.
This action has been taken by the
commission to give 1t the data on
which to take action looking toward
controlling coal prices.
The commission has also appealed
to the United States department Of
justice on complaint from Missoula
that the Great Western Coal COM
pany of that place is profiteering.
Acting on information furnished by
the Missoula chamber of commerce,
the commission wired Attorney Gen
eral Palmer as follows:
"Great Western Coal company, Mis-
sOuIa, has 700 tons of coal out of 900
in Missoula This coal cost the COM
pany S7.45 per ton f. o b. Missoula,
and company demands $3.50 per ton.
making gross profit Of $685. for fixed
charges and delivery. Commission
considers this extortionate and asks
federal action be taken to
compel reduction of price"
The commission rescinded the para
graph of its order requiring that mer-
chants must post and keep corrected
Il list showing the selling and buying
prices. which list was to have been
up TO 10 o'clock every morn
ing. This order, however. does not at
feet the instructions that the buying
and selling prices must be carried on
the goods.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
BIG PROBLEM IN ROAD WORK
ways Or to Raise Money, but to
Spend Funds Properly.

The value of roads to rural district
is becoming more and more apparent.
The modern problem In road work Is
not to show the need of good roads or
to raise money. The greater problem
before the whole country is to organ
tze so the funds In sight can be prop
erly spent No longer will the rural
highways be allowed to remain neg
lected. But it must be remembered
that with over 100000 miles Of roads
In the United States that it is not
problem to be solved in a month or
year or In several years.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
camoufIaoed Booze Factory.

Misunderstanding house which
for several weeks has been labeled
with for rent" and for sale" signs In
Butte. the county attorneys office
found a full Pledged liquor still in OPP
Grafton. The officers also found 300
gallons Of fermentation, Is gallons Of
whiskey. several boxes Of apples and a
quantity Of sugar. gas stove had
been used IN milking the liquor to pre-
vent smoke going through the chimney
md aronsing suspicion. Save for the
liquor still equipment, the house. was
FOUND empty when searched.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
Outquessed Him.

Pauline Lord went to call on VII
liam Harris, Jr., anent an engagement
Just before he set sail for Europe.
whats your salaryT demanded
Harris, after the other details had
been discussed, Miss Lord told him.
couch y decried the manager, vino
ing at the sum.
"Why, don't you think I'm worth
p Miss Lord asked.
EYES," admitted Harris, "bnt l didn't
think you did,
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
Economical Transportation Of Farm
Produce.

bridges outside the limits of incOr-
porated towns and cities, and does not
include any item for sinking fund
payments or redemption and interest
on road and bridge bonds.
The year 1918 offered an unprece-
dented condition in practically all
lines of highway work. There was
not only a tremendous increase and
expansion in the amount of heavy
truck traffic on public roads and an
unprecedented shortage in regard to
road materials. labor and ready funds,
but also a decided increase in main
tenance work, which was, however,
partially Offset by a decrease in the
amount Of new construction.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21

Accept California" Syrup of Fis--
only-look for the name California on
the package. then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach. liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give it without fear.
Motherl You must say California"
ADV.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
No Smoker.

"You see that fine house? A man
built that with the money he saved on
cigars"
"He must have been terrific smok-
er before he quit
HE didn't quit-he's cigar manu-
facturer."
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
State Owns Much Land.

Montana owns 2.490, SOB less acres Of
land than the state held title to at
the beginning of 1910. that amount
having been disposed Of at auction to
the highest bidders during the past
year. The average price received per
acre has been In excess of SIC per
acre.
Figures compiled In the state land
office show that the state still owns
10000 acres OF land, while 1t will
than 100000 acres of fine land selected
by Mr.. Whipple nearly five years ago
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
Road BuiIdlna Rocks.

In building roads the rocks selected
should possess three qualities: Hard
ness to resist wear; toughness to resist
fracture; and binding power to &C.
ment rock fragments.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
Horn Headlight.

An automobile horn and headlight
have been combined by an inventor. the
sound being produced back of the re-
f1ector and issuing around it.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21

Good Roads VIII 30 Better.
Good roads will be better when they
no longer cross railroad tracks at
grade.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21

Some people are always complain
ing about their poverty who are rich
without knowing it.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21

1t is hard to graft the olive branch
upon the blackthorn.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
Don't Lock Children in Home.

Don't lock the children In the
home" is new slogan which State
Fire Marshal Bob Mentrum hopes to
Imnke popular.
IT you must go away and leave the
shome locked up. turn the children out
First" Is his admonition. Hundreds
lof little ones are burned to death every
(year in the United States because peO-
|ple 20 away and leave their children
bit home unable to get OUT il flames
break forth. "
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21
Day After Booze Traffickers.

f. G. Day, United States district at
forney. has returned to Helena from
to direct the crusade
against yioIators Of national prohibit
zion laws In Montana. according to an
1t Is generally understood that Mr..
bay has been in conference with Of.
ficials of the attorney generals office
1t Washington on matters relative to
The anti-liql0r campaign TO be Con-
)ucted In this state, and 1t Is thought
but he Will direct the attack on the
|leif liquor trade from Helena.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21

TREASURE STATE TAI
TERSELY TOLD
John w. Dawson OF the state

John w. Dawson of the state
iner's office has returned TO
after long confinement in
hospital at Anaconda. following L.
amputation of a foot to save his life.
While pairing toenaiI several weeks
ago, Mr.. Dawson accidentally cut his
foot. Blood poisoning developed
through the cut coming in contact with
a blue sock he was wearing and the
sary to amputate the foot.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-11-21

During the past seven years I, ABB
inmates OF the state penitentiary lave
been paroled, of whom only S3 have
Violated the conditions of their parole.
according to J. E. CLIFFORD. state pa
ole officer.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1919-08-14

Sam mabreno beS groben 8eltfrie-
ges lire Dienlte geleiitet unb babel
ibr Selbltbemubtiein geitablt, 8. NC.
Stofforo nnb Sreb S. Niemonn gu
einem neuen Sophisticated perei.
nigt nno merben in Dem l60nen 8e-
lbGftslofole, melde sic @olo Sprlng
1irma Otter & Geters an ct. Ger
moin1troBe erriten lieB, mite
n6bifer @pde Elm Sutpeliegelfoft
in @%erbinbung NIT elmer M1,iifalienz
bonolung e%r0ffnen. &err Stafforo
1tonb orei5ebn Sabre lang I'M 0ienlte
ser @ebriioer 8ilbelm uno Sobn
@cber, no er it6 ais tiidtiger &c
Ihdftsmann beranbiloete unb man
6en guten &unoen fir 6as @eidaft
qetpann. Serr Niemann lit glei6faas
Elm erprobter @eidaftsmann uno teilt
lid nit ieinem @ei6dftsgenoiien in
sic fir einen erfolgrei6en @eidafts=
betrieb nottpenoigen @igeni6aften, Die
oem nel1e1 l1nternebmen, inherent
@uni9e gemdB, BEN .beiten @rfolg
1i6ern mer6en.
- Sronf &ofenberger, melder ieit
Sen letten Sobren cine lufratibe
Steue inn sStoate Soma einnimmt
iiberrai6te Somstog ieinen 8ruoer,
Sen Noroitern=M anager Geo. &oie11<
berger, nit 8eiu9, begab ii6 aber
baIo nabber na9 Golo Spring, mo-
er 1ib einige Gage bel @eripanoten
onfbalten nn6 0ann nody ct. CLOUD
5l1riidfommen miro, nm in Ser So
mile ieines 8ru6ers am liter 6es
ldonen 2innemonn Safe nabe Mpor
oie gnotage Ser Wobe gu nerbrtn=
gen.
- @it1pe @ertru6 @ibpeter erbielt
Mitte LETTER @o6e bon ibrem @obne
'@0uar0 Sic telegrapbii6e No6ri6t,
6ob er tpoblbebolten ous Sronfreid,
po ct 10 Monote inn OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
lte itano, gela1l6et lei uno bal6ige
@ntlaiiung aus DEM @eeres6ienite II.
5uglei6 bol6iges @ie6erieben in ct.
@lou6 erboffe.
- Cine Ser @auptan5iebungspunf=
te al1f ser pdbren6 Ser lebten Mugr1lt=
mo6e itottfin6enoen Benton County
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1919-08-14

Goir miro obne 8peifel Die 8iebaus,
jtcnuna lein. Die1e Satr 1T aus frii'
beren Sabren riibmlidlt befannt roe.
gen ser ausge3eid)neten Biebberoett,
Sic alt oieier Musltelung gebrabt
mer6en. uno oobei perbient beionoere
grm4bnung sic Satia6e, Dob oieie
por5iigli9e 8iebraiie nidt aletn ST.
gentum ser iogenannten profelitonel=
len 3iidter lit, ionoern oaB Ole
Sarmer lol6e, 1penll aud nur in &C.
ringer Mn5obl gu eigen baben. &uf Der
inn Sabre 1917 gebaltenen Musitel-
lung erbielt Sen eriten Breis in Der
&loiie fir dltere &iibe ELM Musiteuer,
melder MIR Elm paar 9tid CUR Iair
gebradt bate nno bieier &onteit tpar
elmer Ser bGrteiten &laiien. Se0es
Sabr bat sic Miiociation fir 8ergro=
Berung ibrer Erdmienlilte Gorge &C.
trugen, uno in 6ieiem Sabre 5et6net
ii6 sic &ramienliite ourd 5tpet ipe.
5ieue @reiie in beionoerer 8eiie aus.
Sir graoierte 3ugfoblen bat Die S.
s. &iittel Clothing 60. bon ct.
@lom6, Minn., bier Hreiie ausgeiebt.
|Spe5iene Breiie in ser Diebabteiluna
fir @ran6 Champions, 6ie zines
Mitbeperbes Ser beiten 3i6ter i'm
2onoe pert itn6, mer6en getponne1t,
l1n6 elmer 6ieier &reiie int &etro9e
BON $500 1T bon ser Strit Sectional
@anf in ct. @lon6 onsge1ebt. Mud
linb Die S9uf= un6 5dtpeine Nbtei=
lnngen be6euten6 better mie bor6en1,
un6 bas @lei9e fann bon BEN Bfer=
Be- un6 8ieb= un6 @efliigel<Mbteilut1=
gen geiogt mer6en, fo6aB in 6ieier
@inlt6t sic M1iociation 6nfur geiorgt
fat, baB Ste gere6tfertigten @ini6e
Der 8eiu6er un6 2iebbaber ausge=
5ei9neten 8iebes bouen6s &e9nnng
%getrogen fem miro. 8%erbelierter Bieb,
itan6 be6eutet mebr @elo fir ie6en,
Der ii9 ser 8ieb3u6t bingibt rn6 Die
County Toir trdgt ibr 8eites 5u Ell
ner 6erortigen @rmutig1ng bei. Sc
Ser Sarmer in 6em CUR County Sair
g~eb0rigen Eerritorium ionte es als
Elm Bribilegium mie al16 ols eine
Ffli9t erfennen, menigitens einen