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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-01
IMPORTANT NEWS ITEMS
OF WORLD INTEREST

| Kurt Eisner premier Of Bavaria
was shot aud killed in Munich b.
Lieutenant Count Areo Valley
Herr Auer, the Bayarian minister
Of the Interior vas sho, In Munich
IL was virtually decided that by nc
/ possibility viii the Panama Canal. nor
any other American waterway. come
before the peace congress
Announcement sas made that presi.
dent Wilson would spend one week
in this country. and would be occupied
With public business
Witnesses before the Federal Trade
Commission told how stock swindlers
are reapng "A harvest on Liberty
bon Is
4 Berlin paper declared the German
army g nmanders. knowing they were
beaten. decided in August. 1918 TO ask
peace
Washington adyiees said IL may be
necessary TO dispose of Camp Beaure.
gard al public auction.
Judge Foster cancelled the naturali.
zation papers of John Folker, German.
Who declared IL he were drafted he
would not fight against Germany
President Wilson vas given a cordial
welcome TO Boston. where he address
ed an immense audience In Mechanics
Hall
Allied troops on the Murmahsk front
pushed forward fhiriy.iiye miles and,
using skis, outflanked the Bolsheviki.
Peasants coming from every terri
tory declare that several Bolsheviki
commands have mutinied, refusing to
remain al the front
A terrorist plot was nIpped IN the
bud In New York when fourteen mem. |
beers OF the Spanish | W w. we're
arrested
Assassination as q new weapon TO
restore German army discipline was
declared the probable explanation OF
ne recent Munich killings,
Marshal foch demanded the sur
render by the Germans Of one of these
guns. which VAS found near Mayenee.
md II Is this weapon which is being
sent TO Paris
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-01
GRAVES PHOTOGRAPHED

Plans have been perfected by the
American Red Cross whereby photo
graphs of identified graves Of Ameri
Gan soldiers in France will be- sent Il
relatives In this country
While all requests for such photo
graphs should be forwarded to the
bureau Of Communication American
Red Gross. such requests will not be-
really necessary and will not hurry
receipt OF the photograph Neither
will special requests receive any
special consideration.
Every Identified grave In France will
be photographed Photographers will
not be- permitted to deviate from the
arrangements In order TO take a pic.
ture OF any particular graves The
Red Cross will forward the photo,
graph 20 relatives as soon as they are
received at headquarters.
The War Council Of the American
la
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-01
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
STAGE GOOD PROGRAM

The pupils Of Julius Freyban high
school did themselves and their teach
ers great credit by the presentation
of an excellent program, consisting OF
mcsieai. literary and dramatic mum.
bers. nj Pythian Hall. last Friday even.
Ing For the most part these numbers
were not specially prepared for the
occasion but selected from what might
be- termed routine programs Of their
school club, the Garry On Society In
cldentaiiy this revealed the good grade
of excellence maintained
Further rejecting we'll on both
faculty and pupils was the good order
maintained among the young folks, the
more remarkable when one recalls the
nolsinsss OF school entertainments In
the past
The hall MAS we'll filled with the
friends OF the school, the door receipts
being about $500 AT the con
elusion OF the stage program. the
evening was rounded OF BY dancing
which continued until midnight
The program rendered was as fol
lows.
|. You're Welcome II You Just Keep
sttll"-sth and 9th Grade Girls
2. Reading Alma Rogers
2 An Interesting Little Spelling |
Game LIST Grade.
I sehs Primary Grades
& Readings Rudolph Ball. Bernard
Moses. irwin Davidson. Emmett Tomb
9. Like George Washington" John
Ellis
7. La MaFseiilalse- School
.. Life Of Washington Wilmer
Rogers.
D. Playlet-eth and 7th Grade Girls
To- Il Would Tell"-5th Grade Boys
H. Star Spangled Banner School
IL. Reading frpn Miss Minerva and
William Green Hill Margare, lar.
row II
IL Instrumental Soio-~Theresa ir.
vine. /,
II. l2ay~-llth Grade Girls Synopsis
OF play Five girls who have 10 re-.
lEanfInunA 1aE, .aass f.....a
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-01

President Wilson arrived safe In hos
ton, although his ship narrowly es
capped grounding on the Massachusetts
coast
Clarence Poe, cotton expert. ISSUED
M analysis 10 show that the perma
hent level OF cotton prices should b.
higher,
II Was indicated the peace congress
would divide the Pacific islands be
tween Japan, New Zealand and Aa
atFala
The tampello steel vessel. was
launched al the slidell yards of the
Louisiana Shipbuildlng Corporation.
Under the new income tax law. all
returns should BE- filed not later than
March Is
The Paris police raided several
clubs freauented by Emile Coffin. the
assassin Who shot Premier Clemeneeau
through the lungs
Orders were issued to put an end 10
the drunken revels In which Berlin
and other German cities have been
INDUCING
Two German divisions forced a re-
treat Of Polish forces In an engagement
west of posen,
The murder Of Premier Ebert was
believed part OF plot in favor of the
Wittiesbach dynasty
nr Mary Walker, who had con.
gfessionai permit to wear male attire,
died at her home near Oswego, N. Y.
The most notable gathering of Cath
Ollie churchmen ever held In America
paid tribute In Washington 10 James
Cardinal Gibbons al his golden jubilee
Victory Loan will be five billions.
Options were obtained on sos. 600
acres Of allavfal and eutoser lands In
Louisiana for providing farms for sol.
iiers and sailors.
The nine subtreasuries, including |
the one In New Orleans, we're saved |
rom adjustment by the Senate vote, |
Victor l.. Berger, eongressman-elect.
he Rev. irwin St J Tucker and three
)iher Socialists, convicted in Chicago
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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-01
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL

II has been proposed by the Roose
welt Memorial association. that Bel
lean Wood, where the frs, American
soldiers fell In France. be acquired and
converted Into an American national
cemetery In memory OF Theodore
Roosevelt. The wood would be made
The burial ground for all American
dead whose bodies are mol brought
home
The grave OF Quentin Roosevelt Ia In
territory which would be- included In
the cemetery IL would be a fsttins
memorial
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-01
RAISE MORE FODDSTUFF
SAYS PARISH AGENT
COTTON ACREAGE REDUCTION

During the campaign for cotton
acreage reduction there Is another
idea that appeals 10 me more strongly
than The reduction of acreage OF cotton
That Is the Idea of Increased brodue.
iion OF food II all of our farmers
Viii plant enough food and feed crops
TO amply supply their wants for the
year, and produce enough hogs 20 furn.
ish their own pork, then II matters
little to them whether cotton IL a
good price at picking time or whether
II Is necessary To hold for fair price
II all necessary food = produced at
home then all Of the proceeds of the
cotton crop may be- counted as clear
profit II has been estimated that tbs
value OF dollar has decreased TO
such an extent that bale OF thirty
cent cotton today will not buy as many
pounds OF pork or a. many pairs OF
shoes as would bale OF ten cent cot.
ton few years ago Therefore IL is
money saved and money made 60
raise food crops.
II this principle Of living at home
we're followed more strictly cam.
paign for the reduction of cotton
acreage would not become necessary
RICHARD II. BENTON.
Parish Demonstration Agent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-01

II Ia requested that all people In
this parish who have iespedexa seed
for sale notify r. n Benton. Farm
Demonstration Agent, st Franeisyiile.
La, who viii try 10 arrange for the
sale OF same.
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Dresses and Suits

For afternoon and street wear showing models In
dresses in so different styles The new, slender lines with
narrow skirts most in evidence This is the style New
York is wearing, so we have brought it to you
The trimmings the very lat est thing that the French
modses using-bands of braid in various widths loops
of braid, soutache embroidery dainty touches of white
Georgette in vestees the prees of scoored Georgete
ruehes IN the obeeomng round neck and sleeve these
Dresses very different"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
S0USA'S BAND GAVE A
WONDERFUL CONCERT
Thousands of People Enjoy Rare
Treat ut Auditorium Saturday
Banquet for the Great Rand

John Philip Sousa, the world re-
noWned band master, appeared in this
city Saturday with his aggregation Of
60 musicians, giving two entertain
ments at the high school auditorium, q
matinee in the afternoon and another
concert in the evening. The house was
crowded to capacity for each performs
ance. Each number was roundly ap-
plauded and for encores. the band
played one of Sousa's own popular pro-
ductions, such as Ell Captain, Stars and
Stripes Forever, etc.
The entertainment was given under
the auspices of the Minot Association
of Commerce and it was a sccess fnan-
cially.
A banquet was given for Sousa at
the Leland that evening by members
of the Minot Rotary club and the Mi
not Gun Club. Sousa gave an enjoy
able talk at the banquet.
During the afternoon he shot at the
grounds of the Minot Gun Club, get
ting the high score Of 46 out of 50
birds, "wiping the eye" of Capt. Pence,
Bertle jacobson, and some of the other
local crack shots. The shooting was
done in fierce wind.
SOusa is 81 wears of age, but the
years have dealt kindly with him. He
is most congenial companion
and made large number Of warm
personal friends during his stay in
the city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
Fuller Motor Co. Keeping Open House
During Celebration.

Fay N. Fuller of the Fuller Motor
Co., has made arrangements to enter
tain the G. A. R.. the w. r. c., Span
ish-American war veterans as well as
the soldiers Of the great World War
at the Fuller Motor Co.'s building,
the handsome lobby of this splendid
building being especially fitted for the
purpose. Easy chairs, settees, tables,
a piano and other comforts being sup
piled by Mr.. Fuller for this purpose.
Mr.. Fuller is determined that all his
guests shall enjoy every comfort. Mu-
sicians and soloists will furnish enter
tainment during the afternoon Of each
day. Not satisfied with this alone Mr..
Fuller has made arrangements to fur
nish autos sufficient that all G.. A. r.,
". r. c.. and such soldiers and sailors
as are disabled, may have conveyance
Tor the parade Friday. No effort Is
being spared BY this generous public
spirited citizen to see that all who
have been identified in any way with
the governments service shall enjoy
the day to the full. 1t is to be hoped
that the veterans and their ladies will
take advantage of this opportunity
to rest and be entertained and in fact
enjoy what amounts to q reunion to-
gether with renewal of the old ties.
Let none have any hesitancy about
taking advantage of Mr.. Fuller's hos
pitality.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
N|N0T BOY RECEIVES
THE CRO|x DU GERf
Minet Soldier Cited BY lsspslnD p.
tain for Displaying Great Osuo0o
BY Firing in the Open m

First Lieut.. Josiah C. Blais6sQ, ~
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Blaisden Of this
city, has been awarded the Gsoix d
Guerre by Marshall Petain, couson1er-
in-chief Of the French armies h the
East. for displaying great bravery n
action.
Lieut.. Blaisdell has returned ~ the
United States and it is expeeto6 that
he will arrive in Minot shortly. wheFe
he will be accorded hearty wabeone
by his many friends.
Lieut.. Blaisdell has sent The 0soix
du Guerre to his parents. u IS q
beautiful badge with silver slnr.
The following is copy Of the OsAer
citing Lieut.. Blaisdell:
General Headquarters of tks
French Armies of the Easo.
STAFF.
PersnHnel Bureau Decorators
Order No. 1904 ID" (Dx6net)
With the appreciation of tAe Con-
mander in Chief of the American *
peditionary Forces in France, the Mar
shall of France, Commander. in Chief Of
the French Armies of the Hhse, cites
in the Order of the Division:
Second Lieut.. Josiah C. BhndeN,
Headquarters Co., % Reg. u. 3. lnf.
During the offensive ope1st3oos Of
October 3-9. 1918, he displayed great
courage. The advance in the wood Of
Saint Etienne aux Arnes being Isaavd-
ed by machine gun nests, he msaallsd
his 33 nm. gun in the open hsld and
opened fire, thus contributing 10 Ne
advance of the Infantry"
At General Headquarters, Jo1naYy
%, 1919.
The Marshal,
Commander in Chief Of tho Arnios
Of ~ DnGA
For Original Extract. pYTAN,
The Lieutenant Colonel,
Chief Of Personnel BuraaA
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
A Number of Buildings to Be Con-
structed.

G. A. Bugenhagen. Minot architect,
has plans completed for the three story
bakery block to be erected by Grams
Bros. on First street s. W., the base
ment for which was completed year
ago. Bids will be called for in few
days. The structure will be 60x140
feet, three stories and basement. and
will cost about $4,000. Grams Bros.
will occupy the rear Of the basement
for their bakery and will also occupy
the rear Of the first floor for this work.
They will conduct restaurant on the
first floor and the front Of the base
ment will be used for q pool hall and
barber shop. There will be rooms on
the second and third floors.
Mr.. Bugenhagen is also working on
plans for $50, 900 school building 1t
Grenora; a $25 900 Catholic church at
Bidbse; : 5000 Lutheran church at
Faxton and an IS 900 warehouse for
the International Oil Co. ct Minot.
He is also drawing plans for . fourth
story tb the first section Of the Grand
Hotel at Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
Boy Scouts Return Fro. oAn,.

Boy Scouts Return From CAmp.
A number of the Boy Scouts who
have been in camp at Lake Netigoshe
have returned and more are expected
in today. There were 60 in camp and
the way they devoured Scout Master
Riley's grub was caution. The boys
had good cook, but it kept him busy
ordering provendeN A boy In e@D
will eat more than two ordinary men
and we'll Scout Master Riley knows il.
The boys were in the big storm Sun
day night, but pulled thru all right.
They had a fine time but are glad 10
get back and to put their feet under
the home table again. One car loaded
down with eight scouts returned Wed
nesday evening and a number of cars
left Wednesday evening to bring back
more Of them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
Minot Architect Secretary of State
Association.

Minot Architect Secretary of State
Association.
Andrew Fraser, we'll known Minot
architect, returned today from Valley
City. where he attended the convention
Of the N. d. State Association of Ar
chitects.
Officers were elected as follows:
w. ]. Hancock, Fargo, President
H. Horton, jamestown, Vice Presi-
dent.
Andrew Fraser, Minot, Secretary.
w. Shannon. jamestown, and G. Ed
wards, Grand Forks, trustees.
The president appointed the follow
ing to prepare the following papers
for the next meeting to be held at
jamestown, Nov. 25:
Carl Loven, Bismarck-Modern City
Development.
J. Mcfarland. Valley City-Nation-
al Housing Problem.
Ritterbush Bros. of Oakes-Experi-
ence in the War Zone.
O. r. Braseth. Fargo - Modern
Heating and Ventilation.
Anrew Fraser, Minot- Concrete En-
gineering and its Relation to Present
Day Architecture.
The delegates were given a drive
about the city by the Commercial Club
and banqueted at the Hotel Kindred.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
seo6eld's Crops are Rxesuh.A

Sven Westronl, who has k0en e.
ployed on the Scoield farm for tie
past seven years, visited the Iadepsn-
dent office Wednesday. He reports
that there are nearly 1000 acres in
crop on the big farm, all Of which il
looking fine. There are 100 asres Of
rye which looks good for an average
of ten bushels. This will be ripe IN
about two weeks. There are 1900
acres of wheat, all looking the very
best, besides several hundred acres Of
corn, and the various small. grains.
The grasshoppers have done no dan-
age on the farm to date, but are show
ing up some and Mr.. Seofield is max
ing preparations to poison them at
once,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
CAMPAIGN IS LAUNCHED IN
CITY FOR A SWIMMING POOL

Scouts on the Fourth. They will sell
tags, for enough to'buy = sack Of ce-
ment and there will be no limit IS to
the number of tagp any one person
may buy. This ~ going to be the
finest swimming pool in the west and
we can all afford to contribute literally
to the fund, as we will receive . great
benefit from it. The Minot Park
Board have agreed to maintain . keep
er at the pool at all times, so your
boys and girls will be in safe hands.
Mouse river claims more than one vic
tim every year. Four have drowned
in the AVER in Minot already this year.
There hasn't been a drowning in the
Red River at Grand Forks since their
public swimming pool was built two
years ago. Buy sack of cement and
save some lads life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
Minot Baker Attacked and D.sSsA

Minot Baker Attacked and Duhk>A
James Bamford, baker at Myers
Cafeteria, was attacked and kbeekea
senseless by two strange men u three
o'clock Wednesday morning juss a. he
was crossing the alley to 70 inte tAs
bakery. Bapford was robbar Of 34l
which was taken from his pockets
Bamford saw one of the men plainly
and describes him as wearing . soft
shirt, but, no coat. He had q dpyk
moustache and wore a soft cap. 1Ae
men grabbed Bamford, almost tearhe
his shirt off, then struck and kiGhed
him about the back. The polioe Diak-
ed up two men but Bamford could not
positively identify them and they were
released. It is believed by ths police
thai the men attacked Bamforl, not
SO much to rob him as for reasons
growing out of the strike, but have no
positive evidence as to this.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03

Her only ornament was a string Of
pearls. She carried an arm bouquet
Of white roses arranged with ferns.
The pretty ring service was used, and
only the brides parents and her bro
ther Arnold were witnesses.
Following the service the members
Of the party autoed to the Hauge home
where the reception and an elaborate
banquet were held. Those who enjoy
ed the splendid occasion were: Mr..
and Mrs. ]. D. Meier, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Hauge, Mrs. r. Rygmyr and chill
dren. Mrs. I. Ilvedson and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh. Mr.. ad Mrs. Ole
Oen and family, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Ben
no and family, Mr. and Mrs. John j.
Lee and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Edwards and daughter Katherine,
Mrs. Anna Rebrud, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wehmhoefer and family; the Misses
Anne Oen, Christine, 1nga and Olga
Rebrud, Agnes Benno, Ella Gasman,
Martha Loftesness. Mary Frost, Clar-
ina Oen and Josie Skulberstad, and the
Messrs. Oscar Hauge, Arnold Hauge,
P. Skulberstad, Gilbert Oen and Her
bert Benno. Mr.. and Mrs. Meier were
the recipients of many beautiful as
we'll as useful gifts from their many
friends, who regret that they will not
make their home here. They left over
the 500 for Bismarck, from where they
will motor through Yellowstone Ma
tional Park, returning in three weeks
to Linton, where they will make their
home, and Mr.. Meier resume his posi-
ton as cashier of the First National
Bank.
The best wishes of Minot friends is
extended
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
OIL OFFICES AND GARAGE
DESTROYED BY CYCLONE
AT p A R II A l. l.

Special to The Independent:
Parshall, N. D., July IA cyclone
which passed thru this section Sunday
evening destroyed the offices and gar
age of the International Oil Co. c.. A.
Pierce. the local manager, was at work
on some tickets at his desk, when he
looked out and saw the twister coming.
He swept the tickets into the. desk
drawfr.. and arose quickly, intending
to get out Of the building. The fun
mel shaped cloud picked the building
up and swept it across the street where
it landed a mass Of ruins. Pierce was
in the midst of the debris and q thous-
and pound safe was at his side. He
was not injured seriously, tho he was
somewhat bruised. The office stove
was also blown across the street with
Pierce. falling on his foot, but as it
was his artificial limb, Pierce left his
smashed foot in the street and hop
ped to his home.
The company's garage was also
swept away. The buildings will be re-
built.
The cyclone swept north of ParshaI!.
bearing down number of good sized
barns.
Henry NJ. Wilson, manager of Che
Oil Co., arrived Monday to view the
wreck. c. H. Withers of Minot also
arrived and found that the storm had
missed his implement house.
A good rain fell between the Mis-
souri, river to point about 8 miles
north of Makoti, that night, soaking
the. earth in good shape. The crops
are looking fine and bountiful har-
vest is assured.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
c. e. Booth, Minot Taxidermist, Dies.

C. e. Booth, Minot Taxidernist, Dies.
G. r. Booth, veteran Minot taxi
dermist, passed away at st. Joseph's
hospital in this city Friday, June s,
and 1he fyperal was held from Row
ans undertaking parlors the following
day, the remains being Inferred in
Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Booth came to, this section Of
the state in 1882 and filed on home
stead in McHenry county near velva.
He spent nearly all his life trapping
and hunting and since 1889 had been
engaged as . taxidermist in this city.
He was one Of the most capable work
men in his line in the United States,
gettaa work from al over the west.
III. boot - born II ~ state of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
TEN KILLED IN NORTH
DAKOTA CYCLONE
Terrible Cyclone Swept Northwestern
North Dakota Sunday Night Ruin
ing Hundreds of Houses and
Barns.

At least ten people were killed in
the cyclone that swept along the Pow
ers Lake line of the Great Northern
railroad Sunday night, according to
more complete reports that have been
received.
The deaths so far reported are as
follows:
Alamo Mrs. Elmer Holgerson and
nephew, John Holgerson, John Olson,
Arthur Wilson and Gunder Larson, all
killed in the Larson home near Alamo.
McGregor-Hrs. Saltcock, Mr.. Lar
son, q farmer, and Hans Stodeck, q
farmer.
Hamlet Two girls. whose names
have not been secured.
tensely severe, all Of the five who were
killed were in the Gunder Larson home
near the village, having entered the
home during the storm in order to es-
cape the wind and rain. The tornado
completely demolished the house, and
the hve occupants were crushed to
death beneath the timbers.
Hans Stodeck was severely injured
in the vicinity of McGregor and he
was taken to that village for care. He
dle0 from MS injuries MONDAY 8Iter-
noon.
A farmer named Nelson, living two
miles from McGregor, and wife Of an
other farmer named Saltcock living
four miles northwest Of McGregor,
were killed in Sunday nights storm,
and between thirty and forty living in
and near McGregor were injured, some
Of them quite seriously, in Sunday
nights storm, according to word re-
ceived early today by telephone from
E. =. Stahl, McGregor merchant. Tel
ephone communication restored, be-
tween Tioga and McGregor, news from
Stahl came via Tioga.
Stahl says the storm struck Ne
Gregor about ten o'clock Sunday night
and damaged every building in The
town. Nelson was returning to his
home from McGregor and went into
the home Of : neighbdr named Young
herx ~ eocApe the storm. Young