Cavalier County farmers press., 1920-05-13

n.-SuperintenuenI E. L,
Smith, five of the present high school
faculty and two of the grade teachers
have been reelected to their positions
and have signed contracts for another
year at substantial raise in salary.
Carson.-L. A. Havens, q farmer
near Lark, is confirmed in the opinion
that sheep raising in southwestern
North Dakota is profitable. Besides
his opinion he has several thousand
dollars in profits after five years of
experience in raising sheep on small
scale.
Steele.-The mystery surrounding
the disappearance of Edward Leitzke,
a hail insurance adjuster in 1872 is
thought to have been solved by Kid
der county officials. J. G. Clayton and
his son, Roy Clayton are accused by
their daughter and sister, Mrs. Fran
ces Sheldon, of numbering Leitzke.
Fargo.-The "open shop" policy was
subscribed to by $50 employers and
they made known their position in q
full page advertisement published in
local newspapers. The declaration is
the result of the strike of bakers
called last week. and which involves
recognition of union principle.
Williston.-Business men of Minot
and Tioga have joined forces with this
city for the promotion of the Theo-
dore Roosevelt international highway.
Plans were laid at banquet recently
given at Tioga for the carrying out of
local affairs in connection with the
work.
Grand Forks.-Lee G. Brundape.
president Of the Minot Trades and
Labor assembly and member of the
machinists' union was elected presi-
dent Of the North Dakota Federation
Of Labor at the annual meeting held
here last week. Jamestown was picked
for the convention next year.
Fargo-The wage Board conference
recommended to the state commission
minimum Of $16.50 a week for wo-
men and minors employed with the
different telephone companies in the
state. It is stated by S. S. Mcdonald,
one Of the members of the board, that
the minimums will 20 into effect about
August 1.
misunderstanding to the COM
missioner of immigration, farmers In
Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas are max
ing many inquiries concerning the
present low prices of North Dakota
land. The department is kept busy
mailing descriptions of farm lands to
prospective settlers.
Grand FOrks.-An ultimatum was
given to the city council by tiremen
employed as result Of the refusal
of the council to grant requests made
by the firemen. Unless immediate ac-
tion is taken in favor of the fremen.
they will all leave their jobs and seek
employment Of private nature.
Bismarck.-Bids for the construc-
tion Of the 81, 100000 bridge across the
Missouri will be allowed May Ii. Up
to the present time 10 large firms have
become interested in the job and have
asked for plans and specifications. If
suitable bids are presented on May IA,
work will be started at once.
Fango.-Police made 1851 arrests
during the year ending April 30 ac.
cording to report filed with the city
commission, and. found 359 doors un.
locked.
Bismarck.-State law enforcement
officials have learned that many peo.
pie in North Dakota, city and country
districts alike, do not understand that
both the state and federal prohibition
laws make it a criminal offense tt
manufacture alcoholic hevera. .;ns Man,
people have the idea lhal - 81,
manufacture home hhe 80 n'',itf
use, but this is "y - !, ~,
and In violation of III nw.