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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25
Olson. SpOklie Nuptials

The marriage of Alfred O. Spoklie,
prominent Minot young man, to Miss
Serene Olson, daughter of Mrs. M. j.
Olson, of Rhinelander, Wis, occurred
at the First Lutheran parsonage in
this city this evening, Rev. T. F..
Gullixson officiating. The happy
couple will enjoy their honeymoon
visiting in the Twin Cities, Irene, S.
D., and Rhinelander, Wis, after which
they will be at home to friends in Mi
not after Dec. Is.
Mr.. Spoklie was born and raised in
Ward county, spending his early life
on the we'll known Spokle ranch
south of Minot. The bride spent three
years teaching in the schools of Ward
and Burke counties. She had charge
Of a school in forming township for
nearly three years, later teaching at
Bowbells. The couple have host Of
friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25

Friendship ceases with the doctor
when he steps out onto the ice. And
how he does like to win game, and he
has never been known to show his OPP
ponent any mercy. The Doctor doesn't
like to lose game, either. He plays a
mighty good consistent game. He
seldom does any talking when he
plays. Perhaps he got this way from
playing with the deaf and dumb"
skip When the Minot players were
over in Weyburn, Sask., two years ago.
DR.. Kermott's rink defeated the A.
B. Dill rink last season, tho it looked
for time that Dill had a show.
Every curler is going to watch the
record of the Kermott rink with con-
siderable interest. and naturally sew
eral predict that the doctor is going to
let the other fellow "sit for picture
next year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25
HENRY JACOBSON, FORMER
MIN0T MAN, KILLED BY ROB-
BERS NEAR MONTANA TOWN

the oats data. These were located
in eight different representative coun-
ties. Many farmers found that it
cost considerable more for wheat pro-
duction according to the reports, since
as high as $6.1O is shown on one farm
and as low as $1.O0 is recorded on
some.
"These Investigations were carried
on in counties where land was of aver
age value and conditions were, typical
Of the state as whole. For wheat
the average value Of the land was
1882 per acre and for the oats the
value was $3.50 per acre.
In figuring these costs seed was
charged at an average cost, land was
assessed at 1/2 per cent interest,
and current prices for man and horse
labor, machinery, threshing, Irvine,
fuel for threshing, manure and stor-
age were considered. The value of
the straw was deducted from the total.
For oats it was found it cost an aver
age of $2S.65 to produce an average
acre yielding 1888 bushels. For wheat
it cost an average of $34.8l per acre
to produce 1875 bushels.
with the present prices of grains
and the high rates Of transportation
it is readily seen there is little left
for the farmer.
"On the 1877 farms investigated for
wheat production the average was 20.
With oats the average acreage was 49,
A total Of 1876 farms furnished this
data.
"This investigation has just been
completed by the experiment station
in cooperation with the Iowa Farm
Bureau Federation and was carried
on during the summer months.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25
DIR. BARK Err TO GIVE FOUR
ADDRESSES IN MINOT FRIDAY

DR.. Chas. E. Barker, of Grand Ran
ids, Mich, noted boy worker, will give
four addresses in Minot Friday of
this week.
He will speak to the high school
students at 2 O'Clock and to the wo-
men OF Minot at 4. At o'clock in
the evening, he will speak to mix
ed audience, all three meetings to be
held at the high school auditorium,
re will address the members of the
Rotary club. under the auspices of
which ne appears in Minot, at ban
quet at the Association of Commerce
rooms at 6 o'clock Friday evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25
State Will Have 100000 Motor
Vehicles in 1921

The motor vehicle registration de-
partment of the state of North Dako-
ia is preparing for a registration Of
100000 automobiles and trucks in
1921. The population of the state
is 645,73O and this places the state
among the first in proportion of cars
to population. During 1920, total
OF 9O,SO5 licenses were issued. The
total receipts of the department SO
far are $3.50, 1925. The 1921 tags
will have dark navy blue background
with white numerals and will cost
the department II cents pair as
compared to ID cents in 1920.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25
GENBURN, M0HALL AND COL
UNBUS BANKS CLOSE THIS WEEK

1
excellent condition. AS a rule, their
reserve is better even than year ago.
The deposits have kept up well and
they have been very conservative.
Good banking rules sometime ago de-
manded that many applications for
loans be turned down and while it
might have seemed hard for the pros
pective borrower at the time, the
banks that have been conservative
will pass thru this period with colors
flying.
There is no cause for alarm be-
cause few of the banks have been
closed: A number Of others are apt
to follow. Nobody is going to lose
cent and many Of these banks that
have closed will within short time be
doing business again.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25
Harry Dingman Wins Case

The case of f. 3. McCutcheon, as
trustee, VS.. Harry Dingman for $500
for rent was tried in district court and
was decided in favor of the defendant
Mr.. Dingman had formed a partner
ship in the grocery business in Minot
with Louis Goldberg, in the room
formerly occupied by the Minot De-
partment Store. He states that after
running the store a short time, Mr..
Goldberg failed to meet the require
ments Of the co-partnership Mr..
Dingman closed the grocery depart
ment Later the Minot Department
store failed and McCutcheon attempt
ed to hold Mr.: Dingman responsible
for 5000 rent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25

The Misses Nellie and Grace Rose
have purchased the VIM. Wendt resi-
dence in Eastwood Park for $4,000.
This is one of the, most desirable res
idence properties in the city. Mr..
Wehdt, who was formerly Ward coun-
ty superintendent Of schools, is now
engaged in business in De Witt, la.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25
North Dakota Has the Resources

f. w. Cathro, Encouragement of
the Bank of North Dakota, says if
North Dakota could dispose Of her
this years crops at 1919 prices, she
could pay every farm mortgage and
other mortgages five and half times
The state has the products-all she
lacks is the ready cash, and there
can be nothing alarming when the
state has such resources, Mr.. Cathros
saws.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25

Swedish Ladies to Serve Supper
The Ladies' Aid of the Swedish
Lutheran church will hold supper
Tuesday evening next at the church,
serving from $50 on. They will serve
a fine supper which will be largely
attended.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25

Nels Simonson, proprietor of the
Bowbells Cash Store, was in the city
on business today. Mr.. Simonson
formerly was connected with the New
York store in this city. ...
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-25
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF WARD,

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF WARD,
I,R. w. Kennard County Auditor within and for
the County of Ward, and State of North Dakota, do
hereby certify that at General Election held in said
County and State on the End day of November A. D.
1920 THE WARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT of n
Minot, n Oak, received the highest number Of votes
cast for the office of OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR
WARD COUNTY, State of North Dakota and was
therefore duly elected to said Office appears from
the official returns and file in my Office.
WITNESS my hand and official seal at Mnot, in
said County this 18th day of November, A. D. 1920.
COUNTY R. w. KENNARD
SEAL County Auditor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
ROADS ASK COOPERATION
OF PUBLIC IN SECURING
BETTER TRANSPORTATION
(By Associated Press }

New York, Sept. Go operation
Of the public in meeting the nations
rail transportation requirements is
asked by the Association Of Railway
Executives in announcing its pro-
gram to secure maximum service
from existing transportation facilities.
The Association urges cooperation
o. the public and shippers to attain:
An average daily minimum move
ment of freight cars of not less than
30 miles per day.
An average loading of 30 tons per
car.
Reduction Of bad-order cars to a
maximum Of 4 per cent Of total
owned
An early and substantial reduc
tion in the number of locomotives now
unfit for service.
More effective efforts to bring
about the return OF cars to owner
roads
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
SUGAR FACTORY
NOW ASSURED IN
PALATKA REGION

Palatka, Sept. "a sugar mill
costing $l,5O0,OOO is now practically
assured to this ection of the state by
the purchase of 100-acre site by
Capt, H. A. Johns, representing the
United Sugar Corporation.
The land lies at the junction of the
l'alatka and Federal Point roads, on
the eastern bank of the st. Johns
river. 1t is admirably located with re.
eard to transportation facilities, both
~ land and water.
Captain Johns says the plant will
be turning out sugar in October, 1891
II will depend largely upon local
growers for it cane and the corpora
tion is now offering seed cane to all
who will plant it. 4 large acreage
will be planted by the factory owners
Surveys and plans for the construc
lion will begin in few weeks. The
refinery will be the last addition tc
the plant, as it is necessary to have
an assured supply of raw sugar be
fcre a refinery becomes profitable
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
WITNESSES TELL
HOW QUOTAS FIXED
BY G. 0.P LEAERS
Moore Engages in Sharp Aterca-
ton with Senator Kenyon-In-
sists Upon Calling Witness Who
Know the Facts About Raising
Money for Slush Fund-Upham
on Hand and Closely Watches
Proceedings.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Sept. 9.--After hearing
from William o. Barlow, an Illinois
farmer, Of an attempt by Charles 8.
Boeschenstein, Democratic national
committeeman from Illinois, to solicit
funds from postmasters, the senate
campaign investigating committee re.
called Harry M. Blair, assistant to
the Republican Treasurer Upham, for
further questioning.
Cox's charges that the Republicans
fixed quotas and planned an intensive
Embarrassing campaign in at least fif-
ty-one cities, and that the national
committee had part In the assessing
OF city quotas, was admitted before
the committee by Harry M. Blair, as
s'stant to Republican Treasurer Up
ham
Unham was in attendance before
the committee and took part In the
ulscusSlOns yesterday.
There was spirited controversy
,botween Moore and Senator Kenyon
ever the methods employed by the
committee in securing testimony.
In the course of his testimony Blair
said that he knew nothing OF any
plans to raise to fifteen million dol
lars. Five millions was the mark set
by the committee. He said he knew
nothing about the budget spoken OF
by Upham, as he was concerned mere.
ly In raising the funds. AT this point
upham corroborated Blair, saying the
latter was not taken into confidence
with regard to disbursements
He said that cash and pledges Sc
cured by him totaled about $4,000, 1000.
He denied that officers Of corpora
tlons were solicited to contribute for
the corporations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
FRENCH BLUEBEARD SHOWS
FINE SENSE OF HUM0R
WHILE AWAITING TRIAL
(By Associated Press.)

Paris. Sept 9.-Henri Landru,
whom the police call the Gambais
Bluebeard and hold responsible for
the disappearance of eleven women
TO whom he had promised marriage,
shows no sign of weakening under
the continual and gruelling Is
months examination and preliminary
investigator which Judge Bonin has
conducted.
"You seem wan and tired tciay.'
he said to Judge Bonin solicitously
when he last appeared before the
Judge. Don't you think you will be
able to take a vacation this year?
It was as fine bit of irony as was
ever delivered by Landru. as last
summer Judge BONN after sir
months examination of the alleged
Bluebeard. gave up in despair and
vent to the country for four weeks
| Ia the lobbies of the courthouse
the other day Landru accompanied b!
his lawyers, met Madame Bessarab'
who is being examined by Judge Bo
min. concerning the disappearance o
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
PROBE COMMITTEE TRIES TO
SHIFT INTEREST TO DEMOCRATIC
FINANCE COLLECTION METHODS
STRICKEN ITALY
SHAKEN AGAIN BY
TREM0R OF EARTH
(By Associated Press.)

Rome, ept. 9.--The full extent of
the earthquake disaster will not be
known for some time. Communica
tion with the stricken districts was
cut off and is being re-established
slowly. AS returns come In they
bring a story of death and property
loss that is appalling.
The list of dead has past the four
hundred mark and is growing stead
lily. Survivors describe the shock as
terrifying. The air was filled with
choking and binding dust, hiding tho
sun and making it dark as night. ut
seemed like the end Of the world
some of the peasants declared.
Fivizzano was hourishing little
town perched on the side OF the Ap-
pennies. Its chief ornaments were
an old town hall and the ruins OF an
ancient castle. The whole scene Is
now one of ruin, with many Of the in i.
habitants still buried under the deb
ris. Groans and cries are heard on
every hand as the rescuers bring the
injured and the bodies OF the dead
into the light.
AT vignetta, an agricultural vii
lage similar scenes are enacted. Sur
viyors had to be removed by force
from houses that were about to tor.
ple over, as they refused to leave the
places where their friends or re
tives had been so tragicaliy huried or
burned
Barco, q town OF 5000 inhabitants,
was virtually destroyed This town is
widely known as the birthplace Of the
poet Giovanni Pascoli Fornacl. a
lleighboring town. met q similar fate
Sixty-f,vc dead have beeh extrlcated
from the ruins OF these two towns
and identified,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
WOMAN CANDIDATE FOR
CLERK IN LIBERTY co.

Tallahassee, Sept. S.-Announce-
ment has appeared in a local paper
that Miss shuler, cashier of the BITS
-, e+ato Bank. and niece Of the Pres
dent of that institution, will run lot
- Office Of clerk of the circuit court
Of Liberty county This office was va
Gated a short time ago by the dlsap'
naorance of the incumbent, S. l Re
yeIl. after a shortage was discovered
- bis accounts. Albert W. Wilder
Who was appointed to NIL the vaeans! az
,as not signihed whether he will be
candidate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
|DICALS WIN in
RACE
| IN PRIMARIES
lon and Hardwick both 0p-
bsed to War and League Of
ktions, and Bitter Opponents
Il National Administration,
|anage to Secure Endorsement
/ Georgia Voters at the Polls.
lRv Associated Press.l

(By Associated Press.)
hanta, Sept. S.-The Atlanta
bal complies figures from the un-
u and incomplete returns from
bf the 155 counties of Georgia,
|e Thomas E. Watson 1877 county
votes, or two more than a ma
against Dorcey 67, and Smith
|nilar gubernatorial returns give
kr Senator Hardwick 172 and
I Ird Walker 139.
e defeat of Walker was not con
early this morning, although
wick has a strong lead. The
be papers conceded the nomina-
cf Watson last night.
run-off may, be necessary to de-
khe gubernatorial nomination.
bse races are reported in several
essional districts, but it is be-
that all congressman who had
! kition were renominated.
yton McLendon is believed to be
nated for attorney general; Paul
rammell, as railroad commits
j, and o. H. B. Bloodworth and
H Hill for the two vacancies on
preme bench.
omas E. Watson vies with Rob
LaFollette of Wisconsin, for
lbious honor of being the strong
pponent of war in the United
Unlike the Wisconsin senator
yer, Watson lacked the privilege
enatorial courtesy" as CLOAK
is disloyal utterances, and ht
lrrested and came near being i'm
bed for his remarks against thu
act.
Rtor Hardwick was a leading op
i OF the war in the senate, spok'
Toted against the declaration o
and enrolled himself among tn
ents Of the President and Of tn
policy Of the country.
was rejected for denomination
be senate two years ago, and |
Inc general belief that he ha'
eliminated from Georgia politics
come back" together wit
bf Thomas e. Watson Is sur
20 the entire country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
ORLANDO MAN PAYS
BIG FINE FOR FIGHTING

Orlando. Sept. &C. p. Dunbar,
who recently cut and seriously wound
ed Jerry Joiner, in a fight in the lobby
OF the Hotel Empire. was fined Sl25
for disturbing the peace, He also paid
the hospital and surgeon bills and
other expenses OF Joiner, who Is now
able to appear on the streets. appar-
emily not much worse for his expert
erce.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
TOMAS E. WATSON NAMED FOR
|ENATE AND T.W. HARDWICK FOR
GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA YESTERDAY
FLU EPIDEMIC NOT
EXPECTED THIS YEAR
By Associated Press)

washington, Sept. 9.-The Pub.
lie Health service says there have
been no indications of a returns of
last years influenza epidemic this
winter.
Though a certain number of
cases each year between November
and May may be expected. It is not
anticipated that they will be so
widespread or severe as last year.
The epidemic is gradually losing
its force. and has ceased to be con.
sldered dangerous disease.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
'TTENTION TROOP
NO. ), b. s, A

Meeting tomorrow night at 1880
arp. Christian church. Every scout
is especially requested to be present
and bring their registration fee of
% cents as we want our troop to BE-
re-registered complete by Oct L. Be
there and on time without fail and
don't forget 10 wear your scout uni
form. Something else may happen
too; can't tell; Just come and find out,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
cox SPEAKS IN WEST
ON LEAGUE OF NATIONS
(By Associated Press.)

Helena, Mont. Sept 9.-Governor
Cox argued on behalf of the League
of Nations here today, and adapted
his speech to the needs of the West.
lie declared the cost of one battleship
would reclaim two million acres Of
land.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
Death List StIll Grows
(By Associated PressD

Florence. Italy. Sept s,-The
number of dead from Tuesday
earthquake is steadily growing, Four
hundred and thirty-two we're killed at
Fivizzano and hundred and twenty
four at vignatta, where one thousand
were injured.
Serious damage was inflicted al
three score towns and ter thousand
reople are homeless.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
|. D. JOEL MAKES REPLY TO
STATEMET IN LAKELAND STAR

was the answer. If the Telegram
charges fifteen cents an inch, I fail
tr see why the Star should expect
more than five. In fact, I prefer pay
ing fifteen for Telegram advertising
to paying five for space in the Star.
Editor Bloom may use this bit Of free
advertising to boost his slender cir
culation If he so desires. In conclud-
ing my annihilation of that charge,
might add that it is only reasonable
to suppose that II the Telegram
showed any favoritism in rate fixing.
| would be the logical one to receive
the benefit. 1t seems strange to think
that Editor Bloom, gentleman OF
such veracity, sincerity, and charm,
should fail to see the absurdity Of tho
Telegram charging small rate to a
small advertiser rather than charg-
ing this small rate to a large adver-
tiser.
Mistuh Bloom next raves and rants
about the impending monopolistic ca !.
lamity that he feels sure will result
if were to be in control Of the movie
situation here. He fears that | will
hike prices to two-Dits or more,' to
quote his pure Anglo-Saxon prose, For
his edification, let me say that when
arrived here, talked with the va
rious managers Of the Casino and Of
fered to buy, sell, or consolidate.
They wished to do neither. Why >
Events since then are well-known
Can it be possible that man in
whom are combined the successful
editor and the successful politician
! processes not to know that the s. A.
I.nych enterprises, controlling the
southern motion picture screen, is al
so financially interested in the Ca
sino? And does the Blooming Angel
know that I am at any time ready
and willing to sign contract with
the Casino theater, whereby each OF
rs will keep our admission price at
ten cents for period Of twelve
month or longer? Does that PROPOSE
ton reveal monopolistic tendencies
on my part? Watch the Casino iumr
at this proposition.
In closing, I'd like to innocently
ask II Editor Bloom is not one of the
gentlemen hired by the Casino to spy
on the Auditorium. In polite English
they are called spoilers and al
present am polite. I'm also wonder
ing If this literary genius expects m,
to engage in a long heckling contro
versy with him for reasons best
known to himself and his employers
These, of course, are not accusations
they are merely observations that
rerchance, may strike home.
Very truly yours,
l.. D. JOEL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
LORD MAYOR REFUSES
TO BREAK HUNGER STRIKE

London, Sept. 9-The Irish Sell
discrimination League quotes Mayor
lracswiney's sister as saying that the
lord Navor will not obey orders from
the Irish republican authorities 10
cease his hunger strike.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
ITS HIGHER SALARY
FOR REGISTERING WOMEN

be City, Sept. 9.-Supervisor II
tration J. G.. Greer has applied
! increase in salary because ct
creased work in his office be-
Of the enfranchisement OF wom-
he expects a large registration
Pearl Gilbert, wife of Tax As.
P Gilbert, was the first woman
/ Ster.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
ORLANDO Is PREPARING
TO BUY CITY UTILITIES

Orlando. Sept. 9-0rlando is pre-
pairing to own its own water works
and electric lighting system. The
company owning these utilities has
been asked to put price on them.
1t is understood that the owners are
willing to sell on reasonable terms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
GREEK TROOPS
LAND AT ISMID
MENACINC TURKS
(By Associated Press

Constantinople. Sept. 9.-F1ve
transports of Greek troops were land
ed at Ismid on the Gulf Of Ismid, re-
placing the British forces. The sen
ators have asked the grand vizier IL
come to an agreement with the ma
;ionalists before the Greeks find an
excuse to occupy Constantinople
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
Bols Lose Hall Strength
lRu Associated Press.l

Washington, Sept. S.-The rlne
strength of the Bolsheviki on the
Polish front was reduced one-half as
the result of the Polish counter Of
fensive according to reports in Of
fetal circles here The unapprehehd-
ID deserters in Russie are estimated
at a million.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
Fifty Dead Taken Out
(By Associated Press.)

London. Sept. 9.-Fifty dead were
taken from the ruins OF the town of
Barga, in the Italian earthquake zone,
says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch.
The message adds that many more
are buried In the debris.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
MORGAN SAYS FRENCH
LOAN OVER SUBSCRIBED

New York. Sept 81. P Nor
gan & Co. announced today that the
new hundred milHon dollar French
loan vas over r-subscribed IN an hour
and the books closed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-09
pTEST AGAINST CREDIT
RESTRICTIONS BY BOARD
(By Associated Press.)

(BS Associated Press)
ashiEston, Sept. 9.-Representa-
Of farmers and livestock pro-
organizations are preparing
fesent protests to the federal re-
board, according to a statement
le farmers national council,
ast alleged credit restrictions.