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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

William Jennings Bryan, Americas
foremost private citizen, was guest
Of honor at the Minot Rotary Club
Monday noon, favoring the members
with an address long to be remember
ed. II
Mr.. Bryan, was introduced by DR..
VIM. Clarke, Of the Minot Normal
school. Mr.. Clarke in introducing
the distinguished guest declared that
he was a descendant of long line of
republicans. The Commonor came
back at him in the usuK Bryan man
ner, stating that he was the ascend
ant Of q long line Of democrats.
Mr.. Bryan, who is an honorary
member of the Minot Rotafy club, de-
clared that he regarded the Rotary
very highly. He declared that he is
diner" and of all the clubs with
which he is connected, the Rotary has
made a deeper impression on him
than any Of the others.
Mr.. Bryan referred to ex-President
Taft, who is to speak in Minot next
Wednesday, as a lovable man and urg-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

is another breeder of fine Shorthorns
in the Makoti district. A concrete
potato warehouse, 40 by 80 feet il
Size with full basement is now in
process of construction. w. j.
Wojiechowski of Flensburg, Mime
sofa, is financing the proposition and
and will be in active charge of the
project. In 80 minutes one day last
week, over 500 acres were signed for
the 1921 crop. This fall selected
spring seeding: I :
Makoti is preparing to celebrate
the eighth anniversary Of the found
ing Of the town July 18th. This will
be big day on the reservation. A
roundup and Indian dance, pow-wow
and other features characterizing the
celebrations Of pioneer days will be
staged. 1t is anticipated that thous-
ands from a distance will attend this
celebration.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
LEGLON>STATE CONVEN.
TON IN MINOT AUGUST Is AND 26

F. R. Landers of this city, the Vice
State Commander, and Major A. G,
Crane, Commander Of the William G.
Carroll Post are in charge of the local
arrangements.
The July issue Of the Legionaire,
the official state publication, will be
devoted to the Convention and to Mi
not. r. E. Flynn Of Fargo, the ed
itor, has been here for several weeks,
getting copy for splendid issue which
will include many Of the local scenes.
A number of fine bands will accom-
pany the delegates to the convention.
The Fargo delegates will bring fifty
piece band. Devils Lake will bring
their band also.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
MET TO CONSIDER
BUILDING OF GOOD ROADS

The township supervisors of Ward
county met with the county commits
sioners in this city last Wednesday
and Thursday and outlined a good
roads building project that includes
the building of six miles of permanent
highway in each township at the ex-
pense Of the county, giving the town
ships an opportunity to concentrate
their efforts on building the roads in
ether parts of the township. The
commissioners have not gone into the
proposition Of the funds thoroly, but
have outlined tentative plan for each
township, which will insure roads that
Join with those of other townships.
1t may take"a number of years to
complete these highways, but they
are determined that their work in the
future shall be of a permanent ma
ture..
The visitors were given an enjoy
able banquet at the Association of
Commerce rooms Wednesday night,
H. M. Wilson, president Of the Asso-
citation Of Commerce, acting as toast
master. Talks were given by A. S.
Spicher, chairman of the board of
commissioners of Ward county; States
Attorney Herigstad, G. D. Colcord,
Governor Lynn j. Frazier, and Com
missioner Krantz.
AS the Governor entered the room
the guests arose and stood until he
was seated. The Governor in his
address stated that Minot and Ward
are noted as a place where people do
things. He says a wonderful amount
of road building is being done in the
state but there is a great shortage Of
engineers. He congratulated the
commissioners Of Ward county for
the fine way they have taken up the
road building proposition with the
township supervisors. He also con-
gratulated the Minot Association Of
Commerce for their work on good
roads. He urges the supervisors to
see that the roads in their townships
are kept dragged. With 50 much
gravel as we have in Ward county, we
ought to have the best roads in the
state, he said.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
MAKE EFFECTIVE FIGHT ON :
H0PPERS-DAMAGE MAY BE LIGHT


been unable to get the bran.
The Independent hears a rumor
that in some places the grasshoppers
appear to be dying from a disease,
County Agent German reports evil
dences Of this in some localities where
poison has not yet been put out. :
County Commissioner M. N. Powell
asks the Independent to publish a
method of fighting the grasshoppers
which he says is being tried in some
localities with good effect. He says
that alkah water sprinkled around the
edge of the field where the grasshop-
pers have to cross, will do the trick,
but warns the farmers not to sprinkle
the water, on the crops as it will sure
ly kill growing crops. v
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

Mr., and Mrs. Webster, who reside
twelve miles southwest of Minot, near
brady, were in the city Tuesday.
Mrs. Webster lost her eyesight three
years ago, but, instead Of sitting down
and bemoaningS her great misfortune,
she has made the best OF it and IS
really doing the most remarkable
things.
She does the family washing, IRON
ing and cooking. She bakes the nm
est kind of bread, cakes and pies,
cleans the house and Nthe home is .
model for neatness. Mr.. Webster.
who is the prOudest man In Ward
county, declares that his wife makes
much better bread than when she pos
sessed all Of her faculties. She
washes the clothing until it is spot
5lessly clean. How she manages to
do the housewQrk seems nothing short
Of 4 miracle, but this wonderful lit
tie woman manages somehow.
Concerning her home life, Mrs.
Webster said to.a representative:
"When I lost my eyesightSi I de-
termined to make the. best OF lie,
and / just tried to do the things that
at first scented impossible. perse-
,vered and after awhile, things came
easy. write my own letters. Ny
husband tacks the correspondents
paper to board and he fastened an
arrangement Of steel so that ! can
follow the lines. He says that
write better than he does. In some
ways / get more out Of life than ]
formerly-did:n
Mrs. Webster gets q great deaf Of
enjoyment outN music and is max
ing arrangements to attend the Minot
Chautauqua at Wildwood Park June
80 to July 4, where several musical
companies will be heard.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

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/. The county was out Of bran for the
grasshcpper poison for a few days,
but County Agent German received
two cars 0f>bran Tuesday morning,
which were hurried out to the various
mixing stations, The farmers are
puttine up good fight on the pests
and ii is certain that the damage will
not be very heavy. The fine rains
thruout this section of the state early
this week and during last week, have
had tendency to check the racages
of the grasshoppers. Reports come
to o'Minot from some localities of damS
age being done but steps are taken
to check it.
Renville county voted recently to
spend $4,000 in fighting grasshop-
pers, but up to early this week has
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
WITH EYESIGHT GONE DRADY
4 /WOMAN.DOES OWN HOUSEWORK

ganization has ever held in the state.
Over 100 delegates were present. Ev-
cry Grange in the state was repre-
sented. Worthy National Master
Lowell of New York state was present
and delivered two splendid addresses,
one address before the assembly on
Wednesday and another, public ad-
dress in the afternoon on Thursday.
Governor Frazier was present and
spoke at the out-of- door gathering.
The Grange went on record as favor
ing the establishment of y State
Farmers Exchange and steps will INF
mediately be taken looking toward
that end. The Oranges of Ward
county were well represented by able
speakers at the 1920 convention.
Berthold was chosen as the place of
meeting for next years convention. !
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Mollie, the Johnny Jones Camel Dined
on Hedge Fence

A man named Smith who lives near
the Normal school, made claim for
$1OO damages against the Johnny J.
Jones Exposition, claiming that Mol
lie, the circus camel got loose and
made meal out of his hedge fence.
The claim was presented by Atty. M.
o. Eide who finally compromised on
$4,000. The fence was not seriously
damaged but as Eide threatened to
tie up the works in Minot, Mr.. Jones
concluded to pay the $4,000. The COM
pany departed for Calgary, Alta, ear
ly Sunday morning after doing
thriving business in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

The state convention ofthe Ameri-
can Legion will be held in Minot Aug.
Is and 26. It is expected that be-
tween 1900 and 1000 delegates will
attend and it will be some problem
to properly house all Of the visitors.
The local members are arranging to
take the visitors into their homes,
and other citizens will gladly open
their homes to these young men.
Lieut.. Col. Theodore Roosevelt has
been invited to attend the meeting and
there are hopes that he may attend.
At this timeS the Riverside Park viii
be dedicated as the, New Roosevelt
Park in memory of the late Theo.
Roosevelt. The beautiful park lies
along the Roosevelt trail.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Rugby Man Buys Minot Market

\ Mr.. 1shan, prominent merchant Of
Rugby has purchased the Eastwood
Park Meat Market Of the Shirley
Grocery Co., and will move his family
to the city from Rugby and take per-
sonal charge Of his shop. Mr.. Ishan
is prominent in fraternal circles at
Rugby and the coming Of his talented
family will be welcomed in the socisl
life Of the cit Preparatory to the,
opening Of his shop June Fl, he is
having the place completely redecorat-
ed and new fixtures installed which
will give that quarter one of the best
shops in the city. For years Mr..
Ishan has operated two meat markets
at Rugby and stood always among
the top-notchaIs in markings by the
State 1nspect0f's Department.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

A good sized crowd attended the an
nual picnic. Of the combined Indiana
and Illinois Associations at Riverside
Park Wednesday afternoon. The day
was perfect. At 1890 fine picnic
dinner was served under the trees on
l0ng tables, cafeteria style. The
main table groaned under its great
load of chicken, sandwiches, salads,
pickles, pies, cakes, etc. A commit
tee ".of ladies in charge of the SER
vice had overlooked nothing in the
way Of making this important feature
writer who promised to judge the
cooking, gave the first prize to the
Indiana ladies for roast chicken while
the Illinois ladies carried off the blue
ribbon on pies and cakes.
After dinner, President G. w. Lin
gofelt Of the Indiana Association call
ed the meeting to order and delivered
a delightful address. He said that
he had never been sorry for coming
to North Dakota and in this he ex-
pressed the sentiments Of all present.
He called on J. H. Cotton, teacher Of
history Of the Minot Normal for an
address. Mr.. Cotton is a former
Illinois man. Everett Davis, manual
training instructor at the Normal was
the next speaker. Both speakers
made hit with the audience and in
cidentally did some effective advertis-
ing for their school. Among the 9TH
er speakers were G.. D. Colcord, Mrs.
D. T. Dierdorff, Fred Brey, Elder DER
dorff and E. E. Miller. Ross Peugh,
Holstein breeder from Sterling, ILL.,,
told the crowd some interesting facts
about the dairy business and predict
ed great future for North Dakota as
a dairy state. He said that we have
it over Illinois for dairying in many
ways. Land is so high in Illinois and
so much care must be taken to keep
up it's fertility that it makes the dairy
business expensive.
1t was decided to combine the In
diana and Illinois Associations and
hold a picnic in the park next sum
mer. The following officers of the
new association were elected:
G. w. Lingofelt, president; Elder D.
T. Dierdorff, vice president; Mrs. Fred
Brey, secretary; G. D. Colcord, treas
urer.
Program committee. B. Withers,
Lola Dierdorff and Mrs. j. j. Lar
sen.
Refreshment committee-Mrs. D. T.
Dierdorff, Mrs. G. D. Colcord, Mrs.
VIM. Hadler, Mrs. Shuttleworth, Mrs.
VIM. Hecker and j. H. Burns.
Committee on Arrangements-Chas.
Taylor.
The Association will hold its annual
meeting at Surrey on Lincoln's birth
day when a program will be rendered.
Following the program, the crowd
gathered around a huge tub of ice
cream, doing full justice to thiss lux
ury.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Hogs and Sheep at the Grand Forks
Fair, July goth to oath

Large numbers of entries in the
hog and sheep department of The
Grand Forks Fair Association, Grand
Forks, North Dakota, July goth to
oath, inclusive, only emphasize the
demand for breeding stock on the
farm in the Northwest. The time
is coming when nothing but pure-bred
aw.re and sheep will be KEEP; on the
farm. Aspure-bred animal does not
cost any more to, bring 20 maturity
and gives Money return fa' IN ex-
cess of that received for TIC scrub.
A great orporeul ity for foundation
stock and for herd improvement is
offered this year at the Grand Forks
fair. "
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Underdahl Brothers Will Hold Big
StOck Sale

The Underdahl brothers, Roy. Peter
and Louie, will hold big stock sale
in the hills at the old Underdahl ranch
rs miles southwest Of Minot, on Tues
day, June 29. They will sell go head
of Percheron horses and 40 head of
Hereford cattle. This affords fine
opportunity for one to stock up in
either line as the "Underdahls have
been breeding up their stock for many
years.
M. T. Roach, of Ryder, the auc-
tioneer,- declares> that he has never
seen a finer bunch Of horses and cat.
tie offered for sale in this section OF
the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
The Power of Wilson

One dusky citizen was in UNIFORM
The other clung to his civilian garb
and rallied against the draft.
II ain't q goin'," he asserted, land
no one is goin' to make me-"
"Niggah," replied the other, ear
nestly, "if Mr.. Woodrow Wilson wants
YOU, you 20! That man just took
an hour OF daylight from God AL.
mighty. Then he took the railroads
away from white folks and gave them
to his son-in-law. What chance has
you got 2"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Heavy Rains-Fine Prospects

Heavy Rains Prospects
q Reports of excellent rainfalls at Des
Laos, Mohall and Maxbass last Sun
day evening have been received also
a heavy downpour Of several hours
duration at Douglas Wednesday last
week. The crop, prospects thruout
this section Of the state were never
better and barring unforeseen disas.
ter Ward County and this section will
harvest the greatest crop this year
since the bumper crop of 1915.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Good Rain Monday

A good rain fell Monday practically
all afternoon from Minot north to
the Canadian line. The Glenburn
district which had net received rain
since April was especially favored, the
moisture soaking down to depth OF
three inches, saving the crops. The
crops all over this section OF the
state look better than they have for
five years and the farmers are very
optimistic. !, This has splendid ef-
feet on business Of every nature.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Makoti will Hold Big Celebration on
Y July II

q July IL
]. %. Saltness, the Makoti real.es-
Ssltness @ states that crops in his Vi
entity are looking splendid and the
indications are that they will harvest
a bumper crop Of grain on the reser-
vation this season. A Community
Club was recently organized at Ma
koti and an intensive campaign for
memberships among the farmers will
commence about July 1st. Makoti
people have gone in quite extensively
for Shorthorn cattle and Poland
China hogs. Nessrs. Kamrud & Stok-
dal, Sh6rthorn breeders at. .Makoti,
already havesa fine herd built up to
which they ,are constantly making
valuable additions: These men pur-
chased some >of the choicest exhibits
at the MinotS Stock show which was
held here recently. ]. L. Arvidson
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

Grasshoppers Doing Some Damage
County Commissioner Vandenoever
informs the Independent that the
Rrasshoppers are still doing much
damage. The second crop Of the pests
appears to be coming on.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

Danish Brotherhood Picnic
The Danish Brotherhood Lodge No.
80 Of Minot will hold their fourth
annual picnic at the big bridge four
miles west of Minot Sunday, June ~.
Cars will leave the Windsor Hotel at
1890 p. m. on that date.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Northern Transfer Co. Organized

Northern Transfer Co. Organized
F. G. Brockway and H. D. Small
wood, who have been connected, with
the Hodgins Transfer Co., have gone
into business on their own hook, ,un-
der the name Of the Northern Trans
fer Go. they have invested in q fine
Traffic truck and are prepared to give
quick and efficient service. Both men
are. good hustlers and will undoubted-
~ do well. II
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Minot Drug Being Remodeled

MinOt Drug Being Rem0deled
A force Of carpenters are installing
q new floor in the Minot Drug Store
and otherwise remodeling the inter-
ior. Decorators are also at work
refinishing the walls and generally
improving the appearance of the store.
IA new front designed along the most
up-to-date line will also be placed
making this one Of the handsomest
drug stores in the city,,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
State Says Poisoned Bran Should
Stand "a Hours.

Geo. State has been poisoning grass
hoppers with good effect oh his farm.
Mr.. State used poisoned bran freshly
mixed and he also used the ,bran{ that
had been mixed from "a to SO hours
and he says the latter was twice as
effective. He urges the farmers to
keep the poison about "a to SO hours,
turning the sacks over frequently to
give the ingredients IN opportunity
Of becoming well mixed. 4,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
A Correction

\ The Ladies' Aid of forming town
ship have changed the date Of their
sale from June % to July which will
be held at the From Lutheran church.
Free lunch at noon and sale in the
afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

sition to the investigation or SMELL
iug committee, the state sheriff act
and the absent voters amendment ts
voiced by Judge j. p. Robinson, OF
the Supreme Court ina statement,
made public here.
Judge Robinson, himself elected
with Nonpartisan league endorse
these legislative acts passed by the
Nonpartisan league legislature, and
referred to vote Of the people in
the June 30 Urinary. He says moth
ing Of the anti-red flag bill amend
ment.
In opposing the three measures
Judge Robinson stands in opposition
to the socialist leaders Of the Nom
partisan league.
The act for the investig ation,,
or smelling committee of Eve per-
sons il too much like the Span
ish inquisition," says Judge Rob-
inson. ''The committee is author
lied 70 act % grand inquisitors
of 4 star chamber court and to
pry into the private aRairs of the
citizens and to make lot of need
less costa and taxes. l hold that
4 such an act is not eos3titutional."
Judge Robinson also condemns the
state sheriff act, which would authox-
ize the governor to appoint a state
sheriff at salary Of $1,000 year,
give him authority to call upon all
other sheriffs and deputies to act in
,A>state constabulary, permit the gov
ernor, to remove the sheriff at any
time and to act at all times under
the direction of the governor.
"Our court has held void an act
under which ex-Judge Corliss was ap-
pointed a>state prosecutor to enforce
prohibition says the Judge. The
principle is the same"
The Judge also criticises the absent
voters act, which would extend the
absent voters act of 1913 to include
any woman voter who resides one
half mile or more from the polls.
"There is NO good. reason why
4 notary public should be permit
mitted to mobile around the coun-
try and gather up the votes of
women for one party or another.
Surely It would lead to corrupt
practfces," said the Judge.
II the three acts which he opposes
are sustained they will add largely
to the taxes and give to the party in
power direct political advantage,
Judge Robinson says, and continues:
yi.5 Urges STATE Economy
"There are in the state too many
boards, with enormous overhead
charges and expenses. The hrst act
Of the next legislature should be to
reduce the number Of such boards
and to cut out new-fangled and ques-
tionable tax levies.
''The oil tax and every tax on
sale is passed directly to the con.
-sunef. Fer the wage-sarners In.
surance tax the employers and
the people do pay fully ten times
the sum necessary fof. the insur.
ance. They pay one million for
insurance ef 3fee, ~. It drives
some people out Of bnsiness and
some out Of the state.
AntiTownley workers urge people
to vote yes on the bill To prevent the
display Of the red or black nag in un-
patriotic manner, and no on the smell.
ing committee, the state sheriff act
and the absent voters act on June 80.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24

The 1920 Issue Of the Searchlight a
Work of Art
The Independent recently complet-
ed the 1920 issue Of the Minot High
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
North Dakota Elks to Attend NatiOna
Convention

Convention
L. D. McGahan is the representa-
tive of the Minot Lodge No. 1889 to
the Elks convention to be- held at
Chicago next month. L. ]. Palda
and John j. Coyle will also attend
the convention. Mr.. Coyle has the
endorsement of every grand represen-
tative in the state as the next Dis
trict Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, a
very proper recognition considering
Mr.. Coyle's fine record while Exalted
Ruler Of the Minot Elks LODGE
The North Dakota Elks will make
their headquarters at the Fort Dear
born hotel while in Chicago. A meet
ingsof the state representatives has
been called for July z. The big Elk
band of 40 pieces, the splendid Devils
Lake Organization, will accompany
the North Dakota Elks and take part
in the big parade.