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South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22
BUSINESS INDEXES

Various business indexes give evi-
dence Of a moderate reaction in
trade and industry from the more
favorable conditions Of early spring
Much present business is taken with
out chance Of profit. Unemployment
increased slightly during April The
suspension or curtailment Of con-
spicuous dividends is a matter Of al
m Ost daily occurrence. reflecting
past and present. rather than fore
casting future conditions. Dun's list
OF wholesale commodities still shows
more declines than advances, but the
price movement downward is admit
tedly twO-sided, for while il ind
Gates business depression, il gives
promise of readjustment to price lev
els at which buyers will re-enter the
market in force and business may
proceed.
Unseasonably cool weather during
May with an excess OF rain in some
sections has tended TO restrict retail
distribution and retard the growth Of
crops. The public is little more dis
posed TO buy than heretofore and
merchants are still operating on
very conservative basis. The usual
summer dullness will fall upon trade
before long and heighten the apathy
existing. Not until next fall can any
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22
Buy Your Coal Direct
From Mine-Big Saving

The high cost Of coal is "a thing of
the past At least, there are no COM
plants on this account-since the
removal Of government restrictions
among those who have learned
how 10 buy coal The way 20 buy
coal is TO get it direct from the
mines. This saves several middle
mems profits. IL saves hauling eN-
penses. Anyone can now buy at mine
prices. whether a carload buyer or
one who uses only ten or fifteen tons
a year. This has been made possible
through a plan evolved by a large
and old-esta blished concern. THE
BERNICE COAL COMPANY. with
main offices at 334 Como Building.
Chicago.
This company has thousands of
customers IN various sections of the
United States who receive all of
their coal direct from the mines.
These customers are pleased not only
because OF the many dollars they
save every year, but also because of
the quality Of coal they are getting.
Many write that they never before
had coal that makes so little dust.
that burns so well. leaving so few
ashes. II you are a coal user
whether you use hard or soft coal,
much or IittIe-it viii be greatly 10
your advantage 20 write The Bernice
Coal Co. at once for prices. stating
kind and quantity OF coal YOU use.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22

me stock market IS full Of cross
currents and the day-to-day ructu-
alons are difficult 70 forecast. Quiet
q accum uiation OF seasoned secudities
- reported In progress. Despite re-
acuon from the recent upswing. the
usntening OF call money. and mar
rowing Of operations-au OF which
were 70 be expected-the feeling
persists that the broad trend should
Ue upward henceforth. especially
WITH the approach OF fall The usual
summer dullness may be expected.
Market writers reiterate their belief
that the worst IS over. although as
yet they have made little progress
beyond that reasonably sound safe
conclusion One conservative broker
age house expects now an AUST
ment % actual earning capacity on a
competitive basis"
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22
think like spirited Improvement set

think like spirited improvement set
IN.
Business men must not count too
heavily upon the promise OF easier
money. World demands for credit
will continue heavy for years. In the
opinion Of some bankers. this condl-
ion precludes the possibility OF VOW
er interest rates. Yet European
banks and federal reserve banks In
this country have reduced rates. evi-
IDENTIFY with the intention OF dealing
more leniently with business. This
action. together with the rise IN gold
reserve and reduction OF rediscounts
and not circulation OF the federal re-
serve system incontestably point 10
evenual easing OF the credit situa-
ton, while they do not guarantee an
immediate charge.
The F. W. Dodge Co. reports a
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22

that the fedaral reserve board. a
prime instigator OF deflaton, now
feels the process Of compression has
teen carried as FAR as circumstances
warrant Reduction Of the federal
rcaerve -ediscouLt rate In many dis
tricts IS promise Of relaxation. The
power OF credit or money as 10 Is
popularity known, IS little understood
and appreciated by the average man.
It's power is better understood to-
cay than ever before after the con
vincing demonstration made since
the armistice. Money has exercised
almost absolute. not 20 say desPotic,
control over industry during the
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22
GRAIN.

The visiblesupply OF wheat has
oeen less than one-third that OF a
year ago and cash wheat Is at a
premium for delivery on May con-
tracts. Despite bullish sentiment IN
some quarters the stage has not yet
oeen set for a marked advance IN
wheat with reflection OF this strength
on other grains. Foreign crop pros
poets are favorable on the whole.
and Notwithstanding damage IN Kan
sas and Oklahoma, a wheat crop in
this country well above the average
Is seemingly assured. Europe IS ex-
pected 10 buy 50.OO0.O0O bushels Of
wheat a month for three months be
ginning May 1. from exporting coun-
tries. but is not apt 70 stampede for
grain until more Is known Of the
probable crop outcome there. Cereal
products mills are running part ume
or have suspended IN most instances,
and business in general does not
warrant decided and prolonged ac-
tivity on the markets constructive
side as yet. Grain traders deplore
passage OF the Tichner bill by the
house, 10 is said
LIVESTOCK.
Cattle show tendency 10 appreci-
ate in value after each slump. show
ing resiliency Packers refuse 10
support marked advances in the hog
market Although supply has fallen
10 seasonal volume, little bullish
sentiment on hogs Is due until after
the June run. Live mutton has ad-
vanced steadily during the first
weeks OF May How we'll sustained
is this advance remains 20 be seen.
Cattle and hog supply at nine lead
ing markets during the first four
months OF this year showed de-
crease OF - and two per cent re-
spectively from last year, while
sheep receipts increased. Packers
have succeeded in disposing Of their
winters accumulation OF hides for
the most part.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22

Attention is being paid TO the wea-
ther and its probable effect on cot
ton-the more so in view Of rains
and cool weather during May un-
favorable TO the new crop. The Brit
ish coal strike and the large stocks
tn hand are the two greatest OBJ
stacles to an advanse in this mar
tet. The SiIesian question "a dis
turbing. or the other hand, future
reports will undoubtedly reveal a
material cut in acreage, the extent OF
which no one can fortcl with ac-
curacy Larger exports late this
year are predicted as consequence
OF measures now being taken TO
finance sales abroad. The first gov
ernment crop Of the season. will ap-
pear June 2.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22

steady acceleration OF building oper-
auons since January yet from New
York city comes word that the ma
terials market has no spinal column
and is pervaded by feeling OF hes
itation and uncertainty. Construc-
tion has not made the progress II
should.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22
BUSINESS OUTLOOK

A very distinct change has occur
red in the stock market and IN Ihe
character OF sentiment and business
comment in the eastern press ouI-
ing the past few weeks. reflecting a
slow change for the better In unoer-
iying economic conditions IL seems
10 portend a definite sustained re-
covery in business albeit slow one
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22
Trend of the Markets
0toCkS-Grafn-L LfueStock-

and Australian sales give reason for
encouragement. the London sales
showing a higher range OF prices
than was anticipated. The domes-
tic wool market is quiet, with prices
little changed. Manufacturers are
slow 20 cover requirements. The gov
ernment viii sell az auction 100000
pounds Of low grade wool on May
rs.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22

The question Is: How far viii Il ex-
tend and how continuous will be its
progress.
Opinion differs. Some authorities
toresee a secondary wave OF infla-
ton, while others predict recurring
periods OF industrial depression,
nlilder than the present, until wages
and prices return TO something like
their normal level. The readjust-
ment process viii probably extend
with diminishing intensity over the
next decade. SO profound an up
heavai as the great war could not
fail 20 disturb business for years
after. The nature and extent OF i'm
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22
METALS.

The steel market is very dull with
out promise Of immediate improve
ment. Further reductions in costs
are expected. The Steel corporation
instituted its new wage scale without
difficulty. Scrap iron. which gives
a fair index Of the market. is NOV
ing slowly Pig iron reflects the
dearth Of business steel.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22

postwar period. Basic economic
conditions. not caprice. in the maiR.
cc --of Tho usc ~ money.
The federal reserve bank posldonl
shows continuous Improvement
Gold reserves In the United States
now exceed s3.0o0.0Oo.0Oo Further
reductions in the Bank q EnglanN
rate are expected quite soon. barring
serious labor trouble Bank rates az
Stockholm and Copenhagen have de-
c.sued One-half per cent
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22

provement during the present year
will depend largely upon progress
made IN harmoniZing prices and ad-
iusting them 10 reasonable costs OF
production.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22
MONEY AND
FINANCE

The month past has brought an
accumulation OF evidence that read
justment is nearing completion fnan-
cially. II IS especially significant
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-22

Western wool growers are reluct-
ant to part with their clips at prices
offered. but small sale are made at
IA 20 is cents. The recent London
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

County Agent A. M. Challey held a
meeting for the farmers of the vicinity
of Webster Saturday afternoon. At
the meeting plans were discussed for
the organization of a local livestock
shipping association.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Ames Ellingson and his family, re-
Gently residents of the Martin Olson
farm, six miles southeast of town,
has moved into the home of Chief of
Police Timboe for the winter. The
Timboe children will remain with the
Ellingsons, Chief Timboe making his
headnnarters at the Fire hall.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. Thomas Cranna Of Lakota
and Mrs. Henry Study of Michigan
City visited with Mrs. w. J. Monteith
Sunday, returning to Lakota Sunday
evening. Mrs. Study expected to re-
turn to her home Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. F. D. harrington returned to
her home at COL Arnold Avenue,
Tuesday, after spending week visit
ing her son and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joel Harrington Of Gronna, this
state.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Miss Eva Bakken, who has been
visiting her fiancee, Arthur Linendoll
at the Albert Torfin home, expects to
leave in the course of a few days fol
her home at Oberon.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Hollister of
Fargo attended the Clarke Kelley
funeral held yesterday afternoon from
the Masonic Temple.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

On Friday morning the little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Gefroh fell
into a pail of boiling water and was
badly scalded. It is hoped, however,
that she will soon recover. - Warner,
N. D. Press.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

John H. Peterson and Chris Hogan
of Crary were in the city Monday in
terviewing friends, discussing election
and looking after business interests.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Miss Magdalene Deichtman and
Lawrence Togue of Lakota visited in
Devils Lake over Sunday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Newhouse, A..
p. Newhouse and B. E. Newhouse of
Warwick were in Devils Lake on
business Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. P. Traynor of Starkweather,
who has been visiting and shopping
in Devils Lake for the past few days,
left for her home in Starkweather
SATURDAY.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Don't forget to attend the address
of DR.. F. G. Gade, at St. Olaf's Luther
an Church, Tuesday evening, Nov. Is,
1921. c45
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Don't forget to attend the address
of DR.. F. G. Gade, at St. Olaf's Luther
an Church, Tuesday evening, Nov. Is,
1921. CAS-
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Attorneys L. L. Butterwick and
Clyde Duffe of Minnewaukan were
in the city on business Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. D. w. Kelly Ct Webster was
q shopper in the city Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Tom Shields of Doyon was Wis
itor in the city and also transacted
business Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Parker Of
Ninot spent the week end hunting in
this locality.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Can
do took in the "Four Horsemen" at
the Grand theatre Monday mite.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

A. M. Powell, who has been ill for
the past four weeks, is much better,
but not able to be up and out.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Walter Mcdonald, states attorney
of Benson county, was in Devils Lake
transacting business Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs. C.
S. Wigdahl of Minnewaukan at the
Mercy hospital Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. Ed Lam was operated on Sat
urday morning at the Mercy hospital
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. E "A. Foster of Doy.
on were shoppers in Devils Lake Fri.
day, making the trip by car.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Stewart of Min
newaukan were in the city attending
to business matters Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Angus Mcdonnell of Poplar Grove
was in the city attending to matters
of business Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Honett left
Sunday mite to spend the winter at
Los Angeles, California.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Miss Amanda Halvorson and Miss
Jean Mclean of Leeds were shoppers
in Devils Lake Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

A. ", Haig left Monday mite for
Chicago where he expects to remain
for some time.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. E. L. Portman of Bismarck
was in the city for a few days visit
ing friends.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

ton attended the Nestos celebration
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Stevens CT Law
ir Devils Lake Friday
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Miss Hilda Hefte of Churchs Ferry
was a shopper in Devils Lake Satur-
day.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Carpenter Of
Southam were in Devils Lake shop
ping Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
ice Rhevick at the Mercy hospital
Friday morning.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Miss Marie Engesather of Brocket
was shopper in Devils Lake Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Oleves Peterson of Penn was ir
Devils Lake transacting business OF
Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

w. A. Dursett of Churchs Ferry
was in the city on businss Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

B. E. Burt of Southam was busi-
ness caller in Devils Lake Thursday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Miss Hazel Mckay, Field Deputy,
visited the Hampden schools Tuesday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Oluf Hagen of Lawton was in the
city on business Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

w. L. Noyes of Cando attended to
business matters in the city Monday
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

John frisco of Nixon township was
in the city on business Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Kruger and
children spent Tuesday visiting at
Southam.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Ole O. Ophaug of Neville was in
the city attending to business mat
ters Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Sidney Pearson of Devils Lake was
a business caller at Brocket Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. Tom King of Brinsmade was
a shopper in Devils Lake Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. P. w. Hammer of Edmore wa
in the city visiting Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Clark Deal of Starkweather, attend-
ed the "Four Horsemen" Monday mite:
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

C. ]. Lord of Cando was in the city
Tuesday. j M
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Stewart went
to Cando Monday to visit for few
days.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Herman Schultz is ill at his home
this week and not able to be at his
Office.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

. C. N. Nelson of Garske was in Dew
lis Lake on business Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. Jim Nash of Webster visited
and shopped in the city Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Boyer of Fort
Totten visited over the week end in
Devils Lake.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. Brick and daughter Helen Of
Keith were shoppers in the city one
day last week.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

H. S. Pond of Crary was a business
caller in the city Friday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

J. n. Fifer of Larimore was in Dew
lis Lake on business Monday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Miss Marion S. Pond of Crary was
a shopper in the city Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

FOR RENT - Four room house, new
ly painted and banking all done.
Good location, we'll water and base
ment. 702 5th St. 45
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

C. j. Fenske of Starkweather trans
acted business in Devils Lake Satur-
day.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Judge Swenson was in Lakota on
business Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. Harry Montague of Mime
waukan was a shopper in the city
Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

S. M. Sterrett of WillistA was a
visitor in Devils Lake Sunday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs, Skarning Of Minneapolis
visiting in Devils Lake this week.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. W. E. Keith of Egeland visit
ed over the week end in Devils Lake.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

G. A. Stevens of Duluth is in Dew.
lis Lake on business this week.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Mrs. Eugene Smith has returned
after visiting at Minot for some time.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST
PERSONAL AND LOCAL MENTION
IN AND ABOUT DEVILS LAKE

/, ]. N. Jack was in the city on bust
ness Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

L. C. Holz of Bottineau was in TIM
city on business Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Edgar Anderson of Crary was in
the city on business Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

A. E. Tocmey was business caller
In Starkweather Tuesday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

Frank johnson is sick and not able
to be at work this week.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-09

- VIC '"s VI '''i ing much wanted. Send for !;
free catalog and find how little it
was in Lakota on costs and what splendid chances |
a business education will offer you |
ary business
riday. Frank johnson is sick and not able
to be at work this week.
Of Webster visited "
city Saturday. L. c. Holz of Bottineau in the
city on business Saturday
" 0''uiu"S' Mrs. P. w. Hammer of Edmore
nv,,+h = ~ no, in the city visiting Monday.
- j. H. Fifer of Larmore was in Dew
~ Mnneano1is IS ills Lake on business Monday.
c. N Nelson of Garske was in Dew
E w;,,s+dA WAS lis Lake business Monday.
ANe 9o"o"' Mrs. Eugene Smith has returned
of Egeland visit after visiting at not 1or some e
~ 80 ~ vas A""~ Miss Hazel Mckay Field Deputy,
of Crarv was in visited the Hampden schools Tuesday
w. A. Dursett of Churchs Ferry
f Devils Lake was in the city on businss Monday
80 Mrs Tom King of Brnsmade
+,rlwoo+ber trans shopper in Devils Lake Saturday
0 w L. Noyes of Cando attended to
business matters in the city Monday.
is ill at his home .
~ W ~ Devils Lake transacting business
Saturday
daug ghter Helen of - O. .
" to Cando Monday to visit for few
days.
+h. ueak end in Mrs. Harry Montague of Mime
waukan shopper in the city
Saturday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1921-04-08
BLAMEs THE 1. v. A.

The Cavalier Chronicle comes back
at us last week charging the I. V. Al.
and others with the failure of the
Nonpartisan program in the state.
1t claims that the action taken by
the taxpayers trying to stop the sale
of the $17,00O,00O> bond issue is to
blame for the condition of the Bank
of North Dakota, that the "investi-
cation" of the state institutions we're
a failure, and sundry other things.
We agree with the Chronicle that if
the Townley bunch had succeeded in
floating the $17,00o,0 1000 of bonds they
would have been able to continue
business that much longer, but the
fact that the Drake mill lost $30,000
the last year, the BODYBUILDING fund
thousands behind and the farmers
stores that went into the hands Of a
receiver have q million dollars Of
farmers money without being able to
give any returns, answers Editor
Kent's arguments. It is really q
shame that the Nonpartisan admin
istration were blocked in their finan-
cial scheme Of floating the bonds
What would have been still better
would have been to carry out Mr.
Townley's idea Of financing the state
that of having the "sl1y' limit to the
Indebtedness.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1921-04-08
UNITED STATES TREASURER.

This position has been one Of the
richest political plums given to
North Dakota President Harding
will in the near future appaint a
successor to Ex-Governor John Bur
ke, who was the last incumbent. It
has been rumored that M. %. Hall Of
Mohall is one of the possibilities now
being considered for this appoint
ment. Mr.. Hall is one Of the sturdy
pioneers of the Northwest and North
Dakota. He is the founder Of Mo-
hall, and ever since pioneer days has
been identified with the best develop
ment Of the Northwest, as news-
paperman, banker, farmer, politician
and a consistent, sturdy and inhuen.
tial Republican. Mr.. Hall was the
originator Of, and the moving spirit
in the movement Of obtaining the ap.
preparation Of the $2,O00,000 to fur.
nish the drought-stricken farmers o1
the Northwest with seed this year
and stayed on the job in Washington
until it was put over and is now b
Fargo, where the Federal govern
ment has its headquarters, aiding il
the distribution.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1921-04-08

For Sale.-One 1880 1nternation-
|al 4 cylinder Tractor, in good run
ming order. Also one 4 bottom p &
o engine plow complete with stubble
and breaker botton4. Complete
Foutht 100000. A bargain.
S9tf E. d. BOOKER.
For Sale.-G Good young horses. In
fquirs u GEO. n. morris, Pembina,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1921-04-08

= They are groggy now, give them
the * knockout p blow. The Fighting
9Parson. n n; 4; 81 2 4s
1T IS well To- say: Let them fry
in their own juice But we are fry
ing with them in the same juice. ;: =. y
II. Twitchell. f5ls q;
s .Plow, Plant and Prosper = o.
Connor.
Every dollar Of foreign capital in
the State Of North Dakota, and there
is hundred Of millions Of it, is here
now under protest, and will be called
unless we drive out the Nonpartisan
regieme. Lauder. n. 4,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1921-04-08

For Sale.-500 bushels Of March,
wheat, all cleaned. See
4otf GEO. Il. morris.