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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04
BE PATIENT AND CHEERFUL

BE PATIENT AND CHEERFUL
William Whiting of the Whiting
Paper Co. Of Chicago sent the 1nde-
pendent the following letter. con-
corning general conditions. 1t con-
tains 50 many facts Of importance
that we reproduce it in complete
form and recommend it to our read
ers for their careful consideration
Chicago, July 26th, 1921.
We see no change in the paper mar
ket. Buying Is only. for immediate re-
The purchasing power Of wage earn
ers has not been restored with prices
at the prevailing level, and with so
many unemployed. or only working part
time. Inflated prices cannot be main
The public has made up its mind Inc, not t
for the past few years. The poorer
class cannot buy because Of lack OF
funds. and the money class yin !a rot by
The problem is to lower costs.
Previous liquidation has failed to es-
tablish equilibrium in business, and
consequently liquidation must continue
until equilibrium pavs r is foaad the rates
interest Call money has been loaned
at $40. But banks have not been able
to find customers for all their money
at the prevailing prices:
Manufacturers and retailers nave re-
would permit. They have in many
cases sold below cost, but the prices OF
things. are not low enough to bring
a quick response.
The comparison of the cost OF Living
1921 shows substantial reduCtiOnS:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04

The mayors of many North Dakota
cities are issuing notices to the resi-
dents to cut the weeds. There is
nothing more unsightly at this sea-
son than patch of ripening, ill
smelling weeds. Some towns are
kept spick and span while in others
no attempt is made whatsoever to
get rid Of the weeds. Just a little
work will do it and pulling weeds an
hour or two before breakfast is bet
ter than dose of medicine any time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04
Ira Jones Is GRANDPA

Ira Jones, of the Pioneer Fuel Co..
has been informed that an eight.
pound son has arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Waldron
at Medford, Ore. Mrs. Waldron is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jones
her maiden name being Ora May
Jones. Mrs. Jones, who is visiting in
the west, arrived at Medford just in
time to meet the new, arrival. Mr.
and Mrs. Jones have five granddaugh.
tiers but this is their first grandson
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04
Teachers Examinations

The next regular teachers examin-
alton for elementary certificates wiz
be held IL the high school assembly .s %
day, August 18th and 18th. All those
whose certificates expire and those
who have no certificate and expect to
teach this fall should take this test.
Work begins promptly at $3.50 Thurs
day morning. All material will be
furnished.
A. NJ. Waller,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04
Minot Potato Growers will Meet
Again. Thufsday. AueuSt IL


Again, Thursday, August II
At the recent meeting of potato
growers, Thursday, Aug. 11th, was
set for the big meeting Of growers to
be held at the Association of Com
merce rooms at 800 o'clock in the
evening. Every man who has few
or q lot of potatoes to sell this fall
is urged to be present.
A. C. Erb, one of Minot's potato
growers, was elected chairman of the
meeting. John Huseby was elected
secretary. Permanent officers will
be elected at the meeting, Aug. 18th.
Problems relating to handling in
the field, storing, grading and mar
keting will be discussed and some
definite plans outline for the disposal
of this years crop.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04
Many Spud Marketing Associations
in County

Ward County is coming to the
front with cooperative marketing by
organizing four potato associations
to date. Berthold, Burlington, Fox
holm and Minot have started the
work on a cooperative basis and
Logan plans action in the near future.
These local associations adopt a
constitution and bylaws which is
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04

Minot, usually to the front in all
matters of moment, is several jumps
behind number of small towns in
fostering the potato industry. Minot
still has an opportunity to redeem
herself in this respect. With the
busting little village of Burlington
united in building modern potato
warehouse, and with the Berthold po-
tato warehouse in successful opera
ton for a number of years, Minot is
still tagging behind, merely talking
about potatoes and warehouse and
letting the golden moments slip by.
There are any number Of farmers in
this vicinity who are willing to grow
potatoes extensively, but they realize
that this would be poor business
without the proper housing and mar
keting facilities. With wheat a pre-
carious crop any year and potatoes
IA certain crop even in the poorest
years, every argument is in favor Of
fostering the potato industry. With
wheat a failure at Burlington this
year, the splendid crop Of potatoes
will pull many a grower out of tight
place. Minot will hold a potato
meeting Thursday, Aug. II. Let the
businessmen meet with the farmers
and talk over this important sub
ject. Let's follow the example set
by Berthold and Burlington. We can
at least cooperate on potatoes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04

Wages have not Debated enough. The
big case is that of the railroads. Rail-
road agreement made by former Direct
or-General McAdoo was one of the most
control It is apparent that wage re-
auctions effective July LIST are but a
The first step is one in the right direc-
ton and is necessary to keep many
Of the railroads from oppression and
There are many good signs. The re-
| serve Bank rate from 81 to per cent
was development of encouraging and
constructive character.
The June 1st report, Of the govern
ment shows that while the countrys
s51os7so6o its outs e ss sappiy 81
paper money has decreased $271 ,O63, 900.
Some industries are running. better.
WOODEN textile Industry in this Country
continues active much above the. aver
age, and it's present condition of COM
e The IS Of
early in the liquidation process.
The government at Washington real
ICES the importance. of economy. Con-
greass, is working in accord with the
President.
The bankers are extending credit to
Instead Of pressing collections. banks
are giving aid to customers financially
oppressed They know that these are
extraordinary times and that it is to
their advantage to help.
The solution ~of the present tangled
condition is unknown, but ! recommend
the adoption Of the following attitude:
ITO be patient IL not always easy.
To be cheerful Is much harder still;
But at least we can always be pleasant,
If we made up our mind that we will.
And 1t pays every time to look kindly,
Although you feel worried and blue;
II you smile at the world and be cheer
full.
The world will smile back at you.
So try and brace up and look pleasant,
No matter how low you are down;
Good humor is always contagious.
But you Danish your friends when
you froWn."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04

This is good time to talk with
unable to meet. your entire obliga-
lions the coming fall. Too many
people put of this very important
conference until the very last mo-
ment. Don't be afraid to lay your
cards on the table. Pay what you
can on the Indebtedness be it ever
50 little and the banker will be pleased
to renew your notes, we feel certain.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-08-04

some cause, and this has had seri-
Gus effect on the water in many of
the lakes, undoubtedly causing the
death of many fish.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11

you refuse to go, or won't OF can't.
Through town and countryside, you
were my JOY and pride, happy day.
l loved the gaudy hue, the nice white
tires new, but you're down and out for
true, in every way. To thee, old rattle
box, came many bumps and knocks,
for thee 1 griere. Badly the top is
torn, frayed are the seats and worn:
the whooping cough affects thy horn,
I do believe. Thy perfume sweels the
breeze, while good folks choke and
whecze as we pass by. paid for thee
q price, twould buy q mansion twice.
now evcrybody's yelling "ice"-I won
der why? Thy motor has the grip.
the spark plug has the pip, and woe
is thine. I, too, have suffered chills.
fatigue and kindred ills, cndeavoring TO
pay my bills, since thou were mine
Gone is my bank roll now, no moro
'twould choke the COW. as once before!
Yet, if had the mon, SO help me John
amend, I'd buy car again and speed
some more.'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11
BECOMES FAMILY PET
Doc Rescued From Dogs Rushea tc
Woman for Protection.

Woman for Protection.
If YOU care to you can have this
recital Of Il very humane incident pub
lishcd III your paper, as l think IL may
be of interest tn your readers, and, en-
courage others along similar humanl-
tarinn lines. writes w. S. McCaskill of
Conway. game warden for Horny Goun :
T. to the Charleston News and Courier.
TO sports,nen familiar with wild life
this story is scarcely bClievablc, bat 1t
is nevertheless true.
| am glad to see that The News ana
Courier is taking such an aggressive
stand against the cruel steel traps. AS
soon as women realize the pain m
llictcd OH animals when trapped theE
will not only do without furS thcm-
selves, but educate others along similar
lines. AS your editorial says: 1.-The
steel trap must 60" The sooner the
better. We must bomb the camps "l
the legislators with rccitalS OF the steel
trap horrors before the Legislature
meets again.
The incident referred to is as fol-
lows:
Recently while about her household
Mrs. J. Rufus Thompson, tho wife of
IL young farmer. living rear LUCK
vile. in this (fIorry) county, heard
the voices Of IL pack Of deer hounds
coming from the direction of the deep
Swamps of the Waccamaw river. FROM
her window she SAW " small deer
commonly called Il maiden doc. emerge
from, tho forest, and not far ahead OF
the dogs. It's movements were lndl-
rativr of near exhaustion. ana seem
ing TO realize it's helpless condition
sought refuge in Il shaded angie Oh
the nasture fence like Capt. Custer
took Il last stand" Now, nus young
woman, seeing an "pr"rtnhi'! |"
.show mercy" and with the nerve
Of q Rocky Mountain hunter. rushed
ln its rescue She threw hvr arms
around il. Tho deer. instead "l re-
yisting, leaned instinctivcly 10 h'f
bosom. while she fought off it's tor
mentors and hy her merc'iul' brave
act. saved lis life.
Needless to say, the deer was adopt
cd into tho Thompson family, IN" mas
not since shown disposition 10 re
turn 10 the land of its forefalherS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11
Miss Beulah Matthews Of Columbia,
is visiting relatives and friends in this
section. 49,.
EVERYBODY TO WORK
Those Who are DiIigent In Business
This Year Will Get Along Well.

Now altogether, everybody! Let's
chuck coats, roll up sleeves, spit in
hands and get down to business, says
the Monroe IN. c., Enquirer. Too
many Of US have been playing and
have not been on the job constantly
enough. Of course this does not apply
to you, but to the other fellow. But
there is no argument about the state
ment that the other fellow has been
spending too freely, has been wearing
q high priced silk shirt when plain
cotton one would have done just as
well, has been joy riding at night in
q buzz wagon when he should have
been getting sound sleep, has been
SuZzling flzz water when honest to
goodness we'll water would have been
better for him, has been spending his
money like the proverbial drunken
sailor when he should have been put
ting 1t in the bank: Let the other fell
low and all of us work just little
harder at everything, except raising
cotton, in 1921, that we did in 1920
and everything will come out right.
Knock the Spend" off of spendthrift,
and we will all feel as Independent as
crowned kings and will not feel mean
and measley. One day Solomon pick
ed up his fountain pen or whatever
he used to write with, and he wrote,
'Seest thou a man diligent in his busi-
ness? he shall stand before kings; he
shall not stand before mean men,"
The, constitution has been amended a
number of times, but no amendment
or change has been made to that
statement made by the old wise man
who sat in solemn state on the throne
Of Israel. That being true let the year
1921 find our folks diligent in business
and let us cut out lot of the waste
fnl extravaganza and idle foolishness
and get down to honest work and SEN
sible thrift.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11
STATE WAREHOUSE SYSTEM
Cotton Stored Increases From $4,000 to
100000.

1bUyUUU.
According to the annual report of J.
Clifton Rivers, state warehouse COM
missioner, the system under his super
Vision has grown from IT'S warehouses
during the past summer to S29 at the
end of December, last year. During
the same period the number of bales
of cotton stored has increased from
$4,000 to $4,000 bales. The present
warehouse commissioner was elected
at the last session Of the general as
sembly for term of two years, sue
ceeding the late w. G.. Smith, of
Crangcburg, who died during Fcbru-
ary, 1920.
1.-The saving Of pro rata insurance
over short term insurance" said the
report, was 33 1-3 per cent. if the in
surance rates in force on the buildings
were the same, and in addition to this
lowe" basic rate was securcd-the
previous rate being s1.S3 per s100 valu-
alton as against 4 basic rate secured
and in force now Of s1.75 IL per 500
valuation, all Insurance being placed in
reputable fire Insurance companies
passed on by the state wcrehouse COM
missioner"
There were three warehouses burned
during the year, entailing a loss of
sS1 900, which has been satisfactorily
adjusted. These were at Marion, Ches-
tcrfcld and Orangeburg.
The final report shows that. for the
year, $14,9G9 has been turned into the
state treasury and outstanding for cot
ton delivered and stored but not yet
due, s23,1795G or total earnings for the
state for the year Of S3S.l4S.64. The
estimated revenue for 1921 is placed
ut $4,000.
The following are the number of
warehouses according to counties: AL
lendale 3; Abbcville, 13; Aiken, Al;
Anderson. II; Bamberg, s; Barnwell,
IA; Calhoun, At; Cherokee, 25; Chester
field, 90: Chester, 10; Clarendon, 90;
Colleton. |; Darlington, Is; Dillon, 90;
Dorchester, 0; Edgefeld, s.; Fairfield,
%; Florence, rs; Georgetown, l.;
Greenwood, 80; Greenville, Is; Hamp-
ton, T. Horny, /; Jasper, /; Kcrshaw,
s; Lancaster, = Laurens, S; Lee, 15;
Lexington, As; Marion, i; Marlboro, u;
Mccormick, 5; Newberry, "a; Oconce,
o; Orangeburg, 120; Pickens, 4; Rich
land, 13; Saluda, IA; Spartanburg, u;
Sumter, so; Union, 8; Williamsburg,
3; York, 10.
Beaufort, Berkeley and Charleston
counties have no state warehouses.
according to the report.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11
INcoMEEoR 1920.
Tax Rate is the Same as It Was For
1919,

Work las begun On me collection ot
the incoma tax for th, ''ear 1920. Uncl:
Sam, through the Bureau Of Internal
Revenue, is addressing to every per-
son in the United Stated the question,
What was your net income for 1920?'
The answer permits of no guesswork.
Every single person whose net income
for 1920 was $1,000 or more and every
married person whose net income was
$4,000 or more is required to file re-
turn under oath with the collector of
internal revenue for the district in
which he lives on or before March Is,
1921.
The penalty for failure is fine of
not more than $1,000 and an addition
al assessment of 25 per cent. Of the
tax due. For willful refusal to make 4
return the penalty is a fine of not more
than $4,000 or not exceeding one
years Imprisonment, or both together
with the costs of prosecution. A SINH
lar penalty is provided for making a
false or fraudulent return, together with
an additional assessment of SO per
cent. Of the amount of tax evaded.
Women Must Pay Tax.
The income tax applies to women as
we'll as men. Husband and wife must
consider the income of both plus that
of minor dependent children, and If
the total equals or exceeds $4,000 q re-
turn must be filed. A minor who has
a net income in his own right Of $1,000
or more must file separate return.
To be allowed the $4,000 exemption
married person must be living with
husband or wife on the last day of the
taxable year, December 3d.. 1920. Di-
yorcees, persons separated by mutual
agreement, widows and widowers, un-
less they are the sole support OF
others living in the same household, in
which case they are allowed the $1,000
exemption granted the head of a
family, arc entitled only to $1,000 eX-
emption.
Tax Rates for 1929.
The normal tax rate for 1920 is the
same as for 1913 per cent. on the
first $4,000 of net income above the
exemption and s per cent. on the re-
manning net income. This applies to
every citizen and resident of the United
States. In addition 10 the normal tax
surtax is imposed upon net income
in excess Of $1,000.
Instructions on Form.
Full instructions for making out re-
turns are contained on the forms, cop
les of which may be obtained from col
lcctors of internal revenue. Persons
whose net income for 1920 was $4,000
nr less should use Form 104OA. Those
with incomes in excess of $4,000 should
use Form 1040.
Revenue officials will visit every
county in the United States to assist
taxpuycrs in making out their returns.
The date Of their arrival and the 10
cation of their Offices will be announc-
ed by the press or may be asccrtairtd
upon inquiry at the Offices of collcc-
tors. This advisory service is without
cost to taxpayers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11
BAR CRIME PICTURE
Police Object to Movies Showing
Criminals at Work.

Criminals at Work.
Motion pictures portrayins GRIM
inals at work have been barred IN
Chicago. it became known. recently.
Chief of censnrs not 10 issue permits
for any photoplay that showed crime
committed, even though the end of
the picture might show the criminal
in Il prison cell.
at will make no difference whether
the criminal shown is here or a vii
lain" said the chief. Even the show
ing of Il policeman disguised as n
burglar is taboo"
The order became public when
three youthful robbers, who were
sentenced 10 the state rcformatory at
Pontiac said their crimes had been
inspired by Crook" moving picture.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11
YORK, S.. @. TUESDAY, JANUARY IL, 1921

should also be remembered in con-
nection with Winthrop's requests for
appropriations that good part Of the
money is to be returned to the state
treasury for the revenues of the college.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11

It will not he easy to prov" Lazy
Nicotine is John Har!eycnrll : lWlll SlH-
ter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11

What IL pity Europe has not aS much
food for stumachs as for Thought.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11

oh, well, the short skirts keep mon
from walking into open coal hoieS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-01-11

The supreme court will have to be
the ultimate decider as to cider.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-29
Former Steel
Stars Return

Ding" Davis and Bobby Hoeg.
well known to Steel League baseball
fans last year. will return to Pueblo
within tho next month to accept rosi-
tons with tie Arkansas Valley Rail
way Light and Power company in this
city. II was announced last week. The
pair will figure in Pueblo baseball this
year as members of the Traction CLUB,
1t 10 said.
Pete" Foster, who WAS identified As
the third OF the Davis Foster-HoGK
trio last year As members of the Coke
Plant nine, is at present with the
Traction company and playing baseball
with the electricians club
HoSg is well remembered for his un.
usually brilliant work on the mound
for the Cokc-men in the deciding game
for Stcc, loop honors with the shops
club Hocg was a southpaw, and when
at his regular berth was seen in acton
on the Cokc's first sack. Despite his
diminutive build Hogg was the premier
first bascman of the Steel league.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-29
BY WHITNEY GRANT

Who is Puebios Wonder Man.
What Pueblo man or youth more near
Iy compares with the physical mea-
surcments OF Georges Carpenter,
Frances heavyweight pride, VINO Will
meet Jack Dempsey for the hesAVS-
weight championship of the world on
July ., than any other in this city!
The Pueblo Chieftain Will give Pu-
eblo men a chance to compare their
physical charms with those of the IA
nous Frcnchman.
Thru these columns Pueblo mon VIII
be given a chance to cnter special con-
test where their physical measure
ments, that IL height measurement
will be taken, as well as measurements
of: neck. biccps. chest, wrist. forearm
waist, thigh. calf and ankle. Weight
win also DO considered in the measure
ments.
Three Judges have been appointed.
A. s. Prindlc. physical director of the
city Y. NJ. =. A.. A. w. Jones, physi-
cal director OF the c. r. and l. y. NJ. c.
A., and a representatives of the Pu-
eblo Athletic club whose name viii be
announced later.
In next Sundays Chieftain measure
mcnt blanks will be published for filling
out and sending 10 tho sports editor
of the Pueblo Chicftain. Tho blanks
will be turned over to the judges OF
the contest, who will eliminate entries
until three or more mons measure
mcnt's are found that are near the
hard hitting Georges.
Official measurements will .then he
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-29
By WHITNEY GRANT.

~ II
We visited Cripple Creek last Fri
day afternoon for the solo purpose of
seeing Just what stuff the Miners base
ball nine from the E:lks' club in the
hilly village, had. What We saw opened
our eyes.
The Cripple Creek EIks are planning
on coming to Pueblo with about 500
supporters. Plans have been made for
the Pueblo Athletic club and Elks NO
90 Field day for the past week. Ques-
tions were repeatedly shot at us con-
corning conditions of roads and the
weather. We knew something about
both.-sincc we had just completed
the trip from Pueblo, via Florence.
Phantom Canon and Victor. and our
nose and rovchead was burnt bright.
and painful red. due to the strong sun S
rays that beat down. So We told the
Creek Elks that the roads we're nne.
and the weather better.
They are very proud Of their Eiks
ball club, are the people of Cripple
how good I.utz. IAmorcaux and Hobbs
were. they would hear nothing Of It and
suggested that we be on hand at the
State Fair grounds Monday afternoon
when their crew OF hardy mountain
GERS would take the local horned hefd
Ito a trimming"
II the local Bills can not play ball
II is not the fault of the committee who
have been in charge of the GROUNDS
a, the State Fair grounds The dia-
mond and outfcld has been recently
narrowed. Cross narrowed and draSSed-
A large backstop has been htted DC
hind the catchcr's plate and the enufe
from. of the comfortable granos.aho
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-29
AMERICAN

New York, May 2s.-The New York
Americans twice defeated Phiiadelphia
today before a large crowd. The an
KEGS scored easy victories MAYS,
whose indefinite suspension was lifted
yesterday, was effective in the ifst
gone. In the second game the ankeaS
knocked Rommel out of tho box in tour
innings Shawkey pitched his nrst
complete game of the season, allowed
five hits and struck out eight men,
Score by innings: First game.
PhjIa deiphia ~ 900 olo 0no-l
New York ..... .o03 0o1 olx-5 o
Batteries-Harris and Perkins; Mays
and SchanC
Second game;