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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28
MlNOT NORMAL SCHOOL BE-
GINS ITS TENTH YEAR MONDAY

conducted the same work at the Drake
High School. H..
! The following we'll known instruc-
tors will return to their accustomed
places in the school:
| Mrs. Florence C. Perkett, B. A.,
Psychology.
Hazel McCulloch, B. A., History
and Social Science.
! Huldah L. Winsted, B. A., NJ. A., Geo
graphy, Librarian and Registrar.
Eleanor c. Bryson, B. S., Home
! Economics.
Julia G. McDonough, B. A., M. A.,
English.
Grace Nebold, B. S., Science. +
Lulu Potts, B. A., Physical Educa-
ton. N
Mary G. Rud, Ph. B., First Grade
critic.
i Edith Clarke Wood, Second grade
critic.
Mrs. Margaretha Davis, Third and
/, Fourth grade critic.
Shirley D. Almy, Fifth and Sixth
grade critic.
Elsie J: Cook, Seventh and Eighth
grade critics.
Mrs. G. C. Trevarthan, in charge Of
&. Vic uOIHllCOElCS.
Chrissie E. Bulge, Business Secre-
tary.
The Minot State Normal School is
to open it's tenth annual session next
Monday morning. President McFar-
land reports that inquiries from in
tending students are numerous and
that reservations at the dormitory ex-
ceed those Of any preceding year.
81, re-. 1o%o
account Of the retarded threshing op-
erations. Others will be kept out the
entire year because the price realized
on, the crop has been insufficient to
permit families to realize their ambi-
tions to send their young people to
school. e.. -
There will be hnany calls in conse-
quence from normal school students
for places to work to pay for room
and board or to do odd jobs to partial
ly pay living expenses 50 the presi-
dent says citizens of Minot can CO.
offering work to students through the
office of the school.
Many more are expected than can
be accommodated at the dormitory.
Homes not too remote from the school
.WAlO SdH lGAtr+LOoHio.IV ~ ofuNSAco, ".
offer them board and room may help
materially in the work of the institu-
tion by calling the office of the normal
school and telling what they have to
offer. " 80. .f.'
Graduates Of high school who re-
side in Minot should know that they
can accomplish two years Of college
work at the Normal School work that
would be accepted later by any col
lege in the country towards Bache-
lor's degree. If for any reason par
ents find themselves unable to send
their children to college or are unwill-
ing to permit them to leave home,
they should realize that two years of
strong college work can be secured
at the Minot State Normal School at
a minimum of expense.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28
SIX CAR LOADS OF WHISKEY
:. SEIZED BY PROHIBITION ACTS.

The whisky was withdrawn from
the bonded warehouse, Supt. Rodman
said, under regularly approved per-
mits under authority Of Sam Collins,
state prohibition officer, and specially
approved by Federal Commissioner
Haynes. Collector Robert H. Lucas
of Louisville authorized the withdraw
al as appears from his signature on
the withdrawal papers, he said.
The company has number of GUS
toners in Vancouver, Mr.. Rodman de-
clared and many carlots of whisky
have been shipped to them previously,
none of which were interrupted in
transit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28

Underdahl's Ford Located at Bergen
A Ford car stolen from John I'm
derdahl,, one of Minot's rural mail
carriers Monday night, was located at
Bergen, N. D., Wednesday. The car
had been driven to that city by three
strangers who offered it for sale for
SIS. They did not find buyer and
being without funds, secured some
bologna from the Bergen butcher,
leaving the car with him for security.
A letter written to Mr.. Underdahl by
a Minot bank was found in the car,
which led to the Identification of the
owner. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28
Bergen Farmer a Good Advertiser

Bergen Farmer Good Advertiser
A farmer named Frank living near
Bergen is doing much to advertise
North Dakota. He has fine field of
mature corn along the North Star
trail and on each fence post has stuck
up large ear of corn that proves a
wonder to passers by. Fred Willman
drove past the farm and congratulate
ed the farmer on his idea.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28

Kenmare will hold fair Oct. 6 and
Z, when a fine display Of farm prod
ucts will be shown. Several speakers
will give addresses on farm topics.
Einar Madison Of Burlington will dis
cuss potato growing and marketing;
John Huseby, county agent, Mr.. Bell,
federal potato inspector and Edwin
Olson, leader of Boys and Girls farm
club are other speakers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28

w. E. Byerly of Velva, chief game
warden for this district, was checking
up on the hunters north of Granville
Sunday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28
Big Yield of Oats

William Phillips of Ensign town.
ship, Renville county, received 21OO
bushels Of oats by measure, from 80
acres. A conservative estimate would
place the yield by weight at at least
eighty bushels to the acre.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28

E. o. Lukkason, Tagus merchant
and banker was in the city Wednes-
day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28

Six car loads of whiskey 43,2OO gal
Ions, were seized at Portal, N. D.
early Tuesday by A. A. Stone, federal
prohibition director of North Dakota
and members Of his staff and have
been libelled on the charge that their
transportation is in violation of the
Volstead act, by M. A. Hildreth, us.
district attorney. Monition papers
were given 70 U. S. marshals Tuesday
to be served on the shippers, Hill and
Hill, of Owensboro, Kentucky.
The wholesale value of the whiskey
is said to be 100000 to $500, 900.
A return will be made Nov. 25 be-.
fore Judge Amidon in Fargo, when
the shippers may show cause why the
liquor should not be confiscated.
The shipment is the largest ever
brot to the state and if it is taken to
Fargo, will make it necessary to.
build special structure to store It.
If the shippers can show that they
are within their rights, the whiskey
will proceed to it's destination in Cam
ada, much Of it to find its way back,
into the state thru devious methods.
The federal authorities have the
liquor strongly guarded, fearing an
attack by highjackers.
Two agents from Kentucky who
were accompanying the liquor, have
gone to Washington to demonstrate
against the delay.
The liquor has been ordered releas-
ed, because there was insufficient evil
dence to show that it was not to be
used for medicinal purposes. It was
consigned to the National Bell Drug
Co. Of ancouver, B. c.
Owensboro, KY, Sept. .26-The
shipment Of whisky from the Hill g.
Hill distillery reported to have been
held for seizure in North Dakota, was
shipped from the warehouse Of the
company here early last week and
was consigned to customers in Can
ada. according to Superintendent Ba-
ker Rodman.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28

Ed Jacobson who operates the Mil
lar ranch along up the Mouse valley
was in the city Friday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-09-28

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The Washington times., 1922-12-28

bests his enemy and wins the hand
Of the beautiful girl he loves.
The production will be delight
fully supplemented by a strong ar
ray Of added screen and musical
attractions.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
KEITHS-
The Duncan Sisters.

You recall, II you saw She's
A Good Fellow" two prank play
ing youngsters-twins. IL you
please-who popped UP every
little while during the action Of
the piece, and either committed
some kiddish stunt or sang
song. These two were and are
still the Duncan Sisters. two
little condolences from Los
Angeles who have taken to vaude-
vile, via the Keith route, and
come to Washington next week
the head.iners of a corking New
Years bill. AS a special extra
attraction, John T. Murray and
Vivian Oakland come in Sub.
lime and Ridiculous" a bit Of
variety and verve, enhanced by
the magnetic and compelling per-
sonalities Of Mr.. Murray and
Miss Oakland.
Duci De Kerekjarto. the Royal
Hungarian Virtuoso. Maurice Els
ner, accompanist, who occupies the
third position of importance, is
unquestionably one of the worlds
greatest violinists. Others on the
bill are: Renee Robert and Gier's
Dorf Symphonists; Mr.. Hymack,
the quick-change chap in AT
Bogey Villa; Bob Carleton and
Julia Ballew in "A Feast Of
Fashionable Fancies": and The
Flying Hartwells, gymnasts de
luxe.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
CRANDALL'S-
Wallace Reid.

Three highly diverting photo
dramas have been booked for
New Years week at CrandalTs
Theater. Beginning next Sunday
afternoon at 3, Wallace Reid,
Lila Lee and Walter HERS will
be pictured in Paramount's film
version Of THE Ghost Breaker"
in which the dramatic cllmaxes
are enlivened by a gun battle in
an elevator, desperate combat
with spooks in an old Spanish
castle and Walter Hers frenzied
attack on band Of armored
specters with razor, subse-
quently abandoning belligerence
in favor Of a friendly game of
African golf. The action through.
out is high-pitched and the
drama is constantly backgrounded
by strong vein Of comedy. In
''The Agent" Larry Semon will
contribute one of the most laugh.
able burlesques Of the season as
the New Year added attraction.
On Wednesday and Thursday
Crandall's will offer an all-star
production of 1.-THE Super.Sex."
For the last two days Of the
week Hobart Bosworth will sue
ceed to the stellar position on the
bill as star of First Nationals
production OF "The Sea Lion"
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
PRESIDENT
"Abie's Irish Rose"

Having eclipsed all previous
records for lengthy engagements
on the Washington stage. "Abie's
Irish Rose" the phenomenal Anne
Nichols comedy sensation, goes
gaily on it's way establishing new
marks for popularity that will
probably not be equalled for
years in the local theater.
"Abie's Irish Rose" is announced
as the attraction at the President
for a sixth great week beginning
next Sunday night at $50 o'clock.
There seems no explanation for
the remarkable popularity Of
Abie's Irish Rose" beyond the
fact that 1t represents the most
intensely popular collection of
comedy elements the theater has
offered in many years. It is
duplicating In Washington the
sensational success 1t has already
scored in Los Angeles, New York
and San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
STRAND
Vaudeville.

A bill of comedy and song will
be presented at the Strand Thea
ter next week. beginning Sunday
matinee, with Will Stanton and his
company head-lining.
viii Stanton and his company
will offer a musical oddity, in two
scenes, entitled Now and Then. !"
Stanton is universally known as
an exceptional stage drunk"
character. Stanton and his assist
ants have added songs. dances and
additional comedy 70 the act.
Others on the bill include Eddie
Tanner and the Palmer sisters, in
a novelty playlet, when We Grow
Up; J. Hunter Wilson and c.
Fenton McEvoy. in a comedy skit,
Reg g'lar Pals; Simms and Winnie,
In Melodies. Old and New" and
the three Walters. in a daring ex-
hibition of aerial and trapeze feats.
with a good dash of comedy added.
The photoplay bill embraces
Shirley Mason. in her latest screen
effort, Shirley OF the Circus"
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
WATSON GIRLS
BELASCO
STARS
Special Midnight Performance
Will Greet Dawn Of the
New Year.

Fanny and Kitty Watson. with
their unit vaudeville attraction
Stolen Sweets" will provide the
New Year program at the Belasco
beginning with the matinee next
Sunday afternoon. A special mid
night performance on Sunday eve
will welcome the birth of 1928.
The Watson show ranks with
the best on the Shubert circuit
and after the completion Of pre-
sent bookings will be taken intact
to London to appear under the
Among the vaudeville acts list
ed in the first portion Of the bill
are the DeKoch trio. novelty aero
bats; Harry Steppe and Harry
O'Neal, in an original dancing
speciality called Brazilian Nuts"
The Five Kings of Synocopation,
in Hits From Jazzland." and the
Watson sisters with their spe-
cialty complete the vaudeville
program.
The two-act revue Of "Stolen
Sweets" has ten scenes and Of
fers besides a wealth Of colorful
costumes and many pretty girls
In the ensemble a real book by
Herman Timberg. Some Of the
travesties are entitled THE Three
Mile Boat" a "Glance at Shakes
peare Through the Eyes Of
Romeos and Juliets," pretty
Southern speciality In Dixie" a
Russian speciality. IVAN" and an
attractively staged number known
as strawberry Time"
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
pride of PAl0mAr' Is
Promised ut Palace
MARION COAKLEY,

AS its de luxe attraction for New
Year week, Loew's Palace will
present. beginning next Sunday
afternoon, Cosmopolitan's gripping
and enthralling production for
Paramount Of Peter B. Kyne's IA
nous story. "The Pride OF Palo-
mar" which originally appeared as
a serial in the Cosmopolitan Maya
zine and which is now running
serially in The Washington Herald.
"The Pride of Palomar" has been
directed by the noted Frank Bor-
Zage, who created that classic Of
the screen, "Humoresque," and
who is responsible also for such IA
nous screen successes as Get
Rich-Quick Wallingford," Back
Pay" THE Valley Of Silent Men"
and THE Good Provider."
Marjorie Daw and Forrest STAN
ley have the roles of chief impor-
tance In this dynamic romantic
drama of California, while the cast
that Director Borzage has brought
to their support includes Joseph
Bowling, Warner GLAND. James
Barrow, Tote de Crow, Alfred AL
len, George Nichols, Mrs. Jessie
Hebbard, Percy Williams, Mrs.
George Hernandez. Carmen Ar
scella and others. Grant Carpenter
and John Lynch have adapted Mr..
kyne's story to the screen.
THE Pride of Palomar" concerns
the crisis in the affairs Of an
American soldier, who returuo.
from Siberia to find his father, on1
Of the last Of the old-line Califor-
MIA settlers, dead and his property
in the hands of a stranger. with
whose beautiful daughter the
young soldier Immediately falls in
love. A Japanese potato baron
also complicates the issue, though
the story reveals how the returned
soldier, by his resourcefulnss and
ingenuity, regains his property,
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
CENTRAL
''The Blind Bargain" !"

The second weeks bookings for
Crandall's new Central Theater
are, IL possible. more notable than
the current inaugural attractions
at the rejuvenated Ninth street
house. Beginning next Sunday
afternoon at and remaining the
chief offering through Wednes-
day, Goldwyn's production OF
THE Blind Bargain" starring
Lon CLANCY, will be shown for
the first time in the Capital.
From Wednesday to Saturday,
both inclusive, Johnny Hines will
be the pictured star of the bill
in Burn EN- Up Barnes" one Of
the most peppery and most anus
ing comedies Of action the season
has afforded.
THE Blind Bargain visualizes
the story Of one DR.. Lamb. a
half-mad surgeon, whose pet
theory is that he can cause hu-
sman beings to revert to ancestral
physical and mental conditions by
the grating into their bodies Of
monkey glands. A young writer,
driven to desperation, pledges his
body to the doctor for purposes
Of experimentation In exchange
for medical care for his mother
whom he Is unable TO support.
The day Of the operation ap-
proaches and the youth is terror
lied at the prospect Of sacrificing
all that he holds dear when a
hunchback, victim Of one of the
Doctors earlier operations. breaks
from his cage and kills the
surgeon.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
DIRECTOR HITS
UPON NOVEL
THEME
THE Dangerous Age" at Met
ropolitan, Tale Of Lies
Turning Point.

A bill az notable for its many
unfailing elements of popular ap-
peal as the current Christmas
week program has been assembled
for premiere presentation in the
Capital New Years week at Gran
dalps Metropolitan Theater. The
major attraction will be First
Nationals release of John M.
Stahfs supreme achievement as a
director. The Dangerous Age"
The comedy offering will be the
Mermaid laughmaker, High
Power" Other supplementaries
and special music will round out
the entertainment.
THE Dangerous Age" offers a
dramatic revelation of the situa-
ton that arises when a husband
begins to think OF the life he has
missed and the wife is content to
grow old. New and impressive
In theme, this unusual picture Is
packed with the thrills of
transcontinental train and auto
dash and the real thing in horse
racing. The cast ia sufficiently
noteworthy to be given a para
graph Of its own.
Lewis s. Stone is filmed In the
role OF the husband; Cleo Madison
as the wife, and Ruth Clifford as
a tempting third party in the
domestic triangle. Others who
portray important roles include
Edith Roberts, Myrtle Stedman,
James Morrison. Helen Lynch,
Lincoln Stedman, Edward Burns
and Richard Tucker.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
GARRICK-
"Give and Take"

Aaron Hoffman 10 the author
Of the new play. Give and
Take" to be presented at the
Shubert Garrick Theater New
Year week.
Based on the ever present and
hitherto unsolvable labor problem.
Mr.. Hoffman has been wise
enough to take no sides in his
comedy. He shows up the lido
cyncracies Of the employer as
well as the employed. and he
does II in such a good-natured,
devil.may-care sort of a way, that
no ones feelings are hurt. and
nothing but laughter results.
Max MARGIN. the producer, has
given "Give and Take" a splendid
presenting company, headed by
that fine actor. George Sydney,
and including as well Sam Mann,
Charles Dow Clark, Robert w.
Craig, Douglas Wood and Norma
Lee
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
SINGED WINGS
STARTS YEAR
AT RIALT0
Bebe Daniels and Conrad Ma
gel Head Of Fine Sup
porting Cast.

Beautiful. unique and dramatic
ia the advance description given
"singed Wings" the premier Of
fering of 1928 to be seen at Moore's
Rialto Theater all week beginning
Sunday next. Celebrated In the
screen world for the superiority Of
his cinema productions. Penrhyn
stanlaws, artist and Paramount
producer of pictures de luxe. Is
said to have given the public
another masterpiece IN the fantas-
tic drama featuring Bebe Daniels
and Conrad Nagel.
"6inged Wings" IL not only q
powerful and unique photoplay,
but 1t also seems destined to es-
tablish for itself a niche in the
cinema hall Of fame. AS is Gus
tumary with Stanlaws, the film is
lavishly staged and costumed. its
massive and splendid settings
aside from the unusual story de-
picted all tending to the convic-
ton that II cannot fail in having
a tremendous appeal for all pa
irons Of the cinema
Adolphe Menjou, Robert Brewer.
Ernest Terrence and Mabel Tru-
nellie appear in the selected sup
porting cast.
Short film subjects and special
orchestral numbers will complete
the showing.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
MARYPICKF0RD
SCREENED AS
"TESS"
Americas Sweetheart to Be
Seen at Columbia in
Latest Picture.

Mary Pickford. Americas
Sweetheart" will be the photoplay
star Of the program at I.oew's
Columbia for New Year week, be-
ginning next Sunday afternoon
in her perturbation Of that world
famous story, Tess OF the Storm
Country" which was adopted from
the original novel by Grace Miller
and its dramatization by Rupert
Hughes. This IL the latest star
ring production for Americas most
famous star and one In which she
finds one of the really great roles
Of her notable career. This is Miss
Pickford's second production Of this
great story-a production which
completely overshadows the mod
est pictuTization OF the story she
made about ten years ago and one
which reveals the ripened art OF
Mary Pickford at its highest ex-
preston.
John s. Robertson, who will be
remembered for his many notable
achievements In the cinema realm,
has directed Miss Pickford In this
production, while the cast that he
has brought to her support Is splen-
did. It includes Lloyd Hughes.
Gloria Hope, David Terrence, For
rest Robinson. Jean Hersholt.
Danny Hoy, Robert Russell and
many other noted players.
In Tess of the Storm Country.
Miss Pickford assumes the role OF
a leader among the "squatter'
fisherfolk who are being warred
,ipon bv "a land baron who regards
them as a nuisance. The story re-
veals how all things are made clear
in the end and how Tess wins not
only her lovers return but her
battle for the rights Of her people.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
COSMOS
"A Paper Paradise.o

"A Paper Paradise" a novel mu-
sical comedy. will be presented at
the Cosmos next week. The strik-
ing feature Of this offering is that
all the costumes and scenery are Of
multi-colored paper.
Other acts include Gordon Broth
ers and "Girlie" in Bits Of Every
thing" the Reno Sisters and Allen,
In music and dance numbers; Mere
dith and his educated bulldog"
Smoker; Billy Tower and Mabel
Darrell, in Food for Squirrels"
and Demarest and Williams, in a
new speciality.
For the first time in Washing
ton, the Selznick screen produc-
ton Of "Pawned," the wonderful
story by Frank L. Packard. author
of "The Miracle Man." will be
shown.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
GAYETY-
Dancing Demons.

After an absence Of three years.
George Stone and Eta Pollard.
"the dancing demons" will return
to the Gayety Theater next Sun
day for a weeks engagement, head
ing "Joe Hartig's Big Show" said
to be one of the biggest musical
and dancing organizations in the
Columbia reel. AS the principal
burlesque. these popular stars win
present the Boys From Home"
and will be supported by Elinor
Wilson, Rose Duffin, Marie Hart,
Billy Baker and other talented bur-
lesquers and specialists.
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
POLLS
"Daffy Dill"

Described as a big. joyous.
musigirl comedy. "Daffy DILL"
an Arthur Hammerstein produo-
ton, with Frank Tinney as the
comedian-in-chief, will take pos
session Of Polls, beginning Sun
day evening, December 81.
The piece which Is in two acts
and eleven scenes, is said to
represent Mr.. Hammerstein's most
pretentious production to date.
The book is the joint work of
Oscar Hammerstein,- second,
and Guy Bolton. Herbert Stothart
composed the score and Julian
Mitchell arranged the dancing en-
sembles. Composer Stothart is
said to have stocked "Daffy
Dill" with enough song hits for
three average shows. He Is best
recalled as the composer Of such
previous Hammerstein successes
as Tickle Me-" Jimmie" al
ways You," and others you will
recall
Assisting Mr.. Tinney are: Guy
Robertson, Marjorie Leach, Jerome
Daley, Josephine Stevens, Jay
Manners, Mary Howard. Fred
erick Renoff, Loris Lee. Ben Null
vey. Ethel kinley, Gerard Gard
ner, Gladys Nagel. AL Walton
and a large attractive chorus
The Washington times., 1922-12-28
NATIONAL. TO
OFFER NEW
FARCE
'Banum Was Right" Brings
Donald Brian and Large
Cast.

Since "Barnum Was RishE'
was announced as the attraction
for the National Theater for rSext
week, beginning Sunday night,
much discussion has been arGbused
as to the derivation Of the. OBJ
servation There's a sucker born
every minute" made famous by
p. T. Barnum, master Snowman
Of his generation and oftimes
credited with being the greatest
Snowman that ever liveh.
According to the best available
evidence this famous observation
was made by Mr.. Bai mum as he
stood in front of HIS tent and
watched the crowds scramble
for admission to see "the horse
with his head where his tail
ought to be-" On The inside was
q horse In a stall facing the
crowd. hence the famous Barnum.
what would today be termed
''wise-crack."
The new farce "Barnum Was
Right" by Phillip Bartholomae
and John Meehan which Louis F.
Werba is producing is an ex-
. tremely novel laugh producer,
one that Ftets away from the
usual trenA of comedies. The
distinguished cast includes. Donald
Brian, Marion Coakley, Enid
Markey, I VIII Deming. Lilyan
TashmaIl. Elwood Bostwick. Sus-
anne Villa, Spencer Charters,
Neil Martin, Robert Adams and
Georgrs e. Mack.
John Meehan who is co-author
with Mr.. Bartholomae also staged
the comedy. Mr.. Meehan Is
general stage director Of the two
Lending successes on Broadway,
little Nelly Kelly" and 80 This
Is London"