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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30
LEGION |
WEEKLY LETTER

# day, with Gov. Louis Hart Of Wash.
n ington defying the AZ other statt
1 heads to beat him in finding places
for them and with Louisiana report.
ing 100 per cent employment, TIL
American Legion's campaign to give
every ex-service man Job openee
enthusiastically, national officers Of ths
1 Legion state.
In order that no loophole may re.
main untitled, Lemuel BoIles, nationa
adjutant Of the Legion, has EXTENDED
the time for the campaign indefinite
". Word from Texas Legion officer
was received at headquarters stating
that the posts there had set I5 days
as the limit. Cumberland, Md, was Thu
first city to report unemployment
ranks filled and was followed closely
by Port Angeles, Wash, the farthest
Western Legion post.
A straw vote Of civilians and world
war veterans held by q ST. Paul, MINI.
newspaper gave count of 3s to III
favor of adjusted compensation legis-
lation. A count Of 2,518 ex-service
mems ballots showed three out of ev-
cry four had voted for q general bon
us to all ex-service men.
/ National women's organizations and
the American Legion are cooperating
to raise fund of $2,OOO, 900 to estab-
lish retreat for disabled service men
at Upper Lake, N. Y. /.
In Washington, D. C. at the request
of a federal adjustment board"
James S. Daugherty, veteran of
Pershings bodyguard In Mexico and
wounded during the world war at
Cantigny, died in a hotel room. Iden-
tification was established by the alum
mum tag he wore around his neck.
In order that no ex-soldier who
served during the world war will have
to sleep in a Potter's field, the Wis
consin American Legion has purchas-
ed a cemetery plot of itst own at RAJ
cine.
Ex-service men are being sought by
the American Legion of Seattle,
Wash, to take over farms ON the Yak
ima Indian reservation, renewal of
leases of which has been refused form
er Japanese tenants by the state.
Preference is being given disabled and
manned soldiers. .E .
D. Spring cleanup days" are being
observed throughout the country as q
part Of the American Legion's cam
paign to give jobs to all unemployed
ex-service men. "Have an ex-soldier
do it" has brought out old time kit
chen police whose knowledge of bar
rack cleaning hasn't been forgotten.
That race feeling is thing apart
with them is shown by the action of
the several San Francisco, Cal, Amer
lean Legion posts in turning ont al
most en- masse for the funeral of Coli
Charles Young, one of the few negroes
to graduate from West Point.
Producing documents which showed
him to be an honorably discharged
German soldier and holder of the Iron
Cross, an applicant for membership
in the American Legion at Mexico
City, Mexico, said he thought the or
= - &
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30
BONUS BILL PASSES HOUSE

Washington, ID. G. Mar. 24 The
Soldiers Bonus Bill IS ready for the
Senate. Passed under suspension OF
the rules by the house, 38s 10 10, the
Bill gees to the Senate for final
passage. Inasmuch as the Bill has
three times passed the house, II Ii
now considered certain that Il Win
pass the Senate
Texas has received $Is 900 from the
american Legion as the state ex- -sers
vice mems share III the expense 81
building q new hospital
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30
ORGANIZED
TO GET SETTLERS

uesday afternoon at the CONNER.
lcial Club Rooms in this city the Bot.
Itineau County Unit Of the Northwest.
9ern North Dakota Development AS.
soeiation was formed, following i
long and interesting talk BY J.. s. Mil.
10y, Secretary of the Minot Associa.
tion of Commerce.
tt Some short time ago the Minot AS
ISOLATION Of Commerce felt that some
thing would have to be done to get
settlers to Northwestern North Dako-
ta and mapped out territory extend
ing as far east as Rugby and ais far
west as Williston and then to the
Boundary line on the north and named
this Northwestern North Dakota.
With that start the Minot men next
decided to- make every individual in
and around Minot booster instead Of
here and there having al nocker.
Pledge cards were printed, which in
dividuals signed wherein the idea Of
always boosting is the subject. But
tons were secured, reading 100, 900
more, meaning Of course, 100 600 more
settlers for Northwestern North Da-
kota. 5sss55 III s.s.g 3;s. :. =.$s.
Then 4 financial drive was started
which netted Minot something around
100000, which will be spent to ad-.
ycrtise the Minot Territory In eastern:
states and this advertising viii. be,
followed BY an agent Of the associa-.
ton going into the advertised terri
tory in the east and telling of the
many advantages in farming in the
Minot territory
Mr.. Mil1oy's mission LII coming to
Bottneau was to not only explain the
plan mapped out BY Minot but to get
Bottineau County organized as we'll
as all surrounding counties and then
by concerted effort on the part of all
the counties or towns much more can
be accomplished. 81. ,s !
\ A unit has already been formed at
Rugby, where 100000 was raised, at
Towner, Glenburn, Harvey, Berthold,
in fact at every point where Mr.. Mil
10y has appeared. v :. -. :
Just what amount Of money will be
raised by Bottineau county we do not
know, but the whole county. should
raise upwards of 100000 and Botti-,
neau county can then be advertised in
The east in way that is bound to
bring results. ss5s.s 7>~. i
The Bottineau County Unit was
formed with the following officers
and directors: s@.s$ "
/. A. L. Bauman, Westhope, Presi-
lent. ,<s ! s<>>zz..
T. s. Harison, Willow City, Vice
President. NJ s ss..ss.s III. q szs...
Geo. Clifford, Bottineau, Secretary.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30

Ex-service men are being sought by
the American Legion of Seattle,
Wash, to take over farms ON the Yak
ina Indian reservation, renewal ofl
leases of which has been refused form
er japanese tenants by the state.
Preference is being given disabled and
manned soldiers. 'EE @
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30

In Washington, d. C. at the request
of federal adjustment board" !"
James S. Daugherty, veteran of
Pershings bodyguard in Mexico and
wounded during the world war at
Cantigny, died in a hotel room. Iden-
tification was established by the alum
mum tag he wore around his neck.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30

In order that no ex-soldier who
served during the world war will have
to sleep in Potter's field, the Wis
consin American Legion has purchas-
ed cemetery plot of its own at RAJ
cine. =
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30

L Spring cleanup days" are being
observed through hoa1t the country as q
part Of the American Legion's CAM
paign to give jobs to all unemployed
ex-service men. "Have an ex-soldier
do it" has brought out old time kit
chen police whose knowledge of bar
rack cleaning hasn't been forgotten.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30

National women's organizations and
the American Legion are cooperating
to raise fund of $2,0OO, 900 to estab-
lish a retreat for disabled service men
at Tupper Lake, N. Y. s$st
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30

That race feeling is thing apart
with them is shown by the action Of
the several San Francisco, Cal, Amer
lean Legion posts in turning ont al
most en- masse for the funeral of Coli.
Charles Young, one of the few negroes
to graduate from West Point.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30

A straw vote Of civilians and world
war veterans held by q st. Paul, MINI.
newspaper gave count of BIZ to III
favor of adjusted compensation legis-
lation. A count Of ISIS ex-service
mems ballots showed three out of ev-
cry four had voted for general bon
us to all ex-service men.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30

Producing documents which showed
him to be an honorably discharged
German soldier and holder Of the Iron
Cross, an applicant for membership
in the American Legion at Mexico
City, Mexico, said he thought the or.
ganization took in all soldiers regard
less of where they ever fought.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1922-03-30
DR.. /. LADD'S
WEEKLY letter
The Disarmament Conference

H To my mind the three great OUT
standing accomplishments in the
world history Of the past 800 years
for the advancement of the people
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04

Minot is certain to have Boy
Scout Executive within short time,
who will devote his time exclusively
to the Boy Scout work in Minot and
adjacent territory.
Mr.. Meserve, who has charge of in
stalling Boy Scout executives in the
northwest district, spent several days
in Minot last week and Saturday at
tended luncheon at the Grand Cafe
over which w. NJ. Smart presided.
Mr.. Meserve explained that it would
cost $4,000 year to establish first
viding the outside districts paid for
otherwise, the Budget would have to
be about $4,000 a year.
The executives salary will be about
$24OO year and the other money
will go for the summer camp, office
rental and equipment, etc.
The Minot organizations have con-
tributed about $1,000 year for the
summer camp and H. M. Wilson, who
was in charge of the funds stated
that about $500 remained in the
treasury.
The various organizations of the
city were represented at Saturdays
luncheon and the representatives
stated they believe there would be no
trouble in raising the required
amount. Practically that much money
is being spent by the Rotary, Kiwanis
Elks, and other organizations for
boys work each year and with a con-
centration of expenditures, the pro-
position can be financed readily.
Mr.. Meserve will return to the city
early next week when the matter will
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04

that the resignation Of Chief w. R.
Leas be not accepted, but that he be
retained as Chief of the Fire Depart
ment at salary of $4,000 per month,
F. T. Hunsley to be assistant chief
at salary of $4,000 per month;
V. Bertrand and M. D. Madison, driv-
ers,, at $125.00 per month.
Moved by Commissioner Thomas
and seconded by Commissioner Brats-
berg that the recommendation of
Commissioner Gross be accepted and
approved. Carried.
The complaint to C. G. Heen in re-
gard to the grounds between End and
Bird Avenues and 9th and 10th SITS.
S. E., Block II, being used as a dump
ing ground be referred to the Street
Commissioner and City Attorney. Car
ried.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04

Ordinance No. %, providing for a
change in Section Of Ordinance No.
10, in regard to school pupils attend
ing public dances was placed on its
second reading, read and passed.
Ordinance No. % in regard to GER
tain changes being made in Section
500 prohibiting certain persons from
pool or billiard halls, bowling alleys
or temperance saloons was placed on
its final reading, read and passed.
DR.. c. X. Aliens report on the cost
of running the Detention Hospital
was accepted and placed on file.
Adjourned. r
@+ w. NJ. SMART,
President City Commission.
Attest: va go
K. A. DICKINSON, :.
City Auditor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
North Dakctans' Individual Indebted.

Individuals Of North Dakota were
not largely in debt if the schedule of
collateral held by. the Bank of North
Dakota as a surety is an indication of
the average individual indebtedness
of the entire state. This collateral
listed individually, both by banks and
by persons furnishing the collateral,
is listed in Bishop-Brissman audit of
the bank, and totals $4,124, 939.77.
This represents about 5000 loans
made by the different banks of North
Dakota, in many of which no collat-s
eral has been found by the audit com
pany.
The amount is considered large
enough, however, to get what the sci
entists call good "cross section" of
the total loaning business of the bank
of North Dakota. If it is a correct
section, the individual borrowers Of
the state are in debt, on the average
about $675.0O.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
MlN0T MAY EMPLOY FULL IN
TIME BOY SCOUT EXECUTIVE

be taken up with the various organi-
cations.
There are 10000 Boy Scouts troops
in America, about half Of which are
under Council. The others are not
making the progress they should be-
cause the average Scout Master is
not trained. There are $4,000 men
engaged in the work of handling
412,000 boys. About 600 Of the men
draw salaries. Formerly the work
was centered in New York City. Now
there are IL regions. North and
South Dakota are in the 10th region.
Minot is to control Scouting for
four counties if the present program
goes thru.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
Freshman Class Wins Relay Race

FRESHMAN Class Wins Relay Race 8
The high school two mile relay race
was held Saturday afternoon, the
Freshman team winning, time 1854.
Roy. Tompkins crossed the line for,
the winners and was followed closely
by Clinton Richardson, for the Sen
iors and Paul Johns of the Seniors.
Leslie ,Holcomb ran the finish for the
Sophomore team and Archie Foster
for the Junior High. Each team was
made up of five runners, who ran
one-fifth of mile east. The boys
ran from east of the city, ending the
race at the high school building.
Each team carried a message to
Mayor Smart. The winning teams
message was: 1--WE, the Freshman
of the Minot H. S. bring to you best
wishes for Prosperity Day, for fruit
full and prosperous year. We also
assure you that we are in back of the
100000 More" campaign and for
bigger, better and more beautiful Nj
not" o..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
Elks Committee Promise to Cooperate
With Exalted Ruler

Elks Committee Promise to Cooperate
With Exalted Ruler
The various committees of the Mi
not Lodge No. 1889, B. P. o. Elks,
attended fine beefsteak dinner at
the Elks Home at o'clock Monday
evening, served under the direction
of VIM. O'Rourke, the popular sec
rotary.
The Exalted Ruler, v. E. Stenersen,
took charge of the meeting and with
the assistance of the committees, the
work for the ensuing year was out
lined. Mr.. Stenersen proposes that
the committees shall function and he
was promised the heartiest of Coop
Grafton.
The list Of committees follow:
Lapsation Committee-J. J. Coyle,
B. H. Bradford, and DR.. j. R. Pence.
House Committee-C. B. Mills, Ben
Atkinson, George Kemper,, Ed Kelly,
and DR.. C. F. Sweet.
Entertainment Committee 49, P. J..
McKoane, j. c.. Huyck, Art Roos, Earl
Draper and Hugh Valley.
Community Welfare Committee-J.
F. Mcclure, DR.. E. G. DeMots, A..
Bratsberg, H. M. Wilson and Dr.. c..
Sick and Relief Charles
V. Davey, Charles F. Anderson and
P. J. Daveau.
Elkdom Editorial Staff - A. H.
Kurth, W. NJ. Smart, G. D. Colcord,
James Milloy, John Corbett and H.
S. Davies.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
Bergseth Fish Co. Closes Minot
49,. Branch Temporarily g&"

The Bergseth Fish Co. has an
nounced to the trade that on May /,
it's Minot Branch was closed and here
after orders are to be sent to the
Fargo office. The stock will be re-
tanned here until it can be disposed
of to the trade at special discount
prices. ..'
H. j. strand, local manager is still
in charge here temporarily. He
states that the company will open in
the fall to handle it's ludefsk and
frozen fish business. Efforts will be
made to lease the upper floor for Of
fees. Mr.. Strand states that as soon
as business conditions are better, the
company hopes to reopen permanent
Nv.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
Minot Residents Touring the South

Minot Residents Touring the South
DR.. Archie D. MCDANIEL and wife
who have been touring the south are
expected home Saturday. They went
to New Orleans where the triennial
Conclave of the Grand Commandery,
Knights Templar was held last week.
1t had been 48 years since a similar
gathering was held in New Orleans.
Thirty-five thousand plumed knights
were in session and the city was dec
Grated in great shape for them.
DR.. MCDANIEL and his wife visited
Atlanta, the Mammoth Cave, Ken
lucky and Cincinnati, cards being sent
to Minot friends from those points.
Major E. S. Person, inspecting Of
fcer Of the Grand Commandery of
North Dakota, also in attendance at
the New Orleans Conclave, arrived
home this morning.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
UNIVERSITY NOTES
!. !. !. !. :: :: :. -. !. : X :: ;: !.
May 10 Date of Annual May Fete

May 10 Date of Annual May Fete
Elaborate plans are being made
again this year for the annual May
fete given by the Physica! Educa-
ton department Of the University OF
North Dakota. The fete this year
will take the form Of toy shop
Among the special dances are tn lol-
lowing: a-
Tin Soldier Dance, Little Bo-Peep
Dance, Jack and Jill, Jack of Hearts
and Queen of Hearts, Little Miss Muf-
fet, Mary Quite Contrary.
The State May Musical Festival is
being held in Grand Forks this week.
Through the efforts of Prof. E. H
Wilcox, director of music at the Uni
versity, all the musical clubs in the
state have sent representatives of
their best talent to take part in the
event. The festival comprises five
programs, which are held in the Grand
Forks auditorium and the University
Auditorium.
An additional grandstand has been
erected on the Athletic field in pre-
parations for the coming high school
conference held in Grand Forks.
Campus Cleanup Held Thursday
Glasses were dismissed Thursday
afternoon and all the students were
furnished with rakes and baskets, and
proceeded to slick the campus up un-
til it was a credit to the University
After the last load of leaves were
dumped and burned, the crowd were
served with doughnuts and coffee and
retired to the armory to dance.
The new student staff elected last
month has gone into office and this
weeks publication is a representative
of their first efforts. Maxine Stew
art is feature reporter for the new
staff.
One of the big social events Of the
season is the Military ball held April
5 in the University armory for all
ex-service men and members of the
X. o. T. C. -,
The Sigma Chi formal party was
held in Guild hall last Friday night.
Alpha Chambda Pho held their formal
Saturday night in Guild.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04

Notice to Holders of Roosevelt School
Dist. No. So Warrants
Warrants issued on the General
Fund. Warrant No. 10, Registered
Oct. 20, 1920. $4,000. Warrant No.
20 Registered Nov. 9, 1920, 100000
are hereby called for payment.
Interest on the above named war;
rants ceases ten days from date Of
publication.
Dated at Sawyer, N. Oak. May 1st.
1922.
MRS. S. S. INGERSOLL,
l Treasurer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04

Mrs. N. Bruels in Serious Condition
Mrs. Nicholas Bruels of this city
who went to Rochester, MINI. recent
ly, submitted to an operation for can
Ger of the stomach. The surgeons
deemed it advisable not to remove the
cancer and little hopes are held for
her ultimate recovery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
CONDENSED MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Commissioners
met at the City Hall at 3 P. M, April
"a, 1922.
Present: President Smart, Commits
sioners Bratsberg, Gross, Shaft and
Thomas.
The minutes of April 18th were
read and approved.
Moved by Commissioner Gross and
seconded by Commissioner Thomas
that the Finance Commissioner be
empowered to purchase type writer
for the office of the City Auditor.
Roll Call-Yeas: Bratsberg, Gross,
Shaft, Thomas, Smart.
Commissioner Gross recommended
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04

O. N. Elliott has returned from
Hinsdale, Mont, where he looked af-
ter his farming interests. Montana
has plenty of moisture and Mr.. Eli
oft reports large acreages being put
in at all points between Hinsdale
and Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
Parshall Man Has Great Misfortune

Parshall Man Has Great Misfortune
John Stoudt, Of the Minot Insurance
Agency, will go to Parshall this week
to take an inventory of the loss Of
the Moll farm residence which was
burned recently. Mr.. Moll had taken
his wife to Bismarck hospital where
she gave birth to a babe. Mrs. Moll
passed away. Relatives went to
Parshall to attend the funeral and lat
er Mr.. Moll took them for drive
to the Missouri river. While thew
were away, the house was burned with
all contents. Mr.. Moll is left with
out wife and home and with eight
children to care for.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-05-04
Enter McHarg FOR Senator

Circulating Of petitions to- place the
name of Ormsby McHarg, of James
town, on the ballot as candidate for
the nomination for United States SEN
ator was begun today in jamestown,
according to long story forwarded
Harg's record was quoted at length.
The story concludes that ut is felt
by his friends that little difficulty will
be encountered in persuading him to
become candidate"
According to the story, friends of
Mr.. McHarg are going to draft" him
to become candidate.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-01
-H-A-

In the commissioners proceedings
as published last week, the paragraph
speaking of the resignation Of L. A.
Herriek as highway superintendent
says, with the provision that Ne may
remain on the Job until February .4th.
thereby giving MIN time to close up
all unllnished business" The word
'may~ was unintentionally interpolat-
ed by The printer, and might serve to
give ! wrong impression that Mr..
Herriek was anxious for the job. As
the sane tyre was used by all news
papersyprinting the prooeedin9s the
error in wording would likely BE thot
to be the oAieial record. which it was
not. We are glad to publish this cor
rection n Justice to Mr.. Herrick, who
in his official capacity as highway
superintendent during the past year
has had ! difficult work to carry thru,
and with conflicting interests appear
ing Il is natural that he coull not
please all persons or sections, but il
is generally conceded that he gave his
ofhcial duties his best judgment and
honest endeavors, and this is all any
man en- Do in public work.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-01

The Civil Service Commission in
vites special attention to the fact that
in examinations held recently in Mil
bank, s. D, and other cities through
out the United States for assistant
observer, Weather Bureau, and junior
physicist, junior ~technologist and jun
ior engineer. Bureau Of Standards, APP
plicants were not secured ia the num-
Der desired. The assistant observer
examination will again be held on
Feb. Is and the others on Mar. s.
Persons interested in these or 9TH
er examinations should apply to the
Secretary Of the u. S. Civil Service
Board Or 1t the local post Office for de-
tailed information end application
blanks.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-02-01
WHEN Townley. was released from

WHEN Townley was released from
Jail at Jackson, MIMI, last Monday,
he found q warrant awaiting him,
charging him with aiding and abetting
the embezzlement Of q sum of money
from the Scandinavian bank at Fargo.
The hank was wrecked by the nonpar-
tisan buccaneers who had control OF
the state of North Dakota for a Num-
Der of years past. A warrant is also
out for the manager Of the bank, but
he got wind Of it and is in hiding. A
dispatch from Fargo says that the
rottenness of the Scandinavian rank
affairs have as yet been scarcely
scratched into. Yet this is the kind
of . gang into whose hands some peo-
pie wanted US to turn over the affairs
of South Dakota.