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THE WARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT Published Every Thursday by TRUAX & COLCORD, Minot, North Dakota. Kffi® HDPAl Entered June 18, 1902, as second class matter, at the postoffice at Minot, N. D., under the act of Congress jf March 8, 1879. THE WORM TURNS. Like the proverbial worm that turns •when it is trodden upon, the public unable any longer to endure the extor tion of trusts, combinations and con spiracies, is turning against the ex cessively high price of living. The public has been patient, so patient that speculators have taken advantage of it, and to every protest have laid the blame on short crops and Jhe war. But those same speculators have overdone the thing, and the inevitable revolt has come. It is admitted that the shortage in crops naturally results in some increase in cost of living and that increase the public is willing to bear cheerfully. It is the artificial in crease that galls, and besides there are big increases in some natural pro ducts that are not and cannot be af fected by the war. Coal combines, packing house combines and other sim ilar combines are at the bottom of it all, and it is against them the public is turning in ways that are practical. In some cases the municipality is taking a hand. In Terre Haute, Ind., the mayor leased a mine and hired farmers to haul coal. That coal was sold at about one-half of the price charged by the combine and the al most immediate result was a tumble in prices. In some cities the people are boycotting eggs and other articles and the result is encouraging. But the public will have to keep everlastingly at it if permanent results are to be obtained. Men who wilfully combine tc extort from the public and so make the conditions of life almost unbear able have no conscience and only stern and practical measures can bring them to book. It is sad to learn that the excessive prices charged in many cities for the necessaries of life, are increasing sick ness and mortality, and that there is a large increase in suicides due to the discouragement that has caused so many to lose hope. Men responsible for these evils should be criminally dealt with—they laugh at fines. A SURE ROAD TO WEALTH. There is one sure road to wealth. It is not a get-rich-quick scheme, no wildcat mining venture, no "war baby" speculation it is simply a common sense way of attaining a small fortune in a strictly legitimate way. One dollar deposited in a savings bank each week for twenty years would amount to $1,612. Five dollars deposited each week for the same length of time would be come $8,000. The interest on this $8,000 would be $6 a week. Anyone following out this plan of weekly de posits of $5 for twenty years could at the end of that period draw out of the bank $6 each week as long as he lived and still leave to his wife and family, at his death, not only all he deposited but half as much more. The young man of 20 who will save 27% cents a day in a savings bank, paying 4 per cent compound interest, and keep up these payments or de posits. would have a fortune of $29, 000 which would pay interest of $22 each week. This interest would be about ten times the amount each week. —American Magazine. The Grand Forks Herald published an interesting account of a debate Frank W. Youngman Land Co. Real Estate Brokers FRANK W. YOUNGMAN LAND CO.'S AD.'l.—We are offering a nice quarter, three miles from elevator, 60 acres under cultivation, in Margaret Township, for $23 an acre, very easy payments and 20 years' time at 6 per cent interest. —See the Frank W. Youngman Land Co. FRANK W. YOUNGMAN LAND CO.'S AD. 2.—We have a quarter two miles from Lynch Post Office, all level, 160 acres under cultivation, newly broken, no buildings, $32 per acre, $500 down, 6 per cent interest, 15 years' time if nec essary. 100 acres ready for crop. You could pay for half of this land this year and have money left. —See the Frank W. Youngman Land Co. FRANK W. YOUNGMAN LAND CO.'S AD. 3.—Three more quarters near Lynch at school section terms and prices. —See the 'Frank W. Youngman Land Co. FRANK W. YOUNGMAN LAND CO.'S AD. 4.—We want listed with us some more improved farms. Give us until the 1st of April and we can almost guarantee to sell them for you -at the regular value of what they are worth. —See the Frank W. Youngman Land Co. FRANK W. YOUNGMAN LAND CO.'S AD. 5.—We have a few customers that want nice little houses in Minot. What have you got to offer? —See the Frank W. Youngman Land Co. ^FRANK W. YOUNGMAN LAND CO.'S AD. 6.—We have some nice garden lots and acre property for sale. See us for this kind of an investment. —See the Frank W. Youngman Land Co. FRANK W. YOUNGMAN LAND CO.'S AD. 7.—We are head quarters also for inside business property. If you are look ing for a real snap or any information, we will be glad to be of service to you. FRANK W. YOUNGMAN LAND CO., 13 First Street S. W. Minot, N. Dak. ItPllil held by the University students on the question, "Resolved, that the United States should adopt the Swiss military system." One of the members of the negative and winning team was Paul E. Shorb of Surrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Shorb. One of the members of the affirmative team was Howard Hustpn, former Surrey teach er, whose parents reside near Deering. The Independent is pleased to see two of our home boys taking a prominent part in the University affairs. Com menting on the debate the Herald says: "Fine delivery, strong argu mentative ability and keen thinking characterized the work of the winning team. From their number was picked the first intercollegiate debater, Paul E. Shorb. Mr. Shorb is an experienc ed debater, having represented the University in the intercollegiate de bates in 1914 and 1915." The Independent wishes its readers a very Merry Christmas and there is no reason why we should not all cele brate the most joyful Yuletide season of our lives. While we regret that the greatest war in the world's history is still in progress, involving many na tions and affecting us all, we should appreciate the fact that we are friend ly to them all and in a position to ex tend to them the same Peace and Good Will our Savior wished for all man kind. And at this glad Christmas time, let's look around and see if we cannot do something in a material way for those less fortunate than ourselves. Then we will all have a very Merry Christmas. "Courtesy" has been called one of the cheapest commodities in the world. It can be handed out at all times, and on every occasion, without the slight est loss to the dispenser. It ranks at the top of every successful business, and is the foundation of every finan cial and social success. Use a little more of it every day and see if it is not the greatest booster. List your farms for sale with Soren O. Hagen, office Citizens Bank Build ing. 16tf S VANDERWALKER $ Jack Powell and Otto Schaumburg were Burlington visitors between trains last Thursday. What's the at traction. boys Mrs. Chas. Kirklie returned to Van derwalker last Thursday after spend ing several days in the Magic City vis iting her daughters, Edna and Thone, who are enrolled at the Normal school. During Mrs. Kirklie's absence Charlie made quite a success baching. G. E. McClure of the Magic City has been in Tasker the past two weeks assisting in the store during the holi day rush. In the retailing business it takes "salve", George. C. C. Brown, who has charge of the McClure store in Tasker, was in the Magic City on business several days the past week. Henry Green, who has been employ ed on the Charles Scribner ranch the past year, has moved his family to Tasker and is now employed by the Dakota Coal company. The Dakota Coal company is rapid ly forging to the front and when the new slope is completed, under the able superintendency of Jack Wallace, it will be the largest producer of lignite coal and the best paying proposition in the state. It will be equipped with electric machinery and electricly light ed throughout. The coal taken out of the new air shaft burns good, Jack. Louis Kaufman, in charge of Hotel de Tasker, and Wm. Kennison were en tertained at the Bachelors Home in Vanderwalker last Thursday evening. Come again, boys. Wm. Verzatt of Tasker was a caller at the Bachelors' Home in Vandewalk er last Friday. Good place to be en tertained, Bill. Adam Esser has. been putting up ice the past week. That's right, Adam, we always like something cold on a hot day. The writer has been ..busy the past few weeks trapping weasel, rounding up 22 of the inquisitive little fellows, which avefaged 92 cents 'each, and 74 muskrats averaging 40 cents each. A large mink was out looking for me, & to have his hide stretched—it now mesures 34 inches from tip to tip. Also ran down a jackrabbit, catching it alive (some sprinter) in the bottom of an air shaft. I thought I never could get that "low down" to "lift" a rabbit after getting that low I found a hard job- to 'climb that "straight and narrow ladder" but after reaching the top round the rabbit seemed to get new life, for by the noise it made it seemed to be trying to tell me of its troubles and how it "fell so low." I treated the rabbit "white" and sold it to C. C. Brown of Tasker', who shipped it to his little nieces and nephews in Illinois for Christmas. The Ladies' Aid of Tasker gave an entertainment and basket social which netted them over $47.00. The writer would suggest that the Ladies fix up a dozen extra baskets next time for Bachelors only"—then let John buy. The writer didn't get any, cause there wasn't enough to go round." A good time, Christmas tree pro gram and dance at Tasker Christmas eve, Saturday, Dep. 23. Just forget everything else and come out and en joy yourself for you will be a long time dead when you die. O. P. Brooks of Minneapolis is now general manager of the Dakota Coal company's mine at Tasker. Mrs. Chas. Scribner, Miss Ada Scribner, S&m McClure and sister of Minot attended the entertainment and basket social given by the Ladies' Aid at Tasker Saturday evening. Miss Irene Schmerbaugh, principal of the Tasker schools, is to be given great credit for the efficient manner in which the children were trained. They surely fulfilled their part of the pro gram nicely for children of their age. in the entertainment given by the La 3 6 I E mg The Officers and Directors of Minot, N. D., vw» Funds Finance Farmers. Funds Finance Farmers. Funds Finance Farmers. The Savings Loan and Trust Go. Of Minot, Nortli Dakota IN ITS NEW HOME The organization work has and is now progressing rapidly. Call and inspect our NEW HOME-MADE JJANK FIXTURES. Call and MAKE USE OF YOUR OWN FREE REST ROOM. dies' Aid Saturday evening. Now for the new organ. Jade Wallace, our newly appointed postmaster at Tasker, will begin his duties Jan. 1, 1917. Who is going to order the first sack of flour or potatoes by parcel post? Well, don't all order at the same time. Pete Bryant has been in Minot sev eral days the past week consulting an eye specialist. Chas. Verzett returned Sunday after spending several days in Minot. Why should the farmers be com pelled to violate the state laws in order to protect their property If the farm ers cut a few trees on government land they are immediately prosecuted, so The Savings Loan and Tru& Go. of fake great pleasure in announcing to its Stockholders, Subscribers, Customers, and the Public in General, that it has moved from [its former location in the Express Block to its new location in the Sons of Norway Building, on West Central Avenue. A general invitation is extended to everyone to call and inspect the new Banking Rooms of the Company in its new location, being the west half of the main floor and basement underneath in the Sons of Norway Building. The new quarters have been splendidly equipped with NEW ALL HOME-MADE FIXTURES AND FURNITURE, at a saving of several hundred dollars. One of the strongest safes in the world and the largest money safe in the State of North Dakota has been'installed on the main floor. The vault in the basement is to be used for the Safety Deposit Boxes. The basement underneath the banking rooms has been transformed into COMFORTABLE CLUB ROOMS for the COMPANY'S STOCK HOLDERS AND SUBSCRIBERS and their families. Separate rooms aTe provided for ladies and children. Magazines, Books, Newspapers and Farm Journals will be furnished FREE. The Charter of the Company is to be changed in a few weeks so as to transact a General Trust Company Business and a Regular Banking Business. OWNED, CONTROLLED and MANAGED BY FARM ERS. The names of ELEVEN MEMBERS who will form and serve as the FIRST BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the new institution, will be an nounced soon after the first of the year. The names of SEVENTEEN MEMBERS to be chosen for the FIRST ADVISORY BOARD to the Board of Directors, will soon be an nounced. The names of ONE HUNDRED MEMBERS to be selected for the FIRST ADVISORY BOARD AT LARGE, will soon be announced. __This new Farmers Trust Company Banking Enterprise now has over 1200 stockholders and subscribers for shares. Yours for Genuine, Workable Co-operation, The Savings Loan and Trust Co. The Messrs. Carlson, Walton and Youmans. S.—Let us MakeijYour Farm Loan. PP. S.-WE WISH 'YOU ALL A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.|£:., Funds Finance^Farmers. Funds Finance Farmers. Funds Finance Farmers. loughnuts are good",. why are beavers allowed to commit an offense that farmer would be punished for, in fact a farmer makes good use of the trees he would cut, whereas the beaver are cutting down the finest ash, poplar and shade trees for no useful purpose whatever. The writer has seen places along the river thait looked worse than a European "battle field. Here's hoping that the next egislature will repeal the above law. Tommy Waldron is having great sport these days with a pair of wolf hounds and a pair of skiiB. That sure was a nice chase, Tommy. The dogs caught the rabbit below the hill and a couple of boys took the rabbit away from them, but Tommy kept right on For Goodness Sake use v'li Purity First It will never disappoint you—try it if you like good things to eat. 25° Ounces fo (More than a pound and half for a quaricii ft I I W9 going with the skiis—or the skiis with Tommy. The McClure-Waldon Farm Co. has made the purchase of a full blooded Holstein bull. They intend to go into tr ?Jiein CT»^e an(* dairy business. a*a to Sowe a flying trip the Magic City Monday. Monday ^elnap was a Minot visitor on John Longanecker and family took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Waldon on Sunday evening. Pw Oliver was a visitor at the F'®* Waldon home Monday, A. B. Dill and P. H. Peters, local life insurance agents are in Tasker on business.