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PON"/1 OFFEKS TO SELL NORTH DAKOTA BONDS Bismarck, March 3.—Nonpartisans of North Dakota, were offered the as sistance of Charles Ponzi, formerly known aa the "International Exchange Financial Wizard", in a letter from Ponzi written from Plymouth, Mass., who states that he is willing to join the North Dakota administration in "defeating the efforts of our common enemies, the banker," and think he could raise the $(!,000,000 desired for state industries. He would sell bonds. Ponzi, however, addressed his ap plication to John Steen, state treas urer, and an opponent of the league. Ponzi thought the people who bought his "securities"in New England, about 50,000 investors, would be interest ed. llis letter follows: "State Treasurer, North Daokta. "Dear Sir—I am enclosing you the clipping of an article which has ap peared in the Eioston American of the 24th, instant. If the contents of the articles are true, it seems that you are experiencing some difficulty with your bankers. I have also had my trou bles with them and, to a certain ex tent, they have gotten the best of me for the time being, however, they have not been successful in destroying the confidence that the people had in me, nor my popularity. "I think it would be possible for me to obtain you the $0,000,000 you are looking for and if you care to give the particulars of your offer in the way of interest, maturity, etc., 1 will be glad to get in'touch with iny 50,000 New England clients and .see what I can do for you. "I could have the individual remit tances forwarded direct to you, and you could mail the bonds directly, crediting me such a percentage as we might agree upon. "May 1 hear from you by return mail and co-operate with you in de feating the efforts of our common ene mies, the bankers. Yours truly, "—Charles Ponzi." The letter is written on a personal letterhead, bearing the name Charles Ponzi, and address Plymouth, Mass. Mr. Steen has not replied. SAWYER ITEMS Frances Havlena left for Mandaa last Saturday to furnish music for a film company. Miss Carrie Hartlieb made a busi ness trip to Minot last Saturday. Rev. Nightingale of fiuso and Rev. Mickels of Garrison helped with the meeting Tuesday evening at the Con gregational church, leaving for their homes Wednesday morning via Bis marck train. Chas. Booth is sawing wood on the W. H. Wilson farm. He believes in preparing fuel for the summer. Rev. and Mrs. Spacht, Miss Howry and Miss Blanding autoed to Minot Saturday to shop. Miss Blanding remained in "Minot until Sunday. The John Sandstrom family moved into the Saum building on Main St. Frank Klimple autoed to Makoti on business one days last week. It is understood that Frank Klim ple has severed his connection with the Robinson Co., and start a garage of his own if suitable quarters can be secured. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Reed of Bene dict spent Saturday night with Mrs. Reed's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bailey then all spent Sunday with the J. S. Reed family in Velva and at tending services at the Nazarene church there. Rev. Spacht made a hurry trip to Minot and Foxholm last Monday af ternoon. Mr. Ruby of Minot will have charge of the hardware business instead of Mr. Butler who is moving to his farm I at Logan. The village caucus was held on Tuedsay at the Firemen's Hall. The men report that the ladies did not at tend. Chas. Knapstad went to Velva on Wednesday morning to consult Dr. Aaker in regard to his foot that he struck with a pick some time ago. E. D. Skinner returned home from Bismarck Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker of Minot were visiting relatives and friends on South Prairie and Sawyer last^ week. Mr. H. C. Pettys returned Wednes day from Rochester, Minn., where he has been to consult with Mayo Bros, in regard to a cancer they had treated about a year ago. He came back re joicing and thinks there is no place like Rochester. Ben Gramstad left Friday for Man fred, N. D., to visit his daughter, Mrs. Hedahl, who lives at that place. Frank Booth spent a few days in Minot last week attending the tractor school. Guess he expects to some /arming. The Women's Home Missionary So ciety of the Baptist church met* with Urs. M. Daniels last Friday after noon. .fale Hubbard and family moved to Logan Saturday where he will take charge of the Oard store. C. S. Beighle returned home from the Farmers' Grain Dealers Associa tion at Jamestown. He reports a very interesting meeting. 'the sub jects discussed were: Freight Rates, Freight Claims, Income Tax, Termin al Marketing, Mutual Fire Insurance and Farmers Commission Co. of St. Paul. The last two finally were left to the board of directors. Further he says, Jamestown proved a most hospitable host and entertainer. Ar rangement for 1,000 visitors had been made, only 300 came. Whatever the number of visitors the amusement program was carried out in full and was as follows: A musical program by the Jamestown College on Tues day a basket ball game between Jamestown College and Fargo College on Wednesday and on Thursday, a trip to the Hospital for Insane, and annual banquet at which Chas. Eckerle, the well known co-operation organizer was toastmaster and proved a good one. The treasurer and secretary were not present, the report of last year was not given. A. A. Lane of Sherwood, #ras re-elected president, P. A. Lee, -of Grand Fork3 was elected secretary, •and decided to have the next meeting :at Devils Lake. 'Rev. Earl concluded services here Sunday evening, receiving a class of 16 into the church. During his work among the Sawyerites, he received 31 into the church of which 18 received baptism they were children and grown-ups. Mrs. Earl organized a Missionary Society which will have its first meeting Wednesday afternoon. \Mrs. Edgar Bailey has been confin el to the house with rheumatism the past week. Mr. LeRcttc and family autoed to Velva Sunday to call on the LoMage family. Soulh Paririe Community Club Met The South Prairie Community Club held a meeting on Saturday, March 5 th. Edgar Olson, superintendent of the State Demonstration farms, discussed the possibilities for agriculture in the future in Ward county. Mr. Olson appealed to the farmers to use more diversified system of agriculture and to raise more livestock, particularly dairy products. Air. Kavanaugh, president of the Community Club presided at the meet ing and a good deal of diacoasion in regard to the proposed community club house resulted in a committee being appointed to go ahead with the work of subscribing and plans. The South Prairie Community club intend to start building their club house aa soon as spring work is over. Almost enough money has already been sub scribed to make this club house pos sible. An excellent entertainment and lunch was provided by the ladies. County Agent Gorman, discussed Farm Bureau work. Mr. E. R. Smith was elected to represent that com munity on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Mrs. Olina I*. Lee Passed Away Mrs. Olina P. Lee, mother of A. B. Lee, manager of the Ward Fruit Co., died Monday at St. Joseph's hospital after an illness of three years. Fu neral services were held at Hamre's undertaking parlors Wednesday at 2 p. m., after which the remains were taken to Westby, Wis., and interred in the Melby churchyard beside those of her husband who pre-deceased her by a number of years. Mrs. Lee was born at Bergen, Nor way, 67 years ago, coming to Ameri ca when 18 years old. She lived at Viroqua, Wis., until seven years ago when she came to North Dakota, set tling at Kenmare, with A. B. Lee. Six months later she moved to Minot, liv ing after her arrival here with Mrs. H. A. Thompson, a daughter, now in Bellingham, Wash. One other daugh ter, Mrs. O. O. Fortney of Rangetown Wis., and two sons, besides A. R. Lee, J. P. Lee, of Westby, Wis., and C. J. Lee of Fondale, Wash., also sur vive. Income Returns Must Be in March 15 [f you see a man with a smile on his face, you will know that he has sent in his federal and state income tax returns. These must be in the hands of the proper people by March 15 to avoid the penally. Dalen Goes With Paper House H. O. Dalen of this city has accept ed a position as salesman for the Far go Paper Co. This is a good concern, Mr. Dalen is courteous and apt and he will undoubtedly get his share of the business. Sale Started Wednesday March 9th Assortment of Men's Kuppen heimer Suits, values $65.00 to $80.00. Sale Price Assortment of Men's Kuppen heimer Suits, values $65.00 to $80.00. Sale Price Assortment of Men's Kuppen heimer Suits, values $65.00 to $80.00. Sale Price Assortment of Men's Kuppen heimer Suits, values $65.00 to $80.00. Sale Price Assortment of Men's Kuppen heimer Suits, values $65.00 to $80.00. Sale Price $16-50 t„$45.OO $16-50 t„$45.OO $16-50 t„$45.OO $16-50 t„$45.OO $16-50 t„$45.OO Young Men's Pants and Vests to match, from Kuppenheimer suits. Sale Price Young Men 's Pants and Vests to match, from Kuppenheimer suits. Sale Price Young Men 's Pants and Vests to match, from Kuppenheimer suits. Sale Price Young Men 's Pants and Vests to match, from Kuppenheimer suits. Sale Price Young Men 's Pants and Vests to match, from Kuppenheimer suits. Sale Price $12-50 $13-50 $12-50 $13-50 $12-50 $13-50 $12-50 $13-50 $12-50 $13-50 TO TO TO TO TO Men's and Young Men's Kuppen heimer Overcoats, values $55.00 to $80.00. Sale Price Men's and Young Men's Kuppen heimer Overcoats, values $55.00 to $80.00. Sale Price Men's and Young Men's Kuppen heimer Overcoats, values $55.00 to $80.00. Sale Price Men's and Young Men's Kuppen heimer Overcoats, values $55.00 to $80.00. Sale Price Men's and Young Men's Kuppen heimer Overcoats, values $55.00 to $80.00. Sale Price $20-00 to $40-00 $20-00 to $40-00 $20-00 to $40-00 $20-00 to $40-00 $20-00 to $40-00 Temporary Location: The Ehr Block, First St. S. W. SALE TO BEGIN AT 1 P. M. SHARP HORSES One black gelding, 8 years old, weight 1300 One black gelding, 9 years old, weight 1300 One bay gelding, 7 years old, weight 1250 One buckskin mare, 8 years old, weight 1250 One black mare 10 years old, weight 1400 One bay gelding, 6 years old, weight 1350 One bay mare, 12 years old, weight 1150 One bay mare, 8 years old, weight 1300 One two-year-old gelding One bay gelding, 2 years old COWS Two red Shorthorn cows, 4 years old, fresh in April One Guernsey cow, 4 years old, fresh in April Two red heifers, 3 years old, fresh soon One Hereford bull, 2 years old Men's Four-Bucklf Overshoes, value $5.00. Sale Price $2.oo Men's Sweaters, values $6.00 to $12.00. Sale Price Men's Sweaters, values $6.00 to $12.00. Sale Price $2-75 $4-95 $2-75 $4-95 TO TO Men's Palm Beach Pants, value $11.00. Sale Price $4-50 Men's Dress Shirts, values $1.25 to $6.00. Sale Price 25c '•'u.V-ft!! 1 TO$1-25 1 E. H. BOYER PUBLIC SALE! 1 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON THE SWALSTEAD FARM, EIGHT MILKS DUE SOUTH OF MINOT, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY Thursday, March 24, 1921 Everything Will be Sold at a Mere Fraction of Its Worth—Look at These Prices One set bob sleighs, 7 foot One wagon box TERMS OF SALE: Time will be given until Oct. 1, 1921, on bankable paper on all sums over $10.00, or 5 per cent discount for cash. All sums under $10.00 must be cash. Wm. Wendt, Owner GEO. A. STATE, Auctioneer M. J. ENGESETH, Clerk Men's Overalls Men's Overalls Men's Overalls 75c, $1-00,$1.50 75c, $1 -00, 75c, $1 .50 $1 -00, $1 .50 Men's Silk Hosiery, values $1.25 per pair. Sale Price, 4 pairs for Men's Silk Hosiery, values $1.25 per pair. Sale Price, 4 pairs for Men's Silk Hosiery, values $1.25 per pair. Sale Price, 4 pairs for $2-70 $2-70 $2-70 5 pair 35c hose for $1-00 Men's Hats of All Kinds, values $5.00 to $8.00 .. Sale Price $2-50 $3 $3-50 $4 ms- "The House of Kuppenheimer Clqthes" FREE LUNCH AT 12:30 FARM TOOLS, HARNESS, ETC. 3 Sets breeching harness Farm tools and other articles to numerous to mention FARM MACHINERY One Rock Island Gang, 14-inch One Gale gang, 14-inch, good as new One Gale triple plow, 14 inch One Boss harrow and cart One 12-foot push binder with header attachment One Hoosier drill One Deering mower, 5 foot One hay rake, 12 foot One Studebaker wagon One grain tank SHOOTING DOLLARS To the Public—Nothing Like It Ever Heard of— All Values Forgotten GREATJFIRE SALE Our stock, salvaged from the fire, has been put in shape and is now on sale. A portion has been cleaned and renovated. A great many articles are ab solutely as good as new. Have Made an Adjustment, However, and You Get the Benefit of It REMEMBER THE PLACE—The Ehr Block, First St. S. W. 1 A complete Line of Men's Sum mer and Winter Underwear at A complete Line of Men's Sum mer and Winter Underwear at PRICE AND LESS PRICE AND LESS The following articles will be The following articles will be The following articles will be sold at a great reduction: Rain sold at a great reduction: Rain sold at a great reduction: Rain coats, old and new Shoes Belts coats, old and new Shoes Belts coats, old and new Shoes Belts Suspenders, Arm Bands, Col lars, all sizes Neckties of all kinds', and many other articles too numerous to mention. Suspenders, Arm Bands, Col lars, all sizes Neckties of all kinds', and many other articles too numerous to mention. Suspenders, Arm Bands, Col lars, all sizes Neckties of all kinds', and many other articles too numerous to mention. l:'6 Temporary Location: The Ehr Block, First St. S. 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