The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 31, 1930, Page 2

rN NAESSEE ASCER POWER [sup SIDE.GLANCES -_ By George Clark }|MANUFACTURES AND |? /PROUECT TAKING IN ~ REVENUE ALREADY Has Sold $2,639,000 Worth of Current While Congress Debates What to Do BIG PURPOSE IS NITRATES) Norris Bill Would Provide Gov- ernment Operation or Reg- ulated Lease at $1 Sheffield, Ala., Jan. 31.—(4)—All dressed up and waiting for the house- warming is Mu: Shoals, the gov- }ernment’s $133,000.000 power and ni- trate project on the Tennessee river here. During the decade that its fortunes have been debated by congress, the igreat nitrate plant and its two power units, Wilson dam and the auxiliary steam plant, have been kept in stand- ‘by condition, ready to go. When Representative W. Frank James, chairman of the house mili- tary affairs committee, recently made his offi¢ial inspection he stated that the preject could be placed in oper- ation within a few days. ‘There seems a fair chance that ‘Muscle Shoals will have some sort of hhouse-warming before long, for the struggle to place the plant in opera- tion is to reach another climax this | ———————-. winter. Hearings en Bill on Calendar Hearings on the Norris bill were to start’in the house in January and in the senate as soon as the tariff Measure is disposed of. Senator Nor- ris’ proposal provides government operation, but also contains a section | which permits leasing at an annual rental of a dollar to any firm which ‘will carry out the provisions of the bill, with profits limited to 8 per cent. Designed to produce nitrogen, for Tounitions or fertilizer, the plant has been picking up pin money by selling power, keeping fit with these light exercises. Three municipalities and ‘® power concern are customers. The plant is operated by the army. During the fiscal year ending June 20 , 1929, cost of maintenance and operation of the nitrate plant was 967,000, while the income from lease of the steam plant was $129,000. In the last seven years the average an- nual expense has been about $67,000, although the average annual income | *t- ‘was $254,000, army records show. Making Profit on Power | or the same fiscal year the oper- on and maintenance of Wilson dam $231,000, with an income of $179,- ), according to the report’ of the commanding officer. On the other hand, revenue from the sale of power from January 1, 1928, to December 30, 1928, totaled $454,000, with expenses approximateiy the same as for the federal fiscal year. ‘The contract for sale of power during the calendar year 1929 called for a minimum payment of $500,000. Total revenue from the sale of power since September 12, 1925, to July 1, 1929, was $2,639,000, with ex- penses in the same period amounting to $753,000. Operating expenses * wld be increased but little if the Plant were really put to work and Tun at capacity. Nitrate Project The straight-line arrangement of the nitrate plant permits a steady flow of the material in course of man- Pe with maximum efficiency. ‘The process, roughly, is the burning ‘of limestone into lime, mixing it with an equal quantity of crushed coke and fusing of the two into calcium carbide. This, when cooled and ground, is placed in ovens in contact — nuitrogen gas obtained from the went is applied then to form cal- ‘cium cyanamide, and after dar ecnpy ammonia results. A portion this gas is exidized to form nitric acid and the other part used to neutralize DISTRIBUTION DATA | COLLECTION IS PLAN Census Supervisor in This Dis- trict Will Begin Work Within Few Days A census of distribution and manu- factures will be taken beginning Feb. 1 in the fourth North Dakota district, | which includes Bismarck, it has been announced by Charles 8. Buck, Jr.,| police. @.'970 wea Seance We R6G.U-S.PAT.OFF “My eldest daughter's children give me the least trouble, be- cause I've ___ cause Tve practically reared them from the start.” STEELE SCENE OF BAND TOURNAMENT Dr. J. A. Prescott, in Charge, Expects Score of Groups to Participate Steele is planning one of the great- est musical events in this section of the state for the first week in Junce— the district band tournament. A score of bands are expected to take part in the event, according to Dr. J. A. Prescott, Steele, vice presi- dent of the state bandmasters’ acso- ciation in charge of the district meet. 1 Dr. Prescott announces a definite date for the one-day tourney has not been Included in this district are Bur- leigh, Kidder, Stutsman, Emmons, Logan, McIntosh, La Moure, and Dickey counties. Classes in the competition are: Mixed, A and B; school, A and B solo events,» woodwinds and brass. The saxophone is classified as brass, Bands are required to present spect- fied selectibns but soloists may choose their own numbers. Cups and medals will be awarded winners in each class, who will-be eligible to attend the state tournament in Cooperstown the latter part of June. A judge has not yet been selected. A feature of the day will be the massed baad concert in the evening under the direction of the judge. ‘Visiting band members will be guests | [i of the Steele Lions club at noon and an evening banquet will be arranged also for participants tournament cay. H Kentucky Encourages Better Sharpshooting || Frangford, Ky. Jan. 31 —(P)—In | | Kentucky, where it is a disgrace not | If to “get your FOR CONSTIPATION it smaller doses .SAFE SCIENTIFIC. But Dangerous It’s waiting to do mischief and you're giving it a chance if you use improper fixtures and poor rubber tubing. Gas helps cause a daily fire loss of more than a million dollars in the United States. Test all connections for leaks before lighting. Also make ire that you are protected by insurance of the reliable kind . gold by this agency of the Hart. MURPHY ed by statute. This was revealed at @ meeting of the senate criminal law committee when a bill introduced by C. R. Luker, Laurel, was being con- sidered. Senator Luker said that the present statutes provide that if a person shoots at another from ambush and misses him, the maximum penalty is 10 years imprigonment, but if the bullet hits the mark the maximum sentence is only five years. Not in sympathy with the state's encouragement of its \ooters, Luker has introduced a bill to correct this inconsistency. It was reported preeeey by the committee yester- jay. N. D. House of Mercy Elects Ten Directors Fargo, N. D., Jan. 31.—()—Ten ad- ditional directors were elected to the board at the annual meeting of the North Dakota House of Mercy, Far- go, Thursday. The board consists of Rev. J. D. Runsvold, cect Kjorlie, Rev. J. M. Moe, Mrs. J. D. Ness, all of Fargo; P, O. Sathre, Finley; P. Garberg, Rev. J. D. Rosholt, Colt Ms. K.'Ratshol, Churobes Pe » K. shol, Churches Rev. L. N. Field, Williston; Miss Hllas Wisnaes, Minnewaukan; Miss Jose- Dhine Stennes, Rugby; Rev. Pissrreny Anderson, Petersburg; D. Wanberg, Towner; Mr. pct ‘Bue Homnes, Crosby. SA You know that a lot of overcoat weather is yet to come. Take Your Choice of our $35 - $45 - $50 - $55 Overcoats $ 2 6” Hat Reductions . Gordon and Dobbs $7-$8- g10 Hats $5.95 Winter Underwear $8.50 garments now - $6.50 $5.00 garments, now - $3.60 Clearance Jamestown, supervisor for the fif- teenth census of the United States in this district. This work is separate from the po- pulation enumeration which is sched- | ward uled to begin April 2, cl Counties under Mr. Buck’s super-| fatal visior? are Burleigh, Dickey, Emmons, Foster, Kidder, La Moure, Logan, wee Sheridan, Stutsman, and fells. Reports Are Confidential The distribution and manufactures census will consist of the collection of confidential reports from all whole- salers, retailers, manufacturers, and distributors of all classes of commo- ities. Detailed information will be asked from each concern covering the business for the year 1929, or the fiscal year most nearly conforming to the calendar year. This is the first time in the history of the nation that the federal gov- ernment has undertaken to secure information of this nature. This enumeration is required by an act of congress approved June 18, 1929. Questions which each merchant and manufacturer will be required to answer will cover practically every Phase of his business. Some of the information desired follows: First, a description of the kind of business; second, the number of paid employees for specified months and total sal- aries and wages paid; third, the class of business; fourth, amount of rent Paid for the year 1929; fifth, amount of interest paid and total of other expenses for the year; sixth, the value of inventory at close of year; seventh, total amount of cash and credit sales; eighth, farm products bought or tak- en in from farmers; ninth, number and variety of meat animals slaugh- tered during the year. Trade Analysis Wanted This information is to be used strictly for statistical purposes, and is to be kept in absolute confidence both by those taking the census and by the United States Census Bureau.. ‘The government is not interested in the individual report, but is wiser this information only to make analysis of classes of trade as a wi whole. Information will be val- uable to the nation. It will indicate the present condition of trade in America and will be the basis for an analysis of present and future econ- omic conditions, and will have a great influence on future legislation. Very little peitigerh is anticipated in obtaining this information because merchants and manufacturers gener- allly realize the benefit to their bus- iness. : viii: The textile industry stands second in the use of power, utilizing nearly 4,000,000 horsepower. LE mS é Warm Lined Gloves 1-3 Off Special Lot of Neckwear $1.00 and $1.50 Ties + 68c SHIRTS collar attached or. collar to match. Broken lots of Manhattan and other standard makes values to $3.50. Now $1. 95 BERGESON’S Chicago, Jan. 31—()—Out of Chi- shortage Ti For COLDS We all catch colds and th but yours owe “> rege two or three ts of Bayer irin just as soon as possible after a cold starts. ane na can—keep warm. Poa. with another tablet-or two of Bayer Aspirin every three or four hours, if those cold persis pay gargle. This soothes i = fection. ere is nothing e Bayer fe cold, or sore throat. And it por Aaa x A aie ASPIRIN Aspirin ia the trade mark of Bayer yi of dresses. » ee ea Riverside-Inn NIGHT CLUB Phone 47, ; Mandan, North Dakota Saturday, February 1 Featuring “JACKIE SHERMAN” _ and Her FOUR JACKS who we have booked to entertain you with the latest song and dance hits. Tuesdays - Thursdays and Saturdays. There will be no cover charge but owing to the added cost of obtaining such entertainment we will charge ten cents per dance. Music Starts at 8 o’Clock Make Your Reservations Early Beginning Saturday, February Ist our entire stock of coats and dresses will go on sale, including the new nine models already on the racks. ya » CLIPPING FROM MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL January, 19, 1930 Styles are settled and modified though longer than past seasons, two to four inches below the knee. Only formal and afternoon tea gowns are long: ‘These you can have as long as fancy dictates. Winter Coats Selling Below Wholesale Cost New Imperial Faile Dresses $26.75 values, sale price ... $19.75 539.75 values, now on sale ft $29.75 This $16.75 to $22.75 Dresses cut to $10.75 and $14.75 All Wool Dresses Below Cost We have 600 dresses on the racks, ‘ Werplan to:give our patrons one of the most homerlike, restful ready © to wear establishments to be found, copied after one of the most exclusive shops in Milwaukee. : . a ames Women’ s Wear Shoppe uth of Hotel Prince Biainerts ND eer ee ee ee We Are Moving Our new location after Feb. 24th will be in the Lenhart Block at 504 Broadway. The same block as the Quain & Ramstad Clinic, here we will have more room and will open an exclusive up-to-date Women’s Wear Shoppe featuring the same high class garments, that we have carried here for the past several seasons, also adding new lines