The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-05-12
Local Comment

Some of the auto drivers are still
little off on their computation of time.
and distances. Complaints are made,
almost daily that the speed limit is
being exceeded.
A quantity of sand has been placed
in the filtering plant and the local
health officer pronounces the water
supply now, perfectly pure. All which
shows that the agitation Of an existing
evil oftimes brings about good results.
Some say that the individuals who
have been seen talking to themselves
upon the street corners are not ment-
ally deranged but-insurgents. The
walking delegates will be along soon
as it is the usual time and the num-
blers will have company.
The recent fire in this city developed
the fact that Grand Forks is not be-
hind Chicago, in one respect, at least,
according to the Plaindealer. The "Pee
Dee" discovers that the fire originated
in birds nest. Mrs. OLeary's COW
story fades into insignifcance in COM
parison.
The appearance of bike rider
travelling Third street is similar to that
of small boy in the bottom of a
wagon box, riding across the frozen
ground of corn field in the fall of
the year. The percentage as to a dig
nified appearance is all with the boy,
at that.
A gentleman remarked to the writer
upon seeing a steam launch blowing
the waters of the Red the other even
ing: That is pretty sight and If l
lived here l should certainly own
launch" Which goes to show that the
idea of more river craft advanced by
The Evening Times is entertained by
others.
There are some hotel clerks en-
ployed in the city who have many
friends because of their courtesy and
gentlemanly manner behind the desk.
Others are not paid the same compli-
ment. 1t is noticeable. however, that
the rude ones are new in the business
and have time to learn. 1eY y.
The prophecy that Grand Forks will
be city of 10000 in ten years seems
to be having good start towards
realization. The man who has dol
lar to invest and leaves the valley just
now, "overlooks a bet" to use the
vernecular Of the street. Watch us
grow.
The opening game of the Northern
Copper Country league in this city
should and undoubtedly will bring out
the largest crowd ever seen on local
diamond. The interest in the team,
which at one time seemed latent and
luke warm, has developed amazingly
and the fans are anticipating quality
of ball better than ever given them
before.
The question of park and particu-
larry one in which the children may
enjoy the frolics of childhood, games
and healthful recreation, is discussed
in an interesting manner in these
columns by Mrs. Bancroft in her de-
partment, flowers. The article is
worthy of careful perusal by every one
ideas upon the question.
The time for open air concerts is
near and the city band. though not
given the support in financial way
In the past 1t deserves, will probably
favor the public. The stand at the
park at the foot Of Third street3is in
poor condition. The question of a
suitable place for holding open air
concerts should be considered along
with the park question.
Few cities in the northwest can
boast of handsomer residence streets
and better kept lawns than Grand
Forks, Daily. visitors are heard to
comment upon the same and there is
but one thing lacking, more flowers.
There is q noticeable absence of flower.
beds and Conservatives In the best
residence districts. A little more color
to the expanse of green lawn would
add to its beauty. 4.