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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
CHRISTMAS DINNER
FOR SAILOR LADS

Many of the families in the Birming-
ham district have a member missing to-
day who is away with Uncle Sans sea
fighters. The government, however, will
give the sailor lads a real Christmas
cinner today. Two hundred and twenty
five men from this recruiting district will
be served the following menu today at
the Naval Training station at Norfolk:
Chicken Soup with Rice
Olives Celery, Radishes, Sweet Pickles
Oyster Cocktail
Roast Young Turkey
Cranberry Sauce Celery Dressing
Green Peas Candied Sweet Potatoes
Baked Spiced Ham
Stuffed Green Peppers
Dreamed Cauliflower
Lettuce and Tomatoes in Mayonaise
Dreamed Cheese Crackers
Apples Mince Pie
Grapes Oranges Bananas
Mixed Nuts Fruit Cake Pears
Cigars Coffee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

Except on the Bessarabian frontier,
where the Russians have taken the Of
fensve against the Austro- Hungarians;
on the Hartmans- Weilerkopf sector of
the line in France. and on several points
of the Austro-Italian front there is lit
tie fighting in any of the war theatres.
Berlin asserts that Hartmans-, ;, eilcr-
kopf has been completely recaptured by
the Germans and that the French have
been driven out of the trenches on the
northern slope
Paris, however. says that German at
tack on the whole front recently captured
by the French between the summit of
Hartmans-W eilerkopf and the approaches
to Wattwiller was repulsed.
Vienna says the Russians suffered heavy
losses in an attack on parts of the Bes-
sarabian 'front.'
The Italians are still bombarding the
Tclmino bridgehead positions of the Aus
TRANS, but no decided gain here or at
any point along the line rs claimed.
Fearful that the Bulgarians or their
Teutonic allies may yet cross the Greek
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
One Killed In Collision

Breauxbridge, La. December 24.-One
person is dead, three probably are fatal
ly injured and another IL painfully hurt as
the result of a collision between an au-
tomobile and New Orleans. Texas and
Mexico railroad motor train near Arnaud-
Vile today. John Herbert died of his in
3uries shortly after the accident. and
Lemuel BroYssard. Abdom Dendry and D..
Dupis are not expected to recover Ro-
belle. the fifth member Of the automobile
party. will survive. physicians said. Tho
Eyoung men all are residents Of this place
and are under 20 years Of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
Exports Barred From Switzerland

London, December 2.-By a royal proc
lamation published in tonights Gazette
the expectation to Switzerland of virtual
ly everything that might be of service to
Germany is prohibited unless 1t is con-
signed to Societe Suisse Surveillance
Economique. which corresponds with the
Netherlands Overseas trust with which
the government has a similar agreement
Thus the British policy of preventing
goods from reaching Germany through
neutral countries has been carried step
farther.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
WILLARD WANTS
MORAN SUBSTITUTED
FOR FRED FULTON
Tom Jones Is Advised to
Have Curley Sign Moran
for Fight-Fulton De-
MES the Report

New orleans, December si.-Local
fight promoters who had arranged for
a Ground bout for the worlds heavy
weight championship here on March !.
between Jess Willard. the title holder.
and Fred Fulton, of Rochester, Mimi,
announced tonight that Frank Moran.
of Pittsburg. probably would be substi-
tuted for Fulton. A telegram was sent
tonight to Tom Jones, Wizards man.
ager, advising him to have Jack Cur
ley. of New York. sign Moran for tho
fight.
Chicago, December 24.--~Mil<e Collins,
manager of Fred Fulton, said. "Proba-
bly, dream" when given the New Orr
leans story that Frank Moran had been
substituted for Fulton as Jess Wizards
opponent in the fight scheduled for
March 4, at New Orleans.
1--WE have signed air-tight articles
and posted guarantees said Collins.
"Willard put up $500 and Fulton the
same amount and the money is in the
hands of Tom Andrews, of Milwaukee,.
/ believe there isn't the faintest basis
for the story"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

frontier to attack them, the French and
British are actively entrenchng near
Salonil&i. As yet, however, no attempt
has been made by the central powers to
invade Greek territory.
Delayed Montenegro official advices
chronicle another repuse of the Austro-
Hungarians.
While unofficial advices from both Ber-
lin and Vienna describe ~ feeling of opti-
mism that the controversy between the
United States and Austria-Hungary will
be settled amicably. the sinking of the
Japanese liner Yasaka Maru by an UNI
derwater boat in the Mediterranean has
resulted in the state department at Wash
ington beginning an inquiry into the in
cident as an American citizen was on
board the steamer.
The Emperor, the Empress, their daugh-
ter their daughters-in-law and grand
children each had an individual Christmas
t! ee, graduated in size, on which his or
her gifts We're arranged and also gifts
for the sons unable to leave the front.
Before the family Christmas tree cele-
bration at the palace each princess at
tended Christmas exercises and later su-
perintended the distribution of gifts at
public celebrations held under her spe-
cial patronage.
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PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. Tom D. Johnson of Jack
son, Miss, are spending the holidays with
w. Frank Bridgers and family. Mr.. John
son was for number of years a popular
salesman out of Birmingham, but now
manager of the Ballard agency in Jack
son.
Mrs j. r. Drake 1900 Huntsville ave-
nue.. is spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. McClendon.
in Opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

leave here March 10 and three days
later will begin training at Tampa.
On the 30th they will break camp and
games will be played as follows
April /, New Orleans; End. Cleveland
at New Orleans; Bird, New Orleans; 4th,
Monroe, La. 9Th, Pine Bluff, Ark. !;
9Th, 7th, Little Rock, Ark, Sth, 9th,
Memphis: 10th, 18th, Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
INDIANA TO MEET
FLORIDA IN 1916

Bloomington, Ind, December 2d.-In-
diana university's 1916 football sched-
ule, announced today, includes a game
with Florida university at Blooming
ton, November is.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
SPRING TRAINING
SCHEDULE OF CUBS

Chicago December 24-The spring
training trip scheduled of the Cubs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
CHRISTMAS

All! gloom and sorrow roll away
When comes the merry Christmas day,
The gladdest of the year.
When hearts are filled with JOY and song,
And true contentment fingers long
And laughter rivals cheer.
The chimes send forth the peals again
Their peace on earth, good will to men,"
Across the frosty snow.
The children play and romp in glee
Around the tinseled Christmas tree
And happy faces glow.
The yuletide legends are retold
Of Christmas times in days of old
BY some old, happy sire.
The mistetoe and holly green
Add lustre to the jolly scene.
And brightly burns the fire.
The choice, old carols are resung
BY people old and people young
And thoughts are free and gay.
For discontentment ever pales
When boundless merriment prevails
On gladstone Christmas day
RAY !. HOFFMAN,
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Agreed to With Provision

| from Judge.
| She-Do you believe in condolences be-
tween man and wife?
He--Why, yes. If your husband isn't
jealous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

| ton. l believe that every person at
tending enjoyed the evening and gem
eral commendation of the convention
was heard on every hand yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

Charles Ham: II slipped in the the
tire Thursday night expecting to stay
,nly a few minutes, but was so thor
,ughly entertained by the various
speakers spontaneous wit that 1 had
% remain to the end"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

H. S. Jones: 81 nave never been pres
ent at more enjoyable affair as The
Age Herald's ad convention Thursday
night proved to be. had not the slight
est conception of what was in store
for the delegates and was immensely
surprised and entertained through
it ALL"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

w. o. Broyles: "The next time The
Age-Herald holds an ad writer's con-
vention they'll need a bigger place
than the Jefferson theatre to seat the
crowds that will insist on coming. I've
been hearing favorable comments on it
all day and all who weren't there are
sorry
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
BURDICk WILL BE CAM
DIDATE FOR GOVERNOR

Devils Lake, N. L., May 25.-Ush.
er L. Burdick, former lieutenant gov
ernor and recognized as one of the
strongest progressive leaders in
North Dakota, yesterday affirmed tho
report that he is a candidate for the
republican nomination of governor.
The Williston man. who received
over 10000 votes in the last statewide
primary, declared that he was in the
race, while in the city on business.
The announcement of Burdick is
the opening gun in the political CAM
paign, the preliminary heat of which
extends to the June primary, 1916.
1t was only a coincidence that Bur-
dicks announcement was made here
while ]. H. Frame of Grafton looked
upon as the probable candidate of
the stalwart faction of the republi.
can party, was also in Devils Lake.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
CERTIFICATE OF CO-PARTNER-
SHIP

This is to Certify That the under
signed, Walter E. Dickson, Alfred c..
Johnson and Theodore G. Johnson,
whose residence, respectively, is at
Valley City, North Dakota, are the
persons constituting the firm or CO.
partnership doing business under the
firm name and style of the Northwest
Land & Loan Company and having
their principal place of business at
Valley City in the County of Barnes,
State of North Dakota.
In Testimony Whereof, We have
hereunto set our hands and seals this
9th day of April, A. D. 1915.
WALTER E. DICKSON, (Seal.)
ALFRED C. JOHNSON, (Seal.)
THEODORE G. JOHNSON, (SeaD
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County of Barnes-ss.
On this ninth day of April, A. D.
1915 before me, Theodore S. Lindland,
Notary Public in and for said county
and state, personally appeared Walter
E. Dickson, Alfred C. Johnson and
| Theodore G.. Johnson, to me known
| to be the persons who are described
in, and who executed the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged to me
that they executed the same.
| THEODORE S. LINDLAND,
Notary Public, Barnes County, N. D
| (Seal.) e.. .
My Commission expires Sept. %
1920. ..s.
(First Pub. May 81, last Pub. June ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
WOULD STOP PRINTING ''a
OF STATES BLUE BOOK

Bismarck, May ga restraining
order to show cause was issued out of
Judge Nuessle's court in an action
brought by E. H. Dummer ex rel,
against Thomas Hall, secretary of
state. The order requires the secre-
tary of state to refrain from giving
the copy for the printing Of the legis-
lative manual, otherwise known as
the blue Book" to the knight Print
ing company, which has the contract
for the legislative printing. The hear
ing is set for June 1.
Mr.. Drummer in his affidavit charges
that Mr.. Hall seeks unlawfully to give
the printing of the Blue Book to the
knight Printing company without ad-
vertising for bids. 1t also aflrms
that Mr. Hall has seen fit to ignore
the other members of the printing
board.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
DAMAGE TO AN AMERICAN
SHIP HE[GHTENS FEELING

been captured on the front and 5000
yards on the remaining portion Of the
first and second lines of trenches is in
our possession. The total number OF
prisoners taken was eight officers and
TT of other ranks. Ten machine guns
were captured and other equipment
Paris, May 26.-"A German aero
plane flying over Paris this morning
came into contact with a squadron en-
trenched in camp. It dropped bombs
without result on Villeney near Meaux.
Our aeroplane squadron, forewarned,
waited for the return of the German
machine. The aeroplane, loaded with
four bombs, was brought to the ground
by one of our aeroplanes near Braine,
in the region of scissors. The two
German aviators were killed.
"Our aeroplanes successfully drop
ped so shells of 80 kilos on the areo-
drome at La Dravelle, near Douai. The
hangers and machines, which were on
the ground, were struck"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
TO SELL \. D. LAND
At AUCTION IN JUNE

Bismarck, May rs. - Sixty-three
thousand acres of North Dakota land
will be offered for sale at auction the
first two weeks in June by the state
land department. Sales will be held in
county seats as follows:
Stanton, Mercer county, June 2,
5000 acres, appraised at from $3.50
to SIG; Manning, Dunn county, June 4,
1000 acres, appraised at from $12 to
$25; Dickinson, Stark county, June 8,
$4,000 acres, appraised at from $12 to
SIS; Bowbells, Burke county, June s,
$500 acres, appraised at from $12 to
$18; Crosby, Divide county, June 9,
1850 acres, appraised at from $12 to
SIS, and Williston, Williams county,
June II, 5000 acres, appraised at from
$12 to $22. ...... H.. .,
The purchasers are required to pay
one-fifth of the purchase price in cash
and the remainder in four payments,
one payment every five years. Interest
is charged at the rate of six per cent
and is collected annually in advance.
No interest is payable at the time OF
the sale and the only amount aside
from the one-ffth of the purchase
price is SIS to pay the cost of making
out the contract.
None of the parcels will be sold for
less than the appraised value. None of
the state land is sold at private sale,
Thousands of acres have been with
drawn from sale because they are un
derlaid with heavy veins of coal.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
CROP PROSPECTS
BEST IN YEARS

Grand Forks, May 26.-"I have been
travelling through the state of North
Dakota for the last ten years, and
never have I seen conditions look so
favorable as they do at the present
time."'
This statement was made by R. F.
Flint state commissioner of agricul.
ture and labor, who is a visitor in
Grand Forks today.
Conditions this year appear to be
practically ideal,' said Mr.. Flint. "As
a general rule, when the western part
of the state has sufficient it means
that the Red River Valley has an ex-
cess of moisture. Such does not ap-
pear to be the case this year, however.
More rain has fallen in the dry
country, while the valley has received
it's normal supply. 1t is difficult to see
how conditions could be more favor
able, and there is also spirit of opti-
mism prevalent among the people,
which is highly gratifying.
There appears to be no doubt that
the acreage planted this year will be
the largest in the states history.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
FRANK DICK APPOINTED
WIMBLEDON POSTMASTER

Wimbledon News: Wimbledon is
soon to have new postmaster. Franz
Dick, a well-known resident of this
city, and a stanch democrat, has been
appointed to succeed A. j. Swartwout,
whose commission expired some time
this month. Mr.. Dick has not yet re-
ceived his commission, but expects it
to come along most any time. Should
the official document reach him with
in a few days the change in the post
mastership will be made June 1, other
wise it may not be made until July l.
Mr.. Dick has been employed here
as grain buyer with the Royal Eleva-
tor Co., for number of years and as
the work at the elevator is light dur
ing the larger portion of the year he
expects to hold both positions, employ
ing the necessary help in each place.
Miss Rosetta Wright, the present
assistant at the postoftice, may be re-
tanned by Mr.. Dick for time at least
and Miss Mary Dick will assume the
duties of the Office as soon as she gets
familiar with the work. Mr.. Dicks
many years of experience in the grain
business is a guarantee of his eff
cient service in the postoffice, the
same first class service the people
have been enjoying during Mr.. Swart-
wout's tenure of Office.
Mr.. Swartwout is not worrying be-
cause his commission has expired. He
has been keeping one eye on the grow
ing crops on his big farm all spring
and is winking good naturally with
the other. With wheat at close to
$3.50 a bushel, he should worry.
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

You are hereby notified that a pc
tition has been presented to the Coun
ty Superintendent of Schools and the
County Commissioners asking that
Sections four az, five (5) and six
(6), of Noltimier School District in
Alta Township be transferred to
School District No. Eight. This petit
ton will be acted upon Monday, June
9TH, 1915, at o'clock in the County
Commissioners room in the Court
House at Valley City, North Dakota.
MINNIE J. NELSON,
Supt Barnes County Echools
Valley City, N. D., May 3, 1915.
(First pub. May 10; last pub. June 81
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
KATHRYN LOSES TO EAsTDGE

Kathryn Recorder: The ball game
last Sunday resulted in the defeat OF
the Kathryn team. On the start there
was whirlwind in favor of the visi-
tors, which gave them such start
that it was hard for the Kathrynites to
overcome, but defeat is something we
must learn to take philosophically and
be cheerful. Eastedge registered SIX
scores to our home team goose egg;
but the home boys Fingered up in the
second inning and goose-egged the Wis.
itors, and secured two runs to their
own credit, which evidently put some
courage into our home players, but
still the visitors had such q lead and to
gain that the Kathryn team could not
forge ahead of their opponents
enough to win the game.
Bastedge has good ball players and
are nice set of fellows. The score
stood at the end of the ninth inning
IA to II in favor Of Eastedge. ,..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
STATE HAS now ISSUED
10000 auto LICENSES

Bismarck, N. D., May rs. - Today
the applications for automobile lie
ense tags reached the 10000 number
and ran little over 1t is estimated
that there will be between $4,000 and
$4,000 issued before the season is end,
ed. Motorcycles to the number OF
1924 are in operation according to the
applications that have been received
by the department up to the present
time. 1t is probable there will be at
least $500 of that class of tags issued
before the summer is ended. r#
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
GENERAL NILES EN- ROUTE
EAST ON NO. 8 THURSDAY

s. J. W. r y \ . . e
Gen, Nelson A. Miles, retired, form
erly lieutenant general commanding
the army Of the United States, passed
through Valley City Thursday evening
on n. P. train No. 8. He stepped off
the train long enough to inquire about
his old friend, Major Black. Mr..
Black was on the staff Of Gen. Miles
in the Civil war and also during the
Spanish American tussle. Gen. Miles
has been Valley, City visitor before
in the hunting season, at which time
he was entertained by Major Black.
We had the honor Of being one Of
! their hunting party about Is years
ago.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
HUSTlING FOR SETTLERS
IN THE CENTRAL STATES

Clifford Granger left Thursday
morning for points in Iowa, Illinois
and Missouri, where he will spend a
couple of months IN the interests OF
the Granger Land Co. @
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03

Washington, May 26.-The course OIL
the United States government in the
case Of the American steamer Nebras
kan, damaged off the coast Of Ireland
was undetermined tonight because Of
ficials were without definite informa
ton regarding whether the ship was
torpedoed or struck mine. Mes
sages from Ambassador Page and
Consul General Skinner at London
transmitted the report of the British
admiralty that the vessel was torpe
doed but officials noted with much
interest the captains report to his
owners, indicating doubt regarding
whether the Nebraskan was hit by a
torpedo or mine.
President Wilson read all the official
and unofficial dispatches. In view of
the positive position the United States
has taken on the subject of submarine
activity in the war zone, and the deli.
cacy of the situation with Germany
arising from the Lusitania, the story
of the Nebraskan's experience is
awaited with unusual interest. Should
it develop clearly she was torpedoed
without warning an aggravated cir
cumstance will be added to the al
ready tense situation, Notwithstanding
the fact no lives were lost on the Ne
braskan, and she did not sink but
headed for port under her own steam.
The officials are reluctant to dis
cuss the case in the absence of full
reports. Counsellor Lansing of the
state department, revealed, however,
assurances some time ago received
from Great Britain to the effect that
such mines as had 'oeen laid by the
British admiralty were of a nature
which would become innocuous if de-
tached from their anchorage. No
other government, Lansing said, had
given similar assurances. The United
States will never be able to fix respon-
sibility for the accidents to the
American cotton ships Carib and Eve
Ign, and naval officers say it will be a
difficult task to determine from an ex-
animation of the Nebraskan's hull
whether it was a mine or torpedo
that struck her.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
REV. GETCHELL ADDRESSED
THE HASTINGS GRADUATES

Owing to the illness of Prof. We
NETT, who was to have addressed the
graduates of the Hastings High
school Thursday evening, Rev. E. P.
Getchell was called upon in the emer-
gency and gave them forceful ad-
dress, his subject being Habit"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, A.
Office of Commissioner of Insurance
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY &ar.


Whereas, The North Dakota Mutual Fire
ms Co., corporation organized under the
laws of North Dakota, has filed in this office
a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and
business for the year ending December 81,
1914, conformable to the requirements of the
laws Of this state, regulating the business OF
Insurance. and, z
Whereas, The said Company has filed in this
office duly certified copy of its charter with
certificate Of organization in compliance with
the requirements of the Insurance laws afore.
said. B.. g.. .a:
Now Therefore, I, w. c. Taylor, Commits.
sioner of Insurance of the State of North Da.
kota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws
do hereby certify that the above named Com
pany is fully empowered, through its author
lied agents, to transact its appropriate bust
ness of authorized Insurance in this state &C
cording to the laws thereof, until the 3lst day
of March, A. D. 1916.
In Testimony Whereof, have. hereunto Sc,
my hand and seal at Bismarck, this First Day
of April, A. D.. 1915.
(SEAL) w. c. TAYLOR,
a. Commissioner of Insurance
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
6o,2os.92
3s,315.80
41,033.30
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,

Office OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
I, w. C. Taylor, Commissioner of Insurance
of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certi-
fly that the foregoing is true abstract of the
original statement now on file in this Office.
In Testimony Whereof, have hereunto set
Bismarck the first day of April, A. D. 1915.
(SEAL) el.r w. c. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Insurance.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-03
FOR SALE OR TRADE,

My "36" Paige auto, just over
hauled and painted In fine condition.
25tfw DIR. E. A. PRAY.