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Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
FEEDING OF BELGIAN
POPULATION IS
MORE DIFFICULT
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which parts Of the population had
east France and one was a camp for
males Of military age. In the first
village, the leader of those who had
been removed had many complaints.
He said the people he represented
were not suited for farm labor and
that French farmers did not like to
employ them for that reason. He as
serted that the food was insufficient
and that the fare was monotonous.
In one house the correspondent talk
ed with one Of three girls. She said
the villagers had not employe them.
so they were not earning money and
were living on rations allowed them
by the German authorities.
In the next village the correspond
ent talked with five young men, aged
from 1S to 10 years. They said they
were earning their full keep in addi-
ton to one to three francs daily by
doing piece work on the farms The
food was good. they said, and their
quarters were comforta BILE. In the
same house there was a man suffering
from rheumatism. who was under
treatment Of German medical au-
thorities. He was allowed 40 pfen-
nings daily. The PRESENT Of the VII
lage told the correspondent that it
was his opinion that the move was
good so far as the men were concern
ed.
An interment camp for males OF
military age was next visited. The
men were employed at saw mill and
in cutting wood in a nearby forest
earning on an average Of one mark
go pfennigs daily and their board.
Workmen on piece work were earn
ing up to five marks daily The cor
respondent visited the kitchen and
found the food to be Of good quality.
number Of persons employed in farm
ing and in working in saw mill In
most of the places visited, the chief
complaint Of those removed was of
the hardship due to separation from
their families and their inability to
reach relatives by mail. 1t was learn
ed the Germans permit letters to De
sent only through the German Red
Cross at Frankfort Main which
resulted in many delays.
A German ofI1cer said that the re-
movals were without a political mo-
tive SO far as he knew. although the
towns and districts from which per-
sons were taken had given consider
able trouble in the past. several bad
fires having occurred. From another
officer the correspondent learned that
the German authorities were consid-
ering a plan to return the transport
ed persons to their homes after the
crops were in, provided blockade con-
ditions did not necessitate leaving
them on the farms for the purpose OF
sowing the winter crops.
Of1lcial correspondence on the sub
ject showed that the German military
authorities Investigated complaints
made by those removed.
The German officers explained in
answer to complaints that the meas
ure was necessary because food relief
from the United States was made
quate and that the German army
could not be expected to raise crops
for the French. It was explained
further that the measure was for the
best interests Of those removed and
there was plenty Of food and work
on the farms In the towns affected
by the rem ovals. which were mostly
given over to textile industries be-
fore the war. there was little work
owing to lack Of cotton.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
WEATHER VARIATIONS.

The man in charge Of the New
York city weather bureau has been
giving some Information In relation
to the weather Of the past six weeks
and has made some comparisons with
the weather during similar periods in
other years. Tho precise facts for
that locality are Of little concern here.
but 1t is interesting to note that while
the seasons have varied in 4 very
marked manner, and while there
have been periods which have been
felt to be unusually cool. and others
which have been unusually hot, the
average temperature and average
humidity for the same few weeks.
year after year. has varied only
slightly If one were to consider
only averages ne would say that the
differences were so slight that no one
could possibility notice them. And
yet we have the fact Of the cool
waves and the hot waves, and Of COM
parative comfort and discomfort.
The explanation is found in the
fact that in some years periods Of
great heat and great humidity have
coincided, and in other years they
have been separate. Therefore in
one year a given temperature has
brought decided discomfort. and in
aonther year similar temperature
has felt quite comfortable.
This is true of all localities and all
seasons. The thermometer Is a very
satisfactory record of variations in
actual heat. But as to giving any in
dication Of how that heat will affect
human comfort and therefore human
activity, 1t is worthless Of itself. The
connection between humidity and
comfort is not a fancy; it is a fact
which is recognized by science.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST II
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

Suppose that instead of marking
time in everything pertaining to the
proper organization of the military
strength Of the United States our
statesmen had for years followed the
opposite policy, and that the nation
had at all times been equipped with
an army and a navy commensurate
with it's needs. with an army Of suGi-
cient size to make the invasion of our
territory a practical impossibility,
complete in all its branches and with
all the facilities of the country so or
ganized that our army could have
been transported quickly to wherever
it was needed, and that it could have
been brought into effective action
without waste Of time. Suppose that
our navy had been the result of set
tied policy with a continuing build
ing program, so that the addition
from time to time Of needed units
would have proceeded quickly, quiet
ly, and as a matter of course. Sup
pose that that navy had been Of
ample size and strength, not only to
protect our own harbors and coasts,
but to protect American citizens and
American shipping, and American
commerce in every sea.
Suppose that with such a naval and
military equipment, ready for instant
action If action were needed, the gov
ernment of the United States had
urged upon the Austrian government
some two years ago the adoption Of
a more temperate and considerate at
titude than was actually adopted to-
ward Serbia. what would have been
the result?
Suppose that when the invasion of
Belgium was threatened, the United
States. 80 armed and equipped. had
what would have happened?
Is it not reasonable to suppose that
the recommendations Of such q pow
er would have been given respectful
attention by Austria? Is it not rea-
sonable to suppose that the protest of
such power. assuming that Austria S
ultimatum had actually been insisted
on, would have caused the German
authorities to think twice before they
ordered their troops into Belgium?
It is more than probable that If the
United States had been physically
armed in manner commensurate
with its size and with the risks that
it ran. and had asserted itself, tenn
perately but fearlessly, when the
peace Of the world was at stake. war
would have been averted Our own
policy, or rather. our lack Of policy,
must he held responsible, in some
measure, for the disasters that have
overtaken the world.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
HOGS TAKE Up
COURSE AGAIN
Advance of 10 to Is Cents on
Average-Monday's
Slump Regained.

South st. Paul. Aug. i7.-sellers
Yesterday succeeded In putting hog
trade back on nearly ~ high basis
as that prevailing last Friday when
the years summit was reached. The
market was generally 10 TO Is cents
higher than on the preceding day
and top which was set at 5000 early
In the day by best Montana offerings
vas z quarter over the best sale late
Tuesday.
Salssmen were in q strong posi-
ton with only moderate mid-week
supplies around tho western circuit
and demand ~ vigorous everywhere
as at any time Of late.
Light droves we're quoted between
$1,000 ana 5000, mixed kinds at
1885 to $1,000 and heavy packing
grades on down to $3.50.
Return OF hot weather makes eau
ton against overlooking cars imper-
atiye again.
Estimated receipts were 1000
against 2,46s a week ago and 1,S49
q year aEo.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
MARKET NEWS

Minneapolis - Weakness in the
spring wheat markets had q tendency
to discourage bullishness in other
markets and there were rapid huctua-
indifference of the Liverpool spot
market was significant, but there was
sharp gain in passage quotations
and later reports Of export business
yesterday overshadowed the slight
gain in spot values from the drastic
decline Of yesterday. Broomhall ad-
vices are to the effect that there is
much confidence in the onicial Can
adian report Of yesterday and It is
expected that North America will be
able to furnish $50. .o00.0 900 bushels Of
wheat this year. This is not generally
agreed with on this. Crop advices
from Europe were more favorable in
tone and 1t ID reported that 90 boats
had been chartered to move the Aus
tralian surplus to Europe. North Da-
kota news 10 very pessimisttc in tone
and at least one prominent business
man Of that state estimates that not
enough wheat was raised for seed and
bread. Logan and Bryan has wire
from easkatoon saying: Northern
Alberta and northwest Saskatchewan
crop good. Many fields promise 30
to 40 bushels; filling slowly and per-
fectly; quality excellent II escapes
frost
LeCount wires from Regina, sask.,
August. 16: Coming east from Moose
Jaw crop prospects are bad. Only
very earliest flelds show any promise.
This whole territory II q dirty brown
color and yield will be light. More
than 50 per cent Of crop through this
territory was very late when rust ap-
peared and will only Yield six TO
twelve .,e bushels .aL Of very poor poor, quality.
~ pay for expense Of harvesting.
Broomhall = Argentine estimate:
100000 wheat. corn 100000.
Liverpool = summary: Market
opened steady with expectations of
fighter worlds shipments this week
And .da dicul,y Of export p%rchssss sss;
market steady. unchanged and cargo
market steady; winters unchanged
and Manitobas partially ID lower
French advices are unfAvorAble and
United Kingdom weather wet for
harvesting. Argentine rains insuhn-
Client and Europe weather unfavor.
10 quiet with Canadian news bsttsr
Corn quiet but steady. Spot un-
changed and parcels I'd lower. Argen.
tine forecast IL for increased ship.
ments.
The Winnipeg curb market sold OF,
1S-S last night on reports that Tur.
key and Bulgaria had sent representa-.
tives to Berne TO sue for separate
peace and also on strong denials BY
the agricultural department of Can.
AAe Of the damage to Canadian wheat
/ Liverpooi-Whsat and corn un.
changed. On passage wheat un.
Ichangsd to "a lower. Corn "a lower
We beiieve the hnal outcome oi
wheat crop will not equal the amount
indicatsd ~ the government report
slhreshing returns indicate. that Il
Ssany places oats are ylslding bsttsg
than anticipated and wheat not q
tvoll.-C. r. L.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
WHEAT FIGURES
CLOSE LOWER
Opening Prices Unchanged
to Shade Lower-Turns
Firm, But Falls Off.

Minneapolis, Aug. 17.-Sept. wheat
cent lower: Dec. wheat l cent and
Ia lower; May wheat 2 1-S lower.
Opening prices today were un-
changed to a shade lower. After the
opening the market turned firm and
Sept. sold up to $3.50. From this price
there was a sharp setback followed
later by another rally which did not
hold and prices broke l-2 cents
from this rally with the closing quo
tations around the low points Of the
day. Threshing returns from the
northwest indicate very poor yield
and are proving the truth Of the dam
age stories sent in some time ago.
These damage stories were also re-
ceived from the Canadian northwest
but the market did not respond to this
class of news. The market has scalp
ed back and forth several times but
It held within comparatively narrow
limits compared with some of the re-
cent markets we have had. Liverpool
spot market was unchanged.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
STEADY MARKET
N ShEGPHOUSE
No Change in Business of
this Department From
Tuesday-Run 1000.


South st. Paul, Aug. l7.-Whsn all
the odds and ends which railroad de-
livertss carried for the shsephouse
yesterday were yarded they made
fair sized run and excseasd flrst
guesses on the extent OF the supply
considerably. But trade basis waa
held practically steady for Ill grader
represented.
Native lambs have topped regularly
this week at $1,000 and seconds still
cleared mostly ut $3.50 or in that
vicinity. Bucky kinds when heavy
are Disseminated aS1anst.
Mature stuff went to packers at
terms like Tuesdays, the $500 mark
being practical top for handyweight
ewes while t5.75 was about the linn
1t for heavy gndes.
Breeding stock occupied much the
same positions ~ on recent days with
$3.50 within reach OF only toppy
grades.
Feeding lamb sales this week have
included some Dakota stock ut $3.50.
Estimated receipts were 1000 yes
terday against $50 q week ago and
l,l17 year ago.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
NOT A PRIVATE NATTER.

Some impressive figures are being
given Just now on the results to the
general public if the great railway
strike should actually occur and the
operation Of the railroads should
thereby be suspended Should that
happen no community in the United
States could exist for more than
few days without being seriously af-
fected, and the tie-up could not con-
tinue long without entailing on the
whole country, not merely incon-
venience. but positive suffering.
1t is only when our attention is
called to the subject by some such
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Generally fair and continued warn,
tonight and Friday.
Minnesota and North Dakota
Part cloudy tonight and Friday. Not
much change in temperature.
Iowa and South Dakota-Part
cloudy tonight and Friday. Proba bly,
showers. Not much change in tenn
perature.
Canadian Northwest-Cloudy, q
to 66.
Northwest-ss to ~, cloudy: Moor
head .06: Rapid City l.0%. West s6
to rs, part cloudy. Valentine -.
Southwest 81 to 80. generally cloudy.
Ohio valley ~ to 80. clear. 500
weather: Part cloudy. 50 to 40
above
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
Cattle PRICES
WITHOUT CHANGE
Beef Grades Similar to Tues
day-No High Grade
Beeves in Market.

/ south 81. FA1As Aug. AZ W.
pretty much the same kind Of mar
ket for fat cattle yesterday ~ on
preceding sessions Of the week. but
traces Of weakness which developed
Monday had almost If not quite dis
appeared 80 far as rank ana file Of
the run was concerned. Packers
found a quota Of native grassers in
the pens and combed the crop in vain
for anything choice.
at $8.S5 to $40 stands as the
months record and nothing in that
class was shown yesterday. Steers
good enough to get bids even as high
as $500 have been in extremely light
supply and yesterdays clearance was
practically ell under the $3.50 line.
The palmer sorts of steers carrying
little flesh and minus attractions that
appeal to country buyers found the
through killer channels yesterday
and of the sorts worth less than $500
| many had been discarded from the
Stocker section.
Western markets had fair mid
| week supplies for this season Of tho
year, Chicago and Kansas City alone
reporting close to $4,000 for the day.
Price tendency on the more desir-
able beef grades generally has ia
but, with very little qualified stuff
coming here. local salesmen have re-
garded it a good stunt to keep rates
on the recent basis.
For cows and heifers the selling
basis yesterday was a duplicate Of
Tuesdays practically. As compared
with close last week there is little or
no change now apparent and clear
ance is still at $500 to $3.50 for
bulk of the arrivals with few doing
better. although the right quality
would readily earn higher terms.
Bulls cutters and Gamers were
disposed of at figures on about the
same schedule as earlier in the week.
Veal calves had strong to Is cents
higher clearance with top sorts most
improved. The latter were boosted
to $11.75. q new record for the local
yards on vealers.
Estimated receipts were 2,l00 cat
tie and 700 calves against 1903 cattle
cattle and 553 calves a year ago.
Stockers and Feeders.
Stocker and feeder shipments Tues
day were 40 cars and 1925 cattle
and yard dealers were sufficiently en-
couraged by their success in turning
stuff back to the country yesterday
to make them receptive towards the
new arrivals In the department. Quail
ity was about as hard to locate yes
terday as on the Tuesday session and
there was little material among fresh
supplies that carried superior mer-
its.
Everything decent went at firm
rates. however. and as far as these
grades were concerned such weakness
as was reported Monday seemed to
have vanished. Mediocre to COM
mon varieties were no more popular
than recently, however and had slow
action with outlet largely to killers.
Demand for good young cows and
desirable heifers showed seasona BILE
life and strength yesterday, the $3.50
to $500 spread continuing to get q
good share of the she stock.
Rains in several of the corn belt
states the past few days have improv-
ed prospects and Iowa and South Da-
kota outlet for finishing cattle has
widened some while scattering ship.
ments to other states in addition to
a good sized output to Minnesota
points indicate increasing interest in
such stock.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
The Grand Forks
Building Z Loan Assn

organizal n 1855. has Aoas more
than any other financial institution IN
the Gt6ts towards assisting Grand
Forks citizens IN becoming hsmS-
We loan liberal amounts at q very
loW lnteraDt ynfe. ABA our Loans an
eepaid in monthly instailmsnts-
about the sams amoaat - you pay in
rent.
e you vonil - ysss Assas ssas II
~ 80 ~.
4 . Olfiee ll4 DeMefs
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
or COUR6E THERE ARE.
He's worth millions, ana he 70

every cant Of It honestly"
'Weil4"
You don't sssn to 10 much I'm
pressed"
mo. I'm not Miliionairss ere quite
common novaAays and hsiisve
sons OF socislistic Tendencies are will
ing to admit"
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
SPRING.

Duluth, Aug. 17.-Dsappointins
cables caused IN eaSisr opening yes
terday, followed by 4 sharp upturn
Of 2 Id to 2 1-2c, only to be foilowes
by an irregular tone for the balance
Of the session. Less buiiish crop news
and proilt taking by longs was re-
sponsible for the easier feeling dis
played yesterday. Receipts continue
large at primary points and exporters
are taking good quantities Of wheat
from outside points. The deferred fa-
lures were the most active Of the list
Closing prices were slightly above low
point and unchanged on September to
/ and l 5-Sc net decline for the other
futures.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
LIVE STOCK RECEIPTS.

Chicago-Hogs- SC higher;
rough $9.96 @10.45; heavy $10.500
1875; light $10.15@ @10.76.
Cattle $500. strong. Sheep $4,000.
steady.
Kansas City-Hoss 1000. Cattle
4,400. Sheep $500.
omaha-Hoss $500. Cattle 1000.
Sheep $4,000.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
Stenotypy Brings
Big Pay

Aaker's Business colleges are the
only business schools In North Da-
kota appointed by the Stereotype Co.
to teach stenotypy. Stereotype grad
uates get the highest salaries. Write
for full information. about writing
Shorthand by machine. More posi-
tions than We can All-72 last WAsk.
Special department. for hish school
graduates opens 8spt. s.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17

6omebody has salA that nothing can
make the neWHpapArs 1quiSn. huf the
price of paper now comes very ness
having that effect.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17

the Tight against the bill, and accused
his party associates of reversing
themselves when they supported such
q movement.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17

The Buffalo News has an editorial
headed 1.-The Futility Of Argument
To a great extent the word "futility'
IL right.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
WINNIPEG CLOSE.

The farmers do not get the idea Of
collective marketing a. we'll as the
wage workers do,
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
Grand Forks Market,,

Obtained through the courtesy of
the Russell-Miller Milling company of
Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
THEY MAD TINDG

Clubs IN your toZp3 III, n,
SlQAooNbo2k-HaVo WAf., oey.
don't y0u - that bump on the top
OF my head?
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
SOUTH ST. PAUL STOCK MARKET.

South st. Paul, Aug. 17.-Hog re-
ceipts, $500, steady; range $500
5000: bulk $9.s0@s10.O0.
Cattle receipts. 5000; killers steady,
steers $5.00@$9.75; cows and heifers.
$4.75 $7.7b; calves steady. }475@
$11.75: stockers and feeders steady.
$4.25 q $7.26.
Sheep receipts. 500. steady: lambs,
500 $4,000; wethers. $6.25@t7.25;
ewes, $2.50@$7.00
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
DURUM.

Duluth, Aug. 17.-Thsre was slight
ly easier opening yesterday followed
by sharp upturn Of 1-4c from start
ing figures. Later a slow but sure re-
action developed from the high point
and prices melting under Indifferent
support to the end OF the session.
Fluctuations were fairly wide. Mar
ket was quite active and = very good
business put through. Proft taking
was in evidence on all upturns. Final
prices were practically on bottom but
unchanged or slightly below Tuesday
nights close.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
FLAX,

Duluth, Aug. 17.-At fifst trades
were unchanged yesterday on Decem-
ber to Sic up for October. follow
ed by further strength in the deferred
futures. only to develop marked
weakness and continue so to the close.
Longs and speculative interests press
ed offers and without effective sup
port from crushers, prices yielded
slowly to the end Of the session. Trad
ing was of a more restricted charac-
ter than previously. More favorable
weather in the northwest and the
recent sharp advance were also fac
tors that helped market to recede.
Closing prices were low and at net
declines from Tuesday ranging SC in
the December to 1-2 and SAC for
the other futures.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
CHICAGO CORN.
CHICAGO OATS.
CHICAGO PORK.
MINNEAPOLIS CASH CLOSE.

MINNEAPOLIS WHEAT.
sept-Puts 81. 1.43l-a, calls 81. 52A.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-08-17
FARM PRODUCE

Egg1.
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WORKATHOLTER DAM RUSHED
New Hydro-EIectric Development At
Butte, viii Be Completed BY
August 1917.

Butte.-The best evidence of the
prosperity Of the state OF Montana is
afforded by the announcement made by
the officers of the Montana Power
company here that the work of COM
plotting the new Hotter hydro-electric
development is to be rushed to COM
pletion with all possible speed and
that it will be finished not later than
August, 1917. This plant will have a
capacity of 10000 horse power when
finished
When the big plants at Thompson
Falls and at the Big Falls of the Mis-
souri, were projected three years ago
and started, the officers of the Mon
tana Power company believed that
those plants would furnish enough sur
plus power to take care of the needs
Of Montana for 10 years to come. To
day every bit of the power is being
utilized,
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HANDY HUSBAND
Knew How to Get Part Of the Break.
fast.

~ know one dish I can prepare for
breakfast as well as any cook on
EARTH said my husband one morning
when the cook was Ill and he had vol
unteered to help get breakfast. He
appeared with his dish and / discov-
cred 1t was Grape-Nuts which, OF
course, was easy to prepare for 1t was
perfectly cooked at the factory, but 1t
was a good illustration of the conven-
fence of having Grape-Nuts about.
I'VE took up Grape-Nuts immedi-
ately after returning from a five years
sojourn In a hot country. Our stom-
achs were in bad condition and we
were in poor health generally.
I'm day or two we liked Grape
Nuts better than any other kind OF
food on the table. We both gained
steadily In health and strength, and
this was caused by Grape-Nuts and
Postum.
"A friend Of ours had similar ex-
per1ence. She was seriously Ill with
Indigestion and could ind nothing to
eat that would not give her heartburn
and palpitation, especially at night.
"She found that = small dish Of
with cream made her
supper and gave her .
comfortable nights rest. In = short
time she gained several pounds in
weight"
There's . Reason" Name given BY
Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
Ever read the abovo lettpRe 4 Nv
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