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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
NORTHWEST
TO THE front
TOWERS OVER EAST IN EXEM-
PUBLICATION OF PATRIOTIC
SERVICE AND LOYALTY.

Grand Forks, May 3O.-Slow to ar
ouse the northwest now is just as firm
ly insistent upon proving herself to
the national government, and this av-
alanch of patriotic sentiment, coupled
with patriotic service, is making the
decadent east sit up and take notice.
An instance of this is found in a SER
les of patriotic services to the nation
on the part of Grand Forks, which
has just completed a whirlwind Red
Cross campaign resulting in nearly
four thousand memberships, and aid
financially to the fund of nearly $4,-
900.
"Buy a Liberty Bond" just now is
the slogan, and bankers are a9reeably
surprised at the instant responce be-
ing made on the part of the public,
which indicates that North Dakota will
not be found wanting when the issue
is closed. Tuesday June 9Th, will be a
civic holiday, following proclamation
Of Mayor j. A. Dinnie, and every cit
izen, every institution, professional
union, lodge and fraternity, ETC., unde,
escort of the two companies of the
National Guard and preceded by three
bands and drum corps, will join in
great demonstration of community
unity in tribute to the nation. Those
of registration age will be given place
of honor in the marching column
June goth has been declared Loyalty
! Day by the Northwestern Caledoniar
Athletic association, which will fore
gather at Grand Forks with Highland
Pipers, Kitty Bands and marchin,
club contingent to stage a giganti
benefit, the proceeds of which will g,
to the Red Cross. .
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
NELSON COUNTY BANKERS.
CAN-RAISE $4,000
FOR LIBERTY BONDS

Lakota, N. D., May 29.-The bank
ers Of Nelson county held a meeting
Monday and organized for the sale of
Liberty Bonds in the county. The
amount conscribed by each bank was
a total of $4,000 for each one, but
they estimate that they can raise at
least $4,000.
The members Of the executive COM
mittee elected to push the sale of the
bonds are as follows: K. C. Nelson.
Lakota, chairman; John Gunderson.
Aneta, secretary; E. C. DISCARD, May
vile; J. P. Land, Michigan; P. E
Johnson, Petersburg.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
CANADA MAY DRAFT
men UP TO As YEARS

Ottawa. ont.,- May 2s.-It appears
probable today that Canada's conscrip-
tion-bil will be. introduced in the corr
mons on Friday. The registration All
.thorized by it will differ from that Of
the national service scheme in that
penalties will be attached to make it
really compulsory. It is estimated
there are about $4,000 young men,
most Of them unmarried and without
dependents, who r not engaged in
vital war work. Whether the age
limit will be fixed at 40. or As years is
as yet undecided.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
HOUSE
PASSES BILL TO
end NEUTRALITY

Rio Janeiro, May 29.-The chamber
of deputies tonight on, it's last reading
unanimously passed the bill authoriz-
ing the revocation of Brazil's neutral
ity in the German-American war. The
bill was amended SO as to authorize
the government to utilize German
ships now in Brazilian ports.
The executive is authorized by the
bill to adopt measures for the protec-
ton of Brazilian shipping abroad and
to come to an agreement with friendly
nations respecting measures which
will ensur the liberty of Brazil's inn
port and export trade.
To that end the executive is empow-
cred by the bill to revoke the neutral
ity of Brazil in the war between the
entente and the central empires as
soon as the moment is deemed pro-
pitious.
The bill now goes to the Senate.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
!. M C0GSWELL. IS
MADE A CAPTAIN

The many friends of A. w. 'Cogswell
will be pleased to know that he has
been made a captain in the regular
army. Several years ago the Cogs-
well family moved to California, and
for some time past Mr.. Cogswell has
been in the Philippines, and recently
returned to California, and has been
given q commission as Captain in the
regular army. Capt. Cogswell, who is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Cogswell of
this city, was a popular fellow in De-
wills Lake and Ramsey county, and has
a host of friends here who will be
pleased to learn of his promotion.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
STATE TUITION
FUND DIVIDED
GRAND FORKS COUNTY GETS
SECOND LARGEST APPORTION.
MENT.

Bismarck, N. D., May 2s.-Grand
Forks county was given the second
largest appropriation from the state
tuition fund, the amount being $18,
665.85, according to an announcement
made by the State Superintendent of
Schools N. G. Mcdonald. Cass county
was given the largest amount.
The total number of children enum-
Grated in the state is 193,557, and the
amount of money given all the coun-
ties in the state is $392;92O.71.
The rate per capita from interest
and income fund is $2.O1, and the rate
per capita from fines and taxes is
eenst, making the total &rste per capita
$2.O3.
Ramsey county has 4,162 children
and will receive as her share $8,448.86
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
ADDRESS BY sTINsoN

At the Grand Opera House Sunday
evening, Rev. C. E. Stinson Of this
city delivered the baccalaureate SER
mon to the High school graduating
class. His subject was Greatly and
Greatness of Man," and his talk was
a most pleasing and interesting one.
During the exercises choice music was
rendered, and the whole program was
carried out in a most satisfactory
manner to the audience as we'll as to
those who took part.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
AMERICA SAVED RUS
SIA TO ALLIES

Washington, May 2s.-The United
States has saved Russia to the en-
tente, according to statements, made
in allied circles. While the possibility
Of Russia accepting a separate peace
has not entirely disappeared, it is not
now regarded as probable.
An entente diplomat frankly ev-
pressed the opinion that if the United
States had not entered the war Russia
already would have concluded a peace
with Germany. Americas entry into
the struggle assured Russia that the
resources Of this nation were at han ;.
to aid them.
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TEACHERS RESIGN FOR
SAKE OF "AMERICA.'

Hartford, Co.m.,-Following the re-
fusal last Tuesday, of the principal,
Miss Inez Urquhardt,, of New Brit
tain, to. allow the children of n of
the South Windsor schools to sing
"America", the, entire teaching force
of the district, consisting of six wo-
men, presented their designations to
the district, committee to take effect
at the end of the week.
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HOOVER Will
LOWER PRICES
DROP EXPECTED TO RESULT
FROM STABALIZING OF FOOD
VALUES.

Washington, May 29.-Reduction Of
the present higa prices the consumer
pays for food, it was announced today
will be one Of the first aims Of the new
food administration which will be Gre
ated with Herbert C. Hoover as it's
head, as oon as congress passes the
governments food control legislation.
This will be undertaken by cutting
down the margin between producer
and consumer through a system of ex-
ecutives under the central administra-
ton, each to study means Of shorten
ing the speculative chain that handles
a particular commodity. The first
staples to be studied probably will be
grain, flour, meat and. sugar.
Price Stability.
Stability of prices, Mr.. Hoover be-
lieves, is vital to the successful lower
ing Of costs to the consumer, both here
and abroad. Tho executives will have
under them boards, on which will be
represented the producer, middleman
and consumer. Their efforts will be
in the direction Of mobilization of the
present trade methods, and the stimu.
lation Of production.
The system Of executive boards will
be one Of the several divisions into
which the decentralization will be di.
vided. One duty Of the executive,
will be to advise on allied purchasing
Allies Demands.
The food administration through it.
commodity executives will ascertain
just what the country can share il
food staples and this will be balanced
off against the allied demands. L
stocks available for export do no
reach the allied requirements, the al
lied commissioners will settle among
themselves their apportionment.
Mr.. Hoover IS, convinced that wit!
the cooperation Of the the people, tn
food problem can be solved with
minimum dislocs ton. Stabalizatiol
of prices, he believes, can be accom-
plished by lubricating the channels o
distribution. Representatives Of pro
ducers, millers, grain dealers, whole
them they are for the measures pro
posed.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
JURY TO |ND|CT FOOD
and FUEL GAMBLERS

Chicago, May 27.-A score of in
dictments charging food and fuel
manipulation may be expected from
the May Federal grand jury, it was
said today by Oliver E. Pagen, assis-
tant attorney general.
The jury has had an immense a.
mount of eveiderce before it concern
ing alleged price fixing of butter ant
eggs, and concerning also a supposed
combine of coal dealers, said to have
delayed coal on railroad sidings in,or
der to keep price: up last winter.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
SPORTSMEN WILL
MEET AT MINOT

The North Dakota Sportsmen's AS
ISOLATION will meet at Minot, on June
Ia, Is and 16. All arrangements have
been made for a good time and it is
expected that there will be a big crowd
in attendance. The city of Minot ne
yer does things by halves and all who
attend this convention may expect to
have a good time.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
REGISTRARS WILL
HAVE PROTECTION

Washington, May 29.-Because of
runors of trouble planned for regis
tration day, Attorney General Greg
DRY today instructed United States at
torneys and marshals throughout the
country to make certain that regis
trars are protected ITO the fullest ex-
tent, and that immediate and effec-
tive legal steps r taken against any
who fail or refuse to register.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
DECORA1l0N DAY WAS
PROPERLY OBSERVED HERE
EVERYTHING PASSED OFF VERY
NICELY, WITH "A SPLENDID PRO-
GRAM.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
CAY was . rather cold and raw one,
there was one Of the largest crowds
ever seen in the city here yesterday
to join in the Decoration day exercises.
Autos and rigs began to arrive early
in the morning and before the time for
the paradeFto start came, the streets
fthronged with People from far and
near.
The parade was the longest and best
one we have ever een in our city,
reaching for e a half mile. It was
headed by the local band, followed by
the. old soldiers in autos, then came
the w. re. in autos, then the local
lodge Of Elks marching in line, follow
ed by the Boy Scouts, the children
from the Deaf School and the local
school children, local fire department,
and many autos and other vehicles
; made up = most magnificent parade.
The most beautiful decorated auto
was the one bearing officers of the To-
cal Red Cross Capt. Elliott and Sih-
Ter were marshals Of the day and were
assisted by Capt. Fursteneau and
Prof. Sauvain.
The procession marched to the Gem
etery, where the usual program was
carried out, and Rev. c. E. Stinson
delivered a short address.
After returning to the city the G. A
R. and ". r. c. had their dinner in the
Odd Fellow hall, and at 2:30 there was
a splendid program in the opera house
which was enjoyed by apacked house
The orator Of the day was J. I'll F.. o:
Conner, Of Grand Forks, and he deliv.
cred one of the best speeches evel
heard in ourlcity. This with fhesbal
ance Of the program rounded ont Z
splendid afternoon. at five o'clock
the old soldiers end the. ". r. c. wert
invited to the Elks home, where the.
were served with q lunch. All in al
it was the best Decoration Day servic
es ever held in our city,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
TAFT'S SON ENLISTS
IN REGULAR ARMY

New Haven, Conn.,, May 28.-Char-
les P. Taft, II, son Of former President
Taft, a junior at Yale, enlisted to-
day for the artillery branch of the
regular army. He was under age for
the reserve officers training corps Of
the university snd had to. secure the
consent of his PARENTS.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31
RAILWAYS SAY NEW
RATES ARE TOO LOW.

Washington, May 9.-Spokesmen for
forty-six Western railroads told the
Interstate commerce commission to-
day that the proposed increase Of Is
per cent in freight rates would fail by
$2O,80O,0Q0 to meet the advance in the
cost of labor and materials already
made and anticipated.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31

DR.. Roberts of Cando came down to
attend the Masonic meeting Monday
evening and also to visit his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Roberts.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31

H. A. Nicholson and f. R. Stevens
OF Crazy, came up to attend the Ma
sonic meeting Monday evening.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31

The introduction of the bill into the
Brazilian Congress Followed German
attacks on Brazilian shipping.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-05-31

The bill now goes to the Senate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30
WOMEN OF TREGO COUNTY
ATTENTION

In as much as the Federal Govern
ment acting through the Women's
Council of Defense, has requested
voluntary registration for service and
the signing of food pledge cards by
the women of America and having full
confidence of the loyal desire of the
women of Kansas to cooperate in
every way possible with the govern
nent in the war which is being waged
in defense of American ideals. Arthur
Capper, Governor of the state, has by
proclamation designated Wednesday,
September 5th as Women's Registra-
tion Day. AS chairman of Women's
Registration for Trego county
earnestly ask the hearty cooperation
of every woman over 16 years of age
in Trego county by coming out on
that day and signing the two cards,
one for service, the other food con-
servation card. Captains have been
appointed in each of the ten voting
precincts of the county. Each town
and carries on the work will as far as
possible notify the women as to the
hours and place of registration. The
telephones should be extensively used
and every available woman over 16
years of age should be reached. Every
woman in each township IN which she
lives should make some enquiry her
township is and where the registra-
tion will be held and as she is inform
ed should inform others that the
leaders may have failed to reach thus
cooperating and helping the work
along. The women who register are
asked for the contribution of one
dime as there are no state funds for
this work It is to be used for pos
tage, telephone, etc. It is not compul-
sorry but will help in defraying the
expense of the registration in the
county. The excess is sent to Topeka
to help pay for the 5000 pounds of
printed matter used in Kansas for
registra ton.
For the benefit of those who do not
quite understand what the registra-
ton is for will give such explanation
as possible in an article of this kind.
First of all it should be clearly under
stood that the act of registration is
entirely voluntary that it is not COM
puIsory and does not mean compul-
sorry service. There has been some
misunderstanding along this line
many women thinking they would be
compelled if called by the government
to leave their homes for service
whether they wished to do so or not
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30

but this not true. We are authorized
by proper authority to emphasize that
it is entirely voluntary and any one
not wishing to go even if called upon
so desire and no compulsory meas
ures are used in any way. Second
its object is the voluntary and cheer
full offering of every patriotic Amer
lean woman to do her part where and
how she can best help both in actively
serving the nation and In producing
and conserving the nations resources,
to bring the opportunity OF service to
every woman. To eliminate duplica-
ton of work and to give all women
an equal chance to express their pat
riotism. Registration is therefore a
necessary systematic order so the Fed
eral Government through the WOm-
ems Council of Defense has chosen
this method as the best way to ac-
complish the results most desired. I
therefore ask and urge that every
woman in the county over sixteen
years of age take a little time on
Wednesday, September 5th. to go and
sign the two cards which will be
provided for that purpose. High school
girls and other girls of Wa-Keeney
over sixteen years old are especially
asked to come out and register In
Wa-Keeney the place of registration
will be held in the Office of the county
sheriff, on Wednesday, September 5.
The hours will be from $3.50 a. m. till
IL 80 a. M and from p. m. till p.
m.
Remember the time and place and
let Wa-Keeney make a good patriotic
showing as all the women in Kansas
are doing.
Mrs. H S. Givler,
Chairman Women's Registration
for Trego County
Mrs. A. j. Ellermeyer, Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30

sue of this sheet and you'll see some
facts with the bark off. I'll admit
that I have been a liar, an editorial
liar, ever since I have been editing
this sheet, but have never printed
somebody's feelings from being hurt
I'm not afraid of any of you and I'll
be dad blamed if I don't print the
plain truth from now on, or until you
get out of the habit of calling me
liar every time make some little un-
avoidable typographical error. Watch
my smoke.
Here are some of the paragraphs
culled from the next issue:
John Brennin, the LATEST merchant
in town, made trip to Belleville yes
terday.
John Coyle, our groceryman, who
voted with the republicans in 1896,
and consumes more mail order whis-
key than any other member of the
Baptist church in this county is doing
poor business. His store is dirty
and dusty. 1t is a wonder he has any
business at all.
The Rev. Mr.. Sty preached last
Sunday night at the Christian church.
His sermon was punk and uninterest-
ing, except some stuff he quoted from
Bob Ingersoll, for which he failed to
give Bob credit. He also recited a
few passages from one of William
Ebert Munsey's sermons and had the
gall to palm it off as his own.
Dave Charter died at his home
two miles north of this place last
Thursday night. Doc. Holderness,
who is an old friend of the family
attended him a few minutes before
he expired. He gave it out that Dave
died of heart failure. That is a lie.
Dave died from drinking too much
of a very poor grade of mail order
Ticker. This paper prints the truth.
Married.: Miss Susie Scruggs and
Horace Guffin last Saturday at the
Methodist parsonage, by Rev. James
C. Williams, officiating. The bride
is a very ordinary town girl, who
flirts with all the travelling men she
meets and never helped her mother
three days allput together in her
whole life-. She is any thing but q
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30
AN EDITOR TELLS THE TRUTH

A West Texas editor got tired OF
being called s'liar" because of an oc-
casional Autographed error or
slight disarrangement of the facts
in publishing a commonplace news
item. In his wrath he announced in
boldface type:
A lot of people in this town fall
out with the editor and brand him as
a liar when the ordinary human mis-
takes of life show up in newspa-
per. You have little charity and
fellow feelin' for every man in town
but your editor, you claim that you
want the facts, and id IL don't
give 'em to you Read the next is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30

beauty, resembling gravel pit in the
face and walks like duck. The
groom is a natural born Ioafer and
bum. He never did aIick of work
until his stepdaddy run him off from
home last fall. He went to the coun-
ty seat and just before starving to
death accepted job as chambermaid
in a livery stable. As soon as his ma
found out where he was she went and
got him and brought him home. He
now resides at the home of his wife's
father and says that he has no defi-
mite plans for the future. Susie will
have a hard row to hoet-K. C. Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30

County Clerk Benson received a
message the first of the week instruct
ing the local draft board to order
five per cent of those subject to the
draft call to report at Ft. Riley be-
tween September fifth and tenth. The
first numbers on the list were taken
and as only white men are wanted,
F. H. Kessler, Elmer HoIcomb and
Oscar Williams were chosen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30
LIST OF SEPTEMBER JURORS

The following persons have be-
drawn to serve as jurors at the Sc
tember term of the District court f
this county. u
Walter Hillman, Ogallah.
Norman Mapes, Ogallah.
C. E. Howatt, Wa-Keeney.
Fl. C. Todd, Collyer.
A. T. Carlton, Glencoe.
w. Perrine, Wa-Keeney.
L. c. Gleason, Wa-Keeney.
T. A. Neal, Wilcox.
A. j. Atherton, Wa-Keeney.
W. D. GuiIbert Collyer.
w. A. Mong, Wa-Keeney.
J. G. Hixson, Wa-Keeney.
j. E. Miller, Col1yer.
w. W. Harvey, Ogallah.
John Goble, Wa-Keeney.
E. w. Stone, Wilcox.
Ripple Disney, Glencoe.
Charles Marquand, Ogallah.
Joe Marquand, Ogallah-
j. W. Rauch, Franklin.
Evert Beech, Glencoe.
C. E. Frye, Franklin.
Roy Stewart, Franklin.
Charles Marcy, Wilcox.
E. D. Neff, Col1yer.
A. D. Parsons, Collyer.
L. W. Purinton, Collyer.
L. p. Brabb, Ogallah.
Claude Mcconnell, Ogallah.
Arthur Cockerell, Ogallah.
G. G. Jones, Wa-Keeney.
n. B. Hudson, Wa-Keeney.
C. c.. Baird, Wa-Keeney-
N. F. Redman, Collyer.
J. 81. Hickman, Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30

H. C. Harland and family of Frank
fort, Kan, enroute to Winona, visit
ed in ,Wa-Keeney, Tuesday. Mrs.
Harland is a sister of Mrs. G. G.
Baird.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-30

& J. J. Peacock, of Collyer, visited at
the home of his father in this city
Sunday. Mrs. Peacock is visiting her
home folks Kansas City, Mo. She
also visited her brother at Topeka
who is one of the soldiers called to the
front.
The Denver star., 1917-11-24
A PRAYER.

Let me do my work each day, and
If the darkest hours of dispair over
come me, may l not forget the
strength that comforted me in the
desolation Of other times. May l still
remember the bright hours that found
me walking over the silent hills OF
my childhood or dreaming on the mar
gin of the quiet river; when a light
glowed within me and I promised my
early God to have courage amid the
tempests Of the changing years. Spare
me from bitterness and from the sharp
passions of unguarded moments. May
not forget that poverty and riches
are of the spirit. Though the world
know not, may my thoughts and ac-
tions be such as to keep me friendly
with myself. Lift my eyes from the
earth and let me not forget the uses
of the stars. Forbid that l should
Judge others, lest condemn myself
Let me not follow the Glamour of the
world, but walk calmly in my path.
Give me few friends that will love
me for what am: and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the
kindly light of hope. And though age
and fnfirmity overtake me, and come
not within the castle of my dreams,
teach me still to be thankful for life,
and for times olden memories that
are good and sweet; and may the
evenings twilight find me gentle still.
Max Ehrmann.