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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
LOCAL TEAM DEFEATS
ELBOW LAKE TRIO
Will now Compete in the Final League
Contest In Minneapolis in Few
Weeks.

The East Grand Forks high school
debating team last evening defeated
the Elbow Lake trio on the semi-final
debate of the Minnesota high school
debating league. The local team is now
in the finals which will be held in a
few weeks in Minneapolis.
The Judges last evening gave a two
to l decision in favor Of the local
trio, which upheld the negative Of the
question. Resolved, that the United
States should further restrict immi-
grafton by a literarcv test"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
Urge Removal Of Tree.
FUND BEING RAISED
FOR CHURCH HERE
Ladies' of Mendenhall Memorial
Church Collecting Old Ncwspa-
pers Which: They Will Sell.

A. campaign has been launched by
he ladies of the Mendenhall Me-
mortal Presbyterian church for the
collection and sale Of old newspapers
to raise a fund for the church, AS
house cleaning period is here at this
time, the ladies do expect to gather
a large noun Of the papers for sale,
and urge that those who have my
such material to communicate with
Mrs. A. N. Briggs. Mrs. T. A. Bydal
or Mrs. George Downham Of this city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
Science Needs an Pla.inum.

Kansas City. April 14.-scisntists Of
America must be mobilised to aid in
fighting Germany. a. the war will be
n of scientists against scientists,
said DR.. Julius stieeiitz Of Chicago.
president of the American Chemical
society. at the annual convention TO-
day. The society adopted resolutions
d~iscourasing the use Of platinum in
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Dressmaking-we take pleasure in
announcing that we have added to
u establishment a dressmaking de-
partment. which will be in charge Of
an experienced d~ressmaker. This will
enable us to give u patrons most
excellent service in this line: speci-
atty Shop, 311 South Third street.
N. w. 46. Tri.atate 446-AdY.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
GEnErIL BY PRESS.

New York, April 1s.-A loaded
three-inch she'll, made in the United
states, was found tonight IN the press
room Of the New York Globe, after
the last edition had gone to press.
leaning against Of the presses In
such a position that It would have
been exploded had the machinery
been started. Government agents and
detectives are investigating.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
WORK May BE-
STARTED SOON
May s Designated as Last Day
for Making Protest to Curb
ing of Third Street.

At a special meeting of the COM
mittee on public Improvements with
the members of the city council anent
the proposition of curbing and other
wise improving Third street from the
Great Northern to the Northern Pa
cifc right Of way. May s was desig-
mated as the latest date on which pro-
test against the action can be>made
by property owners.
Petition Presented.
At the last regular monthly meeting
of the city council, a petition signed
by a large number of property own
ers of Third street urging the curbing
and improving Of the street was pre-
scented, and referred to the committee
on public improvements.
1t is expected that bids will be ad-
vertised for after May 8. for the work.
which will be started as soon as posi-
BILE. A 20-foot grass plot and cement
curbs are included in the specifica-
tons.
Urge Removal Of Tree.
Property owners on the street to be
improved have been urged to have
trees which r located outside the
property line on the berms removed
before work Is begun, in order to save
unnecessary expense and trouble to
the city.
After the work is completed, grass
will be sown on the berms. and trees
planted, making 1t one of the finest
streets in the city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

ties that he 10 unable to Accept the
position. and another must be ap-
pointed at once by the mayor. A large
amount Of scavenger work for the city
IL already waiting.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
REFUSES THE
%SCAVENCER POSITION
Other Business Matters Make II
Necessary for Him to Refuse Ap.
pointment of Mayor.

Because of other affairs, John
Langdon, recently appointed city
scavenger by Mayor Kelleher, and
whose appointment was approved by
the city council at their last regular
meeting. has notified the city Authori-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Minnie Nelson Weds-James Mears
OF Knox, N. D., and Miss Minnie Mel.
son of Grand Forks were married
this morning at Z o'clock by Rev
Father M. j. O'Driscoll Of St. Mary't
Catholic church. They left today fol
the groom's farm near Knox, where
they will make their home.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
Tn St Paul.

A. F.. voigt. agent for the Northern
Pacific at this place. Is spending a
few days in st. Paul attending to mat
tiers of business.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

jswolry manufacture a. the. metal,
WA said 70 10 needed Greatly for sci-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
MOBILIZATION OF
d." PRODUCTS PLANNED
Agricultural Teacher Receives Details
OF Plans for Holding Of Series of
Important Meetings.

Agricultural Director Swift of the
nigh school has received from Super
intendent Selvig, president Of the Red
River Valley Development association
q letter announcing meetings at
Grookston Wednesday evening and
Inureoay OF next week. The
OBJECT OF the meetings Is to unite the
business and agricultural interests Of
the Red River Valley Tin a
movement to utilize to the greatest ex-
tent every available resource to in
crease thep roducts of the soil and Of
the herds and dairy so that the Red
hiver valley may fulfill its duty in
the food products that its fertile acres
. be made to produce.
After seeding time 10 over the OBJ
portunity VIII be gone. To quote from
the superintendent's letter to Mr..
Swift: AT the present time the
greatest need IL to take stock of our
seed. resources. To that end will o
first, as to what kinds Of seed are
headed. giving amounts: and o
as to the kinds Of seed Of which there
70 . surplus, giving amount. This in
formation should be gathered as soon
as possible and forwarded to me 40
that h Information may be tabulated
Il asth sssd'n''' for use on the 18th and
Every farmer in the region tribu-
ltary to East Grand Forks who needs
seed OF has seed for sale should re-
port the kind and amount Of such
seed to H. M. Swift, by Tuesday noon
Tor before II possible. 30 that a report
may be made to superintendent selvis
In time for the Wednesday mestlnE'
Reports may be made over Tri-StSte
phone E. 1881 or Northwestern
phone 116 2 rings. Reports NAV he
left at superintendent Lurton's once
when the agricultural director is out.
Cooperation in this effort to dis
tribute and use all the good seed we
have will benefit both the farmer who
reports his needs, and the country.
which now calls upon him to produce
more food than ever before.
Have Baby Girl.
MI. and Mrs. Frank Felminr 501
North Third street, are the proud nar-
ents Of a baby girl.
To Entertain Ladies'.
Mrs. p. Hotveldt of sullivan towns
ship will entertain the ladies' az fha
Grand MarAis Lutheran church on
Thursday afternoon.
Leave for Dodson.
Mrs. I.zEr1e.And son. Melvin. have
left for Dodson. Mont. where they,
~! spend TIE summer months on s.
claim.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Adamson In Oty-Attorney ]. c.
Adamson of Devils Lake was q visitor
in Grand Forks today, looking after
legal business.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

johnson q McCaffery, painters and
decorators, LOG South Fourth st. Esti-
mates furnished. Phone either party
at rOsid0uc0.-Ady. :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Bartholomew to Fargo-Fred Bar
tholomew left last evening on a bus
mess trip to Fargo and is expected
to return to Grand Forks this even
in4,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
City Briefs
Tor 0eeiety OF News Items. can =. =.
100 or 100; 1r1.0tato $50. FOR Advee.
ed1!a9i otyculation, Stationery, job
= 9eokkesplng 0spartmeats, Can

Monday, April 10 lie the last day 70,
discount on your Northwestern tela.
phone bill.-Adv.
Begin Now and enjoy yourselves by
taking your Sunday dinner at Hotel
'Dacotah. We cater to the tastes OF
johnson q McCaffery, painters and
decorators. LOG South Fourth st. EST.
mates furnished. Phone either party
at rssidence.-Adv.
/. Your Vote is- Solicited by Louis Ro-
soft Of the Grand Pharmacy to repre-
sent the Second ward on the school
board. Vote for Rosor.-Adv.
Forming ladies Band-Adolph An.
derson, musician and band leader Of
st. Paul and Minneapolis, is in the
city for the purpose Of organizing a
ladies' band. He 10 stopping at the
Frederick.
5 Nov Il the Time to plan your spring
rtrated catalogue with special price
list IN surplus trees. Oscar Wick
East Grand Forks Nursery. East
Grand Forks. Minn.-.Adx.
Weather Reports Censored-Unde,
new orders issued as a means of safe.
guarding the interests Of the govern.
mont no further reports Of observa.
tons DR. information hat may be gath.
cred from these reports will be giver
out at the university weather bureau
Professor Howard e. Simpson, .oflcia'
observer, announced last evening. Tit
reports arr to be considered as purely
government information.
Zionist Speaks Here-Chas. Cowan
the New York publicist and lecturer
gave a very interesting lecture on tn.
subject Of "Zionism and American
Ideals" at the city hall last evening
A good-sized audience was present ant
all seemed very Interested in tn.
speakers remarks. Mr.. Cowan II
making a lecture tour through tn,
west in the interest Of Zionism. II
his address last evening he made {
strong plea for the loyalty Of the Jew
ish people in this country, not onl,
to the country Of their adoption bu'
to the homeland. He appealed strong
~ for live. vital cooperation in max.
ing a spiritual and political refug.
for Jews in Palestine.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

The Best Sunday Dinner will be
served at Hotel Dacotah, Of course.
We serve the best every day.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Your Vote is Solicited by Louis Ro-
soft Of the Grand Pharmacy to repre-
sent the Second ward on the school
board. Vote for Rosoh.-AdY.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Begin Now and enjoy yourselves by
taking your Sunday dinner at Hotel
'Dacotah. We cater to the tastes of
all.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Forming ladies Band-Adolph An
derson, musician and band leader Of
81. Paul and Minneapolis, is in the
city for the purpose Of organizing a
ladies' band. He 10 stopping at the
TrAdArick
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Monday, April 10 is the last day for
discount on your Northwestern tels-
phone bill.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
We Have Money to loan on city
property. 0arvin q Palmer.-Adv.

Popular Edition Session Laws Of
1917. Paper bound. 76c. Grand
Forks Herald Stationery Dspt.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Open Saturday Evenings - The
Farmers and Mechanics Savings bank
is open Saturday evening. Checking
accounts solicited; 4 per cent on saw
ings, compounded quarterly.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Have Baby Girl.
Nj. and Mrs. Frank Felmine. sol
North Third street. are the proud par.
ents Of a baby girl.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

+ Now IL the Time to plan your spring
planting Of trees. Send for our illus
~trated catalogue with special price
list or surplus trees. Oscar Wick.
East Grand Forks Nursery. East
Grand Forks. Minn,-aAdy,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
no Enferfain Il

Mrs. p. Hotveldt OF sullivan town
ship will entertain the ladies' OF the
Grand Marais Lutheran church, on
Thursday afternoon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Good Service 10 ona of our strongest
standbys In making a bid for popular
favor for u cafe. Take Sunday din
ner at Hotel DacotAh.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
Leave for Dodaon.

Y LEI. I.ZE7e.and son Melvin, blvd
LETT: for eDodson, Mont. where they
VI! spend the summer tmonths d 1
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Matthew'S 6ermon-Rev. William
n. Matthews, pastor Of the First Pres
byterian church, will give a patriotic
sermon Sunday evening speaking on
What North Dakota Can Do to Help
Our Country in Its Present Crisis.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-07-05
AROUND CAMP FIRE.
LOCAL MILITARY OFFICERS DE-
LlGHTFULLY ENTERTAINED.

Miss Mildred Spates, Miss Mayme
Jones and Mrs. Claire Arnold were
hostesses Tuesday evening at pro-
gressive party given in honor of the
officers of Company H, and Major
Bradbury and Captain Arnold.
The fore part of the evening was
spent at the home of Miss Spates,
where a fine musical program was
enjoyed. Miss Mabel Ware delight
ed the party with singing "The Story
of Old Glory" Miss Jones and Miss
Ware gave several piano duets which
were very much enjoyed.
The party then repaired to the
home of Captain and Mrs.. Arnold
where the dining room was decorated
for the occasion with red, white and
blue crepe paper from the lights to
the corners of the room and from the
lights to the table. which was beauti-
fully decorated in red, white and blue
ribbon bows, with bowl of roses for
a center piece. An elaborate two
course luncheon was served and the
guests enjoyed the remainder of the
evening relating stories of army life.
Miss Edna Bradbury was an out OF
town guest.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-07-05
DRIVE GERMANS FROM POSTS
Canadians Push Forward 700 Yards
Beyond Point Reached Pre-
Xiously.

Paris, July 3.-The French made a
counter-attack and elected the Ger
mans from trenches captured by them
in the offensive Sunday night on the
Aisne front along the Ailles-Paissy
road, the war Office announces.
Canadian Headquarters in France,
July 3.-The drive south and west of
Lens continues with undated vigor.
During the night our troops, operating
In the region east Of Reservoir Hill,
supported by cannonade of great in
'tensity, pushed forward 700 yards be-
yond the point reached Thursday.
German counter-attacks continued In
the morning. Fighting was proceeding
amid the ruins of houses at the front,
under bombardment of heavy guns,
making the line difficult to locate and
maintain.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-07-05
PICKED ON FL0WE R
But SUPERINTENDENT INDUCED
TO STAY IN oskALoosA.

OsBaloosa came near losing o. p.
Flower, superintendent of schools
Monday, and but for the prompt &C
ton of Oskaloosa school board at a
special called meeting the city would
now be looking for a man to fill Mr..
Flowers place.
Mitchell, South Dakota schools is in
need OF a man of reputation and
record%nd. they have long coveted Mr..
Flower, Our superintendent has been
solicited He has been entertained at
Mitchell while he was asked to. look
over the field. A special committee
of the Mitchell school board has been
in Oskaloosa several days looking
over Mr.. Flowers record in his own
home town and they were more than
satisfied with the reports made and
the facts learned.
Mr.. Flower was made tender OF
100000 per annum to take up the
of the Mitchell schools.
Tit TSpOIlcu IHlS Oll6T u the oShd-
locsa was made $4,000 sometime
ago but contract had not signed on &C.
ccrnt of objection of board member.
Upon learning of the offer from
Mitchell the board called Mr.. Flower
into conference Monday afternoon
The superintendent stated he would
remain in Oskaloosa If the board
would give him $4,000 and the raise
was voted with the single opposition
OF George Capel, member of the board
who opposed the raise. y
When the visiting committee from
Mitchell heard of the raise they by
the 0skaloosa school board they at.
tempted to go the Oskaloosa board one
better, offering Mr.. Flower $4,000 the
fist year. $3,250 the second year and
$4,000 the third year on five year
contract basis. Mr.. Flower declined
this offer having closed, virtually with
the Oskaloosa board.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-07-05

AND YOU CAN RID THE HOUSE OF
THEM EASIER.

House insects annually eat and de-
stroy millions of dollars worth of food
and other materials. That food is sim
ply wasted, for with proper treatment
house insects can easily be extermi-
mated. The entomoligists at Ames tell
how:
The sponge method" is probably
the most effective in getting rid of red
ants, most annoying pests. Soak a
sponge in a light syrup or honey and
place it where the ants are numerous.
When a large number collect on the
sponge, dip it in hot water. By repeat
ing this the house can be ridded of the
pest.
Some species of ants prefer to feed
on meat. In that case use a greasy
bone instead of a syrup soaked
sponge.
Starving cockroaches is the only
sure way to get rid of them. Maintain
absolute cleanliness by keeping all
food in tight cupboards and recep-
tacles. Even dispose of scraps and
crumbs. Continue this care for some
time, for cockroaches can live for
weeks with no food. Powdered sugar
and borax mixed in equal parts and
scattered will check cockroaches but
seldom exterminates them. Many use
full traps are on the market, also,
which aid in getting rid of them
Shaking, beating, brushing and sun
ming wooden goods, invested with
moths are the methods of Kidding
them of the pest. Follow this by a
thorough spraying of cracks of the
floor in the clothes storage room with
gasoline or benzine.
Common water is the best thing to
use in destroying the breeding places
OF fees which are often a house pest.
F1eas breed in dry soils such as is
found under houses, and in cracks of
foors. Keep such places wet by free
use of the hose. If dogs or cats are
kept, clean out their quarters once a
week.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-07-05
some GOOD AlVIGE'LLL TO HAVE GOAL
OFFICIAL FIGURES ARE REAs-
SURFING TO CONSUMERS.

mot only foods but fuel is vital
need of this countrw and OF our allies
coal to run the ships and railroads,
to fed the iron furnaces and furnish
steam for all the manufacturing
plants, coal in greater quantities than
have ever before been mined in the
United States or in any part of the
world-and this need is being met in
truly American fashion by the oper-
ators and owners of the mines and
by the uiggers of coal Z With these
words Secretary Franklin X. Lane
begins his statemnt regarding the
coal situation as reported to him by
the statisticians of his department.
"The production of coal in the
United States last year." he contin-
ued was the greatest in the history
of the country. A new record, how
ever, was set for the first six months
of this year, fully 27OOOO,O 900 tons Of
bituminous coal being produced since
January 1st, thus exceeding the out
put of the first six months of last
year by about 20,OO0,000 tons. Even
better news is that the limit has not
yet been reached, for as the railroads
are able to work out to better advan-
tage the problem of car supply and
give to the mines greater facilities
for transporting their product to mar.
,ket, the supply of coal that reaches
the consumer will be in steadily in
creasiug quantities. In the early
minths of 1917, because of the con.
gestion of the railroads and the diff
culties of transportation, the produc-
ton of bituminous coal fell behind
the high mark set in January and
February year ago. AS aresult of
the patriotic and earnest end avor of
the railroad officials and the coal op-
orators and representatives of mine
workers who have volunteered their
services to the Federal Government.
in this emergency, production has
been speeded up within the last few
months and the output of soft coal
which in May exceeded all previous
records, was surpassed in June.
Despite the extra demand in this
country and the urgent needs of our
allies, no one with the facts before
him can doubt that the coal indus
try, under the careful guidance of
those now directing it's welfare, will
be able to supply all needs.
The difficulty of distribution now so
great will be Intensified, however, in
the coming winter months. Just as
consumers of foodstuffs are being
urged to eliminate all waste and to
practice sensible economy, SO the
consumers Of coal must do their share
in working out the coal problem by
unloading every coal car as fast as it
is received, and in improving their
plants SO as to. utilize to the fullest
the heat value o fthe coal that reaches
their bins. In stopping the, coal
panic and in expediting condition
of fuel spftieienucy every consumer
can do his bit.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-07-05
CAUSES MRS. NORRIS TO TAKE
HER OWN LEE.

Driven distracted with fear that her
son might be drafted in the new Unit.
ed States National Army and sent to
France. Mrs. Lewis Norris, residing
east of 0skaloosa. hanged herself ear
.ly this morning. She was found byaher
husband about four o'clock suspended
from joist in the barn at the rear of
the home. DIR, f. L. Barnes was called
and he took DR.. B. Il. Roberts, the
City Health Physician and the pulmo.
tor with him, hoping the revive the
woman, but Mrs. Norris had apparent
ly been dead several hours and at
tempts at identification failed
Since the draft measure was adopt,
ed Mrs. Norris has been constantly
worrying that her son might be taken.
Her boy escaped the first registration,
being under age, but Mrs. Norris had
heard that another registration includ-
ing the younger classes would soon
take place. She dreaded this second
military census, believing that the lad
would be selected for service.
Her family and her friends say that
she talked continuously of the horrors
of the war. Frequently her condition
has been almost that of demented
person.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris sleep in an up
stairs chamber. Norris says his wife
was alright when they retired last
night. He did not hear her leave the
room and was surprised this morning
to find her missing. A search about
the place soon revealed the sad trag-
edy.
1t would seem that Mrs. Norris had
stood on the size of a manger to make
fast the rope to the timbers above. A
slip moose was placed about her neck
and she had merely stepped from the
manger to death.
All efforts to bring back life failed,
and after futile attempt to save the
life of the respondent mother, County
Coroner e. M. Cheesman was called.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-07-05
Leiuhton is LOYAL.

Good people up Leighton way have
contributed practically $4,000 to the
work of the Y. NJ. c. A. and the funds
forwarded to Secretary G. R. D. Kram'
er, Jr., of Oskaloosa in charge of the
local campaign. This is in additin to
the prominent part taken by this com
lnunity in the Liberty Loan Bonds and
the Red Cross. The work was conduct
ed by Len Yer Ploeg and Sam Ven
Sliet who reported to Mr.. Kramer.