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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
COMMUNICATION.
To Editor Courier Democrat:

To Editor Courier Democrat:
Thanks for the papers. You can't
imagine how a fellow appreciates lit.
tie things like that unless you have
spent twolweeks in a training camp
of the U. S. marine, where you have
nothing to do but get up at 4 as in
the morning and are kept drilling
most of the time until 500 in the
evening, going to bed about 10 100
all tired out. The meals we get are
all right, but they seem pretty much
about all the same, though the me So
sergeant tries TO work in something
new once in a while. Usually the
bill of fare is composed of beans.
rice, beef, coffee, bread and potatoes.
Within the last few days there has
been a around the camp thst
we are to leave here for Virginia or
Cuba, in order to make room for the
men of the drafted army. There has
been nothing officially learned regard
ing this, but signs point to- our being,
moved somewhere in the near future.
For three days this week 1 was in
the hospital, the change of climate
and food resulting in a return of my
old enemy, stomach trouble, but am
now back on duty and all right. l
am writing this letter in the Y. M.
G.. A. building where many of the
boys find a quiet place to lest and
do their letter writing when off duty.
The short services and singing at the
Y. M. c. A., are better attended
than n would expect. In the past
week we had quite a scare in camp.
n Of the boys being taken down
with an attack of spinal meningitis.
This meant that all of US underwent
a medical examination, but there has
been only this one case develop.
In closing l wish to be remember.
ed to all enquiring Langdon friends.
Sincerely yours,
Francis w. Rowe.
22nd Co. US. Marine Corps.
Paris Island, S. C.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
Aim Of Food Admins
traitor Is to Eliminate
Speculation
BY MARC L. REQUA, Personal Rep
resentative of Herbert C, Hoover

WE believe that each branch Of
w trade should, in so far as
possible, be self governing.
We believe hat the objects Of the
food administration are simply to
cooperate with the distributors of
our foodstuffs in such manner as to
eliminate speculation, to stabilize
operation, so THAT WE MAY
RETURN AS NEARLY AS Pos
SIBLE TO A PRE-WAR BASIS
OF TRADE.
This conception under no circum-
stances involves our taking over
the trade operations Of the country
or in any way embarrassing such
operations except in so far as it is
necessary to secure by mere regula-
ton these detectives.
We have sufficient confidence in
the ability, the integrity and the pa
triotic instinct of our American citi-
zens to believe that they will so gov
crn themselves, even to the extent
of material personal sacrifices, as to
produce a result that will in the last
analysis be more satisfactory, more
efficient and more beneficial than
any we COULD HOPE TO Sc
CURE THROUGH DIRECT AC-
INVITES ON THE PART OF
OUR DEP ARTMENr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
'''9 412 County.

The Calvin farmers elevator is put.
ting in an electric lighting system
this fall.
Sar]es is another Cavalier county
town to get active in the Red Cross
movement.
Hannah has a membership in its
Red Cross society that is nearing the
200 mark.
Osnabrock again has no resident
M. D.. many cases being taken to
Grand Forks fol- treatment.
The 18th inst. was a lucky day at
the Osnabrock home of Frank Marcott.
1t was a ~twelve-and. a-half pound
baby boy.
A)sen business men have a flag
pole in the middle of TIE main street
of the town from which "Old Glory
Hies every day.
Flour prices across the line at
Snowflake, Man., are quoted as low
as SIS. rs per sack of 100 pounds if
taken in lots of five sacks.
Attorney Joseph Snowtield spent
several days of last week visiting the
home of his father, Magnus Snowfeld,
residing west Of Hannah.
Thursday, September 9Th, is the
date set for a civil service examina.
tion for positions in the U. S. Gus.
toms service to be held at Pembina.
The sun of 5000 was realized from
the sale of tickets for the Sarles mil
itary ball, the proceeds of which go
to the benefit of the boys of Company
E.
Robert Myers. son of Customs Of
fcer Myers, of Hannah, who a few
weeks ago enlisted in the navy, has
been ordered to report at Great Lake,
Illinois.
Wales people are e]ated on learn
ing that DR.. Backus has decided to
remain a resident of their town in
stead of removing to Hannah, as had
been announced.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
SoIeful,

1t was a very high class boarding
house, and the landlady prided her
self IN the fact that the conversation
at table was always very intellectual.
ut was a strange theory" she re-
marked as she wrestled with the fowl,
'that the souls of the dead entered
birds and animals. But I think our
ancestors held that belief"
"I'm rather inclined to think some
thing like that does happen," comment
ed the quiet man.
mo, really, Mr.. Cutting? How in
teresting"
eyes," said Mr.. Cutting. I'm con-
vinced that this chicken, for instance,
Is inhabited by the sole of a shoe!'-
Topeka State Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
LOST

A suitcase containing a book of
field notes of Cavalier county was
lost between Walhalla and Malcolm
D arling's farm in Harvey township.
This book of field notes is the proper
ty of Cavalier county and of no use
to anyone except the county. A re-
ward of twenty-five dollars ($25. OO)
is offered by the County for any in.
formation leading to the recovery of
said field notes.
Dated this 21st day of August, 1917.
5-tf o. j. EIDE, Co. Auditor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
FARM FOR SALE

One of the best stock and mixed
farming half sections in Cavalier
county, adjoining Langdon city linn
its is offered for sale on easy terms,
part cash and the balance to suit pur.
chaser. Fair buildings, suitable for
a beginner and plenty of good water.
For particulars apply to H. E. Dor.
val, Sr. P. O.. address,, Lock Box
L, Langdon. N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
American People En-
tered the War With
Unsel6sh Motive
By ARTHUR J. BALFoUR, British Foreign
Secretary

Secretary
WYE did our best and received
w the best on our visit to the
United States. Never was
a mission so kindly treated by those
to whom it was sent; never was
hospitality offered more graciously
or with a freer hand; NEVER WAS
A MISSION FROM ONE COUN-
TRY TO ANOTHER MORE COR
DIAL.
The results of the mission were
good because the great people of
the United States realized that the
mission was symbolic Of a great new
departure in the history Of the
world. They knew it instinctively.
They were able to grasp what it all
meant, not only for the present, but
for the future of the world. They
saw what German militarism meant
with clear vision and entered the
war with an unselfsh motive.
REJOICE THAT WE HAVE WITH
US SUCH A COUNTRY AS THE
UNITED STATES, SUCH STATES
MEN AS PRESIDENT WILSON.
They are as far removed from
pinning their faith in unmeaning
formulate as from the idea of put
ting one nation under the DONNA
ton of another. They cherish the
same great ideals as we, which are
our very own.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23

trict, has been actively on the job or
ganizing for the opening of the chick.
en- season, September 18th. Two
arrests were made last week at Park
River, the charge being working
out' dogs before the opening of the
season.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Matter of the Estate of Bernard
Heating, Deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned exc.
cutors OF the Last Will of Bernard Heating,
late Of the Township of Elgin, in tie County Of
Cavalier and State of North Dakota, Deceased.
to the creditors of and all persons having
with the necessary vouchers: within six months
after the first publication of this notice to the
SAID executors, at the office of Thomas Devaney
Dated August 18th, A. D. 1917. 00n''
}ih Il R S}TByt,4 Executors.
THOMAS DEVANEY,
Attorney for Executors,
Langdon, North Dakota.
(Flrst publication. August %, A. D., 1871
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
MORAL COURAGE.

1t is moral courage that char
acterizes the highest order of
manhood and womanhood, the
courage to be just, the courage
to be honest, the courage to re-
sist temptation, the courage TO
do ones duty.--Samuel Smiles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23

County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota
for the year 1916-1917
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand at beginning of school
year, July LIST, 1916 5454 70
~Totalamount received during the year
from the apportionment of the
COUNTY Tuition Fund,.:;"".:... 277s SO
Other Sources. ...."...... 26O IS
Total receipts for the year, including
Cash on Hand July 1, 1916 ........... S S494 90
EXPENDITURES
Amount paid during the year for
school houses sites and furniture, 49,, 1919 AZ
Amount paid during the year for
apparatus. fixtures etc 3S9 IA
Amount paid during the year for
ledcners wages 942 90
Amount paid during the year for ser
vices and expenses Of School Officers SO 90
Amount paid during the year for In
terest on Bonds and Warrants.. 12O 90
Amount paid during the Year for
transportation of pupils.......... II so
Am aiGantl PAID E16 during the year feF In. 10 ~
Amount paid during the year for pur.
poses not before mentioned ......... ST. 65
cs5f' OK saRRs snd 5aSs 5S' , t1s year::::::: stss i i
Grand Total, Expenditures and Cash
on Hand, to balance above Total
NS'elp' JOHN BYE S S4s4 80
Treasurer of Hope School District
Approved this 18th day of July, a. D., 1917
By Order of the District School Board:
Attest. SEWARD PETERSON, President.
JOHN ROGSTAD, Clerk
CLERKS STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS
OF DISTRICT
Whole amount of Bonds Outstanding
June 80, 5000 90
Total Indebtedness of District June
v ...... SUUU ,UU
Approved this 18th day of July A. D. 1917
BY Order of the District School Board:
JOHN ROGSTAD, Clerk
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
We Fight to Preserve De-
! mocracy, Everywhere
} Threatened by Germany
BY Dr.. SMALLER MATHEWS,
! Dean Of the University of Chicago

n GAINST our will we have been
"A disillusioned. We have not
gone into war. We have had
var thrust upon us. A chain Of Cir.
cumstances owe which we have had
no control has brought home to the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23

Americans anx-
ious to main
tain their faith
in Germany,th
conviction that
Americas SOW
ereignty W a s
being outraged,
its people kill
ed, its inner
peace deliber-
ately attacked
and its institu-
tions, founded
in sacrifice and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23

80 SA
offered to the world, NOT ONLY
DESPISED, BUT IN DANGER OF
DESTRUCTION.
Germany has forced America, as
it has forced almost the entire world,
to defend itself by arms. Nobody
but those suffering from myopic
idealism or un-American, if not def
nitely pro-German, sympathies can
see anything else.
WE ARE. FIGHTING THIS WAR,
IN THE FIRST PLACE, BECAUSE
GERMANY MADE WAR UPON US.
In the second place, we are de-
Tending ourselves against Germany
because the German state has en-
tered upon a program which means
the destruction of democracy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23

WANTED-Want to hire 200 tons of hay balea
and hauled, l to furnish material; also have a
7-foot Deering- binder for sale, has cut zoo
acres. E. A.. Wadsworth, a.as
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23
T~REASURER'S REPORT FOR
Hope School District

County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota
for the year 1916-1917
RECEIPTS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23

COOK WANTED-Girl wanted to cook in the
house for thre shing season; will pay cook car
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-08-23

FOR RENT-Flat on second floor of Rome
block opposite Court House. Good suite Of
Toems for housekeeping. Apply to c. J.
BoDe, Langdon, N. d. 47.tf
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
CHUMACK MAY
DlEFROM WORRY
Murderer Of caldwells Not
in Good Health-Not
Expected to Live.

Dickinson, N. d.. June 12.-worrv
and superstitious fear may claim for
Mike Chumack, slayer Of Mr.. and
Mr.. J.. H. Caldwell Of Richardson.
end alleged ravaser Of l4-year old FL
Ia Croy. the penalty which the state
of North Dakota cannot inflict for his
crimes. His self-infictsd gum
shot wound 10 aEEravating his
and fears are entertained
that he may not live to stand trial
June 10, when he ID to be arraigned
here In district court.
The alleged girl victim, 1T the pre-
liminary hearing, proved an unsatis-
factory witness. testifying with much
reluctance. She admitted
that after the alleged assault she had
kissed Chumack goodbye before he
departed for the barn with the vowed
Of ending his own life.
. Her tale Of the night Of terror at
the Caldwell ranch which followed
the verdict Of a district court jury in
the mysterious ~. G. r." who is
seeking to establish his identity as
long lost 10 was q sensa-
tional feature Of the hearing. Cald-
we'll. she declared, upon his return
from court, loaded every gun in the
house and sharpened every available
knife. and throughout the night, Miss
Croy testified, he remained awake and
on guard. fearing that indignant
who had supported the
claim of 81. G. R." might make an
on the ranch.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
SENATOR STROM
BURIED MONDAY
of Prominent Hills
'boro Man Held-Well
Known in State.

SSaa Hillsboro, June 12.-The funeral Of
State Senator Herbjoern II. strom was
Sheld here yesterday. Senator Strom
was one of the best known politicians
&of North Dakota and also a very
member of various Nor
sWegian organizations.
III late senator was born on the
sStrommen farm at Nor in the hume
VALLEY, Norway, January 81, 1886,
@and came to the United States in 1868,
settling first in Clayton county, Iowa.
sDurtng the following few years he
&held various Offices and was for q
El876 he married Curl Halvorson. and
three years later moved to Trail
county where he made his home for
SSthe g 8 Of his life. He took q home
5Tsstead in Eldorado township. six miles
north of where Hillsboro is situated
[ now, and soon made his influence felt
in political life.
In 1882 H. H. strom was elected
coroner Of Trail county, and reelected
two years later. In 1883 he became
2 county commissioner, and in 1889
he was elected to represent his dis
trict in the house Of representatives
in the North Dakota legislature. He
was reelected for the two following
elected a member Of the senate. To
this Office he was reelected for four
successive terms.
AS a house member Strom was one
Of the first to take up the elevator
legislation, and he also introduced a
bill which provided for the settlement
of civil actions out Of court by arbitra-
tion-a system which had been found
very effective, especially in Scandinav-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
LEFT BY WIFE
MURDERER AND SUICIDE

Rorla, N. D., June 12.-"wire my
attorney, F. T. Cuthbert. at Devils
Lake that my cas- Is postponed"
wrote Joseph Davis after he had bru-
tally dubbed his wife to death with
an iron bar, and while preparing for
his W suicide. ''The eason I didn't
shoot them all when I went to Bel
court that night to get my wife, I did
not have enough cartridges-I mean
Joe Henry and family ana mother-in-
law. Still it would have been expen-
sive, as cartridges ara high. I'm sor-
~ for father and mother. Joe Hen
~ will get his dose o enough whom
he comes back from the Lake, from a
friend Of mine. Goodbye to all my
friends only.-Joe." Then, spurning
the mutilated body Of his wife, which
he had left by the roadside. Davis
proceeded to a threshing machine
outfit near by. rested a 12-calibre
shotgun on the engine and, placing
the muzzle against his forehead. pull
ed the trigger. When he borrowed
the shotgun from a friend It was with
the remark that he wanted to "shoot
a dog"
The case referred to by Davis was
one for which he was about to 60 to
Devils Lake to stand trial for. His
letter was introduced at a coroner's
inquest.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
North Dakota News

ian countries. The bill was adopted
by both houses and signed by the
governor, but 1t has had little real
significance because It failed to pro-
carry It into eject
Senator Strom also was m active
business man In Hillsboro. and put
side. his political and business activi-
ties he took great interest n the work
Of the Norwegian ORGANIZATIONS with
which he had become af1liated. Ever
since the start Of the Numedalslag in
1908 he was the president of this So
ciety. consisting OF members who Q
immigrated from the Norwegian
Nume Valley, and he was reelected
some time ago. He also was for IL
years a member Of the church council
Of the Norwegian synod, and one Of
the last acts of this body prior to Its
merger with the two other Lutheran
organizations last Saturday was to
adopt q resolution expressing tho sor-
row Of the synod. A telegram an
nouncing the death Of the senator was
received at the convention hall in st.
Paul Saturday morning.
Senator Strom is survived by his
widow, four sons and n daughter.
The Oldest son, Henry Strom, Is q
member Of the house Of representa-
tives in Bismarck, and also is rum
ming the family homestead. Two 9TH
er sons, Martin and Louis. are civil
engineers in Chicago, and Otto Strom
was for nine years private secretary
to Senator Gronna. Clara. the only
daughter, Is now Mrs. Anton Jahr,
living on a farm nea Hillsboro.
The late senator had made fire.
\auent trips to Norway and was always
greeted with enthusiasm whenever he
appeared in the cities and 'bygder"
Of his native country.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
MANY DELEGATES AT
FIREMEN'S MEETING

Valley City, N. D.. June 1.-THE
34th annual convention Of the North
Dakota Volunteer Firemen's associa-
ton opened here at 10 o'clock this
morning with an address Of welcome
by Mayor I. j. Moe Of Valley City.
Theo Kahellek, president Of the assoc
citation. responded. Various reports
were received this afternoon. and an
address on "Co-operation
Between .Firemen and City Authorities
ana Citizens in General" was given by
Alexander Karr of Jamestown. The
annual memorial exercises for de-
ceased flremen will be held this even
ing, with Rev. c. e. Vermilya ofIiciat-
ing. Addresses on various features Of
1hre-fghting will occupy tho morning
session Wednesday. and in the after
noon at 2 o'clock the annual parade
Of fire companies will be held. At $3.50
in the afternoon officers for the en-
suing year will be elected, and the
annual banquet will be given the
visitors by the Valley City fire depart
ment at $3.50 in the evening. The pre-
s%entation Of addresses, reports Of COM
mittess and routine matters will con-
sumo all Of Thursday, and Thursday
evening the convention will be
brought to q close with the annual
1remen's ball.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
MAN FOR STATE
HIGHWAY COMMISSION

Bismarck, N. D.. June 1.-THE
state highway commission is to have
an experienced %all-around field man
and publicity agent. J. E. Kaulfass,
an ENGINEER formerly employed by
the Wisconsin state highway commits
sion. by the highway commission Of
Maine. former Instructor in engineer
ing In the University of Maine, and
more recently connected with the Of
fee Of public roads at Washington,
will join State Engineer Jay W. Bliss
staff Friday. Mr.. Kaulfuss has had
wide experience in organizing the
work Of state highway commissions,
and In addition to being a practical
engineer. he is a good talker and a
writer on highway engineering SUBJ
jects. He will spend much Of his
time in the field, meeting with county
boards and explaining the workings Of
the new state and federal highway
acts,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
ANCIENT PARK Is
TRANSFERRED TO
PEOPLE OF ROME

the birthday Of Rome" was marked
this year by the transfer to the peopfe
of the Archaeological Park, which
contains some of the most highly priI-
ed monuments Of ancient Rome. 1t
includes the area between the Pala-
tine and the Baths Of C~aracalla, and
10 to be oficially known as the IONA
Monumentale. The gift vas accepted
mayor, and was presented by the
Duke Of Genoa, acting as lieutenant Of
the king. who was at the front.
Senator Lanciani. the eminent arch
a%sologist. in an eloquent speech. em-
phasized the importance Of this his
toric area, where. in the words of
Carducci's poem. the goddess OF Rome
sleeps"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
MEETING
AT LISBON OPENED

Lisbon, N. D.. June 12.-This city
10 host today to the vanguard Of .
huge rally which the members Of the
Methodist Episcopal church Of the
Fargo. district are to hold here, con-
Guiding Friday night. Church men
from other states will be here as
guests. together with men and women
Of North Dakota who have been ac-
lively, associated with the church work
Ing last night. although registration
did not begin until this afternoon.
Tonight after a short song service
and q brief address by Rev. Harry G.
Wilson. q reception will be rendered
the delegates. Tomorrow the regular
program of addresses. committee con
ferences and illustrated lectures will
be followed and Friday, the closing
day. business sessions will be held.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
FAMILY AT DINNER
IS UNINJURED WHEN
WIND TAKES HOUSE

Anamoose, N. D., June 12.-when
the kitchen of tho ]. F. vettel home
was blown away during the wind
storm here, the floor, kitchen range
and table, at which the family were
assembled for dinner, were left un-
touched, and zone of the diners were
injured. Barns 100 feet in length
used for the accommodation Of farm
ers' teams at tho German Baptist
church were demolished, and plate
small buildings about the city wreck
ed. The telephone service was put
out of commission completely. Tho
wind made three separate attacks in
the course of the evening. but Ana
moose's much needed rain did not
materialize.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
TRIED TO BURN HIS
WAY OUT OF JAIL:
PAID THE DAMAGES

Bismarck, N. D., June 12.-Dhlik-
ing his quarters, Alvin Lind, lodged
in the local Jail az . d~isordeely, pro-
duced q knife which he had secretsd
in n Of his boots. shaved SUFFICIENT
kind1ing from the door frame to
kindle q fire, and attempted to burn
down the heavy door Of his cell. The
fire worked better than Lind had an
ticipated, and he was at his window
crying for help when the ofncors de-
tected the blaze. The experiment
Lind SIS and costs and I'VE days
in jail on top of his discomfort,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
GIRL GUIDES TEAM IN
DASH THROUGH CITY

Cavalier. N. D., June 12.-wtth q
spirited team Of horses dashing down
the street on q dead run, 16-year-old
Olive Thompson, daughter Of A. C.
Thompson, southwest Of this city. re-
mained in the wagon, clinging to q
halter rope with which she guided the
runaways into the middle of the road,
and after the horses lost q taste for
running. about five miles put Of town,
she repaired damage to the harness,
returned to town and completed her
shopping.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
SUMMER SCHOOL PLANS.

Valley City. N. d., June 12.-
Plans for the annual summer school
at the Valley City normal have been
completed. the work to be placed un-
der way June %. The counties of
Barnes. Stutsman, Eddy, LaMoure.
Foster and Griggs are associated in
support OF the school. Instruction Of
teachers in the rudiments Of agricul-
ture will be an important branch.
brought into relief by the cro pro-
duction movement. About 500 teach
ers. it is expected. will participate.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-12
COUPLE DIE
FEW DAYS APART

Milton, N. D.. June 12.-Within q
few days Of one another, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Hanson, pioneers OF this commu-
nifty. have passed away, aged IS and
SO. respectively. The aged couple,
who had resided north Of Milton 20
years, were devoted to one another,
and the husbands heart was broken
when his companion Of more than
half a century died a short time ago,
and he v recovered from tho blow.