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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-17

creased noise abou: 1t everywhere ir
Germany and the intensive way IT,
which il is being encouraged. The
reason for this is that more and NOR
the German people are coming tc
realize what q catastrophe it will be
Tor them after the war is over IL thdy'
are hated i'm all the world. Pan-Ge. =
manisn. they are coming to feel, Il,
likely To intensity the feeling agains
them, and thereby make their eco
nomic struggle in the future more dic.
licult."
lie then touched briefly on Austro
Gerntan relations and cautiono J
fall away from her big ally, for.
explained, she is too dependent fin.
ancioily and mi.itarily. TO be able T.
'h'ec loose. much aa she might like
TO do so. The German military an
thoritics sec 10 il that German sol
d'ors are intcrminalcd with AuStriaa
IT, oops not only to spur them on In
iaht'Hg but also 10 prevent their
quitting.
Regarding the naval and militar..
situation he told of mutiDies aboard
battlcships as limited ut by Won
Capclle. The men had he said, dis
mounted guns and thrown then over.
board. had assaulted officers and re-
fused to obey orders in the hope o.
crippling the German navy and brine
ing about peace OF desperation H.
that way. The mutinous forces how
ever. had not been large or strong
enough to accomplish much. and had
Dene put down. Most OF them wcr,
shot. others in exceptional cases had
hecn put hack into service on their
promise To be good.
This spirit. he continued. extcnd, t.,
to- TIC army also. famed to nanc
occasionally by sectional lcalously
and dislike. Thus he said he know
that miniature battles had been
fought between Bavarian and Pr,i.
'i;u troops. ana that certain troops
on the east front had ON one ocGaslol
mutinied ana declared I'm favor O
marching on Berlin rather than r.
troCrad. Naturally an news abou
these ana similar clashes hGd bon
Suppressed and leaked on
only when the soldiers returned o..
wrote home. i'm the same way tha
sailors in Hamburg and Kicl sprca
Inc lt5t rcpcris Of tn, Mutinics
aboard the ships.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-17

Preside, Texas. Nov. 15-vill.
forces today are i'm possessiorN oe
ojinaga, having captured then town
last night after two hours battle with
iederai troops, who finally fled to the
American side. They surrendered to
United States troops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-17
LIBERTY loan PAYMENT.
Regular InStallmcnt Due Today Will
Add $685., 100000 to GOvcrnncn,
Funds.

Washington, Nov. 15.-The regular
installment payment on second liberty
bonds of eighteen per cent. OF their
face value. fell due today TO the
treasury and federal reserve banks.
Ly tonight the government expects to
add ut least six hundred and eighty
five million to, it's credit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-17
AGED STATESMAN DEAD
Jon" W. Foster, Dean OF American,
Diplomatic Corps Dies I'm Wnsbi,c
ton.

washington, Nov. 15.-John V
roster iormer minister to China
deah OF the American diplomot,,
'orpS' and father-in-law of Secretary
Lansing, died here this morning ortcr
Il long illness. The immediate cans
al ms death was asthmatic troubles
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-17
ANOTHER LOAN TO FRANCE.
Gets Sums of $50. 900, 900 to Cove
Expenditures.

Washington, Nov. IA loan C
S3lO,OO0.O00 to France to cover ex
penditures i'm this country during No
vember and December was made to
day by the treasury. This makes TN
total credits extended TO Franco 81.
l30.OOO.000 and the total loans to al
the Allies $3.S7G, 400, 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-17

a friend of ours told us the othe;
Gay that he didn't need a TALKING ma
chine--that he was married. Snor
tanburg Journal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-17

inc TWO men who chose the peni
Tertiary i'm preference to the ar,n,
probably believed in the right ;.,t
Al the right place.-The State.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
BX JOHN II. HEARLEY.
rnited Press Staff Correspondent.

RdhIE Dec S-(By MaiD Buffalo
Btus Wild West has advertised"
America throughout Europe. His circus.
playing frequently to European special
ors, has left a trail of false Impressions
behind it. The American movies" shown
here only emphasize them.
The case Of Madame Montro inter
viewed today in a Roman boarding
house is by no means uncommon. She
is a well-known writer and literary
woman.
20. you are an American!" she be-
gan. Il am so plad to meet you. For
1 am making a scientific study OF
America.
4 was recently presented to some
people from a state called Indiana.
Really the ydidn't look much like Ind
ians. OF course. their manners were a
little off.
1T must be difficult for one to live
in the states. The constant clash of
the American and the Indian civiliza-
tions is undoubtedly a nerve-raeking an
noyance.
"Of course. the poor Indians really
did give a civilization TO the world
They were a simple and a natural poo
pie. having a real art and a real litera-
ture.
THE Indian at least has blood and
not machine oil in his veins. Naturally
there are some savages. the good being
always mixed with the bad
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19

When caught the possum viii feign
death, all the while looking out Of the
corner Of an eye watching an oppor-
tunity to escape And from this comes
the well-known expression, playing
possum." 1t should be said, however,
if one is lucky enough to get Ken
lucky dressed possum in the market,
there is no danger of its escaping.
It has then arrived at a period in its
career when possum play has ended.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
BRITTON WAS UNRUFFLED WHEN WIFE
ASKED WAIVERS ON HIM SECOND TIME

chuyIe
Cardi ma
Oesnf his
hon from mi league
tina his
the train the station n a
m ing 10 hurr II II
you on at
As the 'front.' train "a
andsa in gIaring head
YELL what do you o
that have o
but vIIiu stop att the hot lei
he not had ns Il
in bascbn no be
WIFE in condIt and
they ma Ike me on
And he droppe
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
WAR NEWS MAILED BY
UNITED PRESS MEN
TO TIE UNITED STATES

THE Germans of the New World" New
York city is regarded as the beginning
and end of the United States. 1t is
allegedly a riot of sky-scraping build
ings. cocktails loving woman, spoiled
wives and fresh children.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19

Jack Dashaway declares that the
g.rl he married is a bird" Yes; but
| understand her father is furnishing
the notes Town Topics.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
Do You Know ,Em7

Some men insist on so much sys-
TEN. observes Ebert Severance, that
they are always behind with their
work keeping up their system.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
Proof Positive.

Riches has wings" said Uncle
Eben. EFF you don't believe it. look
at de feathers in de millinery store"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
Happy THOUGHT.

A woman thief recently captured
says she never robbed friend Per-
haps all her friends are poor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice

medicine been successful
suffering Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
and helpful writing
E.
anda by only held strict
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
1lomen Of
MddIe 5qe
Many distressing Ailments experienced
by them are AIIeviated by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Here is Proof by Women who Know.

Lowell, Mass-"For the last three years I have
been troubled with the Change Of Life and the bad
feelings common at that time. was in very ner-
vous condition, with headaches and pain a good
deal of the time so ! unfit to do my work: A
friend asked me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound which did, and it has helped me III
every way. | am not nearly so nervous, no head
ache or pain. mus. say that Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound is the best remedy any sick
woman can take. Mrs MARGARET QUINN, Rear
259 Worthen St. Lowell, Mass
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-19
'iIIIIIIL4;1IIlIlIll

Friends Lydia Remedies
North Haven When 45 had the Change Life
which trouble all have At first didn't bother
while got bearing down pains called doctors who
different things but they did
husband home and said why don't Lydia
them and bottles of Vegetable Compound and could
myself regaining health also used Lydia Pnkhams
Sanatve Wash and has done great deal Of good Any
troubles Change
life the Pnkham remedies There
who think the world of Mrs FLORENCE IsELL
Box 1877, North Haven, Conn.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
Execuaye Conmittee Me-.

Executive Committee Met.
The executive committee Off the
Grand Forks chapter Of the Red Cross
met last night at the Commercial club
ooms for the first OF regular meetings
that are to be held on the first and
third Fridays of each month. Re-
ports OF the finance committee, and
cussion Of questions Of Importance
to he chapter occupied the attention
of those in attendance.
Formal authorization Of a branch
at Reynolds, and auxiliary organiza-
tons at Inkster, Niagara and Thomp-
son were granted by the chapter at
this meeting. All OF these Q socie-
ties have been formed within the last
couple of weeks, under the leadership
local chapter, and show q gratifying
interest and activity in the Red Cross
through the county.
I'lans were discussed for the Red
Cross booth at the state fair which
opens IN July 17-where no active
soliciting IL to be done for members,
but opportunity will be provided for
registration. n the making of sup
plies will he demonstrated.
OF Particular interest was the re-
port Of the work being done by the
chlldren's auxiliary, formed recently
in the sunday school of the Menden-
hall Memorial Presbyterian church
by l,r. c. E. Coles. THIS children's
society is probably the first of its
kind to be formed for working on
just this plan, in this country, and 1t
is hoped to interest other Sunday
schools In the county, and the state,
in drawing the little people into the
big working Red Cross army.
The plan being followed. in accord
ance with DIR. Coles idea, is to have
the children Of the Sunday school
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
SPECIAL FAIR TRAIN
SERVICE Is ANNOUNCED

The Great Northern and Northern
Pacific railroads have found it posi-
bic to extend the usual special train
service in connection with the North
Dakota State fair, which will be held
in Grand Forks July 18th to 21st. In
March 1t was announced by both
roads that owing to the fact that they
had rendered their transportation ia
cilities to the government to be used
pr~eferentially for the movement OF
troops and munitions Of war, that all
extra service would be withdrawn and
possibly scheduled service would be
curtailed. At this time, however, the
railroad business Of the United States
has been brought to a point where
during the month of July.
Train Service.
The special train service will con.
sist of one train from Hannah and
return Wednesday. July 18th. leaving
Hannah at 500 a. m, arriving al
Grand Forks at IL o'clock. Return
ing, leaving Grand Forks at 10000 p
m. Upon the same date a special
will leave Neche at 7:40 a. m, arriv-
ing at Grand Forks at 10:40. and or
the return, leaving Grand Forks al
1880 p. m.
Daily during the fair No. 701
known Is the Devils Lake train, will
hold at Grand Forks until 500 p. m.
and Nos. 1877 and 1913 will be extended
from Larimore to Grand Forks. max.
ing all stops between Larimore and
Grand Forks.
Following ara the .ched u1es.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
SOCiQtZNGWSl
STANDARD DRESS
RESULT OF WAR

There has never been q time when
women we're more willing to accept
standard dress or uniforms than they
are at present.
That is the most marked effect of
the war upon women's dress. All uni
forms have acquired dignity In wom-
ems eyes. The housemaid does not
object to the cap Inc apron badge of
servitude, the worker in the bank
dons an overall cheerfully, women In
XII, the Red Cross and volunteer aid
workers are proud of their uniforms.
An expert French designer. discus
sing these changes. says:
There always will be the women
who want fripperies, the women who
try to insist upon something quite diff
ferent from the style Of the moment,
but nowadays their number is greatly
diminished. The uniform idea mas ar
rived. 1t may mean h total ex-
tinction Of dressmaking as a creative
art, but there will be developments
on other lines.
There has never been a great war
which has not Influenced fashion in a
picturesque or even gruesome fashion,
and this world war has done its share.
We had a fashion adapted as a COM
pliment to each ally. the Russian
caps and tunics, the B~ersaglieri hats
of the Italian soldiers, and the Ser
the Parisiennes gEeat joy.
Khaki shades are in vogue for
spring and summer costumes, and the
blue gray, with touches Of crimson.
of the French uniforms Is seen here
and there"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
REFUSES
TO Be FIRED"
Members Point to Services
in Bringing About the
Revolution.

Petrograd, June 2s.-The Russian
duma will not abide by the recent
resolution Of the congress of soldiers
and workmen's councils calling for it's
dissolution, says q resolution adopted
at a private meeting of members or
the duma.
"The duma,'' says the resolution,
having powerfully. contributed to the
abdication of Nicholas and the forma-
ton Of the provisional revolutionary
government, which the entire country
immediately recognized, thus showing,
its confidence in the duma; and hav-'
ing in this manner acted as a revolu-
tionary institution independently Of
Its position during the old regime, the
duma is Of the opinion that it cannot
cease to exist al an organ Of national
representation, and will adhere to its
patriotic duty of raising its voice, IL
necessary, to preserve the fatherland
from the dangers which threaten 1t
and guide it in the right path"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
M1CHQQ(HES|
First Rantist;.

Seek We the Lord while He may
be found, call ye upon Him while He
is near; let the wicked forsake his
way and the unrighteous man his
thoughts; and let him return unto the
Lord who will have mercy upon him,
and to Jul God, for He will abund-
antly pardon" We worship in the
House Of God at 1880 a. m. The
minister, Harvey j. Moore, will speak
on Conservation and Conservation"
or Patriotism That Counts" This
Sunday is designated nationally as
food saving day under the direction
of Herbert Hoover. Our Sunday
school, in charge Of thoroughly ef-
1cient officers and teachers, meets at
noon. R. B.. Griffith is superintend-
ent. We are DESTROYS Of keeping at
tendance and work both up to the
highest possible standard during the
summer months. On Wednesday even
ing at the regular prayer meeting
hour a service will be held for the
benefit of the Sunday school at which
reports from the state and county
Sunday school conventions will be
given. All teachers and officers please
attend.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
American Red
Cross Assn
Grand Fork. Chapter
News and Notes of Women's Ac-
uvities-Here and Elsewhere
Throughout the Northwest.

I subscribe under their own names,
weekly, to q central fund under the
charge Of the officials Of the church.
| When any child has subscribed the
sum Of one dollar the name Of that
child will be presented to the chapter
for regular membership with the Red
Cross. 1t seems an excellent way Of
that IL just coming to many older
people, who might easily appreciate
what Is needed Of them now. had they
been taught along more patriotic
lines. and surrounded with an atmos-
phere where love of country formed
the background.
Knitting Committee.
The knitting committee will hold
a meeting this evening at 8 o'clock
at the general headquarters on South
nouncement made this morning by
the chairman. Mrs. G. M. Cooley.
Chain Letters.
Eliot Wadsworth acting chairman
of the American Red Cross associa-
ton. has sent notices to all chapters
regarding the circulation of chain let
ters for the Red Cross. Mr.. Wads-
worth in q signed statement has the
following to say regarding this meth
cd Of raising money for the mercy
organization:
Numerous endless chain letters
have been brought to the attention
Of the Red Cross. many Of them for
auses worthy in themselves. but con-
Quoted by unrecognized individuals.
Nothing of this sort has over been
authorized by the Red Cross, and this
is to inform o that all sucn methods
Of raising money are without the
countenance or counsel of the nation
al headquarters"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
FORCES ARE
DOUBLED SINCE WAR

Washington, June 29.-The navy
has almost doubled it's personnel
since the val was declared, and now
needs less than $4,000 men to bring it
up to the new authorized strength Of
10000. ~
Navy officials announced. tonight
that the total enlisted strength nov ID
1875 On April 6, the day war was.
declared, there were 64,6S0 in the
navy. :
The marine corps, whose strength
on April s was 1926. has recruited
to a strength of 26,356. It's authoriz-'
ed total is 10000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
TEMPERANCE UNION
MAKES COMFORT KITS

Local members Of the w. c. T. U.
have turne in eighteen comfort bags
for the soldiers and sailors, according
to a report made yesterday at the
meeting held at the home of Mrs. A.
F. McIlraith. They are also going Co
take up the making of thirty more of
the comfort kits, one thousand Of
them being needed at ono among the
sailors, according to a statement from
the state headquarters of the Temper
ance Union at Fargo.
The regular business meeting at
which h work of the Union was TAX
en- up occupied the greater part of the
afternoon. During the program which
followed the business meeting, Miss
Estelle Deichert gave a piano solo,
there were a number of readings
from the Union Signal. h national w.
c. T. u. organ, relative to the prohibit
ton movement in the country, ana
what is being accomplished toward
spreading the gospel of prohibition in
various sections of the United States.
The point regarding the standing of
the labor interests of the country,
who have apparently been allied
against the prohibition movement,
was brought up for discussion. and
excerpts from articles that have been
subject, were read to show that the
laboring classes have been misrepre-
scented, in many instances. and are in
sympathy with the temperance cause
Yesterdays meeting was the last
that will be held by the w. c. T. U
until the asst Friday in July, when
the members will assemble at the
home of Mrs. C. C. Stewart, $40 North
Fourth street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30

Picturesque and attractive in every
detail was the Twilight Musical and
Tableaux given last night at the Guild
hall. by the Business Girls club of III
Y. w. C. A.. for their Geneva Confer
ence fund.
The Guild hall was filed to capacity
with people who demonstrated their
thorough appreciation of every item
comprising the program. The success
OF the affair was largely due to the
directing committee, Mrs. John B.
Cooley. Mrs. H. E.. Winslow and MISS
cts, for which only a nominal charge
was made. the girls Of the club have
q comfortable bit to add to the fund
that sends delegates to the annual Y.
W. c. A.. conference held at Confer
ence Point, Lake Geneva. Wisconsin.
Patriotism was the keynote of the
program, the first and last numbers
groups based on strong patriotic
themes. the closing picture. with the
Goddess of Liberty and the allied ma
tons making a particular appeal.
The tableaux also included faithfully
reproduced representations Of famous
paintings. Special lighting effects
which were arranged by Prof. J. Floyd
effective.
Prof. Paolo Conte. the distinguished
pianist. contributed numbers. as did
Mrs. v. E. sayre, soprano, who as
usual was well received, and Mrs.
John B. Cooley gave one of her wen
known Indian character readings, in
costume. Little Dorothy Elfring in a
quaint little Dolly song gave one of
the most popular numbers, and a
group of children in a gesture song
were especially good.
Mrs. L. C.. Harrington was at the
piano for Accomplishments and pro-
vided the supplementary music for
the tableaux.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. wescott, who
have been living at 312 University
venue expect to leave today or Sun
day for Cloquet, Mimi. where they
expect to reside. They will make the
trip by motor, stopping at a numbe,
Of points enroute. They have made
great many friends during their resi-.
dence here and Mrs. Westcott will
be particularly missed in the Altar SO.
ciety Of st. Michael's church, where
she hal been an active worker.
Mrs. M. c. Olson left today for Be.
midi to spend a week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
WEDDING
SURPRISE PARTY

Over $50 friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
c. D%angerfeld Of Park avenue East
Grand Forks surprised the couple
Friday evening on the occasion of the
25th anniversary Of their wedding,
which took place at the farm of Mrs.
Dangerfeld's parents a short distance
from this city.
Supper was served on the lawn and
addresses were made by Robert An
derson, who was present at the we'd
ding and also al that of Mrs. Danger
fields mother, Mrs. Kenn, So years
ago, and Rev. c. e. Coles, pastor Of
the Mendenhall Presbyterian church.
At the conclusion of the gathering
Aud Lang Syne was sung.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30
GREAT IRISH SOCIETY
STARTED BY 28 POOR
WEAVERS YEARS AGO

Swansea. Wales. June 3o.-The CO.
operative society of Great Britain and
Ireland which recently held it's annual
convention here, wa started by 20
poor weaver with 20 pounds capital
to operate stores throughout the ma
ton where goods Of all kinds could
be bought at cost. It now has 3,600.-
900 members and a capital stock Of
about 100000 pounds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-30

Voice and piano pupils of Mrs. Har-
ry Burton gave a recital program last
night at the studio of Mrs. Burton's
residence. 321 South Third street be-
fore a group of parents and friends.
A program Of some length was CIV
en- by a limited number Of students
in Mrs. Burton's classes. who are in
the city during the summer, and the
work done by all Of those appearing
reflected much credit on their instruc-
tor. A wide variety Of selections, de-
m~onstrating the work of pupils in the
various plano grades were given, and
these were supplemented by attractive
sonbs, showing the intelligent instruc-
ton Mrs. Burton's voice pupils are
receiving.
Mrs. NJ. c. Bachelor and her son
John will leave today for Bemidji tc
spend the summer with the formers
parents. MI. and Mrs. NJ. 8. Titus OF
Mimic. who are at their cottage. Mr.
and Mrs. Bachelors son., Steven, ha.
been at the lake with his grandparents
for some time, and Mrs. Bachelors
sister, Mrs. Plunkett Of Berthold
known here as Miss Frances Titus, i,
also spending the summer there.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Williams are en-.
tertaining their nieces. Misses Alics
and Lillian Sullivan of San Francisco
who are en- route to their home from
New York city where they have been
students during the winter at the New
York School of Expression. The Miss
es Sullivan are taking a leisurely triI
from coas to coast, having stopped
at a number Of interesting places or
their way here. and tonight they
leave for Winnipeg to visit relative.
for a short time before continuing
west by way of the Canadian rockies
They expect to stop at Banf, ant
Louise at Laggan. and from Van
couver plan to go down the coast b!
boat to San Francisco.
4 X
A waffle social will be held Thu
evening in the Methodist church. Tn,
women who are in charge Of the so
cial will begin to serve hot waffles a
5 o'clock. and will continue the serv
ing on through the dinner hour. TIL,
general public is invited to patronage