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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
MANY FRENCH
SOLDIERS ARE
IN ALGERIA
Swarm Over Town of Oran,
Making it Most Picturesque
of Any.

oran. Algeria, March 8. (Corre-
spondence Of The Associated Press)-
There are more French soldiers TO be
seen in Oran than in any town In
France. Those in France are at the
front or in the points Of concentra-
ton near the front. They are there
right enough, but one does not see
them at the front because they are in
the trenches. But in Algeria it is DIFF
ferent. The streets are full Of SOL
diers; so are the cafes. the street cars.
the stores, the docks. the public CTR
dens The official figures give he
population Of Oran at 10000. To the
casual visitor, there seem to he at
least half as many soldiers besides.
And they are all French-French
or French colonial. not. allied troops.
Besides the casual, familiar army
types. there is every kind Of exotic
fighting man. including native troops
from Indo-China. looking more like
formed as ordinary French colonials
Of the line. There are the Zouaves,
with their baggy red breeches and
khaki puttees now o'days, instead ct
the white CATERS Of the old parable
days before the war. Their short,
black-braided Jackets, .sashes and
blouses. however. are unchanged.
There are the Chasseurs d'Afrique-
the African light scavalry-with sky
blue uniforms and red fexes, the most
elegant Of French military horssmen.
More gorgeous, however. are the
''tirailleurs," the sharpshooters.
equally in sky-blue, uniforms, faced
with yellow, and also wearers Of fezes.
On active service this magnidcence ID
supplanted by khaki and khaki fezea
upon which a star and crescent indi-
cate that the wearerl n Q follower Of
the prophet More charactsristic Of
the country ares the 'ispahis'-mo-
hammedan troopA omcered by
.Frenchmen. TheyswcAr flowing scar
let cloaks and tho soldiers wear tur-
bans and nativs c0stumss; the ON
Gers, unequal to coping with the tur-
ban, content themselves With feses,
but sacridce nothing Of the resplend
ent scarlet, cloak. Tho most pictures
que, ana the most numerous, are the
etoumH" the Ar1bs cavalYy regiments
raised by tho Areh themseivas They
wear the nowingg ltte garments, the
,.sbournous'' Of tn dSGsftt
the Boulevard sesuin. tho principal
street Of Oran, 81 cfoWdsd with these
uniforms and mofe bsGdss. The ter
asse OF the Cafe Cpnttpsntal hasn't q
vacant table. and the tAblss cover the
sidewalk almost - fhe curb. There
are no rsgulat ttonsi1 1bout the hours ai
which drinks naaY ~ eetved IN Al
gofia, for the N1e Il kaP5 eWuy and
the garden OF Africa y for those who
are cent to rsst 10 forget the war for
q While. for the cenxa1oecents and Tor
tho.s .ho stop - 81. g: q fsw |.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
VEGETABLE GARDENS
TO BE STARTED ON
OMAHA VACANT LOTS

Omaha, March s.-Municipal
vegetab gardens are to be establish
ed in Omaha this spring and summer,
according to plans recently outlined
by representatives Of the oity's eleven
endorsed charity institutions. Every
vacant lot within the city limits is to
be put under cultivation and what
ever profits accrue from the crops will
be used for the city's poor. according
to the plan.
Under the present conditions Of alb
normal prices for foodstuffs, the char
is ''an economic venture rich in pos
sibilities' and contemplates a cooper
alton with real estate dealers and pri-
vate property owners in an intensive
cultivation of every vacant lot in the
city. The charity associations ap-
pointed vacant lot gardening COM
mittee" which will undertake to hire
experienced farmers to plough and
plant the land. Once ploughed the
land will be granted to dependent
families with the understandings that
they cultivate 1t successfully. II they
fail to do this, the land will revert to
the committee and will be sub-let to
some other worker. Those who are
allowed to keep the land for the en-
tire season are free to use or sell all
its produces. All crops harvested by
the committee will 60 into the citys
charity fund.
It is said that practically 26 acres
Of land are already In the hands of
the committee to dispose of as it wish
es. AS soon as weather permits cult
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
POWER CRAFT TO
BE TESTED AS
U-BOAT CHASERS

Chicago. March s.-Something
sterner than regattas is in prospect
for power boat yachtsmen Of Chicago
and vicinity this summer II plans of
the Illinois Naval Reserve authorities
bear fruit. They propose to enlist the
owners and crews Of all pleasure pow
er craft capable of making seven or
more knots. in a series Of maneuvers
that will make the men familiar with
duties incident to submarine chas-
Ing" and patrol work generally and
thus help provide an effective mos
quito fleet without draining the per-
sonnel Of the federal navy or the ma
val militia for such work.
Fully half a hundred craft, rang
ing from big swift steam yachts to
sturdy little motor cruisers. are avail
able for the work and it IL hoped to
drills, which viii embrace coast
patrol, signaling ana feet manoeuvers
will continue at frequent intervals
through the summer unless 1t hap
pens that the naval reserve is called
into active service earlier.
The recently refltted and re-chris-
tened y. 8. S. Wilmette, whose speed
OF 20 knots makes her the fastest
gunboat in the American navy, will
go into commission as training ship
OF the Illinois naval reserve about
May 1. She will be used as flagship
Of the proposed auxiliary fleet.
The small boats are about all that
remain on the great lakes capable Of
ocean service, according to an official
Of large boat owning corporation.
He said that nearly all ocean going
carriers have already been pressed in
to coastwise or transatlantic service
and those that remain would have to
be cut in two to get them through
the Welland canal locks. then rebuilt
and refitted.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
Church Affairs

The various church societies meet
ing today were the Ladies Aid Of the
First Lutheran church. in the church
parlors with Mrs. Bertha Tharaldson
as hostess. The women of the Bethel
church met for their regular meeting,
and Rev. c. Brun of Fergus Falls.
Minn., was the speaker Of the after
noon. Miss Sadie Gaustad was host
esS.
The Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
society held the regular meeting in
the church parlors this afternoon. A
business session was held and refresh
ments were served.
The Bible classes Of the Y. w. c. A.
met this afternoon for the second
meeting of the series: Glasses were
held at the homes Of Mrs. Leslie Stin-
son. Mrs. A. F. McIlraith, Mrs. c. f.
Working, Mrs j. r. Parsons, Mrs. w.
s. Begg and Mrs. w. F. Gritzmacher
The Queen Esther Circle of the
First Methodist church will meet this
evening with Miss Lucy Beatt, at her
home, 51s Cherry street: The second
chapter of the text book, "Old Spain
in New America" will be read and dis
cussed, and program of musical
numbers will be given. A social hour
will follow the business meeting.
The Priscilla Sewing club Of the
First Lutheran church will meet at
1880 o'clock Friday evening at the
home of Mrs. Gilbert Moskau, 81
Belmont avenue. A social hour will
follow the business meeting.
X X X
A work meeting of the members of
Section of st. Paurs Guild will be
held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Alfred Dean,
Belmont avenue. All the members Of
the district are urged to attend.
X X X
The Wesleyan Epworth league Of
the Scandinavian Methodist church
will give social in the church par
lors on Friday evening. A program
will be given and then a social time
will be enjoyed. and refreshments
served.
X X X
The general meeting Of the circles
of the Womens' Guild Of the Plymouth
Congregational church, will be held
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08

at 8 o'clock Friday afternoon in the
church pariors Matters Of routine
business will be transacted and the
usual social hour will follow the bust
ness meeting. The members Of the
the afternoon.
The members of Mrs. s. Paige
Johnson's Sunday school class Of the
First Methodist church will give a
st. Patrick's party in the church
parlors on Friday evening. A pro-
gram OF musical numbers and read
tngs suitable to the occasion will be
given and refreshments will be
served.
At the meeting of the Baptist
Women's Missionary Study class yes
terday afternoon the women decided
to help the work of the American
Fund for French Wounded by maxi
ing a number Of comfort bags which
are to be sent to the French soldiers
When the bags are completed they
will be turned over to the fund here,
to be shipped to the French hos
pitals.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the First
Lutheran church will hold their an
nual Easter sale sof fancy work, on
Tuesday afternoon, March 81, in the
church parlors. In addition to the
fancy articles. home cooking will be
offered for sale, and light refresh
ments will be served during the af-
ternoon and evening.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
Splendid for
Bad Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis
An IaexDeDsive Hone-Made Rem.
eAy-0ives surest, Quickest

S'ONS>ooOSOSVOOSrO
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quickly understand why it 10 used In
more homes in the United States and
Canada than any Other cough remedy.
The way it takes hold of an obstinate
cough, giving immediate relief, viii make
you regret that You never tried It b
fore. II ID! q. truly dependable cough
remedy that should be kept handy In
every home, to use at the first sign OF .
cough during the night or day tina.
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and don't accept ANYTHING else. A guar
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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
Clubs and Guilds.

A meeting Of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Of the Y. M. C. A. will be held at
o'clock. Friday afternoon, In the dim
ing room Of the association building.
AS matters Of importance will come
before this meeting it is desired that
all members be present
The w. c. T. U. will hold the regu-
lar meeting at 3 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon at the home Of Mrs. D. A. Nc
Leod, $50 North Fourth street. A Lii
liam M. N. Stevens memorial program
will be given, and the Union Signal
Day observed. The literature to be
used in the Sunday schools will be
given out at this meeting. Miss Ruth
Richard Baughman, will be her ac-
companist. Following the business ses-
sion. the usual social time will be en-
joyed.
Mrs. N. F. Johndahl, 1872 South
Filth street, will entertain the men,
bers of the Scandinavian w. c. T. u.
ter the program, social time will be
enjoyed.
The members of the Thursday 900"
club were entertained this afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. ]. r. Baker, sol
North Sixth street this afternoon.
Guests for two tables were present and
after the games, the hostess served re-
freshments.
The regular meeting Of the Inter-
national Friendship club will be held
this evening in the rooms Of the Y.
w. c. A. W. E. Fuller Of the North
ern State bank will give a talk on
Banking and Savings"
Mrs. Charles Dow, 614 South Fifth
street, will entertain the members of
the H. and H. club at her home to-
morrow afternoon. A social time will
be enjoyed after the bridge games.
The regular : meetinx : * of the M. g.
F. club will be held on Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. H. A.
venable, 834 Belmont avenue. Auction
bridge will be the pastime of the
afternoon and after the game a social
time will be enjoyed and refresh
ments served.
The Thursday 800" ( club will, be en-.
tertained this afternoon at the home
of Mrs. H. R. Baker, sol North Sixth
street. Two tables will be in play
and 800" will be the game Of the
afternoon. A social time will be en-
joyed after the games and refresh
ments will be served.
X X X
The German club Of the high school
will give social in the school build
ing on Friday evening after school
for the German students. A short
program of German songs and read
ings will be given and German games
will be played. After the program
light refreshments will be served.
X x
The regular meeting Of the Frank
lin club will be held this evening at
the home Of Judge and Mrs. c. M.
Cooley at their home in the Belmont
apartments; ITS, II The e.,1 program ,t for , the
and ten. minute talks on the subject
will be given by Mrs. e. P. Robert
son, Miss Katherine Whiteley, Mrs.
Vernon P. Squires and William
Greenleaf. Mrs r. D. Campbell will
be the assisting hostess for the even
Ing
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
IQ!bP !E!!||hPGR RaDFllEl J!
y g &nrf,a Gar9 L1alace
WHY Many People Get Sick.


| little short of q bid for pneumonia!
Nearly every one has a predisposi-
ton to something, and foolish ex-
posure is liable to develop such weak
nesses in the form Of ear and throat
trouble. catarrh, eczema, bronchitis,
rheupatism. tuberculosis. congestion
of delicate organs. and indirectly
which lowers vitality. lessons resist
ance and makes one more susceptible
to disease.
One Of the most frequent causes
Of illness ia failure to see that the
waste materials of the body are reg
ularly eliminated. Any one knows
what trouble it makes If the street
must have as intelligent care as such
man-made system. Most people do
not drink water enough. From two
to three quarts of liquid day are
needed to help the bowels, kidneys,
and skin throw of their used-up
products.
+rd,,S,a u9wise eating is a fruitful cause Of Of
for a light easily -digested repast of
simple, nourishing nature so that
the blood need not be drawn from
the brain to the stomach to take care
of big meal Of hearty food. 1t is
plainly stupid to eat hurriedly and
to rush back to business. No won
d der such people complain that the
them and lie like lead in the stom-
ach! What they need is not pills
and powders. but commonsense read
justment Of their meal hour.
One Of the surest ways to keep
we'll is to dress 30 that the body is
not over-sensitive nor yet foolishly
exposed; to see that the system is
clear; to suit our food to tho work
we are doing, both In kind and guam
uty; and to give the stomach a
chance to do its work without unnec-
essary handicap.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
D Of Interest to Women D
and of how this spirit would go
marching on until this was accom-
plished. The song was sung to tho

and of how this spirit would go
marching on until this was accom-
plished. Tho song was sung to tho
tune of John Browns Body
Small pigs. formed from potatoes.
were the novel holders for the green
| lighted tapers, which formed the CEN
terpieces for the long tables. and the
tiny green flags at each place were
given as souvenirs of the happy occa-
sion. The luncheon consisted Of Irish
delicacies. potatoes. Irish stew and
small Shamrock shaped cakes and
coffee being served.
Mrs. Ed. Kenworthy. $50 South
Third street, entertained a company
of little people yesterday afternoon,
the occasion being the birthday an
niversary Of her daughter. Ruth. The
hours were spent in playing games
and in other diversions. At S o'clock
the five candles on the birthday cake
were lighted and the birthday supper
and Mrs. Kenworthy was assisted IN
serving by Mrs. c. Manning and Mrs.
Charles Hutchins.
Mrs. A. w. Lewis. 41s Walnut
street, has as her guest for some time.
Mrs. Ruth Johnson Of Ipswich, S. D.
In honor of Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Lewis
so card club, at her home this eve
ming. After the games. a social time
will be enjoyed.
The Ladies Of the Altar society of
St. Michaers pro-cathedral will hold
a food sale In Cotton and McElroy's
grocery store, commencing at
o'clock Saturday. A complete line of
home-baked goods will be offered for
sale.
Mrs. Ella jarvis. Minnesota Point,
was pleasantly surprised at her home
yesterday afternoon by company OF
IS Of her friends, the occasion being
her birthday anniversary. The hours
were passed informally. and the honor
guest was presented with gift as q
Londergan and Mrs. William Flynn
assisted in serving the luncheon.
The Modern Brotherhood Of Ameri-
ca will entertain at an informal dane
ing party in the Odd Fellows hall
this evening. Dancing will be enjoy
ed from 9 until 12 o'clock and a cor
members Of the order and their
friends.
Mrs. Dan Mckenzie, Sr., POI Walnut
street, entertained company Of
young people at her home last even
ing, complimentary to her daughter,
Miss Edith, who celebrated her 10th
birthday anniversary. The hours were
passed in music and games. and Mrs.
Mckenzie was assisted in serving
luncheon by her daughter. Mrs e. L.
Duckworth of Lakota, and Mrs. D. ].
Scott.
X X
Pi chapter Of Alpha Phi held pledge
services for Miss Alice Hale Of this
city, at the chapter house on Univer-
sity avenue at $50 o'clock last even
ing. The active and pledge members
were present at the services.
X
Mrs. E. j. Babcock, 4O5 South Sixth
street. will entertain at 1 o'clock
luncheon on Friday for the members
of the executive board and chairmen
of the standing committees of the
Ladies Aid society Of the First Bap-
tist church. Following the repast
business session will be held and
plans for the coming month decided
upon.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
Personal Mention

Miss Mae Bengston of the whittel-
shofer block has returned from Min
neapolis, where she has been visiting
relatives.
Miss Hazel Cassidy Of Fargo. is
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. ].
Cassidy, 413 Cottonwood street.
X X *
Miss Thelma Andrews of Devils
Lake, formerly of this city is spending
the week here visiting friends. Miss
Andrews is a former resident of this
city.
Mrs. William Pender of the Gotzian
block went to Fargo this morning,
called there ny the serious illness Of
her sister-in-law, Mrs. N. Smith.
Mrs. Smith is a patient at ST. Johns
hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Beacham and
little son, John Culver. went to Fargo
yesterday, where they will spend sew
eral days visiting with friends.
X X X
Mrs. G. r. Abbott Of University
Place has gone to Minneapolis to
spend few weeks visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. +. winslow will
return to their home at Arvilla this
morning after spending the winter
months here with their daughter,
Mrs Ida lie Suer, GA University
avenue.
Mrs. Harry Pitts and baby daugh-
ter, Evelyn, s35 Fourth avenue, have
gone to Minot. where they will be
the guests Of Mrs. Pitts mother, Mrs.
Mary Pringle, for some time. Mr..
Pitts will join his wife and daughter
later and the family will make their
future home in Minot.
X X
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Mulligan. 846
Belmont avenue, will go to Fargo to-
day and will be among those who
will hear the Irish tenor. John Nc
Cormack, in his song recital this
evening: They will return home on
Friday.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08

Fortunately we are living in a day
and age whom good health is good
form ana undoubtedly we shall come
TO the time when it will be consider
ed q disgrace for family to be fre-
Quent!y afflicted with illness. People
will then say:
what do you suppose Is the mat
ter? There must be something wrong
with the Blanks. They seem intelli-
gent. but there is bad management
somewhere. Either they don't keep
their house clean, their food is poor
~ prepared. they are not careful
ful about their bodily hygiene, or
they are out and out neglected"
or course. there are some illnesses
which cannot be avoided, but ordinar-
1ly great many Of the ailments from
Wnicn people suffer are preventable.
rake, Tor example. the way some
women dress. Young women, per-
maps high school girls whose health
10 not yet In settled state and whose
resistance Is consequently not great.
often delight In wearing the same
most looks as though they were
afraid there might be some hidden
charms.
Those who follow such foolish
tasnions forget that these modes are
originated in the French capital
Wnere the climate Is much milder
than 1t is in most parts Of the Uni
ted States.
Think Of the folly of a young girl
who wears silk stockings. thin low
shoes, the lightest kind Of clothing,
and a low. open. "v' neck in the
teeth OF a searching, moisture-laden
wind or storm Of sleet and snow!
Mother Nature provides the fur
bearing animals with warmer coats
IN the winter and sends the birds
south at the same time. Small won
der that so many Of our girls look
old and weather-beaten before their
time! Such q manner Of dressing is
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
Items Of Interest

The pupils of the junior depart
ment of wesley conservatory will give
the weekly recital at 4:30 o'clock
Friday afternoon in the downtown
studio. The program for tomorrow
will be as follows:
Song Without Words ....... Holzel
Adeline Kramm.
Carey Coles. ..,...-..
Carl Ollestad. .......
Song Of the Brooklet. .. Martinez
Ireen Anderson:
Paper Doll March "
Hunting Song ..............Ta Taper
Kenneth Saunderson. ...
Little Gretchen's Waltz. .... Virgil
Nessie Coles.
Pixies Goodnight Song ..... Brown
Camilla Redick.
Song Without Words .Stoeabog
Myrtle Peterson.
Boat Song ~
Village Songs ...............F Virgil
Lucille Bradshaw.
snip An0s Leland Lewis. S''s'
In Gondola ................H Helms
Grace Miller.
Rustic Dance ..............H Howell
Bessie Devins.
The Dialogue ............F Fillmore
Josephine Stiles.
Barchetta .NeVln
Helen Hause.
Waltz in E fiat ......... .Durand
Helen Wilder.
The Gypsey ........ .Bohm
Esther Anderson.
Woodland Waltz ....... .Duton
Douglas Sowle.
Rosebud Waltz ..............Vi Virgil
Ina Johnson.
Fluttertng Leaves .koelllng
Ruth Brice.
A Candy Pull ................Or Orth
Ethel Severson.
Hazel Deary.
X X X
Miss Margaret Van Dusen, 5l5
North Fourth street, entertained the
young women from the business office
of The Herald Publishing company,
last evening. complimentary to Mrs.
Clarence Sorbo, bride Of last week.
The early part Of the evening was
passed in showering the bride with
kitchen utensils. and then the time
was passed in an informal manner.
Hearts were used in the decorations
of the rooms. and in the appointments
Of the luncheon, which was served
law Mrs. ]. D. Van Dusen and Mrs.
Harold Van Dusen. Mrs. Sorbo's
mother, Mrs. w. E. Goozee of Web
ster, N. D., was an out-of-town guest.
A large company > Of friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Hanson, 500 Cherry
street, gathered at their home last
evening and surprised them, the oc-
casion being Mr.. Hanson's birthday
anniversary. Cards and music were
the pastimes of the evening. AS a
souvenir of the occasion, Mr.. Han
son was presented with fountain
pen by the members of the company.
Mrs Ernest Sly and Mrs. A. Bruce
assisted in serving luncheon.
The women Of the third district of
the First Methodist church proved
themselves to be clever hostesses yes
terday afternoon, when they enter
tained the members of the church
and large company of guests, at a
"St Patrick's party in the church
parlors.
Each district Of the Aid was called
upon to present "stunt" as their
part Of the entertainment, and the
guests were given concerts, a minstrel
show and a suffrage speech by a de-
termined looking suffragist The diff
ferent groups were decidedly proud Of
their nationality. as the Shamrock"
and the green were prominently
displayed in their costumes. The
women Of District No. were award
ed the prize, Of large cake, for the
pest original stunt. This consisted Of
the singing Of an entirely original
song. in which they told Of how they
were going to raise the church debt.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-08
7 w e nty five
Cents a OaY spent

for the right, kind of food
will keep a man in good
health, fit for any task. Two
Shredded Wheat Biscuits,
served with hot milk, make
a complete, perfect meal
at a cost of four or FIVE
cents-a meal that supplies
in digestible form every ele-
ment needed to build new
tissue and furnish heat and
energy for the human body.
At twenty-five cents a day
for three meals there is a
margin of ten cents for fruit
or green vegetables. Such
a diet means a clean stom-
ach, healthy liver, active
bowels. For breakfast with
milk or cream. Made at
Niagara Falls, N. Y.