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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07

fine LAWNS
NOW GARDENS
Choice Property on Reeves Ave
nue. Being Used to Raise
Potatoes and Vegetables.

Beautiful lawns in the best residen-
tial districts Of the city are being
plowed up and turned into vegetable
gardens.
Some Of the lawns include choice
bits OF property fronting on Reeves
avenue, the most fashionable street
in n city. Potatoes will be the big
crop planted in Grand Forks. accord
ing to present indications, and it will
be something Of an innovation this
summer when people driving in the
residential sections of the city see the
transformation of velvety lawns into
potato patches and truck gardens.
F. c. Fales. Paul Griffith and r. b.
Griffith are among the first Grand
Forks residents to start such gardens
along Reeves avenue. and 1t Is expect
ed similar action will be taken by 9TH
ers in the neal future. The work Of
preparing q large lawn owned by F. 8.
Sargent on Reeves avenue for cultiva-
ton is also under way.
w. j. Morgan and F. E. Dickinson
are using the Sargent property for the
Garden following word received from
Mr.. Sargent. who Is al present in Spo-
kane, Wash. Mr.. Sargent wrote that
he wanted to have his lawn 'plowed up
and planted with vegetables Ito help
lick the kaiser"
The movement to have everyone
get into the game" and have a vege-
table garden Of some kind this year
has taken q strong hold in Grand
Forks, and there are few homes in the
city which cannot boast of q garden
Of some kind.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
TAFT ENDORSES
COMMERCIAL
MEMS LEAGUE
Patriotic Organization i
Now Attracting Nation
Wide Attention.

The interest which has been shown
throughout the country in the Com
mercial Travellers National Patriotic
League, which was organized in Grand
Forks q few weeks ago and which has
not grow to national proportions, is
demonstrated by the many letters
from men Of renown throughout the
country which have been received by
Secretary ]. N. Elvebach.
At the meeting held in the Com
mercial club rooms on Sunday q
this mornings mall brought a score
Of others. Among the writer's are for
mer President William Howard Taft,
former Secretary of War Henry l..
stimson, Senator =. ]. Mccumber and
others. 80
The meeting yesterday was address,
ed by George A. Bangs, DR.. e. p.
Robertson and Mayor Dinnie, who
gave stirring talks on patriotism and
predicted for the league q success that
is to be measured; only BY the well
commercial. men 81 the nation to put
across anything they undertake in
earnest, as they have this.
On Saturday, May 10, tho first ma
tional meeting, or the league will be
held in St Paul with, delegates from
many other states. It Is expected the
honorary president, Tracy r. Bangs,
will be one of the principal speakers.
At this meeting the national executive
committee will be named and the
campaign for membership and a fund
work will be fully worked out. The
permanent officers will be chosen and
the constitution and bylaws will also
be adopted. s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
CANNING METHODS
AROUSE INTEREST
Miss Julia Newton Gives Instructive
Demonstrations In Grand Forks
Today.

A very interesting and instructive
demonstration in canning vegetables
and fruits was given this afternoon
at 1880 o'clock at the University Set
Element house. 1905 International
avenue, by Miss Julia Newton Of the
extension department Of the, North
Dakota college of agriculture Of
Fargo.
At S:15 o'clock this afternoon Miss
Newton gave another demonstration
and lecture at st. Mary's church. A
partial schedule Of the engagements
she has in this county for the week
is as follows:
Tuesday at 10 a.. m. at the city hall
in Arvilla, and at $3.50 p. m. in the
Presbyterian church at Emerado.
Wednesday. Mekinock, $3.50 a.. M.
at the Lutheran chapel; at the First
Presbyterian church in Grand Forks
at 2 p. m, and at 4 p. m. in the First
Baptist church.
Thursday, the Shurmeier Farmers
club at the Root farm at 2 p. M, and
the Rye township hall on the same
evening at 8 p. m.
Friday, st. Mary's church at 10 a.
M; Zion Lutheran church at 2. p. M,
and the Congregational church at 4
p. m.
Saturday. Brenna township town
hall at 8 p. m.
Although the canning demonstra-
spices of churches, farmers clubs and
different organizations, the attend
ance is not limited to the member
ship of such organizations, and a cor
dial welcome is extended to the gen.
eral nuhlic.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
OF HEALTH
HOLDS MEET TODAY
Arrangements Made to Investigate
Certain Premises Against Which
Complaint Has Been Made.

Routine business and the regular
monthly reports Of the water, food
ard general health conditions Of
Grand Forks occupied the attention
of the city board of health which met
this morning at the city hall.
Mrs. R.. A. Sprague, pure food COM
missioner, submitted a report Of SAM
Piles of milk and cream being sold
by dealers in the city. showing that
out Of 80 samples collected during the
month, 21 were below grade.
The board adopted a motion tn the
effect that a complaint should be en-
tered against any milk dealer whose
milk Inc cream fell below the au-
thorized standards for two months in
succession, or three times during one
month.
The board mads arrangements to
investigate cert.in premises in town
against which complaint has been
made, regarding their sanitary condi-
ton. and several others that had al
ready been investigated we're ordered
cleaned up.
City clean up week was officially
designated for May / to 9Th, but I'M
satisfactory weather conditions during
the first few days of the week pre-
vented action along cleaning up lines.
However. the board urges hat all
people of the city get into the clean
UP spirit now, and make quick work
of getting every section of the city
into shape for t h summer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
NEW LATIN.

The European war has left the
famous Latin quarter of Paris almost
deserted: and a temporary paralysis
lies, also. upon the art-bohemias Of
Munich, London and Rome. In de-
fault of competition, New York's
Greenwich Village" has thus sudden
ly become the new bohemian capital
of the world.
We enclose Greenwich VILLAGE in
quotation marks out of Difference to
tho older villagers. who. for the most
part, are respectable Tammany Hall
Irish-Americans, German-Americans,
plain Americans and American Ital-
ians-all, or nearly all, resigned to
making their living by pretty much
the same methods as the masses do
anywhere else. Tho bulk Of the
neighborhood." declares 30 reliable an
authority as the director Of Green
wich House "a community center).
~ made up of the conservative
American working class-the clerk,
the factory worker, the longshoreman,
the omce cleaner, the teamster and
the day l~aborer."
The Greenwich Village Of old was
~ famous for its dignity ana quiet
a. h Village OF. today 10 noted, for
its pagan revels." The Greenwich
Of q hundred years ago was . rural
retreat two miles north of New York
city. and was q stronghold Of fashion
and responsibility. Numerically, the
conservatives are yet we'll in the ma
jority, but the limelisht Of publicity
in recent times has been trained only
ION the bohemianA So aGrsenwtch
vintage" has come to stand for the
very reverse Of all that It meant .
generation back. - Charles Phelps
Cushing n Cartoons MaSadpa.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
RED CROSS TO
HEAR STORY
OF The WAR
Captain Boyd, Of Winnipeg,
Home on Furlough, to
Speak Tuesday Night.
Was with Medical Corps at
Front-Headquarters of
Society Opened.

One Of the most unique and inter
estinR patriotic meetings Grand Forks
has yet experienced will be held at
the City hall on Tuesday evening UNI
der the auspices Of tho Red Cross
committee OF which NJ. c. Bachelor
Of the Northwestern Trust company
is chairman.
Captain william Boyd Of the Cana
dian Medical Corps and professor OF
pathology Of the University Of Mani
toba, of winnipeg. will be the speaker:
Capt. Boyd has been in the service OF
the Canadian Field Ambulance Corps
in France and 10 nov nome on fur
Tough. He has brought a large num-
Der of interesting war relics. including
the gas masks used by the British
troops and has numerous lantern
slide scenes Of the %battlenelds Of
France which will be shown. He will
appear in uniform and will tell Of his
experiences al the front.
The meeting will be held at 8
o'clock sharp and there will be ap.
propriate music.
The committee Is fortunate in Sc
curing the attendance Of Captain
Boyd as he is on his way to New
Rockford where he will attend the an
nual meeting of the North Dakota
Medical association and will stop here
for the evening.
This is the first opportunity the peo-
pie Of Grand Forks have had to hear
first hand the story Of the great bat
ties of France and Captain Boyd is
certain to have a large audience.
Red Cross headquarters have been
secured in the building on Third
street, formerly occupied by the WOOL
worth company ten cent store. and 1t
is probable that they will be open to
the public some time Tuesday. Mrs.
George s. Perrott has been engaged
to take charge Of the headquarters
and will be prepared to give out in.
formation regarding the making OF
supplies, membership. or along any
lines that may be desired.
The Woolworth company still re-
tafns a lease on the building and
through their generosity the Red
Cross chapter has been permitted the
use Of the quarters. without charge.
for an indefinite time.
It is the intention Of the chapter
officials to install sewing machines.
which are to be donated by local rep
resentatives of sewing machine COM
panies for the making Of supplies.
many of which may be cut according
to the specifications Of the American
Red Cross association, and here put
into shape for finishing outside Of the
headquarters.
Citizens n business firms of the
city are evidencing their willingness
to help in whatever way possible in
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
TO CLOSE
SHOPS AT I P. M.
Respond to Request of Citizens Com
mittee of Y. NJ. G. A. to Further
Military Training.

Responding to a request made some
time age by the citizens committee
Of the r. M. C. A. that business places
of the city close evenings in order to
permit employees to engage in physical
training and military preparedness
drills which have been inaugurated
by the Y. M. G.. A. and other organi-
cations. the local BARRIERS have made
an agreement to close their. shops at
7 o'clock each evening during the
summer. The new closing hour goes
into effect tonight, and will continue
until September first.
Shops which have Joined in the
patriotic movement, and will give
employees an opportunity to engage in
the military drills are represented by
the. following men, who have signed
the formal agreement circulated to-
day: A. p. Swenson, Hotel Dacotah
shop: Kellam and Yonaka; William
Saul; Hawkes. and Hardt: H. Bruley;
F. NJ. Purdis; Tony Suarez; II. P.
Brown; F. ]. Sibell; L. M. Butler;
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
RUSCHE TO HAVE
BULLET REMOVED
Ticket Taker, Victim Of Holdup at
Metropolitan Theater, Returns to
Hospital for Operation.

Clarence Rusche: ticket taker at the
Metropolitan theater, who was recent
ly wounded when two holdup men en-
tered the theater and shot him, re-
turned to the Deaconess hospital to-
day and will have an operation per-
The bullet, which pierced his right
shoulder and lodged against the COL
lar bone, will be removed. Mr..
Rusche vas said to be in good condi-
ton today.
The two men who entered the Met
ropolitan theater for the apparent
purpose of robbine 1t and who shot
Mr.. Rusche when he interrupted
them, r still at large.
No definite clue as to their identity
or whereabouts has been unearthed by
the authorities as yet.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07

getting the relief movement Of the To-
cal Red Cross chapter launched. by
generous offers OF assistance In all de-
partments, and It 10 expected thai the
organization will be rounded into
shape this week.
The society's membership campaign
will start Wednesday, and. according
900 members r to be enrolled.
Campaign headquarters have been
opened at the Commercial club with
r. o. Zollinger in charge:
The city has been divided into dis
tricts to facilitate tho work.
The division of districts, and those
who will take charge of them follow:
District NORTH end Of Sixth
ward: north of Skidmore and in
Gliding Riverside Park-Mrs. Leslie
Stinson.
District PARTS Of Fifth and Sixth
wards: International avenue to Skid
more: river to railroad tracks-Mrs.
District 3-North of G.. N. main
tracks. west Of brickyard spur track
except University-Mrs. j. M. Gil
lette.
District Part of Fourth ward:
DeMers to International avenue;
river to railroad tracks-Mrs. E. E.
SNoTIndn.
District 5-Third ward, DeMers to
Belmont, and river to Fifth street
H. B. Frame.
District 6-First ward; Belmont to
river, north Of Fourth avenue-Mrs
J. H. McInerney.
District Second ward; north OF
Fourth avenue-Mrs. C. e. Warrin-
er.
District S-From Fourth avenue
south. east side of Belmont to liver
Mrs. H. B. Finch.
District 9-Most Of Seventh ward,
west side Of Belmont: west to city
limits: everything south Of Fourth
avenue-Mrs. c.. E. Warmer.
District 10-University and Univer-
sity Place-Miss Florence Healy.
Mrs F. c. Massee will have charge
of the campaign in East Grand Forks
and Max Rabinovich will take charge
Of all work among the Jewish popu-
lation Of this city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07

correctly exerts nor effort in walk
ing, going up and down stairs and
working, than she need too. It Is
harder, toisay nothing Of the waste
of. 1t.
If women are to meet the calls Of
tho coming months upon them, they
must be in first-class condition. For
~tunately they realize this and classes
are being formed all ove the coun-
try for their training. These are un-
der the leadership Of army officers,
physical directors, and others compe-
tent to give the proper kind Of drill.
setting up exercises, and endurance
work.
Now. Just what is the object Of all
this? Our women do not expect to
bear arms and why should they
spend time and effort in such train
ing at this particular time?. J.
The reasons are ample. First Of all,
one of the greatest benefits Of military
training is the development Of an
ability to think with lightning-like
speed. to obey orders Of authority
without question, and to learn to an
ticipate probable emergencies. This
alone would justify physical training,
and besides the mental response, we
have the physical response as we'll
which cannot be ver-estimated.
Many Of us would be little better
than wrecks in a short time II we
were called upon tomorrow morning
to deliver mail all day, to operate a
trolley car, serve in a factory or mu-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
SAYS H. H. AAKER
IS ASKED TO RUN
FOR CONGRESSMAN

"A number Of the friends of Pro-
lessor H. H. Aaker Of this city, said
Ole g. Glaserud Of the H. Bendeke
company, this morning, ARE urging
him to come before the people Of the
First congressional district as ascan-
didate to succeed the late Mr.. Helge-
sen. A letter, signed by a large nun
Der Of county voters and of other
parts Of the district has been mailed
to him requesting him to enter the
race"
Mr.. Aaker at one time was the Pro-
gressive Republican party's candidate
for governor.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07

milton plant. Many who have the skill
and willingness would not have the
endurance to nurse the wounded and
dying for hours at a stretch. without
might indeed be willing, but the flesh
disappointingly weak j
W. will show u patriotism and,
loyalty by getting ready-by develops
ing strength and endurance as we'll as
willingness. II we are eve called
upon to serve our country in any spe-
cialized way, we win still be the gain
ers personally for the rest Of our
lives. It is worth a lot to know that
we can depend upon ourselves mental
ly and physically. Self-reliance makes
for ~self-respect
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
DUAL OATH TO COME
UP AGAIN TONIGHT
Company M, North Dakota National
Guard, WIN Hold Regular Drill ut
the Armory This Evening.

The regular weekly drill Of Com
pany N, First North Dakota regiment
of infantry, will be held at the city
auditorium this evening beginning at
1880 o'clock.
A number of the old members of
the company have not taken the dual
oath Of allegiance to the country as
yet, and for the last time this matter
will be taken up with them.
First Lieutenant Oscar Holm will
forward a list of those who have taxi
en- the oath binding them to three
years of active service and three years
IN the reserve to the adjutant general
this week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
WEATHER
IS PREDICTED

The regular weekly weather fore
cast for the northwest predicts rains
for the first part of the week. The
forecast is:
For the week beginning Sunday,
May 6. for the plain states and upper
Mississippi valley; rain the first part
Of the week In the plain states and
central Mississippi valley. Otherwise
there will be generally fair weather.
The temperature will be somewhat
below the seasonal average"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07

Phil Grumiller; She'll and Quinn: A.
r. Eastlund: Premise Erickson, Of the
Hotel Frederick shop. =
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-07
LYNCH THE MURDERER
OF TRAVELLING SALESMAN

who killed James Ray Gibson, a trav-
cling salesman near Mesa, eighteen
miles east Of this city last Thursday
night, vas taken from deputy sher-
IFS at 4 o'clock this morning this side
Of Florence and hanged by a party
Of Phoenix and Florence citizens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
CALEDONIA COUNTY
HARDWTCK.

Harry Ainsworth has moved to Barre.
Tho Rev. Edward G. French preached
his farewell sermon Sunday evening and
goes to Danvile soon-Thomas Clemens
was home from Springfield, Mass, Satur-
day and left Saturday evening for Wester-
~ r l., with his family.-The Rev. Mr..
Waite will preach in the Congregational
Church Sunday.-Mrs. James Muro is
visiting in Barre.-Adam Downing has
moved his family to Barre.-The first aid
demonstration by the boy scouts in the
opera house Tuesday was interesting as
well as instructive.-MissD Dorothy Mer-
rian was at home from Montpelier Sun
day.-Twin daughters were born to Mr
and Mrs. Reginald Paquette Tuesday,
Mrs. c. NJ. Leach Is ill.-The Rev. G. II.
Redding delivered an excellent sermon
at the pre-memorial service Sunday. -
Master Holden Bickford is Ill with
mumpS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
(Continued from page one.,

by the audience, led by the Rev. l.. A.
Vezina. The 1Ast Psalm was read by the
Rev. William Laughton. The State In
dustrial school band rendered hymns and
selections The Rev. r. G. Woodbridge
introduced the speaker. Redfeld Proctor,
chairman of the Vermont Chapter OF the
American Red Cross. who gave an ad-
dress on the history Of the organization,
its need Of a large increase in member
ship. He was followed by Judge Frank l..
Fish in short and stirring patriotic
address, A collection taken at the close
OF tho address amounted to $2l.9s. At the
close. meeting of the representatives of
the different organizations of the town
was held and 1t was decided that all the
presiding officers OF the several organiza-
tions should constitute the soliciting COM
mfttee to carry on the campaign this
week for an increased membership. The
local branch of the Red Cross now num-
bers 16 members and the branch plans
to increase II to 800 Vergennes boys
wishing to join the Red Cross Ambulance
company may obtain information in re-
gard to pay, personnel. etc, OF y. L..
Nichols at the w. r. Warner Rexall
drug store. This offers the quickest
opportunity for foreign service and is
probably the only chance that there will
be, except in the First Vermont Infantry
Of service In strictly Vermont unit
Attorney r. w. McCuen. Howard Adams
and Donald Norton. members OF the OFF,
GERS reserve training camp at Plattsburgh,
N. Y. spent Sunday at their homes here.
David e. Ryan. a member of the firm
Of ]. w. & d. e. Ryan, went yesteES
day to Rutland to undergo an operation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
10 Men Wanted to Buy
These 10 Farms

No. 1-20V acres, "a head; price $4,000.
No. 200 acres. so head, $4,000. No.
500 acres. 100 head; price $4,000.
No. 4-175 acres. "a head; price $500.
No. 5-175 acres. so head registered
Ayr,hires; price $4,000. No. 6-175
acres. "a head registered Jerseys: price
$12,500. No. FPS acres. SO head, sl4.-
900. No. S-11O acres, 40 head price
$l0,500. No. 300 acres, 40 head;
price $4,000. No. 1916 acres. no
stock; price $4,000. All except one
have elegant stock. elegant tools. ele-
giant location. all on State highway.
Shown by the
A. n. DAY REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
Cambridge, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
WALTHAM.

Harvey Nichols Of Vergennes recently
visited his sister. Mrs. l.. J. Tyrrill.-Mr.
and Mrs. H. H. Slack of Mortified were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Hunt
over the week-end.-L. ]. Tyrrill. who
was taken suddenly i'll with an attack
of appendicitis Saturday evening was re-
moved to the Fanny Allen hospital Mon
day to undergo an operation.-G A. Hunt
and son Harold made a business trip to
Bristol Saturday.-Wallace Finney Of
Keeseville. N. Y. Is visiting his sister.
Mrs. Marion Burroughs.-Frank James,
who was in the employ Of A. f. Booth. is
III at his home in Vergennes with the
measles-Ira Burroughs and family Of
Charlotte recently visited his mother,
Mrs Marion Burroughs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
FARMS FOR SALE.

ON ACCOUNT II death and sickness I will
sell my homo farm. consisting Of 1877
acre. about 66 acres in tillage and the
balance pasture and woodland: situated
about one mile from the State Capitol:
large modern house. good barns. together
with 50 head cf cattle. team and farming
tools: will sell tarm separate. II preferred.
This ia one Of the best farms in WASH
ington county. For further particulars
address James II. Gates. r. F. D.. Mont.
pelier, VT 48d.w.u.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31
ORWELL.

The annual May procession OF st. Paul's
Church. Orwell. was held Sunday evening
at 7:30 o'clock. Over 800 people united in
honor OF the Blessed Virgin In the cere-
monious celebration OF the month OF May
consecrated to tho mother Of Christ. The
procession. In which the members OF the
whole parish participated. formed at the
F'oresters' hall at 7:20 o'clock and march
cd up Main street across Prospect to- st..
Paul's Church The line Of march was COM
posed Of: Marshal. John Lavery. the
cross bearer. Thomas Barron. flag bear
or, Michael Sullivan, the altar boys In sur
plice and soutan. the little boys and girls
Of the parish. followed by Miss Rena
Purcell as banner bearer, with the Misses
Germaine Bertrand. Helen Collette,
Theresa and Monica Lavery ~ strcamer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-31

BIG PAY and steady work for girls and
women in large rubber shoe factory. Ex-
pcrienced girls Darn $40 to SIS week.
inexperienced ones paid worthwhile
salary and given free board and room
while learning, which takes about n
month. Live town. near large cities.
Good theatre fine working conditions.
Company furnishes hall for dancing. ath-
1etic field. free insurance and medical at
tention. Fine chance for n family; work
for all. Good homes at very low rents.
Don't decide now. Write to-day for illus
trated booklet. "a Good Job at Beacon
Falls" Address Employment Dept,
Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co.. Beacon
Falls, Conn. 4Sw,3t.