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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
LEAVE
OLD GLORY BEHIND

Washington. Oct. 2s-The stars and
Stripes will not lead the sammies' flrst
assault "go over the top on the Ger
man trenches-probably next month.
It will be the first time American
troops have gone into battle without
Old Glory leading them. n
Every man will go asa fighter, with
bayonet or bombs. And instead Of her
aiding their coming with trumpets and
waving standards, they will be as in
conspicuous as possible. to make their
arrival more effective.
The old custom of troops going into
battle behind their flags has been en-
tirely abandoned In the present war.
The flag seldom gets nearer the enemy
lines than the reserve headuuarters.
Everything is disguised to keep the
enemy in doubt what troops areN op-
posing him and their movements.
All the display and ostentation Of
former wars are prohibited. Camou-
iage, instead. is the thing-a quiet
slipping "over the, top in the gray
mists just before dawn, a stealthy ad-
vance. In wide omen order. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
HAS A FAMILIAR LOOK

Russia is Just now giving to the world a demonstra-
ton of incompetence, industrial, political, commercial,
military and social. And yet Russia is being fed to re-
pletion on what a good many people have been pleased
to call reforms. Theorists of every kind have found in
Russia an opportunity to put in operation pet schemes
similar to those which have often been proposed in coun-
tries of more stable conditions, but which have been held
in check in some measure by the forces of conservatism
and the considerations of prudence. In Russia these
restraining influences have been destroyed, and the re-
suits are written in large characters all over the land.
Under the radical program adopted certain taxes
wore enormously increased, with the result that revenues
speedily fell eH.- The expfaaatieh-ef that is that the
taxes were levied in such a way as to destroy the taxable
value Of property, and owners quit paying taxes because
they could not obtain the money. This is true Of many
Of the land taxes. These were so oppressive that the
owners of the estates against which exorbitant taxes
were levied had to quit paying taxes, and even if the
property were confscated its confscation brought no
funds into the treasury. In some lines Of business 81 per
cent Of tho profits are taken in taxes. But the conditions
imposed are such that firms have been driven out Of
business. and the tax possibilities have gone glimmerink.
The provisional government is issuing notes to the
amount of fifty million roubles a day-$25, 900, O0O-and
1t would issue more if it could print the notes faster.
And, enormous as the total of these paper promises has
bsoome, the issues are exhausted as fast as printed. The
government has started on a number Of Socialistic ex-
can turn out bills. One enterprise undertaken was a state
monopoly Of grain. An elaborate plan was formulated.
II has cost over 700. 900, 900 roubles thus far, and it does
not work.
The great province Of Petrograd, which was former
" administered as a unit, has been broken up under the
new regime into II separate little republics each with
IL committee Of workmen or peasants, and each with its
payroll of these IT districts amounts to more than three
times the total revenue. and to make things come out
even fresh taxes have been imposed on everything in
sight, and property has been, condscated right and left.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
EAT WELL-AND WISELY

In the effort that is being made for the conserSa-
ton Of food it is no part of the plan of the food admin
istration that American families shall go hungry. On the
contrary, 1t is Intended and expected that Americans shall
be we'll fed. That is one of the purposes Of the effort
for food of all kinds. If we act wisely there will be
an abundance Of food for ourselves and enough to meet
the more pressing needs of our allies in Europe.
The whole campaign for food conservation Is ono
for the elimination of waste. It is often said that We
eat too much, that is, that we eat more than we need,
and more than is good for US. Undoubtedly this is true
in many cases. Perhaps 1t is generally true. And IN SO
TAR as 1T is true there is waste from this cause.
There can be no doubt, however. that the chief cause
Of food waste is carelessness. Perishable foods are al
lowed to spoil, and are thrown away. Food is wasted
In cooking. Unnecessarily large portions are served, To
be picked and sampled, the bulk Of the helping going into
the garbage can. Broken foods, which could be made
over into appetizing dishes, are thrown away. We have
poor regard for the balance between what are consid-
cred tho choice cuts and the less expensive cuts of meat.
We slaughter for food immature animals which should
DO permitted to grow.
These are some of the ways in which we waste food.
If We were to reform in all Of them we would have as
much to eat; 1t would be fully as tasty and appetizing
not be increased:; our food would cost us less: and we
would be able to spare more to sell to our allies at good
prices.
1t is sane, sensible use of food which the food ad-
ministration urges; and it Is this true conservation which
is being made the subject of a special effort throughout
the country this week. .t-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

In many cases owners Of large sstates have simply
their property. which has bssn aeprspFiated
~ F0ups e @oaGnev3ks (Rusaan I. ". W..s), and houses
have been wrScheAL oatt1s killed ind1sertmtnataly for bar
beensA timber AsrvsA and ruiA wssshk n every Inn
as1nable form.
In one districtiths local conznfthse. uudsr the dirso-
don OF the transient boss decreed that instead Of one
rouble per day which had been ahoat the ruling wage for
common labor. no man should DO permitted to work for
less than ten roubles-&6oo-per day. Tho peasants
were wiser than their old masters. They knew that the
farmers for whom they had been accustomed to work
could not pay such prices. and they proposed and execut-
ed~a plan whereby they worked for one and one-half
roubIes per day and signed receipts for tho ton roubles
which the new dictators had 6xed.
1t seems difficult to conceive Of communities endur-
ing such conditions. And ye&, some way or other it all
has a familiar sound.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
Meet Mr.. Three-C Cent Stamp

Washington, Oct. 2s.-When the
three-cent stamp comes into its own.
November 3. postoffices all over the
country will be plentifully supplied.
The bureau Of engraving ana printing
has Its power presses at work now
turning out the reserve stock Of 600
100000 always kept on hand.
The three-cent stamp is being print-
ed of the same die now used. The
purple ink will be retained. The stocks
OF twos on hand can be used for let
ters after November ! by supplement-
Ing with q one. - -
1 4 large number OF twos will also beg
needed for local drop letter service In
cities having carrier d~eIivery-thee
two-cent rate for such letters being
retained. ~
The postoffics department does NOT.
look for q decrease In the humber Of
letters because Of the three-cent rita.
II will be offset By. the nsturai m
90 the bureau OF engraving Man.
TO supply 1890. 100000 three-csnt
stamps-epproxtmately The number. 81
twos used last year. Only 100000 900
throes were lDed 1ast year-moetly forf
parcel post packages The nunnhsr III
ones printed will 81 ths sasnc ~ -
year-4.30o.0te.oeA. III
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
Wholesalers Profits To Be Set
According To What They Pay,
Not Market Conditions, Is Decree

Warrington, oct 2s.-wholesalers
profits in war times, at least on nom
~perishable foods should be governed
by the prices they actually pay and
not by prevailing market conditions,
the food administration has decreed in
special regulations which will be put
into effect November l, with respect
to a number Of commodities.
The rule Is one Of many drawn for
the guidance Of the food dealers who
will be placed under license next
Thursday. said q statement by Food
Administrator Hoover, and the COM
modities affected include beef, pork
and mutton, syrups and molasses,
cleaned rice. and rice flour, oleomar-
garine lard and lard substitutes. cleo
oil. cooking fats. condensed milk, and
various canned goods and dried fruits.
No dealer in these commodities, the
rule says, shall soil "at moro than a
reasonable advance over tho actual
purchase price Of the particular goods
sold, without regard to the market or
Replacement valdesat the time of such
sale"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
SEA.COW NOW MAY
BECOME WAR FOOD

New York. Oct. 2s.-various exper-
iments with the American palate are
being made by Edouard Panchard,
chef Of the McAlpin hotel, the Cafe
Savarin and the Fifth avenue restau-
rant, who some days hopes to publish
a monograph on III national CASTRO
nomic likes ana .dislikes and c
tricities.
Among the most important Of these
experiments Just now Is a test Of the
meat Of the whale and Of the sea
COW, more scientifically known as the
manatee. According to Mr.. Pan
chards the meat of both these sea
denizens is tasty and has great food
value when properly prepared. The
sea-cow Is now almost extinct, but
Alexander Graham Bell has begun the
breeding Of these mammals in waters
about Florida. and soon it's flesh MAJ
be more available. According to Mr.
Panchard. its taste greatly resembles
that Of young pork and the meat is
sweet and palatable. The sea-cow
reaches upward Of TOO pounds in
weight. so even one catch would do
must to relieve the food stringency.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
WAKING UP

American soldiers have occupied the nrst Ine Of
trenches on an unnamed section Of the French front, and
American artilierymen havs sent their nrst shell with It's
greeting to the Germans
The movement OF our troops to the very front.
where they, have been abb to observe the enemy lines
and to exchange shots with him, was celebrated in extra
editions Of newspapers all over the country. It Is ap-
pfopriats that the event should be stgna,i.ed tn this
manner. for it marks = very significant stage in the train
ing Of our men for the actual Work Of the battle front
in Europe.
As the Associated Press correspoodsut points out
is his dispatch, this experience Of our troops does not
mark the actual taking over Of any section Of the battle
line by American troops. but it Is to be regarded as q
highly important step. and we may assume, almost the
final step, in the hitting Of the mon for the service which
they will presently DO called on to render. It is pointed
out that it has been the practice Of the British army
authorities to accustom their new men to the work Of
the advanced trenches by introducing small bodies Of
them into trenches where comparative quiet reigns for
the moment. This seems to be exactly the course that
is being followed by our men. The Americans have been
undergoing a very intensive course Of training under ac-
tual war conditions, but at some distance from the front.
They have had as instructors seasoned veterans Of the
other armies. They have made such satisfactory pro-
sent to the real front, whence they will retire to make
way for other units.
One Of these days We will read that at = certain
point the American troops. to the right Or the left Of the
French or the British, after having been given charge
of a certain sector. went lover the top" in a magnificent
charge on the enenys works, and that they gained all
their detectives. We will not, in all probability, be given
very much detail at first but We may depend on it that
our men in khaki will uphold the traditions Of their own
country, and will acquit themselves in a manner to make
their allies and instructors proud Of them.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

General Petain showed himself a
past master Of strategy in being able
to attain so decisive q victory in so
brief a period.
THE time has apparently come for
another Strategic retreat of the
nus again retire to a new entranch-
ed and carefully prepared line II they
intend to resist further in the west.
Retreat With Skill.
1T must be admitted that the Ger
the battle Of the Somme last year was
carried through with consummate
skill. The enemy retired destroying
all v and taking up positions Of
marked tactical and strategic
strength
But the battle of the Somme had
but one wedge. Today w have the
wedge Of Flanders. and that of the
Aisne is being outlined.
1.-THE bad weather continues to DO
the enemy's best protection. He is
allied advance and by Surrounding the
battle area in siush. rain and fog.
give him q respite until he can pre-
pare himself to meet a fresh on
slaught., T. -. p
News from the italian front
proves that h Austrians were able to
bring sufficient pressure to bear in
Berlin in order to c German as
sistance.
"As the result Of the concentration
Of an imposing array Of artillery and
massed battalions. the Austro-G German
forces have succeeded in penetrating
the recently won italian positions in
the Tolmino sector.
THE broken. steep, mountainous
character Of tho terrain makes it DIFF
ficult to hold entertainments when
certAin strategic detectives have
been attained. These the Austrians
have apparently captured in this Sec
tor which may result in the abandon
ment by the Italians Of the Bainsizza.
plateau which they won after so vail
ant a struggle only a few weeks ago..
ITALY il passing through q difficult
moment. We must remember, how
ever. that in May, 1915. the Austrians
attempted a similar onslaught. Then
they had fine weather, e well chosen
terrain and above all. the far superb
or fighting vigor Of their armies to
rely upon. AZ that time the Austri-
nj won decided successes during the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
SETS FIRE TO
BUILDING TO KEEP
THE HORSE WARM

Cumberland Center, Me. Del a.
Setting q fire in front. Of the family
horse u the animal stood in its stall,
in order to keep the animal warm, as
he explained to his mother, the a.
year-old o Of Frank H. Chase was
too successful in his undertaking, for
the blaze which he started burned the
barn and roasted the horse, while the
ell and dwelling house were destroyed.
The loss was $4,000. with an insurance
Of $1,700.
Bragg, manager of the. telephone Of
fee. and chief Of the fire department,
hurried to the scene In automobiles.
and saved most Of the household ef-
,fects, but all farming tools in the barn
were destroyed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

Wholesale dealers in refined sugar
are forbidden by a similar rule to sell
'at an advance over the refiners' list
price at which he purchased such
sugar greater than the normal mar
gin charged by Wholesale dealers in
refined sugar in the same locality or
such margin a. may hereafter be es-
tablished by the food administration"
With regard to perishable foods, the
food administration announced that it
will make . prompt and full exanina-
ton Of any localities in which in
creases in price occur and will deal
individually by administrative orders,
with dealers charging excessive prices.
Hoover Enlists Minute Men"
Washington Oct. 29.-Food admin
istration Hoover has enlisted the sup
port Of $4,000 -four minute men"
who have been speaking in support
Of the Liberty Loan, to aid in the.
household enrolment campaign fund
Of food pledge week. which begins to-
morrow. They will urge upon house,
holders the. necessity Of conserving
food during the war.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

initial days Of tho nshttng and press
ed on to tho edge Of the Italian plain
only to be stopped and driven back.
In the east, German naval opera
tons in the vicinity Of the islands at
the mouth Of the Finnish gulf were
not carried through with serious loss
es both In men and material.
+, Russians Consolidating.
The Russian resistance apparent
~ is consolidating.
THE Germans, using the islands a.
q base, have now gained q foothold on
the adjacent mainland.
peninsula at the northern end Of the
Gulf Of Riga wa successfully carried
out A further attempt at another
point failed. III.
1T is not probable that. the Ger
mans will undertake., for the time be-
ing. more than STRENGTHENING Of the
positions now held IN tho Riga SEC
THE retirement Of the advanced
enemy lines to q depth Of fifteen miles
in the region Of the Dvtna is report
ed.
Engagements Of some. magnitude
noted dalong the Roumanian and
Macedonian fronts where artillery
duels and raids are increasing in fire.
quency. These. however. are not Of
more than local Importance.
I'm Mesopotamia. the British are
continuing and consolidating their
advance. driving enemy detachments
out Of important tactical points on
the tanks, thus strengthening their
whole line Of defense.
"Rumors Of an important move by
the Turks. reinforced by certain pick
ed German and Austrian units under
the command Of General Falkenhayn,
which have repeatedly been reported
throughout the near east. have as yet
failed to m~aterialize.
The training Of our troops In
France progresses steadily and ia
vorably. Certain units have taken
their places in the front line trenches
under actual battle conditions"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
To Shine Shoes
For Pershin9's Armv

Pueblo, Colo. Oct. 2s.-Thomas
Price, "a a legless bootblack here.
wants the Job of shining shoes for
General Pershings 'sammies cover
there" His crippled condition pre-
vents him from entering the army. so
he has written President Wilson re-
queshng that he be Even a chance
to do his bit"
II am told that soldiers have to
keep their boots polished" wrote
Price. who conducts a shoe shining
parlor here, land that they have %
do it themselves. II you can make a
place for me to do the shining for
them I don't think you'll find me
1oafing on tho Job"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

ton between the Franco-British
forces. directed repeated heavy coun-
ter-attaeks In this segment. These
while the British attacks during
the past week have been carried out
with imposing effectiveness. it is ap-
parent that the British command is
maneuvering in order to gain import
ant tactical advantages at q minimum
cost.
The casualties to the enemy are
rising steadily.
Allies Gaan in Fandesa
Slowly the allies are charging
their gains in Flanders, driving into
the heart Of German resistance In the
west
'"The German armies fight on stub
allied superiority be needed, it SEEING
to be supplied by the decisive success
es won by tho French during the
week.
"This offensive WIS launched on a
six mile front near the west enc Of
the Chemin Dies Danes at dawn on
october %.
preparations that the enemy was TAX
rain chosen for the attack and was
overwhelmed before being able to or
ganize a concentrated resistance.
1.-THE German lines were penetrated
to a depth Of we'll yer two miles at
n point.
"This first attack was Immediately
followed by a second assault in this
same sector, crowned with full sue
cess.
'In three days fghting, the French
have taken $4,000 prisoners. 100 guns
OF large calibre and a great quantity
Of other booty not yet enumerated.
1.-THE possession of the captured fort
of Malmaison, the key to the entire
ridge and the villages beyond. now
makes 1t possible for the French to
enfilade the German positions along
the observation-disclosures al well as to
fire directly through the valley to-
wards the fortress Of Loan.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

This is the substance Of the whole matter. And in
order that every possible influence may be brought to
bear in this manner the whole country is being canvassed
to bring the people into touch with the government for
the purpose of reaching a common basis Of endeavor.
Food cards BY the million will be distributed and each
householder will be requested to sign one Of them. Each
card contains a pledge declaring that the signer will fol-
low the recommendations of the food administration, in
so far as this may be possible. It IL not a binding pledge
to do a particular thing. but rather an expression Of
approval and concurrence. Of desire to be informed, and
OF willingness to be guided. From time to time advice
and suggestion win be sent out from Washington and
this will be placed in the hands Of the signers Of cards.
In this way millions of people will simultaneously be in
structed in methods of food conservation, Of saving q
little here and a little there. and the accumulated savings
will then be available for transportation to our allies.
Food conservation is sound business for tho American
home.
It II a work Of neighborfness to friends VINO are
fighting side by side with us in the same cause.
It is a measure of the highest military importance.
It is a patriotic duty for every American citizen.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
NURSERY DIRECTORS ARRESTED

death within the last twenty days Of
four children at the day nursery Of
Divine Providence in this city, re-
suited today in the arrest Of Miss
Annie Murphy and Miss Bridget
O'Fiaherty, who own and operate the
institution. They were released on
$500 bail. each charged with failing
to provide food, medical attention
and attendants for children left in
their care"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29
FOOD CONSERVATION WEEK

The present week has been designated by the gov
eminent as Food Conservation Week, the date having
been changed from an earlier one in order that there
might be no conflict with the Liberty Loan campaign.
What has food conservation to do with the war?
The war against German aggression, the war Of
democracy. is being wased by a great group Of demo-
cratic nations of which the United States ia one, a group
whose members are bound together by a common Interest
gether. France and Great Britain, the most powerful Of
our allies. are in need OF unusual quantities Of food for
their armies and their civilian population. ina. food
must be provided II the league Of democratic nations 10
to muster its full strength for the overthrow OF auto
cracy. Those nations need meat, and flour, and sugar, to
mention but a few things. and these must BE- imported.
For most of the commodities which they need tho United
States is the nearest and most ava1lahae source Of supply.
England. for instance, can obtain but little wheat from
Australia. because the long ocean voyage eon1unnes too
much time and requires too many ships. and neither
time nor ships can be spared. Similar conditions affect
the importation Of other foods into both countries.
The demands on America are far greater than usual.
and just at this juncture our supply in many lines IL
smaller than usual. Our wheat crop. for instance, 10
some 400, o00. 900 bushels less than our highest produc-
ton. Our sugar is deficient. Our meat production has
fallen off. Yet our friends across the water must have
these foods unless we are to wage an unsuccessful war.
The purpose Of the government in urging food con-
starve ourselves. but to induce them to make the most
of the foods that they use.' to avoid waste. and to use
a little less Of the foods which our allies need, and to
make up for this by using a little more Of the foods
which they do not need, and which we have in abund-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

o folds of white and scarlet! o blue with yoSr silver
stars! May fond eyes welcome you, willing feet follow you,
warm hearts cherish you. and dying lips give you their
blessing! Ours by Inheritance, ours by allegiance. ours ny
s6ection-long may you float on the free winds OF heaven,
the emblem Of liberty, the hope Of the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

When two or more women get together one Of the
things you don't hear is silence.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-29

A woman is naturally of color when she removes
her complexion.
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BIG THINGS IN
WAR IMPENDING,
Sec BAKER REPORTS

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