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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
RAMSEY CO.. FARMER
HAD MORE THAN $500 !
WORTH OF PATRIOTISM

Devils Lake, N. D.. Nov. 3.-That
$500 is the opinion of one farmer of
Ramsey county. He called at the Lib
erty Loan headquarters and asked
how much he had been assessed on
the bond sale. . ,
''Five hundred dollars" replied the
captain.
For a moment the farmer glared at
the captain and then replied: "You
rate my patriotism at $500. do you?
am taking life easy. And you think a
$500 loan to the government will
square it all. Not on your life. Make
it $500 cash and b thousand in q
month-and I wish 1 could go double
that" '-I-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Chicago Is Assured OF
Enough Milk Through
Pact With Producers

Chicago, Nov "a sufficient sup
ply of milk for all immediate needs in
this city seemed. assured today as the
result of a compromise effected be-
tween the producers and the distribu-
tors. Harry A. Wheeler, food. admin
istrator for Illinois. acted as the agent
who reconciled the differences which
had threatened a milk famine for
Chicago. 1t. was said today that word
had been sent to practically all of the
10000 farmers who had refused to
sell their product at the $500 figure
named by leading distributors in Chi
cago and that by tomorrow an I'M
diminished supply would be avail
able here. .
Mr.. Wheeler met yesterday with
producers and distributors here and
concessions were made by both sides
until an agreement was reached to &C
cept 1922 per hundred pounds as the
price during November and iDecem-
Der. This. according to statements by
the conferees, assured twelve-cent
silk for Chicago until January 1, at
least, .
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Quick Action
In Fixing OF Wages

Great Falls, Mont. Nov. 3.-With
SO miners union representatives and
20 operators already here to engage
in the wage fixing conference and at
least ten more operators expected to-
day or Sunday to take up the work.
early progress is expected by both
sides. F. w. C.. Whyte of Anaconda
will preside over the operators ses-
sions and Stephen Ely Of Sand
Coulee will direct the deliberations Of
the union forces. 1t is expected, the
conference will require no more than
two or three days. 1t is for the pur-
pose of adjusting between the oper-
ators and the United Mine Workers
for this district the increase in wages
allowed by the federal price fixing
board.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Two Arrested For
Working Bunco Game

Great Fails. Mont. Nov. 3.-Tom
Gaffney, arrested two weeks ago in
Kansas City on charge of larceny by
the bunco of John Hove Of Geraldine.
by means of the old ''hoss race game,
was brought to the county Jail here
last night by Deputy Sheriff Homer
Robinson. Gaffney and H. r. Tug
Allen are both now in Jail to answer
information filed by County Attorney
Judson alleging that they thus stole
approximately $4,000 from Hove.
Civil action over a draft for $3.50
which it is charged Allen endeavored
to realize upon is now in the court.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
GRAND FORKS Herald, SATURDAY., NOVEMBER 8, 1917

sheep products IL being held forth to
the Minnesota farmers rs conditions
making for a safe investment for
their money. Railroad officials
the state are assisting in
the campaign and meetings are being
held throughout the farming dis
tricts which are receiving favorable
response from those who have the ia
~ctlities for raising sheep.
An effort is also being made
throughout the state to have the
farmers prepare for q heavy potato
crop next season. The crop this years
while good. did not indicate that the
fullest effort was put into the proper
care and cultivation. The campaign
Tor more potatoes will be carried on
in counties where a heavy potato crop
is not general. =
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
STONE HEADS FARGO
STATE FAIR BOARD

Fargo, N. b., Nov. Sat q meeting
Of the North Dakota Fair association
Of this city. c.. r. Stone Of the Stone
Of the organization by the stockhold-
ers to take the place Of G. o. Smith.
Alex Stern was elected vice presi-
dent and n. p. Beck, treasurer. F. c.
Roberts, who has been acting secre
tary for, SIX months, was elected sec
Rotary.
The report Of the financial condi-
ton Of the association showed that
the debt has been reduced $1,000 in
the last year and hat a good 1918
season will clear the debts.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
with Milling Company

Aaker's Business College was called
up by Russell-Miller Milling Co. and
asked to supply them with a temporary
stenographer. A student was ent into
the position this morning. Yesterdays
mail also brought a request for book
keeper in a general store at Bottineau.
A student was put in touch with the
position. A business training opens
the door to these positions; it will do
the same for you If you enroll at the
A. B.. c.. New term opens Monday.
Send for general catalogue or for gas
tractor and auto engineering catal-
ogue.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
NEAR RAY IS
SOLD FOR $4,000

Ray. N. D.. Nov. s.-one of the
largest land deals in this vicinity was
closed when w. D.. Gillispie sold $50
acres Of land near this city to E. NJ.
Bailor at the rate of $32 per acre.
Mr.. Gillespie was one Of the earliest
in this vicinity. Mr.. Bailor
from the Red River valley and. is well
pleased with farming conditions here.
The farm changed hands for $4,000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Nine. Eve Lavalliere
Leaves Stage To Take
Veil; Long A Favorite

Paris. Friday. Nov. mime. Eve
Lavalliere. for years one Of the ia
miliar figures of Partisan life and long
favorite at the Theater Des Varieties.
has left the stage to take the veil. She
has sold all the luxurious furnishings
of her apartment. divided her dresses,
furs and jewels among her friends
and in a day or two will enter the
order of Carmelites.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
COLOSKY FUNERAL
HELD THIS MORNING

Marvel, N. D., Nov. s.-The funeral
services over the body Of James
Colosky, son Of Charles Colosky, a
merchant Of this city, was held this
morning at 10 O'Clock at the St.
Timothy's church in this city, with
Rev. O'Drfscoll officiating. s.
James Colosky was accidentally
shot by his grandfather when he at
tempted to scare q crowd of noisy boys
away from his home on Halloween by
shooting on a. revolver. The. shot
went too low and struck the lad in
the head and he died within, a few
hours.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
INSURANCE
AGENTS ORGANIZE

Helena, Mont. Nov. Especial
agents Of fire insurance companies
in Montana, met here yes
terday and organized by the election
Of the following officers: President,
Charles Wendler, Spokane; vice pres
ident. Charles r. Miller, Butte: secre-
tary, John E.. Dawson. Great Falls;
treasurer, Grant B. Brown, Great
Falls. The conference will devote its
efforts as a war measure to averting
unnecessary risks in buildings where
foodstuffs are stored:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Coal Dealers Trying
To Comply With Order
OF Price Fixing Board

Great Falls, Mont, Noy. 3.-Fol-
lowing q conference tonight at which
II coal retailers were present at the
call Of Frank. c. Murray, members Of
the state advisory, council Of the
fuel administration, MI. Murray stated
that it appeared the fuel, dealers Of
the city are trying, to meet the federal
requirements as set forth by the price
fixing board. The, Bear Creek COM
pany was not represented at the
council but Bear Creek coal is said
not tor be on sale here now. County
Attorney Judson was present to ex-
plain the licensing feature and the
meeting was harmonious throughout.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
st. Paul Plans Big
Thanksgiving Day For
Men From Fort Smelling

st. Paul, Mimi. Nov. "a susges-j
ton that 81. Paul homes be thrown.
open to the soldiers at Fort Smelling
on Thanksgiving day and that at least
one enlisted man be the guest at
Thanksgiving dinner is being well
coined throughout tho city. Z.
Louis w. HILL president Of the
Great Northern Railroad company.
has been named chairman Of a COM
mittee which win work out the de-
tails Of the suggestion. I'VE expect
that every soldier who can leave the
reservation will be treated to a real
home-cooked dinner" Mr.. Hill de-,
dared. :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Are Taught
Conservation OF Food

Bozeman. Mont, Nov. 3.-Indians
on the Crow reservation in this state
have been receiving instruction in the
canning and drying of fruits and
vegetables through the extension de-
partment of the Montana state col
lege.
Miss Grace B. Nuttins, Of the extern
sion department recently visited the
agency and gave a lecture and DEM
onstration in food conservation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Alaska Agricultural
College May Be
-.; Opened Next Fall

Fairbanks, Alaska, Nov. 3.-Enorts
are being made to have the new
Alaska agricultural college and school
Of mines ready for opening next fall.
The board of: regents is now in cor
respondence with ~educational. institu-
tons on the 'outside" regarding the
type of buildings and courses of study
for the new school.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
FOUR MINUTE MEN oRGANIzE,

Drayton. N. d. Nov. 3.-The or
ganization of a -Four Minute, Mems
association has been started in this
city and much interest is being taken
in the work the men will do along
h Lines Of patriotism. The organi-
cation ie to assist the government in
the work Of national defense by CIV
ing short addresses to audiences at
different places in the city. Attorney
Steenson has been appointed local
chairman and he will appoint conn.,
mfttees in the near future.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
PRINCIPAL OF
HAMPDEN SCHOOL IS
KILLED IN FRANCE

Hampden. N. D.. Nov. Sword
Of Kimball Keeping. the first princi-
pal OF the school of this city, who
was killed by a German shell while
fighting in France.
In the last letter written by Keep
ing to friends here. he said: Il am
neutral too, in this sense, that I do
not care who brushes German mill
tarism and. autocracy, and return
right and reason to the world"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
H0SPITALlCORPS
TO STUDY PHARMACY

Missoula. Mont, Nov. 3.-Members
Of the United States army hospital
corps stationed at Fort Missoula. near
here, will be admitted to courses in
the school Of pharmacy at the Uni
vefsity of Montana without he pay
ment of fees. it has been. announced
by Dean C. e. Mollett.
About 10 members of the corps
have signified their intention Of avail
ing themselves of the privilege.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Thnty-Eight Mines
In Pittsburg District
Are Closed By Strike

Pittsburg. Kan. Nov. s.-rhtrty.
eight mines. with a production of u.s.
600 tons: Of coal q day. are. inactive
in the. Pittsburg district. The strike
OF, coal miners was begun Thursday
as q protest against the action by Dr..
H. a. GARFIELD. national fuel admins
traitor, in refusing to sanction the
penalty clause in the agreement re-
Gently signed between. miners, and
operators in Kansas City.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Record New Qanned
By Lund Valley In 4
Liberty Loan Sale.

Lund Valley, N. d. Nov. In
spite Of the short 1Up and tho de-
plorable weather conditions under
which the canvass was made, this lit
tie town subscribed to the Liberty!
Loan in an amount equal to 500 for
every man, woman and child in the
village. This is believed by the people
here to be the best record in the state
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Tried Eleven Times
Before Army Would
Accept Mimi. Man

Minneapolis. MINI, Nov. s.-Atter
eleven unsuccessful attempts to enlist
in some branch Of the military. serv-
Ice. Pau Roberts, o Of Rev. and
Mrs. r. e. Roberts, finally WA ac-
cepted. Because he was underWeiel,t
he vas rejected by the marines, army.
navy. hospital corps. signal corps ami
other branches. He managed to pass
the examination for the engineering
CORPS and has departed for an eastern
camp. y lt"sf- 80
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Coast Phone Strikers
Say Government Must
Take Over The system

Portland. Ore. Nov. 3.-Uncondi-
tional and immediate return to work
in case the federal government takes
e the telephone system was
pledged last night by the union strik-
ers of the electrical workers and OPP
orators unions in a special meeting.
According to a statement issued after
the meeting the strikers will refuse
to return to york unless the govern
ment takes over the telephone plants.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
u. s. TO AID
IN FIGHT AGAINST
COAL PROFITEERS

Denver, Colo. Nov. IAN immedi-
ate request for reduction Of coal
prices in Colorado will be made to the
national fuel commission by the state
fuel commission. M. H. Aylesworth.
chairman Of the latter body, announc-
ed today. Several commissioners said
the government-fixed coal prices IN
being exceeded by producers OF deal
ers. in instances as much as 200 per
cent.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Disquiet Develops
In Ireland Over The
Sim Fem Situation

London: Nov. 3.-Concerning the
political situation in ireland, the Daily
Mail today says:
There is reason t. believe that a
feeling of disquiet has developed in
the Dublin and some country districts
over the Sim Fein situation. Prof. De
Valera's meetings fixed for Sunday at
Newbridge and Kildare have been
prohibited"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
Minnesota Farmers.
Asked To Raise More
Sheep And Potatoes

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 3.-The farm
ersa of Minnesota generally are being
urged to raise more sheep. The pres
ent shortage of sheep as food and also
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03

Prof. De Valera is a member of
parliament for East. Glare, but has
never taken his seat.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-03
North Dakota News

Three brothers OF the victim are
now serving in different branches, OF
the army and a sister, is doing active
Red Cross work.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-01

cannot be Indifferent to such losses
especially when those best Informed
upon the matter claim that most
Of these fires could have been pre-
vented by proper measures.
When it is realized that one Of
the States chief assets is her for
ests and that many Of her princi-
pal industries are dependent upon
the products of these forests, the
jeopardizing not only Of our pres
ent timber supply but also of our
future supplies becomes a very Sc
rious matter. The establishment Ct
an effective system Of forest fire
patrol by the State would do much
toward eliminating the waste; and,
in view of the fact that fires do not
recognize State or county lines,
such system should be under State
supervision. 1t is hoped that the
people Of Robson county will be-
come aroused to this situation and
See to it that their representatives
In the next Legislature are alive to
the Importance of this question.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-01

seemed to him quite an addition TO
his dwelling, when Mary Jane SICK
enod and died, and grief stayed the
hammer and the saw, Jim having no
heart to drive another nail, and so
mourns his days way with one room
and spreut of a room !.
anyway, l wish he or somebody
else would finish up the. room OF
tear down what he started, for, every
time 1 pass that way and see the I'M n
finished condition Of that rural dwell
ing 1 am grieve'd. A one-room mouse
is all right but one room and a hall
dozen 2x4 uprights and dozen
weatherboards are depressing"
Maybe what The Star man really
saw was a tobacco barn. They usually
make 'em one-room, you know, and
quite often tack on a shed.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-01
HANDS, ARMS,
Limbs ASLEEP
And Was Rundown, Weak and
Nervous, Says Florida Lady.
Five Bottles Of Cardui
Made Her Well.

Kathleen, Fla.-Mrs. Dallas Prime.
OF this place, says: "After the birth
OF my last child. II got very much
rundown and weakened, so much
that l could hardly do anything at
al. ! was so awfully nervous that
could scarcely endure the least
noise. My condition was gettine
worse all the time.
l knew l must have some relief or
would soon be in the bed and in 3
serious condition for I felt so badly
ana was so nervous and weak I coulc
hardly live. My husband asked Dr.
- about my taking Cardui. He
SAID, It's a good medicine. and GOOD
Ior that trouble, so he got me hot.
ties. After about the second bottle 7
ielt greatly improved. before takine
II my hmos and hands and arms
YOU'D go to sleep. After taking it.
however this poor circulation disap,
peareo: MY strength came back to
me ana | was soon on the road IN
health. After the use of about < hot,
Ties, l could do all nv house-worlz
ana attend to my six children be.
You can feel safe in giving Carduf
a thorough trial for your troubles. #
contains no harmful or habit-forraine
urugs' put is composed of mild. vege.
table, medicinal ingredients with no
pad after-effects. Thousands of women
thn voluntarily written, telling OF
the good Cardui has done them r.
snoulo neip you, too. Try it. e "a
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-01
NOTICE OF SUMMONS AND WAR
RANT OF ATTACHMENT

North Carolina,
Robson County.
Inthe Superior Court.
f. G. Floyd VS.. Buffers Lumber
Company, B. F. Powell and Ora Pow
ell
To the Defendant Ora Powell:
You are hereby notified that you
have been made a-party defendant In
the above entitled action at the in
stance of the defendant Buffers Lum-
Der Company for the purpose of de-
termining your liability upon gem
eral warranty of conveyance set out
Powell and B. F. Powell to the de-
PENDANT Buffers Lumber Company,
registered in book P, page $40, Rob-
eson county registry: and that by vir-
tue of the breach Of the covenant of
seizin and other covenants therein,
the defendant Buffers Lumber Com
pany has suffered damages in the
sum of $409.15, with interest there
on from July 81, 1915, and that a
warrant of attachment has been is,
sued in this cause against you and
a levy hereunder has been made up
on all your right, title, interest and
estate in and to the following de-
scribed lands:
Lying and being in Sterling town
ship, Robson county, North Caro-
lima, adjoining the lands of Oliver
and Everett Page, and beginning in
the edge of Coward swamp at
sweet gum by the side Of the road
and very near north with the road to
a stake in a line granted to Isaac
Odum; thence about east with Odum's
line to Everett Pages line; thence
with his line S along the run of a
small branch cornering in the
branch, Pages corner; thence E with
Pages to a spring at the head of
ditch; thence N with the ditch to
William B. Jenkins line w to the
William B. Jenkins corner on the
ditch bank; thence with jenkins line
w to the beginning, containing 100
acres, more or less;
and that you are hereby summoned
to be and appear before the Judge OF
our Superior court, at a term Of our
Superior court to be held at the court
house in Lumberton, North Caro-
lima, on the ninth Monday after the
first Monday in September, 1912, it
being the 9Th day of November, 1917,
or the said defendant Buffers Lum-
Der Company will apply to the court
for the relief set out in this COM
plant against you.
And Of all this you will take due
notice.
This 9th day of September, 1917.
G. B. SKIPPER,
Clerk Superior Court. |
Mcintyre, Lawrence & Proctor,
Mclean, Varser & Mclean,
Attorneys for Buffers Lumber Com
pany. 10 l 41non
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-01
LAST YEARS FORESI >rrx,
FIRES IN robson COUNTY

So Fires Reported From II Town. n.
ships-Total Loss Estimated at
s157.795-People Of Robson Can
not be Indifferent to Such Losses
Reports on forest fires during
1916 for the various townships OF
Robson county have been recelv-
ed and compiled by the State Tor
ester. ,1:d
from Il townships, who reported 90 %
fires which burned over 2l,5Zo
acres. 1t is estimated that 2,oSo,-
900 feet of mercha1atable timber
were destroyed, valued at SlO,32o;
and that 19,415 acres OF young
growth We're burned over, valued
at $4,000. Other products and I'M
provements, such as cordWood, ium-
Der, etc, destroyed by these fires
amounted to $121,8 300. 1t is. est
mated that S675 was spent IN Ell
forts to extinguish these fires. The
total estimated loss reported from
these fires was S157,795.
A study of the causes of these
fires shows that Z were caused by
burning brush, l was Set by hunt
ers, l by campers, by railroads, 6
by numbering camps, 1 by lightning
and 35 were Of unknown origin.
The people of Robson county
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-01
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
F.. ]. BRITT

Attorney at La" ,v
offices over Pope Drug Company.
win practice in all courts. r nass
attention given to all business
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-01

w Mo1oan Dickson Mclean
~. " " xgarsar Junius J. Goodwin
N pssI FAN. yARSER & MCLEAN
Attorneys at Law ,
t,s.. =, second floor National Bank
Of Lumberton building;
s,sy@SERTON, NORTH CAROLANA
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-10-01
A HOUSE OF SINGLE ROOM

It Disrurbs the "By the Wayslde
Man Of The Star-It Started to
Grow But Stopped and The Star
Man I1dulges in Fancies :. :
Pounding away on his typewriter
the other night after trip up the
Seaboard to Charlotte, the "By the
Ways;de" man of the Wilmington
Star ground out the following:
,"There is a house in Robson
county on yam side Of Lumberton
that has aroused my curiosity. IL IS
a house Of single room, out IN tne
field, with evidences Of an effort at I
some remote period on the part OF
the owner to add another room;
Slender framing was set up ana
weatherboards nailed on for dis
lance of a yard Or SO, ard then con
struction york was suspended. The
wood is black with exposure to the
weather, so it is plain the builder
started long time ago. The mouse
ard it's feeble efforts to enlarge
starts a train Of speculation. DO
you suppose some bachelor built that
Singled room on his little farm, and
tin1id of women, or distrustful OF
them, tried to live alone for sea
son, and succumbed to some belle
of the countryside, some coquette,
who named the day, and he lit in to
build him another room, ard then,
with hammer poised, as it We're he
got word from her that caused him
to utter a cuss word and hurl his
hammer in the weeds, vowing never
to hit another lick, never to build
another room, never to have to do
with another of the faithless sect
81 can imagine his getting some
thing like this, by the hand Of Some
'neghbor child: -
konty sect with Jake toe git merred
he is wilder and got ate yunguns
but he promist me a New drest an
his house air three rooms and new
er was rite plum sartin yew keered
fer me ez mulch ez man arter keer
fer a gal he is goan toe merry.
yorn ez all waz, Mary Jane
"Or, perhaps Jim had success in
his love affair, and after living in
one room comfortably, was seized
with vast ambition to have a real
house with two rooms for her, and
started in to build what must have