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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
Sunday, May IS Mothers Day"


Gov. Sleeper has officially designated
Sunday, May 10. as Mothers Day"
issuing the following proclamation to
the people:
Our American civilization Ia built
around the home. The heart OF the
home is the mother. What is there
in all the realm of art that stands
higher more commanding, more beau
tiful, than simple, refined, gracious
woman in her household; a woman
whose daily life is an outpouring of
the gospel of service, who is worship
ped by her children, beloved by her
husband and who rules in her home
by sweetness, by gentleness, by self
denial, by love? The mothers of the
land are engaged in the noblest of all
callings, the rearing of their sons and
daughters to take their places as USE
full members of society.
"As we, whose mothers have left us,
look back through the years, how
sweet and precious is the memory Of
the mother in the old home. All her
life was a beauteous life. II ran like
the time. II was like flowers that
know no summer and no winter The
memory of IL kindles in us still the
supremest affection and arouses the
finest enthusiasm of our hearts.
Therefore, that we may pay a spe-
cial tribute of affection to the mothers
who still live and honor the memory
he al ar h. knx
us. l, Albert e. Sleeper, governor OF
the state OF Michigan, do hereby desig-
nate and set aside Sunday, May 18th,
as Mothers Day; and l call upon our
people. both young and old, to gather
in their several places OF worship,
and take part in services appropriate
to the day and, by the wearing Of a
red flower for the living mother and
a white for the dear departed, to SYM
bolize their love and reverence for the
mothers of the nation.
"In accordance with a resolution or
the congress OF the United States,
further request the people of Michi-
gan, on the day aforesaid to display
the United States flag in their homes
and in other suitable places, as a fit
ting expression of their desire to pay
homage to American motherhood"
Navy Buys Butter In State.
Through efforts of the state dairy
commission, Michigan creameries have
been given contracts for $4,000
pounds of butter for the United States
navy. II is distributed as follows:
Parma, 100000 pounds in tubs, three
cents over Elgin price; Gobleville,
100000 pounds in tins, seven cents
over; Fremont, 100000 pounds in tins,
seven cents over; Keenan,, $4,000
pounds in tins, seven cents over. The
prices lover Elgin" are to cover the
cost of packing in tin and tubs, which
Is not included In Elgin prices.
A naval recruiting station will be
opened at Ann Arbor May 16.
All seniors at Albion college who
quit to enter the United States service
will be given diplomas.
A Sunday of prayer for good crops
is being suggested by farmers to the
Michigan Agricultural college officials.
The suggestion, It is expected, will
result in a request to the governor
for a proclamation for crop Sun.
day.
The continued wet and cold weather
in central Michigan is making far
mers extremely pessimistic. They
are apprehensive of a repetition OF
the last year when the cold and wet
spring retarded planting and the dry
spell buried half the crops up.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11
Clerks of Cities Of Over 10000
People.

On the fifth day after the president
has issued his proclamation. clerks Of
counties and cities Of over 10000 must
secure supply Of blanks and copies
OF the registration regulations from
the sheriff or from the mayor. Absen-
tees and the sick will apply to such
clerks to have their registration cards
filled out. Tn no case shall such per-
sons be given registration certificates.
They are to be instructed by the clerk
that the burden Is on them 10 see TO 1t
that the cards reach the registrars Of
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11

There was time in the country's
history when military enumerators,
becked by bayonets, went out among
the people to take compulsory serv-
ice census. Today, under the principle
of universal liability to service, the ex-
ecution of the law is put into the
hands of the people.
The approval of the new national
army bill and the presidents proclama-
ton Hereunder have been coincident.
All persons within the age limits pre-
scribed are required to present them
selves for registration at the customary
voting places in the voting precincts
I'm which they have their permanent
homes, on a day which the president
will announce.
The governor of each state is the
chief of registration therein. The ma
ohinery of registration in each county
is in charge of the sheriff, the county
clerk, and the county physician, act
ing ex officio, unless a different board
shall be announced by the governor. In
cities containing populations of more
than 10000, the registration will be
under the control of the mayor and Sc
lected boards of registration. In order
that the designated county and city
officials, and the people generally, can
get a clear understanding of the CEN
sus methods the following brief out
line Is given:
The sheriffs, or other designated Off
Gals, Immediately upon receiving no
tice from the governor, shall appoint
registrars for each voting precinct.
Apportlonment Of Registrars.
The proportion Of registrars shall be
one for each 10 persons to be regis
tered. Each age to be registered will
comprise about 1 per cent of the popu-
lation.
If, for instance, all men between
nineteen and twenty-five years of age,
inclusive, are to be registered, the reg
istrar would have TO enroll about
per cent of the precinct population.
1t is desirable to accept the services
of competent volunteer registrars to
serve NlluOuI COllpellSdllOn' AL ItS-
istrars must be sworn.
The voting place in each precinct
must be prepared for registration. Full
printed instructions covering every de-
tail of registration will be in the hands
of sheriffs and mayors on the fifth day
after the presidents proclamation.
Cities of over 10000 Population.
The mayor Of city containing more
than 10000 inhabitants, or the officials
designated by the governor therein,
shall, with approval of the governor,
appoint for each ward or convenient
minor subdivision containing about 30
600 people one registration board, and
shall designate one officer of each
board to perform duties similar to
those imposed on the sheriff, as here
tofore outlined. If the mayor desires.
he may appoint central board to CO.
ordinate the work of minor boards.
Duties Of County Clerks, and Of
Clerks of Cities Of Over 10000
People.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-05-11

A naval recruiting station will be
opened at Ann Arbor May 16.
All seniors at Albion college who
quit to enter the United States service
will be given diplomas.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
BIG STOCK OF GOOD OUT
INGS

The mills are selling outings
now at tic to 19c. We bought
early and are selling the best
outings at 10 IL c, 15c, IL IL c.
LADIES' and MISSES SHOES
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13

Bargain Counter, filled with
Mems and Boys Shoes, SIPS.
See our holidaywindows. They
are filled with pretty, bright,
new goods, suitable for gifts.
Import handkerchiefs for hol-
iday gifts-there are hundreds
0 them to select from. We have
every reason to believe that ours
is the only import line in town.
they are exclusive and unmatch-
able. No advance in prices.
A mill shipment of high-grade
cheviot chambray for waists,
dresses, petticoats, skirts and
dresses this week. Fifty big
bolts in the case, and no two
alike. Colors fast, and extra
good fabrics. Special price, zoe.
Visit the Bargain Basement and see
the thousands Of new things for the
holidays, both useful household wares
and for the little folks.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
OUTING GOWNS

Twenty dozen outing gowns
in small, medium and large siz-
es We've had this 20 dozen
made especially for us from ex-
ira good grade outing and pref
ty patterns. At the present
price 0 foutings, these gowns
have more than a dollars worth
of material in each garment, but
we had them made during the
dull summer months, when goods
were cheaper and we have them
on sale at S1.O0
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
OUR MANS STORE

We advise early buying, as
that stock of good high-grade
Styleplus SIT and $21 Suits and
Overcots is slipping away rap
idly, and when this stock is
gone there will be no more at
that price. Suits, Overcots,
Underwear, Extra ants, Travel
ing Bags, Grips, Work Clothes,
Shirts Collars, Neckties, Gloves,
Caps, Hats and scores Of other
things are much cheaper right
now than they will be later.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
TRY EARLY MORNING SHOP
PING

You'll find it to your interest
and comfort to do your buying
early in the morning Our
stores are opened at $50 o'clock
in the morning, and are well
heated. So those who care to do
their buying to the best advan-
tage and avoid the rush which
is sure t ocome later in the day,
can do so.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
KNIT GOODS FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY

Come to the Supply Co. for
Wool Sweaters, Hoods, Caps,
Scarfs and other knit goods.
Here you can get just what you
want in knit Caps for children,
girls, boys and ladies, at Csc,
Csc, soc, $1.OO -
Plenty Of Sweaters, large and
small, for the whole family.
GOOD SHOES AT So and $2.25
We have on our bargain coun-
ter a few hundred pairs of ladies'
and misses seasonable Shoes
in odd pairs but high-priced
Subsequently all sizes, $500.
Boys, youths and mems shoes
in single pairs-can fit all sizes
if you come now, at $2.25.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
FANCY BATH TOWELS

Here is a greta opportunity
to bu ytowels at &c cotton pric-
es. We have several hundred
dozen buck, crash and bath tow
els in plain and fancy. These
towels were bought in case lots
from the mills, and we have &c
cotton prices. 1Oc, 15c, 25c, and
SOC.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
CHRISTMAS HOSE

Nothing makes a nicer holi-
day gift than a pretty pair Of
silk hose. We bought for this
occasion months and months
ago, and secured bargains at
that time that are absolutely I'M
obtainable today. Come in and
see this splendid line Of good
hose at 25c to $500 a pair.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
CHRISTMAS HANDKER-
CHIEFS

The Supply Co. is headquarters
for holiday handkerchiefs. We
nave them for the whole family
in cotton, Swiss, silk and Ill
linen. A generous variety of
initial, plain, fancy and crepe de
chine, in machine and hand en-
broidered, SC to soc.
Children's silk handkerchiefs ut
Toe.
Also a wonderful supply Of
boxed handkerchiefs in beauti-
full holiday boxes, 15c to $1.OO
per box.
Special Shoe Counter for
Mems and Boys odds and ends.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
IMPORT HANDKERCHIEFS

Nearly year ago we placed
an order with an exclusive hand
kerchief house in New Yark for
several hundred dozen handker-
chiefs in Christmas styles for
1917. These handkerchiefs are
here and are beautiesand are
no higher than the same grades
sold for before this. This state
ment may sound unreasonable to
you, but you are invited to call
and let US show this wonderful
line of Christmas novelties.
We want to impress on you
the Importance Of early buying
Desirable goods are getting
scarcer and higher every day.
We began our buying six to
twelve months ago to supply our
fall and winter needs.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
TEN CENTS COUNTER

There is practically nothing
in the market at 10c a yard, but
we have gone through our stock
and got together some domes-
tics, Bingham, shirtings, curtain
goods, calico and other things to
you at 1Oc a yard.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
WE'LL HELP YOU
Make your shoes better.
Make Your Shoes Better.

Free Leather Life will make
your shoes waterproof, soft,
comfortable and more durable.
since the wholesalers, factories
and retailers have quit guaran-
teeing shoes and paying repair
bills, we are furnishing free oils
for your shoes, whether you
bought fro mus or not.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
$500
FANCY RIBBON FOR FANCY
WORK

Ten thousand bolts Of ribbon
from 1c to SOC a yard-all col
ors, all widths and all grades
can be found to match your ma
terial at The Supply Co. Don't
wait longer on buying your
Xmas ribbons. Anti-war prices,
1c to SOC yard.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-13
GO TO THE BARGAIN BASE
MENT
For Holiday Gifts at Reason
able Prices

The Bargain Basement is San
ia Claus headquarters. Come
in and see our big assortment of
Dolls, Toys, Drums, Toy Guns,
China, Cut Glass, Rugs, Small
Toys and all kinds of useful
gifts. Early buying viii be wise
buying.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
SNYDER
IS NOT
GUILTY
Jury Out Less Than Ten
Hours-Verdict is Gen
orally Approved

Victor Snider, 20, son of Adam Snider
Valley City farmer, is not guilty OF
the murder of William Larsmann
wealthy farmer and Barnes county
pioneer, on Nov. Q, according to the
verdict returned by the jury at 6
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The case was given to the jury at
1880 o'clock Saturday morning. Senti-
ment was much in favor of the young
ally approved.
Hearing in the case took an entire
week, forty witnesses being brought
forward for the defense, and five for
the prosecution. Interest during the
trial was at fever heat, and the court
room in the Barnes county courthouse
was packed at every session, hundreds
being unable to gain admission.
Appearing for young Snider were
Atty. Taylor Crum of Fargo, and Atty.
A. P. Paulson of Valley City.
Counsel for the defense proved to
the satisfaction of the jury that Lars
mann was of quarrelsomc nature
and had publicly made threats to
get" Adam Snider. the father. Threats
were communicated to Snider, who at
tempted to have Larsmann put under
bonds to keep the peace, but without
avail.
Rented From Larsmann. 49,.
Adam Snider had formerly rented
land from Larslr.ann, but was given
orders to be off the place by Nov. 1.
In moving the last of his effects on the
morning of Nov. 2, he was forced to
traverse a road crossing Larsmann's
land. 1t was then, the testimony
showed, that he was accosted by
Larsmann, who. armed with a repeat
ing shotgun, is alleged to have said,
Now, I've got YOU" pointing the gun
at the elder Snider's head.
Young Snider, who was riding horse
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
First Community
Concert Sunday
Was Big Success

The first of a series of community
concerts to be given weekly, on Sunday
afternoons, in the Fargo auditorium by
the various Conservatives of Fargo
and Moorhead, was presented yester-
day, and was an unqualified success. An
audience OF such proportions that the
whole downstairs and the entire back
part of the balcony were filled. gath
cred to enjoy this concert, which was
given by students at the Fargo College
Conservatory of Music. Each partici-
pant in the program acquitted himself
or herself with credit. and the audience
proved very appreciative one. Fol-
lowing were the numbers:
Overture-Beautiful Galatea -. Suppe
Fargo College orchestra.
o Mic Fernando from La Favorita :.
Edla Nelson.
solveis's Song ................. Grieg
Swiss Echo Song ............ Eckert
Bel Raggio from Semiramide :. Rossini
Ethel Sanborn.
Orchestra.
My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice ......
viii, 49,. .'.''.''''. Saint-Saens
Ida Nesseth. 0N'
String Quartet in D minor-Andante
Fargo Conservatory String quartet.
The Angelus. from Scenes Pittor-
eSUueS MaSSenet
Orchestra.
1 Am a Pilgrim .............. Marston
DR.. Paul Verne.
Grand March from Aida ....... Verdi
Orchestra.
The concert next Sunday afternoon
will be in charge of the A. G. conserva-
tory, and will include several band
numbers, orchestra selections, and q
repetition of the cantata, Hope of the
World, directed by Miss Edyth Grasse
which was given shortly before Christ
mas at the college.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
MAKING WAR HATED.

st. Louis Post Dispatch: war, prior
to 1914, meant small Inconvenience to
Germany, some slight dislocation OF
the activities Of peace, few stressful
anxious days, sorrow for few thou
sands Of families. But 1t also meant
extension of the boundaries of the en-
plre in most advantageous directions,
more irrefrangible unity at home, new
provinces OF rich acreage, golden
streams Of indemnities. great assets in
glory and prestige.
The frame of mind in which Ger
many entered the greater contest
might be compared to that in which
England. after half q century OF sucz
cess in defeating barbarous tribes, en-
tered light-heartedly on the Illusion
destroying Boer war. All data agree
that German people as well as general
staff only figured on duplicating form
or victories with greater gains pur-
chased with about the same relative
cost and the same promptness. 1t was
natural that they should. The thing
farthest from their thought was the
desperate struggle that has developed.
Our own passionate hatred for war
is a logical effect OF the prolonged
agony of q four-year struggle. It caus-
ed General Grant, uttering his mag
unanimous plea, Let US have peace,
to affirm Vehemently that he himself
would never Are another shot in anger
And he never did.
When peace comes to Europe, we
may believe that 1t will give to the
world q new Germany-perhaps Ger
many democratized and reincarnated
through the overthrow OF old ideals,
q Germany clinging to the ways OF
peace with that profound attachment
only possible with nations that have
put vain trust in iron shard AMI reek-
Ing tube and have suffered frightful
establishment.
There is q reason for thinking that
IL peace came now, 1t would find this
benef1cent, IL cruel establishment
already operating with wholesome ef-
fects on the national nilitaristic atti-
tude. It is a progressive disillusion.
ment, certain 60 give results the more
pronounced the longer the war con
tinues and the more its costs. counted
in resources Of every description. are
multiplied.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
TALKS FOR
THE new
CITIZENS
Judge A. T. Cole Institutes
New Stunt in Connection
With Oath of Allegiance
EXPLAINS RESPONSIBILITY
New Departure Will be
Made a Rule in Third Ju-
dicial District i'm Future

A new feature in connection with
the swearing in Of new citizens will
be instituted in the district court to-
morrow morning when a class Of ap-
plicants for citizenship is expected to
appear for final examination and for
taking the oath of allegiance, when
DR.. Thos. J. Graham, at the invitation
of Judge A. T. Cole. will address the
class on what it means to take on new
citizenship.
Judge Cole said this morning that
hereafter this will be a practice in the
Third judicial district and that when
ever there are persons to take the
son secured to speak to them.
Il have often thought that 1t would
be good plan to present to newly
sworn-in citizens a new thought on
the real meaning Of becoming a citi-
zen Of the United States said Judge
Cole. "Of course it has always been
the practice for the judges to give q
short address, but / believe that this
should be done by someone not con-
nected with the court, thereby remov-
ing the impression that 1t Is a part
OF the formal ceremony.
I'm making this change / do not in
tend to ask any person to put away
their love and respect for the land OF
their nativity. / do not want them to
do that for / want them to become
good citnzens of the United States, bu:
do want them to fully understand
the responsibility they have taken up
on themselves.
Becoming a naturalized citizen is
a good bit like a young man reaching
his majority. When he becomes Of
age he assumes the responsibility of
citizenship, but no one asks him to re-
nounce the love or respect of his
father who stood responsible for him
during his minority. When a resident
of the state takes the oath of allegi.
ance he becomes responsible as a citi.
zen and takes on a new character and
his thought should be Of this country
first.
II believe that talks of this kind will
do much good as they will call the newly
made citizens attention to what citi-
zenship really means, and also to the
fact that the ceremony of naturaliza-
ton is not IN empty one"
1t is expected that several applica-
tions for final pGpers will appear to-
morrow at the opening of the January
term of court for final examination
and swearing in.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Wife OF PROMINENT
h'HENRY FARMER DIES
Complications Following Operation
Fatal to Mrs. Margaret DsIfs-
Funeral Services Tomorrow.

Mrs. Margaret Delfs. Sc, wife OF
Herman Delfs. prominent McHenry
farmer, died at local hospital at s: 80
o'clock Saturday evening as result
Of complications following an opera
tion. She had been a. patient at the
hospital ten days.
r. F. Murphy will ship the remains
to McHenry tomorrow morning.
Funeral services will be held from the
German Lutheran church tomorrow
afternoon, Rev. c. Banholf OF Valley
City officiating.
The husband and eight children
survive. They are Mrs. William Wei
mer of Halstein, Ia, Mrs. c. Ehleit of
Bennett, Ia, Mrs. w. Schwenk of Nc
Henry, the Misses Lena and Melea
Delfs, both Of McHenry, Christ Delfs
of Hotchkiss, Cal. Markus DeIfs and
Chas. Delfs, both OF McHenry
Mr.. and Mrs. Delfs came to Nc
Henry from Halstein. Ia. seventeen
years ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
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