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The herald., 1917-10-18
Pillow Sham HoIder

The feature Of the pillow sham
holder, which is the invention Of a
New York woman. is that il makes
use OF the familiar push pins as a
means Of holding the shams In place.
A rectangular frame Is provided, but
the upper portion has a piece of cork
for the reception Of the steel points
When these are once in place, 1t Is not
necessary to disturb them until it is
time to take the linen Off the frame TO
cOnsign 1t to the washtub.
The herald., 1917-10-18
Waistcoats With caoe.

Waistcoats sometimes are an add,.
tion TO capes' often Of rich brocade
Many waistcoats have prominent pock.
cts, and the military or naval buttons
upon them give certain cachet. Som.
are cut diagOnally and cross In at the
back and so keep the cape In place.
The herald., 1917-10-18

to the ripe figs ready Tor pi''"'
eCtlng. N ,-uit &
Celeste bears rather sinaH - ..,tr
high quality, but Is not vel! N
tive, Ischla has a green et .'S n
inside of the fruit being olO. ID
Hirtu Japan is an abundant O s.
Magnolia bears large
fruit. ,.s that u
one fig enthusiast wri'eS -, ,sr
figs stood zero weather -. ~ ,rscsn.
though when first set ou' ~, "
weather would kill them. a ~ ,oI4
come acclimated the plants ''I pso,,yE
or weather. A gardener u ,,,,bspss
vanIa says her fig tree na' The Ut
20 winters with protection; :. rip.s
is bent over TO the grouns ss,h
and covered with straw anu
The herald., 1917-10-18
An Antidote for AGENTS.

Il have here Il little treatise on the
evils of the Australian school system
as against the effects of toe dancing
during the pre-glacial period. Ii should
he i'll every home"
III buy one if you'll cash this check
for me-" said the long-suffercr. But
the book agent was gone.
The herald., 1917-10-18
He Came Bach

The director of geological garden
was on his holiday. He received a
note from his chief assistant which
closed thus: ''The chimpanzee seems
to be pining for companion. What
shall We do until you returnY
The herald., 1917-10-18
He Spoke From Experience.

when l was a boy wanted to be
come railroad president"
THAT was laudable ambition"
However. | soon changed my mind"
What caused you TO do that?"
Il used to talk to an old. one-arrncd
fsgman on duty at a crossing near nv
home. He convinced me that there
was nothing whatever in the railroad
business"
The herald., 1917-10-18

Fur waistcoats set In long, tailored
coats are another conspicuous feature
OF the autumn models. These have a
cozy look, and when worn with tho
nigh standing collars of the same fur
are particularly smart.
The herald., 1917-10-18
Ccnsolind Percy.

1T gwieves me to speak of Il, Gwace.
Lawst evening you laughed at me.
right to my face"
You shouldn't mind that. Every
day OF my life am laughing at moth
Ing"
The herald., 1917-10-18
Repaperino Walls.

Wet the wall with brush to soften
the old paper. Scrape it off. then put
"n new paper. The paste used for
wallpaper should be thoroughly cook
rc- The walls will look much nicer
and be more sanitary by removing the
old paper.
The herald., 1917-10-18
Lots Doinu IL,

''POp, what's il mean to burn your
candle at both endS?"
Paying alimOny and counting an
other woman ut the same time, my
son"
The herald., 1917-10-18
D.,th 10 Moths

II moths get into the ' Us sus'
Mo . ' cloth ten or twelve In; ,nss h y b.
with formaldehyde; naus e. FOR tEslH
closet and close up tlsnll ry h. used .
hours. The same p pnrss NV where eIsIs
ing is stored. Inc ir ecss; IS
moths ms well as tnels sdo s' IS kns
pprlAs of any kind. w
the clothing. =
The herald., 1917-10-18
The Brute,

Wifey-That vicious dog next door
bit mother again this morning and I'd
like to know what you're going to do
about II.
Hubby-I'u ask him how much he
wants for the dog
The herald., 1917-10-18
Choosing q Course.

MY boy is undecided about what
collegiate course to take. What would
| you adviser
THAT depends. Does he want TO
build up his muscles or his mind:"
The herald., 1917-10-18
The Last Cry.

CustOmer-What particular advan.
tage Is there in this new talking ma
chine.
DemonstratOr-Why. my dear sir,
1t will reproduce the human voice as
you never heard IL before"
The herald., 1917-10-18
Long oirectoi.e Coats Shown.

Long directoire coats are attracting
attention, and some smart models are
seen In embroidered failleS, and pad
ded designs In velvet. satin and cloth.
The herald., 1917-10-18
A Good Guess.

The paper said that the bride was
unattended"
THAT notice was written up in adj
vance of the wedding. but it was
good guess. The bridegroom failed to
show up.
The herald., 1917-10-18
Advice.

He is the wretch who'll only shirk
And loaf throughout the day.
For he who finds no fun in work
Finds little fun IN play.
The herald., 1917-10-18
All Mast Be Coed Shots and Afraid of
NothinC.

leaves Il girl behind him. l will fur.
ni>h steamer and transportation from
Sal francisco: arm and outfit ia be
provided by each man. Address No.
l3!'. care Of this magazine"
Il want the following men for 4
South Sea exploit: a gold miner, OK
perlcnc"l in placer mining and ASSAY
ing; Il gasoline engineer; n mess boy.
not under fifteen; Il private secretary
who can Keep a record of the trim for
publication; preferably one who can
operate Il moving picture camera. All
must be good shots. and afraid of
nothing, aud able 10 pay their own OK.
penseS. VIII give them each 10 per
cent of gross earnings. This is sure
I" be profitable venture. Address
j. 4. H., care of this magazine"
Strong and intellectual men-no
bo"zers--who can keep their mouths
smut, are wanted To help me dig up
buried treasures under the altar of an
Oh Inca temple. IL a fool or a detec
i've should babblc, there are unscrun-
I''''i'" VIM Nouiu lOt hesitate
To charter steamer. follow us. and
sink our vessel with all ON board ne
soon ~ they got an inklinc of our
destination"
Some More Calls.
H'r" are some more calls for mo,
from III" magazine departments:
Men wanted To hunt birds of mar
adisc in BorDcO."
Moving picture operator and wire.
less expert for trip TO Lhasa."
Good men on trail. NOT afraid of
wolves, cold nights, hunger or mos.
IuitoeS. To 20 On n long hnut for ms
Siblc surviving nastWlons in Canal, "
Men To help dig up a deposit of
bones of prehistoric animals in north.
ern Indiana. with the object of selling
them 10 museums"
Il want 10 get in touch with ran.
iteinan: he must be good fellow"
II am NasSar graduate going on an
exploring "trip up The Mackenzie, Wopt
several healthy. cultured ladies. WILLING
to he fined or fired on display of dis.
content. No objection TO suffrucettes
If young. healthy. strong and not mil.
liant"
The herald., 1917-10-18

face powder and other neceSsaries of
life In the city. Along with other bags
they will come In for much attention
at Christmas time.
The herald., 1917-10-18
Attention Missed.
Il thought Crimson GulCh had +,
formed"
"It had" replied Broncho Bob.

But it seems wide open now"
I'VE had To max" some kind Of n
demonstration. There's norhin' We
used to enjoy :" much aS havin' good
taIkrr come aIoHg an tell us how.
wicked "" Were. We've been 80 reg
lar respectable that nobody pays the
least attention IT, Us an We feel slight
ed"
The herald., 1917-10-18

Hes an odd sort of Il chap. Won't
argue about the tariff
Whats his reason for not arguinG?'
Says he doesn't know anything
about IT,"
The herald., 1917-10-18
Daily Thought

The noblest mind the OeS'
ment has.-Spenser.
The Washington times., 1917-12-20

YOUNG MAN under 20 years OF age for
stock brokers' ofice; state references, ex-
perience II any and education. BOX 70, Times
office. 'D
The Washington times., 1917-12-20

WILL THE PERSON who picked up the
black lynx mum Tuesday morning IN Kann's
Store communicate at once with owner Sg21
Itth ST. n W. and receive reward 10
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
FOB SALE Or EXCHANGE

NINETY-ACRE farm. i've miles from Char-
lottesviIle, Va: beautiful location; nne wa
ter: plenty wood: on r. +. D.. will sell on
easy terms or exchange fox d. c. suburban
property Of not less than i've acres. AppE1
IS l ST. N. W. I-T
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
MINERS MAY WORK
ON NHO[YDAYS, SAYS
CARDINAL GIBBONS

Miners should work upon holy
days and holidays until the present coal
crisis is over. Cardinal Gibbons declared
in a letter to Fuel Administrator Gar
field today.
at will be Of invaluable service to the
country and to humanity" said the let
Tar. If they viii work regularly, tor
every ton or coal contributes toward
the success Of the nation in the titanic
struggle upon which We have entered. '
The prelate also urged saloon keepers
10 cooperate by c'osing bars between
3 p. m. ard a-=Tr1. THUS saving ftie!
and contributing to the greater effi-
cheney Of their patrons"
1ndorsinC Garfield's efforts to keep
the mi .es going during the Christmas
holidays. Cardinal Gibbons said:
II approve your suggestion that the
miners perform their ordinary tasks
upon holy days and holidays until the
present crisis is over. These are days
Of sacrifice, and I feel confident that
our men in the coal region will not be
less generous of their best efforts than
any others in the country"
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
FOR RENT-APARTMENTS
Furnished

SIX ROOMS. bath and porch, fur. for housS-
keeping. Apt 1. z7Z7 Conn. ave. Phone n.
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
EDUCATIONAL
Italian Lessons

Refined young teacher from BUcCISl
itth q. n. W.
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
HELP WANTED-MALE

BRIcKLAYERs-Tea and 10 labOrers. Apply
18th and Z n. W. 80
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
LOST AND FOUND

GOLD WRIST wATCH-Lady's: late Tues
day afternoon on an F st. and Georgetown
st. car. Reward. notify DOROTHEA
l-20
The Washington times., 1917-12-20

LADYrS SILK BAG containing money, etc.
Reward no questions asked L. w.
GROOMES. 1915 F st. n. W. y
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
ROOMS AND BOARD
You Do Not Find What These Columns Phone Main
$3.50 and Ask for MANAGER OF CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Wanted-Rooms.

YOUNG MAN-Gover1.nent employe, desires
room with steam heat IN private Jewish
family. northwest preferred BOX lo1. Times
ofnce. 1S10
The Washington times., 1917-12-20

PURSE with $50: lost on Brookland car. Re
ward. Mrs. X. V. MONTGOMERY. Sargent
road BrooklRnd. D. c. l"n
The Washington times., 1917-12-20

KITTEN. medium size. dark and light gray
with white stomach. strayed Tuesday night
from l704 r Ft. n. w. Phone North eols-J.
Reward will be paid literally. l-O
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
FOR RENT-FURNITURE

FDR RENT-MOst practical and handsome
furniture, suitable for two or three room
apartment TO responsible party. BOX 81,
Times ofhSa. Ill
The Washington times., 1917-12-20

NOSE GLASS SES-TOrtolse shell rim: ribbon
attached. Return TO - Woodward bldg,
reward. 1878
The Washington times., 1917-12-20

tI,..0iI r.H,,HiSAiHER and typewriter for s,oek
-.'.S O,n'1 htate age. sNpsrisnCs ana
'sa'' s"T'a' BOA %, TInsS sfHrs. 'D
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
HELP WANIED-MAlE

MAN-An around. water. janItor. shucker,
porter. fireman: reference. hls sth st.
N. W. l'ls
The Washington times., 1917-12-20
WANTED-AGENTS

WE WILL PAY YOU SIS to distribute Billy
sundays Message. Low price. Fast seller
Everybody wants IL. Spare time used. Splen-
did chance for money making. Sample free.
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE PRESS, Phila-
delphia. Is
AGENTS-l1adies and gentlemen. from IS 70
$40 now being carried by Representatives
Nl6 @ Orgia ave. CAL or write.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
Former Mayor Of East
Grand Forks Having Inter-
esting Career in France.
COMMANDED c.
OF EAST SIDERS
Has Steadily Risen Since
He Enlisted in Canadian
Army at Start of War.

John P. Brandt, former mayor Of
the city Of East Grand Forks, and
former proprietor of the Brandt Hard
ware company lin the same quarters
as are now occupied by Giese & Noon
an, is taking an active part In the gi-
gantic drive against the German lines
in France, according to word that has
been received here.
Has High Rank.
Colonel Brandt left this city several
years ago, and settled in Vancouver,
B. c.. where he entered business. At
the outbreak of war with Germany,
he entered the Canadian army. and
steadily rose to the rank Of colonel.
corresponding in the American army
to the rank of brigadier general.
Over a year ago, Colonel Brandt
left with a Canadian contingent for
oversee duty, and has been on the
French front 10y for several months,
in command of his contingent.
Led East Siders.
At the time Of the SpaniNh-Ameri-
can war. Colonel Brandt led a volun-
teer company Of infantry from East
Grand Forks. as their captain, and at
that time saw service in Cuba.
According to word received here
from Vancouver, Colonel Brandt has
taken important positions In the
French drive recently. and was one
of the commanders in the fight on
capture Of Vimy ridge. in which q
large number OF Canadians lost their
lives. He has also been instrumental
in other victories along the front in
France.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
EAST GRAND FORKS
WILL
Be CUT OFF
Light and Water Commission De
eide That All in Arrears Must
PAY Up" at Once.

Electric light consumers in East
Grand Forks who are two months or
over in arrears will have to pay up
inside of a few days or retire before
dark. following action taken by the
East Grand Forks Light. Water and
Power commission. at their regular
monthly meeting held in the city hall
last evening.
Must Pay Bills.
The superintendent Of the light de
partment has been given orders TO cut
off the current on all those In arrears
as soon as the lists can be checked
over. It is understood that over IL
consumers in the city have failed to
pay their light bills for the past two
months.
Bills for the month Of April were
presented to the council for consid-
Grafton, and all were allowed. Re
ports were received also from the va
rious members Of the commission, and
other routine business was attended
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
MANY APPLY
AT STATION
Applicants for Enlist
ment in United States Army
Visiting Station Tuesday.

~ .-H-..EE-a
Thirteen applicants for enlistment
in the United States army presented
themselves yesterday to Corporal M.
e. Coomler, in charge of the East
Grand Forks recruiting station, 2o7
DeMers avenue, for enlistment. All
will be able to pass the physician ex-
animation, according to Corporal
Coomler, and they will probably be
enlisted late today.
Many From Crookston.
A. number Of applicants from
Crookston, secured at the patriotic
celebration in that city yesterday by
Private c. e. Pritchett, will probably
arrive in the city today to Join the
colors. 1t is expected that at least
ten will enlist from Croo&ston.
Many Of the men %cnltsting now are
doing SO to escape hcing drafted later,
according to Corporal Coomlcr.
Appeal for Recruits.
The following appeals for volun-
teers are being distributed about the
city today:
"United States army. Join it here
today. You are called to defend your
country-will you do u share?
Don't wait for George to do it,"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
EAST SlDERS
ARE ON ROLL
Many Local Students Are Grant
ed State University Diploma
Awards for Work.

East Grand Forks students are ex-
~ceptionally we'll represented among
those who have been granted state
university diploma awards to the boys
and girls who took high rank in the
contests last fall in Polk county.
Bear "U." Seal.
The diplomas bear the university
seal and are signed by the state club
leader, T. A. Erickson, director of
agricultural extension, A.. D. Wilson
inc Dean A. F.. Woods. The follow
ing East Grand Forks students have
been made members of the honor
roll:
In bread making: Lucy Leichteis
and Marion Opsahl.
In potato raising: Roy Humphrey.
Richard Querard, Sven Langhei, Hell.
ma Lanshei, George Driscoll, Harold
Amundson. Clifford Nelson. Carl An
derson and Clarence Hargem.
In corn raising: Harmis Super
nault. George Supernault and John
Croy. .
Pig Growing.
In pig growing: pelvina Terrain,
James Powers Ernest Love, Cert
rude Powers. Andrew Moe. John Moe.
Arthur Bridgeford. Gordon Bridge
ford, Vincent Driscoll, James Enright.
Earl Enright. Della Saubourin, Her.
bert Lammey and Joseph Sabourin.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
CROW HUNT TO
BE HELD SOON
Tentative. Date is Set for Sunday,
May 13-Teams Will be
Chosen This Week.

Members of the East Grand Forks
GIN club and Game and Fish Protcc-
tive association will hold a special
meeting in the Commercial club
rooms some time this week, to make
arrangements for the annual organic
ed crow hunt, which probably will be
held here on Sunday, May IS.
To Draw Members.
Captains for W opposing teams
will he chosen by lot. The two lead
ers will. then. draw the names Of the
remaining members Of the club for
the members. OF each team. 1t is ex-
pected that. each side will be COM
posed of at least ten members.
According to tentative arrange
ments which have been made. the
hunt will begin at 8 o'clock Sunday
morning, and will he made in auto
mobiles. Each side will hunt in any
locality they wish. and will report
back to the city by 8 o'clock in the
evening.
Losers to Buy Feed"
The team with the least number Of
crows will then buy the feed" for
h winning team. and will also have
to eat their own crows. A great deal
Of interest in the approaching hunt ia
being manifested by members Of the
organization here.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
EAST SIDERS
ATTEND MEET
: IN CR00KST0N
Patriotic Celebration is Sue
- Declares N.
D. Will Trade Gronna.

Private G.. E.. Pritchett, connected
with the United States army recruit
ing station in this, city, Attorney Will
liam J.. Rasmussen, and a number of
other local citizens have, returned
from Crookston, where they attended
the monster patriotic celebration held
In that city yesterday.
Pritchett Given ovation.
/, Private Pritchett was given a great
:"ation in Crookston. In company
it'll naval recruiting officers, he oc-
upied a position in the gigantic pa
ade in a beautifully decorated auto
mobile, The auto IA decorated with
roses and doves. with signs on each
! urging enlistment in the army
and navy. Two small boys, one dress
ed as a soldier, the other as a sailor.
stood on either side of Ii machine.
A dance was held in Crookston last
evening.
According to Attorney Rasmussen,
p speech delivered by Senator A.. G.
Divet Of Fargo. the principal speaker
of the day, created u~nhounded en-
thusiasm among his hearers.
Will Pay Express.
I'VE in North Dakota would trade
our representative in the United
States senate. A. ]. Gronna, for any
other senator in the United States
with the exception of Senator IaFol-
lette of Wisconsin, declared Divet In
his address. I'VE would pay express
and freight both ways.
Senator Gronna has met with gen.
efal disapproval from all loyal Amer
lean citizens of our state for his stand
in the important measures that are
being debated in the senate at this
time Of strife. Why he has taken his
stand on these vital measures as he
has we cannot comprehend.
Time to Enlist.
"Now is the time for all Americans
to stand by the government and o n
hill has passed. and all in favor of the
volunteer system can still take ad-
Vantage of their plan before the better
plan goes into effect"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
Returns from Montana

H. %Jorgenson of this city. who had.
been employed in Cutbank, Mont. for
the past few months, has returned to
his home here to spend a short time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
RUSSIAN JEWS FIRM
FOR WAR TO VICTORY
Support "Iloan Of Freedom" OF New
Government and Ask American
Committees Help.

Washington. May Boris Kamen-
ka, chairman; Baron Alexander Gunz-
berg and Henry Sliesberg, represent
ing Russian Jews. have sent through
the state department the following
telegram to Jacob Schiff. Justice
Brandeis Of the United States supreme
court, Professor Cottheil. Oscar
straus. Rabbi Wise. Louis Marshall
and Henry Morgenthau:
I'VE Russian Jews always believed
that the liberation of Russia meant
also our liberation.
w firmly believe a victorious ln-
ish Of the war owing to the help OF
our allies and the United States is
near.
1.-THE temporary government is is
suing now a new public oar of free
dom. and. we feel Jul national duty is
to support the loan, which is vital for
the war and freedom.
I'VE formed a special committee of
Russian Jews for supporting the loan
consisting Of representatives of the
financial, Industrial and trading cir
cles.
1--WE suggest you form there a spe-
cial committee and let US know of the
steps you may taxi as a Jewish COM
mittee to support the loan of free
DOM"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
Street Commissioner Bert SOrenson
Has Gang Of Men Working
Today Repairing Street.

this morning put a gang Of men to
work relaying the concrete block
pavement near the east approach of
the DeMers. avenue bridge. During
the past year. the stone blocks have
become loosened. and in many places
had dropped or raised above the level
of the street, causing ruts.
The foundation Of the pavement is
being re-tamped. and the stones re-
laid, to make a smooth street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
STUDENTS GAVE FINE
RECITAL LAST NIGHT
Show Results OF Fine Musical
Training.

Students of the Sacred Heart studio
gave a musical recital in the auditor
iun1 OF the Central high school last
evening to an ~appreciative audience.
All Of the numbers Of the program
were we'll given. showing the results
of careful study on the part of the
students. Similar recitals may be
given In the Central high school au.
ditorium from time to time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
MARTHA CAFF WANTS
TO ADMINISTER HER
HUSBANDS ESTATE

st. Paul, May 2.-Martha Goff. ac-
quilted last week Of q charge Of
dering her negro husband, GARFIELD
Golf. petitioned the Ramsey county
probate court today for appointment
as administrative Of his $1,100 estate.
Elizabeth Goff. Havre, Mont. moth
counter claim against the widow with
a life insurance company for COTS
S1nA0 nolicY.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
BARON rs HELD.

San Francisco. May 1.--Raron Al
hard Won den Boscha Muench, said
to be related to Count Won Rernstorff.
In held here today as an alien enemy
of the government. Under the name
Of Kurt Drummer. Muench arrived in
a California port several days ago
from the Orient and was detained by
federal authorities. Upon orders from
Washington he is held pending fur
ther Investigation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02

Ever notice how busy some women
can be without doing anything:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-02
822 MILLION POUNDS
ADVANCED TO ALLIES
OF GREAT BRITAIN

Law, chancellor Of the exchequer, in
his speech introducing the four war
budgets in the house Of commons to-
day, said that since the beginning Of
the war 1922, 900, 900 pounds had been
advanced to Great Britain's allies, and
142, 900, 900 to her dominions.