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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
Not So Smart.

Mr.. Flatbush-It's the same old
story.
Mrs. Flatbush-What's wrong now?
II painted the front gate and hung
Il sign on it, Fresh Paint"
"Wen?"
1.-THE first man who came along put
his hand on it to see if the paint was
really fresh"
Don't be so smart"
why"
THAT wasn't a man that put his
hand on the paint to see If 1t was
fresh; that was me-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
FINLAND.

The ireland Of Russia" flung its
final word of defiance at the Russian
provisional government and promptly
translated IT into action. The Finnish
landtdag passed a bill declaring Fin
lands absolute independence from Rus
STA as separate autonomous state. In
taking this action the separatists open
ly admitted that they were taking ad-
vantage of Russia's plight. They ar
gued that Russia, confronted as she
is with terrific difficulties at home
and at the 'front.' win not be able to
try to repress Finland's dissaffection
by force of arms. With disaster on
the march in Galicia and the German
big guns booming on the Riga-Dvinsk
front, any military steps to enforce
Russia's authority on Finland seems to
be out of the question. On the other
hand, TO leave the Finnish secession
unchallenged would be inviting the
Ukraine and many other provinces to
follow Finland's lead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

The Finnish landtdag, having by a
vote of 1855 TO 27, declared the neces-
sity of Immediately voting the auton-
omy bill, adopted 1t forthwith in full
by vote of 138 to 90 The landtdag
rejected by vote of 104 to sc an
amendment by Deputy Cullas propos-
ing that the bin should be submitted
for the appreciation of the Russian pro-
yisional government.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

When you lose a friend by lending
him small sum Of money you get the
best of the bargain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Life is full of checks and many Of
them are forgeries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
WOMEN OF
MIDDLE AGE
Mrs. Quinn's Experience
Ought to Help You Over
the Critical Period.

Lowell, Msss.-"For the last three
years / have been troubled with the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
SWEDEN.

The position of the conserva tiv. s in
Sweden, as in other countries, IS pre-
carlous. The autocracy of Russia cr'm-
bled down under the first serious at
tack of the revolutionary forces and
this result has given tremendous en-
enlargement to the liberal elements of
Sweden during their fight for political
equality for men and women. The
whole aspect of Swedish politics has
changed during the last months. The
great masses are not any longer salts
fed with empty words from the gov
eminent and the riksdag. They want
action, and quick action, as the only
means of preventing them from TAX
ing matters into their own hands. The
riots, which took place outside of the
palace TO the riksdag are an illustra-
ton of the new spirit of action among
the Swedish working, class. Policemen
and soldiers in hundreds had to be
used against the masses, trying to
force a passage to the building of the
Swedish parliament, and great pum-
Der of people were injured. Such oc-
currence would have been impossible
in Sweden only few months ago. In
his powerful newspaper, the Social
Demokraten, Hjalmar Branting inter-
prets the demonstrations as a warn
ing to the king and the ruling class not
to oppose the will of the people after
the result of the elections has been
made clear Up to the present time
the iron will of NJ. Branting has sue
ceeded in keeping the great majority
of social democrats from putting a
program of drastic action into prac-
tice. But the limit of their endurance
has now been nearly reached. and the
bulk of Swedish socialists are said to
be ready to back up their demands
with action If the Introduction in Swe-
den of a government more favorable
to the people is postponed very much
longer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08
SCANDINAVIAN NEWS
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT HAP.
PENINos IN FAR OFF
NORTRLAND.
ITEMS FROM THE OLD HOME
Resume of the Most important Events
In Sweden, Norway and Denmark
OF Interest to the ScandlnaVians
In America.
DENMARK.

Theodor Jorgensen, a native of
Statene, Langeland, died intestate in
America, leaving an estate of 100000.
He was supposed TO have no heirs. But
when his death became known there
suddenly sprang up score Of persons
who claim the estate. AT least some
of them can substantiate their rela-
tionship, and the people of Langeland
are glad because the 100000 will
come to their island.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

ney general asked for the condemna-
ton of some $500 tons of dried fruits
from New York and San Francisco,
seized on the steamers San Francisco
and Pacific. consigned to the Swedish
victualing commission, government
department but alleged TO he intend
ed for export to Germany. Before the
war. said the attorney general, the an
nual requirements of Sweden in these
commodities was $500 tons. but in
1915 the imports had totaled 1855
tons. while for the first half of 1916
$500 tons had been imported. Be
sides this, he added. Sweden had on
hand before the war 1000 tons Of
these fruits, yet in the summer of 1916
no dried fruits remained in Sweden.
Three Germans, one of them cap
tam of marines, have just been ex-
pelled from Sweden for espionage,
which unquestionably resulted In the
sinking of many ships. Their seat of
operations was Gothenburg, and their
reports appear to have been made
through Copenhagen. One posed as
merchant the second as a teacher of
languages and the third, who was the
leader, as a wholesale merchant.
p. p. Waldenstrom, the famous
leader of the Mission Covenant died
July IA in Stockholm. For half cen
fury he was very prominent In the re-
lielous life of Sweden, and 1t may be
added that no matter what this man
said or did, he was always interest
ing.
The body of King Carl XII was ex-
humed July IS in order that 1t might
be established whether the bullet that
ended his life 1919 years ago came from
an assassin or from tie Norwegian
fortress of Fredriksten, which he was
investing.
Since June l it has been impossible
to he served with any kind of liquor
in Sweden without an accompanying
order for warm meal costing about
40 cents. Even then no more than
about five fluid ounces of liquor may
be served in all, and not more than
a third of this may consist of strong
brandy. One result of the new order
unquestionably has been a great waste
of food for countless meals are or
dered and either left untouched or
else slightly toyed with and mixed
with cigar and cigarette ashes by care
less people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

The Kvissel peoples high school has
been sold to man who intends TO
modify the plan of the school by add
ing courses in farming and housekeep-
ing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Norway has grown rich during the
war. But in spite of the golden flood
there has been no such suffering in
the country since 1912, when the crops
failed TO such an extent that people
actually had to systemize the making
of bread out of pine bark. Food and
fuel are getting more scarce from day
10 day, and still worse times are in
sight on account of the American en-
barge on the staple necessaries of
life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

Notodden. the city that in a few
years sprang up and became the most
famous fertilizer manufacturing cen
ter in the world. is forging ahead fast
er than ever. the total incomes Of the
city having doubled in one year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

The Teachers association has asked
the government to take steps to pre-
vent the children from using tobacco.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

The Aaro river, in Sogn. has the rep
utation Of having the biggest salmon
Of all the rivers Of Norway. In 1895
a NJ. Kennedy caught salmon that
weighed 81 pounds. which was a rec
oLd ar that time. But Chr. Munthe
the owner Of Aaro. the other day land
ed one that weighed almost 81 pounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

A FIRE in Trondhiem spread to differ
ent points among the vast storehouses
During the fire a Norwegian steamer
blew up. Supplies for the allies re-
ported worth millions have been de-
stroyed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-08

An internal disease is killing off the
hares on the Aebel island.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
ELECTION
QUIETLY HELD
Voters Selecting One Alderman
in Each Ward Today-Can-
vass Returns Tonight.

The election to select an alderman
from each of the seven wards in the
city and for n park commissioner
was proceeding quietly today.
The polls opened at 8 a. m. and
will close promptly at 5. Interest in
the present election was manifested
by the large number of votes cast in
the various precincts up to noon.
The warmest interest centered
around the Third, Second and Sixth
wards. where there are contests for
office. In none Of the other wards
have contests developed, only n can
didate appearing in each of these.
Oscar Berg and A. G. Locknlan are
running against the present incum-
bent in the Third, Calvin Reed. while
in the second Henry Holt and Andrew
veitch. both new men. are opposing
each other. John Valley, candidate
for reelection in the Sixth, is opposed
to w. H.. Bird.
Candidates meeting with no oppo-
sition are T. j. Smith. First ward;
w. S. Whitman, Fourth; John NJ. Gill
lette, Fifth: Louis kleven, Seventh,
and Michael F. Murphy, for park COM
missioner ive-year term.
The city council will anvas the
returns from the election at a meeting
to be held at the city hail this even
ing commencing at 8 O'Clock.
Other important business will be
transacted by the council.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
ADDED TO LOCAL
new MACHINERY
CLEANING PLANT
Oscar H. Bergman, For.
merly of Minneapolis, Ac-
cepts Position.

Oscar H. Bergman, formerly with
the kronick's Dye Works and the
Minneapolis Dye Works, of Mime.
apolis, specialist in dry cleaning n
dying, has arrived in Grand Forks to
accept a position with the Dacotah
Cleaners & Dyers. The steady growth
of the business Of the local establish
ment is responsible for the addition
to the force.
During the past few weeks. the
modern cleaning and dying plant. To-
Gated at the corner Of Fifth avenue
and Oak street, and the Offices at
407 DeAIers avenue, have been en-
tirely remodelled and enlarged to
care for the business.
One Of, Finest.
The plant of the fDacotah Cleaners
& Dyers is now one OF the finest and
most modern in the city. New ma
chinery has been Installed, and the
building has been remodelled. A
steam press machine, recently pur-
chased by the local company at a
large outlay, is one of the finest in
the northwest. With this machine,
the nap of the garment is raised,
thereby restoring the original new
appearance to the goods, and elimin-
ating the shine.
Safety devices have been installed
in the plant. and gasoline tanks are
constructed underneath the ground,
making the establishment practically
freprOOf.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
dean WOULD
QUIT BOARD
Doctor Recommends That Full
Time Health Officer be APP
pointed at Meeting Today.

The Grand Forsk city board of
health met in regular monthly ses-
sion at the city hall this morning and
considered several important mat
tiers.
Consideration Of the annual report
OF the health officer. DR.. Alfred Dean,
was one of the most important mat
ters coming before the board. In
his report DR.. Dean recommended to
the board tina a full time health Of
fcer be appointed. inasmuch as he
has to devote much of his time to pri-
vate business. and this matter will
be taken up at the regular monthly
meeting of the city council this even
ing.
The annual report OF Mrs. r. A.
Sprague. pure food inspector, covering
work done in the city during the past
year and showing much improved
existing conditions, also was present.
ed.
The matter of issuing milk licenses
to dealers was discussed. Some deal
ers have not taken out licenses as yet
this year, and the board plans to
bring pressure On them to have such
permits secured in compliance with
the law.
Bids from teamsters for the collec-
ton Of garbage ranging from SIS to
500 We're opened, u nome was Sc
lected at this mornings meeting.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
WOMEN ANXIOUS TO
R THE NATION
Local Station Inquiring About
Chances to Volunteer.

That Grand Forks women are ready
to tender their services to the nation
in the event of war was made evident
this niclning when a letter from one
who would like to enlist her services
was received at the local navy recruit
ing station.
The writer of the letter is Miss
Nancy Bailey, 1903 University avenue,
and ] D. Classon, recruiting officer,
is taking up h matter with the navy
department.
Women are being admitted to GER
tain branches of the service, and I be-
lieve Miss Bailey can get a good gov
eminent job all right" he said.
In her letter Miss Bailey says: 81
notice in the daily papers that women
are volunteering their services as stem
ographers. clerks, ETC., in the navy.
Could you give me some information
regarding this? What would be the
nature of the work? Where would it
be and if we were wanted how much
notice would be given? I am inter-
ested in this work and would greatly
appreciate any information you could
give me-
Mr.. Classon, who is not thoroughly
familiar with that kind Of work, is
writing to headquarters for informa-
ton.
Many members of the fair sex have
called at the recruiting station lately
securing the pretty Join the NAVY
Now" badges and all have been very
inquisitive regarding a woman's
chance of serving the country.
1t will be a month Of special inter-
est in several way.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
TAYLOR OFF
FOR SERVICE
Will Leave Tonight for Naval
Station at Great Lakes is
Now Lieutenant.

DR.. A. H. Taylor, head of the de-
partment OF Physics Of the University
Of North Dakota and director of the
University Radio Station, will leave
tonight for the United States Wireless
station at Great Lakes, ILL.,, where he
will take up his duties as lieutenant
in the United States Naval Wireless
service.
Lieutenant Taylor will remain at
Great Lakes in charge Of the wireless
district centering there until the ex-
pected war with Germany is over. or
until he is transferred by the federal
government. His commission makes
MIN al officer in the naval reserve
corps.
Mrs. Taylor will follow her hus-
band to the Great Lakes station in
the course Of a month or so.
Lieutenant Taylor is the first men,
Der Of the faculty of the state univer-
sity to answer the call Of war. Other
members probably will answer the
call for industrial mobilization.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
FIRE CHIEF CAN
DRILL WITH BEST
OF EN-, HE SAYS

John Fitzgerald, chief Of the fire
department, can handle an army rifle
as we'll as a hose. and besides that,
he's some driller.
AT least that is what he told Police
Sergeant Schuyler and Patrolman
Henry Vixen. who served on the
Mexican border with the North Da-
kota troops, during a warm discus
sion on the PROBABILITIES Of war with
Germany last night.
Chief Fitzgerald was t n time a
member of the North Dakota Nation
al Guard and attended three state n
campments.
"Tll bet I can get a gun right now
and ou,drill anyone in town." the
chief told officer Vixen. whom ne was
anxious to compete with. "Pon my
word. 1 can tell you something about
drilling. Why, I a go through the
movements faster than they can give
the commands"
Officer Vixen then explained that
nowadays it was not exactly accord
ing to regulations to get ahead of the
commands. We'll. I can spring some
commands you never heard anything
about" he retorted.
According to information received
from the police department. 1t is I'M
derstood that Chief Fitzgerald is soon
going to be on dress parade for the
editication of certain doubters Of his
military ability.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
LIEUT.. HAGEN
ON DUTY
Brother of Local Business Man is
Assigned to Destroyer Some
where on Atlantic"

Lieutenant o. o. Hagen. brother Of
G. o. Hagen of h Grand Forks
Mercantile company. DR.. Paul Hagen
and Attorney E. O. Hagen of Crooks
ton, we'll known in the Red River
Valley, who, since the Mexican trou-
BILE last summer, has been taking post
graduate work at the United States
naval academy, Annapolis, Md. has
been assigned to sea duty. according
TO Information received here today.
Tho naval officer also has three Sis
tiers living in this city. Misses Dora.
1nga and Mary Hagen. Of the Bel
mont apartments. He is o ord
nance, torpedo and navigation Officer
Of the Patterson. one of the large oil
burning destroyers of the United
States navy. No Information is given
as to the movements Of the ship, ex-
cept that it is Somewhere on the
Atlantic"
Plans Are Changed.
Lieut.. Hagen had been assigned to
several years of post graduate work
At the military academy, but the
present international crisis has caused
q change in these plans.
Since his graduation from the
Naval Academy six years ago. Lieut..
Hagen has been an officer on various
ships OF the Pacific feet, having been
stationed part Of the time in Ntcara
qua. Mexico. and the Fawaiin ISL
ands. He made a trip to Japan in
1911.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
ELKS T0STAND
BY PRESIDENT
AND CONGRESS
Send Telegram to Wilson
Expressing Desire to
Back Him.

At a special session yesterday of
Elks lodge No. 255, of this city. res
o%lutions expressing readiness to stand
by the president and congress in what
ever decision is required by the pres
ent crisis were adopted. at the sug-
gestion of Exalted Ruler Richtor Of
New Orleans, and sent to President
Wilson and the congress of the United
States.
The telegram sent yesterday fol-
lows:
woodrow Wilson, President Of the
United States. Washington. D. c.
Realizing that h United States OF
America is now at the door Of a crisis
which requires all the wisdom and
strength of the unity of mind and
purpose that has been the support and
sustaining power of the nation in its
many adversities.
Believing that at this hour every
true citizen of this nation should
stand ready for whatever call may
come, and believing that there should
be nc hesitancy in making known to
the man in whom the great question
OF the hour rests. the ~promptings Of
our hearts and the frmness Of Jul
desires to express our love Of our
country.
Benevolent Protective Order Of
Elks No. 255, Grand Forks, N. D..
wish to express to the president of the
United States and Of the congress OF
the United States u readiness to
stand with the president and the con-
gress in whatever decision the de-
velopments of the present crisis may
require.
VIM. Abrahamson,
IF. A. Brown,
Exalted Ruler
Secretary
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
EASTER WEEK
IS FORECAST MADE
Weather Man Doesn't Offer Much
Encouragement to Those Who
Want to Disport Their Spring
"Duds."

Maybe We can wear our new spring
toys on Easter and maybe we can
not.
The weather nan doesn't give US
any too much hope. though, his pre-
diction for the weak. beginning Sun
day. April l. for the plain states and
upper Mississippi valley being as fol-
lows:
Generally fair weather with the
temperature average somewhat be-
low the ~seasonable normal"
Palm Sunday saw a lot of new
light clothes being disported. but 1t
was truly April fools" day for a lot
Of people. who thought that It was
Mce n warm u and ventured out
doors, clad in their spring rcgaIia,
only to hurry back for something
warmer.
Herald Want Ads Bring Results.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
wv CITY BOARDS
WILL MEET TOMORROW
Will Transact Important Bush
ness at Sessions in the Evening.

The Grand Forks Board Of educa-
ton will hold its regular monthly
session at the city hall tomorrow
evening beginning al 1880 o'clock, at
which time a number Of important
matters relative to the new high
school building will be taken up.
The city park board will also NEE.
tomorrow evening at the city hall and
plans will be discussed for additional
work to be done with a view to beau
tifying the city parks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
BECOMES
HOTEL INSPECTOR
Fargo Man Succeeds W. b. Woolsey
OF This City-Washburn Named
OIL Inspector.

r. O.. Baird Of Fargo today was ap-
pointed hotel inspector to succeed w.
3. Woolsey Of Grand Forks. Cover
nor Frazier announced the appoint
ment together with that of w. F.
Washburn Of Fargo, al state oil in
spector. to succeed T. w. Jackman,
also Of Fargo.
The hotel inspector now works un-
der the state pure food department.
in accordance with a law passed at
the last legislative assembly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
GET
NEW CERTIFICATES
First Papers Providing for Pensions
were Incorrect, but Error Is Now
Being Rectifed.

The regular weekly drill Of Com
pany NJ, First North Dakota infantry,
perhaps the last to be held in this
city for some time to come, is sched-
uled for 8 o'clock this evening at the
armory.
A number of new recruits who
have been enlisted during the past
week. will be put through the traces
this evening for the first time.
New certificates for pensions to the
members Of the company who served
on the Mexican border will be given
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02

board. in session this morning, re-
euested the county commissioners to
bond the county in the sum Of about
$4,000 for work on drain No. 9 rum
ming through Grand Forks and
Brenna townships. No action was
taken in the matter today.
The bond Of county Auditor Hans
Anderson in the sum of $4,000 a
accepted and approved. Passage Of
bills and routine business occupied
the boards time this afternoon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
MANY MILK SAMPLES
FOUND BELOW GRADE

The annual report Of Mrs. r. A.
Sprague. submitted to the board Of
health this morning, discloses the fact
that out of 81 samples of milk col
lected during the month Of March.
"a OF the samples were below grade.
The report further declares that
the inspector found 8 milk vendors
and II sub-vendors have been doing
business in the city without licenses.
1t shows further activities of the in
spector, including the stopping Of the
sale of certain kinds of pop by un-
licensed vendors.
According to Mrs. sprague, It IL
more than probable that prosecutions
will result from her Investigations.
Bridget was fond Of waiting at the
door Of the church and compliment
ing the priest on his sermon. One
day the priest remarked after an un-
usually strong "bit o. barney"
"Now, Bridget, you know that your
compliments fall OF me like water OF
a ducks back"
Nothing aDashed. Bridget replied:
Yes, father, but-the ducks like
it."
Mrs. Black-1 was 20 sorry to hear
that Mr.: White was Ill. A cold. I
suppose?
Mrs. white-No. something he ate.
He went to New York on business:
and since he had to take lunch with
all the mon who did business Wit.
him no was foroed to cat stx lunches
every day during his stay.-Puck
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-02
YEOMEN LEAVE
FOR STATE CONCLAVE
Annual Gathering of Members of
Brotherhood is Begun at Devils
Lake; All Cities Represented.

NJ. W. s%paulding, j. B. wineman
and other prominent Yeomen or this
city left today for Larimore to at
tend the annual conclave of the
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
which is being held in hat city.
Members OF the order from all over
lions Of the Yeomen, and a very in
teresting program Is being carried
out.