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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
C0GSWELL, N. D., IS
SETTING EXAMPLE
FOR LARGER TOWNS

Fargo, N. D., April 12.-Contri-
huting II recruits within the past
week, Cogswell, N. D., n town Of
AS population, has broken all
listment records for Individual
communities in this district, ac-
cording to ar announcement to.
night ny naval recruiting officers
stationed here.
Six Of the recruits enrolled here
today and the other FIVE left
CogswelI tonight to enter the SER
vice at Minneapolis. The latter
group includes three brothers,
Fred, George and Ed vanderlann.
Among the six who enlisted here
today was G. ID. Worcester, who
has served fourteen months with
Canadian troops on the western
front.
Lieutenant G. e. Ketterer, of
the Minneapolis recruiting sta
ton, stopped in Fargo for q short
time today enrOute to Montana,
where he will tour practically ali
the high schools in the state de.
llvering addresses before the stu.
dents.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
CLOSE WATCH
FOR ENEMIES
Federal Employees in East Grand
Forks Required to Safeguard
Interests of Country.

Every federal employee in East
Grand Forks is a secret service
officer, and suspicious persons are be-
ing watched closely. A special order
from the department of justice HAS
placed this additional duty upon all
in Uncle SANS service.
Postmaster Ed Buckley has receive
ed q communication bearing %instruc-
tons for postof1ce employees regarding
secret service duties.
Suspect Watched.
Persons who are suspected Of being
disloyal to the United States will be
reported to the department and their
cases Will be Investigated and arrests
will be made when they are warrant
ed.
Persons expressing d%isloyalty or
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
GROW VEGETABLES.

Brumbaush, following up his appeal
to have school children assist in in
creasing the food production Of the
state by planting vegetable gardens,
today sent letters to the boards Of
trustees Of all state Institutions. to
the commission of forestry and to
the Valley Forge Park commission.
urging them to cultivate vegetables.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
THAT r sI4Ay.
(From the Columbus. Ohio Journal

(From the Columbus. Ohio Journal.)
Some time ago a Tolstoi document
was published by a relative which
anticipated some Of the world move
ments and one of these related to the
leadership that vas to bring about
some sort of a national or social unity.
This leader. Tolstoi OWNED. would be
a slav. in whose judgment and as
piration the world would have conf
dence. We haven't the statement at
hand, but we think the great social
change that would affect all nations
was to occur about the year 1890, or
at any rate. pretty soon. When we
reflect upon the wonderful denoue-
ment of Russia, we might easily con-
clude that she vas preparing the
great slav to- lead the way to inter
national peace and brotherhood. The
Slavic c was the first of the Aryan
races to come west to grow up with
the country. and though it has had a
great deal Of trouble in growing. It is
now fourishing finely. We r on
the lookout for the great slav.
Er}thar DhonA T1khA~ u1DAAno
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

Some persons get no further in the
problem of national defonse than to
conclude that a battle does not look
right.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

Just you watch those cid tightwads
bellyache. when some invading army
tram s over their diggings because
we couldn't get our artillery over our
bum roads to stop EN-.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

Butter is trying to climb UP and see
what is on the other side Of the
heights.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

Just. because a girl don't raise her
skirts very high while walking on a
muddy street is no sign she is overly
modest. Take 1t from us, h has
holes in her stockings.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

made to the Measure has been that II
The revisions. 1t Is believed, will bs
completed within q few days, and 1t
will be reported probably early next
week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
:. ||||Side
H||||lS0uRCES
A.I|EM0BlLlZED
,uedfor Food Mobilization
:ting and for Checking
Food Supply.

lStosprominent farmers and re-
men in every community in
in the Red River Valley Devel-
VT association, the food
ne valley are being modified to
the government during the pres
war. II the seed situation in the
ley is being checked.
following is the gist of the COM
'"ation: sa:
q anMainformal gathering at
stenss9Atnn., April 10. the subject
h.preparedness, as it relates to
.sdfRtver Valley was considered.
Il Country Needs Aid.
The authorities at Washington
have called upon the people to assist
thy nation at this time by intensive
cultivation Of the soil, to the end that
food be supplied in abundance to
those who answer the %country's call,
and to the people of the land in gem
eral.
I'm response to that appeal, and to
the end that the thousands in the
valley, who DO not enlist may also
eaniza;t movement should be started
to&thc end that the our of the
Red River Valley be utilized to the
greatest possible extent during the
COMING season. and in keeping with
THIS idea. it was decided that a meet
ing be held at Crookston in the Com
mercial club room on the evening Of
April II and at 10 a. IN. on the 18th,
or representatives from the various
communities in the valley, and at
such meeting a comprehensive plan
he adopted contemplating the effective
cooperation ..of all lines of business
and of all residents of the valley, in
Z combined movement to utilize. to
the greatest extent every available re-
source to increase the products Of the
soil and of the herds and dairy.
= Army Need Food.
ut has been we'll said that the ef-
fciencN of an army begins with the
commissary. Much as we regret it,
the United States is at war. Thou
I2Rds of our citizens are offering their
N The least that we. who stay at
nome can do, is to aid with the mean
at hand in feeding those and other
thousands who also serve in the fac
tories n work shops. and the WON
en- and children whose lot in war is
ever the" hardest to bear. and lastly in
demonstrating to the world that the
United States Of America. when fore
ed to arms is no a weakling but is a
giant in the cause Of right, and hat
all its people loyalty meet the task at
hand in a determination to uphold
the flag and the unity. freedom and
equality which it represents"
dent: c. F.. Selvig. vice president: s.
z. Hunt. Red Lake Falls: George F..
Henning. Red Lake Falls: J. s. Hille-
Doe. Warren: A. i. Pfiffner Argyle;
E. A. Pitkin. Thief River Falls: w.
w. Pritchard, Thief River Falls; A.
D. Stel hens. Crookston; Martin
O'Rrien.s Crookston.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

disrespect to the American flag, the
president. or in any way showing that
they might aid the enemies Of the
country, will be watched closely.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
B A SET.

Helena. Mont, April 12.-Governo,
Sam V. Stewart today proclaimed
May 8 as Arbor Day.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

she-My dear. can't you manage to
raise me a silk dust cloak? He-By de-
grees, darling. I'll have to begin by
raising the dust.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
To be a perfect gentleman n has
to lie sometimes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

The food production campaign vii
help land development.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13

Apples picked carefully from the
tree and wrapped in paper keep we'll
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
Arrests to Follow.

A sack Of the brass connections.
weighing IL pounds, vas unearthed
late last evening by Chief of Police
Albert Hurst, and several suspects are
under surveillance today. Arrests
probably will follow very soon,
A number Of complaints Of a like
nature have been received from time
to time by the local authorities.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
ARMOR PLANT TO
BE STARTED SOON

Washington, April 12.--Construc-
ton of the government plate
and projectile plants at Charleston.
w. Va. will be started Immediately.
Secretary Daniels said today, follow
ing his announcement Of the selection
Of a site there. for the proposed fac
tories. Congress appropriated about
$4,000 900 for the armor plate plant.
and $1,000 900 for the %projectile
plant. The selection was based upon
a recommendation of a special navy
board that the West Virginia city Of
fered the most desirable location from,
the standpoint Of military safety and
easy access to manufacturing mater
ials. The board personally inspected
sites in 20 cities out Of the more than
100 offered.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-13
BRASS STOLEN
FROM RAILS
Sack Of Brass, Weighing Twelve
Pounds, is Unearthed by
Chief Hurst.

Warrants probably will be issued
late today for the arrest Of several
East Grand Forks boys, who are al
legged to have stripped the brass con
nections from the street car rails in
this city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
RECORD BREAKING
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE EXPECTED

Everything points to a record
breaking attendance in the Sunday
Schools throughout our county on
international "Go-to-Sunday School
Day., Sunday, November 4th. &C
cording to local Sunday School
leaders. 1t is said that the same is
true throughout South Carolina and
the rest of the United States par
ticipating in the observance of this
national day.
The watchword of the campaign,
every invited, Everybody welcom-
ed, Everybody come" is being heard
all over our county. This is said to
be the second time that such a con-
certed, systematic, organized effort
has been made simultaneously by all
denominations to reach through the
Sunday Schools the last man, wo-
man, and child in South Carolina,
the first occasion being the "South
Carolina Go-to-Sunday School Day.
observed nearly a year ago.
Officers of the South Carolina
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
UNCLE SAM NEEDS 10000
STENOGRAPHERS AND
~TYPEWRITERS AT ONCE

, Washington, D. c., October 49,
Now that Uncle Sam has the young
men of the country in training for
military service, he finds that he
needs 10000 typewriter operators
and stenographers and typewriters,
both men and women, for the De-
partments at Washington. The
Civil Service Commission has mott
fled all of it's 5000 boards of ex-
aminers that they should put forth
their best efforts to secure these ur-
gently needed workers. While ex-
aminations are now held weekly in
$50 cities, the Commission states
that arrangements will be made to
have an examination held at any &C.
cessible place where a small class OF
applicants can be secured. The en-
trance salaries range from $1,000 to
$1,000 a year. Promotion is reason
ably rapid to those whose services
prove satisfactory. No appoint
ments a be made to these or
other positions in the Federal CLASH
fled civil service unless authorized
by the Civil Service Commission un-
der the civil service law.
Any information to the contrary is
unauthorized. This is a splendid op-
portunity to serve your country. Full
information may be secured from the
secretary of the board of civil SER
vice examiners at the post Office in
our city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
WANTS KAISER'S
TERMS OF PEACE

London, Oct. 15,-The Deutsche
Tages Zeitung Of Berlin, as quoted
in an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Amsterdam Hungarian foreign
minister recently requested the Ger
nan chancellor, DR.. Michaelis, to
state Germanf's peace terms, urging
that Germany make concession in
the west. Count Czernin received
a vague reply, %whereupon he stated
that he could not longer negotiate
with DR.. Michaelis, inasmuch as the
chancellor made vague statements
when c~learness and frankness were
~imperatively necessary.
These statements of The Tages
Zeitung are not denied, the dispatch
adds, and have caused a great sense
n,being particularly illustrative OF
the fervent desire for peace on the
part of Austria.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
PRESIDENT WILSON
ENDORSES SUFFRAGE

NV York, Oct. 17-President Will
son, in a letter to Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait, president of the National
:, ,r Suffrage Association, made
. Lie here, expressed the hope that
voters would not be influenced by the
ions of the so-called pickets in
,nington. The letter dated Oct
;, 10. follows:
- Dear Mrs. Gait:
Nay I not express to you my very
-, interest in the campaign in New
Vo-ll for the adoption of woman suf-
frage and may I not. say that 1 hope
no voter will be influenced in his de-
by anything the socalled pickets may
have done here in Washington? How
ever justly they may have laid them
selves open to serious critism, their
action represents. I am sure, so
small a fraction of the women of the
country who are urging the adoption
of woman suffrage, that it would be
most unfare, and argue a narrowview
to allow their actions to prejudice
the cause itself. I am very anxious
to see the great State of New York
set a great example in this matter.
Cordially and sincerely
"Woodrow Wilson"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
WOMEN TO REPLACE .
MEN IN INDUSTRY

The only method of solving the la
Dor shortage here is the solution
which was accepted by Europe. Grad
ually women will be more and more
drafted into industries. In England
over 1000 went out to harvest the
crops. Into every industry they
swarmed night and day to keep the
wheels going.
However, we must profit by the
bitter experience that England and
France suffered when they overwork-
ed their women and even their chill
dren. We must protect u women
from a universal breakdown by pro-
viding proper conditions, short hours,
good wages. Only thus will we be
able to get the full output from the
worker without injury to her
It is interesting to note that the
army and navy have lately announ-
ced that wherever woman applicants
can take the place of men in the
routine work they will be given the
preference. This is significant of the
tendency in other departments. 1t
is also the tendency of the big manu-
facturers and merchants. Banks have
replaced their man clerks with wo-
men, railroads have put in women
operators, munitions plants I are
training women so as to gradually
release their men for service.
Women have proved in France and
England that they. are courageous
and eager to bear their share in war
We did not think of women as SOL
diers. vet the recent example of the
Russian women's legion has thrilled
those watching for Russia to find
herself as one of the most interest
ing factors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
RUMANIA IN NEED
OF AMERICAN AID
CLAIMS MINISTER
Gen. Jancovesco Calls on American
Ambassador at Petrograd and
Thanks Him for Assistance.

Petrograd, Oct. 15.-General JAN
Covesco, Rumanian war minister,
called today on the American am
bassador, David R. Francis, and ex-
planned the situation in Rumania,
thanking him for American aid. In
an interview the general said: Zone
American Red Cross mission has ar
rived at our front, but that is only a
small part of what we need. There
is little cholera or other diseases
among our armies and people now,
but sprng may bring more. Humid
reds of American relief workers will
be needed then. We are obtaining
medicines from Japan but lack funds
which America could supply.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23

"Sixty per cent of the American
boys are being rejected for physical
disability, a percentage that is ap-
palling," said Kahn. "That means
that six out of ten young men be-
tween the ages of Fl and 81 r so
deficient physically that they cannot
be taken into the United States
Army"
"This fact must be a revelation to
thinking people of the country" said
Kahn, though the proportion of the
deficient is not quite as great as
was the case in England. Universal
training would give the young men
thorough knowledge of hygiene and
sanitation and would develop a race
of men strong physically and men
tally"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
Friday to the Fair.

Friday to the Fair.
Cotton is still a handsome price
at Troy, bringing 27 A cents. Seed
80 cents. Hope is will continue on
the rise to help us all out.
,Messrs. David and Joel Young and
Walter Creswell attended the oyster
supper at the Bethia school house on
last Friday night. They report a
real good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Bowen and
children were the guests in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Young Sab
bath.
Mr.. R. A. Crawford is not so we'll
at this writing. Hope he will soon be
we'll again.
Mrs. T. A. Talbert and Mr.. and
Mrs. 1. A. Pickett called to see Mrs
E. C. Young one day last week.
Misses Rebecca and Margaret
Young spent one day last week with
Nh. and Mrs. R. A. Crawford.
Mr.. Tom Langley went to McCor,
mick n day last week on business
+ Mr.. Joe Young, Misses Eva Alma
and Irene Young and Mrs. j. D.
Creswell went to Mccormick n day
last week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
SLICK LIAR AT WORK

Barnwell, Oct. 12-The negroes of
the Dunbarton section, in the western
part of the county and probably.
other sections, are very much ex-
cited owe ra rumor that the United
States government intends to confse
cate their property on Monday, Oct
ober Is, according to reports reaching
Barnwell this week. The party or
parties who circulated the report are
also said to have advised the negroes
to sell or destroy their produce, live
stock, ect., before Monday. In their
ignorance mary negroes have follow
ed this advice, some of them even
blowing up their turnip patches and
some declared that they will not plant
anything more. They are also said
to have hidden their canned goods
and meat about their premises and
cows before next Monday.
It is not known whether the report
has been circulated by men who hope
to profit in a momentary way through
the ignorance of the negro or is q
part of a widespread plot on the part.
of German agents to cripple the food
of this country. It is un-
derstood, however, that the matter
will be reported to the proper au-
thorities and a thorouh investiga-
ton made. The negroes in BarnwelI
county have as a whole, displayed a
patriotic spirit since the declaration
of war and their friends amony the
white people do not intend to allow
them to be imposed upon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
u. S. MUST PASS NEW DRAFT
ACT, DECLARES KAHN
Congressman to Make Fight For
Universal Training at the Next
Session.

Washington, Oct. 16.-Represen-
tative Kahn of California, the Re-
publican who led the Administration
forces in the House when the army
draft law was passed, said today a
new draft act would have to be pass
ed at the next session of Congress
to reach the many young men who
have become Fl years of age since
May 10 last and that it probably
would amend the existing law so as
to register youths from 16 to II to
become automatically subject to call
on reaching the age of FL.
Kahn also said he intended to
make a fight for a universal training
law and an act to deal with alien
slackers without violating treaty OBJ
legations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
BAN ON PUBLISHING
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS
Guard Officers Who Have Cabled
News From France May Be
Courtmartialed.

Washington, Oct. 15.-Aroused by
publication in some parts of the
country of private cablegrams an
nouncing arrival of American troops
in France, the war and navy de-
partments today took steps to pre-
vent a repetition of the incidents
which may result in the courtmartial
of the officers who sent the messages.
In one case, a former National
Guard officer wired his governor of
the arrival of the States troops, but
so far as is known here newspapers
in that locality observed the govern
ment's voluntary censorship request
and did not print the cable.
In the other case, however, a for
mer National Guard officer telegra-
pied the governor of. his State of
the arrival of his regiment with a
request that it be given fullest pub
licity. The governors office gave
the cablegram and many papers in
that State printed the news. This
morning other newspapers published
the dispatch and added the number
and designation of the regiment, all
in violation of the voluntary censor
ship.
The war department has most
urgently requested that nothing what
ever be printed about arrivals OF
troops abroad, promising at the same
time to report promptly any casualty,
Friends who know troops have sailed
and hear nothing further may assume
they have arrived safely.
Steps probably will be taken to pre-
vent the sending of similar messages
from the other side and to prevent
their delivery if necessary should they
get through by mistake. All troops
aboard now are under the federal gov
eminent and no longer r under Stat
control. By reason o fthis fact, the
government can exercise what the
wal department regards as a neces-
sary censorship over news of their
movements. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23

School Association, who are direct
ing the campaign in this State, in
cooperation with leaders holding
similar positions in other States and
in the Provinces of Canada, are
said to be more than pleased with
the present prospects.
A large number of u Sunday
Schools of all denominations have
already indicated their intention of
observing the day, and an active
campaign is being carried IN. 1t is
expected that in a short while every
Sunday School of every denomina-
ton in the county will be actively
taking part in the movement.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
~
FAIRFIELD. =
N\\\N\\N\

Fairfield, Oct. give are sure
enjoying the pretty sunshine today
after having some cloudy weather.
Everybody seems busy hauling in
hay and picking cotton.
Mr.. Walter Creswell and Miss
Grace Dansby went to Greenwood
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23

The Press and Banner, Pub
Iished Twice-a-Week, Tues
days and Fridays, $50 per
year. J
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-23
New Grocery and Restaurant

Ihave opened a Fancy Grocery
and Restaurant for both white and
colored in the store room adjoining the
City Meat Market. | will keep the.
best groceries in stock, and appreciate
all patronage given me by the people
of Abbeville and Abbeville county.
My Restaurant will be keptin the
most sanitary manner possible. A sep
arate room has been prepared for the
white people. Only the best foods will
be served by the best cooks. Try us.
J. T. R ION:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
FIRE DEPT. LOSES
CAPTAIN THOMPSON
Popular Leader Retires to Private Life
After Eighteen Years Service

Benjamin Thompson. captain OF the
Fort Henry hose company for the past
three years. and n member OF the fire
department. for eighteen years. resigned
yesterday. to accept position with
commercial house.
Mr.. Thompson Joined the department
in 1899 and was with the chemical com
pany on Eleventh street for many YeErs.
It was while he was Il member Of that
company in 1914. that he wns promoted
TO captaincy, succeeding Chief f.. +.
Rose who was raised to his present posi-
ton al that time.
The life OF fireman Is not pleasant
one. according TO MT Thompson and Tie
said yesterday. that he would be giua
to get back into private life. although
he leaves tho department with some re-
gret, for his association with the mon
connected with il has always been
pleasant
His successor has not yet been
named.