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Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29
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Tonight BESSIE Love iu The Saw
dust Ring will be seen al the Speu-
Ger Square theatre. THE story calls
for = circus locale, and Bessie aud
her company trouped for two weeks
w5th Cole Brothers show Obtaining
Important scenes Tire equipment az
taa show Included skinny white
horse. and Miss Love was informed
that his usefulness oa the Tot had
ceased and that he was about 20 he
Shot and fed 10 the lions Quite hap
PLY fer old Bohbin. the story called
for Just such horse. and through
Miss Loves efforts be Was not only
saved from an untjmely fate but
given the opportuEity 10 support her
in the scenes where she harle5Qaes a
circus esquestTienEc Dobhin health
may not permit him 10 follow a movie
career bat he VIII never be ZION food
while Bessie Love IS alive
0u THURSDAY Friday and SstBr-
day The Stacker Metro Dr0duc-
ton starring Emily Stevens, viii De
the Spencer attraction Aa exact
duplicate of the flag that inspired
Francis Scott Key To write The star
Spausled Banner viii be seen in the
picture
Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29
T0n SALE CrrY PROPERTY


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7 s9on nse1ern house. 0olA ia a'II dis
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aooB business ulaete OIL Ihira atsuas
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LOTS lu soa-h Heights. souEh 4f AIKEN
5ttset. Oct ~een Iweitth ana ssssa-
leentn atrsets. on easy terms. -
down. balance ia uYs years. Il w
Robinson, 1454 Richmond street
Phone Il. l. z69s-E
additions. rnlrty-lflln street and
H.4E4leei4 avenue anu Ih5rty-eIsn lt 0
street, &Inteeenta avenue. block TEyta
-aE R1.one q / lt34 Or x i. 1-z2-
LOTS. between twenty -a4f-ta and Thli-
~ y-urst avenues uu Eleventh street
inquire Tor Terms. Fred a Dass-.
Enoue Il. 3. Zl4s.
NEW i've room brick cottage, in Vary
desirable location, sltHiA " aIi1lii5
distance Of town. Also, = acres
good level land. vita two story mousse
good poultry farm tor right party
EOF further information inquire b94
LEtteeuEl street. on phyhc ~ i. ~
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paving pad Sa.o09i easy payments
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easy moulu4y payments; aalrts -LuUfLA
street ana EIueteeHth avenue. Cali
Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29
Fiftll Atenua rheall.e.

Mans Woman" Is featuring at the
Fifth avenue theatre today.
tYes-yes. Iii marry y0u. said
Violet Galloway.
I'll make Won very happy, dear"
declared Kendall q E0uug atGOrHeE-
Three years after her marriage
Violet found her every act regulated
by q schedule prepared by the two
maiden aunts with whom she and her
husband made their home
Kendall some time later was ap-
pointed district attorney under George
VI Graham. who had formerly been
one of Ejoiet's suitors.
Kendall was Immediately placed ia
charge of the InvesEi CATION into the
gambling situation ia the city and he
pushed his investig8 so vigorously
that me made ff uncomfortable for
steve Barnett the big political boss
who was responsible for Graham s
election as district attorney
Bagnett went 10 Graham
call bendalI off this gambling iH-
vestie ieatioB cried Barnett. Hes
getting too near me.
So Graham called in Kendall
see The rest Of This story and the
-onriu ION at the Ffffh Ave
nue.. and yoa VIII get q closeup view
or startling political situation
Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29
Al fft Majestic.

#rzFEC theatre todav Thursday and
Friday. Manager Quinn announces
UoH-Ias Fa5rhankz sn mis- new Art
creff picture Down tc Earth. wrt-
ten ~ himself and adapted ta the
screen bv clever little anita Loos
John Emerson. producer of previous
banke-Artcraft trinmphs. again
pilots Ehs activities 0f fhf7 star with
potable results i'm fact. Is is freelE
PREDICTED that Down to Earth rs u1-
5oubtedlr the greatest FsirbanE5
screen vehicle ever given the popular
star The story Of the phofoplaE
tells oG typical American youth
whose .wanderiust" and ideas Of Iiv-
ing close to nature are not in accord
VITA The views 0f life assumed by his
sweetheart. an ambitious society bud.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29
INVESTMENTS

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Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29
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in Man Woman also Keystone
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Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29

Bessie Love III THE Sawdast Ring
Triangle comedy, sudden Arrival =
Burton Holmes trayelogue.
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
ANNUAL MEETING
OF P. E. o. WILL BE
HELD AT BEACH

Mrs. William q. Bek. state organizer
of the P. e. o. Sisterhood will be
among those to take part on the pro-
gram, to be given during the annual
meeting of the chapters Of the state
at Beach from May 80 to June 2. At
the session on Thursday afternoon,
May 81, Mrs. Bek will preside at a
model meeting to be given by the
state officers. An disqualification of
the ritual will also be given. Mrs.
George Sturtevant will represent the
local chapter and will leave the city
on Tuesday evnning.
The officers OF the state association
are: President, Mrs. Glennette Nc
Nabb of Beach; first vice president,
Mrs. Ella Clayton Smith of Bismarck;
second vice president, Mrs. Grace
Crime Of Fargo; recording secretary,
Mrs. Lillian Ll1ibridge Of Dickinson;
treasurer, Miss Elsie Cook Of Minot;
state Organizer, Mrs. William Bek OF
Grand Forks.
Mrs. Bek went to Fargo at noon to-
day to visit with friends for the week
end and to inspect the Fargo chapter
Of the Sisterhood. The first day OF
next week will be spent at Bismarck
and Mandan, inspecting the chapters
in those cities.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25

Mrs. Oliver Olson and son Frederick,
703 North Fourth street, have return
cd from Illinois. where they have
been visiting relatives for the past
few weeks. Mrs. Olson was called
away by the death of her father, ]. v.
Wicker, a former resident of this city.
DR.. and Mrs. : ). i i Todd. 11os Uni
versity avenue have as their guest for
Isabel Bachelor of indianapolis. Ind.
Miss Lena skaus Of wahpeton will
come to the city Saturday morning
and will spend several weeks here as
the guest Of her brother and sister,
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J.. Skaug, 410
North Eighth street.
Mrs. George Langeland and son.
George. I'LL University avenue, will
leave this evening for scobey, Mont,
whore they will spend a few weeks az
the guests Of Mrs. L~angeland's broth
er and sister-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. T,
e. Burke. J.
MI. and Mrs. Louis Murphy and
daughter. Claire, GIL South Fifth
street. returned last evening from
Bemidji, MIMI, where they have beer
guests of Mrs. Murphy's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. P. M. DeCaire.
+ 4
Miss Ashbrooke Of Larimore spent
yesterday in the city confering with
Miss Helen Hamilton regarding the
Red Cross work. An auxiliary to the
local chapter has been formed at Lari'
more and the women Of that place will
work under the supervision Of the
local chapter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
Personal Mention

Mrs. L. c. Jones and daughters.
Mary Louise and Edith DEMO, Of Min
neapolis are expected to reach the
city the first Of the week. and will
spend a few weeks here as guests OF
Mrs. Jones' parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
e. NJ. Read, 623 North Fourth street.
Mrs. Jones and daughters are at pres
ent at Houghton, Mich, whore they
are visiting Mr.. Jones. It is probable
that the family will gO to that city to
make their future home.
Mrs. Louis Headland, Second AVE.
nue.. went to Fertile. Mimi. today to
spend several days with relatives.
Mrs. Lily B. Smith of Thompson
and Mrs. j. G. Odegard Of Northwood
were in the city yesterday attending
a meeting Of the officers of the Grand
Forks county Sunday school conven-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Willis and daugh-
ter, Mona, Of Portland, Ore, were
route to Detroit, Mich, where they
are to spend the summer as guests
Of Mrs. Willis mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis are former residents of this
city and will be remembered by the
| older residents. Mr.. Willis was em-
| ployed as a conductor on the Great
| Northern railroad and moved to Port
land about six years ago
Mrs. q. F. Doran of Crystal. who
has been the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. Fox Of the stratford block
for a few days, underwent an opera
ton for nasal trouble Wednesday
morning. The Ease was rather a SER
ious one, but Mrs. Doran 10 now doing
as well as could be expected. Mr.
Doran reached the city on Wednesda,
and will spend several days here with
Mrs. Doran. Mrs. Doran hopes to b.
able to return to her homo in about
ten days. 7..'
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
Clubs and Guilds

The Young Peoples societies of the
First Lutheran, Zion Lutheran and
Trinity Lutheran churches will hold
a Joint meeting In h parlors Of the
Trinity Lutheran church at 8 o'clock
this evening. The following program
has been arranged:
Song-Mixed q~uartette.
Plano solo-Miss Frances Jorgen-
son.
Vocal solo-Hamilton Mason.
Administrations Johnson.
Violin Solo-Miss Ida Plummer.
Selection-Girls' chorus.
A social time and light refreshments
will follow the program.
X X X
The second division Of the Woman's
Relief Corps met at the home Of Mrs.
E. NJ. Read, 623 North Fourth street.
yesterday afternoon. Plans were COM
pleted for the serving Of the dinner
on Memorial day. and for the attend
ing Of the Memorial services to be
held at st. Marks church or Sunday,
May 81.
The members Of the G. A. r.. the
w. r. c. and the Sons Of Veterans
and their families are to be the guests
at the dinner. which is to be served
in the Odd Fellows hall from 10 until
1 o'clock on Memorial day. and a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
Camp Fire Girls Held
Ceremonial Session This
Afternoon at Y. W. {. A.

Few persons realize h great work
that the National Association Of Camp
Fire Girls is doing and until they
have witnessed a ceremonial session
of the organization, the true signih-
canoe of this order is not trough
home to them. Grand FORKS mas a
strong chapter of this nationwide so.
ciety for young women and several
very interesting sessions have been
held from time to time at the Y. w.
C. A. rooms. where the regular meet.
ing are held weekly INC a ceremonial
session monthly.
There are three degrees Of work..
the second, The F:iremaker" and the
third, The Torch Bearer" Special
credits are given for work that the
young women do, and When a suffi-
cient number of requirements have
been filled, the various degrees are
conferred upon them, and, the am
blem of tina degree is given, which
must be won as a token that the wear
ers appreciates the Camp Fire ideals.
At the ceremonial session Of the
local group this afternoon. one sec
ond degree of the order. The Fire
maker was conferred on Miss
Eleanor Healy.
The members of the group. array
ed in their ceremonial costumes. gath
ClSO OAkA k1Ao SouAA~A 30 $50 49,
candidate answering to her indian
name, was called before the group to
demonstrate that she has successfully
filled h requirements for this de-
gree, and that che was qualified to re-
ceive the emblem. The guardian OF
the group. Mrs. Bruce futile, con-
Quoted this examination. n the can
didate was required to demonstrate
that she had a working knowledge Of
first aid, the proper care OF a baby,
the common diseases of childhood
and the proper remedies for them.
and the keeping OF a cash register.
After this examination, the candidate
was called upon to repeat h Fire
makers pledge"
As fuel is brought to the fire,
So I purpose to bring,
My strength, my ambition, my hearts
desire,
Ny joy. my sorrow,
To the fire Of humankind.
For I will tend
As my fathers have tended
And my fathers fathers
Since time began.
The fire that is called
The low Of man for earth.
The love of man for man.
The love Of man for God.
As the guardian plaes the silver
bracelet upon the wrist Of the candi-
date she repeats this verse:
Upon your arm a charm 1 place.
A charm of unseen fire.
To burn within your heart of hearts
And light your soul to its desires,
Upon your arm, this silver charm.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25

cordial invitation is extended to any
visiting member Of either of the three
organization to be the guests of the
local corps on that day.
The NJ. G.. F.. club met in regular
session this afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Frank Hankey, 922 Chestnut
time Of the afternoon, with guests for
three tables. A social hour followed
the games.
The members Of the w. c. T. U.
met at the home Of Mrs. g. Gunnlog-
son, 731 North Third street. this aft
ernoon for the regular ~semi-monthly
this gathering was who Will Vol
unteer to Help Maintain the Present
Common Welfare as to Child Labor,
Sanitation and Safety" Papers were
read on this subject and an informal
discussion INDUCED In. The usual So
cial time followed the business ses-
sion.
Mrs. John Bridston, sos Chestnut
street. entertained the members of
the Scandinavian w. C. r. U. at her
home his afternoon. A program OF
musical numbers and a discussion OF
topics of interest to, the organization
was INDUCED in. Following the pro-
gram, a social time vas enjoyed.
j: X X
The regular meeting Of the Schur-
mier club was held yesterday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Robert Wild
rig. Roll call was answered with
Tributes to Mother" and a paper on
Mother" vas read by Mrs. Walter
West. Following the paper, a general
discussion on the war was INDUCED in
and the ONE decided to take up the
Red Cross work, and will make pillows
for the local Red Cross chapter. A
social time was enjoyed and refresh
ments were served. The next meeting
Of the club will be held at the home
Of Mrs. D. McGregor. Thursday after
noon. June 5. Miss Sundahl was the
guest of the club.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25

Mass Meeting Of Women.
A meeting Of the elementary
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
Sewing Bed Socks.


The bed socks committee, with Mrs.
q. M. Williamson, chairman, worked
at chapter headquarters yesterday aft
ernoon, and cut out and made a large
number of big, comfy bed socks. The
committee has u and prepared for
sewing a great many of the bed socks,
which are at headquarters to be made,
and this committee, as we'll as many
Of the others, wish to have it gener-
ally understood that any women in
terested. whether they have become
ahiliated with the Red Cross chapter
Or not. may go into headquarters at
any time, and their assistance with
appreciated. There is plenty Of work
to be done from now on. al the head
quarters. and there is an opportunity
for every woman of the city to have a
share in the making of supplies, pro-
viding she is anxious to do a bit"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25

Mrs. K. q. schartel, North Fifth
street, returned yesterday from Mich
igan, N. D.. where she has been the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. ]. G. Lewis.
+
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Hanson and
Mrs. Lambert Mason of Larimore,
motored to the city yesterday and
spent a few hours visiting friends and
attending to matters Of business.
Mrs. Mary Brown and son, Law
renee. returned to their home al
Crazy yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Brown and son were here to attend
the wedding Of their son and brother,
Edward j. Brown and Miss Gertrude
Dooley, which took place Wednesday
morning.
4 X
The social event Of this evening will
be the formal dinner-dance to be Civ.
en- by the members of the Psi Omega
Psi sorority at the Guild hall. Pre-,
ceding the dance the dinner will be
served at the First Presbyterian
church at $3.50 o'clock. A company o.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
AMERICAN RED CROSS ASSN
GRAND FORKS CHAPTER
News and Notes of Womens Activities - Here and Elsewhere
Throughout the Northwest In Work of Mercy.
GRAND FORKS CHAPTER

hygiene and home care Of the sick
committee has been called for this
evening al half past even in the Y.
w. c.. A. rooms by Mrs. o. ]. Barnes.
chairman Of the committee. At this
time plans will be made for a a
meeting Of women to be held some
time during the next few days, at
which work along this department of
the Red Cross will be outlined. In
connection with the Red Cross work,
there are four study departments
open. and the national Y. w. G. A.
board urges the Organisations under
its control to take up the elementary
hygiene and home are of the sick
our Of study. Attendance at
twelve out of the fifteen classes is in
cluded in the course of study and the
successful passing Of required exam-
nations are qualifications for a certif1-
cate, which entities the holder to vol
unteer as Red Cross nurses aids. Vol
unteer aids have to be rs years of age
or over. Attendance at the classes,
however, does not make volunteering
compulsory. Mrs. Barnes asks that
all members of the committee be on
hand for the meeting this evening. If
possible.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
Fund. Needed In Cood Cause.

ANSSNANA4 IA \1OO4 ~
Local French relief circles which
are meeting weekly for the making OF
supplies which go to the French SOL
diers. have been devoting their ener-
gies recently to the making Of COM
fort bags and vermin-proof garments.
The former. which carry to h SOL
dier many Of the little comforts that
assume the proportions of near lux
uries to those on h battle field or In
hospitals. nave been a in good
numbers especially by IN university
circle, which meets Wednesdays at the
home Of Mrs. F. L.. McVey.
This circle, with the others that are
working in the city, has also recently
made some Of the vermin-proof gar
ments. OF thin light material. these
are for ear next to the body except
through a chemical process at head
quarters.
Many Of the articles are III and the
making Of them started at the circles,
to be later finished individually.
The circles which have been work
Ing on voluntary contributions, so far.
find hat the work IL handicapped at
times o lack of funds. Nearly all
of the articles and materials needed,
are so prohibitive in price that only
small quantities can be purchased,
and there Is difficulty in keeping ma
terials enough on hand to provide
work for those who attend.
The women Of the circles ind that
their energies are so concentrated in
the work to be done, that they nave
not found it possible to take . of
raising funds. and consequently have
been dependent on voluntary contribu-
tons, for their fund. These have 10
far been very satisfactory, and a good
deal OF work has been accomplished
by the four circles, but there II a
shortage Of funds just now in the
treasures of the circles, n dona-
tons Of any amounts will be much
appreciated.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
D OF Interest to Women D
Items of Interest

The regular weekly recital was
given at 4:3O o'clock this afternoon in
the down town studio OF Wesley con-
servatory by the pupils of the junior
department. Those who took part
we're Ole Olson, Jesse Rosof, Mildred
Lehman, Beryl Seymour, Clayton Get
ty. Carol Lewis. Ruth Jones, Bessie
braith, Olga Stenmo. Hattie Erickson.
Lucille Bradshaw, Elsie McHafie,
Thelma Rysstad, Florence Davidson.
Frank Law. Glen Hemstead, Alice
Schrapps, Fay Rogers, Ellen Coslan,
Esther Bathgate, Irene Anderson and
Marie Lysing.
Miss Isabel Morgan, Vernon ave-
nue., will entertain a company OF
afternoon, complimentary to Miss
Esther Cole, a bride Of the early
autumn.
A meeting Of the Parent-Teachers'
association of the high school was
held at the school building last eve
ming, and in connection with this the
annual exhibit Of the different classes
was held. which helped to make this
| terest. The first part Of the evening
from z to 8 o'clock vas given over to
an inspection Of the work lone by the
pupils enrolled in manual training
sewing, drawing and normal training
classes. All of the exhibits were OF
| high class and reflected on the pupils
as we'll as the instructors Of the diff
ferent classes. After the inspection 9
demonstration of h gymnastic work
carried on in the school vas given by
the members Of the physical culture
classes. This proved to the patrons OF
the school, hat the physical training
Of their children was not neglected
and for those who wished to enroll In
this class an excellent course was Of
fered.
The domestic art classes gave 9
IN tim of fitting a waist aDd
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
Weddings-E Engagements

Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Cole, sos South
Sixth street, the engage
ment OF their daughter. Miss Esther
Cole to H. j. Minar. Jr. Of Mime
apolis. The wedding will be an even,
of the early autumn.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
To Make Red Cross Pillows.

club, which meets semi-monthly at
the homes Of various members, Is
about to take up Red Cross work, and
at the meeting yesterday made plans
to take up the making of pillows, as
their particular activity in the relief
work.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25

40 young people will enjoy this sve1-
ing's pleasure. ~
Mrs. N. G. Eggen and Mrs. L. Chris
Hanson of Fargo, who have been
guests of Mrs. H. Aaker Of this city.
returned to their home today. g5t
YES, TT WAS, YOU OLD BUsYBoDY
Jefferson IN. CO. Recorder.
Mr.. Bobby Hardin Of Beaver Creek
was here Sunday. We suppose court
ing was his mission, was 1t not. Miss
Mary?
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-25
soldiers' Aid Food Sale.

The Soldiers Aid society will hold a
food sale Saturday afternoon from 2
until S o'clock, at the Ontario store.
The society, which has for Its object
panies who are called into service. is
taking this NEAR of raising funds, to
be prepared for carrying on their re-
lief work. The food sales are in
charge Of Mrs. H. K. Geist, chairman
Of the finance committee.