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The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

The dauntless courage and undying
heroism of war-worn France is more
fully revealed than ever in the report
brought from that country by Presi-
dent Finley of New York State Un-
ivcrsity, returning from his mission
to study the effect of war on the
French school system. France has
been compelled to restrict the use of
food, fuel and light, has discouraged
travel and mobilized every ablebodied
man for defense; but the education
of the young, with women teachers in
the places of men and in the midst
of enormous di....culties, goes straight
on with only unavoidable limitations.
According to President Finley, there
are even schools in caves within the
sound Of the great guns, with both
pupils and teachers wearing gas
masks. Think of it.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
ANIDON BOOSTERS
LIKE BLACK TRAIL

The people of Amidon are already
noticing the increased amount Of
travel through their town since the
blazing of the Black Hills trail
has placed this town on the official
road to this most popular Of tourist
trips. The trail runs from the Cana
diana line through the western part
of the state and continues into South
Dakota, south of Bowman and on to
the beautiful trip to the many places
of interest in the Black Hills.
The Black and White trail was
blazed through this country this
spring and it follows the best roads
through this section, passing through
Bowman, Amidon, New England,
Dickinson, etc. This route was the
natural choice for the road but the
people of this vicinity owe debt of
gratitude to Fred Turner Of Dickin-
son, who is one of the best "good
roads" boosters in the state, for it
was through his efforts that the trail
now follows the present route.
This trail will eventually mean
much to Amidon. Every year more
and more people are learning Of the
beauties Of the Black Hills and each
season will see more travellers making
this journey. The increased number
of people who pass through this town
increase the patronage to local places
of business and give the town a great
deal of good advertising. Slope
County News.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
OIL DRlLLERS: find
GAS AT MARMARTH

Last Saturday at the completion OF
the business session of the board OF
directors of the Dome Oil Co., a party
consisting of two automobile loads of
officers and directors of the company,
made trip out to the Nels Rasmus-
sen ranch, twelve miles up the Beaver
creek, arriving just in time to be
present at the opening Of a new
"gasser" which was really brought in
the night before but not opened up on
account of desire to drill a few feet
deeper. The new well is the first one
brought in in the Little Beaver dis
trict and the gas sand was struck at
a depth which proves concMsively
thus far the theories and computa-
tions Of w, P. Kerr, who has done the
geological work for the Dome Oil Co.
Mr.. Kerr has spent over eight
months in solid study and investiga-
tion of this anticline, and if his solu-
ton and theories work out in the fu-
ture as perfectly as they have in the
above instance, the Dome Co. is GER
tain to bring in a. producing oil well
as soon as the drill can be forced
down to the oil bearing sands.
The results Of this -"gasser" has
proved Mr.. Kerr's theories thus far,
and the men associated with him have
the utmost faith in the results of his
study of the field, and the financial
support necessary to put down a deep
we'll will be readily forthc Coming
Slope County News.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
GERN1ANY'S NEW MINISTER,

There is in Germany's new ministry
not a single ray of hope for change
Of governmental policy relatives to
the prosecution Of the war. Of the
twelve ministers there is but one, the
secretary Of foreign affairs, who IS op-
posed to the submarine activities of
the nation, and he Is in such a pitiful
minority as to be unable to accomplish
anything toward the modification of
U-boat warfare. The very fact that
these twelve ministers have been
chosen by the Kaiser personally
plainly indicates confident expecta-
ton that Germany's new ministry
will endeavor to prove to the world
that German arms are "invincible."
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
RICH MANS WAR,

Anti ConscriptiGn agitators tell the
people that This is rich mans wal
and a poor mans fight" No state
ment was ever farther from the truth,
because 10 interests are more in
volved in tic results Of this war than
the interests; Of the poor man. The
salvation O; the poor man lies in de-
mocracy.
The statement is contrary to facts.
More rich men will fight than poor
men bccau*2 Of the larger exemption
cf the latter, due to employment in
Industries whose products are essen
tial to war, and to greater degree Of
dependency of families. In cash con-
tribution to the expense of the war,
the rich man will pay more than the
poor man. There are other differ
ences in favor of the poor man, but
these two emphasize the further fact
that the rich man fights and pays for
that which the poor man most needs
democratic opportunities and privi-
leges.
In autocracy the rich man can pur-
chase honors, dignities, rights and i'm
munities. He can buy his way where
ever he desires to go. In a democracy
he has no honor except those he earns,
no dignity that does not come from
service, no right greater than that of
his fellows, no privilege except that
which all can enjoy.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
COMPANY K MEMBERS
ENJOY LIFE AT FORT

i The following article is an excerpt
from report made by number OF
New England people, made upon their
as guests of the Company K boys
now at Fort Lincoln near Bismarck
"When it was time for mess the
boys insisted on having the visitors
fall in for the big feed,' and fall in
they did. They grabbed up their kit
of tools and made the rounds in cafe
terra style, helping themselves and
being helped to generous portions Of
juicy roast beef and rich gravy,
mashed potatoes and macaroni, bread
and butter, apple pie and coffee with
plenty Of pure cream. It was an ex-
cellent feed and thoroughly enjoyed
by the visitors, even to the part Of
washing and putting away the mess
kit.
"At o'clock the boys were out on
dress parade and the visitors were
interested spectators. After retreat
there was another hour for visiting
before taps and at 10 o'clock the
visitors went to Bismarck for the
night.
Bright and carly on Sunday norm
ing the visitors were again in camp.
They attended the services conducted
by Rev. Proehl, who seems to be es-
pecially we'll liked by all the boys.
There was music by the battalion
band and songs by quartet, the en-
tire service being very interesting and
pleasing. After the services there
was opportunity for another visit
with the boys.
"Tho hnI,c ,,roico thu En1
from ll:sources. It seems that every
young men who have enlisted to do
their bit for Uncle Sam. The boys
are especially grateful to the Dicl<in-
kits, containing ga articles
such as tooth brushes, tooth paste,
buttons, needles, thread, pins and
many other useful articles for repair
ng clothing. And they are also very
aides sent them few days ago.
Letters are another thing the boys
appreciate. When the camp postmas-
'er calls the names of those who have
nail the fellow who doesn't draw as
must as a postcard is sorely disap-
pointed. If the folks at home knew
low welcome these letters are to the
boys at the front, or on their way to
he front, they would organize a let
;er-writing squad, and see to it that
heir boys get at least three or four
etters each week. And they should
too, that some boys have
10 sisters or mothers to write them
etters or Cards. Don't overlook these
,oys. They are willing to give their
ives that you may enjoy yours in
,eace and safety. One letter week
rom you would not be much in re-
urn for the sacrifice your son, or your
leighbor's son, is making for you."
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

liberty loving Tuetonic peoples. This
war is to eliminate the self-imposed
autocratic system that grinds the
best in mankind down into a hopeless
n1ire.
This is what is meant when we say
we go to war for humanity's sake.
But all this is mere talk, and never
gets anywhere unless it be backed up
by some practical objective point,
some tangible object or motive. I
think we have that motive in large
dimensions, and I lay it down as an
ultimation that will stand through
all time; that the United States of
America as nation can not afford
to allow the autocratic rulers of the
German military empire to subdue
England and France. To assassinate
and efface government by the people
from the face of the earth.
And that is why we are called to
uphold the colors that represent all
that makes life worth living. Our
good wishes and Gods blessing go
with you-not only Co. K and the Ma
chine Gun company, but all who 90 to
fight the battle of universal liberty,
and may you return to aid in regener-
ating stricken nation.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
MACHINE GUN BOYS
APPRECIATE FAVORS

Headquarters Machine, Gun Com
pany, Dickinson, N. Dak., August
18th, 1917.
The officers and members of the
Machine Gun Company End N. D.
Infantry, desire to express their sin
cere appreciation and thanks to the
members of the Red Cross society,
the Young Ladies' Auxiliary, the Pa
triotic Aid and to all others assisting
in their work, for the comfort and
laundry bags so kindly furnished, and
also for the donation to the company
fund: The many articles of comfort
provided in the bags will be the
source Of much satisfaction to all
those receiving them, and to every
one interested in the making and
furnishing of these articles, this sin
cere letter of thanks is offered.
Signed: '&
LIEUT.. FRED J. FLURY,
Machine Gun Co., End N. D. Inf.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
DATES SET FOR ST.
PAUL STOCK SHOW

"start now to prepare your load of
cattle or sheep for the South St.
Paul stocker anu Feeder show, Sep
tember 20 and e."
This is the advice being given out
by officials in charge of the exhibi-
tion. Cattle or sheep to be exhibited
should be selected at once. The date
is drawing near and only few weeks
remain before the big event.
One Of the chief objects of the
show is to demonstrate to the stock
man which grade or breed will be
the most profitable for him to raise.
In these days of food shortages and
of heavy demands for live stock pro-
ducts, it is highly important that the
stockman make no mistake in the Sc
lection of his herds.
At the South st. Paul show, he will
be given a chance to. look over the
best stocker and feeder cattle and
sheep that the northwest produces.
Competent judges will explain the
reasons for the various awards while
the sale on the closing day of the
show will see the pick of the exhibits
sold to the highest bidder.
1--WE want every stockraiser to send
an entry but more than that, we want
him to attend the show," said George
K. Tietema, secretary. "He will see
there the best type of animals for
feeding in the northwest. The prizes,
totaling $3,230, are liberal enough, !
think, to warrant every man in spend
ing considerable time and labor in
preparing an exhibit"
Success Of the show appears as
sured. Officials realize that farmers
generally are in the midst of harvest
and have little time for other things
now. The last of the month should
witness the first entry lists, they say
In the meantime they are making
every effort to promote the show.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

Unless the amateur gardner has
done his work himself without hiring
help he has probably gained little f.
nancially even in these times of high
prices, but the public generally has
gained by the increased stock of
food. The estimated value of this
seasons product of back yards and
vacant lots is place at no less
figure than $35O,OOO,O00-a response
to the Presidents appeal that was
we'll worth while.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
M. w. A. RESOLUTIONS.

It having pleased Almighty God to
call from our midst our esteemed
Neighbor, James Birch;
Be it resolved by Dickinson Camp
No. 5737 M. w. A. that we hereby ex-
tend to his bereaved, wife and family
our heartfelt sympathy in this hour
of their sorrow; and for their solace
we point to the excellent citizenship
of the deceased and to Him who
doeth all things well. az .z
Resolved, further, that this resolu-
tion be spread upon the minutes Of
the Camp, the charters be draped for
thirty days, and that a copy hereof be
published in The Dickinson Press.
THOS. H. PUGH,
M. "A. SCHERFFIUS,
p. 81. KNAPP,
Committee
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

Send your child to school from the
very first day of the fall term. Moth
ing discourages a boy or girl more
than to enter school late and find
the classmates have taken up con-
siderable preliminary work, without
which the prescribed studies are hard,
and often impossible, to understand
clearly. The child's spirit is broken
and it. often lags behind in the studies
for the remainder of the term. Give
your boys and girls chance
month of their time spared by you,
may mean their future success.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
CANDIDATES NAMED
FOR SECOND CAMP
AT FORT SMELLING

One hundred and forty-three candi-
dates from North Dakota and fifteen
alternates have been recommended for
admission to the second officers train
ing camp at Fort Smelling, which is
to open on August 27. The recon-
mendations have been made by Ma
jor r. R. Steedman, U. S. A. mill
tary aide to the governor and ex-
aminer for this state.
There were about 500 applications,
of whom 423 were directed to report
for examination at various points in
the state. The states original quota
was 113, but the rules permit the in
crease by 80 per cent if there is a
sufficient number of well-qualitied
men. The men chosen will all be di-
rected to 20 to Fort Smelling for final
examination before their final admis-
sion to the: camp.
OF the, twenty-five applicants ex-
amined in Dickinson six were recon-
mended, only one from this city. The
list follows: Valentine Koch, Dickin-
son; John F. Mullaney, Belfield; Chas.
R. Wyatt, Haynes; Clarence 7. Hover
son, Beach; Samuel j. Boyd, Mott;
RAYMOND w. Craig, Lisbon. Other
residents of the Slope country taking
the examination elsewhere and being
recommended for admission were
John W. Farmer, Selfridge; Thomas
E.. Griffith, Mott; Herbert F: Schoen-
ing, Glen Ullen; Walter c. Tostevin,
Mandan.
Out of all those examined in the
state 33 per cent were recommended
for admission to the camp, while OF
the twenty-five taking the examlna-
ton in Dickinson but 27 per cent
passed the test.
With the exception of John F: Mul-
laney of Belfeld, Clerk of Court Val
entine Koch is the only candidate Sc
lected from STARK county.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

The office of J. L. Hughes, county
auditor, has been one of the busiest
places in Stark county for the past
two or three months. The tremend-
Gus amount of clerical work as a re-
suit Of the government selective
draft, was thrown almost entirely up
on the force in the auditors office,
and as consequence there has been
many extra hours of hard work put
in by these people. Auditor Hughes,
Deputy Genevieve M. White and AS
sistant Mabel Currie have sure been
"doing their bit" for Uncle Sam.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

Philip Starkle, for some time past
connected with Der Volksfreund and
Western Star at Richardton, has pur-
chased the Taylor Reporter from J. L.
Strang, and has already taken possess
sion.. Editor Strang is anxious to do
"his bit' for Uncle Sam and has been
attempting to dispose of his Taylor
newspaper property for some time
past. The Press welcomes Mr..
Starkle as a close neighbor in Stark
county journalism.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
Valentine Koch, clerk of court for

Valentine Koch, clerk of court for
Stark county, is receiving congratu-
lations from his many friends as a
result of his appointment to attend
the officers military training camp,
which opens at Fort Smelling on
August 9th. Mr.. Koch has named
Frank X. Wanner, former state rep
resentative, as deputy to look after
the office during his absence. Mr..
Wanner is experienced in every
branch of court clerical work and will
prove an efficient substitute for "Val."
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

The Slope County News at Amidon
edited by our good friend M. J. Con-
molly, is one Of the newsiest and
brightest publications that comes to
the Press exchange table. "Mart''
recently erected a fine new office
building and installed therein a car
load of new printing machinery. We
hold that the News is the best in
land-town paper published in the
United States.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

The man Who could secure a flag"
on LANCER prohibited "near beer"
which, according to Prof. E.. F. Ladd,
contains less than one-ffth of one
per cent alcohol, would be required to
have a drinking capacity of at least
four whole cases at a sitting. Per-
haps the sample the attorney general
tested was "spiked."
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

Tolstoy predicted that out of the
north would come the great hero of
the great war. Will his name prove
to be Kerensky? The future alone
can tell, but Kerensky has undoubted-
ly undertaken the task of hero and
almost of superman, for his child
like people are continually tempted by
fools at home and misled into traps
set by cunning Teutonic agents from
abroad.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

The new curb and gutter improve
ments on the residential streets Of
the city are adding at least $1OO to
the value of each lot bordered, to say
nothing of the wonderfully improved
appearance of these streets.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

The percentage of aviators lost is
smaller than that of men fighting in
the trenches. This, in addition to the
thrilling adventure and the greater
opportunity for personal distinction,
ought to bring in rapidly the recruits
needed for our great aviation fleet
now to be built.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

It is mistake to confide in the
expectation that the war will not cross
the ocean. There will be war on
American soil, as Secretary Lane
truly says, "unless we beat the enemy
in Europe" and to do that "we've got
to move quickly"
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

Nicaragua has followed Honduras,
making the fourth Central American
republic to sever diplomatic relations
with Germany. This will at least
close the door to -Teutonic submarine
bases in that neighborhood.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

American troops abroad are having
trouble speaking French. But that's
not serious-our boys can shoot in
any language.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

The Government fines any steam.
ship company $500 for every alien
brought into port who cannot pass:
the literacy test, while Mexicans i'm
ported across the border to help in
farm labor are exempted from the law
by The Government.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

Aliens in this country should not
be considered so American that their
home countries can't conscript them,
nor so foreign that Uncle Sam can't
draft them.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

1t can easily be noticed that the
"speed cop" is on his vacation, by the
many races against time perpetrat-
ed on the streets of Dickinson.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

The government needs five billions
more revenue. Why not squeeze half
the amount out of the excess profits
of food SPECTATORS?
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

A veteran in soldiers home in
California says he will do his bit by
buying and destroying a &c stamp
every day.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

Mr. Rockefeller says his deeds
speak for him-yes, deeds, mortgages,
stocks, bonds and promissory notes.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18

We're not worrying about the new
income taxes, but about the income.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-18
NOTES BY THE WAYSIDE,
By T. S. Underhil.

) 8 . o o o o o o q, o o o o
Morris tribune., 1917-01-05
FEW CHANGES AT
THE COURT HOUSE
E. c. Gilbert and Stephen Burt,
of Chokio are the Only New
County Officers

The November election made only
two changes in the county officers,
in the installation that was held at
the court house, Tuesday. E. c.
Gilbert, who has been deputy
clerk of court since August IL,
1915, has taken the place of his form
er chief L.. P. Norby, of Alberta,
clerk of court for the last eight
years. Stephen Burt, of Chokio, is
the new county commissioner succeed
ing John McNally, Jr., of Chokio.
Judge A. L. Stenger, of the probate
court, reelected without opposition
at the November polls, was installed
in office to succeed himself, for two
years more. Judge Stenger has been
in charge of the probate court for 10
years and is beginning on his sixth
term of office.
The Stevens county court house is a
scene of bustling activity this week.
The county auditor and the county
rreasurer's office have been working
overtime to complete their yearly
reports and the county commissioners
have been meeting most of the week.
Morris tribune., 1917-01-05
RESIDENTS HEAR OF
RELATIVES DEATH
Mrs. M. c. Mcdowell, Formerly
of Morris Dies Saturday;
Has Relatives Here

@e1E Word was received in Morris last
Saturday by relatives of the death of
Mrs. M. C. Mcdowell, 40 years old,
at her home at Marion. N. D. Mrs.
Mcdowell was formerly Miss Myrtle
Pushor and was once a resident of
Morris. G. Pushor and A. R. Pushor
of Morris are uncles of the deceased
and Bertha Pushor and Mrs. James
Griffith are cousins. Mrs. Mcdowell
was born in Maine, and came to Nor
ris with her parents when six months
old. Her childhood days we're spent
here.
The death of Mrs. Mcdowell came
Unexpectedly. She had been sick
about two weeks.
Four daughters, the oldest 16
years. are living. The father of the
deceased in living at Larimore, N. D..
The mother has been dead for many
years. The only son, Ernest, is
living with the father, Lysander
Pushor at Larimore, George Pushor,
of Donnelly, is brother. Mrs. Bert
Crossman, of Glenwood, and Mrs.
Hans Hanson, of Bowdells, N. D.,
are sisters. The burial was made
early this week at Marion.
Morris tribune., 1917-01-05
WEDDINGS INCREASE
/. DURING LEAP YEAR
County Clerk Issues Is More
Marriage Licenses in 1916
Than in 1915

There were 79 wedding licenses is
sued by the clerk of Stevens county
during the year of 1916. There were
only 81 permits for marriages during
the year previous, an admittedly
"more prosperous year. Can you
assign any reason for this increase
S1ut Leap Year? Mr.. Gilbert, the
present clerk of court, and deputy
tclerk during 1916, is unable to give
ea better reason. But the figures on
the clerks books do not lie, there is
an increase of Is marriages over and
above the 1915 crop.
Mr.. Gilbert has "a sneaky feeling"
that if he would turn to the records,
every year, that is divisible by the
numeral four, would show CORES
ponding increase over the years just
previous. "History always repeats
ITSELF" one of the court house sages,
significantly remarked, learning of
the great showing Dan Cupid made
during the past year.
Morris tribune., 1917-01-05
Ludwig to Wed.

r. A. Ludwig, of St. Maries,
idaho, who was formerly in the gro
Gerry business here, visited in Morris,
Tuesday with old friends. Mr.. Lud-
wig left for Eden Valley Wednesday
to visit at the home of Miss Minnie
Wendroth. Miss Wendroth was en-
ployed at the La Grand hotel about a
year ago. Mr.. Ludwig and Miss
Wendroth will be married at Eden
Valley January 16, and they will
make their future home in St. Maries.
Mr.. Ludwig owns hardware store in
St. Maries. He says that the big
lumber and mining industries in that
part of Idaho, are making that part of
the state very prosperous.