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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

They say there's luck III odd num-
bers"
II don't believe II. l know a man
who got nine years in prison for hav-
ing three wives. ST. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

How profitable is it for every one OF
us TO be reminded, as we are remind
ed when we make ourselves aware OF
the derivation II diligence from dill.
go, TO love. that the only secret or
true industry Is love Of that work.
r. &. Trench.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20
The Better Plan.

Railway Foreman-Sambo. II we had
war wouldn't YOU like to be captain
and get In front and holIer Come on,
boysi"
Sanbo-No. sub. boss. Id ruther
git behind and boiler: go on, boys !"
christian Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

The condor is the only bird which
keeps its offspring In the nest for q
year The young cannot f1y for twelve
months after being hatched.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

FOR -CHEAP-A splendid 80
acre farm, miles west of Forest
Hill; 80 acres under cultivation;
fair buildings; very best clay loan
soil. Will take less than $40 per
acre. might take some Alma prop
erty as part payment a. y. Ward,
Mt Pleasant. Mich. 22-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

An onion poultice will often relieve
the worst earache
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

LOOK-Why pay rs cents per dozen
for eggs when you can buy some
S. C. White Orphngton pullets from
Wizards champion bred for eggs.
Seven pullets and cockerel, 500
Harry Willard. 22-l-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

FOR SALE-New Detroit automatic
scale, $50 gallon oil tank, one cash
register and other store fixtures,
cheap. Inquire 1917 Eastward or
Bell phone 314-R3. 22-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20
FARM FOR SALE-Our 24O acre I'M

FARM FOR SALE-Our 240 acre inn
proved farm with buildings, six
miles east of Saginaw on main line
p. NJ. X. r.. with X. r. station and
two sugar beet weighstations on
corner of farm; best of soil and
large bitches all around farm. A
bargain for someone. Write or call
on us for price and terms. Carman
& Patterson, 1l6 s. Jefferson Ave,
Saginaw, Mich. 22-4-t-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20
MISCELLANEOUS

NOTE-After Jan. /, 1918, all plumb
ing and timing must be cash. BY
order of Alma Plumbers and Tin
ners. 2l-6t-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

FOR SALE-Three one-half power
gasoline engine, in good condition.
Inquire Bartley's Market. 21-af-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

FOR SALE-A quantity of shock
corn; very good COW feed. Inquire
Bartley's Market. 16-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

White and brown hound,
license No. 1853 with initials w. II.
R. on back. Party known and vii.
he arrested II dog is not returned.
W. II. Reem. 22-1-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

FOR SALE-White leghorn cockerels.
Inquire of Otto Hawley, 315 Ora
tiot ave. l9-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20
FOR sALE-REslDENcE PROPERTY

FOR SALE CHEAP-A pleasant
home adjoining the city limits on
the east of st. Louis, Mich, con-
sisting Of l2-room house, electric
lights, good cellar, two good
wells, cistern, 10 acres of land, a
good orchard, barn, pig pen, corn
crib, garage, cattle shed and hen
house. Call at this place for fur
Their information. II. c. Wilkin-
son, St. Louis, Mich. lS-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

WANTED-Ten or twelve acres near
Detroit, on small stream, near cleo
trio line. State terms. Address NJ.
VI. Minot, II Charlotte ST., Detroit,
Mich 22-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WANTED-TO HNY

WANTED-To rent for short time
typewriter Must be in first class
condition. Inquire at this Office.
22-l-m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-20

WANTED-To exchange lot in Sag
NAV for one in Alma, even money.
INQUIRE 524 State st. 22-1-c
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
FOR BUSINESS REASONS.

Over in London they've got breed
of pacifsts that should be labelled
"pacifsts for business reasons" and
one of the most prominent of them
urges that it is utter folly to put off
peace. when Alsace, Lorraine is really
the only impeachment. Alsace-Lorraine
is smaller than Yorkshire, has only
about 100000 people and, if put up
at auction, wouldn't bring sum to
equal the British war expenditure for
one month.
You have to be pretty thoroughly
stepped in business to see only dol
lars and cents as the issue respecting
Alsace-L Lorraine.
However, a great many people saw
only freedom Of the negro as chattel
property, in our great civil strife. We
surely could have bought all the
slaves for less than the war cost us.
But there was another issue than that
Of slavery; the union was to be pre-
served. In the latter the issue OF the
right VS.. the wrong was certainly in
volved and that issue could not be
settled by bargain and sale. So 1t is
with Alsace- Larraine. The French do
not look upon that territory from .
financial coign. They consider. it part
of themselves of which they have been
despoiled. ts
If peace is a mere matter Of dol.
lars and cents, the British "pacifists
for business reasons" might put up
Canada at auction. sa5.. .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
MONROE DOCTRINE
CAUSE Of GERMAN
HATRED Of YANKEE
Denial Of South America to Az
erosion Breeds Malice Says
Jim Ham Lewis.
REPORTS OF DISASTERS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

New York, Dec. 13-The danger to
the American cause of pessimism re-
sllting from the spreading of false
reports of disasters by German
agents was emphasized by Secretary
Daniels here. tonight in an, address at
the annual banquet of the Southern
Society, in which he gave. assurances
that all reports of disasters, or even
minor military casualties, had been
spread broadcast through the public
press.
Senator J. Hamilton Lewis, another
speaker, outlining. the causes of
Americas entry into the war, said
Germany's assaults on this country's
rights were prompted by desire for
vengeance for the action of the
United States in preventing her from
invading South America.
Dangers of Pessimism.
There may arise Secretary Dan
iels said, "a danger greater than of
submarines or cannon more to be fear
ed than armies. speak of the danger
OF pessimism, the danger of losing
heart, the danger of allowing oneself
for one moment to doubt that right in
this war will triumph.
1--WE are pouring out literally our
national wealth to the cause; but
more than men, more than ships, more
than money must our war weary as
sociates across the water rely on this
strong young country for that bound
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
War Board in Conference with
President But no Policy
Decided Upon.
GOVERNMENT OPERATION
MEETS NO OPPOSITION

Washington, Dec. 131The railroad
view of the transportation problem
and its solution was laid before Pres
lident Wilson Il spn today b. ythe FIVE mem
,bers Of, the, railroad war board. 1;ngo1
AT the conclusion of the conference
Fairfax Harrison, chairman or the
board, announced that the whole sit
uation had been canvassed thoroughly
but that no decision had been reached
It was the general opinion tonight
that the president would study the
subject further before making known
his intentions.
Whatever course he decides on will
draw the fullest cooperation from the
railroads, the president was told, even
if his plan is government operation,
strongly urged by many of his advis-
ers. The railroads, however, the war
board made clear, are of the opinion
that they themselves can meet the
situation if given time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
BASEBALL MAGNAIES
CONSIDER SCHEDULE
FOR COMING SEASON
National and American League
Representatives Soon Meet
at Chicago.

New York, Dec. 12--COmpared with
the excitement attending the National
league meeting here yesterday, when
the reelection of President Tener on
his own terms and the sale OF Phila-
delphia's star battery, Alexander and
killifer, to Chicago, were. the main
features, today's session of the mag
na.es was without incident. Most Of
the business which occupied the club
owners up to adjournment at a late
hour tonight was of routine order.
The length of next seasons playing
schedule and the possible reduction of
the player limit were discussed, but
no action will be taken. Both were
unanimously deferred until the Nation
al league Representatives can get to
Chicago, where they will hold joint
conference with the American league
clubowners on Friday or Saturday. 1t
was announced tonight that they
might leave for Chicago early Thurs
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13

tempt to kiss the negotiators. They
must be prepared for that, and II the
commander in chief, Ensign Krylenko,
rushes toward them with open arms,
they must In turn press him to their
hearts and say repeatedly 'Tavarish'
(comrade). The Fatherland demands
this sacrifice of the negotiations.
"They should also have at their
tongues end the following favorite
Russian phrases:
"'Universal democratic peace;
peace without annexations and contri.
buttons
The negotiators were told that they
need not trouble to note the Russian
positions and compute the number of
guns, as ''this will be attended to by
Staff officers especially designated"
II Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki for
eign minister, was present the negO-
tiators were ito conduct themselves
as if they stood in the presence of
Bismarck, Talleyrand or some other
wise chap"
NOTE-The instructions quoted by
the Dyelo Naroda, 1.-THE Peoples
Work., a social revolutionary news
paper of Petrograd, although indicat-
ing the probability that its humorist
was attemptingSfO poke fun both at
the Bolsheviki kgotiators and those
on the German side, are nevertheless
not out of harmony in the general
trend with reproductions previously
printed in other Russian newspapers
Of German instructions for conducting
propaganda among the Russians along
the front In one recent instance, &C.
cording to the Den, a German army
divisional order for such propaganda
called for appeals in soft tone, fill
ed with comradeship." .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
RAPPING THE FARMER.

A Chicago banker, after recording
subscription of 100000 for liberty
bonds, is reported to have taken a
sharp rap at the farmers, saying:
"The one weak spot in the situation
is the attitude of the farmers. They
will neither buy liberty bonds, pay
taxes, sell their products, nor fight. |
have asked many out of town callers
here about farmers paying taxes and
| have heard of only one instance OF
a farmer paying an income tax. They
have protited throughout the period of
the war, but are unwilling to help the
government in any of the four ways
mentioned. The farmers have been
pampered by politicians until they
seem to feel they are q privileged
class"
This may be true of some farmers.
It is certainly not true of the North
Dakota farmer, who has just as much
patriotism as the banker or any other
citizen. If the farmer has been slow
to respond in the liberty bond cam
paign it is because he has not yet
been aroused to the necessity of every
American getting behind this move
ment to the full extent of his avail
able resources.
But in North Dakota the farmer:
are thoroughly awake to the liberty
loan and Red Cross.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
WILLING ITO
ACCEPT OWNERSHIP SAYS
J: TRAFFIC AGENT HARRISON
less courage which sees and under
stands the worst, yet fears not.
Nothing Suppressed.

stands the worst, yet Tears not.
Nothing Suppressed.
"And, having asked you to encour
age others, let me encourage you by
giving you my solemn assurance that
you might search our Most secret ar.
chives at Washington in vain for any
records of disaster or even minor mil
itary casualties that have not been
spread broadcast through the public
press. Nor will you find in all our
records any just ground for discour-
agement, but on the contrary, if you
could read the full tale of what is
going ON today you would feel proud
OF what our country has achieved al.
ready, towards the. certain winning Of
the war. '''''''i''5 I'm
deep as is the nations determine
ton that the world shall never be
dominated by force, it is the glory of
America that it's voice is the voice of
resolution and justice, not Of hate and
vengeance" @,t
Abyss OF Hate-Beware. u
IF Americans can press this war to
victory without our own souls going
down into the abyss of hate our ma
ton will have arisen to a glory hither-
to deemed impossible among men,"
Daniels said.
mind you, I counsel no smooth
words in describing the murderous
deeds conceived by the German auto.
Gratis. l favor no quarter for the men
responsible for the world war. Napol-
con coveted the earth. His personal
ambition made Europe reek with
blood. His fate. must be the fate of
those who have followed his footsteps.
War Lords Disposed Of.
eve shall stay in this war until
Germany shall see its war lords de-
posed, and we shall live to see that
capable people freed from the master
of militarism that has made every
home house of mourning"
Senator Lewis told how years ago
Germany sought to sweep aside the
Monroe doctrine and gel fOOthOld in
South America from which to invade
and overthrow the democracies of the
western world.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
PokEs FUN At GERMANS.
Farcical Advice From Socialist Organ
as to Peace Farley.

Farcical Advice From Socialist Organ
as to Peace Farley.
Stockholm, Dec. 1.-THE Pet-ograd
newspaper, Dyelo Mardea, publishes
what it alleges to be the instructions
Of the German general staff to the
German representatives entrusted
with conducting the truce negotiations
on the Russian front. The instructions,
as thus given, lay weight on the fact
that the men who engage in the parley
must be of a serious temperament,
capable of controlling facial muscles
in the most ridiculous situation.
II the Russian negotiations demand
that the German emperor should issue
an order for his own arrest and the
German people should organize Soc
ial revolution the German represen-
tatives, according to the instructions,
must say gravely:
This matter will certainly receive
consideration"
The instructions, according to the
newspapers version, continues:
1T may happen that at the first
meeting the Russian delegates will at.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13

and complete retraction that will clear
the atmosphere and restore confid-
ence. a.
Had it not been that the authors OF
this TRADE took pains to circulate the
offensive articles in the community to
injure one who has contributed gen
erously in time and money to the Red
Cross, the incident could we'll be
ignored.
Federal agents did well to run down
the lie to its source and to insist up
on instant PREPARATION for injury done
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
the house, flushed and agitatal, when
tOday'S session ODened +.

the house, flushed and agitatal, when
today's session opened.
Had I been here yesterday" he
cried, II would have leaped to the
platform of the house. am here today
and at an early date will dissipate
this cloud Of gossip and will take oc.
casion to explain to the chamber all
my policy before the war"
NJ. Caillaux was interrupted by q
confusion of shouts but when order
was restored the former premier fin.
ished his few sentences and left the
chamber. :
There were neither Kisses nor ap-
plause.
Before coming to the chamber, NJ.
Caillaux stopped In the lobby to speak
to few deputies. vi.
II have nothing to say except that
am in good health and undisturbedi.
he told them 1t was remarked that h
was deeply flushed, his features drawn
and his large black eyes wide open
and brilliant. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
GREAT SLAUGHTER
ATTENDS EFFORTS
TO:COUN1::ER....: .B{kc:
'4i'r = --.---'24g aae'q irr
Germans Follow Artillery Attacks
with Infantry Charges of
| Great Force.
FDfs a1 m. IS a:+i;.t @tGta Is.
SLIGHT GAIN MADE Y.
AT TERRIBLE COST
Heavy Fighting In Italy and
!tG 'JHINhpEH u9l9fi 4olnnd "a
Russia Makes Farce Of, Gerss 0,
|, =. sat 81 gGSqln0a 2TagFGupbeDf
L1s. g; man Peace sParleV:y uiI9sM f

r. London, Dec: IA fierce mass at,
tack was made by the Germans today
against the elbow in the bend of the
British line between Bullecourt and
Queant (about ten miles west of
Cambrai), says the Reuter- correspon-
dent at British headquarters in
France. Their intention was to over.
whelm their opponents by sheer
weight of numbers. Owing to the
staunchness of the British opposition
the attack only enabled the Germans
to get footing in about five hundred
yards of the British front line, when
the attack was arrested.
Thus the attack was reduced to the
limits of very small local success at
the most. The correspondent adds that
1t is difficult to get details, but the
fighting lasted from dawn until /
o'clock in the afternoon, and the con.
tinuance Of firing after that suggested
British counter attack.
In his description Of the battle, the
correspondent says:
What apparently was intended as
a determined German attack on the
sector of our line east of Bullecourt
was delivered shortly after dawn, and
owing to the staunchness of our troops
was reduced to the limits of very
small local success at the most The
spot the enemy chose was the elbow
in the bend of our line between Bulle-
court and Queant.
"The Germans opened an intense
bombardment as the first streaks of q
frosty dawn were paling the eastern
sky. Our artillery, promptly replied
with barrage put down between the
opposing trenches, in order to catch
any infantry advance.
'Assaulting waves of Bavarian
troops came over in close formation.
1t was the manifest intention to throw
great pressure on the front of the at
tack and overpower the defenders, if
possible, by sheer weight of numbers"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13

Estimated that, with the country's
water power conserved and used,
100000 miners would be released for
more important work and over $780,
100000 of railroad equipment made
available for crying war needs. Watch
that General Electric lobby, at Wash
ington! "
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
TRIBUNE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT
.FUTHER CRUnBu|NG
IN LEADING STOCK
Rails Down Four Points to the
Lowest Maximum in Recent
Liquidation.
INDUSTRIALS AND OTHERS
REFLECT GENERAL TONE

New York, Dec. 1.-THE further
crumbling of values in the stock mar
ket today was gain traceable to OBJ
vious causes, foreign and domestic de-
velopments intensifying the general
feeling of Encouragement. Cumula.
tive evidence that the government pur.
poses taking over the railroads under
conditions not previously reckOned
with and news ticker dispatch from
Washington quoting an eminent mill
tary authority as saking that all priv
ate munition plants should be placed
under direct federal control contri-
buted measurably to the widespread
reversal
r Strongly Downward.
Rails, including many issues for
years classed among these yielding
substantial dividend returns, fell two
to four points, with scarcely a note
worthy exception touching their low
est range in the current period of
liquidation In some instances today's
minimum established new records for
decade and even generation.
United States steels uninterrupted
decline of 3% to S1A represented a
new low for this year and an extreme
reversal of IS points from its maxi
mum of the midyear.
Practically every grade of stock in
the Industrial, shipping and allied d.
visions succumbed to the pressure d.
rected against the leaders, showing
recessions of two to five points. Oper-
ations embraced wide area, the
movement bringing out many dormant
issues. Sales amounting 100000
| shares. 90
Foreign Bonds Weak.
Foreign flotations again featured
the weak bond market, Anglo French
is and Paris G's, as well as French
municipals recording greater depre
citation with the Russian 51s's on the
curb. Library As ranged from 97.2f
to 97.4G and the 3h's from 9S.4S tC
1886. Total sales (par value) aggre
gated $5,260,O0O. Old United States
bonds were unchanged on call. rs
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13

1T Is necessary to adopt queer
methods to win the war;" writes F. B.
For instance, my mother-in-law rode
in an elevator manned by a woman
and in due time arrived in the 'parlor'
of hairdresser, where her hair was
combed, brushed and done up by a
man."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13

Speaking of his line, Won linden
burg refers to the German policy of
an elastic defense Sounds fine, old
man, until you count the missing men
and guns.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13
Lowest
PERNlcloUs REPORTS.

It was not long ago that vicious,
maligning article appeared rejecting
upon the patriotism of those engaged
in Red Cross work. Investigation con-
Quoted by federal authorities showed
that behind the article was personal
venom Of the Gost bitter type.
This attack, covert as it was, upon
the Red Cross local management, is
typical of what pleases proGerman
advocates. Wonderful to relate, it
came from a source generally ad-
mitted to- BE- loyal. but the personal
pique behind It forced the writer to
vent kiadSM spleen that bordered
upon the seditious and reflected any
thing but the kind of patriotism that
should actuate American citizens.
No one in Bismarck or elsewhere,
employe or employer, is doing Red
Cross work under compulsion.. Who
ever contends otherwise is dealing in
lies. @rt
The Tribune will not review the
situation in the limits. of this edi-
torial Many citizens received marked
copies of weekly paper published in
neighboring city. Upon it's front
page was perhaps the most unfair artl-
Gle published on the Slope in connec.
ton with Red Cross work.
It was the more insidious, because
by indirection, it sought through a
subtle appeal to class prejudice, to
imply that the rich we're using the
Red Cross movement for personal and
class aggrandizement
Nothing could be further from the
truth. The employer who gave his
time and whose clerks voluntarily did
Red Cross work, had none but the
most patriotic of motives. He never
sought publicity and until now no
public mention has been made that
certain stores in Bismarck are giving
this patriotic service.
There is no war work which is as
disinterested as the Red Cross and
the response in Bismarck has been
practically unanimous.
The Red Cross movement has been
singled out for attack by pro.German
interests. Stories of the most ex
IRENE type have been quietly whis
pered through every community tc
discourage Red Cross workers.
1t is not material whether the arti
Gle in a neighboring city was done
with this intent, the brutal truth Of
the matter is that it served German
interests just as efficiently as though
there was malicious desire to hell
the enemy.
Authorship of this article has beer
definitely traced. Unfortunately Il
emanated from women who allowed
their personal feelings to obscure fol-
the moment patriotic considerations
There is no charge against their Amer
icanism, burt the effect of the article
was to throw cloud over their 10y
atty.
In the final analysis, newspapers
who give circulation to lies, whether
the copy is inserted for money or thu
space donated, are the guilty parties
There is but one reparation any honor
able editor can give and that is full
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-13

Answering communicate, we have
to admit that child born to pro. Ger
man Germans in this country is an
American citizen. 1t may be tough
on the parents, but we can't help it.