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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05
HON GEO. A. BANGS
FOR CONGRESSMAN
Brief Sketch of Career of Democrat
Candidate for Congressman to
Succeed Helgeson

George A. Bangs, of Grand Forks,
the Democratic Candidate for Con.
gress, in the First District, was born
at LeSeur, Minnesota, November
9th, 1867, and removed to the south
ern part of Dakota territory with his
father, A. w. Bangs, and family,
during the winter of 1882. Dur
ing 1882 he lived on his fathers farm
near Thompson, in Grand Forks coun-
ty, and during 1883 on a farm in
Ramsey County. For thirty t W Q
years he has lived In the City of Grand
Forks, receiving his education at the
public schools first in LeSeur and later
in this city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05
ANNUAL ILLINOIS CLUB PICNIC

The annual meeting and picnic of
the Illinois Club will be held in what
is known as the Stoddard grove, two
miles west of Langdon, at the farm
owned by George Armsrong. on We'd.
nesday, July 18th. All members of
the club and others who have lived
in Illinois ars welcome to attend, to.
gether with invited guests of the club
members.
Mrs. Fred ]. Reher, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05

For some time he was employed in
the United States Land Office, later
with E. j. Lander & Co J., pursuing
the study of law with his father, A..
w. Bangs, formerly of this city, and
later with the firm of Bangs & Fisk,
of which firm he later became mem
ber.
Admitted to the bar in 1898, he
very soon took prominent place, and
it was but a few years when his abil.
ity placed him among the very front
ranks in the North Dakota bar. He
has been engaged in most of the i'm
portant litigation of the State for
many years. 1t is almost impossible
to mention any great or important
litigation that has taken place in this
state in the past fifteen yeats that he
has not been connected with it. His
abilities are so recognized that his
services are required not only through.
out the State of North Dakota, but
in Minnesota and Montana and even
states beyond. Arguments upon pure.
ly legal matters of litigation in the
highest western states, and in the
Circuit Court of Appeals, from st.
Paul to st. Louis and Denver have
brought forth from the members of
those Courts, highest commentator
upon his legal knowledge, his ability,
and the clearness with which he pre-.
sents all questions.
1t was through his efforts and be-
cause of the work done by him that
the Supreme Court held void the law
permitting the sale of the capital
lands and the erection of a new State
House and Governor Mansion at Bis
marck, some years ago-thus saving
the state thousands, if not hundreds
of thousands Of dollars and relieving
the people from the burdens of the
notorious Capital Commission.
Some years ago he became interest
ed in matters pertaining to fraternal
insurance, and like all other things
that are undertaken by him he soon
mastered the subject. His mastery
of the subject being SO far recognized
that the National Association of In
surance Commissioners invited him
and induced him to attend meeting
If their association at Richmond, Vir-
ginia, for the purpose of discussing
with them matters pertaining to fra
ternal life insurance.
Upon all matters of State, he has
always been found upon the side of
the people. he believing firmly in the
fundamental principles of this govern
ment, in the constitution that was en-
acted by the people for their protec-
tion, and guidance and can be depend
ed upon at all times as strong, force-
full advocate Of absolute fairness and
impartiality in the administration of
all laws. and maintenance to the
last extreme of that great principle;
equality before the law.
His election as Congr essman will
insure the First District Of North Da-
kota representation second to none
In the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05
HUNDREDS ATTENDED
THE RED CROSS PICNIC
Glorious Fourth at Campbell's Grove
Draws a Monster Crowd That
Contributed Generously

While Langdon did not celebrate
the Fourth of July yesterday its peo-
pie en- masse participated in one of
the most patriotic observances of the
nations birthday that has been held
in Cavalier county's history.
The grove on the Campbell and
Ryan farm, sixteen miles east of
Langdon and in the immediate vicinity
of Olga, was the scene of an old fash
Toned picnic which the recently organ
lied Red Cross organization of Lang.
don had planned as a means of raising
funds. The attending crowd that
gathered during the forenoon in the
grove in time to enjoy picnic dinner
was not by any means confined to peo-
pie from Langdon, but number of
auto parties from different parts of
the county. The afternoons program
of appropriate exercises included a
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05

Doans Regulets are recommended
by many who say they operate easily,
without gripping and without bad after
effects. 25c at all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05

A Ahousehold remedy in America for
25 years-Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil.
For cuts, sprains. burns, scalds.
bruises. 25 and Soc. At all drug
stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05

Mrs. F. j. Segouin has been quite
i'll, confined to her bed and under the
care of doctor for the past week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05

patriotic address by Hon. George A.
Bangs, Of Grand Forks, the democra-
tic candidate for congress at next
Tuesdays election. Afterward a
baseball game and interesting list of
athletic events for which valuable
awards to winners had been offered
by Langdon business men. Every pos
sible arrangement had been made fo1
the enjoyment Of the picnicers and
wholesome entertainment and good
time was enjoyed by one and all. A
complete list of the program of sports
and events during the afternoon with
the names of the winners follows:
Gate receipts at the entrance to the
picnic grounds footed up to q total OF
over $235, not including large mum.
ber of children, Red Cross workers,
the band and number of auto loads
that arrived late in the afternoon.
These figures indicate that at least
1850 people attended Langdon's Red
Cross picnic in the Campbell grove
This morning the committees are at
work winding up the financial end and
report gross receipts of $l1oO, which
it is expected will net something like
$3.50 for the Red Cross Fund after all
expenses have been met.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-05


so Yard Dash (Boys) Tennis
By D. c. Mcdonald By Scott 4 Barker
Marcha Kennedy Clare Cheatley
SO Yard Dash (Girls) Handbag Fountain
By c. A. Spellman BY H. E. Close & Co.
Phyllis Mildred Schadwinke
SO Yard Dash (Women). Stationery
By j. B. Boyd By Republican
Elizabeth
By Hankey By E. Schadwinke
Dick Boyd Morgan Mercer
Three Legged Race
By Cav County Imp. Co. By M. o. strom Co
andC andS
Three Leggd Race (Gis) .......
Phyllis Opie and Magaret Mildred Ryan
Three Legged Race (Men Cash. Subscription
By Natl Bank
Art Robertson w. Weisten
Fat Mans Race 81 CO. Clock
By MCLAUGHLIN & Stranger By A. O. Void & Co
Jack Ryan ]. j. Robson
Standing Broad Jump So Credit 90 PoGood
BY Dave Fisher By Opie Studio
Walter Westline Art Robertson
High Jump Cash, So co. Cash. So 90
By Dr. Stromberg Mcqueen BY Dr. Kirkham
Dick Boyd Moragn Mercer
Hop Step and ST.
BY Kren Row BY M. Liebeer
Dick Boyd Helge Finnson
Tug War West end against end Box Cigars Fred
Jack Ryan's
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
INCREASED GRAIN ACREAGE
Determined AT CONFERENCE
Largest Campaign Ever Undertaken
Against Insects VIII be Wagcd
by Government.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 23.-With
promises from representatives of Is
middle western states to cooperate
in the increase of acreage of winter
wheat and rye asked by the depart
ment of agriculture, the federal re-
gional wheat and rye conference
closed here today
II is estimated that approximately
so per cent OF the increased acre
age. bringing the total up to 10000
900 acres. will come from the states
represented at the fourth regional
conference.
Following the close of the meeting,
DR.. Raymond A. Pearson, assistant
secretary of agriculture, who has had
charge of the conference, met with
representatives of agricultural col
leges of the states represented In a
closed session to discuss cooperative
plans between the federal depart
mnt and the schools.
Announcement was made of the
largest campaign ever undertaken by
the government against the cereal in
sects and diseases.
Doctor Pearson and the other mem
bers of the federal wheat and rye
conference party will go from this
city to Spokane. Wash, whore the
fifth and last increased acreage meet
ing is to be held.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24

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rounded up. They unanimously say
that the French artillery barrasc was
terrible in ITS effects. one said
Not even "A hare could have got
ten thru it."
The testimony of prisoners shows
that the Germans intended to noin
the left bank of the Meuse ut all costs.
The regiments stationed there wer.
ordered to die at their posts II nee
cssary. Many of them did so while
what remained In the line Were cap
tured. More than two-thirds Of the
prisoners were taken there.
A visit to the recorquered territory
shows the value placed on The post
tions of lie Mort Homme and i:egne-
vile as defensive organizations. me
ground everywhere Is covered wltli
small fortresses 1t was the last hope
IF the German crown prince. who ar,-
parentiy was obscssed with the de-
sire to conquer Nerdun, in the nc,e.t-
borhod of which thousands OF the
flower of the German army found
only burial place without any laurels
of victory.
The remarkable thing about the
whole French offensive is tho small
ness of their losses while those o.
the enemy have been terrible as can
be seen wherever one goes on the bat
tie field. OF one German division UJ
least three regiments exist no more
and those remaining alive are pr.s.
oners.
One of the captured mon related
how French shell fell into a depot
of poisonous gas shells near Herbe-
hois. the fumes of which killed the
compliments of three entire German
batteries composing group which
lad Just been sending hundreds of
these horrible pruiectiles OTer the
French lines. a German infontrynan
captured said that his battalion while
being relieved from front line duty
a lnct n-fhirdS nf IL
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
.P0PE'S PEACE NOTE
IS FAVORABLE OMEN
Senator Owen Believes That 1t
Means Teutons Are Com
ing to Their Senses.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-In the
| first speech ON the subject of the war
and prospects of peace delivered in the
senate since the publication of Pope
Eenedicts peace proposals. Senator
owen of oklahoma declared today
| that the pope with the approval OF
| Austria and apparently with the APP
proval Of Germany proposed stimuli
taneous and reciprocal diminution OF
armaments" seemed 10 promise that
| the Teutonic autocracy was coming to
1--WE will help them reach n condi-
| tion of sanity" he added, "by multi
| plying our war efforts and by CO.
ordinating every nation in the world
| in this struggle against the world
domination OF the Teutonic powers"
Proposes International Police.
| The senator spoke in support Of his
joint resolution proposing an inter
national government police to main
tain peace, end competitive arma-
merts and the ambitions of the Prus-
| sian military autoCracy. and the
United States should strc,uously take
| steps to induce every neutral nation to
combine with the entente allies in
making war on Prussianism.
81 believe the principles which are
| laid down in the proposed resolution
!
will be acceptable in substance To all
the nations of the world and TO the
| better elements of the Teutonic pco-
pie. but are not acceptable OF course
to the war-mad Prussian pan-German
| elements. There Is some reason To be
| lievc that the German people are
about to awake from their dreams and
that even the military group may be
coerced by German opinion.
Three Ways for Success.
The destruction of Prussian militar-
ism may come in one of three ways
first, by consent of the military lead
ers before physical destruction comes;
second, by the will Of the German
people before physical ruin ensucs;
third, by the physical force of the
military powers of the entente allies.
The third means would be more
costly in life 10 all nations, but will be
applied If necessary"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
"PATRIOTIC BOOTH" AT FAIR
Navy League and Council of Defense
Collaborating.

The council of defense and the
Tulsa branch of the navy league are
collaborating, under the direction of
their common president, j. Burr Glib
bons, to present "patrDtic booth" at
the Tulsa county free fair, which will
be designed both to arouse patriotism
and to. give information along the
lines Of all patriotic activities.
There will be an information de-
partment where questions will be
answered for the benefit of out-of-
town visitors and where literature
will be distributed. Here, also, house
wives may register for the national
food conservation movement. In an
other department free knitting lessons
will be given at all hours and ma
terials purchased for knitting pur-
poses will be on hand.
The booth will be appropriately
decorated.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
CLEARING HOUSE MEN
VISIT OKLAHOMA CITY
Tulsans Go to Consult With
Neighbors on Proposed Fed
q eral Reserve Bank.

Members of the Tulsa Clearing
House association went to Oklahoma
City at noon Wednesday to consult
with the clearing house association of
that place in regard to the proposed
federal reserve bank for Oklahoma.
The Tulsa men were entertained by
the Oklahoma City men at dinner at
the Lee Huckins Wednesday night and
returned home yesterday morning.
Seven banks were represented at
the meeting. Those attending were
Il. j. Hartman of the Producers State
Bank and president OF the Tulsa Clear
ing House association, c. w. Benedict
of the First National bank, o. H..
Leonard of the Exchange National
bank, Frank Bryant Central National
bank. c. c. Garret, Liberty National.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
GOVERNMENT MAY OPERATE
MINES WHEN OTHERS FAIL.
I'm Favor of Uncle sam Taking
Charge of the Mines.
World Washington Bureau.
7O4 MetropOlltan Bnnk Bnildinr

World Washington Bureau
704 Metropolitan Bank Building.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-It is un-
derstood in Washington that the Ok
lahoma bituminous coal mine owners
Will welcome the government taling
over their mines and operating them
under federal supervision.
While the president has fixed the
price of oklahoma coal higher than
III any other state, except Washing
ton, $3.50 a ton, IL is also stated that
tie federal trades commissions in
vestigation showed that the cost of
operating an Oklahoma mine was
higher per ton than in any other state
in the Union.
The Oklahoma mine operators lease
from the Indians and have no as
surance OF ever being able to buy the
mines outright, or to get a renewal
or the lease, and for that reason do
not consider 1t business to put in
modern expensive equipment which
would reduce the cost of operation.
For this reason, the cost is unusually
high.
Mines Must BE Operated.
While no official statement has
| been given out. IL is generally under
stood in Washington that the presi-
dent Is prepared to take over and
operate every coal mine in the United
| States If the emergency arises. No
statement regarding the Oklahoma
mines Is available, but it is known
thru Secretary Tumulty, that the
| president does not intend to permit
mines to lie idle or men to be thrown
| out Of work
While few of the smaller mines
IN the United States today stuted
| they would shut down their mines,
the greater number of them will hold
matters In allegiance, pending meet
! ing Of the bituminous operators OF
the United States at Pittsburg next
[ " ednesday, at which time they Will
| confer as to whether they can operate
at all under what they term an alb
normal situation.
1t Is generally conceded that the
| big operators can continue under the
government prices at profit, but
that the little wagon mines will
have to close. While this situation
aids the big fellow and hurts the
will reap the benefit.
| Prices In Immediate Effect.
Secretary Tumulty today issued a
| statement to the effect that the
bituminous prices announced Tues
day went into immediate effect; and
while existing contracts between mine
owners and retailers would in no way
be affected, no new contracts would
bo permitted only under federal con-
troll.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
DcpOrtcd Minors Drnficd.

TUCSON, Ariz.. Aug. 23.-ApproM-
mately 476 OF the men deported from
Bisbee, Ariz, July II last, now campcd
at Columbus, n. NJ, Were drafted into
the national army today, the district
exemption board here announced. tho
action being taken on the certificate
of the Cochise county board that tho
men had failed to appear before it.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
WAUGH AND TANNING
TO TANGLE TONIGHT
Lightweights All Set for Is
Round Tilt; Speed OPP
posed by Power.

Fit for the fray and resting. Arlos
Tanning of Bartlesvlle and Bobby
Waugh of Fort Worth, Texas, are
ready for their 15-round bout at the
baseball park tonight.
In this bout 1t will be powerful
puncher against the slSillful boxer
again, but the contrast will not be sc
great as 1t was when Tanning and
Kirk met on Labor day.
Patsy Corrigan has been selected as
the third man in the ring.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
Exemption EXCERPTS

'Including the present normal
gTowth of one thousand persons
i month the population of Tulsa
may pass the hundred thousand
mark by 1915" member Of
the exemption board surmised yes
terday as he reviewed giant
stack OF exemption claims from
husbands who seek immunity on ac-
count of expected family visits from
the well-known stork.
Many Tulsan may consider him
self as well fitted for serving on the
district board as any of its members.
They may not, however, realize GER
tain qualifications the present MEM
bers possess In the way of doing
their Bit by family sacrifices for the
war Here are few reasons" in
favor of the boards roster:
C. II. Kretz. Okmulgee. has son, II,
in United States field artillery service
thru special consent of parents.
Secretary II. II. Rogers, Tulsa, has
two brothers in service and another
expecting to be called soon.
John O'Frien. Lehigh, has two sons
in United States navy.
Chairman John Scivally. .trdmore,
has son, IS. who expects to enlist
since draft age limit misses his.
Perhaps the most restless member
OF the board after office hours Is
! Chairman Sivellay. The Ardmore
member appreciates Tulsa as the live
liest city the size In the world. but
every night he Graves n horseback
ride on his favorite mount. Mi.
Scivally Is n ranchman near Ardmore,
and aside from owning n few hundred
horses and the states largest individ-
ual herd Of sheep. he has few thou
sand acres of land on which his live
stock thrives.
Joseph IT, Elgin, whose name ap-
pears In The World this morning as
having been certified to the adjutant
general yesterday, is preparing to for
felt his position as manager of the
Shamrock telephone exchange for tile
Pioneer Telephone company Elgin
was denied an exemption on tur
grounds that no would be of greater
service to the government signal serv-
ice than to the snfall-town utility he
now supervises Officials of the tele-
phone company discussed the reiec-
ton with members of the board yes
terday in u final effort to win the
managers exemption, but finally
agreed that Uncle Sans demands first
are to be considered.
The irony OF fate apparently en-
tered into the case OF one Creek cvuL~
ty exemption candidate, despite tire
handicap OF the given name Kaiser.
Kaiser b. Brooks (No, fellow-p -palr,Vt,
the "b" does not stand for "T}ill") -
was the only claimant appearing be-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24

fore the board that won anything like
immunity. The fact that Kaiser made
affidavit that his religion interfered
with his inclination to kill his name
sake's llinfolks, and not his cogno-
men. saved the applicant from threat
ened "gun-toting" service, but he was
drafted for whatever other work
Uncle Sam may see fit to assign him.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
Creek County Marriages.
World Creek County Bureau.
L.. -

ll9Il East Hobson
SAPlILPA, okla. Aug. 23.-Mt.-
riagc licenses were issued here today
to the following: Ed. B. HUFF. aged
23, and Ollie Lovett, Is, both OF
Kiefer; Lloyd w. Maxwell, 80, New
York city, and Eva L. Ives, 80. Avery,
Okla: d W. Harper. A. and Mrs
Josephlne Young 81. both OF Oilton.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
TcICgrnph Men In CITY.

S. r. English of Dallas, general
manager for the southwest district Of
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany and tormer Local Manager T.. IL.
Louderbach, now district supervisor
70" the Western Union, are business
visitors in Tulsa.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
Flower of Teuton Army Sacrificed
in Another Vain Attempt on Verdun

THE FRENCH ARMY, Wednesday,
Aug. 22.-The battle around Nerdnn
developed today into a purely his
gun duel in which the French co"-
tinued to maintain undisturbed n as
terry. Many more prisoners wee
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24

Riycryicw school Building Progresses.
Work of erecting the walls for each
unit of the new Riverview school was
practically completed yesterday. Altho
the new structures are being rushed
to completion, they viii not be ready
for occupancy at the beginning of the
fall semester September II. contrac-
tors stated yesterday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.--Six
women carrying suffrage colors and
banners bearing quotations from
President Wilson's speeches and
writings were arrested late today in
front of one of the White House gates
and taken to police headquarters.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24

A DOLLY COOK BOOK-FREE-
TO every little girl who visits OVER
TONS accompanied by her mother
during the week August goth to 25th
inc lusiVe
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-24
Thrcc Ways for success.
NIGHT SESSION ENDS
DENY 70 EXEMPTIONS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

shortest possible time. Tonight being
cooler than has been the case during
the recent torrid spell, we were able
to transact considerable business by
a protracted session"
When the midnight oil" illuminat-
ing the boards quarters in the new
federal building was eXtinguishcd last
night, members of the body were tired
and weary. Each member however,
announced his intention of being on
hand at the scheduled time for the
opening Of the fourth days session at
9 O'Clock this morning.
Three Before County Board.
There men appeared before the
Tulsa county local exemption board
and took the physical examination. All
the members of the board did not
meet yesterday so the exemption
claims which were filed yesterday
were not passed upon.
Tallcst Man Turned Down.
James O. Lee, farmer, who is
living near Mohawk, appeared early
yesterday morning for the cXamina-
tion. He lays claim to being tho
tallest man to enter the local offices.
He was just II inches, or 8 feet and )
inches tall. His weight is 1GS pounds.
He was exempted because IS injuries
in his back. Fred Connell was given
an exemption for six months because
he was under weight. William Warren
OF sand Springs was the only man who
passed the examination and he filed
exemption papers.
The report of the local board has
not been completed as yet but the
rerification for the men who will be
in the first section of the first quota
to be taken from Tulsa county will be
sent to the district board probably
some time today.