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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
BRITISH ARMY
IN EGYPT In
PROMISED LAND

With the British Forces in Pales-
tine. March 80, Correspondents of
Associated Press)-After twelve
months of incessant toll in the Sinai
desert, sometimes fighting hard, al
ways digging, making military works,
building railways, constructing pipe
lines and roads, and forever march
ing over the inhospitable wastes, the
British troops have at last come into
the British official eyewitness with
the expedition.
What a marvellous change of scene!
Behind them is a hundred miles and
more of monotonous sand, blazing and
shimmering under a torrid sun, with
here and there a group Of palms to
relieve the samness Of the desert. Be-
hind them, too, is the intolerable
glare of the noondny sun. which is
khamseen lifts the dust and forms a
screen through which the sun appears
as during an eclipse. But the sand
storm is a worse torment than the
penetrating rays, for 1t brings addi-
tional heavy labor to men with parch-
ed threats n scorched skins.
The British troops in the desert COL
INN are now free from these trying
conditions. They are in Palestine. Be-
toAS SiioI, 10 4dT ~ IAo eye can reach,
IS unfolded a picture OF transcending
beauty. When the troops from the
desert come up over the ridge to Rata
and look out over the billowy downs.
they invariably break into rounds Of
cheers.
Before and around them everything
ID green and fresh with the greenness
and freshness. of springtime. Big
patches of barley, for which the plain
A0lth nf Go1o d 70 m a6t~4 HSV.~
emeralds, and the immense tracts of
pasture are as bright and warm az
the rolling downs Of Berkshire. There
Is an abundance of gorgeous flowers
lighting up the vivid greenness Of the
plain as II in welcome to the oncom-
ing army. The effect of this scene on
troops who havegbecome desert veter-
scribed. -
Beyond Rata, reconnaissance par
ties may see the high minaret Of GAIA
above the dark framework Of trees
enclosing the town. The mosque wa.
formerly a Christian church built by
the knights Templar in, the twelfth
century when the Crusaders fortified
themselves within Gaza's walls,
Away on the right, beyond the
sneik Narun is B~eerrsheba, tucked II
the plain beneath the southern end Of
the hills of Judea.
The FIRST town In the PROMISED
Land entered by the British troops
was Khan Yunus, Q not unlovely col
Election Of houses amid wonderful,
fertile gardens hedged around by i'm
penetrable walls OF huge cactus Will
stems two feet In circumference. From
q distance the green foliage Of or
chards and 5gardens provided . de
Nghtful foil 9to the sand dunes which
hid the view spf the Mediterranean
blue waters. Khan Yunus II . mer,
shadow Of III. FORMER self. II has
mean bazaar, md there are ruins d
IL once sumptious palaca =
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
MORE LAND IS
DEMANDED FOR,
BRITISH FOOD
At Least 100000 Extra
Acres Under Cultivation
and More Wanted.

London, April 26.-Rowland Pro-
there, president of the board OF ag-
riculture, told the house of commons
that there had been already a sub
stantial increase in the amount OF
ground under cultivation in the Unit
ed Kingdom. Mr.. Prothero made this
statement on he moving OF the sec
governments proposal for the cultiva-
ton Of land as outlined by Premier
Lloyd George some weeks ago.. Under
this measure there are fixed minimum
prices for wheat and oats for six years
and minimum wages for agricultural
laborers.
Mr.. Prothero said that not only had
the great reduction in acreage of 1916
been wiped out. but that in England
alone there had been an addition Of
800, 900 acres, and in ireland of some
thing like zoe. 1000.
Must Grow More Food.
The need OF making rural life more
attractive and Of increasing the re-
Enumeration Of farm workers vas en-
phasized by Mr.. Prothero. He con-
tended that national security along
the lines of which he spoke was not
an impracticable dream. but was at
tainable IL for the coming hve years
so per cent of the food required could
ue grown dI HOIuo. by tudL IiIlcs A1o
added, the nation would be free from
the effects of Submarine warfare.
Walter Runciman, former president
Of the board Of trade, said the reason
for deficiency in wheat cultivation
was deficiency in labor. and that to
increase food production during the
war the skilled labor taken from the
land for the army must be restored.
The bill, he asserted, was a postwar
measure and not a real substitute for
more effective naval action against
submarines.
] Mr.. Prothero said another 100000
/, men would be required for working
the land. The minimum wage, he an
nounced, would be rs shillings week.
ly, inclusive Of allowances.
Bread Rattons likely.
England will shortly be placed or
bread rations, It Is understood.
It is generally conceded that the
bread problem IL the crux of the
whole food situation, for it IL upon
bread that the working classes de
pond. It IL maintained that tho mid.
die class and the rich can easily dnt
substitutes. but that the munitionl
employees whose labor 10 20 necessar,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26

Dakota, wa the first speaker on the
program this afternoon.
The speaker pointed to the alarm
inE probability that unless food was
produced in the states OF the north
west in sufficient quantities this year
that famine may stalk abroad in the
country.
"If food il to be had. and tho north
west Is to do its share. 1t must do IT
now" he said. This committee has
done much work In the way of en-
couraEing the increase of crops. Now
ID the time for you bankers to go out
and sec the farmer. Don't say that
you n o busy"
DO you realize" asked tho speaker.
that your business Is dependent on
the stability of this government? This
ernment has said to North Dakota:
We want you to do something for
this country The call has come and
we must be ready to meet It.
This Is a year when you should
forget your profits and see that every
farmer in the state has q chance to
get seed and feed and raise the larg-
est possible crop.
If North Dakota can get her acre
age in crops and raise the maximum
Of food supplies and every man does
all he can to bring this about he will
be as much a hero rs the man who
shoulders q musket or defends his
country from the deck of a battle
ship.
The speaker declared himself and
the other members Of the committee
e~mphatically in favor Of selective o n
scription. asserting that he did not
think the country should be drained
of its farm boys who are so badly
needed at home and pointing to the
disastrous results which ensued in
Canada as a result of the use of such
men on the firing line.
In his opening remarks Mr.. Nc
Dowell impressed 1t upon the bank
ers present Of the sinister importance
in the realization of the fact that this
is a war in which the actual safety OF
the United States is involved.
III o hadn't been Wilson men
before. l know that all Of you are
now" he said, at which those present
broke into applause.
Following his speech those present
rose and sang America" in an inspir-
ing manner.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
4 LOCAL BOYS
ANSWER CALL
Three Join Navy and One Army
From This City-More Men
From Lake Respond.

-Four more Grand Forks boys
answered the call to the colors yes
terday, three Joining the navy and
one entering the army. j.
Oscar Winter, aged 20, bellboy at
the Hotel Dacotah: Albert Loneliness.
Is. employed for some time at Fegan's
cigar store, and George r. German of
this city enlisted in the navy yester-
day and left last evening for Minne-
apolis.
Myron Bacon. son Of J.. D. Bacon,
proprietor of the Hotel Dacotah, en-
listed yesterday as a member Of the
North Dakota National Guard Ma
chine Gun company of Grand Forks.
in anticipation of an early call Of the
army into service.
Max Wolfson, Will Sheppard, Ray
mond Patterson and L. Belford, Devils
Lake high school students. enlisted in
the United States navy at the local
recruiting station today and will leave
tonight for Minneapolis.
Young Belford will enter the radio
corps of the navy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
MEETING ON POSTAL
CHANGES HELD TODAY
Interested Citizens Will Gather at
Commercial Club to Present Their
Views and Register Protests.

Grand Forks residents interested
in proposed changes to be made in
the mail service affecting this city and
other points in North Dakota will
hold a meeting at the Commercial
club this afternoon beginning at a
o'clock to consider the various phases
of the proposition.
The club committee appointed to
look into the situation will be present
to hear the views and protests which
will be presented. All interested per-
sons are urged to be in attendance,
as 1t is feared that the proposed
changes will greatly affect a number
Of Great Northern branch lines.
Efforts will be made to prevent the
gripping of any Of Grand Forks in
dustries by the proposed changes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
SAYS SEEDING
IS NOW WELL ADVANCED
Director OF Experiment Station in
Grand Forks Comforting With Bank
ers and Farmers on Plans for Crops

Thomas P. Cooper, director of the
experiment station Of the North Da-
kota college of agriculture al Fargo,
was a visitor in Grand Forks today
comforting with a number Of local
farming experts on plans for the rails
ing of a big crop this year and at
tending the sessions this morning Of
the bankers Of the state.
In most Of the wheat growing sec
tons of the state the ground has been
well worked and the seed is now 60
ing into the ground, according to Mr..
Cooper, who asserts that the farmers
OF North Dakota have advanced the
work of seeding reasonably well for
the time of the year.
Mr.. Cooper stated that he could
not place any accurate estimate on
the acreage Of wheat hat has already
been seeded in the state, but ia Of the
opinion that it would total over 90
per cent.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
Great Impetus to Movement
for Increase Of Crops Civ
en- at Grand Forks Meet
M MEN
ON COMMISSION
State Bankers Association
Gives Consideration to vi
tai Issues Of the Day.

Further impetus to the movement
to increase the crop production OF the
country vas given at sessions Of over
100 bankers from all portions OF
North Dakota in Grand Forks today.
The sessions opened tEis morning
It the Commercial club, at which the
feature vas the discussion Of the best
method Of nominating nine men from
which the governor Of the state will
appoint three as members of h guar
anty fund commission.
Committee Appointed.
A committee to make the nomina-
lions wa appointed as follows: B. I.
Heating of Fargo, w. F. Hanks, Pow
ers Lake; c. B. Mcmillan. Hannah;
3. ]. Lander, Grand Forks, and ]. j.
Neirling, Jamestown. The committee
will report al 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The executive council Of the state
association met at II o'clock this
new law for the state guarantee OF
bank deposits and transacted consid-
cradle routine business Of the assocta-
ton. The Executive council resumed
Its conferences at 1 o'clock this aft
ernoon.
Special Committee.
The most important feature Of tho
day was the meeting which began at
2 o'clock this afternoon. by the spe-
cial committee appointed at the Far
20 session recently to look into the
Dakota. The committee is headed by
Senator Mcdowell Of Marion Is chair
man.
Concerted action on the part Of all
the bankers Of the state to bring
about an increase in the acreage Of
crops and to have every available acre
in North Dakota under cultivation
was decided upon. Means Of improv-
ing the farm labor situation were also
largely instrumental in improving this
condition.
Patriotism IN Shown.
The meeting developed into a great
patriotic affair and the warmest sup
port was pledged to the president and
the government Of the United States
In the present
Among the prominent bankers and
financial men Of the state who were
in attendance at today's sessions were:
W. G. Macfadden Of Fargo. secretary
Of the North Dakota Bankers asso-
citation; F. A. Irish. Fargo; w. F.
Fargo: former Governor E.. Y. Sarles,
Hillsboro; r. E. Barron. Minot; c. P.
Peterson and L. T. Hagen. Ray: J. g,
McClintock. Rugby; G. D. Mcmillan,
Hannah: NJ. r. Porter. Minot: F. W
Carter. Bottineau: Oscar j. Seller and
A. 3. Denault, both of Jamestown: A.
/. Hunter. w. r. Fuller. Samuel Tor
gerson, M. C. Bachelor, ". v. O'Con-
nor, j. r. Carley, Grand Forks. and q
host Of other prominent people.
The greatest enthusiasm was shown
in the mOvemont to make North Da.
kota urn out the largest possible crop
as a means Of doing its share in the
greatest crisis in the history Of the
world.
W. s. Mcdowell Of Marion. N. D.
chairman Of the special committee
appointed to investigate means of in
creasing the food production in NORTH
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
n. D. ACADEMY OF
SCIENCE TO MEET
Annual Meeting of State Organization
to be Held at University on
May 4 and s.

The North Dakota Academy of
Science will hold its annual meeting
at the University Of North Dakota on
Friday and Saturday, May As. A good
program is being prepared.
In the absence of DR.. A. H. Taylor,
president of the organization, Profess
sor R.. G. Doneghue Of the experiment.
al station of the North Dakota agri-
cultural college. will probably pre-
side. Professor Donaghue is vice presi-
dent, DR.. George A. Abbott, head of
the department Of chemistry Of the
University Of North Dakota is secre-
tary treasurer Of the organization.
The president, DIR. A. H. Taylor, is
now lieutenant in the naval coast de-
Tense service, and is in charge of the
naval radio station at Great. Lakes,
Ill. "
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
ASKS REFORM in
HEALTH WORK in
GREAT BRITAIN

London, April 2e.-Major Waldorf
mons for Plymouth. writes the pref
ace. to a report which has just been
issued by a committee Of Unionist
members Of parliament, appealing for
a reform in the present methods Of
health administration in England.
The responsibility for public health,
he says. is at present divided among
a bewildering variety of government
departments and local bodies. Health
is, in fact, everybody's business in
some particular aspect, and nobody's
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
NEVADA LEADS ALL
STATES in RECRUITS

Washington. April 26.-Nevada led
all the states in proportionate re-
cruiting for the regular army between
April l and "a, 1t was announced to-
day. She contributed 94.4 per cent
Of her quota. Vermont made the
poorest showing with 2.5 pei cent.
North Dakota ranked forty-1rst with
Sc recruits. 81 per cent Of its allot-
mcnt of 1884. Minnesota ranked 80
with 1928 per ent Of its allotment of
A,l50. The figures do not include en-
listments in the National Guard or
any ether 4anch Of the service.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
DEAN WELLS WILL
TEACH AT MICHIGAN
Head OF Law School to Be One Of Fa-
Guilty for Summer Session of
Michigan University.

Dean George F. Wells of the law
school Of the University Of North Da-
kota, has accepted a position in the
teaching corps Of the summer session
of the University of Michigan for the
coming summer, and will teach "Evi-
dence," during the ten weeks term.
Dean Wells is a graduate Of the
University of Michigan with the LIB.
degree. He will leave for his alma
mater on the evening Of June 20.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26

Bermuda last year exported to the
United States 111.971 bushels Of
onions, valued at $119,793.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26
~BILLIARDIST GIVES
EXHIBITION TONIGHT

Professor Lewis Of New York,
champion finger billiardist Of the
world, will give a Commute exhibition
at the Commercial club this evening
beginning at 9 o'clock. In addition to
his other remarkable feats Of skill,
Professor Lewis is perhaps the only
man in the world who can play bill
lizards with his nose. He will display
a lew such tricks at his exhibition to-
night.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-26

business as a general problem. Con-
sequently, progress is fragmentary
and haphazard, and there is no steady
momentum or development such as
a definite ministry of health would
supply. Scandalous delays have oc-
Cured in dealing with problems Of
admitted urgency"
He criticizes also the provisions in
England for securing industrial health
among factory workers. The ''experi-
mental science Of industrial fatigue"
r says, is far less appreciated in Eng
lish factories than in those Of America
and Germany.
Evening star., 1917-12-05
BIG MEETS MAY Be HELD
Intercollegiate Association Getting
Opinions as to Running Title
Events in 1918.

NEW YORK. December 6.-Requests
for an expression of opinion regarding
the advisability of holding both the in
door and outdoor intercollegiate track
and field championships during 1918
have been made to the officers and ad-
visory embers of the intercollegiate
Amateur Athletic Association. Letters
asking information as to the sentiment
in this direction have been sent out by
Romeyn Berry of the /. c. A. A. A. ad-
visory committee, in order that the or
might have ample time to
decide its attitude in advance of the
annual meeting to be held March 2.
The constitution Of the association
makes no provision for the cancellation
of these annual meets. but this barrier
was overcome last spring by the un-
official request that no entries be made
to the outdoor championships. AS there
appears to be growing sentiment in
favor of the restoration of the games
in certain collegiate centers. 1t has been
decided to ascertain the general feeling
among the twenty-odd colleges forming
the organization.
Evening star., 1917-12-05
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

Efforts Of Ban johnson and Garry
Hermann. at their conference in Chi
cago yesterday, to frame a uniform
program of legislation acceptable both
to the American and National leagues,
which they represent, respectively. were
not rewarded with much success. dis
patches from the Windy city being to
the effect that they found too many
problems confronting them over which
they differed radically. As a result the
announcement was made that there
will be joint meeting Of the big
league owners in Chicago December
IS for the purpose Of agreeing on
program for next season. But that
the joint conference will be held-at
least that it will be held on the da.e
SETS not yet assured. for It seems
that President Tener Of the Nationai
League was not consulted in regard to
1t, and remarks credited to him indi-
cate he is somewhat peeved at the
manner in which others are presuming
to go "over his head" in matters solely
in his jurisdiction. Tener Is the only
man qualified to speak for the National
League anent a conference such as the
one arranged" and he says ne is IN
the dark regarding the plan.
"I know of no such an arrangement.
Tener is quoted as saying. Mind you.
am not saying that such joint meet
ing will not be held. But certainly l
know that no specific date has been
set for It, So far as I know. the mat
ter has only been discussed informally.
Some OF the National League club pres
idents believe 1t would be good thing
to get together with the American
League powers at this time to talk
over matters Of mutual benefit. There
are others of my colleagues who be-
lieve mutual views might be exchanged
quite as we'll by wire.
"It Is UP to the club presidents OF
the two leagues whether such joint
meeting will be held. as also when and
where It will be held. We are obliged
by the constitution to hold our annual
meeting in New York the second Tues
day in each December. No one can
forsee at this time how long 1t will
take the National League to transact
its business 1t might be concluded in
a day and it might require several
days. do not think the National
League would consent to an adjourn
ment. as might be necessary IL joint
Evening star., 1917-12-05
ECKERsALL VERY ILL.
Former Foot Ball Star Reported to
Be Near Death.

CHICAGO. December 5. - Walter
Eckersall. formerly foot ball star OF
the University of Chicago. was said to
be near death in st. Luke's Hospital.
He was taken to that institution Mon
day night and is believed to be suffer-
ing from cancer Of the stomach.
Eckersall is conceded to have been
one of the greatest quarterbacks of
all time. Walter Camp put him on his
All-American selections two years run
ming and gave him place on his ALI
American team for all time"
"Eckie" held the indoor record for
the 50-yard dash, and. due to his speed.
fast starting and lodging. he was the
most dangerous open-field runner the
game has produced. Weighing only
148 pounds. he was a great defensive
player and skilled in blocking. His
consistent spiral punts OF SO yards
and over were a feature of every game
in which he played.
He excelled, however. as a drop
kicker. In a contest against Wisconsin
he booted three goals from field. which
won the game in spite of two touch
downs earned by opponents. Against
University Of Illinois he kicked Ave
goals from field. which is the record
number Of kicks in any major contest.
Evening star., 1917-12-05
SPORT CHATTER.

Joe yelling is trying to hook nm I'm
a bout with Benny Leonard. the nrht,
weight king.
Informal" hockey has now succseded
informal" foot ball at Harvard Untver-
|sity.
Capt. Charley Herxos OF the Giants ID
spending part OF his winter vacation
at the Florida resorts.
Billiard enthusiasts throuRhout th~
country have undertaken to raise an am.
bulance fund Of 100000.
This years foot ball team at Ruteern
was craekerjack outfit. notwithstand.
Rumor has 1t that Catcher BIN Kiilifer
OF the Phillies is going to cuff the
fornia.
Mitt welding is not the only accom-
piishment of Bill Brennan and Battling
Levinsky. Both are clever billiard pIay-
ers.
George Chip and Harry Greb, Pennsyl-
vanla's class pair Of middleweights, are
to hook up In q twelve-round rnuss in
Boston next week.
brickley Mahan, Hardwicx and Brad
zee, forming Harvard's most famous foot
oaIi combination. are now In training
ior tne big game AGAINST the Huns.
waiter Mccormack. former foot hall
coach at Dartmouth. Is Of the opiuion
that players are worked too hard in
practlce scrimmages, and that this ac-
counts for much Of the ineffective work
in their games.
Jim Buckley. manager OF boxers, Is out
with siam at Gunboat Smith, whom
JIM used to lead about the country.
buekiey asserts that the gunner 10 the
rankest GUTTER in the boxing profess.
Elmer olphant is q real veteran Of
college foot ball, having played at Pur-
due before he entered West Point HIS
work this season certainly stamps him
as one OF the truly greats of gridiron