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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-18
Letters From
Our Readers
Pembina,s True Loxaitx

To the Editor of The Herald:
AS a subscriber to The Herald I
write that it was n of the happiest
periods in my life to note the senti-
ment expressed by the people Of old
Pembina county, the first organized
county in our state.
Away back in buffalo days, more
than a century ago it was the happy
hunting ground of the Indian, at one
Observation-Disclosures All of theta
nous Red River Nalley-famed the
world over for its fine wheat lands
in thee early days known as the great
Pembina country n as large as the
state of. New Jersey OF Massachu-
sets. now about one-tenth its original
size, approximately 100 square
miles, but the home of about $4,000
healthy. happy. prosperous loyal
Observation-Disclosures Of the genuine
kind, not the %so-called, fifty-ffty, but
one hundred per cent Americans, 10y
al to their government and all doing
his or her bit" for the safety Of their
nation in its hour of danger.
Last week a conference was held
with reference to the sale Of Liberty
bonds. Representative farmers and
business men from all parts Of the
county attended and agreed that
Pembina's county share, 1925, 900,
would be subscribed in due time. C..
r. Green, chairman Of the conference,
in thanking those present, said it was1
an honor Of the highest order, ona2
OF the happy moments in his life a
an, American, to note the WILLINGNESS
to serve an undivided sentiment as
expressed by the people OF. PeHbina
county in this movement for the sale
OF Liberty bonds, that II our enemy
had any agents watching the move
ments or sentiments in Pembina
county, that, such spies would have
TO report to Berlin that Pembina
people are true Americans; no indif-
terence is shown, and they ARP a uni
ted people and working overtime to
supply the needs Of the soldiers, and
making every important war measure
q sweeping, sopl-stirring sQcces4"
successful meetings have been held
the same loyalty Is shown In these
counties as in Pembina. The appar
ent aim Of the people Is to make it
known and felt that the people back
nome" were heart and soul behind
tnelr light RS and that every Sconceiv-
able means was being put forth for a
strong America Reports are coming
in that aliottments to certain districts
in h county had already been sub
scribed and that more would: be sub.
scribed.
WHAT'S true Of the Liberty bonds is
aiSo true as to the American Red
r IN Pembina county. This week
- a. Red Cross Week in
fembina county. An active campaign
.s on to Increase the membership Of
q county to its maximum. The
county already has.a large member
ship. w. W. 5FelsonE chapter secre-
tary, says It keeps him busyE1endinR
out receipt books membership appli-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-18
COAL r. ID
TO BERLIN RED A r

From September s the Berlin
householder has one more card to add
to the many varieties that already
pe1plex him. Coal tickets now reg
ulate the coal rations. The issue and
use Of these tickets have pedagogic
as we'll as social-economic advantages
in addition to their immediate aims.
They are teaching the people arith-
metic, method, and thrift for the hard
times after the war.
All coal found in any mans cellar
beyond his legitimate ration is to be
con1scated.
The municipality Of Berlin. dis
trusting the census, reports of coal
supplies in the cellars of private
houses, has ordered an inspection to
be carried out with the next few days.
Householders are still given q chance
to correct false statements by sending
in a postcard to the coal controllers
department. Should they neglect to
do this they r to be fined If found
in possession of more coal than they
have declared. ~... r--T ~
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swarm everywhere. Nothing of his
torical importance escapes them.

torical Importance escapes them.
President Poincare visited the
troops recently and every
thing he did was Caught" by the
french photographers: alighting from
the train at American headquarters
and shaking hands with lie General
Pershing; reviewing the American
troops; kissing a French general on
both cheeks. and finally waving good
by from the train platform as he left
on his return to Paris.
After being first shown to the
French people, all these movies are
indexed and filed away for future
generations to look at. ,
If the American government doesn't
follow the French example it will be
making a serious mistake. 1t is en-
.couraging to note that a beginning
has already been made and that a
special Photographic bureau has been
established. A movie photographer is
attached to the American army, but
as yet his activities r small COM
pared with those of the French movie
men. e .-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-18
THE GOVERN MENT,S RIGHT

THE government has no right to make me buy
'nds. I shall do as I please" Thus says the objector.
Dear friend, the government has rights of which you
ay not be aware. The government is the agency Great
by the people to carry on their public affairs. It has
zen endowed with certain rights, and certain duties have
zen imposed upon it. 1t is commissioned to maintain
ad defend the existence of the nation at all hazards, to
-omote the principles upon which the nation is founded,
In the performance of its duties the government has
e right TO take from You whatever portion Of your
roperty 1t may need, one per cent of it, half of it, all
1t, and to take yourself and put you in a factory, on a
Lrm, In an Office, or in a trench in Belgium or France.
IL now taking a certain proportion of the men of this
ountry for military service. 1t is taking some of the
roperty of every human being in the country. The por-
on that it is taking directly, and by force, If need be,
but a fraction of what it will need to carry on its
|ork. 1t is not taking more, not because it has not the
9ht OF the power, but because it has been considered
to adopt another method. That method is the bor-
pwing OF money. And, just as it is expected that every
will pay his taxes, so it is expected that every
will lend money to the government to the ex-
mt of his ability.
istake. If, in the unthinkable case that the response
wen to the appeal for a loan is not satisfactory, and in
lviduals In large numbers should fail to contribute as
ley are able, then other methods will assuredly be
1opted. and the government will take as taxes that
hich certain of its citizens have denied it as a loan.
nd be it remembered that taxes pay no interest, nor
In a tax receipt be cashed at the bank or used as col
teral for a temporary loan.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-18
SURPRISING We WILL

81 A3SS THE, Liberty Bond is absolutely good security-if we
In this war. But what If we fail?" Thus asks one of
NIe timorous ones who takes counsel Of fear rather than
taxi patriotism.
sSsIf we fail the Liberty Bond will not be worth very
Uokiuch. That must be; admitted. OF course, conditions
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-18

Place your savings in the
strongest bank in the World
The United States Gov
eminent. Buy a Liberty
Bond and back Uncle Sam
in his war for Democracy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-18

Q folds Of white and scarlet! o blue with your silver
tafs! May fond eyes welcome you, willing feet follow you,
arm hearts cherish you. and dying lips give you their
Ws ~ Gu.s py mne!itance' ours oy alleglance, ours oy
she emblem Of liberty. the hope of the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-18
AN AMERICAN WAR ZONE

=. ~ The dispatches from across the water say that Ger
I nuIniany Is about to declare a new war zone in American
e giveaters, with restrictions similar to those which it has
Undertaken to impose on travel through the war zone in
ne eastern Atlantic.
|Frtda, The announcement is received with composure on
the MS side. For a long time Germany carried on a war
9e.z Tzainst the United States under the guise of friendship.
la 81 We didn't always call it war, but that is what it was.
lions. greed to call things by their right names. and do a little
on our own account, We knew quite well that
e ermany would do her utmost against us. She has been
xoing her utmost. And if, through the form of making
acqu5me fresh marks on a map of the Atlantic ocean, she
eeafioTinks that she can improve her chances, that is what
the che have a right to expect. .
nntlla 1t has been fortunate for this country that there was
~ ne won1ch a thing as the British fleet. That fleet has stood
hi be etween us and German guns for some time. 1t is for
inning mate for us and the world that the British fleet, REIN
as it now is by our own little squadron of destroy
2. is able, not .only to keep the German fleet penned
Mp behind its defenses but to check the secret, skulking
arfar which Germany wages by means of her subma-
~ zines. But. If such a thing were possible. it might not
DUE a bad thing in the end if our ships and those Of Brit
n were to sail off somewhere on a cruise and leave the
IA open for the German fleet.
The thunder Of German guns off our coasts would
1fing an awakening to a lot Of our people who are not
Nuet aware that we are at war, and who have been so &C.
: ., .lstomed to having everything done for their own ease,
No1A1nd comfort and convenience that they have no concep-
> men ION of anything to the contrary. To a good many people,
Il spite of the facts before their eyes, this war is as I'M
b out obal as is the fourth dimension to the ordinary human
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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
Hobson Meetings in Chicago

Wednesday, May 2Nghtst Stephens M E. Church. South State
and1 18th streets
Thursday Chapel 24o1 South Wabash
4-NighRoges Park Congregational Church. corner
North Ashland and Morse avenues
Sunday May m-Woodawn United Presbyterian Church.
lawn and GID street.
DIR College Gymnasium, 3225 Foster
Night-Fi Presbyterian Church. Oak Park, Ill.
Monday 7-NghtMoran Park Congregational Church. Armida
andR
Tuesday First Presbyterian Church. Chicago
md Lake street.
Wednesday, May eNght-s Dayids Hail. Union and SD
Boulevard Christian Church. 242l
Vest Boulevard
Friday. May NighNew First Congregational Church. North Ash
land and Washington Boulevards
sunday NAV 1873 Presbyterian Church. Grand
Sunday Evening Club Congregational Club
Congregational Church, St. and Wlmette avenue
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13

in politics with view of promoting
that policy. But it is not right for
such a group to ignore every other
consideration to the extent of help
ing to foist upon the city as Council
members men of the type of Kenna,
Martin, Cullerton, Grogan and Pow
ers.
when the liquor interests and or
CARNATIONS like the United Societies
come out openly in support of noto-
riously unfit men for public office
they should not be surprised at the
growing tide of opposition to their
activities on the part of the citizens
The officers of the United Societies
are doing their cause serious and last
ing harm when they come out in ia
vor of candidates for the City Coun-
Gil whose unlitness has been clearly
demonstrated"
Opposes Law Enforcement
The United Societies bitterly op-
pose every candidate pledged to the
enforcement of the liquor laws not
only in Chicago but in the other
cities of Illinois. Home Rule, the
organ of the Societies, contains fam
ing denunciations of Mayor Thomp-
son for the enforcement of the Sun
day closing law, of City Prosecutor
Miller and of every one in Chicago
who favors the enforcement OF the
liquor laws.
The Societies work for the election
of Judges who are opposed to the en-
forcement of these laws. Among
those elected by them last year was
Judge Bernard p Barasa of the Mu-
nicipal Court, who is vice president
of the United Societies. The United
Societies fought against the repeal OF
the infamous special bar permit ordi-
nance permitting the sale of liquor
in dance halls to boys and girls, and
against the abolition of the red-light
district and in the restriction of the
social evil Among those who lob
bied against the referendum bill i'll
the Legislature recently were repre-
sentatives of this organization.
Isn't it about time the people of
this state rise up and smash this
law defying organizations
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UNITED SOCIETIES GREATEST
MENACE To STATES WELFARE
Fight for Liquor Interests Local Contests All Over Illinois and
Seek to Control Legislature; Is It Busy Your Town?

Some day the people of Illinois
will awaken to the fact that the great
est menace to good government in
this state is the United Societies for
Local Self-Government, as it styles
itself, with headquarters in Chicago
Not only do they dominate the poll
tics of the metropolis of the state
which contains over one-third of the
population of Illinois, but they take
a hand in legislative elections and in
local contests i'll towns and cities all
over the state.
Take Part in Local Elections
Two years ago Home Rule, official
organ of the United Societies, pub
lished the report of the executive
committee which contained among
other things, these two paragraphs:
'In Joliet, ILL.,, we helped organize
the United Societies of Joliet and
Will County Liberalism won out
there at the spring election.
Our aid was also sought in the
license fights at Aurora and Rock
Island, and, of course, was gladly
given. In all these important towns
liberalism scored decisive victories"
Endorse Dangerous Men for Office
"In the list of candidates approved
by the United Societies" says the
Chicago Daily News, speaking of the
report of the political activities COM
mittee of that organization, appear
the names of Aid. Kenna (Hinky
Dink) of the first ward, ex-Ald. Mar
tin of the fifth ward, Aid Cullerton
of the eleventh ward, Barney Gro
gan of the eighteenth ward, and Aid
John Powers of the nineteenth ward.
No member of the old-time gray
wolf pack who is a candidate at this
election was overlooked. The United
Societies have given their approval
openly and brazenly to every candi-
date for Alderman whose effort to
be chosen to the City Council is an
offense to the community and men,
ace to the public welfare.
ut is, of course, the right of a
group of Chicago voters who believe
in a policy of liberality in dealing
with the liquor question to participate
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
Spring6elds Dry
Majority All
Two Hundred and Fifteen Dramshops
Will Close Their Doors May
MORTIMER WILL ENFORCE
LAW

The dry majority in Springfield is
officially announced at 486, and the
number of saloons which will close
their doors on May 3 is 2l5. Three
years ago the wet majority was 4,20O,
even the women voted wet. Women
this year voted 6,084 dry and 1886
wet. This is the statistical side of the
great victory which placed the capital
of Illinois in the dry column.
The real significance of the victory
however, is not in these figures, but is
reflected by a statement of the dry
manager Hammond on the evening
of the election Since the day Lin
coin was nominated for President,
this is the greatest day in the history
Of Springfield. 1t is the dawn of a
new era"
Law Will Be Enforced
While admitting that he had voted
wet, the States Attorney. c. Fred
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13

Mortimer, greeted the news of the dry
victory with the declaration that
Springfield shall be dry in fact as well
as in name "The law" he said, will
be enforced"
Mr.. Mortimer added that club
houses which proved to be make-shifts
for the sale of liquor will be treated
the same as the most fragrant Of
tenders. 1t is said that Mr.. Mortimer
will be backed by the Law Enforce
ment League which is already being
organized.
Women Redeem Themselves
The women of Springfield, who,
three years ago, called forth the sur
prise of the whole nation by giving
majority wet, this year redeemed
themselves.
Commenting upon the splendid
work done by them, Mrs. Z. E. Ham
lin, their leader, said:
"They have come from every part
and every class in the city and have
given whole weeks of their time. Now
look at the result. ] feel like shout
ing Glory Hallelujahl"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
Crazy Finance

The E. H. Taylor Sons Disting Company, of Kentucky
little booklet showing how disastrous Prohibition
amendment would be that state Among other facts it shows
1914 held bonded warehouses distilled spirits
than all the gold produced in Africa 1905 when Africa
led the world in gold output This according the
dlng company but part of the loss to the state
should it go dry.
What amazing view of public economy this is! There is
political who does class liquor used for beve
purposes give pleasure for the time be-
ing skroets and redre do but the people who
certainly off financially. This is why the governments
Europe conserving their wealth by limiting the
facture and sale of Intoxicating liquors.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13

The Home Wins

No better upon the dry victory the state capt.
tai could be made than that which appeared in editorial
in the Illinois State Journal the day after the election 1t
follows:
Yesterdays wet and dry election in Springfield contest
between the home and the saloon. The home
To the the be credited the The
majority majority against John
Baeycorn sufficient the lead and give the drys
comfortable majority
1t notable for the To achieve they had
their of the 1914 election and the
whemng majority that time The handicap
1000 Yesterdays
change of fully 5000
1t little early analysis of the As
proposition however be said that the
drift Spnghelds citizens
unlike the citizens communities The sentiment which
business elsewhere has
made potent here.
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Sunday Saloon Making Dry Votes

The election of officials pledged law enforcement Quincy,
East ST Louis and several other Illinois cities in the cleo
would indicate that the opponents of the Sunday clos
law making votes against Their at rapid rate
Thousands of who do be spoken drys
nevertheless warmly being cassed lawbreaker To-
geher with other awabidng citizens they regard only the
violations OF the Sunday closing law but the deliberate defense Of
such lawlessness as little short of anarchy.
The leaders of Peoria and Chicago who still oppose Sunday
closing should be able this before the falls awa their
own
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
"A Society of La,ubreakers

The Illinois Liquor Dealers Protective Association, in ap-
peal to the retail liquor dealers of the state says
"Do you know that IS the Liquor Dealers Protective
Association of Illinois has protected business all
laws Do you know that for IS years has watched
before the Council has against
laws and ordinances?"
In these words the Illinois Liquor Dealers Protective Assoca
ton makes known the fact that Systematically opposing the
enforcement of the danlshop in this 1t does seek the
repeal OF the law, but endeavors prevent enforcement
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
HORSEPOWER, Food Power, Man Power;
Eyery Ounce Of Power for Victory

of kulking like whipped hound to
its America has elected
confronted traitors Ito be promptly
hung failures Ito speedily retrieved weaknesses Ito be
with a swft-moving handy.
defeat armies and will require men--per-
hap munitions and equipment to make
millions of manufactured products We have
ships to build and guns to fashion
Above grain grow and in quan
before The safety of democracy, the
very security homes the production of
which living within bounds home and assist
the strengthen their the margin of safety
Shall trains that
Shall priceless brain and priceless
Drawn racial poison? Shall labor wasted
of commodity far than
Shall prices of oodstufs mount while grain
being destroyed to make beeri
making drunkards munitions; brew
cries making poisonous swill or packing meat?
the constitution if need be-
wait But let us have PROHIBITION FOR THE WAR. AND
FOR VICTORYt
CLARENCE TRUE WILSON.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
Ideal Warrior a TeetOtaler

Robert A. Mccormick, the welknown correspondent
his book with the Russian Army tells of General
brazo Russian general Hindenburg his
Warsaw and drove him back Germany and who later
held Fort Ossowetz against the repeated of the
army
Gle ideal old warrior with of laughter like the
explosion of SHE'LL Mr. Mccormick IF he had not been
a teeotaler, would compare him with King Cole"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
The Set-'Em-Up Politician

What has become of the rednosed politician who
up the boys the the election into
nearby saloon and set EN- up?
Punishment of the saloon from the cities
Illinois has largely this convivia gentleman
Henceorh candidates for office will have appeal
rather than to the stomachs Of
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
Help! Help

If you do believe the business in Illinois is
doomed read the advertising columns of the newspapers Here
is sample of what you will find:
SALOON business in German community
A. J. Wozen Benson, ILL.,
We wonder Mr. Woltzen has any selling"
than any other Illinois saloon owner?
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
Why the Illinois House Is Wet

The question often asked How does that the Illinois
House of Representatives while the Senate overwhem
ingy dry, shown by the vote the referendum bil?'
the elected by the direct
people while the Representatives largely elected by
plump The minority representation law enables every
plump three for candidate for Representative whereas
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
The S,Ueep of the Pendulum,

ut long sweep of the pendulum says the Springfield
Register from majority in Springfield years ago 1859
to dry majority of 45S total difference OF 44I7
While things contributed this radical change
lieve the rational explanation of is that simply registers
the change of sentiment the liquor question that going
communities all the United States.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13

S IIufkns received their marriage
happy married life with the OF their
choice they
The Chicago Tribune:
MRS ADA WHITE said drank
HUFKNS 267 North Archer said Fred
gotd and left her.
As a home breake the saloon has rival
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13
Springfield's Representatives Rebuked

Representatives Jones and Frch the Journal
"voting against the submission Prohibition bill
find themselves lined with choice lot of friends The
whom these ruined themselves politically serve are now
proposing deprive Springfield of the institutions
here"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-13

Midas Criterion -"When will this
reign of intolerance endiv
Dear Criterion:-"This reign of in
tolerance will end with the end of the
Criterion and the business it advo-
Gates" ~