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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
WALK 7 MILES
FOR EXAMS
Two Boys Hike From Merrifeld
Over Bad Roads to Take Test
at Court House.

Eighth grade final examinations
were being conducted today at the
county courthouse under the super
vision Of County Superintendent of
Schools NJ. b. Johnstone.
Similar examinations were being
held In other parts Of the county to-
day also.
Twenty-Five children from Fail
coner. Brenna, walle and Grand
Forks townships were taking the ex-
aminations at the county courthouse.
Two ambitious boys. Roscoe Burke
and Charles Shanahan. walked In
seven miles to write on the finals
A list Of the pupils who We're TAX
ing the examinations in Grand Forks
today is as follows:
Lila johnson. Viola johnson, Or.
Vile johnson. Albert Lund. Albert
Simenson. Olive Bear, Doris West
Huldah Peterson. Clayton Peterson
Hugh Tanahill. Mcrine Berkholx
Katherine Carroll. Agnes Carroa
Juel Bergh, Edna Birkholz. Mary
Curran. Mary Lavelle.- Alice Coulter
Maymond Veitch. Haxelle Shirk, Oh
lie Lien. Myrtle Spicer. Glenn Carr
Roscoe Burke and Charles Shanahan
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

that is too low and, as a consequence,
they form the bad habit Of letting the
violin sag. This faulty position IL
largely responsible for poor bowling,
that is crooked. bowling, and all the
agonies of disagreeable tone results
from this. have had many queries
about new violins as compared with
old. I can only say that, new or old,
a cheap violin never will increase in
value and have yet to see a new
violin. however expensive, that
would use in preference to my old
Italian instruments"
Zimbalist will be heard here at the
auditorium on Wednesday evening,
April 4, as stellar soloist Of the New
York Symphony orchestra. under the
conductorship Of Walter Damrosch.
The mail order sale for this great
musical and social event Is now on.
and full information regarding it will
be found in the advertising columns.
The regular box Office sale does not
open until next Monday, April 2.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
ZlMBALlST GIVES
ADVICE TO YOUNG
Famous violinist, Who Appears Here
With New York Symphony, Re-
ceives Many Letters.

Efrem Zimbalist. whose remarkable
playing of the violin has put him in
the Hall Of Fame Of the musical
world. Is great student. He has
studied hard all his life-which is not
so very long, you will say. for he is
only rs years old. Never mind. he has
done more In that short period than
many who have lived twice as long.
When only 16 he was acclaimed a
master of the most difficult instrument
and went forth into the big artistic
armament to shine as glorious star.
Like other great violinists he re-
ceives daily many letters from stu
dents of music ,and not a few from
professionals. asking aid in solving
the many problems that come to the
violinist. Recently in an interview
Zimbalist made this general observa-
ton:
'One Of the chief faults Of begin
Ders is the position in which they hold
the instrument Nine out Of ten stu
dents read their music from a stand
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
CONTRACTS FOR ALL
OF DITCHES AWARDED
Lawerence Construction Company Of
Grand Rapids. Minn., is Lowest
Bidder in Each Case,

The Lawrence Construction COM
pany Of Grand Rapids Mimi, has
been awarded contracts by County
Auditor H. j. Welte for the construc-
ton Of county bitches Nos. 1O7, 10
and lis. The contract prices were
estimated at $2,747.S7. s3,31s97 and
Ss.sO7.3S respectively. Work on the
bitches Is to be completed this sum-
mer.
Eight contractors submitted bids
and in each instance the Lawrence
Construction company's proposal was
the lowest. The prices per cubic yard
at which the contracts were let fol-
lows: No. 107, 10.7 cents; No. 10,
IL cents: No. 115, 11.5 cents.
Ditch Nos. 107 and l15 will drain
portions of England and Fisher town
ships. while No. Ito will drain por-
tions OF Roome and Tynsid townships.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
COMMISSION ADJOURNS
Ten Days Session is Completed With
ont q Single Complaint Being
Made.

The special assessment commission.
which has been in session at the city
hall for the past ten days, completed
its work this afternoon and adjourned.
Under the law the session of the COM
mission was called to hear any prob
ments made against taxpayers for the
sewer and water improvements during
the year 1916. However. not a single
complaint was made during the en-
tire ten days session of the commits
sion.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
COMMERC CIAL CLUB TO
HAVE SOCIAL SESSION
Travelling Men Challenged by Win
ners Of City Championship to
Meet in Competition Saturday
Night.

A challenge has been hurled to all
commercial travellers making their
headquarters in this city by the win
ners Of the Sports Carnival Whist
tournament and ethe billiards and
pool tournaments at the Commercial
club to meet them in competition at
the club rooms Saturday evening be-
ginning at o'clock.
At that time /. several friendly
matches will be played to settle the
question Of supremacy. After the
playing Of games Of various kinds a
buffet luncheon will be served. A
large attendance is expected.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
FARM SOLD FOR
$125 PER ACRE
Norman Taylor. Prominent Farmer,
Disposes Of Land-Will Move to
This City in Near Future.

Normal Taylor, prominent farm
er of this country, residing several
miles northeast of East Grand Forks,
has disposed of his farm to Peter
Ashenbrenner, for a consideration Of
approximately $19,sO0, or $125 per
acre for his quarter section.
Mr.. Taylor will move with his fam.
lily to this city in the near future
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
FRANKLIN HOTEL IS
OPENED IN THE CITY

Ben Franklin. proprietor Of the
Franklin soft drink parlor, has open
ed the Franklin hotel, over the Gritz-
macker Harness company and. the
soft drink parlor has been remodeled
into one of the finest in the CITY, A
large airy lobby has been construct
ed in the front of the esta blishnent
for the use of patrons. Reading ta-
bles, ferns. lounges. and desks have
also been in stalled.
To Great Falls.
Herman Cresien Of this city will
leave Saturday for Great Falls, Mont,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
With Golden Rule.

Miss Ida Thoreson of this city ha.
accepted a position with the Colder
Rule store in. Grand, Forks, and ha.
already entered upon her duties.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
Here From Minneapolis.

Mrs. n. Hannaher Of Minneapolis,
is spending few days in the city at
tending her father. w. r. Kelly. who
suffered a slight stroke of paralysis
last Saturday. She expects to return
to her home in a short time.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
4. g. Fralich Her-I. e. Er.,ich of
Allendale township was a 6ns,nese via
itor in the city Of Grand Forks to-

Farmers Attention-1f you contem-
pleee an auction sale, and want a
nrst.ela clerk to handle your sale,
Apply to 9. c. Hendrickson, at the
Northern State Bank.-Adv
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
DRY BILL BEATEN.

Sacramento. Cal. March 2s.-A bill
designed to close all saloons but per-
NIT the sale Of light wines and beers
In restaurants and hotels with meals
was defeated In the state senate to-
day.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
City Briefs
scs ooeaety or 8eVe IseDs. oen = =
sS9 g 1to. fN-1ssts iso. Tor xIvss.
sa S oasu0lat1e0, 0tSsaonsey. 80
~ SeesksspiA9 3sDaI0eats os0
MoCanna visitoss-P. p. Enzh and
=. =. McCanna, both Of McCanns, this
Gc"uny were business visitors In

Auction Sale Of ]. NJ. Parker. III
nn!e .es west from Orr. N. D.. has been
g0stponed from March 80 to April s.
Aunch at l1:30. Sale starts at - M.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

Board Meeeang-The board of di-
rectors Of the Retail Merchants asso-
citation Of Grand Forks and East
Grand Forks held u business meeting
yesterday afternoon. Consideration Of
Io0tine matters took up the boards
time at the session.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

In India there are said to be over
3o0 100000 imaSes of the various
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

Tom Gray Returns-Tom Gray,
VINO has been visiting at the home Of
sister In st. Paul for the past ten
DAYS, returned to Grand Forks yes
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
Mrs. O1lA Here

OysIC
Mrs. Lillian OEle. of Akron. Ohio.
former resident of this city. is
spending q few days here visiting
with friends.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
Miss Jarvis He,

Miss Jarvis Here.
Miss Vivian Jarvis Of Minneapolis is
spending few days in the city and
in Fisher. visiting with friends and
relatives
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

Now is one Time to plan your spring
planting Of trees. Send for our illus.
trated catalogue with special price
list on surplus trees. Oscar Wick,
East Grand Forks Nursery. East
Grand Forks. Minn.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

Captain Sullivan Better-Captain
Sullivan Of the city police force. s11
minnesota avenue, who has been con-
hned to his home for several days
with illness, has recovered and was
today able to be out
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

where he has accepted position with
the commissary department Of tho
Great Northern railway.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

Marriage at Court House-Teofille
Rivett and Martha Braaten, both of
Marvel, N. D., were united in mar
riage yesterday afternoon at the coun-
ty court house by County Judge L. K
Hassell
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

oSeeIuay dII0tnOOn. CONSIDERATION OF
routine matters took up the boards
time at the session.
Now is one Time to plan your spring
planting Of trees. Send for our Illus
trated catalogue with special price
list on surplus trees. Oscar Wick.
East Grand Forks Nursery, East
Grand Forks. Minn.-Adv.
Captain Sullivan Better-Captain
Sullivan Of the city police force. s11
minnesota avenue, who has been con-
nned to his home for several days
today able to be out.
Marriage at Court House-Teofille
Rivett and Martha Braaten, both of
Marvel, N. D., were united in mar
riage yesterday afternoon at the coun-
ty court house by County Judge l.. X.
Hassell.
Hang Out Old Glory-Police Mag
istrate j. r. Church has decorated
his court room with a magnificent
American flag. setting the pace at the
city hall. and several other depart
ment heads are now planning to hang
similar decorations.
jamestown Farmers Busy-Farm-
ers in the vicinity of Jamestown are
already getting fields in shape, ac-
cording to Rev N. McKechnie, who
was here yesterday en- route from
jamestown with his son for home.
very good throughout the state.
To Policy Holders have received
many inquiries as to whether out
standing fire policies in the Northern
Fire and Marine Ins. Co. are of any
protection to the insured at the pres
ent time: can advise that such haye
all been re-insurcd with the Bankers
and Merchants Fire Ins. Co. of Min
neapolis, and accepted by the insur-
ance department of the state. John
Valley, Receiver.-Adv.
Concert is Postponed-The Aprilo
concert Of the University Philhar-
monic society. which was to have been
given at the Metropolitan theater next
Sunday afternoon, has been postponed
and will be held later in the month,
Director w. w Norton announces. A
concert Of exceptional merit is being
prepared by the orchestra. The solo
list for the concert will be Professor
Paolo Conte.
Notice is Hereby Given that the
interests of Tom Wong and Wong
Ching in the American Restaurant
have been purchased by their part
ners, Wong Yat and Wong Him.
Creditors please present all outstand-
ing accounts before April /. Present
owners will not be responsible for
any Indebtedness incurred by Tom
Wong or Wong Ching after April L.
Adv.
'Dacotah Day"-Today is "Daco-
tab Day" at the university and stu
dents are being urged to subscribe
their support to the bi-annual publi-
cation Of the Junior class by signing
up for book to be delivered next
fall. The board is incorporating some
new ideas in the publication and an
Swanston is editor-in-chief Of the
publication. while Fred P. Mann is
business manager.
Boys Receive Order-Alvin Olson
and Edwin ]. Simons. students at the
University Of North Dakota and MEM
bers Of the Bemidu contingent Of the
naval militia, received notices yester-
day from Captain Guy Eaton Of the
Minnesota naval militia ordering them
to prepare their equipment for i'm
mediate departure as a calff mob
ilization is certain to be issued within
two weeks. Mr.. simons will continue
his studies until the call is issued. but
Mr.. Olson plans to leave Monday
morning for his home.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

Hang Out Old Glory-Police Mag
istrate j. r. Church has decorated
his court room with magnificent
American flag, setting the pace at the
city hall. and several other depart
ment heads are now planning to hang
similar decorations.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29

jamestown Farmers Busy-Farm-
ers in the vicinity Of jamestown are
already getting fields in shape, ac-
cording to Rev N. McKechnie, who
was here yesterday en- route from
jamestown with his son for home.
Prospects for early spring seeding are
very good throughout the state.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-29
White W. aists

Your choice for Friday only.
one large lot Of Women's White
Lingerie Waists; all this
springs styles; in all sizes. Fri
day, each
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
MONTANA WILL
SHOW LIBERAL
BOND RESPONSE
Every County in the State Ex-
peCted to Exceed Its
Allotment.
SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW
NEAR THE FIGURE SET
Liberty Day in Helena Turned
Into Demonstration
for Troops.

Helena, Mont, Oct. 24.-liberty day
was observed in Helena with gissn-
tic public demonstration in the nature
OF a farewell to the 1e3rd infantry,
formerly the Second Montana, nine
companies of which within a short
time are expected to leave for Char
lotte. N. C., 10 join the one battalion Of
the regiment already there. The soldiers
Of the 1e3rd and Of the four companies
of the coast artillery here TO relieve
them on guard duty took part in a
big parade and addresses were made
by Governor Sam Stuart. Assoc ate
Justice Sydney Sanner and Major
Jesse 3. Roote.
Lewis and Clark county has al
ready Oversubscribed nearly 100 per
cent Of its quota Of the Liberty loan.
Montana with an allotment OF SIS
100000 has 50 far raised sli. 500. 900.
II is expected that every county in
the state will exceed its bond allot-
ment.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
PRIVATE BOSA IS GIVES
WAY TO GREAT AFFAIRS OF
THE UNITED STATES TODAY
'arades, Speeches, Patriotic Demonstrations
and Bond Buying Are the Order of the
Day From Coast to Coast.
FEDERAL BANK OFFICIAL SENDS
OUT FINAL APPEAL TO DISTRICT

Rodgers chairman of the Liberty Loan committee of the Ninth
reserve banking district with headquarters at Minneapolis
ned today that Butte had Oversuscbed its maximum allotment
SO00O0 when it raised $4OO0O00 for the second Liberty loan
eplied with the following appeal: .
Only s6OO0Oo has far been subscribed for Liberty bonds in
Ninth district and tOday-bey daywe appealing to
and child in the district for help We must make great
effort and the loan the remaining few days of the
ampaign."
Washington, Oct A-NOt community in the United
ates so far the Liberty loan managers learn has
Failed to respond to the call for todays big Liberty day
ve Private business gave way to the nations affairs
Parades speeches. patriotic demonstrations and bond
buying were the order of the day from coast to coast
flood of dollars the like of which has swept in
pon the treasury before officials predicted, will follow
How far toward the s5OOOOOOOOO goal the subscription
total will be carried no one was wiling TO forecast IL
appeared certain however, in the light of early advces
that the 100000 workers throughout the nation would
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
CATAPU ULT.
TEARS BIC CASH IN
THE GERMAN LINES
Sudden Blow Along the Aisne
Nets 1900 German
Prisoners.
HEAVY ARTILLERY ALSO
FALLS TO GEN. PETAiN
Most Severe Blow to Crown
Princes Army Since De-
feat at Verdun.
THE WAR SUMMARY.

Smashing against the German lines
along a six mile front northeast Of
scissors, the French have made i'm
portant gains from the German crown
prince. The sudden blow also brought
the French 5000 prisoners and rs
heavy and field guns.
General Petain completed an effee
tive step toward laon, tho southern
extremity of the Hindenburs line and
an important railroad center, which
lies 10 miles northeast Of Chavignon
where the French advance attained it's
greatest depth-two and one-fifth
miles.
The heights dominating -Pargny
Filain, at the extreme right. were
seized and French guns now can better
the Germans on the hills on the op
posite side of the Ailette river from
Chavignon.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
BUTTE HANGS UP HER
RECORD ON LIBERTY DAY

the intensive drive is concerned viz
tually came to an end last Saturday.
The hanks. however. are taking sub
scriptions all week. MANY investors
anxious to get under the wire took
their subscriptions to the hanks today
in time for them to be mailed to the
federal reserve bank in Minneapolis by
Saturday. Subscriptions. however.
will be taken until Saturday noon, it
being the intention of the banks to
wire any received after the close Of
business today. Ef
The exact amount of the subscrip-
tons win not be known until tonight.
tcontinued On Psge F0urseea5
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
ARMY OF HALF MILLION IS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PLEDGE THE HOUSEWIFE
WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN

Following is the briefly worded
pledge each housewife will be asked
to sign next week; -.
~ am glad to join you IN tne
service of food conservation for our
nation and I hereby accept mem
bership in the United States food
administration, pledsins myself TO
carry out the directions and ADVICE
Of the food administrator IN my
home, insofar as my circumstances
will permit"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
Work of the Congress.

Leon Trotzky. president of the exeeu-
tive committee OF the Petrograd coun-
ell of workmens and soldiers dele
gates. at a meeting of the council to-
day explained why the Bolsheviki
bolted the first meeting OF the Russian
democratic congress. declaring that
that bodr had not been representative
of the people and was not trusted ey
the soldiers and workmen-
With the formation OF the prelim-
mary parliament" he said. the inde-
pendence of the ruling power was con-
firmed officially. Russia is repub-
lie. but its autocrat is Kerensky"
He urged the workmen's and SOL
diers' councils TO be ready to fight for
the powers to be handed over to them.
He declared they would be able to save
the country and make peace.
NJ. Avksentieff said that the walkout
of the Bolsheviki was only a demon
stration which could have no effect
on the work of the congress. since In
the eyes of all Russia the body con-
tinues to be the same authoritative or
ganization. Bolsheyiki. he said. had
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
KAISER READY TO
DEAL WITH THE CRISIS

Copenhagen, oct. 24.-Emperor Will
i"m returned TO Berlin last night pre-
pared 10 begin dealing Immediately
with the political crisis. particularly as
II affects the >1perial chancellorship.
Rudolf Won Nalentini. chief of the en-
perors civil cabinet, made a report to
the emperor on the train on the yari-
Gus developments Of the internal pO-
iitical situation during the emperors
absence in the balkans.
Nalentini is known jOkingiy as "the
carrier Of tho boWstring on account
Of the part he plays in the political
cemise Of the highest imperial and
Prussian civil officials. lie acts az
the ernperoTs eyes and ears in sscer-
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
DISSATISFACTION AMONG
THE GERMAN SOLDIERS
British Find officer Executed
by His Own Men in
the Trench.

British Front in France and Bel
giun, Tuesday. oct 23.-fBy the as
sociated Iressy.-In one Of the re-
doubts captured from the Germans
Monday northeast Of Ypres. according
20 reliable information. British troops
found a German officer who had been
executed by his own soldiers His
hands bad been bound behind him and
he had been shot Many tales are go
ing the rounds among the British sol
diers indicating much dissatisfaction
among the various bodies Of German
troops. Very often soldiers charged
with dssertion and other violations Of
military LAW escape with slight pun
ishment- According TO prisoners this
is something new for Prussian mili-
tariSrn-
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
KERENSKY WILL
REL|NQU|SH THE
ARMY COMMAND
Appeal is Made to Nation to
Aid in REFRESHING
Anarchy.

Petrograd oct 2i.-The newspapers
state that Premier kerensky probably
will relinquish the post of commander
in-chief OF the Russian armies to Cen
eral Boukohohinin at the end of the
week.
Minister OF the Interior Nikitin in 4
proclamation TO all the commissioners
throughout Russia eNhorts all classes
of the population "to unite against the
increasing anarchy. which is driving
the country to ruin The minister
says that without such cooperation
the government will hardly be able to
keep order and prevent outrages.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
"DOV'T OEP[0RE
THE WAR;; END IT.
IS THE SLOGAN
Great Flow of Treasure Into
Liberty Loan Golfers at
San Francisco.

San Francisco. Oct. 24.-The treas
uries of the west were opened by the
key of patriotism today. Liberty Loan
Day throughout the nation.
From north and south and east re-
ports came of golden stream pour
ing into the Golfers of the nation to
swell the fund for the war of de-
mocracy."
The final great drive for Liberty
loan subscriptions crystallized here
the headquarters of the Twelfth
federal reserve district. San Francisco
took the lead In the campaign waged
to show the maximum allotment Of the
district completed by next Saturday
night. when subscriptions close.
Don't deplore thde war. End it
Buy "A Liberty bond now." the Official
slogan, seemed on every lip early to-
day.
Approximately 1000 campaigners
men. women and children. combed the
metropolis from waterfront to noun
tain to enlist every loose dollar Nc
prospect was overlooked. Private
homes and business offices opened
their doors to the campaigner anc
thousands of individual subscriptions
boosting the total by leaps OF hun
dreds of thousands. were reported by
banks and campaign committees.
Business was practically at stand
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
RING Of F|NANCIERS
HAMPERING LIBERTY LOAN
That is Champ CIark's Charge
in Oklahoma City
Speech.

Oklahoma City. Okla. oct "a
ring Of New York fnanciers is
hampering the government in its Lib
erty loan campaign. endeavoring to
make it a partial failure 50 that the
next loan will bear a higher rate Of
interest, declared Speaker Champ
Clark here today to deliver the prin-
cipal address at the Liberty day eel
ehration. Mr.. Clark did not disclose
the manner in which the conspirators
were working. but declared they are
spiritual descendants Of a similar
group which. during the civil war.
forced government bonds down to half
their face value.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-10-24
ALFALFA MUFF|MS A Ia
MODE IN WINDY CITY

Chicago. oct. 24.-wheatiess day in
Chicago was observed scrupulously in
every way by hotels and restaurants
as a matter of pledge to the food ad-
ministration and by housewives gener-
ally.
The chief novelty of the day was
alfalfa bread and alfalfa mullins.
They were dark brown on the ex-
terror and dark green inside. The
taste to some suggested bran and to
others hay. The ingredient of alfalfa
muffins are: One pound alfalfa meal
from ground alfalfa seeds: one quar-
ter pound rice flour; one quarter
pound corn flour; four ounces Yeast.