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Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
Wheat

It would be little less than shame if at this time Arizona should not do what it make itself self sustaining. The world has enough back breaking burdens to bear without those which be under taken by those who able to bear them. One of it's burdens, and of the most weghty is the task of supplying wheat to hungry allies in Europe, their civilian as well as their soldier populations and to our own boys more than million of whom will be in Europe before the wheat harvest.
 It would be creditable to Arizona if it would con tribute to the country's wheat supply It would be tremey dscreditable if it should be leech that supply consuming wheat when all the rest of the world is conserving it.
 We have been raising only half the wheat we have used. In the circumstances. that not mex cusable; there then wheat enough for all; 1t seeking market and we had right to buy it, for our lands could be given to profitable crops Even then, think it would have been better to have made ourselves self-sustaning perhaps not bet ter for every individual farmer but for the state large.
 There was a time before the when many of the farmers that was especially true of the west, not sef-sustaining. Though they kept cows they bought butter in the towns though they had broad acres they procured vegetables from the Chinese gardeners. They used Kansas flour and California fruits. They raised only barley alfalfa and livestock. The farmers then were not nearly so prosperous they have since become. So it is with a community a state.
 But to double the wheat supply or to increase it by additional acreage after allowing for conservation by wheadess days. until shall no longer be bur- den upon the country must be effected by organza- tlon It cannot be brought about by appeals to the individual It is too much to expect of his patriotism that he will plant large of wheat when his neighbor is going to plant to Pima cotton or some other profitable crop The farmers as class might even balk at profit sacrifice which would not be shared by the merchant, the banker the tradesman and the professional man. The organi- zation must so arrange the burden that each shall bear his share in whatever it may of profits increase our wheat supply to meet at least our own needs.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
THE STACKER

Based on an incident of the trenches told by u
 "Tommies" on the western frcn) We buried i'm once at the bank O the Somme And twce-but e wouldn'ts stay, For the Boches droppin a burstin' bomb An knockin' the bank away. Then e come strugglin out O is tomb, Stretchin' is ands from the clay. The Tommies got used to seein i'm round, An passed i'm the time O day But when he was putin i'm under ground The guns beginnin to play The old feller waggled is cad an drowned As if he tryin to say: "Ye may bury me ere till kingdom come But back in the fight I'll be- My 'ands slack an my lips are dumb, An dead eyes can never see But the snkin' stacker as rots at 'ome Is deader corpse than me" Charles Alexander Richmond in the Outlook
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
Russia and the Germans

There are gloomy possibilities in the Russian uation according the Associated Press dispatches of yesterday such the release of numbers of German prisoners in Russia and, what would be equally important to Germany the release of. h. limited supplies of grain, cotton and oil and, may add copper. There would too, be the less important possibility that Russia would become an active ally of Germany. all these possibilities yet, rather than probabilities. No doubt such amicable rangement coNd be effected between Germany the Lenne government but we do not believe the latter could deliver goods The Lenine government Russia, does it appear that any government in Russia represent control that chaotic nation. The Lenine government at its worst only prevent Russia being useful ally of the entente and do not believe that any other government make of Russia. In all probability, worst happened in Russia months ago with the failure of the Republic to make itself effective
 In the early days of the war readers of The Re publican will remember, in these pages the expression of apprehension that Russia would fight it out.
 The historic reputation of Russia as an ally was bad It remembered that near the close of the Seven Years War when Prussia was almost on it's knees and the great Frederick carrying vial of poison his troubles with the final ruin os his country, Russia in day deserted it's allies against them. But for that act, there would be no Prussianism today.
 Great Britain and France did not wholly trust Russia in the present and very early in it reiteraton of it's pledge against separate peace with Germany. A separate peace would probably have meant an active alliance and agreement for division of the spells of India.
 But with the overthrow of the empire, this danger passed Students forsaw that Russia henceforth would be almost useless, but also it would be unable to effect separate peace make any agreement for the benefit of Germany which the latter could rely It would always be eastern menace which must constantly engage the attention of the Germans.
 Had the empire survived almost certainly Russia would now be allied with the Central Powers, so that the worst has not happened in Russia The allies relieved of burden in the reflection that only Ger,any need henceforth worry about Russia
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
GOVERNOR GIVES
 VETO ID STATE
 ENGINEER PLAN

Work on the highways and bridges | of Arizona should not be discontinued during the war, but should be actively prosecuted, according to Governor Thomas E. Campbell in a communica- tion to Thomas Maddock, state en- gineer.
 Governor Campbell declares that in his judgment there should be no cessa- ton in the proper maintenance of the highways of the state until the price of road material reaches a prohibitive | figure. The surplus or labor in the mining camps also could be well util- ized in road work, the governor de- clares.
 Following is the letter of the gover- nor to State Engineer Maddock: | November 2S, 1917. My dear Mr. Maddock:
 Replying to your communication of October 19, embracing the subject of state highway activities during the course of our present war:
 After mature consideration ol' the same, it is my judgment, in line with the policy consistently anunciated by me that the work on state highways and bridges should be actively prose- cuted and that roads, now part of the state highway system, should be main talned and improved to the highest de- gree of utilization by the travelling pub nc. Until such time as material and labor have reached the point in cost where the former is carried beyond our ability to purchase the same at reason able, average war prices and the latter has been enlisted in the several depart ments of military activities or indus trial pursuits, let us keep on at our present rate of momentum.
 l. From information received. I believe that, at the present time, there is a sur- plus of labor in several of our mining districts, part of which we can absorb for use in state highway work. It is my desire that as much of this labor as can be economically absorbed be employed.
 l wish you to understand that I ap-
 preciate the spirit which impelled you
 to bring this most important sugges- ton to my attention, and shall be glad
 to hear that you, as the head of one or the most important of the depart
 ments of the state, will be glad to pur- sue with diligence and satisfaction, the policy herein outlined
 Sincerely THOMAS E. CAMPBELL, Governor
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
MISS SHEPHERD
 MISS N0L0NGER

It was only when she made arrange ments for her home coming that friends of Miss Gertrude Shepherd learned that during her fortnight's ab- sence on the coast she had become the bride of Ezra L. Stevens, an engineer on submarine duty off the coast of Honolulu.
 The marriage took place in Los An- geles on November 16, at the home of MT. Stevens parents. MT. and Mrs. S. c. Stevens, Reverend w. E. Marson of ficiating. At the end of the engineers furlough he will return to submarine duty and his bride will take up her residence in Phoenix where she ha
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
COM MPETITORS

Assured of worthiness we do not dread Competitors; we rather give them hail And greeting in the lists where we may fail; Must, if bear an aim beyond the head. My betters my masters: purely fed By their sustainment I likewise shall scale Some rock steps between the mount and vale; Meanwhile the mark I have and I will we'd So that draw the breath of finer air, Station is naught, footways laurel -strewn Nor rivals tightly belted for the race. Good speed to them. My place is here or there My pride is that among men I have place: And thus I keep this instrument in tune
 George Meredith
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29

passed the last three years. She is expected to arrive from California within a day or two and will be domi- ciled at the home of Mrs. J. J. Sulli- van, 62S North Second avenue.
 Mrs. Stevens is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. H. E. Shepard. prominent in Des Moines society. Clever, charming. cultured, the young woman has made a legion of friends since coming west. Accompanied by her companion and maid she has enjoyed the winter months here and her continued resi- dence will be matter of genuine pleasure to those who know her best.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
The First Thanksgiving Written for The Arizona
By ZOiLA CONAN, Monroe School

and heavy stockings, while the huge buckles on their shoes shone from much rubbing and polishing. They were for the most part discussing their crops, and wondering whether there would be any danger from the Indians while they were all away from their homes. As they talked, they kept turning their eyes toward the big door where one could catch glimpse of the table with it's load of good things awaiting them.
 Iris indeed a great fast, brethren" said one of the men. Not to be surpassed" said an- other. and how James mouth would water if he could but see all the ! good things we have to be thankful for!"
 Tt would worse than water, it would froth." and they all laughed.
 We can indeed be thankful he does
 not see us now" continued the
 speaker. a man with freshly trimmed
 beard and hair which hung in heavy curls over his shoulders.
 The women also stood in little groups, each for the most part
 wondering how her certain dish would
 please the crowd and hoping that
 nothing would go amiss. They kept
 turning to the children and making
 such remarks as Now, Tommy Cor
 Billy or Lucy) you'll be carefulf band
 not tip anything over, won't you :?
 And be sure and don't forget to use
 your napkin and to say please and thank you'.'
 Ding! Dong! The bell was ringing Each sTaveiy took his place and filed
 into the hall (that is, the big folks did, some of the children in theii zeal not to be left behind, began tc crowd and push, only to be snatcheo , quickly back and giveff>>a shake by } one of the grown-ups. But on the whole, most of them behaved like the fine little boys and girls they } were)
 When everyone was seated the mayor bowed his head and thanked , God for being so good to them anc asked Him to continue to bless them Then when he said Amen" they al fell to and did eat with a right goot | will. They ate and ate and laughed and joked and forgot that any min
 ute the Indians might be upon them , When all had finished eating, tn
 mayor made his speech, but he ha e eaten so much he felt lazy, so di, not talk very long, and most of tn e people were glad for they had rathe f hear the music anyway. When tn : mayor had finished his speech, on 0 of the men arose and said, "Hov t would it be to set aside the las
 Thursday in every November as a Thanksgiving day? That Is to mak
 it national law. so to speak?" d Fine! Fine. They all agreed, S
 paper and ink were brought an e they all signed a proclamation agree f ing thereby to keep the last Thurs s day in November as a day of thanks giving.
 So that is how Thanksgiving cam to be, and we today must show our '' selves doubly hankfui-thankful fc # our own Thanksgiving and thankf, for the first one of the Pilgrim .t for perhaps. if they had never ha Il a thanksgiving, we might not hay -t been here to be thankful too, There n fore, let us be thankful today.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
MANY COUPLES
 T0 WE'D TODAY

That there are those who look upon marriage as something for which to be thankful was demonstrated yesterday when the greatest number of marriage licenses issued during the past year were granted by Cupid Johnson, chief deputy in the office of the clerk of the superior court.
 Many of the weddings will take place today Of particular interest will be the announcement of the Thanksgiving wedding of Miss Lynne Hilsabecll and Walter Ward, project manager of the reclamation service. The bride elect is a charming young woman who has
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
Report of the Condition of the PHOENIX NATIONAL BANK

y Arizona the close of busss November a. Loans and discounts except Hose shown on b
 and e( ssss ss:s s2 sss ss1 @ U s bonds deposited to secure circulation oooo b. u s bonds and certificates
 pledged s. secure sns 1sss Of D1 pss6ss9o:: ''
 pledged postal savings deposits car -
 U hsn .. Liberty I.oanBo Bonds Ps Securities GfHs etc cotncr than U s5: b.. Bonds thanU U.
 % postal @ savings = asPos ad as collateral for "'''O' ssas sae os ofssP % deposits R'5fs }postai seeuFtiss Ss saSs ahsr than U bonds including
 stCCks9 owned owned unpleagea ] m S22''' .soo g. Stock of Federal Bank5o per of IL rurnuPs tunP'sn sna fixtures 1s Lawful with Federal Reserve Bank : 2122sses 15 vault and net amounts due from national - 1s Net amounts banks, banker and
 included in Items 1s 14 - i. 1s Checks on other in the city towna
 2%ans % % onn 1 sheT m 5 than hs i Item and d1 ls Checks ro1a on bsnhs % s asa outside ey or su1a Sa rh t. ana n .,s:, :sss sss no: collected :S,oans;;; ,ss sSsss
 Total :. .....................-..... .sss1oess 2, es9s, ssPS,s. ss paid 5sssssss 5sssss 1ss current expenses interest and 2s Amount reserved @ for all interest accrued 10000 s s Ssans Sa ,t. notes Ses to 0ss'annf @staan banks s g. Net amounts due to banks panies 30 T S1). 25254577 Demand deposits to Reserve g, Individual deposits subject to check " zfbsesLi5 than 30 days (other
 ) tfied chec Ss. 4S2&s4 municipal secured by " pledge of assets of this bank. videndsu Total demand
 Reserve, Items ss s4 s. s B. l SS, ~ l Reserve payable after 30 | daysor subje to 1 4s Postal savings deposits
 Total of timed subject
 Items Al, E, A 51s0LS2 United Staesde epoits(o II b. deposits including deposits of
 U. nties other ha - 21-Resources) .....-.-.-.................
 Total COUNTY MARICOPA, w. Thomo knowledge
 w. H. Cashier ribed dandsw to 0 D P. Public My 4th, 1920 Il J. McCLUNG McDUUGAI-
 
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Arizona republican., 1917-11-29
THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 2s. 1917.

And war is the great Arouser; it silences whimpering tongues; It toughens the muscles, it hardens the fist, and brings fresh air to the lungs;
 Tho it comes with torch and it strikes with steel, and shortens life's petty span, That life it exalts to heroic heights, so man is twice a man.
 Walter Malone.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID to The Republican and dispose of or get what you want.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-29

Charles Francis Murphy will be the biggest political figure in New York after January l. As boss of Tsmmany Hall, which won a great victory at the recent election, he will have more to say about the running of the American metropolis than any other one person. This is Murphy's most recent photograph.
Morris tribune., 1917-06-22
MORRIS HOME GUARD
ORGANIZES TONIGHT
Those Who Have Signed and Any
Others Should Meet at Club
- -~---~ Rooms

Captain Paul L. Spooner this
week received his commission as
captain of the Morris company of
Home Guards, and has called a meet
ing of all those who signed the pre-
liminary roll to be held at the Com
mercial Club rooms this evening at
8 o'clock.
An invitation is extended to any
who did not sign the preliminary
roll to be present at this meeting al
so because some of those who signed
the preliminary list included some
men between 26 and 81, but under
the present rules the Home Guards
are not permitted to take any man
under 81 unless he is clearly exempt.
A number of men from surround
ing towns within easy driving dis
tance have also signifed their de-
sire to join the company here, and it
is expected that the company will
easily reach it's maximum strength.
Morris tribune., 1917-06-22
Boy browns at Glenwood

Donald Nix, one of party of boy
scouts camping at Silver Beach on
Lake Minnewaska, was drowned on
Monday. The boy was ten years of
age and was from Enderlin, N. D.,
and he and the other boys of the
party were in charge of a leader who
had forbidden the boys to go on the
lake that day on account of the high
wind. Three of the boys, however,
went out in a boat, and when some
distance out lost one of the oars.
Young Nix started to swim after it,
and recovered the oar, but could not
get back to the boat on account of
the high waves, and finally became
exhausted and sunk. The boy sank
in about 80 feet of water and at
this writing, efforts to recover the
body have been unsuccessful.
Morris tribune., 1917-06-22
Hancock Boys Tell of Navy

Hancock Record: :-Anselm Nelson,
one of the boys who Joined the Navy,
is home on leave of absence until
needed in the yeoman branch of the
service. This is really the clerical
force of the Navy and it is quite
possible Anselm may be transferred
to service in the office at Minneapolis.
At this time he took the examination
for yeoman Jos. Washburn took the
examination for musician and both
passed their examinations and Joe
will take a several weeks course in
learning to beat a snare drum ac-
cording to Hoyle and the Navy re-
quirements Most of the signals on
board ship are given by bugle and
drums. All the boys are we'll and
getting along fine. Clarence Warner
is still at Boston as when the other
boys were transferred to Norfolk
Clarence was in the sick bay with a
sore throat but out again the next
day While at Boston the boys Wis
tied Bunker Hill, saw the old North
Church in which the lanterns were
hung as signals to Paul Revere on his
famous ride, saw the house in which
Adams was born, also visited the
Massachusetts, state prison and sat
in the electric chair in which GER
tain murderers are put to death.
Morris tribune., 1917-06-22
Harold Lund to Go to AnnapoHs

Some time ago, w. H. Cherry in
terested himself in getting a Morris
boy appointed to West Point, and on
Monday received word from Con-
gresham Volstead that Robert
Kruger had been nominated as a
midshipman at Annapolis, the United
States naval academy, there being
no vacancy for West Point. AS Ro-
bert Kruger did not care to go to
Annapolis, but preferred West Point,
the honor was rendered to Harold B.
Lund, and a number of prominent
citizens united in a telegram to Con-
gresham VOlstead asking him to
nominate Harold for midshipman at
Annapolis. If Congressman Volstead
is successful in making the change,
Harold will take his mental examin-
alton at Willmar next week and will
then go to Annapolis for his physical
examination.
Harold's many friends wish him
every success in winning the honor,
Morris tribune., 1917-06-22
SCHOOL WILL TEACH
HOW TO PRESERVE
Public Demonstrations Every Tues
day and Thursday During Sum-
mer Session

superintendent Norby of the sum-
mer training school now being held
at the university farm school an
nounces that public demonstrations
in preserving will be given at the
farm school each Tuesday and Thurs
day afternoon at 8 o'clock during
the session, and that all ladies are
especially invited to attend.
Next Tuesday afternoon the cold
pack method for preserving vege-
tables will be demonstrated and on
other afternoons steam pressure
cooker will be used and it's operation
demonstrated
The summer school began it's ses-
sions on Wednesday with about IS
enrolled.
Morris tribune., 1917-06-22
M. L. Killoran Suffers Broken Arm
and Deep Burns, Fred Huebner
Burned
EXPECTED TO RECOVER
Machine Shop Badly Shattered and
Explosion Felt Thruout the
City

"Come here, Fred, there seems to
be leak" said M. L. KilIoran to his
helper Fred Huebner as he was trans
fering acetylene gas at his machine
shop Monday afternoon, but instant
ly the tank exploded, and tore a hole
in the roof as it went out, and peo-
pie on the outside saw the tank hun
dreds of feet in the air before it de-
scended in the yard of the Otter Tail
Power Co.
Fred Huebner was badly burned
about the face and arms but had
strength to run to the street whence
he was shortly taken to the hospital.
M. L. Killoran was rendered uncon-
| sciOus, but as help arrived was Just
able to asked to be taken out. AS
he was pulled out by Mr.. Halvorson
he again lapsed into Inconsistencies,
and apparently more dead than alive
was rushed to the Morris hospital.
The chances for the ultimate re-
covery of both at this writing ap-
pear good. Mr.. Killoran is in the
most serious condition, having sew
eral scalp wounds, some deep burns
and compound fracture of the left
arm. For two days he suffered from
the effects of the gas. Mr.. Huebner
sustained only burns and is resting
satisfactorily after the severe ordeal.
The accident happened while
acetylene gas was being transferred
form one tank to another, but just
how is not known. The building was
damaged by the hole in the roof, the
bulging out of one side and the
shattering of the windows.
The fire department responded in
record time and quenched the fire at
once.
Morris tribune., 1917-06-22

NauSS sy f G in E
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Morris tribune., 1917-06-22

Morris was giving $4,000, and that
any whom the committee missed
could leave their pledge with the
treasurer, S. A. Siverts, Sr.
Paul Spooner announced that COM
mittees from other towns could get
supplies at his Office, and urged that
each give the largest amount he
could and then multiply it by four,
because the donation was divided in
to four installments.
The meeting closed with the Bat
tie Cry of Freedom by the male quar-
tet.
Committeeman from Herman, Han
cock, Wheaton and other towns as
far as White Rock, S. D., were pres
ent at the meeting.
Morris tribune., 1917-06-22
NORTH DAKOTA SUIT
DELAYS BIG DITCH
Adjourned Hearing on Consolidated
Ditch No. 3 Put Over for One
Year

The adjourned hearing on Con-
sol1dated Ditch No. 3 of Grant, Trav-
erse and Stevens counties, which
was to have been held on Tuesday,
resulted in further adjournment
for one year.
The causes of the, adjournment
were principally two. Because there
had been delay in the furnishing of
an additional bond by the petitioners,
the viewers had not made the re-
assessment of benefits and damages
ordered by the court and so the mer-
its of the various contests could not
be determined at this time.
The further reason was that Min
nesota is facing damage suit from
North Dakota for damages alleged to
have been caused by the building of
drainage bitches into the interstate
waters, and that the further build
ing of bitches may we'll await the
disposition of this suit. If the suit
be successful there is nothing to pre-
vent a multiplicity of suits by farm
ers in the lower sections of the Red
River Valley against farmers higher
up the stream, and therefore an effort
will be made to include the whole
valley in improments which may
be undertaken. This would call for
federal action, and it is hoped that
something of this kind may be
brought about. 49,.
A large number of land owners
were in to attend the hearing, but
the number of objectors was far less
than at the previous hearing.