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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-17

The friends of L. A. Getzler are
pleased with the announcement that
he is now installed as manager at the
local office OF the Greater Vitagraph
company. Mr.. Getzler is not
stranger with the motion picture men
OF this territory, as he came TO
Omaha as manager for the Mutual
Film company, but left them later and
secured position on the road for
the Vitagraph company. H. J. Bay
ley was the manager of the Vitagraph
at this time and upon being promoted
10 Minneapolis, which is the third
largest office in the United States for
the Vitagraph company, he installed
Mr.. Getzler in his place on account
the exceptional record he made as
salesman. 1t was with deep regret
that the exhibitors bade Mr.. Bayley
farewell, as he was most popular
among all theater managers, hdt we're
glad to know that such competent
manager had been left in his stead.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-17

Mr.. Lee G. kratz, after four years
rest, has been asked to Lake Madison
IS. d. chautauqua as platform super
intendent, This same assembly has
returned Mr.. Kratz nineteen times.
The dates are from June % to July II,
inclusive.
A musical program was given on
Sunday, June 10, at the Good Shep-
herd convent by Miriam Mosher, Ger.
trude Sanford and Florence Noonen,
pupils Of Miss Mackin; assisted by
Dorothy Edwards, reader, and Wini-
fred Edwards, contrato. About $50
people were present.
A recital was given by the junior
and intermediate pupils OF Miss Helen
Mackin in her studio on Saturday
afternoon, June 10. At the close of
the program the names OF the pupils
and the number of circles which each
one had received as rewards OF merit
during the season were announced.
Those receiving the highest number
of circles were Ottilie Kinder, Louise
Huester, Pauline Parmelee. Martha
Nesladek and Miriam Mosher.
A recital will be given next Tues.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-17

theaters to show theater patrons pic.
lures in the manner i'll which they
are intended to be shown.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-17

THE CHARACTERS.
The, Man....... Horace Kennedy
The Wife. Mary Kennedy
The woman Alone. a. Margaret Warner
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-26
CLEARING LIGHTS
mo MORE AFTER
. FIRST OF JULY
*
Convictions Call for Fine of
Not Less Than $40 Nor
.H'' More Than $25

Assistant States Attorney William
c. Green today called attention to the
glazing headlight law which goes into
effect in North Dakota on July and
to the provisions OF the act which
upon conviction make the guilty per-
son or persons liable to a fine Of not
less than so nor more than $25.
1T shall be unlawful" quotes the
assistant states attorney, ''to use on
a vehicle of any kind operated on
public highways of this state any
lighting device of over four candle
power equipped with a reflector, un-
less the same be so designated, de-
Elected or arranged that no portion Of
the beam of reflected light when
measured rs feet or more ahead of the
lamp shall rise above AZ inches from
the level surface ON which the vehicle
stands under all conditions.
Regarding the use of spotlights,
many cars being equipped with them
on the side, the law says that spot
lights shall not be used except when
projecting their rays directly on the
ground and at a distance not exceed
ing 80 feet in front of the vehicle.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-26
HALL EXPECTS COURT
TO DECIDE ON FRIDAY
Anticipates Early Finding From Su-
preme Court On First Congress
sionaI District Ballot Issue.

"A decision in connection with the
form of ballots to be used at the spec
ial election to be held in the First dis
trjct on July 10 is expected from the
state supreme court Friday, according
to Thomas Hall, secretary of state,
who spent the day in Fargo. Secre-
tary Hall was en- route to Pembina
county to look after farming interests.
81 have not the faintest idea which
way the court will decide" said the
official. THE only thing have done
in the matter is to abide by the action
OF the attorney general. Mr.. Burtness
was granted a restraining order Sat
Hrday and / Immediately notified the
county auditors in the district to hold
UP the printing Of the ballots until the
Supreme court has given a decision.
Crops west of Bismarck are badly
in, need Of moisture, according to Mr.
Hall.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-26
two MORE SEIZURES
5 OF LIQUOR IN FARGO
Dep. Sheriff J. c. Ross, Jr., and Assist
y ant States Attorney Green Visit
Express Offices.

with four days left before the bone
dry law becomes effective, seizures Of
LIQUOR at the different transportation
Offices in Fargo are becoming a daily
occurrence.
ASST. States Atty. William c. Green
and Dep. Sheriff J. c. Ross this morn
ing seized two casks of beer consigned
TO a Moorhead resident and a Fargo
person.
Monday they seized two fve-gallon
Kegs of whisky and two kegs of beer
consigned to a Fargo man.
The consignees will be notified of the
raids and also the date Of the hearings,
Which will be set by Judge Miller after
the states attorney has filed informa-
tton with him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-26
POSLAN BEST
81
WAY TO STOP
SKINS ITCHING

Cover the spot that itches with Pos
lam; relief is immediate.
When the skin aggravates, burns
presents an unsightly, bpoken-out sur
face, there is one remedy pre-eminent-
~ fitted to soothe and heal, on WHEN
you can always depend--Poslam.
Foslam Is Quality-Poslam Ia Con-
centrated Healing Energy; SO little
its efficiency
Sold everywhere. For free Sample
write TO Emergency Laboratories zas
West 9th St., New York City.
Poslam Soap is the tonic soap -fer
the skin. and will freshen and beautils
your conplexion.-AdYt
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-26
PRAISE U. 8. STATION.
French Officers Surprised At IFnpon.
tance OF Great Lakes. III.
(By Associated Preaa.l

Great Lakes Naval Training Staff
ion, ILL.,, June &C.. High praise for the
United States naval training station
at Great Lakes came today from twb
French army officers, Lieutenant Coll
onel ]. B. Pomey and Lieut.. j.. Bous
thillon, who are touring the United
States in the interest of the French
government.
After inspection both expressed
wonder that such a large and inn
portant training station could be suG-
cessfully operated so far from. salt
water.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-26
ROTARY CLUB WILL MEET.
Session to Be Addressed BY John
Fleming Wednesday Noon.

The Rotary. club of Fargo will meet
at noon Wednesday at the Gardner
hotel. An address will be. delivered
by John Fleming, Fargo, Duty First
being the subject on which. he will
speak.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-26
Cass County;s Honor Roll


draft
Of will be pub shsd each day till the entire list
has published.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
COLORED FARM DEMON STRATION WORK

Robert Bryant, government agent for farm demonstration work among the colored people of Lee county, has filed his annual report with the government, and will take a lay-off from now until January l. In sum marizing his work for the past year, the demonstrator said in his report:
 1 am glad to express that the ten months ending with November 30 have been to me months spent with delight, yet at dear sacrifice; but I do not regret the sacrifice ton account of the small salary) because of the good that has been accomplish ed for my people will, 1 believe, re- bound to greater good. I can truth fully say that those who faithfully followed the directions of the plans by the Government are wonderfully blessed with a plenty of corn, sor- ghum and potatoes, and a good many of them also have their meat. The boys club work and the girls club work are rejoicing over their success es, although few of the girls can work spoiled. yet they are not dis mayed. All of their parents are in perfect accord with their work, and are willing that they should take part in the work another year As the work was new this year, they did not quite understand it; but for another year I believe they will profit by past experiences. I feel proud to express the sentiment of my people by saying they are highly elated over the work and only wish it had been introduced earlier Good many have planted wheat and it is looking very nice. They have splendid stand We want to vouchsafe to the govern ment that we are willing to do our bit in the production of food and feed. We are willing to do our part for We do not wish to be disturbed by any foreign element. The Com mercial Club, business men and bank CTS are encouraging us in our work They are not leaving stone un- turned. We would not feel ourselves justified if we did not commend the great work accomp; sned by Mr. Brad ford Knapp, the chief; Mir C. w. Watson, state agent: MT Davidson, eastern district agent; MT w. c. Lassetter. state director: Mr. H. c. Ray. district agent. We implore Gods choicest blessings upon the state and the nation"
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
To Every Man, Woman and Child
 In Lee County

Your Uncle Sam wants you. While the boys so dear fighting battles in the trenches, we must also busy ourselves in the tremendous task o supplng their needs if this to be victory for the freedom loving people of the world
 great Flag Day address, Tt is plain enough how we were forced into the The extraordinary insults and aggressons of the Imperial Germah a uoverne, m defense of rights free people and in defense of @ 6uI noe ebace % we have made it Woe be unto the group of men that seeks to stand III our way m this day of high resolution when every principle we hod M vaton of the nations. We ready to plead at the par of history and flag shall wear new luster once the great faith to which born and new glory shall shine in the face of our people.
 Beginning December 3, 19l7 the campaign was launched for raising Two Billion Dollars in the sale of War Saving Certificate Stamps and Thrift Stamps It is the purpose of the Government to sell during December 1917 and the calendar year 1918 stamps to the amount of $2OOOOOOOOO par value. To accomplish this it will be necessary sell sufficient average $65O for each man. woman and child in the United States. Therefore the task to be undertaken is tremendous one and the hearty cooperation of everyone is earnestly desired in rendering this valuable service to our country.
 The War Savings Certificate Stamps are $5 each face value January 1st, 1923. The S5 stamps may be bought in December 1917 and January 1918 for s412 each and cent higher thereafter every month until purchase price and the face value being the accumulated interest for five years. Thus twenty stamps bought in $S2 40, but will be worth on January 1st 1923 $lOO
 Thrift Stamps may be bought for 25 cents each: They bear interest and only for the purpose of accmuating funds for the purchase o inerest-bearng War Savings Stamps. When you buy p cent Thrift Stamp you will be given Thrift Card upon which to affix your stamp and when have affixed the sixteen 9 cent Thrift Stamps to the card you may. by paying 12 cents to B cents exchange for one War Savings Stamp.
 Now the population of Lee county is approximately 30000 Therefore, to do our bit should raise about $4950O0
 To such task must at home and abroad dedi- lives and fortunes everything that have and everything that with the pride of those who know that the day has when America is privileged spend her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth and happiness and the peace which she has treasured.
 E. H. McMURRAY, Post Master.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
u-BoAT CREW MuTINIEs

An Atlantic Port, Dec. "A story of mutiny on board a German sub marine resulting in the killing of all the off 'cers and the surrender of the crew to an American warship, was told here today by an enlisted man of the United States navy just re- turned from France. According to the story, the Germans said they had been sent out on two months serv- ice, but had been out three months, and could stand it no longer.
 After they had disposed of the of ficers a white flag was broken out and the men waited untfl the Ameri- can ship ran alongside
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

to hold water, and supply some plant food. When you fail to break your land in the fall it stands bare through the winter and water packs, and some of the plant food teaches out. Frequently it damages by washing. By all means break your land in the fall and early winter. If you blow your land eight inches deep in the fall you will have that many inches of seed bed in the spring and sum- mer to hold moisture, and you will find that any time during the year you can push a stick down just as deep as you plowed the fall before.
 Don't overlook breeding your sows this month Breed the gilts, too, and raise all the pigs you can next year. Hogs are high and meat is scarce, and this condition will not change, no matter how many pigs you raise.
 Save your food stuff and feed. The country needs it. Remember,
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
PAGES WEEKLY LETTER

Little Rock, Dec. 5.-The cotton is about all gathered and it is now time to begin preparation for next years crop. There was never a time when fall breaking was more important. Deep breaking in the fall is the means of getting all stalks, weeds, and grass turned under to make ad- ditional plant food for next years crop. It also serves to break up the soil into small particles, so it will hold plenty of moisture for the fol lowing crop and help to resist the drouth, if we have a light rainfall during the growing season. The rot ting stalks, weeds and grass will supply vegetable matter to the soil, and help the soil to remain loose and
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
SAYS PEACE IS NEAR

London, Dec. ~ The MaXimaIist government, says Petrograd dis patch, has issued a manifesto to Ger man and Austrian soldiers, which will be distributed in great numbers by airplanes and other means to the Austro-German armies. The manifes- to sets forth the aims of the Bolshe- wiki with list of social, economic and political measures they have al ready taken. It also appeals to the soldiers to help them win the war, promising that if they assist peace will be declared in a few days and that the other nations will join.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

we are at war, and plenty of food and feed will go a long way toward winning the war. Hon. Hamp Will jams. the food administrator for this state, is doing a great work Heed what he says: it is important Do not make cropping plans far in ad
 vance. Remember that labor is go ing to be scarce next year. Look be- fore you leap. in planning your crops
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

ages range from ten to fourteen memorized in one week l65 verses of scripture.
 With permission from his congress tion to spend his vacation as he sees fit, Dr. F. w. Emerson, pastor oI 'as First Christian church of Ontano Canada, has started to work Ill cannery in order that he may COT tribute to the relief of starving AT menian children.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

Seaweed, chemically treated and fire proofed, and made into pads. is used for a sound killing lining for walls.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

The granite produced in the United States in 1916 was valued at $17,418,- 582, 22 per cent of the value of the entire stone output.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

Henry Haag's Sunday school class | of boys at Fern Creek, Ky, whose
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

Mrs. Sarah Ann Pickup, aged 7S, of Providence, has in the last two years knit 102 pairs of heavy woolen socks.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
SCRAPS

Cleveland night school charge a tuition fee of $5 a pupil.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
W|NANOTHERVICTORY
LANCASTER YOUTHS TAKE HOME
THE BACON WHILE MINERAL
POINT EATS ASHES.

The Lancaster high school eleven
motored to Mineral Point Friday, leav-
ing Lancaster about 1890 and reach
ing Mineral Point about o'clock
The game was called Immediately on
account of the shortness of the day.
The Lancaster boys found that the
Mineral Point team had improved a
great deal since their first game in
Lancaster two weeks ago. The two
teams were more evenly matched
The game went into the third quarter
without a score. Lancaster had the
ball the greater part Of the time. FL
nally in the last quarter FulIback Nc
Donald went for a touchdown. Only a
few minutes were left, hardly time for
either side to score again, and Lancas-
ter was victorious, to O.. Two weeks
ago Lancaster won from the same
team by a score of 20 to o.
The lineup for Lancaster was: Earl
Clanton, center; Perle Clanton, quar-
terback; Lacke, left halfback; Patty
right halfback; Hunsaker, right end
Banks, left end; Richardson, left
guard; Grimes, right guard; Meyers
left tackle; Hickok, right tackle. Sub
stitutes-Foland, Edwards and Austin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
LIBERTY BONDS SAFE
JUDGE GOODSELL POINTS OFT
REASONS FOR BUYING NOW
UNCLE SAM NEEDS MONEY.

Aside from the patriotic motive
Liberty bonds provide safe and de-
sirable investment for trust funds for
women and children" declared Judge
p. b. GoOdsell in a talk before the
WOmen's Patriotic League last We'd
nesday evening. Trustees Of such
funds are entirely within their legal
rights and in my opinion are en-
ploying sound business Judgment
when they make such investment For
one thing, it is the safest investment
III the world. For another it is good
bushes, for money working day in
and day out the year round at 4 per
cent is likely in the end to prove more
profitable than money invested spas
medically at or 6 per cent. with.
as frequently is the case, idle weeks
and months intervening between in
yestments.
The government is giving us the
alternative of lOaning our money at
"a reasonable rate of interest, with
which to finance this war, or of pay
ing it out in taxes, which will add i'm
measurably to the high cost Of living.
The money must be forthcoming at
once, and if this loan is not a sue
cess, the price of everyday necessi-
ties will go up and the consequence
will not be pleasant to contemplate.
Instead of there being some fifty odd
families, as at present, receiving aid
under the Mothers Pension law. there
will be hundreds of families that will
have to be maintained This will
mean a still heavier burden, for this
support must come directly out of the
communities where such cases exist.
mo matter how important and com
mendable every form of patriotic en-
deavOr is, it all hinges on money
and immediate money If we make
this issue of the Liberty Loan a sue
cess it means that the financial bur
den of this war will be stretched over
long term of years, and will easily
be met by nation constantly increas-
ing in wealth. The government is go
ing to get the money to push this war
to a victorious conclusion, never fear
about that. Taxation has no money
back with interest provision. It rests
with us as individuals to choose the
common sense way of providing that
money. Put every possible dollar in
Libery bonds"
Lancaster women to date have
pledged in the neighborhood of $780,
600 toward the support of the second
Liberty Loan. This is considered a
very good showing, in view of the fact
that many heads of families have
Jumped subscriptions, including the
women's subscriptions, with their
own. Women all over the country
have been active in behalf of the loan
and clubs, lodges, church aid societies
and every kind of women's Organiza-
tions with treasury are being urged
to buy bonds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
COURT REAL ESTATE DEALS SOLDIERS ADDRESSES VETERANS RETURN FARMER TAKES E
SOLDIERS OF 81 BACK AFTER A
WEEK AMONG OLD SCENES
HAD A FINE TIME,

Old veterans from all sections Of
the country reached their homes this
week following several days of reju-
VenatlOn in DiXieland The Lancaster
delegation reached here yesterday in
me tettle and full of stories regard
ing the good time they had
The national reunion held at Vicks-
burg, Miss, last week was by all &C
counts the biggest in histry. Blue
and gray mingled and fraternized
while the piping notes of "The Star
Spangled Banner" thrilled old hearts
and pumped them with warm blood
just as Dixie" made every foot pat
lrresistibly to the merry tune. Vicks-
burg turned out en- masse to entertain
the old VETS" who have nothing but
praise for their reception.
The program started off at sunrise
Tuesday morning with the firing of
the morning gun. Everything went on
army time, which means schedule for
the old fellows as we'll as the young
The first day was used in receiving
and locating the visitors, followed by
welcoming address in the evening by
Mayor Hayes of Vicksburg, with Gov
Burr quist of Minnesota responding
On Wednesday morning there were
addresses by Gov. Bilbo of Mississippi
and Gov. Harding Of Iowa The after
non was taken up with a visit to the
old battlefield. In the evening came
the Campfire by States"
Thursday was the big day with
morning address by Ell. Terrence,
past commander of the G. A. r. Sen.
j. S. Williams of Mississippi followed
Then came Orlando S. Summers, COM
mander of the G. A. r., and Gen. G.
P. Harrison, commander of the Con-
federate Veterans. Judge 0. A.
Wright, admiral commanding the Con
federate Naval Veterans, and Gov
Burnquist of Minnesota opened the
evening program. Hon. Byron P. Har-
rison of Mississippi and Gen A. ].
West of Georgia closed the program.
The Friday program was taken up
with addresses and music, concluding
with the singing Of Nearer, My God,
to Thee"
Then taps; lights out; good night
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
MAKE RURAL SURVEY
COUNTY PEDAGOGUES NOW IN.
SHUTTING TESTS FOR PRO
PER GRADING OF PUPILS.

J. c. Brockert of Plattiville Normal,
T. E. Bray, County Superintendent,
and supervising teachers, Misses
Stevens and Washburn, have com
menced survey of the rural schools
under the "Fordyce" system. The
object is proper grading of rural
pupils and the method of a series of
tests in reading, spelling and arthi-
metic. For an example a 300 word
story like ''Narcissus" is handed to
all the pupils in a school for reading.
At the tap of pencil the pupils stop
reading and mark the place where
they left off. They are then given
twenty questions relating to the main
points in the story. The results
shows quickly their ability to read and
to absorb what they have read. A
little girl named Pierce at Big Patch
school aged 8, made a startling re-
cord on the test being much faster
than Mr.. Royce of Platteville Normal.
The additional tests in the other
studies are similar, Mr. Bray says,
and afford a certain method of
finding whether or not the pupil is in
the right grade
Help Uucle Sarn-Buy Liberty Bond.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
A. L. GRAY, PROMINENT FARMER,
FOUND DEAD BY OWN HAND
RESULT OF WORRY.

A. L. Gray, a prominent and favor
ably known farmer living near Mt.
Hope, took his own life between 9 and
10 o'clock last Thursday morning.
The lifeless body was found in the
barn hanging from a rafter. Mr..
Gray had evidently thrown the rope
over beam and stepped into eterni-
ty. He left the house about an hour
before saying he was going to pillow,
AS the family did not see the team
a search resulted and the body
found, The funeral was held Sun
day at l o'clock followed by burial at
MT. Zion cemetery, the Rev. Beers OF
Mt. Hope conducting the services.
Survivors are a wife and one sister.
Miss Ida Gray. No reason is known
for the suicide except that Mr.. Gray
worried over his nephew, Ralph Gray,
being called to the colors. 1t is said
that he made several "e'- to have
the boy exempted but without avail.
Mr.. Gray was 50 years of age. He
was raiser of Chester White swine
and known everywhere as good
farmer and reliable citizen. The
family have the sympathy of all in
their trouble.