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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
RUSSIAN PRESS is
GIVEN FREEDOM in
TWO RADICAL LAWS

Petrograd. Aug. 16.-Two. radical
laws issued by the provisional govern
ment establish freedom of the press
by abolishing entirely the censorship,
Including 1t Is implied, the military
censorship, and forbidding all punt
tive measures except such as can be
taken by judicial process.
h first law .abolishes the notori-
GUS .Chief Administration depart
ment for. Press Affairs" and the sys-
tem Of registration, inspection CEN
sorHhip and penalties associated
herewith. Instead is created a new
press governmental organ known as
the Chamber Of Books, a title invent
ed by Peter the Great but long in
will be registered all printed and
Autographed productions, including
reproductions of, works Of art. The
chamber will be granted a subsidy
with which to buy press productions
both for the use of state institutions
and for presentation, to public
libraries. Further. in connection
tablished q bureau which will pre-
pare and publish for public use sum-
maries Of the whole periodical press,
native and foreign.
The second law proclaims unquali-
fed liberty to print and reproduce,
nc license or permission being requir-
ed; but 1t admits state regulation of
the press i'm DO FAR as 1t provides for
the compulsory registration Of print
ed matter on the system prevailing in
many European states. Every indi-
vidual or corporation which POUNDS q
newspaper must register the title
place Of publication, price and name
8 sthe responsible editor who must be
"a person residing within the empire.
The printer Is obliged to deposit with
the state two copies OF each issue,
one for fling in the Chamber of
Books, the other for the use of the
government. Newspapers will be OBJ
ligedEto print without charge official
Irepudiations or corrections of their
reports. All printing offices must be
For breach 81 the law penalties in
no case exceeding $50 may be im-
posed. The normal minimum penalty
Imposed, always without Grial, by the
old government was $1,000, the aim be-
ing to- ruin independent press organs,
Fines may not be imposed otherwise
than by courts OF law. and no news
paper may be suspended or suppress
ed
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
ELEVEN DENTISTS
PASS EXAMINATIONS

Devils Lake, N. D., Aug. 1S.-Ac-
cording to DR.. w. b. Hooking OF the
state board of dental examiners, II
m men w WI o. took % Is. the T sSami iaetka in in
just been checked up and, those who
were successful aAe the following:
E. r. Berger, Portal; Henry o.
Banks, Mayville; w. E.. Burke, Filler,
Idaho; Frederick W. Harper, Ender-
lin; James w. Haminton, Langdon;
Benjamin r. Lund, Neville; j. e.
Mehlhoff, Washburn; Emil E. Ring
lee, Binford: Cecil D. Stewart, Under
wood; Ar1o r. Todd, Reeder, and Pc
ter J.. Rose; Minot.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
GARRISON NOW HAS
MODERN C~ONVENIENCES

Garrison, N. D., Aug. 16.-The Hag-
CART Construction company Of Fargo,
which about a year ago started work
has completed its contract with the
city. Tests were made last week and
approved by the city aldermen. The
water system consists Of $4,000 gal
Ion steel tank on a hundred-foot tow
er, 213,457 feet Of iron main, III. COR
ner hydrants, two electrically driven
pumps and a pumping station.
The sewer system consists Of 1875
feet Of various sized vitrifed clay pipe
lines, 80 manholes and other such
construction as was necessary.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
FARMER HITS HORSES
WITH AUTOMOBILE AND
is FINED BY JUDGE

Bismarck N. d.. Aug. 1e.-"I'm
or for c~areiessness as for not stop
ping and helping a fellow out after
you had run into him." said Police
Magistrate Bleckreid when he assess
ed Z. P. Sheldon, a we'll known Still
farmer, SO and costs for running In
ito a string OF young horses being led
by 8. M. Arneson and breaking the
leg OF one Of them. It was necessary
to kill the injured animal. II
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
.MINOT WILL HAVE
VEGETABLE SHOW

Minot, Nd, Aug. 16.-The ,execu-
tive committee of the City Beautify-
ing league has decided to hold a veg
etable show in the city next week,
August 81 and %.
The exhibits will be placed in the
Elks lodge room and according to the
will be filled with exhibits Of vegeta-
bles of every variety.
Several cash prizes will be offered
and a great many honors will be CIV
en- to winners Of prizes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
CHANGE
NECESSARY in
ASSESSMENTS
little Change is Noted in
Assessed Valuation Of
Farm Lands.

HaSn1a M ~, Aug. -
Dakota must have an assessed valua-
Ion of $355,000.000 to produce suf-
hcient taxahon+ ven to finance its
operations for the ensuing two years,
BtatesAuditor kositzky today advised
the state board of equalization. The
present assessed valuation is $348,-
and the necessary increase Is
smaller than anticipated.
II, Little change Is noted in the as
3Eessed valuation of farm lands al re-
ported by the various county audi
IEoTh@%It@s apparent that the counties
have not yet adopted the new plan Of
assessment ~Spfescribed by an act Of
The last legislative assembly, but
which did not become effective until
After the assessing was done this
lHear. The state tax commission and
The state auditor recommended that
The new plan Of assessing be followed,
!ns this schedule must be relied upon
Ito produce state revenues for 1918 as
well as 1917. while farm lands will
not be equalized again until 1912.
The schedule prescribed by the
Bifteenth assembly would assess farm
alands and city lots at 80 per cent OF
sfheir. actual value; improvements on
s3ands at five per cent and agrfcui-
sfnral machinery, live stock, puplio
utilities, ETC., at 20 per cent OF their
IActual value. The increase IN the
rate Of assessment Of farm lands Is
twenty per cent, and inasmuch as the
Dakota Is obtained from this source,
the tax commission and state auditor
have expressed fears that inasmuch
Us the farm lands were not assessed
and equalized OF the new basis this
wear. the state may run short OF
funds in 1918.
Beginning tomorrow. county audi
ators from all parts Of the state will DC
Given three days for ~conferences Win
me state board Of equalization rela-
tive to the assessed valuations in their
~snecft counties.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
TO SEND MEN
TO GOLF TOURNAMENT

Fargo. N. D, Aug. 1s.-of for
Dickinson next Monday morning will
be aSparty of ten from Fargo repre-
senting the Country club, and who
will participate in the state golf tour
nament. .s.
ia Montgomery this afternoon an
nounced the members from Fargo
who will attend, being S. Z. Sheldon,
G. g. Stranahan, Elmer Stranahan, G.
e. Bristol, Pomeroy Smith, L. L.
;Twitchell, Elliott Richards, A. w.
Fowler, E.; II. Stranahan and M. w.
Murphy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
NEW @ I PLANNED
FOR NEW ROCKFORD

New Rockford, N. D., Aug. 16.-
The erection Of a new 5O-room hotel,
in a short time, 1t was announced. ~
The hotel will be managed by B.
w. Hersey, OF this city, and will be
owned by F. A. Blixt of Minneapolis.
Material is now on the ground and
it is expected that work will be start
ed this week. Ni
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
CLUB FORMED
BY DUNSEITH MEN

Dunseith, N. d, Aug. 15.-Thirty-
i've men In this city have organized a
rifle club under the direction OF the
United States government which fur
ntshes m rifle for, every i've mem
beers and 100 rounds Of ammunition.
An extra supply Of ammunition will
be purchased at cost from the gov
eminent.
The rifles supplied are some OF
those used in the Spanish-American
war. but which were discarded for
more up-to-date weapons.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
MISS RANKIN J
TAKES HAND In
LABOR TROUBLE
Jeanette Rankin will Hear
Both Sides Of the Butte
Mine Situation.

Butte. Mont, Aug 16.-Miss Jean
nette Rankin, Montana's congress-
woma who journeyed to Butte for the
express purpose Of conducting a per-
sonal investigation into Montana's la
Dor troubles, held a long conference
last evening with Federal District At
torney B. X. Wheeler relative to tho
situation. K II.
A second, meeting was held later
last night at which time Miss May
Trumper, state superintendent Of pub
lie instruction was present.
Federal officials in Butte expect
Justice =. Harry Covington, who has
been delegated by President Wilson to
investigate the I. w. W. activities In
Butte to arrive today. Chief Justice
Covington Of the Columbia supreme
bench Is not coming as q mediator but
purely in the capacity Of al investi-
gator.
Attorney General 8. G. Ford is ex-
pected to join the conference today
at which time Gongresswoman Rankin,
Federal Attorney B. K. Wheeler, Sup
e~rintendent May Trumper, Justice J.
general will thoroughly discuss the
situation with reference to an early
settlement.
Miss Rankin stated last night that
she had not yet formed any definite
opinion Of the Butte labor situation,
but said that she was still open to
conviction. She plans to hear both
sides Of the question and render her
judgment from q fair impartial stand
point. So far she has not met any OF
tho labor leaders or any Of the Off
cials Of the mining companies.
A representative of the Metal Mine
Workers union called upon the con-
gresswoman yesterday to make tenta-
tive arrangements for a conference OF
leaders Of the new union with her.
Miss Rankin has consented t O this ar
rangement and will deliver and ad-
dress at q mass meeting called by the
M. M. w. u. at Columbia Gardens,
Saturday afternoon. 4
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
SCHOOL FOR
GLENDALE NORMAL

Nilendale, N. Dir Aug. 16.--The
etate normal and Industrial school Of
Ellendale, which holds the distinction
Of having the greatest number of
graduates in the rural schools Of any
normal in the northwest, is to estab-
Iish a model rural school. The one
room school will be a.factor in the
educational plans for a number Of
years to come.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
GARRISON FARMERS
ARE MORE OPTIMISTIC

Garrison, N. D., Aug. 16.-Affew
days ago d wail,swent up that the
crops were a total loss. Since the cool
weather returned and the harvest
started there is an optimistic senti-
ment over all Of Mclean county.
With the decrease in the harvesting
cost and the high price on the mar
ket it is altogether certain that farm
.ers Gin this locality will have more
money this fall than last year and
that conditions about Garrison will be
generally nrOsnarous
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
GOOD WHEAT ON FARMS
IN PARSHALL DISTRICT

Parshan, N. D., Aug. 1s.-Weatherr
conditions here have been cool. and
favorable to crops. It is now certain
that Notwithstanding the excessive
heat, the wheat, has filed nicely and
everyone is telling Of the excellent
quality. Those who care to- hazard a
guess agree that theWwheat average
for the reservation will be q good
seven bushels, a half crop,4but at 50
per bushel, means asfull crop.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
COAT?

London, Aug. 16.-A supposed
shrapnel-proof coat for soldiers pro
ddced by experts employed by the
minister OF munitions, was exhibited
by Dr., seelby recently In an address
Health. DIR. Seelby said he saw no
reason why It should not be generally
adopted and predicted that 1t would
be instrumental in a great saving Of
life.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
TWICE STRIP
MILL AT KINDRED OF
BRASS AND BELTS

kindred, N. D., Aug. 1s.-For the
second time within q short period. OF
time, thieves have entered the mill
here, practically stripping It of brass
and leather belts, or all that remained
after the first haul.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
NOSE is BROKEN.

Montpelier, N. D., Aug. 16.-N. G..
Patterson a contractor, suffered a
broken nos when his engine kicked"
and sent the crank against his face.
An artery was severed in the acct
dent. It was necessary to take him
to a hospital in jamestown before the
flow of blood could be stopped,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
WANTS SWIMMING FOOD.

Fargo, N. d.. Aug. 16.-The Fargo
Trades & Labor assembly has takekn.
a. stand in favor of the establishment
of a municipal swimming pool In
Island park and unanimously adopted
a resolution to back the proposition.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16

a4 - -
s%herbrooke, N. D. Aug. 49,
Bankers Of Steele county, al a meeting
held in this city, organized the Steele
County Bankers association n elect
ed the following officers: M. B.. Cas-
sell, president: E. Taisey, vice presi-
dent: Q. H. Olson, secretary-treasur-
er; E.. H.sJohnson and j. D. Foley,
members. Of advisory. :
Marmarth, N. dang. 16.-A sec
ond call for men was issued in Bill
ings county for $50 men because of
the fact that only 81 men were ac-
copied from the first, call to fill the
quota of 1872 men. Examinations
will be held. this week.
Pierce, N. D., Aug. 16.-Fred John
son passed the physical examination
for draft and filed an exemption claim
because he is an ALLEN: When he
learned that aliens would be accept
ed he ordered the board to tear. up his
blank and is ready to go into the
army.
e. Hazelton. N. D., Aug. 18.-Grass-
hoppers are doing considerable
amount of damage to grain in EN-
mons county, according to John Hol-
st. The insects eat about half way
through the kernels and are praticu-
larly thick in rye fields.
Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 1e.-The
that the Northern Pacific officials have
authorized the construction OF q stock
yard at Harmon, N. D. This Is the
outcome of a request of the farmers
and citizens Of the neighborhood.
Page, N. D.. Aug. ia home
defense league has been formed here
and six men. two from this town and
four from the country, have been
selected as deputy sheriffs.
Mandan, N. D., Aug. l6.-Accord-
ing to a notice issued BY the Northern
Pacific railway company, about $50
men are needed in the harvest fields
in Morton county In the following
Places SO men at Aimont: so at Ell
gin; 100 al Fort Rice; 25 at Hebron;
rs at He'll and 100 at Turf.
White Butte, Aug. ls.-A destruc-
tive prairie fire. started presumably
from q spark from a passing engine,
at a point near Gilstrap crossing,
burned over q stretch Of land about
four miles and destroyed several hay
stacks and q number Of farm imple-
ments. It was finally controlled by
about so farmers who fought desper-
ately in an effort to stop 1t.
Grafton. N. d. Aug. 1s.-Gust
Gorder while at work loading q
threshing rig on q fiat car was<canght
between the engine and the separator
but fortunately sustained no injuries.
He was steadying q timber when 1t
dropped from its position, allowing
separator to back up against the
engine.
Williston, N. D., Aug. 18.-Paul
Leonhardy and John Corbett have
been appointed to draw up plans for
the Organization OF a. home guard for
this city. It ID planned to have tho
guard formed at once and ready In
EcaseaE company - called out.
Enderlin. M d. Aug. 1ey--Fifteen
acres %of velvet chair wheat tnreshed
on the Ward Galbreath farm yielded
10 bushels to the acre, but weighed
so pounds to the sbushel. The own-
|er claims that he has q large anacunt
or wheat which ID much better!
Park River. N. D.. Aug. le.4The
Park River branch Of the Walsh
County chapfer OF Red Cross now
claims q membership of 1S1. Severn
teen new members were obtained last
week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16

When Kansas City young men call
now on Miss Estelle Robinson, popu-
lar in the younger social set, daughter
Of George 9. Robinson, millionaire
cigarets for Sammy. If the caller
doesn't drop so cents in the slot Of a
little black box hung on the porch
the maid says, mot at home" Each
half dollar buys five boxes Of cigarets
for U. s.. troops in France.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16

More than 1000 women are now
operating trolley caEs IN RcAsas
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16
FLICKER TALES

Mandan, n. D., Aug. 1s.-Harvest-
ing in this section OF the state is now
general and a number Of farmers are;
cutting wheat with mowers. then rak-
ing 1t SO that the short grain can be
saved. Rye which has been thresh-
ed produced an average yield and Is
of q good quality.
Valley City, N. D., Aug. 1e.-G. IS.
-Simonson of this city was struck by
an automobile driven by George Holz-
man, and seriously injured. Simon
son was attempting toFrcross asstreet
and the d~rtvarsef the machineaadid
not . hinlsuntifHtoo close to stop;
Leeds, N. ID Aug. Joint
meeting OF harvest hands and farmers
was held here and 1t was decided that
the pay for harvest hands should be
IS cents an hour and for threshers
Accents an hour s> n
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16

Enderlin. N. ID, Aug. 16yAFifteen
acres of velvet char wheat threshed
on the Ward Galbreath farm yielded
~ bushels TO the acre, but weighed
or claims that he has q large aracunt
or wheat witch s much better!
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16

Park River. N. d., Aug. l6.-JThe
Park River branch Of the walsh
County chapter OF Red Cross now
claims o. mdmbership OF 131. Severn
teen new memhers were obtained last
week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-16

WilEston, N. D., Aug. 18.-Paul
Leonhardy and John Corbett have
been appointed to draw up plans for
this city. 1t Is planned to have the
guard formed at once and ready In
IcaseaH company y called out.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-21
LOT Of BOOZE
FOUND D|NWALL
DEPUTIES ON RAID DISCOVER A
TOTAL OF FORTY-FIVE HALF
PINT BOTTLE FILLED WITH
WHISKEY.

Forty-five half pint bottles filled
with whiskey are in the sheriff's
office, this being the result of a raid
conducted at the home of Viola Willis
and Nathan Quarles, colored, on Bay
len street, just south of Garden. The
liquor was confiscated, but will prob
ably have to be returned to the couple
and they may be ordered released.
They had the entire quantity hidden
away in a little cubby-hole which had
been cut in the wall, in the rear of
a wardrobe, but as no sale was proven,
there could be no case made for sell
ing without a license. Later develop
ments, however, shake the original
charge of having this rather large
quantity in what had been classed as
the prohibited zone. The United
States marshal's office was notified,
of the arrest of the couple, but the
federal authorities had no charge to
prefer, in view of the late ruling of
the United States attorney general.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-21
City Commissioners at Reg.
ular Meeting Decide on
Such a Step.
SECURITY IS FOR
SUM OF $4,000
Conclusion to Call for For-
feiture Follows Series of
Previous Delays.

In regular session yesterday the
board of city commissioners adopted A
resolution ordering the forfeiture of
the $4,000 bond of the Memphis &
Pensacola Railroad Company, and
calling upon the surety company to
pay this bond over to the city treas
urer. This proceeding followed a
lengthy discussion and lot of Corre-
spondence covering a period of some
years, but when it became apparent
that the railroad company continually
refrained from doing what the bond
required, the commissioners decided to
take the action as above noted.
This money, it is stated, will go into
the general fund of the city of PEN
sacola, and the collection is, as stated,
the result of much correspondence
and discussion on the subject. The
railroad company, to make sure that
it would perform a certain amount OF
work in a certain number of years.
put up this sum to bind the bargain,
in consideration of the valuable fran
Chises which had been granted This
was five or six years ago, it is as
serted. At the expiration of the first
time limit, representatives of the
company appeared and secured an ex-
tension of time in which to perform a
certain amount of work The work
had not been completed al the expira-
| tion of the second time limit, it was
! said, and not only was there no work
accomplished as the bond required,
but from personal inspection of the
terminus at Pensacola, there appeared
to be no efforts made to hold out
any hope that any move would be
made to live up to the franchise. Ac-
cordingly the "last CALL" it was as
serted, was made on the counsel for
| the company recently, and the action
of the commissioners yesterday was
| the very natural legal sequence to a
long time litigation.
From information which was in
I possession of the city attorney and
transmitted to the commissioners in
! due course of time. very little work
had been done in the recent past to
warrant any belief the road would
ever be constructed, but all the chance
within reason was allowed. A visit
to the section where the said certain
! amount of work was to have been
, done in the city was made recently,
the entire body of commissioners Wis
iting the scene. For some time it
was rumored a single team and one
man was kept at work there Finally
even this slight activity ceased, and
the next step was as above detailed.
Collection of the bond will, Of
course, be handled through the offIEe
of the city attorney, as it is under
stood there will be some resistance to
/ paying over the sum of $4,000 to the
city of Pensacola.
1t is said that this is the first for
feiture of bond given for the perform
ance of a certain amount of work,
/ especially where the amount was so
large, in the history of the city.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-21
LABOR DAY PICNIC
BE BIG ATTRACTION

Further preparation for the labor
picnic to be given by local Assembly
No 1865 were perfected last night
when that organization held a regular
meeting. It was announced the pic
mic will take place at Palmetto Beach,
and that an especially attractive pro-
gram will be put on for the benefit
of the army and navy men who will
be honor guests on the occasion q
the great holiday gathering. One of
the events of the afternoon will be
a baseball game between the crack
Aero station team and probably the
strongest team the city fans wish to
see. The aviators have one of the
strongest teams recently appearing
here and it will require their best
for the locals to defeat them.
Master Workman Simpson stated
last night that things are working
along smoothly. and that he expects
the day will be made one long to be
remembered.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-21
Brilliant Fighting on Yer
dun Line Wins Victory
on 11-Mile Stretch.
ITALIANS SUSTAIN
FIERCE ATTACKS
Engage in Death Grip With
Austro Germans and
Win Bloody Battles.
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY.
Decisive blows by French along the
Verdun front have gained positions
over front of eleven miles.
The Italians, after the most intense
bombardment ever experienced in that
theater, leveled Austrian defenses and
crossed Alps over the Isonzo river in
a death grip with the enemy. Nearly
1900 prisoners were counted by the
French and Italians. Among that the
French captured at Avocourt Wood,
were two SUBMITS at LeMorte
Homme, Corbeaux Wood and Cham
paeuville. All were held in spite of
vicious counter attacks. French air
men, by aiding the infantry, sent
eleven German machines to the
ground Two hundred Italian airmen
are attacking the Austrian troops be-
hind the line.
The situation in Flanders is quiet.
Canadians have virtually surround
ed Lens, except on the east. In this
sector the Canadians are making it
almost impossible for any movements
If the enemy.