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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
.AMPAICNFOR
BOND SALE IN
! WEST STARTED
! Germans Among Number Of
4 Citizens that Expect to
! Take Portions.

Bismarck. N. D.. May 17.-Fresh
E4som their successful organization
work In the northern part Of the state,
Where they launched a county COM
ax4tttee in every county, the state ex-
\ 11utive committee in charge Of Liberty
5Nyoan bond sales, opened the drive in
southern North Dakota here this az
Dds County chairman representing the
s3Ast Missouri Slope district, extending
rom Kidder and Logan counties on
/ east, to the Montana boundary on
HS$he west, conferred with the executive
MI Keen interest in the bond sales was
Nevtnced here by prominent German
Ss1nembers Of the Organization, and they
sdeclare that German citizens Of North
SDakota stand ready to bear their por-
8hon Of the wal debt.
III In, the southwest IL found the great-
Sest percentage of the German citizens
gin North Dakota, and because of that
Nfact. the state Liberty Loan commit
thtee is particularly anxious to make
Sthe southwest organisation efficient, to
1.-THE end that the section will come for
/ ward with Its portion of the whole
!; amount that North Dakota 10 expected
ito subscribe toward the wal bond is
4 sue.
/ Tomorrow the state committee con-
c1udes Its drive, going to Fargo to or
ganize with southeastern section of
the state. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
INSURANCE PLAN TO
BE GIVEN SANCTION

Helena, Mont. May 17.-ohicial
aanction will be Eiven in Montana by
State Auditor VIM. Heating to the
plan that has been adopted in several
other states Of securing payment Of
the premiums on insurance policies
issued to soldiers by popular subscrip-
ton. MI. Keatng takes tho position
that payment OF the premiums in the
case Of men who carried insurance be-
fore they became soldiers is sound
public policy and will be calculated to
relieve public treasures Of the burden
Of caring for b~enefciaries who other
wise might become public dependents
Several different methods are being
adopted. One is confined to popular
subscription, another to interesting
business organizations, and the third
10 the Canadian plan which IL most
widely .approved-providing for the
payment Of the premiums from the
funds Of the towns and cities which
raise the condngentA
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
EVIDENCE TO BE TAKEN
IN DRAIN DAMAGE CASE.

torney General II. A. Bronson has re-
turned from Warrington, whore he
represented tho state Of North Dakota
in its damage suit against Minnesota
arising out Of Red River Valley drain
age troubles. Bronson and Attorney
General Lyndon A. Smith Of Minne-
sofa, appeared before the supreme
court in connection with the appoint
mont Of . master In chancery to take
evidence in tho two states, and w. 3.
Douglass, former Justice of the Min
nesota supreme court, was named 40
acceptable to both parties.
Evidence will be taken In North
Dakota between June ! and August 1.
and in Minnesota between August I
and October I. Hearingv probably
will be held in wahpeton. Fargo and
St Paul.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
RlCHLAND COUNTY
PLANS GREAT FAIR
(Herald Special servtce.)

eH>SA~A wv vASVsJ
Sidney. Mont. May 17.-The Rich
land County Fair association il work
ing hard to make the fair this year
yer! much bigger and better than ever
before. New grounds have been pur-
chased by the association and a large
crew Of men Is now at work build
ing an up to date ace track. and
grading the grounds for the erection
Of new buildings.
A good racing meet il planned and
this is destined to bring to Sidney
every COW puncher within a radius OF
SO miles.
A list Of prizes for every variety
Of stock AID farm produce has been
published and many Inquiries have al
ready been received regarding this.
The stock show this year ia expected
to be particularly good a. several new
stock farms have been started this
year with shipments Of very fine
FLOODED stock. from the eastern CEN
IoE0S No. f
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
may ORGANIZE /,
SIGNAL SQUAD
Every Telephone Company in
State to be Canvassed for
Members to Corps.

Bismarck, N. D., May 1.-THE
North Dakota Independent Telephone
association 10 sngagsd In taking Q
census Of all operatives in North Da-
kota who would be eligible for posi-
tons in the United States signal corps.
Tho telephone companies have under
taken the task Of organising 4 battA.
lion. cooperating with the war de-
partment in its efforts to recruit the
signal corps up to it, required war
strength. Secretary H. A. Livsrnore Of
Fargo has written every telephone
company In the state-And there are
more than 500 Of them-for the
names Of mon who would furnish
good material for the signal corps, and
these men later VIII be supplied with
and encouraged to Join.
The organization Of this battalion
will bs n Of the important topics fol
discussion at the annual meeting OF
the state association to be held In
Minot next month.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
NORWEGIANS
HAVE CELEBRATION

Fargo, N. D., May 17.-Norwegians
of Fargo and Moorhead, as we'll as OF
this entire district, made this, Nor.
ways national day. an occasion for
renewing their pledge Of allegiance ia
the United States. The celebration
this evening. addressed by Judge A. T,
Cole, will feature loyalty to tho Unit
ed States as the main theme.
The Observation-Disclosures societies
of Fargo, the Sons Of Norway, the
orpheus Singing society, the l. 8. w
A., the Morse society and Normandl
Forbundet, are joining in the celebra-
ton.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
LOYALTY BUREAU
WILL RAISE FUNDS

Fargo. N. D., May 1.-THE Loyalty
Bureau Of this city plans on doing a
great deal Of work In the way of help
ing dependent families and a start
was made for a campaign to raise
funds to carry on the work.
necessary to drop Zeppelin bombs on
clared Judge N. c. Young late yes
terday afternoon in kfndling the
flames Of enthusiasm among the
chairr1snt OF, the Loyalty bureau. who
started out this morning in 4 whirl-
wind campaign to enlist" 500 men in
the organization and through which a
5000 fund will be. raised, at SO a
membership. @-
III liberty 10 to survive We must do
the Job not by hiring mercenariss. but
the cooperation Of more than l0o.-
100000 people each one doing his or
her part in backing the soldiers in the
ranks who have the bit in their
teeth" The Judge explained the pur-
pose Of the newly organised body Of
young men stating that 1t was design
ed to give the city and the stats an
rection Of home defense work.
The Loyalty bureau 0f Fargo. b an
annex to the Fargo Commercial
club which has become the base Of all
the patriotic organizations Of the city.
The question VA raised - to what
disposition would b made OF the
funds. the president stating that they
would b used In butla1ng up q home
dsfenso and working shoulder "a
shoulder with the Rcd Cross and 9TH
Or patriotic organisations
One Of the features In connection
with the organisation Of the league
will be the speakers to be heard b1-
ninsy who will explain government
messages TO the people Ia . forcible
and clear way.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
DAYLIGHT SAVING
PLAN IS ADOPTED
(Herald special service.)

F. Sidney. Mont. May 1.-THE Rus
sell-Miller Milling company at Sidney
turned their clocks back one hour be-
ginning the 18th. On the new sched-
ule they, will 60 to work at 6 a. m.
and quit at s. The grain elevators
and the Valley Hardware company
Immediately took up the plan and it
is believed that the entire town will
fall into line before long. Many Of
the employees Of the above firms are
enthusiastic gardeners and this gives
them ample time to attend to this
popular outdoor sport.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
GRAFTON DOCTOR WILL
BE SENT TORRANCE

Grafton, n. D.. May l7.-Nounca-
ton was received by Dr.. Cyril j. elias
pei Of this city, that he had been ap-
pointed first assistant surgeon to DR..
Frederick Besley of Chicago. Il serve
in q base hospital in France. The
Besley unit to which DR.. Ghspel be-
longs. Is composed Of surgeons and
nurses from the Cook county hospital
and is one Of the first to be selected
for service overseas. 1t is financed
by DR.. Besley who takes this practical
way Of showing. his patriotism. The
hospital will be established immedi-
ately and will be IFS miles from the
firing line. Nine head nurses and 20
interns. the most eficient on tho
cook county hospital staff. belong to
the unit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
LOANS ARE
POPULAR IN STATE

Minot, n. D.. May 17.-TheA the
people Of the northwest and of North
Dakota would do their share in sub
scrieins Tor the liberty loan bonds,
with which hfty bankers Of this die.
trict at a meeting in the Association
with the COMMITTEES in charge Of the
disposal Of bonds in this state. ap-
proved tho committaes' plan by which
the banks Of the state will accept
bonds to the extent Of ons-tsnth Of
their surplus and capital.
which was marked by patriotism and
pronounced desire by the anancisrs to
cooperate with the government In
solving the great financial problem.
L. b. Hanna, chairman Of the state
committee. outlined the plan Of the
treasury department., explained the
bond issue. and EXPRESSED confidence
In North Dakota. He felt assured the
Allotment to this state would b. over.
subscribed.
Tracy n. Bangs Of Grand Forks.
paid his oWn expenses to this city to
be present and delivered an eloquent
patriotic address. The meeting was
Of the unanimous belief that Mr..
Bangs address was the finest ever de-
livered in the city.
All members Of the state committee
were present except T. L. Beiseker,
whose place was taken by W. c. Nc
Fadden of Fargo. secretary Of the
State Bankers association. Those
present announced their willingness
to lend money on easy terms to peo-
pie desirous Of securing bonds. r. e.
Barron, in charge of the campaign in
Ward county. stated this county
would subscribe about $13s, 000.
Governor Hanna said after the
meeting he was highly pleased with
the spirit Of the bankers Of this dis
trict and felt confident all would do
their share in disposing Of tho bonds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
ANNUAL GOPHER DAY
AT CATHAY, MAY Fl

Cathay. N. D., May 17.-The third
annual Gopher day celebration will be
announcement made yesterday. Band.
ball game and all kinds Of contests
will be features Of the day. Mer-
chants have announcsd that they will
Ill have floats in the parade. A prise
will be offered for tho best decorated
machine.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
FIRE CAUSES BIG .
Loss IN PARK RIVER

park River. N. D., May 17.-Nre
originating In the Soil Bros. meat
market this week practically destroy
ed the two-story structure, causing a
most part blanketed by insurance.
Owing to the extensive damage to the
structure, 1t is understood that the
owners will not attempt to repair It.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
MINE STOCKHOLDERS
HOLD ANNUAL MEET

Butte, Mont, May 1.-THE annual
meeting of the stockholders Of the
Anaconda Copper Mining company
was held at Anaconda yesterday. H.
H. Rogers, A. j. Miller and q. w.
Church, whose terms as directors had
expired. were reelected. No other
business Of importance wal transact
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
WLLISTON AND
SIDNEY TO PLAY
fHerald snecial service.,

N13o10EV 0PcS50f e S1Cc.I
Z Sidney. Mont May 17.-On May
Is and 10 the williston team meets
sidney at Sidney for two games. Will
liston IL reputed to have one Of the
fastest ball teams in this section and
the local team will feel very fortu-
nate II they are able to hold them
down to a close score.
On Friday night a big dance to
raise funds for the support OF the
team will be held in the new Bendon
garage and q great deal Of enthusiasm
Is being developed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
TO BUY LIBERTY LOAN

Missoula, Mont. May 17.-Deciding
1t patriotic to give money to the
war fund than to spend it on an an
nual. the high school seniors will pur-
chase a liberty loan bond. The inter-
est IL to be donated to some organiza-
ton in the high school. such as the
girls patriotic league.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
DENNY SULLIVAN IS
STILL OUT OF GAME
(Herald Special SERVICE,

N11eIdiu opoCldl SeFFlCo.D
Fargo. N. D., May 17.-Denny Sui.
Ivan, manager Of the Fargo-Moor-
head team of the Northern league,
will be out of the game at least ten
more days as a result of the breaking
of a finger in the initial game of the
season. Sullivan was hit by a pitched
ball.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17
SIDNEY LAD
TELLS OF THE
'VlMPY PUSH"
Fought with Canadians and
is Now in War Hospital
in England.
tH.rald spactal ssrxtes.,

sidney, Mont. May Ill. J.
HUH Of this city has Just received q
letter from Fred q. Woodland, former
~ Of this city. but nov lying wounded
in an English hospital:
10 Moreton Terrace,
South Belsravia,
London. 8. w. l.,
April IL, 1917.
Am having the time Of my life just
at present, lying in . nice, soft, clean,
white. comfortable bed In one of the
best hospitals in England.
I vas wounded In tho '"vimy push"
in France last Monday and got a nice
soft "bIighty." In case you don't
.Blighty mean . wound sufficient to
bring n to England. You will al
ways hear the troops say: Hope 1
get q nice soft 'blighty," for that
means q rest Of from two to six
months away from the "Fritze Whixe-
bangs" and other shells.
You no doubt have read in the pa
pers Of the Canadians capturing the
greatest German stronghold. Vimy
1t. It sur was some excitement
and fun (until I got mine). and 1t
was sven laughable to seed the herds
Of Huns throwing up their hands and
shouting "Mery Komerad.", We went
over the top following the artillery
fre or Damage" and say Lou, I never
knew there were 50 many guns in the
world. Tho German trenches were
not in evidence as our artillery Are
had completely demolished them.
leaving nothing but shell holes in
their place.
I am looking forward to the ar
rival Of the first United States con-
tingent with a great deal Of interest
and SUR hope some Of the Montana
boys get over with them.
Sincerely,
Fred r. Woodward.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-17

Jofefe's smile and vfv4aaf.s Slo-
-QuSaso term a4v1a1inS oesRbaDstloa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02
GUNBOAT SMITH THRU
AS A FIGHTER, OPINION
OF NEW YORK FANS

Frank Moran was handed about
IS nifty a trimming a. any man
should want To SEQ when he met
Jack Dillon last summer Smith
opce gave Dillon quite an interest
Ing little session. But Smith look.
ed awfully bad In the ring with
Moran. He gave the impression of
icing ready 10 retire to- tho farm
or the batteship for the rest OF his
iifo.
The gunner has been n good old
soov. too. He has fought about CIV.
cry good white heavyweight since
the days OF James y. Jeffrieg. and
most OF the time he was on the
right sido OF the ledger.
II was tho merest chance that
beat him out OF crack az Cham
pion Jack johnson when no took
smash at Georges Carpentier
when tho idol OF France was down.
That really was the last good
iighs he ever took part in. Since
then he has rapidly been on tho
kids, The big crash vas the only
thing wanting. and IT came in the
Moran battle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02
ELKS STAGE GOOD BOXING
CARD in WHICH MITCHELL
is GIVEN UNEARNED DRAW

Flpht In capital letters most
sptiy eharacterIzes the boxing
show put on yesterday after
noon In the EIks' gym under
the direction OF the athletic
committee.
In the last encounter OF the day
4 appeared that Dick Wells. Gin
cinnatl middleweight. had the bet
ter OF Sid Mitchell. the Australian.
at the end OF the four rounds. The
melee was declared draw. how
ever. Wells made a favorable i'm
preston on his first appearance
here.
Jack White. brother Of Charley.
Chicago lightw eight. dropped a
fourround declsion to Frankie Sui
Ivan. the native son who has been
seen in action here before. White
has the failing OF all long-dlstance
fighters breaking into the short
route time He didn't get warmed
up TO his work until the last
round. Had the fight been longer
4 would have looked much differ.
ent
Leo Houck is back. Leo has
been making endeavors TO get back
into his old.time form since taking
a X. o. punch from Bronson and a
beating from Billy Nelson at the
Arena recently. Since those sad
events, Leo has won three straight
Yesterday the i30-pounder gave
kid" Kuski OF Sacramento, sew,
eral pounds and 4 beating.
Charley Davidson, featherweight
gave Danny Campbell a terrific
lacing for two rounds and half
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02
Girl Fight Manager to
Take Her Brothers Over
Seas to Battle in Ring

game because she likes II, and be-
cause She believes her brothers
have futures.
10 Proper Person
why shouldn't girl manage a
fighter" she questioned. II have
10 look after my brothers anyway.
and what's the difference II | man
age them or let someone else do IL?
I think my interest in them makes
me the proper person TO do IT,"
Miss Tucker probably has more
activities than any woman OF her
age in the world. She is 81.
Beside managing her brothers
she rides the range on her own
ranch. which she manages capably.
is an expert politician. and was a
delegate from Oklahoma TO the pro
gressive convention. where she led
n demonstration for Roosevelt. She
recruited n squadron OF cavalry for
border duty. and was ready 10 20 to
the front herself in case OF war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02
JOY RUNS RAMPANT WITH
OREGON'S WIN IN MELEE
WITH FAMED PENN SQUAD

caps and rolled up a good score.
thereby conclusiyely showing it's
superiority as a team and man for
man.
In every department OF the game
the Oregunians outshone their hard
fighting Eastern rivals. On straight
football tho Pennsylvania backs
and heavy line we're more consis-
tent in gains. while the Orcgonians
proved their ability 20 use the for.
ward pass by using Il IN a bew llder.
ing combination 20 score a touch.
down. In puutlng Huntington
and Berry were pretty evenly
matched. but tho Fasteners punts
averaged two or three yards more
than Huntington'E.
While singing the praises OF Par
sons. tho HuntinEtons and Beckett.
the fans arc not forgetting Berry.
Miller. Crane and the other Penn-
sylvanla1s. who. altho crushed by
the Western steam roller. neyorthc
less fought hard every minute.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02
COLORADO HAS TWO
C0NGRESSWOMEN

DENVER, Colo. Jan. 2.-Revers-
ing republican control of two years
ago, democrats have a majority OF
one In The senate and at least 10 in
the house OF the Colorado legisla-
ture which convened here today.
There will be one woman member
in the senate and possibly a woman
member in the house after contest
is decided.
The chief fight at this session
probably will center around pro-
posed amendments 10 the industrial
law. Labor objects TO certain
clauses Of the law. especially the
one compelling 30 days notice be-
fore a strike can he called.
Prohibition legislation will also
hold an important place. The dry
law may be strengthened by bills
prohibiting shipment of liquor into
the state and making 1t a criminal
offense to have liquor in ones pos
session.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02

Joy runs rampant thru the
West today as a result OF Ore
CONS iA-,oo victory over Penn
syIvanla yesterday a, Pasa-
dena. and the result 10 held TO
eoneluslvely prove that West
ern college football teams. tho
unreeosnired BY those selecting
AlLAmeriean eicsens. are az
good and better than the East.
crr clesens.
Oregon. fighting for tho West
won a great victory. and the husky
lads from Eugene arc idolikcd. Rnt
their team Is hailed as one OF tbs
greatest IN tho United States.
Oregon won by superior playing
IL played against a team trained by
a coaching staff OF specialists
while Bcxdek was alone in coach
ing Oregon. The Fasteners alsc
had special coaching on Western
methods. and were accredited with
n hewilderirg system OF attack.
But Oregon oycrcame the hAndi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02

NEW YORK. Jan. 2.--Gun-
boat Smith. survival OF that
dim. dark age when white
hopes were abroad In the land,
10 thru. Don't le, any orc say
he isn't Tire old ship. battle
SCARED In many an encounter.
hooked up few nights ago
witt Frank Moran, who has
been thru for some time, and
he was hard put 70 Il 10 hold
HE own.
The gunner. who had beaten
Jess willard. who Tough,
George Carpenter to n standstill
and lost on a foul. who beat Sam
langford once. only to lose in an.
ether encounter with the dnsky
son OF swat mas passed from
among the lc Ay Face that once
Iried dollars from a suffering pub
lie. There will be no more mobs
at New York club doors 10 see the
gunner take his medicine. The
mob got plenty when It saw the
gunner Keeling under a lombard
rnent from Morans guns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02
DARCY WOULD PICK ON Al MCCOY
Brooklyn "Champeen" Asked
to Come and Fight; to
Become Actor
BY a, c. HAMILTON

trnitsd Press STAFF Correspondent
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-les
Darcy has decided 20 end the
squabbIe over the riddlc~e ieht
crown that once sraeed the
head Of Stanley ketehei. The
visitor from the Antipodes has
issued an open letter In which
he invites Al Mccoy. he Of the
one punch fame. 70 come out
and fight
Al. thru his mighty right hand
that once connected with tho chir
Of George Chip. gained tho so-called
middleweight championship. Some
went 80 far as to call II a worlds
title. and so far as anyone else was
concerned Il was. Al has never
been considered a real champion
but he has managed 10 stick RICH,
along with the other champions by
engaging in the l0.round bouts and
evadlng the deadly punch over the
short distance.
Les realizes the value OF a vic
tory over the smuggling Brooklynite,
and 80 he is going To remove NJ III
is likely Al will furnish opposition
in the Australians first American
bout.
Signs Show Contract
Darcy has signed vaudeville
contract. but no insists, and SO does
Tex Richard. that his contract has
absolutely nothing to do with
fighting.
Mike Donlin Is making strenuous
efforts to bring Darcy and Mccoy
together for one of the carnival OF
four bouts planned for Grant Hugh
Browns arena nj Havana He has
already filled McCoy's ear full OF
large and juicy figures. and Is on
Darcy's trail. Richard might be
induced to permit this first bout
In order to remove Mccoy. and
then stage real middleweight
title bout In New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02
Johnny Coulon Is
Winner in Gotham

NEW YORK. Jan. Johnny
Coulon. former bantamweight
champion. won from Joe Wagner
In 10 rounds.
Battling Leyinsky earned a shade
over Gunboat Smith In 10 rounds.
Billy Miske defeated Knockout
Brown in 10 rounds.
Soldier . Kinley earned a shade
over Jim Healy In 10 rounds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-02
Washington Five
in Practice Mix

The L. Of w. basketball squad will
be given its 'Irst real workout to-
night when II takes on the Broad
way high school lads in n practice
game on the university floor.
Washlngton's first intercollegiate
game is with W. S. C. at Pullman.
Jan. II.