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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
TREES NEED PLENTY OF ROOM
Should &c Planted Far -nough Apart
For Them 20 Become Perfectly
Developed Specimens.

If you oWn your place the first thing
you wish to Go is To plant trees and
shrubs, because these take years to
mature, and naturally you do not want
to lose q year. They are the only
permanent clements in the garden and
they cost more in the first place than
seeds, bulbs o. perennials. Therefore.
here is your great chance to make a
success or to spoil the effect Of your
place and waste q lot of money. Here
are ON good rules:
Save money by planting your ave
nue. trees far enough apart for them
to become perfect specimens. Nearly
everybody plants too close. Measure
the spread of the best specimens in
town of the species you want. Try
to get all the people in your block to
plant the same kind of tree. Don't
plant silver naples, box elders or
Carolina poplars. Their beauty is
short lived. The elm is the quickest
growing of the long-lived avenue
trees.
Save money by Tot planting a use
less hedge across your front yard. A
hedge is never cheaper than a fence,
0 al you expect it to be as effective
in keeping out animals. A tail,
thorny hedge, like Usage orange, is q
bad thing for a suburban place.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
Reducing Fire Hazard.

1t is of the utmost consequence that
every individual in the United States
consider himself a committee of one
to cooperate in the removal Of all I'M
necessary fire hazards that may come
within his knowledge. The urgency Of
this cannot by any possibility be ex-
a%ggerated, says the Scientific Ameri-
can. The difference between adequate
attention to this warning by every res
ident of our country, and its complete
neglect by all concerned, might very
well be the difference between winning
the war and losing it. And while Of
course this figure is an overdrawn one
in the sense that certainly everybody
will not ignore the warning any more
than everybody will heed it, this fact
does not in any degree diminish the
measure of individual responsibility.
Everyone of us can contribute some
thing to the %lessening of the fire loss
for the year to come.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
Business Men Educate City.

The chamber of commerce of York,
Pa, believes that it's main function IS
to educate the people Of York to the
need of better things. 1t is at present
devotiEg it's educational efforts to the
children, because "the child of today
is the man of tomorrow An infor-
nation folder has been issued by the
chamber which shows how the work Isl
being done. Prominent business men,
have been asked to make ten-minute
addresses on civic topics in every
school building in the city of York and
it's suburbs. The folder contains sug-
gestiOns for talks, and gives a lisy of
the business and professional men who
have consented to cooperate in the
movement this year. The first work
Of this character was attempted in
1915, when "a men gave their services.
In 1916 there were SO volunteers, and
100 men are assisting this year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

conspicuously the words "Christ-
mas Mall" the complete address
of the person for whom it is inten-
ded, and, in the upper left hand
corner, the name and address of
the sender.
5. Every parcel must be SO
packed and wrapped as to admit of
inspection by the postmaster. No
parcel will be dispatched to France
which has not the postmasters GER
tificate that it contains no prohibi-
ted articles. A. S. Burleson,
Postmaster General.
Newton D. Baker,
Secretary of War.
Josephus Daniels,
Secretary of the Navy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
CHRISTMAS MAIL FOR AM
ERICAN FORCES ABROAD

Washington, u. I. oct. is.
TO the Public:
The time is approaching to give
1hought to bringing Christmas
cheer to the American soldiers and
sailors abroad.
Arrangements have been p%erfec-
ted whereby the Christmas mail to
the American Expeditionary forces
in Europe is to be delivered by
Christmas morning. Without the
fullest cooperation on the part of
the public it will be impossible to
accomplish this result.
Three essential respects in which
the public can aid III assuring a
happy Christmas at the front are:
Mail early, address inteligently
and pack securely. For this rea-
son it is urgently requested that all
persons having Christmas mail 70,
the soldiers and sailors and the
civilian. units attached to the army
in Europe observe closely the fol
lowing directions:
/. Mail to reach the soldiers il
France by Christmas morning mus
be posted not later than Novembel
is.
2. Every package must bea1
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

A Berlin professor says that the
hatred Of Germany which has sunk
deep in the souls of foreign nations is
a perfectly unreasonable feeling. Bel
GUM, for instance, though he does not
specify, is especially touchy in this I'M
reasonable resentment against viola
ton and outrage, while the other ma
lions cherish a mean spite on account
Of the entirely necessary submarine
destruction Of their life and shipping.
Germany's naive surprise at the hatred
evoked by these perfectly reasonable
acts is n Of the marvels Of her pecu-
liar psychology.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
The American Red Cross
FOUNDED to aid in
81 the prevention end
Celebration of human
suffering in times of
war and peace.
war and peace.

The committee on knittio, report
that they have on hand 70 pairs of
socks; 60 pairs OF mittens, 3 sweat.
ers and IL helmets. Before the time
for the shipping of the next consign.
ment to headquarters, the committee
is very anxious to have at least loo
pairs of socks and as many as posi-.
BILE of the other articles.
A good crowd of girls have been
out at the last two meetings held
in the library room to sew for the
Red Cross, but it is urged that every
one who was at the last meeting re-
mind others of the meeting on next
Friday evening, from half-past seven
to nine o'clock. The hospital bed
socks, on which we have been work.
ing will be finished at that time and
a new line of work will be taken up.
Mrs. Moran requests that every
woman in Langdon come to the IL
brary room at the Auditorium, on
Thursday afternoon next to sew for
the Red Cross. Mr.. Nj. O. Strom
has very kindly given the Red Cross
the use of twelve new sewing ma.
chimes, which will be found to be in
excellent working order, and should
make it possible to keep everybody
busy and get the required amount of
work completed for the next c%onsign.
mnet to be sent to the society's
headquarters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

The National Association for the
Study and Prevention Of tuberculosis
will take measures to care for thou
sands of cases of tuberculosis brought
to light by the draft examinations.
The draft has been the most compre-
hensive medical, physical and social
survey the country has ever had, and
apart from it's military uses it is oh.
viously destined to supply data Of an
invaluable kind for the study Of the
American people.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

AS Teutonic hate has been trans.
ferred from England to the United
States, America will very likely now
be accused of causing the war, as that
blame is put on every new enemy in
turn. Such little trifles as possibility
and probability, to say nothing Of the
known facts in the case, do not both
err the German mind except as exem-
lifted in its statements.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
Bacon wrote that "the breath of flow.

Bacon wrote that "the breath of flow.
ers is far sweeter in the air than in
the hand" yet too many cannot smell
a flower until they have plucked it.
This shows q lamentable lack Of ap.
probation and a distorted taste. When
shall we come to really love flowers as
inmates Of our gardens rather than as
gross material in quantity, to be
stuffed into snowy, glaring vases?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

Last year Is inches of snow fell
on the 18th of October. This year
the weather maj did not forget us
on the 18th, but not quite to the
extent of IS inches. The moisture
is greatly needed, but we world
prefer to have it in the form of
rain, 1t was a question last year
whether or not SO much SNOW
would leave the ground before
spring, but it did and there was
considerable nice weather after.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

Secretary of State Thomas Hall
is mailing out license blanks for
car owners who will need to dig
for the money under the new IL
cense law. Cars under twenty
horsepower will cost Sc and fifty
cents for each additional h. D.
making a Ford cost 81. A 4O-h. D.
car will cost SIC, and a 5O-horse
car $40. 1t is expected that 5000
car will be licensed, bringing in
$500, 900 to the state for good roads
funds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

When Berlin reports intense artil-
lery activity on any front, without add
ing the slight detail of who is getting
the better of the fight, it may be de-
pended on that Berlin isn't.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
WHEAT PRICE EXPLAINED

Although there has been much
said by way of explaining the gov.
eernment price of wheat, many peo'
ple are still asking for information
eon the subject, and this is not al
all strange for the problem of price
skiing by the government is entire
~ new to Our country.
The price now is $500 at Chi.
ecago for No. l wheat of the diff,
ssavent varieties. This price was
determined by a committee OF
twelve selected by the president
the membership of the committee
being composed of two prominent
economists, two representatives of
organized labor, two representa-
tives of big business, two presi-
dents of state agricultural colleges,
thr ee representatives, of organized
agriculture and one individual
farmer. There were Oh the COM
e%11ittee four men actually engaged
III farming.
The price of $3.50 for No. i
wheat at Chicago is fixed price for
the 1917 crop and will not be
changed before July LIST, 1918. The
government will buy all wheat Of
fered at that price, provided there
are no other buyers, who will pay
that much, but will not permit any
buyer to pay more. So that, al
though the government may not
4uy all of the wheat yet this price
IS : fixed price that will be paid
by all the buyers and which will be
made neither more nor less.
In the legislation establishing
food control the congress placed a
minimum guaranteed price on the
1918 wheat crop. This minimum,
below which the price cannot go,
IS $500, but is based on the prin-
interior markets. and not on
Chicago alone which means that
the price a not be below $500
at any of those principal primary
narkets'' such IS Minneapolis,
Omaha, Kansas City, etc.
The price of 500 is only a min
lmann guarantee. 1t Twill become
effective July /, 1918, and continue
III effect until May l, 1919. 1t
will not be changed or withdrawn.
It is not a rule of the Food Ad-
Ealnlstration, but an act of con-
gress. No matter how large the
crop ralsed next year may be, if
there are not other buyers for the
wheat who will offer $500 the gov
eminent must take it at that price.
On the other hand if costs of pro-
duction increase or there is a light
yield, or if for any other reason
the costs of production are unduly
high or the demand is very ugent,
the atlce may be above $500 as it
The present price Of $500 is a
fixed price that will not be chang
ed in any way until July /, 1918.
The $500 price for next year is
only a minimum. The actual
price for next year can not be less
than that but it may be more.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
MINOR CLUBS QUITE COSTLY
Running Expenses of St. Paul Ameri-
can Association Team in 1916
Were $76,457.

Some idea Of what it costs to run a
team in the American association was
revealed in the suit for an accounting
fled by Mrs. Minnie Lennon against
the present operators Of the st. Paul
club. They showed that the running
expenses of the Saints in 1916 We're
$76,457, and this did not include taxes
and interest on the debt incurred In
purchase Of the club.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

One war bride who was deserted a
couple of weeks after her marriage ex-
hibits a letter from her husband say
ing he married her to escape the army
and that he has now joined the army
to escape her. Maybe if we leave them
alone a bit enlistments will be greatly
stimulated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
Legal blanks of all kinds for sale.
FARM FOR SALE.

A we'll improved quarter section,
one and one,h.lf miles northwest OF
Mt. Carmel p1st Office. Will sell
cheap and terms can be made to suit
the purchaser. Apply to,
Louis Gumper.
Mt. Carmel, n. d. 12-l3pd
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

It is said the British have been can.
turing German soldiers dressed in pa
per uniforms, indicating a shortage of
cotton and wool. And here we are in
this country facing the possibility of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

It's well enough to cut out veal
from the menus; but IL "lamb" and
"chickcn" go too, what can the farm
or do with his opportunities of roost
md fold?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

The German minister to Mexico says
his country will never do anything to
implicate Mexico in the war. And yet
his country offered Mexico any part of
the United States it wanted and could
grab to get into the conflict.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25
LIBERTY BONDS

Every American Citizen
should interest himself in the
sale of Liberty Bonds. The
government needs money as
we'll as men, and the Liberty
Bond is a good investment as
we'll as a practical evidence
of patriotism. Buy Liberty
Bonds suiting the number to
your financial ability.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

For the information of amateur gar
deners it may be we'll to announce
that the eggplant doesn't cackle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

Anybody can afford a hobby if he
makes it work for him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-25

Jaw fighters are going out Of style.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11
BERT GABBS IMPROVES
 IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA

Word comes from Colfax, Cal, that A. A. Gabbs, of this city, is slowly regaining his health in the sunshine at that place. MT. and Mrs. Gabbs went to California some months ago for MT. Gabbs' health.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11
OFFICIAL SAYS KANSAS JAILS
 CRIME SCHOOLS

TOPEKA, Kans., Jan. 11.-Declar. ing city and county jails in Kansas are schools of crime and degeneracy for the approximately 12OOO men and women who are confined to them each year, Prof. F. W. Blackmar, head of the department of sociology, University of Kansas, in a report filed today with the State Board of Control. urges the establishment of four central farm colonies" where every prisoner sentenced to jail for 30 days or more could be put to work and given a short course in some trade or occupation
 Compelling prisoners to do public work is urged by Prof. Blackmar. He declares that connning an aver. age of 12,OOO persons in Kansas jails each year for 60 days wastes 72O,OOO days of labor
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11
SERVICE
 WANTS A SECOND MATE

The U. S. Civil Service Com mission announces that a non-edu- cational examination will be held Feb. 10, 1917, to establish register from which selection may be made to fill vacancy in the position of second officer, $102O per annum, on the lighthouse tender Kukui. Ketchikan, Alaska. Applicants should hold at least second mate license, and the age limits are from 21 to 45 years. Qualified persons desiring to make application for this position should apply to the secre- tary, 11th Civil Service District, se- attle, Wash, for applications form 1860 and file with that at office by February 10, 1917. Application blanks may be obtained from the To- cal secretary, Charles Naghel, of the office of Surveyor General, Juneau, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11

sitka in 1887. He found the field in poor condition. The people were living in darkness and sin. Ignor ance. superstition, and religion walk. ed hand in hand. Drunkenness and immortality was looked upon as com mon Many natives were officially recognized as members of the church, but they were in reality little remoy. ed from their own customs and be. liers. The Russian population, which had been so long neglected, was ih condition that needed great attcn. ton.
 The cathedral itself was not in any condition to warrant any admiration, as its financial condition and re- sources were at the lowest ebb. Mir George KOstrometinoff was at once appointed warden of the cathedral. Within a few years Mir. Kostromet- inoff was able to bring the histori. cal church into first class repair, to add greatly to it's financial standing and to attract a great number of visitors from all parts of the United States. Under his able management the Sitka cathedral became one of the most famous churches in the whole of the United States.
 Late sitka Bishops
 In the past 70 years sitka has had prelates in charge of the diocese residing in the town. After Bishop Innocent Veniamnoff, Bishop Paul, then Bishop Peter resided at Sitka as Vicar Bishops under Archbishop Innocent. Bishop Johannes came in 1872, but lived in SitkG only short time as the Bishops See was trans ferred to San Francisco in 1873. Oth- CT Bishops visited Sitka for short periods. In 1903 Bishop Innocent Pustinsky was appointed as Bishop of Alaska with permanent residence at Sitka. In 1910 the Bishop left Sitka for Russia. Under his wise SUI pervision the schools reached a high standard. Besides having a Daroch- ial school at Sltka, there was a theological seminary where young men were prepared for priesthood. After his departure the school and the seminary closed. The most prom. ising men were given the privilege of entering the seminary at Mime. apolis. Three availed themselves of the opportunity.
 After the departure of Bishop In. nocent, Bishop Alexander of New York was appointed Bishop :'T Alaska. He never lived in Alaska and during the five years as Bishop of Alaska he visited the Territory only once and then only as far north as Sitka.
 On August 6, 1916, Bishop Philipp was appointed Bishop of Alaska. He came to Alaska and at present is living at Sltka.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11
Man Who Confessed to Killing of Diamond Dutch Having an
 Investigation.
ESTABLISHING FACTS
Nome Authorities Have Been Asked to Give Tacoma Authorities
 AIT Details.

TACOMA, Jan. 11.-James Foley, sclf-confessed murderer, now in the county jail with a formal charge of
 murder against him, either will be
 made free man this week or will be prosecuted for his alleged crime, according to the nature of the infor- nation which is daily expected from Nome, said Assistant District Attor- ney Fishburne last night.
 A Cablegram was sent to the gov ernment officials at Nome a week ago, said Mir. Fishburne, asking them to use every effort to establish the fact that such a crime as Foley con- fessed to was committed, and also to endeayor to find witnesses whose testimony could aid in substantiating the circumstances and incidents that Foley included in his confession of the murder of Diamond Dutch" dur. ing a drinking brawl on the beach at Nome IS years ago. Foley shot Diamond Dutch" he confessed, fol. lowing the latters killing of Dublin Foley's pal.
 That it will be hard ever to bring Foley to trial is the opinion of Mir. owing to his belief that the officials at Nome will be unable 10 trace anything definite against Foley. In Nome IS years ago, said Mr. Fishburne, on an average of one nan day was murdered and no record kept of the crimes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11

At smart afternoon affairs or at various Christmas sales for charity one sees fashionable women wear ing thin afternoon frocks under their long fur top coats. Apparently these dresses are very unpretentIous, yet on close inspection 1t will be found to be q simplicity that is affected, for touches of fur and embroidery give the needed elegance for after noon gowns. The one pictured, of rose Georgette crepe, is embrold- cred in rose floss interrupted bands on the skirt and is hemmed with beaver fur. Note the sloshed sleeve, caught by q bracelet of satin.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11

Today's Nowa T0day-In EmIIre.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11
HDREDrH ANNIVERSARY OF ARRIVAL OF RUSSIAN PRIESTS ALASKA
 IS CELEBRATED
IS CELEBRATED

Complete History of Greek Church Alaska Related Showing the Hard ps Missionaries LabOrng They Were Thousands of Miles from the Head of Church Troubles experienced Spreading Religion Natives Appointment the First Bishop of Alaska Story of the Sacng of the Greek Church Sa by the Natives Who Iled Under the Stockad and Deseated Holy Precepts the Church.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11

The clergy of the early Russian church also had much labor and measles broke out and the people died by the three and four daily. Again in 1853 an epidemic of scur- " ragged in the town and in 1858 typhoid fever made its appear. ance. In 1862 pneumonia carried off a large number of the citizens. Dur ing all of these epidemics the priests went among the sufferers carrying consolation and endeayoring to teach the people to take care Of them. selves.
 Of the later laborers in the field Of church work, special mention is due to Father DOnskoy who came toI
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11

With the arrival Of the first mis- sionaries, headed by Archimandrite Joasaph, who landed at Kodiak on the 18th of August, 179l, the Chris tianizing of the natives of Alaska be. gan in earnest. The first Christian Church in Alaska at St Paul Harbor Kodiak Island. was dedicated on the 25th day of September 1794 The
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11

It was decided by the Socialists of the Entente Allied countries at the London conference that no hope for peace can be entertained until German militarism is crushed"
 Resolutions were passed urging that Belgium be liberated and com- pensated, that the question of Poland should be settled in accordance with the wishes of the Polish people and that from Alsace-Lorraine to the Balkans those populations that have been annexed by force shall receive the right freely to dispose of them. selves"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11
SOCIALISTS IN
 FRANCE REQUEST
 A PEACE ANSWER
Pass Resolutions For Government to Tell Real Conditions
 for Peace.

PARIS. Jan. I..-The Congress of French Socialists by an almost un. animous vote passed a resolution re- Questing the Entente Allied govern ments to reply to President Wilson's note concerning peace by saying that they are ready to tell him their con ditiOnS for peace, which must in- clude just. reparation for the wrongs done by the Central Empires. The Socialists also declared they were for such a peace as was defined by the International Socialist Congress in London in February, 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-11

Give us your nsxs order for trans. fer work or coal, Juneau Transfer Company. phpno 4s.
Philip weekly review and Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1912-1918, 1917-09-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Rachel Abott, of Arling-
ton, visited for several days with
her brother. James Abbott, leav'
ing for home Friday.
The L. E. Aldrich family will
occupy the N. W. May residence
property as soon as some repairs
which are now being made have
completed.
Mr.. ana Mrs. R. w. Hill, who
have been visiting for a few
months ait the home of their
son, Wills, left Thursday nigh
for their home in Sutherland
Iowa.
Mrs. M. Gust, who is at the
hospital in Rapid City, under
went a second operation Thursda
went second operation Thurs
day which was quite severe, bu'
'he is recovering.