davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
DECORATION DAY

The day set apart in memory Of those soldiers Of the
civil war who have gone to their last sleep comes to us
this year surrounded by conditions SO pregnant with pos
sibilities. SO full of solemn facts, that the exercises take
on a peculiar significance.
Established shortly after the close of the war, Dec
Grafton Day, with its beautiful tributes to the memory of
the departed, brought to us each year reminders of great
events which were fast taking their place in the back
ground. for the new generation knew of war only through
the recounting Of It's events by their elders who had par
ticipated in It: and the number Of these was steadily di-
minishing.
Then came the Spanish war, and Decoration Day
nineteen years ago came to us with the sinking of the
Maine and Dewey's victory in Manila bay fresh in our
minds. and a people unaccustomed to war specializing
excitedly on the possibilities of naval engagements in the
Atlantic. That war gave us a new group Of veterans. as
did the Philippine insurrection which was its sequel.
But such wars are childrens games compared to
that on which we have now entered. Spain was a de-
cadent nation, hopelessly outclassed from the first. The
wars with which we had been familiar. 1t entailed ire
mendous hardships on the men engaged in 1t. 1t cost
US the lives Of some splendid young men. But the effort
which it really cost the country was negligible.
This war has no parallel. Milton. In his story Of the
rebellion Of the angels under Iucifer; the Greek poets
who described the wars OF the gods on Olympus; John
the Divine in his wonderful pictures of the warning hosts
in Revelations; these have given us something to tell OF
the terror and the horror of war. But no literature has
ever brought to the human mind an adequate conception
of the reality of such a war as that in which we are now
engaged.
Americans have fought for the independence Of their
country; for it's unity: for the destruction of human slav-
cry; for the liberty of other peoples. Merged in this war
are all the principles for which we ever fought, for with
the enhancement Of an autocracy over the world all thai
has ever been won in the name Of liberty will have been
destroyed, and the work must all be done over again.
We cannot approach this Decoration Day with the
feeling that war and Its results will soon become but a
memory. We must rather approach 1t in the conscien-
tiousness that we are in the midst Of war which will de-
mand Of us all that we can give, and that only as we
give freely, lavishly. II need be, can we show that these
dead, whose graves we now decorate with flowers, have
not died in vain.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
DISCOURAGlNG REGISTRATION

Government officials say that they have evidence of
efforts which are being made in various sections of the
country to induce men Of military age to abstain from
registering on June 8. Active socialists are said to be
the chief movers, and the activity Of these men in this
pernicious manner, in cities separated almost by the
width Of the continent warrants at least the suspicion OF
a comprehensive conspiracy to cripple the military power
Of the government at a time when that power Is urgent
ly needed.
The men who are engaged in this work are commit
ting an infamous crime. and they should be dealt with
accordingly. Their act is treason, and nothing else.
And. wherever they can be detected. they should be made
to understand that the territory Of the United States is
no place for traitors to run at large.
In addition to their own crininality, these people
are seeking to induce others to commit a crime. for it
cannot be too strongly emphasized that registration on
June S is not a matter of choice with the individual, but
an act which all eligible persons must perform or sub
ject themselves to the penlties imposed by law.
The man who urges another to abstain from regis
terns is both an enemy Of his country and an enemy OF
the men whom he seeks toy induce to commit an unlawful
act. Any man who is approached in this manner owes
it to both himself and his country to give information OF
the fact to the public authorities in order that suitable
action may be taken promptly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
KILLING THE GOOSE

Russia is feeling the effects of liberty unrestrained
and unregulated. Among the various groups which are
influencing the revolutionary situation are the factory
workers. The overthrow of the old government was the
signal for the making Of demands by these workers for
large increases of pay. Demand after demand was met,
and each concession seems to have been followed by still
other demands, until many Of the factory owners are now
paying wages which more than absorb their profits.
The end of a situation such as that is in plain sight
to all but the few who are blinded by ignorance or self
interest. No more can be taken out Of a bag than has
been put In. the assertions of stage magicians and Nom
partisan league managers to the contrary, notwithstand-
ing. If an institution continues to run at a loss, 1t is
manifestly but a matter Of time until it will be obliged
to suspend. Ultimately the value Of the property itself
will have been absorbed in the losses, and the former
owner must step out a bankrupt.
1t is quite likely that the factory workers in the
Russian cities have been underpaid. If SO their wages
should be advanced. But when it is undertaken to adj
vance wages to a point where the operation Of the in
stitution must be conducted at a loss. then the persons
most interested in the continuous operation Of the plant
are destroying their own means of livelihood. They
are killing the goose which, II it has not been laying
golden eggs for them. can be made to do so by the adop-
ton Of practices of sanity and moderation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
HELP TO WIN THE WAR
Tho Navy.

II you decide that the best way for
you to help the nation Is to fight and
II you choose the navy. you have the
chance to become seaman, marine, or
member Of special service such as
yeoman, artiflcer, electrician or hos
pital aid.
An American citizen between II
and 80 IAN enlist after passing ex-
animation. Under 1S the consent Of
ment a man between II and rs is en-
rolled as apprentice seaman and sent
for three weeks to the recruit bar
racks. Then he goes to one Of the
four training stations, where he I'M
dergoes drill. duty and study periods.
He is given opportunity to work in
technical naval trades. such as signal
ing, wireless, music. hospital work.
etc. When the course is completed
an examination is given and the ap-
plicant is admitted If found qualified.
Special training schools r held
for yeornan. artifcers. etc. These
departments are recommended for
men who have special training or ex-
%perience. Exceptionally high pay is
to be had in the submarine service.
knowledge of machine shop tools is
tanned from the base at New London.
The marines are the soldiers Of the
sea. They go with the warships, do
guard duty or board, and act as land
ing parties ashore. They are the first
line of defense of naval bases and sta
lions beyond the limits Of the United
States. Applicants for the service
may take physical tests at recruiting
stations, but they are not enlisted
there. Information about enlisting is
issued by officer in charge Of recruit
ing, Marine Corps headquarters,
Warrington.
Another important branch of the
service at sea is the coast guard,
which combines revenue cutters and
life saving service. Competitive ex-
amintaions each year are held for ca
detships. oficers are on the eane
footing in rank and pay al officers Of
the army and navy.
The Naval Reserve IL open to citi-
zens who desire to serve with the
navy. Enrolment 10 for four years,
during which time the man is sub
ject to call for duty.
Prepared by the Division Of Intel
ligence. Columbia University.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
A MINISTRY OF MERCY

The tornadoes which have just swept across the
states just to the south of us, and have taken their toll
Of some hundreds Of lives, and destroyed property Of al
most incalculable value, have brought to thousands Of
people suffering which can be dealt with adequately
only by means of a great national organization which is
at every moment ready for an urgent call. and which
is equipped to perform, on the instant, the work Of efa-
Gent and intelligent relief.
Such an organization is the American Red Cross.
The Red Cross was almost as prompt in entering this de-
vastated field as were the tornadoes themselves sudden
in their onslaught. To organize from the bottom in
time to meet such an emergency is manifestly impossible.
Without some organization which is kept intact and in
operative condition all the time, there is utter confusion.
No one knows just how to proceed. what sort of supplies
will be most needed, where they may best be obtained
or how best transported and distributed. The Red Cross
does all this, and does it Thoroughly, because it has
trained workers who are fully conversant with every de-
tail of the work, and who are able to organize local
forces in the most effective manner.
The Red Cross is an international society, that is.
there are organizations for Its work in every civilized
country in the world. But in all other countries than
the United States Red Cross work is confined to dealing
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
LETTERS FROM
MOTHER OF SOLDIER
(By Anna Steese Richardson
of the YigiIants.l

Some day your boy-if he's the
right sort Of boy-wiil stroll in quite
casually to say he has enlisted.
He will not talk about 1t before
hand. He'll go on eating while his
elders discuss the Liberty Loan, Con-
scription and the Roosevelt division.
But when something indefnable, un-
decide without arguing details that he
must go forth to fight for his country.
Then what will you say?
Which reminds me of a friend and
her IN.
Having raised ave children. she de-
cided that her life work raj done and
settled down to the common indoor
amusement of middle-age-vertigo
and nervous prostration.
One night while trouble vas brew
ing with Mexico, her youngest son
looked up from his second helping Of
dessert totremark:
We'll. Mother. I'm going to the
Border with Squadron A. I'll be round
to call on you in my uniform tomor-
row."
His mother Immediately passed into
Mysteries. and while doctor and maid
worked over her, the boy sneaked out
Of the house, feeling as II he had
committed murder. For weeks. she
lay entirely surrounded by flowers and
sympathetic friends, mourning as for
q son dead instead OF drilling.
Then came letters from the border.
Her hoy, q born soldier, was enthusi-
astic. No! she needn't send him any
thing. but would she Join the relief
corps at h armory? A lot Of the
boys had left young wives and babies
who ought to be looked after.
To the armory she went. leaving the
vertigo in her over-heated rooms.
When Squadron A came home, 1t
marched between cheering throngs,
her boy SO straight and strong, so i'm
proved In stature and bearing that the
sight Of him contracted her throat
tAg him wherever he went. She slip
ped an humble hand through the
stFtp1in9s arm and called him Son"
Nervous pro1traton7 Gone!
When President Wilson declared
war against Germany, and her neigh
b0SD talked about sons applying for
entrance 70 oficerI tratnine-camps or
t4ao medical corps,s ~ was hard for her
q ksSpsthe thrill eE pride ana patron
u "a G0n IN Athesaf1ny, Sergeant g
- 0quAAronssA
5@ sss06 thsye now. perhaps
gaAe4en&Ay41rM etDfs W0fkA your
ktG11eNslhtsmnlitto1sy plknt 0hi6h s.
M1S5agmenAeaffto youE
sW1e6 AeGn tUaNlpOGt4aNao4l0 N
Mee1seeey@r4-NaA49shy hlg9a4nllGtneAta
s9assssetSas .snefyssih ysurs ~
..ss:sse se't as,s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30

with the sufsrings and the emergencies of war. The
American Red Cross society alone maintains at ali times
its organization for the relief Of suffering caused by great
disaster of any kind, and in that it has improved mate
rally on the original conception.
The local Red Cross chapter is a branch of the ma
tional organization, ana its work IL co-ofdinated with
that Of the general body. And It must be a matter Of
qualification to every person who wears the little en-
blem Of the society to feel that at a time when human
beings are suffering, and there is no way of giving relief
in person. there is, nevertheless. through this great or
ganization, a personal contact with the work Of relief
that is being performed. and that every member is doing
his bit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
CORNELL GOES
TO WAR
(By Henrik Willem van Loon Of the
Vigilantes, Professor Of History
at Cornell University

AAoACSoo1 Va Ill6LOIy
at Cornell University
They are going.
And there is something very fine
about the quiet way in which these
boys have taken to their unpleasant
task. Their has not been any enthu-
siasm. That was right. A war like
this does not ask for words but for
silent deeds. Our boys seem to under
stand it. At odd moments they drop
into the office. There is very little talk.
Going away"
Yes, sir"
Army or navy?"
II don't NOW yet. I called up my
people on the long distance phone
last night. They said 1t was all right.
So I'm going to New York tonight and
then home to say good-by."
!, Want to go?"
l.: Not particularly. But I suppose 1t
is the only thing to do"
And that is all.
They are going. and many of them
never will como back. The pleasant
life of mediocre endeavor has come to
an end. To be sure we had never
looked at them in the light Of heroes.
They were nice. lovable fellows. Their
outlook upon life was simplicity itself.
Graduation and a Job. Then, after i
few years another job, a little higher
up. Finally a home of their own and
some nice girl to be their wife and a
few babies and a car and two weeks
vacation TO go hunting and fishing.
Here and there a man with a hobby
or the ambition to do, or write. or
build, or achieve some particular pur-
pose.
To most Of them, however. life
meant a cheerful gift to be enjoyed as
the faithful days came along. There
was no searching for hidden motives
or for an Interior purpose. The amia-
BILE Divinity OF Things-as-they-ar9
ruled their realm. They accepted
whatever came with a smile, and they
did not ask questions.
And now. without q word Of warn
Ing. they have been asked to face the
Invisible Mystery. There was no COM
plant They packed their trunks and
God sble1s them.
They are going;
Thus I they have been my sta-
Aent9Y. But now IN %. humble fashion
4 I'M GratsfuI that I heys been their
Teacher. ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
Membership Growing.

Late reports from the Red Cross
membership campaign conducted here
recently indicate that in the Greater
Grand Forks chapter there are now
some two thousand members, repre-
senting a treasury fund of approx
mately three thousand dollars. Re-
ports are still coming in from the sur
rounding districts, and it is expected
tnat the membership will be we'll on
toward the three thousand, that was
the goal of the campaign workers. A
card index Of members is being made
by chapter officials. and when this has
been completed. arrangements for a
brisk cleanup" campaign will be
made, with a view to getting all peo-
pie ofNthe two cities affiliated with the
great relief organization.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
Donation for KNITTING.

80 RS
"A group Of high school girls Of the
city have demonstrated In a substan-
tial. way their patriotic spirit. by do
mating to the knitting committee the
sum of thirty dollars. proceeds from
an attractive Leap Year dance which
they gave during the last Christmas
holidays. The affair. was evidently
very successful, since there remained
above the expenses, this very com
Portable amount of which no DISPOSE
ton was made until now, when such
an excellent opportunity to do
thing worth while with the fund, pre-
sented itself. The girls who were
hostesses and to whom the knitting
committee and the chapter are in
debted for the fund, which is going to
provide material for the knitting Of a
good many articles, are Misses Aletha
Brig. Beatrice Morgan, Ethel and An
ma Cole, Marion Lund. Irma Fitzser-
AID, Edna Earl, Marion Wilder and
Marion Bale.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
Eastern Star Auxiliary.

Tray cloths, napkins, pillow covers
n "snippings" for the pillow filling,
kept forty women Of the Eastern star
Red Cross auxiliary busy yesterday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. c. E.
Brawner. This was the first work
meeting held by this newly formed
relief group, n the president, Mrs.
w. H. Witherstine, with AN assisting
committee, too charge. and got the
making OF supplies under way. Mrs.
Brawner served a luncheon during the
afternoon. for which a small silver
collection was taKen-the proceeds
resulting to be used for the purchase
OF materials for the articles to be
made,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30

of which Mrs. "A. Ge Leonard is the
day, Thursday and Saturday, and
keeps a good supply Of articles cut,
and ready for the sewing classes.
Women who are anxious to help, but
have a preference regarding. the work
they wish to do, may choose from this
schedule, and go to the headquarters
OF the day designated, to sew.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
sERyICE NOR KING,s MFN..

London, May 30.-Not sven the
man who repairs King Georges type
writer's and those Of the, prime minis
ter, David Lloyd George. Is exempt
extension Of time-in whichsto Join the
colors was given him by the military
tribunal, the Judge remarking that he
did not believe the king would like to
think he had an able-bodied man on
his staff.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
Information Books Come.

manual Of voluntary aid have been
received at. headquarters, and are
available there now, at a small cost,
The books contain correct Instructions
for making of supplies, and a good
deal OF information concerning the
Red Cross organization. and the vari-
u branches of relief work that are
covered by the association
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
Work nav. schaAuIeA

Monday and Friday afternoons have
been named for working on the pa
jannas; Tuesday. hospital bed shirts
Will be made; Wednesday. the conva-
1eooent robes will be made; Thursday
will be devoted to pillows, bed socks,
slippers. etc. The cutting committee,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30

II you have tears to shed, wait till
he las gone. He'll want to remem-
Der you smiling.
Boys are like that!
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
Red Cross Benadt,

The local chapter will benefit from
the presentation of the feature film
"Womanhood," to be presented Mon
day. Tuesday and Wednesday Of next
week at the Metropolitan theator. a
percentage of the proceeds. to be turn
over to the treasury Of the chap
ter. The picture is said to be one
of the strongest and most appealing
Of the big Aims being shown now, ard
will be Of more than the usual inter-
est because of the fact that the Red
Croas chapter Is to derive a share OF
the profits resulting from the ticket
sale. Tickets r being sold by women
a. the chapter, and may be procured
at the headquarters on Third street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
Y. W. {. A. knitting.

4. w. y. "A. FAIICLIIB.
The knitting class Of the Y. W., G..
A. will meet at the associations rooms
this evening at 1880 o'clock. Mrs
Owen. Mrs. Locklin and Mrs. Hassell
of the committee. will be present to
instruct and assist in getting articles
started.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
IRISH RAISE RELIEF FUNDS.

Dublin May 30.-The Irish national
aid and volunteer dependents fund
announces that 1t has received 1O7,
0e9 pounds for .the relief of the de-
pendents of the seventy-three men
killed or executed during the Irish re-
bellion. for weekly payments to the
families Of men in penal servitude and
the establishment Of a fund to assist
the men in prison to start life again on
their release. ireland has contributed
S2.883. the New York committee 30
Ala, other American committees
1882. while 19,sO3 came from Aus
tralia. T. H. Kelly the treasurer in
New York cabled that the American
committee will surely remit $15,0 900
additional at the rate Of 1000 pounds
Ia week. Special thanks were voted
TO- Cardinal Farley, O'Connoll and
Gibbons as well as to Australian bish-
ops. The fund at the date dealt with
in the report had a balance Of 41,701
pounds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30

Herald Want ADS Brlns Results.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30
Food Sale,

The Soldiers Aid society will hold
a food sale on Saturday afternoon
at the Cotton & Wilder grocery.
Funds Will DO used for relief work
among the local soldiers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-30

Headquarters Closed.
Chapter headquarters are closed to-
day, in observance OF Memorial day,
til morrow. The surgical dressings
class which meets daily at the city hall
has also given up work for the day,
but activities at both places will be re-
sumed tomorrow morning.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-08-23

This is patriotism, as practical as
itude, but II deserves more than that.
1t deserves cooperation, and espec-
tally, we believe, this cooperation
is needed In the matters of car short
age. This is perhaps the most SER
ious factor OF the problem with which
these men are struggling. With the
tremendous needs of war supply add
ed to the normal needs of our indus
tenn is called upon to expand its ia
cilities to the utmost limit of their
possibilities. We have not nearly
enough cars and we cannot create
enough to meet conditions as they
develop.
We cannot create cars. But we can
make each car do more than 1t ever
has done before. We have a waste
full habit of keeping loaded cars on
sidings while the consignee gets ready
to unload them at his leisure. A
large amount of time and therefore
a large part of the efficiency of cars
are thrown away by this carelessness.
We must all speed up now. In Ger
many, we understand, only six hours
are given for unloading cars. We
ought to do at least as well. II It
is necessary, through the active CO.
| operation of shippers in keeping the
, cars moving. The man or concern
that holds freight car a minute
longer than is necessary is Sinking
clear and important public duty.
Public spirit and even self-interest
now dictates the strictest and most
whole-hearted cooperation with the
able men in charge of transportation.
II this comes about promptly
through the enlightened initiative of
shippers, it will go far toward re-
moving tho danger OF freight conges-
ton and food or fuel famine In this
country and toward helping America
to become a real factor in winning
the war against German military au-
tocracy