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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20
Entire Resources of the County
Periodically Pledged to the
Country's Needs
PRODUCTION Modified
Thousands Gather in Community
Building and Organize American
Defense League

More than 1900 people attended
the Traverse county patriotic meet
ing at Wheaton last Saturday eve
ming and it was with the utmost
difficulty that the crowd could be
Accommodated in the immense auditor
ium in the Community School Build
ing. The hall was beautifully decor
ated in the national colors. About
fifteen residents of the county ad-
dressed the meeting, as did also Mr..
Hughes, editor of Farm, Stock 6
Home. America, Columbia the Gem
of the Ocean, The Star Spangled Ban
ner, and other patriotic songs were
sung by the audience, led by the
choral union. The band played
martial airs at different times dur
ing the evening. The high school
| cadets, a military company that was
organized last fall and has been drill
ing in connection with the work in
the school since that time, paraded
in the streets, attended to the usher
ing in the auditorium, and took 9TH
er active part in the evenings pro-
gram. One of the exciting moments
of the meeting was when more than
fifty residents of Browns Valley who
had previously rendered their serv-
ices as members of a Traverse Coun-
ty Company, led by Van Gordon, a
veteran of the Spanish American
War, marched into the hall, escorted
by the national colors, and were led
to seats that had been reserved for
them. There were in the audience
many NorWegians, SWedes, Germans,
Austrians, Irish, and other national
tiles. Patriotism was aflame. Again
and again the audience rose to it's
feet and cheered patriotic sentiments
uttered by the speakers, and the
climax of the evening came when
resolution was presented rendering
the service and support of the coun-
ty, it's citizenship, and its civic and
industrial forces, and cOnsecrating
the lives and the property of the
county to the service of the govern
ment of the United States and to the
State Of Minnesota during the great
national crisis now confronting the
nation. A rising vote was called up
on the adoption of the resolution,
and every man, woman and child in
the great audience rose and cheered
again and again, and thereby pre-
senting to the state and the nation
an example of a united people in
support of the flag and of the prin-
ciples of the government under
which they live. Not a dissenting
vote! Considerable time elapsed be-
fore order was restored.
Particularly significant was the
enthusiasm with which statements
made by the speakers we're received
to the effect that they did not be-
lieve, though there we're in this
country hundreds of thousands Of
citizens who had come from the
Concluded on page 81
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20
Scouts Take Hike

The Boy Scouts took their first
hike last Saturday under the direc-
ton of VIM. Hope and F. A Stever.
They left town at II o'clock and re-
turned at 2, stopping to cook dinner
on the way. Each scout carried his
own frying pan, plate, ETC., and pre-
pared his own dinner over his own
fire.
Needless to say, the scouts are en-
thusiastic over the hike, which will
be a weekly event hereafter. The
scouts number 80 and are divided
into two patrols, John Billups being
leader and Cameron Hope scribe of
one, and Clifton Raabe leader and
Leigh Roberts scribe of the other.
Dave Remmele returned Wednes-
day after a six weeks business trip
in South Dakota.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20
SPRING WHEAT CROP
MUST Be INCREASED
Committee of Food Production and
Conservation Find Big Shortage
of Winter Wheat
WILL GUARANTEE PRICES
Farm Labor Problem Studied Town
Women Asked to Help Farm
Women in Harvest

The state committee on food pro-
duction and conservation, appointed
by Governor J. A. A. BurnQuist Fri
day, April 13, to aid the state in
meeting war conditions and the
worlds food shortage, organized at
University Farm st. Paul, Saturday,
April IA, and adopted general plans.
To provide crop and livestock pro-
duction.
To provide the labor for such an
increase.
To make available the money need
ed by farmers in the emergency.
To maintain prices satisfactory to
producers.
To assist in marketing.
And to encourage home ecom-
omics and the organization of groups
of town women to assist farm wo-
men in harvest and other periods of
labor stress.
MORE WHEAT ABSOLUTE NEED
The first urgent need was recog-
niZed as that of a larger acreage of
wheat than normal. The winter
wheat crop will be at least 65,0OO,-
600 bushels short. If possible the
spring wheat states must make up a
part of this shortage. Minnesota, to
do it's share, should seed 4,000, 900
acres, or 100000 more than a year
ago 1t can do this by cutting down
on the oats acreage in part. The
winter wheat farmers are reseeding
much winter wheat land to oats and
barley. Prices for wheat will be
high, so that Minnesota farmers will
make a mistake to turn to oats and
barley.
Wheat is necessary if the people
of the United States and of other
countries fighting for peace and free
government are not to go hungry
next winter.
LABOR MUST BE ORGANIZED
To provide for an increased wheat
acreage labor must be provided now
Less than two weeks remain for the
seeding of wheat.
Every town in wheat-grOwing re-
gions is urged by the committee on
food production to organize so as to
release farm-trained labor from 9th
er employment to aid the farmers in
seeding and later in other forms of
farm work; to release from school
boys old enough to work on farms
encourage labOr-saving methods and
the employment of the farm machin-
cry needed in seeding wheat every
moment of the time; to encourage
the employment of women in stores
and Offices so that men may be avail
able for farm work; to provide
through banks and otherwise, fol
credits to buy seed and absolutely
needed equipment.
All these things must be done
quickly, say the members of the
committee, if the wheat crop is tC
be increased in the northwest as
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20
BIG DITCH HEARING
BRINGS 1000 FARMERS
Large Tracts are Stricken off From
Assessments Hearing Continued
Until June 19

The largest crowd that ever at
tended a meeting or trial at the
Stevens county house was on hand at
the hearing yesterday of Judicial
Ditch No. 5, before District Judge S.
A. Flaherty. More than 1000 out
side farmers and property owners
were present and sit was impossible
for all to be in the courtroom.
1t was impossible for Judge
Flaherty to hear all the objections
for assessments and the hearing was
continued until June 10, 1917, at
the Stevens county court house at
10 a. m. At the hearing yesterday,
however, large assessments were
stricken off on the ground that the
viewers had gone outside to assess
lands which were not directly bene-
fitted by the big drainage project.
With these assessments eliminated
the entire matter was resubmitted to
the viewers with clear and specific
instructions as to what lands should
be considered in the assessment of
benefits. The court specially en-
joined the viewers to visit the lands
and ascertain the true conditions.
The outlying assessments in Big
Stone County, (about three entire
tOwnships) the townships of Baker,
Pepperton, Rendsville, Everglade,
the south half of Donnelly, and the
south tier of sections in EldOrado, the
township of Roseville in Grant cOun-
ty; several entire townships in Trav-
erse county and a great many small
er tracts in Grant, Stevens, and TRAY
erse counties were stricken off.
This action of striking off the as
sessment to outlying lands was taken
by agreement between the attorneys
for the petitioners and the attorneys
for the DIRECTORS.
The following attorneys appeared
in opposition to the ditch assess
ments: Cliff & Purcell, Ortonville; !;
T. J. McElligott, Appleton; Tiff &,
Grady, Minneapolis; c. L. Kane,
Benson; Julius O. Grove, Glenwood; :;
c. G. Gunderson, Alexandria; r. H.
Barrett, Northfield; John. Fahey,
Cherry, Paul Spooner, T. J. Mangan,
Morris.
Murphy and Anderson of Wheaton,
and F. c. Anderson of Herman, ap-
peared on behalf of the petitioners
for the ditch.
More than 500 farmers came in a
special train from Graceville that ar
rived here at 9:45 a. m. wearing
badges on which was displayed the
slogan II am against Judicial Ditch
No. g." There we're many property
owners from all parts of the state.
The largest property owner present
was r. H. Barrett, one of the attOr-
neys, Mr.. Barrett's assessment was
stated as $4,000. The largest pro-
perty owner in Stevens county is
Carlos Boynton, whose assessment is
$4,000. The hearing next June will
be held before Judge F1aherty at
which time the viewers will have
prepared and filed an amended re-
port.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20
New Proprietor of the Goody Shop

H. M. Putnam, of Wahpeton, who
has been assisting J. e. Fury at the
Goody Shop is the new manager of
the confectionery. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fury left this morning for st. Paul
where they will visit with relatives
for week before going to Winnie
peg where Mr.. Fury will take charge
of large soda fountain.
Mr.. Putnam was formerly in the
employ of the Wagner Candy Co., of
Wahpeton and is we'll qualified to
continue the management of the
Goody Shop in the efficient manner
that Mr.. Fury has conducted the
business during the past few months
since he came here.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20
Do They Bother You2

There are a great many people who
are bothered about the diphthongs
lie and Ell in such words as believe
and receive. They inevitably get
them confused but if they would
bear in mind that 'i' follows I''
and "e' follows sc" and keep lice
running through their head they will
experience no difficulty in using the
diphthongs correctly.-Dassel An
chOr
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20

young lady. The groom is son of
VIM. Bennett of Lowry, manager of
the Equity buying organization
there. The young people will have
the management of Mr.. Benefits
farm within the village limits Of
Lowry but will reside on the Blair
farm nearby
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20

Considerable early seeding has
been done this week, tho in some
places the ground is still too wet for
satisfactory work.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20
SCHOOL GETS MONEY
FOR NEW DINING HALL
Legislature Allows $4,000 for New
Building and $4,000 a Year
for School Maintenance

The new dining hall, auditorium
and gymnasium which the local
farm school so badly needs is now
assured, for the appropriation bill
passed by the legislature on We'd
nesday allows $4,000 for this new
building, besides $4,000 a year for
school maintenance.
Representative Archie Stone is en-
titled to especial credit for getting
this appropriation thru, because so
many demands were made on the ap-
prOpriations committee that the
word went out that no money would
be granted for new buildings this
year, and the appropriation for the
Morris school was one of the very
few exceptions that was made to the
rule. Friends Of the school are very
we'll pleased, for this new building
has become vitality necessary to the
efficiency of the school.
Word has also been received that
Mr.. Stone secured the allowance of
the claim Of VIM. Nelson, against
the state in the sum of S238.5O. Mr..
Nelson was burned by the explosion
of a gasoline torch while he was
working in the boiler at the heating
plant at the school.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20

John Zaugg, farmer living nine
miles south of Norris, was prevented
from taking his life by drowning in
the Pomme de Terre river Thursday
of last week by the presence of some
of his neighbors. Mr.. Zaugg has been
subject to recent mental derange-
ments. He was committed to the de-
tention hospital at Fergus Falls by
Probate Judge A. L. Stenger the same
day.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-04-20
good business and as a patriotic
duty.
SUBCOMMITTEES NAMED

Seven subcommittee we're named
on crop production, livestock, pub
licity, home economies, labor, mar
keting, finance and rural credits. A.
D. Wilson was made chairman of the
general committee, and c. P. Bull,
secretary. The address of each is
University Farm, st. Paul
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10

logical theory OF the atonement and
II seems 20 me there never can be
in this life. All we know is the fact
that through the death Of Jesus the
race was put in a salvable condi-
ton, and we also know that an un-
countable number. through exercis-
ing faith in Jesus. have been turned
from bad men into good. When
Jesus saw that the Jews had reject
ed Him, He then freely permitted
them 70 put Him 20 death. knowing
that by His death would be accom-
plished that which He. and His Fa-
ther. would have preferred 70 have
done by His life. Something was
required TO brea< the hearts Of sin
ful men 20 incline them 10 turn 70
God, and the spec ,acle of Jesus on
the cross has doIe this In a Won
derful way.
Greatest Example i'm History.
Fools make a mock at sin. will
not believe It carries such a dag
ger up its sleeve, how can II be, say
they, that such a thing. so full Of
sweetness ever can have a sting"
Wise men. however, understand
that sin is always a great calamity.
II works havoc in the hearts Of men,
it makes them cruel. IL dries up the
milk of human blindness. it fills men
With jealousy and with hatred; it
makes them vengeful and murder
Gus. That men could do such a
thing as TO put so beautiful a char
acter as Jesus 10 death is the won
der OF all history. When we see
the suffering Christ upon the cruel
cross we see what a murderous
thing sin is, and we ought 10 hate
it with all our souls. God give us
TO see and loath every sinful act.
IL is self-evident TO all who knew
the almighty power OF Jesus Christ.
that He need not have suffered the
death upon the cross: he could
have freed Himself from the hand
OF His murderers. but He voluntar-
ily gave up His life impelled by the
most wonderful love of which we
can nave any conception. God al
so. so TO speak, with The turn of
His finger, could have prevented the
death of Jesus, and have destroyed
all His murderers. He did not do
so because He loved sinners. He
allowed His beloved Son 70 die the
death Of the cruel cross, because He
saw that would be the means of
finally saving the wicked world. The
death Of Christ did not procure for
US Gods love but the contrary. Gods
love caused Him 10 give His Son
for our salvation.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10

Doubleday. Page & Co. announce
that the uniform edition of nine vol
umes OF Selma Lagerlof's books has
just come from the press.
These books are bound in green
leather and made up in pocket size
similar 10 the Deep Sea edition OF
Conrad and the red leather editions
Of Kipling and o. Henry. 1t viii BE
known as the Northland edition and
will contain the following volumes:
The Emperor OF Portugallia, -
Jerusalem" The story Of Costa
Berling." The Wonderful Adven-
lures of Nils" The Further Adven-
lures of Nils" The Girl From the
Marsh Croft THE Miracles OF
Antichrist," Invisible Links" and
From a Swedish Homestead"
The writings Of Selma LagerlOf
have enjoyed a steady. healthy
growth among American readers un-
I'll now the time has come when the
publishers believe that the need for
a uniform edition has demonstrated
itself. More and more have the
novels of this only woman 10 have
been awarded the Nobel prize for lit
erature found their way into the
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10
Uniform Edition of Selma Lagerlof

hearts OF Americans until today Miss
Lagerlofs following in the United
States is a most representative one.
A feature of this edition will be
the lining paper in each volume
which takes the form Of a map OF
the 'Dagerlof country" This takes
in a strip of central Sweden north
and west Of Stockholm, taking In the
district Of Dalarne and the whole
province Of Varmland. The district
about which Miss L.agerlof has writ
ten most is practically bounded on
the east by the winter home and on
the west by the Danish boundary.
The Varmland geography is espe-
cially interesting because this Is the
country which Miss Lagerlof loves
best, and here IS the scene Of Cos
ia Berling," The Emperor OF Por-
tugallia," and most Of her other leg
ends. Here also on Lake Fryken is
located Miss LagerloFs birthplace
and her present summer home. the
Marbacka Manor of which she
speaks so feelingly and the Lille
crona's Lovdalla Of her books
The map also locates the journey
Of Nils through this district. the
scene Of Jerusalem" etc.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10

had learned 70 love was threatened
by a barbarous foe. To him IL seem
ed there was only one course. and
he followed Il. He became a mem
Der Of that fascinating and gallant
band OF Frances hghtirs forces, the
Foreign legion. and then Il was that
his genius became manifest.
Dead tired from the days lorg
march. yet he could md JOY in the
sunshine and blue skies OF Cham
pagne. a JOY that became articulat-
ed IN many OF his poems Weary
from the nights long vigil, or chat
ing under the drab monotony OF in
active trench life, he found glory
in the moon and the stars. and de-
light IN a solitary "foray'' for
chocolate 10 some neighboring VII
lage where he might fall IN with
another such venturesome spirit as
his-a company cook for instance
who had travelled the world
There Is a spirit in the poems
that will live. And the diary-one
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10

ViOid Picture Of the War in Poetry and Prose

ing life with all the passionate ar
dor OF his youthful and romantic
spirit yet he held il so lightly that
only when there was prospect OF
the most perilous action did his
spirit seem content. After all. death
in the charge seems the only fitting
death for one of Seeger's spirit. and
comparatively brief though his con-
tribuuon 10 literature is. IL stands
forth all the more clearly IN the
light on account OF what he doubt
less would have termed a glorious
end"
Seeger was born in New York.
bred and educated in the United
States. When his parents felt he
was ready for a career" he him
self had no corresponding feeling.
His restless spirit carried him 10
England, thence 10 France, and
there II was that he seemed TO find
his bearings. lie began to produce
few small things.
Then came 1914. The France he
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10
PRESBYTERIAN.

First-Cor. Washington av and Lafay-
cite st. Rev. Charles A LippincBtt, ID.
o., minister. Miss Charlotte NJ. Part.
ridge. assistant to minister.
Annual Bible school exercise at 10 40
a. m. Special program OF music and
recitations. The Mems Fellowship club
VII meet at .45 a. m. The regular ses-
SION OF the Bible school viii not be held.
Midweek meeting for prayer and con-
Terence. Wednesday at T:30 p. M
TrIaity-Cor. Collar av. and st. Peter
ct. Rev. John s. Burns. pastor Bible
school $50: Charles Wagner. superb
tendeat
westminster-Rev A NJ Eells. pastor.
Sunday school at 30 a. N. ]. ID. En-
mons. superintendent Public worship
at 0:45 a m. and Z 80 p. m.
2 O'Clock. intermediate c. T., 3 80 Senior
G. f., 8 80 Midweek devotional service
Wednesday evening at : 80.
nepe ChapsI-Leer and Dayton ats
George william Allison. b D.. minister.
Bible school o 80 Carl Ullery. superin-
tendent. Glasses for all attendants.
Adults use the international lesson: ali
graded system. Competent teachers are
provided.
Ladies Bible class studies in the
Gospel OF John" Bring your Bible.
Morning public worship with sermon by
the minister at 10:45 Theme: The
the children. after which they may re-
tire II desired Junior Christian En-
dcavOr at 3 80; Mrs. Frances Hedger.
superintendent Senior Christian En-
Mind" Romans S:1-11. Popular evening
service with song, PRAYER. and sermon
az : 80 Topic: Deferred Payment
Midweek service Wednesday evening al
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS: E"" One
Eoeu One of Them Carries Welcome the People of the
and to the stranger Within Oar Gates

emma Nimtz, president. Subject: Sins
Of the Mind !" Herman Ringenberg
leader. Evening gospel service at Z 80
subject: "A Bad Bargain" Y =. a
business meeting Tuesday at 40
Prayer meeting and teacher training
Wednesday at 7:i5 p. m; Fred II
Schweitzer. leader.
Bethel Church, Lydick Rev. ". Fl
Migrant pastor sunday school 10 90
a. m. William Trimbie. superin ten lent.
Grace Church.-Cor. Lincoln way ".
and Walnut st Rev O. o. Lozier, min
lister. Sunday school at 80 George
Devine, superintendent
The SUNDAY school is preparing a very
good program for Childrei's day which
will be Observed Sunday, June Il Don't
forget this date Morning preaching at
1890 Theme: "The Value OF Small
Things" Young Peoples alliance at
e :45; Miss Vera Dausman. president.
Mrs 4. Miller viii have charge OF this
Sunday evening program. The evening
preaching service at 30 VIII be evan
gelisto in character. There will be good
singing nc al our services The midWeek
service IN charge of Charles Tridle. viii
be held on Wednesday evening at Z 80.
MlIpnh-NIain and Monroe SITS Rev
A. b. Haist. pastor Sunday school
at $50 n. IN. Emmett Jester. superin-
tendent
Auteu ChApeI-Sunday school 100 a
m, Mrs. John Auten. superintendent
Class meeting II 100 a. m.
ZioR's EvanEeIical-Cor. r. WAYNE and
st. Peter SITS. Rev. Martin Goffeney.
pastor.
st. Peters German-415 ". Lasaue av..
Rev. Hugo Weichelt. pastor. sunday
superintendent. Regular service at 1915
q. m.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10
TAKE YOUR BIBLE AND ANSWER THESE
QUESTIONS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

8. Verse IS. Why ought Mary
not 70 have been in doubt concern
ing the absence of Jesus body from
the tomb?
9. Verse IA. What were the
changes. either in Mary or Jesus.
that she did not know Jesus when
she saw him
10. What examples can you give
OF our looking at Jesus today, and
not knowing it 10 be him?
II. Why does God in these days
sometimes hide himself from his
children?
~ Verse IS. What would you
say was Mary's highest expectation
concerning Jesus at this moment?
13. Which generally prevails; that
our faith and expectation are high
er. or lower. than God has provided
for us?
IA Verse Is. At what stage in
our agony and perplexity does God
generally reveal himself 10 us?
Is. Verse Il. Is II probable that
Mary had been in the habit OF
csressing Jesus? (see Luke 1878;
John 1898.
16. Why is purely spiritual com
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10

THE RISEN LORD: John 2O:1-1s.
GOLDEN TEXT: Now hath
Christ been raised from the dead,
tie first-f fruits OF them that arc
asleep-f Cor. 1920.
l. Verse 1. who came first to
the sepulchre7 (See Matt. 2s:1;
Mark 1912; Luke 24:1).
2. Who had taken away the stone
from the sepulchre? (See Matt.
2s:2).
8. Verses 2-1O. Why did none OF
these faithful disciples OF Jesus ex-
pect him 10 be resurrected?
4. Seeing Jesus had clearly told
them that he was 20 be put 70 death,
and that he would rise again the
third day. how can you explain that
they did not understand him?
8. Verse II. Why would Mary not
have wept, II she had known all the
facts?
g. why would you say or not, that
there Is never any reason for a
Christian who can interpret the
mind of God TO weep?
7. Verse IL. What reason Is there
20 believe that angels are always at
the new tomb OF a Christian?
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-10

munion between intimate friends
better than the pleasure derived
from the sense Of touch2 (This is
one Of the questions which may be
answered in writing by members of
the club.
L. So far as II is in the range OF
our experience TO judge, why do
spirits not need the sense Of touch
to enhance the joys Of companion
ship?
is. Jesus had not yet ascended 10
heaven. would you say. or not, and
why, that there is always a period
of time. after death. before the spir-
it leaves the earth?
10 Verse IS. Mary, with other
women, Immediately went and told
the disciples Of Christ's resurrection,
how did they receive the informa-
tion? (See Luke 24:10-11).
90 What is the evidence which
proves the resurrection of Jesus
from the dead?
21. What is the supreme evidence
that Jesus and his religion are Of
God?
Lesson for Sunday. June "a. 1917.
Review. Read John 21:15-25.