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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
RUSSIANS Plan TO RESIST
ADVANCE Of GERMANS CALL
ON ALL MUSC0V|TES TO HELP
WALSH SHOWS
PACKING
STATISTICS
Average Wage Per Year of
Employees Said to be
$849.70.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Representat
Of the employees side of the stock
yards wage dispute concluded their
direct testimony today and the pack
ers began the presentation of their
side before Judge Alschuler the ar
bitrator.
In closing their case Attorney
Frank P. Walsh asked for some adal-
tional stat sites from the packers and
said that IL the stockyards firms in
tended to introduce evidence to show
that the adoption OF an ght hour.
day is impracticable without mate
rally enlarging the plants, he would
want to appoint two repr esentatlves
to check up the figures on the physi-
cal conditions.
Counsel for the packers said they
did not know what eveldence they
might present in that l.ne
The packers side has taken about
four or five days to finish, it is said.
There will then be q day for each
day for each side for arguments De-
fore the case is taken under advise
ment by Judge Alschuler.
Chicago. Feb. 22.-Statistics pur-
porting to show the relation of wages
to earnings in the plants of Armour
and company, Swift and company,
and Morris and company, were intro
duced today by Attorney Frank p.
Walsh, representing the employees. in
the packing house wage arbitration.
The statements show that Swift and
Of meat; Morris and company 4.9
i mills and Armour and company AZ
mills.
The statements giving figures for
1917 follow:
Swift and Company.
1 Total employees 26,7S3.
I Total wages paid $22,766,24O.
| Average wages per year $S49.70.
Total pounds Of product {, ,ss4,eoe;-
wages per pound Of product, ST.
: Profit on all plants, $34,650,000.
Total pounds product all plants, s.
$4,000. 900, +
| Profit per pound of product 6.2
mills.
Morris and Company.
Total wage earners, 11.130.
Total wages received, $9,0Ss,7s5.
Average annual wage, 1892.
Net profits for year 1917. $5,401,-
Total pounds meat sold. 1,oss,es7,-
Net profit per pound. 40 mills.
Wages per pound of product, S.4
mills. G-
Armour and Company.
Total wage earners, 22,381.
Total wages received 1917. $751;
1861.
Average annual wage, $S10.
Net profit for year, $21,230,315.
Total pounds product, 5000, ,000.-
900. -
/ Net profit per cent ~ mills.
| Wages per pound product mills.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
BAKERS TO BE
FORCED { TO GO
BY RULINGS
State Food Administrators
Ordered to Strictly En-
force Laws.

Washington. Feb. 22.-state food
administrators were ordered today to
enforce strictly the food .administra-
tions rule requiring bakers to use 20
per cent of wheat -four substitutes in
all bakery products by February "a.
'This rule" a telegram sent to the
administrators said, sis an important
wheat conservation program upon the
success of which depends our ability
to supply the allies with the wheat
-four that is essential to their victory
and ours. The list of substitutes is
wide."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22

their supporters into confusion The
foreign embassies, according to the
Times knew nothing of the Bolshevik
capitulation until Tuesday night. They
believed the Russians intended to re-
sist the German advance at all
hazards.
Whatever happens it is regarded as
probable that the Germans will stiffen
the peace terms offered at Brest-
Litovek.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
Canadian Army To
Discharge Americans

Winnipeg. Man. Feb. 22.-Men
drafted to the Winnipeg depot bat
TALON. who were born in the United
States and were never naturalzed in
Canada can obtain their discharge.
1t is learned today in military service
circles. p; They will be struck off
strength as enormously ordered to
report. The official order says proof
in the shape OF certificate from the
American consul general will be ac-
cepted. There are several hundred
such cases in western Canada.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
ANOTHER SOLDIER
DIES AT CAMP GRANT

Rockford. ILL.,, Feb. 22.-Private
Benz. II. Smith, Battery c, 331st field
artillery, died at Camp Grant base
hospital last night Of acute pericard-
tits. His home was in Lodi, Wis
has a, new ambulance, presented by
the pupils Of Stickney school. Chicago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
Embargo On Canadian
Fish Has Been Lifted

Winnipeg, Man. Feb 22.-Fifty
carloads Of fish billed for export to
the United States has been held back
in Winnipeg by an embargo on the
United States railways it was learned
today The embargo lasted H. from
February Is until February 21. Fish
began to move south today. q s..,..
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
| HEAVY ARTILLERY
! FIGHTING.

Paris, Feb. 22.-Heavy artillery
fighting on the whole front Is re-
ported in today's official announce
ment.
The statement follows:
Heavy artillery fighting occurred
along the whole front, especially in
the regions of the forest Of Pinon,
Chevreux and the California plateau
(Aisne 'front.', Butte Du Mesnil
champagne 'front.', and HARTMANN
wieler-Kopf (Alsace). There was no
infantry action" -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
READY TO RECEIVE SOLDIERS.

Camp Dodge. Iowa. Feb. 22.-With
the designation today of fifteen Of
fcers to have charge Of registration
and fifty others to assist them. ar
ransements were completed for the
reception of the 14.g00 men who are
to arrive here in q five-day period be-
ginning tomorrow. 81 Il &
More than $500 men ordered to
report are from Iowa and the balance
are from Minnesota, representing the
final quotas OF these states in the first
draft. as. Z Z;
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
SO Cents Oat. The ..s. /.
Maximum Price On
Winnipeg Exchange

Winnipeg. Man. Feb. 22.-The
grain exchange set maximum price
on oats at 99Mcents today and no
trades over that amount to be allow
ed. This is owing to the speculation
last week, which sent oats to the
highest point on record here.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
ENEMY TAKES
BRITISH TROOPS,

London, Feb. 22.-Early last night
large party of the enemy raided two
Of our posts in the neighborhood OF
the Ypres- -Roulers railway and Q few
of our men are missing" says ;tOday'sA
, war Office report.
I ION the remainder Of the British
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
.DE2ENSETO e
DEATH" PLAN.

London. Feb. 22.-"Defense to the
death" against Germany is ordered In
the proclamation of the Russian COM
misaioners.. Reuters Petrograd corre-
spundent telegraphs. The commis-
eioners appeal to the soldiers to de-
stroy railways and provisions and
compel the Rourgeoisie to dig trench
es under penalty of death.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
ALL PEOPLE
MUST AID.

ALL PEOPLE
MUST AID. ,25.
Petrograd, Thursday, Feb. 21.-
Midnight, BY the Associated Press-A
proclamation ordering resistance to
The German advance, calling on all
Russians to defend the Fatherland
and declaring Petrograd in state of
siege was issued tonight from the
Smolny' Institute, the Bolshevik head
quarters. The proclamation was is
sued at the order Of the peoples COM
anissaries and is signed by Premier
Lenine and Ensign krylenko. the Boil
shevik commander-ih-chief
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22

saturday: warmer tonight and In
east and south portions Saturday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-22
WEATHER FORECAST.

Minnesota: Fair and warmer to.
night and SATURDAY.
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CONTINUED on Page O.
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London, Feb. 22.-The British have
captured Jericho, in Palestine, the war
office reports.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
TONGUE BECOMES COA1EO
 IF C0NS1IPA1EO
When Cross, Feverish and Sick, Give California Syrup of
 Figs"

Children love this "fruit laxative" and nothing else cleanses the tender stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
 A child simply will not stop playing to empty the bowels, and the result is, they become tightly clogged with waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach sours, then your little one becomes cross, half-silk, feverish, don't eat, sleep or act naturally, breath is bad. system full of cold, has sore throat, stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen, Mother! See if tongue is coated, then give a teaspoonful of California Syr- up of Figs" and in a few hours all the constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the sys- tenn, and you have we'll, playful child again.
 Millions of mothers give California Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly harmless; children love it, and it never fails to act OH the stomach, liver and bowels.
 Ask your druggist for a bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, child ren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold here. Get the genuine made by California Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.-(Adv.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
ROTARY CLUB ID SUPPLY BOOKS ID
 REFORM SCHOOL
War Workers Make Ad- dresses at Weekly Meet
 ing of P. B. Club.

The Rotary Club will probably un- dertake to supply the boys at the state reform school here with a graph phone and books, as the result of suggestion by w. M. Taylor at yes terday's meeting of the club, at the Hotel Pines. Mir Taylor called atten- tion to the appeal published by Mrs. w. E. Morgan in behalf of the boys, and President H. Kemp Toney of the club appointed Mir. Taylor, Lawrence Dixon and B. Neal Martin as a com and make recommendation to the club.
 Sam B. Russell, J. L. Longine and Dr. F.. C. McMullen were appointed to confer with the city officials in re- gard to the enforcement of traffic laws, with a view of establishing safety zones in Main street, this pro- posal being made by R. M. Knox.
 The meeting was marked by the at tendance of three Pine Bluffians who are in war work, R. Lee Byrd, in the transport service of the government; D. Stanley Dreyfus, attache of the Red Cross hospital at Camp Pike and A. G. Dhidden, rectn entry in Y. M. c. A. war work, here visiting his fam fly before going to Louisiana to dir ect publicity for the Y. M. c. A. cam paign in that state. Each made short talk, MT. Byrd telling of his work on the seas with the transports, and how Americans are welcomed by the French people.
 Miss Ellice Breathwit, who accom- panied her father, Dr. Wm. Breathwit, favored the Rotarians with a recita- tions which was enthusiastically ap- plauded.
 MT. Toney made patriotic talk, in which in spoke of the Rotarians and sons of Rotarians in the service, ap- proved extension of the draft age Him. it's, and declared that he would rathe, lay down his life in fighting the Ger ,, mans that pay them '2O cents in- demnity," and voiced the conviction
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
GETS RELIGION MEDAL.

London, June 21.-Miss Julie Hey neman, chairman of the California House for disabled soldiers, has re- ceived the Metallic de la Reine Eliz- abeth from the king of the Belgians. The presentation was made today by Baron Moncheur, the Belgian minis ter.
 California House was started early in the war by group of Californians living in London. It has been sup ported by contributions from the founders and from the people of Cali fornia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
J. F. STEWART. Chief of Police, City of Pine Bluff BEST THEATRE TODAY.

It would be difficult to fird, in the whole range of the drama and opera, piece that has won more signal re- nown than La Tosca," which is Paul line Frederick's newest Paramount picture showing at the Best theatre today Written by Victoria Sardou, upwards of 30 years ago, expressly for Sarah Bernhardt, it was in this play, later adapted for the operatic stage, that she made one of the great est successes of her wonderful ca reer
 The possibilities of La Tosca" as screen drama can hardly be overes- timated. It is as perfectly adapted
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07

to the films as if it had been written for them, and Miss Frederick as the Beautiful Italian singer leaves noth- ing to be desired in her magnificent interpretation.
 Infinite care and attention to the details of the production are appar- ent in the handling of the theme, and it is said that ' La Tosca" is one of the most expensive films that has been produced for some time A large company of players. directors, cam era-men and 'iprops" were sent to St. Augustine, Florida. where many of the exterior scenes were taken Ex- act duplicates of the castle of St. An gelo the interior of the church of St. Andrea and other famous Roman edi- 'fices were constructed. sometimes only to appear upon the screen in sigle momentary flash. w
 The first military balloon was used in 1794 by Guyton de Morveau, who twice ascended at the battle of Fleur- us and obtained military information of importance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
HUNS BEGIN TO
 EXPECT DEFEAT

Amsterdam, Aug. 6.-There is in- creasing anxiety in Germany over the situation as it has developed in recent months, according to Berlin dispatch to the Handelsblad. The dis patch reads:
 "The number of those in Germany who, like Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann, former foreign secretary, are con- vinced that force of arms will not put Germany on her feet again and that, after four years, the war should now come to an end, is steadily grow ing" zZ
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07

that other Rotarians felt the same way.
 Capt. Will Nichol and George Dar- by were called on for talks as fathers of boys in the service, and Jules I. Borresen suggested that the newspap- CTS undertake to encourage civilians to salute the Stars and Stripes when the colors are carried by in parade5 or military organizations on the march. L. B. West, former Pine Bluffian, was among the guests, and he made a brief talk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
ADJUSTMENTS All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
BEST THEATRE TODAY

Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing described animal has been talk en Up and impounded under the or dinances of the City of Pine Bluff, tO-Wit:
 One brown three-year- horse, two white hind feet.
 The owners of said animal are hereby requested to prove their own ership or interest in said animals on or before 14th day of August, 1913.
 Upon failure of said owner or own CTS to prove their ownership or inter- est on or before said day, said ani- mai shall be held on said day at pub lie auction at the City Pound for cash to the highest bidder at 10 o'clock a. nl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
SOLDIERS GRATEFUL
 FOR SMOKE" DONORS

c. F. Boyer of the o. K. barber shop and several employees of the shop received postal cards from the soldiers in France expressing thanks for tobacco sent to them through The Graphic's fund raised last year. Sev- eral hundred dollars were contributed by Pine Bluffians for smokes for the soldiers and the postcards tell of the joy with which the tobacco was re- ceiyed by the men in France
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07

There promises to, be a suts| women taxicab drivers in Unnul Pa., since Mrs. Wesley WM uioneer in that line, made W| fares and tips during her first } work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
S150,000 COTTON FIRE
 AT OKLAHOMA TOWN

Pauls Valley, Aug. 6.-Fire of un.. determined origin today destroyed the compress here of the CrickasaW Compress company of Ardmore, to- gether with 700 bales of cotton. The less is estimated at S15O,00O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07

Paperman, his opponent in al weight boxing match here last B
 Victor Ritehie today was plats| der arrest on a charge of nlsN,| ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
MARINES

MARINES Washington, Aug. 6.-The marine corps casualty list today shows: Kill ed in action, 2; died of wounds, IS {: wounded degree undetermined, 111; wounded slightly, 1. Total 40. Southerners in the list include:
 Killed in Action. Sergeant Harry N. Lacey, Lancas- ter, Texas.
 Wounded in Action (Severely) Private Sam Grasso, Houma, La. Wouned in Action, Degree Undeter.
 mined.
 Privates Albert c. Bacon, Baton Rouge, La.; Chas. c. McKendrick, New Orleans, La.; Private Chas. F.. Smith, Wylie, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
PUGILIST DIES;
 OPPONENT HELD

Jersey City, N. J., N. J. Aug. G. As the result of the death of Nelson
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07

my housework. My baby vhn, months old weighed l9pounds @a. al. better than I have for a long @| never had any medicine dS aI,,, m| much good. ''-Mrs. PEARL MUM Mitchell, Ind. ..,,
 Good health during mateMng most important factor to DGmn sa.. and child, and many letters z! E nss as received by the Lydia F. 4.1s s Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, su health restored duringthls tIy%E by the use of Lydia E. Plnknan' table Compound.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
N 0 THEIRS
 ID
Should Read Mrs. Monyh
 Letter Published h |
 Her Permission,
Mitchell, Ind. d.-"Lydia E. PiH Vegetable Compound helped

Qurlng We W
 was lookingia!
 to the comingt
 little one that
 recomnendiYy other expeea mothers. BsA taking it, snl.
 I suffered wia1 ralgia 80 bsdll1 l thought l4 not live, but1 taking three E K of Lydia E. P'l1 hams Veget1 Conpouna.l VI tirely relie'!AI neuralgia gained in s1d and was abIelI around and q
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
Cntarrh Cannot Be Cured

cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is local disease. greatly in- Muenced by constitutional conditions. and in order to cure 1t you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi- cine Is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Halls Catarrk Medicine was prescribed by one of the best physicians In this country for yea. It is com posed of some of the best tonics known. combined with some or the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of cine is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Props.. Toledo O.
 Au Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pi''- 'onstipatiau.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07
U. s. CASUALTY LIST

Washington, Aug. 6.-The army casualty list today shows: Killed in action, 21; died of wounds, 6; wound- ed severely, 213; Wounded, degree undetermined, '; prisoner, 1; Total, 358.
 Southerners in the list include:
 Killed in Action. ...
 Private Wm. A. Quinn, Ink, Ark.
 Severely. Wounded.
 Corporal Roger J. Bainbridge, Ed mond, Okla; Private Charles Hogg, Denison, Texas: Private Edmund J Brock, Newport, Ark; Clarence E. Kincaid, Flint, Ark; Hastins Marks, Fordyce, Ark; Corporal Fred Pace, Campti, La.; Private Jos. A. Stegner, Kolin, La.
 Wounded Degree Undetermined. Sergeant Elson Bencit, Patterson, La.; Sergeant Ernest Mercy, Beeville Texas; Corporal Archie E. Brown, Ell Paso, Texas; Cook William Coston, Dallas, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-07

666 cures Malaria, Chills and Fever, or Bilious Fever, by killing the parasite caus- ing the fever. Fine strength ening tonic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-19
Important to all Women
Readers Of this Paper

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney or bladder trouble and never
suspect it.
Womens' complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in healthy con.
dition, they may cause the other organs
to become diseased.
You may suffer pain in the back, head.
ache and loss of ambition
Poor health makes you nervous. irrita.
BILE and maybe despondent; it makes
anyone so.
But hundreds of women claim that DR..
kllmer's SwampRoot, by restoring
health to the kidneys, proved to be Just
the remedy needed to overcome such
conditions.
A good kidney medicine, possessing
real healing and curative value, should
be a blessing to thousands of nervous,
over-worked women.
Many. send for a sample bottle to see
what Swamp Root, the great kidney
them. Every reader of this paper, who
has not already tried it, by enclosing ten
cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton,
y. :, may receive sample size bottle by
Parcel Post. You can purchase the
medium and large size bottles at all drug
stores. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-19

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, it is sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhGa, full of cold, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup Of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have WELL playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative;"
they love its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-19
Physicians Say AiIment Is "War
NeuroSiS."
to Normal in Ten Min
utes.

With the American Armies In
Trance.-Shell shock isn't shell shock
after all. It's war neurosis, so doctors
have discovered.
That takes all the prestige and dis
tinction out of being Shell-shocked, so
much so that Il lot of people who know
about it won't even admit there's shell
shock anywhere. Here's why:
Were YOU ever surprised speechless
or scared stiff? Well, that's the same
thing going on within you as when you
have So-called shell shock, The fell
low who went time after time to pro-
pose to his girl and couldn't make his
tongue work, had the same thing, only
on a smaller scale than they do ut
the front
These discoveries about what they
used to call shell shock are interesting
and valuable. because they show that
the victim merely has lost control over
some faculty. He may stutter or his
head may shake or he may have the
trembles, but it's far from being in
durable
Just as the chap who wants to pro-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-19
WINS SERVICE CROSS
Yank Ambulance Driver Deco
rated for Heroic Work.
Wounded in Head and Legs He Cares
for Injured Man, Then Crawls
to Hospital.

Paris.-Several wounds in the head
and both legs We're not sufficient to de-
ter Private Albert S. Hartwell from
aiding another wounded American sol
der. Suffering intense pains from his
wounds, received when shell broke
near him, Hartwell carried the other
wounded boy to a dressing station for
help. His bravery and self-sacrifice
have brought him the award of the dis
tinguishcd service cross from General
Pershing.
Hartwell, an American. had been
living in Paris with his mother, Mrs.
Pauline Nellie Hartwell, 16 Rue Pone-
reu. He is Il member of the United
States army ambulance, serving with
the French army, and had been gassed
on July IS.
The citation reads:
ale repeatedly drove his ambulance
over a road east of ReimS that was
under bombardment of gas and ex-
plosive shells. On one occasion, while
cranliing his car, he was knocked sew
eral yards by the explosion of Il shell,
yet he continued his work. Another
day his car was hit by shell and bad
ly damaged and he himself was badly
wounded in the head and both legs. In
spite of his wounds he carried a
wounded man who was in the ambu-
lance to Il place of safety, made him
comfortable, and then crawled to a
dressing station for assistance"