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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-11-21
JAPs FULL OF SUPERSTITION
Have More Foolish Beliefs, According
20 Traveller, Than Any Other PEG
pie on the Earth.

when l was a very young man I
was filed with superstitious IDEAS"
said a "globe trotter." "They we're
thoroughly dispelled from my mind,
however, after a visit to Japan. In
that country there is a superstition
surrounding practically everything.
The japanese housewife, for instance,
will never sweep out a room immedi-
ately after anyone has left it, for fear
of driving away the luck. At a Japa-
nese marriage 1t Is not considered
wise for either the bride or bride
groom to purple. It is held
that purple is q color likely to fade
and that the marriage will not be Of
long duration. Perhaps the stran-
gest ideas are those which prevail with
regard to finger nails.
"The Japanese believe that the cut
ting Of finger nails before starting on
a journey will bring misfortune to
the traveller when he reaches his des-
tination. The bowling Of a dog al
ways causes considerable perturba-
ton, for 1t signifies death. 1t is a
serious matter for q woman to step
over an eggshell. 1t is the belief of
the country that If she does SO she
will go mad. There is a great fear Of
ghosts In Japan and many of the ma
tives keep lights burning throughout
the night In the belief that the flame
will drive them away. One Of the SUI
perstitions Is put to practical use.
Japanese children are told that if they
tell a lie IN imp will pull out their
tongues"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1918-11-21
Measuring the Height Of Cloud,

Measuring the Height Of Clouds.
A scientist attached to one of the
bureaus at Washington has been en-
gagged in measuring the height Of
clouds by photography. Simultane-
Gus pictures of a cloud were made by
two cameras placed 600 feet apart and
connected by telegraph wires. From
the amount Of displacement OF the
cloud caused by viewing It alternately
from each end Of the 6O0-foot base line
III height could be calculated. Some
of the "mackerel Sky" clouds photo
graphed we're seven and Z quarter
miles nigh. The loftiest clouds who's
1leyausn 49, thus msasursd belonged
r. - moyyn - 4lruS, : ss1sl
- ~ AsGht 1(vdA vssa re-
mE4 qiM
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-29
sRMAN COERCION AND DEMOCRATIC FALLAcY

Under the tovsk treaty Germany prohibits Russia
from imposing duties preventing the export of minerals
and TIMBER but Russia to allow German goods in under the
favored nation treatment Under the Democratic tariff policy
the United States is prohibited from enactng tariff law
which will impose protective rates of duty and the free trade
policy of the Democrats only encourages but compes the
expectation of minerals TIMBER and other materials
where they be manufactured cheapy than
here mainly because of far lower SCALE The Demo
cratic party enforces people exactly the trade policy
which Germany has enforced upon Russia and economic
agent which Germany could select would perform her will
with respect trade Gemanys satisfaction than
the Democratic party under the leadership of Mr. Wilson, who
stands for the removal of all barriers Mr. Wilson and his
party have practically removed those barriers by the tariff
law of 1913 They would keep them removed The Repub
can party would restore them Republican would
steps necessary prepare for aerwar conditions
Republicans deny the nfabiy of any president who
served they believe that loyalty to country greater
serve submission the dictatorship of chief executive
Loyalty country demands legislation which will best
the prosperity industry and consequent happiness OF
people of the country and that legislation centers around
tariff policy which will regulate mportations OF compel
ing goods home industries maximum opera
on the steadies employment at the American Standard
and a resulting minimum production cost which will enable
us to market goods abroad price basis something
like that of competitors in foreign fields This is of
the things you think about when you vote for your
not going to be lost because Republicans control On
the contrary it will be speeded to successful conclusion
which contempates compromise with kaiserism
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-29
A STRIKING CONTRAST.

Take two of draft age, who is called into the
and must risk his life well give his whole time and
energy behalf of his country the other equally fit and
equally qualified but who exemption because he is
red for other The former gets only patr
must work srteen eighteen hours day. must submerge SELF
submit to the most rigid discipline and stay foreign SOIL
remote from friends and home ties with his life all the time
hazard On the other hand the privileged allowed to
stay home contends for absolute freedom from all resrc
tons and -amenabty to discipline of any kind Even
the cost of living hgh and it hard to make both ends
meet should he not heeruy accept the situation practcng
the economy which it entails upon himself and family in view
of infinitely greater sacrifice required of the at the
front?
The discrimination between the laborng at home
the in the fighting ranks is glazing that the favor
should not fail to it. He ought his
to assist the in the field by putting in little exit
time geng for it, of course to add to the country
productivity These perous times and class of the
population ought to be permitted to shrk its obligations
From the Financial Chronicle
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-29
CONTRASTS.

Two letters published side by side in the New York Times
form significant contrast One, from the kaiser to German
woman who lost nine in war, is as follows
His majesty, the kaiser hears that you have sacr
feed nine in defense of the Fatherand in the
en His majesty is immensely gratified at the fact
and in recognition pleased to send you his photo
graph, with frame and autograph signature.
The other letter sent by President Lincoln to Mrs Bxby
during the civil war; 1t follows:
l have been shown in the files of the war depart
ment statement of the adjutant general of Massa-
chusetts that you the mother of five who have
died gloriously on the field of battle feel how weak
and fuitless must be any words of mine which should
attempt to beguile you from the grief of loss SO over
whelming. But cannot refrain from rendering to
you the consolation that may be found in the thanks
of the republic they died to save pray that our
heavenly Father may assuage the anguish OF your be-
reavement and leave you only the cherished memory
of the loved and lost and the solemn pride that must
be yours to have laid costly sarifce on the altar
of freedom.
Here the illustration of contrast not only between th
character of two men, but between civilizations The KAISER
is superlavey himself in the note of consolation to TIT
bereaved mother To recompense mother for the loss
nine sons he offers her his photograph framed and autograph
ed. What German mother could ask moreY
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-29
A HOT CREDIBLE.

The denomination of Congressman Huddeston of Alabama,
the opposition of the president apparently rebuke
the president If he doesn't want to get jolt Of that kind
he avoid by attending his official duties and letting
congressional elections alone.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-29
LEARN YOUR TOOLS.

On August H. 1915 when had been at 10 months
tho war danarment announced that all officers of the Ord
department below the rank of colonel would be required
to take target practice with the 45 cabre auto
matte pistol The purpose to equip the men to defend them
selves while duty Thus gradually speed
ing up the
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-29
"THE PUBLIC BED-D.n

That list officials and employees entitled to railroad pass
es under of control is undoubtedly al
right if followed strictly. But there would be some advan
ages in recurring government railroad officials to line up
the ticket window and await their turn They would acquire
some sympathy for the irrtated public.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-04-26

ing from Rochester. Mimi. where
Harry hn, been th" pact two weeks,
snru''tirg with the Mayo doctors
there. We understand Harry Is feel
ing hotter. which We are glad 10 hear.
n. u. Hoover aud family visited
last Thursduy with hi brother. VIZ,
Hoover and wife. IN Horton. Kansas.
Mrs. Nm. Hoover II IN III" hospital
there and has been operated on for
appendicitis, Sh" H. getting better ut
this writing, which We are glad T.
hear.
-fInncis Dillon. one or our soldier
hnys, who was raised by Mr.. and Mrs.
YIN. Cnrhy, came in Saturday from
Soit Riley, Mans, and visited wish
Mr.. and Mrs. toihy, in the li"n,nn
district. he wen, back Ia camp sun
day evening, lie had only n two DAYS
furough.
Quite n number from here attend
I'd the district conference Of the Meth
odist church ut FairlaN, Mo" last
Thursday. Those who went from hct"
were: Rev. T., Z, Cooley, :. VI. 'oh-
man and son. Floyd. &. l.. Mills, u
". Fawks aud James Lease. The con-
ference meeting will he held here nest
year,
The l., /. e. club met with Mrs.
Joe Mitchell, last THURSDAY. \ pleas.
ant afternoon was spent and dainty
rcfrcshmcnt were s.rNod. lhns"
prc,cnt were: Ncsdamos &. l., Rich
arlson, \. j. Gotten, ". ". AlEirc,
Mrs. &. &. Franc" and Mrs q, ~
Williams was a guest The 'lNh
meets with Mrs, e. l., Richardson,
Thursday, May >, With Mrs. G. -
France, leader.
A cheerful letter was received by
friends in this place from Thos. T..
Iandcrs, who recently went To tnmn
Funston ~ n soldier in the l., :.
service. lie Is feeling tine and Is
gaining daily in weight. His letter
SAYS In part: Eve drill about seven
hours "A day and have regular eNcr.
else besides the drill, We are well
furnished with everything that one
could possibly need, and everything l.
the very best, especially the eating. ]
have been vaccinatcd four times, and
will be held at this quarantine camp,
which Is called Detention Camp, No.
., for u days. Any late pictures Of
home folks or old friends would cer-
tainly be welcome to US boys in camp.
viii send YOU mine as soon as ] can
get IL taken. II keep picking up in
weight you probably will not believe
II Is my picture, though. We get $40
month, board and clothing. ] took
out insurance that costs $3.50 a month
and will yield--in case Of my death
from any cause-S57.50 a month for
my mother the rest of her life. That's
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-04-26

Wall Paper Remnants NJ Phillips
Drug store.
For Sale Bright Alfalfa Hay,
O. cents prr bale. {. 4. Inchman.
Sec Oregon Canning Co. people
and contract TO furnish them some
sweet corn this year.
- Bert Rozcllc. of Maitland. was cir
cula,inp among his MANY friends i'm
Oregon, "Wednesday, of this week.
--Gcrald 4. King i having his har-
nr,s shop rcmodclcd and improved.
For Sale-Single Comb Brown
Lcghorn eggs for hatching.-Mrs. Nell
son holland, Oregon Mo. Farmers
Phone.
For sale-About 3,s bushels Of
clover seed for sale; $1,000 per bushel.
Call or address Jesse Cain, Oregon,
w" County i Treasurer Carson is care
full of his index finger on his right
hand, having caught il in the cogs Of
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-04-26

r. T. Dobyns visited over Sunday
in Harrsonville, this state, with his
sister.
If you want q straw hat that will
last you all summer, 60 to The Va
riety Store-same that We have al
ways carried.
-Eber Atkins, Of New Point, Is at
DeRidder, Bureaugard Parrish, La,
where he has gone for . rest and to
look over that country.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-04-26

Len Walter and John Roselius, Of
Corning, had business in Oregon,
Tuesday Of this week.
Otto Sellers and wife, Of Craig,
spent few days here the past week,
visiting her father, H. E. Peret, and
brother, John. -.
Miss Frances Montgomery. OF
Skidn,ore, Is spending . few days here
this week, visiting her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-04-26

safety First" IL the title Of an
American farce comedy In three acts,
to be given by the Craig Dramatic
Club, In Oregon, Monday night, April
20, ct the Royal Theatre, for the ben
eft Of the Oregon and Craig branches
OF the Rcd Cross. All seats reserved:
Admission, SO cents, plus war tax Of
s cents. Tickets on sale SATURDAY.,
April 81, ut Hsnninger's Drug Store.
See program elsewhere In this issue.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-04-26

Mrs. r. l.. Greene returned Mon
day, from q visit with her brother, c.
w. Cassell, Of st. Joseph.
The Sentinel congratulates the
pair that are now made as one. VIM.
b. Hammond and Miss Lillian Irene
Goodpasture, Of Maitland, were In St.
Joseph, Tuesday Of this week, April
20, and obtained their marriage II.
cense. May you both live long and
prosper.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1918-04-26
Attention. Comrades!

Members Of Meyer Pos, viii be tho
guests of their comradc, Daniel Bur-
ricr. on Saturday afternoon, kpril %.
Leave public square at lao p. m.
Quartcrmaster Robert Montgomery.
aided by officer Of the day, I. c. Full
Ter, and officer Of the guard, II. 4.
fcrot, will make necessary arrange
mcnts for sportation.
JACOB KING, Sr. Vice.
+. S. MORGAN. Adjt.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-11

chants. Despite their Vaccinations and
thelr campaigns to swing the woman
Vote, which, of course, was bit flexible
"heh 1T came to voting mems lives
away, Australia defeated conscription
on the first referendum by only $4,000
voIes: That, | think, is q remarkable
trlDute to our people.
Australia Giving Freely
~ Australia is giving its men freely
we've 100000 men under the coors, all
OF them volunteers, and We replace the
nghters as they are killed off or dis
apled. That shows the temper of ouI
people. We're sending food and sup.
plles, too. Why, at this moment there
are mllllons of bushels OF wheat in
Australia ready for Allied use as quick
as we can find bottoms to carry i;
away.
"We've Sim Feiners and pro. Ger.
mans IN Australia. too. But we are
gradually learning how to handle
ohem. Our policy now is to intern
every, swine who speaks out of his
Mr.. Mcintosh is president of the
british Empire League in Australia, a
fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute
q, governor of the Sidney Hospital and
tne st: Austin Home for Incurables in
victoria and a member of the Aus.
trallan Legislative Council.
tie Is treasurer and chairman of the
Anzac Memorial Day Committee. News
or the rousing reception to the delega.
@ ton OF Anzacs recently in New York
City was extremely gratifying to Aus
trallans, Mr.. Mcintosh said.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-11
Trench Fighting Is
Shown to Congress
Especial Dispatch to Ths T,iburs,

WASHINGTON, July 1o.-Trench
warfare was demonstrated by the sec
tion OF the engineering division OF the
ordnance Department, dealing espe-
c'ally with this subject, at Congress
heights Rifle Range before an audi
ence OF army, navy and marine Off
GERS, members of Congress and War
department officials to-day.
The programme was made up of
iorty-iivc numbers, demonstrating
trench mortars, grenades, ncendiaries,
drop bombs and gas warfare during
the afternoon and military signalling
by rockets and candles and illuminants
nftcr dark
An unintentional touch of realism
was added when one of the several
bombs dropped from De Haviland
Tour alrplane over an imaginary
trench fell within hundred yards Of
tne trench from which a squad of sol.
dlers were throwing grenades.
Flame and gas projectors and per-
sonnel and gas bombs from trench
mortars were demonstrated, ammonia
being used instead of lethal gases, but
the flames were those of actual war
fare, as were all the different types
OF grenades and bombs. All of the
defensive hand grenades were thrown
from shelters, but the offensive gren-
AIDES were thrown in the open. The
military pyrotcchnics constituted o
brilliant spcctacle
New-York tribune., 1918-07-11
Shipyards Recognize
Unions; Bar Strikes

PHILADELPHIA, July 1o.-The
Emergency Fleet Corporation an
announced tonight that it has adopted
the labor policy formulated by the War
Labor Conference Board. under date
OF March 20, 1918, and published March
81, as a component part of its pro-
gramme toward shipyard workers. Ap-
proximately $4,000 men under the jur-
lsdiction Of the corporation are af-
fected.
The administration of the policy will
centre in the director of industrial
relations, and it was adopted according
to the official announcement in orde r
that the numerous perplexing ques-
tions regarding labor problems, which
are continually demanding attention, may
be dealt with in consistent and uni
form manner.
The principles and policies laid down
by the War Labor Conference Board
in part are that there should be no
strikes or lockouts during the war, that
employs and employers shall have the
right to organize, that employers
should not discharge workers for mem
bership in unions, that the workers
should not use coersive measures to
induce others to join their unions,
that women shall receive equal pay for
equal work, that the basic eight-hour
day is recognized as applying in all
cases in which existing law required
it, and wages to be fixed with due
regard to labor standards and condi-
tions.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-11
L.ondoners to Help
Americans at Front

LONDON, July 1o,~A committee of
English and Americans has been
formed, with Queen Alexandra as
patroncsS, &c provide home comforts
Tor American soldiers at the front The
chief enterprise of tho committee will
be sending parcels of food snd Injuries
which the soldiers cannot obtain ut
eantccns, and will be along lines
similar to the work Of committees
which provide for British soldiers. The
activities of the committee will include
correspondence with The American
troops and adoption" of soldiers.
Major George Haven rctnam, the
American publisher. and Lady Walston,
of Cambridge. by writing letters to tho
newspapers, first suggested the plan,
which brought wide response. includ
ing contributions The diflculties Of
transportation from America prevent
Americans from receiving rf reels from
home rs extensively as do the British
soldiers. Sir Charles Walston is chair
man of the committee. which numbers
among it's members the Duchess of
Bedford and Lady Lowthcr.
Queen Alexandra has expressed her
arrroval OF the plan in letter 10 Sir
Charles.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-11
Elks Bar Enemy Alien
ongue in Clubhouses


ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., July 1o.--
the clubhouscs of the Elks in a resolu-
tion unanimously adopted by the grand
lodge in annual session here.
The convention listened to-day to a
patriotic address by Samuel Gompers
and renewed its pledge to stand be-
hind the government in It's war aims
and to lend every aid possible in the
reconstruction period.
The big brother movement will be
aamplitled by systematic campaign. A
Junior police system will be used to
find homes and employment for way
ward boys.
The convention turned out in force
tonight to welcome a delegation of
elghty-four representatives from
Washington. They will take part in
the patriotic demonstration tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1918-07-11
Garbage Plant Fight
Taken to Washington

The alleged menace to health of the
municipal garbage disposal plant on
Staten Island will be brought to the at
tention OF the Federal authorities, it
was learned last night. A committee
Of six members of the grand jury Of
Richmond County, headed by Stuart
Baxter, who have been Investigating
complaints against the plant, left last
night for Washington, where they will
lay their findings before Surgeon Cen
eral Gorgas.
The grand jurors believe the odors
from the plant will be a menace to con-
valescent soldiers who may be quar-
tered at the United States base hos
pital at Fox Hills, several miles away
The committee will also seek facts in
Washington concerning the contention
of the Metropolitan By-Products Com
pany, proprietor of the plant, that it
furnishes Sl,O0O,00O worth Of nitro
glycerine for munitions plants.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-11
Italian Aviator Is Buried
After Military Funeral
at Hampstead, l.. |.
Pupils Fly Overhead
A;rman Aided War Even in
Death by Proving Worth
of Liberty Motor

HEMPSTEAD. L. l., July To- Gianfe-
lice Gino, OF the Royal Italian Flying
rorps, was buried here to-day with
b;shest military honors. While a bugler
.ounded taps and squad of soldiers
tired three rounds across his grave,
n squadron of young Americans he
had taught to fly lowered overhead and
dropped flowers on his coffin.
Giro, INSTRUCTOR of Resnati and many
another aviator who made his mark
IN the war, was killed on Hazelhurst
Field Sunday when his machine crashed
70 earth during an attempted tail
spin.
Flying officers of ell the Allies took
part in the funeral ceremonies. but
the representatives of Italy and the
United States played the most promi-
nent part in honoring the dead aviator.
Services Are Impressive
Rows Of Italian and American of.
fcers stood at attention as the flag
draped easket, on which rested Gino's
cap and sword, was borne through the
streets to the Church of Our Lady
OF Loretto. where the rector, the Rev.
Robert Boyle, celebrated solemn high
requiem mass.
As the cortcge moved from the
church to the cemetery a number Of
airplsnes. swooping aimlessly above,
approached. As they passed over the
casket each pilot dropped wreath
or loose roses, and the tributes sift-
Il No of {,.1,
and America.
A band from the 42d Field Artillery,
Of Camp Mills, led the cortege. Then
followed two army trucks flled with
foral pieces from American officers
and from Italian friends and societies.
Twenty commissioned officers Of the
American Flying Corps and 200 men
from the school where Gino was in
structor preceded the hearse, which
had special guard of honor of Italian,
American. French and British officers.
PAYS Tribute to Comrade
Among those in the procession were
Commandant Tritoni, Consul General
Of Italy in New York; General Tozzi.
chief of the Italian Military Mssion
Giuseppe Bevione, chief lieutenant Of
Italian Aeronautics, and Captain John
a. ! HFPS, iSpttSSHLluE MGJOr Nenerdi
W. L. Kenly, director of the Bureau of
Military Aeronautics.
At the cemetery Lieutenant Bevoni
delivered q stirring and simple fare
well tribute to his friend and comrade.
Sergeant Gino served his country
in the purest. most generous and
noblest way he said. During these
last eight years he has brought honor
to Italian aviation, flying on al ma
chimes, both in peace and in waE with
astounding ability and unoScelled
courage. All those who witnessed his
last two flights will never forget the
extraordinary bravery of this poised
and silent Italian.
"The splendid flight on the Caproni
was the last service rendered by Gno
to his country and to America, for
he definitely established the perfect
harmony Of the great Italian bombing
plane with the powerful motor de-
signed and built for America. 1t was
truly Gino's swan song"