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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
THE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING

The announcement last Monday that the world, war
had ended. quite naturally occasioned such an outburst
OF enthusiasm everywhere in the United States as had
never before been seen, and while the celebration as a
whole was characterized by genuine joy and abandon,
there were comparatively few cases of actual rowdyisp.
although instances were recorded where the taste shown
was not above reproach. To say that the celebration was
difnified would not be quite correct, but, on that day it
mattered little, anyhow.
Just the same, it has impressed some thoughtful
people favorably that a large number of men, women
and children found less ostentatous ways of displaying
their emotions than did the multitudes. and one Of the
incidents which will be remembered is that .of old and
young alike going quietly to their church or some other
sanctuary offering thanks to Providence not only for the
victory, but for the restoration of peace. There may be
differences in the religious views of man-difference OF
form, dogma and Interpretation, but as far as faith and
heart are concerned, there are no essential differences.
The first natural act Of an over-joyed humanity has
always been an offering of gratitude-eand the 'Te De-
UNI" which has been sung in all the churches of the world
for centuries at the end Of great and disastrous wars.
has been a true and typical expression of the sentiment
engendered everywhere by the fact that peace has once
more come back.
= The spirit Of thanksgiving has been touchingly H.
Illustrated in a letter received in this city from a Grand
Forks girl attending an academy in Minnesota. The form
is naive and charming. and the sentiment so spontane-
ously expressed that the brief letter deserves being read
by others than the recipient. 1t follows here:
Don't you just love everybody? I do. This is a
most glorious day.
1.-THE first I heard of peace was at noon: one Of the
girls said she had heard that peace had been declared.
We sort o. whispered. and then forgot it. During the
next class the whistles started blowing. Then Miss Il
said it was because Of the peace. And then came the mar
velous: ~ .
= I'VE all went for our chapel caps and went right to
chapel to thank God. No one suggested tive just nat
urally went. That was the most impressive chapel 1
ever attended. Everyone was crying. Then Miss L.
suggested we say the Lords Prayer. Glasses were dis
missed for the day and we all went upstairs to talk it
over and bring our boys home, get rid Of the kaiser and
his bunch and fix the world for a while-as girls will
do"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
More and. Better Live Stock
BY j. Harey, Agricultural Extension Department,
international Harvester Co.

small grains do. and are not injured
to any great extent by these crops.
These weeds thrive In a poorer or
more depleted soil than the grains
will, and consequently are much OoEe
noticeable on poor land.
In older sections of the country
where these weeds have been q pest
IN the past, they have been practical
~ eradicated by a systematic rotation
OF crops. which is practicable only
where live stock Is kept to utilize corn
Cattle. hogs and sheep will make
good use Of these weeds, and prevent
them from maturing seed and being
further distributed. n
Grass Will Also Clean the Land.
j, IT ,is n known that seeding badly
infested fields to gratis and pasturing
Tor several years, and then blowing
down IN giving proper attention,
will clean the land Of the worst weeds
we have. The most satisfactory
method Of securing returns from this
pasture on it.
Give Live Stock More Attention,
During the past two years the Food
Administration has urged the pro-
duction OF grain, rather to the ex-
clusion of live stock because Of the
pressing needs Of our Armies and
Allies. However, as the war Is over
we should again give more attention
to ! v stock, especially in this section.
There are many farmers who plow-
ed up their grass and sowed the land
tosgratn during the past year or two,
VINO should return them to grass. AL
ready there is a great deal Of inquiry
being made as to the proper. methods
OF seeding down for pasture and hay
purposes. While the government has
guaranteed the price Of wheat for
next year. we believe that many farm
ers would be justified in considering
the seeding down Of part Of their
land, which they otherwise might put
into small grain. At least this land
could be worked better than usual,
and grass seeded with d ~lightSseeding
Pof grain. and a good catch secured.
Increasing Small Grain Yields.
This region has always been a great
small grain region and should con-
tinue to be one, but the only means Of
continuing the profitable growing Of
small grains is to increase the Yield
per acre. This can be done only by
building up the soil, which Is accom-
plished most satisfactorily by increas-
ing the number of live stock and ro-
tating crops.
n Great Northern Railway COM
pany and many other agencies have
tried to introduce the use Of CONNER
cial fertilizer but in nearly every case
1t has been learned that these, fer
tilizers would give proper results only
when used in combination with barn
yard manure, as the soil needs vege-
table matter.
Vegetable matter can be obtained
oy ploW1ne under green crops of
legumes, such as sweet clover, red
clover, alfalfa or cow peas or beans.
However the blowing under Of these
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
GERMANS MET
HEADS OF The
ALLIED ARMIES

paris, Nov. 16. (4:46 a. m.)-1n &C
cordance with Marshal Foch's instruc-
tons conveyed through Major Sister
on to the German great headquarters.
German military and technical repre-
sentatives met Belgian officers at
Bruges, British at Mons and French
and Americans at Nancy, yesterday
afternoon. says Marcel Hutin Of the
Echo de Paris. The purpose Of, the
meetings was to arrange the details Of
the withdrawal of the Germans across
the Rhine and to discuss question:
relative to railroads, rivers, canals and
telegraph and telephone service. I
The Germans gave informatio1
concerning the different systems Of
communication and the destruction
erected or planned by the Germans
the territory limited by the Dutch-
Belgian and the Dutch German ,fron<
tiers, the Rhine and the line Of Cob-
lenz. The French and Americans dis
cussed' the region south OF Chartered
and Rom to southern Alsace.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
VIGILANCE STILL E D

It was reported yesterday that fifty pneumonia cases
are still found in the hospitals Of Grand Forks and that
an unknown number are i'll in their homes: reports Of
new influenza cases are daily being made, and while the
epidemic does not appear to be quite as severe as when
it started here, conditions are still such that the neces-
.sity, for continued vigilance and extreme precaution is
evident. ~: 49,
There has been considerable talk Of revoking the
closing order issued at the instigation Of the United
States health authorities by the state board Of health
about six weeks ago. The order was, however, SO explicit
that it is impossible to misunderstood it, for it said plain
~ enough that schools, churches, theaters and pool halls
must remain closed. and public meetings must be discon-
tinued as long as there was an outbreak Of the epidem-
ic in the locality concerned. ~ II
Naturally. such orders work much hardship or
large number Of persons, but they belong to that class
Of exieencies which cannot be avoided in the interest Of
public health and welfare, and wherever these interests
are teopardized It is an ancient and universal rule that
some individuals must suffer whatever inconvenient con-
sequences may accrue therefrom.
One Of the serious results Of the protracted closing
is, Of course, the absence Of children from the schools.
But some plan Of concentrated teaching for the remain:
ing part Of the school year will undoubtedly be conceived
and applied in sVch a manner as to affect the develop
ment and standing Of each pupil as little as possible.
Experiences recorded in numerous cities here as
we'll az abroad teach the wisdom of keeping the quaran-
tine regulations in effect as long as there is even the
slightest danger Of continued spreading Of the epidemic.
for wherever the closing orders were recalled prema-
turely there was an immediate recurrence Of the disease.
That SONS Impotence with existing conditions
should be evident, + but natural and human. But upon
second thought everyone will realize keenly enough that
II IL best to play SAFE and to make absolutely certAan,
that the disease has been definitely rooted out from the
community before any relaxation is permitted.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
Needed by Packing Plant.

One Of the most certain signs 81
approaching better times for this Sec
ton OF the northwest Is the comple-
ton Of the new Packing Plant at
Grand Forks. The large number Of
stockholders and visitors who recent
ly met and inspected this enterprise,
found to their surprise an immense
detail for the handling Of the live
stock produced in this region.
Lave Stock Indicates Prosperity.
1t Is also significant that the Farm
Loan associations and the managers
Of the Farm Loan Bank, will not
make loans to farmers who do not put
at least q portion of. their reliance in
live stock.ss!This Indicates that strict
~ grain farming has passed asa
stable business in this section.
The fact that the banks insist on q
farmer raising live stock indicates al
so h a these men of wide experience
and. observation have learned that
farmers who put their dependence
Of success than those who depend en-
tirely on. grain farming.
n new Packing Plant il encour-
aging he raising of live stock in every
way possible, because. it's success will
depend on a continuous supply of
good grade animals. @
Live Stock ON the Increase.
Those who have made close obser-
walton are pleased to note the very
rapid increase in all kinds % live
stock, especially in the northwest.
This section has had the distinction
Tor n past few years Of showing a
any other section of the United States.
This fnd1ratno that tbo <nr-a .>>
lie that they cannot continue shipping
their fertility out of this region and
still maintain their production. Every
farmer knows, tor should know, that
when he hauls a load Of wheat of his
farm, a proportion of the farm fer.
ti!tty is. gone and his farm Is so much
poorer. He Should. also realize. that
when he grows a crop on his farm and
feeds 1t to live stock. and sells the
v stock. only 2 small proportion of
fertility taken from the soil by the
crop Ied, " removed from the farm.
In years past, with the wonderfully
fertile soil Of the Red river valley, this
has been CT very little concern, be-
cause apparently there was an mex
haustible supply Of fertility in the soil
But this h not true now, especially on
the older farms, and precautions must
De taken to save what fertility re-
mans. =
Weeds Receiving Attention.
It is also lamentable that sopp
thistle, quack grass and such weeds
are very much on the increase IN The
northern part Of the Red river valley
This is due largely to the system II
FARMING which allows them to in
SOW thistle, cuack grass. ETC., grow
their growth at the same time ne
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
crops does not give much better re-.
suits than II they are nrst ieo 70 ~
stock and the manure appl1eo - :

crops does not give much better re-.
sults than IL they are drst Ted TO lIve
stock and the manure applied 70 'Ao
land.
That the yield Of small grains can
hA ~increased by 4 very simple metnou
OF crop rotation, in addition to the ~
plication Of q small amount OF pam.
yard manure, Is proven py IhaaS
farmers who have tried 1t.
Fol the past four years on me !.
II. g.. farms we have had wheat 1ol.
lowing corn, which was put on ianu
thatIhad been given a light coatlng ~
manure. The average yield OF Whess
for the four years has been ~ pusn es
per acre. There has been no special
effort or extra work done in order 10
that there is not q farm in the Req
river valley which has similar n
that could not equal Or better Q
results by a similar system OF farm
ing.
The actual expense Of raising these
crops Of wheat has not been greater
than the average in Jul neighborhood.
The additional yield which we nave
received, which will amount to at
least 10 bushels per acre, may be SAID
to be profit due to the system OF
farming. We feel confident thai a
we followed the ordinary system OF
continuous small grain for the same
time we would not have secured more
than half the yields which we nave
had. These yields can be attributed
directly to the live stock on this farm,
because it enabled us to rotate u
crops and add some essential fertlll-
ty.
proved profitable. Starting with a
small bunch Of grade cattle which we
bought in the stock yards In South
ST.. Paul, we have increased and I'M
proved our herd and at the same time
built up the fertility of,the farm.
Corn and Alfalfa Successful.
We realize that the great problem
Of live stock in the northwest is n
feed. However, we have had no diff
flculty in raising all the feed needed
to handle these cattle necessarily
Corn and alfalfa have proven reliable.
We have, however, held to acclimated.
home grown. varieties for Nour corp,
and this year, which has been constd-
cred q very poor corn year, we nave
our silo filled with the very best feed
and enough corr in shock to rehll
twice. We have also saved enough
seed for our own use and some Tor u
neighbors. We have a barn full Of al
falfa and lots of it stacked outside. .
The Minnesota 13 corn which we
have grown on our farm for the past
six years, produced a splendid lot of
fodder full Of practically mature
grain.
We are now feeding a carload Of
stock which we hope to have in shape
to turn over to the new Packing
Plant early next spring, and believe
every farmer in this region should
consider doing the same. The only
way to get the full benefit Of this
plant is to grow live stock-cattle,
hogs, or sheep, to be handled by OUR
LOCAL PACKING PLANT.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
E D GOVERNMENT
4 HAS DECIDED TO
CARRY OUT REFORM

Stockholm, Thursday. Nov. 1.-THE
carry out without delay a program OF
reforms giving the franchise to both
sexes on equal terms and placing con-
troll Of the foreign policy as we'll al
declarations Of war and peace with
the Riksdag.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
HANDING OVER OF
GERMAN FLEET WAS
DISCUSSED FRIDAY

London. Noy. 1s.-Preliminary dis
ctssfons concerning the handing ov-
er OF the German heet were held to-
night at Rosyth, on the j FirthsSo
Forth. Scotland, between Admiral SSir
David Beatty and delegates from the
German soldiefa' and sailors counoii
and 3 German vice admiral. Nenfsr.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
PRISONERS
ARE REACHING THE
AMERICAN LINES

With the American Forces in Al
sace-Lorraine. Nov; Icy the As
ers began reaching the American lines
late yesterday. They said the Ger
mans had freed them rather, than
give them food or provide transpor-
tation for them. The Rumanians are
being supplied with clothing and fed
by the Americans.
The Germans all along the lines are
Withdrawing in large numbers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
Crown, Prince $
Said To Have Been
Interned In Holland

London, Friday, Nov. 15.-Former
Crown Prince Frederick William Of
castle owned by his friend. Count
Gisbert W6lnf Metternich at Swalmen,
a town in the province Of Limburg,
Holland, says an Amsterdam dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
company. 1t Is reported his wife is'
with him.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
BoLsHEvIKI HAS HONOR FLAG.

Amsterdam, Nov. 16.-The>B olshe-
vik government Of Russia has i~nstitut-
ed military order "for valpr." 1t is a
tiny red flag. and the person N whom
it is conferred is also given a certifi-
cate emitting him to wear 1t.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16

socialist, demanded the Immediate
abdication yof the queen ana urged a
general strike. He proposed that de-
modified troops should refuse to
surrender control Of the armies until
they were assured Of food supplies
for Themselves and families.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16
Splendid Two-Page colored Map in This Weeks Numbe

This fine double-page Map is printed in two colors and
presents the sScene of the Western Battle-Line." It
shows all territory from London to the River Rhine.
including all Of Belgium, Luxembourg, Western Germany,
and Northern France. The famous Hindenburg line as
it existed before March 81, 1918, is indicated, also the line
of furthest German advance this year in the big drives
Of March, April, May, and June, and the present line Of
battle where the Allied armies are driving the Germans
back, including the terrain contiguous to Sedan where the
Anasrie can ao " ~ have just won one Of the most
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-16

brilliant victories Of the war. The Map is prepared with
especial view to the conclusion of peace with GERMANY
and shows. all Of Alsaee-Lorrane, which Germany un.
douotedly must surrender to France. The great fortress
Apled garr'sons as guarantees that Germany will pay for
the damage she has done in the war, are also clearly
shown. Practically all Of the towns that are being liber-
toned from day to day in the press dispatches are clearly
v,sual'zed. This Map is SO valuable as to be we'll worthy
OF preservation for present and future consultation.
The Raymer enterprise., 1918-09-19
PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned will hold Joint
Public Auction of the H. s. Stollar
farm II miles north and IN miles
west OF Raymer, ~ miles south and
| mile east of Bushnell, 4 miles north
and " mile west Of Kalous Post
office, commencing at 1000 a. m. on
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. rs
Is head Of Horses; 20 head OF Cattle;
"a head Of Hogs; IL dozen Hen and
Chickens; Farm Machinery; House.
hold goods; Ford Car and other
things too numerous to mention.
TERMS All sums under $40 Cash !;
over that amount one years time will
be given on approved notes bearing
10 per cent interest. No goods to be
moved until settled for.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON
ST0LLAR AND BRIGGS, OWNERS
H. H. Northup, Auctioneer,
1. E. Aebersold, Clerk
The Raymer enterprise., 1918-09-19
LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST
osiags d ths hsple Of Raynsf aal Ieiai1 fef Past
Week iet ID briei

osiags d the Pssple Of nayner aad vkish iG Past
II Week teA d BRET
Snow makes us think of coal.
Mr.. Lafferty is on the sick list
this week.
II. Draucher was passenger on
the east-bound train Saturday.
Mr.. Gates, manager Of the Ben
Hur in this section came Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Motsinger drove up
from their farm north of Greeley
Tuesday.
w. Jones, who has been working
near Sterling for some time came
home Friday.
Mrs. Paul Diehl went to Versailles,
Missouri, Monday and will spend the
winter there.
Miss Carrie Drury and brothers
Ray and Terry went to Sterling last
Thursday to attend the fair.
Mr.. Hartman the optician was In
| Raymer this week and from here
went to Stoneham yesterday.
Mrs. Frank Markle and son went
back to Merino Monday after few
days spent in Raymer and vicinity.
Mrs. Winterrowd went to Iowa
last Thursday where she will visit
relatives and friends for some time.
Miss Edna Bruce who has been Wis
iting here for the past week returned
to her home in Tekamah, Nebr., Mon.
day.
The two teachers who were lacking
to make up the force came Monday
morning from Denver, Miss Garvin
and Miss Reed
Miss Irene Seavy went to Sterling
Thursday morning where she visited
friends and did some shopping until
Saturday morning.
Miss Lillian Zwinke returned to
her home in Eustis Saturday after
an enjoyable visit with her sister
here, Mrs. Sam Schmeeckle.
| Mrs. John Dvorak who has been
here visiting her sister, Mrs. Kotouc
for a couple of months, returned to
her home in Chicago. Friday.
| Mr. Hensee came back from Ster-
lingWednesday and will remain for
a while as he expects to commence
work on the old depot next week.
Chas E. Littell, candidate fer
County Clerk and Recorder on the
republican ticket this fall made this
place brief visit one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoar and
Zola, Mr. and Mrs. Petrie returned
Tuesday evening from Loveland af-
ter a few days spent there on bus
mess.
| Our new superintendent, Mr.. w.
J. Lenker and Oldest son, Charles ar
rived last Saturday, from Strasburg,
Colo. to commence his work on Mon
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoar Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Petrie and Zola Hoar
drove to Loyeland Saturday on bus
mess and pleasure and returned Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. L. A. Summers left Tuesday
for Missouri where she will visit for
some time, having gone on account
of Jimmie who may be called into
training camp before long.
J. II. Beson and sister, Mrs. Hart,
Merna White and Doris GUNNER
drove to Morgan Tuesday afternoon
to meet Mrs. l.. A. Beson who is re-
turning after week spent in Denver.
Here is chance to do your Bit
by simply giving old clothing for the
suffering in Belgium and parts Of
France Next week at the rooms
formerly occupied by the Raymer
Restaurant.
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