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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

Ada Herald: All kinds Of tdays"
are being designated in the state, the
latest one to be potato day. Why
not pick some nice day and designate
it as newspaper day-a day when ev-
cry subscriber On the list will come in
and pay the subscription. It's worth a
trial.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
Want Packers Trust Smashed.

Washington Jan. 31.-Intimation
that the Federal Trade commission
will try to smash the alleged oombi-
nation of the big Five" packers at
the close of the present probe came
in the session of the commission
when Francis J. Heney, chief examin-
er, after disclosing further activities
of the packers in Sitting competition,
said: II believe we should assure
the public the commission has power
to break up this combination. The
few independents left should have
tho knowledge we are coming to aid
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

Ed A. Paradis, editor of the Midway
News, recently completed so years in
the capacity of editor. He has been
at the helm Of the News for 81 years.
Mr.. Paradis is a fearless writer and
has continually been for measures or
against them, as in his mind they
were related to the betterment Of the
peoples condition. Especially has he
been interested in the betterment Of
the markets and in his weekly tables
shows that there is certainly a vast
amount Of room for Improvement.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
Duluth Lacks Wheat Substitutes.

Duluth Lacks Wheat Substitutes.
Duluth, Jan. 31.-The shortage Of
substitutes for wheat flour is making
It impossible for Duluth bakers to
follow out the governments bread or
der. Cornmeal and barley flour, the
chief substitutes, are practically off
the market, because there has been
such q big demand for them and be-
cause most of the mills have machin-
cry for making wheat flour only.
When one large bread company tried
to get a ton of cornmeal, it could get
only 200 pounds. Duluth bakers are
awaiting instructions. =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
lowan to Deliver War Lectures.

lowan to Deliver War Lectures.
Cedar Rapids, Jan. 31.-Verne Mar
shall, editor of The Evening Gazette,
has been designated by the Treasur-
ury department to make a three
weeks tour of the Southern states to
deliver lectures on the war. Mar
shall served six months before Yer
dun as a member of an ambulance
CORPS. The idea of the Treasury de.
partment is to awaken the patriotism
of the Southern people by acquaint.
ing them with actual conditions in
France and the manner Of warfare
conducted by the Germans.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

The Albert Lea Standard is author
ity for the statement that the Jeffer-
son Highway is open for automobile
traffic from Mason City, Ia, to Min
neapolis. In time to come there is lit
tie doubt but that very large part Of
this highway will be kept open for
traffic practically the year around.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

According to the Staples World the
partisan league will likely pu. a
full ticket in the field in Todd county
this fall. The league is said to have
a strong organization in our neigh.
boring county with many members of
influence.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

Winnebago City Enterprise: The
clock seems to be the only thing that
can successfully do business on tick.
Mankato Review: Even the clock
seems to be ashamed of that way of do
ing business, for it constantly holds its
hands in front of it's face.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

It has been given out that there will
be a meeting Of .de state executive
committee of the democratic party ut
st. Paul February ~, one of the I'M.
portant matters tc be considered pe.
ing the calling Of a statewide demo
cratic conference, the purpose Of which
is to adopt resolutions and make recon-
mendations-the latter we presume re-
ferring to candidates for office.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

Roumanian Premier Resigns.
Amsterdam, Jan. 31.-Resignation;
of Romanian Premier Bratiano is res
ported in Berlin dispatches. General
Averescu succeeds him. III
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
GREAT STRIKES TIE
UP GERMAN PLANTS
HALF MILLION REPORTED OUT
IN BERLIN ALONE-REPRES-
SiVE MEASURES BEGUN.
WORKMEN DISSATISFIED
Resent Delay In Progress Of Peace
Negotiations and Prussian EIec-
toral Reform-Industrial
Centers Affected.

London, Jan. 31.-A dispatch to
the Daily Express from Geneva
reports that there have been
clashes between soldiers and
strikers in the suburbs Of Berlin
in which lives were lost. The
dispatch adds that the troops in
some instances refused to fire on
the strikers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
New Idaho Senator Sworn In.

Washington, Jan. 31.-John F. Nu-
gent, successor to the late Senator.
Brady of Idaho, has been sworn in.
He has been named chairman of the
fisheries committee and a member Of
the immigration and Indian affairs
committee. /
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
RAIDERS KEPT FROM LONDON

Kill Three and Hurt 10 in Third At
tack in Two Nights.
London, Jan. 31.-1n Tuesday nights
air raid bombs were dropped at vari-
Gus places in Kent and Essex, it is
announced officially. There were sew
eral aerial engagements. All the
British machines returned safely.
Three persons were killed and 10 in
ilred, it was announced officially. It
is feared bodies of six other persons
are buried in the ruins of q house.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
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American Red Cross
Workers Are Killed

Italian Army Headquarters
in Northern Italy, Jan. 31-Two
Americans attached to the Red
Cross have been killed at Mes
tire by bombs dropped by Ger
man raiders. They were Will
liam Platt and Richard Cults
Fairfield.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

Brig. Gen. e. 3. Rabbit, who has
frequently for months at time acted
as chief Of the bureau Of ordnance dur.
ing the illness Of his chief, Is the only
brigadier general In the regular army.
This distinction has come about
through the fact that all the senior
brigadier generals Of the old army are
now serving as major generals in the
National army, while those who hold
commands az brigadiers In the regu-
lar army are holding temporary com.
missions. General Rabbits new as
siqnment will be the command Of a
brigade Of artillery. This is the lar0.
est artillery unit In the army.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

Our soldier boys would appreciate
Smileage book. A dollar will pur-
chase one.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
Certified Statement of Buyers.

Certified Statement OF Buyers.
The certified statement which coal
buyers will hereafter be required to
make, covers the following points:
Amount of coal desired; kind used
last year: approximate amount used
last year; amount obtained so far
this year; pounds or tons on hand at
present; time amount on hand will
last; untitled orders with other deal
ers; kind of heating plant; number of
heating plants; number Of rooms.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

The Thrift stamp sale appears to be
meeting with excellent success.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
PUT ON HARD COAL RAT|oNs
MINNESOTA FUEL ADMINlSTRA
TOR TAKES ACTION.
Anthracite to Be Sold For Magazine
Stoves OnIy-3ut 80 Days Sup
ply to Consumers.

Minneapolis, Jan. 31.-Minnesota
has been placed on hard coal rations.
Sale Of hard coal except for use in
magazine or self-feeding stoves is
forbidden in Minnesota, by an order
issued by John F. MCGEE, fuel admin
istrator for Minnesota.
Consumption of coal is further pro-
hibited in mandate preventing
dealers from delivering more than 30
days supply of hard coal to any one
consumer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01
Affects Most Householders.


Furthermore, the state fuel admin
istrator has ordered that all pur-
chasers of coal must make a certified
statement as to how much coal he has
used, how much he has on hand and
how much he needs.
The order, which affects almost
every householder in Minneapolis, St.
Paul and Duluth, and a large ma
jority of homes in smaller towns and
communities, was issued, not only to
conserve the supply, but also to pre-
vent any boarding Of coal. The at
tention of the State Fuel administra-
ton has been called to the fact that
some persons have bought supplies
of hard coal that will carry them we'll
into next winter. .:--~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-01

Four tons of shipping capacity ar
required to transport soldier, and an
other ton is necessary for his equip
ment. In addition, it takes SO pound
Of ship capacity a day to keep hin
supplied with food, clothing and am
munitiOn.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
THE TOWN CRIER.

The regular Takoma Park com
munity singing will take place to-
night in the Presbyterian Church
on Maple avenue. Mrs. z. Clyde
Shade and Ben Morrison will sing.
Miss Norma Schwender will recite.
DIR. James r. wilder Will speak
at the opening of the Frelinghuysen
University tonight at the new
Bethel Baptist Church. Ninth and
s streets.
The Central Dispensing division
Of the quartermaster generals office
will have a hike tomorrow in Rock
Creek Park, starting at 2:30 o'clock
from the Adams Mill road entrance
to the zoo.
W. Lathrop Meeker, socialist
worker of Lawrence, Mass, will
conclude his series of lectures on
"Americanism" tomorrow afternoon
at 3 o'clock in the Pythian Temple.
The Excelsior Literary Club will
hold its first meeting of the season
on Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. Mills O'Keefe, Hyattsville,
Nd.
The Noyes School of Rhythmic
Expression will give an exhibition
Tuesday evening at the A. r. C.
Woman's Club, 200s N. street north
west
Cathedral Heights Citisens' Asso-
citation will meet on Thursday at 8
o'clock in st. Adams Parish Hall.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
SENATORS TO BEGIN
TIMES PROBE SOON
Scope of Investigation Is Not Yet
Determined.

The Senate judiciary subcommittee
early this week will take up the in
vestigation of the purchase of the
Washington Times by Arthur Bris-
bane with money borrowed from GER
tain German n-American brewers.
Senator Overnan, chairman of the
committee. stated yesterday that it
would be impossible to decide the
question of the scope of the investl-
cation until the committee had ex-
amined the documents requested of
the Department OF Justice.
1t is the belief of the majority of
the members of the committee that
the resolution calls for a thorough
investigation of the activities of sew
eral brewers throughout the entire
country. and in numerous cases,
other than the Brisbane affair.
Senator Jones, who introduced the
resolution in the Senate, declared in
recent interview, that the owner
ship of the Washington Times had
only precipitated the investigation of
alleged nefarious activities of Ger
man-American brewers in the affairs
of the nation.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
DR.. STEVENSON
GIVEN LEAVE
Bethany Baptist Church
Grants Pastor Release
for War Service.

Prompted by patriotic motives IN.
congregation Of the Bethany Baptist
Church have released their pastor.
Rev. L. 7. Stevenson. for the duration
Of the war.
Dr. Stevenson expects 70 Iesv,
shortly for France on a special mis-
sion. During his absence his pufuff
viii be filled by pastors who will bs
chosen by the elders OF the church.
Here Fourteen Yenr..
The members OF DR.. Stevenson,
church are loath 10 have him 90
because OF the service that he has
rendered them during the fourteen
years OF his psstorste he IL the
nrst pastor that the Bethany Ram
tist Church has had and By his ef-
forts he has built his membership un
from a scattering few to its present
substantial condition.
DR.. StevensOn's son. Horace L.
stevenson, who has Just passed h-E
twenty-nrst birthday. is in foreilu
service as an aviator IN Italy. Dr.
stevenson hopes that they will meet
while both are overseas and that they
can have their first Christmas awav
from home fighting for the same Gag,
together in Paris.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
PURELY PERSONAL.

Col. James Sprigg Wilson, Of Wash
fngton, sailed recently from Manila
to Vladivostok-
Miss Mildred Adams has Just re-
turned from West Springfield. n. H.
Miss Edoth Wilson, of North Caro-
lina- Is here.
Robert Davis edwards is visiting
here from Boston.
]. Edward Durnell will leave for
San Francisco shortly.
Mrs. Walcott Stanley Erhardt has
Just returned from Lynn, Mass.
Thomas L. Stoneman, of the 1nte-
r,or Department, has been transferred
to the War Department
George A. Richardson, Of Atlanta.
Ga, has received an appointment as
clerk with the Department of La
Dor.
William @. Craig has returned from
q business trip to Elgin. Ill.
Marshall J. Kileen, of the Agricul-
tural Department, has received pro-
motion.
Frederick n Robinon, Of the Gov
ernnent Printing ofice. has resigned
to take up employment in Chester,
Pa
Joseph X. Walker, Of Baltimore,
Nd. 10 visiting friends in Cherry
dale, Va.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
Y. M. c. A. SECRETARY
PLAYS CUPID ROLE
Arranges Marriage of Marine at
- Ouantico Hut"

The first marriage ceremony per-
formed in an overseas" Y. NJ. c. A.
hut in the vicinity Of Washington,
took place at Quantico, Va, recently
when Edwin A. Raine of the Marine
Corps was married to Miss Ann
Louise Laidley.
Learning that Raine was unable to
leave his post on the day set for the
wedding. Secretary McMann. of the
Y. NJ C. A. came to the rescue; tele-
graphed the bride to come to camp
at once; procured a marriage license
from Manassas in spite OF the county
regulations requiring the presence of
the couple intending to wed when
the license Is issued, and summoned
Chaplain Edwin Niver.
The couple were married with all
military ceremonies to the music of
the Twelfth Regiment Band. The
ushers were Sergt. T. z. Vaughn,
Corps. J. c. Williams, L. ]. Ritten-
house. NJ. Kitseck Campbell and j.
H. Long.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
.MELLEN WINS !
DIVORCE CASE
ormer New Haven Chief
Gets Decree Against Let
ter Writing Wife.

Pittsfield. Mass, Sept. 2s-Charles
4 Meilen. former president of the
lew Haven Railroad. who, under a
iew law, sued for separation from
lis wife and the right to transfer his
roperty without respect for her dow
right. was awarded a decree in the
rebate Court today following argu-
cent by counsel The decree gives
ellen the status of a single man.
Milton b. Warner. Mrs. Mellen's
unset. declared in his argument that
IL client had written the "Fondly.
sttcn" letters addressed to II. Doug.
- Brown, assistant manager OF the
vanderbilt Hotel, New York. 10 test
Ser husbands affection. She had
placed the letters in the hands OF
The Blond" he said. to be deliver
I'd to Mr.. MaIlen, but her plans went
rong and the letters we're Offered
o. sale to Mr.. Mellen.
Confident of Victory.
Counsel for Mr.. Mellen said tonight
hey are confident of victory in the
Supreme Court as they have another
trunkful of letters even more sensa-
uonal than those already introduced,
The next chapter to the proceedings
promises to be a divorce suit TO be
brought by Mrs. Mellen in New Hs-
ven. A month or more ago Mrs. Mel
len did file a suit for divorce in this
city. but the proceedings were halted
on account of Mr.. Mellen's claim that
his legal residence was in New Haven
Attorney Warner, of counsel for
Mrs. Mellen. said tonight in speaking
of today's decision:
II am content with the situation
The verdict was in favor Of Mr.. Mel
len. hut / have taken an appeal and
he has now no chance to transfcy
He cannot dispose Of any property
without Mrs. MeIlen's consent and he
cannot divest her Of any other dover
rights unless he Supreme Court con-
firms Judge Slocum's decision. I will
present my formal appeal in a few
days.
The Supreme Court does not sit
here until next May.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
FROM
NO MAN'SLAND
Ross B. Davis, Severely
Wounded, Saved by
Algerian Soldier.

Ross B. Davis, one of three brothers
serving their country in France, is
reported severely wounded on the lat
est casualty list.
Mrs. Leila Davis, 140e Thirty-nrst
street northwest, the mother OF the
three boys, received word of her sons
wound from the Red Cross. almost
two months ago. A few weeks after
she received a letter from the young
man himself, telling the story Of how
he was wounded
About o'clock on the afternoon
Of July 30, Davis was shot. and left
unconscious In No Mans Land. He
remembers recovering consciousness
about three hours later. and crawling
into a shell hole for protection. Sew
eral hours later an American soldier
found him and carried him back to
the tront-line hospital where his
wound was treated.
Davis was born in Richmond, Va,
twenty three years ago, and came to
this city when quite young. He at
tended the public schools until his
second year in Western High School,
leaving to accept a position with the
Potomac Bank. A year later the
trouble with Mexico broke out, and
Davis enlisted and went to the bor-
der, where he remained nine months
After the declaration OF war against
Germany the young soldier, was sent
to France.
After a few months he requested
that he be sent to the front, even
though Il meant losing his rank of
sergeant. His request was granted,
and he was ordered to the front line
trenches. Shortly afterwards he re-
ceived his wound.
Davis two brothers in the service
are Henry Winfield Davis and Clay
ton P. Davis. He has three other
brothers and five sisters.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
CHEF HENRY HURT
In AUTO COLLISION
Fireman Has Hands Cut-Several
Accidents Reported.

Battalion Chief Samuel r. Henry
of the fire department was slightly
injured yesterday when his auto
mobile collided with another ma
hine in front of 93S Q street north
est The other automobile was
riven by W. H. Miller, 1929 Elev-
2nth street northwest. Chief Henry
was hurt about the hands and was
treated by Surgeon Lawson OF the
rrs department Both machines
were damaged.
G. W. Roberts, a 12-year-old white
boy. had his right leg fractured yes
terday when he was struck on B
street northeast by an automobile
driven by Edward Smell. I31 Elev-
cHth street northeast.
Dave Colbert, rs, of 1920 " street
rorthwest was struck by a Capital
action car yesterday on Thirty
fth street northwest and was in
red about the head. He was IC-
aoved to the Georgetown Univers-
y Hospital.
Edward S. Lewis. 81. 274 Fifteenth
rect northeast, fell off a ladder
"sterday while at work at 1900
central avenue northeast and was
removed TO the Casualty Hospital
suffering from injuries abTut the
legs.
A district refuse truck collided
yesterday at Sixth street and Mary
! land avenue southwest with a trac-
tion engine inJuring Collins George,
the driver OF the truck. George
was removed to the Emergency
| Hospital.
Patrick Long, 422 X street north
west, fell from a moving car yes
terday on Ninth street near l. north
. west and was cut about the back
of the head. He was removed 10
the Emergency Hospital
Agnes Whitney lost several teeth
when an auto struck pole and
Nick Young had his left foot badly
crushed. Both were taken to the
( Emergency Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
Bookbinders Contribute
To the Tobacco Fund

The tobacco fund for the GONZALES
cent soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital
has been augmented by a gift of 800
raised by the bookbinders OF Wash
ington.
liberty bond rally will be held at
Typographical Temple next Tuesday
evening at $50 to start a drive for
Fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions.
union bookbinders' liberty bond
boosters committee has been ap-
pointed to have charge of the sale OF
the bond issue. It is composed of
William c. Connor, chairman; John
ST. Clair Hambly, Frank c. Meredith,
Alexander. Tosh, Ernest R. Taylor.
George ]. Hurst, Charles B. Welsh,
Joseph N. Broskey and Edward H.
Paudert
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
Washington College Of
Law Opens New Term

The Washington College Of Law.
1917 New York avenue. will open
for the fall terms tomorrow at I
o'clock.
The Hon. Stanton J. Peelle will
preside, with talks by Hon. James
7. Lloyd and the Hon. William
Henry Dennis. Professors will also
assign their work for the new term
at this time.
The former students and grad
yates will hold an informal re
union at this meeting, the class of
1919 being in charge.
A course of three lectures by
Prof Thomas Hansford Patterson
on the origin and development Of
the law, to which the public is in
vited. will be given October 2. 4
and 7 at 4:50 and $40 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
Columbia Camp Girl,
VIII Move to CITY

Dewey Hall" at Camp Columbia,
Conduit road. served as a theater
last night for the motion picture
program the girls at the camp gave
their guests.
Plans have been formulated 90
move the girls who live at the
camp, minus their canvas tentin-
and their garden. into town for the
winter. They have ARRANGED for the
taking over OF one house as a group
and those who can not be accom-
modated at the central hong will
be cared for through the auspices
OF the Y W c
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
UNITED STATES TOPS
PETROLEUM OUTPUT
American Oil Production Leads
Entire World.

Approximately 21.O27.S45,s12 gallons
represents the worlds production OF
crude petroleum in 1917, the United
States Geological Survey of the De-
partment of the Interior announced
last night.
OF this amount, 66.ss per cent was
produced by the United States. This
is fiVe times greater than the amount
produced by any other country in the
world.
The production for the forty years
extending from 1857 to 1917 represents
a grand total of 293. .30s, 70, ,332 gallons.
During this period the United States
led In production, having an output
OF 60Se per cent of the total amount.
The worlds production of petroleum
during these forty years averages T.
s35, 9O,60S gallons for each year. The
worlds production for 1917 is three
times greater than this amount.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
TWO CAMP EXTENSIONS.
Camps Stuart and Humphreys Will
Be ENLARGED.

Two camp extensions have been au-
thorized by ths War Department, 1t
was announced yesterday. One at
Camp Stuart. Newport News, an ad-
dition of ten acres for tent hospital
and the other at Camp Humphreys.
Accontink. Va, an addition of 330C
acres for maneuvres and instruction
Of engineer regiments.
The Camp Stuart addition has been
leased from Mrs. Martha P. Taylor
for 500 for the period of the war.
The extension at Camp Humphreys is
owned by about a hundred persons.
and there are eighty houses on It.
Authorization has been given to ac-
quire 1t either by purchase or con-
demnation. The estimated cost is
$3.50, ,00O
The Washington herald., 1918-09-29
National Applied Arts
School Opening Tuesday

The National School Of Fine and
Applied Arts, 1906 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., will open October l. The vari-
Gus new courses for the term, in
clUding the course of Reconstruction
for Soldiers, are proving interesting
and offer new opportunity in the
fields of useful activity for War
Workers" The evening classes are
equipped with a new daytime illund-
nation device