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Morris tribune., 1918-02-08
MINNESOTA HAS LARGE
SURPLUS OF POTATOES
Estimate That 80 Million Bushels
Are Held In Reserve In This
State

Minnesota has an over supply of
potatoes this year of 80,000,000 bus
hels. This is an estimate recently
made by the markets division of the
Minnesota commission of public
safety.
The nationwide potato situation
is one that is giving the marketing
division of the food commission the
greatest concern. Altho there is a
big surplus of potatoes, the consump
tion since last fall has been un-
usually small. The market demand
is sluggish and from information
gathered by the division of markets,
the farmers to the east and west are
selling literally at every opportunity,
while the farmers in Minnesota,
Michigan and Wisconsin are moving
slowly.
The farmers of these states are
likely to hold the bag unless con-
sumption is speeded up in every way
possible.
The 80 million bushels Of surplus
potatoes in this state is equal to 20
million bushels of wheat. Just now
the big question is to substitute and
send food to the allies. Potatoes can
be substituted for the wheat pro-
ducts to a greater extent, thus giving
larger amount Of wheat products
&c he shipped.
In order to increase the consump-
ton of potatoes in the state of
Minnesota, the price level must
come down. Potatoes are too high
in comparison with other food pro-
Ducts" states Mr.. Hughes of the
division Of markets. "It is either
lower prices or potatoes left rot
ting on our hands,
At recent conference between
grocers, the wholesalers and retail
ers held at the university farm at
st. Paul, it was agreed that potatoes
should retail around $1:oo to s1.1o
per bushei In order 10 eohtaln q
market; This would bring the price
to tna farmer at Shout so per cent
of the retail price sser so cents per
bushel. :. The committee meeting at
that time did not attempt to set the
price on potatoes, but suggested that
the consumer would buy more freely
II that price prevailed.
At the present rate of consumption |
the farmers of this state viii have a
large amount of potatoes on their
hands at the opening of the season
this spring. That will naturally {
tend to decrease the production for
the coming year. In order to over
come decrease in production, the
present supply must be taken off the
hands of the farmer, but it will not
be taken off at the prevailing prices
and rate of consumption. If pota-
toes are held over, the losses sus-
tained in that way will discourage
he grower
Potatoes as a substitute are cheap
sr than wheat products. Four bus
lels of potatoes would be equivalent
n food value to sack of flour and
would cost $1.05 less.
: The food administration is urging
he substitution of potatoes, not only
or the purpose of saving wheat for
Export, but to stabilize the market
The retailers in this
ity are selling the potatoes for
air price, and the consumption
hould be increased. Is
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08
AGITATORS BARRED
FROM STEVENS COUNTY
Sheriff Zahl Issues Order Forbid
ding Non-Partisan League Ad-
dresses

tors cannot hold meetings in Stevens
county for Sheriff Frank A. Zahl has
SO ordered, and he intends to see that
his order is respected.
The order came as the result of a
visit here by a Mr.. Gilbert who re-
presents himself as manager of the
| Non-Partisan League. He came to
secure hall for meeting to be held
here in the course of couple of
weeks. On learning of the plans for
a meeting, loyal citizens began to
bestir themselves. County Director
Adams conferred with the Public
Safety Commission and learned what
steps were necessary to prevent the
meetings. The City Commission al
SO took the matter UP and sounded
public opinion, and on Monday af-
ternoon the Commercial Club held
an open meeting at which the
matter was discussed and a re-
solution passed requesting the
sheriff to issue an order forbidding
the meeting. Sheriff Frank A. Zahl
was present at the meeting and ex-
pressed himself fully in accord with
the sentiments expressed there
The following is the text of the
order issud by the sheriff, and also
the resolution passed by the Com
mercial Club:-
To the Citizens of Stevens County,
Mimi.
1t has been brought to my notice
by the Commercial Club and City
Commission of the City of Morris and
members of the Safety Commission of
Stevens County, that a movement is
planned by agents of the Non-Parti-
san League to hold public meetings
in Morris and different parts of the
county by speakers of the Non-Parti-
san League. And as such speakers
have in different parts of our state
created feeling of disloyalty to the
to the State of Minnesota by making
remarks, such as, "Have you any
thing to say who should be Govern
Or" Had you anything to say about
going into this war, you know you.
have not" eff they conscripted
wealth like they do men, this war
would he over in 4S hours" And as
1 know the citizenss OF stevens county
to be loyal and law abiol.ss clelzehs'
and I do not wish to have any ST..
remarks made in Stevens county by
such speakers, which might create
feeling of disloyalty in our commun-
ity, I, therefore, as Sheriff Of Stevens
County, deem it my duty, for loyalty
to our President, and to the Govern
ment Of the United States, and for
the safety and harmonious feeling
in Stevens County that these meet
ings shall not be held, and it is here
by so ordered, and 1 hope this order
will be respected.
Respectfully yours,
FRANK A. ZAHL.
Sheriff of Stevens County, Mimi.
Feb. 5, 1918.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

Whereas, An application has been
made for a place in which to hold a
Non-Partisan League meeting in the
City of Morris, by one who charact-
erizes himself as manager of said
league, and who gives as his busi-
ness address, Box 655, st. Paul,
Mimi, and,
Whereas, The farmers of Stevens
County are always welcome to the
use of any hall in the city of Morris
Concluded on page 81
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

When solicited for donation to
the Red Cross a farmer living near
Lilly, S. D., announced that he would
give a wagon of corn if women from
do the husking. They accepted the
offer Immediately and Drawing sub
zero weather all of them worked all
day at the husking, not stopping ut
one load but filling three triple wagon
boxes before night.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08
Real Estate Transfers

J. G.. Chryster to Elmer Clarkson,
swA 16. Everglade, s12000.O0.
q. p. keenan, G j. w. Clarey to
James j. Hennen, ~ 13, and M
"a, Synnes, 81 and other.
J. F. McAuIey to Charles Vaughn,
Sc n /, Morris. ST. and other.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

school children belong to the Junior
Red Cross chapter. Beginning Feb.
IL, Lincoln's birthday, and continu-
ing until Feb. %, Washington's
birthday, an effort will be made to
bring all of the children in the $780,
900 schools of the country into the
Red Cross Junior membership.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08
JUNIOR RED CROSS TO
PUT ON BIG CARNIVAL
Many Interesting News Notes Given
Below Concerning Morris Public
Schools

A big carnival IS icing planned
at the Morris High School 20 raise
money for the Junior Red Cross ana
according to arrangements now un-
der way this will be big event.
Everybody will be invited and when
the complete program is given out
1t will be interesting enough so that
no one will stay away. The date is
set for Tuesday, February 26.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

Down at Rochester, Mimi, butter
has advanced enormously in price
since the beginning of Red Cross ac-
tivities. A single jar was raffled off
at box social held near that city,
and brought $4,000.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

A basket ball game will be held
Monday afternoon at four o'clock
between the High School team and
the Morris town team.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

There will be no more basket ball
games or practices in the evenings
hereafter, this rule being made to
save fuel.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

Full information regarding the
condition of soldiers who are taken
i'll or are injured in camps in the
United States is to be transmitted
to their families by the Red Cross,
through the suggestion of Secretary
Of War Baker.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

A few changes were made neces-
sary by the resignation of Miss Rob-
bers at the Longfellow school. Miss
Florence Jones has been made prin-
cipal and new teacher has been
hired for the 4th and 5th grades.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

This will mean considerable when
it is known that nearly 800 tons of
coal is consumed each year by the
two school buildings.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

At Cando, N. D., town of less
than 1000 population, Red Cross
auction recently netted more than
$1400. Everything from jars of
jelly to straw stacks were auctioned.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

Supt Utne is assisting with the
teaching on account of the High
School being short one teacher.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

The Easter vacation in the Morris
school begins on March %.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

There will be no school next Tues
day, Lincoln's birthday.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

The Junior Red Cross of the Nor
ris schools is doing excellent work
and every member is busy at some
thing. A good percentage of the
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08
SUFFOCATED FROM GAS
FUMES WHILE SLEEPING
Couple Near Benson Found Dead in
Bed-0ther News Items from
Nearby Towns

Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson, liv-
ing on farm near Benson, were
| fa,,uN S~~A-es----s ~
-~--~ -uoau, SUNDAY morning of last
week and everything indicated that
they were suffocated by gas which
escaped from range in the room.
They had evidently been dead since
the Friday night before. The last
they were seen alive was Friday af-
ternoon and on not seeing them
around all day Saturday, and no
smoke coming from the house, neigh
bors made an investigation Sunday
morning. They were both found
dead in bed and the bodies were frog
en-. There are no marks of violence
on the bodies and there is little doubt
that death was caused by asphyxia-
tion.
About 10000 pounds of fish were
shipped from Ortonville last Satur-
day. The fish were mostly carp, and
the price paid was twelve and
quarter cents. The fish varied in
size from one to about twenty pounds
and were sorted and boxed according
to classification. They were in prime
condition.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

At special meeting of the school
board held Tuesday evening, Supt
Utne was re-hired for another two
years.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

Supt Utne went to st. Cloud last
riS school.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

A declamatory and spelling con-
test will take place at the High
School on the 18th of March and
seven schools will take part, They
are Alberta, Chokio, Donnelly, Han
cock, Herman, Morris and Cyrus.
The money raised will be used by the
Junior Red Cross to help carry on
their work.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

The Salvage Committee of the Nor
ris Red Cross is now making the col
lection of old kid gloves and other
articles of suede or soft leather to be
used in making vests for soldiers and
sailors. A box was placed in front
of the Red Cross headquarters yes
terday into which the articles may
be dropped. A house to house can
vass will also be made tomorrow,
Saturday, by the school children and
every household is urged to have
articles ready for the Red Cross.
The shipment of the gloves and
leather will be made in about ten
days to the headquarters in Min
neapolis, but the next collection,
which will be of aluminium, will be
marketed by our own chapter.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

The Finance Committee of the Lo-
cal Red Cross Chapter is planning on
making a canvass of the city in the
near future to raise money to carry
on the work here. Up to this time
the people of Norris and vicinity
have done their share in helping to
finance the chapter by purchasing
tickets to entertainments, etc., but
it is absolutely necessary that more
money be raised. The chapter is
now spending from $500 to $500 a
month for supplies used in making
garments, bandages and knitted
goods and money must be raised at
once to keep up this work.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

Frank B. Rowley, a mechanical
engineer from the University of Min
nesota, was in Morris last week to
inspect the heating plants at the
school buildings to see if any changes
could be made for the saving of fuel.
He recommended seven changes,
which il made will make saving of
about 25 per cent of the coal used.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

The Knitting Department of the
Norris chapter has just made an
other shipment of goods to head
quarters and Mrs. Harris, chairman,
of this department gives us the list
as follows: So sweaters, 13 scarfs,
s helmets, % wristlets, and 76 pairs
IF s-""nks. This constitutes the work
of the ,'.+ting department for the
month of January hut does not in
clude any articles made by the Ju1l-
ior Red Cross. A separate shipment
of the Junior Red Cross articles will
be made soon.
Red Cross workers throughout the
division should continue knitting un-
til instructions to the contrary are
sent out from division headquarters.
according to Mrs. F. L. Fridley,
director of women's work for the di-
vision,
A telegram received recently from
Washington contained the notifica-
ton that there is still a great de-
mand for knitted articles. Sweaters
will be used by the soldiers until late
in the spring and to some extent dur
ing the summer. It will be neces-
sary to continue knitting socks all
the year around.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

Miss Blanche Robbers, former
principal of the Longfellow Build
ing, resigned her position several
weeks ago and her place will be filled
by Miss Elvira Forsman of st. Cloud,
who will be here about the first of
March. Mrs. Frank Haight is teach
ing the 4th and 5th grades until
Miss Forsman arrives.
Morris tribune., 1918-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson, liv-
ing on farm near Benson, were
Haa.uN NN~A. g. -
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
A Daily Duty

Each day every American soldier
in France is confronted by great
Guty. Our Army there has a great
task to perform for our country, for
the world, for civilization, and tor
humanity Our soldiers are doing
their duty with courage and fideli-
ty and efficiency that thrill every
Heart
Each day every American citizen
at home is conf onted by a great dI-
ty, duty as imperative upon him or
her as the duty Of our soldiers i3 lp-
on them. The American people have
& great task to perform. 1t is to sup
port to the limit of their ability our
Ar,ny, our Navy. our country at war.
TO work with increased energy
ard efficiency so that our national
production may be increased, TO
eConomize in consumption SO that
more material and labor aud trans
po1Iation may be left free fer the
uses of the Government; ani with
the resultant savings to support the
Government financially is the daily
duty of every American. 1t is u 'ty
that will be met by every A'1erican
W hose heart is with our soldiers in
France, who glories in their courage
and fighting ability and their sue
cess.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
Dorchester Red Cross Needs
Motor Messengers at Once

The Home Service Section of the
Red Cross is in urgent need OF addl-
t:onal volunteers as Motor Messen-
gers, for service both in town and ii
the county.
This branch Of the Red Cross has
Helped. at least, three bundled FAM
lies of men in the Army and Navy
from Dorchester county since its es-
adjustment in March, 1918, and is
at present caring for great many
cases who need legal, medical o. fl
nancial assistance.
This work is conceded to be the
most important of any done in our
Chapter, and it can be readily under
stood that there are times Whtn au-
tomobiles are indispensable.
1t is ordered in Washington that
this service shall be rendered l. vol
unteers who often can help Il great
deal with very little effort. Also 1t
is expected and must be understood
that messengers who offer their ser
vices shall stand ready to respond
whenever called, even if it should be
necessary to forego some pleasure or
change some plans.
You will not he called upon often.
and very seldom be asked to go on
long distances, and will never be ask.
ed to go anywhere unless absolutely
needed
All those who will object to the
use of a small quantity Of gasoline,
or who, when called, will refuse, on
account of trivial excuses, are not
wanted for this work. 1t is embar-
assing to those who have to ask to
be turned down.
The Home Service has as one OF
its cases a mother Of man in Com
pany C, who is now in France,
the firing line. She is blind, but
through the efforts of this branch of
the Red Cross is expected to regain
her sight
1t was necessary for this mother
to come to the Hospital this week
for special treatment, and she was
told that a messenger would be sent
for her. Out of five who We're called
upon to bring her, four refused,
point blank Each one, however,
had more leasure than the one who
very kindly consented to go.
The Home Service needs volunteers
for good many things. 1t must
have them. The success of its work
depends largely upon this assistance,
and it is hoped that all who promise
to help will make it a point to stand
always ready to respond when called
Let US strive to relieve our men at
the front of any undue anxiety con-
corning the welfare of those whom
they have left at home. General
Pershing has said that if we do this
the American soldiers will be ir-
resistible in battle"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
QUESTIONS LOYALTY
OF SENATOR ANDREWS


sional Nomination Challenge; Mr..
Andrews to Debate-Patlio.iS ism to
BE Subject ~ Debate.
The Honorable Augustus Ward
who was the first candidate to file
papers as a candidate for the Repub-
li'an nomination for Congress. has
challenged Senator William ~ An
drcWs to joint debate, with Patriot
ism TO be the subject Of th~iE re
Il arks Mr. Ward on Saturday last
mailed a letter to Mr.. Andrews, in
which he issued the challenge for
the debate. On Monday he made
Ipbiic a copy of the letter.
In the letter Mr.. Ward states that
MI. andrews received the solid sup
Port Of the Germans in the :ampaiSr
last fall, and that such support Wa"
the result of statements made by
Mr. Andrews at meetings held among
the Germans. and in view o. these
alleged statements. Mr.. Ward de-
sires to discuss the subject of Pa
triotism with Mr. Andrews in order
that the Republicans Of the district
may have the opportunity Of render
ing judgment upon the ATTITUDES of
the two candidates.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05

Tomorrow Friday Night
Pauline Friedrich in
Mrs. Danes Defense
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
The DAILY BANNER
Published Daily Except Sunday
CAMBRIDGE. MD. SEPT. 5. 1918
Brief Local News
Grand Opera House tonight.

Hurrah! The gas is on,
Mrs. Isabel V. Robinson and dau-
ghter, Miss Annita. and son, Mr.. Lee
Robinson, are spending several days
this week at the Hotel Dixon
Capt. and Mrs. S. j. Fooks, and
little Laura Fooks Wilson, left on
the Milton boat this afternoon 10
spend few days in Baltimore.
Mr., and Mrs. Robert E Tubman
and two daughters, Misses Mary
Keene and Betty, have returned to
Cambridge, after spending short
time at Ocean City
Mary Pickford night at the Grand
Opera House tonight Mary is
Americas most popular sweetheart.
and a Mary Pickford picture is in (;
class to itself. Come and have
laugh with Mary in "Mliss,'' filmed
| from Bert Harris masterpiece
The many friends of Mr.. Thomas
H. Medford will be glad to learn that
his condition is quite satisfactory af-
ter the operation for hernia last Sun
day. He stood the operation splen-
didly, and it is believed that he is
now convalescent The entire COM
munity wishes him a speedy recovery
and many, many more years of health
and happiness.
7 no iStr
on September 18th, next, of all male
persons, under the amended Selec-
tive Service Law, it should be borne
in mind that the law applies to all
persons, not previously registered, be-
tween the ages of i and As years.
and that this provision includes all
persons who have not attained to
their forty-sixth birthday.
There seems to be some misunder-
standing as to the age limit on the
registration next Thursday, Septem-
Der 18th. In order that such misap-
prehension may be dissipated, it may
be stated thuS-that all male resi-
dents between the ages of Is and As
years must register: that Is, persons
who have not attained their 18th an
niversary before next Thursday TIusr
register. Neither absence nor i'll
all persons between the ages of Is
and 46, who have not already regis
tered, must do So
Justices of the peace in annapolis
are not busy these days. When JUS
tee John r. Sullivan was asked by .
Capital representative if there were
any cases before him, he rrIu"d.
None; since Annapolis Wei, dry
there are practically no cases, aad
few violations of the law come before
us except those for violatin; the aU-
tomoblle traffic laws. With the wip-
ing cut of whiskey in Annapolis,
nruch, if not all, crime here has been
eliminated, and the justices of the
peace have few cases and these only
minor ones
The pollig places for the registra
ton of male residents between the
ages of IS and 46 will be open from
z o'clock in the morning until
O'Clock at night, next Thursday. The
registration places in each district
will be published in this paper to-
morrow, and it is extremely impor-
tant that all persons see to it that
all other persons are registered. En-
ployers of labor. especially that
which is brought here from a dis
lance, should by all means see to it
that members of the various parties
rolled in the districts where they are
employed.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
Flower--Dayis

Miss Mary Catherine Davis, daugh-
t=f of Mr. w r. Davis, OF this city,
a,.d Mr.. Wallace Reginald Flowers.
CT Wilmington, Del, were united in
marriage at $50 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon, at Easton, by Rev. n. ..
Gibson, pastor of Zion ME. Church.
The couple are at present residing at
103 Choptank avenue, this city, but
will make their future home in Will
nington, where the groom Is employ
cd by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
Notice To EIkS.

The regular meeting Of Cambridge
Lodge. No. 1872, B., P o. E., Will
be held Friday light at $50 o'clock.
Urgent business will be transacted,
and all members who can do so are
earnestly requested to be present
Jas. R. Jones, Acting Exalted Ruler
ADV. SGT.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
Thanks Fair MANAGEMENT.

On behalf of the members of Res
cue Fire Company, desire to public
ly thank the management of the Dor
chester County Fair Association for
their courtesy in admitting Firemen
without charge to the Fair grounds
during the Fair.-Edw L. Bramble,
Chief.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05

Guns and shells for dove shoot
ing Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. 31-6t.
Farm implements of all kinds at
a very low price. Phillips Hdw. Co.
ADV. 31-6t. B&R.
Overland and Dodge cars. Phil
lips Hdw. Co.-Adv. 31-6t. B&R.
Bay War Stamps and help win
the war Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.
316t. B&R.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05

Pay your State and County
taxes during September and
save 2 per cent on county
taxes. Interest begins prompt
ly on October lst., on State
taxes. Thos. E. Kerr, Treas
and Coll. B. &. r. 3 wks.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
Store Closed Saturday.

We beg to announce to the public
that our store will be closed all day
Saturday, Sept. 7th. on account of a
holiday, and will reopen Monday,
Sept. 9th.-P L. c. Store.-Adv.5 sgt
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
CHURCH LOCALS.

The choir of Christ Church will
practice Saturday night, at o'clock,
this week, instead of Friday night.
All members are urged to be present
promptly.-Adv sgt.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-05
This store has the goods.

This store has the goods, and at
the right prices Phillips Hdw. Co.
SLIT B&R.
Stewart Trucks. Phillips Hdw.
Co.-Adv. 31-6t B&R.
"A pointer-get your stoves ear
ly. Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. SLIT