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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-18
THOUSANDS.0 OF
"JITNEYS" ARE
GIVEN NEGROES
New Orleans Company Dis
tribute Nickels to Crowd
Each Saturday.
New Orleans. June ls.-A pushing.

New Orleans. June ls.-A pushing,
scrambling, heaving mass Of women.
to the stranger unique even In q city
Of strange scenes and customs. Scores
of them, from The old gray-haired
black nanny Of ''befo'd' war" days
to the young white girl in her teens
with evidences of poverty in her bear
ing and attire. Many have broods OF
children around them, others carry
babies in their arms. Color runs riot,
the bandanpa kerchiefs of the negroes
and the vari-colored clothing of all
combining to surpass the imagination.
1t is the usual Saturday morning
distribution Of five cent pieces to the
poverty stricken. a custom begun in
New Orleans many years ago by q lot
terry company. the old residents say.
and still observed weekly as a neces-
sary rite by at least two Of the largest
business concerns in the city. In the
halcyon days. says tradition, the lot
terry gave t o all comer coins at GER
tain times and on holidays, cheered
the hearts of those in financial straits
by doubling the amount.
"It is just one of our hobbies" de-
clared the head of one Of h con-
Germs when asked why the firm OBJ
served the custom. I'VE have done
it for years and are going to keep 1t
up. And this in spite Of the fact that
we belong to the Charity Organization
society, which encourages individual
giving"
Chaos usually precedes the dstrfbu-
ton of the ''Jitneys' a. the negroes
call tho coins. The money Is given
away at 8 a. m. but an hour earlier a
crowd already Is on hand. By 1880
o,o1oo1. tho prrohap hoe incroaao6 and
when q small window Is thrown open
the street Is a lass of struggling hui
mainly. The appearance Of the
cashier electrifies the crowd. With
shouts. hands are held in the air, the
mass surges forward, each woman in
tent on being among the first to re-
ceive her coin. AS each is supplied
she leaves the crowd. to make her
way to one Of the many public mar
kets where she usually purchases
seconds Of various vegetables from
the produce dealers, then goes home
to prepare dinner.
The doing out Of coins finally is
concluded, the window slams down,
come exhausted. Many are disap-
pointed but there Is the consolation
Of looking forward to the coming Sat
urday. They resolve to be on hand
earlier next week.
Pathos and disappointment we're
written plainly on the face Of an old
negro nanny one recent Saturday as
she hobbled down the street, assisted
by q battered crutch and a cane. A
broker who had been watching &C
costed her: 't
whats the matter, Nanny?
We're you left out?"
"Yessuh. yessuh. I reckon I ain
young ez ! ueter be-" she replied.
somehow all dem younger 'omans jes
beats me to 1t. An I needed dat
money to buy sumpin to eat wild. too"
And she resumed her journey.
"Just q minute" called the broker.
Maybe this will make up for it. HE
took a dollar bill from his, pocket.
"Thanky, sub; Cord bless you
honey she said. And as she shower
ed her thanks and blessings upon him
he walked into his Office.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-18
Army Casualties

Washington. June 1s.-The army
casualty list today contained 40 name.
divided as follows:
Killed in action, 10: died Of wounds
2; died of airplane accident. !; died
Of disease. /; died Of accident and
other causes, /: wounded severely SO;
wounded Slightly, L.
Among officers named Is Lieut. VIM
Campbell johnson, Eau Claire, Wis.
killed in action.
The list:
Killed in Action.
L~ieutenants Leslie II. Groser
Brooklyn;N VIM. g. Harrington, Nunez
Ca; VIM. Campbell johnson, 432 Lin.
coin Ave-, Eau Claire. Wis; John D
Mathis, Americas, Ca: Sergeants Ed.
ward T. Maginske, Chicago: Jane.
Marcum, La Toilette, Tenn: Privatet
Ray Brent. Helena Mont; Michael
Jay, New Haven, Conn; ThoA V. Lar.
son, Berkeley. CAL; Michael Makara.
vesch, Brooklyn.
Died of WoundA
Musician julius s. johnson, Luray
Kas.; Private Samuel Nike. Elton
Wis.
Died in Airplane Accident.
Lieutenant Harry Walter Prince
West Philadelphia, Pa
Died of Disease.
Private Hubert F. Ward. McKees-
port, Pa.
Died of Accident and Other Causes.
Private Luther III. Choru, Council
Bluffs, Ia
Severely Wounded.
Sergeant Alfred M. James. Ply.
mouth. N. H.: Corporals Jas. G. Busby
Salt Lake, Utah; Jos. ]. Hunt, Trenton
N. j.; Robert j. Miller. Caledonia. O.;
Ralph M. Whiting, Marlboro, Mass
Springs. Mo-; Anthony G. Bills. Du'
Newark, N. J.; VIM. c. Conlon. Ana.
conda, Mont; Fred G.. Conner, Nal.
den. Mass: Chas. Coray. Inncahola,
Turkey: Elmer Davis, Chicago; Loui,
DeLoca, Mohoba. Miss; Raymond
Dishon, Crab Orchard, KY; Robt
Farrow. Calhoun, Ca: Harry J. Col,
den, New York; John e. Hoey, Pony
Mont: Henry johnson, Albany, N. T.;
ChaA B. Keim. Bradley Beach, N. j.;
JoA Kelly, Butte, Mont; Robt I. Ku.
tax, Omaha Jos. Lord. Braceville
Ill; VIM. Murry. Beaver Dam, Wis.
Chas. H. Morse, Southington, Conn.
John e. Riley, Brooklyn: Jos. II
Sehultx, Newark. N. j.: Frank slama,
Chicago; Walter Stelmaaek, Chicago;
Willard Weller. Ironton. o.; Jeremiah
E. Sweeney, F1tchville. Conn.,; Her
nan Werth, Joliet, Ill.
Slightly Wounded.
n-S~a&n NY~v-~~ q NR>Fl>.. Dat
mont Mass.
PfhnneFs, Previously Reported Missing
Mechanic John r. Cronin, Portland
Conn; Lieutneant Paul F. Baer. Fort
Wayne, Ind: Sergeant Daniel Bran.
don. Towners, N. T.; Erving A. Dres-
SCR, Bristol. Conn; Walter J. Reyn-
ODDS New Haven. Conn; Eugene F.
sharkey, Ansonia, Conn.,; Harry
swanson. Waverly. Mass; Corporate
eewaI W. Rich, Dorchester, MasA
Bugler Vncenzo LAbriola. Brstol
Conn.,; Privates Vincent Allen. Noralk,
Conn.,; Frank ]. Antkonik. Webster
Mass; Walter chmisl. Bridgeport
Conn; A1bsrt Decs. Brooklyn: Enoct
F1sohman. Now Haven. Conn.,; Hsrbar.
". Johnson. New Haven, Conn; Ray
mond c. Kirby. New Haven, Conn;
John Knudson, New Haven, Conn;
Lac W. IAxnere, lAaonlA. N. H.; Jos
p. Leaxy. nddletown, Conn.; ThoA a
Lyeett, eaxAto1a 6pr4ne1. n. -: Lea
A kahee. Dorchester. MasA.; Harold
y. Nastseson, Stamford, Conn: John
A. Murphy. A1nssbury. Ma; Claude
J. Nelson. Bristol, Conn: Mtchasl ~
Ole, Pssuahuck. Coma; Iswrsnos
Perlmuttsr, New York: Daniel d. ~
lA3 &9 0R,fNa AASNAaa AaA-AAA. mAAA~-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-18

1t is claimed. says the Kenmarl
News, that u Observation-Disclosures
real estate League candidate for Con-
gress, Is raising the best crop of
French Weed in one of his farms that
is to be found in Ward county-yes,
he sure Ia some farmer (?)..
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-18

The Observation-Disclosures Bank
block at Minot has been sold BY Due
& Christensen to Geo.. w. Kemper
for a consideration Of $4,000. The
price is considered fairly high, but it
Is contended that business property
has increased in value considerably
the last few years.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-18

The annual convention Of the State
Retail jewelers. association will be
held in Fargo. June 81, % and 20.
The North Dakota Association Of
Optometrists will hold their conven-
ton at Fargo at the same time.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
MAKES APPEAL TO REJECTED
Sporting Goods House Has Shrewd Idea in a Combination of Pa
 triotsm and Business.

At least one of the downtown sporting goods houses k making much of the fact that applicants for enlist ment in the army or navy have been rejected because of undeveloped physiques.
 Using this as a basis. gymnasium has been set up in the main show window and at Intervals during the day so-called strong man goes through a series of exercises which are calculated to correct the physical defects that humanity Is heir to.
 While the strong man goes through his motions the men and boys grouped outside the window steps at him In open-mouthed astonishment. He does everything from picking up pin to hoisting a 10opound dumbbell above his head.
 And, while the man exercises, a message of hope Is conveyed to those who have been rejected, through the medium of large sign in con spicuous position In the window. The sign reads thus: If you have been rejected, buy home exerciser and 'orrect your faults. Uncle Sam needs New York Times.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN
There Will Be No Cessation of can,-
 paign Single Day During 1918.

An extensive campaign for sale of war savings stamps is being conduct ed during January by Moorhead Wright, state director, and the group directors and chairmen under him. The third Liberty Loan campaign will start in February. and while there is 10 be no cessation of the war savings campaign single day during 1918. Yet this campaign will be overshadowed by the Liberty Bond campaign next month, and many of the wheel horses of the war savings committee will be used by the Liberty Bond campaign CTS.
 The Liberty Loan and the war sav- ings campaigns need not conflict, Mir Wright said. because they offer diff ierent forms of investment to the people, although the security is the same-the good will and integrity of the richest nation on earth The best way to prove your patriotism. 2 Mr. Wright sad. lis to invest in both 10 the limit Of your ability
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
The Great Joker.

Frederick w Vanderbilt. at dinner n Poughkeopsie, praised the produc- ton of his war garden.
 If I told yeu all that my war gar den has produced" he said. you wouldn't believe me. You'd think was as mendacious q joker as Mark Twain.
 "A young girl once asked Mark Twain to write In her autograph album. She said 1t must be something she sould show her mother. The great hu- norist dipped his pen in the ink and wrote:
 "'Never tell lie.'
 Beautiful said the girl, In slight ly disappointed voice; but Mark wasn't done yet. He dipped his pen In the ink again and added:
 Except to keep in practice.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
COMMENTS ON CONDITION OF HEALTH.
PATIENTS TO FORT ROOTS
Pneumonia Cases Sent There Because More Floor and Air Space Availa ble-Vital Statistics At Camp Pike
 For December Made Public.
Little Rock.

LilNlt lApCN.
 Tt is nothing new that we arc sending patients to the hospital at Fort Logan H. Roots" said Lieut. Col. Robert NJ Thornbury. division sur econ, when interviewed in regard tc health conditions at Camp Pike.
 Col Thornburys declaration was it reply to the following dispatch print ed in the afternoon paper under Washington date:
 Camp Pike, Ark. shows such ms terial increase during the last few days in cases of measles and pneu- monia that the camp hospital is filled to absolute capacity. II has been found necessary to transfer a number of patients to the hospital at Camp Logan Roots, four miles away. and to order additional nurses from nearby stations 10 Camp Pike. Army medical officers described the situation as not entirely satisfactory but declar- ed there is no immediate cause for ap prehenson l. was said that as a re- suit of breakdown in the camp heat
 
 uation becoming worse.'
 Continuing. Col. Thornburs said:
 We have peer sending patients to Fort Roots far over month. in order 10 give more air space and floor space 10 the pneumonia cases. We have also opened four large. warm barracks fer pneuno onia cases, so that they may have an abundance of air space. Pa hospital at Camp Pike as soon as they are well, but are held until they have regained their strength and are ready for duty. which accounts for the large number in the hospital"
 According to figures given out by the registrar of vital statistics of Ar genta and Hill township. 127 deaths. m average of 4.09 daily. occurred in the Eighty seventh Division. National Army, at Camp Pike during Decem beY
 One hundred and ninc of the deaths were caused by pneumonia.
 Measles and scarlet fever were the most prevalent diseass. but caused death in only one case each.
 Meningitis was second in number of facilities, with five. and septieemia, or blood poisoning. was third in fatali. ties. four Two of the deaths were suicide cases.
 Besides measles and scarlet fever the following diseases caused one death each during the month: Tuber- culosis, diphtheria, cerebral hemor- rhage. appendicitis. intestinal obstruc- ton and diabetes.
 Col. Thornburv stated that the fig ures were not excessive. considering the prevalence of pneumonia, which is 10 be found in all of the camps at this time. He stated that Col. Chamber. lain. Y. E. M. c, sanitary inspector from the surgeon generals office. left Camp Pike Tuesday. and pronounced conditions materially improved since his last in spection. six weeks.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
OUR BOYS IN FRANCE AND
 HOME PROTECTION

The men on the firing line represent the pick of our American youth. One in four of our boys at home was sick. re- )ected because of physical deficiency. Many times the kidnays were to blame
 If ws wish to prevent old age coming on too soon. or if VIC want to increase our chances for . long life. Dr. Pierce of tfs Surgical Institute. Buffalo. N. Y. says that you should drink plenty of water daily before meals. Then procure at your nearest drug store Anuric (double strength). This An-u-rio drives the uric acid out and cures backache and rheuma- tism.
 If we wish to keep our kidneys in the best condition . diet of milk and vegs- tables. with only little meat once . day. ts the most suitable. Drink plenty of pure water, take Anuric three times . day For . month. It sells for 6Oc.
 Step into the drug store and ask for . sixty-cent package of Anuric. or send pr. Pierce icc for trial pkg, Anuric. many times more potent than lithia, eliminates uric acid as hot water mslts suGar. \ shert trial will ceovince you
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Ca|ome| Loses You a Days Work!
 Take D0dson's Liver Tone Instead Read my guarantee If bilious constipated or head achy you need not take nasty, sickening danger
 calomel to get strengthened up.

Every druggist in tOwn-your drug gist and eyerybody's druggist has no- ticed great falling off in the sale of calomel. They all give the same req son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking Its place.
 "Calomel Is dangerous and people know it, while Dodson's Liver Tone Is perfectly safe and gives better re- suits" said prominent local druggist. DodSon's Liver Tone is personally guaranteed hy every druggist who sells it. \ large bottle doesn't cost very much. hut If IL fails to give easy relief in every case Of liver sluggish ness and constipation you have only
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
A Skilled Juvenile Artist.

Bessie Is a bright one. The other day her teacher set her and her school mates to drawing. letting them choose their own subjects. After the teacher had examined what the other children had drawn. she took up Bessie's sheet.
 "Why. what's this?" she said. You haven't drawn anything at all. child"
 "Please. teacher. yes 1 have" re- turned Bessie. It's a war picture-a long line of ammunition wagons at the front. You can't see 'em cause they're cnmouflaged"
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
A Marvellous Herbal Tonic

Oklahoma City. Okla.-T was i'll six months-had five doctors and all failed. Finally friend told me to try Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The first dose helped me and in two weeks l was able to go down town. l recommend the Golden Medical Dis covery as being a great medicine."- MRS. c. w. BRYCE. 427 w. Noble.
 Golden Medical Discovery can be ob- tained at almost any drug store, In either liquid or tablet form. If not ob- tainable at dealers. send Toe to Dr. Pierce's lnvalids' Hotel. Buffalo. N. Y.. and he will mall trial package of tab lets. It has the guarantee of 40 years behind 1t, and does not contain alcohol nor narcotics, but ingredients are plainly printed on the wrapper. En- urely vegetable. Large package tab lets 60c.--Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
 KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for curabe ailments of the kidneys, liver and bladder.
 Dr. kilmer's Swamp Root stands tho highest for the reason that it has proven to be just the remedy needed in thou sands upon thousands of distressing cases. Swamp Root. physicians prescription for special diseases. makes friends quickly be- cause its mild and immediate effect is soon realized in most cases It is gen. tie. healing vegetable compound.
 Start treatment at once Sold at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi- um and large.
 However. if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr.. kilmer & Co.,, Bnghamton, N. Y. for . sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Carpenters Wanted.

w. c. Sprague, manager of the free labor bureau in the office of the state labor commissioner was advised tha. the government needs BOO carpenters at once in the construction of an avia- ton station at Montgomery. Ala. The pay will be 50 cents an hour with time and half for overtime. but transpor. tation will not be furnished The gov ernment also needs 100 experienced shipbuilders at Orange. Tex. who will be paid according to their experience and for whom transportation may be available.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
to ask for your money back.

Dodssn's Liver Tone Is pleasant tasting, purely vegetable remedy. harmless to both children and adults. Take spoonful at night and wake up feeling fine; no hiliousness, sick head ache, acid stomach or constipated bowels. It doesn't gripe or cause in- convenience all the next day like vio- lent calomel. Take a dose of calomel today and tomorrow you will feel wcnk. sick and nauseated. Don't lose a days work Take Dodson's Liver Tone Instead and feel fine, full of vicor and ambition.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Stenoaraphers Officers.

Count stenographers appointed un- der the provisions of Section 1929 and subsequent sections of Kirby's Digest should be included in the list of oiEi- eers of the state entitled to deferred classification. in the opinion of Attor- hey General J. D. ArbuclNe. who wrote the adjutant general to that effect. Un- der the laws, he said. their term is CO., extensive with the :erm of the judge of the court, and they have q fixed salary and certain prescribed duties to perform.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
london's Coffee Stalls.

Coffee stalls run by women, which are common sight In London and other large cities of Great Britain to- day, are d revival rather than war eXpedient, says writer in the Daily Chronicle. For 1t was woman who. nearly a century ago, started the first coffee stall outside the London docks to supply working men with early
 breakfasts. And for many years wom
 en had a monopoly in this kind of ca. terlng until the early morning stall do- veloped into an all-night institution. which required man to look after it.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Governor Adds Protest.

Governor Brough was advised that a delegation will go 10 Washington to ask Secretary of War Baker to have the liquor traffic suppressed in the vicinity of Camp Beauregard. The governor was asked 10 appeal to the secretary of war, Governor Brough accordingly telegraphed Secretary Baker. adding his endorsement to the movement and saying that "the sale of liquor around the cantonments is the worst possible evil to which the soldiers could be subjected"
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Hustlirq own.

Lord Northcline, at Il farewell din- ncr. expressed his admiration for American hustle.
 "On q train the other day" he said. "I heard q dialogue that brought out your hustling qualities beautifully.
 "1'm from Ashton, said man. Finest little town in the middle West ' "'AshtonE sneered another man. I don't think much of AShtou.'
 "'You don't? When were you there lastT said the first man.
 "'Two weeks ago.
 "'Oh. we'll said the Ashtonian, you ought to see her now '
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Powell Case Appealed.

The transcript in the case of Walk CT II Powell. who was convicted of conspiracy in the Pulaski Circuit Court and sentenced to pay a fine of sl00, and serve one day in jail, was filed in the Supreme Court Powell and former Senator l. (. Burgess were charged with having introduced two bills in the 1917 legislature to tax certain soft drinks for the purpose of extorting money to have them killed
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough. soothe the in- hammation of a sore throat and lungs, stop irritation in the bronchial tubes, insuring a good nights rest. free from coughing and with easy approximation in the morning. Made and sold in America for tifty-two years A won- derful prescription. assisting Nature in building up your general health and throwing off the disease. Especially useful In lung trouble. asthma. croup bronchitis, etc. For sale in all civil ixed countries.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Cold In the Head"

ts an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Per- cons who arc subject to frequent colds in the head" will find that the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will build up tho system. cleanse the Blood and render them less liable to colds Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may tsad to Chronic Catarrh
 HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE 1. talk on internally and acts through the Blood on tho Mucous Surfaces of tho System.
 All Druggists T5c. Testimonials free.
 elo6oo for any case of catarrh that HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not eurA
 '. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
E. L. Ma iors On Duty.

F, L. Majors of Brinkley. recently appointed bank examiner by Com missioner John NJ. Davis. began his du- ties. He will be in the office for n few days before going out on the road. Mir, Majors succeeds Leonard Good win. who was awarded a lieutenant's $ I few days ago was reported to be en route to France.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
PREPARE FOR OVERFLOW
Farmers WilI Be Protected During Months of February and March

Governor Brough stated that promp, measures would be taken to protect the farmers and others in the St Francis Leyce Basin from the dangers of an overflow during February and March. and said that he would ask Hugh Tomlinson. president of the leyee board. to call meeting of the board for that purpose.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
EinkIe,s Successor Named.

The State Board of Control of the charitable institutions announced the appointment of Dr. r. II. Wiles of Lit tie Reek to succeed Dr F. B. Hinkle as physician at the Arkansas Deaf-Mute Institute pr. Hinkle resigned to en- ter war service.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Tn rabbit business has been import. ant al many Benton county points dur ing the winter The Hiwasse Produce Company of Bentonville shipped 1900 in one week during December
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Incorporation Matters.

the Arkansas Tractor and Supply Company and the Capital City Water Company at the office of the county clerk.
 The dams-Cooper Sales Company of Fort Smith. capitalized at s25.000. filed articles of incorporation.
 The Electric Farms Company of Lo- noke filed articles of incorporation.
 The Eagle Investment Company of Oklahoma 1lsd articles of incorpora- tion.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
ANEGIEcTED COLD

Is often followed by pneumonia. Be- fore it Is too late take Laxative Quini- dine Tablets. Gives prompt relief in cases of Coughs. Colds, La Grippe and Headache. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24

original little liver pills put up 40 years ago. They regulate liver and bowels Ad.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24

Young America Is lost In admiration for pollus from the trenches; there Is so much less face space to wash.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
RED CROSS STORY.

Red Cross Ball Blue and what it will do seems like an old story, but u's true. Red Cross Ball Blue Is all blueA No adulteration. Makes clothes whiter than snow. Use 1t next washday. All good grocers sell it.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Names Snider Surveyor.

Governor Brough appointed c. F. Snider of Locker surveyor of Craw- ford county. to succeed W. B. Bell. re- sgued
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Not Encouraging.

"Sir. l want to marry your daugh- ter" Do you. young man? Well. there's no accounting for tastes"
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24

Some people make an awful fuss about a mans being his own worst snemy-but why should they care!
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Certainly.

Somebody told me yesterday you were perfect icicle."
 Well, that's cool