The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-11

The armory is large enough to
should be filled this evening.
An address by Rev. George Buz-
zelle, Bismarck Four Minute Man, vii:
feature the patriotic program. which
will include the formal dedication OF
the handsome flag which the Bismarck
local recently purchased for its union
hall. II, This banner, eight feet by T.,
hereafter will adorn the walls Of the
Farmers union headquarters here.
and on public occasions will head the
Farmers union delegates in our pa
triotic parades.' . .fi
Red Gross Acre Plan. 4
Among other things, Bismarck local
to tight will work out its Red Cross
acre plan, under which 1t is intended
that every member Of the union shall
donate the proceeds of one acre OF
his farm, which shall hs set aside Tor
the especial benefit Of the Red Cross
No matter what the crop may be. af.
ter deducting the cost Of seeding and
harvesting, all Of the pr0ceedse will
be- donated, .tD. the Red Gsal his
plan Is expected IS sfes1ft IN turning
thousands Of dollars into the REQ q
Cross, treasury. n. 5sss 81
Tho FAfmers ,union COMMITTEES
which has assumed the lead dership In
this PATRIOTS drive ID headed BY D. =.
shipley, state 9EgapizsF and includes y
such we'll HE kfcqltqrists 'as y
W. Burch, M, N Brdea, William Nor.
ris and IrvipE e Smali,s typical OF the
100 per cent. pitts trns-bfte American
who forms TIE backbone Of the North
Dakota Farmers union. -, 3 .
Articles to Be Sold.
One of the most interesting features
of the evening will be the Red Cross
auction sale, which Is expected to
net hundreds Of dollars for the Red
Cross. Will Morris, a well knowl:
farmer residing northeast Of town, will
officiate with the gavel, and friends
who have seen him in action say he Is
a marvel Among the numerous arti
cles which have been donated for this
sale are the following from the state
penitentiary:
Two thoroughbred Duroc Jersey
pigs.
els. sss5 II
one pair Of Pekin ducks.
Other miscellaneous poultry.
One mature dog and puppy from
the famous prison blood hound ken,
nels. s5s
inmates. q. ,,s. !.
Samples Of the male prisoners
handiwork. @
Members Of the board Of control to-
gether with Warden F. s. Talcott glad,
" embraced the opportunity offered
by the Farmers union to serve the
dual purpose of enabling the farmers
TO improve their poultry through the
introduction Of better blood into their
flocks and at the same time helping
the Red Cross.
From e. G. Patterson.
r. G. Patterson has donated lot inc
sale tonight:
one thoroughbred Jersey bull calf.
One thoroughbred Duroc Jersey
boar. h.
sixteen pure bred white Leghorn
baby chicks.
Frank Milhollan, secretary Of the
Missouri Valley Poultry association
has donated q thoroughbred white
Plymouth Rock cockerel.
Other articles donated include two
fancy pieces Of Eattenburg work, q
buffet scarf and table cover or dining
room set of Syrian workmanship, con
tributed by Solomon Nicolai and .
choice lot Of cut flowers, suitable Tor
Mothers day, contributed by Hon.
John H. Wishek Of Ashley
The Farmers union store OF BIS
marck has contributed washing me-,
chine which will serve to make some
war mothers work easier. The farm
ers have, literally contributed of the
fruits Of the farm. A vast amount OF
dairy products, milk, butter, eggs,
cream, cheese, poultry, hams, bacops