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Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
Lyric Theatre
Opens Saturday

Mr.. -Boardman manager OF the
Lyric Theatre of this city will open
his house Saturday, December list,
after having it closed for several
months on account of the Flu cpl
demic.
Extra. precaution has been taken
bv the management on opening and
they have held off till all danger is
passed. The theatre has been put IN
the best of condition for the opening
and a splendid program has been ar
ranged for the coming week.
Next Monday Mr.. Boardman will
have the first number of the Mid
land Lyceum Course he expects to
put on. during the winter months.
This first number the Cambridge
Players will appear in song and
dramas and from press reports they
are high class talent and well worth
seeing and hearing. Your attention
is called to the announcement OF the
program for next week appearing
elsewhere in this issue.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
CORMANY GOES With
BAND TO GERMANY
France, Nov. 22, 1918

~ r. France, Nov 22, 1918.
Dear Old Dad: s.
Well this is Friday night and we are
all packed up to leave here. There
is a movement started over Here to
write dad" Christmas letter.. The
censorship is lifted to a certain ex-
tent and especially so on these spe-
cial letters. We are told these let
ters are to be written next Sunday
and they will be rushed straight thru
Well Dad the war is over and the
world is at peace once again. We are
all glad and l suppose the homes OF
America heaved a big sigh of relief.
The parents that have boys over
here, that are not dead will be re-
lieved of lot of worry. The cpl
demic of influenza is over and al
though it got quite>a few, none OF
our outfit were hit.
Well Dad they tell US We can write
some things so l will tell you where
have been. Last Xmas night we
landed at Liverpool. England, after
crossing the ocean on the biggest ship
af1oat. From Liverpool we went to
Winchester, England, was there a
week and then to South Hampton. We
crossed to LIE Havre, France. We
stayed here all night. Early the
next morning we left and after be.
ing on the train three days we camp
ed at La Courtine. 1t is South near
CONTINUED on page ID
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
BROADWAY BAKERY
|MSTAlL$ MACHINE

A new cookie machine has arrived
at the City Bakery on Broadway and
has been installed. This machine is
the latest of it's kind on the market
and is practically the same as those
used by the largest biscuit and cookie
companies of the codntry. Its ca
pacity is 200 cookies per minute and
Mr.. Borrud the manager states that
he expects to have the machine rum
ming at full force before long and
will supply the retail as we'll as the
wholesale trade of this section of the
country with all kinds Of plain cookies
such as are now being sent here from
eastern markets. ~
In connection with this cookie ma
chine Mr.. Borrud has bread machine
which. turns out 5000 loaves per hour
which he has had in operation for
some time. With the aid of these
sanitary machines he is able to turn
out the highest class of bakery
products and throughout. the entire
operation of making the products
never touch human hands.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
How About Your
w. S. Stamp Pledge

"Our work is not done until peace
is permanently established, the war
bills paid, our army brought back
home and demobilized, and industry
re-adiusted to normal conditions. The
Government still needs the money and
will need it until all of the above has
been accomplished.
North Dakota's quota of War Saw
ings Stamps cannot be filled through
large subscriptions, one thousand dol
lars, (maturity value) is the maxi
mum. Every Individual, Therefore,
Must Invest at Least One-Tenth OF
His or Her December Income in War
Savings Stamps.
If everybody would do this, there
would be no question about North
Dakota making good its pledge to
the Government of ten million dollars.
There is still to be raised $3,66O,OOO
in order to make our word good. IT
it is good, and it always has been
good, lets all join in and invest that
one-tenth and assist in putting 1t
over in North Dakota.
Instead of useless gifts make
Christmas present in War Savings
Stamps. Urge others to do likewise
Don't be quitter. Invest that one
tenth of your December income in
War Savings Stamps
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
MISS palmer ON
STATE SuPT. STAFF.
MISS NELSON SELECTS MEM.
BERS OF STAFF WHICH IN.
CLUDES MISS PALMER

Fargo, Dec. l6.-Miss Minnie J.
Nelson, superintendent of public in
structfon- elect of North Dakota, an
nounced today the appointment OF
four members of her staff, who will
90 into>office with her on January l.
They are:
Deputy superintendent, H. G. Arms
dof, Valley City, register of the
Valley City normal school.
: Assistant superintendent, Geo. A.
Mcfarland, former president Of the
Valley City normal school.
Clerk of the certification depart
ment, J. w. Riley, Fargo, superin-
tendent of schools Of Cass county.
Miss Bertha Palmer, Williston, spe-
cialist in primary work.
The Fargo educator who joins Miss
Nelson's staff is one of the best
known educators in the state, as are
each of the other three educators.
Mr.. Riley concludes his term as SUI
perintendent of the Cass county
schools on January /, and viii lgo to
Bismarck shortly thereafter to take
up his work in the state office.
Mr.. Mcfarland of Valley City, who
for 25 years was president of the
Valley City Normal school, is one Of
the best known men in the state. He
was executive secretary of the Da-.
kota territory. board of education, a
position corresponding to the present
superintendent of instruction. His
appointment will unquestionably meet
with The popular approval of the nor
NAL alumni.
Mr.. Arnsdorf has been registrar Of
the Valley City normal school five
years. He is a University of Wis
cbnsin man, where he was a pupil
of Prof. A. C. Arvold, Of the North
Dakota agricultural college.
Miss Palmer was for three years
deputy superintendent Of the Will
liams county schools. She is spe-
cialist in primary work, and is now
with the North Dakota Sunday School
association in charge Of it's primary
work. She has taught in the schools
of Devils Lake, Larinlore, Rugby and
Bismarck.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
R. S. DRIVE MAKING
GOOD IN W|lL|ST0N

The Red Cross Christmas drive
which started in Williston the first
of this week is making good progress
and by the end of the week it is hoped
that every person in the city will have
enrolled as member. This is the
statement made this morning by
Chairman Paul Leonhardy. He fur
ther stated that over $1,000 had been
raised to date in the city on the
drive.
All old memberships with the ex-
ception of life memberships stop on
January 1st. and those who wish to
continue to belong to this worthy or
ganization must sign up at this time.
Much credit is due the women who
have worked on the various can
vassing committees as they have done
some wonderful work. "A house to
house canvas was made the first OF
the week and good success reported.
Mr.. Leonhardy stated that the cam
paign-would close here in the city on
Saturday night and on Saturday a
campaign will be pushed on the
street OF the city and at tne Two
booths which are being run on this
campaign, one at the Great Northern
Hotel and the other at the Great
Northern Depot.
Mrs. J. A. Husebye of this city is
at the head of the Junior Red Cross
campaign which is on at this time and
manuals and supplies are being sent
out to all the teachers of the county
to aid them with the work. 1t is
hoped that every school in the coun-
ty will be 100 per cent school, that
is every pupil member of the Junior
Branch. This campaign will be open
till in June when the schools close
but it is hoped the work will be COM
pleted long before that time.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
MORE WH|SkEY IN
HANDS OF: SHERIFF.

This week added forty-fve more
gallons of whiskey to the large store
of this product already in the hands
of the. Williams county sheriff. This
quantity of the amber fluid was brot
to Williston by farmers who live
north of Ray'w found it hid in the
brush along the road. It is thought
that some of the parties who were
carrying whiskey from Mondak to Mi
not or other North Dakota towns be-
came frightened and decided to dis
pose of their load by leaving it in the
british along the road.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
BAN ON SUGAR is OFF

On December 1st the certificates
plan governing the purchase or sale
of sugar by manufacturers or deal
ers was rescinded, allowing manufac-
turers or dealers to buy sugar ac-
cording to their requirements and de-
mand without restriction. North Da-
kota merchants or other dealers may
now sell or purchase sugar in open
market according to their needs and
without restrictions. Dealers, how
ever, should not sell more than four
pounds per person per month or more
than four pounds for each ninety
meals. : ". . /........
The reason for lifting the ban at
this time is that there is a conges-
ton of sugar in both the beet and
the Louisiana cane producing districts.
The customers cards used in sale
of flour and sugar has been discon-
tinued.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
Average Six
Bushels Per Acre

The wheat average per acre for
the 1918 crop in the county is about
six bushels per acre according to
report from county agent Schollander
received this week. From thresh re-
ports received to date at his .oftice
566.354 bushels of wheat was har-
vested in the county last fall. This
wheat was raised on 93,823 acres
which makes an average of about SIX
bushels per acre. ..- ... =.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
Episcopal Guild
To Hold Sale

The Ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will hold sale of Home Made Mince
Meat at the Hagen and Everson store
on Friday and Saturday afternoons
of this week. Here is a chance to
have one of those good old fashioned
mince pies for Christmas dinner.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
COMMITS SUICIDE
AT TOWN OF HANKS

Hugh William Ermatinger a resi-
dent on a, farm nhr Scobey, Mont,
took his life the first of this week at
his brothers farm near Hanks by
shooting himself ip the heart with a
revolver. Mr.. Ermatinger was alone
at the time of the shooting as his,
brother had gone to Scobey to take
care of his wife who died while he
was there. 1t. is Thought that Mr..
Ermatinger was out Of his right mind
when he committed the deed. The
body was brought to Williston and
sent from here to Chippewa, Wis,
for burial.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
MAJOR MURPHY
TAKEN BY DEATH

Major j. S. Murphy, formerly Of
Minot, N. D., a prominently known
early day North Dakota resident who
was for many years a prominent
leader in state political circles, tled
at his home in Minneapolis on Sat-
urday.
Major Murphy removed from Mi
not to Minneapolis several years ago
when he became associated with the
500 railroad as immigration agent.
He had been i'll for T. the past two
years. Major Murphy was 81 years
old.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
CLOSE X. C. WORK ROOM

The Red Cross work room at the
Elk's Home will be closed on Satur-
day, December 21st. and will remain
closed till further notice is issued.
All persons who have knitting and
work that they are doing will please
keep the same till the rooms are open
ed again.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
Invited TO VISIT
ENGLAND AND ITALY
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS INVITA-.
r1ON FROM KING GEORGE AND
s.. MAY VISIT ITALY

London. Dec. 16.-President Will
son has accepted an invitation from
King George to visit England and it
is announced he will stop here on his
way home. The British officials have
been awaiting the arrival of Ambas-
sador Davis before making any ar
raneements for the entertainment OF
the President.
Rome, Dec. 16.-Pope Benedict
may request President Wilson to
consent to act as mediator in an ef-
fort to reach a reciprocal pact which
will solve the dissent which has ex-
listed between the quirinal and the
vatican, according to the Popolo
Romano. This question, the paper
states, will in no case be brought be-
fore the peace conference.
In huge headlines the Italian press
welcomes President Wilson to Eu-
rope. The editorials praise the Pres
ident's course during the war, the
Epoca declaring:
sNo, man in Europe since Napo-
icon has DC0I PSP"AeA SA-~~AA
President Wilson and no one, has
been more loved. He is loved today
by those who once hated him and
scoffed at him. They see in him
hopes for better world"
Italy is awaiting impatiently oftl-
cial announcement of the Presidents
itinerary when he comes to Rome.
Workmen are busy day and night
erecting arches, lagpoles and stands
in the various streets.
Paris, Dec. 16.-While President
Wilson has not announced positively
that he will visit Pope Benedict it
now seems probable that he will do
SO. It is known here that the Pope
is anxious to receive the President,
and the Vatican officials have an
nounced that the visit may be made
without danger Of embarrassment be-
cause Of the differences between the
vatican. ard the quirinal.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19

When President Wilson quotes
facts and figures in his various
peace stands at Versailles, he will
know absolutely whereof he
speaks. Dr.. Sidney Mezes, presf-
dent Of the College Of New York
City. accompanied the presiden,
% chairman Of the committe.
whose duty It il to furnish al sue
data.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
THE PRESIDENT OF,
PORTUGAL IS SHOT
DIED FEW MINUTES AFTER THE
SHOOTING - HIS ASSASSIN
s.sss KILLED BY THE CROWD

London, Dec. l6.-Dr. Sidonio Paes.
president of Portugal, was shot and
killed by an assassin shortly before
midnight Saturday while he was in
railway station at Lisbon, waiting
for train TO Oporto. Advices from
Lisbon reporting the assassination
say that he was Struck by three bull
let's.
President Paes died within few
minutes after he was shot.
The presidents assailant, named
Jeetne, was killed by the crowd.
Lisbon, Sunday, Dec. 15.-(Havas.)
The assassin of DR.. Sidonio Paes,
president Of Portugal, made sure Of
his aim when he attacked today. DR..
Paes was talking with number of
ministers at railroad station here
when the young man approached the
group. Drawing a pistol, he fired
point blank at the president. DR..
Paes never regained consciousness.
The murdered was killed by the
crowd, and another man suspected of
completely was arrested.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all those who
sent flowers, at the time Of the death
of our son and brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Albrecht
and family. #.~-
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
skOvEHOLT WOUNDED REPORT

1t. Fl. T. SkoVhOlt OF WllllstOn Who
has been serving his country in the
medical corps of the army was re-
ported slightly wounded in. the cas-
ualty list issued on December 13 and
appearing in the official bulletin sent
out by the. government This is the
second time that 1t. Skovholt has
been wounded, the first time was last
summer shortly after going to the
front. The first wound was small
wound in the shoulder and soon heal
ed. Just when or how he. was wounded
the second time has not been learned
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19

Her daddy, Col. f. NJ. House,;
quite ehummy with the president.
aud himself a peace delegate; her
husband, Gordon Auchincloss.
apectal assistant in the mission
Il Is quite natural Mrs. Gof9on
Authincloss should be one Of ~he
few women who sailed with the
--esident's Official party to the
=, 'ns reace cont erence.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19

Herbert Fields arrived home from
Camp Macarthur, Texas, the latter
part of last week and left Monday
for Wenatchee, Washington, Monday
evening" being called there by the
Sickness Of his sister Mrs. Leo Ku-
boske. --
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19

Miss Blanch Lindsey of Tioga was
a visitor in the city Moday evening.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19

J. e. Brooke of Bonetraill trans
acted business here on Friday last.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-19
Then welcome, merry Christmas
tide, @.. -& ~

Another hour before we go.
The rosy girl close at our side
Well kiss beneath the mistletce.
Deep, mellow bells salute the air
With benisons sent far and wide.
Good will and joy go everywhere
Upon the golden Christmastide.
joel clinton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
FOREGO BURNING THE LEAVES.

The request of Health officer Freyermuth that
The public desist the burning of leaves during the cpl
demic of so-calIed influenza should with universal
approval The smoke in the air. pouring in the
open windows. necessary to be kept because Of
the disease. is bound be depressing the patients
ar assist the avoidance of that depression is
nothing more nor less than an act of humanity.
The leaves can wait awhile for the burning 1t will
not need be for long. Congratulations those who
would have them Of the but more congratula-
tions still mind who of respect
the comfort. and health of others can smother that
ambition for cleanliness without losing before a
more appropriate time arrives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
OCTOBER 10, 1913.
THOU SHALT NOT KILL"

II would b a splendid compliment to the longevity
81 lot Of good people. and 10 the veracity Of
numerous others If a considerable sprnkling Of our
population would think before they speak
and then talk themselves
Il getting decided the number Of
human beings being killed off by gossip.
ines only be out the streets again before
he gossip dies down.
A meets the street. it seems and says to
l.. &C sick with the flu. rather bad off," maybe he
j. at some military camp and word has been his
parents That enough A. lie meets d and by
hat time is ready TO report that is dead. less
time than it takes TO breathe the tale all over
own.
Talk about prO-Germau propaganda 1t is nothing OF
the kind nothing except the fact that A is a
enjoys jotng bodys but if he
were pro-Germau propag amidst, he could not
Germany's purpose better The tendency further
extend and enhance the so-called Spanish influenza
scare. the of the people, getting
them end. and anything that does that is bad for
the popular moraIe-and health as we'll
that there is Spanish FLU" in these
south Bend including the brought back from the
camps dead. 5 great it from Sept. 10
oct. g. year ago The main difference that it wasn't
the mysterious" Spanish Flu" with military tinge
and therefore popular. AS it every time
anyone "nu" up There is such disease
but there is such thing being cautious without
being hystericaI.
Why not try il, and anyway. stop killing people off
very much before their time.
say such stories are considerably exaggerated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18

knowledge is only knowledge
when it is the common property OF
all minds sufficiently trained 20 ap-
prehend it," that implies that
knowledge must be verihable in
order TO be true. The definition
excludes idiosyncracy. and tenpor-
airy. or permanent, illusion. % de
fusion. II rests verify on the null
tipl!city of Independent witnesses
in agreement and on the freedom
OF cross mination.
knowledge is the result OF per-
sonal experience; all other so-called
knowledge Is only assumed" that
implies that knowledge is only an
individual possession, its proof
resting solely on personal expert
ence. without any independent test
OF the soundness Of either the OBJ
servation or the reasoning 10 which
the conclusion is referred Nothing
more absolutely contrary 20 the
spirit OF true science could be
imagined. II would make the world
a menagerie OF egoists. and human
knowledge a rope OF sand. Ghost
stories would be as valid as mathe-
NAUTICAL demonstrations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
HALF COOKED AGAIN, AS USUAL! THE
TRUE STATuS OF THE HUGHES REPORT


IT always takes disprove falacous and un-
founded statement; much longer
H. One can 20 half cooked or even it seems some
times. cooked all. if by spontaneous COM
bustion especially when prompted by imagination
that has strings Investigations, however into
the such explosions, the them
if any. take
Thus has taken Friday to get at the
facts that FAIL TO SUPPORT our republican con
temporary its attempt for very apparent political
erect to make the people believe Mr.. Charles
Evans Hughes. investigator for depart
nent Of Justice had his findings side-tracked
iii afte, and of because he had found
something terrible against certain democrats Get this
fer starter:
several months ago Charles Evans Hughes
noted "a, e. filr-minded and exceedingly skill
ful investigator, detailed by the president
in aasWe~ 70 a nationwide complaint to in
qdre into The criminal scandals arising out of
the failure OF the airship program. Mr.. Hughes
at once set about his task To al outward APP
pearances this work completed some time
ago and the presumption among Washington
correspondents is that his report has been filed
with the president the attorney general"
ana 81 far very good true to the extent Of Judge
HUGHES appointment that he "a skilled investigator.
and he about his task There nation
vide complaint" however, only senatorial copper
head" complaint and criminal scandals those
invented from the same source,-and the Washington
corresp ondents-vvth the possible exception of the
-ribune's who is of political propagandist any
how thar he is correspondent- that the Hughes
report is not completed has been fed and prob
ally will not be for some weeks. fact Judge Hughes
was taking testimony when the editorial in ques-
ton was written get this from our contemporary.
additional. as a horrible consequence:
yet not a single contractor has been hailed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
TO CHRISTMAS BUYERS.

Every patriotic citizen Is ex-
. pected TO cooperate with the
. patriotic merchants Of Indiana.
. in executing the program agreed
. upon by representatives Of the
. retail trade and the war indus
. tries board, by which II is hoped
. to conserve man power and
. transportation facilities. ordi-
. narily required 20 handle the
. rush OF Christmas business.
. This program emphasizes the
. following points:
. !. Christmas shoppers will
. spread their buying over the
. months OF October and Novem-
. Der. thus avoiding an eleventh
. hour rush and congestion.
. .. Shop during the early
. hours OF the day. for the rea-
son given above.
g. Buy useful gifts, which
. does OF mean that toys are 20
. be omitted.
T. Send all packages through
the mails before December 5th
In order that there may be no
competition with the more es-
sential mails. The same applies
20 express packa ges.
= 8. Avoid shipping or mailing
. bulky articles.
s. Carry home your pur-
cha ses. avoid special deliveries,
pay cash and do not ask for
approvals-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
DRUMSTICKS.

When the allied warships entered the harbor of
Beirut. chief port of Syria they found the
evacuated. The Turks had fed. Which reminds
OF "A little poem:
What thou think of drumsticks?'
1 asked the barnyard bird.
And he slowly strutted by.
He answered with this word
They're good 10 eat and good to beat.
But / living
They're away
The week before Thanksgiving"
Nevertheless and Notwithstanding. Turkey will be
served d that allied Thanksgiving dinner, along
Hunnish pork Bulgarian bully beef.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
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ALL THEATERS CLOSED TEMPORARILY

When the IaSaIle reopens the 2
cents war tax on Is cent admissions,
and the 1 cent war tax Of 3 cent and
10 cent admissions viii be added.
The news columns Of the papers
yesterday carried an interesting
story about Douglas Fairbanks, the
I.aSalle star. He has been in Wash
ingtOn, ID. C., the past week working
among the big politicians and CAPT
talists Of the country on the liberty
loan.
Fairbanks was offered a million
dollar subscription II he could get
anyone TO duplicate 81. lie said he
thought New York city the most
likely place. flew over i'm an aero
plane a. "first-class mall got the
million and returned.
The athletic Doug il due soon at
the LaSalIc in his latest comedy,
"Headin' south"
There has been a general stacking
mp of film making during the last
week Many companies have quit
entirely until after the "fiu~ cpl
dcmic has subsidized
However, there will be- plenty OF
new subjects that have never been
shown In south Bend ready for re-
lease and the LaSallc viii reopen
with the finest program available.