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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-01
DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Tor United States senator,
NORRIS SHEPPARD.
ar Governor;
W. p. HOBBY.
Tor Lieutenant Governors
W. A. JOHNSON
Tor Comptroller Of Public Accounts
II. u. TERRELL.
lra State Treasurer,
JOHN W. BAKER.
i'or Commissioner ~ Gcnl land
office
]. r. Robson.
fu Attorney Gcncrali
c. NJ. CURETON.
Dor State supt. Public instruction;
ANNIE wEBB BLANTON
For Commissioner Of Agriculture.
FRED W. DAVIS.
FER Railroad Commissioner,
CLARENCE y. GILMORE
FOR chef Justice Supreme Court.
NV PHILLIPS.
For Ass' { Justice supreme Court,
unoxpl M flour years.
T. ~ ..EENWoOD.
For Judge Court Criminal Appeals
o. s. 1ATTlMORE
For Associate Justice Court Of Civil
Appeals End Supreme Judicial Ms.
rict:
tt3f ON LIN
For Congressman 18th District
MARVIN JONES.
For Representative iO5th District
NJ. u. ROsgER.
For District Attorney send Judicial
District;
W. P. LESLIE
Rr County Judge;
W. S. ADAhsoN
For County Attorney;
A. C. wILMBTH.
For District Clerk
MRS. NELLIE wEEhs
For County Clerk
W. NJ. CURRY.
For Sheriff.
J.H. BYRD
For Collector
TOM ELIZA.
For TAS Assessor;
. q. II. (Horacol LEATH
For County Treasurer
EMMETT BANKS
For County Surveyor
II. A. GOODWIN
Far Go. supt. Of Public Instruction.
o. l.. HOWELL.
For Public weigher Precinct M. u
OLIVER 1, McCLlNToN
Fsr Public wcIghcr, Precinct No. -
For Public wc1ghcr Precinct No. ~
For Public welghcr, Precinct No. T.
W. d. HOOPER. l.
For Co. Commissioner, Prest. NO. u
d. F. WILSON.
For Co. Commissioner, Prcct' NO ~
J. F. DowDY.
ror 90. Commissioner rrcct. No VI
I'M. CUTHDERTsoN
Far 90. Commissioner Trect, No. "
IL. PATTERSON
.,or Justice Of the Peace, PROF. No. u
d. +. WILSON
For Justice Of the Peace, Pre-. No. ~
J.F. DowDY
'or Justice Of the Peace, Free NO ~ y
I'M. CUTHBERTsoN.
IN, Justice Of the Peace, Free NO v
y. c. ADAMS.
For Constable, Precinct No. u
GEORGE EPPLY,
For Constable, Precinct No. y
]. A. J. JONES.
"a, constable. Precinct No. 81
+. NJ. ADDISON.
sor Constable, Precinct No. q
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

zoo in point Of numbers who are bene-
fited by both-What is the result? The
circus has first place as public bene-
factor.
If zoo is good thing for city,
and is so recognized, and is supported
by public taxes, why should not such
big wild animal show like the Yankee
Robinson be of great benefit to the
public, paying for the privilege Of in.
structing and entertaining the masses.
The Snowman puts nine parts of his eff
forts into showmanship and one part in.
to service. ..r.r
AS will be seen when the big show
comes to Little Falls, Thursday, June
10, a wonderful program can be given
by all kinds of trained and educated
wild animals from the Jungle under
the most skilled and competent train
erS.
Of the domestic features the Buchan.
an Blue Ribbon horses are alone worth
the price Of admission: The trained
pigs, seemingly impossible act, attract
much attention, likewise Bessie Harvey
and her flock Of pigeons, and an entire
ly new novelty, a trained zebra. There
are over fifty wild and domestic animal
acts in the three rings during praise.
worthy program over two hours long.
The modern circus ring is circle of
fourteen yards, nine inches in diameter.
The unvarying dimensions Of the
"ring' respond to double necessity:
The exigency of the man and the ext
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07
gency Of the animal.

gency Of the animal.
!. This rule is convenient for men, but
it is indispensable for animals. A per
forming horse must find, in whatever
spot he appears before the public, a
ring Of fourteen yards, nine inches,
sanded to depth Of three inches and
quarter, surrounded by an embank-
ment, opening in two places only.
OF the modern circus Arthur .Bris-
bane editorially writes: t'The human
being most in need Of amusement,
most greatly benefited by amusements
that stimulate the imagination, is the
child. And in our civilization there is
far too little done in the line Of amuse'
ment for children. Whatever stimu.
lates imagination stimulates mental
growth. The circus is beneficial, nor.
NAL, enhancing stimulant to the imigra-
ton Of children. That is why parents
should take their children to the cir
Gus. The circus, reborn in America in
it's present shape, is necessity Of child
hood. Boys and girls should be taken
to the circus once year. 1t is their
right, and the father and mother should
go along to enjoy the performance
Adv.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

J. P. Gagnon Of Stout college, who
will teach manual training in the local
high school arrived Saturday to look
over his field of work for next year.
Mr.. Henke, also Of Stout, accompanied
Mr.. Gagnon. He will be assistant
manual training instructor and athletic
director for next year. George A. Jes-
ter, who has been manual instructor in
the high school for the past two years,
will teach in the Madison, Wis, high
school next year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07
YANKEE ROBINSON
ENTIRELY NEW AND DIFFERENT
PROGRAM FOR CIRCUS ON
y JUNE IS

The circus is the most democratic
amusement institution in the world
today. There is less social division,
less effort to cater to any class than is
to be found in any other organization
or movement.
The circus is one Of the greatest dis
pensers of owledge ever organized.
Compare the circus menagerie, with its
thousands Of daily patrons, to a city
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

At q meeting Of the Lake Region Lii
brary club held at Alexandria last
week, Jenny Lind Blanchard of this
city was reelected president and Mrs.
Marie Brick of St. Cloud was reelected
secretary and treasurer. Brainerd will
be the place of their next annual meet
ing. .,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

Joseph Tomelty, who has been attend
ing the university the past school
year, is in the city awaiting a call to
service. He has enlisted in the naval
officers training school. which will open
soon at Chicago.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

P. NJ. Sayer Of Eau Claire, Wis, is
the new superintendent of the Hennepin
Paper company's mill in this city, the
position having been vacated by E. J.
Weber. He took up his duties last Sat-
urday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

Milo Bates Of Glendive, Mont, is in
the city for a short visit at the home
of his father T. j. Bates. He has been
called into the service and expects to
be called to Camp Lewis June "a. Hur-
ley Shaw also Of Glendive and who is
in the same contingent accompanied
him to the city for short visit,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

Three dollars was Melted for the Red
Cross at a ball game held at the fair
grounds Memorial day in which the To-
cal boys scouts base ball team defeat
ed the Royalton boys by score Of 80
to 2
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

A. F. Koslosky motored to Culdrum
Saturday evening, where he made an
address in connection with the Red
Cross drive. The meeting was held in
the Swedish Congregational church at
that place. An interesting program was
given and a large amount turned over
to the Red Cross.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

Edwin Johnson, a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Erick johnson of this city, and
who has been employed in bank at
Harlowton, Mont, has enlisted in the
navy according to a letter received by
his parents. He will make short visit
at his home before going into training
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

~ NJ A. FORTIER, NJ. D.. c. NJ.
". Graduate of Victoria University,
Montreal, Canada. Office hours to 10
q. m. and to 4 p. m. Office in Vasaly
Building. Residence corner Third St
and Second Ave. Northeast
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

nON M. CAMERON. Attorney at Law.
II Office in First National Bank Bldg.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

0TEPHEN c. VASALY, Counsellor at
~ Law. First Mortgage Loans. Office
in Vasaly Building. Phone SILL
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-06-07

w. L. Farnum spent Sunday at eros
by.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-07-26


Whereas. The Franklin Fire lnsur-
ance Company a corporation organized
under the laws Of Pennsylvania. has
filed in this office a sworn statement
exhibiting its condition and business
for the year ending December 81. 1917.
conformable 10 the requirements OF the
laws OF this state regulating the buSl-
ness OF insurance. and,
Whereas, The said company has filed
in this Office a duly certified copy of its
charter. with certificate of organiza-
tion, in compliance with the require
ments OF the insurance law aforesaid
Now. therefore. |, w. y. Van Camp.
Commi ssoner of Insurance of the State
Of South Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named company is fully
empowered. through it's authorized
agents. to transact its appropriate
business OF Fire. Tornado. Marine. In
land. Hail. Automobile and Sprinkler
Leakage Insurance in this state, ac-
cording to the laws thereof, until the
last day OF FEBRUARY, A. d. 1919.
In testimony whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and official seal at
Pierre, this first day Of March. A d
1918
w y. VAN CAMP.
Commis ssionsr Of Insurance.
BY F. c. MUELLER.
602Axo Chief Clerk.
Is YOUR subscription paid UP?
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-07-26

lar YOU may Dc in want OF food
this coming winter.
II is the duty Of every family
TO use wheat substitutes in the
preparation OF good palatable
dishes. Good breads, cakes and
pies can be made OF substitutes.
Miss Jordon will demonstrate the
canning of meats, fruits and veg
etables and baking with the use
of wheat substitutes. She will
distribute GOOD and reliable re-
Cipes and canning cards that have
been printed for the ladies Of
Jackson county.
Miss Jordon will give the dem
onsraions as follows:
Stamford, August 2nd
Belvidere, August 3rd
kadoEa, August 9TH
Weta, August 9th
interior, August 7th
alNicg;, August Sth
Cottonwood, August 9th
Cash for land. See McNally
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-07-26

Dakota, County Jackson-ss.
A Bernau Auditor being duly
condition Jackson his
and
and correct A. c
Subscribed and o o.
f. c. BARTH. Public
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-07-26
Canning and Baking
Demonstrations

In order to have sufficient food
Tor this coming winter each fam,
ily should dry, can and store all
surplus foods. Miss Victoria
Jordon has been sent by the Gov
ernment to assist with problems
of the household which have de
veloped because of the war. She
will demonstrate in Kadoka on
August 5th at the opera house.
Since a large percent OF all fac
tory canned products, about 80
per cent, will be sent to our sol
diers and Allies across the waters,
we must can, store or dry all the
vegetables, meats and fruits that
should be spared from the tablc,
Not a tablespoon Of icod should
be wasted. If YOU do not have a
winter supply of food in your Gel
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
Bismarck Federal Term
May Occupy Six Weeks
Torty.On Criminal Cases to BetTried
After Brinton is Disposed OF.

Bismarck. N. B., July 2s.-After
the Brintoh trial is completed, we will
still have forty criminal cases to con-
slider. and it looks very. much as
though we would continue grinding
here for six weeks at least" an
nounced Melvin A. Hildreth, u, 8. dis
trict attorney, this morning. 1.-TWO
weeks were occupied with the wishek
case; the Brinton trial Undoubtedly
will consume several days, and then
we will have disposed Of only two
criminal cases out Of a total Of ~. I
doubt very much IL we will. reach any
civil business this term, I believetthe
court is disposed to get through with
the criminal matters first, and that in
all probability will carry us through
six weeks, at least"
The Bach box car robbery cases.
which were further down the calen-
dar, will be tried Immediately after
the Brinton case is disposed of, Attor-
ney Htldreth announced this morning.
Hhe change is made, he stated, be-
cause he has s~ubpoenaed q number Of
Chicago railroad men, one Of whom
holds an>fmportant position, ana who
must return to his duties at the
earliest possible moment.
A number of farmer witnesses in
various criminal actions whose pres
ence at home was ~necessitated by. the
rye harvest have been~released tenn
porarily,. and the cases in.which they
are to appear have been showed fur
ther down the calendar,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
Deliberations OF Wishek
Jury Was Rather Stormy
At Times, Say Report.
No Announcement Has Been Made
So Far IL Case VIII Be Retired
At This Term.

Bismarck, N. D.. July as.-After
the jury in whose hands the case Of
the government versus John H.
Wishek was placed Saturday evening
reported at 2 o'clock Monday after
noon inability to agree, and the jur-
ors were discharged. No inkling has
been obtained as to how the Jury
stood. Its deliberations were at
times stormy, judging from Yrag-
ments Of conversation which -doated
out Of the second floor of the federal
building. The jurors spent all ST sat-
urday night, Sunday and Sunday
night and until Q o'clock Monday on
the a It was generally expected.
after a verdict was not reached Sat.
urday night that a disagreement
would result. The jury was locked
up for the night at II O'Clock sat-,
urday. Sunday the jurors were given.
a brief airing about the city. but a
greater portion of the Sabbath was
devoted to considering the case. The
jurors had a great mass Of exhibits
and evidence to go over, including
copies Of the German Alliance book.
German Achievements in America"
upon which the principal charge
against Wishek was based. The first
three counts of the indictment, charg-
ing interference with the sale OF Lib
erty Bonds, we're dismissed Saturday
morning. and Wishek's' case went to
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
REFUSES CHECK FOR q
$3O.5O BUT WANTS
ONE FOR $1O,OO8

jsalt Lake City. July 23.-secretary
Of State Harden Bennioh has refused
to accept the ,$3Q.50 rendered him for
filing the Incorporation papers of the
sac, 100000 American Railway Ex-
press company. The fee rates for in
corporation filings in Utah is rs cents
on each $1,000 Of capital stock, to-
gether with IS for issuance Of GER
tiicate and So for incidental expenses.
Under this law Mr.. Bennion has re-
tected the check for $1,000, rendered
by the express company, and has
demanded payment OF $10,0o8. The
check Of the corporation is said to
cover the fee on the value only Of
property of the company in Utah, but
tho secretary Of state demands the
regular fee on the entire capitaliza-
ton Of the company
In q recent federal court decision
involving the Western Pacific railway,
which paid $4,000 incorporation fee
under protest, the state was loser in
its contention. but retains the $4,000.
check pending a determination
whether the action shall be carried to
the supreme court Of the United
States. The controversy between the
secretary Of state~and the express
corporation has now become a matter
OF correspondence.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
ton for weeds and diseases Those
wishing such inspection should apply
at once to this office, or direct to your

ton for weeds md diseases. Those
wishing such inspection should apply
at nee to this Office, or direct to your
local county agent
"In counties in which there are no
county agents the Office Of the state
seed commissioner will, in so far a
kpossible, send inspectors either to in
spect the grain in the field, in the
shock or in the bin. All those who
claim to have pure or pedigreed seed
should look at their fields now. OBJ
serve carefully II there are any scat
tering heads or admixtures. For in
stance, in the Kubanka- wheat plats,
all heads Of common wheat should be
pulled out In the Marquis fields all
Durums and bread varieties, etc. This
is a suggestion to those who wish to
go into the improved or pure seed
business.
THE office Of the state seed COM
missioner has authority to publish a
list of those who have saved seed for
sale for sowing purposes. We send
that list to all persons who wish to
buy, either for use or for distribu-,
ton. We cannot dos this unless those
who raise seed take proper steps to
put us in touch with the quality Of
the seed. We must know how free it is
from other varieties and from noxious
weeds and disease.
After the seed has been field crop
inspected by the county agent or by
an inspector from the pure seed lab
,oratory. the next step for the grower
is to carefully harvest the seed dry SO
it will maintain its vitality. Stack or
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
STOCK MARKET
SHOWS WEAKNESS
Steel Prices React, and Wir]
Stocks Decline on Prospect
Of Federal Control.

New York, July 2s.-Renewal Of
pressure against United States steel
which reacted a point from IRIS best
was the overshadowing feature, b1
the morning. Trading became active
and made diversified but continued
to embrace many stocks under protest
siohal domination. The .heaviness Of
telegraph and telephone shares. with
Western Union dropping 8 points,
early action by the, federal
in that quarter. CAM
adam Pacific and New Haven. again
represented the rails, the formeT
gaining 2 points. Price movements
at noon were very irregular. -,
New York, July 23.-Low priced
rails developed, a heavy tone during
the nominal trading Of the early att
ernoon and Central|leather also eased.
Sumatra tobacco meanwhile extend-
ed its gain to four points and pressed
steel car rose 2 1-2 on the increased
dividend.
specalties furnished the only diver
sions at The dull and irregular OPEN
ing Of today's stock market, Sumalra
tobacco and, Industrial Alcohol gain
ing 1 to 2 points. The balance Of the
active list included United States
steel and the several war groups
showed little change from yesterdays
final quotations. Rails were apathetic
and coppers, motors and oils moved
sluggishly. A frmer tone was mani
tested before the end Of the first half
hour, Liberty bonds were steady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
SEED GRAIN
INSPECTION
County Agents Will Visit
Field and Inspect for
Weeds and Diseases.

EH
War conditions have affected our
plans for field crop inspection for this
season." states State Seed Commission
er H. L. Bolley, in a circular just is
sued. The circular further states: y
1--WE have been unable to procure
the young men for the direct inspec-
ton from this office. Arrangements
have been made with the agricultural
extension division whereby, as seed
commissioner, 1 have authorized each
county agent to make the field exam
nations. All North Dakota improved
seed growers, and other persons, who
have been cooperating with this Of
foe. Should therefore apply to their
county agent for field crop inspection
of any special fields which they ex-
pect to harvest for seed purposes. AS
far as possible the county agent will
visit FOUR fields and make the inspec-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
FURTHER GRAFT
ARMY FOUND
BY OFFICIALS
Unnamed Officers Tool
Brides, is Charge Of Jus
tice Department.

New York, July 22.-Extensve con-
spiracies involving bribery and graft
in connection with army contracts fol-
rubber r~aincoAtS sent to soldiers in
Francs, were disclosed tonight by de-
partnent Of Justice officials, stimuli
taneously with the arrest Of, seventeen
officers and employees Of fifteen man.
ufacturing companies in New York
and Brooklyn on charges OF bribery
fraud or conspiracy. -
Amy officers OF the quartermaster'e
corps involved In the graft now are
under surveillance and probably will
be arrested soon in Washington o,
other cities whore their duties as pur-
chasing agents. or inspectors take
them.
Hundreds Of thousands of dollars
worth Of raincoat contracts are faint
ed with fraud already uncovered by
department Of Justice agents and 9TH
er disclosures affecting army orders
for clothing, soldiers equipment, ma
chinery and supplies, involving arrests
on criminal charges. may DO made
soon. 1t Wes-learned.
Most army officers under suspicion
are OF the lower ranks, but a few of
the rank OF major and colonel are said
to be under investigation. Depart
ment of justice officials tonight de-
clined to indicate whether they be-
ieved any great proportion OF army
contracts were obtained by bribery OF
other fraud, but declared many mil
lions Of dollars worth Of goods have
been delivered on suspicious contracts.
Direct bribery Of unnamed army
officers who had charge Of letting con-
tracts or inspecting goods is charged
against a number of those arrested
tonight. -
It was announced that in some cases
manufacturers .intin1adated military
or civilian inspectors of 'raincoats.
threatened to uBe influence in WASH
ington to obtain their dismissal IL they
did not approve the coats manufac-
tured. Others practiced fraud by
secretly shifting rejected goods to
other plants to which inexperienced
inspectors or inspectors who would
play the same" were. assigned.
Running down evidence the govern.
mont agents found tho trail led to
Boston and Philadelphia, whore con-
t1nsent fee asents operated e~xtensive-
! by he telephone conversation
method. It 10 understood a number Of
persons In these cities now ara under
6urveillance. -
Department OF, Justice, officials to-
night declared that many Of the rubber
Q furnished by contractors charged
With fraud. were reported unsetiefac-
to5y by General Psrshing. Investi-
eafSen developed, It was said that
tnrough bribery. Of inspectors, rotten
snd rubber Wa used for the coats.
were scantier than specf,
Cd properly. Afsw rainstorms wera
sufficient, ~ was reported, to NOE
these coats fall9to pieces
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
Hail Does Damage In
Stutsinan County

jamestown. N. D., July 23.-.My
rye is all harvested and much Of It Is
threshed," announced Attorney r. g.
Mcfarland yesterday afternoon. On
Saturday he had a binder make two
or three trips around his field. as a
test Of the condition of. the grain. On
Monday he went out to complete the
job but found that Crop Destroyer
and had taken the matter of his
hands. His experience is identical
with that Of many other county resi-
dents one man being reported to have
lost nearly 1900 acres OF grain.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
DmIwH

"a - - III O1NkXxxys w.
Duluth, Minn.,. July 23.-Elevator
receipts of domestic grain: Oats $500;
fax 1890.
Duluth a Inspections. Wheat none;
max l. year ago 1; oats 1. year ago i.
Total all grains 3, year ago 3: on
track not given.
Trading in 1axseed was light to-
day, operators being ,apothetic and
showing a disposition to await
further crop developments. Prices
f1rmed up after showing slight weak
ness aroun the opening. July closed
&c of; September &c up; October &c
up and November 2ciup.
Oats closed 1-2c up and barley
unchanged. Closing:
Linseed, on track, $4.54; arrive
$3.50; July $4:54; September s4.5r
bid; October $4.53; November $4.48.
Oats, on track, IA Ia q IT IA.
Barley, on track (new CROP soc
q. $1.00.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
Winnipeg Has Another
Good Sized Strike

Winnipeg. Man. uly 2s.--Ay the
Of Winnipeg and vicinity, which in
cludes all the ironworkers in about
go auto shops, went on strike yester-
day for higher wages. Twenty-Five
contract ' shops are also affected.
About 1000 worknen are on strike.