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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
SCHOOL ORATORS TO
CONTEST AT HAMILTON

Sioux Fills, S. d., May 3.-sioux
Falls high school will send Alex Reid
and sister, Nellie Reid, to Yankton col
lege to participate in the oratorical and
declamatory contests to be held there
Friday night. katherine Moore, of the
high school, will go to Brookings where
she will participate in a declamatory
event there Friday for the honors of
six divisions of the eastern part Of the
state.
Alex Reid will deliver his speech,
Americas Great Problem and Nellie
Reid will give THE Old Man, The
winners in the contest at Yankton in
which contestants from all over the
state are entered will be given scholar
ships to Yankton college. The winners
of the contests at Brookings win so to
Nermilion later and participate for
state honors. Katherine Moore will
give PRO Patria" at the Bookings
contest.
For the first time in years Sioux
Falls will be represented in state circles
in oratory and defamation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
PHONE COMPANY ASKS
FOR NEW FRANCHISE

Mitchell, S. D., May 4.-The Dakota
Central Telephone company has noti-
fled the city of Mitchell, through q
special committee of the chamber of
commerce, that 1t wishes a franchise
to conduct a local exchange in the city
and will continue existing rates for
five years, providing the state board Of
railway commissioners does not order
a general advance In rates.
The telephone company was rcentley
the defendant in a suit brought by the
city Of Mitchell, which claimed that
h telephone company had no right. to
operate a local exchange under its long
distance franchise. The United States
supreme court sustained the city in its
contention, in a recent decision.
The city will probably accept the
proposal as submitted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
GERMANY PLANNING
DOUBLE OFFENSIVE
Will Talk Peace While Army
Tries Again for Knock
out Blow.
BY CARL D. GRoAT.
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENTS.

oEutSu TFSSS "Stau SOfTcSPVuoS Nk.
Washington, ID. c., May 4.-Germany
is tuning up a new offensive effort.
Army strategists believed today that
the rest spell is practically over and
that the enemy, halted before Ypres,
will now turn his attention farther,
south on the Lys.
Some indications a few days ago that
he might break forth still farther
south about .Noyon apparently have
been dissipated.
The Teuton effort probably wilt ne
centered in the vicinity of Givenchy.
This smash will find the allies bet
ter prepared to resist them than they
have been during other phases of the
drive.
Military men point out that the bat
tie will go on until fall much as it has
gone-smash and gain, then check and
halt. They suggest that it is almost
a truism that a massed offensive must
succeed for a time but, they added, the
German punch has shown signs of be-
ing less forceful in recent days, and
each new push has netted less than the
preceding one.
incidentally the strategists n dip
lonlats forsee that Germany may in
tersperse her western efforts with a
curtain fire of peace propaganda, aimed
manly to separate her enemies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
PRODUCTION OF GOLD
is KEEPING UP

Pierre. S. D.. May 3.-Official sta.
tistics obtained from the state mine
inspector indicate that the production
of gold in South Dakota for the last
five years has been almost as steady
is the value of the precious metal.
But the case of tungsten has been
different. Official figures show that
the mining of this product has been
greatly developed. In 1913, only So, zoos
worth of the mineral was brought out
OF the earth. The latest available re-
cord shows a yield of $391,120.
The production of gypsum has fallen
off steadily for nearly three years but
lithia and lead are showing an increase.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
BIG BREWERY COMPANY
is UNDER ARREST

Sioux Falls, S. d.. May 4.-Sheriff
Jerry Carleton served a warrant for arr
rest on the Val Flatz Brewing company
Tor failing to comply with the clause
OF the bone dry law which provides
Tor the remova within a certain time
foiloWlng the enactment of the law Of
an signs of whatsoever nature on
buildings which have been occupied as
saloons warehouses, wholesale houses
or in any manner connected with the
liquor traffic. The sign mentioned in
the warrant is on the east side of the
val Blatz warehouse in North Main
avenue.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
YOUNG MENNONITE NOT
so I'LL AS PRETENDED

Alexandria, S. d., May 6.-Among
those included in the Hanson county
draft contingent called to report May
was George Waldner, of The Rockport
colony. The young mans
father was very anxious that he should
not be taken for military duty to which
the Mennonites are generally opposed,
and reported that he was sick and I'M
able to go. The local board finally
ruled that the young man would be
permitted to stay at home if the col
onists would provide substitute for
him from the colony. The negotiations
were then ended and young Waldner
reported at the proper time and de-
parted with other members Of the
quota for q training camn
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
LAKE COUNTY PEOPLE
TO THEIR SHARE OF BONDS

Madison, S. d.. May 6.-It will be .
source OF great pride to every loya,
citizen in Lake county to know that TIL,
county has a 100 per cent record on tn,
Liberty loan drive. Every single allots
ment has been taken and many sub:
scribers went over the top TIL,
executive committee announces tina,
the subscriptions total $744, 500. Evert
city and township in the county wini
an honor flag.
The state committee sends word tina;
Lake county is among the top notcherl
IN the state and was one of the first tt
go over the top.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
HUTCHINSON COUNTY
IN WAR WORK RIGHT

olivet. S. D., May 4.~-The board of
couElS commissioner of Hutchinson
county, which numbers numerous Ger-
man-Russians among its population.
mas made great record in patriotism.
n board thus far has appropriated
the sum of $4,000 for the Red Cross.
winch will make about 16 cents on each
sloo of valuation, or a per capita tax
OF 9l.6O for each resident whose
assessed valuation Is $1,000. The board
also has appropriated a sum not ex-
ceeding $500 for the employment of a
county agricultural agent, who will aid
the in increasing the quantity
or their grain ahd other f%oodstuffs
crops this season.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
GERMAN LkNGijaiE IS
ROT PoPuLA2THERs

Mitchell. s.. d. Nay as = nlrsd ID
lnre-that was saa a 800 ss3aenty
s,lst tho tasooo ofs the st.dy nf Gee.san
n q r,}f taken at lsafsatts " yai
!, University the oaheraay. Ard t,,e t.ie
a 500 WIS waftasl Ia s5aGy r.I,,
.aes.t SsarSsrra sissea stpi.oss .,ass.ls,5
Mllo had iss n s-.a 'ay::ass X, ii, s,sh g.
nd simply Nj ,sesstSSsD s...3,ii ], -i,stsin- n
s9W IpieiFn ssfssi5s:. n ssi:r ssnin-
year. III iiel,@ ,sf t:sssTlsaGs the st,;s ~
will Yeaissys#s 1es.sie t!.seir cnr.-. ! 4.
tsiensh a~a s.span:: Ii
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
DRAFT QUOTAS OF
A FEW OF THE STATES

washington, d. c.. May At is quite
easy to be seen by scanning the u1,otas
n various states are to send in the
next draft which. states have sent most
volunteers in proportion to their popu-
latlfn. Iowa is required to send but
as,bG4 men, while Wisconsin is required
TO send 10,007. The quotas of some
Of the other states are as follows.
Minnesota. Ala; Nebraska, 1873;
North Dakota, 1890; South Dakota, H.
040; New York, 1880; Illinois, 1888;
Ohio, 20,e33.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
GETS $4,000 VERDICT.

Chicago, May "a verdict for
$4,000 was returned against the Chi
cago Examiner today by the jury
which heard Judge w. +. Cooper's libel
suit. The case was based on & series
of articles printed five years ago.
Cooper sue TOR 500, 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
FORMER SOUTH pAkoTAN
ARRESTED IN UTAH

Ogden, Utah, May Al. c. Hook
stra, said to be q former bank cashier
of Herrick, S. d., and wanted in Oma-
ha, Neb., on a charge of ~defrauding a
bank there of $1,000, has been ar
rested here by operatives of a de-
tective agency. The detectives said
they ave trailed Hookstra from South
Dakota. north and south from Canada
TO Mexico, and inland from the Pacific
coast to this city. He will be taken to
Omaha to face the charge. Hookstra
claims he is a victim of circumstance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
PLAN NEW SHIP YARDS.

San Francisco, Cal. May 2.-Twc
government ship yards to build con-
crete ships@one on San Francisco bay
and the other at Wilmington, N. c..
will soon be built, according to w
Leslie Comyn. who Is back from Wash
ington today. Gomyn was at the head
OF the local company, which built the
concrete steamer Faith.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. districts of
Aberdeen were combed by sheriffs, police
and home guards in a drive on draft
dodgers and unemployed. Scores of men
found Longing in pool halls were round
ed up and taken to the court room in the
municipal building. Those of draft aga
We're compelled to show registration
cards. Those unable TO show credentials
were held as slackers. Work dodgers are
to have q hard time in South. Dakota.
MOUND CITY-About the. middle of
May a new weekly newspaper, to be
named the Campbell County Monitor, viii
commence publication here. The publisher
will be j. e. Davis, one of thespublishers
of the Bowdle Pioneer, who will move to
Mound City and give the new paper his
entire attention.
LAKE PREsToN-At a mass meeting
of citizens a home guard organization
WAS perfected here. The following were
elected officers: Captain, DR.. c. r. Ora
ham; first lieutenant, William c. Hutch
ms, jr.; second lieutenant, FL. a. Keith.
The three officers have had considerable
experience in military training.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Carson county
have been urged to do away with un.
necessary lunches at church gatherings
in the interest of greater conservation
The campaign is being conducted by the
chairman of production and home eco
nonicS.
GREGoRY-vast shipments of live
stock are being made from the Rosebud
country to eastern markets. In a single
day II carloads of cattle and hogs were
shipped from Gregory alone, the days
shipments bringing the shippers an ag-
gregate of more than $4,000.
PIERRE-Lieut. Will G. Robinson, o.
Pierre, is training in the tank service in
France. according to a letter received by
his father. He describes the sensation OF
riding in a tank as similar to that of be
ing in a "bathtub on roller skates"
ABERDEEN-All bakers. in the state
are ordered to submit weekly reports or
their stocks Of flour and substitute stocks
to c. n. Herreid, federal food admins.
traitor. Beginning May I, an inventory
will be required each Saturday.
ETHAN-Ethan has organized a home
guard company with 25 members. Mitchell
officers. who assisted in the organization
of this company, are organizing a similar
company at Mount Vernon.
WAsHINGTON-Proposed federal i'm.
provement of the Missouri river between
Yankton and Vermilion. S. D., was ad
versely reported on by the war depart.
Inent yesterday.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

Between 1906 and 1915 the member
ship OF city branches Of the Young
Women's Christian Association in
creased from 103,863 to 292,1s1:; col-
lego branches. from 41,6S8 to 6l,569;
county branches, from none TOT, 2ls;
total, from .145,04l to 38O,865.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
IloWAN AND S. DAkoTAN
TO BE COMMISSIONED

Washington. d. G., May 8.--Among
those who have qualified for second
Iieutenant's commissions are the fol-
lowing from Iowa and South Dakota:
Clarence r. Husnlan. Vermilion. 8. D..
In the! infantry. and George s. Spring
Ter, Ottumwa, Ia. in the field artillery.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
fire BUG BELIEVED
AT WORK IN K!MBALL
Fourth Of Series of Mysterious
Fires Recently Puts Com.
munity on Anxious List.

Kimball, S. d., May 6.-E'ire of evil
dent incendiary origin, which destroyed
the garage of Father O'Gorman. to-
.gether with his automobile and city
hearse, has aroused the community to
search for firebugs. This is the fourth
of a series of mysterious fires suffered
by he village during the last two
months.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
TIRE PLANT BURNS.

Findlay, Ohio. May 1.-THE Giant
Tire & Rubber Co. plant was com
pletely destroyed by fire eariystodap
origin is q mystery, but suspicion
Of German spies Is; prevalent. The lcss
to estimated ct $40. coo.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

It IL not wise to fasten zinc-iron,
sheets together with iron or steel riv-
cts. These soon rust IL not painted,
and the rust penetrates through the
edges OF the iron encircling the rivets,
and thus proves disastrous. Only zinc
or zinc covered rivets should be SO
used.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
MARRIAGE BUSINESS
At VERY Low MARK

Ynnkton, s.. D., May 6.--The vital
ttatisttcs for April, in Yankton county,
silow3only four marriages for the whole
month. the smallest number since tho
records have been kept. In the same
time there was nj divorce and Is
deaths as against % births.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
ENEMY ALIEN HELD
FOR l. w. w. ACTIVITIES

Huron. s. D. May s-Adv:ces froras
Sprinsfiesd. III. tell of the arrest thea
# W.liiaEl st'}edtl nss1iuran s - Its.
aus ct his 1. ~. n. activities s5.ss
is IN enemy alien AMI Is reg.s.eset
here
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

Attired from head to foot in new
working togs, Magistrate William
James, of Mahanoy City, Pa, returned
10 the mines recently. He says there is
more money In the new job. A score Of
saloon keepers have gone back to the
mines. attracted by the high rate Of
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

What is said to be the largest wood
EN- pattern ever constructed was re-
Gently completed at Cleveland for the
government. IT. is for a part of the
great rmo plate punch for use in tho
Hog island s%hipyards. 1t is IL feet
high and IL feet long and more than
3,000 feet of lumber were used in its
construction.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
FUNDS IN TREASURY
OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre, S. d., May 2.-The state
treasurer reports the following funds
in the treasury on April 30.
Motor Vehicle .............s 27,427
Irvine 41,72O
Agricultural Extension ...... 1920
Fedora Smith Lever fund.-. 1928
School fund........ 671,SO7
Game 53,545
Total of all funds sIt92,4S4
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

Funeral services for Tom Keegan, for
many years a resident of South Chi
cage. who boosted he eve failed to at
tend the wake OF a friend or acquaint :
&nce, and who died recently, were held
at st. Patrick's church, South Chicago
In a conversation with Capt. Hugh
Murphy, of the fire department, and
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Egan, Keegali
estimated that he had attended 1S,259
wakes. He declared that he a at
tended at least one a night since he was
Q years old. His record vas 80 in one
night. That was the number OF lives
lost in the water works crib fire.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

Some of the purchases made by the
British army in 1917 were 81 5000. 900
pounds Of ten, 1000. 900 pounds Of
sugar, {. 500, 900 pounds Of pipe and
chewing tobacco. III q. 900 pounds Of
ciRaretS and@l4b.000.OO0 tina of milk.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

sfeSe1tilHated That there are 2,04s.-
y SatfIs @thygwsstern provinces az
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

The Arabs around Alden love power.
full perfumes, and are highly skilled IL
their preparation. Their favorite is
called 'oodi." it is made from a wood
called God" and is so powerful tina,
when burned in incense pots the smoke
will i%mpregnate the garments of those
present to such an extent that the per-
fume will remain upon them for days
even after they have been Numbered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09
The PIERRE FREE-PRESs
Ac. sATrERIEE. Publishes.
HtINRE. soUTH DAKOTA
UT DAKOTA

The despised mud dauber,' a WELL
known species Of wasp, is credited
with saving a fine crop OF tomatoes and
other vegetables on the farm of Thorn
as Egler a local farmer, according to
the New Orleans Picayune. Obserya-
tion showed that only overripe fruit
vas punctured by the insect and that
the wasp kept the plants clear of every
insect and caterpillar pest during a
trying season. The inherent tendency
OF the wasp to transfer real estate to
the kitchen and parlor ceiling was
thwartcd by screening the windows,
and the success was such that Mr.. Egg
Ter intends to consult the department
Of entomology as to the best means OF
encouraging the highly useful but un-
appreciated insect.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

The world is indebted to the Arabians
for q greater number of sciences thar
today is generally admitted. The Arab.
were in some sort the discoveries OF
botany and chemistry. Agriculture wa.
studied by them with a knowledge O,
climate, soil and the growth of plants
From the Eighth to the Eleventh cen.
fury the Arabs established medica.
schools in the principal cities of theii
dominions and published yaluabli
works on medical subjects.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-09

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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-02-14
New Spring Suits, Coats,
Dresses and Skirts are
coming in every day.

Mr.. and Mrs. H G. Aamoth an
nounce the arrival Of baby girl,
Miss Jean Elizabeth, on Sunday
morning.
Friday afternoon in the Richie
gym there occurred spirited game
Of basketball between the Lincoln
and the Richie teams. Harry Ritter
and Lawrence Stenshoel refereed the
game. The score was Is to IL In IA
vor of the Richie.
Neville News of Lakota Observer:
Miss Genevieve Drew departed on
Friday for Tenvik, N. D., in the south
ern part of the state to accept po-
sition as teacher in the school at that
place. Miss Marian Drew went to
Valley City, Friday, returning Mon
day and expects to remain with her
parents until later in the spring. She
has been attending the Normal school
at Valley City.
Last Friday night the choir of the
Congregational church met at the
McMullen for a 'social-professional
hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. B.
meeting. More than 80 were in at
tendance. A cafeteria supper was
served at $50. Following this the
regular rehearsal of the choir took
place. A jolly good time was had by
all. It is hoped to repeat these meet
ings throughout the year in the
homes of other members of the con-
gregation.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-02-14

The Equity convention for the state
of North Dakota opened here at the
Rex theatre" on Wednesday. Very
little transpired during the first few
hours aside from the opening and
reading of the minutes of previous
meetings. ,
President M. P. johnson and Secre-
tary M. v. Bobby were on hand to
perform their duties in connection
with the meeting. In addition to the
officers several men of prominence
are in attendance. Among them are
J. N. Anderson and Fred Osborne of
st. Paul; Anthony Walton, Minot; In
surance Commissioner Olsness, Bis
marck; Roy Files, Fargo; F. B. Wood,
St. Paul.
There has been considerable specu-
lation regarding the attitude of Equi-
ty members toward the Nonpartisan
league, but at this time there appears
to be little prospect of a rupture be-
tween the organizations. The indica-
tions are that the Equity will do what
the convention was called for, that is,
to transact it's business with the least
possible friction and adjourn. Fuller
information may be available at a
later date.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-02-14
|. |. S. Ward Elected
Pres. Commercial Club

The board of directors of the VAL
ley City Commercial club met this
week for the purpose of electing
their officers for the ensuing year.
Rev. Lyons was elected temporary
chairman. The first business to come
before the board was the resignation
of I. j. Moe as a member of the
board. The resignation was accept
ed and L.. S. Ward was elected by
the board to fill the vacancy. The
election Of officers resulted as follows:
President-L. S. Ward.
First Vice President-C. E. Hamil-
ton.
Second Vice President-W. D. jeff
rey. q a.. .. 81. T.
rreasurer-C. c. Chaffee.
y Secretary--1. J. Moe.
The board decided to hold their
regular monthly meeting on the sec
ond Tuesday Of every month. NzA
An outline of the work to be done
during the coming year was presented
to the meeting. It was decided to
make the membership drive between
now and Tuesday, Feb. 10, and to
close with feed at the Valley Hotel
Cafeteria The new board seems to
mean to hit the line and place Valley
City on he map during 1918. ....
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-02-14

T. A. Fournie left for Annapolis
last Monday to receive a comlhlseio''
in the. navy.
( Miss Gladys Moe went to Fargo
Monday evening to take the optome
trv examination before the state
board. ru
gus Falls, Mimi, that Miss Blrdle
Thorkelson is very i'll at the st.
Luke's hospital.
4 Nick Nelson left for Portland, Ore;
Thursday morning. Mr.. Nelson viii
send for his family as soon as ne hnds
good location.
I Courtenay Gazette: Mrs. John
.Blomberg went to Valley City Wed
nesday evening and also expects to
visit in Jamestown before returning
Mrs. J. H. Lubbehusen and her son,
DR.. Raymond Lubbehusen, OF Lltcn-
Vile. have been in town this week.
DR.. Lubbehusen has recently gradu-
ated in veterinary science from
Cleveland, Ohio, and will open Offices
in the city.
i The Riverside Larkin club met
Thursday evening at the home Of Mrs.
Chas. Atherton with Mrs. Swan I'm
dem as hostess. The entertainment
for the evening consisted Of music and
patriotic songs, and work for the Red
Cross. A delicious lunch was served
before the guests departed.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-02-14
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Mr. Percy Spencer and Charles
White spent very enjoyable even
ing in Valley City Tuesday.
Mrs. S0rekup and son Of st Paul,
are visiting at the VIM Ronzheimer
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J NJ. White spent q.
few days at the S. E. Harper home.
Helen Colville spent the week end
at the Ronzheimer home.
Albert Hall of Powers Lake has
been visiting at the Getchell farm
Mrs. Ed. Holcomb and Roy attend
ed the auto show in Minneapolis last
week.
Mrs. VIM. Martin spent the week
end with Mrs. VIM. Harper and Hell.
en-.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ronzheimer and
family spent Sunday at the Charles
Ronzheimer home. /.
Percy Spencer spent Saturday
night in Valley City. T.
Mrs. Ed. Harper entertained Mrs.
Charles Whitcher and the J. H. White
family at dinner Wednesday.
Mrs. Samsel left for her home in
Fargo after spending several months
at the H6lcomb home.
Mrs. Harold Movius and Dorothy
are spending few days at the NJ. NJ.
White home.