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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
PREPARE FOR ARREST or
WOMAN IN PIPER CASE

MUSHROOM, Mich, " Dec. 25.-0f-
ficials here are not satisfied that the
suicide last Saturday of Milo II. Piper,
who was charged with the murder Of
Miss Freida Weichman, of Chicago,
solved the mystery Of the girls death,
1t became known when police announced
that after further investigation they
we're preparing TO arrest a Muskegon
woman in connection with the case.
New developments, the officers say,
convinces them that at least two per-
sons took part in the Staying of the
young woman. Whether the woman
under surveillance will be arrested as
an acComplice or accessory after the
fact, was not revealed by the police,
who say it is possible she merely knows
the name of the other person or per-
sons implicated.
Piper was buried yesterday after
private services at the morgue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
A Health Builder
For Weakened Lungs

Where a continued cough or cold
threatens the lungs, Eckman's Alera-
strengthen the lungs and restore
health, soc and $3.50 bottles at drug
gists, or from
ECKMAN LABORATORY, Philadel-
phia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
SHOW LIVING INCREASE
81 PER CENT IN N. Y

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-The cost of
living In New York state HAS Increased
81 per cent since 1914, according to fig
ures made public tonight by the Con-
Sumors' League OF New York. The fig
utes, taken from records Of actual iiv-
ing expenses Of l,7gu women, showed
an average weekly budget Of $i462,
room and board, $6.67;
clothes, S4.60; car fare, medical caro-
and incidentals, 1895. The average
weekly budget for a working woman
in 1914 was SO.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
WILSON SENDS
s.. XMAS MESSAGE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 96-Presdent Wilson, in Paris has ont IN I'M
American people the following Christmas message:
Il hope that 1t will cheer the people at hoae 10 know that I find their
boys over here in ne form. and in fine spirits, esteemed by all those with
whom they. have been associated in the war and trusted wherever they q
and they will also, / am sure, be cheered by the knowledge OF The fact thai
throughout the great nations with which we have been associated il this Val
public opinion strongly sustans all proposals for a Just and lasting peace INC
a close cooperation of the sef-governing peoples of the world in making that
peace secure after its present settlements are formulated. Nothing could
constitute a more acceptable Christmas assuranc han h sentiment
which l find everywhere prevalent"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
BRITISH SEAMEN KNEW
NOTHING OF ARMISTICE

BOSTON, Dec. 25.-When Capt. Wal
colt, the British skipper of the Nor
Sydney, N. s. w, with a valuable car
go of wool, greeted the pilot that board
ed him off Boston Light, the first ques-
ton he asked was for the latest news
OF the German submarines. A con-
slant watch for German raiders had
been kept throughout the voyage.
News that the armlstice had been
signed and that the greater part OF
of the German underwater fleet had
been surrendered set the crews wild
with Joy and preparations were at once
made for a merry Christmas celebra-
ton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
TRANSPORT ARRIVES

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-The army
transport Carrillo arrived today from
Bordeaux with q officers and i2 men
MAJ. w A. Marden, Of the l27th in
fantry, was aboard.
The steamship Amalco arrived from
San Juan with eight members Of the
crew of the schooner Ella M. wiley, 725
tons, of Bockland, Me, which went
ashore at San Juan, Nov. 10. The
schooner, coal laden from Norfolk, was
4 total loss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25

Of these officers were busy throughout
the day arranging the details of the
celebration in which Count Won Ben
timex participated. They purchased
presents which the former emperor and
empress exchanged, according to Cus-
tom. and also gifts for their attend
ants.
The eX-emperor is as yet undecided
about making n public declaration, and
sun declines TO receive any correspond
ents.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
FLU IN PORTO RICO
MAY AFFECT HARVEST

SAN JUAN, P. R.. Dec. 25.-Influ-
enza is still epidemic on the island.
Many thousands are sick and many
deaths have been reported. Unless the
situation improves it will very seriously
handicap the early opening OF the cane
harvest.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
WILSON ENABLED TO
SEE ROYAL MARKET

MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 25.-
The arrangements for the visit to Man
chester next Monday OF President viii
son have been altered to enable the
president to visit the Manchester royal
industries,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20

that it will now be disowned in North Dakota,
the state of it's birth and early success"
The Fargo Courier-News, North Dakota
league organ, while loath to admit the defeat Of
Lindbergh, sees in its probability "a challenge to
North Dakota" @~" =
''Whatever the, final result of the count in
the primary elections in Minnesota proves to be,
one thing is certain, and that is that the work.
ers of Minnesota have made tremendous pro-
test against Kaiserism in America. With only
half of the precincts reporting, the vote for
Charles A. Lindbergh already has more than twice
the membership of the Nonpartisan league in the
state, and the heaviest league districts were yet
to be heard from. 1t is still possible for a. can
ddate backed by all the influences that tend to the
corruption of American politics. and American
government to misead and to deceive large num-
Der of honest and patriotic citizens = y
There is no question that democracy and Amer
icanism will win in North Dakota and win by a
huge vote The result in Minnesota,
if it should prove in the final reports to be de-
feat for Americanism and progress would be but
challenge to the courageous citizens Of North
Dakota to continue good fight"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
AMERICAN LIST
OF CASUALTIES

n $Hfk III fv,, . -
washington. June 2O.-The army
casualty list today contained 70 names
DIVIDED as follows: @..
Killed in action IT,.
Died OF wounds 9.
Died OF airplane accident 2.
Died OF disease Z.
Died OF accident and other causes l.
Wounded severely %. MI. .r'.
Wounded, degree undetermined, 4.
Missing In action I.
The list includes
y KILLED IN ACTION.
Corporal John II. Owen, Matoon'
Wis, Z ..i..#
Pricates: Harry Barrick, Townsend,
Mont ,,52s5s. .rs.,
Patrick Barthelette, Backoo, N. d.
# I. DIED or WOUNDS
Privates:, Reuben w. Biesecker,
Mondovi, Wis.
SEVERELY WOUNDED.
Lieutenants: r. T, Erickson, Living
ston, Mont.
James c. Ferguson. Upton, Iowa
WOUNDED, Degree Undetermined)
Private John w. George, 162 Liv'
ingston Ave, Des Moines. Iowa.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
LET ME PROVE THIS FREE.

LEI NE PROVE THIS FREE.
My internal method for the treat
ment of piles is the correct one. Thou.
sands upon thousands OF cured cases
testify to this, and I want you to try
this method at my. expense. '.
No matter whether your case is Of
long standing or recent development
whether it IS chronic or acute
whether 1t is occasional or permanent
you ..s should a send for this free trial
No matter where you live-no mat.
ter what your age or occupation-if
you are troubled with piles, my meth
cd will relieve you promptly
especially want to send it to those
apparently hopeless cases where al,
forms OF ointment salves. and other
local applications have failed.
l want you to realize that my meth
cd OF treating piles Is the Que infall.
fble treatment.
This liberal offer Of free treatment
is 100 Important Tor you to ueElec:
single day. Write now. Send no mon
ey., Simply mail the coupon-but do
this rlow-TODAY.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
April 9, 1918.
Dear Father.


Dear Father:
Will try and answer your letter as
have time, things are going good over
here the farmers are air putting in
their crops, although it is slow work
the way they 60 at It,. They use four
horses on, q fourteeninch walking
plow. Their seeding is done by ham,
sowing broadcast. *
Am in, good health and uninjured.
Have not been sick q day since we
came across. The 'cooties" are pref
ty thick here. They seem to like me
pretty well anyway. The rats are as
big as cats and thick as ducks in the
fall Of the year
Well, I am getting pretty we'll pre-.
pared to meet the 'Boches." think
when meet one 1 can give him q
run for his money. Well, as 1t is get
ting late and they want to close the
Y. M. C. A. for the night, will close,
hoping this finds you all well. Wopla
send you something for your birthday
but missed payday this time and
have no money at present but will get
it as soon as get back to the COM
pany. s ~.
Love to all: wishing you a happy
birthday. -
RALPH.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
American Assocjat

American Association.
Milwaukee Z; Indianapolis 4.
Milwaukee S; Indianapolis 2.
Toledo 5; St. Paul 3.
Kansas City 9; louisville 5.
Minneapolis 9; Columbus 0. Forfeit
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
: April 3. 1918.

Dear Mother: !.M :. .'.A< - e. s i
Thought I would write you a. few
lines today to slet you know that. am
still feeling eopd and haven't been
injured yetS Ans training pretty hard
at present And fbelieve me, we sure
are learning something; lots of hard
work to it hut, we know it is for our
own good. ~. -
4 Spring us on in earnest over here.
The farmers are blowing and seeding
every day, rain or shine. The soil
here is SO hard to pillow it takes four
horses to pull fourteen-inch walking
pillow, and one man to drive the horses
and one to hold the plow. The weather
has been pretty nice the last month
here 1t rained quite q bit the last
four days, but is clearing again.
We had a good movie show at the
Y last night. eRal pictures from the
States. They usually have them twice
d week. Also have several talented
fellows who entertain the rest of US
quite often.
That smilage book you sent me is
of no use over here so will return 1t
SO you can send 1t to Cordus or some
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
FREE TO
PILE SUFFERERS

Don't Be Cut-Untii You Try This
New Home Cure That Anyone Can
Use Without Discomfort or Loss Of
Time. Simply Chew Up a Pleasant
Tasting Tablet Occasionally and
Rid Yourself Permanently Of Piles,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
sPERSHING'S CRUSADERS"

The, United States government
through the Committee on Public In
formation, Mr. George Creel, chair
man, Division of Films, Chas. S. Hart,
director, is Offering to the public the
first OF its official war films, Per
shing's Crusaders" There are eight
reels of this film which graphically
shows how every American is helping
to win this war. These pictures which
show the grim earnestness of the
United States government In Its war
aims and it's determination to stamp
out Kaiserism, were taken by the U.
s, Signal Corps and Navy photograph
ers, and camera men Of the French
General Stan, at home and abroad In
addition to this, "Pershing's Crusad-
ers" will show interesting scenes pho
tographed by the camera men OF the
Allies. Each week as important events
happen over there they will be shown
as a sort of curtain raiser to the Dig
feature. This war pictufe will be
unique in that it will be thus constant
" kent up to date and that 1t bears
the official imprint Of the government
"Pershing's Crusaders" will be
shown at Fargo for three days start
ing on Monday. In order that
everyone, may see and thus real
ize the results Of American effort in
this war it has been decided to show
this filmSat popular war time prices,
within the reach Of all.
In this comprehensive picture, one
will see Uncle Sans soldiers in the
making; the work at the cantonments.
the activities Of the great war chart-
ties, Red Gross, Y. M. C.. A., Knights
Of Columbus, Masons and Y.W.nG. A.;
how the army Is fed and clothed; the
making of arms and ammunition; tar
mers in the fields doing this part and
working men in factories, each and all
giving his best efforts for his coun-
try; the building Of ships on scale
such as the world has never. seen; the
navy in action; American aviators IN
the air somewhere in France, and the
boys in Khaki with General Pershing
on the western front.
It is q revelation OF g nation arous-
ed in all its might. When you see
what your government Is doing for
YOUR freedom and that of the, whole
world you will put your shoulder to
the wheel with new vigor. Here Is
the truth about the war Here Is
Uncle Sans answer to the lies OF the
Hun. IS
"Pershing's Crusaders should be
seen not only by'ievery grownup, but
by the children It is thrilling. 1t Is
inspiring and 1t is helpful. M
This engagement is necessarily lin
| tied for there are many cities to be
visited. Many will be disappointed, so
see that you are early. in line for this
is something that you cannot afford to
miss. -, ..... g.
"Pershing's Crusaders" is distribut-
ed by the North Dakota Council OF
Defense. g.
Length Of the Law"
The phrase, "Yhe length of the law"
owes its origin to the enormous length
Of some Of the parchment rolls upon
which the ancient statutes Of Great
Britain were inscribed. The present
day official fitle of the master Of the
rolls Is 5 h reminder of this an
cient custom. Some faint idea
Of the bulk Of the English records may
be obtained from the fact that single
statute, the land Tux commissioners
act, passed III the arst year Of the
reign Of George " measures when I'M
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
Don't Lick Stamps.

Use dampened sponge tn seal your
letters and to moisten the stamps. ad-
vises the Popular Science Monthly.
The glue used on stamps and envelope
flaps Is made Of bones and hoofs Of
cattle. and all sorts Of rags are used
in the paper. Besides, although they
may have been sterilized. the articles
pass through many dirty hands while
on thetr road to you.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20

Miss Crofoot wrote she had sent me.
l received one package of tobacco
about week ago. The weather the
past week and a half has been the
best 1t rained some yesterday and
the day before but is clearing up to-
day.
Spring is showing here, the trees
are leafing and the dandelions are
blooming, at least they look like dan
delions, they, may be some kind of .
French flower. for all, X know.
N, I would like TO describe our location
and the country around here, but for
military reasons am Knot allowed to;
will try and get this; much through
thought haves3sseen several villages
shot up so badSyon cant hardly find
roof that will shed water; and some
buildings don't look as If they ever
had roof. AS this. is about all I can
think of this time will close. With
love to }alls ~
Nh n fs13s AS ever, your brother. ..s
III ~. rps RALPH. s,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
Na%;on.I.le.n,,a

National League.
Chicago 1; Pittsburgh 0.
BROOKLYN 2; New York 1.
Boston 8; Philadelphia 2.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
AMERICAN AssocIATIoN,

WEDNESDAYS GAMES.
American League.
Cleveland 6; Chicago S.
New York 9: Washington 0.
philadelphia 5; Boston O..
Detroit Z; St. Louis S.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
Love tosail & i
! CORP. RALPH MOORE, I.
%s"M"" Co.: 26th Inf. Reg, Il
IL 4 SO, -,l4. A. E. F.

Dear Brother: s ~
Thought would answer your let
tiers as I have time today, between
guard reliefs, Am ashamed for not
writing to you sooner, but you can
get the letters write to the folks, to
read as we'll. Am well yet; no holes
in my hide that weren't always there.
but Of course no one knows how long
it will be before there Is.
II letters travel as slow going as
they do getting here you will get this
the Fourth of July. The last letter
received was dated Jan. II. got
your present and the pillow Jane sent
but have not yet seen anything Of the
box that Ma sent or the box of candy
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20

The Germany that year ago refused to
admit America could become factor in the war
is now sending her U-boats clear across the ocean
to our Atlantic coast. We wonder why?
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20
LETTERS FROM
SOMEWHERE"
i IN FIR A N CE.
FROM CORP. RALPH MOORE

! VVS" SONVs nN@VV "SO0e
Dear Mother: Il. b. j s%
Thought l would write you a letter
today as I'have time. received let
ter from you yesterday, and the first
package Of, tobacco today. / have not
received any OF the other packages
yet The weather has been awfully
nice here the last few days, almost
like summer. You wrote. and asked
If we had plenty&of warm clothes; we
have all we need. : have not suffered
any from the cold yet, except my
hands, 1t fl hard TO get gloves. We
have three wooden blankets each, and
all our clothes are wool Haven't
been near q, 1iFe,t sAssrlnsb but twice
since we left the states, SO naturally
we wouldn't notice. the cold. got a
letter from Russell yesterday. He is
still with the oldscompany haven't
heard from George vet. Russell want
ed me to ask yous folks why you didn't
answer his letters. !; Well, as this is
about ALL can; write will close, Write
often. ISL
/ Love tosail.
!. CORP.YRALPH MOORE,
+. tA7@s"M"' CO., 26th Int Reg,
w.. III, 49, sss5.,gs. A. E. F.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20

one. All entertainments here are
free, or pay cash in the towns.
Talk about aviators and stunts,
there is one fellow who flies over this
camp that rolls over and turns flip
flops with his machine in the air.
pity the Eoche that runs up against
him when he gets in action. 49, -.
Well as this is about all can think
of that / can write, will close with
love to all. &c..
=. ~ e.. RALPH.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20

Tribune Want Ads Bring Results.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20

There never was time in all American his
tory when slice of bread meant so much as it
now does-if it is NOT eaten in the millions of
u. S. homes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-20

The kaiser is getting taste of what Yankee
fighters can do, and also forecast of what sew
|eral millions of them will do when they come
over z..ytc H.s
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30
Sounding a WARNING,

"Never cross.examina all Irish.
man" advised prominent lawyer.
"Yss, I'm speaking from experience"
be continued. THE only witness
who ever made me throw UP my hands
and leave the courtroom was "a green
lrishman. A shunter had been killed
by an express train and the widow
wss suing for damages. l was en-.
gagged by the railroad company and
had q good case. but made the mis-.
take of trying to turn the main wit.
ness inside out.
In his quaint way he had given a
graphic description OF the fatality,
occasionally shedding tears and
calling on the saints. Among other
things, he swore positively that the
whsle was not sounded until after the
whole train had passed over his de-
parted friend Then | thought had
him.
Look here. McGinnis,' said |. you
admit that the whistle blew
eyes, sorr; It bewed, sorr."
Now, II that whistle sounded In
Nme TO give Michael warning, the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30

pany, would il not?'
"'lis, sorr. and Mike would be
testifyin' here this day
''rhe jury gisgled
"'Neyer mind that. You were
Mikes friend. and YOU would like to
help his widow; but just tell me
now what earthly purpose there could
he for the engine driver TO blow that
whistle after Mike had been struckT
II phresume thot the whistle wor
for the next man on the line, SOFT
THE widow got all she asked"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30

Beasts. having twice as many feet
as birds, have learned to apply them
10 many uses, says an article in the
strand Magazine, They dig with
them, hold down their food with them,
fondle their children with them, paw
their friends, and scratch their enc.
mics. One does more of one thing
and another Of another. and the feet
soon show the effects OF the occupa-
ton, the claws first then the muscles.
ard even the bones dwlndling by dis
use. or waxing strong and stout Then
the JOY OF doing what il can do well
lmpels the beast further on the path,
and its offspring after it, And this
leads al last to specialism. The Indian
black bear Is handy man" Its great
soft paw Is very serviceable tool
and weapon. armed with claws which
Will take the face of man or grub
up a root with equal ease When the
black bear has found an ant hill il
tdhto Dtt lev Minutes W ledI up
the hard cemented clay and lay the
deep galleries bare; then, putting it's
6~,ta-percha muzzle TO the mouth OF
each, II draws such a blast OF G.l
through them that the industrious ia
borers are sucked into its guiIet in
drifts Afterwards it digs right down
to the royal chamber, ticks up the
bloated queen, and goes its way But
the bear is like a sisnpost at the
parting of the ways. II you compare
a brown bear with the black Indian,
or sloth bear, as it is sometimes called,
you may detect small but sgniiic-
ant difference. When the former
walks, its claws are lifted, so that
their points do not touch the ground
Why? | have no information but l
know that it is not content with
vegetarian diet, like its black relative.
but bankers after sheep and goats, and
! guess that its murderous thoughts
How down its nerves to those Keen
claws
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30
HIS PREFERENCE.

"A travelling company of more or
less merit is going TO play SapphO at
the Op'ry House tonight, at ten, twen.
~. and thirty cents admission" re.
marked the Old Codger, with his usu.
ell pessimistiacridity. But guess III
Just stay at home and smoke in com.
fort and look at The corset advertise
Ments in the fashion magazines"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30

Does this town boast of common
council"
I'VE got one, stranger. if that's what
you mean said the native OF Plank
Vile But We don't boast of it"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30
THE BEST.

Willis-What is the happiest mo.
ment of married life?
Gillis-When man throws the pic
lures Of his wife's relatives out of
the family album and fills it up with
photographs of his baby instead.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30
Classified Advertising


Advertisements will be inserted in
this column not exceeding FIVE lines.
three times, soc: one week, soc. Each
line over five. loo per week addition.
al. All advertisements In this col.
umn must be paid in advance. No
advertisement will be inserted in this
column for less than soc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30
.lsrN.x

Wen, my sisters got a beau,
An he comes most every nieht,
An he wants the gas SO low
That there's hardly any light!
An Nell likes him lots, guess,
Cause she watches on the sly
An takes hours an hours to dress
An is allus sweet as pie.
] must call him "Mr. Fem"
An Nell calls him Mister" too,
'Cept when they're alone, an then
She keeps eiggln' at him; Lew"
But one time | sneaked up near
When they thought | wasn't 'round,
An heard her call him dear
An funny kissin' sound
lie can throw a snake curve ball,
An can new an bark an quae1,
An he doesn't mind at all
When pin things on his back.
often eyenin's when he comes b
I'm downstairs till after eight II
While he helps me do my sums,
Tho Nell tdgets cause It's late.
Onct when he was here said:
Say Why don't you marry Nell?"
An they sent me straight to bed
Fore he had a chance to tell.
But I'll ask again, sometime,
Cause Miss Sommers wants to
know;
An she says, she'll bet a dime
That he's only jest beau!
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30

When a man tells another that he
understands women he is then classed
as an easy mark.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-30

Many a loafer thinks he is killing
time, but time continues to do BUSH
hess at the old stand.