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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
When Mixed With SULPHUR
it. Brings Back its Beau
tiful Lustre at Once.

That beautiful, even shade Of dark,
glossy hair can only be had by brew
ing a mixture Of Sage Tea and Sui
phur. Your hair is your charm. It
makes" or a the face. When it
fades, turns gray or streaked, just an
application or two of Sage and Sui
phur enhances its appearance a. hum
dred-fold.
Don't bother to prepare the mix
tuYe; you a get this famous old
recipe improved by the addition of
other ingredients at a small cost, all
ready for use. It is called Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound. This
can always be depended upon to bring
back the natural color and lustre Of
your hair.
Everybody uses "wyeth.s Sage and
Sulphur Compound now because 1t
darkens so naturally and evenly that
nobody can tell 1t has been applied.
You simply dampen a sponge or soft
brush with it and draw this through
the hair. taking one small strand at q.
time; by morning the gray hair has
disappeared. and after another appli-
cation it becomes beautifully dark and
appears glossy and lustrous. This
re~ady-to-use> preparation is a delight
ful toilet requisite for those who de-
sire dark hair and a youthful appear
ance. It is not intended for the cure.
mitigation or prevention Of disease
Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
North Dakota News

of native coal. to the end that eastern
coal be conserved for war purposes,
and that we faithfully observe the re-.
quirements Of the food administers
ton. and the fuel administration in
regard to h conservation Of food and
fuel, and that we devote our resources
to aid in the sale Of Liberty bonds.
r. OF c.. -Four Minute leagues and
kindred war activities, laying aside
every M Of us his Personal interests,
realizing that the welfare and very
existence of the republic are at stake.
and that these must obliterate every
selfish thought in every patriotic
heart, SO that all of us shall be ready
to serve her in whatever way may be
open to us, and serve with gladness.
rejoicing in whatsoever sacrifice we
may be called upon to make for. Q
cause S 70 noble m exalted; and
further be it y
Resolved. that whereas. farm help
has Q depleted by volunteering and
drafting of many of our young men
into the military service, and as the
production of food is so essential dur
ing this crisis, We recommend that
business men n merchants Of the
villages. towns and cities of the state
so arrange their affairs as to release
men now in their employment for
patriotic service in assisting the farm
ers III the periods of seeding and
harvest; and be it further
Resolved. that we guard ourselves
against incessant Misrepresentation Of
German propaganda and the German
ceived by the attempts Of these in
strumentalities OF evil to undermine
our faith in our country, our cause
and our government, and that we
concentrate our purposes and efforts,
our thoughts and our sympathies
upon he speedy and active prosecu-
ton Of the war, realizing that the
spirit of Jul army at the front will
always be and must always be no
more than a perfect reflection Of the
spirit of the people at home.
Resolved, tina no matter what may
be h sacrifices or the cost. we must
win this war that democracy may be
truly safe and that there may be en-
during peace upon earth and liberty.
the inheritance Of all children OF men.
Resolved further, that it is the
n OF this war council that the State
Council of Defense devote its energies
without reserve and without protest
to the faithful execution Of all orders
emanating from any Of the admins
trative branches Of the federal govern
ment.
BE it further resolved, hat on be-
half OF the entire citizenship Of the
state of North Dakota this council
express its heartfelt thanks to Messrs.
Thomas Moran, Charles H: Russell,
Joseph c. Grew and Rev. H. c. Gull
bertson for their splendid patriotic
addresses delivered during these ses-
sions. n to the people Of Bismarck
for their splendid hospitality and
particularly to the press of Bismarck
for their courtesy and splendid liber-
atty in recording the sessions Of this
council.
And finally, we desire to express
our thanks to Secretary Hellstrom for
his untiring efforts in arranging for
this conference, and to the Home
Guard of Bismarck and the Slope for
valuable contribution to its success"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
BOOKS AND PAPERS
SENT TO MINERS

Juneau, Alaska, Feb:~27.-4Gas boats
and cannery tenders on their weekly
trips to Alaska mining camps and
canneries in this part Of Alaska al
ways carry a bundles of, magazines.
newspapers and other current reading
matter sent by the Juneau public IL
brary to the miners and cannery m
ployes.
1.-THE men from these camps used
to visit the library when in Juneau
and many were the pitiful tales told
Of the days and hours that dragged
by for those in the camps without
anything to read" says Miss Margaret
d. Green. librarian of the Juneau Ii
brary in telling of the work. s
GAS a result the names Of the camps
were taken and gas boats and cannery
tenders plying between Juneau and
the points were asked to carry pack
ages of reading matter to them. The
venture proved successful. We now
have over twenty places on our. list"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
NORTH DAKOTA
HOME GUARD
IS ORGANIZED
About 400 Guardsrnen At.
tend Organization Meet
ing at Bismarck.

Bismarck. N. D., Feb. 27.-The
North Dakota Home Guard was. or
sanized at a meeting held here yes
terday. With representatives pres.
ent from williston. Mandan, McKen-
zie. Wilton. Werner. Regent, He'll,
Golden Valley, New Leipzig, Mott,
Washburn. Garrison. Beach. Lisbon,
Underwood. Belheld. Bismarck. Lin
ton, Hazelton. Dickinson and Killdeer,
speaking for more than 1000 home
guardsmen. Captain e. G.sa Wanner
Of Bismarck. secretary Of the North
Dakota Board Of Control and . Da-
-kota veteran OF the PHILIPPINE cam
paisn was named chairman Of the
governing board, whose other Nom.
bers are Captain Kenelley Of Mandan,
Captain Jeffries of Williston, Captain
Blocker OF Lisbon. Captain Baird OF
Dickinson and Bradley c. Marks Of
Bismarck. secretary and treasurer,
The North Dakota Home Guard will
be associated under the laws Of North
Dakota, rules and regulations for the
government Of all affiliated organiza-
tons will he promulgated and plans
will be made for an annual encamp.
ment. to be held some time during the
summer. About 400 guardsmen,
members Of the several units above
named attended the organisation
meeting.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
SOLDIERS WILL 4
BE NUMBERED
Every Soldier Will FIereaft.
er be Assigned a Certain
Number.

In order to insure prompt and nc.
curate means Of Identification, a sys-
tenn OF numbering each enlisted man
OF the army. has been adopted. The
system does not apply to officers, but
applies to all enlisted men Of the reg
ular army. national guard. and ma
ttona army, including retired men on
active duty.
So far Is relates 60 this system,
depot posts and recruiting officers are
undo the Jurisdiction Of the depart
ment commanders. who have allotted
a block OF numbers to each posi-, com.
within the territorial limits of-ths de.
partmeft. The number assigned to
each man will thereafter become I
part Of his official designation. viii
never be changed and Will never be
re'assiEned to another soldier. Il will
DO entered on Identification tags, win
oe entered plainly in a conspicuous
place on all individual records Of the
so!dier and win be used in connection
VIII n eoldter's name in rolls, reports
ana returns in which his name APP
pears. Consecutive numbers will not
% Gtven to men Of the same surname.
An accurate account Of the number
assigned to each soldier will be kent
ny the war department.
The assignment Of numbers will be
made on February 20, 1913, ana each
man In service on that date win be
assigned q number by his commend
ING omicer from the block OF numbers
allotted by the department com.
mander.
To each man subsequently entering
a service a number will be assigned
ny the recruiting officer or other
proper officer at time Of eniisting in
OF otherwtse entering the service.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
NAVAL RED CROSS
ASKS KNITTERS TO
MAKE MORE SOCKS

San Francisco, Cal. Feb. 27.-The
naval auxiliary Of the Red Gross has
asked experienced knitters to devote
their time exclusively to knitting
socks for the next sixty days. It has
been found that the hand knitted
socks will outwear those made by ma
chimes.
It has become quite the thing for
men to knit and many Of them have
become adept in the art. Conveles-
Giants at the Letternaan general hos
pital at tho PreGdio have become en-
thusiastic knitters and claim 10 have
Uncovered q method Of Grinding on
which is easier than the way the
woynen do IL.
while knitting in public places such
~ on the carr, and fe~rry-beats. IN no.
tel Hobbies and theatres is confined to
the women, a number Of club men are
among those who-have mastered the
handling OF needles In the privacy OF
their clubs. None, as yet has had
the hardihood TO appear in public al
though it IL claimed that at q recent
lecture there were fve who braved
the attention they attracted to them
selves.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
Briquetting Plant
at Bowman Coal Mine

Bowman. N. D., Feb. 27.-Accord-
ing to word received here from Aber-
deem, S. D.. the .Eaderah Fuel com,
pany, which is being organized there
by South Dakota and North Dakota
bankers with a capital Of 81, O0o, 900,
plans to build on their leases four
miles from Bowman and operate a
briquetting plant. It is the intention
to have IL units in operation this
year.
The coal deposits on the company's
for 80 years. The vein is SIS feet
thick, lying under a blanket Of earth
from 6 to IS feet in thickness, and
the coal can be shoveled out with
steam shovels after stripping off the
covering.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
Gen. LANCER
LOST ANOTHER CASE

Mandan. N. D., Feb. 27.-A divorce
was granted George Butler from Ell
len Butler before Judge Nuessle in
Bismarck recently. This case has
been pending in the courts for thirty
days. Mrs. Butler started an action
against Mr.. Butler in November, 1916,
for a divorce, Attorney General
Langer appearing rs her attorney, but
the court refused to grant the divorce
holding the plaintiff had nc grounds.
She started another action about two
months ago for maintenance and ALI
mony. this the judge denied to give
her. Both . were dismissed by
Attorney Campbell on stipulation.
Attorney Campbell Al counsel for Mr..
Butler then started action. for divorce
and secured it as above stated.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
John Haas Died at
Fargo Yesterday

Fargo, n. d.. Feb. 27.-John Haas.
one of the best known characters in
this part OF the country, formerly
proprietor Of the House Of Lords
and the Midway" in Moorhead, two
of the finest saloons in the western
states, and a heavy real estate own
er in both Fargo and Moorhead. died
here this afternoon I1aas was re-
ported to rave died in Minneapolis,
March "a. 1917. and man.. newspa-
pers published accounts OF his death,
Five ear ago he submitted to an OPP
Grafton and at that time denounced
the liquor business.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
.Ferd Leutz Wants:To
{ Become State Senate.

Mandan, N. D., Feb. 2z-Rumor
has it that Ferdinand Leutz Of Hebron
will u for the senatorial toga at the
coming election. Mr.. Leutz is the ex-
senator who held such an interesting
press controversy with Hon. j. e.
Campbell Of this city over the ques-
ton of submitting the proposition Of
war by vote to the American people
regardless Of constitutional provision.
In speaking with the delegate elected
by the Nonpartisans at tho Hut Nom
partisan c meeting Saturday adj
vice was given that Mr.. Leutz was
mentioned as candidate for the SEN
atorship. The question is now wheth-
OF or no Ferdinand is a member Of
tho N~onpartisan league.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
Hektner Awarded
$3,6l3.50 Damages

Fargo. N. D.. Feb. l7.-George
verdict Of $3.613.bo by a jury in the
federal court Monday afternoon. in
his suit against the Northern States
Power company Of Fargo. for injuries
which he alleged he received on
September 9, 1915, when a street car
collided with the bakery wagon he was
driving. Hektner sued for &4.576. He
was represented by Attorney John
Kanuf and 7. H. McEnroe.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
stark county English newspapers
combined. which Is some record.

combined. which y some record 1
Fargo-The trial Of criminal cases
was started in the United States dis
trict court this morning with the
completion Of the civil cases ON the
docket. The grand Jury term will end
on March /, when criminal cases arts.
ing out Of indictments Of that body
will be brought to trial.
Dickinson-The proposition Of is
suing bonds in the amount Of $4,000
emit and safer school quarters Tor the
pupils Of the city. will go to /. vote
Of the people on March II. sthis being
the oficial date fxed by the mem.
bers of the city board Of education.
Observation-Disclosures services were
held here over the remains OF Mrs.
Edwin Colby. for years 2 resident Of
this city. She was born in December.
1863, at Ypsilanti, Mich. She was
married January 4. 1884, at her home
to Edwin Colby. Theye1eft for stuts-
man county to reside at Ypsilanti,
which had been named by Mr.. Colby's
father, w. H. Colby. in honor Of their
old home.
Fargo-Dan.s A. McLaren. Tor four
teen years q clerk in the officesof the
register Of deeds Of Cass, has been
named deputy clerk Of the Cas- coun-
ty district court to succeed Ralph f.
Croal, resigned, and who will leave.
Friday for Dartmouth college. An
dover, N. H, to take the six weeks
training course for the ordnance de-
partment.
Dickinsbn-The name Of Dickinson
Is t o be introduced to the nation soon
through a paid secretary. IA maj Of
experience in civic upbuilding and
who will spend his entire time In
looking after the interests Of the city,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
DR.. Squires Reelected
President Sons of
American Revolution

Fargo. n. D., Feb. 27.-The North
Dakota Sons Of the American Revolu-
ton in annual business session at the
Gardner hotel Monday evening. re-
elected DR.. Vernon P. Squires Of Grand
Forks. president. "
The other officers are George M.
Graham, vice president: George Rich,
treasurer; H. c. Fish Of Minot. secre-
tary-treasurer, and Frank Hall. his
torian. President Squires presided and
at the banquet held in the Gardner
hotel at s o'clock, plates were laid for
twenty-five.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
Walsh Co. Lutheran.
:. Give Literally to Fund

Hoople, n. D.. Feb. 27.-Durine
the Lutheran campaign drive, week
of Feb. 1924, Rev. Adolph Esge's
four congregations in Hoople and
vicinity raised $3.50, which was in
creased by the. Young Peoples league
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
News Boy, Refuse to
Sell Pro-Cerna1 Papers

Seattle. wash. Feb. 27.-Members
OF the seattle Newsboys' Protective
association will mot soll any publica-
ton that .ia pro-GaRman or anti.
American during the period Of the
war and will refuse to sell Industrial
Workers Of the World publcations.
saooor6tng to1 reosnt a~SresnAent.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
PACKING PLANT IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Fond Du Lac, Wis, Feb. 27.-rhe
Ripon Packing company's plant was
destroyed by fire today with a loss Of
$4,000. The business was established
as years ago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27

Drayton-Dr. G. H. Aylen left Tues
day via Winnipeg for overseas, having
received . commission as captain in
the medical branch Of the Canadian
army. DR.. Aylen was one Of twelve
to leave Of this time. He has made
prayton his home for the last three
years and has q host of friends here.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27

Dickinson - The Dickinson Press
last week celebrated its thirty-ifth
anniversary. Editor =. l. Peterson
leading weekly paper In the state, and
boAsts that Tho Dickinson Press has
la larger circulation than ali other
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27

Fargo-The prediction that farm.
ers would sow mor coarse grains
than wheat this spring because or the
speculative value OF coars grains and
the prices they r commanding on
the markets compared with the fixed
price OF wheat, was made by w. r.
Kellogg, editor and publisher of the
Daily Alert at jamestown and one of
the veteran Newspaper men Of the
state, who 10 . visitor In Fargo.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27

Fargo-Fargo Lutherans over.sub.
scribed their quota for the city by
$40S.S5 for war work. The drive last
week brought contributions totalling
$1.6o8.85. Caas county's quota is
$4,000. and according to Incomplete
reports this. too. has been over-sub-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27
FLICKER TALES

Fargo-The Fargo Trades and La
Dor Assembly, which represents all
OF the labor organisations In Fargo
and Moorhead, has Endorsed Adolph
Bowman as the candidate for sheriff
OF Clay county. Mr.. Bowman is first
vice president Of the North Dakota
Federation Of Labor. ana In secre-
tary Of the typographical union Of
Fargo and. Moorhead.
Ldgerwood-ames Jackson, q re.
tired farsnre Of Ladgerwood was his
own counsel in his case in which he
was defendant in federal court at
Fargo for selling liquor without a
federal license and for which offense
he was convicted by . jury. He was
found guilty.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27

Harvey-wil e. Hoibein, secretary
OF the Minot Association Of Com.
merce. speaking at a public meeting
held here. declared that without the
help Of the newspapers every small
city would retrograde. He appealed
for . better understanding between
the business nal in the city and the
business man in the country. Mayor
Wartner presided.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-27

misunderstanding Of State
Thomas Hall received 5000 appHca-
tom Tor automobile tags in the mails
yesterday. This establishes q new
record for the office.
Evening star., 1918-02-24
| ST. Co. FIELD ARTILLERY:
$55,QOO PAID FEDERAL
LEAGUERS BY NAT|0NA'
NEW YORK. February es.-Johl.

NEW YORK, February 23.-Johi.
Toole. attorney for the National Ba
Ball League, today handed over cheek
for $4,000 to James Hindman, attor-
ney for former Federal League clubs.
settling the National Leagues account
up to date with the Federal League
clubs under the terms of the agree
ment of two years ago.
OF the amount $4,000 goes to the
Pittsburgh Trust Company, receivers
of the former Pittsburgh Federal
League club, which settles in full the
National Leagues obligation to that
club: $4,000 goes to the Robert B.
Ward estate for two years rental of
the Brooklyn Federal League bali park,
and $4,000 to Harry Sinclair for two
years rental of the Newark Federal
League grounds.
1t also was announced that the Ma
tional League has eighteen more an
nual payments of $4,000 each to be
additional payments of $1,000 to Sin
clair.
President B. B. johnson of the Amer
lean League, it was said, also will send
a check for $4,000 to the Federal
League attorney in the near future as
the American Leagues share of the
Federal League peace indemnity.
John K. Tener, president of the Ma
tiona1 League, will make. all future
payments for his league without fur
ther action by that body.
Evening star., 1918-02-24
Observation-Disclosures
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION
WILL PLAY 14O GAMES

ATLANTA, Ga, February 23.-The
Southern Association of Base Ball Clubs
ended it's spring meeting here today
with the adoption of a schedule calling
for 40 games and the selection of New
Orleans the city, in which the next
spring meeting shall be held. 1t also
was decided that future annual meet
ings should be automatically held in the
city where the leagues president is
located.
The schedule as adopted today shows
than was played last season.
Opening games will be played on
April IS. with Atlanta at home, op-
posed by Chattanooga; New Orleans at
Mobile. Nashville at Birmingham and
Memphis at Little Rock.
The season will close September s.
Agreement on the schedule was reach
ed today, after two days of discussion,
during which time nearly one hundred
switches were made in playing dates to
meet the demands of the Little Rock
club for Sunday games.
Now that the changes have been made.
it was plainly evident at the meeting
that doubt existed as to whether Presi-
dent Allen would succeed in gaining
permission for Sabbath games, although
the leading business men of Little Rock
are supporting his plan and the COM
mander of Camp Pike also advocates it
If Aliens plans fall through a new
schedule will have to be arranged.A
Evening star., 1918-02-24

paper man. He played foot ball,
wrestled and boxed for Penn and
fought in the ring professionally for
Philadelphia Ledger. he later went to
the Balkan countries during the Bal
kan wars for Lord Northcliffes Lon
don Daily Mail Craig also was cap
tam OF a machine gun company in the
Madero revolution in Mexico when
could find any men," as he put it.
Several years ago Craig was at a
faris theater meeting all corners in
boxing. His weight was 16O pounds He
had about cleaned up all the French
lighters and it was difficult for the
management of the theater to find op-
ponents for him. One day the manager
walked in and Informed the former
Penn student that he had a real fight
matched up. Asked who was to be met,
the manager told Craig that it "is one
of your colored gentlemen from Ameri-
ca, a Mr.. McVey." Sam McVey was in
his prime then and weighed around 22O
pounds. He was rated among the three
or four best heavyweights in the world.
Craig knew that as we'll as anybody,
even II the manager of the theater did
not, and he further knew that he, with
his $50 pounds. would stand about as
much show with McVey as a pig with
the residents of Berlin. Il have an ex-
tremely pressing engagement in Lon
don tomorrow" Craig told the mana
ger. Goodbye" The Marine Corps
man tells that as a great joke on him
self.
Gen. John A. LeJeune, in command of
the camp at Quantico. is very much in
favor of the development of broad
system of sports. He wants every man
of his command to be an athlete, not
only because of the physical benefits to
be derived therefrom, but for the value
of sports in general in producing and
maintaining splendid morale. And to
use the words-we hope 1t is not i'm
proper to quote this-of the lieutenant
previously mentioned. "Gen LeJeune, by
working for the men and showing them
that he has their interests at heart, has
SO endeared himself to them that they
almost worship him."
Evening star., 1918-02-24
Record Of Terry McGovern,
Who Won and Lost Titles
Before He Cast First Vote

Terry McGovern. former holder
of two titles. who died Friday,
had n remarkable ring record. be-
low IL found a list of the head
line events in his career:->
Born in JOhnstown, Pa, March
8, 1850.
Earned boxing reputation In
jackson amateur tourney in 1896.
Claimed batnmweisht title In
1899 when Jim Barry retired.
Won worlds batamweight title
In record time by stopping Ped.
lar Palmer, English champion, in
one round ON September II, 1899,
at Tuckahoe, N. Y.
Won worlds featherweight title
by stopping George Dixon. cham-
pion. in eight rounds in New
York, on June 23. 1900.
Lost fentherweiEht title to
Young COrbett at Hartford, Conn.,,
In second round, ON November 2S,
1901.
Lost again to Young C0rbett In
attempt to regain crown in Los
Angeles ON March 81, 1908, In
eleven rounds.
Drew record gate for six
round indoor fight with Battling
Nelson at National A. C. ON March
IA, 1905. when the receipts t0taled
$4,000.
In less than ten years his ring
earnings Amounted to more than
4300y y000. hurt he died. penniless.