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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-12
Buy a war savings stamp.


Have that suit cleaned, pressed and
repaired at the o. K. shop. ] D. Roach
proprietor.
M. j.. O'Hara, the Park River,
machinery collector spent the latter
part of the week here.
Ca shier Jno. A. Terhaar, of the
State Bank of Dresdn was in town
Tuesday to attend the tax sale.
Mrs. Will Heapy returned on Tu.
esday's train from a visit of part OF
the week with her folks at Wales.
Frank j.. Schwartz was a visitor
down the line as far as Grand Forks
during the week for a couple of days
3 Henry Schmeiss, a young farmer
living east of Munich, died last week
after being i'll with the flu for only a
few days.
Albert Schill went south from
Wales m Tuesdays train to Grand
Fork g, to seek medical treatment
from a specialist.
Mrs. B. Prom came up from Mil.
ton on Mondays train for a short
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Tom
Smith and little baby.
Clerk of Court C. S. Robertson is
out and around again after over a
couple of weeks confinement to the
home with the Spanish influenza.
The Red Cross Christmas drive for
1919 memberships will open on Mon
d ay of next week, Dec. 10th and
close the following Monday, Dec. %.
John Fischer of Mt. Carmel and
Donald MCLAUGHLIN each made a car
shipment of Ii We stock on Tuesdays
cattle train to the South st. Paul
market.
Jos. F. Schneider is again able to
get around with the aid of pair of
crutches since his hard seige of the
Spanish flu, which laid him up for
nearly three weeks.
Time is money, therefore you
cannot afford to have your wife spend
her time trying to do the family
: sewing on the old worn cut sewing
machine Get a White from A.
o. Void Co.
William Dew, who in addition to
being one of the big farmers around
Wales is nov identified prominently
with the banking interests of that
town spent an hour or two with his
old county seat friends on Friday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-12
A. O. WOLD
-, .. -;
! Chiropractor and Optometrist !.
Licensed to- Practice in North
Dakota, Montana. Washington,
Oregon and California. = =
LANGDoN, IN. OAK.

The Lutheran ladies' aid society
announce that they will hold, sew
ing. and fancy work sale. together
with assale of home cookery on Sat.
urday afternoon of this week, the
'f4th inst.i,y at the w. A. Scott Co.,
store. At this sale there will be
offered many useful and fancy "arti-
cles of needlework suitablefor Christ
mas presents.
Miss Crockett. was one of the score
Or more of young women over the
county who volunteered for training
as army nurses. all of them having
been held under orders for awaiting
a call for service in this country and
abroad for several weeks past. All
have now been told by te government
that their release for the present has
been granted, although all are listed
to respond to a call at any time they
may be needed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-12

The reported death from Rush
Lake, sask. of j. d. Derkson, is
denied by his father who resides in
the vicinity of Munich, and who has
received letters from his sou since
the date on which he was reported to
have been found dead. This news is
a great relief to Mr.. Derkson's many
friends in the county.
Oscar Larson, one of the pioneer
business men of Clyde, and the Sc
nior partner of the Clyde Mercantile
Company, has died during the week
from pneumonia, following an attack
of Spanish influenza. He was ayoung
man, recently married, but thirty-five
years old and his case was found to
be hopeless at the time when he
sought medical advice.
S. /. Koehmstedt returned the end
OF the week to his home at Mt. Car
mel, from Fargo, where he spent
several days with his son. Victor.
who has recently been advanced to
the rank of an assistant instructor in
the students army training corp at
stheE>North Dakota agricultural col
lege. Andy Lothspeich and Joe Hal
loran, who leftshere with him early
in the fall are now at Ell Paso. Texas.
None of the bows have as yet receiv-
ed any intimation as to. the probable
date Of theirMbeing returned home.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-12

Don't spoil your storage battery this
winter by neglect. Send it Sparling's
garage for winter storage.
Hon. Ole T. Axvig came up from
Milton on Monday, staying over to
attend the tax sale on the following
day at the court house.
Rev. E. A. Foley returned Satur-
day from Grand Forks, where he had
SPENT a part of the week in atten.
dance at a ministerial conference.
E. R. Harwood, who has been do.
ing a land office business over the
county during the past year for the
Delco system of electric lighting
plants returned Friday from a bust.
ness trip of most of the week in the
Twin Cities.
VIM. Ross and family, left during
the week for Beaudette, Minn,,
where he has secured a position with
a large numbering concern as book
keeper, similar to the n he has I'm.
til recently filled with the Langdon
Lumber and Coal Company.
Farmerss you know that it would
not pay you to try and do your plow.
ing with the old style walking plow.
1t is equally absurd to ask your wife
to do the family servings on an old
machine. 1t don't pay. Get a
White from A. o. Void Co.
Miss Vera Newbern took Satur-
days train for Devils Lake, where
she will spend some time with
friends of the family before going
west to Spokane, where the family
will spend the winter months and
perhaps decide to locate permanently
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-12

Calvin people had a memorial
service on Sunday last for Arthur
Miller who is the third soldier bow
from that town to make the great
sacrifice.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-12
!. Mrs. Thos. Heating was a visitor
in the city Fridav for short time.

. Mrs. Thos. Heating was a visitor
in the city Fridav for short time.
A kodak as a Christmas present is
an appreciated and lasting gift. The
Opie Studio.
Postmaster Fraser was in the city
on Friday from Wales having some
dental work attended to.
Mesdames Robi Hard, Kennedy and
Cregan were amog a party here Mon.
day from Olga on a shopping trip,
Mrs Archie Mcdonald came down
the line Friday from a few days visit
at the Isaac Ullyott home at Hannah.
A. A. Seeley and Robert Murie
went to Grand Forks Tuesday expect.
ing to spend most of the week there
on business,
Jos. j. Klein, the Wales black
smith and A. Borho we're visitors
here Tuesday on a business mission
most of the day.
Be wise and follow the careful and
conservative Christmas present buyer
and you will have no regrets. They
buy of A. O. Void Co.
N. C. Crockett and family are
moving from the farm this week to
their town home on north Fifth street
opposite the Langdon city schools.
Miss Edna O'Reilly is among the
corps of assistants helping in the
taking care of the holiday trade at
the corner drug store of H. E Close
Charles Harrington took advntaage
of Saturdays fine weather to auto
over from Clyde and spend the day
with old friends and attend to bust.
ness matters.
Remember that tn have your stor-
age battery in first class shape next
summer you must give it the best
of care. Send or bring it to Sparl-
ing's garage.
DR.. H. j. Reislar d the eye special
ist comes to the city today to remain
until Monday giving attention to
those who undergo his treatment in
Langdon and vicinity.
The Opie studio will be open on
Sundays between the hours of eleven
and four O'Clock. for the accommoda.
ton of those who cannot come in dur
ing the week to have pictures taken
for Christmas
Geo. H Johnston went down to
Minneapolis on Tuesdays train for a
visit there during the balance of the
school vacation with his brotl er,
Kinsell, who is attending the Uni
versity of Minnesota.
C. A. Smith. the horse and stocks
man from Mondak, Mont, arrived on
Tuesday and will purchase some of
the choicest bred farm stock in the
county for. shipment west to Montana
during a stay of possibly a couple of
we AXIS.
Jas. Mcdonald, WHO is in the ser.
vice of Uncle Sam at Fort Stevens
left yesterday returning to camp af.
ter making a weeks visit at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex. Mcdonald during a short fur.
Tough.
Mrs. J F. Tracey, of Shelby,
Mont, is making a visit here at the
home of her pa ents, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. j.. Stable. on her return from a
visit to Valley City, where Mr.. and
Mrs. Tracy made their home before
moving west. She is convhlescing
from an attack of influenza.
Make good your promise to buy
your wife that White sewing ma
chine. A. O. Void sells them and
almost at the old price. Most any
one a sell you a sewing machine.
but very few dealers are in a posi-.
tion to look after the repairing Of
them, A. O. Void Co sells and
repairs sewing machines
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-12

Fred Peterson, who has the con-
tract of carrying the U. S. mail on
the route between Langdon and Wang
is moving his family to town for the
winter and has leased the Wightman
cottage property in the Fairview ad.
dition to South Langdon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-12-12
DR.. E. J. Hughes
DENTIST

A. NJ. HOURS 2. NJ.
9 to II Phone 112 to 6
SCHULKE BLOCK Langdon, N. D
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
SENSATIONAL SPEED
 |S MADE 0N CIRCUIT
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

TOLEDO, July 26.-The fourth day Of ths grand circuit racing was feat ured by a continuation of sensational speed over the new mile track. In the Fort Meigs $S,O00 stake for 2:1O pac- CTS. McMahon drove Peter Look q Peter The Great five year old, a mile Tn 2:ol%, new record for the horse
 After taking the first heat Peter Look could not come back in the next two. Verlie Patchen, driven by Cox, taking both. The McMahon horse won the fourth heat and when the remain ing pair came out for the final three in five heat race, the judges decided Cox was not trying to win and took him down. Valentine, who had won third money with In, but had to so to the barn at the end of the fourth heat, was placed on Cox's sulky and won the heat in 2:O6. The judges gave Val entine $100 for winning the race.
 The judges also fined Driver Sur geon for violation of the scoring rules i'll the second heat of the 2: 10 pace.
 Binland, a heavy favorite, won the 2:09 trot with Murphy taking second money with Kelly De Forest.
 The favorite also came through in the 2:0S pace when Lee Grand driven by Sturgeon, won the first two heats.
 The second division of the 2:1s trot on the program for today. was post poned on account of delay in finishing the other events.
 Tomorrow is getaway day.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
HOTEL ARRIVALS

Adams hoteI--S. E. Cheney, Stod- dard; H. s. Walters, New York city; J. A. Harrison, Nogales; w. F. Clare, Boynton, Okla; L. K Bretherton, Los Angeles W. C. Mccormick, Los An geles; H. A. Zurcher. Los Angeles; G. Marshall, Stafford: T. K Tanikamo, Los Angeles: R. E. Monroe, Phoenix; Ray Smith, E. w. Coker, Phoenix; w. D. Brunn, Bisbee: Thorleif Olsen, Bis bee; Sam. Wigneif, San Francisco; J. w. McGintery, Denver; G. w. Suffert, New York; H. F. Hall, New York; B. A. Gillespie, Phoenix; c. s. House, Denver; c. Fuller; Mrs. w. Y. Price, Florence.
 Commercial hoteI-H. J. Harrison, Phoenix; MT. and Mrs. c. A. Williams, Seligman; Mrs. Alma McBeatle, Doug las; Mrs. A. T. Zweck, Douglas; Miss Gertrude Wessling, Chicago, T. H, ODay, Prescott; M. Eugene Duffee, Douglas; w. c. Dickerson and family, Flagstaff; Fred Russell, Flagstaff; w. G. Dickerson, Flagstaff; C. Sherman, Fl Paso; w. A. O'Neill, Gila; Mrs. Mae Holbrook. Phoenix Mrs. B. Goth ell, Tempe, Jesse Turner, Tempe; John A. Cox, Miami; E. H. Mentel, Los An geles, R. l.. Green. Johnson City, Tex; H. F.. Brown, Fl Paso;' Bertha Bethel, Phoenix; P. J. Durlin, Vernon, Calif.; J. o. Loukin, Bisbee: P. P. Preciado, Los Angeles; W. c. Jones, Mesa; c. P. sherman. Fl Paso; Tom Armer. Globe; Gilbert Toole. San Francisco; James Kennedy; D D. Draper. Kansas City.
 Jefferson hoteI-E. B. Vandall, Su- perior; Clyde Wilson. Kansas City; J. W. McGilney, Denver: MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Mitke, Bisbee: " F. Jef- fiery, James J. Calm, Globe; Mir and Mrs. James Blackbern Payson: Guy Gamble, Miami; A. Turner, Los An geles: Jesse C. Silver, Prescott; c. H. Kaufman, Los Angeles G. R. Fowler, Fl Paso: W. R. Young, San Francisco; A. F. Esiabeda, Los Angeles; H. Cis- mat, San Diego: E. N. Chupaine, Chi cago; Y.N Church, Winslow; F. H. Lenox, Hayden; ". E. Witchock, San Bernardino; MT. and Mrs B. D. Ho- gan, Superior; Miss Florence Vasquez, Superior; MT. and Mrs. c. H. Churchill, Florence: MT. and Mrs. E. M Lillie, Ray; C. C. Lynch Ray
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
BUSINESS MA|DENS
 FROL|C IN COUNTRY

Thursday evening at : o'clock the local Young Wonen-s Christian asso- citation girls went out on a picnic to Squaw Peak. The conveyance used on tbei occasion was good old truck, which combines all the advantages Of a hay rack. with the assurance of getting there in a hurry. On arriving at Squaw Peak, the girls immediately set about preparing the elaborate lunch which they had brought along, and after this was properly disposed of, eX- ploration hikes in all directions were in order, Then as 1t became dark the girls gathered around the fire and in dulged in an Indian CD war dance, after which the return journey was commenced. only 10 be interrupted with a watermelon feed. The truck finally reached town about 10:30 o'clock.
 These affairs. given every week by the Young Women's Christian associ- ation, are open to all business girls of Phoenix, and offer an excellent oppor- tunity to become acquainted and 10 have a good time in congcnial com pany.
 Next Thursday q swim and supper at Riverside is on the program Tick cts should be obtained before Wednes- day. For further information call Miss Turner at e!l.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
TOWN TOPICS

IF YOU MISS YOUR PAPER.
 City subscribers who do not re. ceive The Arizona Republican promptly should telephone the cir culation department, phones 4422 or 1881, before 8 o'clock in the morning and a copy will be i'm mediately sent them.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
TEMPE NORMAL WILL
 HAVE RECORD CLASS

With prospects better than any year since the establishment of the school, the Tempe normal school will open the fall term this year, according to T. M. Irish. acting principal of the school in the absence of Professor Matthews. who is attending the annual session of the National Educational association. Professor Irish was in Phoenix yesterday and visited at the capitol
 Although many schools colleges and universities in the United States have been seriously hurt in attendance on account of the war, some even having had 10 close. the attendance at the Tempe normal for the year 191S-i9 promises even to exceed that of last year, Professor Irish declares. From present indications there will be about 450 pupils enrolled at the Southern Arizona normal this coming year, he states.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
VOCATIONAL EFFORT
 IN b|SBEE PRAISED

The great interest that has been cre- ated in vocational education by the Smith Hughes bill has called attention in state educational circles to the ex- tent to which vocational >education has been undertaken in the Bisbee schools More extensive work is offered in the Bisbee High school than is usually giv- 5en in high schools of the country. At the present time courses are being Siv- en in automobile repairing. telesra pf, radio buzZer, mechanical drawing printing and the usual manual training courses for boys, and for girls courses are offered in dress designing. dress making and sewing, and for both boys and girls. courses in stenography, typewritipg. stenotype and bookkeep- ing. These are in addition to the usual related subjects of the high school cur .riculum. The courses are open 10 all who arc qualified to pursue them. no prerequisites being required.
 l. Colodny, state director of voca- tional education, recently made an in-
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
MACHINERY FOR SALE.

MACHINERY FOR SALE.
 1 h. D. electric motor
 1 sash and door mortiser.
 1 6-inch sash and door stickcr
 1 seif-feed circle resaw.
 1 7-inch Aside moulder.
 1 bracket arm sander.
 1 16-inch wood turning lathe.
 l heavy double surfacer and thatcher
 1 single reversible spindle shaper
 1 emery grinder.
 The above machines arc in first class running order. 1 will sell them way below market price as I have leased the Phoenix Flaming Mill and have no use for them. Machines at 717 West Washington. or call at the Phoenix Flaming Mill Wm. F. OhIrau. dr WANTED-Position on large ranch by American born white couple (with- out childrem; man understands gen. eral ranch work. irrigatinS, pruning team work and careful automobile and truck driving; wife first class, clean, economical ranch cook. All our work guaranteed satisfactory. We will work for sl00 per month, room and board George Thomson. Phone 2153. 1t
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27

chandise about while cars were being loaded. The other two boys are Phil Valenzuela and Mathew Pablo, who are held in connection with the theft of sacks from the Phoenix flour mills.
 VATlON-Interest at the present is keen in conservation of foods and foodstuffs. especially vege- tables and fruits. However, owing to the lack of general information on the subject of conservation there is a good deal of waste and the conservation re- suits are not all that could be wished. Realizing this the Quick Action club has taken up the problems relative to conservation particularly of melons and all information relative to this can be obtained by sending a self-ad- dressed envelope to Mrs. J. A. Woods, care of Quick Action club, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
WEATHER. FORECAST

Arizona-Saturday and Sunday gen. orally fair; not much change in tenn perature.
 New MeXico-Saturday and Sunday generally fair: warmer central portion. Saturday.
 TeXas-Saturday and Sunday partly cloudy.
 Southern California-Fair
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
DESERT PAINTINGS
 CET NEW HANC|NCS

The 15 desert paintings by Lon Megargec, the cowboy artist" which have graced the walls of the north end of the second floor of the state house for some years, were rehung yesterday by Custodian Arthur Keen and his as sistants.
 The paintings are now provided with new frames made by Los Angeles company and which greatly improve the pictures. The original frames were the work of the custodian's men.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
Players Given Jolt

CHICAGO, July 26.-President Co., miskey. owner of the White Sox, worlds champions, today received d letter from the national commission which gave a jolt to baseball players who seek employment in the shipyards and other concerns in order to play baseball and avoid being placed in class l by their draft bords.
 The commission which met in Wash ington said in it's letter to the White Six owner, that the government would not permit ball players to dodge the national army draft by entering the employ of shipyards, munitions plants and the like in order that they might play baseball for these concerns.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
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WATER REPORT FOR JULY 2o.

Elevation of water in reservoir
 at D. m. ................... 16S.11 Contents, acre feet ..... 577,S6s Loss in acre feet ........... 444o Elevation of water in reservoir
 one year ago ..... 21293 Contents. acre feet, year ago.. 1, Ill, ,5S9 Normal flow, today, M. l. ....' ...... Normal flow, year ago, NJ I. 45,76O Water used, north side, NJ. I. 62,620 Water used. south side M. l. 35,75O
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27

spection of the work being done under the Smith Hughes act which provides for federal aid in schools doing voca- tional work, and expressed himself as being very much pleased with the effi- cient way in which it was carried out at Bisoee. In speaking of the Bisbee schools. Director Colodny declared them to be of high order.
 Whatever is needed for the Bisbee schools" he stated, is supplied without question. The Copper Queen and the other big companies of Bisbee have been criticized about some things, but the spirit of liberality shown towards the public schools of Bisbee is highly commendable. In buildings and equip ment. the Bisbee schools are second to none.,
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED TO rent land to plant to maize, 15 to 50 acres or would take more T. S. Roberds. Route f. fl
 WANTED by d competent lady. pos sition as cashier in restaurant or hotel or cigar stand. Address Box 215, Glandale. Arizona. dr
 WANTED-Experien tailor and presscr: one who has had experience in a large plant. Must be good Hoff- man man and understand alteration. Address Miami Cleaning Works Miami. Arizona. 21-3t
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
Local Weather Yesterday.

' degrees.
 Deficiency in temperature since the first of the month, 62 degrees. Accumulated excess in temperature since Jan. 1, 79 degrees. Normal precipitation, Jan. 1 to date 3.S0 inches.
 Actual precipitation, Jan. 1 to date 3.57 inches.
 Accumulated deficiency since Jan. .23 inches.
 ROBERT Q. GRANT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-30
T oilet Goods

soc Crab Apple and Lily of VAL
ley Perfume. OF. S5c.
Csc Leontine Cleaning Fluid at
lee.
zoe Mennen's Talcum et-25c.
soc Kinds Honey and Almond
Cream at-39c.
csc, s5c, soc and sac Daggett &
kamsdelrs Cream at-19c. 29c, S9c
and sec
Csc and soc Creme de Meridor at
-19c and sec.
SOC iona Face Pomade at-s9c.
Csc, soc and 500 Lfsterine at
19c, acc and zee.
soc Mu1sified Cocoanut Oil at
41c.
soc Non-Spi at-39c.
35c Freezone at-28c.
Csc and soc Amolin at-19c and
35c.
Pebeco Tooth Paste at-38c.
soc Sanitol Face Powder at-25c.
s10O Mary Garden Powder at.
Soc
$50 Rubber Cushion Hair
Brushes at-9Sc.
Sayman's Vegetable Soap-11c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-30
HE'S FIGHTIN' PARSON

onel Norton, of the adjutant generals
staff in charge of the state guard,
points with pride to one of his state
guard captains, the Rev. ]. H Hamp-
shire of Lebanon, Kan.
The extension of the draft to include
men up to As years makes Captain
Reverend Hampshire eligible and he
writes Colonel Norton that he intends
to waive exemptions and ''go into the
new national army as a private and
work up" He also mentions what an
advantage the training received in the
guard company had proven to a num-
Der of the Lebanon boys who have
been indicted into the national army.
Thru knowledge of military tactics
thus obtained, several won rapid pro-
motion to second leutenants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-30

work in running down clues, having
the advantage of being on the spot
at the time when the evidence was
fresh.
The state fire marshars office daily
is issuing more of these deputyships.
In a number of intances the state
guards have been placed in guard of
grain elevators in the thinly popu-
lated portions of the state, when sus-
picions were aroused that the eleva-
tors, filled with the new crop of whes-t
were in danger.
In this connection the fire marshal
points to the significant fact that there
has not been a single elevator fire in
the state this season, the origin of
which gave grounds for any suspicion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-30

eral, and immediate steps will be
taken to pay the board members.
Beginning September l new order
concerning payment of board members
will become effective. The pay check
will be based on the number of regis
trants indicted into military service
during the period. Individual board
members, under the new rule, will re-
ceive monthly checks ranging from
$50 to 5000.
Under the new back pay order,
members of the local boards in To-
peka and Shawnee county will receive
$4,000