davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Local, BOARD
REGISTERED
6,777 men Nj;
Board Officials Saved Gov
eminent $780,, Accord
ing to Report.

The yearly report of the local war
board completed yesterday shows that
1854 men registered in Grand Forks
county on or shortly after June 5, 1917
and that the registrations Of June S.
1918, and August "a, 1918, included
the September IL, 1918 registration of
3,597 men will be completed ina few
days. A total of 6,777 men have regis
tered here for military service.
Among the interesting facts brought
out by the report which was filed to-
day is a statement to the effect that
The members Of the war board, Sheriff
Anderson n DR.. S. H. Irwin spent
1850 hours in working for the United
States war department. The services
Of these men were donated to the
country. for, according to the law,
they could ask $1.5O per hour. which,
if they had claimed remuneration,
would have amounted to a total sum
Of 1890.
The members of the board were as
sisted by Chas. J.. Evanson, chief clerk
of the board, Attorney Martin o.
Haugen and a large number of volun-
teers who rendered their services from
time to time. There is official testi-
mony on record that the work done
by the clerical corps has been of the
AA46 AIOok LII 10 OCSII 1lltI nSA ~
patience and accuracy, in an eXcep-
tional degree.
What tho Report Tells.
The yearly report, %tabulated on sew
en- comprehensive filing cards, shows
that on June S, last year, Ass men
between the ages of 81 and 81 regis
tered in this county; subsequent regis
trations brought the total up to 1854.
OF the first registrants, 2,26S were ma
tive born Americans; 12S were nat
uralized citizens of the United States;
234 had declared their intention to
become citizens, and 254 were aliens
who a taken no steps for the pur-
pose of being naturalized.
There were 954 married men includ-
ed in the first registration. and 1880
single. OF the married men, IA were
placed in Glass iOne and $40 in de-
ferred classes. Glass One absorbed L.
81 OF the unmarried men and $50
were given deferred classification.
Only five men were colored, two were
Orientals, and 2,877 of the Caucasian
race
The QUESTIONABLE system was in
a~ugurated in December, 1917, but be-
fore that time $50 men had been sent
to training camps.
Results of Classification,
The result of the classification made
upon the basis of the information
gathered in the questionnaires, was
that the registrants were distributed
in classes, according to the following
IA hY1lafiop.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Delaney Javelin
Officially Adopted

Chicago, Dec. 6.-The Delaney
~javelin, designed by Martin A. De-
laney, athletic director Of the Chi
cago Athletic association, will be the
official javelin used in all champion
ship meets Of the National Amateur
Athletic union.
The new javelin is reinforced at
the neck with three steel bands and
is of much stronger construction than
the n formerly used. The old
javelin, it was commended, was too
easily broken because Of its fragility.
The new design was unanimously
adopted at the recent national con-
vention Of the A. A. U. in Philadel-
phia.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06

OF the men in Glass One, SOS were
given physical examination while one
did not receive any. and II were made
available for special or limited serv-
ice; 10 We're placed in the so-called
remediable class with the result that
they could be indicted when certain
minor physical deficiencies had been
removed; 500 were slated for general
military service.
The registration of 8 men was can
celled by death, and 6 were cancelled
by the state on account Of errors in
giving age, etc. Those ordered to
training camps numbered 566 of
whom 532 were accepted. 81 rejected,
and 3 were deserters. In addition to
these men. 26S enlisted voluntarily.
Nationality of Men.
h following table shows the coun-
tries from which alien registrants
hailed:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Two Deaths In City
Caused By Pneumonia

Gertrude Stallmo of Fisher died at
a local hospital after a short illness
following an influenza attack. The de-
ceased was % years old. The funeral
will be held from the England church
tomorrow morning.
81 years, who died at a local hospital
last evening, will be shipped tonight
to his home in Minneapolis where
burial will take place.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
MUST RETURN TO
CAMP FOR RELEASE

According to a communication re-
ceived by the chairman of the local
are away from camp on furlough,
must return to camp for their dis
charge, if they seek release on ac-
count of physical disability.
The soldiers must undergo an ex-
animation by the medical board be-
fore their application will be con-
sidered. It will then be acted upon
in accordance with the circumstances
governing the case, Inc instructions
of the commanding officer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06

All, except one man, Class One
registrants were physically examined,
10 were accepted for special or limit
ed service, 4 were placed in the
remedial class, and 166 were taken
for general military service.
OF these registrants, 259 were ma
tive born Americans, ~ n~aturalized
citizens, z had declared their intention
to become citizens. and 1S were aliens
without declaration papers OF the %
married men in this registration, 6
were placed in Glass One, and II CIV
IN deferred classification. The 273
single men were all put in Class One,
with the exception of p who were
placed in deferred classes.
The aliens of the June and August,
1918, registrations were distributed, as
follows, according to nationality:
Deferred
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
MARKHAM TO RETIRE..

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 6.-George
G. Markham, president of the North
western Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany, will retire from the office with
in a short time and move to Califor-
mia. where he will reside, according
to l. ]. Petit. n of the trustees Of
the company.
No has yet been named.
but, according to Mr.. Petit, w. D..
Van Dyke, at present vice president.
is the only one mentioned as probable
successor to Mr.. Markham.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
DELEGATES MEET sHIH.

Peking, Monday, Dec. 2.-(By the
Associated Press)-The American,
British, French, Italian and Japan.
ese ministers this afternoon had an
audience with President Hsu Shin
Chang and presented him with a
memorandum expressing the grave
concern of the associated govern
in witnessing the continued
civil strife in China and their wish
to encourage the efforts of both sides
for reconciliation,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
MACKENsEN FTlEEs.

Paris, Dec. 5.-(HaVas).-The
Frankfort Gazette prints a dispatch
from Hermannstadt, saying Field
Marshal Won Mackensen. the German
commander in chief In Rumania, fed
to an unknown destination, leaving to
his general staff the care Of his troops
which had made their way into Aus
TRAN territory on their way home, de-
clining to see them disarmed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
COMFORT" PUTS.
IN AT AZORES
Ship Carrying Wounded
Americans May Reach
New York Tomorrow.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Anxiety over
the delayed arrival Of the hospital"
ship Comfort, several days overdue
from Europe with wounded American
soldiers aboard, was relieved late to-
day by a navy department
ment that the ship put in at the
Azores to escape a heavy storm and
now should reach New York tomor-
row or Sunday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
MONEY MARKET.

New York, Dec. 6.-Mercantile
paper, 6. Sterling, demand, 4.7570;
cables, AIS 7-16. Francs, demand,
545 5-8; cables. 545. Guilders, de-
mand. AZ; cables. AZ IA. Lire, de-
mand, 638 1-2; cables, 635. Rubles,
demand, 10 10; cables, IA nominal.
Mexican dollars, II 1-2; government
bonds heavy; railroad bonds, irregu-
lar.
Time loans strong; 60 days, 30 days,
six months. 6 bid.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
MAY REOPEN EXCHANGE.

Washington, Dec. S.-The New
York coffee exchange. may reopen
when it so desires, it was announced
today by the. food administration.
Members Of the exchange will meet
in New York Monday to determine
the date of re-opening and when
trading will be resumed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
10000 Casualties
To Be Reported To
Nearest Relatives

Washington, Dec. 5.-The war de-
partment announced today that 49,
600 major casualties, including killed
in action, died Of wounds, died of
disease and other causes, severely
wounded and missing, have not yet
been finally reported to the next of
kin. The arrears in minor casualties
is much larger, it was added.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
BoPP HANGED oDA

Chicago, Dec. 6.-Lloyd Bopp,
automobile bandit, convicted on the
murder of Policeman Herman Malow,
wasiexecuted by hanging in the coun-
ty Jail this morning. Bopp walked
to the gallows unsupported and was
calm. He decided to make a state
ment. Last night he protested his
innocence Of the crime.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06

OF the June s, 1917. registration,
1,147. cases were sent to the district
board at Bismarck and acted upon.
Subsequent Registrations.
According to legislation enacted in
1918, men who became FL years old
since June s, 1917, were required to
register on June S, 1918, and August
"a. 1918.
A total of 296 registrants was
found; two registrations. we're can
celled because Of death, and 6S men
were ordered to entrain for camps; Of
these. 65 were accepted, and 3 re-
jected. The district board acted on "a
cases growing out of this registration.
In accordance with the information
given in their questionnaires the regis
trants were placed in the following
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
TRADE RE.

TRADE RESTRICTIONS REMOVED
Washington, Dec. 6.-The food
administration today removed all re-
strictions on trading in corn, oats,
rye and barley.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
LIBERTY BONDS.

New York, Dec. Ga 1-2's, $3.50;
first convertible AS, $40; second As,
1884; first convertible 4 las, $3.50;
second convertible 4 las, 1886;
third. 4 LAS, 96.04; fourth 4 las,
95.98.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06

The principal feature of this eve
ning's meeting viii! be an illustrated
lecture by E. Powell of India on
World Democracy. Beautifully COL
ored slides will be used.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06

The result of the classification made
upon the basis of the information
gathered in the questionnaires, was
that the registrants were distributed
in classes, according to the following
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Stories From Hunters.

Wild animals which prey upon live
stock are only good when dead"
Then they may serve a really useful
purpose, if their skins are properly
cured tanned and made into fur gar
ments.
Predatory animals cause losses to
sheep herds in Utah and neighbOring
states of 10000 head annually. Be.
sides the fOOdstuffs thus destroyed,
this means a loss of about 100000
pounds of wool.
Two wolves at OzOna, Tex, killed
76 head of sheep in two weeks.
In New Mexico 3 per cent of the
cattle are destroyed by predatory ami
mails. In addition to about 34,35O
head of cattle thus killed, the animals
destroy about 10000 sheep, loss of
100000 pounds Of meat and 1,320,-
600 pounds of wool. The total loss to
the state each year from this source
amounts to about $2,715,250.
States and livestock associations
are cooperating with the department
of agriculture in its campaign in the
Western states suffering the greatest
damage from predatory wild animals,
by liberal contributions of funds, as
well as services of additional hunters.
A biological survey hunter in Arizo-
ma recently killed a mountain lion, on
the trail of which were found nine
head of cattle it had killed.
One stock-killing grizzly bear along
the Pecos river in New Mexico, ac.
counted for $1,000 worth of cattle in
five months before being dispatched
by hunter of the biological survey,
1t had killed 80 head OF cattle in this
time, and in the previous year is re.
ported to have killed so head in the
same district. q.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17

each animal secured means not only
one less enemy OF livestock opera
tlons, but the gain Is continuing, since
not only Is the career of one predatory
animal thus ended but also that of all
his possible progeny. Each one killed
means one predatory animal less tc
perpetuate his race.
In two and half years the biologi
cal survey hunters have killed more
than $4,000 predatory animals. Fig
uring the losses these would have in.
fiicted, as mentioned above, the work
Of the hunters has effected an annual
saving in live stock of more than
$3,S40,000. In addition to this the fed.
eral treasury has benefited TO the ex-
tent of nearly $4,000 from the sale OF
skins of the animals secured. The
hunters are not allowed to accept
bounties, AM all skins taken become
the property of the government. Some
of these are deposited in the National
museum for exhibition and study pur.
poses, and the rest are sold and the
proceeds turned into the treasury de
partment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Saws Fish Have Brains.

Stephen Decatur Bridges of Verona,
near Bangor who is known as the
salmon and alewife king of the Pen
obscot, is as positive not only that fish
have brains, but that fish reason and
form dislikes and likes and tell their
opinions to each other.
Bridges explains the disappearance
of salmon from the PenObscot in two
ways-either salmon tell other sal
mon how dirty its waters are and how
it is not fit for any respectable sal
mon to live in or ''the fish resent it
because at the hatchery in East Or
land they are taken from the water
and stripped of their eggs"
"The fish resent that because 1t is
against nature" Mr.. Bridges asserts.
"They decide they are not being treat
ed right and stay away."--Boston Her
aid.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17

rled the rope.
cupboard and a lantern which seemed
to belong to their party.
In the illumination thus afforded
could make out at least q dozen men
Of the type which is Indigenous to the
bench in front of the small town gro
Gerry store Just now, however, they
were doing an imitation of the vigi-
lance committee in the third act of
"The Virginian." One carried u coil
of half-lnch rope, and all were armed
with weapons, which ranged from
shotguns to horse pistols. One, lit
tie better dressed than the rest, car
ried a camera, which he proceeded to
set up in one corner Of the room.
"Ye're arrested" announced the
original speaker, a rather heavy set
man with gray mustaches of the trail
ing arbutus type. I'm the sheriff"
He displayed a brilliant new star
pinned to a suspender bordering a shirt
front which was slightly discolored by
tobacco.
Arrested" Clair demanded. "What
for?
"Fer willful murder" The sheriff
shivered slightly as he spoke. "Ain't
that so, boys"
A growl answered him.
Lynch 'emw yelled the man who
carried the rope, apparently fearful lest
he had brought his burden in vain.
AYE, that's 1t. String i'm upr' These
and other enthusiastic cries reassured
him.
NOW, wait a minute, boys The
sheriff turned a cold eye on his en-
thusiastic retinue and spat with fair
degree of accuracy at the kitchen stove.
while as a private individool l have
to admit, boys, that would enjoy
lynchin' as much as any of you, still
l have to remember that l have duty
to perform, sacred trust-namely, to
wit, to uphold the majesty of the law
in Maskeloon county"
but we've never had a Iynchlng in
this county" protested the bIoodthirsty
man with the rope, land they've had
two over Lake county way"
Local pride nearly swayed the sheriff
against us, but at last he held up his
hand.
Il can't allow it, boys" he said re-
gretfulIy. "All we can do, accordin'
to the law, is to take 'em to jail"
Before l move out of this place."
Upton S. Clair protested, I've got to
have some clothes"
"All right, son." soothed the sheriff;
there amt any call to get hectic
about it. ST." turning to one of the
others, 'see if there amt some old
clothes in that closet in the hired
helps room"
81 departed and soon returned with
a garment known in history as a
Mother Hubbard, so called because of
its resemblance to squash.
''This is all / could find" ST report
ed. "The Huntingdons' help was a
female woman"
"Thatll do" the sheriff said briefly,
tossing it to Clair. Put this on with
out any arguments and weIl be on our
way"
CTO BE CoNTINUED)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17

most, simultaneously the lamp which
| held fell apart In my hand aud crash
cd 10 the floor.
"Ha, ha. haw laughed Bill Johnson
in the darkness. IL see the yoke now"
"Whnt happened" Clair asked.
Some one shot out the light"
"What for?"
IL can't imagine"
Any further conversation was cut
short by n scattering fusillade Of shots,
some Of which came through the win.
dow, as we could tell by the tinkle of
glass.
"Thls Is n regular attack" Clair may
have been an egOtlstlcal ass, but /
must give him credit for not showing
fear under fire. "What shall we dof"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Pain Gives WARNING.

The nervous system is our life-sav-
ing service and every time a nerve
aches or Quivers in pain it is bless
ing in disguise. The first bit of tooth
ache warns you that disease germs are
attacking its structure. An ache in the
head is notice that something is wrong
somewhere and not always is It in the
head itself. Pain is not natures meth
cd Of punishment, it is her way of
warning. When you feel pain don't
merely try to allay it, seek out its real
cause and stop that.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Watch Pias for Ailments.

Don't let ailments get a start in the
war litters. For the first week at
least after farrowing look the pigs
over carefully before each feeding. If
any indications of scours appear the
sow's feed should be reduced imme-
diately or possibly cut off entirely. A
heavy feed of rich slop given when
scOurs begin to show possibly may
kill the entire litter. A little extra
care for the first few days is very nee
essary to prevent losses.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Time for Discretion.

"Why, I've got one foot in the grave
and the other foot on a banana
peel, so to speak" responds a man of
sixty-fve, sued for breach of promise
in New York. Under such circum-
stances there is every reason why
man should exercise dlscre.ion.-BOs-
ton Globe
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17

''Does a letter of introduction mean
anything to your" asked the caller.
"More than it used to-" replied Sena-
tor Sorghum. Stationery and typists
have become so scarce that a man is
not so likely to waste time on letters
of introduction in spirit of mere idle
compliment"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Insects Follow Balloons.

Lieut.. Depret-Bixio of the French
aviation service writes that many
insects follow captive balloons in
their ascent. He has seen flies go
as high as 2,970 feet, after which
they die. Grasshoppers cling to the
basket of the balloon until the air be-
comes too rarefied for them, when they
let go and fall. He says the swallows
have a glorious time catching these
Insects.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Not Spontaneous.

"You very seldom see the 'clinglng
vine type of woman nowadays" said
the old fashioned man, sadly.
"They occasionally figure in breach
of promise suits" said the worldly per-
son.
"Indeed?"
"But I'm forced to conclude that
clinging with them is an acquired art"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
CHAPTER XIV.
Disappointed Sheriff

A Disappointed Sheriff.
n A $ we have no weapon with
~ which TO fight back, suppose
"A we had better surrender" said
Clair Suddenly the fusillade
ceased, and moment later voice at
the door exclaimed: "Resistance is use
less. Every corner of the room is COW
cred. John, show light"
A bullseye flashed.
'DO you surrender?"
'I do l promised solemnly.
"Humph! Desperate characters ~ de-
clared the voice In the doorway.
Several men entered and lit two
kerosene lamps which they found In
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
500 Reward. 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. 1t
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease,
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
doing its work. $4,000 for any case of
CatGrrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
r. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
PIanI<vlIIe Society.

"Do you want a bit of society news"
81 gezzo."
"You know the lady you stated was
coming to visit me last Neek?"
"Yes, madam"
"She'S gone"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
LIVE sSTOCK2I
-@R0FES@sA1 So

A horse is much more likely to be
alarmed by hearing some noise he
cannot see than by the sight of things
he does not understand.
.
There is no better way Of feeding
gOung pigs than through the mother;
10 feed the SOW for the greatest
amount Gs 80
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
speakInu of ReIioion.

Hilda-Well, there's one thing I can
say. l never made a cloak of my re-
ligion.
Bertha-NO, dear, there's not enough
of it for that. Might be enough, per-
haps, to make a pocket handkerchief.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
What He Is Thankful For.

"Uncle You seem to have some
trouble getting over the ground"
81 amt complainin', boss, so long ez
1 kin keep from gittin' under it,
Judge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17

"Did you hear that young Smith
was seen the other day hugging and
kissing another mans wife?"
"Dear me, no! Whose wife was
she?"
"His fathers"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17

how could leave my post to answer
it?" He helplessly waved his free
hand in the direction of the keyhole.
couch StOp!" he yelled, jerking his
thumb away and dancing up and down
frantically.
"What has happenedr
"She jabbed a pin into my thumb.
I'm bleeding to death. Put your
thumb over the keyhole a minute while
swear"
was about to do that, foolish as it
was, when there was the sound of a
rifle shot somewhere outside, and al
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Rriaht Prospects.

"An optimistic young man asked me
the other day for permission to marry
my daughter" said Mr.. Grabcoin.
"Yes?"
"When l told him she spent ten thou
sand dollars a year on clothes alone,
he said he figured that her trousseau
would last until he could work up to
salary of twelve or fifteen thousand
dollars a year."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
SOAP Boxes.

"That soap box orator has strange
whiskers."
"Yes. It is clear his particular ped
estal did not contain shaving SOAP"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
That Doesn't Follow.

"This man says he never takes his
politics to bed with him."
"Then ! suppose he has no use for
noliticnl sheets"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-17
Coyotes Toll in Meat.

Three coyotes in Morgan county,
Utah, attacked herd of sheep and in
one hour destroyed $500 worth. Ewes,
worth about $1,000, were killed by one
or two coyotes in Colorado; 67 which
had been separated from the main
herd were killed, but only one of the
carcasses had been partly eaten.