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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-12

III the people have no bread why
don't they eat cake"
The present industrial and
financial impasse portend a rev
olution unless prompt measures
of relief are applied. our states
men have no remedy. no con-
structive policy 20 adequately
meet the dangerous situation.
and weakly advise a six month
truce on the industrial battle
field Just wait half a year and
something may happen. some
good fairy. forsooth. may bring
reIef,il The queens remedy
was no more foolish than such
an absurd program in this time
or a similar peril.-The Author.
Man has solved the problem Of
production but has failed ignomin-
iousIy on the easier and simpler one
OF distribution. He makes a watch
for SIS which is retailed at s25. the
delivery charge being $50 on IS
product. Michigan farmers get 40
cents per bushel for potatoes which
state. the delivery charges being
s1.20 on a 40 cent product. Michi-
gan farmers also raise sweet corn
for SIG per ton which is sold at re-
tail in cans for S125 per ton, the
consumer paying $40 for the de-
livery Of SIS worth OF corn Calfor-
MIA farmers get $3.50 per box for
oranges which cost the consumer
$3.50 per box. the delivery charges
being $500 for product worth
$50. Arkansas farmers get so cents
per basket for peaches which are
sold in northern states for $3.50. the
delivery charges being $3.50 on a
60 cent product
Indiana farmers get so cents per
bushel for tomatoes which ara sOle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-12
by FREDERICK MAXWELL.

Our great founded Brussels shortly after the
German occuoaton suggested meeting OF eight
held consider the best of getting OF
the city British soldiers who had been captured IN the Mons
retreat and hade escaped o reaching Brussels.
At that time thought nothing short of marvellous to have
two allied soldiers hiding but before the
an end have many 1000 be hiding the
same time and spite of the fact that the Germans made
systematic search and offering large rewards for information
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-12
Plotting Under Nose
of Gen. Won Kissing,
Dictator of Belgium
Nameless Organization, Founded by Scot
Snatches Men From Hun and Hides Them
in Brussels Until Danger Passes.

The whole world has heard of happy of allied p
huns, but know anything OF the by
which many of these escapes aided 1t was the work OF
the amazing secret societies IN the world society
without name presided by Scot Frederick Maxwell
by among its members hundreds of and
women and even children the occupied regions or France
Belgium In this series MIR Maxwell tells for the first tune
the story of his great work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-12
POiCezOOn1en in
London Earn
Right To Stay
Force Now Contains 100,
Mostly on Duty in Night
Life Sections of City.

LONDON. Oct 11.-After 10
months OF trial the higher author
tiles Of the Metropolitan police have
decided that women police officers
have made good, and the 100 now
on duty will be retained They
must be OF good education, possess
ing tact, kindness and a sympathetic
nature. willing 10 work seven hours
a day for $40 a week and be ready
at all times for duty
The force was recruited from the
patrol workers of the National
Union of Women Workers employed
by the commissioner in 1915 10 aid
i'm the protection OF the city. They
did excellent work. but last Novem-
Der II was felt that the pressing
need for them had passed. and they
were disbanded
The cessation OF hostilites. how
ever brought thousands Of young
officers from the fighting front TO
London. and the fear that an orgie
of dissipation might follow the
riEors Of life in the trenches in
duced the police 10 retain 100
picked women for duty in the night
life sections
Work l. Preventive.
Their work was preventive IN "a
large measure. particular attention
being devoted 10 young girls who
might be attracted 20 such places.
50 we'll did they carry out the plan
that their permanent worth has now
been recognized.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-12

LONDON. oct 1o-A new ship
,ard with nine building berths sor
steamers up te 10000 tons. IS cling
established on the Midway opposite
Chatham docl0yard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-12
Work Il PrCVcntiVc.

BARRIERS. in the early days OF the
% talk while shaving = patron
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-12

model house OF clay and wiu dup
Hcate them en- masse II 80 is found
that they are practicable The dwell
Ing authorities plan ou the erection.
as soon as possible. ~ $500 p-ru-
anent residences Of a modest char
acrer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-12

CONTINUED on PAGE -.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
LIVE NEWS FROM OUR LIVE WIRE COR
RESPONDENTS GATHERED DURING WEEK

winter We find the ice not the best
quality.
The basket ball game between Ovid
and Sedgwick resulted in . victory for
Sedgwick. This is getting to be . pop.
uiar sport for young as well a. Older
men.
Mrs. Roy Warren WAS called ID
Jamesport, No. leaving Wednesday
afternoon. Mr.. Charles Warren is
very low and little hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery. Mr.. Roy War
rem left for his bedside about ten days
ago.
The "taffy pull WAS quite an en-
joyable occasion Saturday evening at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alex
ander.
Frank Barlow began work Monday
for the season for l.. X. Morley.
Mrs. R. H. Drummond has been on
the sick list the past week
The Ovid ladies' are holding a kitch-
ea Utensil and Tableware shower in
the basement of the church Saturday
evening, March Sth. A short program
will be given and weinies and coffee
will be served. Everyone be on hand,
as a general good time is assured to
all who attend.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
SOUTHWEST TABLE NEWS

r. c. McNally hauled load of coal
from Julesburg Wednesday
J, B. Richards bought another quar-
ter of land on Tuesday. 1t is just
north Of the Horick quarter
George Smull has sold his farm to
Rolle Wilson
G. A. Hogan and r. c. McNally were
in Julcsburg Friday afternoon.
There was quite an excitement on
the south side Friday afternoon when
r. C. McNally's chimney caught on
fire. Mrs. McNally was alone at the
time. She called for Paul Cannell, who
came to her assistance and put out the
fire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bailey were in
Julesburg on Saturday visiting with
her mother and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Richards VISITED
with G. A. Hogan's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cannell were
shopping in Julesburg Saturday.
! Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. McNally wert
at Joe Zersen's Sunday morning.
f. Lanckriet and brother and NJ. AL
len and R. c. McNally were stretch
ing telephone wire Sunday afternoon
have gotten as far as E. Lanckriet's
so there are six on the line that car
talk now and it seems very nice.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cannell VISITED
with the T. f. Thompson family Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Richards and NJ
Allen and wife were IN Julesburg or
Wednesday.
Mrs. McNally visited with Aliens
on Sunday.
w. A. Milsap was in town on Satur
day.
When Z. E. Thompson arose Thurs
day morning he discovered coyote or
his straw stack just west of the house
and he shot at him, but only made
him jump sidewise.
Mrs. R. c. McNally visited with Mr.:
Hogan Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06

The above is the likeness of Gust
Papgianopulos, Sedgwick county SOL
dier boy, who has recently returned
from the war zone in France.
Mr.. Papgianopulos left Julesburg
April 20, 1918 with draft contingent,
going from here to Camp Funston
Kansas. He was transferred from
there to Camp Mills, New York, where
he soon sailed for Liverpool, England
He was transferred after short time
to La Havre, France, and about Aug
18th entered the front line trenches.
Mr. Papgianopulos relates some
very thrilling experiences which he en-
countcred during his stay at the front
He was in the famous San Mihiel
drive which was launched in Septem-
ber. going "Over the Top with the
gallant American boys. He was
wounded twice on Sept. 18th by shrap-
mel and was removed from the battle
field to a hospital, where he remained
for about six weeks recuperating from
his wounds.
On January u, 1919 Mr.. Papgianop-
ulos sailed from Brest, France to Bos-
ton, Mass, and from there was sent
to Camp Louis, Texas, where he re-
ceived his honorable discharge from
military service. He returned to Jules
burg soon afterward.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
SRDcWICK NEWS

Rev. Botkin went to Sterling Thurs,
day to attend the Centenary Nesting
: F. C. Bothel spent several days here
last week, returning to Denver Tues,
day morning.
The town teams Of 8sdewick and
Ovid had basket bali game at Ovid
Wednesday evening Of last week. The
score stood % to 26 in favor Of Sedg
wick.
Victor Schneider returned from
Warrington, Mo. last Thursday, bring
ing his bride with him. They will live
out near the reservoir.
The lecture by Ernest J. Powell last
Friday evening was enjoyed by . fail
sized audience. He also gave q talk
at the school in the afternoon which
was much enjoyed by the pupils.
Word came by telegram last Satur
day from Ivan Depue that he had land
ed safely in the United States.
Lee Richardson, who has been at El,
sic, Nebr. for several months. has re.
turned.
Vance and Walter McKinstry left
Monday morning for Denver, where
they will take business course at the
Barnes Business college.
Miss Lucy Parker of Julesburg, Wis.
tied her friend, Miss Jessie Carlson or
last Sunday.
S. A. Franklin has charge of the
cream station now.
John Sincock went to Julesburg or
Monday, and returned with new
"fliver." He has been using his spare
time since putting up garage.
A car of hogs was shipped to Den,
yer Tuesday in charge of f. c. Mus,
sey.
John Stewart, who recently came
here from Ashley, Mo-, has purchased
the Bert Davis eighty north Of town
Chas. Depue moved Tuesday into the
Herman Peters property just vacated
by C. E. Patterson.
Carl Franson has received his hon
orable discharge and returned Wed
nesday morning.
Guy Bothel has moved into the Blu
chanan property north Of town.
Mrs. Martha Wilcox has moved int<
a couple of rooms in Mrs. Margaret
Nielsen's house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Boyer left Wed
nesday evening for Glenwood, Iowa
where he and his brother Sam have 9
store.
John Sitner's family are having tht
Flu.
There will be basket ball game
here Friday, March 7th between the
Lodgepole and Sedgwick high schoo
teams.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
CONTRACTS LET
FOR new light
AND POWER PLANT
Ice Plant and "White
Way" Also Included
In the Contract

The contracts for the building. ice
plant. machinery, and the instaii.tien
OF same, and for the material for ~
building lines, ,tc. for the new light
and power plant in JulesburT wers
awarded the latter part of last week
by the Town Board.
The cost Of the new plant, when
completed will be in the neiehborhood
OF $lOO. 10000. the amount of the bond
issue, and it is safe to say that this
plant will be one Of the best, the plans
and specifications calling for = strict
ly modern plant in every particular,
and also including modern white
way IN our business section.
The kittering Mercantile Co. Of
Denver were the successful bidders for
the ice plant. The George M. Robert
son Co. of Lincoln, Nebr. secured the
contract for the building and The
Stearns-Rogers Co. of Denver secured
the contract for the machinery and
installation of same, the white way"
together with the material for the re-
building of line and labor.
~ iepoIteT VI LIle HFlL-AOVOC4C6
was informed the first of this week
that just as soon as weather conditions
will permit, actual work will begin on
the construction of the new plant. It
is hoped to have the ice plant in op-
Grafton not later than June /, and in
that event the citizens of this commu-
nifty will receive an adequate supply of
ice during the next summer
1t is expected that the new light and
power plant will be completed within
six months as the contractors have as
sured the town board that the work
will be pushed to completion just as
quickly as possible.
Along with the new modern light
and power plant the white Way" will
be another additional feature and ma
terial improvement to our city. Boule-
ward lamps will be placed on the vari-
Gus streets in the business section and
running as far north as the Methodist
church.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
lRs. DOY Z STEVENSON IN.
fnfAlN0 10 LUNCHEON

On Thursday Of last week. Ars. Roy
Z. Stsvsnsoa gave . perfectly ap-
pointed one O'Clock lunehson in the
Stevenson apartDsats in the First
National Bank blsek. Tie sams being
given in honor of Miss Reva Smslser,
Who is to b . bride IN tie near future.
Mrs. Stevenson always entertains in
. most gracious manner. but this oc-
easion was voted BY oil preseat to b.
one Of the plessaatsst spent In hss
home. Twelve guests were seated
about the dainty tables which wers
decorated with pink and white, pref
ty baskets of sweet peas forming q
center piece for each table. The three
course luncheon was served under q
soft candle light, which added much
to the beauty Of the occasion. The
remainder Of the afternoon was spent
with cards, at the close Of which .
handsome cut glass bowl WAS present
ed Miss Smelser by the hostess and
guests.
Those present besides the guest of
honor were: Mesdanes G. E. Hen
bricks, E. N. Kelsey, C. w. Labaree,
J. E. Spelts, H. J. Smelser, l.. E. Pc
tersen, NJ. E. Holloway, G. A. Reed, r.
I. Johnson, P. R. Mcdowell and Ray
c. Johnson.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
Local And Personal News

l.. E. Lane of Denver, was Jules
burg visitor the first of the week.
H. l.. McHattan. who lives 2 miles
west of Chappell, was Julesburg Wis
itor last Tuesday.
Born, Tuesday, Feb. 9th, baby
boy to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fender. DR.
Dutton was in attendance.
County Surveyor Earl Hamilton and
County Assessor J. A. McClary were
county seat business visitors from
Sedgwick the first of the week.
Mrs. c. F. Wiggins of Gothenberg
Nebr., arrived here last Saturday fol
visit with her son, H. o. Virgins
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Boyer and fami-
ly are moving this week from their
farm near Sedgwick- to Glenwood, Ia,
where Mr.. Boyer informs US that he
will engage in business. He has re-
Gently sold his farm to J. C. Wagner.
Frank Sailing and Joe Bailey will
hold public sale at the T. r. Liddle
ranch in the southwest edge Of Jules
burg next Saturday afternoon, March
9Th. H. N. Gilchrist is the auctioneer
and Jacob Frickel. .Jr. clerk. a large
advertisement appears elsewhere in
this issue of the Grit-Advocate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gangwisch, who
have been living on the Ben Franklin
place two miles west of Julesburg.
have moved to residence in the east
part of this city. Mr.. Gangwisch will
again work at his trade, that Of car
pentering, and will be associated with
Contractor Ed Radcliffe.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
NEWSY NOTES FROM JULES
BURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The following are names of those in
the first grade having perfect attend
ance during February: Walter Flora,
Harvey Mccormick, Bertha Crawford,
Clara Grogan and Doris Spillm1n.
The first grade is proud Of the
fact that they now own two hundred
fifty three thrift stamps and are anx
ious to reach total Of three hundred.
The second grade pupils enjoyed an
other birthday last week when Edith
Nagel brought a cake to school with
nine candles.
The second grade pupils have made
a study of two very interesting pic
lures: Holmes, Cant You Talk
and Millet's Feeding Her Birds"
The fourth grade is studying Hen
~ Wadsworth Longfellow and memor-
izing "The Children's Hour" "The
Day is Done" "The Arrow and the
Song" and others in connection with
this week. They like our boat song
Santa Lucid" very much.
Those neither tardy nor absent in
the fifth and sixth grades are: Mil
dred Beadle. Paul Carlson, Richard
Deich, Harry Parker, Lawrence Pc
terson. Jessie Pool, Ray Scott, Howard
White, Marjorie Wortz. Lloyd White,
Frank Gamble, Alton Carlson, Mary
Lanuing. Ray Gamble. Marjorie Deily,
Halle Smelser and Gertrude Nichols.
Monday the third grade received an
other letter from Laura Piffer. She
told US many interesting things about
Washington.
Those who were neither absent nor
tardy in the third grade during the
month of February We're: Vance Aus
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
FIRE THREATENS BUSINESS
BUILDING HERE TUESDAY

What might have been a very dis
astrous fire was averted last Tuesday
afternoon by quick action of the fire
department of Julesburg, when blaze
was discovered in the upper part of
the frame building over the Washing
ton Meat Market in this city The fire
originated from pipe running from
the meat market smoke house in the
rear of the building. Shortly after
the fire alarm was given the fire hose
was brought into action and the con
flagration extinguished, but not until
considerable damage was done to the
rooms above which were occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Teed as living
apartments. The building is owned by
Mrs. Lucas.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06

A. f. Lanning was visitor at Sid
ncy Sunday.
Otto Goldschmidt is spending this
week in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Pound entertain
ed number of their friends on last
Thursday evening at card party. An
enjoyable evening is reported.
J. F. Sincock of Sedgwick was a
Julesburg business visitor last Mon
day, making this office pleasant and
appreciated call.
C. A. Lyons, who recently came here
from Fullerton, Nebr., is new sub
scriber this week to the Grit -Advo-
cate.
The Keith County Short thorn Breed
ers' Association will hold a sale at
Ogallala, Nebr. March 20, 1919. 46
bulls, 13 females. This is very
choice lot of young cattle. If inter
ested write for catalog. Address B.
W. Sheldon, Secretary, Ogallala, Ne
braska. m6-27
A public sale will be held by John
Garrett at his place l3 miles south of
Ovid on Wednesday, March IL, COM
mencing at 1000 A. M. A large ad-
vertisement giving complete details
of this sale appears elsewhere in this
issue of the Grit-Advocate. H. NJ. Gil
christ is the auctioneer and E. r. Clay
ton, clerk.
A public sale will be held at the
Charles Jewell place 2h miles north
east Of Julesburg on what is known as
the Bert Austin place, Tuesday, March
11th. A large advertisement appears
elsewhere in this paper giving COM
plete details of the sale. H. NJ. Gil
christ is the auctioneer and Jacob
Frickel, Jr. clerk.
We refer you to the advertisement
in this issue of the Grit-Advocate an
nouncing the public sale Of Mrs. Ada
Ford Lackey. This sale will be held
at the Lackey ranch 16 miles north
of Julesburg near the Froid church, on
Monday. March 10, 1919. The Lackey
ranch has been sold to L. G. Brian Of
Lincoln, Nebr Mr. Brian was former
" state treasurer of Nebraska. Two
sons of Mr.. Brian are now living near
the Froid church in the vicinity Of
where the Lackey ranch is located,
and we are informed that two other
sons are coming out here in the near
future. Read the advertisement for
details of the Lackey public sale.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06
BUSINESS MEN
HNDLlJN(HEl)N
AT BROWN HOTEL
Election of Officers Is
Held by Julesburg
Commercial Club

Back to the old life" was the I'M
preston that one gained at the noon
day luncheon held by the business men
Of Julesburg at the Brown Hotel din
ing room last Wednesday. The long
table prepared by the management Of
the dining room was filled and an ex-
ira table had to be utilized. there be-
ing about thirty business men in at
tendance at the luncheon.
Yesterdays event was the first of
its kind held in our city by the bust
ness men for several months, and it
was q success in every way. President
B. D. Parker. Jr., Of the Julesburg
Commercial Club presided in the ear
ly part Of the after dinner discussion,
which was held after the business
men had partaken of sumptuous
meal prepared by NJ. E. Mcclure, man
ager of the Brown Hotel dining room.
Mr.. Parker, in his usual pleasant way,
brought up the matter of the election
Of officers of the Julesburg CONNER
cial Club for the ensuing year, and
gave good and sufficient reasons why
he would and could not be candidate
for reelection to the office of presi-
dent.
An election of officers of the Com
mercial Club was held and the follow
ing were elected for the coming year
President, Jacob Frickel, Jr.; Vice
President, G. a. Reed; Treasurer, C.
S. Deily; Executive Committee-P. R.
Mcdowell, E. N. Kelsey, Chas. Peter
sen and James H. Parker.
Following the election of officers
the newly elected president, Jacob
Frickel, Jr. took charge of the meet
ing and in an impressive manner, Mr..
Frickel, in q short talk to the business
men gathered around the festive table,
stated that he hoped to see the Jules
burg Commercial Club accomplish
many good results during the coming
year and urged that every member of
the organization be ready and willing
at all times to do their share in the
work of community interest.
The matter of good roads was
brought up and discussed and it was
thought advisable that standing COM
mittee of five members be appointed
by the president to make weekly re-
ports on matters pertaining to roads
in and near Julesburg. Upon motion
duly seconded and carried, the presi-
dent was authorized to appoint this
committee.
The matter of again resuming the
MONDAY luncheon feature every week
was taken up and by unanimous vote
it was decided that these luncheons be
held each Wednesday noon. Although
there was a good attendance at yes
terday's luncheon, we noted that there
were several of our prominent bust
ness men who were not ia attendance,
and it is hoped that they will be pres
ent at next Wednesdays luncheon, at
which several important subjects al
to be brought up and discussed.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-03-06

Claude Smith of Sedgwick. was 9
Julesburg visitor last Tuesday.
J. A. Krist of north Of Ovid, was .
Julesburg visitor last Saturday.
c. c. Gould left last Sunday morn
ing on a business trip to eastern Ne
braska and Iowa.
DR.. NJ. L. Babcock of Sterling, was
a professional visitor in Julesburg or
last Saturday and Sunday.
The Standard Bearers of the FEEDER
ated churches met with Mrs. G. H
Austin last Monday night.
Durward Halt entertained number
of his boy and girl friends last Sat.
urday evening. The occasion was q
birthday party. A splendid evening
was enjoyed.
L. J. Lundell and family have NOV
ed into the house formerly occupied
by c. W. Labaree and family. Mr
Lundell recently purchased this resi-
dence property.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Pampcl and sor
of Hastings, Nebr.. arrived here last
Tuesday morning for the purpose OF
looking at land in Sedgwick county
with view Of locating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wheatley Of
the south part of the county. were
Julesburg visitors Monday and Tues
day. Mr.. Wheatley transacted busi,
ness here Tuesday morning with the
board of county commissioners rela'
tive to a road petition gotten up fol
the purpose of opening road in his
community