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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-01

The retailer says lie isn't making anything on meat
The packer he figures profits in minute fractions and
would go broke he weren't doing business on such TIE
endous scale The eattean says the high price of feed
keeps him in constant danger Of the poorhouse The man
who raises the hay and the and the cotton seed cake
says labor wages take al his profit the laborng man
says ne can't get ahead Of the nigh cost Of beef
and bacon There's the circle. Who is 10 blame for the
high cost Of meat?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-01

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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
PROGRESS OF
INSPECTION
TNOTK KNOWN
If Actual Pricing of Goods
Started Today Grocers
Are Unaware of 1t.

Several grocers on the food price
Investigation committee for Grand
Forks, named yesterday by Mrs. R. A.
Sprague, state food inspector, when
asked this afternoon how the investi-
cation vas progressing, declared that
so far as they knew nothing had been
done yet.
A few of the committed members
were furnished with q list of the
goods the prices Of which are to be
investigated and it is understood that
the work will be commenced at once
in order to complete the investiga-
tons as o as possible.
Members Don't Know.
A number Of grocers declared this
afternoon that SO far as they were
aware no committee had secured the
prices Of groceries offered for sale and
we're unable to state what progress
has been made in the Investigation.
The list Of prices on staple goods
that will be compiled by the investi-
cation committee will be sent to the
state, committee at Fargo and a fair
price list for this city and county will
be made and announced. according to
tor, who is conducting the investiga-
ton.
At an organization meeting Of the
committee last night e. G. Felt, rep
resenting organized labor, was named
chairman Of the board, and T. P. Nc
Elroy, secretary.
Mr.. McElroy stated this afternoon
that he did not know what work had
been accomplished by the committee
today but that he understood the
women of the board were to be fur
nished with lists Of the goods to be in
vestigated and that then the prices Of
these commodities in the various
stores would be collected.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
Tho Town Today

Pro. A. e. Yoder has arrived in
Grand Forks to take UP his duties as
head Of the extension division at the
state university.
Silver and bronze victory buttons
for discharged soldiers may now be
obtained on application at the recruit
ing officesat Aberdeen, s. D.
An estimate Of the potato rop in
this state, is being made by the bureau
Of crop estimates.
Grand Forks city and county taxes
will be taken up next week before the
state equalization board at Bismarck.
Two mammoth trucks passed thru
Grand Forks this morning to be used
in a Goa mine at Columbus, N. D..
The new high school building will
probably be ready for use by Christ
mas according to F. F.. Burchard. sec
rotary Of the school board.
Aged father Of missing soldier re-
fuses to go to the Grand Forks county
poor farm.
An unusually quiet week is reported
by the Grand Forks county sheriff's
force.
Membership cards are issued to
members of Grand Forks Post, Amer
lean Legion.
Statements are received Of the as
sessments Of Grand Forks county
teachers for the teachers retirement
fund.
The stock of cherries at the sale Of
surplus army food has been exhausted.
Chester Hale, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Hale Of this city, has returned
after more than years service In
France.
AL Forseth, local aviator, will prob
ably accompany the Grand Forks
Commercial club auto tourists on their
run next Thursday. The pathfinder
car is blazing the trail today.
List of goods. the prices Of which
are to be investigated, r being made
up by the investigating committee
today.
Sergeant Chester Kelsey is expected
to return home tonight.
I. ". W. agitators are reported to
be active along the railway lines
north Of Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
WILL REACH
. QUOTA TODAY
Citizens Give Quick Re-
Spouse to Call for Saliva
ton Army Contributions

An allotment of 1886 for the Sal
walton Army fund will be raised to-
day, it was announced from head
quarters this morning. The commit
teemen began work Thursday after
noon, and were within a small amount
of the goal last night, it was an
nounced.
In many instances, individuals and
business houses in the city have
turned in their refunds from the Red
Cross over subscription, and the
Homecoming celebration fund, swell
ing the total fund considerably.
People in the city have responded
willingly and quickly in this drive as
in all previous drives, for either large
or small sums, committee men said
this morning, and by this evening they
expect to close up the campaign.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
LABOR PARTY
MEETS NOV. u
First Convention of Political
Body Will Be Held in
Chicago.

Cleveland, Ohio. Aug. 22.-The ma
tional convention Of the newly formed
national labor party will be held in
Chicago Saturday, November %. with
approximately 1900 to 1000 dele
gates representing several thousand
labor organizations from all parts Of
the country in attendance, Max Hayes,
chairman Of the executive committee
Of the new party, announced here to-
day.
A call will be sent out from Chi
caHo within a few days to about ten
thousand labor organizations through
out the country and to more than
seven hundred city central labor bod
les TO- elect delegates to the conven-
ton for the purpose of formally or
ganizing the labor party.
The basis Of the representation
shall be one delegate from each state
and local organizations with q mem
hership Of 500 or less and one dele
gate for each 500 additional mem
bers or major fraction.
The call in part follows
I'VE hold that the formation Of a
national labor party has not only be-
hopeless bankruptcy Of the dominant
political parties and their utter in
ability to function in the interests Of
the people in the present crisis and to
meet the profound economic ana So
cial problems that now portend,
make itself evident that the people
must take the reins of governments
in their own hands II grave onse
quences resulting from our social evo-
luton and the lack OF understanding
among those entrusted with public
AFFAIRS, are to be avoided and this
country is to be made safe for justice
and democracy. ~
Organisations selecting delegates
shall subscribe to the plan for the
formation Of q political party Of
hand and brain workers based upon
political, industrial and social democ-
rpcy. embodying the following;
II. Restoration OF all civil liber-
"2. The rational ownership and
Democratic management ofSthe means
Of transportation and communica-
ton. mines and finance and Ill other
monopolies and natural ;r~esoprces.
=. The abolition OF excessive
land ownership and holding land ont
Of use for xp~1pulAtivs purposes"
MI. Hayes saad the new party ex-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
Additional Markets
GRAIN.

sl C1kklaxN.. '
Duluth, MINI, Aug. 22.-Cash fax
was strong and the futures were cas-
Ter during the greater part Of today's
session, Better bidding appeared dur
ing the later trading and the market
stitfened up.a Cash flax closed 10
cents over September. September flax
closed 2 cents up; October ! cent up;
November unchanged; December 3
cents up and May 4 cents of.
Rye closed Y to X cent up for spot;
September \ cent up and October /
sent up. Barley closed . to 5 cents
of for spot Oats closed y cent on
for spot Closing:
Wheat unchanged.
Linseed on track sos; arrive sos;
in store sos: September 5.sS bid;lOc-
tober 5.56 bid; November 5.45 bid;
December $40 asked; May $50. i
Oats on track TON to Tx; arrive
S69x to 70K.
Rye on track and arrive LAX to
1:e5; September 1881; October 1.s5
asked.
Barley on track lis to 1856.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
EAST SIDE BRIEFS

Mrs. Harry McGil and children re-
turned this morning to their home in.
Superior, Wis, after a visit Of a few
weeks at the home of MI. and Mrs.
William McGill, 618 Allen
Miss Ella Stewart returned this
morning to her home in this city after
a weeks visit at the home Of her
brother, r. j. Stewart, at Key West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Ryan and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Treacy motored to
Larirnore Thursday and spent the day
visiting friends there. They returned
last night.
F. F. Ross Of the st. Hilaire Lum-
Der company has rented the house
formerly the property Of J. A. Fisk,
on North First street, and will take up
his residence there oon
Mrs. J. M. Curtiss and son, Robert
who have been visiting for the past
week at the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
to their home in Hope, N. D.
Estes House, who purchased the
property formerly belonging to G. p.
Daley, on South Fourth street, has
had the house remodeled and Is now
moving there with his family to take
up his residence.
Howard c. White and family have
moved into the residence at IA
Dovry avenu in this city. They were
formerly residing at 500 Belmont ave-
nue in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
SUPPLY AT
LOCAL O IS
QUICKLY EXHAUSTED

A three hundred pound lot Of sugar
received yesterday at the Arneson
Mercantile store was quickly distrib-
uted. and housewives are calling for
more, it was announced this morning.
Just when a second allotment will be
received is very indefinite, grocery
men said.
The sugar was distributed among
customers in ffty-cent amounts, and
demands were Allied m the order in
which tiny had been received a. the
store. The amount received was not
sufficient to fill all of the orders re-
ceived, ut was said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
East Side
WHEAT REPORTS
ENCOURAGING
Only Few Fields Threshed;
Oats and Barley Also
Showing Good Yield.

T%hreshing in the vicinity Of East
Grand Forks is by no mea general
according to reports from a number
Of farmers, when questioned today,
and al far al could be determined
early threshing shows a wheat yield
ranging from 10 to Is bushels. These
figures are considered to represent a
fair estimate Of the general wheat
crop in this section.
Practically no ~threshing has been
done around Minnesota Point, al
though itNis thought that by the mid
die of next week, operations would be
general there. East Of the city, come
fields OF wheat have been threshed.
and also oats and barley. Reports so
far gathered on the oats yield show
80 bushels. and barley running about
Is bushels.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
NEW YORK STOCK

Copper firm; spot and AuEust 233X:
September 23h to "a; October and
November "a; iron steady ana UNI
changed.
Metal Exchange quotes lead quiet,
Spot 10 to STA: September SIS to
5.s7; spelter easy! East St. Louis spot
F7.40 to $50; September 7.40 to 1885,
At London standard copper spot
f99 e Sd; futures f1oo Is Sd cleo
trolytic spot El10; futures $3.50: tin
spot f278 15s: futures f26S 15s: LEAD
spot ERA 16s: futures f26 Is Cd; spell
ter spot f4o; futures f4l.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
NATIONS LEAGUE
WILL BE DISCUSSED
AT BRUSSELS MEET

Brussels, Aug. 22.-The League of
here next week by the inter-parlia-
mentary conference composed of
members of parliament from Euro
pean countries. The program also
includes discussion Of the converse
ton Of an inter-parliamentary confer
ence Of all the Allied countries at
Brussels in the fall.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
E%LECTROCUTED BY
PATENT TOASTER

WATERFOWL, s. D., Aug. 22.-D. J.
Grannon, policeman in this city, hae
been called to Minneota, Mimi, to at
tend the funeral Of his wife's sister,
who was accidentally electrocuted
while toasting bread with an electric
toaster. ~
The woman's hand was burned to q
crisp and a wide mark was burned
across her breast :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
With Attorney
Chance

Miss Nina Churchill has accepted a
position with Mr.. l.. A. Chance. adding
another to the many Aaker's Business
College students who have recently
gone, into fine positions. Leading bust
ness men employ A. B. G. students. 1t
pays a student to attend a school that
has the confidence of leading business
men.
New school year begins September
2. Plan to enroll at the opening.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

r4f -rs.H HNa fpHa1r HEEEI gFEFT FETT7
Dance at Kreda's grove Saturday,
August %. Music by Barry's orches-
ira. Everybody welcome.-Adv.
Matron Wanted-A ~preceptress ana
matron is wanted for. the girls dormt-
tory at the State Normal School at
Minot. For particulars address, VIM.
f. Clarke, Acting President, Minot, N.
Dak.-Adv.
Patrons - We were compelled to
move into a larger and better location
to accommodate the increased patron
age we are enjoying. Elgin Dairy
Lunch. Elks' building.-Adv.
Dance-At Kreda Grove S miles
North and 8 miles east of East Grand
Forks, Saturday, Aug. 23. Barry's or
chestra. Everybody welcome.-Adv.
California Veteran Here-r. E..
Blanchard, attorney-at-law, of Santa
Cruz. is in Grand Forks visiting his
daughter. Mrs. George S~turtevant. He
is on his way to Columbus. Ohio, to
attend the annual meeting of the G..
A. r., of which he is a member.
Card Of Thanks-we wish to thank
the pallbearers and our many friends
for their floral offerings, kindness and
assistance at the funeral of my be-
loved wife, Julia M. Signed, Henry j..
Hubble, Mrs. Jerry Harrington and
family.-Adv.
Broken Lens Dupiicated-we can
replace any broken lens for your
glasses by testing the broken pieces
and guarantee that it will be exactly
the same as the old one. r. C.. Nc
Alien. Optical Specialist. Box 764.
Grand Forks. N. D. Office over Da-
kota Pharmacy, Corner Third and
DeMers.-Adv.
Famous Film, to Be shown Here
"The Fall OF Barbary Coast" the
scenario Of which was Written by
Grace Marbury sanderson, will be
shown in the city during the season.
The advance agent for the film was
in the city last night on an arrange
ment visit.
Claim Agent Here-F. ]. McGuigan,
claim agent Of the United States FL
deity and Guaranty company Of Min
neapolis. was in the city today on
business en- route to Sabin, Mimi, to
adjust the bank loss, caused by the
recent bank robbery there.
To Return to Thompson-A. j. En-
glehard, formerly superintendent Of
schools at Thompson, and for the past
year serving in the Central Personnel
Office in France, is expected to re-
turn soon: He will return to Thomp-
son to u his duties as superin-
tendent .t~here,/and will be home in
time to arrange school matters.
Montana Woman Hurt Herc-Mrs.
D. o. Danielson of Antelope, Mont,
was seriously bruised yesterday when
she was struck by a car driven by
Mrs. James Galloran of Argyle. The
accident occurred at the corner OF
Third street and DeMers venue. Mrs.
HDanielson was thrown down, and the
front wheels of the car passed over
her chest No bones were broken,
and she is reported to be improving.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
LEADER
GIVEN BEATING BY
AUSTIN, TEXAS, MOB

Austin, Texas, Aug. 22.-John r.
Shillady, Of New York, secretary of
the National association for the ad-
vancement Of colored people, was Sc
verely beaten in front Of his hotel
here today and ordered to catch the
first train out Of town. The beating
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
Herald Mailbag

Devils Lake, N. D., Aug. 20, 1919.
To The Grand Forks Herald
I notice in the issue Of the goth a
that there were 5000 o
maintenance Of Way workers and that
half of this amount are members Of
the union. This is not correct as there
are at the present time over 500, 900
in good standing in the Unit
ed States. Yours truly,
T. c. Berthiaume.
President Local 1886.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Los. Angeles, Cal.-All conductors,
engineers, firemen. switchmen and
brakemen belonging to the four
brotherhoods and working on the
Los Angeles division Of the Southern
Paeific railroad. walked out.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

lowing a meeting held with negroes by
Shinady. He agreed to leave town at
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

poets to draw heavily from both Of
the old parties and from the moderate
element of the Socialist party.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Collcctfons-L. A. Chance, law and
collections. Telephone 725. Once
over drug store, corner Third and
DeMers.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Washington-An American soldier
sentenced to death for sleeping on
outpost duty in France and suisse
quently pardoned by President Will
son., was Killed in action while anoth-
er one also pardoned by the president,
was wounded twice and finally honor
ably discharged. The soldier killed
was Private Forest B. Sebastian Of Ell
Dorado, Ill.
washington-Food administration
officials notified Attorney General
Palmer that they were prepared to
revoke the license Of any licensed
dealer in sugar after hearing by the
department of Justice had provided
violations Of the regulations in the
food control act.
Berlin-The German government,
in a note to the Entente powers, an
nounced that the evacuation Of Ltthu-
MAN had started.
Dublin-The police Thursday raid
ed the Office of The Irishman, the
leading Sim Fein newspaper, and
confiscated the forms for this weeks
issue.
Maria. Tex.-Four Mexican bandits
We're killed by American troops in
Mexico Wednesday. Captain Matlack
reported.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Dance at Belmont. Tuesday and
Friday evenings Good music and
best floor in the state. Dancing from
9 to 12.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

San Diego. cal.-Two army aviators
from the Ninth Aero squadron here,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Watch Your Engine Improve-Re-
move carbon from cylinders, keep
spark plugs clean and raise low-grade
gasoline to high-grade by using
satisfied. On sale at McGrath Phar-
macy.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

The Belmont Cafe, the house of in
comparable service. Try our special
dinners and suppers. We put up the
best every day.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

DIR. Barber will be out OF. town un-
til September 1st.--Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Tractor Repairs-1f you need re-
pairs for the Nilsson tractor or the
Waukesha motor, order from S. J..
Tabor company of Fargo. Prompt
service guaranteed.-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Tractor Repairs--If o need re-
pairs for the Nilsson Tractor or the
Waukesha motor. order from S. j.
Tabor Company of Fargo. Prompt
service guaranteed.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

NORTH DAKOTA WEATHER,
North Dakota: Generally fair
tonight and Saturday; cooker to-
night in west and north portions.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Bank Clearmgs Show Decrease
Bank clearings for the week ending
August 81, of this year are lower
than those last week, although they
show an increase over the clearings of
the same week a year ago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22
Dance at Mortified Saturday, Aug.
23. Boese orchestra.-AdY.

For Rent-Modern three room fat.
Call at 412 Minnesota Ave. Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Patrons - We were compelled to
move into a larger and better location
to accommodate the increased patron
Lunch, Elks' building.-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

"a sAOAAA8 q S4VO4At1VUS 0C8G1OU0SYe O00
= Bookkeeping Department. can
Either Phone 500.
Dance at Mortified Saturday, Aug.
%. Boese orchestra.-Adv.
For Rent-Modern three room nat.
Call at 412 Minnesota Ave. Adv.
DR.. Barber will be out OF. town un-
til September 1st.-Adv.
Collectfons-L. A. Chance, law and
collections. Telephone 725. Once
over drug store. corner Third and
DeMerS.-Adv.
Dance at Belmont. Tuesday and
Friday eveningsI Good music and
best floor in the state. Dancing from
9 to 12.-Adv.
The Belmont Cafe, the house of in
comparable service. Try u special
dinners and suppers. We put up the
best every day.-Adv.
Tractor Repairs--1f you need re-
pairs for the Nilsson Tractor OF the
Waukesha motor. order from S. ].
Tabor Company of Fargo. Prompt
service guaranteed.-Adv.
Bank Clearmgs Show Decrease
Bank clearings for the week ending
August 81, of this year are lower
than those last week, although they
show an increase over the clearings Of
the same week a year ago.
Speciality Shop-All waists in our
shop will be sold at a discount of $3.50
on Friday and Saturday. Open until
. o'clock Friday evening.-Adv.
Fire Destroys Shed-Fire of un-
known origin entirely destroyed a
shed and its contents at 512 Second
avenue about $40 o'clock last night.
Damage was estimated at 5000.
Liberal Reward for whereabouts of
one Lew. Pratt. Left Niagara about
August S, driving big gray stallion and
black mare. Notify Sheriff Grand
Forks county.-Adv.
unusual worm which was found by
Edward Kleber of Northwood in his
flax field was SEM to the state agri-
cultural college at Fargo to be identi-
fed.
Tractor Repairs-1f you need re-
pairs for the Nilsson tractor or the
Waukesha motor. order from S. J.
Tabor company of Fargo. Prompt
service guaranteed.-Ady.
Watch Your Engine Improve-Re-
20 carbon from cylinders, keep
spark plugs clear and raise low-grade
gasoline to h~igh-grade by using
satisfied. On sale at McGrath Phar-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

BY Its Thumb Prints Perhaps-An
unusual worn which was found by
Edward Kleber of Northwood in his
fax field was sent to the state agri-
cultural college at Fargo to be identi-
fed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Speciality Shop-All waists in our
shop will be sold at a discount of $50
on Friday and Saturday. Open until
Q 'cloC Friday evenine-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Matron Wanted-A preceptress and
matron is wanted for, the girls dormi-
tory at the State Normal School at
Minot. For particulars address. VIM.
q. Clarke, Acting President, Minot, N.
Dak.-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Danc-At Kreda Grove S miles
North and s miles east of East Grand
Forks, Saturday, Aug. 23. Barry's or
chestra. Everybody welcome.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Liberal Reward for whereabouts of
one Lew. Pratt. Left Niagara about
August 5, driving big gray stallion and
black mare. Notify Sheriff Grand
Forks county.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Dance at Kreda's grove Saturday,
August 20. Music by Barry's orches-
ira Everybody welcome.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-22

Fire Destroys Shed-Fire of un-
known origin entirely destroyed a
shed and its contents at 512 Second
avenue about $40 o'clock last night.
Damage was estimated at 5000.