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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Results Of Land Speculation

The year 1919 witnessed the most
daring speculation in farm lands
ever seen in any country. ksnor-
NOUS prices were paid in many
states, and many farms changed
hands at prices that would have
seemed preposterous few years ago.
The people who bought at this top
level did not foresee the slump ir
prices of food products. When so
many people have large sums of
money tied up in farm lands bought
at tremendous prices, the difficulty
Of the financial situation is aggra-
vated. Had not such large amounts
been used this speculative way, there
would now be more funds available
for farmers in danger of bankruptcy
from the drop in food prices.
One unfortunate feature is that
many good farmers sold out at top
prices, and have gone into Canada to
buy cheap lands. These men are
needed at home, while many of those
who take their place lack experience
Ind start with a. handicap of debt.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
GREAT AUTO CHASE
FEATURES ACTION OF
LATEST MORENO FILM

Men and women who enjoy auto
mobiles for the sheer thrill there is
in driving them, will find in the sec
ond episode of the ''Veiled Mystery"
which is to be shown at the Princess
theater on Wednesday, some of the
most thrilling and exciting automo-
bile incidents ever filmed.
Antonio Moreno, Vitagraph star,
who plays the leading role in this
new chaptered film story, is one of
the most expert auto drivers in the
films, and he, like others, enjoys
nothing so much as thrilling and
exciting bit of driving for the cam
era. There are several scenes in the
episode of this type and it closes
with one of the most exciting Incl
dents ever filmed.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Cooperative Use Of Machinery.

The most economical way to get
the use of farm machinery, is for a
group of farmers to- club together
and buy one machine, and take turns
using it. But difficulty sometimes
arises as to who shall pay for repairs
and other expenses. -,
, New York has promoted use of
machinery, by buying Is ditch dig
gers for farm bureaus, which, do
ditching at cost for farmers. Also
groups Of farmers form ditching
companies to own digger and con-
tract with members and others for
it's work. Thus the farmers get the
use of the latest machinery at low
cost, and without disagreements as
to expenses.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Largest Gross Tonnage Moved:
y Than Ever, Before, Railroad
.:... Executive Says. =. *..> II n
RATE RAISE UNLIKELY
Achievements of Transportation Com
panies Since Their Return to Prl-
vate Ownership Are Listed by
! Chairman CuyIer.

hington-American railroads are
completing a record year and have no
intention of asking for another gen:
eral increase in rates, Thomas De Witt
Cuyler, chairman of the Association
of Railway. Executives, declared in
statement reviewing the railroad
situation for the year of 1920
The year just ending, Chairman
Cuyler asserted, saw American rail-
roads placed again under private op-
Grafton, and under such direction saw
them move a larger gross tonnage
than ever before, and also establish
new records in the amount of trans
portation got out of each, car.
Achievements Are Listed.
The achievements of the railroad
companies since return of their lines
to private operation last March 1
weres set forth by Chairman Cuyler
as follows:
Increased the average movement
per freight car per day 63 miles-from
1928 to 28.6 miles.
Increased the average load per car
IL tons-from 1888 to 80 tons.
"Made substantial reduction in the
number of unserviceable locomotives
Reduced the accumulation of load
ed but unmoved freight cars from
cember 3, Of which only 1886 we're de-
tanned because Of the inability Of the
railroads to move them.
'Relocated approximately 10000
box cars from the East to the, West
for the movement of farm products.
Relocated approximately 10000
open top cars from the West TO- the
East to keep up the production of
coal.
Moved the third highest coal pro-
duction in the history Of the coun-
try.
$50 Millions for Improvements.
Spent more than $500,000,000 extra
on improving the maintenance of
tracks, bridges, cars and locomotives
"Contracted to spend about $780,
100000, largely out of earnings, for
additions and betterments to promote
the movement of cars.
i. made arrangements to purchase
approximately $4,000 new freight cars,
1900 new locomotives and 1000 new
passenger cars.
Begun the reconstruction of thou
sands of old cars.
Moved a deteriorated plant,
under disturbed labor and business
conditions-the largest volume of
traffic ever known in single year,
with the high est efficiency yet achiev-
ed, and with a minimum addition to
the value Of the property on which
the public has to pay return through
rates."
"The railroad companies" Mr.. Guy
ler's review added, 'have manufac-
tured increased transportation capac-
ity, not out of new cars and locomo-
tives, but out of increased efficiency"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Operators Refuse to Reopen
: Award Of U. S. Anthracite
Commission.
ARBITRATION
Universal Eight-Hour Day Asked for
BY Workers Turned Down-Con-
troversy to be Placed Before
Union Scale Committee,

Philadelphia-Declining to reopen
the award Of the United States An
thracite Coal commission, the mine
operators here rejected the demands
OF the hard coal mine workers for ad-
ditional wage increases, a minimum
six-dollar-day labor rate and the estab-
Nshment of universal eight-hour day.
The operators, however, notified the
miners representatives that they stood
ready to adjust any individual cases
OF inequality that may be due to the
application of the commissions award
Workers Refuse Compromise.
Mine workers representatives told
the operators that they could not &C.
cept any compromise and stood by
their original demands.
They said that the entire matter
would be placed before the unions
general scale committee at special
meeting in Hazelton, when definite
policy for future action" will be out
lined.
13 Per Cent Advance Asked.
The miners asked general increases
OF approximately 13 per cent in ad-
dition to the II per per cent granted
them by the commission. This, they
contended, would give them wage. ad-
vances equal to 27 per cent recently
awarded the bituminous mine work
ers.
The operators in rejecting the min
ers' proposals, declared that the agree
ment with the United Mine Work
ers based on the findings of the
committee, was q binding contract"
and it's reputation would be a
"breach of faith with the public -
They also held that mediation and COL
lective bargaining have value only in
80 far as both sides adhere to agree
ments which result from such action.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30

spread by an explosion aboard the oil
barge Bolikow swept a portion Of the
Southern Pacific docks. Two men are
known to be dead and two injured.
The Bolikow was a total loss, while
the steamships Ell Occidente, Asc11en-
berg and Hastnai were damaged by
the flames. Part of the docks on both
sides Of the, ship in which the yes
sells were berthed burned as also did
a grain elevator conveyor. *
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
"We Can Do It Here" People

Some country town folks complain
because they don't have all the dne
entertainments given in large cities.
Others see no good in kicking but
say eve can do the same thing here.
And they do it. Not always pre-
cisely the same thing But it may
serve the same purpose even better.
We could not get Ignace Paderew-
ski or Fritz Kreisler to give a con-
cert in Grand Marais, but we can at
tend the Princess theater and see
the great movie stars ~
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
4 Mum ] | ! ! ! i BER 3 ! 80 j /

>-5 Mrs. NJ j Bray, Of the Maple Hill
school has been spending the week.
in town visiting friends. Mr.. Bray
is still in Duluth hospital, but is
convalescing and as expected home
soon. : 81. 5s55 # @ &. s 55
Peter Anderson, of Rosebush is in
town, today and called at the News.
Herald office He reports lots OF
snow UP his way. 5=.z s=ss 81 -
School will open next Monday after
a two-weeks' vacation. $:,E II
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
B J. :Axel p Bergglund is spending the
holidays at home. IT liz 81. s s~ ( :

~ r. IL
Axel -. Berglund is spending the.
holidays at home. 1t LIZ ~ si5@1 ..*
Ii H Joe Collins and Arthur Eliason, of
Hovland, are in this village today.
: Thos. I Carter, county auditor, is
suffering from a severe cold, but SO
far is sticking to the ship ...
Mrs. A. v. johnson will entertain
for her son Beverly few of his,
school mates at progressive peanuts
this afternoon r T. -
Miss Francis Hedstrom, student
at the Duluth Normal school, is. at
home on Maple Hill with. her par:
ents for the holidays. s..>.-
Miss Thelma and Jack Woods have
returned to Duluth after spending
Christmas at home. Their mother,
Mrs. John Woods, went with them
for a short visit in the Zenith City.
George Bayle has returned to his
work in Canada, after spending
Christmas with his family. He will
be absent now for the balance of the
winter. J.
Dance the old year out and the new
year in. The American Legion will
give a ball in the Happy Hour Hall
tomorrow (Friday) night and the
auxiliary will serve lunch. All in
vited.
Ole Anderson. who was sent away
a short time ago to hospital for
the feeble minded, has been declared
i:sare a-:d it is asked now that; he
be sent to Fergus Falls as an in
mate of the state hospital for the
Insane.
Finest Rupert johnson, who is 10.
Gated at Surf Inlet, B. c., writes tc
renew his subscriptio n to the News
Herald and says: II am getting or
fine out here Give my best regards
to all the boys that I know"
The American Legion will have
their annual dinner tomorrow eve
| ming at Hotel Paine There will be
a dance in the Happy Hour Hall af
ter the banquet, to which the gen
eral public is invited. This danc'
will be one of the greatest social oc
casions Of the season The peopl.
generally are expected to- turn out
W. J. Corcoran returned home
from a motoring trip to Duluth ir
time to celebrate Christmas with his
family. He had some trouble with
his car and returned home on the
stage.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Johnson enter.
tanned all of their relatives living il
this community at turkey dinner
on Christmas day. The tables were
spread. for % persons. The juvenil,
members ate at one table and the
| gfOWn-upS at the other.
| Edward Wilson, an ex-soldier, un
der training for the forestry service
has been sent to Grand Marais b.
the federal. board to assist P. J
Bayle, through arrangement with tht
state forestry board.
! P j.! Bayle has four regular arctic
dogs furnished by the state forestry
board. They are blue-blooded dogs
pedigreed and registered; with rec
MIR. Bayle is very proud Of his: dog:
ords of !ong-distance trips and haz
ardous journeys to the far north
and is giving them daily exercise 81
they will become accustomed to him
as their master and be sure to treat
him right when he ventures into thu
frozen regions with them.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Would Bar Some Foreion Sh;ns

Would Bar Some Foreign Ships.
Washington-Foreign ships on which
conditions were below those set by the
American merchant marine would be
denied entrance to American ports un-
der a bill, introduced by Chairman
Jones of the Senate commerce COM
mittee
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
REALTY INVESTORS ARE SHY
Calder BIarcs High Income Tax for
Shortage of Houses.

Washington-One great cause of the
existing shortage in dwellings, Senator
Calder, Republican Of New York, said
in addressing the Senate, is the hign
rate of Federal income tax. This, he
declared, was driving wealthy invest
ors to place all their available funds
In tax exempt securities issued by
municipalities, the states and the ma
tional government, and he suggested
that Congress meet the situation by
making mortgages on dwelling houses
tax exempt to a reasonable figure.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
TO PROBE DRY AGENTS DEATH

Official Found With Bullet Through
Head Was Kin of Tumulty.
Bayonne, N. J.-Federal agents dis
patched from Washington arrived for
an investigation of the death Of John.
F. McGuinness, prohibition enforce
ment agent, whose body was found in
Newark bay on Friday with a bullet
hole through his head. The investiga-
tion was started at the instance Of
Joseph P. Tumulty,< secretary to the
President, who: is a relative of the
widow of the dead man.. A. %.%z.'
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
MORTGAGE MEASURE PASSED

Senate Would Allow Farm Loan Board
More Leeway.
Washington-Under special order,
the Senate passed bill permitting the
Federal Farm Loan board to issue
mortgage bonds for short or long
periods, as market conditions may re-
quire. Another measure extending the
time in which Federal reserve banks
may hold temporary Liberty bonds un-
til permanent bonds are available also
was passed.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
U. S. VIEWED AS SAVIOR
Only Country Which Gives Hope to

Only Country Which Gives Hope to
Germany, Diplomat Says.
Frankfort, Germany-Dr. Walter
Simon, the German foreign minister,
in an article in the Frankfort zeitung
says that in the night which covers
Germany he sees only one ray of light
and that comes from the land of the
Stars and Stripes" He expresses the
belief that Senator Harding will mot
delay the establishment of a peace
basis between Germany and America"
and thinks that this. more than any
thing else, would tend to revive the
spirit and economic life of the ma
tion.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30

i: YOUNGSTOWN Has $4,000 Fire.
@Youngstow, Pa.-Fire which swept
the Queen company's> store in the heart
ef the business section, caused a loss
Of $15o,o0o. The heaviest loss was
new stock Of valuable furs. s =.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30

tor, to sell James McC Cormick, mem.
Der Of the sGarWood1 police force, a
drink 81 liquor, caused the policeman
TO draw his pistol. and shot the: hotel
man. GarWood police reported. y .&* .&5@*' n
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
PRINCESS

Norma Tal1nadge in "Fiifty-Fffty"
Friday 8 p: M; Saturday $3.50 p. m.
Fox Special All-star CAST -"Should
Husband Forgive,' Saturday s p.
M; Sunday $3.50 p. m.
Yelled Mystery Episode 2-Toad
Aliens Elopement-Throbs and
Thrills, Wednesday, 8 p. m.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
GRAND PORTAGE DANCE

There will be a dance at Grand
Portage Monday night, January Sd.
Moses brothers will furnish the
music.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Rail Fares Cut in Can.d.

Rail Fares Cut in Canada.
Vancouver, B. C.-The Canadian
Pacific railway announced a reduction
of 10 per cent in all railway fares be-
tween points in Canada Fares were
increased 20 per cent last September,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Japanese Emperor Receivers.

Japanese Emperor Receivers.
Tokio-Emperor Yoshihito,. who has
been i'll long time, presided at
privy council for the first time this
year. He appeared nearly restored
to his former health and his complete
ercovery is expected shortly.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Mercler Sends Greetinus.

New York Christmas greetings
from Cardinal IS. Mercier Of Belgium
and Lucon of Rheims to the American
public were received here at headquar-
ters Of the, Knights Of Columbus.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
FIRE AT GALVESTON DOCKS

100000 Damage Results From Oil Ex-
pIosfon on Barge.
Galveston, Tex.-Damage placed at
100000 resulted here when. fire
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
CobIenz Profiteers' Shops Closed

cobIenz Profiteers' Shops Closed.
chants in Coblenz, which were placed
"off limits" for overcharging members
of the American forces in Germany
last summer, will remain closed until
January 15
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30
Saving Fuel

One hundred million tons of coal
could be saved in this country an
nually by proper economies,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30

;. Jacob Sutherland, of Hovland, was
.
in town Tuesday.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1920-12-30

Ray Parent, of Cross River. was a
visitor at the county seat Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-23
Many Augusta Odd Fellows
To Attend Big Convention

1t is not now a question of going,
only a matter of how many over at
Odd Fellows hall will attend the big
Odd Fellows gathering at Boston all
next week About 60 of the brothers
have already registered their inten-
ton of going and Capt. Currier
states that he hopes to get together
about 20 Of the Canton members.
This special effort on the part of the
boys to make a creditable appear
ance in the mammoth parade which
Will take place on Tuesday will be a
just courtesy to the hard and faith
full work done in behalf of the Pat
riarchs Militant branch of the order
by General viii c. Miller of the
Maine Staff and a member of Canton
Augusta.
Plans and arrangements for enter
tainment Of Odd Fellows from all
over the United States have been
made and all attending will be as
sured of enjoying one big time. This
will he the New England celebration
Of the Tooth anniversary of the
founding of Odd Fellowship in
America. Full program Of events
and entertainment has been received
and is in possession of the officers
of Asylum lodge. Many of the
brothers will leave Sunday, some go
ing by automobiles while some will
leave via the n. c. r. II. on Monday
1t will be week of enjoyment for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-23
An Augusta Landmark
The Grove Street School
A Thing of the Past

The old Grove street school house,
which for a generation back has har-
bored many an Augustan in his or
her young school days will shortly be
a thing of the past.
Sometime ago the building, a red
brick two-story, colonial structure,
was purchased by Purinton Bros. of
this city from Mrs. Joseph William
son, the owner. for the material that
would be realized out of its destruc-
ton. The J. M. Nichols Company
have the contract for the tearing
down of the ediflce and have a crew
at work. The lumber will be dis
posed of as second hand. while the
bricks will furnish the outside veneer
for the new annex now under con-
struction at the Augusta House.
The lot will still remain the posses
sion of Mrs. Williamson, who, it is
understood. will grade the same for
q lawn to be used in conjunction
with her residence which borders it.
/ Up to the time of the State taking
over buildings at the Arsenal
grounds for the Department of
Health. this building furnished for
some time a laboratory for the De-
partment of Hygiene.
! Many an old resident will greatly
miss its passing; memories of many
4 good time. the devotion and faith
full work of a kind teacher will ever
remain one bright spot in a cherished
Ipast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-23

est district supervisor of the Bureau
Of War Risk Insurance, and should
keep at the matter until the Bureau
makes good. In case of trouble the
National Americarisr Commission
- tie Legion should be notified.
If the man upon being discharged
from the hospital expects to go 10
some other town. the local post
should write TO the pest in the town
u which he is headed giving his
name and address with full particu-
lars about his case and asking toct
the other POST get in touch with him
Immediately upon his arrival If the
man. upon leaving the hospital
plans TO so TO some other place out
of the state. his name and destina-
ton with fun particulars about his
case should be sent TO the State Am
CriCanism chairman of the state to
which he IS going. asking this chair
man To inform the proper local post
as TO the expected arrival of this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-23
SIDNEY

F. Eugene Cowan was business
caller in Oakland Friday.
Miss Mary Clifford who has been
the guest of her grandmother. Mrs
Larilda Tilton and uncle, George
Tilton and family. returned Thursday
to her home in Lewiston.
NJ. H. Bailey and son. recently
plowed with their tractor twenty
acres of ground in 80 hours.
George Tilton and Percy Hallett
attended Lewiston fair Thursday.
F. B. and F. Glenn Bailey were
business callers in Waterville Friday
Miss Ella Hallett and friend from
Portland are the guests of Miss Hal
let's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. D.
Hallett.
dren were guests Thursday of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Bailey.
Mrs. George Ellis entertained the
Larkin Club Friday at the Ellis cot
taee on Lake Messalonskee.
James Hussey of Oakland was a
business caller at F. B. Bailey's Fri
day night.
Mrs. Larilda Tilton is the guest of
her daughter. Mrs. Charles Clifford.
of Lewiston.
Roland and Harold Tilton Of Oak
land were calling on their father,
George Tilton, Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swift left on
Monday for North Dakota where
they will be the guests Of relatives.
Miss Mildred Trask was the week
end guest Of Miss Ruth Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trellson Tillson and
daughter. Ruth, were guests Sunday
at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Olivia Tillson.
NORTH-Beulah Morrow OF
Smithfield passed the week end with
Althea Richardson.
Miss Mildred Davenport returned
to the State Normal school at Cor
ham Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Clark were
guests of the latter's brother, Albert,
and sister. Phronie Knowles at Man
chester Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Levitt OF
Belfast were recent guests at. A. r.
Clark's.
MrsN Helen Cox. Beulah Morrow
and Althea Richardson were bust
ness callers in Watervilie Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Black and
daughter Margaret of Waterville,
were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ellen
Ward.
Z Frank Young and daughter Mar
garet of Augusta, were Sunday Wis
itors at the home of John Ward
Mr.. and Mrs. William Merrill and
son. Edward. Of Scion. were guests
of Mrs. Dell Clark Sunday. Mrs. Mer-
rill remaining for short time with
her daughter. Mrs. Clark Andrina
Dawson accompanied Mr. Merrill and
son on their return to Scion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-23
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