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Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
HAPPY AMEpIcA

The front page of every American newspaper gives daily evidence of Americas happy estate All the grave news originates In Europe. Americas own contributions to the news of tbe world dltfer little from what they were nelore the war. Sports, accidents. opponents. divorces, beauty contests and the like fill the American news columns. 'o" .
 But, i'm Europe, most of the news is . about the increasingly difficult efforts or Victors and vanquished alike to iecoVer their strength. Happy Amer ica! Yes, but in danger. too. For F,,- ropes present turmoil and despair point to another war as a blind gamble With fate. America. too far away to reel the fears of Europe, is slippinr Il'o unconsciousness of what is going on across the Atlantic.
 Another war inevitably would in volve the United States. just as tbo last one did. The question of neutral rights by which America could swing The conflict any way it chose v-ot,IJ carry Uncle Sam into the fight to de- lend his rights against one side or the other. VI
 It is to Americas advantars. there lore, to guard against a second con fhct. Whatever the points at issue in Europe, Americas own self-interest re- quiros that they be settled peacefully Hence, America must keep watch. Tc return 10 the isolation of the years be. fore the war will be fatal. To leave Europe to itself will be to drive Europr to war. America must prevent that ir sef-defense. Happy America may cause a. world catastrophe if America: desire for happiness leads to forget. fitness of the world and it's terrible problems which are still unsoIved.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Manchester Prohibits
 Sim Fein Meetings

MANCHESTER, Eng, Dec. 25.-In- 1iuenced. no doubt, by public indigna- ton aroused in Manchester by the dis closure of the Sim Fein plots to wreck lne Stuart street power station, and other important properties, so as to bring tho whole life of the city to standstiIl, the police authorities after consultation with the home office. de- cided to prohibit the holding of the various Irish and Sim Fein demon strations arranged for the celebration or the anniversary of the Manchester Martyrs"
 The official statement of the prohi- pluon is as follows:
 We. the undersigned. William Kay, lord mayor of the city of Manchester. ana Robert Peacock, chief constable of me city of Manchester, having reason 70 apprehend that the assembly of per- sons for the purpose of holding the meetings named in the schedule here 70 give rise to grave disorder. and will thereby cause undue demands to be made upon the police or military forces. and that the holding of tho procession named in the said schedule VIII conduct to a breach of the peace or will promote disaffection. hereby prohibit the holding of such meetings ana such procession. and we further neclare that we are duly authoried bv ms ma1esty's principal secretary of state Tor home affairs to make this order.s 'iiiS
 Arthur Griffiths. acting president of the Irish Republic" who is under ar rest, was billed among the speakers.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Lack Of Passport
 PreUentS Wedding

BERLIN. Dec. 25.--A German engi- neer, who wanted to marry, had been compelled to postpone the ceremony because his fiancee, who lives across the border in a neighboring country, was unable to obtain her passport.
 To circumvent this difficulty the engineer conceived the plan of meet ing her in a frontier town. There, he arranged with the police that they should be married across the barrier. he standing on one side and she on the other. After the ceremony had been performed the bridegroom leapt | forward and lifted his bride, who had meanwhile of course, changed her nationality by marriage, over the | border.
 | The pair then entered a closed car riage and drove away under the noses of the astonished frontier guards, who were powerleSs to interfere.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27

Bathing in the Grand river in Ontario a great many years ago I put my head very gently under the water and listened and, sure enough tick, tick came a sound like a grasshopper s chirrup. and q little while after that a chirrup on the other side There were creatures under the water that were calling to one another.
 T don't know whether all fish make sounds or not. but there are some fish which certainly do. The drumtish on our coast drums away in the water SC loudly that you can hear him while you are walking on the shore
 It is also a significant fact that all fish have ears. Why should they have ears if there is nothing for them to hear?
 Of this we may be certain-that there is whole world of sound be meath the ocean waiting 10 be eN- nlained.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
HOME MISSIONS

Jack had been very mischieVous and his mothers patience was worn to the limit. She had spoken to him several times without effect. Finally she said;
 You are a perfect little heather"
 Do you mean it. mother?" asked Jack.
 Indeed ] do!' was the irate parents response
 Then, mother" said he. why can't [ keep that dime week you give me for the Sunday school collection? I'm as hard up as any of the other little heathenS!'
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
By Alnan
By Himself
By Condo

which meant service enforced in . strange land
 on some of the islands you will finc only negro inhabitants. on others a fer, whites: on Port Royal island are the towns of Port Royal and Beaufort The population Is almost entirely asri- cultural. and on many of the island: the negroes own the acres they culti- vate, bought during those days of re. construction after the Civil war. wher they were paid for their labor aut when certain large tracts, abandone, bv their former owners, were disposed Of at tax sales.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
DANGEROUS

The girls lips quivered and her breath came in labored gasps. But she did not speak.
 Do you love me?" pleaded the young man.
 IT don't know" was the answer. Gently he insinuated his arm around her neck.
 Darling. would you like me to ask your mother first?"
 With a sudden cry of terror she grasped him by the arm.
 No, mo- she shrieked. convulsively, shes a widow. I want you myself"
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Somethinq New.

She is a charming young woman, a member of the faculty of one of the city high schools
 Tripping blithely into a department store one evening after school, she approached one of the floormen and inquired: Gould you tell me where could find nighting out gowns?'' The man directed her, maintaining sober 1 countenance.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Sure Enouah

Gertrude had been to New York, and upon being asked what she had seen there she replied: Lots O things" But what did you see especially?" Lots of high buildings.
 What else?"
 The Goddess of Liberty"
 "The Goddess of Liberty Well, WcIll What did you think of her?" 'Nothin'. She Just looked like a big lady holding up an ice cream say y-so. q Houston Post.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
THE YOUNG LADY ACROSS THE
 WAY

The young lady across the way says the professor of political history at col lege certainly talks like an independent voter but he says he is a strong Mug wump and she guesses he ought to Know what party he belongs to.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Cop,ipr +o Ear4s

How was the reverberation in the cave2'
 "I don't know anything about that, but the echo was fine"
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
FROM RAGS 10 RAGS

MT. Baker will now oblige with a ecitation entitled 'Ragtimc. Rags make paper Paper makes money, Money makes banks.
 Banks make loans.
 Loans make poverty.
 Poverty makes rags.-Ciuciunau En- !uirCr
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Nnt Ouite

Miss Maud is a single minded girl isn't she?'
 Oh no; she is going to be married next month"
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Tm,n Wa,,s

"You should see her sweep out room"
 "How?' With dignity or with broom 3'
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27

The man who first rolled Christmas gift cigars must have died long ago but his dreadful work goes on.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27

Spain did not have trial by jurv until 1SSt.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
American Secretaries
Are Presenfed Medal,

A bronze medal has been presented
BY representatives Of the leading
French women's ORGANIZATIONS to
thirteen =. W. c.. A. secretaries who
have been active in the work OF the
provisional council, established by
these organizations to an effective
peace time program. The function
of the provisional council has been
to facilitate cooperation and to
prevent duplication in the work. Of
such societies as the Union Chret-
icnne dc Jcunes Files, Los Amies des
Jeunes Files, the Flowers des Allies,
the Student Movement and the Ma
tional Council Of Women.
The medal bears q reproduction Of
the painting of Saint Genevieve by
Puvis de C~havanhes, which hangs in
the Pantheon. The inscription ON the
back expresses the appreciation Of
the French organizations for the aid
Of the An,ertcan%Y. W. C. A. This
medal was presented at the final
meeting Of the council. preceding the
duties are to be taken over by a
continuation committee. Of French
women. The object Of the American
Y. W. c. A. in coming to the aid Of
these French Organizations was
merely to tide them over the difficult
postwar period until they could re-
sumo their regular procedure and
plan a campaign of even greater
service for the future.
The Royal Ne!ehbors will meet this
evening at 8 o'clock in the Odd Fell
lows hall. There. will be a business
session during the fore part OF the
evening and duringssthis time initi-
alton ceremonies wtifs- be held ana
there will be work III the degree STAFF.
Following will be a social hour and
refreshments will be served. All
members are urged to be present.
Il 4
Miles K. Lander, go Belmont ave-
nue.. has gone to Minneapolis to at
tend to business matters for several
/; days. Before returning he expects to
visit with friends in Rockford and
Chicago, ILL.,, and Madison, wis. Mr..
Lander us a graduate OF the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin at Madison.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
=:s.=.@1NG@
BY EloIsc.

Since polo coats are going to be
very fashionable this spring there
will be a demand for little one-piece
frocks and pleated skirts to be worn
with them. Checks and plaids. are
the accepted thing In the skirt world,
and fabrics which confront M
when it comes to buying the spring
models being imported from France
just now and they are. for the most
part. very simple and girlish styles
Which will please the American wom-
Ell.
Here is n Of the newest importa-
spring fashion fads. It is a very
youthful style developed in navy
serge. Metal braid is used TO trim
sleeves, neck and skirt and a piping
of Z the braid designates the waist
line. The perky little ripple over
either hip gives the fashionable
hon1ant lines which are essential in
every new frock. The short sleeves,
features of the 1920 spring. Collars
are also coming back. as may be no.
ttced in the double ruffle of pleated
georgette which trims the bodice. OF
this froek. Panels are also shown on
this model. but 1t is doubtful wheth-
err they will have the sweeping vogue
they had two years ago.
The HAT wo:a with this frock is a
blue satin model with a soft up
turned brim and a somewhat tdraped
crown. A band Of metal cloth to
match the braid of the frock is placed
at the lower side Of the upturned
brtm. forming the only bit Of trim
ming on the whole hat, Either long
on short gloves may be worn with the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
ooAsnNG ALLOWED.

Des Moines. Iowa, Feb. IL
Coasting rights on Iowa. highways
haIe been defined by the state su-
preme court.
The law recognizes no favorites in
the use of highways, and children
may coast Or play thereon with a
much right as, the driver ofsa twin
six automobile, the highest court Of
the state decreed. In its decision the
court said: The titled traveller with
his coach and six. thanked by out-
riders, has nc higher or better right
to the public roads than has the pa
tient- squaw with her pony, DRAGGING
a primitive travois which bears her
blankets.
IF for example, boys are playins
fox and geese on the road. they are
no less entitled to their rights than
II they were soberly making their
way to school or to a funeral.
1T cannot be conceded that. coast.
ing upon a public highway is All IL
legal act or a nuisance. Public high
ways are as much for pleasure as for
business
The courts decision was on an ap-
peal from a damage suit in Pottatat-
TAME county. in which I young WON
An sued and obtained a judgment for
damages from the driver Of q team
who had refused to give the road"
so she could pass on her sled coast
ing down hill. She WA injured in
h collision. The defendant con-
tended she was guilty Of contributory
negligence because he said Highways
were not for coastinE.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
WHAT GIVES HAPf1NIss

lMms. 0eB M4I0t4000s1 e
II IL mot the absence. bnt the mas
OF s0nrsSpaeeionA whlehs ARcEAs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
Or INTEREST To WOMEN

sal-fEe L.RH-.A 8-L-4HEG-
Mrs, =. j. Babcock.t s2s walnut
street, who has been confined to- the
detention hospital since December
%, with diphtheria, has recovered
sunfciently to be removed to her
home. Miss Julia Ness, 914 Belmont
avenue, who was also q patient at
b detention hospital, returned to
her home on Wednesday,. Miss Ness
has been i'll for the last two weeks.
On Saturday afternoon the Girls
Reserve corps No. 4. will give q VAL
entine party in the gymnasium Of the
is the corps leader and will assist the
girls during the afternoon. valen-
tine games will be played and the
heart scheme will be carried in the
luncheon to be served at the close
OF the afternoon.
\ X
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. A. Swiggum, 522
South Fifth street. expect to leave on
Monday for Minneapolis, whore they
will remain for several days. Mr..
Swiggum will attend to business mat
will visit with friends.
X X X
North Dakota people will be inter-
ested in knowing that the honor Of
being the first woman to own and
manipulate an airplane in the city of
Minneapolis goes to Miss Valentine
Thoreson. formerly of Devils Lake.
Miss Thoreson purchased her ma
chine recently and expects to make
flying her profession. An account
of Miss Thoreson's undertaking APP
peared in the Minneapolis Sunday
Journal accompanied by a number
of pictures of her with her machine.
According to the Journal story.
Miss Thoreson first became interest
ed IN flying while on a trip south.
While at Kelly Field. Texas, she att
tempted to get a ride in government
machines but was refused because
of orders and it. was than h decided,
to not only ride in an airplane but
to pilot n Of her own.
Miss Thoreson predicts a great fu-
ture for women in the airplane.
The auto can be used by women
only as a pleasure vehicle. as the
greater use Of the auto in the ship by
truck movement, almost entirely bars
women because of the strength nee
essary in the running of a two or
three ton truck" she says.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
thursday Musical
Meeting Postponed

SasI1he regular meeting OF the Thurs.
day Musical club. which was to have
held Thursday afternoon. Feb
rilAry IA, at Corwin hall. has been
postponed one week because Of the
illness OF = number who were to take
announcements by Mrs. w. =. Fuller.
me postponed meeting Will be givei:
~ formerly announced. one week
from Thursday at Corv,in hall on
Thursday, February 10.
Dance Forms. Ancient and Mod
scrn'' is the topic OF the meeting and
Mrs. w. Il. Fuller is in charge of the
program. Mrs. Fuller will present
. paper on dancing. taking the topic
the early Greek dances through
those Of the middle ages and down
to the present steps Of today. The
various dances will be Illustrated by
number of we'll known artists,
among them Miss Glenna Garvin,
Miss Li:ah Warnken and Miss Thel-
ma Tobiaaon. Musical numbers will
he given by Miss Marie Vale and
Miss Camilla Hofto.
Mrs. j. II. jacobson was hostess
TO q small company of women at her
home. $40 Walnut street. on Tues
day afternoon at an "old-fashioned
quilting bee." The women devoted
the afternoon to quilting and tying
\ comforter n at. the close Mrs
jacobson served a dainty repast.
There were eight guests.
* =.
The International Friendship club
will give a Valentine party tonight
in the Y. w. c. A. gymnasium. A
very pleasant time has been arranged
and the girls extend an invitation to
All club members and their friends
to attend. The hours will be from
; to 10 o'clock, Valentino stunts and
games holding prominent place on
the evenings program. AT the close
Of the evening the committee in
charge will serve refreshments.
* 4: *
Mrs. c. A. Thompson. 5O7 Cert
rude avenue, has issued invitations
for two informal afternoons to be
given at her home OF Friday and
Saturday of this week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
Morton Bunch Opposes
Instructed Delegations

Mandah, n. D.. Feb. l1.-Eighteen
delegates were chosen to represent
Morton county at the state Hepubli-
can convention! in Bismarck Febru-
airy II at a meeting of Morton coun-
ty Republicans held In this city yes
terday evening at the call of the
county chairman, Simon J. Sagel, Of
Ilaymarsh.
The. local gathering voted to send
ing u~ninstructed and to taka a stand
against the instruction OF delegates
to the national convention in Chi
cago. North Dakota's embarrays-
ment in the IAFrotlette cam pa sn
eight years ago caused local leaders
to fear the binding of delegates to
any one man or policy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
WHAT'S
fNew york Evening Post,

A good deal has been written in
Scandinavia during the last year of
interest to- America and the civilized
world in general. Definitive editions
Of Strindberg and Gustaf Froding
are nearing completion. Selma Lag
novel. "Outlawed," is describe
ed rs a stirring protest against war.
Professor Gerhard Gran has finished
his scholarly and compendious life Of
Ibsen. Gunnar Heiberg, certainly no
friend of Bjornson during the latter's
life, has finished his .Ibsen and
Bjornson on the Stage Fredrik
Paasche has written a brief but SYM
pathetic study Of Goethe. George
Brandes, now ~ years old, has WRIT
ten a life of Ceasar in two volumes
Of slightly over 500 pages each.
/ Among the TRANSACTIONS are several
bf more than passing interest. Ed
gar Allan Poe's poems have been
translated by Otto Rung and issued
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11

in a special limited edition. Johan-
v. Jensen and Otto Gelsted, the
former one of the noted translators
in Denmark, have translated a num-
her Of Walt Whitman's poems for a
de luxe edition. The attempt to in
.troduce Foe's short stories into DEN
mark was made about a decade ago
and failed. Whether the sumptuous
binding will assure the poems a hap
pier fate remains to be seer
Springneld-Frank Jumatti, substi-
tuting for Babe Asher. stopped from
exhaustion in the sixth round of a
bout with frankie Mason.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11

J. H. Jacobson. accompanied by
his son., Henry Jacobson. 80 Wal
nut street. left this morning for
Crookston, where they will wish
friends for several days and attend
the farm crops show.
INK X # X ID
Miss Mary Hauscr. who has been
attending the university, expects to
leave today for her home in Ma
poleon, n, D.. where she will remain
until the. opening Of school. Miss
Hauser makes her homo at Larimore
hall.
X X X
The Queen Esther circle Of the
First Methodist church will meet on
Thursday evening at the home of Miss
Mary Iceland, 1920 International ave-
nue.. A pleasant social evening is be-
ing arranged and all members are
invited to be present.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11
Merrylnakers Plan
Annual Spring Tour:

The Merrymakers of the state uni-
versity have announced In attractive
and pleasing program to be given on
their anrua spring tour which they
expect to take within the next few
months. Invitations and requests for
the Merrymakers are being received
by Miss Beatrice Olson. business
manager III the troup is anticipat-
ing an ven more interesting trip
through the state then last year.
The program which the Merry
makers Ia group Of young women en-
tertainers of the university organised
last year) have arranged is entirely
new. Delightful from the opening
number. the: program depicts "a
Dress Rehearsal in two-part
prologue.
Mrs. Lillian *. Rickaby will direct
the production, assisted by Miss
Beatrice Olson. The cast is the n,
as last year and includes. first So
prano. Misses Odina Olson and Mrs.
Ruth Baughman and Glenna Garvin.
and contralto, Misses Dorothy Healy
and Evelyn Mayer. Miss Geraldine
.McNichol will be accompanist.
Cadmen's 'Chinese Flower Fate"
which the Merrymakers will give.
This number is to be presented in.
costume with appropriate. music and.
lighting effects. Another number OF
excellence the Grieg-1been number
The Swan is to be given by the n
tire cast. Beethoven's Minuet, inter-
preted by Miss 'Glenna Garvin and a
Dutch dance in costume, will be other
numbers of interest.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-11

frock and then the outfit is complete
Tor any occasion which may arise
during the early spring days.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
No CHECKINGUP
HEREONL|QUOR
Conhscation of Private
Stocks Likely When
Work Starts
AGENTS
WORK ABOUT PHILA.

Government agents in Philadelphia
and surrounding towns are checking
up the liquor returns made when
holdings were reported to the Federal
Government. following the going In
10 effect OF national prohibition. No
returns. however. are being checked
up In Delaware. pending a decision in
The cases OF william II. and Elmer E.
Fisher. indicted on charges OF illegal
possession OF spirituous liquors under
The Loose law.
Should The governm nt check up re-
turns and The stare authorities act
upon them. connscatlon OF private
stocks held In Delaware would be-
likely.
lf HE Loose law Is hold oneraf've
by The court 10 lhe extent that only
one quart OF liquor may be lawfully
in The possession OF citizens. the fate
of lrrd stock now on hand Is seal d.
IL viii BE- deemed coniraband. subject
on and Its owner liable TO
prosecution.
.D -delphla the checking up OF
liquor Is done merely to determine
vH''h'r a0v rpuor Is being illegally
held out by the owners as compared
w,th The returns they made on July 4.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
WAR ORPHAN
HASNEW Home
George Wilkinson, Belgian
Lad, at Bellevue After
Long Tramp
ARMY RECRUITING
OFFICE STOPS HIM

Grimy from freight train clnders, but
still wearing a plucky and captivating
smile, i7-year-old boy faced an aston
ished recruiting sergeant at the local
army recruiting station, on Market
street, yesterday afternoon. anu in
quired the best route TO walk 10 Baltl-
more. Sergeant Nash, whose official
duties make him an expert interviewer.
soon drew from the led h's story OF
war wanderings and hardships.
Giving his name as George Wilkinson,
the boy said he was OF Belgian paren-
tage, but born in England. His father,
he related. was killed In the early days
Of the war, and the shock and grief
soon killed his mother. The boy him
self left his work on an English farm
and did duty on British mine sweeper
for many months. Later he said, be
came a cabin boy. sail ng as far north
as Iceland, and finally working his way
on a steamer to America. He landed In
New York two weeks ago. and made
his way, mostly on foot, TO Philadel-
phia. enrouie TO Florida. where he had
heard there were many opportunities.
Sergeant Nash interested the police
in the boys case and they in turn, ap-
pealed 10 Richard Sellers, OF the Edge
Moor Iron Co. The steel man was at
once favorably impressed with the
Straightforward manliness OF the boy,
as had been the sergeant and "o'"e
Mr.. Sellers has given the war orphan 9
home and employment on his Bone, ue
estate.