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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
nx Assoclatea Presy

Washington, November 12.-Presidcn Wilson issued his Thanksgiving procla nation tonight. saying, Tn plenty, SC curity and peace our virtuous and self reliant people face the future, and set ting aside Thursday. November @, for tn. usual observances. The text follows:
 The season approaches when it be- hooves us to tarn from the distrac- ton and pre-occupations of our daily life, that we may contemplate the mercies which have been vouchsafed to us, and render heartfelt and un- feigned thanks unto God for His mani field goodness.
 This is an old observance of the American people. deeply imbedded in . our thought and habit. The burdens and the stresses of life have their own insistence.
 ''We have abundant cause for thanksgiving. The lesions of the war are rapidly healing. The great army of freedom, which America sent to the defense of liberty, returning to the grateful embrace of the nation, has resumed the useful pursuits of peace as simple and as promptly as it -esorfed to arms in obedience to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
DRIVE DATE EXTENDED i THAT EVERY ALABAMA
 GROWER MAY ENLIST

Montgomery November 12.--tSpe- cial. al.)--Announcement was made by W. IL. Greene secretary of the Alabama division, today that the drive for 50.- Je0 members for the American Cotton association had been extended five days, or until November 20, in order that every farmer in Alabama may bs invited to become a member The ex- tension was granted because of the de lay in the delivery of literature 10 some counties. Several counties are near their quotas, but will continue tlseir efforts until November 20 in the hope that they may report greater sue cess than had been anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
SOFT DRINK CONSUMERS
 PAY 51 MILLIONS TO THE
 REVENUE DEPARTMENT
nx Associated Press

Cincinnati November 12-Consufn- CTS of soft drinks have paid through the manufacturers of such libations during the past eleven months s5i,- o0o,ooo to the revenue department of the government
 That statement Nss made today be- fore the closing session of the con vrniion of the Association of Bottlers of Carbonated Beverases by Dr. Carl L. Alsberg chief chemist of the de- partment of agriculture These figures would indicate that the manufactur- CTS of soft drinks do business in ex- cess of s50o.J 900 a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
THOS. 4. EDISON AWARDED
 D. s. M. BY SEC. DANIELS
By As.ociated Pres.

Orange. N, l., November l2.~T Thom- as A. Edison has been awarded dIs- tinguished service medal by Secretary Daniels, it Was announced here to- day by the inventors secretary. The citation accomparying the decoration which was sent throus1l the mails. read:
 For distinguished service in a posi- tion of responsibility as president of the naval consulting board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
BEL CLANS DYNAMITE
 ssvlCTORY MONUMENT"
 ERECTED BY TEUT0NS
l., A4secisted Press

Brussels, November is--The aopt- ment which was erected l'y the Ger mans at CouilIe., near Charlesroi. Belgium, in memory of the battle or charlesroi. was blown up with dyna- mite by order of the municipal au- thorities yesterday. the anniversary of the signing of the arrnistice. An attempt to destroy the monument was recently made by private indi- viduais.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
RAILROAD CLOCKS MUST BE RIGHT;
 PENALTY ATTACHES
By Assoei.tsd Press

Mobile, November 12.-The Ala haAa supreme court teddy, h the case 'ek Ellen Clark VII. the Louis- vil1e and Naahville Railroad com panys ruled tAat when . raiIroa.l puts clock or any other tiuse- piece fn the gaze of the public 1t h hound by duty to its patrons to keen 1t se regulated as to furnish reason- ably acrnrate time. and falling so to aes it is responsible for any dam- age auch error h tiua~ may bring to It's Ratross. The woman sued The railroaA for &SOO0. costenainx that . clock In the waiting raon of the Unisp station at Decatur wan slow
 and as . result she ninsea train vvh5eA was carrying the bedy ef her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
Flour Mills Face Crisis Ht As%<xS.i.Af s-1 PreEs

Topeka Kan, November i2.--The Kan sas flour milling industry is on the verge of shutdown. according 10 a statement made here. today by John H. Ismert, head of large company that operates mills here and in Kansas City. MT. Ismert ad- vised that a number of mills. including his own. had suspended operations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13

views has not been indicated.
 Secretary Colby would not discuss the agreement today further than to say that it had ''alI the majesty of an agreement between the two principals.
 Beside the information contained in a telegram from the Italian government to it's embassy here the department has re- ceived the formal statement Ion the sub- ject of the disposal of Fiume, made by Secretary General Contarini of Italy yes- terday. As made public by the depart nent it follows:
 with the exception of Zara and Cherso. which go to Italy, Jugo-Slavia obtains Dalmatia, including Sebenico. The new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
DIVORCE DECREE GRANTED
 MIL DRIED HARRIS CHAPLI IN
Bs Associated Press

Los Angeles. Cal, November i..-- Mildred Harris Chaplin was grant ed . decree of divorce from Charley ChupIfn in the superior court here late today.
 MT. Chaplin, whom Mrs. Chaplin ehArged with cruelty, was not in court. but WAS represented by attorneys.
 lt wns stated preparatory set tiemeat involving about xz0O,0O0 had been made out of court and m agreement reached by which Mrs. Chaplin would not use the name Of Chaplin professionally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13

fron S~4ssigns Idria, Adelsburg and San Pietro % Italy. and runs through Monte Nevoso to the Adriatic, which it touches between Voiosco and Castua, the latter being given to Plume.
 The Istrian line of the frontier is to be contagious with the independent state of Fiume The railway from Plume to San Pietro is assigned to Italy. The country south of Monte Nevoso is divided between Jugo-Savia and Fiume on basis whereby the higher attitudes go to Jugo-Slavia and the lower attitudes to Plume. Jueo-Slavia also will get Longa- tico and the adjacent valley.
 "A commercial treaty also is being ne gotiated at Rapallo.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
Abernathy nepies Statement
 By Asrpeiafrd Press

Chattanooga, Tenn. November f2.-- n S Abernathy. executive general agent of the Southeastern Railroad company. tonight took issue with the statement contributed in a letter from Lewis $. Pope general manager Of state institutions. to- Attorney General Frank M Thompson to the effect that "A per cent of coal output at the state mines had been eonfiscated by the railroads the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
Candy Replaces Campaign Cigars
 By Associated Press

Boston. November 12.-Miss Alice l.
 Cram, campaigning as the democratic candidate for state auditor. spent $25 f.I candy in furthering her appeals to the voters, according to her return of exf snses filed with the secretary oi state today. Her candidacy, which was unsuccessful cost her $1,15s. she re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
DENIED BY WESTERN UNION

New York. November E,--E. w F. Atkins. first vice president of the Wes- tern Union. in the absence of Newcomn Carlton president, today denied that the company soon would attempt to land a
 submarine cable from Barbadoes at Miami Fla. without executive authority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-13
JUGO SLAH-I7ALLAN
 AGREEMENT SIGNED
Presden: Wilson Decide Whether Adratic Settlement Meets With Approval of the Government of
 the United States
By Associated Press

By Assocat ress
 Santa Marghareta, Italy, November 12The treaty between Italy and Jugo Sava signed this evening Rapalo The preamble of the treaty reads:
 The kingdoms of desirous to establish veal Italy the realization of The diplomats grey treaty. /5f
 Washington, 12Such details tween Italy have been Wilson, today The tb whether
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
WARSAW SEEMS SAVED
Pilsudski's Armies No Longer
Obliged To Fight On
Defensive.
Military Successes Are Reported On
Nearly All Fronts About The
Polish Capital.

Paris-Warsaw now seems to be
saved from the Bolsheviki. Premier
Pilsudski's armies no longer are
obliged to fight defensive battle and
the bold offensive on both wings has
reached the first detectives and the
Poles appear to be pausing before at.
tempting to develop their success
Warsaw-Further Polish military
successes on various fronts are report.
ed. There is much speculation here
as to how the Polish counter offensive
will affect the Minsk negotiations,
which, it is assumed, are we'll under
way. No word has been received here
from Minsk with the exception of news
of the arrival of the delegates and
Leon Trotzky, soviet minister of war
and marine. '.~s,-..s
Father Ignacy Korupka, who was
killed in battle while leading the at.
lacking Polish forces with crucif!x
in his hand, was buried with fullest
military honors.
Father Korupka fell while leading
his soldiers in the attack upon Radzr
min, the priest having assumed lea.
dership when all the officers of his de.
tachment were killed.
Leon Trotzky, soviet minister OF
war, has issued call for volunteers
for service on the Southern front. The
call was issued in the course of an ad
dress at an opera house meeting in
Moscow in honor of Bella Kun, Com.
munist leader and former. foreign min.
lister of Hungary
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26

the season of 1921, which resolution
was seconded by du Heaume, and upon
roll call all members voted aye.
The board upon motion adjourned
until o'clock a. m ., August 20, 1920.
FORENOON SESSION
9 o'clock A. NJ, August 20, 1920.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment All members prAent.
The minutes of the May meeting
held on the 18th, 10th and goth were
read and approved as read.
The minutes of the July nesting,
held on the 9Th, 7th, sth, 9th. 10th, and
the 21st, 22d, 23dand Oath were read
and approved as read.
The following bills were upon mo-
ton allowed:
James Murphy, road work, dis
trict No. 2... ..... .$25 60
j. O. Otterson, road work, dis
trict No. s.. Observation-Disclosures. 81 90
T B. Woodruff, road work, dis
trict No. s.. ............. 10. 90
Clifton Kimball, road work, dis
trict No. s.. 80. ....... 30. 90
Alfred J. H. Wangel, road
work, district No. 5. , :. -. 81 SO
CONTINUED Next Week.)
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
advertised pursuant to law by A. P

advertised pursuant to law by A. P.
Seymour.
F. j. Pietz and others appeared be-
fore the board in regard to getting
that part of the state highway from
the northeast corner of section 1913
76 south to the incorporated limits Of
the city of Linton completed mex;
year.
After considerable discussion Mat
thews moved the adoption Of the fol-
lowing resolutions:
BE 1T RESOLVED, by the board OF
county commissioners of Emmons
county, North Dakota, THAT the
state highway commission be hereby
petitioned for Federal and State aid
in such amounts as may be available
for the improvements Of state roads
as described below or so much thereof
as funds available permit: A road be-
ginning at the northeast corner of sec
tion 16-133-76, thence due south to
the Incorporated limits of the City
of Linton. Survey of said road to be
completed as soon as possible and con-
tract for the improvement Of said
road with the assurance that the work
on the same will be completed during
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMITS
SIONERS OF EMMONS COUN.
TY, NORTH DAKOTA.
Linton, n. D., 2 o'clock P. M. /,
August 10, 1920.

The board met in adjourned ses-
sion a. o'clock p. m. Members
present, T. P. Lee, chairman; F. J.
McConville, Ben Matthews, l.. GU
Heaume and Louis Weber, commits
sioners.
Pursuant to advertisement for bids
on two bridges and three culverts, the
board proceeded to open such bids,
which were found to be as follows:
Bridge between Sec. 20 & 21-129-
"a, Linton Bridge Const. Co., $22O6.
Sd; j. j. Rue & Sons, $4230 81.
Bridge between Sec. 5 & S-135-77,
Linton Bridge Const. Co., $3256 so;
j. j. Rue & Sons, $5446.81.
Culvert between Sec. 10 & 30-135-
rs, Linton Bridge Const, Co., $2103. :
S.; J. ]. Rue Sons, $3.50 II.
Culvert between Sec. IL & 1885,
II, Linton Bridge Const. Co., S2103.-
SIS; j. j. Rue & Sons, $2S39 H.
Culvert between Sec. q & 34-136-
70, Linton Bridge Const. Co., $296O.
65; J. j. Rue & Sons, 1894 80.
After due consideration Weber
moved that the bid of the Linton
Bridge Const. Co. on the two bridges
and three culverts in the total sum
Of $1,000 70 be accepted and CONTRACT
be entered into with said bridge CON-
pany for construction Of the same,
which motion was seconded by Gu
Heaume, and upon roll call all men,
bers voted aye.
duHeaume moved that Commission
err Matthews be delegated to super
wise the grading and repairs needed
for the Glencoe bridge, which motion
was seconded by McConville, and upon
roll call all members voted aye.
Upon motion the board appointed
Joe Clark and Tom Jackson TO ap-
praise one estray steer taken up and
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
SUSPECT BELIEVED INSANE

Soldier Now Held on Moss Murder
Charge May Be Demented.
Rockford, Ill.--Authorities in Madi.
son, Wis, the home town Of private
Lester Van Tassel, Camp Grant SOL
der held in that city suspected OF
knowledge OF the Staying of Mrs. Lee
roy Moss, wife Of Capt Leroy Moss at
Camp Grant, on the night of June Is
while she was riding in an automobile
with her husband and a party OF
friends. believe the soldier is insane
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
Lonsshoremen Work Again.

New York. oastwise longshoremen,
members of the International Long
shoremen's association who have been
on strike since last April, have voted
to return to work at once, 1T was re.
ported here by Capt T. Y. O'Connor,
president Of the association. The terms
under which the 4ongshoremen will
return to work were not made public.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
ST. PAUL MAN is PROMOTED

Rush o. Simmons Replaces Gen. Stuart
AS Postal Inspector at Chicago.
Cihcago-It was learned here that
Rush D. Simmons, for a number of
years United States postal inspector
in the department in ST. Paul, Mimi,
has been chosen to succeed Gen. James
F. Stuart as chief postal inspector in
Chicago. Mr.. Simmons will arrive in
Chicago soon to assume his new du-
ties. General Stuart, who is being re-
tired because Of the age limit rule, has
been postal inspector for 80 years.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
Mutiny Aboard, steamer Aeks Aid,

London-Danish police received a
wireless message from the American
steamer Ho1ie, en- route for London,
asking for Immediate help because OF
mutiny on board. says a Copenhagen
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company. Motor boats, with armed
men, were instantly sent out. but NJ
trace of the vessel has yet been found.
It .is said. The steamer Hoxie sailed
from Norfolk. Va, July 80 for Ccpen-
hagen. She has a registered tonnage
Of BOSS and is In command Of captain
Besten. h
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
Girls, School Out Of Coal.

4 Indianapolis, Ind. Forced to close
by lack Of coal. the State School for
Girls at Clermont is without light, heat
or steam for cooking and its inmates
will have to eat canned goods accord
ing to Maurice Shelton, chairman Of
the state purchasing board.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15

Tackle the writing of the platform with the idea that it is not a diffi- cult task, and you soon will find that it is a very interesting one. Remem- Der that there are two contests with similar rules-a statewide contest and a national contest In the latter $10, 900 has been offered in prizes through the Republican National Committee Send for the circular describing both contests in detail. A copy of the lslo platform of the Republican Party VIII accompany the circular.
 For Young People
 All young men and women living in Arizona who are twenty-five years or age. or under, are eligible. The rule as to eligibility is not very exacting, is it? The donor of the $1,0o0 in the statewide contest has thrown the com petition open to young Democrats as well as to young Republicans
 The first thing to do after making I'D your mind to enter the contest should be to send for the circular and copy of the 1916 platform. The circu- lar will explain the motives which in spired the donors of the prizes. It covers the rules and details of both national and statewide contest.
 Look under the following heads for
  the platform:
 Administration.
 Citizenship. Democratic Party.
 Federal Government.
 Party Government.
 Platforms. Political
 Political Parties.
 Political Science.
 Primaries.
 Republican Party.
 United States, Politics and Govern ment.
 Following is an abridged list of books available as reference in plat form writing. They will be found in the public libraries. A full list was printed in yesterdays Republican. American Plan of Government. c. w. Bacon.
 Citizenship, M. Bennion.
 Presidential Nominations and Elec- tions, J. B. Bishop.
 Century Book for Young Americans, HindranceS to Good Citizenship. J. B. Bryce.
 National Problems. D. R. Dewey. Progressive Movement R. F. De Witt.
 Community and the Citizen. A. W. Dunn.
 American Citizen. c. F. Dole. Encyclopaedia Britannica.
 Selected Articles on Direct Primar ies c. E. Tanning.
 Civil Government in the United States, John Fiske.
 American Ideals. N. Foerster. Cost of Our National Government, H. J. Ford.
 Woman Voters Manual, s. E. For man.
 Use Your Government. A. Franc. Standard Encyclopaedia. Funk & Wagnalls.
 Democracy Today, c. r. Gauss. Americanism, What It Is, D. J. Hill. Our Government. J. A. James. History of Political Parties in U. S., J. H. Hopkins
 Principles of Politics from View
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15
EXCURS|ON|STS IF CLEVELAND U. OF |.
 TO VISIT BIC DAM

., Every one of the 80 participants in the Cleveland excursion due in Phoenix at s;4o o'clock next W ednesday morn ing VIII go on a side excursion to roosevelt dam, according to a wire IeceiVed by the Phoenix chamber of commerce from Secretary Mason of the excursion, dated Topeka.
 The members of the party will be shoWn the sights in and about Phoenix Tn the morning and will be rendered a luncheon at the Co, try club about noon. They will leave in cars of the Union Auto Stage company at o'clock for the dam- W. R. Elliott, general man. aSer Of the Salt River project, will be the director of the trip.
 The party will reach the dam about dusk. Word received yesterday at the chamber of commerce was that there were 20 rooms available at the Lodge and that additional accommodations eould be provided outside the Lodge. The excursionistS will conclude their visit at the dam, it is anticipated, be- fcre noon, and then return to Phoenix ny way of the southside towns, if such Is the pleasure of the eXcursionists Their train will leave for the coast at s 90 o'clock Thursday afternoon, over The Santa Fe.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15
HAS BIRTHDAY AND
 VALENTINE PARTY

One of the pleasant gatherings of the past week for the younger social SCI was the birthday and Valentine party given by Miss Leda Reuben yesterday y at her nome, 66 West Palm lane. Ap Drcpriate games and fcstivities were enjoyed by Clara Rudolph, Margaret Loper, O'Dessa Lee. Francs Mullen, Fra lcis Reid, Alice Hanny, Sarah Me Reynolds. Dorothy Black, Mary Twich- q. Nathrine Baum, Clede SwitZer, Jes- sic Patton, Marion Clark. jcluor Good rich, Lena Helworthy, F1orence Hanny, Gertrude Carpenter, Mary Mickey nclds. Elizabeth Stewart, Ethel Twich- q, Leslie Brown, Mrs Latham
 The color scheme of red heart was carried out and the jolly party left wishing the young hostess many happy returns of the day
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15

was announced yesterday. The session is expected to be one of the most im- portant meetings ever held by the as- sociation.
 The meeting will open formally at 80 o'clock Monday night, when the members of the association sit down to dinner. Dinner over, the business session will begin and reports will be made. A new board of A governors for the ensuing period will be elected and many matters of the utmost i'm portance to the community discussed. In addition, there will be a number of good speakers on timely and vital sub- jects.
 Members of the association who have not made reservations should do so by calling the office of the associa- tion, POP Noll building.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15

point of the American Citizen. J. w Jenks.
 Cyclopedia of Political Science, J. J. Lalor.
 National Conventions and Plat forms of All Political Parties, T. H Mckee.
 America of the Future, J. Mathews Nelson's Encyclopaedia.
 New International Encyclopaedia.
 Political Parties in the U. S., J. H Patton.
 American Ideals. T. Roosevelt.
 New Nationalism, T. Roosevelt
 Addresses on Government and Citi- zens1ip, E. Root.
 Political Problems of American De- velopment A. Shaw
 Civics, w. H. Sherman.
 Present Day Problems, w. H. Taft American Year Book, 1917, F. C. Wickware.
 Congressional Government, W. Will son.
 World Almanac and Encyclopaedia Government Class Book, A. w Young.
 New American Government and It's Work T. J. Young.
 If prospective contestants are in doubt as to points in the contest they may address their queries to The Ari- zona Statewide Platform Contest, care The Arizona Republican.
 Send for copies of the Republican Party Platform of 1916, it may prove useful as a model on which to write the 1920 Republican platform.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15
THE PARTICULARS

The prizes total $11 900.
 The National contest, $10,000, divided into prizes of $6,0O0, for the first, $3,000 for the second, and $1,000 for the third.
 The Statewide Contest, $1,ooo divided into prizes of $500 for the first, $500 for the second, and $200 for the third.
 Both competitions open to yo,,nq men and women of 25 years of age or under. Statewide con test is limited to young people living in Arizona.
 Read the rules carefully.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15
EARN ED TT
(Kansas City Journal.)

IhdnSdS Clty JOurnaI)
 "ChOlly tried to kiss me, upset the canoe, fell out, ruined his new suit and was nearly drowned He's in the hos pital now. What should I do?" q think you should go round and give him that kiss
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15

The first of the $1 900 statewide plat form contest made week ago today It is by no means too late for the young and women of the state who eligible to enter this contest closes March 31 when the manuscripts must be in. Plenty of
 time remains to those who wish to enter and to aid those who making the start today, who making up their minds to compete this week, list of library books which will assist in the preparation of platform is printed.
 The rules of the contest not exactng, will be Clip out the list of reference books and take to the library The magazine files will furnish you with abundant current history data Study the needs of the nation. Remember that you writing platform for the Republican Party for 1920 not for 1916 and that the copy of the 1916 platform which the contest headquarters will furnish upon application is only type of Republican platform cannot be copied It must be rewritten to suit the needs of 1920.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15
ANNUAL MEETING IF
 M. & M. MONDAY EVE

The annual meeting of the Mer- chants and Manufacturers association will be held tomorrow night. in the lobby of the Y M. c. A. building It
Arizona republican., 1920-02-15

NOT TOO LATE FOR YOUNG. MEN AND WOMEN TO ENTER
 $l.OOO PLATFORM CONTEST.

Ago Today-Contestnats Have Until March 31 to Write Platform for the Republican Party-Send Commence Work This Week During Your Spare Time. List of Reference Data and Other Aids Fur nished Competitors.