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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08

pride ana display Of the OIL families
who formed the viceregal court at VIII
liamsburg.
To support the large family Of his
mother on their too small farm Jefrer-
son turned 10 the law. In seven years
at the bar he doubled his estate ana
increased his slaves 10 400. Buying
the little mountain 1T whose feet he
was born. he built upon it's summit
from plans OF his own drawing. with
bricks Of his own making and with
wood Of his own cutting. the noblest
house In all Virginia. There AT Mon
ticello he made his home ever after.
Jefferson's law practice continued
rapidly 70 grow until IL amounted 10
$500 II year, when NJ abandoned II
forever To prosecute George III in the
great and general court of mankind.
He had heard the II, 1T coll of the Rev
olution while a law student in VII
lamSburg. Its clarion had been ring
ing in his ears ever since he stood. All
eager looker-on, i'm the door OF the
house OF hurgesSes He saw Washing
ton in his seat and he saw his own
friend. Patrick Henry, fiddling Vir-
gnian like himself. holding the floor
amid cries OF treason as he invited the
king TO profit by the example Of Gaze
sar. who had his BrutnS. and Charles
I. who had his Cromwell
The sword the tongue and thr pen
OF American freedom were we'll met
that memorable day. After the pen
had waited twelve years for its turn
Ia speak Jefferson sat In the congress
AT Philadelphia. The squire Of Montl-
cello was silent member. as silent
ms the squire Of Mount Vernon. Op-
portunity and duty went straight ~
those two spcechlcsS congressman as
the needle leaps to iuadstone.
After serving as governor Of Yer
ginia and member OF congress Jeffer
son was sent as minister 10 the court
Of France. "You replace Doctor Frank
lin the Count Vergennes snid 10 him
on his arrival ~ Paris. 81 succeed
him" the new envoy happily replied;
mo one can replace Doctor Franklin"
Six weeks and day after he had
seen that old France OF the Bourbons
crash beneath the walls OF the Bastille
Jefferson left Paris Ia become our first
secretary of state. Taking his seat at
the right of Washington ne was face
to fnce across the cabinet table with
Alexander Hamilton the secretary Of
the treasury.
By nature and trimming the two
we've ms opposite in their political opin-
ions as I'm their chairs. and they found
themselves as Jefferson said, ''pltted
like fighting cocks" As they fought
and the feathers new great crowd
collected behind each 10 urge on It's
favorlte inv that cooking main over
which Washington had tile unhappi-
ness 10 preside. Quickly NIL the people
m the land took one side or the other
and formed themselves into the two
political parties which with changing
names and changing disputes have dr.
vided fho cGuntrv ~ this day
H.r-revengel
Passing through a military hospital,
n distinguished visitor saw a horribly
wounded private from one OF the Irish
regiments
when nre yon going 20 send that
man back 10 tho States7" he inquired
Tie ain'i going back 10 the States
he's goIn' back 20 the front" an order.
~ Informed him
Back ~ the froptl" exclaimed tho
visitor. "But. mau. he's 10 awful
sbape"
"Yes," replied the orderly. and he
thinks he knows who done H."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08

Men are rich only as they serve.
Great service brings great riches
Acquire yours by service TO Alma
through the Chamber Of Commerce.
Evening star., 1920-06-02
uation before the Presidents request

uation before the Presidents request
was received.
Il do not desire" said Senator
Lodge. ito have this country give
to the world the impression that it
does not sympathize with the Arme-
nian people. They are a gallant peo-
pie. / think they deserve aid. But
there are many ways to give them
aid without involving the United
States"
Senator BrandeEee's strategy.
The motion to amend the resolution
SO that the President would be au-
thorized to accept the mandate was
made by Senator Brandegee of Con-
necticut, republican. who said he did
not expect to vote for 1t, but offered
it merely to put the democrats on
record on the straight-out PROPOSE
ton Of acceptance. The twelve who
voted for the amendment were: SEN
ators Ashurst. Beckham. King. Nc
kellar. Phelan. Rapsdell. Robinson.
Sheppard. Simmons. Smith (Ariz.).
Smith Is. c. and Williams. Demo-
cratic Leader Underwood was among
those voting in the negative.
BY vote of % to 4s the Senate
rejected a substitute resolution by
Senator King of Utah. democrat. au-
thorizing international negotiations
with view to proper protection OF
Armenia by the great powers; An
other substitute. by Senator Pittman
OF Nevada. democrat, empowering the
President to give administrative ad-
vice" to Armenia without employment
of armed forces, was voted down
without a roll call.
Evening star., 1920-06-02

tive measures for dealing with this
vital issue The legislative record of
the present Congress will be reviewed
thoroughly. and recommendations
made which will have a direct bear
ing on the present political campaign.
The convention meets at time
rich in opportunities for service of
humanity, rich in opportunities for
contributions of thought and effort to
the common welfare. 1t meets at a
time when the ideals of America call
for determined support. and when
there is the most profound need for
constructive proposals and construc-
tive stateSmanship."
Evening star., 1920-06-02
III. C. |. AND PROFITEERING
BEFORE LABOR LEADERS
President Gompers, in Editorial,
Calls Members Attention TO
Montreal Tonic.

Profiteering and the high cost of
living will be the Paramount ques-
tions which the annual American Fed
Grafton of Labor convention will face
in Montreal next Monday. This hint is
presented by President Gompers in an
editorial in the current issue of the
Federationist, Official organ of the
federation.
Undoubtedly the convention will
md the question of prof1teering and
the high cost of living Of naramount
importance" says Mr.. Gompers. There
will be presented to the convention a
comprehensive program of construc-
Evening star., 1920-06-02
HEALING SERVICES HELD.

Christian healing services were con-
tinued yesterday at the Church of the
Epiphany under the auspices of the
Bishop Of Washington. More than
100 afflicted persons went to the chan
eel to be healed of their physical and
spiritual ills. The service was con-
Evening star., 1920-06-02

Quoted by Rev. George E. Dudley of
st. Stephens. Rev. William Curtis
White, Christ Church. Navy Yard: Rev
c. D. Weeden Of St. Agnes Chapel,
Evening star., 1920-06-02

Church of the Epiphany. Services
next Tuesday will take place at
7.3N nm
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23

All 81 Mail Received Saturday
Morning to Be Delivered;
No Afternoon Pickup.

II Mail reaching Grand Forks Christ
smasamorning will be distributed and
delivered, but there Will be no after
noons:Sptck-up OF outgoing MALL 9ac-
corda4E to an aun0uncementF made to-
day by PostM1aster2sJ. II ..AcNfcol. All
NAH 5droppeds. ct the poStofieS will be
,Sent QUE As usual, but carriers wfillnot
mak6 the rounds iofSthe street boxes
,Ghrtstmas afternoon. They will make
the pick-ups on their regular deltv-
cry trips during the morning, 30 tina
lett0rssldropped in boxes late Friday
night or early Saturday morning viii
he taken care of. :f]
Heretofore, Christmas has been a
fullE day of work for, the mail car
rier, but this year Postmaster Nc
4Nicol proposes to give them a. half
holiday, and, for this reason he has
decided that there shall be no. after
noon pick-upsss Il g Ssss
All mail reaching Grand Forks
sChristpfas morning VII he, delivered.
livery card. letter atdApackage. COM
ingFtn non the. morning trains will get
sro thec onsignce that day., This prob-
ably will .necessitate three distinct
trips for the carriers that morning.
Outgoing and incoming mail has
been handled more expeditiously this
year than v before. An extra par
eel post window has done away with
the long line of bundle-carriers, alsd
has made 1t much easier for the post
office force and for the patrons.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
S 5 j H CASE
II BE; APPEALED
Expected That Red River
Power Co. Will Garry Case
to Higher Court.

The Red River Power company.
which yesterday was forbidden by a
court decision to collect surcharges
for gas, steam and electricity, I'M
doubtedly will appeal to the supreme
court. Tracy r. Bangs, counsel for
the H. M. Byllsby company in the
case, said today that he had received
no instructions from the head office,
but The anticipated that an appeal
would be taken. ID i.
latter. the decision had been hand
edSdown yesterday, Judges g. M.
Cooley, A. T: Cole and M. J, Englert
struck from the opinion. and ordertthe
section calling upon the Red River
Power company to refund the amount
Of surcharges already paid. The orig
inal order contained q demand for 2
refund Of the surcharges, but later
this was stricken u
Judge Cooley returned from Fargo
last night. bringing with him q copy
Of the order. =.
The decision and order also affected
the Union Light, Heat and Power
company Of Fargo, another branch OF
the4Northern States Power company.
s#The& case was heard in this city on
November 9, the three Judges 5aef the
first district sitting Jointly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
Tree And Exercises
For The Presbyterian .
]. Sunday Scheel Tonight

The annual Christmas tree. and ex.
ercisas for the Presbyterian Sunday
school will he held this evening at Z
o'clock. in the church. Santa Claus will
be present to distribute bags Of candy
to members Of the Sunday school. and
there will, be a program, the numbers
Of which are given here. ALI persons
who are interested in the exercises
have been invited to attend:f
Hard the Herald Angels Sing" Girls
chorus, direction of Misses Geraldine
AandssRuth McNicol. ,4t.l5 ~ !.
Prayerx-11Fey. F:sHalsey Ambrose.
|Beginnefs department, direction Mrs.
!, ,%s' An. Armstrong: ssssae .ts%s nj.
! "Shihe Out % Blessed STAR song by
department.
2. Recitation, 1.-THE Christmas Child, g
Jean Wilkerson. II.
3. Song, Away in a Manager" Mary
Williams. Ne
Primary department, direction Miss
Emily Nash. XII.
1. Luther's Cradle Hymn: depart
ment with beginners department.
2. Recitation, "Chrtstmas Telephone
Wm. Morrow, Jr. ~
3. Recitation, TN Santa Claus Land
Jessie Rutherford. Ss7'fH9s h&1s25sss
4. Soma, 5AFfearsthes Bells;:.,,ndepartmeut.
s.. Recitataon,Hss rrChristmas@zDay,is Has
come N AaSl, lava fancy.
6. Dialogue, . christmas Cheer Help
ers, Jackie Turner, Eugene Mey-
ers, Richard Barber, Louis Weller.
Z. Recitation, Courtesy to Santa .
Jean Lindquist.
8. Song, ''Sleep, Sweetly Sleep" Kath-
leen Hetherington, Donald Miller
and department.
lynn No. 17S, congregation.
Recitation, Christmas on the Road
Gordon Void, junior department.
Play, Miss Robinson's class of girls,
junior. department.
Song, GiF1s. chorus.
Play, Saints Claus Dream"
Characters:
Santa. Claus. Fred. Allen
Mrs Canta Claus. !. Doris Lond
Sttckem .... Freddie Pierson
Ptckem... 1855. .4Malcolm Rice
Distribution of candy to school.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
PLAN FOR ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Rev. ", 6. Hutchinson Will Give Ad.
dress; knights Urged to Put can.
dies nsNindows On Friday Night
Preparations are being made for
the annual Christmas observance
which st. Aldemar Commandery, No.
8. Knights Templar will hold on Sat-
urday morning in the Masonic tenn
pie. Members Of the order have been
asked to assemble at the temple at
1880 o'clock in order to be on hand
for the opening Of the service at II
o'clock. 4.
The customary toasts and responses
will be given. and Rev. William J.
Hutchinson grand prelate, will give an
address. Finlay D. Cameron will give
the response to the toast for the
Grand Master, and William c. Steb-
bins will respond to the toast which
will be given to the Grand Command
er. +& s
~ Members of the commandery have
been urged to again follow the Gus
tom of placing in a front window Of
their homes, a lighted candle. on
Christmas eve. This custom; founded
on a very beautiful sentiment, has
been observed by Sir knights here
durinE, the last five years, and un-
doubtedly. many of them will place
candles in the windows OF their
homes tomorrow evening.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
PRIVATE SEWERS
TO BE REPAIRED
Property Owners Protest Against
Construction Of Later Sewer At
Rear Of Third Street.

q Instead of. constructing a lateral
sewer at the rear of buildings on the
east side Of North Third street to
connect with the DeMers avenue sew
er, the private sewer, which nov
serves the Hotels Dacotah and Fred
erick, will be repaired. At yesterdays
meeting Of the city commission, prop
erty owners protested against the
construction of the lateral sewer, de-
claring that they would derive nc
benefits from it. Failure to obtain an
easement from the Northern Pacific
Railroad company, upon whose prop.
ertyt the sewer would have to be con.
structed. also entered into the deci-
sion not to construct the lateral sew.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23

Decrease Of IS Pei
! Cent; Fall Flowed Acre
!. age Above Average.
~, GlE| EErE%f't 80 Atht

~ The winter rye acreage in North
Dakota has fallen on as per cent over
last years average. according to a re-
port issued today by A. j. Surratt,
agricultural statistician for the United
States Department Of Agriculture,
bureau Of Crop Estimates. The esti-
mated acreage this year is 624,000 IS
against 100000 for 1919.
The fall plowed acreage in the state
Is we'll above the average and is esti-
anated at SO per cent of the total acre
age to be cropped next year.
r Mr.. Surratt's complete report fol-
lows:
y The acreage of winter rye sown this
{all In North Dakota is estimated to
he $4,000 acres compared to. 100000
acres sown last year. and the five
gear average I915-1919) of 1,351,000
acres. This represents a decrease Of
90 per cent from the acreage sown In
the fall of 1919, and a decrease of SO
hns&tcent from the harvested acreage
this season of $4,000 acres. Rye
~ etsls,a has shown some spectacular
ups and down in North Dakota in re-
cent years. The 1915 fall sown acre
age wat 100000 acres: 1918, $685.
900 acres; 1919. $50 900 acres; 1920,
t624,0O0 acres. The substantial and
WeA hio"H iedsoNS Aoi SoWahS tiAo
former heavy rye acreage in this state
would have held good to a large ex-
tent for the 1919 and 1920 seasons
had not the control of hoppers been
q mater nrst consioera-
ilaon. ms PEST mas destroyed miilions
81 OF crops ~
Mortn Dakota IN recent years n
Yresentea q grave menace 10 the
Iarming lhoustry especially IN central
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23

fof the different counties. state rye
condition reported to De So compared
70 ~ last year, and the ten-year
average 81, IS. sMS
y 2. S. Winter Wheat and Rye. n, B
Ths.sacfeage3 OF winter wheat sown
this falffin.the United States is esti-
nEsatedi to be 40.sO5, 900 acres connss
AndSSthe hve-year average, (1Sl5-1St9Js
spf 4z.s67.000 acres. Condition s1.1
compared to. $50 last year and the
ten-year average of 1914. Fall sown,
rye acreage for the u. s. Is placed at
4,653,000 acres compArcd@t 5.250,00O
acres last year and the fye-year aver
age Of 5,429,O00 acres. Condition 90.5.
compared to 1913 last year and ten
year average OF 91.2.
The fall plowed acreage for North
Dakota is well above the average and
estimated to be So per cent of the to-
tai acreage to be cropped in, 1921.
Excepting local areas in scattered
western counties where the soil was
unfavorably dry for blowing. the pro-
longed mildness of the fall season was
farm. work. More plowing than usual
has been completed in nearly all
counties Of the state. The plowed
acreage in the eastern third of the
state, representing roughly about one
third of the total cultivated acreage
in North Dakota, is exceptionally
large. Is.
The supply Of farm labor. while
short earlier in the season, showed
marked improvement duVing the clos
ing months of the year. The neces-
sary competition however wit. the in
creased wages paid in industrial CEN
tiers and for city work in general, es-
pecially during the heavier part OF
the. season. boosted this seasons farm
wages to new high levels. Farm wages
for 1920 are the highest on record for
North Dakota. The average monthly
wage where hired by the year with
board was $40 compared to $50 last
year, $50 in 1918, Ind SAL in 1917, or
an increase of II per ent yer four
years ago. Harvest wages per day
with board were $6.15 per day com-
pared to $4.85 last year, $3.50 in 1918.
and $40 in 1917, or an increase OF
81 per cent since 1917.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
SALVATION ARMY IS
READY TO DISPENSE
CHRISTMAS CHEER
ExercisesSa Ild Trees at NtadaSp Ell.
= day. Evening" IS Families tosBe Re
membered With Holiday fMeola.

The. Salvation Army is preparing to
have two Christmas trees in the eta
del on eMer avenue on Friday eve
ming at 9 o'clock, and Santa Claus
Will be, there. to distribute oranges,
apples n candies to the youngsters
tain H Veach this morning.
Two big trees have been secured
and today they + being decorated
and prepared for. the festival tomor-
row night.1fIt Is expected that several
hundred hddtes viii attend the exer-
Sclses.t sA@s siseT.iittu. .-etGet5s,a iy..s;
Today the Salvation Army corps S il
are o go TO rs families unable to
provide Christmas cheer for them
selves. Instead of the bags Which
have formerly been used for this pur-
pose, grocery crates have been Sc
cured, and these arc being. packed
with good things that will go toward
providing three meals on Christmas
day. "A turkey. q chicken, real. but
e,. and all Of the other things or
dinarily included in. good substantial
christmas meals, are being put into
the crate, and In addition there will
be q bushel OF potatoes and some ar
family. y.
Captain veach ana member. Of the
corps have personally visited all Of
the ~ families to be remembered by
the Salvation Army. and according ia
Captain sVeach they are people not be
ing reached Nv any Misrepresentation
in the distribution Eof Cnrlsrmas
cheer. y;
rhs members Of the corps will dis
u butte the Christmas remembrances
on. Friday afternoon, and the public
IL invited to call at the Salvation
arInypcitadeI Friday morning or early
afternoon tossvtewHthe things that are
tori es distrtpnted. asIt j. IN ~: sSs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
SPECIAL PROGRAM AT
ST. MARKS CHURCH
FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

y Special Christmas services will be
held Friday night at st. Marks Eng
.ish Lutheran church. corner 1nterna-
1ional avenue and Fifth street. A
Christmas tree has been arranged and
Santa Claus is expected to beepresent
in person.
A program Of re~citations and songs
by the children of the Sunday school
j" Fe s~iven and Rev. Mr.. Arm
buster, the pastor Of the church. will
ne Symbolism of the Christ
mas Tree"
Saturday morning there will be, a
Christmas Matin service at 6 o'clock
with a service of song, in which the
choir. will participate and the pastor
will speak on 1.-The. Angels Song"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
More Turkeys Sold
Than Other Fowl
For Christmas Menu

Turkeys still lead the fowl as the
most popular for the Christmas menu,
although a large number Of geese are
being sold, according to local butch
ers. Local meat markets have been
flooded with orders during the past
few days as 1t is said that people, fear
there Will be q shortage Of Christmas
fowl. d, ~. ~ y
All poultry is in exceptional hne
condition this season as it has been
An excellent year for the raising of
birds. Turkeys are selling around
40 cents = pound, while geese are SELF
ing for - cents. Chickens are selling
for Is cents and there b a big de-
mand for theirs but,they are hard to
get and there Is but q few on local
markets. Ducks are practically inn
possible to get. It Is said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
MANY NlD [DllIE| q
0 Be HAPRY !
Santa Claus Girls Filing
Christmas Bags at Il
Prary Today.

The Santa Claus Girls and their
friends are llling Christmas bags FOR
children: OF Grand ForksIin the base
.nent auditorium OF the public library
his afternoon in preparation for their
distribution tomorrow. The toys made
y the Santa Claus club, which are to
be included among the gifts for.the
ut of the Ontario store window where
hey have been on exhibition tor a.day
or two, and one Of them is being put
nto each bag.
+. This is the fifth Christmas that the
Santa Claus Girls have acted as Santa's
special representatives to bring joy to
Riddles Of Grand Forks, and when
the Christmas bags are distributed to-
morrow afternoon, there will be nearly
real happiness.
Friends OF the Santa Claus Girls,
and of the youngsters have aided lii
making possible the distribution of:the
Christmas bags, with their donations.
which have come to The Herald3office.
Ind which have been acknowledged
through the columns of The Herald.
though the list of children was a little
5isger this year than usual, necessitat-
ing the purchasing of a larger amount
II remerlbrances for them, the. fund
Ao oAo"H SOSAo$oSIOA 4AJ > 1AA0 ~ 10 W.
lieved that when all Of the donations
re in on Christmas morning, there
xiii be plenty to meet the demands.
Mrs. A. NJ. Lo1nmen has served. az
president Of the Santa Claus Girls
asain this year, and she has again had
as:is ance of Miss Margaret Van
Dusen, as secretary and treasurer, and
Mrs. r. A.. Sprague as purchasing
agent, s!a< ~ -
"A pair OF mittens, a pair Of stock
ings, an apple, nuts and candy, and q
to. ~ put into each one of the
bags which is being prepared today
49, !; he evera hundred toys made
by the Santa Claus club, and the other
things that are going into the bags the
auditorium of the library looks like
the original headquarters OF Santa
Claus this afternoon.
The Christmas bags will be distri-
buted on Friday afternoon, a number
OIL cars. having been donated for the
purpose. Try &S.s
..Contributions which came in today
for the fund we're as follows: 3s q
Friend :....... $500
Mrs. Mulligan ...... 100
Mary and Lois ..!....,.... 500
Unknown 500
ci4eAu ......... 1.VO
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23

Stanton TO Leave-H n. stantosS
secretary OF the Commercial club, VII
leave tomorrow for Bemidji to sspen6
Christmas with his parents.rtasiMrs
Stanton and children have been 81 BE-
midi for aovre 49, rs. I,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-23
City Schools Closed
For Christmas Season

The city schools will close for the
Christmas holiday this afternoon and
will not1reopen until January 10. Spec
cial programs were given in many of
the rooms this afternoon. featuring
the Christmas time. and the tercen-
tenary anniversary Of the landing Of
the Pilgrims.
The Washington times., 1920-05-20
Dandruf Soon
Ruins The Hair

Girls-if you want plenty Of thick,
beautiful glossy. silky hair, do by all
means get rid of dandruff, for it will
starve your hair and ruin it If you
don't.
II doesn't do much good to try to
brush or wash IT out. The only sure
way to get rid OF dandruff IL to dis
solve IL. then you destroy It entirely.
To do this, get about four ounces OF
ordinary liquid arvon; apply 1t at
night when retiring; use enough to
moisten the scalp and rub 1t in gent.
ly with the finger tips.
By morning, most IL not all, OF your
dandruff viii be gone, and three or
four more applications will complete
ly dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace OF II.
You Will find, too. that all itching
and digging Of tho scalp viii stop, and
your hair will look and feel a hum
dred times better. You can get lIduid
arvon at any drug store. II is ineX.
pensive and four ounces is all you will
need. no matter how much dandruff
you have. This simple remedy never
fails.