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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
MAKE BUILDINGS RAT PROOF
Part Of Federal Health Service Cam.
palon to Stamp Out Bubonic
Plague.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. plans for
rat-proofing business buildings, dwell
ings and wharves are being drawn up
by the public health service as part Of
its campaign to stamp bubonic plague
out Of the country. The plans are to
be furnished to states and cities for
incorporation in building codes.
"While bubonic plague is under con-
troll in this country, there will always
be scattered infection until the rat can
be exterminated," said Surgeon Cen
eral Cumming. .a
According to- authoritative esti-
mates, there is one rat for every per-
son in the United States. To main
tain this huge number Of rats costs
the people Of this country approx
mately / cent per person every day for
rat food, an intolerable and unneces-
sary burden for the people to carry
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
auto CRASH IS FATAL
CASTOR Chevrolet Killed When
Racing Cars Collide.
Eddie o'DonneIl Receives lnjurie,
Which Prove FataI-Meehanic
Also Killed.

Los Angeles, Calif.-Gaston Chevro-
let. famous racing driver, and Lyall
Jolls, mechanician FOR Eddie O'Don-
nell, were killed when Chevrolet's and
O'Donnell's machines crashed together
on the Los Angeles Speedway at the
east end of the grand stand near the
close of the 250-mile race.
O'Donnell was so seriously injured
that 1t was first reported he was killed.
His skull was fractured and both arms
broken and he died several hours
later.
John Breshnahan, Chevrolet's mech
anician, also was injured seriously.
O'Donnell's car struck the fence on
the east turn and bounded down the
incline, colliding with the car driven
by CASTOR Chevrolet. Both cars turned
over and piled up at the foot of the
incline. The four men were pinned
beneath the cars. All were rushed to
the city police hospital.
The accident occurred while Chew.
rolet, O'Donnell and Joe Thomas were
fighting to make up the half dozen
laps they were behind the leadere al
the 150-lap point The three cars were
punched on the east turn.
According to persons grouped about
the turn Chevrolet turned to pass
Thomas, who was on the inside OF
the bowl, and his car struck that OF
O'Donnell, who was on the outside
O'Donnell's car turned and plunged
\. ~
parently out of control, shot to the
top Of the track, tore out 200 feet Of
fence, then rolled down the incline
on top Of the wreckage beneath which
O'Donnell and Jolls were pinned.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
Accusations Against Presidents
Brother in-law Repeated
by Witness.
BLACKMAIL IS DENIED
Former Washington Banker TestIf,es
Wilson's Relative Shared In $4,000
Payment to Procure Shipping
Board Contract.

New York-Tuoker T. Sands, former
vice president/of the Commercial Ma
tional bank, Washington, reiterated be.
fore the congressional committee in
vestigating shipping board affairs that
R. w. Boiling. brother-in.law Of Presi-
dent Wilson, had shared in a $4,000
payment to procure a shipping board
contract for shipbuilding concern.
Boiling, treasurer Of the board; Les.
ter Sisler, secretary; Downey cor.
poration representative named Cranor
and he had shared in $4,000 Of thu
$4,000, Sands said.
The money was distributed as a re.
suit Of the ProvidenceEngineering cor.
poration's receipt Of contract for the
construction Of 10 tugboats for the
shipping board. Sands testified.
"You are not prompted in making
these statements by spirit Of black.
mail or Of holding these men up to pub.
lie scorn?" Sands was asked.
eIackmail Denied.
mo, sir; no, SIR" Sands said, adding
that he was very "sorry they had been
brought into It."
Sands declared he had given the
committee all the evidence in his pos.
session and that he would produce the
checks, cancelled now, by which he
said he had distributed the money pro
cured from discounts Of notes, received
from Wallace Downey of the Wallace
Downey Shipbuilding corporation and
head of the Providence Engineering
corporation.
Benjamin Franklin Fuller, who said
he formerly had been employed by the
Department of Justice testified that he
had seen Sands give Boiling checl
for $500, or $500, in Sands room in the
summer of 1918.
Fuller said he had been "dickering'
/ with Sands on a proposal that he, Full
Ter, buy four notes for $4,000 each
and that when he went to Sands room
he saw Mr.. Boiling there. He said he
saw the check, and heard one of them
say 1t was for $500, or $500.
Nothing Strange Seen.
l 4oN6AAA6Ay 6oAO Su6I W6S 'Cu1CA6L
feed" said Fuller, adding that it die
not strike him as strange, as there wal
"lots of that kind of work going on IL
Washington"
Fuller said that Sands had told him
after Mr.. Boiling had left the room
that Sands had procured some money
ION the Downey notes." and tina,
chose fellows knew It."
John T. Meehan, deputy chief of tn,
Shipping boards bureau of investiga
ton, testified that charges of alleged
division of money by Mr.. Boiling, Les
ter Sisler and Tucker X. Sands, oh
tanned from the Downey Shipbuildini
corporation Of New York, for flavor
able contract" had not been Thorough
ly investigated" by the board. Sisle
is former secretary of the board.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
TO WORK FoP new REFORMS
Reformers Gather In Washington to
Launch Drive on Congress.

Launch Drive on Congress.
Washington = Representatives of
many reform organizations are gather
ing in Washington to launch concert
ed drive on Congress for the passage
of a program of legislation designed
to improve the morals of the nation,
Among the measures that will be
urged are the following: Federal CEN
sorship Of moving pictures: total pro-
hibition of race track and other gamb-
ling carried on through use of tele-
graph wires, or by machines that are
shipped from one state to another.
Uniform national laws governing mar
riage and divorce; extension of the
Iowa Injunction law for regulating
red light" districts in every state of
the Union; extension of prohibition
to American embassies and legations
abroad.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
GIRL BATHERS
beat MINISTER
Series Of Sermons CONCERNING.
scanty Bathing Costumes
Arouses Ire Of Young Folks.
IS SAVED BY, SHERIFF
PeItsd With overrIps romatoes and
Other Missiles, and Slapped on
Mouth by "hussies" He swors
to Drive Out Of state.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Only the interven-
ton of q sheriff with revolver saved
the Rev. Frederick Kopfmann from a
terrific drubbing at the hands Of 500
Infatuated summer residents of WASH
ington's Crossing. The Rev. Mr.. Kopf-
mann has stirred up trouble by q
series Of sermons condemning the
scanty bathing attire of summer wis.,
tors.
The self-appointed enforcer Of re-
form carries now. below his right eye.
a bruise Of many colors. He was pelted
with overripe tomatoes, with stones
and other missiles, and smacked over
the mouth by the very "hussies" he
had sworn to drive out Of the state.
The Rev. Mr.. Kopfmann began the
day in high spirits. After the morn
ing sermon he Jumped into waiting
auto to get home.
His Engine Stalled.
Unfortunately-for the Rev. Mr..
Kopfmann-the engine stalled in front
of the Crossing store, a few rods from
the bathing pavilion. The parson
thrust his head out to ask what was
the. trouble. A bather recognized him
and set up shout.
In an instant there were 500 or more
young men and girls in scant and drip
ping bathing costumes clamoring about
the car. They swarmed upon the run
ming boards with cries of, %There he
is. the dirty lizard! Throw him in the
river! Duck him!
At this point a tomato struck the
parson on the forehead. This was fol-
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
Launch Economy Program.

Washington.-The house appropria-
lions committee is determined to carry
out a rigid policy of retrenchment,
Chairman Good of Iowa announced.
The committee Is holding hearings on
two Of the major appropriation meas
ures and Chairman Good said that one
Of them, the executive, legislative and
judicial would be ready for the house
shortly after congress convenes on De-
cember. 6. The sundry civil bill will
be reported Immediately after the first
OF the year
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02

lowed by a fusillade of sticks and
stones. The Rev. Mr.. Kopfmann sank
back on the cushions.
Sheriff Arrives.
leave him to the girls!" shouted
some one.
"Out with him Duck him !" the girls
cried. "Drown hint"
Some of the young women reached
through the window and smacked the
preachers face. Two heavy young
men opened the doors and reached for
the parson.
Don't" he gasped quickly, II can't
swim-I'll drown"
At this juncture Sheriff Arthur
Hughes appeared.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02

OF all the practical gifts that Al
sure to please there are none moro
dependable than good-looking waste
baskets. There are many kinds to
choose from hut, valued most, are
those made at home of fabrics, as Gre
tonne, sateen. tapestry, satin. colored
oilcloth and other things. Foundations
Of heavy cardboard or light wood are
covered with these materials. Two
attractive baskets are shown in the
picture above, one of tapestry and
satin and one Of heavy sateen. The
latter is provided with q handle Of
braided cord for hanging.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
Prize Pigeon Made Into soup

New York.-Fifteen-cent soup boiled
from 300 pedigreed pigeons was
served to the patrons Of New York
city restaurant, according to the po-
lice. who arrested q sixteen.year-0ld
boy on complaint Of pigeon fancier
who said that his coops Of prize win
ming birds had been consistently
robbed. He valued the pigeons 1t
$500
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02

Christmas time brings out a lot of
handsome new pillows, because they
are gifts suited to everyone. Above,
two are pictured, one made Of
changeable taffeta and one Of satin
ribbon. They will suit either living or
bed rooms. The circular pillow Of
itaffeta Is shirred over cotton cord and
he oblong pillow5is edged with frill.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02

AS screens for electric lamps or for
telephones, beautiful ladies from
France, dressed in the crinoline styles
Of long ago, make useful as we'll as
highly ornamental Christmas gifts.
Their draperies Of silk are supported
by a wire frame. Imported heads Of
bisque are required for them.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
ENGLAND IS INVADED
Sim Feiners Carry Counter Reprisais
Into Mother Country and Ter
ror Spreads Rapidly.
London.-The firing Of eighteen
warehouses and vast tracts Of tim.
Der, causing enormous destruction,
means that Sim Fein has opened
it's campaign Of counter-reprisaIs
In ENGLAND.

Despite statements of Sir Hamar
Greenwood, chief secretary for Ire
land, in the house of commons, that
plots Of outrages had been discovered
in Lancashire, the public was thrilled
with surprise when the newspapers
announced that wholesale incendiarism
had begun. The news was spread I'M
der streamer heads reading: "Sinn
Fein Opens War in England"
A fierce red glow hung all night long
over the north and south ends of Liv-
erpool and the suburbs of Bottle, as
fire fighters from city and neighboring
towns battled desperately with chain
of conflagrations. The firebugs worked
with thoroughness. With special ap-
paratus they cut or burned out locks
and bolts Of the warehouses and then
having made an entry, poured gasoline
on the vast stocks and applied a torch.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
Armenia to Continue Fight.

Paris-Armenia. according to the
foreign Office, has refused to comply
with the ultimatum Of Mustapha Ke-
NAL Pasha, Turkish Nationalist leader,
for delivery of war materials and has
decided to continue the fight against
the Turks to finish. .s@
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
HUGE Meteor Land. In Town.

Morgantown, w. Va.-Residents in
the vicinity of Kingwood, w. Va, were
thrown into a panic when large me-
teor fell at Housewife. five miles
south, according to reports. The
meteor struck in the business section
of TOWNSVILLE. near the depot It ex-
ploded as 1t buried itself in the earth.
The force of the blast was heard sew.
eral miles.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02

Among the best Of the novelties in
troduced for Christmas gifts are the
handsome beads made Of sealing wax.
They are strung on silk cord with or
without glass or steel beads. The
wax is heated over an alcohol fame,
the colors combined and the beads
shaped over. a knitting needle while
the wax is soft. Pretty hatpins are
made in the same way.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
G. O.. P. SPENT s4,o22, $50
Final Report Of National Campaign
Shows $3,s33,162 Receipts.

Observation-Disclosures expenditures
of the Republican national committee
between June IA and November 10 to-
tailed $4,022, $4,000, and receipts
amounted to $3,833,152.14, according to
a final report received by the clerk of
the House Of Representatives from
Fred w. Upham, treasurer Of the com.
mittee. The report indicated that the
committee had incurred a deficit Of
$1S9,428.95.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
Miners Strike In lamar

Miners Strike In Japan.
Tokio-Four thousand miners en-
ployed in i've mines have gone on
strike at Ishikawa. The men are de-
manding raise in wages. Two labor
leaders have left Toxic to organize the
men.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
Mayor Of Toxic Reslans,

Tokio-Viscount Tajira, mayor Of
Toxic, and other officials, resigned in
consequence Of the Investigation which
has been started into graft scandals.
as result Of which there have been
nineteen arrests.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
Postpones Newberry ca,e.

Postpones NeWberry Case.
Washington-The Supreme court ad-
vanced to January 8 arguments in the
case of Senator Truman H. Newberry
Of Michigan and others convicted of
violation Of the corrupt practices act.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
FLIES 1870 MILES AN HOUR
MoseIy Covers 14o Miles In a. Minutes,
20 Seconds,

Mineola, N. Y.-Flying at rate of
approximately 100 miles an hour over
the 140-mile course, Verville-Pack-
ard machine piloted by Lieutenant P.
G. Mosley, was believed on unofficial
checking to be the winner of the race
for the Pulitzer trophy.
Lieutenant Mosley covered the four
laps Of the triangular course in "A
minutes, 29.57 seconds, unofficial time.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
Santa Claus Favors

Christmas wouldn't seem natural il
new pincushion failed to make its
appearance.
Three new ribbon-covered cushions
shown above include Ions roll COW
cred with MORE and edged with q
frill Of plain ribbon, small round
affair edged with lace, and barrel-
shaped. hanging cushion, decorated
with lace. baby ribbon and satin-cov.
cred fruit.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02

i Those wonderful pushes that are
now known as wool furs'' make neck
pieces and muffs that are just as warm.
just as handsome and more durable
than those made Of skins, and they
are not at all hard to make. A ret
made Of sea plush u shown here: s
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02
PERMITS TO BE ISSUED SOON
Revenue Department ArranaIna 70,
Liquor Transportation.

Observation-Disclosures governing
the transportation Of liquors from
warehouses to their residences, neces-
STATED by the recent Supreme court
decision, and expected to be issued
shortly by the bureau of internal reve-
nue.. Rapid progress is being made in
framing the rules, officials said, but,
many perplexing problems arising un-
der the new Interpretation Of the law
have called for the closest study.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1920-12-02

ously:-"une nundrea thousandI All
here the full amount not one lost r.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-08-20
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of the State
of Washington in and for Whit
man County.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
o. Hall, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appointed admin
istrator of the estate of John o.. Hall,
deceased, and has qualified as such
administrator and notice is hereby
given to all persons holding claims
against said deceased to serve the
same on me or on Neill e Sanger,
my attorneys of record at Pullman,
Washington, and file the same, to-
gether with proof of such service
with the clerk of the superior court
at Colfax. Washington, within six
months after the date of the first
publication of this notice. All
claims against the deceased and said
estate not served and filed as afore-
said shall be forever barred.
Date of first publication, August
20, 1920.
F. e. SANGER,
Administrator.
Neill & Sanger,
Attorneys for the Estate,
aug20sep17 Pullman. Wash.
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WHY 1T SUCCEEDS

Because It's for One Thing Only, and
Pullman People Appreciate This
Nothing can be good for every
thing
Doing one thing we'll brings sue
cess.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for one
thing only.
For weak or disordered kidneys.
Ask your neighbor!
Here is Pullman evidence to prove
their worth.
F. D. Gelwick, prop. of pop corn
stand, $40 Paradise St, gave the fol-
lowing statement July 5, 1916: al
though / haven't used Doan's Kidney
| Pills to any extent, have taken them
on numerous occasions for attacks of
kidney troubles and lame back and
they have always given me excellent
results. | purchased Doan's Kidney
Pills from Whites Drug Store"
On June 9, 1920, Mr.. Gelwick
said: II gladly confirm all I said in
1915, praising Doan's Kidney Pills
They gave me prompt and efficient
relief when suffering from lame
back and kidney trouble, so I always
praise them"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
| Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr., Gelwick had. Foster-Milburn
Co, Mfrs, Buffalo. N. Y.
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WILL DISTRIBUTE
VICTORY MEDALS
All Who Served Between April q,
1917, and November II, 1918,
Are Entitled to Medal

The long talked of Victory medal
for service in the world war is being
actually distributed. and every man
who served i'm the army between
April 6, 1917. and November II,
faIS, is entitled so his medal, ac-
curding TO Captain Il. ID. Cunning,
tank corps, U S army, of Spokane,
who is in charge of the distribution
in this district
The only restrictions upon appli-
cations are but such as are neces-
sary TO insure each mans medal,
showing the actual service performed
and the local recruiting sergeant
will be ready at all times to assist
applicants in the preparation of their
claims
Men who did not leave the Unit
cd States will receive the medal, but
the ribbon will not bear the battle
clasps that are attached to the rib
tive service.
Application may be made by mail,
addressing the u S. Army Recruit
ing Station, Spokane, Wash. 1t is
necessary for discharge to accom-
pany application In cases where
the ex-soldier hesitates to trust his
discharge to the mails, he may apply
for blanks upon which extracts of
his discharge may be made by no.
tary public and this copy submitted
in lieu of the original discharge.
In cases of deceased soldiers, the
uHxt Of kin may make the applica-
tlon, securing special blanks from
Spokane
The distribution OF the medals is
progressing rapidly. and in nearly all
cases the medals are being received
within two weeks after application
is made
In cases where the claim is made
for service not shown on the dis
charge the ex-soldier should give
statement OF his service, organiza-
lions to which he was attached,
with dates. and his claim will be for
warded to the adiutant general for
wsrifjcation. This will require lit
tie. longer tire than cases where the
claims are regular and are evidenced
by the discharge rotations
TIE enable each man to determine
Just which clasps or battle clasps are
properly hrs, The following :nforma-
tfon in detail is offered. viz:
Battle clasps will be awarded for
eaCh of the major operations and for
the occupation of defensive sector.
Only one defensive sector clasp will |
be awarded to any one individual.
To be eligible for battle clasp, the
officer or enlisted man must have
been actually present, under COM
petent orders, in the sector of the
nrmy, corps, division or smaller in
dependent organization during the
period in which the organization was
IN action, been attached to it, or
have served with it in some indie
pendent capacity. The authorized
Of the person in the local
ity at the time of operation will be
the determining factor in the award
OF the clasp Each officer or enlist
ed man serving in the first army
area between August 80 TO Novem-
Der II, 1918, or in the Second Army
area between October IL and No
venber II, 1918, will be entitled to
the defensive sector clasp, irrespect-
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i've of awards for major operations.
Each officer or enlisted man serving
in the area of corps, divisions or
smaller independent organizations
under French, British, Belgian or
Italian commands, between April g.,
1917, and November IL, 1918, will
be entitled to the defensive sector
clasp, irrespective of awards for ma
jor operations. Each officer or en-
listed man present in an engagement
in European Russia since August /
1918, or in Siberia since August 1 5,
1918. will be entitled to defensive
sector clasp. The following opera
tions are announced as major opera
tons:
a Cambria between May ~ and
December A, 1917.
b. somme defensive, between
March q and April 6, 1918.
c. Lys, between April 9 and 81,
1918.
d. Aisne, on the Chemin des
Danes and northwest of Rheims be-
tween May 81 and June 5, 1918.
c. Montdidier-Noyon. between
June and 10, 1918.
f. Champagne Marine, between
July l ) and July 1S, 1918.
(. Aisne-Marne, between July IS
and August 6, 1918.
h, Somme offensive, between Au-
gust and November II, 1918.
i. Oise-Aisne, between August / s
and November IL, 1918.
j. Ypres-Lye, between August 10
and November II, 1918.
k. ST. Mihiel, between September
- and September 16, 1918.
MeuseArgonne, between Sep
TENDER 26 and November II, 1918.
m. Vittorio-Veneto, between Oc-
tGber "a and November 4, 1918.
Clasps will be awarded to each Of
ficer or enlisted man who served
overseas and is not entitled to bat
tie clasp under above paragraph, as
follows:
a. France-For service in France
between April 6, 1917, and Novem-
Der II, 1918.
b. Italy-For service in Italy be-
tween April 6, 1917, and November
II, 1918.
c. Siberia-For any service in ST.
IBERIA.
d. Russia-For any service in
European Russia
e. England-For service in Eng
land between April 6, 1917, and No
vember II, 1918.
The clasp for this service will only |
be awarded to officers and enlisted
men who served in England and are
not entitled to one of the other
clasps enumerated in this paragraph.
Officers and enlisted men forming
pun va IhC pei VI ING crews |
OF army transports and commercial I
transports operating between the
United States and Europe will be in
cluded among those authorized to
wear one of the clasps enumerated
N above paragraph, depending on
he European country for which the
transport sailed. Not more than one
such clasp, however, will be award
ed to any one individual under this
Extract from War Department
general orders No. 30, 1920:
Individuals who served at the reg
Hating station at St Dizier and the
region in connection there
with between October 81 and No
'ember II, 1918, will be entitled to
he defensive sector clasp authorized
n paragraph 2, general orders No.
80. War Department, 1919. for those
serving in the first army area be-
ween those dates.
Free employment bureau at the