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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
OLDEST HAWAIIAN BEAT MISSIONARIES, VAN s, CIVILIZATION TO ISLAND
Rv Aeaocia,ed presa


 Honolulu, January LA Kingdom now almost forgotten was in the making at the time of the birth of of Mrs. I<aili WaiIkai, reputed to be the oldest woman in Hawaii, who died here yesterday. It has been established that Mrs Waikai was more thnn years old at the time of the landing of the first mission aries on Hawaiian shores. The cen- tenniaI celebration of the advent of Christian teachers was held here last April. Mrs. Waikai's age was given by relatives hs IG7 years, g months.
 hamchamehn, known as the con- qHeFOr, the greatest of the Hawaiian kings, wns completing his conquest and consolidation of the Hawaiian islands when Mrs. Waikai was born. This Kingdom remained under the sway of kamehameha and his suc- cessOrs until the establishment Of the provisional government in 1892. Mrs. Waikai wns 2 years old when the battle of Waterloo was fought in Befgium, shattering NnpoieOn's dream of world dominion. \ century later, when William of Germany at- tempted like achievement with similar results, Mrs. Wafkai aIrpada was n centenarian. Mrs. Wniixni had lived in Honolulu for 70 years, and retained her faculties until death. She was born at Kona, Island of Hawaii.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS
 PREFER GRATED MUSIC
By Assoclnted Press

Papeete, Tahiti, January 1.--Those who brave the long voyage to the South seas in the hope of escaping the extravagances of civilization are like ly to meet with bitter dislllusionment before they have been in the islands many hours.
 The hetic atmosphere of the metro- politan dance hall has been waited across the long miles of blue sea to these isolated shores and Broadway flaunts brazenly through the shadows Of the cocoanut groves. The gramo- phone has come to Tahiti and has been acquired by every native who could Ind the wherewithaI. And now the peaceful silences, broken heretofore only by the sound of the distant boom ing of the surf on the barrier reef and the soft cadences of native sing ing, are shattered by the sonorous blare of the latest jazz or the screech of the reigning favorite on the vaude- vile circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Iary funda wilI be forthcoming.

sary funds will be forthcoming.
 Col. William J. Barden, United States army engineer in charge of the construc- tion, makes the following statement re;a- tive to the development of the wori during the last year, which indicates splendid progress;
 At the close of the year 192D, it seems appropriate to sum up the progress that has been made on the Wilson dam dur ing the last F months
 SOME BIG TOTALS
 <'"rhe long preparatory period is now fairly over. All the construction plant has been assembled and is largely i'll operation. Three substantial cofferdar $ have been completed and pumped out, al- lowing the construction work to go f9r- ward for approximately two-thirds the length of the dam. Contracts have been awarded for the first four turbines and generator units that form a part of the power house equipment.
 Up to October 1, concreting opera tions had been confined to preliminary work, including the apron section of the dam. During the last three months con- creting has sche forward under full hea&- way in the main section of the dam, which is being built by construction di- vision No. l. An average quantity Of masonry of 30G0O cubic yards per month has been maintained making total to the end of the year of over. 100000 yartls of masonry completed, about one-sixtn of the total for the spillway sections of the dam.
 'The material used in the concrete
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Legion Elects

Decatur January (Special-I4 r.. McGregor is the new commander of the Morgan county post. American Legion Other officers elected at the regular business meeting of the post are: Nea. Speake. vice commander; Joseph M Pettey, adjutant; William Mosley. ii. nance officer; George Mainard, histo. rian The office of chaplain will bs filled at q later date.
 make effective revised schedule of cleo tric rates in Mobile!
 Alabama Power company, petition for increase in street car rates in Gadsden and Attalla
 J II. Glenn, agent, ct all petition to apply minimum carload weights on grain and grain products as authorized by interstate commerce comm 4ssion December 10
 J. H. Glenn, agent. ct al petition for cancellation on June 1, 1921, of rules for constructing combination rates on commodities subject to in crease under general order No. 2S.
 J. IT, Crossland, agent for Alabama carriers petition 10 change rating on vehicle parts in Alabama classified tion.
 Southern Railway, petition to dis continue shuttle train service between Florence and Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
METHODIST DISTRICT C0NCLAVE PROVIDES
 SALARIES SCHEDULE

Meridian, Miss, January 1.-(Special)- The annual meeting of the board of dis trict stewards of the Meridian district of the Methodist church just ended here fixed the salary of the presiding elder and made the assessments for the vari- ous benevolences.
 The spirit of the meeting was optirnis- tic and enthusiastic for forward move- ments all along the line. One of the fes- lures of the meeting outside of the ,bpsi- ness that called the body togetherE was an address by the Rev. J4 M. Morse.ssec-. retary of the educational movemehts for the Mississippi conference.
 Out-of-town delegates attending the meeting were: Asa Green, Daleville; & J. Creekmore, Dekalb; Rev. II. w. Featherstone. Waynesboro; T. H. King, Scooba; s. B. Watkins, De Sota; D. r. Yeager and Rev c. M. Chapman, Pop larville At the suggestion of Dr. Morse, it was decided that January II be set aside for an all-day district set-up meet Ing to be held here. Luncheon will be served at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
ALBANY KlWAMIS ELECT
Frank w. Cook. Business Man, II
 Chosen President

Albany, January .fi+tspecial3- Frank ". Cook prominent local busi- ness man, will head the Morgan Kiwa- his club for the year 1921. Other of business meeting of the club are; c ". Mathews, first vice president; Henry Davis. second vice president Arthur Jones, Fred Hunt, Walter Clopton ar~ John Proctor. directors. A secretar
 will be appointed later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
TO IMPROVE HEALTH
Decatur City Authorities to Cooperate
 With County

Decatur, January 1.--( Especial )-The license schedule in Decatur will remain unchanged in 1921. The city council at it's regular meeting this week agreed to continue in effect the schedule of 1920.
 A representative of the Morgan county health department appeared be- fore the council in the interest of the work now being done by the unit to enforce connection of all property with sanitary sewers. The co-operation of i the municipality was promised the health department and the plan to have the city purchase the toilets for sale | to citizens at cost was taken under ad- yisement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
FLORENCE ADMITS BIG PROJECT HAS BUT SCANT HOPES
Idea Prevails That Congress Eventually Will Supply Funds to Complete Construction.
 Reviews Progress
By RALPH WHITAKER

Florence, January 1.A(Special. )-Press reports coming from Washington indl- cate little hope for the appropriation of the slO,O0o,o0o recommended by the chief of engineers for the completion Of wil- son dam.
 However, tEe farmers of the country want the project completed. that they may obtain high-gfade fertilizer at re- duced prices when the nitrate plants are operated by the huge water power. md it is believed they will finally impress Congress in such a way that the nece5-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
COOPERATION URGED

Rock excavation for the power house Is well advanced, construction division No having taken out 75,000 cubic yards, or about onr-fourth of the immense quantity of excavation necessary to pre- pare the foundations of the structure
 "All concerned with the work here may feel that the work has gone forward with the maximum practical expedition. The capacity of the organization and the plant to do the work has been amply demonstrated. I trust that this gooo progress will be maintained.
 Y wish particularly to emphasize the essential requirements for good work manship, economy and safety that all may appreciate their vital Importance Let all strive that the finished structure may be @ first-class job, without blem- ish. Let every dollar put into the work be spent with the thought of avoiding waste and securing full value received. And finally, let all in responsible charge take every precaution against accident, in order to avoid needless suffering and loss of irrepIaceable human life"
 The greatest dam in Canada has re- gently been finished, impounding the waters of the Jordan river, near Van couver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
NEW CIVIC LEAGUE
 CALLS FIRST SESSION
 TOHEAR COMMITTE

Meridian, Miss, January 1.--(Special) The first meeting since temporary or ganization of the Meridian Self-Preser- vation league some months ago at a mass nrNeting of citizens has been called for Tuesday night at the city hall, the ob. ject of which is to go into permanent or ganization and hear reports of commit tees appointed to make certain investi- gations. The report of one of these committees, that appointed for the pur- pose of Investigating the status of liri- cations existing between the municipal ity and the Meridian Light and Railway company, it is stated will be- of special interest. c. D. Christian, one of Meri- dian's foremost lawyers. is chairman of this committee. and is said to have gone thoroughly into the matter, and the re- port is being awaited anxiously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Meridian Odd Fellows Hold Annual
 Election

Meridian, Miss. January 1.-(Spe- cial. .)--Samaritan Lodge No. 80, Inde pendent Order of Odd Fellows, has elected officers for the ensuing term as follows: H. D. Snelgrove, nobla grand; J. B. Wommack, vice grand; Herman Marks, financial and recording secretary; N C. Mckinney, treasurer; M. s. Allen, w. J. Stilweil, Theodore Schultz, representatives to the grand lodge to be hold in Jackson in May; John F. May, trustee of cemeteries for three years; F. E. Brown, trustee fot the widows and orphans fund fot three years; R. l.. Dawkins, property keeper. The installation of the newly elected officers will take place mex: Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
TIE INDUSTRY GROWS
Half Million Dollars Paid Out In Tus
 calOosa In 1920

Tuscaloosa. January h. Special It is estimated that $500,o00 was, paid out in this city during the past year for crossties. December April and Au- gust are the big tie months. when farmers have gathered or laid by their, crops and during the time as many asf 1000 ties have been brought to town in a day. Yesterday there were 30 wasbr loads of ties waiting at ths Louisville and Nashville yards to be unloaded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

sand, gravel and cement-would fill continuous train of ears stretching for SS miles. The sacks of cement. if laid in a continuous line would extend for 19O
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
FARM BUREAU BACKS
GRAIN GROWERS

Answering numerous letters Of in
quiry sent the State Farm Bureau
headquarters, Secretary II. B. Fuller
makes the following statement:
THE North Dakota Farm Bureau
Federation is squarely behind the u.
S. Grain Growers. Early in the year it
went on record as approving great
national plan for the cooperative mar
keting Of grain such as was then be-
ing worked out by the Committee Of
Seventeen. After the approval Of the
Committee Of Seventeen's plan and
the Inauguration Of the U. s. Grain
Growers early Ia April in Chicago, the
Farm Bureau gave its moral support
and active work Ia various ways IN
supporting the u. s. Grain Growers.
II wishes to cooperate with the Eq-
.uity and every other farmers organi-
zation whose aims are to better the
marketing conditions for farm produ-
ucts. The plan of the Committee Of
Seventeen Was to 8 incorporate il .
great grain marketing organization,
existing cooperative grain mar keting
associations. = has been our sincere
hope that the Equity might Be IN
Ecluded as . part of the Organization
but IL such plans cannot Be worked
out, it is my opinion that the Farm
Bureau win stand back 81 the great
Ell national organization as represent
ed ~ the u. s. Grain Growers
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
ATTENTION! ALL Ex-sOLDIERs

Attention all ex-soldiers who served
in the War with Spain at home or
abroad, or those who saw service in
the Philippine Insurrection or the
China Relief expedition and their Wild
ows. The late Congress passed laws Of
the utmost interest to soldiers and if
they will send name and address to
Walter s. Buchanan, National Aid-de-'
Camp, Army and Navy Union Route
2, Louisa, Va, he will be glad to ad-
vice them fully as to their rights un-
der the new law. Prompt action will
mean the possible saving Of money, as
the pension commences from the filing
of the claim. Mr.. Buchanan wishes to
assist his comrades in every possible
manner. Write him and enclose stamp
for reply.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
FIRE TUESDAY MORNING


Tuesday forenoon the fire depart
ment was called to the Geo. Ferd resi-
dence on Main Street where the
flames had already succeeded in get
ting such headway that all efforts
could not save the house although the
fire was extinguished in short order.
It seems that the fire started from the
kitchen stove and as no one was in
the house at the time, the building
was practically .gutted by the time the
fire department arrived. We under
stand that Mr.. Ford carried no insur-
ance on the contents, which is prac-
tically total loss, but the First Ma
tional Bank, owners Of the house, car
ried insurance. We all sympathize
with Mr.. Ford in his loss.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
quarters of the Central Division, Of
which this is part.

which this is a part.
Local support of the Red Cross is
expected not only to reach but surpass
that of this past year, since the organ
ization is not only equipped to func-
tion in community work, here, but is
called upon to- act in national emer-
gencies and disasters. The recent calls
upon the Red Cross in the Pueblo and
San Antonio floods as we'll as the OBJ
legations it is still discharging toward
disabled ex-service men, place the re-
sponsibility for these humanitarian
undertakings upon the shoulders Of ev-
cry person with "thes heart and the
dollar" ~
During the past month, the num-
bers of new, soldier cases needing care
and treatment have been brought to
public attention and through the work
of the "Clean Up" Squads realiza-
tion of the Importance of work the
Red Cross is doing for service men
the country, over has been increasing
ly manifest. That more than 100000
900 has been expended in this work
by the national organization within
the year proves the need for it's con-
tinued support.
Under the new arrangement all
funds remain with the local chapter
for support of it's present activities
with the exception of fifty cents from
each annual, contributing or sustain
ing membership. These funds 60 to
support disaster relief, soldier work
and other projects.
Plans for Roll Call activities here
will be announced shortly.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03

ence be seen. These fields all show
what good care and cultivation will
do for corn. Corn is a safe crop for
Bottineau County. With the amount
and quality that has been raised in
Bottineau County this year it would
seem entirely unnecessary to snip seed
corn into the county. Better corn and
harder corn can be grown with home
grown seed, and by continuous seed
selection there is no doubt but that
the corn in this county will be more
staple crop in the future than even
present indications would lead us to
believe.
The winners together with prizes
are as follows:
A. T. Thompson, Westhope, N. D.
Score 81 points. LIST prize County, 1
round trip ticket to the Chicago In
ternational, !, LIST prize for 9Th District,
$500.
J. 6. Kane, Russell, N. D. Score
80 Sd points. End prize for county,
$1,000 in trade at G. r. Gleason's, Bot
tineau. LIST prize for Bird district, SIS.
VI. Mcfarland, Russell, Score
89A points. End prize in 3rd dictrict,
$1,000.
Dan Mclaughlin, Maxbass. Score
8S points. 2nd prize ii 9Th district,
$1,000. Il
Mrs. Chas. Simpson, Westhope. S7A
points. 1st in 4th district, $500.
Gilbert Thompson, Bottineau. Score
86 8-4 points. 1st prize b 1st district,
$16. 90. sa.5 's
Hugh Nichol, il, Bottineau. Score
84A points. 1st prize b 2nd district
$500.
k John McPhee, Westhope. Score 81
points. End prize ii 4th district. $1,000
August Zorn, Bottineau. Score 81
points, End prize In End district. so
Harvey Tetrault, Bottineau, n. p
Score 65 points. 2nd in LIST District
| $1,000. 1.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
CORN SHOW next
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Entrees close at 12 o'clock Novem-
Der 9th.
Community feed and program eve
ming Of November 9th. Don't fail to
come. Bring something to eat, Turn
it into the refreshment committee and
everybody eat together. Get acquaint-
ed, try and make this annual event
bigger and better each year.
The following is a tentative list Of
prizes; These may be changed some
what.)
CORN, 10 ears.
First, Second and Third prizes in
each variety, are: $500, $500 and
$1.00, respectively.
Northwestern Dent
Rustler's White Dent
MINI. No. 13
Other Dents
Gehu Flint
White Flint
Best / bu. ears, any variety.
POTATOES.
Prizes same as above.
Early OhlOs (lO tuDefs)
Burbanks
Early Triumphs #
Irish Cobblers
Other Varieties
Best. Blu, any variety
Best Exhibit Corn-2h bu. Home
grown Northwestern Dent Seed
Corn.
Best Exhibit Potatoes5 bu. Cert-
fled Seed Potatoes donated by the
Westhope Potato Growers Associa-
tion.
Best Exhibit Vegetables $500, $500
$500.
Best and most attractive individual
display $1,000, $500, $500.
(Corn, spuds, vegetables, etc.,
Largest Pumpkin$1.00
Largest Squash -$1.0O.
The Community supper will be held
in the High School gymnasium and
the program in the Auditorium Of the
same building.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
BOTTINEAU COUNTY
TEACHERS INSTITUTE

On Monday, October 18th the An
nual Teachers Institute for Bottineau
County opened in the Forestry Norm
al building, 160 teachers il attend
ance. ID
Mr.. Boyd Of Cavalier county was
the conductor in charge with Miss
Wood from the Minot Normal as as
sistant and primary instructor. Mr..
Walker Of the Bottineau High School
conducted the music and physical
training department.
Each morning the Institute people
met with Forestry Normal students
for Chapel exercises directed BY Pres
ident Mangun. Special music, read
ings, or addresses By faculty members
or the students were given ct this
time, and all were greatly appreciated,
The schedule Of work was well ar
ranged to fit the needs Of all the
teachers. The principals of the con-
|solidated schools and those doing
high school work were in one group
under Mr.. Boyd. MI. Hunter of the
Bottineau high school rendered valu-
able assistance during one period each
day. The beginner teachers had spec.
ial classes in primary work and meth
DDS under Miss Wood. Mr.. Boyd con-
Quoted classes ia grammar grade sub.
jects for all rural and grade teachers
Many helpful suggestions were given
as u the manner 0f presenting sub.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
RISHOFF MAKES CHANGE

o. r. Rishoff, formerly manager Of
The Courant, has just recently opened
a Job Printing establishment in st.
Paul and reports that business is
"coming his way" Bottineau friends
will be glad to hear Of Mr.. Rishoffs
new venture and wish him success.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
|. u 4. Measures Are Badly Beaten
Nestos Kitchen Johnson Win Frazier Lene Hagan

Adam L. Middleton, in charge Of
the drive, finds the demand for or
ganization so strong that he has de-
termined to hold second school at
Eagle Grove this week This will be
attended by SO prospective solicitors.
The Minnesota campaign will start
within two weeks according to an an
nouncement made by J. s. Jones, di-
rector Of organization for the Mime
sofa Farm Bureau federation, who has
accepted commission to take charge
Of the work in his state upder direc-
tion Of the Chicago office. "A school
will be held in st. Paul as quickly as
as necessary arrangements can be
made, after which Mr.. Jones expects
to put men into the field.
Despite the fact that the Colorado
campaign has resulted in only 625 con-
tracts thus far, office reports show
that the bushelage represented by
these agreements is in excess Of
], ,OO0, 900; an average Of over 1,600.
An elevator at Simla, Colo, has signed
up with the Grain Growers.
, Solicitors in Missouri last week
turned in 236 contracts, bringing the
total in that state to more than 1000.
Mr.. Crowther signed up seven eleva-
tors since the last report. In indiana
three solicitors in Franklin county
singed up 81 farmers.
The Grain Growers now have four
states in which the membership is in
excess Of 1000 Illinois, North D6ko-
ia, Nebraska and Missouri. Other
states in which organization in under
way are Oklahoma, Indiana, Colorado,
Kansas, South Dakota and Iowa.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03
LIST OF JURORS DRAWN
FOR NOV. COURT TERN

Following is the list of Jurors draw
for the Nov. term Of court, which con
venes 10 A. M. Nov. 22nd. Judg
Kneeshaw will preside:
E. E. Railing, Lansford, N. d.
M. E. O'Connel, Elms Twp.
Ole Ostby, Ostby Twp.
Hans Gulbrandson, Deep, N. D.
Otto Volker, Whitby Twp.
C. J. Anderson, Scotia
w. F. Nehring, Oak Greek.
Albert Dravland, Pickering
German C. johnson, Homen
J. C. Miller. Starbuck ....
Herman Leutsch Gardena
James Williams Bentinck Twp.
John Stack Kane
Lloyd Tarvestad, Elms.
Martin Berg Renville
F. A. Christman, Elms 4
Lars Sivertson Homen
Andrew N. Bjork, Blaine
Fred Dahl, Scotia
B. w. Howery Westhope
VIM. Rothlisberger, Willow City
John Cameron, Peabody
M. E. Hegg, Starbuck
Fred s. Hinck, Overly
Theo. Steen, Chatfield
Charles Pease Brander
Arne Aasness Roland Twp.
Hans Mikkelson, Chatfield .
Duncan Beaton, Oak Valley
Nels Sandstel, Eidsvold ....
M. e. Moen, Souris
Ole Nestvold Blaine
R. J. Witteman Hoffman
Joe Martinson Lansford Twp.
Edison Brown Hastings ..
Mrs. Eliza Tenneson, Sherman
R. D. Springer Willow Vale
John f. Cameron Antler Twp.
B. M. Ashley
L. Luddington, Newborg Twp.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-11-03

school. The minimum wage law for
for. teachers passed at the lase legis-
latare was explained and the discus
sion on the cooperation Of school
boards with teachers aroused much
interest.
I. "A very earnest talk was given by
Miss Burr on our duties relative to
our pupils social and moral welfare
and on our duties and responsibilities
as social members Of the community
in which we are teaching. We felt that
these conferences were among the
most helpful topics Of the weeks pro-
gram.
Monday evening we had very rare
treat listening to Supt. A. +. Benson
Of the Jordon School Minneapolis. He
took for his theme "The Master
Teacher" He dwelt on His willingness
to spend thirty years in preparation
for three years Of service. He made
us feel 50 keenly that unless we had
His sympathy for our pupils, be we
ever SO Intellectual, our work IN the
school room would lose it's value.
Friday morning, Miss Osborne, who
belongs to the National Anti Tubercu-
|losis Society was the speaker. She
gave a very instructive address, on
sThe safeguarding Of the Pupils
Health.
Throughout the entire week much
stress was laid upon the inportance