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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-30
Campaign Started to Rid
Country Of Rats By 1880;
Grand Forks Cooperating

the present outbreak Of tnfantiie
Rats have been responsible for
more untimely deaths among human
beings than all the wars Of history"
David 5E..&I1antz, Of the u 8. depart
mentf Of agriculture writes IN q gov
eminent bulletin on this subject.
History proves the truth OF this
The black death" which
infection of rats, devastated Europe
for the fsst half Of the 18th century.
and destroyed over 2%5,0o0,000 people.
one fourth Of the population OF Eur
ope. In London alone. the great
plague killed one-half of the popula-
ton. that did not fee. In India
where the q is. v%enerated and ;undis-
100000 people since 1896, records
show. In the southern states Of the
United States the bubonic plague
broke out q few years ago and this
attributed directly to the pre-
valence of rats, which had entered
the seaboard towns from foreign ships
in the harbors. This plague is spread
from the f1eas that infest the fur Of
the rat. These feas contain the
been known to carry IS fleas, each
one of which has over 5000 germs. !.
: Destroys Food.
Not only as a spreadsr Of disease
Is the rat a menace, but the destruc-
ton and pollution Of food are Also
among its ~offenses. 1t has been said
that the rat costs the average farmer
more than his taxes The rats eat
about SO pounds Of wheat each in a
year, 1t has been estimated. when
confined strictly to this food. and. they
probably ruin twice that much.
From figures gathered by DR.. s. J.
Kansas state board Of
health, rats cost the people Of that
state about $40 each. These figures
seem to be high and hard to believe,
but that Is perhaps because the rats
work in the dark and do their mis-
chief unawares, ad few people outside
the medical profession, realize fully
how dangerous rats r to health,
and even fewer know that rats cost
this country alone $1,000 600 every
day, according to figures compiled by
the U. S. department of agriculture.
There Is only one thing to be done
in the matter and that is. very simple
kill the rat. and the best and the
only time to do it is now. Cats, traps
or poison-anythinE, anyhow and
anywhere, it is urged, should be used.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-30

a-et-L EraEEEEEtgAr+ lTF..fag
Quite a stir was caused onaDeMer,
avenue the other day, when a couple
OF adventurous rats ran out Of an
alley and began to promenade and
frolic up and down the sidewalk,
They had absolute right Of way, espe-
cially as far as the gentler sex was
concerned. and even the supposedly
drawer males didn't seem very anxious
TO give the trespassers an opportunity
to crawl up their trousers legs. "A
passing dog soon put the rats to
usual on the avenue. !.
Those who heard the terrified
screams of the passing ladies, and
smiled as they watched them scamper
precipitately away, perhaps didn't
realize that although the cause. OF
their terror presented no direct physi-
cal danger the rats. nevertheless. are
e real menace, the more so in that
they are a hidden, and very often an
danger, destroying and pol7
iuting food, spreading. all manner OF
disease, and in many places causing
epidemics, which cost thousands of
lives.
Campaign to Kill Rats. !
The Rodent determination League
of Chicago has started a rat exter-
mination campaign, and it is its aim
to rid the United States Of rats by
1880. 1t has been estimated that
there arc about 100000 900 of these
.murderers in this country alone, and
more coming every day, and If this
war is to terminate successfully,
everyone must cooperate. as unfor-
tunately there is no "Pied Piper of
Hamlin" to do the work.
An inquiry . was started in Grand
forks to ascertain the prevalence OF
rats in this community, and it was
discovered that they are all too nu-
merous for the safety OF the city's
health.
DR.. E, c. Haagenson,. city health
officer, is cooperating in this ma
tional campaign to destroy rats, and
he gave some interesting information
In regard to the menace.
Worse Than Germs.
Rats IRE as bad as germs, 1t was
pointed out, in fact they are worse
because they carry all kinds Of dis
ease germs. They have caused terri
BILE plaques in the past. They spread
typhoid. scarlet fever, septic pneu.
monia, bubonic plague, and many
other contagious diseases. It is sus.
pected that rats were responsible for
the rapid spread Of the "fu" and for
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-30
RECORDS H 0 o
COSMOPOLITAN CITY
OF CLEVELAND is

Cleveland, Ohio. May 2s.-The cos
mopolitan character of Cleveland's
population is shown by the nAturali-
cation records Of the Board Of Elec-
tons. These indicate that approx
mately 40 per CEN of the city's male
citizenship is Of foreign birth.
The total number Of male voters
registered in Cleveland is 1866.
The number of n~aturalized male vot-
ers who have during the last Is years
filed their citizenship papers with the
election board is 4s,847. The percent
age Of naturalized mel who vote on
their papers without having them re-
corded is between 1900 and 1,500.S
Since January l. naturalization
papers have been filed with the cleo
ton board by 2,4s2 foreign born
Cleveland residents, and it is expect
ed that between 1000 and 1,40O will
have their papers recorded by the
end of May.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-30

inssSwhieh lI.evinaky WAS counted out.
ManaEerkenri will leave for New,
Fork tonight and ma appear before.
the New Jersey commission before his.
return.
In the meantime Dempsey will rest
for four days before starting his in-.
tenaiye training. grind. After today's.
session with the gloves. the champion
will drop all boxing until next Thurs
day. He may do little road work or
bag punching just to keep his muscles.
1OOaened nm. $500
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-30

trenches, far away from home. in
order that both our own people and
the peoples across the seas might be
delivered from the ugliest peril of. all
history. 1t Is our privilege not only
to indulge a high and solemn pride
and grief for the heroes OF. that great
struggle but also te r~ededicate our
selves to the achievement of the great
objects for which that war was
fought. We shall not be happy: we
shall not be able to enjoy the full
pride Of the Days recollections until
we have made sure that the duties
that grew; out Of the war have been
fulfilled to the utmost.
Are we sure? If we are not shall
we o soon take steps t6 do what
aver has been omitted?
Cordially yours,
Woodrow Wilson,"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-30
WILL INSTALL PASTOR
OF WALHALLA CHURCH

Walhalla: n. D., May 2s.-Rev. Lyle
d. Stone, former pastor Of the Pres
byterian church at Ayr, Cas- county,
North Dakota. will be installed as
pastor of the historic Presbyterian
church at this place on Tuesday, May
81.
The Presbytery will be represented
by Rev. H. G. Gum of Winnipeg,
former pastor of the Presbyterian
church at jamestown and author of
THE Selkirk Country; Rev. Dunbar
Matheson Of Hannah, and Rev. W. C..
Faucotte of Langdon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-30
ABBOTT THAYER,
NOTED ARTIST, /
PASSES AWAY

Dublin, Hampshire, May 3o.-AN-
bott Henderson Thayer, artist ana
~discoverer OF the law OF protective
%coloration in the animal Kingdom
followed al attack Of pneumonia. He
vas born in Boston u years ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-01

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coughs. colds and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills for pains in sides and back; rheu-
matsm backache. kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets,
a wholesome and thoroughly cleans
ing carthartic for constipation. bilious
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vertiSement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-01
BRITAIN WOULD USE
SEVEN TIDEWATERS
TO FURNISH power
(By Associated P-ess)


LONDON, Jan. l. The British
Ministry of Transport has just made
public scheme to harness the tidal
waters of the river Severn at a cost
of 100000 and to erect a power
plant greater than that of Niagara
Falls. The Severn divides England
from Wales. @
The project is an outcome of the eff
forts of Sir Alexander Glib, chief en-
gineer of ports construction in the
British army during the war and build
er of the great naval dockyard at
Rosyth. 1t is calculated that the pow
er plant could produce 1000, 900 horse
power at its, peak load capacity and
that it would save 100000 to 4,000,-
900 tons of coal year. 1t is claimed
that it would revolutionize the whole
industry of the west of England and
even supply London with cheap cleo
trio current.
Is Monster Project.
A concrete dam would be placed
across the river creating locked
basin 81 square miles in extent into
which vessels could pass through a
channel. 1t is estimated that the I'M
dertaking would provide work for $780,
900 men for seven years.
In the spring tides the Severn rises
80 feet, the second highest tide after
the Bay of Fundy. The fact that tidal
waters have never yet been used for
the generation of electricity on such a
vast scale. coupled with the big esti-
mated cost of the scheme, make en-
cheering experts cautious in express
ing views as to it's feasibility.
The Times editorially refers to the
project as somewhat flamboyant."
The consent of parliament must be
obtained before the scheme can be
mt into oneration
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-01

After almost 100 years of search. the
bones of Cortez, the Spanish conquer
or Of Mexico, have been found in the
Temple of Jesus, one of the many
Catholic churches in the City of
Mexico
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-01
Nurses Will Tour State
In Child Welfare Drive
(By Associated Press)


INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 1. - Mrs.
Ethel P. Clarke, director Of the Indi-
ana University School of Nurses at
the Indiana University School of
Medicine and Robert w. Long hos
pital, has appointed two registered
nurses, graduates OF the school, to tour
the state in the interests of child well
fare. Miss Grace Pitt of this city,
and Miss Rhuie Caster. of Portland.
have been selected by Miss Clarke.
The two nurses will visit rural, grade
and high schools in Indiana and give
demonstrations of how to care for chill
dren.
Motion picture films and stereopti-
con slides on health subjects will be
used in the campaign. Public schools
may now establish courses in health
and hygiene. according to a ruling of
the state boa rd of education. Instruc-
tors must be registered nurses who
can meet the requirements necessary
to obtain a teachers license. Many
public schools already have establish
ed such courses and appointed the in
structors.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. Patrick F. King have returned from trip to San Francisco, where MT. King went as delegate to the Knights of Columbus convention.
 MT. ad Mrs. Bernard Skinner of New Haven are receiving congratulations on the birth of daughter, Betty Ger trude, born recently. Mrs. Skinner was formerly Miss Betty Olson of this city.
 Miss Irene Noble, daughter of the fate Dr. H. B. Noble of Washington, D. C., is the guest of Mrs S. H. Wood of Emmons Place.
 MT. and Mrs. James F. Kitson leave tomorrow for Pitsford, Vermont, for a two weeks stay.
 John Egan Of Court street left this morning for Franconia Notch in the White Mountais, where he will play with an orchestra for the balance of the season at Peckett's, on Sugar Hill.
 Word has been received from Mrs ;. T. Baker of 4490 East street, who IS at Hot Springs, Arkansas, stating that her health is much improved.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
RUNNING DOWN CLUE
New York Policeman and Insurance Representatives on Trail of Stolen Cars in This Vicinity.

A detective from the automobile department of the New York police accompanied by three insurance ad- justors arrived here this morning, to commence an investigation, resulting 8 from information recently secured concerning stolen cars Soon after the arrival of the men, Detective Ser geant A. J. Richardson accompanied them from the station, and up to press time this afternoon no informa tion was obtainable regarding the result of the mission.
 Recently in New York, the police arrested several men. :=ho are be- lIeved to be at the head of a ring operating in the stealing and distri- button of automobiles. Several of the cars are said to have been shipped into Connecticut. One of the men had in his possession the name of well known local man, who is the owner of sev7ral machines. Indications point to some sensa tional developments within the next few days.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
State Police Called Out.

Boston, Aug 19.-Ten members of the state police patrol have been or dered Io proceed from Camp at Tram ingham to Barnstable, where a crowd early today attempted to take three prisoners accused of assault upon a white girl from the Jail. The men will go over the road in motorcycles.
 Public Safety Commissioner Alfred F. Focte said the men would be used to assist in preserving order but the main purpose of their going was to search for an automobile alleged to have been stolen and used by the trio in the assault.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
ND NEW EVIDENCE IN MURDER CASES
Prosecutor Promises to Act in BurCh and 0benChain Trial

Los Angeles, Aug. 19.-Any evidence warranting another arrest would be act ed upon promptly Malcolm McLaren, chief investigator of the district attor- ney's office said today in commenting on Ralph Obenchain's statement that the man who killed J. Belton Kennedy here August , would be in jail by Sun day
 Obenchain, attorney for his former wife, Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain, in dicted with Arthur c. Burch for mur- der in connection with the shooting has of the defendants would be established through the apprehension of another person..
 McLaren said the only desire of off cials was to see the slayer of Kennedy arrested and convicted, but he added that ''any theory of the case must pro- vide for Burch and Mrs. Obenchain; /; the facts show too strong a case against them to be disregarded.'
 Coincident with this statement it was announced by Deputy District Attorney Reyes that the prosecution had examin- ed two new witnesses late yesterday.
 MT. McLaren said that while his of nee nad been WOrklnS on the lne1I or an automobile on the night of the mur der and later recovered at Santa Mon ica, he considered the automobile and the thief had been eliminated as a per tinent factor in the case.
 It was believed at first that the man might have been one of two foreign ers'' whom Mrs. Obenchain told author ities had brushed by her in the Beverly Glen shortly after the shooting of her fiance.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
WOMEN AND MEN IN MASS.LYNCHING MOB
(Continued from First Page).

manned outside the jail nearly an hour ana half, still threatening an attack while sheriff Rosenthal, Chief War den Boland and the three others stood guard with shotguns.
 mere are ten prisoners in the Barnstable jail. Usually two men are cons1dered sufficient to guard it. Last night, because of the Wareham incl oent the sheriff personally took com mana ana augmented the force 10 nve. Today more guards will be add ed, and Sheriff Rosenthal intimated also that he might ask for state troops to help him. The second regi- ment of field artillery of the Massa- chusetts National Guard is stationed hVe miles away on it's summer en- campmcnt.
 Held in S15.0O0 nail.
 Dies and Gomez were held in s15,- ooo bail each yesterday and Andrews was to be arraigned today. All three have been identified by Miss Gertrude Butler and William EIdridge as the men who held them up and criminallv assaulted Miss Butler at Buzzards Bay early in the week.
 Chief Warden Roland said the crowd today came within ten feet of the jall~ Among the women he saw several not more than 20 years of age. The three negro prisoners are being kept in separate parts of the building.
 Guard Increased
 Sheriff Rosenthal announced later that he had increased the jail guard to 15 men for tonight, all armed, to defend the institution against possible assault. He said he did not intend at this time to call for troops or state police and did not expect to remove the prisoners elsewhere
 We expect to take care of the sit uation right here,' he said Quiet prevailed during the forenoon.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
CITY HEMS

Engine Company, No. was called to 24 Webster Hill this afternoon, to extinguish d slight blaze.
 The Brotherhood of the Bristol Swedish Lutheran church was enter talned by the local Brotherhood at the Swedish Lutheran church in this city last evening. A program was carried out and refreshments served.
 Morning services at the Swedish Lutheran church will be in Englis h this Sunday.
 William Furman of Elm Hill report ed to the police this morning that his bicycle was stolen yesterday afternoon at the State Trade school.
 There will be d meeting of Loyal Order of Moose at their hall tonight. Report on final arrangements for clam bake will be maded.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
WILL NOT APPEAR
Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Star Has Sent Word to Boston That She
 is Unable to Play in Tournament.

Boston, Aug. 19.-Suzanne Lenglen, the French tennis star, whose formal entry for the national mixed doubles tournaments to be played here next week, was received yesterday by off cials of the Longwood Cricket club, sent word today that she would not be able to participate.
 A message received by Edwin Sheafe, president of the Longwood club and local representative of the U. S. Lawn Tennis association said Mile. Lenglen's physicians had for bade her to play in the tournament. She had been entered as partner of Wm Nj Johnston of California.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
ENGLAND UNABLE ID
 MAKE C0NSESSI0NS
(Continued from First Page).

simetimeS sulky, sometimes savage,
 which make SO many chapters of British history painful reading. mis- understandings between these two peoples who ought to live in peace and harmony, even in affection, to- gether, should be brought to an end.
 ''1n spite of the disquieting facts, I hope reason will prevail even over logic and that the Irish leaders will not reject the largest measures of freedom ever offered their country and take the responsibility of renew ing a conflict which would be robbed
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
JOBS GIVEN no MEN
Workers Will Report Monday Morn ing-Knife WieIder Applies for Job But Is Turned Down.

The municipal employment burea u assigned no men to street and sewer construction gangs with orders to re- port to their respective gangs Monday morning, following receipt of a reuuisition from the board of public works for that number of men.
 Among those who called at the em- ployment bureau this morning seek ing employment was Number 295, the laborer who went after Foreman George Water with 8 knife and was discharged yesterday for his act. He was notified that his services are not desired by the city.
 One of the men lackEsted yester- day following an expose of a scheme for duplicating work tickets so that one assignment could be extended to provide work for several men, also called and asked for 6 job. He re- ceived a similar answer.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
POSTAL CLERKS FIELD DAY.

Mem oers of the clerical staff of the post office will attend an athletic field day of state postal employees to be held at Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport, Sunday. The members of the local office caused a riot at New Haven last year when they attended the outing and cleaned up almost all the prizes without difficulty. They are in there with the fight now and expect to re- peat again in the Park City SO 'tis rl1mored.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
COHEN TO OFFER EVIDENCE
Trial of 'Jennie T' Postponed Until
 Later

New Haven, Aug. 19.-A hearing be- fore the federal commission of 19 men arrested in the Jennie T. liquor land ing case set for this morning was con tinued until later in the day in ab- sence of Assistant U. s. District At torney Cohen. Counsel for the men It had been agreed with Mir. Cohen that a transcript of the evidence given m the city court should be offered and MT. Cohen reserved the right to offer evid- ence,
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
MOOSE GO CLAMBAKING.

The local members of the lodge of Moose will attend their first annual clambake at Elliott's Grove in Plain vile on Sunday afternoon Plans have been in the works for weeks to make this a huge success in order that the affair may become a regular annual event The committee in charge reports a large number going
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses have been taken cut: Attorney Sam uel Albert of Gilbert avenue, New Haven. and Miss Frances M. Schu- pack ot 75 Hawkins street, a school teacher; Clayton G. Smith, a divorcee, of 320 Main street and c. Louise Fiske of 935 Elm street, New Haven, widow.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
LOCAL ATHLETES ENTERED.
Five New Britain Men To Compete In
 State Championship Events.

i've NeW Bf1Ia1n NeI1 IU OU1IIptIt III
 State Championship Events.
 New Britain will have five athletes entered in the state championship track meet to be held in Bridgeport tomor- row afternoon Edward B. Hunger ford in the mile, Armond Landino and Robert Peplau in the broad jump, Ma than Abetz in the shot put and Ger aid Hannon in the high jump are the local athletes entered and the events in which they are entered in order. It is an A. A. U. meet and open to all members from the state. Inasmuch as it is for state championship events, a larger number of New Britain boys were not entered as they were not ready to meet the fastest from other parts of the Nutmeg confines.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
BERGDOLI IN SWITZERLAND.
More Complications Over Prize U. S
 Draft DOdger.

Geneva, Aug. 19.-Grover C. Berg doll the American draft evader says the Thorogovie Zeitung today ar rived in Constance from Munich three days ago and now is stopping in a hotel at St. Gall.
 Bergdon came from Germany to avoid extradition to the United States, the newspaper asserts. He has an American passport, it adds and now is perfectly safe from extradition.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
VETERANS TO DINE,

Members of l.. D. Penfeld camp, Sons of Veterans, will attend dinner to be held at Momauguin tomorrow af- ternoon Frank H. McGar of S6 North First street, Meriden, is in charge of the arrangements for the affair. A number of New Britain men notified the man in charge that they would be in attendance.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
STILL AFTER 'ENI.
Government Men Are Checking Up
 Rum Smugglers.

nouncement here today that U. S. Gus toms authorities will station at secret points along the Detroit river to check up on liquor boats coming from Can ada the activities of rum smugglers were believed on the Wane.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-19
POPULATION INCREASE
Gain of Approximately 4S,6SO Since August 1S96-Just Quarter of a Century Ago.

During the past 25 years, the city of New Britain has grown from a population of 1O,636 to it's present size With 59,316 persons living here. That makes an increase of exactly 4S,69O, making an average gain of some 1,947 inhabitants in each sue ceening year.
 When the new city directory was made on August 19, 1896, by the Price, Lee and company, there had been an increase of 797 more than the previous year. The name of Johnson took the lead with a total of 1s8 to their credit. The Smiths however came a close second with |115 in the book.