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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-04-14
Daily Thought.
1t is tu hope. though hope were lost.
Mrs. Rarhauld.
SWEET CLOVER

1t has been demonstrated at twen-
ty-two different Demonstration
Farms in the state, and by dozens of
farmers that sweet clover is our best
hay and pasture crop, and an excel
lent soiA builder. Several farmers in
the Red River Valley have raised it
for years, and have formed an asso-
citation to keep the seed pure and to
market it comparatively.
After consulting the Farm Bureau
Executive Committee, and several
farmers in the county, we have or
dered 5000 pounds of this white.
blossom sweet clover, which we will
sell from the Farm Bureau Office in
Linton at actual cost plus freight, or
15c per pound. It is usually sown
at the rate; Of about 10 pounds per
acre and with a lightly sown nurse
crop Of oats pr barley. This nurse
crop can be cut early for hay and
az ordinary years, with reasonable
IStM1alI, the sweet clover can be pas
Etyined the first year. The second
|year the sweet clover will usually
grow an abundant crop.
lsesA You may get the seed at This Office.
las leny lasts, or order it direct
froln the Rea..River Valley Sweet
f63e Association Grand
1 g IL Dakota. 4
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-04-14
COUNTY SCHOOL. NOTES

Diplomas of Honor for Nine
Months perfect attendance were
issued to Agnes Langeliers, Glanavon;
Martin Hager, Esther Klaudt, Lynn
Steensland and Hattie Heyermna,
Winchester
Wilson No. 3 has been named
"Roseland School,"
The following pupils received
Punctuality Buttons this week: Alma
Paine, Glanavon; Annabell Maurer,
Omio; Arthur Dunn, Danbury; Hilda
Vikse, Baker; Melvin Jackson, Union;
Elizabeth Hit and Clement Weller,
Hague; Tony Baumgartner (2), Peter
and Mary Baumgartner, McCulley;
Viola M. Aaarvig, Edwin Oberg and
Samuel Schulz, Kintyre; Clifford Kor-
upp, William Wudtke, Benjamin Pom
erance, Helena Bsoch, Theodore Luchs,
Ruth Schott, Stella Feinstein, Arthur
Flegel, Stanley Bechtle, Edna Klaudt,
Letha Thompson, Magdalena Walther,
Esther Klaudt, and Christina Dockter,
Winchester.
We do not leave out any ones name
Intentionally. II we fail to make
note Of the fact that any pupil receiv-
ed an award, we wish some one would
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-04-14
GRAIN POOLING PROGRAM
TAKEN UP
Meeting at Chicago Hears Plan of
Committee of Sew
enteen.

Complete machinery by which far
mers of the country may take over
the marketing of their grain on CO.
operative basis were laid down before
national conference Of grain grow
ers in Chicago last week. The plans
were presented by the committee Of
II, which has been working on ma
tional cooperative grain handling sys-
tenn for the last six months and which
called the ratification conference.
While the plans have been under
constant consideration the past few
days and were given their financial
touches only late last night, they diff
fer in no essential detail from those
previously worked out by the commit
zee, it's members said.
Pressure Brought.
Pressure from several quarters for
compulsory pooling of grain did not
succeed in winning endorsement. The
plan calls for pooling at option.
Curblng OF speculation in grain is
set forth in the final report of the
committee as one of the chief aims
of the proposed plan. Declaring that
there was speculation in grain that
"almost staggered all human compre-
hension," the committee said that in
it's judgment the "only adequate rem
edy was for the farmers to "enter
extensively into the business of grain
distribution, merchandising grain as
the product cf other industries are
merchandised.
Incorporate Organization.
Establishment of a corporation
known as the United States Grain
Growers, Incorporated, is provided for
by the laws of the organization.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-04-14
AMERICAN LEGION NOTES

Last Tuesday evening the regular
monthly meeting of the Legion was
held in the Club Rooms. There was
a good attendance, and considerable
business was attended to.
A committee of two was appointed
to collect the necessary funds for a
Stand of Colors for the local post.
Ed. M. Graf and F. B. Streeter are
he committee, and will be around to
see you in the near future.
The regular meeting night was
changed to the first Monday in the
month. The Legion does not wish to
interfere with the meetings of any
other organization, and found that
Monday would suit more members
than any other night, so keep the
night in mind.
The necessary steps were taken to
get ten rifles for the post. These are
furnished by the government to every
Legion post on request, and on put
ting up a bond for their safety and
return should they ever be needed.
We are also getting thousand rounds
of ammunition. So Decoration Day
we will have squad properly armed
and guard for our colors. They
will also be used for funeral purposes.
The commander this week wrote for
the necessary papers for having one
of our Buddie's body returned from
France. Mr.. Arend Hollaar, from
Hull, is going to visit the burial place
of his son in France, and also wishes
to have him returned to the states.
His son was killed in the Muese-Ar-
gonne offensive.
Say, Buddie, I want to slip you
something on the @. T.. Better send
in for that Victory Medal now or you
won't get it before Decoration Day.
And at the same time you can get
our discharge recorded. Now, don't
say that there is too much Red Tape
about this. Send, mail or bring your
discharge to A. H. Irvine, Linton,
Ind all the papers will be fixed up
'f2r you. then you sign your name and
enclose the blanks in stamped en-
velopa that is all addressed for you,
and short time thereafter you will
get the medal. Only way it could be
easier would be to have the govern
ment send it without anything from
you, and in about so per cent of the
cases, the party never would receive it,
as so many have moved away, etc.,
and some Stacker would get the medal
and be wearing it around about like
our "dog tags" SEND YOURS IN
TODAY.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-04-14
X. P. NOTES

There will be work in the first and
second degrees on Thursday night, and
the convention will start promptly at
8 o'clock, so try and be on hand.
Karl Ponath, Keeper of R. G. S.,
left this week for Montana, where his
folks are living. We hate to have
him go, as he made a fine officer.
We expect some definite information
this week about the Pythian sisters
organization and the insurance de-
partment.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-04-14
CONSUMERS STORES SPLIT UP

Fargo, April Stockholders in IL
Of the 81 cooperative stores in North
Dakota of the Consumers United
Stores company have made arrange
ments to break away from the parent
organization and continue business as
independent units. Alfred Knutson,
organizer of the company, announced
today. The Consumers United Stores
went into voluntary receivership last
month.
The 13 stores have made arrange
ments with W. G. johnson, secretary
treasurer cf the company, and it's
temporary receiver by which they each
pay their share of the general indebt-
ness of the company, and assume local
debts, Mr.. Knutson said. .
This arrangement for breaking
away from the corporation is subject
to the approval in hearing on the
receivership by Judge Moellring, in
Minot, N. D., today.
Three stores have been closed. They
are the ones at Langdon, Rugby and
Strasburg.
The stores which will operate inde-
pendently are at Hillsboro, Larimore,
Aneta, Cooperstown, Kuhn, Pettibone,
Darlington, New Rockford, Fessenden,
Turtle Lake, Powers Lake and Sher-
wood.
The action is accepted as decision
TO abandon the general plan of organi-
zati Rp of the Consumers Stores.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-04-14
expects the store can be operated sue
cessfully and will pay the entire
$1,000.
Contributed $l,Q0Q.QQQ

$1,000.
Contributed $1,00O,OOO
More than 10000 farmers contribu-
ted 800 each or an amount aggre-
eating more than 100000 when the
company was organized, H. G. Link,
of Larimore, stated after the hearing
R. w. Frazier, of Crosby, who was
one of the leading figures on the far
mers' side of the controversy, stated
after the hearing that the determined
fight made by the farmers in this in
stance was an indication that 1--WE far
mers are going to run our own en-
terprises in the future"
Reichert announced today that E.
R. Sinkler has been retained as at
torney for the receiver.
Want to Save the Pieces
"The men who have been handling
the affairs of the company have made
a failure of it so far and we want
someone put in there who will save
what is left of the concern" R. w.
Frazier, of Crosby, declared. He
charged Brinton, johnson and others
who have had charge of the company
with the responsibility of the COM
/ pany's condition.
Bank Receiver Wants johnson
Atty. ". R. Lowell, of Fargo, rep
resenting L. C. Reep, receiver for
the Scandinavian-American Bank of
Fargo, insolvent institution to which
the stores company owes more than
100000; reminded the court that the
man who becomes receiver of the
company must be competent and
should be familiar with it's affairs.
For that reason he urged the appoint
ment of johnson.
eve can make these stores amount
to something by running them on a
cooperative basis, R. w. Frazier
said. 1--WE have been paying almost
$4,000 a month for the upkeep of the
Fargo office. That's too much money
for that purpose and we want that
expense eliminated.
Big Sum Paid to Organizers
c. P. Peterson, of Bisbee, former
state senator and prominent Lacquer,
furnished the court with the informa-
;tion that $4,000 had been raised in
cash for the store which he represents.
Of that amount the farmers them
selves raised $4,000 so that the organ
izers sent out by the head Office of the
stores company had raised $4,000 in
cash yet $4,000 of that amount was
paid out in commissions.
"That is why we farmers charged
the present officers of the company
with mismanagement," Mr.. Peterson
said.
Creditors of the company, accord
ing to court records, are: The Scandi-
navian-American Bank of Fargo
The First National Bank of Bismarck,
Peoples State Bank, Grand Forks;
State Bank of Deering; State Bank
of Oriska; Ransom County Farmers
Bank of Lisbon; Drake Milling Co.,
of Drake; Farmers & Merchants bank
Of New Rockford; Bank of New Rock.
ford; First State Bank of Strasburg;
First National Bank Of Fessenden and
Bank of Hazelton.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09
TWO MASTERS

Postmaster General win Hays name has been mentioned as one who may he asked to rcoraanizc the ua- tioual association of the motion pie turo industry, his position to be chair- man of the board at an annual salary of S1oo,ooo. The association is said to embrace the largest producers, makers and distrihutora of UIms,
 If there is any truth to the rumor .it seems to prove tho truth of the gos- sip concerning the indifference being shown 10 the movies as compared to patronage given this form Of enter tainment in the last few years. The attraction of the pictures cau- not be denied They have been and arc still furnishing entertainment for many who cannot afford or do not care to go to the expense of attending theatrical performances, especially where they arc obliged to go out of town for the purpose
 Considering the matter in connec- tion with the mention of Will Hays name as chairman of the board of directors of this association, however and considering the salary which it is said will be offered, another question arises.
 Would MT Hays or any other man of nationwide reputc"-the sort of man said to be desircd-feel that he would be justified in accepting such position and at the same time hold the office of postmaster General of the United States?
 Judge Landis is said to receive S42,- 900 yearly for settling baseball dis affairs, has brought down upon him self criticisms from all sides, despite the popularity of the game over which he presides. It is generally felt, not only among lawyers by among laymen, that a United States judge should de vote al his time to his official posi- tion. Right is this sentiment of the people, especially strong just now when he is meeted out such severe penalty to Babe Ruth for playing on a transforming trip.
 But personalities and popularity nothing 10 do with the case. If the motion picture people select public servant to aid them, that official should resign his other duties before acceptance.
 If Judge Landis has set precedent that will be followed hereafter by others, strong steps should be taken to break that precedent.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09
THE SALARY MATTER

It looks as if the Mayor has sue ceeded in having another "catch-as- catch-can" argument about salary re- auctions of city officials. Yesterday, we heard that the Mayor was in favor of salary reductions-this morning we hear that he was in favor of the salary committee sending out the let ters about eductions-there is q pret- ty academic point involved, very prct- ty indeed, but where does the Mayor stand?
 The two platoon question precipitat- ed row, newspaper and otherwise. The Mayor made statements, which seemed to be honeyed for the ears nearest him, and, as a consequence, even the members of the common council did not know where he stood. Quite q few of the Councilmen were indignant about the indifferent atti- tude the Mayor took at d meeting of that body of men. Councilman Maxwell Porter pointed to the Mayors message in which it was claimed that a mes- sage written by the Mayor favored the two platoon. Alderman John Gill ask ed the Mayor at open meeting what he had up his sleeve on the two pla- toon matter. This paragraph proves to some of us that the Mayor suc- ceeded in "befuddling" the two pla- toon matter.
 Are we to pass through the same process in the s4lary matter? We cer- tsinly are if we don't know where his Honor stands. There are many people at city hall who are Vitally interested-they have the right to know about the attitude of their lead- CT. Maybe it is the Mayors way to have both sides put before the public and then act as he wishes. If this is so may we be allowed to suggest to the Mayor that playing with news papers IS qullt sdlle -eoptcidilH when the word of a newspaper is at stake also.
 Another point we would like to drive home' is the fact that it is rather difficult to pull the wool over the eyes'' of the people who read the newspapers. Somebody must have presented the mayor with q new cal endar and he noticed that April is uncomfortably near.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09
P. U. COMMISSIONS STAND

In effect the Public Utilities Com mission has decided that the petition CTS for reduction in fares on the ''Dinky" train between Hartford and Bristol, in which people of New Brit ain, Bristol and Hartford participated, have presented no case. In other words the finding repeats the claims of the petitioners that the present rates are unjust and discriminatory, but states that they have produced no statistics or other evidence to prove their contentious.
 The railroad, on the other hand, says the opinion of the commission, declares that the new rates were in- augurated to do away with discrimin- ation, or, in this case favoritism, pre- viously shown in favor of this terri tory, to follow the practice approved by the interstate commerce commis- sion which has este blshed q uni form interstate rate throughout the 
 United States"
 In a court of law the plaintiff must establish his case; the burden is upon him. The commission here takes the stand similar to one which would bc taken by such court of law. The peti- tioners, according to this viewpoint, occupy the same position as would a plaintiff seeking redress or relief from q court. The simple statement of the railroad, contradicting the petitioners allegation. is held sufficient to defeat the petition in view of the lack of evidence presented.
 The question arises irrespective of the merits of this case, does not tho commission posses other powers than those of a court of law} II is hou1I by the rules Of law? What is not con templated that the commission itself would make inquiry, at least as to the justice of the claim of petitiouora'
 BeSOnd tIlS HuSHlloIl d ilo0'H il'F be learned from the fact that inc com mission based this decision upon Hack of evidence" Hereafter, any petition addressed to it should he backed up by evidence or statistics, if the com mission Is to hold to this theory of its duty.
 If 1t Is to assume judicial standing and consider itself free of any re- sponsibility except where matters are brought before it with all the formali-
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09
"NHEREOF l SPEAK"

President Harding said in an ad-
 dress to the Red Cross the other day: "1 know whereof I speak," when he declared that the conference would succeed beyond our fondest hopes. | One wondered that he used the worn out expression. It has been said of | Mir Harding that he has two little Ivanities, namely his personal appear
 ance and his literary style, His pride in the latter would seem to prevent the use of such an ordinary Xpresslon as q know whereof I speak"
 Today, however, there may be a req son for the surprising departure from
 originality of expression. The four power treaty of agreement, whichever | it turns out to be, was probably iu l his mind, and he considered the ar
 engagement ample grounds for his statement. He wanted to speak, possi- l bly,, in terms that were well under stood-and certainly 'I know whereof I speak," has been used enough to be clear to everyone
 From one source comes the indica- tion that the pact between the United States, Great Britain, Japan and France will be in the form of a treaty and will be submitted to the Senate |, it is reported that it will not be q treaty but rather an agreement
 Correspondents at Washington say that the pact is on the verge of ac- ccptancc. while at the same time there comes the news from Tokio that Japan. While approving in principi@ while having informed her delegates to that effect, declares that approval may not be given to the "quadruple entente" which is said to contain a provision doing away with the Anglo Japanese alliance, but not as a sub- stitutc for such alliance, until an agreement is reached on the reduction in naval armamQut and there is realization Of Eihu Roots principles concerning China" The matter of this naval ratio is not included in the in atrumeut, and Chlna's problems are not settled by it.
 It k quite probable that this con
 fusion exists because Of the failure of correspondents at Washington 10 know Of the word from Tokio at the time they wrote the days story Of the conference.
 The agreement is said 10 provide for preservation of the territorial iuterg- rity in the Pacific; consultation be- tween powers before war action is taken; mediation ny two parties in case of disagreement between the other two, and the abolition of the Anglo Japanese alliance.
 The arbitration clause certainly will
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09
g Kears Ago Today
CTaken from Herald of that date

A slight snow furry started falling at o'clock last night and there was about six inches before morning.
 City Clerk 4. l.. Thompson will spend the week end visiting in Springfield.
 There have been nine deaths and one marriage license recorded at the town clerks office so far this week.
 Ii has been suggested that the Ser lin railroad station be called the New Britain Junction.
 Several large deer were seen to he grazing on the farm of John H. Fish in Ncwington yesterday.
 Mrs, $. c. Ohman is visiting friends in Mcridcn.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09

ty Of a suit at law, it Is well 10 rcaliko this tact Certainly if has not pre- dously shown this disposition in Jtt- ney-rolIcy matters that have ntercst- led New Britain people. il haa con- sdercd itself uH equitable hodE ut- tempting 10 try informal means of
 bringing results which is more proper position for ii 10 assume even though the people have not always agreed with its decisions and arrange meots Certainly it should not base ifs findings oa purely technical rules or law.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09

line. The outbreak here queled We'd nesday night, broke out afresh last night, after a comparatively quiet day and police stated 150 persons were in. jured including one man shot and a score seriously injured.
 An injunction against the meat cut ters' union was ordered here by Judge Dennis F. Sullivan on petition of 20 packers including Swift and Co. and 19 of the smaller plants. This injunc- ton ordered that picketing cease, but according to the authorities it was disregarded by the strikers and strike sympathizers
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09

strike here and at St. Paul was fol- lowed by outbreaks yesterday in East St Louis and Omaha. Seven women were among fifteen arrested in East St. Louis for participating in demonstra- tions and a 3 months old baby was wounded when volley of shots was fired into the house of a packing house employe iu omaha. Scores or extra police were placed in the trou- ble zone at Omaha.
 Parade of striking plant employees was planned in Kansas city today. Union headquarters announced that ,000 strikers were expected to be in
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09
Facts and FGncies
(BY ROBERT Qr1LLEN).

Only sixteen more wishing days to Christmas.
 The world looks to America for faith, hope and charity
 The premiums on foreign policy are paid to the home manufacturers,
 To q world anxious 10 get back to normal, they are handicapital ships.
 You can say one thing for Japan. She has the courage of her appetites.
 Now if the lingo vtewcrs-with- alarm only take d ten-year holiday.
 Babies savings banks would be mere popular if it wasn't so hard to get the money out when the parents are short of change.
 Most of the crazy rumOrs seem to get their start in well informed cir cles.'
 It is difficult to set the world 10 rights while everybody is clamOring for his rights"
 Some young people leave home for the same reason that man gets up when he sits on a tack,
 Increased traffic on the rods indi- ba ioi ,it-,lr south for the winter.
 If there were no tght-wads. where would the good spenders borrow money 10 tide them over until pay day?
 Among the words recently adopted into the common language are camou- nage, morale, normalcy, agenda and billion,
 r Justice may be blind. but she is q wise defendant who puts on her be- coming frock.
 - Good fellow: Any married man who shows the boys d good time and urges his wife to make over last win ter's coat suit.
 An Englishman says American statesmen are more frank than those of Europe. Yes, so much of their thought is given to iranling.
 Police should not condemn Nagrants too quickly. Scientists are agreed that the whole world is without visible means of support.
 Marrying a man to reform him doesn't seem so unreasonable now. A man cant support both q wife and a thirst in times likes these.
 Fear of what bad people will say may keep a man from being good, but fear of what good people will say doesn't keep him from being bad.
 We believe the man who says we won't fight Japan for twenty years. It will take that long to think up a noble principle 10 get excited about.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09
ASSYRIAN MASS MEETING

The Assyrian mass meeting at which former Mayor George A. Quig- ley, John c. Loomis, of the Commer- cial Trust company and Americani- zation Director James F. O'Brien will speak. will be held this evening at the Elihu Burritt school. The Assy- rian American society will be form- ed
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09

Moonshine liquor was said to be a big factor in the fight here. Twenty prohibition enforcement officers are working in the area about the stool. yards, hunting for moonshine stills.
 In one house a large still was found and barrel of liquor emptied into the gutter.
 Snipers have made their appearance in the yards district here and added to the difficulty of controlling the mobs.
 Morris and Co. issued a statement last night that production in that plant is at normal and they are filling