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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
AMERICA SETS
PACE M.TRADE
RESTORATION
Englishman Makes This
Statement After Visit to
United States. y.

ra
London. March 17.-America ~ Is
oeaing with the problem of recon
slruction and the restoration of trade
more energetically and more success.
1uily than is the case in England, Sir
Algernon Firth. former president of
the Association of British Chambers
Oh commerce. declares in a Times in
terVlew. Sir Algernon has returned
recently from his 51st visit to the
United States.
Among factors cited as to American
advantage in the situation, the British
BUSINESS man states. were a more
rapid reduction of values than in
england and co-operatiol of labor in
reducing the costs of prof. hction.
Mill workers in the United States,
ne said, are accepting wage reductions
OF as much as 80 1-3 per cen in or
DER to enable manufacturers to turn
out goods at prices which the public
o pay. He said If this movement
went much further it would mean
that the United States would soon be
In a strong position in the matter Of
exporting goods and would be able to
secure business that would otherwise
come to Great Britain.
American hours of. work were
about he same as those in England,
ne stated. but the men worked much
harder while they were in the mills.
Sir Algernon expressed an opinion
that trade would improve in America
toward April. based on the fact that
bottom prices were being reached,
promising restored. confidence and in
creased buying. He urged open and
frank dealing with Americans and CO.
operation between the two nations.
He said he did not attach much i'm
p%ortance to the question of tariffs be-
cause of the creditor position of the
United States.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
T%ELEGRAPHIC TITBITS

Salt Lake City. Utah.-Frank J.
Hagenbarth Of Salt Lake, president Of
the National Wool Growers associa-
ton, has; been Endorsed by all Repub-
lican senators from the inter-moun-
tain states : for appointment as a
member OF, the interstate commerce
commission.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by the AL
lies of the American federal reserve
banks as depositaries for German
indemnity payments brought from the
treasury department a statement. that
this was to enable the German gov
eminent to draw on vast credits es-
tablished in = this country through
private agents.
Chicago.-Police were called to
eject hecklers at the lecture Of Sir
Phillip Gibbs, English correspondent,
on "the Irish question:"
washington.-The number of un-
employed decreased 1926, or one
per cent, during February, as COM
pared with January, the labor depart
ment announced from reports Of
1,423 Arms.
Observation-Disclosures $685.
100000 IL available for road and
bridge construction and maintenance
ment Of agriculture announced.
New York.-Successful counter
revolutions in Armenia have driven
Bolshev1st invaders from power, said
messages to the Near East relief COM
mlttee. and a new government has
been set up in Erivan.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
FOR GRAIN
AND HAY EXPOSITION
TO BE MADE MAR. Fl

Chicago, March 17.-Agricultural
experts from practically every college
and university. in the grain states will
meet in Chicago on March Fl to out
line a campaign for the most compre-
hensive grain and hay exposition ever
held.
A. call for the meeting was issued
by the executive committee of the In
ternational Grain and Hay show,
which has been made a permanent in
stitution. Prof. G. l.. Christie, Purdue
university, director of tho exposition,
said that through corporation Of all
agricultural college experts and farm
ers associations an educational cam
paignr viii be carried on for the pur-
pose Of bringing to the big exposition
n best OF. h nations grain and hay
products. Western Canadian faFmofx
well represented at the show last year.
will conduct a similar campaign.
There will be more than 5000 exhib-
its.
The call for the meeting followed
an announcement by George s. Bridge,
that the Chicago Board Of Trade had
renewed its offer of $4,000 in prem
iums for the best exhibits. It was
through the cooperation of the board
that the exposition was first made
possible.
THE Importance of the exposition
in encouraging better crops has beer
clearly demonstrated" said Prof.
Christie. For many years growers
have felt the need Sf an international
show where best grain and forage
crops might be compared and scien-
tifc methods of cultivation exchanged.
The exposition has now been made
permanent.
= AT the conference professors of ag-
riculture will be present from colleges
and universities in Minnesota, Nebras-
ka. Kansas, Missouri. Iowa, Wisconsin,
Illinois, Michigan, Indiana Ohio and
several other states.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
RICAN
GOVERNMENT
CRITICIZED

San Jose, Costa Rica, March H.
Opponents of the Acosta government
of Costa Rica are sharply criticising
the administration for terminating
hostilities between this country and
Panama following intervention by
the United States.
Exciting scenes are occurring in
congress. many members Of which
are denouncing the government as
''favoring Panama and en%dangering
the independence of Costa Rica." The
government is making c~onciliatory
replies to these criticisms and en-
deavoring to calm the storm.
United States warships are re-
ported to be watching the Costa
'Rican and Panama coasts.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
Mexican Government
May Be Recognized
By French Officials

Mexico City, March 17.-Delivery
OF a personal letter from President
Millerand Of France to President
Obregon of Mexico, was expected
here today. 1t was announced last
night that the arrival of such a letter
impending, and
agreed today hat the missive might
portend recognition Of the Mexican
government.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
JURY TO
GET HAMON CASE
THIS AFTERNOON
CONTINUED from Page u

OF others were aligned with the Ham,
on millions in an UNEQUAL fight on
Clara Hamon and that the fight was
made moro unequal by the participa-
ton OF Attorney General freeing.
AS he got into his argument, Mathers
doned his coat and vest, and used
q handkerchief freely to mop his
brow.
Brought Chair Into Court Room.
During the noon recess/the defense
brought from the hotel suite occu-
pied by Hamon and Clara Hamon,
the chair with which it ia alleged the
colonel struck the defendant when he
was shot.
1t was planned to have Mr.. Mclean
use 1t in his argument.
Mr.. Mclean took the floor at 1920
p. m. He began by. explaining the
law OF dying declarations" saying
mat they should be accepted with
great caution.
Mr.. Mclean said only on one point
had he and the court differed, that of
Keeping out all girls and boys un-
der 16.
Il think every child able to under
stand facts and able to understand
the relationship should hear this trial.
my contention is that God AL
mighty took a hand in this affair.
When a man deserts a pure wife, a
boy and girl as that man did, he
ought to be killed.
Il say God did it,"
He pointed to young Jake Hamon
and said the father had set the worst
example possible for the noble son.
Defense Loses.
Ardmore. Okla. March 17.-An ef-
fort of the defense to waive their
right of argument and have the case
OF Clara Smith Hamon. or trial
charged with the murder Of Jake L.
Hamon. Republican national commit
teeman from Oklahoma, and million
aire oil and railroad man, go imme-
diately to the jury, was ruled out by
Judge Thomas w. Champion this
morning and defense counsel began
its pleas for acquittal of the defend
ant.
Joe Ben Champion. twin brother OF
the judge. opened for the defense.
With the announced plans OF
both state and defense, it appeared
that the day might be taken up with
given to the jury late today.
When their efforts to waive argu-
ments was held up yesterday after
noon, w. P. Mclean, chief counse:
for Clara Hamon and S. P. Freezing,
state attorney general. in charge OF
the prosecution. said If they spoke
they probably would go deeply into
the evidence adduced at the weeks
sessions and analyze to the jury bit
by bit.
No Time Limit.
The attorneys spoke without a time
limit, agreement to five hours for
each side having been abrogated.
Mr.. Champion in opening, said the
case had been delayed by the state,
referred to the speech Of H. H.
Brown. special prosecutor as not hav-
ing touched or the evidence.
He referred to the participation In
the case Of Attorney General Freezing
as a high state official sent down
here to prosecute a DOOR. innocent
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
HARDING APPROVES OF PLAN.

Washington. March 17.-Action of
army and navysofhcers in refusing to
permit American troops to participate
today in an evacuation day parade at
Boston. of which Irish freedom ad-
vocates are in charge, was formally
approved today by President Harding
after a conference with Secretary
Hughes of the state department and
Secretary Weeks of the war depart
ment.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17

Washington. - President Harding
has started plans to have an unknown
soldier buried in Arlington cemetery
next Armistic day with fitting honors.
Havana.-The first game for the
chess championship Of the world
ended In . draw between Jose r.
CApablanca and DR.. Emanuel IAAker
OF Germany after nifty moves.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
COMPTROLLER TAKES OATH.

Washington. March I'D. r.
Crissinger of Marion. Ohio, took oath
today as comptroller Of the currency
and as such automatically became a
member of the federal reserve board.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17

Dublh.-Eamonn De Valera, Irish
leader, in an interview here with the
Associated Press correspondent, said
the saddest thing about the struggle
to see it accepted by many as a
religious dispute.
London.-A green army formed Of
deserving reds and peasants is being
formed against the Bolshevik gov
eminent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

Christmas tree and we're making lots
of new things this year. It's more fun
10 string popcorn and cranberries and
gid wanutS and make butterflies thar
il is 10 buy 'em downtown. Ethel, YOU
give Billie another needle and he ear
string cranberries. They're easiest to
begin on
Have you children discovered yet
that it is more fun 10 make things
with your own hands than it is To buy
them with money! If not. YOU have
missed lesson which every child
should learn.
The tree decorations which Johnny
and his sisters were making may be
made by any child. First on the list
comes popcorn and cranberries. These
may he strung separately or alternate
~. If yellow field corn is soaked un
I'll Softcned, it may also be strung. A
small tree was once trimmed with n
lattice work of strung popcorn. cover
Ing all the top Of the tree. with tiny
red tissue bells at the end of each
string
Nearly every child has learned to
make different kinds Of paper chains
Packages Of colorcd paper may I've oh.
tanned at almost any printing Office,
These may be cut into short lengths
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
Repubiic School

On Wednesday evening, December
IA, the second grade, under the direc-
ton Of Mrs. Sigsbee. presented the
Christmas cantata, "A Visit from
Santa" for the Parent Teachers club.
Both children and teacher are to be,
complimcnted on the excellent way
in which the entire program was car
ried out.
Fifty children from this school en-
joyed a Christmas party at Wright
Hall on Tuesday evening from seven
until nine o'clock. The party was
given by the girls at the hall.
The seventh and eighth grades en-
joyed banquet on Tuesday evening
at five o'clock. The tables were
spread in the Assembly room. Deco
rations were made by the pupils.
Frank Grover acted as Toastmaster.
Christmas Carols were sung. The
speakers were as follows:
ORR Snider-"The Spirit of our
School"
Leland Harrell-"Books."
, Alice Htsman-"Christm
Eva Wright--"The Hope Of the
World"
Russell Frederick-"Birds
Fora Davis-"Health."
The menu was as follows: Chicken
pie, potatoes, pickles, jelly, cake, can
day and ice cream.
The Governor of each class assisted
the girls in waiting on the table.
A large and appreciative audience
enjoyed the Annual Christmas Exer-
cises at the Republic School on
Wednesday evening, Dec. 81. The pro-
gram consisted of play The Free
Triumphant" two readings by the
seventh and eighth grades and a
group of Christmas Carols by cho-
rus of eighty voices. All Of the
grades were represented on the pro-
gram. Much praise is due to teachers
and pupils for the splendid entertain
ment and the spirit of Christmas
cheer that prevailed.
Washington School
Christmas programs will be the
order of the day at the Washington
School Friday afternoon, Dec. %, be-
ginning at two o'clock. In the Junior
High Assembly room the pupils of
the seventh and eighth grades will
present play, The Bethlehem
Christmas Pageant" and program
of Christmas carols. Special exercises
will also be had in the other grades
of the building. Parents and friends
are cordially invited to attend.
The candy sale conducted by the
Campfire girls last Friday afternoon
was a decided success. The proceeds
were $G.40.
The girls in the sewing classes m-
der the direction of Miss Marguerite
Black have been making candy sacks
for the Community Christmas tree
exercises to be held on Saturday af-
ternoon. Approximately eight hun
dred sacks will be required for the
festivities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

When the ends are pasted together
with one strip looped into the next. the
loop chain is the result. This may
be varied in many ways by combining
different colors and joining other
chains onto the original at various
angles.
The gold paint which Johnny was US
ing was changing walnut shells into
Tiny glittering ornaments. A tiny hole
bored in each and they were ready 10
be hung from the branches on bits Of
gided wire. Small balls may be made
from tinfoil or the tinfol used 10 GOV.
or other ornaments.
sheet of gold and one OF silver
paper present many possibilities
Stars may be cut from cardboard and
covered Wit. the paper. Match boxes
may be covered with it and used to
hold candy and NUS. Cornucoplas
produced by rolling one corner Of an
obiong piece of paper toward the OPP
poSiie corner and nasring the edges
together, may he cut from gilt paper
or decorated with strips Of it, These
are very useful for holding popcorn
but are not strong enough for candy.
Tiny butterflies may rest on the top
most branches of the Christmas tree
Cut oblongs OF colorcd tissue paper
In various sizes. rounding the corners
enough 50 they Will give the appear
ance OF wings. If the paper is thin
several pieces may he put together
crushed at the center, and black silk
floss tied in two places so as 10 form
the body of the butterfly.
As a finish for the top OF the tree,
a small doll may be CARRIED to repre-
sent Santa Claus. A few pieces from
an old red flannel petticoat will pro
duce the coat, trousers and cap; cotton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
Lamps Shine DownwsrdIy.

A new form of lamp designed In
England maintains long. horizontal
are especially useful for the over
head lighting Of film studios, or for
photo printing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

5rary table. on which reposed many
piles of tissue paper. bits OF ribbon.
walnut shells, paste. paints and
shear, EtAel was sitting on the floor
beside H1dfge pan of popcorn, Helen
was cutting gold stars over the waste
basket, while Johnny yielded brush
full of gold paint Taken all together,
it was II scene full of delightful pos
sibilitieS. Billie decided
you see Helen explained hospi-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
Decorating the
Christmas rec

ME on out and
help build a fort,
Johnny"
"Can't-Tm busy"
reptile d the boy
standing In the
door. Come in
and see what we're
dom"
Billie came and
found johnny and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
Alma High
School Notes

The manual training department
has been very busy lately. The stu
dents have been making all sorts Of
small wooden toys. There are funny
little animals that scurry about on
four wheels and bright colored birds
that will do almost anything but
sing on fly. These toys are to be
given to the Salvation Army for dis
tributon among the children who
might otherwise be sighted. The de-
partment used as toy shop, is
certainly an interesting place.
To be sure, visitor in this depart
ment at any time would find very
interesting array CT articles. Al
thoug hthe students are not a group
Of ood-working experts, many of
the products turned out by them are
results Of skilled and persevering eff
forts. There are several library
tables of various styles and sizes,
one OF them with book shelves in the
ends. There is comfortable look
ing Morris chair waiting for the
leather to complete its upholstery.
Table lamps. pedestals, hall trees,
;abourets-all may be found The
lathes are always busy turning out
large floor lamps and mahogany
candlestcks of intricate design.
The library Of the department con-
tains many interesting books on pc
riod furniture and wood working.
Visitors in the department are al
ways welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

batting the FUR
trimming: and an
old kid glove will
make the boots.
The Ii & h { in e
problem connected
with "A Christmas
tree is always q
serious one. Elec-
tric lights are al
ways best, fwher-
ever possible. IL
candles are used.
they should be
y "a ce d securely
on the tree and
as far away from
any decorations
as possible. The
tree should stand
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

will be held at Alma. An attempt
has been made to schedule a debate
for the negative team on the same
night at Big Rapids. Arrangements
have not been completed, however.
On Tuesday evening the music
and physical training departments
presented JOINT program. Under
the direction of Miss Emmel and
Miss Hood the entertainment was
very successful.
The program consisted of two
parts. The first, "The Light Of the
World" a Christmas cantata, by the
high school chorus, was particularly
well rendered. The chorus was well
trained and the solo parts were taken
by Lois Smith, Marion Grover and
Kenneth Holmes.
The second section consisted Of a
dance, 1.-The Dance Of the Holly
berries" by one of the physical
training classes, which was excep-
tionally graceful; a solo dance, "The
Dainty Shepherdess" by Ethelyn
Adams, and several carols by the
Girls Glee Club.
The auditorium was filled and the
audience was very well pleased with
the performance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

After several weeks of intensive
training, the high school basketball
team is shaping itself into a real
fighting machine. Not for several
years have the court prospects look
ed quite as bright. Elias at center
is expected to be one of the best
pivot men in the Central Michigan
race. Anderson, Atkinson, Wyant,
X. Holmes, Saltor, Garner and De-
yarmond are all eligible to places
on the squad. Hyde, a forward, is
expected to report for duty after the
holiday season.
With large squad to work with,
the two coaches find it hard 10 pick
team at the present time but they
expect that by the first game the
team will be able to put up an ex-
cellent showing. A stiff schedule
has been drawn up including such
teams as Mt. Pleasant Normal Re-
serves. A game is to be arranged
with Flint if room can be found on
the schedule. AS a preliminary to
the season the team meets Brecken-
ridge this afternoon at 3:45.
The faculty has passed a certain
set CT rulings which bar from the
team any person who smokes, does
not abide by the training rules, or
INDUCES in an excess Of language of
the loud mouth variety. 1t is ex-
pected by Coach Mullin that, al
though it may result in the loss of
several very good individual players,
it will benefit the team and athletics
in the school genrally.
The debating team, after its vic
tory over M. Pleasant, has begun
work in preparation for the Big
Rapids-Alm clash on the 18th OF
next month In this debate Alma
takes the affirmative side, the ques-
ton being, Resolved, that the prn-
ciplc Of the closed shop in American
industry should receive the support
Of public opinion" John Holmes
Dare Strong and Elliott Crooks com.
pose the Alma team. The debate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

securely fastened In box on piece
Of canvas or old mating. The can
dies should not be lighted, except when
the older members of the family are
present to watch them.-Successful
Farming.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

The schedule for next semester is
now being arranged. All parents of
high school students should take an
active part in discussing the elective
subjects with their children. A
course in public speaking will be
added to the present curriculum.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

The football team was very busy
last week Almost as busy, in fact,
as a week of intensive mid-season
training.
On Tuesday night they were invit-
cd to "A banquet by the men of the
Methodist church Here they enjoy
ed real stag feed" with chicken
holding the place of honor on the
menu. The toasts were exceptional
~ sincere and enjoyable.
Thursday evening the girls Of the
Lambda Sigma SOCIETY," were hostess
IS at a banquet to which the team
was invited. To use the words of one
of the guests, "Ch, boy, she was
simply immense" Toasts were re-
sponded to by Asst. Coach Palmer,
Capt Elias, Marzolf, Warner, Hand
ley and Strong. John Holmes acted
as POSTMASTER Captain NEGLECT An
derson gave fine speech of accept
ancc.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-11-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TAXES HOLD BACK BUSINESS

A consise and effective condemna-
ton OF the existing taxation system
was made by Senator Smoot when he
said:
Our present income tax system is
really taxing the individuals who are
actively engaged in business while
it forces out of taxation the indivi-
duals having great wealth.
BY driving men Of great wealth to
invest their big incomes in govern
ment bonds and other tax free secu>
rites the present system not mere
ly fails to reach property that ought
to be taxed. 1t brings a correspond
ngly heavier burden on the property
that is reached for taxation.
BY concentrating heavy taxation
on the men actively engaged in bust
ness it cuts down their abality to de-
velop their business 1t hampers
their activity. 1t discourages their
undertaking new affairs.
Such an outcome is bad for the
business men, of course. It is worse
for the workers whose employment
is taken from them and for the pub
lie which suffers from the high cost
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-11-25

on, the latter leading a COW. That
evening they were comfortably settled
in their new home. When the beds
we're set up and ready for the night
Sarah made some tea to 60 with the
cold victuals she had brought. Mr.
Lincoln ate with them and told of his
new work.
Betsey was growing tall and slim.
She had the blond hair and fair skin
Of Samson and the dark eyes of her