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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
new GOVERNOR
C0NFERS WITH
STATEBANKERS
Asks Cooperation in Solv.
ing Problems Facing
Administration.

Fargo, N. D., Nov. 8.-Conferring
in Fargo today with group of prom
inent bankers, representative of all
sections Of the state, r. A. Nestos,
governor select, asked the assistance
of the financial leaderssof the state in
developing three specific lines Of state
work. IS
~ 81 Three Lines.
J ! ss7ss ID, ir.st. Is! Nc stos ,asAsa Tor ta1e~-
z Ak: ana counsel of the bankers
in bringing about an immediate
= audit OF all state departments;
an accounting of all funds; an
! analysis Oi the condition of the
various industries, the audit to
be made as early as possible. and
with the least possible expense.
Secondly, he asked the advice
of the bankers in formulating
policy for the bank examiners
departments, department which
the governor-clcct asserted was
without question the most i'm
portant of all.
Thirdly, he asked suggestions
concerning tho carrying ON of the
work Of the Bank of North Da-
kota, both with respect to the
thnwing out OF frozen public
funds, and the continuance of
the farm land loan department
with efficiency and to the end
that real results may be obtained
for the farmers.
The conference was held in the
Gardner hotel, upon the joint sug.
gestion of Mr.. Nestos and the bank.
erS.
Co-operation Needed.
II feel that it is absolutely essen.
tial that we have the whole hearted
cooperation Of the financial interests
in this period Of the states develop
ment," said Mr., Nestos before the
conference.
''It is absolutely essential to the
welfare of the state. that we de
everything possible to re-establish the
credit of the state and the people
and in this work we must have tht
cooperation of the bankers. 1t Il
for the purpose of obtaining such CO
operation that today's conference Il
being held"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
LANDRU ON STAND
in OWN BEHALF

Versailles. Nov. s.-The trial Of
Henri Desire Landru. the "bluebeard
of Gambais." which was begun here
yesterday, with the selection of the
jury and the various formalities Incl
dent to the procedure, was resumed
today with Landru himself on the
witness stand.
The direct examination Of the
prisoner was conducted by the court.
which began questioning him regard
ing his connection with the disap-
pearance OF his eleven alleged victims
ten women to whom he is said to
have promised marriage. and the son
Of one of the women.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
Candidate is Prisoner.

3 Louisville. Ky, Nov. s.-W. Over
ton Harris Democratic nominee for
mayor of Louisville, started election
day with ride from leading hotel
to police headquarters in patrol
wagon, a prisoner. With Mr.. Harms
an the ride was Pr. II: r. Mecnhng: as g:
Democratic nominee for sheriff OF
Jefferson county, and nine other men.
Mr., Harris was slated at police head
ana rters on charges Of disorderly con-
duct and with interfering with an
foff1cer in the discharge of his duty.
SDr. Mechling was charged with dis
orderly conduct.
FL Late last night several policemen
under Captain Ed Larkin went TO the
they said they had information"
that the men had been brought to this
city to intimidate voters today. Will
liam Bosler, manager of the motel,
demonstrated with the officers, 1t is
said and was placed under arrest.
Joseph Bosler and w. Ray Bosler.
employees at the hotel. also were ar
rested. a5s t9sys
The officers departed. 1t is reported.
TO get warrants. During their abb
sence witnesses say several detectives
and plain clothesIn err surrounded the
hotel. Mr.. Harris. according to
statement issued by him last night
said that after he had retired he was
informed that three Democratic
workers had been arrested. He rose.
he said, and called Mayor Smith and
nsked for protection. later going to
he hotel. OHicer Hazel. one Of the
natrolmen, he said. saw him sitting
IN the lobby and went to him, caught
him by the arm and hustled him on
20 waiting patrol wagon. ! ,s
Al police headquarters James Dixon,
Courier Journal reporter. who had
heens sent there to Investigate. was
a arrested. He was charged with dis
orderly conduct. resisting an officer
and conspiring to defraud IN election.
All Of the mon arrested We're re-
leased under bond. q. X;
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
WILLIAM LLOYD
AND OTHERS TO
GET OUT ON BAIL

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. S.-Will-
lam Broas Lloyd, and seven 9TH
er members Of the communist
labor party, who were convicted
OF plotting reformation, and I
overthrow OF the government"
in September. 1919, were ordered
admitted to hail by Justice Car
ter Of the supreme court today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
GOVERNOR PREUS
WANTS OBSERVANCE
OF ARMISTICE DAY

81. paul, MINI, Nov. S.--The OBJ
Of Arinistice day with the
dignity and solemnity befitting the
occasion with flags on all'publtc build
ings at half mast until noon is asked
in q proclamation issued today by
Governor Preus.
stnte. telegraphed to Governor Preus
this morning. asking that the COVER
nors OF all states issue an Armisttce
day proclamation as recommended by
President Harding. ..s &.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
ADMIRAL BEATTY
VISITS ACADEMY
AT ANNAPOLIS

Annapolis, Md. Nov. S.-Admiral
Beatty, commander of the British
grand fleet in the world war, today
visited the naval academy. He re-
viewed the midshipmen. inspected the
academic departments and was enter
tanned at luncheon by the superin
tendent, Admiral Wilson.
Lord Beatty was accompanied by
ady Beatty, his staff and honorary
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
LEGION WILL
ENTERTAIN F0CH
AT CLEVELAND
French General Informally
Entertained Today;
Plans to Rest.

Cleveland, Nov. S.-Marshal Ferdi-
nand Foch. ommander-in -in-chief OF
the greatest army in history, will be
the guest Of the American Legion and
the city of Cleveland today and to-
morrow. Today, however. was reserv-
ed for rest.
The reception upon his arrival from
Detroit this morning was strictly in
formal. He was met by committee
of citizens and troop A of the Ohio
national guard and escorted to the
home Of Parmely Herrick. son Of Ny
ron T. Herrick, ambassador to France,
where he will, spend the day.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
MEANS TO END
MAIL R0BBERES
ARE TAKEN UP
Postmaster General Hays
Expected to Have An
nouncernent to Make Soon

Washington, Nov. S.---Means of
bringing an end to the wave of postal
robberies throughout the country
were discussed today by President
Harding and his cabinet, and it was
indicated after the meeting that Post
master General Hays probably would
have a, statement to make in the near
future on the subject.
Some Authorities Blamed.
The succession Of robberies already
has received eXha ustive study. by post
Office department officials and it is
understood that in some cases local
postal authorities are not held entirely
blameleSs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
RESIGNS AS BARGE LINE HEAD.

4 st. Louis. NO. Nov. S.--Colonel g.
E. Humphrey today announced his
resignation as manager OF operations
OF the federal barge line on the Mis-
sissippi river. His action. he ex-
plained, followed the recent an
that Theodore Brent OF
New Orleans would be continued as
federal manager of the service.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
DIED OF SHOCK.

st. Cloud, Minn., Nov. s S-Henry p.
Reaser. 66. Great Northern brake
man, died OF shock last night at
Monticello following the loss of an
arm received when he slipped and fell
between two cars. A family survives.
The remains Of Julius Schmidt, also
OF this city and n Great Northern en-
ploye who was killed in the yards at
Barnesville Saturday evening, will be
buried today
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
WAR FINANCE
FUNDS BEING
DISTRIBUTED
$4,000 Advanced by Cor
poration Sent Out Today
to the Northwest.

Minneapolis, Nov. s.-The federal
reserve bank of Minneapolis today
distributed to banks OF, the northwest.
$519.00O in advances made by the war
finance corporation. The renittances
today consisted OF FIVE applications
from South Dakota. aggrega ting
SS73,000; four applications from
North Dakota, amounting to sl06,000.
and one from Minnesota for SAC, 900.
The disbursements are made by the
bank upon receipt of approved notes
and collateral covering the amounts
approved. by the war finance corpor-
alton in Washington.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
KENTUCKY VOTING PRECINCT IS
Scene OF PITCHED BATTLE SOON
AFTER POLLSOPEN EARLY TODAY
Several Persons Seriously Injured Special Train Is Sent
s From jackson Carrying Physicians To Care For The
Wounded; Elections Being Held In Many States In
. Union Today.

5 Jackson KY. Nov. 8.-Sx killed
wounded in election fight shortly after the polls opened
Clayhole voting precinct Troublesome Creek Breattt
county about Is miles from here today.
% The dead
Cleveland Combs 3d. Leslie Combs, 81; Echern Allen 35
George Allen 81; John Roberts, 50; George Mcintosh,
The wounded William Barnett, so; Ed Davis 49, VIII
Davis, 80 French Combs, 35 Tom Mcintosh 80
has been from Jackson with physicians
attend the wounded.
All How Fight Started.
The story Of the aay reached Jackson the effect
Ed Combs uncle Of the Combs boys and defeated Democrats
primaries county judge
support Republican for the office Combs
said entered the polling place attempted give
the election officers His relatives according
with him and out of the grew hgh
which pistols drawn and the shooting became general
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
THE WEATHER.

Minnesota: Fair In northwest,
partly cloudy In cast and south
portions tonight and Wednes-
4 day, with snow and colder In
southwest portion tonight; ris-
Ing temperature "Wednesday In
west and north portions.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
MUCH FRUIT sHIPPED.

\ Los Angeles, Nov. 8.--TWo hundred
refrigerator cars of California prod
uce leave daily for eastern markets,
according to averages figured by rail-
road officials here. Los Angeles fur
nishes thirty cars daily.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08

Washington. Nov. S.-An agreement
to vote November Is on the anti beer
bill was reached formally by the SEN
ate today with the measures support
ers predicting its enactment with a
large majority to spare. ,s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08

Many Elections.
New, York, Nov. S.-This being an
l"off year. in state and national poll
tics. municipal contests feature the
annual fall elections being held
throughout the country today.
One Governor.
Only one state Virginia. is electing
IL governor, the rival candidates be-
ing State Senator E. Lee Trinklc,
Democrat, and Henry d. Anderson,
Republican. Trinkle's supporters pre-
dict his election by a plurality of
$4,000, while Anderson's headquarters
claim victory by $4,000. A heavy vote
is expected.
islatures in whole or in part. Ken
lucky elects 20 senators and 100 rep
rcsentatives in addition to circuit
Judges and complete county tickets.
Tho house there is now Republican by
a very small majority, while the
Democrats have a majority of one In
the state senate. A bitter fight has
state legislative body, with the vote
hinging on the result in four doubt
full districts" Louisville elects COM
plete< city TICKET. with five parties Of
fer,ng candidates for nearly all Of
ssc z heSe, Include the saee y t,f X
SdsRlDIlI .HeSIN y paAt5 - lhC A'iASNA''
Independents. ~ l,ss
New Comptroller. 4,
Maryland elects a new comptroller,
an entire house Of delegates andN Ia
Of the 27 members OF the senate
New Jersey elects new assembly and
six state senator's. The campaign
there was based on q wet and dry
issue, the Republicans favoring a
strict enforce1nent of the Van Ness
state prohibition act, while the Demo
Gratis generally favored it's nlodifica-
tio1 or repeal. The Democrats can
not possibly get control of the state
senate as II of the Is holdover sena-
tors are Republicans, majority of
the full house Of 81. They expect,
however, to get a majority in the
lower house and to elect enough can
didates to the senate to give them a
majority on joint ballots which would
enable them to elect Democrat as
state treasurer.
Chooses Assembly.
New York also chooses a new as
sembly, two state senators and an as
sociate judge Of the court of appeals,
in addition to voting on seven con-
stitutional amendments, one of the
most bitterly contested being thai
which gives world war veterans pref
erence in civil service appointments.
Mayoralty elections will be held in
more than forty cities of the state.
The principal .Tlayoralty elections
are in New York city. Detroit. Cleve-
land, Cincinnati. Toledo. Albany. Buff
falo, Troy. Schenectady. Rochester
and Syracuse.
Aoti
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08

North Dakota: Generally fair
tonight and "Wednesday rising
temperature. ...a. "a 4 IS y a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-08
BOND SALE AND LEGAL
STATUS OF BANK OF
n. D. ARE UNDER fire

New Action Attacking Sale OF Securities At Discount Filed
Monday In Burleigh County Court; Supreme Tn-
bunal Holds Hearing This Afternoon On Suit lniti-.
ated By Taxpayers OF Stutsman County; Referee
May Be Named
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Women Active.

Thief River Falls, Mimi, Nov. s.
Clear sky and zero weather greeted
voters at the city election today fol-
lowing the hottest campaign ever
lax law enforcement by the present
administration. Women were more
active than men the past two weeks.
with both sides claiming victory.
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consinoed on FaEe s.,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20
Conditions Fine at Training
Institute.

We were very much interested
in some recent letters written to
Miss Gertrude jenkins by her
brothers, Marcus and Ned from
the Louisiana Training school at
Monroe. The boys have the adj
vantage of a splendid literary
school in addition to agood course
in manuel training, and the dis.
charge of regular home duties
under the best supervision
Athletic fields, indoor play rooms
reading rooms, auditorium with
moving pictures, gymnasium
etc., all we'll equipped are bring
ing about rapid development
of the boys, there being in the
school at this time about one
hundred boys under training.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20
Pastor Encouraged at Week
end Visit.

Rev. H. E. Pettus reached home
Saturday night for his regular
week end visit and was invited
into rousing meeting of the lay
men of his church where he re-
ceived a big supply of encourage
ment and satisfaction from the
VIGOROUS manner in which the big
business of the church was beng
transacted.
The loan of S9O0O.OO from the
Home Board for the completion
Of the big brick church, was with
held on account Of lack of funds,
in addition to the 100000 that
was paid in cash by the member
ship last fall, this additional
$4,000 90 was arranged for at this
meeting and the continuance OF
work on the building ordered.
Mr.. Pettus was further elated
over the enthusiastic attendance
at prayer meeting Wednesday,
which reached the high water
mark. These two activities the
pastor considers fair indicator
of the religious progress OF ms
church and he expressed himself
as deeply grateful for the onward
movement.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20
Family Reunion.

In honor of their daughter,
Mae and her husband, Walter
Coco of Benton Harbor, M'chl-
gan. Mr., and Mrs, Dyson Booty
entertained at a big dinner on
Sunday, having their entire tam''
ly present. In addition to Mr.
and Mrs. Coco other out-of-toWn
members of the family were, Mr.
and Mrs. Archie Booty ano
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Booty and children, all OF Boga
lusa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coco left Mon
day for a weeks visit with Mr.
Coco's parents, Judge and Mrs
A. V. Coco of New Orleans, after
which they will return to thell
northern home.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20

Thew must take active hold on
the work and push it aggressive
w. That will do the work, DO II
now, and do it at the least cost
II. Experience Of cattle own
ara shows that the fourteen-day
dipping program will free tire
state or free any parish if all the
cattle are dipped according to the
program.
III, What is impossible when
people are not organized becomes
easy when they are organized
Organization means faith in each
ether, loyalty to each other and
q determination to stand by each
other. saw lot of parts that 60
to make up an engine. Sepera'e
and living about they were so
mnch iron and steel. When they
we're assembled and each part IN
place to do its part in supporting
every other part, the wheel was
tnrned and the thing that was
az lifeless as a scattered lot OF
curious pieces of iron and steeI
spoke with life and power. Every
2 ounce of it vibrated with power
Scattered laborsrs have beer
3 treated with scant courtesy Of
contempt; organized labor is treat
cd with the greatest respect ane
!, consideration. Close organiza'
ton is the only possible way TO
y farmers to defend themselves il
d this day when all classes are or
ganizing.
q ". We can continue dipping
as we have been doing it, forever
and we will not be free OF ticks
N By cooperation we can go on an
finish it. Are we going to fail 0
If succeed? The answer is with tn
farmers.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20
Something to be Proud OF.

You would enjoy seeing the
Club work at the Washington
Bank and Trust Company build
Ing from our parish fair, shown
at the State fair. Mr.. j. Y. Rabb
says our Fair was conceded to
be the best Parish Fair in the
state.
Emmett Carter, first Oh Dent
cor julius Porter and Stella
Jones, premium on corn. Madi.
son Bateman. on mixed COW peas,
Stella Jones on peanuts and vel.
vet beans, Myrtis Jones on pea.
nuts, water melon rind preserves,
and tomato preserves. Clotilde
Wood, on canned corn, Emma
Wood on pear peeling vinegar
and string beans. Lille Jenkins
on canned b'ackberries, Myrtis
and Stella Jones premium on soy
beans. y.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20
THE PUNY PAST.

CIT H1NK of being Chinaman,"
i exclaimed a gunnery officer
the other day, land not being able to
throw eggs at your ancestors |"
A million examples Of what ne
meant are at hand. Take the kearsarge
and Alabama, two Civil war dread
naughts which fought off Cherbourg,
France, fifty odd years ago. Our coun-
trymen thrilled with the spectacular
details of the great engagement,
Each vessel boosted about 300 horse
power in her wbeezy old engines. We
make no Undue comment when we
hear that 10000 horsepower will lam
haste the sternssheets of our new bat
tie cruisers.
The combined armament of the two
monsters was one finch, one S-inch
and SIX 32-pounders, alabama, two
11-inch and five 32-pounders (Kear-
serge). All fred together wouldn't be
the bite Of sick flea alongside a sal
70 from the dozen 1S-inch rifed sky
smiters welt be buying picture post
cards of to send our sweethearts be-
fore long
| III that gigantic enterprise, that
bloody duel of hot blood and cold
steel, the Kearsarge threw 173 pro,
tectiles and the Alabama, $40. Had the
pair been goth century model heavy
weights they might have slammed
some 10000 explosives shells against
one another's armament. And the
weight Of each she'll, about 1900 lbs.
would have been three times a whole
broadside from the old smooth-bores
The doughty. pair sailed circles
around each other at distances from
400 to 1000 yards. Seven complete
circles they made, like a couple d
1ightweights sparring for Knockout
Oh Holy Tiddledy-winks! we shou
when we picture this years Sci
Lion crashing over the horizon
Is knots speed and 10000 yards distan
from her antagonist.
When the Alabama looked like
loser Captain Semmes struck his col
ors, threw his sword into the sea, am
Jumped In after 1t so that he coul'
swim unhampered to neutral yacht
the Deerhound. The modern skippe
wouldn't give a tinker's d-n whethe
his colors we're up or not so long a
his vessel foated. He would be in
prisoned in the steel coming towe
and couldn't Jump overheard If h
tried. And his sword would be dow
Under his bunk mattress where
wouldn't be furnished by nitric ftime
from smokeless powder.
But mark me, worthy contempors
) ries, the next generation are alread
r gathering their eggs for us.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20
Sheriff Sale.--No. 3456.
Pedro Teran
vs..
Mannel T 400
Manuel Lage.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of q writ OF tieri facias, issued out
of the Goth Judicial District Court in
and for the Parish of Washington,
Louisiana, in the above entitled and
numbered cause and to me directed,
I will proceed to sell at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, on
Saturday, February 26, 1921
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
legal sale hours for judicial sales, the
following described property, being
end situated in Washington Parish,
La, to-witl
The undivided one.half interest Of
said Manuel Lage in and to the South.
east quarter of the southeast quarter
of Section IS, Township 8, South,
Range IL East, containing 4o.64 acres,
with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon,
Terms of sale, Cash without app
prsisement.
This the 18th day Of January, 1sai.
j. L. Bateman, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20
FrankIinton, la, Jan. 20, 1927.
PUT OUR TOWN
ON THE MAP.
Your Town May Have What 1t
Needs When Its Citizens
"Pull Together"

Two fool jackasses-Say! get tnlS
dope
Were tied together with a piece
of rope.
Said one to the other, "You come
my way,
While I take a nibble of this new
mown hay"
81 won't!" said the other, "You
come with me,
For I too have some hay, you see."
So they got nowhere; just paved
up dirt;
And oh, by Golly, that rope die
hurt!
Then they faced about, these stub
born mules.
And said, "We're just like human
fools"
"Let's pull together, III 80 YOU
way,
Then come with me and we'lbotf
eat hay"
Well, they ate their hay and iike'
1t too;
And swore to be comrades goo
and true.
AS the sun went down they Wer
heard to bray:
"Ah! this is the elld of perf5c
day."
Now get this lesson. don't let j
pass
Learn this one thing from tn
poor jackass:
We must pull together, tits the onl
way
To put a Town on the Map an
put it to stay.
Selected.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-20
Surprise Birthday Celebration

It was quite a surprise to Mrs.
Norman Stafford, of Richardson,
Sunday morning, January ID,
when friends and relatives began
coming from different directions
to spend the day with her
Upon the arrival of the first
car load of folks she thought on
ly that they all happened to be
coming on the same day to pay a
visit, but when.they continued to
arrive she was completely at a
loss to understand the situation.
After baskets and boxes had
loaded the table down, to her
amazement she was informed
that a surprise birthday dinner
had been planned to celebrate
her fifty ninth birthday anniver.
sary.
After all had arrived and as
the noon hour drew near spaci-
Gus table was prepared in the
yard which was soon loaded with
a veritable feast. After all had
eaten to their own satisfaction
music was rendered and the at
ternoon was spent by old friends
and acquaintances all declaring
that they had spenta most pleas
ant day and each wishing Mrs
Stafford many more happy birth
days.