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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
COMING ToTERMS.

The Russian Soviet government has entered
into a tentative agreement with q large company OF
British registry, but which numbers many Ameri-
cans among its 1900 stockholders, for the restora-
ton to the company of properties owned by it in
Russia and Mathematical" by the Bolsheviki pay
ment for properties which have been destroyed the
two forms of restoration to cover about 80 per cent
of the properties formerly owned by this company
and the Remittance of the company into the Russian
field as a going concern, with full property and
trade rights. On behalf of the Moscow government
the agreement has been signed by Krassin, its f.
nancial representatives but it yet remains to be rati-
fed by the members Of the. Moscow group.
There is some doubt as to this ratification. The
agreement entered into with Germany during the
Genoa conference has not yielded much in the way
of practical results, the reason for this being, accord
ing to the German view. that the more radical ele-
ment in the Soviet government insists on using
every business arrangement as a means for further
ing the communistic doctrines which that element
finds it hard to abandon. There was an indication
in this in the Soviet's declaration of willingness to
accept the visit Of an economic commission from the
United States only on a reciprocal basis. AS every
one understands this would mean simply that while
the United States was sending to Russia a COM
pany of economic experts to study the financial and
industrial conditions in the country with a view to
the economic rehabilitation of the country, Russia
would be sending to the United States a group of
political propagandists who would preach commun-
ism instead of studying industry.
Nevertheless, the making of these agreements
from time to time, even though they are not im,nedi-
ately carried into effect, indicates that within Soviet
circles there are those who recognize that if there
is to be an economic termination of Russia, condi-
tons must be created which will make it possible.
Russia needs foreign capital with which to make
large purchases and with which to resume the OPP
Grafton of her industries. She cannot command that
capital. She must invite it. 1t is foolish to expect
money to be sent to Russia for investment in mills
and factories under conditions which make its re-
turn more than doubtful. 1t makes no difference
whether the men who consider such investment are
millionaires or humble individuals seeking invest
ment for their scanty savings. They will invest
only if they have assurance of the safety of their
principal. and can see prospects of at least reason
able profits.
The Soviet authorities have canvassed the
world for capital without giving any of these assur-
|ances. They have failed, and they are coming to
understand that they will continue to fail. If Russia
wants credit, if she wants her industries revived, she
must do business with outsiders on such terms as
outsiders consider necessary for their safety.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
LOCAL ~SLAUGHTERING.
In a letter to The Herald T. r Hsr;o

IN a letter 10 Inc Herald ]. r. Harlg, proprietor
of one of the local meat markets, ,objects to the pro
posal OF the Northern Packing company to take over
the slaughtering of animals for the local market on
the ground that the Packing company cannot afford
to kill odd lots of animals as they are wanted, and
that because Of the inconvenience resulting the
butchers would be compelled to revert to the old in
dependent slaughter house methods, or something
similar.
If this would be the result Of the change, of
course it is not to be considered. A vigorous strug-
gle was required to bring about the abandonment Of
the old methods of handling meats and the adoption
of better methods. There can be no thought of
abandoning anything that has been gained. But
neither should there be a tendency. to stand still if
the possibility of further progress is indicated.
The Herald is not familiar with the exact man
ner in which the Packing company expects to ad-
just itself to the work of slaughtering for the local
dealers, but it takes for granted that the company
has given this matter consideration and is prepared
to enter into a binding contract to perform this work
in a manner which will. meet all the requirements Of
the local situation. The presumption is, therefore,
that the company can afford to perform this work
in a satisfactory manner. The working out OF the
exact plan would be a matter for the company itself.
As we understand that proposal it is that the
company will contract with the city to perform this
work at the same prices as at present, and to do the
work as, and when it is needed. (Inasmuch as Mr..
Harig, who is doubtless in accord with the other
dealers on this point. raises no objection to the row
eminent Inspection feature, and the company offers
operfofTn the work as chcap1y and conveniently as
|at present, IL seems that all that is necessary is to
|bavss the propef&Sterrns incorporated in the contract.
and A representative 81 the city empowered to see
that these terms are fulfilled a ss
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
THE RAILWAY AGREEMENT.

When the terms of the agreement made be-
tween the striking shopmen and a number of the
railroads are simmered down they resolve them
selves into three main factors, namely, that wages
are to remain where the railway labor board placed
them that strikers who have not committed acts of
violence are to be taken back as rapidly as possible,
and in any case within 80 days and that all ques.
lions arising under the application Of the terms of
the agreement are to be decided by arbitration by
z board on which the two parties shall be equally
represented.
The strike was called as I protest against the
wage decision Of the labor board. Rather than sac-
cepts the scale fixed the strikers walked out. They
sc back 70 The wages against which they struck,
alter having lost about eleven weeks Of time. "A
large number, for whom he strike has provided the
occasion fog acts. Of violence, will not 90 back at ali!
In no csse wilt the standing of5 the returned men III
those matters involved under tn. general headsof
seniority y better dian theyzwere before the strike.
IA very many cases BE men will .be worsesof III
thssc matters tl,aip tthssy Hnsre bsliore. Ii I very
great ntafi6sfk III leases their stnndiste viii Sremain9i III
doubt until Ssalps arhifss t:rns board Has decided assto
Whit shslf rtieulISSr eases
a a#Ss jill skiikefs. hefetUsey9 NE tDaf compfsfciv 81
eonsentinn which wasII q ysnsgd 81 ths'Taain rt I.
s1 u 81 ths striks 4 have lct i lpt III time and
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
LABOR AND THE INJUNCTION.

Organized labor has been vigorous in its opposi-
ton to the use of the injunction in labor disputes.
Yet organized labor uses the injunction whenever
its use seems likely to promote it's own interests. In
the present railroad dispute the COVE, nment went
into court and asked for an injunction restraining
the strikers from certain activities. The strike
leaders maintained that the injunction granted was
in violation of the rights of those whom they repre-
sented: Therefore they adopted the entirely proper
course Of going into court and applying for an in
junction to restrain officials from enforcement of
the terms of the injunction against which they com
planned.
The legal. procedure appears to be a little un-
usual, but the point is that the strike leaders, in the
interest of the cause which they represent, made use
of the very instrument whose use they condemn in
others.
There can be no question of the %propriety Of the
injunction as a legal instrument. The general
theory of the injunction is that it shall be used as a
means of asserting the authority of the courts in
cases where great injury is likely otherwise to re-
suit, and against which the ordinary processes Of
law provide no adequate protection. Its use is leg
itimate as a protection against such irreparable in
jury as must be caused by the breaking down of
transportation. 1t is equally proper as a defense of
the individual in the exercise of rights which are
CLEARLY his, but the interruption Of which will iniurc
him ncyr'.d repa:ation. Il has bees used by cornor-
atoms, by private individuals, by labor unions, by all
sorts and conditions of people, and it will continue to
be used.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
administration and home economics?

l.. II. II. l-S ff- ~ .t'
A. Domestic science is that sci
ence which pertains to the prepara-
tivity which is concerned in the maxi
ing of hats and garments !: household
economy is the practical system
whereby household affairs are man.
aged; household management is
synonymous with domestic or house
hold economy: household admins
tlation is tho oversight Of the activ-
tiles connected with the maintenance
uf a./home; home economics is The
science that treat Of the means and
methods which make possible the
well-being Of the, family.
q. If it rains during a double
header is h rain check good? +.
j. M. ~
A. Since the >damission price is
The same as it is for}one game. a rain
check is good only whenl less than
four and a half innings ,of the first
same have been played.
q. Are people more apt to be
overcome by heat on a dry day or ON
q damp day? c H. Nj: 49,.
a. At the same Temperature.
moist air is more productive Of heat
prostration than is dry air.
Q. How many inches does a wom-
ans hair grow iE a year? j. C.tB.
A. The length of life of the hair
varies with the age. sex. character
Of hair, and individual peculiarly.
Each hair has its determined length
OF liie; End this is not the same for
every hair of til. same sort The
rate Of growth, especially in young
woman, is from 2 to 5.mm., Or about
" to u inch, during each"r10 days
after first piercing the skin, or about
V to y inch month. When it
reaches a length of 10 to II inches it's
rate OF. growth is reduced one-half.
and laterttoward the end of its nor
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
FRIDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER Is, 1922.
AN INcoNcLus1vE BALLOT.

The Literary Digest, in undertaking to ascer-
tain the sentiment of the country with reference to
the prohibition law, seems to have been unfortunate
in selecting the form in which its referendum should
be taken. AS the case stands, of some 900, 900 votes,
about 81 per cent are in favor of modification of the
law. If from this the conclusion is drawn that a
majority of the people of the country, OF even OF
those polled, are in favor of any p~articula, plan of
modification, that assumption would be unwarrant-
ed.
If all the people whom one meets in a day or a
month were asked "Are you satisfied with the op-
Grafton of the prohibition law? ninety per cent of
them might answer "No." But if the same people
were asked, do you favor the restoration of the
saloon under the old conditions as a substitute for
the prohibition law" how many would answer i'll
the affirmative? Similarly, how many would cx-
press a desire to experiment with wine and beer,
with government dispensary, with any one of the
plans which have been proposed?
If, with the experience of the past four years
we could go back four years and begin all over
again, we might not enact a national prohibition
law. We should nevertheless insist On the. adop-
ton of some measures which would mitigate the
curse Of the open saloon. What measures those
would be must remain a matter of speculation. But
we stand in the present. We have taken a step
which is not likely to be retraced. Instead Of re-
tracing our steps there is some sentiment in favor
Of side-stepping, which does not get US very far.
The Literary Digest poll, as far as it has been
conducted, seems to be conclusive as to but one
thing, namely, that there is a general recognition Of
the fact that the prohibition law is not working as
we'll as a law should work. As to what~is to be
done about it we are still in the dark.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
POTATOES AND TOMATOES.

The report of a Grand Forks county grower Of
the appearance of tomatoes on potato vines, a freak
attributed to the fertilization of the potato blossoms
with pollen from tomato plants growing nearby
to be a satisfactory explanation, namely, that the
small fruits growing on the potato plants are not
tomatoes at all, but the properly developed seed
balls of the potato itself.
There are many people who do not know that
there is such a thing as potato seed. That term is
rectly, as the tubers are not seed, but a form of stem
development, the eyes corresponding to the buds on
a stem developed in the ordinary manner.
Potato seed proper is, as the correspondent
points out, contained in the seed balls which some
times develop from the blossom. Years ago practi-
cally all potato plants matured this seed. In recent
years comparatively few have done so. Yet this
seed is by no means as rare as is sometimes sup
posed. -Four or five years ago publicity was given
to the comparative rarity of this seed, and it was
reported that professional seedsmen were securing
the country for samples. Had these reports been
published a little earlier in the season there would
have been offers of thousands of samples from
Grand Forks county, for it happened that for some
reason there was a quite general yield of seed balls
on the local potato fields. 1t happened that the re-
port Of the demand for seed became current when
it was too late to save local seed.
This seed has been used widely by seedsmen
for the development of new varieties of potatoes.
The seed, when planted, produce small plants, with
little tubers, most of them worthless. Out of a large
number a few of the more promising are selected
for further experiment. The small tubers are plant
ed and a selection is made from the new crop. But,
while thousands of experiments of this kind have
been conducted, only a few varieties Of value have
been developed. We believe that the authorities
hold that better results may be attained from the
careful selection ofstubers than from experiments
with true seed.
AS to the crossing of potatoes and tomatoes,
our correspondent is incredulous. We have read of
no former case of such cross fertilization yet it may
be possible: It is a fact that tomato buds grated
on potato stalks have grown and produced properly
developed tomatoes. The two plants are nearly
enough related to make this possible. 1t may be,
also, that cross fertilization is possible. There is no
reason to expect important results from either graft
ing or cross fertilization in this case, but the sub
ject is interesting to those who like to test out the
possibilities of plants.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15

If a man works in al shop where
there is a good deal Of grinding and
cutting ,of metals and where much
cutting fluid and 7l%ubricating oil is
used, he is almost CERTAIN to get some
skin disease sooner or later.
II he hasa, dry, greaseless skin, he
will get it. sooners IfaG his skim is
naturally oil, he will get it later.
The location of his skin trouble will
depend somewhat on his habits. For
instance, if he has a shock of hair
which he frequently brushes back off
his brow with his soiled hand, his
.pimpies, will: appear on his. brow.
The trouble when it starts. is no,
much more than a 1. series of dirty
bumps Later these become red. If
he scratches them,EsQr they are other
wise infected, boils! develop, or out Of
them may conle fscabies9 or itch,
psoriasis, or, an eruption which some
one will call eczema.
In an examination Of a large num-
Der Of workingmenI employed. in
plants using cutting oils, made by
DR.. Mcconnell. nearly a third of them
were found with skin trouble.r The
Skin trouble" was ALL due to the oil,
but it went by lNscores of different
names, generally one. name in one
trade and another name in another
'fd Dr.. mcconnell recommends the fol-
lowing method of avoiding this trou-
/. On entering the plant. each
man should wash the hands and fore
arms thoroughly with warm water,
using q sawdust and liquid soapJ prep
arationto assist the cleansing process.
U..MC ~. A ffoS.f n rHy@n - Tf{o - ol1 - y ,,ikl -
individual towel he should apply
either lanolin alone or lanolin and
castor ,oil. and rub we'll into the skin.
g.. Foremen should inspect each
worker as he enters the shop, to an
foregoing. ,Ns &.
A.. At noon, before eating. the
workman should wash the hands and
forearms with soap andsswarmi. water.
5. On returning to work he should
repeat n morning schedule OF wash
8. At the end Of the work day the
arms and forearms should be washed
as above, but not greased II there
are cuts or sores. these should be
properly dressed III s..
4. Eruptions on the thighs are
best prevented by wearing an apron
that is impenetrables 2 oils 4, &,
II g up ~ the employer to provide
facilities for washing and greaasstns.
This Will prove far3cheaper and more
effective than steriliztnE sathe cutting
oils by heat and cheplicalss b buy
Ing oils Of a schemtcat composition
claimed5to&be harmless. Il
Extensive trial has, provedstha the
stertiixing meth0dsand tbs use Of oils
supposed toi be- free from Irritating
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
W TO QUESTIONS.

O. Is 1t true that water itself ia
Intoxicating? E. i. H.
A. Water In excess is an intoxi-
cant, according to science service.
with n aid of an extract from one
OF the ductless glands and also with
out such assistance in controlling
thirst DR.. Leonard g.. Rowntree Of
the Mayo clinic has proved that ex-
cessive water drinking by either hu-
mans or animals may result in intox-
|ication. Water i~ntoxication," he
says, "is hard to produce, as nature
has provided against the accumula-
flon OF water in the body in poison
GUS amounts. Though thirst the In
take OF water liz regulated to the
5body's needs. Unless the intake ia
greatly In excess the output through
the kidneys and the skin takes care
of the surplus. In order to control
the thirst, an extract from a small
ductleSs. gland at the base OF the
brain was used. Under the influence
OF this drug the patient kept drink
ing water until he developed marked
headache, nausea. q staggering gait,
unsteadiness of muscle and Inability
to stand or walk which-,ed for ss
few hours. The same process was
tried with dogs with es:sn more strikl
ing results. The ,convulsionsa Of wa.
ter poisoning are cerebral In origin.
and OF extreme violence at times us
naliy lasting from \ to 10. or is min
utes." /,
M q. Please define domestic scfence'N
domestic art, household economy,
household management. household
.t1hIGhF n .fHEEIs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
NAL life it's increase is hardly per-
ceptible. .....a. \

NAL life It's Increase Is hardly per-
ceptible. .
the Dempsey-W Willard and Dempsey
Carpenter fight COST. T. H.
A. The arena where the Dempsey.
Willard fight was held cost approx,
mately $2s3,ooo, while the one IL
which Dempsey M Carpenter
fought cost about $4,000 0
G. Which Is more important te
the growth of trees, good soil or gopo
climate? r. { VI =
A.. An Authority on trees says that
a favorable soil goes much further
in overcoming an unfavorable climate
than a favorable climate does toward
overcoming an ~unfavorable soil.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15
Contract Awarded For
Two Largest Inland
Passenger Vessel.

Observation-Disclosures for two O.
the largest passenger vessels eveI
built for inland waters have beer
awarded by the Detroit &, Cleveland
Navigation company. tits announced
They will be built by a local ship
building company.
and width of So feet fitted with side.
wheel propulsion. Six hundred state
rooms will be fitted up on each ves-
sci, accommodating 1000 passengers
in a single class. The boats, to cost
ore than 100000 each, will oper.
ate between Detroit and Buffalo.
They are expected to be put into
commission next summer.
The old roller towel,
The grimy, roll towel,
The boarding house towel !
That hung OF the wall. ,.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15

wages. They have not improved their position iii
ii single particular. b They lave injured their posi-
ton in several particulars.
It is a rather inglorious ending, but no ending
more favorable could, have been expected for "a
strike which had SO little the support Of popular
sentiment.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15

on other hand, men with skin
Ht,ouole spend a good deal Of company.
elme picking at the eruptions. and =
:iairly h1gh sickness absentee rate and
laoor loss is, .occasioned. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-15

me 1913 version contained the story
or an imprisoned Russian banker and
MS beautiful daughter whose fortune
must be recovered. From that point
!ne story progressed as. in the latest
letter, the climax being the hidden
pocket in the portnanteau, where the
papers necessary to the recovery of
the fortune were concealed.
The 1913 letters are written on the
sa me kind of paper that is being used
for the letters now. The sheets are
large and printed in tiny blocks with
blue ink. The letters are in similar
handwriting.
That the 1913 letter is the basis of
the up-to-date bankrupt Russian let
ter of 1922 can be seen readily from
phrasing of the two types. The
! same foreign expressions occur in
both. Since h Spanish swindle
started years ago, it has changed very
little. WY
This methodof taking money away
from Americans is obviously a. sys-
tenatic business. A comparison of
Two OF the letters sent out in 1918
SHOWS that both contain the same
story, except the Russian banker's
name is. %Ivanovich in one case and
Solovief in the other.
Each letter is accompanied by a
newspaper clipping which confirms
the story of the well known Russian
bankers being imprisoned in Spain
n tells how it occurred. The fact
thatthe banker was supposed to have
hidden funds and also that the bag
gage was searched, are c%unningly re-
ferred to- in the news story. These
presumably are from some
English newspaper n are supposed
to satisfy the recipient of the letter
as to the existence of the Russian
banker and the truth of his story,
me interesting thing about them.
IS mat on n of the clippings the
story is printed with the name Ivan
ovich to correspond with one letter.
While the other clipping gives the
name as Soloviefr. Except for this
dinerence the news items are identi-
cal, and the same reading matter is
on the reverse side O fboth. This
proves, as might be expected, that
the swindlers had the clippings faxed.
! newspaper,
II the two letters were not sent to
the same neighborhood there was lit
tie danger of two victims comparing
notes, or at least no: until after the
money was sent or positively refused.
me victim who has parted with
- W ~ 'hese IS help-
1ess' SO 1ar as recovery is concerned.
The ppstofice department has printed
a warming against this form Of fraud
IN the 1922 postal guide.
1t Is a strange fact that this fraud
is almost exclusively a Spanish az
fair. A few letters have come from
Mexico, but Spain with it's atmos-
phere of romance makes an impris-
oned Russian and his beautiful
daughter pining for a fortune seem
more plausible. II such things. can
happen anywhere they would hap
pen in Spain, the American victim
reasons. The Spanish swindlers,
counting their American dollar bills.
no doubt think that America, and not
spain, ,is the r land of, romantic
fortune.