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The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08

their duty to God and country, to
keep themselves physically strong,
mentally awake and morally
straight" and to be- for all their
boyhood days and to the end,
trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friend
ly, courteous, kind, obedient,
cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and
reverent. 1
This is the movement con-
Quoted by the Boy Scouts Of
America as seen by leaders Of
church and state, school and busi-
ness. In the twelve years that
have passed, over 2,000,000 boys
have subscribed to the Scout
Oath and Law. Upwards of half
million men have received the
benefit that comes to men who
give their services as scoutmasters
and in other leadership capacities
to this movement. Its attraction to
boys has steadily increased through
these years, and today there are
known to be hundreds of thou
sands Of boys who wish to be-
come scouts but must wait upon
leadership.
In these twelve years the Boy
Scouts of America have given to
our country many things of
permanent and inestimablc value
As birthday gift to the move
ment it asks the gift of service
to the nations boyhood, by men.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
THIRD WEEK
FOR FARMERS
INSTITUTES
Second Corps To Take Field and
Will Keep Going Until
Season Closes
TO END EARLY in MARCH

Farmers institutes held under the
auspices Of the Commissioner Of Agri-
culture and Labor will swing into
their third week Monday while We'd
nesday. the second corps will take
the field, to continue working until
the seasons end comes, probably some
time early in March, Enthusiastic
reports from the Institutes held to
date have been coming into the office
of the Commissioner Of Agriculture and
Mr.. r. G. Capron,, deputy commission
er, who is in direct charge of the in
stitutes feels that if the enthusiasm
continued tothe end the seasons work
will be large success.
The dates announced for the first
corps are:
February 6-Fingal, Barnes county
February Courtney, Stutsman
, county.
February Mckinley Hall, near
Kensal, Stutsman county.
February 9-Cathay, Wells county.
February 1O-New Rockford, Eddy
county.
Changes in personnel, announced as
taking place at the end Of two weeks,
takes Mr. Dan Willard from the lead
ership Of the first corps to the lead
ership, of the second corps and the
first corps for the third week will be
7 made up of Arthus Dixon as leader,
H. L. Fink, a, prominent potato and
cattle grower of Berthold, Miss Agnes
Boeing, assistant Home Demonstration
Agent of the North Dakota Agricul-
tural College and Franklin Page, as
sisant Dairy Commissioner Follow
ing the meeting announced for New
Rockford, the first corps will tour
the northern part OF the state, wind
ing up their work some place along
the western border. A
Dan willard Leads. ~
Corps No. 2, under the leadership
of Dan Willard will begin it's work by
holding an institute at Jud, the only
place where the meeti0gs were aban-
doned because of the blizzard in east
ern North Dakota. Following this
meeting, the corps will go to LaMoure,
where they will assist in holding an
institute of the state agricultural high
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
WOMAN EIGHTY
YEARS0F AGE,
MADE MAYOR
Magnetic Springs, Ohio, Ap'
pointed Mrs. Mary McFadden,
Who Brought Prosperity
TOWN WAS ALMOST DEAD

Magnetic Springs, O., Feb. 8.-Mrs
Mary McFadden, who was eighty years
old last December, has been appointed
Mayer of this village and thereby
hangs tale of how the secretary OF
the Commerce club here originated
and put through to a successful con-
clusion, the idea Of bringing publicity
to health resort whose popularity
appeared to be waning.
As Secretary Williams Of the Com
merce club tells it this little health
resort of 200 residential citizens, tuck
ed away in the country, IA miles over
rutty roads from the nearest town
Delaware, was in a rut and something
had to be done.
When Mayor Nathan O. Brown an
nounced his intention of spending the
winter in Florida, Secretary Williams
conceived the idea. I'VE will appoint
a woman mayor he suggested and
prevailed upon Mayor Brown to name
Mrs. McFadden to act during his alb
sence, giving as his reason that Mrs
McFadden was the oldest woman in
town capable of acting as mayor
during Browns absence.
This was done and Secretary Will
liams got busy in the publicity end
of the venture Almost overnight
Magnetic Springs became known as
the home of the oldest woman mayor
in the country. The old bus to Della
ware that had almost stopped operat-
ing for lack of patronage, once more
took on life and did thriving bust
ness, particularly with newspaper re-
porters and curiosity seekers.
Mrs. McFadden met the newspaper
boys and frankly told them: II hardly
know what it is all about Secretary
Williams issued announcements con-
cerning her policies. wu
But this was not ALL The state Of
ficials at Columbus questioned the le-
gality of her acting as mayor. They
pointed out that the job automatically
fell upon the shoulders of the presi-
dent pro TEN of the village council.
Secretary Williams was equal to the
emergency. He induced a council
man to resign, if necessary and then
induced the president protein to re-
sign as president of the council and
the way was paved to have Mrs. Nc
Fadden till the position as president
pro TEN of the council and thereby as
sumo the office of mayor.
And Magnetic Springs has been
turned into thriving village, ac-
cording to Secretary Williams.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
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The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
WOMAN MAYOR
PROPOSED TO
BY TELEGRAPH E ; ! }
Miss kaukonen Is Deluged With
Offers of Marriage Since
Her Election
TENDS STRICTLY TO ''BlZ"

Fairport, O., Feb. S.-Despite being
deluged with marriage proposals dur
ing the first month of her incumbency
as mayor Of this little town, DR.. Amy
"A. Kaukonen, youthful and pretty,
claims she is still able to pay strict
attention to the business CT being
mayor and that thus far her heart has
resisted the efforts of her numerous
suitors.
Miss kaukonen says:
Zone letter begins there Is no doubt
that when you receive this soul plea
from a poor widower with nine moth
erless children wherein one learns a
little farther on that the supplicant
weighs two hundred and twenty
pounds and 'yearns for some one who
can make apple pie, save money and
love me- He also states that he is
the best cornet player in Bird Cen
ter
"Many of the writer's sent their pho
tographs with the letters. One elderly
farmer from Kansas wrote that he
owns a farm of over thousand acres
and though he has little hard cider
in his cellar if his suit is successful
he'll right soon get rid Of that and
closes by saying that though he'll be
seventyfive come next March, to
marry the first woman mayor in Ohio
would be the climax of my ambition
Another said he would be willing
to give up his pay envelope every Sat-
urday night and not fight about it
either and earnestly requested but
don't let this get into the papers or
magazines
Proposed b" Telegraph; a
"A few Of them wanted me to tele-
graph at their expense my answer to
their generous but urgent offers. A
gentleman from Missouri forwarded
with. his letters sworn affidavit to
prove that he was not married at pres
ent 'but has hopes
Asked for ner views on marriage the
woman mayor replied "As far as mar
riage goes believe in only one kind:
marriage that is the natural result Of
true love. Marriage does not inter-
fere with a woman's career. If more
people married for love and fewer for
money and social position this world
would he far happier ''.sG3 "a
"NO, have never been in dove but
expect to be perhaps some day. Miss
Kaukonen naively concluded. 8
A Berlin professor has designed a
device by which he says he can reveal
persons character.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08

school there. Mr.. Wizards assistants
on the second corps will be Mrs. Cor
don w. Randlett Of Fargo, and w. F.
Reynolds of Lark. Commissioner of
Agriculture and Labor Joseph A
Kitchen will be one of the speakers a.
LaMoure, presenting the question OF
Farm Credits ..
Following the meeting at LaMoure,
the second corps will start at Steele
on the Northern Pacific and move
westward along that line and south to
the line of counties touching South
Dakota, west CT the Missouri river
and then north and west again until
they meet the first corps at a point
somewhere in the northwest part OF
the state, the junction Of the two corps,
meaning the end of the institute sea-
son.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
JUDGE GRACE I'LL.

The February term of the supreme
court opened here yesterday. Chief
Justice Grace was unable to preside
because Of illness. e..
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
WILL PURCHASE
GOOD CATTLE
Registered Holsteins To Be
Bought BY Burleigh
County Farmers

Mrs. Jennie Moran, Lee Mallard and
P. J. Hilenberg will leave Sunday for
Grand Forks with the intention OF
purchasing several good registered
Holstein cattle to add to their herds
here in Burleigh county. They will
visit several farms in that vicinity
where registered Holstein cattle are
bred ....f,
All of them are deeply interested in
developing the dairy cattle industry
in Burleigh county. They. offer to
purchase cattle fer any persons in the
county who desire to add registered
Holsteins to their herds while they
are making the trip for themselves.
Very few members of the Big Nam.
ba tribe in the Hebrides are under
six feet tall.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
TAXI ORDINANCE H
... is REPEALED

The city commission held brief
meeting last night. The ordinance re-
pealing the measure requiring taxicab
lines to- carry liability insurance was
passed. The city weigher's report
showed receipts of $264.40 for the
month and the police magistrate re-
ported fees and fines of $S4.l0, police
court business being rather light dur
ing January. &
Because of the absence of Commits
Sioners Larson and Thompson the mat
ter of fire truck was not discussed.
The commission adjourned until
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
BROWN, JONES
STORE MOVES
Will Be Located AT 302 Main
Street After March |

Announcement was made today by
Paul Brown and w. F.. Jones, Of the
firm OF Brown md Jones, that they
would move their grocery store from
its present location on Fourth street
to 302 Main street, in the Baker build
ing about March l. The firm will
continue to handle the same high
grade line of good products, Mr.. Jones
said and will be in position in their
new location to give their customers
the same high grade service. Brown
and Jones have occupied their pres
ent location for nine years. ....
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08

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The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08

Only one couple in 1000 live to
celebrate their diamond wedding.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08
ARBUCKLE TRIAL
SET FOR MARCH 13

San Francisco, Feb. S.--The court
set March 13 as the date for starting
the third trial of Fatty Arbuckle, on
a charge of manslaughter in connec-
ton with the death Of Miss Virginia
Rappe. Both previous trials ended in
disagreementS.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-02-08

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day nights. Best music and
floor in state. 10c a dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
.LEiBER AS "HAMLET' BRINGS OUT POETIC
 BEAUTY OF LINES

Fritz Leiber,s performance of Ham let" at the Jefferson theatre last night, was an exceptionally able and impressive presentation of role which is the test of an actors art. He is well fitted for Hamlet, in physique and personal appearance, in addition to his histrionic ability and his rare elocutionary powers The immortal lines that have been spoken by so many actors from Shake speare's time down to the present day. were delivered in admirable style by MT. Leiber. who brought out all their poetic beauty, profound phllCsoph and strong emotional ap- peal.
 Mir. Leiber's company gave him adequate support. Louis Leon Halls Claudius. John Burke's Horatio, Richard Aliens Lartes and Oliver Oliver's Gertrude were good. Anthony Andre did exceptionally well as the ghost of Hamlet's father. The ad dress to Hamlet Is seldom delivered with better effect. Virginia Bronson was an appealing figure as Ophella and Philip D. Quin gave a humorous portraya al of Polonius. Robert Strauss competent comedian, was the first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
SEATS PLACED ON
 SALE FRIDAY FOR. 4L|GHTN|N' PLAY.

Seats will be placed on sale at the Jefferson Friday morning for the en- gagement of "Lightnin'" next week, with matlnees on Wednesday and Saturday Inasmuch as the famous record smasher turned away almost as many people as witnessed it in Birmingham season before last. it is advised that tickets be bought as early as possible.
 Milton Nobles. one of the most eminent of American character actors emerged from II years retlrment to appear in the title role of the play in New York and heads the company to be seen here. The company is ap- bearing in only a few cities previous to sailing for London this coming spring.
 X Reno divorce court and hotel on the California Nevada border par ticularly calculated to meet the needs of would-be divorces, are prominent features of the play, as are eapti- vated judge and a vaudeville actress who seeks freedom from matrimonial bonds She couldn't find time to her ankle, for the reason, as she proudly announces. that she was all ways booked" solid and therefore on the jump. In granting her decree the judge casts an eye to his own future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
COUNTY |LLITERACY SHOWS REDUCTION,
 DR BAKER REPORTS
Value of State Owned School Buildings in Jefferson S716,352, States the
 Superintendent

Due to the active campaign in Jeff ferson county by the county board of education and Superintendent N F, Baker of the county public schools and his staff towards the eradica- ton of illlteraey in Jefferson county. the number of residents of the county who cannot read or write has been reduced to 6.456, according to the monthly report of pr. Baker to the. county board of education.
 Dr. Baker reported the work of the county school forces was greatly re- tarded due to Illness of teachers and other school officials.
 In the report Dr. Baker contends that children of years of age should not be classed as illjterates, since the compulsory educational laws do not require the attendance of children until after they have reached the age of s years.
 The financial statement of Dr. Baker showed that receipts amount ing to s267.sSS.62 had been received in general funds, from which amount q total of s23S,259l5 had been dis bursed in various ways, leaving a total Of $25,579 balance.
 Dr. Baker stated in his report that acquisitions are still coming In for supplies such as desks and other equipment, although he deemed 1t ad visable to curtail every expense pos sible due to the financial condition of the county funds for education.
 A special statement requested by the state department of education, copy of which was attached O the report to the board, showed that the total value of. state owned school buildings was estimated at s716,352. Fire insurance carried on these buildings amounted to $356,200. which insurance cost s4,14s,95 annually. Total fire losses on state owned school buildings in Jefferson county since July i, 1917, amounted to s41,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
CITY PLANS TO BLOCK. POOLING OF TAXICABS|
 TO CUT LICENSE TAX.

Taxicab operators in Birmingham will have to make sworn affidavit of ownership of ther cars, as well as other facts. when they apply for licenses next month. City Comptrol- Ter .Marivn Taylor was preparing Thursday a statement in compliance with provisions of the recently adopted license schedule, which all taxi operators will have to execute before license will be issued.
 The statement calls for the name of manufacturer, model, moto mum Der and full description cf each ve- hicle. Declaration must be made that each car is the bona fide prop erty of person applying for license, and that no other person, except regular stockholder or partner, has any interest in the automobile. Op- eration of a taxicab line without ex- ecuting this sworn statement, even thought license has been procured, will be Illegal according to MT. Tay- Tor.
 This statement was required on ac- count of 8 revision of the license schedule. placing taXicabs on q slid- ing scale basis. 1t was designed to prevent pooling of automobiles to es- cape heavy tax
 It appears that there will be no re- duetion in the taxicab license. as re quested by representative of small taxi lines before the city commission Tuesday. Commissioner Cloe has de- clared that he will oppose reduction of the license. Other C. mmissioners, while not expressing an opinion on the justice of the matter. have indi- eated that they will be inclined to be guided by advice of the public safety commissioner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
PORT NEEDS DATA BEING ASSEMBLED
 BY HARBOR BOARD.
Careful Preparation Planned Before the Engineers Are Called in, Says Chair
 man Miner

The state harbor board is collat- ing all available information with regard to needs of the port of Mo- bile which may be obtained from shippers, steamship agencies and others with experience in shipping and port requirements as basis for determining a port-building pro- gram assuring dispatch, economy of construction and economy and con venience of operation, H. K. Milner, chairman of the board, stated Thurs day.
 Armed with this data the commits sion will then employ engineers of ability and experience in various lines to draft plans for warehouses, yard tracks, loading and unloading machinery, slips, wharves and the like.
 The commission wishes first to know what expereince of shippers and ship operators points out as their needs before employing engineers. They wish the engineers to adapt science to the actual needs of ship pers and te what will give greatest promise of good results from stand point both of facilities and economy.
 I've have written letters to lum- bermen, cotton handlers, steamship companies, iron and steel producers those who make specially of coast wise trade, to foreign and domestic shipping agencies and to all whom we think are in a position to guide us definitely to the schedule of equip ment which will serve the shippers, encourage the making of Mobile the port of call by large steamship op- orators and prevent us from making the mistakes which would occur if we did not lay our groundwork with cir cumspection and with special refer ence to the particular port which we seek to improve" said MT. Milner,
 MT. Milner was asked if a grain elevator would not be first among the outstanding features of primary equipment He said it probably would be-. inasmuch as large foreign grain movement seemed assured under ade- quate elevator facilities.
 However" said Mr. Milner, i've are not going to make any decision as to details until we have com pleted our estimate of what should be done, based on the information we lare now seeking. This is too big and important a work to suffer a mistake and we are going to do our best to see that the money expended will be of greatest service to the people Of Alabama who have lent their credit to port development and are entitled to the best thought, the greatest cir cumspection and the utmost careful ness of which the harbor board is capable"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
Great For Bad
 Coughs and Colds Make Your Own Medicine and Have the Best
 There Is.
You'll Say It's Good When All Mucous Disappears and Clean, Healthy Membrane Is Your
 Reward

Here is an inexpensive home made rem- edy that you cant beat and one that will quickly bring up that phlegm, stop the snuffling, relieve the clogged nostrils, make breathing easy and cause stubborn colds and persistent coughs to vacate- many times over night.
 Try it right away if you suffer from Catarrh, Chest Colds or any irritating nose or throat troubles and you'll be glad you run across this little bit of ad- vice.
 Get from any druggist. one ounce of Parmint (double strength) add to it little sugar and enough water to make one half pint. You can make it in two minutes and when it is mixed you can pride yourself on having q medicine that acts directly on the membrane of the nose and throat and acts so effectively that all phleem. all tickling and inflammation speedily dis. nnpears-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-15
COUNTY TEACHERS TO|
 TAKE PRIMARY WORK

Primary teachers of the Jefferson county schools will meet at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at the Y. NJ C. A. to take work from Instructors from the Florence Normal school Dr. N. R. Baker county superintendent of edu- cation, announced Thursday. One hundred and twenty teachers are en- trolled, with two experts in primary education in charge.
 The university extension division will meet January 13 at Bessemer, when county teachers will he the guests of tho Bessemer Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will be held in the First Methodist church. The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company will be asked to run special car, leaving Birmingham about a. rn., Dr. Baker said More than 200 teachers met last Saturday under the direction of Dr. J. s. Thomas.