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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20

the fact that the latest physical
test came at the same time as the
final exams.
The girls probably were blowing
off most Of their wind at their
finals.
There are more short girls than
tall ones - 1877 to 182 in the 1925
class. the group on which these
statistics are based.
The lankiest girl ranges 8 feet
Il 1-2 inches. while the shortest Is
only feet 10 inches.
The heaviest girl weighed 213
pounds when she came into col
lege; but she reduced it to 1874
pounds at the end OF the first year
The lightest weighed only 81
pounds on entering, but raised it to
9S pounds during the year. The
average gain over the whole class
was 2.31 pounds.
The difference in strength is OF
even wider range than that Of
weight. The strongest girl in the
class registers ass Kilograms, more
than 1000 pounds. The weakest
girl shows strength of only 176
kilograms, or 800 pounds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
Rehabilitation
Slow In England

Leeds, Feb. 20-Thc reason re-
Mobilization in this country is so
slow, is that everyone both collective
ly and individually spends more than
they can afford. This statement was
made by Felix J. Blakemore recently
in an address to the Chamber Of
Commerce here. He said the Board
OF Trade returns for 1923 showed
All adverse balance against this eoun-
try of $1,000, 57O,OOO, Indicating that
while there had been Il fall in the
value Of exports, the value of i'm
ports had increased and so depreci-
ated the value of currency in for
cign countries causing a slight in
crease in the cost of living
"liow many people, he asked. "if
they could be detached from present
prejudices and could see through the
eyes of 1913, would be able to recog-
ME or even reconcile the standard
of living of pre-war days with that
demanded at the present time. The
theater, music hall and cinema make
far greater demand upon personal
expenditure than they did in 1913.
Food Injuries at every meal are more
common today than in pre-war days,
and it appears to be an undoubted
fact that Individually and nationally
VIC are living above our income
Mr.. Blakem ore asserted that unless
all sections of the community were
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
GARNER PLAN
is ASSAILED

Washington. d. C.-Aroused. by the
action of the Democratic Caucus Of
the Lower House in making the Gar
ner rates in the pending tax measure,
test of Democracy the American
Bankers League. through its presi-
dent, Chas. de B. Claiborne, today
issued Il statement calling upon it's
membership and the public to repu-
diate the actions of any party eau
Gus. by demanding of Congress non
partisan Iteration of the mea-
sure.
I've challenge the authority of any
group of Congressman to dethrone
the judgment or despoil the wisdom
of their colleagues or to render in
valid the Constitutional right of a
sovereign to instruct his representa-
tive in Congress the statement read.
"The Garner rates are no more Of
a test of Democracy than they are
a test of religion. Such procedure
strikes down free institutions and
makes us a government by politi-
clans, instead of government by
the people. If this government is
to maintain the confidence of the
American people, Congressman must
consult them on fundamental prin-
ciplcs and must realize that those
who pay the taxes have an equity in
this legislation that cannot be abridg-
ed by a political caucus"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
By NEA Service.

by NEA Service.
Wellesley. Mass, Feb. 20.-Thc
average college girl is growing
taller, fatter and stronger each
year in school.
But she is losing some of her
lung capacity.
Leastwise, that is what statistics.
just tabulated by the Wellesley
College Department OF IIyginc,
show.
The girl now:
Is 5 feet ID inches tall
Weighs l2166 pounds
Has Il lung capacity Of 2.9S lit
crs (about A. of gallon
Has a total muscle strength OF
273 Kilograms, about 600 pounds
Girls, how do YOU compare
with these figures?
A year ago the average girl was
only ) feet :; inches tall. weighed
between 1T and l21 pounds, had
a strength of 240 Kilograms. but a
lung capacity Of about 273 IL lit
crS.
This loss in lung capacity says
Miss Mabel Cummings, head Of the
hygiene department, was due to
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
What. the World Is Doin&
Cycling on Snow and Ice

CEASONABLY shod with tread
~ such as that shown in the illustra-
ton, the "bike" can be depended upon
for winter sport, or ordinary uses over
ice and snow. With ordinary tires,
cycling is not only hard work, in win
ter, but precarous; with the tread de-
scribed here, however, good traction is
assured, and the runner makes the
machine easily handled.
The necessary materials are: twenty
11$ by Gin. back-hap hinges; seven
teen a1s-in. stove bolts, 21a in. long,
and four 3 in. long; three strips of g.
gauge galvanized sheet steel, 2 by 80
in; u ID. rivets and washers; pair
of light Gin. strap hinges; a Gin. T.
hinge; q pair Of 3-in. butt hinges; ss
by 41a-in. machine bolt; six No. IA
screws, 3 in. long; one Lin. awning
pulley; 2 it. of steel jack chain, No. 16
hs-in. link; one screen door spring, and
a skate. For 26-in. wheel, one less
back flap hinge is used, nineteen "a
by 21a-in. bolts, and one Sin. bolt.
The twenty hinges are bent at eacl
end at right angles, the Tugs being Y
in. long and the countera,nk sides
opposite the Tugs. Beginning u in
from the end of each galvanized strip
rivet the hinges to the strips, usin,
four rivets to each hinge, and keeping
them 2 in. apart. Equip two OF thu
strips with seven hinges, and one will
six, then connect each hinge to the
next with the 2A-in. bolts. Cut the
strips with 1a-in. ends, center then
over the rim of the wheel, and connec,
the end hinges with the Gin. bolts
Tighten up all bolts, then, with pliers
and hammer, shape the sides of the
strips to grip the rim.
From lin. ash, cut runner shoe /:
in. wide and Is in. long. Cut down r
in. at one end to " in. or q in. thick
and taper the sides down to 21a in
wide. Steam the toe, or soak it in no,
water, then bend it to shape. The fork
post fits below the head and is 2 in
wide and "A in. long az in. for q 26.
in. wheel) the hub block is 2 in. thick
5 in. long, and 31a in. wide, and i.
bored to take the machine bolt with
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
40. j. W. LODGE
HEARSSPEAKER
ON FRATERNITY
Hone For State of NOrmality
and Happiness Declared
To Rest in Them
Is ARE INITIATED

Fratcrnal societies not only hold
n store benefits for the members
but are an important factor in the
Progress of the entire nation, Walter
Fern Of Fargo, of the grand lodge
offices Of the Ancient Order Of
United Workmen, told the members
II the order at q celebration last
night
Mr.. Fern said that there had been
" dropping off in attendance of all
edges in the country after the war,
md lodge men began TO search for
the reason. They found it, he said,
~ the unrest filling the country, the
tarshncss Of the readju stment period
which had lesscned the spirit Of
ratcrnalism. The fraternal socie
.cs now are on the upgrade, he said,
md declared it was a significant sign
rf return TO Il normal state.
Citing the benefits of fraternalism
and an example of true fraternity,
ne told of a member Of the A. o.
r. W. in Donnybrook who was in Il
hospital seriously i'll. Only blood
rransfusion could save him. A meet
tng of the Workmcn was held in the
ear OF Il drug store in Donnybrook.
md eight members volunteered to
drive overland Is miles when it was
- degrees below zero, to offer their
Blood for the man. Seven were ac-
ceptcd and the blood TRANSMISSION
saved the man life. He now is well
md happy in Donnybrook, he said.
Mr.. Fern cited this as one Of the
Great achievements of the lodge.
Fifteen candidates were accepted
in the order last night, several of
them women. Under new policy Of
the organization women are admitted
10 membership. The initiates were:
Mrs. Marie Derby, Miss Louise Scheb
lcr, Miss Genevieve Miller, Miss
Amelia Schebler, Mrs. Charles Scheb-
Ter. Mrs Geo. Robidou, Mrs. Gertrude
Knott, Esther Peterson, Emma Toll
yer, Leonard Skagen, Leo V. Peter
son, Verne Peterson, Chas. McCarty,
Bessie Patera, John Henlein.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20

limit OF the cutout in the shoe for the
blade-a slit conferred from the heel Of
the shoe.
Assemble the runner with the toe
point OF the skate set in about Y in.
from the shoe bottom-so that there
will be no possibility of clubbing"
AT this end there will be perhaps an
inch space between B and the shoe.
Flt q wedge block here with the heel
OF the shoe brought up to block b, and
secure it with two Gin. screws driven
through B, through the wedge, and
into the shoe. These must be counter
sunk ] in. and washer Or two used
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
Concrete in Place
OF Gold Paving

Grass Valley, Cal, Feb. 20.-De-
spite the tradition that has chung
TO this mining town of the Sierra Ne
vada mountains for Is years, that its
streets literally were paved with
gold the populace, swept at last by
the modern spirit. has caused thick
coatings of concrete to be laid over
the reputed gold.
The tale of golden paving had some
color of truth, for gold in the forms
Of small nuggets and particles cling
ing to quartz was found not infre-
quently. This was due largely to
the fact that from the earliest days
the streets were macao amiZed. with
refuse from the mine reduction
plants encircling the town. There
was, besides, certain amount of
gold in the soil under the streets.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
BONUS FIGHT
FLARES up IN
SENATE DEBATE
Bruce of Maryland
Severely Attacks Bonus
AS Gratuity

Washington, Feb. 2O-fhe senate
took hand late yesterday in the
bonus stir-up. After listening to II
fight precipitated by a declaration of
Senator Bruce, Democrat, Maryland,
that the compensation proposal was
{: "squalid and odious gratuity," it
voted for an inquiry into charges
attributed to Colonel Thomas Mil
Ter, alien property custodian. that
the treasury "juggled' its estimates
of the cost of bonus.
The investigation was proposed in
a resolution introduced by Senator
Harrison. Democrat, Mississippi, and
which was adopted witho out a record
vote and after only brief explain
alton by the Mississippi senator. 1t
puts the investigation in the hands
of the senate finance committee.
Before Senator Bruce had time for
a breathing spell after his address
on the bonus, Senator Caraway,
Dem ocrat, Arkansas. had called him
a champion of the Jack Dempseys
Of the war" and q numbeS'of others
we're on their feet to take exception
to some of the remarks.
Violated Confidence.
On top of this Senator Robinson,
OF Arkansas, the Democratic leader,
charged that Major General John F.
Organ had violated the quasi-con-
fdential relations Of lawyer and
client by trying to use in anti
bonus work the organization built
during his service as special counsel
with the senate mmittees which
investigated the Veterans Bureau.
After Senator Bruce had expressed
the opinion that the bonus was Elm
defensible in principle" Senator
Caraway charged that the Maryland
senator had evidenced no concern
when the railroads sought and got
a bonus of $780, 100000"
II remember" said Mr.. Caraway,
that in his zeal to maintain the
Esch Cummins act, he switched his
vote against IA member of his own
party. No man who has the proper
American spirit will stand there and
denounce the American soldier as
danger.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20

easier steering, and safety when "jump-
ing bumps" Back of the post, secure
the pulley with a screweye set into the
lower edge Of the Pin. opening. Cut
the spring to length, and with another
screweye, fasten one end, then connect
up the chain, around the pulley,
through the opening to the hinge on
the toe of the shoe. With the runner
oil the ground, if the spring is pulled
down tA within about 4 in. of the
pulley, the tension should be right.
After trying out this tread for q few
minutes, tighten up any hinges on the
tread II necessary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
Tax Growth Makes
Less Expenditure

Paris, Feb. 20.-The French eco
monte situation is shown in a series
OF tables in lie Matin, furnished by
Emmanuel Evain, chairman of the
auditing committee of the Chamber
OF Deputies. The principal tables are
those of civil and military expendi-
lures and receipts from taxation.
The former shows steady de-
crease from 1919, when the total was
25,345, 100000 francs, to 1923, when
the total was 23,755 100000 francs.
Rereints from taxes increased from
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
TAKES POSITION

Fargo, Feb. 20.-Miss Nell Keller
of Iowa City, Iowa, has assumed her
new duties at the North Dakota Ag-
ricultural college as state clothing
agent for the home demonstration
and Junior extension departments of
the Extension division.
Miss Keller is graduate of Iowa
State University, and has been en-
gagged in teaching home economies
in the high school at Castana, Iowa,
for the past year. She assumes the
duties formerly cared for by Miss
Grace belong, who is now assistant
state supervisor of extension work
for women. The principal activities
of the new agent will be in connec-
ton with the clothing projects for
homemakers clubs and junior clubs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1924

ocratic club from the office of State
Chairman w. w, Durbin of Column
bus bearing the written consent of
former Governor James Cox for the
use of his name for candidate for
president and that of former Gov
lernor Campbell as a second choice
for the presidential nomination..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
200 FEDERALS
REPORTED SLAIN

Merida, Yucatan, (via Radio via
the Dallas News to the A. P.)-Feb.
2O.-More than 200 federals were
killed and many were wounded and
taken prisoners in clash with the
revolutionists at Curva de la Muerpe
in which the latter were victorious
Oitilio Gonzales, publicity director
for the de la Huerta organization
announced here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20

DEDICATE NORMAL WING SOON.
Minot, N. d., Feb. 20. - Formal
dedication of the new west wing Of
the Minot normal is planned for
March q, when program will be
given.
The entire personal of the state
board Of administration will be pres
cnt. DR.. A. G. Crane, former presi-
dent of the Minot normal and now
president Of the Wyoming university,
viii deliver the formal dedication ad-
dress.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
N. p. Headquarters
May Be Moved

Grand Forks, Feb. 20.-The Nom
paign headquarters in Grand Forks
shortly after the presidential prim-
aries in March, A. G. Sorlie, the
league candidate for Governor, said
today. Until after the election the
league headquarters are to remain in
u
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
cox WILLING
TO SEEK OFFICE

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 90. Blank
declaration of candidacy to be filed
in by candidates for delegates and
alternates to the Democratic Ma
tional Convention were received here
today at the headquarters of Dem
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

prepared to make some sacrifice anI
eturn to a more humble and less os-
tentatious method of living, the
period necessary for the adjustment
of the present economic difficulties
would be greatly extended.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
TUT LICENSE
CANCELLED

Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 20.--The Egyp-
tian government has cancelled Count
css Carnarvon' license for excava-
ton in the tomb of Tut -Ankh Anne n.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
DEVILS LAKE GIRL is APPEAR
ING IN N. Y. HIPPODROME

Devils Lake, Feb. 2O.-Miss Betty
McHugh, formerly of this city is
appearing at the New York Hippo
drome, the largest theatre in the
United States. She is member of
the Albertina Pasch Ballet. Miss
McHugh is well known here and has
appeared in several performances in
this city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20

be heard in Mandan tomorrow.
There have been 1S1 seizures or
muskrat furs illegally shipped in the
state, he said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20
BY POPULAR c11ECHANICS c1lAGAZIVE

the post in place. To fasten the post
below the head, shape the 3-in. strap
hinges to form a clip, screw to the post,
and bolt behind the head. With a bit
and keyhole saw, cut a A-in. slot,
conferred below the hub block, and ex-
tending down a in. at the front but
only 2 in. at the back.
Cut the piece B of the runner, 2 by
3 in. long, and shape roughly a Gin.
side to fit the skate, placing the heel
even with one end. If it is q clamp
skate, remove the clamp and either
drill screw holes or secure with three
Bin. mending plates as cleats. With
the shoe shaped and dry, lay it over
the skate with the toe end of B even
with the shoulder of the shoe, and
locate the skate toe. This point is the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20

under each screw head. At the heel
attach Ain. butt hinge, three screws
into B and screw in each side of the
shoe, then cut off any waste heel. At
the toe, rivet the 3-in. 'T-hinge, as
shown. Assemble the gear to the post
with 3-in. butt hinge centered on top
of the Bullock.
The Gin. spring, pulley, and chain
keep the runner headed up for
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-20

9,707, 100000 francs in 1919 to (esti-
mated) 23,437 100000 francs in 1928.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-18
500 Turkeys Go
Out to Coast

The old barn north OF Seeley,
formerly used as a blacksmith shop
hasn t seen so much activity ano
commotion since the boom times as
exist there nowadays where half a
dozen men are feverishly engaged in
killing and dressing hundreds of
turkeys for the markets in Los An
geles and San Diego.
The men worked all day Sunday
and Monday and some $50 beautiful
birds were shipped Monday morning
with another 250 going forward
Tuesday morning. This is only the
Vanguard of the 5000 turkeys signed
up for shipment between now and
Christmas by the newly organized
Imperial Valley Turkey Raisers' as
sociation, which has signed con-
tracts with numerous well known
dealers and restaurant owners of
both coast cities.
The birds will emblazon to the
world the superiority of this valley
as Il growing place for turkeys as
each fowl has attached to one leg
tag marked "Bluc Ribbon Brand
Highest quality, corn fed, Imperial
Valley turkeys. Killed since No,
vcmbcr Is, 1924
A. r. Ferguson of Seeley, presi-
dent of the new organization, is in
charge of operations and expects a
busy six weeks from now until
Christmas.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-18
MULES AND DRAFT
HORSES VALUABLE
FOR US. ARMY USE

Mules and draft horses are the
most valuable of all animals in
use by the army, according to sta
tistics prepared by the War Depart
ment. Comparisons are made on the
basis of. the prices paid in purchas-
ing animals for the army during
the fiscal year 1924.
Heavy draft horses and heavy
draft mules lead the list with Il
value of $3.50 each. The light draft
mule is second and is valued at
$189.38. The light draft horse,
valued at $188.21, is third. Pack
mulesa are next being valued at
$19f.a each. Riding horses were
purchased at an average rate
$l65.93; pack horses at $3.50 each
and young horses at $128.l5.
At the end of the fiscal year
there were 81, ,3S9 horses and mules
in possession of the army. Of these
2,791 were cavalry horses; 10,690
draft horHs; 563 pack horses; l4,5l5
draft mules; and 1880 pack horses.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-18
Plan to Protect
Angeles Forest
From Fire Hazard

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1S.-Defin-
ite plans for the protection of the
Angeles national forest from further
fires as well as a desire to fix re-
sponsibility for blazes of last sum
mer are the objects of board OF
fire review, in session at the federal
building here.
Sessions Of the board are open to
the public and anyone wishing to ad-
vance any recommendation is wei
come. Reforestation, fire protec-
tion and water conservation are all
being generally discussed.
The board is composed of E. a.
Sherman, associate forester of the
U. s. forest service, chairman; II. s.
Gilman, superintendent of>the San
Dimas Water eompany; William
Starke, superintendent of the San
! Bernardino water department; II
w. Kelley, fire Inspector of the fed
eral forest service; +. c. w. Pooler
district forester of New Mexico, an'
Paul G. Redington, federal distric
forester
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-18
100 Attend Farm
Center Meeting
Held at Seeley

Approximately 100 men, women
aud children attended the recent
meeting of the Seeley farm center
which was presided over by l.. c.
Lee practically every one present
who was not Il member of the farm
bureau organization previous to the
meeting, placing their memberships
at the close.
Professor Leroy Smith gave an
interesting discussion of the work
which the Imperial Valley Farm
Bureau had accomplished in the
past seven years and the many
things which it will accomplish in
the future. @. C. Webster, presi-
dent of the Imperial Valley Farm
Burcael, also gave a splendid talk
on the value of loyalty of the farm
crs to the farm bureau organization.
Mr.. Webster made a strong appeal
to the farmers, impressing the fact
that their moral support was need
ed as well as financial support.
At the election of officers Char
les Bcrkman was chosen chairman
of the SeeleyN farm center; A. No
Ian, vice-c chairman, and Mrs, A. r..
Ferguson, secretary and treasurer.
On the splendid musical program
the Sceley school sang and were
enthusiastically encored. Miss jose
phine Williams and Quincy Hunt
gave Il violin duet, accompanied by
Miss Catherine Schwab. Miss A.
Daniels gave an instrumental num-
her
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-18
N EXT STATE
BUDGET WILL
SH @ w JU vi p
by United Press Leaaed Wire

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 18.-Fixed
charges and recurrent appropriations
to be incorporated into the next
state budget will total sos, ,804,871
as compared with $50, 1926 for
the present biennium, according to
estimates made public today by
State Controller Ray l.. Ricly.
This represents an increase of $9,-
-80,664 over the 1928 budget in
which fixed charges were $4,000
more than the budget for 1921.
Principal items in the fixed
charges for this year are in the
education department, including
$3J J,427,740 for elementary schools,
$l0,72j,505 for the high schools and
S., l0G,826 for the state university,
RileY's figures show. Bond and III
terost redemption accounts for $lI,-
925,505 of the remainder.
Fixed charges said Riley, in ex-
planning his statement, consist of
interest and redemption Of bonds
and various charges that are fixed
by constitution or statutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-18
POincare Was
Tool of Russia,
Claim Of Lewis
by United Press Leased Wire

PARIS, Nov. Is. - Ex-PremiCr
Poincare was the tool of Russia and
the World War might have been
avoided, according to belief express
ed in extracts from notes. in the late
Georges Louis, French ambassador
to Russia in 1913, published today
by the radical newspaper L'Oeuvre.
Emotion has been aroused by the
publication and FRANCE may be
treated to another stirring post war
scandal. Poincare announced he
will publish letters of Pinchon and
jules Cambon, proving L'Oeuvre s
charges untrue.
The press points out that Germ
any will rejoice over publication of
the Louis notes and Nationalist
newspapers declare it pro-German
move.