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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

Unseasonably cool weather all
during the month of June held back
many crops, and will make them
from a week to two weeks late III
maturing, according to summary
of weather and general crop condl-
lions during June, as prepared by
the New Jersey Department of Ag-
riculture, of which William B. Dur
zee is secretary, and the Bureau OF
Statistics and Inspection, of which
Harry B. Weiss is chief.
In addition there was not enough
rain during the latter part of the
month. This hurt all crops, inclu-
ding potatoes, which up to that time
had been having wonderful growth.
even now potato growers are look
ing forward to very fine crop.
The GOODNESS has held back the
growth of corn great deal, but
hay and small grain crops seem to
have Jared very well.
OF course such truck crops as are
normally set out in June have had a
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22
So They Took It.

Kansas City, Mo.-Although J..
Walter MCGEE, manager of a Kan
sas City lunch company, kept a
revolver in his restaurant as a pro-
lection against bandits. it didn't
do him much good. In holding up
MCGEE and robbing the place of a
small amount of cash in the cash
register two bandits discovered the
revolver under the counter.
Whats this for" one of them
asked.
Il keep that for bandits" MCGEE
replied.
you've lost a good gum" the rob-
Der laughed, as the pair made off.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

Sometimes a fool, rushing in
where angels fear to tread, finds
something that makes angels regret
their timidity and lack of initiative.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

The sioewaiK crirlc had super
vised" the painting of goldledf
sign on q store window Wen, bud.
he asked a. the painter packed mp
to depart, where do we work tomor-
row Detroit News.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

A dentist says that woman los
es her teeth sooner than man.
Probably she wears them out with
her tongue. Il
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

Following is letter from mar
who did not play fair" and ht
wants to warn others of the sure
punishment that follows sin.
Dear Mrs. Lee They tell me
that only women suffer broken
hearts, but it's not true, Mrs.
Lee for L want to tell you no
woman suffered more than /
have, and the worst of it is |
caused it all myself. / had as
fine a little woman as any man
could ever hope to have, and two
children. But, oh, that dissatis-
fled feeling that comes In a
mans heart when he has once
tasted strange flesh! | met a
widow woman and she made me
believe l was somebody when /
was nobody. The more l was
with her the less l cared for my
own wife and children. ! noticed
my feet were slipping, but I
thought, 'Pll only go with her a
few more times and give her
up But, oh, Mrs. Lee, instead
of giving up the strange woman
l turned against the wife of my
youth and the mother of my
children.
"Well, / married this strange
woman, and say, she fortunes
me every minute. She continues
to tell me every day l am not
the man she thought l was. Well,
she's far from being the woman
1 thought her, but what's the
use?
81 enjoy reading your column
Mrs. Lee. / thank you for these
words: Disaster follows in the.
wake of all evil Tell me, when
will men wake up? My wife has
been dead a good many years
and my children are married and
gone. They have no respect for
me. Why sfl,uld they? Down
deep in evely mans heart he
loves a pure, sweet, clean woman
Then why did / make such c sad
mistake?
BROKEN HEARTED BILL"
hadn't room for all your letter
Bill, but have printed enough t.
show other men and women VIII
are straying that the road they ar
following Will only lead to sorrow
Thank you for writing and hop
there may be some happiness i
store for you, even now.
A reader wants to know M
views on an April and October o
November marriage. Quite bi
question to answer in small
space.
Dear Mrs. Lee: I've been an
occasional reader of Living and
| Loving May / ask you a
question in regard to marriage?
| Do you think that it would not
be advisable for an old man
say fifty years old-to marry a
very young woman? If you do
not think so, please give me
reasons. A READER"
Generally speaking. l, think
would not be advisable. While
man of fifty is usually mental.
and physically alert, he is seldom
interested in the diversions o
young people and tires of then
quickly. They would have differen
viewpoints. And after an argument
however innocuous, she would quit
likely think, "Oh, well, he's OIL
and can't see my point OF view
And he would think her too un
experienced to know and that sh'
should lean on his judgement.
breach might easily be created
which time would widen, eacl
longing for a confidante neare
his own age. Few men OF fit.
would care to begin rearing
family and that would be anothe
cause Tor disagreement and pos
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

The millionaire who dresses as
well as his clerk is more or less
eccentric.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

Teacher was giving lesson on
creation, when suddenly Tommy m
terrupted: My father says we are
descended from apes, sin"
Well replied the teacher.
sharply, your private family mat
tiers may have no interest for the
class Hardware Trade Journal
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

Speaking of love, man should
look before he leaps otherwise he
may fall in.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

sible unhappiness. And, finally,
while the wife would be ripening,
the man would be aging.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22

When woman marries she moi
only takes a mans name, but every
thing else he has.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22
PLEASANTViLLE

We very often think in terms Of people, in of
pleasures other times think in terms OF towns and
places
When we think ia terms Of person hold in the
mind the recollectons of that person. individual or
period of time thoughts of that person absorbe fu
attention.
1t is the same with pleasures We think in terms OF
pleasure when think of how much enjoyment may De
had from ride, party, day IN the mount
aims
Let lis consider for a moment what is the effect OF
thinking in of a city. 1t is possible to let
the thought dwell long upon city other than your
home If you thinking in terms OF rhadeipnla
or New York or Atlantic City, may be that you are
neglectng your own city
When we think in terms of some other city, we are
apt neglect CITY, We are lnchnea 70 hasihy
the other city thoughts and to paint pictures more
alluring than really exist When compared to h"me
pictures.
Everyone knows what relief it is to get home NO
matter where we have been what we have mere
comes the end of the day the end OF the night "heh
home looks land isl the best place yet provided by human
hands. :,
Sneakng in the terms of Peasantvile Pleasantvliie
IS made up Of your home and your home, and your home'
multiplied and multiplied If you get to thinking OF so
place that is Peasantville you are taxing soh
away from Pleasantvlle which is vital to n-sohelns
that contributes to the charm and enjoyment OF your oe
Pleasantu;lIe as your home needs all the Thoughts
that Won can bestow upon it-certanly all the housh
that you bestow upon some other place. -
When YOU are thinking about other place, DOUBT
less you are comparing attractions OF the oher P
with something similar in Peasantville. -,
Very WE'LL if you are, have you ever stopped TO hN
how YOU may be able better improve that some'his
similar in your own city of Pleasantville! :,
W. are thinking now Of building up Pleasantville.
prbans some park in other city appeals 10
YOU Have you ever thought Of trying to improve some
park or street in Pleasantyie!
In travelling about the country these days, citizens OF
paanvilIe will see many features of interest 1t may be
that one Of these features may be adopted for Peasanvie
or it may be that similar feature existing in Pleasant
vile may be improved.
This line Of thought may be carried forward to the
benefit Of inunmerabe conditions in the city.
Let us begin to think in terms of Pleasantville.
Pleasantyle is your city. You making Pleasant
yille-making it either good or otherwise
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-22
Living and Loving
GAS We SOW so SHALL We REEp"

observer made above
ied his verdict think
are getting you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-28
$2.98 Leather Handbags
Choice, $1.SS

Such values and styles as these are seldom ever offered the buy
the latest such calf alligator lizard and novelty effects
underam bags embossed Black
green shades Silk leather
lined.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Social and Personal
Anna Grainer and
Oscar johnson Are
Married in Mandan

Miss Anna Crainer Of Mandan
and Oscar johnson Of Bismarck
were married Monday afternoon IN
the Catholic rectory 1t Mandon.
Father Urban read the marriage
service, and the couple was attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. John Larson Of this
city.
After the ceremony . wedding
dinner was served 1t the home Of
tho brides mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson are taking . short trip ia
the Twin Cities.
The bride, who Is the daughter Of
Mrs. Andrew Crainer, attended the
Mandan public schools. and has re-
Gently been employed In the book
keeping department Of the Mandau
Creamery and Produce company.
Mr.. johnson is employed a. an
electrician in this city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Masons to Have New
Years Eve Party

Arrangements have just been CONF
pleted for q New Years eve carni:.
val dancing party for members Of
the Masonic lodge and their ladies
which will be given 1T the Masonic
temple Saturday evening. A good
five-piece orchestra has been Sc
cured.
Dancing will start at 8 o'clock and
shortly before midnight . generous
supply Of streamers, balloons, horns
and other noise making devices will
be distributed so that the New Year
may be welcomed in proper style.
Lunch will be served in the temple
dining room after the midnight
revelry has subsidized.
No invitations are being mailed
for this affair because Of the short
time left, the committee announces,
but oil members Of the local Ma.
sonic organizations as well as visit
ing Masons are urged to attend the
party,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Elizabeth Senger and
Felix Schneider Are
Married Here Monday

The wedding Of Miss Elizabeth
Senger, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Senger Of Bismarck, and
Felix Schneider Of this city, occurred
Monday morning at the chapel Of
st. Mary's school. Father John Stag
read the marriage service.
Miss Marian Wolf, who attended
the bride. wore pink georgette,
while the brides gown was Of tan
georgette. She wore = small hat Of
the same color. George Senger was
best man.
Following the ceremony q we'd
ding breakfast was served 1t the
home Of the brides parents. After
= short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Schneider will b at home in this
city, where Mr.. Schneider is en-
ployed with the VIII Seed company.
Mr.. Schneider 10 the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Valentine Schneider.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Delphians Will
Discuss Beethoven

The local chapter Of Delphians
will hold . regular meeting Friday
morning ct $3.50 1t the Hotel Prince.
the meeting scheduled for Dec. %
having been postponed on account
Of the holidays.
J, Mrs. Harris will lead the meeting
on Beethoven" The following
topics will be reported upon:
"Beethoven Is q Composer, and
the Variations" Mrs. F. A. Knowles;
s'The Sonata, Symphony and FL
delio," Mrs. Geo. Ebert; Technique
Of Beethoven and Beethoven's Re-
lation to Art" Mrs. Sorenson.
Jack Blanchette, who attends the
MacPhail School Of Music in Min
neapolis, 10 spending his vacation
in this city % the guest Of his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Blanchette.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Haas d
Minot returned to their home today
after spending the weekend. in this
. city % the guests Of the John y
Haas and P. a. Shuren families.
Mrs. Austin Reid Of Minneapolis
spent Christmas In this city as the
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Munson.
Burr Webster returned to Fargo
Monday after spending the weekend
|m this city a. . guest at the !. B
Saylor home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28

Mr.. ana Mrs. W. p. Knott had -
their guests over the Christmas holt
days, Mn. Knots father and sister,
william Dunsmore and Mrs. Jessie
Campbell, and the latter's little
daughter, Mary Ann, Of Jamestown.
Kenneth Preston, who Is attend.
Ing tho University Of North Dakota,
arrived in Bismarck Christmas
morning to spend his vacation with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. =.
Preston.
\ Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Boardman had
- their weekend guests, Mrs.
Boardman's father, Max SchultS, ST.,
and her niece, Laverne Anderson, Of
Fallou, Mont.
Reservations for the DeMolay and
Rainbow Girls banquet must be made
BY this evening with Al Cordner,
Duane Davis, Laveyne Bush or Ruth
Gordon.
judge Thomas n. pueh Of Dick
inson Il In the Capital City today Il
connection with court matters con
corning certain closed banks.
Miss Madge King spent Christma,
In jamestown Is the guest Of hel
brother.in.law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Random.
C. E. McCracksn Of Livingston
Mont, is spending . few days II
Bismarck. transaetinf business.
Fred Taber Of Valley City spen,
the weekend in this city % Ia,
guest Of friends.
Dolores Samuelson and Alice FAX
right spent the weekend ct theil
homes ct Hasen.
w. E. Kretchmar Of Ventura,
spent Monday in this city transact
ing business.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. r. Hill Of Mar
mouth were business callers in thi
city Tuesday.
| Miss Leila Lockwood spen
Christmas 1t her home 1T Guthrie
i w. F. Burnett Of Fargo Is . Bis
marck business visitor today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Inter.post Phone
System Connected
to Bismarck Line

Authority was received today from
corps area headquarters to connect
the private telephone exchange at
the Fort Lincoln army post with the
city telephone system and the con-
nection has been made.
Persons in Bismarck wishing to
call any Of the officers at the post
may now talk to them either at their
barracks or their residences, where
a. before the connection to the in
ter-post system was made, only the
post headquarters could be reached
by telephone.
In calling Fort Lincoln, the caller
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Enlisted Men Are
Hosts at Dancing
Party at Fort

About 100 couples attended the
dancing party given Tuesday eve
ming by the enlisted men of Fort
Lincoln. The post gymnasium was
artistically decorated with red,
white and blue for the occasion.
A moonlight dance was featured
during the evening and moving pic
lures of the American Army in &C.
ton were shown. Patrons and pa
tronesses at the party were:
LIST Sergeant and Mrs. H. s. AL
len. Sgt. Major and Mrs. c. r. Lucy,
Sgt. and Mrs. Russell Rich, Sgt. and
Mrs. Otto O. Hanson, Sgt. and Mrs.
B. w. Raincs.
The following committee was IN
charge Of arrangements: Sgt. Rus
sci Rich, Corp. w. H. Turner, Corp.
Frank H. Hemmer, Corp. Armand
R. Richard.
The Red Cross assisted in ar-
ranging for the invited young ladies
to get transportation to and from
the fort and to assemble ct the rest
room under Hoffman's cafe.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Davis Attends Fargo
Chevrolet Meeting
Showing New Models

F. NJ. Davis, manager Of the Capt.
tay City Chevrolet company, is at
tending a meeting Of over 800 deal
ers of the Fargo zone of the Chew
rolet Motor company in Fargo today
where they are viewing the COM
pany's new 1923 models in = pre-
showing in the Fargo auditorium.
Dealers over the whole northwest
will be supplied with the new auto
mobiles this weekend in preparation
for the first public showing ox the
car on Jan. l, ut which time the
company's official announcement in
regard to the cars will be made.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
TOnsOrial Artist
is Wanted at Fort

Hirsute adornment Of the Bolshe-
Wiki type is threatened all males at
Fort Lincoln as result Of the promo
ton Of the regimental barber to the
grade of sergeant, automatically
leoving the post without an official
whisker remover and hair trimmer.
"Wanted-a barber"--is the sign
hanging out Of the recruiting Off
GERS window and applicants for the
position are urged to communicate
with 1t. E. D. Pangburn, recruiting
officer.
Clothing, medical attention, board
and lodging are provided, and, in
addition to the regular pay of the
soldier, the money earned as barber
il clear.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Local Ex-service
Men Invited to See
War Movie at Fort

Members of the American Legion
and Veterans Of Foreign Wars in
Bismarck have been invited to be
guests Of the officers at Fort Lin
coin Friday evening at the showing
of FLASHES of Action" a war film
which depicts the American Expedi-
tionary Forces in actual combat in
France.
Local cx-service men have been
asked to be at the post gymnasium
d. $3.50 p. m. The picture is part
Of the weekly movie show which is
given at Fort Lincoln for the
soldiers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Bridge Me Another
BY ". v. WENTWORTH

Authorizations: A-ace; liking;
Q-queen; J-jsek; x any card
lower than l0.)
1-What Is the most desirable dis
tfibution Of cards in Z no-trump?
2-When may you bid . no-trunap
on three blank aces?
3EWhen you hold A J < In
dummy, 9 x 4 in dealers hand, how
do you finesse?
Tho Answers
Observation-Disclosures.
2-When fourth suit contains
three cards.
3-Play small card from hand and
finesse Jack.
Copyright. 1927, By the Ready Ret.
erence Publishing Company
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28

Marvin Ness, who has made his
residence in this city for some time,
left Saturday for Steele where he
spent Christmas with his parents.
He left Monday for Grand Forks
where hs Will be employed in the
future.
The marriage Of George ]. Kontos
Of Bismarck and Miss Norma Leick-
ert of San Diego, Calif., took place
in Bismarck Dec. q. Miss Betty
Swan and Oliver p. Void were the
attendants.
Mrs. A. w. Mundy and daughters,
Margaret and Jane, have returned
from Minneapolis, where they spent
the Christmas holidays with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Oscar Sundquist and two
sons, Dan and Raymond. Of st: Paul
spent Christmas here with the D.
Sundquist and Raymond Mclaughlin
families.
Mr.. and Mr.. Gee S. v. Kiebert Of
st. Cloud, MIMI. are guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Kiebert Of this city.
Misses Gertrude Fitzgerald and
Eythel Hodges were weekend
guests at their homes At Garrison.
Mrs. Charles Byrne and baby Of
Grenora were discharged from st.
Alexius hospital Monday.
Herman Vietz Of New Leipzig
has been admitted to st. Alexius
hospital for treatment.
The Royal Neighbors will meet
Thursday evening ct s o'clock q
the Odd Fellows hall.
Mrs. Fred Pfahl Of Ventura hal
been admit. I'd to st. Alexius hos
pital for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Mcdonald
lwere guests Of relatives in Steele
over the weekend,
Mrs. I. o. Haugen and Miss Edn,
Stein Of Taylor were guests In Bis
marck Tuesday:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cannon.
spent Christmas with friends il
Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Allen o
Braddock spent Mohdsy in this cit!
Misses Ruth and Lois Duncan
were holiday guests 1T their home
Ut Almont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Baron o
McClusky spent Tuesday here o.
/ Miss Margaret kajan spent Christ
i mas ut Hebron - q guest 1T hel
home.
!, Miss Catherine Weber was Z week
and guest 1t her home ct New Eng
land.
}! Mrs. r. G. Schneider is visiting
relatives in Waseca, MIMI, Thu
week.
Alec Couch Of this city was I'd
mitted to st. Alexius hospital Mon
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Miss Bernice Weidel
Honored at Shower

Miss Bernic~ Weidel, whose en-
gagement was recently announced,
was the guest Of honor Tuesday eve
ming when Mrs. w. N. Scott enter
tanned 1t = shower.
After Miss Weidel was presented
with many beautiful gifts, the eve
ming was spent in dancing and play.
ing cards. Fifteen couples attended
ths party.
At the close Of the evening Misses
Mildred and Irene Wenaas assisted
the hostess in serving . three-course
luncheon. Holiday colors decorated
the table.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Rainbow Girls
and DEM olay Will
Give Joint Party

An interesting program has been
arranged for the joint party which
the DeMolay and Rainbow Girls will
give Thursday evening ct the Ma
sonic temple. Dinner win be served
at Z o'clock after which the evening
will b spent in dancing. The fol.
lowing speakers viii be called upon
ct the banquet:
Simon Miller, toastmaster; Dawn
inn. tho welcome, Ruth Gordon;
Sone of the Wanderer, Duane Diehl;
School.day Sweethearts, Clarice
Belk; Clap Hands, Here Comes
Charley, dad" G. A. Fisher; Al
SHUTDOWN, Bjorn Holta.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
COW EATS GEESE

Berlin.-Among the herds near
the village of Staffelstcin is n car
nivorous cow. Coming upon a crate
of geese ready for shipment, she
dropped the hay she was chewing
and leisurely munched five geese
before the farmer discovered what
was happening.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28

will ask the Bismarck operator for
Fort Lincoln headquarters, the num-
Der Of which is 1901. After being
connected with headquarters the
caller should then ask for the par
ticular officer, officers residence, or
barracks which which he wishes to
converse.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Hints on Etiquet

I. Do refreshments for winter
entertainment differ radically from
those for summer?
2. How?
3. What IL 4 good idsa to pur.
sue when planning refreshments for
evening entertainments?
The Answers
I. Yes.
2. They can Be much more sub.
stantial in winter and should IL.
ways include something hot.
3. Concentrate on one main dish,
with . beverage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
PAGE FIVE
FISH INSISTED

Keene, N. H.-Everybedy but
Wilfred Aubin was having good luck
when he went fishing with Oscar
Bouffard and the Rev. Henri 4.
Blanchard. Aubin was at the point
of despair when q 17-inch pickerel
jumped from the water right into
his hands. .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidner
Entertain at Bridge

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Sidner enter
tanned 1t . bridge party Monday
evening at their home in the Hughes
apartments.
Honors for the games Of the eve
ming were won by DR.. w. L. Diven.
Christmas colors were used to carry
out m attractive decoration
scheme.
The Ladies Aid society Of the
First Baptist church will meet in
the church parlors Thursday after
noon 1T 3 o'clock to observe the
regular quarterly birthday social
Mrs. r. E. Kennedy and Mrs. +. w.
Herbert, will act Is hostesses and 2
cordial invitation is extended to oil
members and their friends.
Louis L. Grambs, who spent
Christmas in this city Is the guest
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Grambs, left Monday for West
Baden, Ind, where he will attend q
convention Of Phi Gamma Delta
fraternity.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Laney Of
S14 Fourth street spent Christmas
! in Fargo with their daughter; Mrs
c. F. Phillips.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Lawrence and
family left Monday for Spokane
WASH, where they will visit TO,
some time.
Van Kent OF Grand Forks ar'
rived in the city Monday to spend Z
few days with friends.
/ =
Miss Helen Kennedy returned &
Bismarck this morning after spend
with friends.
Herman Olson of this city is pa.
tent at st. Alexius hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-28

Silver turns black when long
exposed to the air because the air
contains small amount Of sui
phur gases which combine with the
metal to form sulphidc Of silver.