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Evening star., 1928-09-16
CONSTRUCTION REPORT

NEW YORK. September Is LP.-
Construction contracts amounting to
S516,97O.200 were awarded last month
in 81 States east of the Rocky Noun
tans, a decline of $50 100000 from
July, F. w. Dodge Corporation reports.
The decrease from August, 1927. was
about 35,000000 The New England
States and the Northwest were the
only two districts showing increases
over their July, 1923. records. The
total for eight months this year reached
$4,545, ,270100, an increase of per
cent over the corresponding 1927
period.
Evening star., 1928-09-16
COTTON PRICES DECLINE.
Market Tumbles Under Heavy
Selling From South.

NEW YORK. September Is (SpecisD
There was another decline in cotton
prices today and under heavy week end
selling of hedges from the South and a
large volume of business prices lost
Is points or more and ended at the
bottom.
Prices on all three exchanges went
into new low ground. with July SELL
deliveries ending the week below 17l2c.
despite profit-taking on short con-
tracts on reports that the tropical dis
turbance might reach the Florida coast
over Sunday. buying power was not
adequate to offer definite resistance.
Spots were reduced Is points to 1858.
Evening star., 1928-09-16
PUBLIC UTILITIES

$4,000 Barber 4 Ross s1as, 1887 $50.
5000 Chestnut Farms 6ias. ls41 -.
1000 Chevy Chase Club LIST Slas, 1876
1000 District of Columbia Paper Mtg
S6,5o0 Wardman Park Hotel 5las. 1874
$500 Washington Arcade 6i2s, 1942
5000 Washington Consolidated Title {
$500 Washington Market Cold Storal
Evening star., 1928-09-16
Tobacco Firm Dividend.

NEW YORK, September IS P).-
Standard Commercial Tobacco Co. de-
claved a dividend of 10 per cent in
class common stock on the common
and class B common, payable November
Z to holders of record October "a. :.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26

desperately to hold their positions. The second phase of the battle began October 1 and lasted until November l. Terrific fighting on every hill and in every wood was taking heavy toll but the Ameri- cans pressed on.
 The relentless advance steadily wore down the enemy's strength and finally compelled him to begin a general retreat. The ret eat be- came near route, with the Ameri- cans driving onward until the Ger mans asked for an armistice.
 Considered the army's greatest achievement in the world war. the advance had been made at tho heaviest sacrifice. The total Ameri- can casualties in the Meuse- Ar gonne were 115,520. More than 15,000 men were killed, $500 were missing; 69,S32 wounded, 1S,864 gassed and 2,629 shell shocked The German casualties were 126.- 550.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26

a Harbor Kodiak Edmonton, Seattle Portland, Francisco made at a. and p. mq Juneau tine
 The low in Southeastern Alaska high Northern Alaska, Western Light fallen
 
 etues fallen Northern middle Yukon Val ley and somewhat other districts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
AT LIBERTY TONIGHT

As movie, entertainment, We're In the Navy Now" sscan't be beat. It is at the Liberty-te- night
 In the first half of the picture, there is hardly a foot of film but contains laugh. The action and titles are immense.
 There are also scores of laughs in the second half and these are mixed with some thrills. Most of these thrills are caused in the scenes where the spy is shown endeavoring to fire the dynamite with which the transport is loaded. There are also thrills when the submarine makes an attack.
 Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton, with Chester Conklin and Tom Kennedy, carry the bulk of the comedy which is packed solid in the feature.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
DOUGLAS
 NEVIS =.
F. o. E. DANCE TONIGHT

| The Douglas Eagles are enter taining with their usual mid-week dance tonight in the Lodge hall.
 The dance will be featured with } Scandinavian American numbers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
22 WEDDING FETES
 MAKE GALA HOLIDAY

FONDETTE, France, Sept. 26. - Twenty-two diamond. golden and silver weddings celebrated the same day is the record of this tiny vil- lage of Touraine, The entire population of the country side turned out in honor of the "old folks" and gave them a tremendous recep- ton.
 The 22 couples alone al most filled the little town hall of Fondettes. There we've speeches by the mayor, parade through the village, and free vine for everybody. The old couples afterwards danced until midnight with the young folks on the yil- lage green.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
FROM cHlcHAcoF

Lyle Beeghly and Ed Cox are newcomers here from Chichagof having arrived on the Virginia ", Monday. They are occupying bachelor quarters in the old Vic tor Bar building. Beeghly is a nephew of Verne Saylor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
MAJOR OPERATION

Miss V. Feero, Skagway, under went major operation yesterday at the St. Ann's Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
OPERATION TODAY

Mrs. Fannie ritzgIppon, Of Hoo nah, was admitted to St. Anns Hospital yesterday and underwear. a major operation this morning
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
MEXICAN STATE . REPORTS FLOOD

MEXICO CITY. Sept. S. Serious flood conditions are re- ported in the State of Jaliseo where at least 15 persons have been killed by collapse of houses during the past five days.
 Incessant rains are causing the San Pedro and Santa Catrina Rivers to overflow their banks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
4. E. F.'s Epic Battle Of Argonne Recalled
 On Tenth Anniuersar,
,Continued from Page one)

French guns Along a 20-miIe front made the night of September 25 an inferno. The general attack began at 5:30 am after six hours of artillery preparation. The effect Of this storm of fire, was indicated in the initial advance, the Ameri- cans penetrating the enemys line to an average depth of seven miles before being halted.
 Relentless Advance
 The enemy soon recovered from the surprise and September 27 and the following days the resistance grew continually stronger. Bad roads were hamperlng the bring ing up of supplies and artillery, and the Germans were fighting
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
MINK FOR SALE

Thirteen mink, n.ne females and four males in pen two years. Four young this spring. Will sell all including pens and extra wire for $32.O0 each. Owner leaving Alaska. Reference, Wrig h Shoppe, Juneau. Address Box 43, Petersburg, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
MISS FEusl HAS OPERATION

Miss Mamie Feusi was taken suddenly ill with acute appendi- ctis on Monday evening and was operated upon yesterday after- noon at St. Ann's hospital. She was resting easily today
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26

For expert plano tuning call Anderson 143. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26

Old papers ,o. sale at the Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
PREPARING FOR BAZAAR

A work meeting of the Ladies League will be held Thursday eve- ming in the League rooms Every eDne interested in the League is in- yited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Bureau
Forecast for Junean and vicinity beginning D. m today
L 0 c Al D A T A

Fair tonight and Thursday; gentle variable winds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26

If you just saw the space devot- ed to women's clothes in the maga- zines and newspapers and didn't see the women you would think the dear things wore tremendous amount of covering.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-26
elocity Weather
CABLE AND RADIO REPORTS

Low 3 a. m.s 8 am. Precip. Sam. temp. temp. Velocity 24 hrs: Weather
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
Social and Personal
d-Winter Meeting
Of Club CounsellorS
at Fargo This Week

The midwinter meeting Of the
executive board and council Of the
North Dakota Federation Of Wo-
mems clubs will be held Wednesday
and Thursday in Fargo. The board
and council has q membership Of
about 50 women, the majority Of
whom will be present at the con.
ference.
Mrs. O. A. Stevens and Miss Grace
belong Of Fargo are in charge Of
the entertainment and have arranged
an interesting program including
teas, luncheons, 4 visit to the home
economics department Of the state
agricultural college, dinners and con-
certs.
The executive board and council
will handle the business Of filling
vacancies in the various departments
Of the state federation work, dis
cussing plans for the state conven.
ton which will be held in Glendale
in the fall, and general routine bust
ness. Mrs. John Emerson Feather
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
Local Members of
Painters Union Are
Guests at Dinner

Members Of the local Painters
Union No. 1342 entertained at din
ner Saturday evening ct the A. o,
U. w. hall. Covers were laid for
40 guests. John Danrot, Clifford
Forsland, r. A. Middaugh and Fred
Bolter were the committee in charge
Of the entertainment.
During the evening several mem.
bers Of the union were called upon
for speeches, while community sing
ing was q feature Of the program.
Special appreciation was voted "a
9. B. Halverson, chef, who prepared
the dinner.
Among the guests were Hal Dob.
Ter, Homer Spohn, Edward Kafer,
Orville Kafer, George Middaugh
John Danrot, Clifford Forsland,
Frederick Bolter, C. ]. Martineson
Lewis Martineson, David MARITIME.
son, Sgt. ]. w. Pennix, B. D. Wet.
more, Corp. J. L. Hogan, Adolpt
Giovononoi and Lewis Auer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
Masons Planning
Leap Year Dance

Invitations have been issued to
members Of the Masonic lodges and
Eastern Star to q dance which will
be given at the temple Friday eve
ming. Dancing will be from until
II. and good music has been ar
ranged for.
Something out Of the ordinary is
promised by the invitations which
state that this party will be 2 Leap
Year affair. Lunch will be served
at midnight.
All Masons or members Of the
Eastern Star who are in the city are
invited to attend, whether or not
they receive one Of the cards which
have been placed in the mail.
Bridge and Whist will be played
at the card party which the local
American Legion post and Legion
auxiliary will give Wednesday eve
ming at the Legion hall. Prizes will
be given for high scores and refresh
ments will be served at the close Of
the evening.
F. B. Fiske and j. C. Carignan of
Fort Yates were guests in Bismarck
over the weekend. While here Mr..
Fiske and Mr.. Carignan broadcast a
program Of old-faskioned music
from station KFYR.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. johnson Of
Center attended the performance
of Blossom Time" presented in this
city Saturday evening.
Mrs. Frank Wernli Of Hazen Wis
tied friends here Saturday en- route
to points in Iowa, where she will
visit for some time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

approved. Following The business
meeting refreshments were served
and . social hour Was enjoyed.
G. d. Rodgers Of Mckenzie re-
turned home Sunday after spending
the Weekend at tho home Of his
son and daughter.in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Rodgers Of this city.
At the business meeting held by
the Squirrel club Monday evening,
plans were made for . party which
the club will give Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F.. Williams
have returned /, their home at
Washburn after spending the week.
end here.
A. 7. Wilson returned to Fargo
Sunday after spending the weekend
with friends in Bismarck and Man.
dan.
The Current Events club will meet
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
ct the home Of Mrs. A. ]. Arnot.
Mrs. G. ]. Kimball Of Leith is
spending q few days here, looking
after business interests.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
Officers Installed
at w. r. c.. Meeting

Mrs. M. Kisner was hostess Fri.
day evening to members Of the W.
r. c. at the regular meeting. The
following officers were installed:
Mrs. Margaret Moriarity, presi.
dent; Mrs. NJ. Kisner, senior vice
president; Mrs. N. Lenhart, junior
vice president; Mrs. Anna Kikul
treasurer; Mrs. s. ]. Marcellus
secretary; Mrs. Josephine Hughes
chaplain; Mrs. Elizabeth Cordner
conductor; Mrs. Helen Baker, guard
A luncheon course was served at
the conclusion Of the business Of
the evening.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
Annual Meeting Of
Episcopal Parish

Members Of st. Georges Episeo-
pal church held the annual parish
meeting Monday evening 1T which
the following officers were elected
for the year: C. r. Green, senior
warden; J. B. Belk, junior warden;
i. r. Atkinson, F. E. Shepard, II.
E. Shearn, s. w. Corwin, B. E.
Jones, G. F. Dullam and G. B. Cox,
vestrymen.
Reports Of the woman's auxiliary,
church school and various church
activities of the year were read and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24

G. L. Hcmstead of Jamestown ar
rived in this city Sunday to spend
= few days on business.
Mrs. N. E. Becklund Of Almont
spent Saturday here with friends and
transacting business.
J. w. McGuiness left Sunday for
Fargo, where he will spend several
days on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. r. Bolter Of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
stone Of Valley City, president Of the
federation, will preside at al ses.
sions.
John Charles Gilbert
Entertained Here by
DR.. and Mrs. J.K. Blunt

John Charles Gilbert, leading
man in "Blossom Time," was enter
tanned Saturday evening by Dr.. and
Mrs. j. K. Blunt at . buffet supper
following the evening performance.
DR.. and Mrs. Blunt have been
friends Of Mr.. Gilbert for some
time, having visited 1T his home in
Chicago on several occasions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
j.. B. Klein Gives
Address at Dinner
For Squirrel Club

+. B. Klein, adviser, was the prin-
cipal speaker at the Squirrel club
banquet Sunday evening at the Pat.
terson hotel. Several members of
the club were called upon for brief
talks during the evening.
Following the banquet q short
business meeting was held and Carl
Thornberg and Alton Ciraurd were
initiated into the club.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24
Mr.. and Mrs. Mastel
Honored at Party

About Is couples entertained re-
Gently in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Mastel at their farm home
near Bismarck.
The evening was spent with dane.
ing, ct the conclusion Of which Z
course luncheon was served. Mr..
and Mrs. Mastel were presented
with many lovely gifts.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-24

Steele were business callers in Bis
marck Saturday.
Robert Rask Of Mandan UNDER
went an operation at the Bismarck
hospital Sunday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-06

GOOD LUCK -
Says President
Coolidge ~ he
said farewell to
Herbert Hoover
before the Repub.
iem nominee left
Tor California
lntevnati0na,
Illustrates Nevs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-06

ALWAYS BOlLlNC-Wh.,
Shakespeare wouldn't have
gwen for . cauldron like the
Tor his witches to play
around WITH Mt. Lassen,
only active volcano in the
United States. 10 Just full Of
these boiling mud pots.
Copyright. la2s. Ewing GALLOWAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-11

This is a bird's-eyc view OF
Officer Pat Gilhooley. known as
the snappiest dressed man on
the force, doing plain-clothes
duty to catch unwary motorists
who fail to heed the Stop"
signs on outlying pavements
Pat would feel terrible could
he but know that two nervous
housewives had called up head
quarters about a suspicious
character seen lettering about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-11

Hey you lousy gorilla. pull here! Didn't
lever make right turn before? What y think
this u.s. anyway" Jerry has lovely disposition
only you have to know how to him right. And
taxi drivers have SO little Besides. only this
morning Jerry's sister in law and her children
arrived at the fat for nice long visit. and he's a
bit edgy. to speak. today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-11

Officer Barney Pfaff has the
social gift and does most of his
entertaining of friends in the
midst of traffic. "Old Paddy
Toole," he is saying, why. |
haven't seen hide nor hair of
that boy in 10 years. After
which he will bawl out a couple
of taxi drivers before continu-
ing the conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-11

Il do wish hadn't been so to that taxi
driver. II only my tongue didn't away with me
So! This is slant traffic cops that very few
people are able to get Particularly taxi drivers.
Although they seldom admit it, most traffic cops
are prone to violent fits of introspection which are
terrible things to be prone to- and they given
to broodng over harsh things they may have said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-30
HORSES
TO WATCH
byRddock

REFORM-Needed that last race.
Better follow up.
.BRUNO--Is right at top, but
must have fast track FOR best
efforts.
ROI TAN-WiII run to morning
trials soon, which means that
this platter will take a world OF
beating over mile route.
DUNKIRK-Nice 2-year-old in Sal
mon barn. Much better than
races suggest.
ARNO-Clever Splinter in Sea-
gram Stable. Will run we'll over
Pimlico track, where he has
trained this spring.
WATER LAD-Senr too high iast
out. Can win cheap sprint race.
POTENT-Can't miss distance race
among platers when not weighted
too heavily. Recent races not
this ones best.
MIKE HALL-Now tuned to con-
cert pitehs and will go well TO
O mile and one sixteenth over
&Ae Pimlicc track.
SINGLE STEP-Speed z-year-old
that IL making work-watcners
sit up and take notice at PIN.
leo. Follow up and you will be
aboard winner.
BROOMS-Don't be fooled by race
at Havre de Gr4ce. VIII show
MA form II Rimlien
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-30

This loft relationship is correct
when the club face is back of
the ball and the shaft extends
to your hands in a straight line.
Obviously, if anything happens
to change or shift that precise
position of the club face at the
moment you hit the ball. the
result on the ball will be great.
Lunging forward with the body
thus changes a mashie loft to
a midiron loft, at the moment
you hit the ball, because the
hands are showed 50 far ahead
of the clubheaG.
Copyright. John F. Ollie Coz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-30

L(DlR|

With big league baseball's
two-ring circus ending its first
month = run today, Brooklyn,
Cleveland, and the ST. Louis
Browns are occupying ringside
seats not assigned to them BY
experts.
Brooklyn enjoys lead of game
ana q hair over the New York Giants
in the National League pennant race
today, while the Indians and the
Browns are yapping at the heels Of
the New York Yankees IN the junior
circuit.
Brooklyn now looms IS 8 real PEN
nant possibility. with the greatly in
creased batting strength brought BY
newcomers. Its gilt-edged pitching
stock jumped above par today as 4
result Of the brilliant exhibition
flashed yesterday BY Buzz McWeeny
and Willie Clark, second stringerB.
McWeeny yielded only three hits in
beating the PhiIIIes To /, and Clark
allowed but five scattered singles IN
the second game. thanking the Qualx.
ers 8 to o.
The Robins have won five az
their last SIX starts. They face
real test today when they meet
the Giants for the first time this
season.
The st. Louis Cardinals catered.
dropping s to verdict to Chicago
when Mique Gonzales singled Ia the
twelfth. The Cards had overcone =
five-run lead to tie the score ia the
ninth.
Pittsburgh got good pitching nom
Ray Kremer. but suffered 4 3 u q
beating at the hands of Eppa Teppa.
Alpha Zefa Rixey. Of the Reds.
Spr0ut Waner's Imitation ~ crO-
quet wicket when he allowed single
to roll between his legs, proved
costly.
Five straight hits III the eighth.
cIfmaxed by Ed Br0wn,a homer.
ruined Virgil Barnes ana staked the
Boston Braves to 5-t0-3 win over
the Giants. Ed Brandt. Boston
pitcher Of two-hft fame. was pIaR.
tered royalty In the nightcap. which
the Giants won. 10 to s.
Detroit nosed out Cleveland III the
tenth, Z to s. and pushed the In.
dams back into second place. Rice
and Jameson each got four hits.
The smuggling st. Louis Browns
trounced the White Sox by q 5-tO2
score Ogden and Gray did the
throwing for the winners
The Red Sox and the Athletics
were not scheduled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-30
SIX BOUTS
ON TAP
By George A. Simpson

- ~%SA = - 49, e@AAAA 1880
Jim McNamara's unbeaten
Jewish Community Center
.ringsters are in for merry SEES
s:ons tonight.
They play hosts to the Coast Guard
mittmen In . series OF bouts 1T
the Jewish Community Center hall,
Sixteenth and Que Streets North
west. The opening bout ID scheduled
for $50 o'clock.
The Center's hopes for victory
rest upon Joe Lesser and Bobby Gold.
stein. Goldstein has perfected 4 left
jab which invariably finds It's mark.
Rarely win he strive for d kayO,
but contents himself with pilfng up
d safe margin Of points
LESSER Is similar TO GOIdstefn
in style, though he sometimes
fOrgets that he has q left hand
until about the third round.
Then he brings his pOrtaide
lin into play and his rival Is
given facial massage sans
charge.
Capt. Heinfe Miller, u. s. M. G.
r., will referee the bouts. Joe
Batennan and Denny Hughes will
be the judges, with Doc Green and
Lou Little the timekeepers. The
debonnair James u Jimmy" Lake
viii do. the announcing. The
schedule OF bouts follows:
11S-Pound clasa-Pete Ritz (Coast
Guard) VS.. Joe Lesser.
1z6-pound class--Ray sullivan (Coast
Gnard) W. Bobby Goldstein.
13g-p0und ciaas-Ise0 de Barberie
(Coast Guard1 VI. Seymour Kritt.
14S-pound cIass-Ed Garfield fCoast
Guard) Va George solomon.
160-pound class Nike Backman
(Coast Guard1 W. Jim Cohen.
175-pound classAl Rivers Coast
Guardl W. Jim Bernstein.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-30
SEVENTH RACE
MjIo and Sixteenth
Ted Lewis Accompanies
Heeney to Try Comeback

NEW YORK, April 3O.--Ted kid
Lewis, former welterweight chagn.
pion, arrived on the Leviathan to-
day with Tom Heeney. Gene Tun-
ney's challenger. Lewis, now so
years old, comes bacL as q middls-
weight seeking q match with Mickey
Walker. Ted formerly held The
mfddleweight championship of Eng
land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-30
Chestnut Farms TOssers
Meet ThOmpson's Today

The Chestnut Farms nine, leaders
of the Merchants Baseball League.
will oppose Thompson's this after
noon at Sis o'clock on the Monu.
menf Grounds. Chestnut Farms
leads the circuit with three wins
and no defeats. Thompson's have
shared their two games.
The standings In the league and
games listed this week are as fol-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-30

pal thing TnaC
makes his re-
sulting shot
q sorry eff
fort. Natur-
ally, you want
the loft of the
pa T t j c u lar
club you are
using to have
its loft rela-
tion ship to
the ball at
t he instant
YOU hit the
ball; other
wise the loft
doesn't mean
L 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-30
BEGAN IN 1911

Clarence De Mar, famous mara
thoner, scored his first victory in
the Boston A. A. classic in 1911.
Then he won again in 1922, 3, 4,
~ ana - ---l-..., $1,000. A..-....s.,