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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
MRS. THORBERC Will
Head GIRLS COUNCIL
Mrs. Christianson and Miss Hu.
Der Reelected at Annual
Meeting

Mrs. Eric A. Thorberg was elected
president Of the Council for Girls
Work at the annual meeting held
last evening at the high school. Mrs.
A. N. Christensen and Miss Mary
Huber were reelected vice president
and aecretary-treasurer, respectively.
Seven council members, who will
serve for q term Of two years, were
named during the meeting. They are
Dr.. 4. A. Brandes, Rev. Opie 8. Rim.
dahl, Fred Peterson, Mrs. A. n. Bar
rett. Mrs. Christianson, Mrs. w. L.
Nuessle, and Mrs. J. p. Wagner. BE.
cause Of q confusion regarding terms
OF office. following delay in beginning
work after the organization Of the
council two years ago, the other seven
members Of the council were elected
Ut the February meeting, and will
serve until April Of next year. These
members include Mrs. T11orberg, Mrs.
F. n. Waldo. Mrs. 7. G. Madden, Mrs.
Bert Drennen. Miss Huber, DR.. Fam
ME Dunn Quain, and Mrs. w. q.
Worner.
Further revision Of the constitution,
In order to meet the needs Of the or
~ganization will be made prior to the
June meeting by q committee made
up Of Mrs. Waldo, Miss Huber, and
Mrs. Christianson. Mrs. Barrett was
chosen to represent the council at the
Womenis Community Council meet
i1gs.
It was decided to continue the club
meetings and classes at the Wachter
school on Friday evenings for q few
weeks, until the weather permits out
door activities. AS Miss Esther Teich-
mann and Miss Esther Maxwell, who
supervise activities there, are absent
during vacation, parties were not held
at the school last week or this week.
On April . the dramatic class con-
Quoted by Mrs. Waldo will present
two one-act plays for the Wachter r.
T. A., and will continue meetings
through the month.
The council hopes to make q begin
ming at supervised recreation work
for girls this summer, with play
ground work for little children. The
next two months will be devoted to
making . survey Of possibilities.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
Social and Personal
Mrs. Rue Is Elected
w. C. I. u. President

Mrs. J! J. Rue was named president
OF the Bismarck w. G. T. u. at the
annual business meeting Of the or
gafization held yesterday afternoon
IN the parlors Of the First Presbyter-
ian church. Serving with Mrs. Rue
VIII be Miss Anna Burr, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. George M. Register, secre-
tary; Mrs. r. E. Kennedy, treasurer;
ana Mrs. G. @. Boise, correspondents
secretary. Both Mrs. Register and
Mrs. Kennedy were reelected.
Following the business session, Rev
Floyd Logee, pastor Of the Presbyter-
Ian church, spoke on the various
phases Of temperance work, taking fo1
his topic, "A Candle Throws q Little
Light" Musical numbers were given
by q group Of the L. r. L. girls. A
social hour followed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
City, County Briefs



Hearing for Frank Wilson. Bis
marck, on q charge Of disorderly con-
duct, was postponed this morning un-
til 10 q. m. next Monday by Police
Magistrate Edward 8. Allen. The
complaint was made by . Bismarck
restaurateur.
Jake Knitted, sentenced from Wells
county to one year In the state peni-
Tertiary for manufacture Of liquor. to-
day began his term. George p.
Brown, state transportation officer,
brought him to the prison from
jamestown.
Mrs. Lille s~cvefson. Grand Forks.
has sufficiently recovered from an
operation which she underwent ct
the Bismarck hospital. to return to
her home.
Richard Dodds. Steele, register Of
deeds for Kidder county, and Mrs.
Dodds. were visitors IN the city yes.
terday.
MI. and Mrs. O. +. Arntz, Mrs.
Charles Hernett, and Lillian He'll
muth are visitors here today from
Burustad.
Wesley g. Mcdowell, Valley City,
was . business visitor III the Capital
City Tuesday.
NyA Roy Stephens. Stanton, y
spending the day In Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
Club
MEMBERS GIVE FIVE
VOCATIONAL TALKS
chatham. Finney, ouanrud,
Skesls and Taylor Prin.
cipal Speakers

Bismarck Rotarians heard five
speakers ct their weekly luncheon
meeting today.
They were r. r. Challman, who
spoke on Reference to cost finding
q the practical basis for preventing
ruinous price cutting and the ethical
attitude toward selling below actual
cost" Burt Finney. ITO what extent
is 1t ethical or desirable for compete
tors to buy merchandise from a an
other either with or without dis
count2:" Theodore Quanrud, SHOULD
competitors 60 directly to n an
other for information about their
business and should competitors ex-
change credit information?;" Barlow
skeels, Can there be any real com
petition except in service and should
competitors agree on the service to be
given customers. such as deliveries
guarantees, or other things?;" and j
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|C. Taylor, IL Il o. u Il not ethical
for ono employer to engage the en-.
ploye Of Z coampetitor?"
n. A. Tracy was program chairman
The talks were given q part Of the
Rotarians' program for vocational
education.
Henry J. Duemeland attended hia
first club meeting today since return
Ing from q trip to Honolulu.
Members Of the club who have
part-time work for Boy Scouts were
urged to call George Bird 1t the o.
car H. VIII Seed company. The
scouts will use money that they ear7
In part-time jobs to finance their
trips to Camp Chan Owapi this sum-
mer.
Visitors at the luncheon were Z. E.
Carter. Chicago: E. B. Anderson,
Mortified, Mimi; Wesley g. McDow-
ell, Jamestown: F. q. Falkenstein,
B%ottineau; Rev. q. w. Stewart, Ray
Griffin, ]. II. Newton, r.. A. Country
man, and H. s. Russell. al Of Man
dan: Axel Solder and Dave J. Wells.
both Of Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
Discusses Little
Theatre Movement

The Little Theatre movement In
the United States was discussed by
Mrs. Harold Shaft in q talk given
yesterday afternoon at the meeting
OF the Mothers club held at the home
Of Mrs. G. w. Schoregge.
The progress made by the little
theatres In the last ten years, and
the opportunity they offer for dra-
matte training as well as wholesome
entertainment, was mentioned, and
the history Of the movement noted.
Mrs. Frank Cave reviewed street
Scene" the play which was 30 pop
ular on Broadway this winter, and
which was recently presented In q
number Of Northwest cities,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
Will Initiate New
Members at Meeting.

Members Of the American Legion
Auxiliary will meet Thursday eve
ming at 8 o'clock in the Lions room
at the Grand Pacific hotel, at which
time initiation services for new mem
beers will be conducted.
Mrs. Ray v. Stair, chairman Of the
poppy sale committee, will discuss
plans for the sale, and special mu-
steal numbers will be given under the
direction Of Mrs. A. D. McKinnon,
music chairman.
Bridge will be played following the
initiation, according to Mrs. G. J.
Tullberg, who is chairman OF the
committee In charge.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Robert George have
gone to Valley City, where they plan
to make their home in the future.
Mr.. George Is with the Northwest
Nurseries company, and will make
Valley City his headquarters. He was
formerly with the state highway de-
partment.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Trim
ity Lutheran church will hold their
regular monthly meeting Thursday
afternoon in the church parlors. Hos
tesses will be Mrs. L. o. Rudser. Mrs.
]. Knecht. and Mrs. <. s. Wahl.
Henry Halverson returned yesterday
from Mondovi, Wis.,, where he visit
ed his parents, Mi. and Mrs. Halve1
Halverson, and attended the celebra-
ton of their golden wedding ami
verSary.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Maser, and Mrs.
Peter v. Hermes, Glen Ullin, return
ed to their homes today after spend
ing yesterday in the city shopping
and attending to business matters.
4
The regular monthly business and
social meeting Of the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church
will be held Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock in the church parlors.
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The meeting of the Junior Study
club, scheduled for tomorrow after
noon has been postponed until next
Thursday.
Members of st. Georges Guild will
meet at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon,
with Mrs. q. F. Dullam. TO Fifth
street.
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Mandan Shorts

Leon Bushard, Fargo, was recon-
mitted to the state training school to-
day by George d. Brown, state trans
portation officer.
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Clearing Of timbers and cinders in
the u~nderpass on the Memorial high
way east Of the city has been COM
pleted by q crew Of the state highway
commission. Cinders were used to
caulk the cracks between the timber
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
Pupils Of Four to Six
Years Will Appear in
Demonstration Recital

A demonstration recital, In which
pupils Of the Belle Menus plano
studio from four to six years Of age
will participate. will be held from 3
until 4 o'clock Friday afternoon IN
the parlors Of the Grand Pacific ho-
tel. Dance numbers BY three pupils
Of Miss Margaret Ramsey Will add
variety to the program.
The recital Will open with q class
work demonstration conducted by
Miss Menus, with Miss Marie Le-
mohn. Mrs. Harris Robinson and
Miss ldel stegner assisting. Chill
dren Of pre-school age who will take
part in this are Marian Ruth Bran
des. Arleen Branley, Kathleen Kell,
Mary LANCER, Marjorie Larson, Mary
Louise Mclaughlin, Marjorie Lou
Robinson. Virginia shafer, Nancy
Tavis, and Joyce Tellenga. Children
Of six who will appear In the demon
stration class are Barbara Baker,
Dorothy Carlson, George Constans,
Beatrice Hendricks. Betty Morris,
Joan Morton, Mary Jane Refvem.
Anne Tllotson, Benny Tillotson. and
Audrey Waldschmidt.
The program numbers include:
Minuet dance. Beverly Nc ullough;
"Giant Steps," Margaret Connolly:
'flippity Hop" and pirate Bold
Leland Ulmer; SLEEPY Time" "Mer-
~ Sprites," and "Out in the Swing"
> Isabelle Tiedman; Acrobatic dance,
Florence Ann Gulbertson; priscilla
on Monday" Margaret Connolly:
.Meal Time at the Zoo" Keith Nc
Donald; what We Like" Kathleen
and Nancy Sullivan: clog waltz, Aud
rey Waldschmidt: climbing" Kath-
leen Sullivan; 1.-THE Wood .Nymphs
Harp" Nancy Sullivan; "Skippity
Skip" Isabelle Tiedman; FLOWERS"
Kathleen and Nancy Sullivan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
GIVES AWAY
RADIO, CEDAR CHEST
Thrss-Nleht Mardl oraS Fun
Festival VIII o Ended Win
Program Tonight

Members q tho Dissnarck Ame-
lean Legion and Auxiliary W1u wind
up their three-night 1kardl 0Eoo lun
festival by giving away . larDo RADIO
set ana . cedar chest filled with lin
en- this evening.
The cedar chest ana linen. which
were made In Hoboken, N. J., VIII be
given away 1t $50 p. "a. ana COL. g. +.
Mudgett, manager Of the Bank Of
North Dakota, win assist officials Of
the two organizations In giving away
the radio.
About 1000 persons visited the fun
festival last night ct the old Armory
building at Broadway avenue and
Second street. Funds realized from
the festival win be used In making
arrangements for the state conven-
lions Of the Legion and Auxiliary here
during the summer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02

If it is Improbable, have ex.
perts check it up same rs you
do when your car knocks. Our
findings will be kept confiden-
tial and you will profit by our
Very Reasonable Charges
Address: Retail Protective
Agency. Ad. No. II. in care of
The Bismarck Tribune, Bis
marck, N. Oak.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02

Miss Mary Lou Thompson, daugh.
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. K. Thompson,
who will play the part Of Katherine
Woods, . writer, in "A Prince There
Was" Junior class play Of the Bis
marck high school, which will be pre-
scented April II at the city auditorium
under the direction Of Miss Mildred
doff.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02
Progressive Mothers
Club Has Guest Day

About 30 members Of the Progress
sive Mothers club and their guests
were entertained last evening at the
home Of Mrs. Walter w. Clark, 418
Twelfth street, the occasion being the
clubs annual guest day party.
Bridge was the pastime, and five
tables were in play. Mrs. John
Wyciscala, Mrs. George Tekippe and
Mrs. r. L. Mathewson, were awarded
score prizes.
An effective spring color motif was
carried out with vases Of jonquils
about the rooms, and table appoint
ments in yellow and green.
Mrs. A. r. Brooks, Hazen, q charter
member Of the club, and now an hon.
orary member, was an out Of town
guest.
The committee in charge included
Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Fred svaren, Mrs. G.
M. Freitag, Mrs. Hazel Taft, and
Mrs. H. E. Stewart.
The various divisions Of the Ladies
Aid society Of the McCabe Methodist
church will meet Thursday afternoon
dv Vic AO4AVWAA48 ASO4AACOs 1NOs : WAUAA
Mrs. Melvin Olson, 412 Fifth street:
No. 2 with Mrs. F. M. Davis, $50 Sixth
street, with Mrs. G. H. Gutman and
Mrs. Davis as hostesses; No. 3, with
Mrs. H. w. Richholt, 223M Seventh.
street; and No. 4, with Mrs. N. Lloyd
Lillestrand, 316 Maudan street. The
ladies are preparing for q rummage
sale to be held in the church base
ment, Saturday. April 5.
The Standard Bearers Of the Man
dan Methodist church were guests Of
the Standard Bearers Of the McCabe
Methodist church here at an April
Fool party Saturday evening in the
church parlors. Suitable games and
stunts were enjoyed, and refresh
ments were served ct the close Of the
evening. About 80 girls attended.
Ruby Guthrie was chairman Of the
committee for entertainment and dec
orations, and Luella Harding headed
the refreShment committee.
Mi. and Mrs Henry Duemeland and
daughter Marilyu Ruth. l03 Avenue
B West and Mrs. Duemeland's niece,
Mes Helen Cramer, Washburn, ar
rived Monday from San Francisco.
where they visited friends for two
weeks, upon their return from an
Hawaiian trip. The Duemelands and
their niece were at the Moana hotel,
WAIKIKI Beach. near Honolulu, during
most Of their stay In Hawaii, and
were gone about two months.
Party Compliments Guest
Houoring her guest, Mrs. G. A. Mill
or, 0ackle, Mrs. O.. +. Bryant enter
tanned ct bridge yesterday afternoon
at her home, sos Avenue B. Two
tables were In play. and honors In
the games were held by Mrs. F. r.
Diehl. and Mrs. James Morris. A
spring effect was carried out In the
table appointments. Mrs. Bryant was
assisted by Mrs. August z. johnson.
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The intermediate department Of
the church school Of the First Pres
byterian church. held q party last
evening In the church Sunday school
rooms. Games were played. and q
feature Of the entertainment was the
showing Of baby pictures Of the group.
by means Of the stereopticon.
49,
Miss Thyra Albrecht. teacher In the
city schools at Dickinson. was q guest
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Leissman. 6l5 Seventh street, the first
Of the week. en- route TO her home at
Dawson. where she win spend . short
vacation.
Mrs. A. r. Brooks. E3asen. q spend.
ing the week In tho city visiting
friends.
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"Sunny Side Up at the Capt.
tol theatre. Engagement ex-
tended to include Friday. Feat
ure starts at Z sharp.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02

TONIGHT-S o'clock, St.
Georges mid-week lenten serv-
ice. Rev. FIR. Daughtery, rec
tor of MinOt.
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BELGIAN MONARCHS HOME

Brussels, April 2.-(PeKing Albert
and Queen Elizabeth returned today
from their Egyptian trip. They were
welcomed at the station by Prince
Leopold, Princess Astrid. Burgomaster
Max and government officials.
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Rummage Sale in Methodist
church basement, beginning at
8 o'clock Saturday, April s.
Special line of hats.
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en-. especially, viii assist by patronix-
ing the entertainment.
Mrs. Alfred Zuger, Junior member
ship chairman for the state fedora
ton Of women's clubs, who Is aiding
in securing funds. recently received q
contribution from Mrs. Edwin Bev-
ems, Helena, Ark. chairman Of the
Junior membership for the national
federation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02

trestle used In the underpass during
the past months water blockade.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02

sunny Side Up 1t the Capt.
tol theatre. Engagement q.
tended to include Friday. Feat.
ure starts at Z sharp.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-04-02

, Dale Brown. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Brown. as Charles Martin. viii
have the leading role In the play.
Dale will portray . wealthy young
man. who is dissatisfied with life. and
who through the influence Of his
friends is made into q useful citizen.
Dale will be remembered for his god
work in q recent operetta.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-25

This Is our mayor. starting out
in business.
Today we laugh at the odd
Home Town" cartoons, showing
signs on buildings which affect IN
risihilities. In the Herald we find
one:
Commission Merchant. Importer
of Wines, Licquors, and cigars. Also
table luxuries Of all kinds. Also shot
guns, sporting goods, pistols. rifles,
and ammunition" Our commission
er mixed whiskey with pistols, APP
parently.
Grapefruit Not Mentioned
II Is interesting 10 note that
among fruits listed as being grown
in the Valley. and those most like
" to aid m future prosperity,
grapefruit is not mentioned even
once. And grapefruit is the most
important fruit grown in the Valley
today. Another wrong guess.
Those mentioned are: Bananas,
grapes. lemons. figs. pears. peaches,
plums. citrons, and other fruits.
Bananas were at that time M Of
the most important crops. the
Herald telling about n mai rails
ing 5000 punches on 9 acres of land.
the bananas finding a ready market
in New Orleans and Galveston.
House wives attention. Compare
these prices with what you are
paying today. Says the Daily
Herald. These prices are author
ikative"
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Meat. rough cut. 4 cents pound.
Beef roast, 7 cents pound.
Beef. round steak. s cents pound.
Beef ~tenderloin, 8 cents pound.
Pork roast. and pork chops, 10
cents pound.
Catfish. 3 cents pound.
Trout, 5 cents pound.
Grabs. II cents dozen.
"Venison. 5 cents pound.
Chicken. Is cents each.
Wild ducks. s to s cents each.
Small birds, - cents dozen.
Cheese: American. Is cents
pound. Mexican 8 cents pound.
Vegetables No Cheaper
Vegetables. as a whole. were ap-
proximately the same price as they
are now If we know our onions. But
meats and wild game we're absurd
~ cheap.
We come 10 the cinco de Mayo
celebration in these Ear away days.
A small notice appears in the
Herald explaining why it came off
the press so early. The Herald
makes its appearance a little head
OF time today in order that our
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-25

was an advertisement Of the South
west Texas immigration Bureau,
Jesse o. Wheeler, secretary. Land
had been subdivided and was for
sale. Prices were not given. In
these DAYS when a development
company subdivideS its land il usu
ally sells in portions Of one or two
acres, and in some cases land is
divided into lots. l00x50. or some
thing like that. In the naughty
~nineties. they were different.
10000 acres Of the choicest land,
subdivided into forty t40) acre lots.
sold on ten 10) years time, TO
BONA Eide settlers"
Below the advertisement follow
ed another:
Beer Was Cheap
Export Pearl 3-x Beer. San
Antonio Brewing Association. Best
beer In the market. Guaranteed TO
keep in this climate. Made from
the best malt and hops"
An item on the first page shows
that politics were always politics.
and those who ran for office did so
only at the urgent request Of their
friends. even as they do now. We
often wonder what would happen
TO q politician without friends 70
fall back on.
Major George 3. zimpleman, Of
Austin. is here. He said today: L
expect to be the next postmaster OF
Austin. I didn't want the position,
but Governor Hogg said that I
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-25

should not have II and the boys
decided that I should"
To please the boys" Major
Zimpleman is going to run for post
master.
Did people always have trouble
finding keyholes In the dark? APP
parently so. Says the Herald: 1T
seems very strange that in all the
time night latches have been in
use. one with a funnel shape key
hole and pointed key. to be used
in the dark. has not been invent
ed"
1t Rained Then. Too
City briefs, May 2. 1898:
"A little drizzle last night. enough
to settle the dust.
1.-The Alice mail driver who came
in yesterday reports good rains
along the mail route"
The Herald Is delivered by car
rier to any part of Brownsville or
Matamoros for one dollar a month,
Mexican.
The Brownsville and Matamo-
ros stockholders in the San Mich
olas silver mines situated IN the
state of Tamaulipas. Mexico, held
a business meeting in the latter
city yesterday afternoon"
And now we hear from the home
folks:
"R. p. Rentfro. Attorney and
counselor-at-law. viii practice in
all Federal and State courts,
Brownsville, Texas"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-25
Brownsville Times They JustAht What lister Be
Mews of Gay and Naughty 9Os Dbcloses

printers may take In the celebra-
ton in Matamoros."
Folks And CHM
Marion White advertises: "A fun
and complete stock at prices to suit
the Hard Times"
An item from New York-"Dr.
Fremont Smith. who had remained
all night with Edwin Booth, said
at BIS o'clock this morning that
the great tragedian was growing
worse" The paper was dated Nav ).
the story May l. Five days for a
news item from New York to get 70
Brownsville.
From San Antonio-"Ean Anto-
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