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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02
Stop Fire Losses
(Marmarth Mail

For years without end this nation. insurance COM
panies, civic bodies and private business enterprises have
been waging a campaign to lessen the loss by fire that
takes a toll OF billions Of dollars and thousands of human
lives annually. They have spread publicity all over the
land trying to educate the people up to the fact that
three-fourths of the loss by fire can be prevented: that
three-fourths of the disastrous fires that occur are
gone so far as to have q week set aside in the nation
as fire prevention week." the purpose of which is to
further this education in trying to get people into the
habit OF being careful instead of careless.
The week of October 5h to 18th this year is Fire
prevention Week" Then you are urged to take every
conceivable percaution to prevent the outbreak of fires.
They give you many instructions that If followed would
save millions of dollars worth of property a year-and
thousands of lives. Yet how many of our good citizens
pay any attention to this educational week? The per-
centage IS small-too small.
Now let's take this thing to heart. Let lis all make
1t our duty during this fire prevention week to examine
our premises; look well to the chimneys, stove-pipes. fur
naces and heaters to see that they are in proper con-
dlton, or so placed that there is the minimum amount
OF danger. Look over the attic to see how much rub
Dish and dust Is there that might cause a fire. Look
over the yard and outbuildingS with the same purpose
IN view. Look over your oil cans to see that they do not
leak. LOOK into the way you have been leaving matches
around. Resolve that you will hereafter use a flashlight
instead OF matches when cropping around in dark closets
or other places where materials may lurk.
Resolve that you will not again throw away a cigarette
or cigar stub until you know that it is out. Clean up
that a fire might start in or around your premises. and
then take the proper steps to remedy these defects. If
we would all do these things during fire prevention week
and TIM keep on doing them all during the year it Is no
wild venture that three-fourths Of the fires that would
have started won't have a chance. Why not try it?
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02
Indian Summer
(The Carson Press.

A most charming time of year, those autumnal DAYS
when the sun shines brightly into the calm peace of a
quiet landscape. Such days have additionally been
called Indian Summer" The indolent red men, it is
said, failed to cultivate their gardens as they should
through the summer and depended in an inlprovident
way on warm fall days to ripen the same.
Indian summer days have a certain treachery, since
they may end with killing froSts. But while they last,
they bring earth close to heaven.
Let us forget the coming winter and enjoy the mel
lowness of the season, when nature having brought forth
her marvellous product, sinks back to rest in quiet
triumph. There is a peace about these soft and sun
shiny days that the heat of summer or tonsome am
billions of s~pringtime never bring. It is eventide, a kind
of glorious sunset browning Natures summer achieve
mentS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02

ton in income taxes. Only the miser-
able army Of the unemployed, usually
more or less slaves, to the machine
and its owners when they work, have
been rugged individuals. They had to
do or die.-Norman Thomas, former
Socialist candidate for president.
i \
The prison Of the future should be
at once q disciplinary school for those
who can be reformed, q place Of per-
manentv segregation for the incor-
rigibla, Ind q laboratory for the study
OF the causes of crime.-Attorney Gen.
eral Mitchell.
Il
Every science begins as philosophy
and ends as art; 1t arises in hypothesis
and grows into achievement VIII
Durant.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02
Government Service

Few persons really appreciate how many ramifications
there are to the government of the United States.
Prohibition and the arguments which it has provoked
have placed the justice department in the forefront. e
know also of the war and navy departments, the depart
ments of labor, interior, treasury, state and SO on down
the line, each of which reaches into all parts of the ma
ton and each of its possessions in some way or other.
But it isn't generally realized that the commerce de-
partment is the most widespread OF them all. Into every
corner of the globe and into many countries of which
most of us never heard, its avenues OF information 60.
It will tell you on demand what commercial opportun-
tiles there are for the manufacturer OF silk stocklns In
the markets of Peru or of Afghanistan. It will tell you
whether locomotives are in demand in China or Tibet
and if the natives of Beluchistan have moral scruples
or social antagonism toward the use of toothpicks. In
short it is q clearing house of information for the Amer
lean businessman seeking foreign markets.
The department does other things, of course. For in
stance it conducts the decennial census and gathers an
nually information about business conditions in this
country. All Of which it makes available to the public.
This work, long the duty of the commerce department.,
was brought to a high peak Of perfection under Her
bert Hoover when he was directing its affairs. 1t has
been carried forward and expanded by Mr.. Hoovers
successors.
The best idea of the extent Of the commerce depart
ment's activities and the services which it performs or is
prepared to perform for the businessmen of the coun-
try is contained in the current yearbook OF the depart
ment which now is being offered to the public. It con-
tains 700 pages, lists some 600 tables and has lao charts.
Subjects discussed range from recent movements Of
production and domestic trade to noncontiguous terri
tories of the United States. The volume comments that
IAN outstanding feature Of -present-day business-and one
of the most gratifying-is the tendency to demand fac
tual information upon which to lay plans and formulate
policies"
And bearing out this contention, the book asserts Of
itself that it is an "unexcelled source of Information on
$50 - 49, 49, cn~~ A.
no reason 20 believe that this is an over-statement of the
truth.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02
A Safety BulWark

In a letter sent to the press of the middle west, the
Farmers Grain Dealers association, with headquarters
at Bloomington, Ill, says: "Our farmer elevators Of the
middle west, 5000 Strong, are in constant danger of de-
struction from the 'marauding bands of governmental
paid agents whose slogan is rule or ruin Our elevators
conduct a legitimate dependable business. The one-half
million farmer stockholders are practically all satisfied
and their elevators have paid them q greater profit than
all other agricultural organizations combined"
Going on a little further, the assertion is made that
farm board policies are socialstic. Alexander Legge
cannot control the trend. These fires of socialism. in q
mild form, are already started in this country and there
is no telling what the end will be-"
There is TO question but the attack by this organiza-
ton on the farm board is actuated by self interest. The
activities of the farm board and the organizations which
have come into being under it. have had the effect of
reducing the impetus of the farmers-elevator movement,
perhaps.
Few persons are satisfied with the situation as it now
Is. Regardless Of any. cures which have been attempted
for current evils, the situation, In so far as the Market
ing Of farm products is concerned. remains none too
good.
It is impossible at this ~juncture to tell what will be the
result Of the various forces now at work. The average
person, who hopes only that something worthwhile
eventually will develop, watches with keen interest as
developments occur.
es elevators Of the country are not all falling in line
with the new system. If 1t has lasting merit all Of them
will eventually see the light. II, as some persons claim,
the farm board is destined to failure, it will be Just as
well to have another organization to fall back upon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02
Congress May
Suspend Guarantees

Havana. Oct. 2.-R-suspension of
all constitutional guarantees until
after the national elections Noyem-
Der ! viii be asked tomorrow Of the
Cuban congress, convoked in special
session. :.
President Machado last night an
nounced his intention OF calling con.
gress together for that purpose.
The projected suspension Of the
constitution would give the admin-
istration almost carte blanche In deal.
ing with disorders during the pre-
election campaign.
In some quarters the presidential
request was connected with q mo-
mentary censorship imposed yesterday
BY the government on OUTGOING and
incoming cable messages. The CENSOR
ship was withdrawn because It was
found to be without constitutional
sanction.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02
APPLES PLENTIFUL NOW

It Is estimated that the apple crop
In the United States will amount to
about SO more this year than last.
In Canada and In Europe the crop
will be smaller than normal The
early apples win be the most plenti-
full, which means that apples viii
probably cost less II you buy them
from now until December LIST. After
that date they viii probably cost
more, for the late season apples WIN
not likely be as abundant as last
year.
Since apples are such a healthful
fruit, you should make use of them
during the season when they win be
the most plentiful, hence the least
expensive.
An exclusive apple fast is excellent
for those who are suffering from
catarrhal or sinus troubles. The APP
pie Is also an excellent fruit TO use
IN fasts for those who are troubled
with various skin disorders. such as
acne, psoriasis and eczema. This Is
because the apple contains plenty Of
bulk to assist In the elimination from
the intestines, and at the same time
provides alkaline mineral elements
for correcting an unbalanced blood
chemistry. The properties Of the ap-
pie may be used, though to q lesser
degree, by using the apple in addition
to your regular meals, not using 1t
with meals, but using one or two
pounds Of apples In place Of e meal,
or using an apple between meals II
you feel hungry, and eating one or
two apples just before retiring.
Those who are troubled with con-
stipation will find that it is an axcel-
lent habit to learn to eat one or two
apples before bedtime. Apples con-
tain from 10 to 15% Of fruit sugar
and q small amount of protein. They
m especially rich in the salts Of
potassium. sodium, magnesium, and
iron. which are elements that are
most valuable for the building of
bone and healthy tissues and the en-
richment Of the blood.
Apples contain sonne malic acid but
not q very large quantity. hence they
may be considered In the sub : acid
class. A good ripe apple will digest
quickly, only about ninety minutes
being required, but the apple should
be very thoroughly chewed 20 that
the digestive Juices can reach every
particle.
II apples are too green they may
have q tendency to cause cramps or
II apples r used properly, they
will be found highly beneficial. but
II improperly combined with other
foods, both the value Of the apple
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02

armies at q time when the enemy was
threatening Paris, Foch organized {o1
a counter offensive. He blocked the
fifth great offensive Of the Germana
and began a series Of continuous at
tacks. Under relentless pressure the
German army, beaten In every battle,
was obliged to retreat from France.
In recognition Of his services he was
created a marshal Of France and later
made marshal in the British and Pol
ish armies. He died on March 20, 1929.
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ttheater," Anne informed him. and
at Dams inquiry she said that Eva
seemed to be herself once more aod
things were pretty much as usual
again..
We've just forgotten that any.
thing happened, Mona and l."
Dan wanted to know II he
couldn't leave the play with her 90
that she could read it some other
time, but she insisted that he must
read it to her, and she placed him
ION the sofa, near q lamp, and her.
self sat in a nearby chair where
she could watch his face as she
listened.
"Well." Dan said as he obeyed
her, you asked for 1t; don't blame
me-" and he began to read.
lie held q cigaret In. his hand
and he paused now and then to
pun at 1t to cover the awkwardness
he felt. And at first he vas en-.
barrassedly conscious Of his own
voice. 90 that he read without ex-
preston, somewhat a. q school boy
reads his, lesson; but this was not
for long. Presently he had forgot
ten that he was reading typewritten
words to Anne Winter: the thing
became . play again. the play into
which he had poured 20 much Of
his hope and his enthusiasm and
his passionate longing to write
something that men would know
him by.
He had conceived 1t some years
ago when he was covering night
court for ehuman interest" stories
for his. paper. and It had lain in
the back OF his mind for . long
time. waiting to DO written. And
now that he had almost forgotten
about it. It was back again, and 1t
began to live again for him.
It was the story Of . New York
gangster-a member Of one Of the
dock gangs-and the girl he left
behind him to 60 to war. 1t was
not q pretty story. but It was real
and human and warm with life,
and Its end was ~poignantly tragic.
At the end Of the first act Dan
looked up and smiled and reached
for another cigaret. Anne said, In
. low voice: "Go on" and nothing
more. So he read on.
When he had finished he threw
the manuscript tarelessly to one
side. and he got up to stretch. and
he saw than that Anne had actual
tears in her eyes Tho sight OF
them moved him; suddenly he real
lied. with . new and strange sense
LOT pride. that Il was what hs had
Written that had made Anne cry.
He could not be, then. the sorry
failure that he had begun to think
himself-not II something he had
written could do that to Anne Win.
tier.
Anne was silent until she saw
him smiling at her. Then she said,
softly. And they sent Il back to
you"
He replied ~eheerfully. "Sure. I
suppose I shouldn't feel 60 bad,
though. Ny sgent was pretty keen
about It and didn't want to give It
up; but there was simply nothing
doing. There's nothing TO do, !
guess. but like It I'm getting used
Ito that" he added dryly.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-10-02
Boost North Dakota!

The North Dakota state exhibit which has been shown
this fall at q number Of Iowa and Minnesota fairs has
and discarded before long. Its day is over, but If in
animate things could have emotions, how well might this
well done! Nothing ever done or written has been
half SO effective in ~dispelling false beliefs about our
state than the exhibition in other states of the products
and resources Of North Dakota.
For years the Flickertail state has been slandered
and disparaged all over the country. For no good rea-
son apparent, 1t has been heaped with calurnny and scorn
far more than any other state in the union. Its climate,
its products. its people. its politics have been the victims
OF abuse almost wholly undeserved. Why this should
have been is incomprehenSible, but a leading factor
among the causes of why such unjust publicity has been
going on for years is the apathetic manner in which
North Dakotans have regarded both the SANDER and the
truth.
The Booster" and the Rabbit" are common terms
everywhere for the enthusiastic supporter of his nome
town, his state and his country. Ridiculed though he
has sometimes been, he is fundamentally the backbone
OF every enterprise or locality. And that type Of in
dlyidual has been largely absent from North Dakota.
When we are abused, we humble protests but we don't
get up and swing our fists and fight back! We know
ourselves that North Dakota is one of the finest states in
ny days in summer, relieved by cool evenings, are per-
feet. We know that the terrible billiards. are largely
imaginary and that. in fact. our winters are brisk and
lnv1gorat1ng, with a majority Of sunny days; chat our
climate is one of the most healthful ones in the world.
Why don't we shout it to the world?
We know that our rich black fertile earth is one Of
our biggest assets. that its fertility is in no way worn
out by the years. We know that our grains get top
prices, that we can raise fine fruits and VEGETABLES. that
we have Goals and clays OF great. value, that the pos
sibilities for development in North Dakota are prac-
tically unlimited. Then why don't we say so?
The naive surprise with which visitors greeted facts
and figures about our state is indicative Of the attitude
toward US in other states. Yet no one b~egrudged us the
knowledge that their former ideas were purely misconcep-
lions, for everywhere the facts shown in that exhibit were
greeted with lively interest and appreciation.
The value to US from that exhibit is immeasurable, its
results Will not be entirely counted for some time to
come. The immigration department, headed by Com
missioner Joe Devine, is unquestionably deserving OF oul
appreciation and hearty cooperation. The rewards of
their efforts are for us all in increased nrnSnorjfv land
values and employment. II we will reap the benefits
from the labors OF the enlightened few more quickly,
we must all put our shoulders to the wheel. Let Boost
North Dakota!' be our yell, our slogan and our constant
tnccuEvel r@v &N 3 ~@r A 500
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BEGIN HERE d

0GuAIN x1A1AN 4O4OA
DAN RORIMER . scenario
writer In Hollywood and formerly
a New York newspaper man, IL
In love with ANNE WINTER, who.
beginning NJ an extra, has pro-
gfessed rapidly and IL now under
contract to one OF tho largest
studios.
Dan. who formerly VIA. under
contract himself, now II free
ability to get along with . stu.
dio executive. whose methods jFE1.
tate and disgust the sensitive and
stubborn R0rlmer. PAUL COL.
LIER, who writes a daily movie
column for q string Of papers.
Collier has great faith In. Dams
ability. despite Dams apparent
failure Il get along AZ q FIRE
lance. DAN Has become despond-
ent 0veF this and over what he
considers his rather hopeless z
=. gard for Anne Winter.
Anne lives with two other giRlss
MONA MORRISON and EVA HAIR.
LEY. Mona and Eva r extras,
but Mona works only occaai0nal.
IL and Eva bat rarely. she IL
bitter over thin. and over . rather
tragic love sxperlence:
written a play for the legitimate
stage. Hts agent thought very
highly Of It and kept It for
months, trying to sell It to var1.
0us prOducer9. But It coAes back
to Dan one day. Mt . time When
rejection 81 Ms latest screes
story. Collier 10 curious about the
play. He begins to read IT, and
he 10 enthralled BY 1t. He tells
Dan that he IL foolish to WORN
about what the studios think Of
his stu9 when 10 . write like
NOW GO on WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER xxx
A NNE insisted that Dan bring his
play over and read It to her.
Paul Collier had seen her the fol.
lowing day at Grand United. had
told her about 1t. and Anne had
never seen him 30 enthused.
ITS a play about q gangster and
his girl. and It's got a wallop In It
that"-Paul drew a deep breath
well. it's q knockout. Anne: just q
knockout! But you know DAM"
he added
Anne nodded. "Yes. I know him.
The play wouldn't have come back
II it had been q good one"
That's Dan. I tell you. it's get.
ting terrible. to live with that guy.
never saw - man In my life who
could put so much into q thing and
then sour ON 1t so quickly. You
know what the trouble with Dan
is?"
HE doesn't have enough faith In
himself. for one thing. Isn't that
IT."
Paul said. YES. and he's bull
headed" and Anne smiled, remem'
bering something Ziggy Young had
written to Dan about herself.
Il mean.' Paul explained, that
!. you cant argue with him. Just be
cause his ideas haven't set Holly
wood on fre. he thinks he's q flop
He's got q lot OF stuff. but It's his
own, and it's q little different from
what the studios have been used to.
It's too bad there wasn't anybody
with any imagination over at Con
tinental when Dan was there; be
might have been sitting pretty Il
it hadn't been for Adamson."
So Dan stuck the play IN his
pocket that evening and went over
to the bungalow.
mona and Eva have gone to the
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Quotations

Most Of our prayer Is merely self
seeking. begging for health, good looks
and riches, with q little thanksgiving
thrown in for spice.-Bishop Ernest
v. Shayler.
\ 4
The farmers got the dubious benefit
of the farm relief board, business men
were spared the full shock Of panic
by the federal reserve banking sys-
tenn, the dnholy alliance Of well-to-do
and the rich got q ! per cent reduc-
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BY ERNEST LYNN i

TITS . shame" ANNE said softly.
TITS q shame"
Dan shrugged. and he smiled
again. Maybe so; but its worth
q lot to know that you like It, Anne.
/ was pretty keen about It when !
wrote It. but when It didn't get
across right away I began to think
It couldn't have been much good.
You know how you feel about those
things"
Anne nodded and he continued:
The agent said it's getting ter.
|rtbly hard to ma . producer who
is willing to take . gamble: things
aren't lourishing on tho stage the
way they were before talking pic.
lures turned everything upside
down."
And Anne said quickly, mo won.
der-if they can't take q gamble
with . play like that. The movies
took . chance with sound pictures
Dan. why don't you do your play
over for the movies?"
Her eyes flashed. Anne got up
and went over to the sofa and sat
beside him. tits all there. Dan
everything; and pictures could do
It better than the stage ever could;
and they could develop that war %.
quence into something tremendous,
Do it. DAM"
TIE watched the smoke from hia
cigarst rise in Z straight, slen.
der column under tho yellow lamp
shade. ':That's the idea" he said
halt doubtfully.
why. its the only thing to do!
Dan. I'm crazy about your playi ]
think ito marvelous."
Dan laughed. He said. Gee, you
make me feel pretty good. Anne"
II mean It. I think It would be
wonderful to play the part Of that
girl" She added with . frown:
That's the kind Of thing I'd like
to do-and they want me to sing
and dance"
Dan put out his cigaret and
turned his head to look at her.
I've done none Of the things I'd
really hoped to do" Anne said. and
there was . bit Of w~istfulness In her
voice.
He suggested that they 60 for Z
short ride. "I've earned II, Anne,
don't you thinkf And I'd like Z
|lmeads about q mile high: my
throat's full Of cotton"
So they stopped It . drug store
and then they headed for the, ocean,
and on the way back. with . waxing
moon In the sky and Z soft breeze
singing in the palms. Anne sans
Tor him.
pAUL COLLIER was sitting 10
reading when he returned home,
Hello. my boy" he said lastly.
Well. what did she think Of I'll
Did she like it?"
Yeah. How do you think that
thing weuld 50 n the movies.
lPauli"
Who suggested that Amer"
Dan nodded. and Paul grinned.
IT thought Of that" he said, "when
4 hrst saw It I'm not going to let
Anne steal al the credit. But ]
Thought you might listen to good
.AdvtcA ~ Il came from another omar.
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to partake freely Of fresh apple ci-
der. This food drink may be used to
good advantage by using two glasses
IS . meal, or drinking q glass just
before retiring. Taken in this way
the effect Is slightly laxative and will
help those who suffer from sluggish
bowel elimination.
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modern prototypes Of the Man of Galilee.
No one challenges the truth of the quotation that
greater love hath no man than that he lay down his life
for his friend"
In the case of DR.. Deetjen it might be changed a little
and read: Greater love hath no man than that he lose
his arm for humanity"