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The Washington times., 1933-08-01

once again if 1 present my story
for today not as an original, but
as one that was unfolded to
me over the dinner table the
other night. If you haven't
heard it, it's a honey. And if
you have-well, it will serve to
refresh your memory. So I
don't see how anyone can lose.
Meet a Bookie
Ready for it? Okay. Step
right up and meet Bill Baker,
race track character and book
maker for many a long year.
Bill ate, slept and drank horses.
The ponies we're the only thing
for which he lived.
Why, when and how it hap
pened, 1 do not know. But, at
the age of As. Bill Baker went
daffy. And quicker than he had
ever laid 4 to S on a legiti-
mate 3-to-1 shot, our friend
wound up in an asylum.
I'm happy to be able to report
that Bill wasn't particularly wor-
ried about his surroundings.
The food was fair enough, and
nobody seemed to bother him
particularly. AS a matter of
fact, it was something of a va
cation for him.
There was but one bad fea-
ture about the joint. And that
was the fact that he couldn't
book on the horses. After all
those years of daily routine, he
found it difficult to step out of
the game.
He looked around him and,
seeing so many crazy people all
over the place, he figured that
there must certainly be some
horse players among them. So
he hit upon a brilliant idea.
Stopping one of the doctors
one morning, he spoke to him
about it.
Doc" he stated. you know
that I am not crazy. I'm prob
ably the only one around here
who isn't, but that makes no
difference. What I want to
know is if there will be any OBJ
lection if I make book for some
of the boys?
I'll cause no trouble. You
have my word for that. But I
didn't want to do anything with
out first getting permission.
Will it be all right with you?"
Gives His O. K.
The doctor nodded gravely.
you go just as far as you
want, Mr.. Baker" he returned.
I'm certain that the boys will
be happy to cooperate with you
and 1 can't see the least bit of
harm in the idea. So you go
right ahead and make your
book. And I certainly wish you
the best of luck.
So Bill went to work lmme-
diately. He inquired around and,
in less than two hours, he had
dug up five horse players. And
was he happy! He was back in
his element again, and from
now on, nothing was going to
stop him from having the best
time of his life.
Neither Bill nor the players,
of course, had any money with
which to bet. And that, as
some of us have found out. is a
rather important item around
the horses. But Bill solved
that problem in short order.
They weren't going to stop him.
He gathered up few hundred
little white pebbles. And to
each player he gave a certain
amount. Furthermore, in order
to stop the players from getting
funny notions about going broke
and ringing in extra pebbles, he
painted his stone red. They
weren't going to cheat him!
Then began happy days for
the former bookmaker. Each
morning the players would
gather around him, and Bill
would read off the card for the
day. Then he would make his
own prices-and if the players
didn't like what was offered,
they couldn't bet. So what
could they do about it?
For a few months this went
The Washington times., 1933-08-01

The verdict of those who have
viewed Storm Trooper Brand" is
that the cause of art will not Suf-
fer if it never gets very far on
this Western front.
The Washington times., 1933-08-01

Mary Pickford gives a party
The Washington times., 1933-08-01

Otherwise the summer thea
ters seem to be devoting them
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
WEIGHT OF BREAD TO
BEPUT ON WRAPPERS
Food Commissioner Laid In.
structs Investigators to En-
force State Law

Weight Of loaves Of bread must be
stated on the wrapper according to
law in North Dakota and State Food
Commissioner G. 8. Ladd has in
structed inspectors Of the state regu-
latory department to investigate the
weight Of loaves made in the state
or shipped into the state.
In letter to all inspectors OF the
department Ladd says: 1.-THE recent
increase in the price Of flour, due to
the rise in the price Of wheat and the
levying Of the processing tax on
wheat by the Department Of Agricul-
ture under the Federal Farm Market
ing Act. has naturally resulted in the
announcement Of increased prices for
bread. Reports from some quarters
also indicate that the size Of the loaf
has been changed.
This department has no authority
to investigate or control the price of
bread, but Section of the North Da-
kota Food and Drugs Act does require
that each loaf Of bread be q standard
weight loaf Of 18 ounces, "a ounces or
multiple Of Is ounces. The law also
requires that the weight be stated on
the wrapper as well as the name of
the product and the name and adj
dress OF the baker or guarantor. The
weight of loaves shall be as often
above as below the permissible weight
at any time for IL hours after baking.
The weight requirement applies to
each unit Of twin loaf.
Investigate the weight Of loaves Of
bread made in your territory and that
shipped or trucked in from other
states and report your findings as
soon as possible"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22

in the city Of Bismarck, in said Bur.
leigh County, or to the Judge Of the
County Court Of said Burleigh Coun.
ty, at his office In the Burleigh coun.
ty, North Dakota, Court House in tho
city Of Bismarck, in Burleigh County.
North Dakota.
You are hereby further notified
that Hon: !. c. Davies, Judge of the
County Court within and for the
County of Burleigh, and State Of
North Dakota, has fixed the 18th day
of February A. D. 1884, at the hour
OF o'clock in the afternoon Of said
day, at the Court Rooms of said Court:
in the said Court House in the city
OF Bismarck, in said County and
State. as the time and place for hear
Ing and adjusting all claims against
the estate of the said John c. SWEET,
Deceased, which have been duly and
regularly presented as hereinbefore
provided.
Dated July Fl. A. D. 1888.
Clinton G. SWEET,
as the administrator OF tho
.... estate OF John c. SWEET. de-
Geo. NJ. Register,
Attorney Of said Administrator.
Bismarck, North Dakota.
First publication on the e2nd day
OF July A. D. 1898.
T222s-s/5
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
Northwest Section
Gets Soaking Rain

Minot, N. D., July 22.-(AP)-A
steady, cold drizzle from dark skies
was bringing to northwestern North
Dakota Saturday the very best wealth
er the weatherman could have devised
for late crops, flax, corn, and pastures,
a telephone survey by the Minot
Daily News disclosed.
At some points in the extreme
western part of the state, as we'll as
northward, the drizzle has developed
into good old-fashioned "soaker'
for at Williston half inch Of pre-
cipitation fell Saturday morning and
Watford City was near that mark
with an estimated three-quarters OF
an inch. Stanley reported a halt
inch. The rain was continuing.
In general, the moisture and the
cool temperatures are welcomed as
of some benefit to late wheat by re-
tarding the ripening and permitting
the kernels to fill better, as boon to
potatoes and corn.
Flax will improve remarkably under
the stimulant of the precipitation,
most observers report. Some curtail-
ment Of grasshopper depredations are
expected to result though the pests
are expected to survive.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22

County Court within and for the
County of Burleigh, and State Of
North Dakota, has fixed the 14th day
OF February A. d. 1884, at the hour
OF o'clock In the afternoon Of said
day. at the Court Rooms Of said Court
IN the said Court House in the city of
Bismarck, in said County and State,
as the time and place for hearing and
adjusting all claims against the estate
OF the said Elizabeth j. SWEET, De-
ceased, which have been duly and
regularly presented as hereinbefore
provided.
Dated July 81. A. D. 1888.
Clinton c. SWEET,
as the administrator Of the
estate OF Elizabeth ]. SWEET.
deceased.
Geo. NJ. Register,
Attorney Of said Administrator,
Bismarck, North Dakota.
First publication on the 2end day
or July A. D. 1898.
7/22-29-S/5
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
Mother of N. D. Man
Ill on 98th Birthday

Minneapolis, July ~. - up - Mrs.
Margaret Nichols, mother Of Alvin
Nichols, retired Northern Pacific con-
ductor Of Mandan, N. D., was "quite
i'll" at the home Of q daughter here
Saturday, on her 98th birthday ami
versary.
Mrs. Nichols had been in excellent
health until a few weeks ago, when
she became Ill because Of the heat,
said Mr.. Nichols, who came here to
visit his mother.
Mrs. Nichols was born In Dearborn
county, Ind. In 1854 she travelled in
q covered wagon to q quarter section
Of land near Ainsworth, Iowa, where
until seven years ago, when she came
until seven years ago. whine she came
here to live with her daughter, Mrs.
G. A. Kurtz.
Nichols was pensioned by the rail-
road several years ago. He said he
planned to remain with his mother
until Monday or Tuesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
State Offices Have No Telephones
5: VETO ls0LATEs DEfARPMENfs ::
May Haul Freight With Wheelbarrow

The state fire marshal is another
official that will get along as best he
can without telephone. His office
is in the postoffice building.
The elevator division Of the railroad
commission Is without a telephone
and the funds available In the de-
partment are notm ore than $500 q
month. The railroad commission has
notified the public that they cannot
accept any collect kilograms or long
distance calls In the future.
AS the miscellaneous items in the
appropriations provided for such
charges as telephone, telegraph, dray-
age, ETC., the departments will have to
use the mails as their only method of
communication. They are talking
about borrowing wheelbarrows for
transporting freight or express.
In commenting on the discontinue
ance OF his telephone service HUSKY
said he had received three long dis
lance telephone calls Thursday fore
noon before the telephones were dis
connected and he was Of the opinion
That the inconvenience Of being with
out the service would affect the public
a lot more than it would his office.
He stated that he would have to make
arrangements with the state land de-
partment, which Is not handicapped
by lack Of an appropriation, or with
some other department, to call him in
case OF long distance calls. The pay
telephone in the hall of the old build
ing was disconnected some time ago.
State Auditor Berta Baker stated
that she had not checked up her ap-
preparations to learn whether she
would be unable to pay for tele-
phone, but intimated that she would
pay TOR one out Of her own salary or
pass the hat If necessary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
Ask Bids for Auto
License MACHINERY

Bids have been called for by the
state board of administration for
machinery to be installed for manu.
facture Of automobile license tags at
the state penitentiary.
The machinery will be installed in
the basement of the prison, so that
no additional construction will be
necessary, according to Nelson Sau-
vain, chairman of the board of ad-
ministration. The cost Of the machin-
cry is estimated at $4,000, the
amount allowed by the legislature at
the last session.
Bids will be opened at a meeting of
the board next Saturday.
A survey of the equipment neces-
sary was made during the legisla-
tive session, and showed that the
amount appropriated would be SUI
ficient to establish the plant, Sauvain
said. Plans and specifications have
been drawn by the Pillsbury Engi.
neering company Of Minneapolis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22

The department Of agriculture and
labor and the dairy department are
without telephones and according to
Commissioner John HUSKY there Is no
hope that the departments will have
any telephone connections with the
outside world for at least two years.
The reason for the isolation Of the
department. is caused by Governor
Langer's veto Of the miscellaneous
item OF the appropriation for the De-
partment Of Agriculture and Labor
and the vetoing Of the entire appro-
priation excepting salary, Of the dairy
commissioner.
Hereafter when citizens Of the state
wish to get in touch with these de-
partments over the telephone they will
have to call through some other de-
partment which is housed in the old
capitol building and which still has
funds with which to pay for telephone
service.
The Insurance department may find
itself IN the same situation as HUSKY.
It still has fund to which it can
charge telephone rentals, but Is not
certain the state auditing board will
allow it.
The state treasurer's office is not
sure that it would have telephone
service after August /, but Is hopeful
that some way can be found to main
tain connection with the outside world
via the telephone.
The Railroad commission will have
funds with which to pay for tele-
phones for some months but may have
to discontinue the service before the
end of the biennial period.
The secretary of states office will
have funds to pay for telephone serv-
ice throughout the biennium but the
state printer is in the same position
as HUSKY.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
4QCIETY News
Postpone State D. A. r.
Congress to October

The annual congress Of North Da.
kota chapters Of Daughters of thu
American Revolution, scheduled fol
Aug. TO In Devils Lake, has beer
postponed until Oct. 1919, accordine
to Mrs. H. E. French, Grand Forks
state regent.
Change in the convention date wa:
made because Of the inability of Mrs
Russell Williams Magma, president
general Of the national organization
to attend II the convention were held
next month.
A delegation from the Sully Hill
chapter at Devils Lake, who will be
convention hostesses, met with Mrs
French this week to consider the
change in plans.
y 4 4
Mrs. F. o. Robertson and small son
Allan, McClusky, have arrived to be
guests Of Mrs. Robertson's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Petron, 211 West
Rosser avenue.
y X x
Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Fevold and fam
lily, $40 Fifth st., left Saturday morn
ing for points In northern Minnesota,
where they plan to camp and fish for
q week. They will be met at Walker,
MINI, by Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Bergum
and family Of Duluth.
y + =
Walter Danuser, Jr., Jamestown. has
arrived In Bismarck to spend about 10
days as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul eastman, $40 Ninth st. He is
a nephew Of Mrs. eastman and &C
companied her to Bismarck following
her weeks visit with relatives there.
y 4 \
Mrs. N. O. Ramstad and daughter,
Miss Edith Ramstad, 1924 Fourth St.,
and Miss Ramstad's guest, Miss Lois
Waterhouse, Kennebunk, Maine, left
Wednesday for Shoreham, Mimi,
where they will enjoy an outing at
the Ramstad summer home.
\ \ \
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer George Hoefer
and son, David, Chapel Hill, N. c.,
arrived In Bismarck Friday to spend
about a week as the guests Of DR.. and
Mrs. r. S. Towne, 722 Seventh ST..
Mrs. Hoefer Is a sister of Mrs. Towne.
They came here from Fargo, where
they have been visiting relatives.
y 4 +
DIR. George G. Foster, Fargo, left
Friday for his home after spending
the last month in Bismarck. DR..
Foster, who is an eye; ear, nose and
throat specialist, was in charge of
this department at the Quain and
Ramstad clinic while DR.. George M.
Constans, specialist, was on his va
cation.
X y X
Miss Elizabeth Fisher, East Orange,
N. j., who IS passing the summer here
with Miss Margaret VIII, 1923 Third
St., was a guest of honor at two in
formal affairs this week. Mrs. E. ].
Taylor. 511 Sixth ST., entertained eight
young women at a luncheon Monday
afternoon: and Mrs. George Will was
hostess to a like number Of guests at
a dinner Tuesday evening at the Will
home, 1923 Third st.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22

liquor laws, Henry Curtis Of Wiscon-
sin was bound over to the next term
Of district court under 1000 bail late
Friday.
Barnes county authorities said they
captured Curtis near here and con-
fiscated SO gallons of alcohol after
they had chased his automobile for
five miles.
The officers said Curtis attempted
to make getaway" near Oriska, and
a deputy sheriff shot hole in the
front tire Of the car. After a chase
during which the tire caught fire,
Curtis was forced to abandon his
machine and was captured in near
by cornfield. An unidentified COM
panion escaped.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF Elizabeth J. SWEET, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, Clinton c. SWEET, the ad-
ministrator of the estate Of Elizabeth
J. SWEET late of the city Of Bismarck,
in the County of BurleIgh and State
of North Dakota, deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against said deceased, to ex-
hibit them with the necessary vouch-
ers, within six months after the first
publication of this notice, to said ad-
ministrator at the residence of said ad-
the city of Bismarck, in said Burleigh
County, or to the Judge Of the Coun-
ty Court Of said Burleigh County,
at his office in the Burleigh County
North Dakota, Court House in the
North Dakota.
=. You are hereby further notified
that Hon. I. c. Davies, Judge of the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

IN THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF John c. SWEET, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given BY the un-
dersigned, Clinton c. SWEET, the ad-
ministrator Of the estate of John c.
SWEET late Of the city of Bismarck,
IN the County OF Burleigh and State
creditors Of, and all persons having
claims against said deceased, to ex-
hibit them with the necessary vouch-
ers, within six months after the first
publication OF this notice, to said ad-
ministrator at the residences Of raid
administrator at AS Griffin Street.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
Two Slope Students
On University Tour

Two Missouri Slope students at the
University Of North Dakota are
among five who are on an educational
tour with Prof. Moses Gordon Of the
mining engineering department.
They are Rodney Danielson, Wilton,
and Raymond Hole, Hettinger, who
are inspecting and working in mines
in South Dakota, Montana and Idaho
during the course OF the tour.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
BACK-TO-LAND MOVE SEEN

Washington, July 22.-R-An
early beginning on a back-to-the-
land movement was envisaged Satur-
day in an order by President Roose-
welt authorizing Secretary Ickes to
expend SIS 100000 made available for
relieving congestion in industrial
centers under the national recovery
act.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
FAMILY AWAITS WORD

Albany, N. Y, July 22.-(PeThe
family OF John O'Connell waited in
silence in their isolated hilltop re-
treat in the Heidelberg mountains
Saturday for word from his kidnap-
ers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
HOLLYWOOD STRIKE LOOMS

vv0OO 11V11H0 0OONIO
Hollywood, Calf, July 22.-(P-
Every major Hollywood motion pic
ture studio may be dark at midnight
Saturday in response to strike call
issued by officials Of the Sound Tech
nicians' Union, Local Cos, Interna-
tional Association Of Theater Stage
EMPLOYEES.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
City and County

Dore Dobson, Of 800 9Th Street SUI
fered q painful injury Friday when he
dropped q rock on his foot. Doctors
report that he will suffer no perma-
nent injury.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
A CORRECTION

@0S11111IOIJ, .. LUX
In This Curious World" column of
The Tribune OF July 10, 1t states that
Mount Mitchell in North Carolina
with an elevation Of 6,7l1 feet Is the
highest point east Of the Rockies
Please note that Harvey Peak in
South Dakota has an elevation OF
1922 feet.
Editors Note: This Curious
World" is a syndicated feature
and is generally very accurate.
Perhaps the man who edits it fig
ures that the Black Hills are an
integral part Of the Rocky noun
tainS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-22
Alleged Alcohol
Runner Captured

Valley City, N. D., July 22.-(R-
Arraigned on q charge of violating the
Evening star., 1933-04-16
Miss Catherine Hoover
And Ensign Leonard
To Be Married in May
Miss Elizabeth H. Atwood to
Become Bride of Mr..
Charles G. Remsen. Jr.

Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Hoover an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Catherine Pendleton, to Ensign
Robert Craveer Leonard, u. s. N, son
Of Mrs. N. L Leonard Of Greensboro,
N. G. The wedding will take place tn
May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert w. Atwood an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Elizabeth Havens, to Mr.. Charles
Cornell Remsen. jr.. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charlee Cornell Remsen Of New
ark, N. J.
Mr.. Remsen is q graduate Of Cornell
University, class OF 1880, and Is a
Kappa Nu F1aternities. He Is at pres
ent connected with the Patent Once
while attending George Washington
University Law School. Miss Atwood
graduated from Skidmore College In
1891, and during the past Winter has
been engaged In social service work.
No date has been set for the we'd
ding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm s. Matheson
Of Mount Vernon boulevard, Alex
andria, Va, announce the engagemen:
Of their daughter. Julia Torrey, to
Mr.. william Potter Arnold. son Of Col.
and Mrs. David Gorham Arnold. The
wedding will take place in June. The
bride-elect made her debut last year
and was one Of the most popular buds
Of her season. She attended Mount
Vernon Seminary and Pine Manor.
Col. william J. Perry Of staunton,
Va, announces the engagement OF his
daughter, Katherine, to Mr.. Norman
James Of Princeton, N. J.
Dr. John Finlayson Williamson,
president Of the famous Westminster
Choir, and Mrs. Williamson entertained
Saturday evening at dinner in honor
Of the engagement. Guests included
members Of the faculty Of the choir
school, Of which Miss Perry is .
member.
Perrysyille Manor. Pittsburgh, Pa. an
Miss Blanche Margaret Fleming, to
Mr.. John Colman Whitwell, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Miller Whitwell Of
this city. Mr.. Whitwell Is An instructor
of chemical engineering at Princeton
University. where he was graduated In
1881.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gordon stott Of
Staunton, Va, announce the engage
ment and approaching marriage Of
their daughter, Mildred Lee, to Mr.
William Holmes Yeakley. also OF
Staunton, Va. The wedding will take
place in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max M. Bernstein OF
1912 Ninth street announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter, Anne, to
Herbert j. Brown, son of Mr.. and Mrs
David Brown of Elizabeth, N. J. The
wedding date has been set for the last
SUNDAY in June.
Evening star., 1933-04-16
Invitations Out for
!, Children's Recital

Mrs. Lucia Mackenzie Hendley has
issued invitations for q Spring piano
recital 1T the studio Of the Hendley-
Kaspar School Of Musical Art BY her
pupils Friday afternoon, April Il, at
o'clock.
The children appearing on the pro.
gram include Nadine S2echenyt, DAVID
Acheson. Jean Appel. Robert 1ia!ek,
Dunn. Hildreth Dunn. Mildred Dunn,
Eileen Erwin, Oeorgianna Father, Betty
Fort David 0aillard, Peter 0athard.
Mildred Goldman, Anne Harrison, Rob-
crt HUM, Shirley Levin. Helen Lips
comb, Florence Ntman, Billy Marbury.
Lucy Marbury, Gene Merrill, Rosemary
Merrill, Keith Merrill, Ruth Meyer,
Anne Peter. Jacques Poirier. DAVID
Pritchard, Anna Marie Walsh, Molly
Belt and Nancy Brombacher.
Evening star., 1933-04-16

Mrs. J. T. Walker Of the Westchestef
has ~ guests during Easter week her
sister, Miss Nora McCyesdy, ana Miss
Marjorie peMne. Of ottaMa 0S1eos.