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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1919

Page

4

Orders awaited as railroad telegraphers mull actions

Local members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers say no orders forbidding handling of commercial business have been received yet. A conference to decide action if such orders arrive will likely be held late today. If issued, bans could cripple towns lacking separate commercial offices. The broader electrical workers strike slated for June 16 will not affect city electricians, as managers report the city’s shops mostly avoid union membership. Only some supply shop workers are in the union. No women telephone operators are union members and thus unaffected.

Order of Railroad Telegraphers International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Wrike

Local people to take part in the Great Spectacle

One hundred fifty Grand Forks residents will perform in the pyrotechnic show Modern Warfare or the Battle of the Marne at the state fair this year. The stage director, a former officer of the U S Army, will select the cast by July 5. The display is billed as a top Grand Forks spectacle likely to attract large crowds.

Grand Forks Marne Wicer United States Army

Funeral Services For Tot Held Today

Private funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Henry who died last Wednesday night at Lake Bemidji were held this afternoon at the residence of Mrs Henrys parents Mr and Mrs G R Jacobi 136 Reeves avenue Interment was in Memorial Park cemetery following the service.

Robert Henry Lake Bemidji Henry G. R. Jacobi Reeves Avenue Memorial Park Cemetery

Filles Meet At Seven O'clock Saturday To Pay

AN members of the Grand Forks Lodge of Bike are urged to meet at the Elks hall promptly at 1 o'clock march to Central where the annual Flag day exercises of the lodge will be held.

Grand Forks

Commercial club to mail proxy ballots for director election

Members will receive ballots and a proxy with a special invitation to attend the June 17 banquet. Nominations closed with multiple candidates listed. Absent voters may use the proxy ballot, while in person voting is urged. an earlier June 4 election was annulled for lack of majority turnout.

Commercial Club M. J. Colton J. A. Dinnie F. B. Feetham R. B. Griffith O. 8. Hanson A. J. Hunter G. L. Ireland E. J. Lander A. G. Sorlie J. F. Bacon J. H. Ruettell W. H. Brown H.W. Hishop Casper Olson M. C. Bacheller J. KE. McLain W. G. Miller Washeld

Shoes in stock at $6.95 and summer undergarments sale

Several hundred pairs of Florsheim shoes offered at a special $6.95 price though normally $12 to $14. Shoes boasting Florsheim quality with black calfskin and kid leathers. Also a large basement stock of summer underwear and corsets priced 59c to $1.89, with pink or white options.

Florsheim

Basement Brassieres at Bargain Prices in Many Styles

We offer a wide selection of brassieres and related undergarments in assorted colors and styles. Prices range from 59c to 3.98 for gowns chemises petticoats drawers and covers with good material and fit, appealing for daily wear and layering at low cost.

Basement Shoe and Knitwear Sale Listings

Advertises a broad sale featuring women's shoes with large stock and low prices, fancy knit sweaters for summer wear, silk ribbons in various widths, play suits and rompers for children, mercerized table cloths, and new summer items. Mentions Kede as a summer footwear name and emphasizes low prices across departments.

Kede

Sorlie Case Up In Court

The civil case of the Duluth News-Tribune Co. against A G Sorlie of Grand Forks, operating as Northwestern Printing and Stationery Co., was in district court before Judge C M Cooley. Jurors were drawn yesterday. attorneys’ arguments continued with a verdict expected late today. Duluth firm attorneys Murphy and Toner, Sorlie's counsel O'Connor and Johnson.

Duluth News- Tribune Co. A Corporation A. G. Sorlie Grand Forks Northwestern Printing and Stationery Co C. M. Cooley Murphy &Toner

Gravel bids rejected by county commissioners meeting

The county commissioners adjourned session rejected gravel furnishing and hauling bids as too high. The lowest bid was over two dollars per yard, making the project uneconomical. County auditor Hans Anderson said bids are unlikely to be re advertised. Further road plans will be decided later, likely at the July 1 meeting. Several bills were paid as the session closed.

Court House Hans Anderson Anderson

Scout Workers Meet Tonight for Boy Scouts Drive

H N Wells, county chairman, calls all willing to aid the national fund drive to meet at 8:30 PM in Commercial club rooms. Executive committee set plans for a nationwide effort to recruit one million associate members at one dollar each, with Grand Forks quota of 406. The drive aims to recognize the movement, educate citizens about boy life, and enlist veterans as Scout Masters and leaders.

Boy Scouts of America H. N. Wells Grand Forks Deraiatoo Ol Millon Theampaten Boy Scout Movement Vital Facta

Senior Exams Over Classes Close Today

University classes met today for the last time this semester. Examinations begin Saturday morning for underclassmen and continue through the week. Seniors finish exams this week and next week is set aside for general recreation and commencement preparations.

Local visitor and legislative bill notes from Fort Forks

R A Paddock of Pad dock tied to attorney firm visits Grand Forks this morning. A Townley employee mentioned pump work and Lemke's bureau. The scene touched on bill 134 and a session timing, with reference to New York and July sur spot 430.

R. A Paddock of & Paul Paddock Grand Forks Esislature A. Co 'Townley Willa Lemke Wari New York

General rains sweep Slope country on June day

A storm hit Hsmarck North Dakota on June 18 with gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Reports say the rainfall totals reached about an inch in the Minot district, with general precipitation across Slope country and occasional tree uprooting but no major damage.

Hsmarck N. D Bismarck Minot

Democrats Plan To Oppose The Knox Resolution

Washington June 13 Democratic senators outlined plans to oppose Senator Knox by proposing the senate condemn the intermingling of the league of nations with the peace treaty with Germany. Senator Hitchcock predicted a defeat and ruled out a filibuster, noting most Democrats oppose it and about eight Republicans would join them.

Washington Knox Senate League of Nations Germany Hitchcock Reed of Misouri

Duluth Loyalty League Denounces Radical Socialism

Duluth June 13 Belshhevism radical socialism and the principles of pah Gerrdanism were denounced at the initial meeting of the Duluth American Loyalty League formed from the former Liberty salesmen's organization that pushed every loan in Duluth during the war. The league aims to keep the former Liberty Loan structure under a new banner and oppose violent radicalism while expanding its reach to neighboring communities.

Duluth New League American Loyalty League

Indiana may act on suffrage law

Governor Moodyrich moved toward calling a special session of the Indiana General Assembly to consider ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. He addressed telegrams to governors, seeking opinions on delaying ratification and the timing of state action.

Indiana Indianapolis Mloodrich General Assembly United States

Engineer and Garia: June 18 event details emerge

Fragmentary OCR notes mention engineers and a June 18 date linked to Forthi/Garia and Horst ed Firswaan Wr. details remain unclear. The readable items focus on names and a planned gathering or presentation, with no concrete outcomes or locations provided. Further text needed for a complete summary.

Forthi Garia Tenad Horst Ed Firswaan Eee An Oley

Hamburg Thefts Rise as Dock Workers Strike Unloading

Hamburg June 12. An increasing number of thefts by dock workers unloading American food ships last night led to a broader search of returning workers. The incidents centered on large quantities of bacon figs and cereals being taken.

Hamburg Associated Press

Agricultural Bill Favored Reported By Senate Committee

Washington June 13 With a legislative rider for repeal of the daylight saving act effective next October the agricultural appropriation bill was ordered favorably reported today by the senate agricultural committee Chairman Gronna plans to call it up early next week Amendments to the house bill adopted by the committee include one requiring that the net weight of meat products be printed on the wrapper this is designed to prevent packers charging for the wrappings Herald Want Ads Bring Results.

Washington Senate Agricultural Committee Gronna Herald

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