rrry "\t[.'iifte rrrr.tfflt 'w ij '•!•.-J'-fl j|f!P'u,.A^a.'^»ia,i- •r^nj^Tf^^-TfrinrraMB sg"^ ST "-iRSpfc E£ Jt? INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS Page Eight ^fej BOOZE HELD CAUSE A LETTER FROM ROY B£RG no part. They are rejected for the MUST FIGHT TO FINISH ideals of power for the- principle FOR LIBERTY, SAYS WILSON that the strong must rule th#: weak, Camp Colt, OF CRIME IN STATE that trade must follow the flag, peoples Gettysburg, Penna., (Continued from Page One.) March 28, 1918. Qf the world are to be maSe subject to the patronage and overlordship ,Mr. E. W. Smith, who spoke for Germany whether it of those who have the power to was justice or dominion, and the execution Dear Friend: Intoxicating Liquors Blamed for it of their own will upon the I am now in the U. S. Heavy Tank Fully Half of Troubles by other nations of the world that the "That program once carried out, service and I like it fine. We arrived German leaders were seeking.. here from Camp Cody, on the 20th America and all who are or dare to Warden of Penitentiary stand with her must arm and prepare day of this month, it only taking us They have answered, answered in in Letter. themselves to contest the masters 3 days to make the trip and we sure unmistakable terms. They have avowed of the world, a mastery in which made some fast time. It" took us only that it was not justice but dominion, Patrons are requested to call the rights of common men, the rights 47 hours to go from Deming, New and the unhindered execution of of women and of all who are weak Mexico, to Chicago, and 11 hours Only Part of Story of Destruction their own will, he a^&wal has not at our office at once and place must for the time being be trodden from Chicago to Pittsburg, Penna. I come from Germany's statesmen. It Wrought by Alcohol Can be under foot and disregarded, and the saw the big steel plants at Pittsburgh has come from her mi|ijtary leaders, their orders for coal, stipulating Told by Reed's .Report, old, age-long struggle for freedom and and they stite are great who are her real rulers^ Her statesmen right begin again at its beginning. Our camp is situated right on the have said that they fished peace However. amount wanted for Everything that America has lived for old Gettysburg battlefield and one and were ready to discosi its trms and loved and grown great to vindicate would never think from the peaceful whenever their opponen^Were willing The warden of the Minnesota state and quiet appearance of the place and bring to a glorious realization to sit down at the gliwfprence prison, C. S. Reed, in a letter under will have fallen in utter ruin and that such a terrible battle had ever table with them. recent date, and which appeared in pitilessly the fates of mercy once more taken place here. One can plainly "Her present chancellor* Jias said— the Minneapolis Tribune, February 7, shut upon mankind. see the old Union and Confederate indicts liquor as one of chief the in indefinite and uncertain terms, indeed, "The thing is preposterous and impossible lines as the cannoh and guns are on causes of crime. We quote from the and in phrases that often seem warden's letter. and yet is not that what the exact spot that they were during to deny their own meaning, but with "In my opinion about per cent the whole course and action of the 50 the battle. Various monuments mark as much plainness as hethought prudent—that of those committed to this institution German armies lias meant wherever the right and left flanks of both armies. Also the amount you will need he believed that peace have been committed because of liquor they have moved? I do not wish, It certainly is very interesting. should be based upon the principles and its Influence. We have today even to this moment of utter disillus There must have been some awful during the year ending March which he had declared would be our inmates, of whom are women, S»17 10 ionment, to judge harshly or unrighteously. fighting done in those days, but who own in the final settlement. At' BrestLitovsk and of the men about per 40 I judge only what the German can tell we may see worse? but we cent are under years of age." 31,1919, as requested by the her civilian delegates spoke 30 arms have accomplished with are all willing to go through it if In the same issue of the Tribune is in similar terms professed their desire unpitying thoroughness throughout we can only lick the Germans. a letter from Frank R. McDonald, Superintendent Government. to conclude a fair'peace and accord every fair region htey have touched. of the Minneapolis city Gettysburg itself is a town of about to the peoples with whose fortunes workhouse, which. bears date of January What Are We To Do? 5,000 inhabitants and they sure are they were dealing the right to 29, 1917. Mr. McDonald says: nice people They have established "What, then, are we to do? For choose their own allegience But action "Our annual report shows the number recreation rooms and us fellows sure In this connection we recommend that you myself I am ready, ready still, ready accompanied and followed the of men committed for drunkenness, appreciate them as it is a fine place eyen now, to discuss a fair and just profession. try our new grade of Soft Coal. It cannot but does not tell more than haVi" to write letters "and pass the time peace at any time that it and honest the story because of the fact that IT "Their "military masters, the men be beaten and is guaranteed by us to be the away. is sincerely proposed— a peace in great many of those committed for who act for Germany and exhibit her BEST SOFT COAL ON THE MARKET. rtfrrrTwvaa^ Our company is composed of 232 other offenses, such as larceny, disorderly which the strong and the weak shall purpose in execution proclaimed a conduct, using dru?s, found in men, 75 per cent of which are noncommissioned fare alike. But the answer, when I very different conclusion. We cannot disorderly houses, non-support and officers, and the rest proposed such a peace, came from the mistake what they have done in Russia, petit larceny, were guilty of those commanders in Russia, and I are privates. German Falls Lumber & Coal Co. in Finland, in the Ukraine, in offenses because of contact directly We are going to have field inspection cannot mistake the meaning of the Rumania. The real test of their justice or indirectly with the liquor traffic. tomorrow to determine whether answer. and fair play has come. From While the commitments for drunkenness or not we are ready for overseas service. "I accept the challenge. I know show 65 per cent of all commitments, this we may judge the rest. They are that you accept it. All the world We are to receive the bulk of an analysis of other crimes enjoying in Russia a cheap triumph our training in England as there are shall know-that you accept it. It shall would show that not less than SS'-^per in which no brave or gallant nation no tanks in the U. S. We are apt to cent of those sent to the Minnoapblifs can long take pride. A great people, the utter sacrifice and s_^ aPPear_in Phone 81 International Falls, Minn. work house reach there because/^sjf leave any day as we are only 300 helpless by their own act, lies for the ^01getfulness with which we a having taken their first glass of liquor. miles from Long Island, so' if cyou" time at their mercy. Their fair give all, that we love and all that we pro have to redeem the world and make don't hear from me fpr a while you iessions are forgotten. "This however, culy tells a part of will .know that I am on my way it -fit for free men like ourselves to the story of King Alcohol and his Ihey nowhere set up justice, but1,. ,This ... live in. rt is now the meaning ot across.-. destructiveness. It is only when we Farm Loan Appraisals everywhere imoose their power and CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETITION 1 all that we do. Let everything that How are things going with you. I send for the wives, children or par-, exploit everything for their own use FOR DETERMINATION we say, my fellow countrymen, every^ hope .you and your family are enjoying ents of the men and listen to the "and aggrandizement, and the peoples OF DESCENT OF LAND. stories of broken homes and broken thing that we henceforth plan and accomplish, the best of health. I am still of conquered provinces are invited to hearts we begin to realize the sadaess ring true to this response awaiting the day when I can come Estate of Isabell Bell Blanch. The week of April 15th .has- been be free under their dominion. j" and suffering, the crime and disease ... till the majestv and might of our back and work fbr you. Hoping to set by. the Board of Directors of the brought to the world by this colossal Are we not jnst.fied in believing fi„ thought hear from you-in the near future. concerted power shaH the Koochiching National Farm Loan as-! STATE OF MINNESOTA, evil." that they would do the same things and utterly defeat the force of those I am yours sincerely, County of Koochiching. sociation for the appraisal of property at their western front if they were who flout and misprize what we honor .. ROY BERG, IN PROBATE COURT. offered as a security for loans DRY LAW EFFECT G00D not face to face with armies whom and hold dear. Germany has once Co. "C," 2nd Battalion, in the association. Farmers may secure even their countless divisions cannot IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE more said, that force and force alone Heavy Tank Service,, Total Absence to Liquor in Memphis loans equal to half the value of of Isabel! Bell Blanch, Decedent. •overcome,? If. when they have felt s)ia||decide whether^ justice and peace Camp Colt, Is Responsiblet for Cutting their land and one-fifth of the value THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO their check to be final, they should -n whe_ shall reign the affairs of men Gettysburg, Pa. Down C^ime. all persons interested in the determination oi the .insured buildings on thirtysix propose favorable and equitable terms COnceives it, or Bonds- Buy Liberty The value of the ^bone-dry law to ther Hght as America of the descent of the real. fes year.s time at. five and one-half with regard to Belgium and France estate of said decedent: APRIL MEETING OF Memphis, Tenn., is graphically shown dominion as she conceives it, shall determine per cent interest. The proceeds of and Italy, could they blame us if we The petition of Hattie A. Garrett, by some figures relating to crime the destinies of mankind. RED CROSS CHAPTER the loan may be used (1) to purchase having been filed in this court, representing concluded that they did so only to which have been compiled by Joseph. There is, therefore, but one response land, (2) to purchase? farm equipment, that said decedent died more Townsend, secretary to ithe grand assure themselves of a free hand in possible from us. Force, force to the (Continued from Page One.) than five years prior to the filing fertilizers, live stock,(3) to .iury which has just-disbanded. The Russia and the east? thereof, leaving certain real estate in utmost, force without stint or limit, figures compiled by Mr. Townsend also provide building arid for improvement "Their purpose is undoubtedly* to said petition described, and that no to branches, and $236.51 sold to the the righteous and triumphant force carry evidence of the fact that a of mortgaged land and (4) to will of decedent has been proved nor make all the slavic peoples, all the Junior Red Gross. The principal addition which shall make right the law of greater degree of civic regard is being pay existing indebtedness. administration of her estate granted free and ambitious nations of the Baltic to equipment was a new sewing manifested by those who are called to in this state, and praying that the the world and cast every selfish dpminion As there will not be another appraisal peninsula, all the lands, that Turkey machine for the local work room. serve as juror* for the investigation descent of said real estate be determined for several months aftei^ the down in the dust." has dominated and misruled, subject by this courts The secretary of the chapter, Rev. of complaints lodged. Mr. Townsend's appraisal in April, all expecting to ^THEREFORE, You, and Each of to their will and ambition and report is as follows: E. L. Heermance, reported on finances. are hereby cited and required to make a loan should file their application Being secretary for the grand build upon that dominion an empire The membership fund, held in show cause, if any you have, before jury for the past four months, I before April IS. Application of force upon which they fancy that trust for transmission to the national this court., at the Probate Court room had the docket in my charge and£ blanks, literature explaining the Federal they can then erect an empire .of gain in the Court House in the city of International Red Cross, contained at jthe end of desiring to see if the close of the Farm Act and information regarding and commercial supremacy—an empire Falls, in the County of March $409.95. Fifty cents out of every-dollar saloons had any effect on crime Koochiching, State of Minnesota, on the local loan association as hostile to America as to the membership and $1.25 out in this city and whether the the 10th day of May, 1918, at 10 o'clock may be secured from the secreatrytreasurer. Europe which its will overcame—an of every two dollar membership goes closer and still closer pursuit of a. m., why said petition should not be empire which will ultimately master into this fund. The money is used to the bootlegger was proved bjr granted Persia. India and the peoples of the the decrease in crhne, I present The local association has now issued Witness the Judge of said court, and pay the expenses of division and national the seal thereof, this 10th day of far east. the following figures taken froin checks amounting to $15,2500. headquarters, most of the April, 1918. the docket covering the past four "In such a program our ideals, the $10,600 of loans are ready for payment workers donating their services, to JpHN BERG, terms: ideals of justice and humanity and pending the clearance of the carry the Red Cross magazine, to Probate Judge. September term, true bills 1916, 1'berty, the principle of the free selfdetermination title. These loans will all be closed J. H, BROWN, equip hospitals, and any balance for ignored total bills 562 308 869. Attorney for Petitioner. of natidns upon which before April first after which the! relief work abroad. For most of this January, 1917, true bills 454 (Court Seal) nil the modern world insists, can play interest rate will be five per cent. work abroad, it is necessary to use ignored 228 total bills, 682.' Applications are now filed for five the Red Cross war fund, for which May, 1917, true bills 364 ignored NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION thousand dollars of loans which have 137 total bills 501. a new drive will be made May 20. September, 1917, true bills 329 not been passed on by the federal Department of the Interior. The general fund of the chapter WORTH A TON OF I PON CROSSES. ignored 72 total bills 401. appraiser representing the Federal U. S. Land Office at Duluth, Minn., contained on the 1st of April a balance This showed a decrease of over April 4, 1918. Land Bank of St. Paul. of $1,081.63. Expenditures for per. cent in a year. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that .50 BBSS March were $1,224.22. Balance March None of the $15,200 already paid Another gratifying thing which John Lattu, of Rajr, Minn., P. O. 3Q1, out has been used for the purchase 1st, $1,402.45 receipts 4pr month were •who, on September 30, 1913. made shows a change in sentiment towards, homestead application. No. 011073, for of land. Only 23 per cent has been $903.40 as follows law enforcement is found Lot 3, NWJ4 SE% SV2, SE%, Section in the fact that bills ignored by used to pay up prior liens. A considerable $1.00 donation from Teachers' association 20, Township 69, Range 21, West 4th the grand jurors has steadily decreased. part of the money used in $10.00 from the Good school P. meridian, has filed notice of intention In September,^ 191G, the payment of liens has been paid to the $4.50 from Mrs. Engbloom and other to make three year proof, to es» percentage ignored was 35 in state to secure patents to state land. tablish claim to the land above described, ladies 9 cents from Chas. H. Brown January, 1917, it was 33. In May, before Otto A. Poirier, U. S. The remaining 77 per cent is being share of membership fees, $192.00 socials 1917, the percentage was 27. During commissioner, ajt Virginia, Minn., on used for improvements, buildings Wayland auxiliary,' $81.04 transferred tfje 15th day of June, 1918. the September term, 1917, from special subscription fund' live- stock, and equipment. Federal Claimant names as witnesses: the percentage ignored was Edward Ranta. of Ray, Minn. $250 supplies sold $355.38. only 17. -v- vr.:.. Farm Loans wisely expended will Tony Stone, of Ray, Minn. The twelve branches retain their mean- much toward rural development Matt Fuori, of Ray, Minn. •fe .4* 4* 4* -4* 4* 4* 4* 4* own general funds their balance the 4* 4* 4^ John Starr, of Ray, Minn. and«sthere fore increased business. 4* first of the month totalled $1,250.30 Some Hot Shots. JOSEPH WINCZEWSKI„ 'j Register. 4*. 4* '4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4- 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* --V YOUR SERVICES ARE &**••(. The business of running this gov NEEDED AT ONCE HATCHING EGGS Y- .r ernment is our business. OH WHEATLESS MR The U. S. Army Needs Men At Once FOR SALE Saloons help just one business, that rS&rf For Service in the Following MO qjjgEE£ is the saloon business. From our 1st Prize Barred .Plymouth lAsnor oi m^ensr Branches.*' Rocks at Koochiching^ KXX* CONTAINING The surest way to support national WHEAT. County Poultry Show. prohibition is to vote your state "dry." Cavalry" Infantry -T^'fs£t Wc Took lst Prize Young Pin in Our fight is against the promoters Signal Corps Stiff Competition. of the liquor traffic, and not against Medical Corps •5** its- victims' Our Bird, Hare Ideal Free HField Artiller^ ^Hf|^ and are Healthy* Vigorous "'"Coast Artillery |3|pi|g •^If the saloon is a good thing, wEy Pr°K*c Layers. AviationSection charge it such a heayjr license7 EGGS $1.50 PER 15 ... United States Guards,, .. HAVE YQU ^-The trouble with the "poor mans Auto Truck Companies Ctj'is fertility Guaranteed HELPED TO MAKE club" is that it keeps the poor man Spruce Production Division poor.SfF^-"?^ G. I E vkt Q. M. Mechanical Repair Shop HER WORK EASIER? \M- 20th Engineers (Forestry) International Falls, One good bond The ^oiily liberty that men die foi Minn. ~xj' Engineers, General Assg. A-l 1 -25. is the liberty that promotes thjar common deserves another Quartermaster^Corps good. Railway Regiments TEAM WANTED-Want to buy a ear this Buttoi Ordnance Corps Nlne^tenths of the saloons are ^eam of good work horses. Must be a- L-- on CARTOON fUMlSHEP THIS HEWSPftPCR called jbars, but a saloon by ^anotlur tation, Afiply..at the- Recruiti WfWIWTA COHWfoKm OftWgHC SAFETY. nam? smells sweeter* no., Theater sAT r* ft -5- -i-'-Ji'