The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 1, 1917, Page 2

MONDAY, JANUARY: Our New Year’ May your car of progress be ever on the ascent — May the road of prosperity ever be kept clear by the warning signal of advance— May the atmosphere of success inflate your'tires, and let you roll smoothly over the rough places— And, may your speedometer ever indicate a mile-a-minute pace during the Happiest and Most Prosperous Year in Your History. LAHR MOTOR SALES COMPANY BISMARCK _ S An Exclusive Overland Organization NORTH DAKOTA ALLIES FEEL CONFIDENT AS NEW YEAR OPENS (Continued from Page One) tant part of the line to give the neces- sary instructions. In sending this greeting to the Ger- mans there were further complica- tions of difference of time, the Ger- mans observing continental time. which is one hour ahead of British and French clocks. To avoid all doubt, the British artillery fired sig- nal salvos at both 11 o'clock and mid- night. Low black clouds scudded over the battle areca this last night of the old year, and its successor was born, on a howling wind, which caught up and carried away the thunder of the guns. The grim booming was swept far beyond the battle line until it mingled with the church bells sum- moning the people to prayer in the war-bound villages of France, | | CUTTER BLOWN UP. London, Jan. 1.—The cutter Pro- tector has been blown up. The mutit- ber of men lost is unknown, JOINS AS PRIV Perignan, France, Jan. 1. Gerard Amanrich, Legion of Honor, who had retired from service, has joined the army as a private in an artillery regiment. MIMISTER OF MU (Associated Pre Paris, Jan. 1.—A presidential decree has been pubilshed establishing a ministry of war material and estab- lishing a most comprehensive power on the mi General Leyeuty, minister of war, said the new minis- try will r ation of all al, means of manu- and supply of labor. Where such is neces: it will ure the needs of the military public service or private industries. Tacture, PPOCCOL EDR LLOILOLEEIILOR EDDIE IDOI DDLOLED LOD IOL DEI OOO DD ODOD DOD DED COCCCCORE OLE EEEELLIO TELE OSIILEESEDOC ODED LOOT LEOLE LLL OLD EL OOOO cn * \ WeWish You the most rollicking good time it has ever been your good fortune to enjoy, not only for this one joyful season, but for every day that it to follow in your long life. sure if we could deliver this to you in person with a hand- shake and man-to-maa chat, but through the voice of the press it is none the less sincere, you can be sure, The First National Bank O02 00000 C Oe eLL EDL IEOLORDROIODOIOD EOD ODLOLDLOLLL IDOL OLIOLDOL DOTS MOODS Cree eel tOOteLtPOLOOOIOIOOEE OL OLELODOLODL DLE BILOLOOLODOOD ODD It would indeed be a plea- ~General j commander of the> LAST YEAR BiG ONE FOR CAPITAL CITY Merry Crowd Sees Year 1916, Ou and Year 1917 In MANY ACHSEVEMENTS MAKE PERIOD A NOTABLE ONE ek celebrated the passing of and the arrival of the last evening. In the and sermons Bismare iNew afes. were Crow midnight, aret features and dancing took plac There was the usual bfowing of whistles, and salvos to the dawn of the New’ Year. There was' a buoyant optimism dem- onstrated on all sides. The Rene ae of the new. state , officials; members of the legislatq 0-89 the holiday crowds. The grntjat~tire-Von4 fun makers, Special feat | provided for the crowds, ‘ ; The year that came to a close yes- ter s a remarkable one for Bis- mar ding took than in any other single year. A mil- \lion doar paving project was start- ed. ‘fwo new hotels were built and a third refitted, not to mention ad- ditiong. to present hostelries. A imovement was _ successfully. launched for a public library, con- | strution on which will begin in the early spring. A large number of new business blocks have been built and hundreds of new homes and two large apart- pment houses have been added to the | city. This is only a partial review of the many achievements of 1916, which has been an important year in the history of Bismarck. It has set a pace for a bigger year in 1917. DRIVEN BACK. (Associated Press) Berlin, Jan. 1—In Wallachia, the ns were again driven back to positions’ half way back between Rim- nik Sarat and Fokshani. The Danube ‘army has driven the Russians to the Braila bridgehead. In Dobrudja, the | Teutonic allies captured 1,000 men, four canon and eight machine guns. PLAYS FOR DANCE. Verne Hoard of Jamestown, for three. years with O'Connor's orches- tra, will play for the M. B. A. dance this evening. R Car Stoughton Mainite Bobs for dis- tribution from Bismarck dealers only. Write or wire Geo. B, Farfei, Bis- marck or ’phone 388 Cayou Transfer Company.—Adv. WANTED—Ojce girl; must be oright and capable. Experience not neces- sary. Address \No. 53, Tribune. LOOK TO GERMANY. (United Press.) London, ‘Jan. 1—With every word of the Allies’ reply to Germany being approved by the press and public, at- | tention today centered upon what fur- ther the Entente Allies will do, It is thought here today that’ the -intente, Allies, having outlined their position, and the position that Germany must adopt, if-she fears to enter peace ne- gotiations with them, will;make the reply to the United. States” note, not yet dispatched, a sup ement to the reply to behing aoe myany.?* MLA 1 WAKING BIG GAINS I TORREON DISTRIGT Wilited Pre Press.) El Paso, Texas, Jan. 1.—One of the ‘biggest ‘battles in point of men en- gaged since Villa regained some pow- er in northern )Mexico is reported to- day to have marked the battle at San Luis Potosi, when Villistas defeated placey confirm the reported capture of San a Catranzista force, General Mur- oh (Carranzista, had been sent out vancewof Villa, and was ou was the story brought tae er hy, the: first refugees ar- Living. Reaching the: for- ‘ eport that the con- in several places in the Migtrict: haya joined Villa and -| declare the outlaw is meeting with little resistance. They are unable to Luis Potosi. Villa has sent several thousand men into Durango on a recruiting rad, preparatory to another atack on ‘Chihuahua City, passengers arriv- ing- declare. Fearing an attack on Juarez, General Murgia strengthened outpost: patrols and General Bell in- creased the American patrol. Four Mexican goverment officials here said that the Villistas in the engage- ment numbered 8,000, and were lined up against 7,000': government troops. Many of the.wounded have already reached Chihuahua City. The north- ward movement of the Villistas is Said to haye been one of the boldest steps that the bandit chief has mad¢ in his attempt to.eliminate the army of the Carranzista general, Murgia, which is said to be the strongest force outside of Mexico City. The point where the attack occurred is reported to be 75 miles south of Chihuahua City-on a Mexican Central Railway line. The firing of revolvers and gun- shots on this side ‘of the border to welcome tle new year early today, led to a Widely citculated ‘report in Juarez, on/the- Mexican-side, that a large portion,of the United States ar- my had matinied and started a revo- lution to piace Charle: vans Hughes in the prejidential chair. The Mex- ibstantiated their statement, said, with the claim that the border soldier vote went to Hughes. poe RAISE SU3SCRIPTION ON MAGAZINE New York, Dec. 30.—The newsprint paper shortage has hit the magazines. About a dozen monthly, and weekly magazines today announced an_ in- crease in circulation prices of about 1-1-3t ; one-third. the major portion of its program. There are certain things, though, which have more to do with the man- ner of accomplishment than with the thing to be accomplished, to which we most strenuously do object.” Appropriations in Danger. It was more than hinted today. that certain of the insurgents are to be disciplined, if they p' in their Insurgency, by having th appropri: ations held Up, This, of course, is a game which can be played both and.one..which vall concerned he will not be undertaken, Bitt tional fights would ‘be the oaly sible result, it is claimed, and ev one involved, would .ve. injured. THE MANAGER AND MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY of the BISMARCK Pibeperon New Year We thank you most-heartily. for what YOU. may have done to help: make the College what it now is Among the Best in the Land Our splendid success pee 1916 has brought with it still greater aspirations for 1917, and we solicit YOUR moral support and co-operation to whatever extent the college may merit. What we have done in the past under fearful handicaps is abundant proof as to the fu. ture under the prevailing most favorable condition. Please visit our college especially during he sessions. You'll find our present college packed to the doors with the most ideal class of North Dakota young men and nen F ever beheld, the MOST PROMINENT MERCHANTS and BANKERS of Please call, yes, we mean YOU. and Fall. #38 G. M. Langum an College open again tomorrow. Continuous session thruout the Winter, ‘© the Many Good Friends we have already made, and TO THOSE we hope to make during the Coming Year: We wish you! prosperity in your undertakings, wisdom and zeal for your work, peace for your pathway, friends for your fi reside. and strength to the tast., And especially do we wish you~ A HAPPY NEW YEAR CITY NATIONAL BANK , I3 5 North Dakota