The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 16, 1917, Page 8

DENTISTS PLAY PROMINENT PART IN GREAT WA Major Wright of Canadian Army Tells Dakota Fraters What Profession Does 50,000 TROOPS MADE FIT THROUGH DENTAL SURGERY FORKS GETS MEET. . Fargo, N. D.. May 16.—Grand Forks was chosen as the next meeting place of the North Da- kota Dental association in con- vention here today. The following officers were elected: President — Albert Hallenberg, Fargo. - Vice President — Tom Smith, Langdon. Secretary—Solon Crum, Fargo. Treasurer—!. Wells, Harvey. Dr. Fred W. Rose of Coopers- town and Dr. W. V. Fallis were recommended to the governor for appointment to the dental board of examiners, Fargo, N. D., May 16.—Major W. W. Wright of ‘Winnipeg, Man., den- tist, in charge of military district No. 10 of Canada, this forenoon held the attention of the members of the North Dakota State Dental associa- tilities with eGrmany began. The Army Dental Corps. “Prior to the outbreak of the war,” the major said, “there was no dental corps in Canada, After the com- mencement of hostilities, dentists throughout the country did a great deal of free work, collectively and in- dividually, and made many recruits fit who otherwise could not have. en- listed. The government first provid- ed a stated amount of money for each battalion that might be expendel on rtain dental work for the troops. This was inadequate, however, and on July 1, 1915, the Canadian army dent- al corps Was organized as a separate net unit, Today there are 309 officers (dentists) overseas, and more than 600 of other ranks. “Upon enlistment, dentists who have been graduated more than two years, receive the rank of captain, and if less than two years, the rank of ligutenant. They receive the same pay as other officers of equal rank. The most suitable army dentists are operators with from two to ten years’ experience, Fractured Jaws. Cases of fractured jaws among wounded soldiers are successfully treated by dentists, Dr. Wright said, ‘as is a disease commonly called “trench mouth’—a very infectious disease, and injurious to the tissues of the mouth. Dr. Wright praised the work ac- complished by the dental corps in Canada. ‘It was a new and untried institution,” he said, “but it has won its spurs and hag exceeded expecta- tions. The premier of Canada stated, in January last, that already 50,000 troops had ‘been made fit for overseas duty by the Canadian army dental corps, who otherwise might not have army dental corps, shortly after hos- tion, in annual convention here. Major Wright spoke on “Dentistry in the Army in Canada,” and dweit on the organization of the Canadian been able to go. Soldiers with healthy mouths recover from sickness or injuries quicker than those with uncared for mouths.” “Exclusive Service” Lahr Motor Sales Company =YES, AND ALSO’ PAPER UP! 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ENDS TONIGHT Successful Convention Draws to Close—Big Class of Candi- dates Initiated GRAND MASTER MARKS APPOINTS COMMITTEES Jamestown, N. ‘D., ‘May 16,—Fargo was named for the 1919 session of the A. 0, U. W. today. Officers were re- elected, as follows: P. G.'M. W.—George J. Price, Grand Forks. G. M. W.—B. C. Marks. Bismarck. Grand Foreman—C. C. Green, Cava- lier. Grand Overseer—John E. Grand Forks. (Nuss, BGAR MAKE RUSSIAN SATAY ENO OUT Grand Recorder—E. J. Moore, Far- 0. Grand ‘Receiver—R. 8, Adams, Lis- ‘Don. Grand Guide—F. M. White, ‘brook. Grand Inside Watchman—J. P. O'Leary, Carrington. Grand Outside Watchman—W. R. Kilpatrick, Chinook, :'Mont. ' : Grand Medical Examiner—G. A. Carpenter, Fargo. Grand General Counsel—J. Carmo- dy, Hillsboro. Jamestown, N. D., May 16.—Dele- gates from North Dakota, Montana and Idaho, who have been in. this city attending the biennial A. 0. U. W. grand lodgé 'session\for the ‘past two days, will'élosé their convention this evening. y ‘Donny- The campaign for a class of 10 candidates to enter the A. O. U. W. at the grand lodge session was suc-; cessful, the century mark being pass- ed late yesterday afternoon by those working up enthusiasm for the event. The initiation session last evening was one of the outstanding: features of the convention. Ladies Hold Meetings. Members of the Degree of Honor lodge, the ladies’ auxiliary of the A. O. U. W., conducted meetings in the Masonic hall here yesterday and again Tuesday evening. Committees Named. Grand Master Workman B. C. Marks of Bismarck yesterday named the ‘fol- lowing committees for the ensuing. two years: Committee on the Good of the Or- der—R. A. O'Hare, Hamilton, Mont.: E. F., Hamilton, Cavalier; D. P. Barnes, Glen Ullin; ‘L. M ‘Burkey. Watford City; J. G. Odegaard, North- wood; H. M. (Mergenthal, Hillsboro; ‘Charles Schebler, Bismarck; W. 0. Lundahl, Great Falls, Mont., and H. ©. Dorval, Langdon. ' Committee on Official Circulars— M. J. Boyd Valley City; 'S. ‘A. Aragon. ‘Mountain: ©. A. Schmelzer, Botti- neau; W. O, Wentzel, Ellendale; Thomas ‘McGrath, Donnybrook. Committee on Charter | Dispensa- tion—-Frank Gilby, Grand Forks; Pat- rick McGinley, Dickinson; W. E. Lind- 4 sey, Casselton: William Hess, Wah- peton; 'M. E. Beltz, Buxton. Committee on Official Paper—W. R. Kilpatrick, Glasgo, Mont.; J. J. Pav- lik, Williston; Louis MoPherson, Park River; W. H. Wright, Fathgate; Pe- ter Masterson, Buffalo. - Committee on Appeal For Aid—K. S. Ramstad, Fingal; S. T. MeVey, Mandan; J. F. Hoelzle, Wimbledon: T. A. Gagnon, Grafton; F. J. Herzer, Edgeley. Committee on Exhibits of Grand Recorder—A. Parkinson, Jamestown: J. R. Koller, Devils Lake: Aaron Legg, Jr., Minto; Harry Austin, Ha- vana; Harry Rush, Chinook, (Mont. Committee on Death Register and Grand Medical Examiner Report—Dr, J. R. Porkins Fairview, Mont.; Dr. F. J. Roberts. Candee Hef, Ulvick,:An- eta; ik. U. ‘Austir’°New! Rockford; Peter ‘Borreson, Lafida. Cominittee on Kesolutions—E. ‘Smith-Petersen, Park ‘River; T. S. Hunt, LaMoure; Howard Wilson. Leo; P. EB, Haagestend, Midway; Al- vah Phillebaum, Sarles. Committee on Honored Dead—An- drew Blewett, Jamestown; .R_ A. O'Hare, Hamilton, Mont.; A. Ells- worth, New Rockford: W. J. Knee- boro; George J. Price, Grand Forks: R. 8. Adams, Lisbon; A. Carpen- ter, Fargo; Edward iby, Bllen- “| riously. handicapped: A bear mascot is the companion of Tonely outposts behind. the Russian lines in France; Sentries have named the bear “Baiko.” QUICK HANDLING ‘OF TROOPS PLAN “AT FT LNGON Provisions Considered for Un- loading of Three 1200-Foot . Trains at One Time NOW. AWAIT APPROVAL U. 8. WAR DEPARTMENT Facilities will be provided at Fort Lincoln ‘for the unloading of three 1,200-foot' trains’ at on ‘time if plans which ‘have been: prepared by A. H. Ohlsen of the national defense coun- cil, are approved by the war’ depart- ment. ut The. company. last } the. ‘handling of troops through, lack, of trackage. Mr. Oilsen’s plans ‘call-for three un- loading tracks, each of which ‘will ac- commodate a 1,200-foot train, with an abundance of clearance, and a tail track at the south which will.admit of switching from either end of. the main track and-the two spurs. > More Right af Way. The-present spur,, 951. feet in length, and. the main’ track, ~885 ‘feet, doth will be extended, and a third track of equal length constructed. Addi- tional right-of-way south of the mili- tary reservation has been obtained to, accommodate this extension and pro- vide for the tail track, A new spur willbe instaNed, and the ramp used for ‘the unloading of machines from open-end cars will be moved to the end. of-this spur. An unloading plat- form with a 100-foot’ deck and with approaches at each end will ‘be in- stalled for the handling of guns, ma- chines, trucks and men. Repairing Roadbed. ‘Seventeen hundred new ties are be- dng used to repair the spur from the Main: line to the fort, and new, heav- ier, a eel is’ being laid on the curves. The, sage in the roadbed will be filled up. . The loading of gravel for this purpose:tbegan at Jamestown today. With the completion of this plant, the facilities for the quick han- dling of men, munitions and: supplies at Fort Lincoln will be second to no post.in the northwest. " Authorities Approve. Colonel John H. Fraine of the First regiment. went over the’ plans with Mr. Ohlsen yesterday and pronounced himself entirely -satisfied. The plans ‘ fier was 'se- dale; A. J. McFadden, Neche; E. J. ‘Moore, Farg already had received. the approval of Adjutant General Tharalso1 MANY BATTLE. 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