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c hal tf PAGE TWELVE ITALY IS NOW ON GOLD BASIS Lira Established at Ratio of 19 to the Dollar—Mussolini Brings Change Rome, Déc. 22,—(7)—Italy was on a gold basis today with the lira established at the ratio of 19 to the dollar. One gold lira will be worth 3.6 paper lire. The decree of the council of ministers announcing the stabiliza- tion marked the culmination of a campaign started by Premier Mus- | selini in a speech at Pesaro more} than a year ago. He then started “a battle for the revaluation of the lira. The stabilization was the result of negotiation Benjamin Strong, governor of the federal reserve bank ef New York; Montague Norman, governor of the Bank of England; Donaldo Stringher, director general of the Bank of Italy, and a group of Anglo-American bankers. As a result two credits totaling $125,- 000,000 will be opened. The stabilization docs not affect im the least various American loans made to the Italian government, several municipalities and many.pri- vate concerns. Payment of intere. as well as prince made in dolla es loan of $100,000,000 aan b Morgan and company, after of Finance Volpi went to America te settle Italian war debts. Beaty Resigns as Head of Board of Texas Corporation New York, Dec. 22.—(AP)—Amus L. Beaty, chairman of the board of the Texas-Corporation, one of the largest so-called independent of! companies in the country, today an- nounced his resignation as chairmen and as a member of the board of directors. Mr. Beaty had held the post vf chairman for two years and prior to that had been president of the Been; Beaty declined to make any tateorent regarding the reasons for his resignation, his secretary stat- ing that he considered it “in bad taste” to make any announcement at this time. No announcement was made as to his successor. * Highways Passable in Fargo Vicinity Fargo, N. D., Dec. 22.—(AP)-- Mild weather today aided road work. ers in this vicinity and nearly all highways were reported passab although some were in poor con: tion. Busses were running to Crook- ston, Duluth and West Fargo and the bus to Jamestown is scheduled to start out Friday morning. The thermometer registered 21 degrees above at 9:15 p. m. Wednesday, tie highest for the day. The minimw here Was two above at 7:30 a. m, Tiise Mortgagors delivered to John bis certain C April 20th 19: by anid Morte: Mortgagee the following Personal property, to-wit: 16 milch cows of various ages and colors. 13 1924 calves from said cows. 11 head of horses of various ages and colors, 3 Plows, (One 16 inch sulky and 2 gang plows). Uheavy wagon, 2 Discs, 2 Drill. 3 wagons, 1 Steam Engine, 1-28 by 40 Separator. 1 Gas tank, 2 small Gas Engines, 1 triple wagon box. grain tank, 1 Tob sled, 1 Hay loader, 6 sets of harness. Scale, Blacksmith tools consisting Pt © forge, drill, anvil, hammers and “Once half interest in one Registered ecuted and Binders, "One Feed mill, One Fanning mill, One manure spreader, one water tank, one Ford car. The above described cows, calves and horses are all the cows, calves and horses owned by the undersigned Taortgagors, J. 0. Rise and Ida C. Rise to secure the payment of the num of $6844.00 which mortgage was duly filed in the office of the Re ister of Deeds of Burleigh Co! North Dakota, on A » 19238 AND WHEREAS, made in the term: by reason of the note secured thereby when due and the amount c duc there- on at this da: NOW THEREFORE, Notice is here- by given, that by virtue of said Mort- Rage and by order of John 8S. Rise, described | She Gets Companionate Divorce of Cleveland was gran' the “managing fi cier” of their $ aging hnsekeeper” Road Conditions ! —— (Mercury readings at 7 a. m.) BISMARCK—Cloudy, fair. St. Cloud—Cloudy, 15; roads fair. Rochester—Cloudy, 13; roads good to fair. Duluth—Clear, 12; roads fair. Jamestown—Light snow, 10; roads fair. Hibbing—Cloudy, 0; roads fair. Fargo—Partly cloudy, 3; roads i ‘Temperature and | | ° Fy ir. Crookston—Clear, 2 below; roads good, Grand Forks—Partly cloudy,* 5;' roads fair. Mankato—Partly cloudy, 14; roads fair. ~ Minot—Clear, 10 below; roads ir. Mandan—Cloudy, 0; roads fair Devils Lake—Snowing, 11; roaas fair. Winona—Cleur, 13; roads fair. —$ Sport Briefs | $$ —_____—______—_-¢4 ~ today. STs Offered Match = ee eee eee cee 7 St. Lobis, Mo., ec. 21. oe npn tiagd cree MORTGAGD | stecher is reported receiving offers WHEREAS, J. and Ida C. fora phan bosnip wrestling contest er with Ed “Strang! Lewis. It is i | likely the match will be held at St. e Louis. Columbus, will be held at Columbus April 2 and 21, 1928. Among_ innovations will be a 440 yard hurdle race, per: manent trophies instead of rotatin; cups of the past, and a close ad. herence to Olympic procedure and events so as to familiarize athletes under abroad. Coach Get Atlanta, » De tion of the work Coach W. A. Alex ander has done with the Geor Tech football squad this year was shown recently in a gift of an au- tomobile at an assembly of Tech stu- dents. A few days afterwards Tech beat Georgia, adding to the happi- ness of coac’: and student body of "| the Atlanta institution. Auto Apprentice Rider Scores New Orleans, La., Dec. 21.—Only an apprentice rider is Tommy Root but he is making the veteran riders: step lively & the winter race meet- ing here. During the first nine days of the current meeting, Root piloted the present owner thereof, | will seli| 20 Winners, 3 more than his nearest the above. described chattels at the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 141, Range 75 at the J. 0: Tee. farm home, County of Burleigh, Of one-o'clock P. M., on the 28th day of December, A. D.'192 Dated at Bismarck, Burleigh Coun- yy. N. ores this 19th day of December, JOSEPH COGHLAN, NOTICE OF FOREC'OSURE OF LA LIE) WHEREAS, Oscar Anstrom did do nq perform certain work as a farm mere. for John A. Johnson, which labor was begun.on the 27th day of Baptember 1927 and ended on the 20th y of October 1927 making a total of on worked of 34. That the agreed wages to be paid for said Jabor was the sum of Pe 00 per day. That the sald John A. Johnson promised and Reise ald sum when the Tees But that he has Hed Mand | newiecied to pay same mthou past due and demanded. That the total amount due at this time on account of said labor is the Bum of $323.75. That on the 14th day ot Be eeier 1927 said Oscar Anstrom filed a farm laborers upon the crops grown upon certain lands belonging ia: John A. Johnson, in the office egister of Deeds of Burleigh Gounty, were Dakota, to secure said Jand is as follows: ep RG of Section quemel arte 0 ‘of Section decker he roe Section atier at Section iprias, Lit Wy tee, trom North ‘Dakota, at the hour |four thirds. competitor. In addition to those he brought home ahead of the field, Root was astride five seconds and 0 i He was unplaced 18 times. Ski Jumpers Organize La Crosse, Dee, 21.—Twenty La Crosse ski jumpers are seeking entrance in the National Ski A: ciation thrcugh the organizatio: here of the Clifford Ski clu>. The Leads Flood Relief The companionate divorce is the newest thing. Mrs. 1 one from her husband. The and take care of the three children, will have a room in the home and she'll cook his meals. | Clifford club has asked the national +5; roads: ' with conditions they will compete} Florian Hummer jusband will be » will be “man- Mr. Hummer $40,000 home while association for ai. carly contest date, but as yet no word has been re- j ceived. Loses Prizes of Ring Fire recently destroyed valuable treasures, and prizes of a lifetime , owned by Jimmy De Forest. Cards Sign Another The St. Louis Cards will take Louis Gipp, a Little Elkhorn Valley League shortstop, south next spring. A new goal net, which keeps the puck from bounding back into the playing area, js being used by the {| National Hockey League. Eddie Huffman, Pacific coast lightweight, is planning a return to | the wars after a lengthy rest in his native heath. | When alabama auegs Wisconsin next season she will be having her ifirst grid game against a Big Ten eee |, Being a member of the Mlinoid football and baseball teams for the past three years has enabled J. Sa to travel more than 24,522 miles, | ST Knute Rockne says football has not increased drinking because men who drink will drink, football or no football. Bill, Lamar, former Philadelphia and Washington outfielder, will play ith Walter Johnson at Newark next year. DAMAGE CASE ON TRIAL mestown, N. D., Dec. 22.—(®) he case of M. E. jagainst the Northern road went on trial in d here today. Mr. Grasswick seeks $55,000 damages for the deaths of his wife and two children at the Guptill ¢» ‘f ton, pay, this summer, By agree: jment bet.weca “~y slte cases are being tried as one. $$ $4 Bills Allowed by City Commission French & Welch Hdw. Co., supplies $ Markovitz, G ceries for poor | Logan’s, groceries. tention hospital .. N. W. Bell Telephons services .... Skeels, sup} Bridgeman Russell dairy prcducts Gussner’s, groceries Police Dept., pay rolk. Hughes Electric Co., elec- tricity ....... Water Dept. pay ‘youl Virginia Cafe, meals ..... Mortvomery’s grocery, gro- CCTIES .6 00.0000 see Mothision Alkali Works, eS vee epeceoee | Filtration Plant, pay roll. ‘Quick Print, Ine., supplies o | egenler Transfer Co., ‘| Harri is & Woodmansee, sup- plies } Waterworks Dept. plumb. ing sewers ....... aon ae Schober Mrs. Nee Lon “laundry 8 el 3 Ree — Will Be Observed] Sasi. face ve ieecoememen Sees 2A : ite by jumping. Hie Tomorrow will be a holiday at the| Henry Burman in zo tic. cae ROE coin earrage are, ie Train Wreck While | Benson Co. Farmer Fort Lincoln casion Ca tell of the history an | division. Organization day of. ‘the Third, Di vision is usuall; the division this year could not.be held at that time'and Postponed the oc- /on Journey South Henry Barman, an, proprietor of the the city, Wedn a month‘ with re! ve ville and. St. Joseph, Indiana, and/his bedroom at the farm home, four Louisville, Ky. Mr. Burman received a slightly sprained®ankle en route to Jeffer- sonville when the locomotive of the train on which he was riding jumped the ‘rack the Indianapo- ‘is yards, throwing him into the j-|seat opposite to which he was eit- W. Rase, who record of the ly observe on Ay , the ‘bat ale Ro passengers were se- riously hurt in the accident, the en- right merrie. drink to.add new zest toa well-cooked Christmas dinner “The Chanip ygne ‘of Ginger Ales” nutcost inpersipioon Canada ood bred the U.8. 4. by 2s Devils Bismarck Shoe Hospital, returned to] Charles McCarthy, 28, Benson cou: spending|ty farmer, committed suicide We the io Jeffersoa-|nesday morning about 11 o’clotk in| sided at / ta, but due to aging? giser of the train wag killed when| miles north of, York, iy Wabotiag tt was pinned ed beneath the wreck-jhimself in the Tight temple with @ of locomotive as it over-| double-barreled shotgun. Death was after plunging down a 16- Pepe pence Worry is said in re-| have caused: McCarthy.to take his He was unmarried. mother; Mus, James McCarthy, wag the only other occupant in the/victs, ise when Rocamtos killed him- Commits Suicide|" , Dec. _22—(AP)— LING RESIGNS 22—(P}—Justice | 8 Aduioh Heshling of the District of Columbia supreme court, who pre- ‘all-Doheny conspiracy trial, has, resigned. ig ek nag aa Lake, It is the sentiment behind a gift that makes it truly worth while. The thought that prompts the send- ing of flowers is wholly in keeping with the beautiful spirit of Christ- mas time. Here are a few suggestions: Poinsettia, cut, doz. Corsages, .......92.50 up 96.00 to $12.00 (; yelamen nis, colors, 4 wore to $4.00 $1.50 Begonia ax Christmas wrest” sed 3c Lasting Memorial wreaths, $8.00 to $10.00 Plant baskets, $8.00 to $12.00 sieetnatr rere qe Lain Red Wei st the of the oven, thereby saving spece in the by iby hot te a aia | Sart rmreretes RELIABLE Gas Ranges. 4 e __ Consolidated Utilities Co.