The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 31, 1936, Page 3

6,440 POUNDS OF JUNK COLLECTED BY ROAD SWEEPER Mobile Magnet Cost 92 Cents Per Mile to Make High- ways Safer A magnetic road sweeper operated by the state highway department on 3,364 miles of\North Dakota highway collected 36,110 pounds of assorted metal during 1936, W. J. Flannigan, commissioner, announced Thursday. Utilized to make the highways safer for driving through avoidance of flat tires and other accidents, the moving magnetic averaged 10,7 gt a ; miles of highway was striped because of difficulty in ob- cost of $16.90 per mile. Copper Firms Refuse Bids to Supply Navy we Dec. 31.—()—The nevy was balked for the second time Wednesday in its efforts to buy 3,- 600,000 pounds of copper. Dealers refused again to bid for the contract. Naval officers attribute the lack of bids to the Walsh Healy act which provides that all government con- tracts shall be negotiated only with firms which have adopted specified minimum hours and maximum wages for their employees. Pounds of metal per mile at a cost of 92 cents per mile or .09 cent per pound, Flannigan said. The magnetic road sweeper is 8 feet wide and must make three trips over each mile to complete it, he said and added that the cost per HAUGEN FUNERAL HELD Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 31.—(#)}— Funeral services for Martin O. Hau- gen, county auditor here 1923, who died Tuesday, were held Thurs- day in the United Lutheran church. Happy New Year On this triple occasion, it is our sincere wish that the desires and ambitions of all our patrons and -| friends reach realization. Not only is this the opening of the new year, 1937, but the occa- sion also marks the completion of our 28th year in business here and the opening of our 29th year. Thus, in wishing you a prosper- ous 1937, we feel our greeting comes from one of Bismarck’'s pioneer institutions, one which has stood the test of adversities through 28 faithful years. We resolve to continue to sell quality merchandise and skilled workmanship by “men who know how.” H. A. Thompson & Sons Plumbing, Heating, Gas-Fitting Fire Fighting Equipment - Gas Appliances - Sewer Tile 205 Seventh St. Phone 64 NEARER and NEARER A series of rate reductions in the last cen years has substantially cut the cost of Long Distance telephone service. ‘Reductions have been made in accordance with a long-stand- ing Bell System policy to reduce Long Distance rates whenever improvements in telephony and the volume of business allow it to be done. The fatese’ ‘reiscion becomes effective January 15, 1937. Sav- ings on many interstate calls for the first chree minutes will range from Sc to $1, depending on distance. sent Again ue Gals pF town irieads aod relatives are b it wearer, Yousaa teats cach © an” more lly 34 frequently pee See for yourself —seom. THWESTERM BELL Terepnons COMPANY _THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1936 THANK YOU At this time we wish to express our sincere appreciation for the confidence you placed in our firm through your fine patronage given us during the year just ending. WALTER wne| LAYER AWAKENS FROM DEATH DROP|* n| British Expected to Commute Sikh's Sentence to Life Imprisonment Shanghai, Dec. 31— (7) —Atma Singh, burly British Indian and con- victed murderer, sat up and took nourishment Thursday after awaken- ing from what started out as a death plunge. The sikh was “hanged” two days ago for the murder of a fellow con- stable of the Shanghai International settlement police force, but the rope parted as he plunged through the scaffold trap and he escaped with a brain concussion. When he regained consciousness he gazed at police guarding his prison hospital ward and dazedly said, “I thought you were going to hang me.” British officials were expected to commute his sentence to life im- prisonment and incarcerate him in India. France May Abolish Guiana Prison Colony Paris, Dec. 31.—(#)—The govern- ment submitted to the chamber of deputies Wednesday a bill calling for basic ‘changes in the French naval system as a first step toward aboli- tion of the Guiana prison colonies known as “Devil's Island.” Ministers explained the project as intended to permit development of French Guiana as well as to end criticism of France abroad because of the prisons on both mainland and costal islands. STORM MAROONS INDIANS Gallup, N. M., Dec.. 31.—(#)—In- dian service trucks opened a path to safety Wednesday for 300 snow- bound Navajo Indians, but fears were expressed other bands might still be marooned after a sudden blizzard. G Rive Scotch Seen ey at a Rute Scotch F Puce JOHN DUNBAR’S ©U.D.L. (of America) ine. 1926 MONTANA-DAKOTA DISTRIBUTING CO. Willisten CAPITOL SALES COMPANY CONGRESS CANDY CO. FROM THE DEALER OF L. C. SMITH & CORONA TYPEWRITERS Wastebasket Is if Safer Than Safe Clanton, Ala. Dec. 31. Tax Assessor T. L. McKee found his wastebasket safer than his cash drawer. Collections in cash were heavy, 80 McKee took $450 in bills and hid them in the basket. After the office closed thieves entered and took $166 from the drawer. The basket was untouched. Death of Little Girl On Reservation Probed Virginia, Minn., Dec. 31.—(4)—Four Indians were held in technical custody Tuesday at the Nett Lake reserva- tion while William Isham, Indian agent, conferred with federal author- ities concerning possible charges against them in the death of 3-year- old Marion Frances Anywaush. Held under custody of Isham were Dan Porter, 40; his wife, Anna, 36, who had adopted the child and John Rush, 38. Lizzie Marlow, 42, fourth member of the party, was recovering in a hospital from frost bitten legs. Dissatisfied with the decision of Coroner A. M. Hanson of Koochiching county not to order an inquest, Isham planned to communicate with federal authorities in regard to the case. Coroner Hanson decided the girl's death resulted from exposure. Agent Isham theorized the child may have been suffocated when some member of the party laid on her while sleeping off the effects of a drinking party. Duluth Man Elected Head of Fraternity Fargo, N. D., Dec. 31—(?)—Wil- liam Apple of Duluth was elected president of the northwest regional Aleph Zadik Aleph here Wednesday. He succeeds Harry Ward of St. Paul. Other officers named are Sam Mersky of Minneapolis, vice presi- dent; Howard Pearlman, St. Paul, secretary; Dave Schafer, Winnipeg, treasurer; Howard Cohen, Minneapo- lis, senior sergeant at arms; Lloyd Milavetz, Superior, junior. sergeant at arms; and Harry Ward, St. Paul, chaplain, Baldwin Reaffirms Britain’s Peace Aim London, Dec, 31.—()—Prime Min- ister Stanley Baldwin reaffirmed Great Britain’s devotion to peace Wednesday. “No foreign power,” he declared, “need fear this country has aggres- sive intentions.” Speaking before the Primrose league, & conservative organization, the prime minister strongly defend- ed the nation’s rearmament program. QUADRUPLET SURVIVOR DIES Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 31.— (7) — Little Lee Earl Bridges, lone survivor of a quadruplet birth in @ southeast Missouri log cabin the night of Nov. 2 died in a hospital here Wednes- jay. At the first SNIFFLE.. Quick!—the unique aid for preventing colds. Especially de- signed for nose and upper throat, where most colds start. Vicks VATRO-NOL 30¢ double quanti our shop. W. McMAHONS Bismarck, N. Dak. GOPHERS SWEEP SERIES Minneapolis, Dec, 31.—(#)—Minne- sota made a clean sweep of it’s two game hockey series with Dartmouth, Happy New Year _ Here’s a rich toast and a merry one to what 1937 holds in store for you and your dear ones. ANNEX HOTEL Bismarck, N. D. 205 Fifth Phone 573 New Year Our best wishes multi- plied by 365. May every single day of the new year bring you some new pleasure and de- light; may all of them bring success to your undertakings. Ralph & Plumbing - - 119 Fifth St. aiicatiog -: oe Forsy the N. D. Phone 1887 NOW Wards Come early—for first choice is best choicel Made to Sell for $1.00! 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