The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-08

one Of the biggest manufacturing
states In the union.
Cooperation Of stats Clubs.
The resolution was passed unanf-
mousiy and the matter OF reviving the
state association of commercial clubs
was taken up. II was the opinion of
the members present that this reso-
luton was OF vital Importance. not
alone to Fargo, but to every other city
OF North Dakota. The western cities
had coal to sell, the eastern cities
were interested in getting 1t cheapIy.
state association Of commercial
clubs was formed some time ago the
president OF the Wahpeton club be-
Ing the president of this amaIgamatfon
and the secretary OF the Fargo club be-
ing the secretary.
Mr.. Baernstein stated that when he
took the office there was no records
or such an association and therefore
he had not taken any active steps in
It's behalf. He was instructed to COR
respond with the president of the
commercial club of Wahpeton and see
II another meeting of representatives
OF the commercial clubs of the state
could not be called in the near fu
ture.
A copy OF the coal rate resolution
is TO be sent to the attorney general
and to all Of the commercial clubs of
North Dakota that would be interest,"
ed.
Message From Garcia.
Fargo win have an opportunity Of
hearing Hon. Carlos Garcia Valex, the
ambassador from C1ba to the United
states and, a son of the famous old
Cuban, General Calixto Garcia. The
ambassador is to make a tour OF the
northwest this winter or late fall. He
VIII speak before the commercial clubs
OF Chicago, Minneapolis and many
other large western cities and a letter
was received by the Fargo club yes
terday. informing them that il they de-
sired, he would speak here.
The club voted to send him a cordial
invitation to speak to the people of
Fargo and the arrangements viii be
made soon. He is making the tour
In the interests Of a closer relation
ship between Cuba and this country.
Hill 20 Speak at Wabpeton.
An invitation was received from, the
Richland County Fair association to
the people Of Fargo to attend the Rich |
land county fair on Sept. "a. when II |
]. Hill, the great railroad builder. viii |
be present at Wahpeton to deliver an
address
Letters were received from Arch /
bishop Ireland and Father Egan ex-
tending thanks and appreciation for
the mark of respect paid by the COM
nerciala club to the memory of the late
Bishop Stanley
Several communications were receive
I'd from parties seeking a location for
manufacturing enterprises One OF
.hese was from the STANDARD Telephone
Co. of Portsmouth. q.
they have plant with a capacity for
urning out seventy five telephones a
lay ana are looking for location
nearer the western territory.
All these communications were left
With the secretary, who win CORES
BOND with the parties telling them Of
he advantages Of Fargo and Offering
he cooperation of the club in select
ng site, etc.
New Enterprise for the State.
II. G. PlumIey Of The Forum an
lounced to the club that The Forum
vas about to launch a new manufac-
urtng enterprise for the state OF North
Dakota, an engraving plant The en-
Ire third floor Of the new Forum build
ng will be devoted to the manufac-
.ure OF cuts, zinc etchings, photo en-
etc. The plant will be one
# the finest that can be secured. II
viii be ready for business about the
irst OF the year or shortly thereafter.
Several members OF the club ex-
PRESSED their pleasure at this informa-
ion. One man stated that his arm
Ilone sent out OF The state from $500
Q 800 worth of business each wear.
simply because There was no such
liant In North Dakota