The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-26

that called for by membership certif-
Gates and that its great fight against
tuberculosis had attracted the atten-
ton of the world. At Colorado Springs
the order maintained a tuberculosis
sanitarium embodying 1880 acres
where hundreds of Woodmen afflicted
with the white plague were annually
restored to health or greatly benefit
ed, and told of North Dakota farm
hand who had gone there sadly afflict-
ed, but who had come away cured.
This, he said, was the embodiment OF
humanitarian endeavors. He said in
the first six months Of the present
year $4,000 had been added to the or
der and an even larger increase was
looked for inythe last six months
He paid a beautiful tribute to the
AAive@aana Rlothers OF the country and
said to their patriotic inspiration the
mothers ruled the land and the GOV :.
eminent. He said that every man who
could earn $50 a month was worth s12,-
1000 to his family and owed it to his
family to provide for them not only in
life but after he was gone, and gave
many illustrations of the foolish men
who had left their families penniless
when a small sum set aside each wear
would have made them comfortable.
He said the word Forward should
be the watchword Of mankind as IL
should be of the, WoodmSn, an. organi-
zation which is marching on in its
work for humanity.
This concluded the exercises at the
grounds and the members and their
wives dispersed to see the sights of
the fair.
The Woodmen have erected a large
tent on the grounds and members can
there get information. rest and enjoy
a good sight of the races and other at
great work for humanity.
Long before the gates officially
opened at the fair this morning a large
crowd had already reached the fair
and by. 10 o'clock steady stream was
pouring into the grounds, the trolley
line, livery autos, wagons and car
riages being brought into reuuisition
to get the crowd to the grounds.
The amusement attractions were
early at work and all other concomi-
tants which make for the interest Of
the visitor were running full blast.
The Patterson Carnival company has
sixteen shows on the grounds and all
of them are exceptionally good. There
are other amusements as well, SO that
all have a chance to have a good time.
Among the shows are the following:
The Highland fling; the steeple chase
the latter being one of the most eiab-
crate contrivances on the merry GO
round principle on the road; the Ferris
wheel; the great wild animal show,
where all kinds of savage beasts are
made to do remarkable stunts and
clever tricks, a show well worth see
ing; lovers land; the musical comedy
show where some good singing and
dancing is done; the strangest house
hold on earth, where some uncanny
beasts and people are living together;
the human roulette wheel, where the
crowd is bound to slide together
whether they will or no; Honka, the
Malay wonder, Backmans glass blow
ers, which is sure to please, all; Nomia,
the wonderful girl dancers and sing
ers, and fine vaudeville; the penny
arcade; the pride Of Alaska; the girl
in the moon; Georgia minstrels;
strange scenes in the frozen north
Alaska: postals while you wait, where
you can have your picture taken with
another donkey; Australian human
faced squirrels; the two headed chief
of the dog eaters; 'Hopp" the frog
boy; the bearded lady; live porcu-
pines Lord Kinney, the Irish midget;
and host OF minor shows of all kinds.
All over the grounds are opportuni.
ties to part with small amounts Of
cash in the effort to ring cane or a
knife; there are spindle machines with
the elusive watches and coin in plain
sight, Maud and her hee- haw. Japanese
china vendors, the tub and ball game,
two merry go rounds. weeny and ice
cream stands galore, and eating booths,
and last but not least. the big Prize
dining hall where regular hotel din
ner may be had.
The Baptist LADIES' Aid society have
an attractive booth under the manage
ment of Mrs. w. Fl. Allen. where tyle
| hungry are fed and given good cheer.
| The Methodist Ladies' Aid of Moor
head are again on the grounds this
| year with large dining tent and are
serving hosts with good meals, Ice
cream, etc, Mrs. StewaTf IS in charge.
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