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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
INDEPENDENCE
ON THE FARM
SPLENDID RESULTS FOLLOW
FARMING IN THE CANADIAN
WEST.
Americans In Canada Not Asked to
Forget That They Were Born
Americans.

Farm produce today is remunera-
tive, and this helps to make farm life
agreeable. Those who are studying
the economics of the day tell us that
the strength of the nation lies In the
cultivation of the SOIL Farming Is no
longer hand-to-mouth existence. 1t
means independence, often affiuence,
but certainly independence.
Calling at farm house, near one of
the numerous thriving towns Of AL
berta, in Western Canada, the writer
was given a definition of 'indepen-
dence" that was accepted as quite
original. The broad acres of the farm
ers land had a crop-and a splendid
one, too, by the way-ripening for the
reapers' work. The eyenness of the
crop, covering field after field, attract
ed attention, as did also the neatness
OF the surroundings, the well-built sub
stantial story-and-a-half log house, and
the wellrounded sides of the cattle
His broken English-he was a French
Canadian-was easily understandable
and pleasant to listen to. He had
come there from Montreal a year ago,
had paid $40 an acre for the 320-acre
farm. with the little improvement it
had. He had never farmed before, yet
his crop was excellent, giving evil
dence as to the quality of the soil, and
the good judgment that had been used
In its preparation. And brains count
in farming as we'll as Draw" Asked
how he liked 1t there, he Strengthened
his broad shoulders, and with hand
outstretched towards the waving fields
OF grain, this young French Canadian,
model of symmetrical build, replied:
BE gosh, yes, we like him-the
farmin'-well, don't we, Jeannette?"
as he smilingly turned to the young
wife standing near. She had accom-
panied him from Montreal to his far
west home, to assist him by her wifely
help and eompanionship, in making a
new home in this new land. Yes, we
come here wan year ago, and we never
farm before. Near Montreal, me
father, he KEEP de girls mill, an de
cardin' mill, an be gosh! he run de
cheese factor too. He work, an me
work. an us work tarn har', be gosh!
Us work for de farmer; we'll den,
sometin' go not always wat you call
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
Serving Two Masters.

Can a man serve two masters -"
exclaimed John M. Callahan, sandi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for secretary of state, at a meeting
In Eagles hall the other night. II
say he cannot, and that reminds me of
the answer | got from an Irish friend
of mine when ] asked him the same
question.
kin man serve two masters, is
nt," says my Irish friend. "Oi only
knowed wan man that could do ut. and
In the ind they sent him to Jail Ter
bigamy!"- Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
He Was Mistaken.

This country would be all right"
said the traveller in a heather land.
but II isn't civilized"
That's where you go lame. stran-
ger" reJoined the native. Two per
cent. OF the population owns 80 per
cent. of the land. What more civiliza-
ton do you want?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
The RIuht Way.

William Muldoon. the noted trainer.
was talkin, apropos of the Jeffries-
Johnson fight, of training.
In training" he said, "the strictest
obedience is required. Whenever
think of the theory of training ! think
Of Dash, who, after IS years of mar
ried life, is one of the best and hap
piest husbands in the world.
Dash l once said to him. well.
bash. old man, how do you take mar
ried life?'
According to directions. he re-
Piled"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
No ComparIson,

The portly dame in the back seat
OF the hotel hack waxed impatient.
. He's the slowest driver ever
saw" she exclaimed.
That only shows, ma'am," said the
imperturbable jehu. speaking In his
own behalf, that you've never seen
a pile driver at work"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
She Was Settled.

Mrs. Uppson-I don't want smother
giddy girl. Can't you get me settled
woman?
Employment Agent think can.
ma'am. / know of one who has had
FIVE husbands. and doesn't want any
more.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08

Lettuce Denby-But this is so sud
den,
Uppen Dewing-Sudden. It's near
~ two weeks! Young lady. don't you
know that the modern, up-to-date,
Robert w. Chalmers period of court
ship is only two minutes?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
A Pleasant Memory.

The veteran pulled at his pipe and
stared thoughtfully into the glowing
embers. Yes" he said. I'VE made the
enemy run that day. But, thank
heaven, they didn't catch u.s."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
Different Matter.

Pretty Daughter-But, papa, don't
see why you should be SO down on
Harold. He Is willing to die for me-
Papa-Oh, well, ! don't object to his
doing that. / thought he wanted to
marry you.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
Yellow.

Friend-I suppose there is a great
deal of money in contributing to the
leading magazine?
Authorizes. but there's great
deal more in contributing to the
misleading ones.-Puck
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
Sign Of Quality.

I'm sure that there is some won
derful quality in my daughters voice"
What makes you think so?"
None OF the neighbors have OBJ
jected to her practising"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
A Pull Somewhere.

He--so you finished the novel
brought you. How did II come out!
-She--The author must have had .
pull: can't see any other way.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
Never Can Live Il Down.

They say she Is woman with a
past"
Yes. once In a game OF bridge she
failed to play the heart convention"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-09-08
Water.Power sites.

Prior to March 4. 1909. there had been.
on the recommendation of the reclama-
ton service. withdrawn from agricultural
entry. because they were regarded as
useful for water-power sites which ought
not to be disposed OF as agricultural lands.
tracts amounting to about four million
acres. The Withdrawals were hastily
made and included a great deal of land
that was not useful for power sites.
They were intended to include the power
sites on o rivers In nine states Since
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
GOOD MAN GONE,

There are many pioneers in Cass
county who will feel regret and sorrow
at the passing of George N. Smith of
Rush River township. The deceased
was one of the typical pioneers He
came here in the early days with little
| money, good judgment and a strong
heart and he amassed fortune. He
| lived the strenuous life, did more work
than any hired man he ever had on
the farm and was just preparing to
enjoy the fruits of his generation Of
toll when the hand of death was sud
denly laid on him.
His is the history of so MANY of the
early residents OF North Dakota. They
delay too long before deciding to take
the world easier. They have certain
plans, in the development of which are
centered their ambitions and they re-
greet TO cease activity till the compile
ton of their projects.
The world is divided into two classes
those who take things too easily, who
refuse to assume responsibilities-an
those who are too serious and strenu-
Gus in their lives. George N, Smith
did not belong to the former. He has
been called to his fathers just at the
age where most men hope for peace
and comfort--and after a life of siren
uous effort that would have been i'm
possible for most men of less enter
prise, less spirit and less rugged con-
stitution.
All his life George N. Smith was an
optimist. He believed North Dakota
was the best state in the union. He
was sure Cass county was the best
county in the state and his conviction |
that Rush River township was the best
in Cass county amounted to a positive
certainty.
He was progressive, builder a dt |
veloper-with a genial and kindly per-
sonality that won him friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
The Three
Questions
"You Shall Live Until
You Take Your
Last Breath"

"N NOE tme," a
n England named John everh
Among the n England al very
this old abbot and became Of
abbot they tell live
not please Unless shall three questions shall
cut off and all riches shall mine.
"Of old
the three questions. majestyy
First said the king tell
acy.
around the whole world Thirdly thinking
These seemed the old
the king him
Of them could
thinking only o
1T happened the abbot shepherd
who looked much like the abbot The shepherd said his think
the questions
e abbot did not think the shepherd could help him. but he let him
When shepherd
said, Well. shall liveT
Until the die
shall live until take breath
morning
Then will
hours the
agan said what am thinking
You thinking the abbot
only his shepherd questions
Then the king laughed loud
of yourself for 8 clever"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
ASK YOUR NElGRR0R
u hes Certificate Holder in +se
Northwestern Mutual Investment
Co. He'll fscccmnen6 II.

Solomon saici thot q good nn1ne was
rather to be chosen than crea. riches
and solomon was wisa man ia his
day and generation. A good name II
as much to be chosen today az in the
centuries past whom the wise man ex
pressed this truism, and the career oP
The Northwestern Mutua! Investment
Co. Of this city Is an illustration of
the fact.
since starting in business this corr
pany has built safely and conserya~
lively solid foundation for d most
successful future. Its funds have been
securely invested in improved real es-
tate IN Fargo and other growing Sec
tlons OF the state. It's investments have
Deen uniformly of a high character
ana very profitable. and as certificafc
holders ass guaranteed one half tho
net profits =. addition to Der cent
annual interest the future holds out
much OF promise to every man who ia
interested in the company.
me character OF its officers: its
liberal and equitable contracts MI tend
20 make 1t one of the desirable finan-
clal institutions OF Fargo and the
state Its plan of operation Ii so com-
pFenensive that 1t Is attractive alike
. The Wage Garner and the capitalist.
Every man who wants to sayo profit
Idly should send FOR their free booklet.
inc address Is Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
Minot Preacher Advanced.

Mtnot, N. d., Sept. 2-Rev. Charles
L. Bovard, pastor of the M. e. church
hert yesterday received a telegram
from Bishop Mcintyre announcing his
transfer to the Montana conference,
and his appointment to the superin-
tendency of the Butte district. This
news comes in the nature Of a sur
prise both to Rev Bovard and the
members Of the Methodist congrega-
ton here
The Butte district is large one.
comprising about one third Of the
state of Montana and includes such
cities as Helena. Anaconda, Missoula,
Dillon, Butte and others. Mr. Bovard
is well known in Montana, having
been pastor there for over seven years,
before going to oxford, o. where he
has been for the past four years pre-
vious to Minot
Rev. Bovard has been in the city
only few months, coming here in
April. succeeding Rev. A. s. Hale.
During his short stay here he has en-
deared himself to the members of
his congregation and has proved a
faithful and untiring worker. He is d
splendid speaker. possesses a charm
Ing personality and his departure
causes sincere regret to a wide circle
Of friends. Mrs. Bovard holds q high
place in the estimation of the women
OF the church and she too has been
a hard worker in the church here. Her
departure from the city win leave a
place difficult to fill. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bovard viii leave about Sept 20 and
will probably make their home at
Helena, Mont.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
Travellers Tales

The travelling man who is something
of philosopher and who prides him.
self on keeping up with the times,
was discussing the recent report made
by the congressional committee which
investigated the high cost of living.
Il see the committee reported sixty
causes said the travelling philoso-
pher.
There is just one of them which is
worth tinker's .
ut is as follows:
THE farmer now gets up at O'Clock
in the morning and has breakfast at
10.
After his MONDAY lunch he sleeps
for couple of hours.
Then he has the auto brought
around and goes riding.
Then he drives to his bankers to
see what his balance is.
HIS house is now lighted by cleo
tricity and contains three bathtubs.
He has piano in the parlor and a
racehorse in the stable.
Fresh Holsters are sent to him every
day from the city by express.
He drinks champagne now. where
he used to be glad to get buttermilk.
He weeds his onion bed with kid
gloves on.
He composes poems instead of hoe
ing corn.
HE takes FIVE daily papers and reads
them all.
He devotes two days week to poll
tics.
Nine out of ten farmers are holding
political office, and the way they are
raking In the graft brings tears to the
eyes of every member of congress.
These and a few other causes ex-
plain why, when you stop at a grocery
and ask the fat man at the door how
he has the cheek TO ask cents for a
he speaks right up and re-
plies that you can either pay it or go
where cucumbers are not grown, owing
to the heat"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02

quires men, wagons and horses to make
these deliveries. The men must b
paid living wages. the rigs and the
teams must be maintained.
/ The dealers say that If patrons would
carry away all their purchases that
goods could be sold at least 10 per cent
cheaper.
This seems to put the high cost OF
living up to the ultimate consumer. II
he would pay cash for his goods and
carry them home the dealer would
have no bad accounts, would not have
to employ collectors, deliverymen, own
wagons and teams. He could sell the
same goods for which he now charges
$10--for IS.
or course the trade that wants to
run an account and wants to have
goods delivered could still be accom-
modated. Why couldn't some one start
meatmarket or grocery or a combina-
ton and announce that reduced prices
would be made to the class OF buyers
prepared to pay spot cash--and carry
away their purchases?
The Forum believes the plan would
be winner, There are. a lot of hon
est people in Fargo who dislike being
soaked to pay the bills of other people
There are many good, plain, honest de-
cent people in Fargo not so bunIptious
but that they would either carry their
purchases home or call for them in
buggy or auto. They would do this
and patronize a cash, de1iveryless place
that sold the same class of goods-at
20 per cent less.
Fargoans could easily have such OBJ |
portunities If q central market were |
established. 1t would be the best in |
vestment for the taxpayers Of Fargo If |
the municipality would purchase a lot
and erect building in which a market |
could be conducted. If the city had
like the Merchants pavilion
at the fair grounds in the down town
district where dealers could rent stalls
1t would be a great investment. The
plan could be made self supporting,
Farmers could bring in their meats,
butter and eggs and vegetables and find
an immediate market.
Buyers-instead of ordering goods by
telephone and getting whatever the
dealers send-could do personal mar
Seting, could get the stocks fresh and
lice and not only make more desirable
at cheaper prices.
The Forum has for years contended
hat central market would be a boon
or the housewives of Fargo. SThey are
conducted in eastern and /:
cities. Why not here?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
AN ERA OF CRITICISM,

That much Of the embarrassment
and positive evil from which the conn
try suffers at intervals is the result of
unhealthy politics-would hardly be
denied by even the most confirmed
professional in that ndustry-despite
eagerness to defend his calling. That
every economic i'll can be laid to tn.
system, however, is an absurd promo
sition.
In recent years there has grown np
disposition to censure federal. state
and municipal administrations for ev.
erything in the line of official duty
that affects the established order of
things at all adversely. 1t has become
habit among spokesman for certain
interests to indiscriminately attack
upon the line of politics" Whenever
the Sherman law, the railroad rate
law, the tariff, or other enactment are
brought into discussion--it is at once
charged by reckless or misguided per-
sons to the playing Of politics.
Laws are made by bodies created for
that purpose. The are enforced by
office holders elected or appointed to
that eiid-and in this way only can
affairs be administered under a gov
eminent such as exists in this country
In exercising regard for their oaths of
office and ia following their judgments
IS to how the greatest good to the
greatest number may be brought about
administrative officials are entitled
to credit for unseIfish and lofty mo-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
North Dakota Kernels

mo Mott expects Milwaukee trains i,
The Tribune tells OF the growth .
coo
z commission house Is to be opened
at Valley City.
90
Ihe Norwegian Lutherans will ereci
q church at Bucyrus.
900
moving well has been struck IN
western Billings county.
,r, 900
The editor Of The Columbus Reporter
sSiuentiy dislikes A. c. Wiper.
A huge RATHER BIT and killed a pow
man mans dog, but the owner gor the
RATHER. 80 90 'iie
EDITOR Wales Of The Portal Inter
national Is rejoicing over the arrival Of
daughter. - =
trap shooters are about through for
lne season. They win soon have the
real thing sport.
~ is reported that Bishop Cowell Of
Balfour was assaulted at Plaza by an
intoxicated cowboy
900
"a driver delivered gasoline instead
OF kerosene at Ashley and there was
some excitement for awhile.
900
Inc messenger complains there are
some CANNES at Souris which make
raids on the barnyard fowls.
@~9
Ihere were so many petitions cir
culated at Mohall recently the citi-
zens almost had writer's cranp.
The editors of The valley CITY
Times Record and of The Devils Lake
journal are having political scrap.
900
A son Of Jacob WWendland. thirteen
miles from Kuhn, lost an arm in an ac-
cident while driving a moving ma
chine.
600
]. G. QuinliYan of Dickinson couldnr
keep out of the newspaper business. IJe
was an old timer at the game In Fargo
and Bismarck.
Mrs. O. L. AHstad of Enderlin was
badly burned. 1t is thought she had
fainting spell and pulled a lamp off |
The table as she fell.
90
Several of the newspaper offices |
nave been short of help as a result of |
younger members of the force going to |
he harvest fields for muscle harden
ng experience.
Little Mac thinks If a man gets
trunk in the goose neck" at Ken
mare and staggers around a trifle he
S likely to land in either Renville or
Burke counties.
The Mandan papers insist the Bis
narckers are amusing themselves
gain by claiming TO think they will
Construct a wagon bridge across the
lissouri to get trade from over the
liver.
The Omemee Herald to the contrary,
Notwithstanding, The Forum distinctly
tated that it had little hope of the re-
cal of the primary law-the thing that
hould be done--but it did hope the
aw would be amended. It seems that
Practically every editor in the state
) willing to have it amended-and The1
forum feels rather pleased that some
+ those who have heretofore criticized Il
Is position are now helping it boost
or changes The world do move. Il
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02

| Ignite has started paper once
more.
| Some one left lot Of unpaid biiIt
at Russo.
Hannaford had some wrestling
| Underwood is said to have had a re-
surrection.
Transient BARRIERS are reported to be
swiping tools.
The high wind blew down the grand
stand at Bentley
Some. tough fellows MADE their head
quarters at Beach.
The Carson Press ran parody on
Casey at the Bat.
There We're 642 pupils enrolled in the
summer school at.Minot.
The State Publishing Co. OF Willis
ton is to be Incorporated
~@4
Farmers are receiving high grades
and prices for their grain.
900
The Johnson club at Minot g grow
ing in numbers and enthusiasm.
600
"A Pingree farmer has Aftv acras ~
white beans. They netted him s26 per
acre.
record books for Burke and RenviIle
counties are being received by the new
officials
Some grain men now estimate the
North Dakota wheat yield at 10000, 900
bushels.
Knox had fire and the town was
saved by the good work of the chemi-
cal engine.
The farmers who are patrons of
the creameries needn't worry over
light crops.
The Independent claims blind pig
gers at Garrison got tip the sheriff
was coming.
The wrestling matches at Bowman
between Sherrard and Baker are re-
ported to have been fakes.
900
Some farmers fortunate enough to
have good wheat are selling it direct
from the machine to neighbors for
seed.
900
1t is not difficult matter some times |
% tell what typewriter newspapers use |
after reading the advertisements in /
heir columns.
The digest of the game laws is in
in that it states twenty chick
ms can be shipped out of the state.
None are permitted to be shipped.
90
The Syrians who located near Spirit
wood are selling out and will go to
tates further south. Their unfamil-
arty with the methods of farming
1ade it Improbable.
&>GN
The Kuhn Messenger is on its four
zenith year. The publication has al
vays been consistent booster for that
ection of the state and has been a
actor in its development.
900
A horse at Tolley ran away with a
'uggy in which there was a little girl
nd a baby. The elder child fell out
tut the little one remained in the rig
through an exciting run for a half a
nile, and escaped unhurt. 80
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
cottonwood Like Nems-

Cottonwood Lake, N. D., Aug. 29.-
To The Forum: Mr. and Mrs. Dave
Ulshafer went to Angie, Saturday
night to attend a meeting of the An
gle Literary society.
Mrs. NJ. p. Keller who was spending
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas,
Pennell of vandalia. returned to her
home Saturday.
Grace and Clifford Hayes of Spokane.
Wash, and Carrie Fileds of Wiliiston
spent last week at the Heen ranch.
Zella Freshour is spending the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Williams Of
Angie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis SEEK left today
for Ray. where they will be the guests
of Mr.. Selk's parents.
Mrs Anderson and two sons. who
have been visiting the Degerness fam
lily for the past three weeks returned
to their home in Hamer, N. d.. this
morning.
Mrs. Ben Wheeler left Sunday Cor
Red Lake Falls. MINI. She expectes
to spend some time in the gopher state.
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Swan and many friends.
Mrs. Lewey Mayo and her mother
Mrs. F. d. Andrus Of Hedley, b. c.
spent Sunday with the Freshour fam
lily.
Miss Sadie oliver attended the liter
airy meeting at Angie, Saturday night.
Cleve Ernest of Plumer and Roy and
Nellie Whitteaker of Whitteaker were
the guests of Ruth Heen Saturday.
Elmer Tollefson, who has been help
Ing Dr. Jensen in the drug store, left
for Montrose.
+. @ Tollefson and party of
friends from Wiiliston, spent Tuesday
at lake.
The new hotel win soon be COM
pleted and opened for business.
IN ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-02
SharIow News.

sharlow, n. d., Aug. 29-To The Fo-
rum: A heavy shower fell here TODAY
which may damage the wheat stacks
somewhat.
a number of sharlow people drove
to Jamestown last Friday to bid VIM
Cody farewell and all report it 4 fine
circus.
Harvest Is now completed excent
some iate barley and threshing win
begin in q few days. -
Miss Bertha Potter and Master Pa
Finney called on the Lawhead san,,I..
Thursday.
The Misses Preine. McAndrews ara
Peterson drove to Judd Sunday oetan
aoon TO visit Miss Sarah Finnia =
MISS Anna Wise has hired ont 81
fall. 80 cur THIS
MES Ella Peterson Is spending tba