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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11
SCARCITY OF seed
FLAX FOR SOWING
MATTER OF VITAL IMPORTANCE
TO THE STATE AND TO THE
ENTIRE FLAX USING INDUSTRY
PROFESSOR BoLLEY coNFERs
WITH FLAX USERS.

March /, I went to Chicago and
met number of business men In
terested in the flax crop of the coun-
try" said Prof. H. L. Bolley today.
These gentlemen represented nearly
all of the great industries which are
based upon the flax crop. There
were representatives of the new fibre
industries which are starting up at
Duluth and Winona and elsewhere,
members of the Glass Manufacturers
association, members representing the
paint men, linoleum manufacturers,
etc.
1.-THE question which they had before
them for consideration was whether
there is a sufficient supply of Ameri-
can fax seed available to keep up the
normal acreage of the crop. 1t was
found when all of the information
possible was brought together, that
the farmers of southwestern Mime
sofa and parts of North Dakota, were
all quite we'll supplied with seed of
good quality; that there appeared to
be a fairly good supply of seed in the
hands OF Canadian farmers and ele-
vator men, but that there was great,
apparent deficiency in the seed supply
Of northwestern Minnesota and the
whole northeastern portion Of the
state OF North Dakota, extending to
the western line on the north. The
chief source of good seed in North
Dakota is in the southwestern corner
of the state.
"The various manufacturers are
very greatly interested in the matter
at this time because for the last three
or four years the crop of flax seed has
been not only deteriorating in quality.
but in quantity, so that the United
States produced something less than
I, 900, 900 bushels last year, which is
very much less than half of the nor
NAL crop. At the same time. all other
flax producing countries have been
falling OFF In like manner. For ex-
ample, 1t is found that the Argentine
crop Is even poorer in proportion and
that the crop from India which il now
available, is hardly over a third the
normal crop. Tt thus becomes a mat
ter OF great Importance, not only to
American farmers, but to every one
Of the great industries, to consumers
OF paint and other products, that the
acreage for the coming year should
be at least as large as usual. Prac-
tically all Of the linseed oil that il
being crushed In America at the pres
ent tim Is often imported seed
My particular mission ait the meet
| ing was to urge upon the linseed
crushers and elevator men and other
parties interested for the present. the
| necessity Of ceasing the crushing oi
American seed which II Of good quail
lity for sowing purposes. until after
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11
SATURDAY, MARcH II, 1911,
FARGo's OBLIGATION.

- AS a city grows in population anc
expands in commercial, Industrial ant
material wealth-the obligations Of
the active business element increase
Merchants and other business men
who profit by the growth of the city
and the expansion of its business
must meet certain obligations they
have in the various contributory plans
OF development and advancement. II
they do not give their financial and
moral support to such things-injury
TO themselves and the community will
be the result.
IT, 1t has been a popular pastime in
Fargo for some years to talk about
the erection Of suitable auditorium.
The imperative necessity of place
in which great conventions could be
held lie unanimously admitted.
The plans most generally discussed
have conferred around some arrange
ment with Co. B in connection with
. new armory. The militia boys Sc
cured desirable location and waited.
Then they waited some more. Finally
'tiring Of the inaction Of the commercial
club and losing hope of any cooper
alton from that organization-the ma
tionsl guardsmen determined, week
ago, to make an effort to erect an ar
mory, alone.
4 Their plans do not include very
Imposing structure-for they do not see
how they can finance large one with
out cooperation.
A failure TO get together on the
proposition will mean a smaller and
less desirable armory-and the indef-
mite postponement of auditorium plans.
The armory site is an ideal one for
a great auditorium. 1t is convenient
to the car lines and generally accessi-
Bile. The location is on the foot OF
broadway in the rear of the CONNER
cial bank and overlooking Island park.
Business conditions have not been as
prosperous during the winter as all
would wish and money is somewhat
tight in all lines-but it will be a
great mistake If this opportunity for
an auditorium ia neglected.
If Fargo continues to make a sue
cess Of the great Tri-State conven-
lonesome place Of a larger seating
capacity than any now in Fargo must
be provided. If Fargo is to secure it's
share of the big conventions of North
Dakota and the northwest some kind
of an auditorium must be erected.
Fargoans have never in the past laid
down and played the role of cutters.
fThey can't afford to now. Something
should be done-and at once.
Won't the commercial club please
wake up-and act?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11
FOR RETIRED MEN.

y The -harbor OF Gibraltar Is used as
an anchorage for discarded ships. No
aonger fit for voyages, they are brought
Fahere and are used for the storage of
Acoal. They have q useful and hon
fprable finish.
! What can be done with retired busi-
mess men? They have ceased to ac-
srumulate-but their force, experience
and wisdom ought to be utilized. They
can transmit their fortunes to their
kchildren-but not their wisdom. But
sxhis wisdom and their experience
bought with the price of toll. expert
ment and defeats their largest cap
italization, and 1t ought not to be I'M
used. No peril is greater for men re-
firing from business than idleness. If
they would live-they must in some
way find exercise for their unwasted
strength.
They could open offices for unpaid
philanthropy and give free advice to
the needy. The world is full of people
who lack wisdom. They have prob
lens which they cannot solve-per-
plexities which hopelessly entangle
them. They only need the counsel OF
o. wise man to bring them out of all
their troubles. The husband and wife
are drawing apart, Angry words breed
anger affection which Is not dead is
! changing to hatred. If only they could
come together In the private office OF
this neighborhood adviser, he could put
theirs hands together and tenderly stir
the memories OF their lover days
awaken anew their slumbering love
and counsel forbearance They would
go back to their home happy in re-
awakened loveand family would be
saved. The young man who Is going
the downward road could come here
and know that this friend would put
strong arms beneath him.
The perplexed man of business, fac
ing failure, would learn from this
strong man Of business where the leak
age was, and how he might by change
OF policy or some helpful influence
escape disaster. Mothers troubled
wives oppressed discouraged men
ambitious youths hungering for
knowledge, but hindered BY the barr
rissa 0f poverty the worlds perplexed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11
BUYING A HOME IS EASY
If You Begin Saving Early and Invest
in Our Limited Term
Certificates.

If you intend buying home and are
looking forward TO saving enough to do
so you will be interested to know our
plan OF safe and secure investment of
your savings, where they will earn you
guaranteed return of per cent in
terest and make you sharer in the
profits OF conducting our very success
full business,
we sell term certificates In any de-
sired denomination; payable In one
single advance payment or in easy
monthly, quarterly or yearly install
ments. These certificates are based
upon the ownership of improved city
real estate In the fast growing sec
tions of the northwest. They are as
good as a government bond and have
no burdensonne restrictions, being nom
forfeitable by lapse.
You will be interested to know more
about our plan. We will be very glad
to give you all the information you de-
sire ii you will call at our office or
drop us postal asking for booklets.
Act now, write or call at once. North
western Mutual Investment Co., Fargo,
N. III
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11
North Dakota Kernels

The storm window period is aDou
go
The skates have been oiled and put
away.
The creamery meeting at wilton was
a success.
900
Name your farm-Athen make ii
worthy Of good one.
Old timers are watching for the ice
on the Missouri to break.
Or. Reilly Of Milton was held for
trial on serious charge.
900
Homesteaders in the western part of
the state are advertising for wives.
go
The Mercer Telegram fears Sheri-
dan county is to lose political boss.
go
Some teachers object to the use of
the country schoolhouses for dances.
BY next winter the eastern part of
the state viii be using more Ignite
coal.
ego
The commercial club at Grand
Forks is to make a membership cam
paign.
Game Warden Smith of the north
half Of the state has decided to remove
to Montana.
There are limitations in every thing.
Even sandpaper is not made of sand
but of powdered glass.
A lot OF North Dakotans are willing
to be convinced this state will have
a bumper crop this year.
900
The creamery at Youngstown has
sold for sixteen years an average Of
$4,000 worth of butter annually.
900
Editor Lowe of The L4aMoure Echo
wants to be called Charlie" He's in
great luck If he gets off that lightly.
The scarcity of flax leads the lin
seed oil manufacturers to urge North
Dakota farmers to seed a larger acre
age.
The jamestown boy who was arrest
ed for impersonating a girl-felt sorry
after spending the night in the city
lock up.
CogsweH would like to see the 500
build direct from there to Fargo.
There are lot Of duck hunters who
wouldn't kick.
The Plaza Pioneer rushed into red
ink to tell about the great reservation
opening when Fort Berthold lands are
to be turned over to settlers.
The Mercer Telegram man is trt-
file particular about how communica-
tons shall be addressed to him by
people accusing him of libel.
900
A snapshot of scene along the
Mouse river won a cash prize in COM
petition with more than 1900 others
offered by an English paper for rural
scene.
900
Editor Oleson of The Mercer Tele-
gram appears to have gotten into a
ruction with the states attorney of
Mclean county over the Russell case.
He "took back some things.
Colonel Hager tells how he started
a paper at Elgin, Cavalier county,
twenty-seven years ago. The paper
and the town long since passed away
and there is now another Elgin--
out in Morton county where paper
has just been established.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11
FAIR EXCHANGE.
A New Back for an Old One. How II
Can be Done in Fargo.

A New Back for an Old One. How II
Can be Done in Fargo.
The back aches at times with a dull,
indescribable feeling, making you
weary and restless; piercing pains
shoot across the region of the kidneys,
and again the 1oins are so lame to
stoop is agony No use to rub or
apply a plaster to the back In this
condition. You cannot reach the cause.
Exchange the bad back for a new and
stronger one. Fargo residents would
do well to profit by the following ex-
ample.
Anton Iverson. 3 Seventh Ave, S.,
Moorhead, Mimi, says y suffered for
five years from backache and kidney
complaint and last winter / was In
such bad shape that for two months
was unable to attend to my work. The
kidney secretions caused me no end OF
annoyance and 1t could be plainly seen
that my kidneys were at fault / was
finally led to take Doan's Kidney Pills
and the contents OF three boxes COM
pleteIy cured me. have had no cause
for complaint since"
For sale BY al dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan 81 and
take no other
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

The Plaza Pioneer is now all hom,
Gascoyne defeated Hettinger al
whist.
The occident elevator at Plaza was
burned.
Grand Forks county wants ne.
courthouse.
Prairie chickens are reported to have
wintered well.
More deep wells are being put down
at Devils Lake.
Sherwood is to have an organization
Of the farmers.
The chemical engines for New Leip-
zig have arrived.
900
A washing machine was invented
by Bowman man.
900
Saddle Butte has farmers co-op-
erative organization.
900
Grand Forks may make an effort
to secure a battery.
90
The Beach basketball team has had
hard luck this season
4s3&
Colonel futile of Dawson subscribed
800 to aid humane work.
900
The Grand Forks Herald dislikes to
No - l. y
go
The p. m. at Penn is charged with
having matrimonial aspirations.
&@$&
Bishop Cowell is reported to have
out-talked a sociallstic orator at Plaza
Editor Stewart of The Wilton News
is doing some good boosting for his
town.
Editor Wilson of The Bathgate Pink
Paper promises to be good-although
jobless.
The Forum seems able to supply The
Grand Forks Herald with subjects for
editorials.
A Bowbells man went on record as
opposed to receiving social
istic paper.
A fire in a school building near Mar
tin was extinguished by throwing milk
on the flames.
900
Devils Lake may vote on the ques-
ton of the adoption Of the city COM
mission system.
n a
Many people seen to be more anx-
ious than the worlds greatest char
acter-to throw the first stone.
go
The Palermo Herald proposes to see
that none Of the men who voted for
Cowan will never get back to the leg
stature.
The Scranton Register defends it's
right to publish county commission
ers' proceedings on the installment
plain-if 1t wants to-
900
The Times at Elgin is giving that
town a good start. 1t is published by
G. #. Crockard OF Douglas, who re-
,ently started a paper at New Eng
and.
The Ancta Panorama thinks political
life is sweet for some people-and
his probably accounts for the weather
vane tactics of some of the house
members on the Cowan case. Some
Of them would rather be returned to
The legislature-than to be consistent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

the sowing season is past; for many
farmers who expect to SOW flax do not
as yet have their seed supply and
Furthermore, they do not in all prob
ability realize what a great scarcity
there is in seed of good quality.
stopped off at Minneapolis and met
personally a number of managers of
the leading elevator firms and the
buyers of flax seed concerned In
crushing, and made similar requests
of them, suggesting the desirability
of having a good volume of flax of high
seed value brought to each of the chief
railroad distributing points in north
western North Dakota, to be held
there until after seed time, that the
farmers In the territory where flax
seed Is scarce might have an oportuni-
ty to buy at approximately the mar
ket price.
while nothing apparently was ac-
complished along this line at the meet
ing. it is possible that some such move
will be made before seeding time for
flax In the meantime, any farmers
who wish to buy seed, or any farmers
who have good seed for sale, should
submit samples to the seed laboratory
at the agricultural college for exami-
nation. A large amount OF the flax
which was frosted before maturity is
found to be non-viable and many
farmers. If they do not test it, or have
it tested. will probably lose the re-
suits of their labor.
Those who have seed for sale
should particularly submit samples,
for il they are found to be of value for
sowing purposes, the names Of the
senders will be placed on a list and
this list viii be sent to all persons
who wish to buy fax seed. whether
they reside in North Dakota or else
where
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

ones, who have no light because the
way is hid-would find in this adviser
sympathy and wise counsel. Ways
could be found out Of all their trou-
bles-because the great sagacity Of this
kindly. wise adviser, would see or find
the way.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11
Plays on BicyoGs Pump.

Al Godalming working man named
Oliver has discovered that an ordinary
bicycle pump can be converted into q
musical instrument He took part re-
Gently in concert at Godalming and
gave bicycle pump selections, includ
ing Killarney @'The Holy City, and
THE Dear Homeland" The instru-
ment sounds like q cross between b
flute and trombone and the method
of playing 1t suggests both instru-
ments.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

Notice is hereby given of the ad-
Journed annual meeting of the stock
holders of Wheelock Auto Co, to be
held at the office of the company in
the city Of Fargo, on Friday, March
Ia, 1911, for the purpose Of electing
directors for the ensuing year and to
transact such other business as may
rightfuliy come before the meeting.
Signed, w. NJ. BALL, Secretary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

Last years fire loss in the United
states and Canada foots UP 1924, 47O,-
$50. IN all Europe the loss was but
one sixth as large This leak ii d
powerful indictment Of American
waste.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

Football NAV be rough game, but
when it comes to roughness those
Russian students have their American
brethren trimmed forty ways. TO
earn his college emblem 1t is neces-
sary for student to croak a police
man
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

It does not matter so much whether
they are sending MS pure champagne
or limitations from France as most
persons in this country who buy the
fizzy stuff judge 1t solely by the price
anyway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

GA" Sex in crime is again being
brought into the llmelight over the
objection to the execution--if convict
ed-of New York woman for poison
ing her little son.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

good even seed bed, all of the parts
thoroughly loosened UP on the surface
and smoothed down by the harrow
before the drilling is undertaken"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

ar There is a new book on the mar
KETTLE Adventures of a Modest Man
Some of his opponents insist Colonel
Roosevelt is not the hero.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

ET The Fargo Democrat says A. T.
Peterson, who is an aldermanic can
didate in the first ward-has no fear
Of election.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

The Fargo Eurdm and Republican ls
published every evening except Sunday w
The Forum Building, garner OK First ave
vs. Subscription - The Fargo Forum and
Z Daily Republican, by carrier, 15c per week,
OF 40c per month, In advance; 81 per year.
The Fargo Forum and Weekly Republican,
81 per year. The Fargo Forum and Sat
arday Republican, S2 per year. Single
copies, Sc Subscribers will find the date
TO which they have paid. printed Opposite
14hesr names on their address slips.
- Address all communications to Tue Forum
!. Printing Co., Fargo, N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11
Insomnia

II have been using Cascarets for In
comma, with which have been afflicted
for twenty years, and can say that Cas-
carrots have given me more relief than any
other remedy have ever tried. shall
certainly recommend them to ing frienda
- being ell that they are represented =
Thos. Gillard, Elgin, III.
Pleasant. Palatahle, Potent, Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken, sVVeakeu or Gripe.
10c, sc, Soc. Never sold III bulk. The gem
tIne tablet stamped G G. GuaxamhAed 10
cure o. yoEr money backs GO
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

az The Indiana woman who, at the
age Of 70, has just married her ninth
husband, might be an authority on us
Marriage a Failure"
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A CHEERFUL elvER.

or OF necessity: for God loveth
cheerful giver.
! All must give of what they have, an
1t is well to give freely and generously
and not grudgingly.
When communities are called upoi
to contribute to the upbuilding an,
maintenance of some great charitable
enterprise some give for the good tn
gift may do-while others give of dir,
necessity. Some give cheerfully TO
the love OF giving and doing good
while others give to keep pace Will
their neighbors and to be pointed t,
as charitable and generous.
But the gift that goes with the bless
ings of a generous heart is twice bless.
ed. 1t blesseth him that gives and hin
that takes.
While contributions of money for the
relief of mankind is commendable, ant
while those adorned with the virtue Of
charity are. due the choicest. blessings
of the human race-still there are 9TH
err things which must be given to those
who need help
While one may do his part in build
| ing churches, almhouses and sanitar-
! iums-and contribute to the relief oil
the needy-give food and raiment to
the suffering-yet there are blessings
people may bestow on each other with
out price and without cost. They are
the blessing Of conference.-the blessing
Of cheering words-the blessing of cor
dial greeting-the blessing of common
dation-the warm and heartfelt bless
ing of love for humankind.
II Is not true that only the rich in
worldly goods can give. One may not
only give aims with generous hand
and tender heart, but he may give
that love to his fellow-men which
lightens the burdens Of life "s
Leigh Hunt, in moment of inspira-
ton, wrote with the tender touch of
genius OF the angelic visitation to
Ben Adhem's abode:
And to the presence in the room he
said,
What writest thou?" The vision
raised it's head,
And with a look made of all sweet
accord,
Answered: 1.-THE names OF those that
tFyFn 4 he II NyAI y
"And Is mine one?" said Abou. NAY,
not So"
Replied the angel. Abou spoke more
low,
But caeerily still; and said: 81 pray
thee, then,
Write me as one that loves his fellow
men,"
The angel wrote and vanished. The
next night
1t came again, with a great awakening
light.
And showed the names of those whom
love of God had blessed,
And 10: Ben Adhems name led all
the rest.
Ben Adhem gave generously of what
he had. He gave to humankind his
help-his conference.-the commenda-
tion-his love.
EE It's not too muddy to go to
church.
&E1 The back porch--this time of
years. not a thing Of beauty.
EE At least 1t will require an extra
session to prove the people want reci-
procity.
ET President Taft certainly admires
Chicagoans. He has three of them in
his cabinet.
ET 1t must be grand to be COVER
nor. The executive of Tennessee We
toed a plumbers bill
E1' Some people talk about regulat-
ing the size OF the family No one
should be permitted to weigh over 800
pounds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

az Senator McCumber's graphic de-
scription OF the cost--in farm products
of trip to New York. gained wide
circulation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

When you have rheumatism i'm you
foot or instep apply Chamberlain's
Liniment and you viii get quick re-
lief 1t costs but quarter why
suffer? For sale by all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

E1' Some people tall. about regulat-
ing the size OF the family. No one
should be permitted to weigh over 800
pounds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

ET 1t must be grand to be a COVER
nor. The executive of Tennessee We
toed a plumbers bill.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

Regular Meals. 25o. RashsltelIsr. Mid.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-03-11

ET President Taft certainly admires
Chicagoans. He has three of them in
his cabinet.
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RAJ At least 1t will require an extra
session to prove the people want reci-
procity.