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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

the venturesome colored boy who pokes his head
through hole in sheet. The time-honored "side
show" or carnival is there with it's snake charm
and giants and dwarfs and the fortune teers
and popcorn vendors have the old elusive way of
inducing you to part with your coin. Even the
fans and badges and tiny flags and gold" medals
of yesteryear look and cost the same as they did
as far back as memory can carry you. About
the only things at the county fair in fact are
the moving picture shows In their somber black
tents and the ice cream cones that have sup
planted the onetime "fve-cent dish with two
spoons
The men who have been conducting county fairs
long enough to make comparisons will tell you
that all in all, it costs just about much to
hold fair nowadays it did a decade or two
ago, presuming, that is, that you hang up" about
as much in prizes for the show and speed classes.
Some items have been cut over the expenses in
the old days, whereas other OUTLAWS have in
creased, owing to the increased cost of living or
some other new influence For thing, the
fair managers save some money in heralding the
fair. For the sentiment Of the thing, they still
have to make use of some of those gaudy posters
In blue and red and yellow that from time out of
mind have filled childish dreams every autumn,
but they don't spend money to plaster these
posters every barn and fence and covered
bridge in the county, as they were wont to do in
the old days. AS the number of country news
papers has increased they have provided better
and cheaper way of telling the people of the de-
llghts OF the coming falr. On the other hand,
the "star attraction" if the fair management
wants to be right up to date and have an airshp
flight each day, will cost moro than in the old
days. "A parachute jumper or an acrobat who
did the thrilling "side for life" did not demand
half as much money, usually, as the expert aero
pianist who wants fee Of $500 and upward
feature of the county fair that hasn't changed
with the lapse of time Is the season for holding
the event. The conclusion of the harvest, which
leaves the farmer comparatively care-free and
let hope, with money in his pocket dictates the
date of this annual festival. In sor,e parts of
the country September is the favorite month for
fairs, but elsewhere October has the call and
quite few of these agricultural shows and trot
ting meets are held in early November Active
preparations at the fair grounds begin month
or six weeks earlier for the up-to-date fair asso.
citation repaints its buildings each summer and has
everything spick and span for the three or four
day attraction.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
Settled Them.

I've sight O. sons-thirteen alto
gether,'' remarked a prosperous old
farmer. land all of ems done me
credit save the three eldest, who
eowed wild oats at a pretty rapid rate,
and then came home and saddled my
shoulders with the harvest.
We'll. own I was glad to see 'em
back, and I Toasted 'em, and petted
EN- and set 'em on their legs again,
only to see EN- skedaddle off afresh
only to see EN- skedaddle off afresh
when things had slowed down, with
all the cash they could lay hands on.
THAT Whereabouts sickened me, so
l called the rest Of 'em together and
There's ten of you left, and If any
OF you 'ud like to follow tother three
I won't try to stop you. But, under
stand this, though there may be few
more prodigal sons, there'l be no
more fatted calves. I've killed the last
of emf
And continued the old man. tri-
unaphantly, I've had trouble wi none
OF EN- since!"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

for the use of farmers, take in anywhere from
three to half dozen fairs held within radius
of say twenty or thirty miles. OF course, this
swells the gate receipts and it also results in
the exhibit classes being better filled.
On the other hand, the motor car has brought
to the county fairs a certain patronage from city
folk who almost never attended these rural exhibit
lions in the old days. Some of the city folks are
those who have friends relatives in the country,
with whom they hold reunion at the fair.
Others onetme rural residents who, having
gone to town and made their pe,' find that
they can come back via the automobile when
they would not take the trouble if it meant getting
up early in the morning to catch an excursion
train. And finally there the city folk who
have neither kith kin the ties of old
associations to draw them to the fair, but who
motor to the autumn mecca as sort of lark"
and who find it quite novel experience in
us way as the rural resident does to journey to
the city to inspect exposition great anluse.
ment park. This latter portion of the influx from
the city may not add to the gaiety of the occa-
sion, particularly, for the country people at the
county fair, but their contributions at the ticket
wondow are we'll worth having and generally ap-
prec1ated, for, be it known the average county
fair is conducted by farmers and other members
of the community who can't wholly overlook the
financial side.
Yet another new influence that has helped the
county fair in time is the suppression of
betting and the abandonment of racing at most
OF Ine race courses near tHo large cltleS Racing
of one kind another goes at almost all our
country fairs and whereas it is not supposed to
be accompanied by betting there opportunities
for quiet wagers whereas the mere racing in itself
is sufficient to attract horse owners and others
who love the sport for itself. just here, it may
be added, that most fairs throughout the United
States are now conducted on Clean moral basis.
Liquor selling the grounds nearby has long
been prohibited in most localities and out-an-out
gambling devices have been barred from many
fair grounds these many years, but lattery, in
response to the moral awakening that has swept
the country, fair managers are showing a
disposition to keep out most of those rafhes and
games of chance which, perhaps innocent
in themselves, might have bad influence the
youthful mind
This Punishment of some of the old-time catch.
penny schemes has not, however, altered
things that the man who has been out in the
world cannot recognize the county fair of his
youth when he comes back to it. He will at
the old stand all the weight-testing and lung
testing machines, the old-fashioned merry goround
and the stands selling peanuts and sandwiches
and red lemonade. He test his skill, as of
yore. in tossing rings canes trying to hit
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
The Old Order Changeth

critic declared that twentieth century people
tell their private affairs much more readily than
used to be the custom. If marriages turn out un
fortunately the world learns it from the parties
chiefly concerned, and what the old-fashioned
woman would have called the secrets of her in
ner life, not to be confessed even to herself, the
new woman tells boldly in order to surround her
personality with halo of interest, for it seems
certain if you do not say you have troubles no
body will notice them. The instinct of family
loyalty is diminishing that clannsh sentiment
which caused relatives to hide their internal dis
sensons from others carefully as they would
bodily infrmit1es; children crticse their parents
and vice versa; brothers and sisters quarrel in
the street; the black sheep is openly discussed
by his relations. No federation is granted OH the
of blood, and all of us require as mach
federation we can get, 1t seems pity SO frat.
full means Of supply is cut off, Yet, II a man
has a brother a BLACKBOARD, why should he not
say SO, just much if he were a stranger!
There seems no real reason. except that It
does not sound nice. and public opinion long age
decided that family disgrace must be shared by
all the members.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
Doctors Said He Would Die
A Friends Advice Saves Life

wish to speak of the wonderful cure
chat l. have received from your noted
Swamp-Root, the great kidney and blad-
der cure. Last summer was taken with
severe pains in my back and sides. I
could not breathe without difficulty and
was nearly wild with the desire to urinate.
Was compelled to do so every ten min.
utes with the passage of pure blood with
the urine. l tried all the different doc
tors from far and near, but they said it
was no use to doctor as I would die any,
way. ! was at the end of my rope and
was SO miserable with pain and the
thought that must die that words cam
not tell how felt. One day friend told
me Of the wonderful help she had received
from DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. She gave
me one of.your pamphlets which read
and determined to try Swamp Root. After
taking half bottle I felt better. Have
now taken ten bottles and am well as
ever was, thanks to Swanp-Roo l wish
to tell all suffering people that have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble, that DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root is the best medicine on
the market.
All persons doubling this statement can
write to me and l will answer them di-
rectly, Yours very truly,
CLYDE f. CAMERER,
Resale, Wash.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
23rd day of July, 1909.
VERNE TOWNE, Notary Public.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
Ruralar Befrlended Him.

A burglar was arrested for robblng
a house up the state some time since.
and the next morning the victim rush.
ed wildly into the magistrates Office.
AS soon as he could get his breath to
working again he told the official that
he had come to see about the pris-
oner.
"Glad you came down." was the at
fable response of the magistrate. Il
suppose you want to appear against
him"
We'll, l guess not!" exclaimed the
victim with glad smile. Il want to
kiss him on the brow and give him
$40. Among other things that he stole
from the house was a package Of love
letters that wrote to my wife before
we were married"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
A Busy Place.

Where is that spot you call the
lovers lane?'" ditlidently asks the
young man while the young lady waits
on the hotel piazza.
Right down yonder," replies the
clerk. "Just keep going until you see
the porter from the barber shop.
Lovers lane is so crowded now that
we have him stationed there to give
the guests checks, so that each may
have his turn" Judges Library.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

SASKATOON offers prosperity to far
mers in every branch. Get farm in
Saskatoon district, and your own and
family's future need worry no more. You
were not intended to live and die striving
merely to make ends meet. Half the work
here would swiftly fatten your bank ac-
more time. Write Commissioner, Board Of
Trade, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Western
Canada.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

Romance is not altogether dead
Even the most hardened old bachelor
has a withered flower somewhere in
his possession.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
Stop the Pain,

The hurt of burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve Is applied. It heals
druggists. For free sample write to
J. w, Cole & Co.. Black River Falls, Wis
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

A great and valuable knowledge 10
to know when not to talk. Anyone
with the power of speech can talk, but
it takes a wise head to keep silent.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

ASK FOR ALIENS FOOT-EASE
che Antsepc powder to shake iDto your hoes. Re-
ueves Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails Swollen and
Sweating feet. Blisters and Callous spots. Sold
everywhere, Csc. Don occeAt any substitute Sam
pie FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
Letter to
Or. Kilmer s. Go.
Binshanton, N. r.
Prove What Swamp. Will Do For You

Send to DR.. kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. It will
convince anyone. You will also receive
. booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

Mrs. Wnsiow's Soothing syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces intlamma
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c bottle
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
Extravaoant.

Ada-Cholly Saphedde was in
brown study the other day, and Of
fered him penny for his thoughts.
Edith-You spendthrift! You never
did know the value of money!
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20
The Humol GUS Hat.

HAS she any sense of humor?"
II don't think so. She can look at
her hat without laughing. '-Lippin.
colts.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

Many girl marries man simply
TO keep some other girl from getting
him
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

ticipate almost from the time the snow 10 off the
ground.
Indeed, If person is ambitious for success In
the competitions at the county fair, 1t is abso
lutely necessary to be forehanded in preparation
This applies with equal force whether 1t is a case
of John seeking blue ribbons for his sheep and
cattle or Mary seeking the grand prizes for her
cakes and pies and preserves And of course it
is true in yet greater measure OF Cousin Sue
who has a plot to capture the diploma for the
handsomest silk quilt OF the most beautiful pillow
top--for be 1t known no prize winning piece OF
fancy work, more than Rome, was built in
a day.
1t is matter of congratulation that the old
fashioned county fair has remained unchanged, in
it's main features, since the days Of our grand
fathers. 1t is one of the most cherished memories
of every man whose boyhood spent within
lure of it's magc-one of the memories that after
residence in the city he half fears to rekinde
by renewed association, lest the twentieth century
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-07-20

r is a trifle early perhaps
you are saying to begin
talking about the county
fair. Maybe so, If you are
looking forward to the
autumn event merely from
the standpoint Of a cold.
calm, casually Interested
spectator. But just remem-
Der, please, that there are
thousands upon thousands
of people all over the coun-
try for whom the annual
neighborhood fair means
much more. They are the
prospective exhibitors, and
no wonder they begin to
plan and speculate and an
-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-18

It's hard to conceive more bewildering variety
Wash Dresses than the one we feature today. Thel
is seemingly end to the styles represented in tn
particular section Tub Dresses, built of Foulard
zephyrs Bingham, Percale Seersucker and Linen,
a masterful selection of colorings and designs. A
neatly tailored garments in the so popular low nee
effects and Sailor Collar. And it is well for you
know that these Dresses hang right and fit right
Honest Values NJ ~ iii MI iii
from ..............Y ~ YS>
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-18

Spring NeckWear
We showing most comprehensive line of
Spring 1911 Neckpieces for Women. Much inter-
esting the latest fads in Dutch Collars and ia
bots, in Irish Crochet and many other striking eff
fectS ranging in price from 25c to $3.50. But we
call particular attention to strong 0Eo
line at Observation-Disclosures. ............. %SS
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given, that the An
nual Election of Elective Officers for
the City of Fargo, Cass County, North
Dakota, will be held on Monday, the
third day of April, 1911, at the follow
ing polling places in the seversi wards
Of the city, to-wit:
First Ward Precinct-At the Central
Hotel
Second Ward Precinct-At the Fargo
House
Third Ward Precinct--At City Water
Works Pumping Station
Fourth Ward, LIST Precinct-At the
Court House.
Fourth Ward, End Preeinct-At A. L.
Wallis Lumber office.
Fifth Ward, list Precinct-rMilk Ia
spector's office, tire dept. bldg.
Fifth Ward, End Precinct--In base
ment Public Library.
Sixth Ward Precinct-At Lincoln
school building.
Seventh Ward Precinct-At Roose-
welt school building.
Said election will be held for the
election of Police Magistrate, one mem
Der of the Park Commission and one
Alderman for the regular term in each
of the seven Wards of the City.
At said Election the polls will be
kept open from eight o'clock in the
forenoon until FIVE o'clock in the after
noon OF said day and no longer.
E. r. ORCHARD,
City Auditor
March "a to April /, 1910
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
Advertisement for Rids.

Sealed bids VIII be received until
five o'clock in the afternoon of Thurs
day, April %, 1911, at the Office of the
City Auditor of Fargo. North Dakota,
for furnishing designing, constructing,
transporting and installing in said City
one high duty crank and ny wheel
pumping engine with capacity of
four million gallons in each twenty
four hours, and three water tube steam
boilers, complete with all appurten-
ances. Specifications covering this
equipment can be obtained from the
City Auditor on and after March 80,
1911. Al certified check in the sum of
per cent of the amount of bid must
accompany each proposal A surety
company bond in company doing
business in the State of North Dakota
in the sum of so per cent of the amount
of each proposal will be required OF
the successful bidder The specifi-
cations above referred to on file with
the City Auditor include both a verti-
cal and a horizontal steam pumping
engine and bids are solicited on both
types. The city will decide which
type of engine to purchase after con-
sideration Of the bids.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids
Dated March 80, 1911
e. r.. ORCHARD,
City Auditor,
Fargo, N. ID.
(March 81, April l and So
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
NOTICE TO ELECTORS.


Notice is hereby given, that the fol-
lowing Individual Nominations of can
didates to be voted for at the Annual
Election of Elective Officers for the
City of Fargo. Cass County, North Da-
kota, to be held on the third f2rd) day
of April 1911, have been filed in my
office as provided by law, to-wit:
For Police Magistrate
III. f. Miller and Christ Okeson.
For Park Commissioner
C. B. Waldron.
For Alderman, First Ward
Anton Il. Peterson, r. A. Wells and
John H. Mcguire.
For Alderman, Second Ward
Mike Bolene and Arthur Moss.
For Alderman, Third Ward
Sam Mcdonald and G. ID. Spaulding.
For Alderman, Fourth Ward
David w. Shields, a, w. Cupler and
Arthur Bassett
For Alderman, Fifth Ward
c. A. Bowers, I'll. III. Aaker and Emil
Kunish.
For Alderman, Sixth Ward
%. M. Strate and John w. Sonquist.
For Alderman. Seventh Ward
August Hanson and r. @. AlSeley.
E. r. ORCHARD,
City Auditor.
March "A to April /. 1917
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
SAYS PAMPHLETS
HAVE NO FACTS
NJ. WRITES LETTER
IN RESPONSE TO QUERIES
ABOUT ALLEGED FACTS CON.
TANNED lN "A PAMPHLET DIS.
TRlsuTED IN THIRD WARD.
WRITES LETTER

Sam Mcdonald, candidate for re-
election as alderman from the Third
ward, when asked what he had to say
in regard to the pamphlets which had
been distributed in the Third ward by
the opposition, said that the following
letter received by him from city En-
gineer Anders was the only reply he
considered necessary:
Sam Mcdonald, chairman fire and
water committee, Fargo, N. D.-Dear
Sir: am in receipt of your favor OF
March q, regarding the pamphlet cir
culated by c. d. Spaulding, entitled
Facts and Issues, and asking me To
state whether 1t contains a single
statement of fact.
In reply beg to say that after care
full consideration, ] am unable to find
any statement in the pamphlet which
can be verified or substantiated by the
records of my office.
Very truly yours,
F. L. Anders.
City Engineer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
WHO KILLED THE LODGE.

Its lodge meeting night" said
Brother Brown
But / don't believe I'll go down,
I'm tired and it's pretty cold tonight,
And everything will go all right
If I'm not there So he sat and read
The paper awhile, then went to bed,
Having stayed at home from the
meeting. ~ E#
tIt's lodge meeting night" said Brother
Grey,
"But I guess had better stay away.
don't like the way the young folks
take ...
Things into their hands, and try to
make
The good of the order all jokes and
fun.
] think something sensible ought to
be done"
And he stayed at home from the meet
ing.
Thus one and another made excuse,
And said as long as. they paid their
dues
And assessments promptly, they
Il couldn't see
What difference was if they should
be ura g ss
Away from the lodge room on meet
ing night,
And argued to prove that they were
right
In staying at home from the meeting.
And the earnest officers Of that lodge
And the faithful few who didn't dodoa
Around their duties and try to shirk,
But did their own and Others work,
Grew discouraged at last, and in dis
may
The grand lodge took the charter
away,
Because all stayed home from the
meeting.
by Ache
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
TALK WITH LEWIS HART



Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the directors of the Farm
erS' Elevator CO., of Arthur. N. d,
held on Monday, March 6, 1911, an as
sessment OF $50 per share was levied
upon the capital stock of the corpora
ton, payable on or before April 90
1911. Any stock upon which this as
sessment shall remain unpaid on April
20, 1911, will be delinquent and adver-
tised for sale at public auction and
unless payment is made before, will be
sold on May 10, 1911, at 2 o'clock p. m.
to pay the delinquent assessment to.
gether with the costs of advertising
and expense of the sale.
All payments should be addressed tt
the undersigned.
j. A. BURGUM,
Sec'y and Treas,
Arthur, N. d.
(Mar. 11-ts-25; April -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01

A. NJ Knight, secretary of the Eagles
lodge will go to Grand Forks next
week to make arrangements for the
meeting of the state aerie Of Eagles
which will be held at the university
town next July. The date of the an
nual meeting has not been set as yet,
but 1t is expected to be named in a
short time and following Mr. knights
return definite steps will be inaugur-
ated for the gathering OF the birds
from over the state.
The state gathering this year of the
Eagles will be the largest one ever
held in North Dakota and all the
members of the winged tribe are an
ticipating a big time when the event
is pulled off.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids for the erection of new
high school building for Golden Glen
School District at Edgeley. LaMoure
county. NJ d., will be received by the
clerk OF said district up to five O'Clock
p. m. of Friday, April 81. 1911.
Plans and specifications may be seen
after April LIST, at the Office OF the
clerk of said district. at the Office OF
The jamestown Alert and at the Office
or Hancock Bros, architects, Fargo,
M ID. up to the hour for receiving
bids.
Each bid for the building must be
accompanied with q certified check
for $4,000 and each bid for the plumb
ing and heating with . check for
$4,000, made payable to j. T.. Potts.
ESD, President
The right Ii reserved to reject any
or all bids.
BY order Of the Board,
GEO. LEE, Clerk.
Hancock Bros, Architects.
(April 1-4-6-e- 1I-18 -l6-1s- 20.9
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-01
Catholic order Of Eora.t.rs.

The Catholic Order Of Foresters will
hold their state court convention at
Bismarck June IS with the largest
representation present in the history
of the order in North Dakota.
Thirty eight courts from the differ
ent cities over the state will have a
full representation at the state meet
ing of the lodge. At the 1s1esent time
the state court will show an increase
of nine courts that have been estab-
lished in the different cities of the
state since the last annual meeting.