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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
AN ANCIENT DEAL.

1t is claimed that North Dakotans
are again to be given an opportunitS,
to purchase the messages Of the presi-
dents. Some years ago there was a
scandal In connection with the affair.
1t was claimed that--either the plates
had been stolen from the government
or had motor something like that Al
few clever artists would call on the
people and explain why they needed
the messages. They would cite the
endorsements of local big guns and so
cleverIy would they present the prop
osition that many people were in
duced TO purchase.
The volumes are undoubtedly of
value for the purpose of reference and
should be in all public libraries, where
they are sent by senators or congress-
men--but their interest to the average
citizen is less evident.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
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Keep good little sisters
was evidently troubling i'm 49,
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can spare hair an hour from mis slipping on 20
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Of Caaveras County ~ - e $50
why one or the first things
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snow me 100 pound who
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70 pe 100
Frogs placed In ponds
years but after the fifth OF croakn
nng free LIE lucky live three
hawks foxes and e0ons, and he Al
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ina there rainy night numbers and
made such racket that 10000 attack r. waa
surely believed that the at hand
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spring Just think or tt bills for
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
The situation as II Stands.

| After reading all the literature OBJ
tainable on the present political situ-
alton we have come to the following
unalterable conclusions:
Taft ls q gentleman, q scholar and d
philanthropist, the best president we
ever had since Roosevelt and ID going
to be reelected by an Overwhelming
majorityein 1919. but at the same time
Taft is weakling, is easily led, has
nasty temper, is frost as states
man doesn't know any more about be-
ing president than a hippopotamus
knows about the fourth dimension.
and he couldn't be elected again IL eli
the democrats died between now and
election day.
Roosevelt is our first citizen. is the
greatest statesman In the world and
splendid gentleman whose life Is
dedicated to the uplifting of mankind.
but at the same time he Is a blow
hard, an imperalist, demagogue and
as statesman he is a bonehead.
The democrats are going to carry
the next senate and elect the next
president beyond the peradventure of
doubt, II they can muster enough
votes, but the republicans are sure to
win as usual, although the insurgents
are going to kick the lining out of
their own party and make Il possible
for democrat to get In, If, OF course.
the entire matter Is not settled salts
factorily before 1912, in which case
the democrats will win anyhow unless
the republicans beat them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
Answers to correspondent..

Madedine.-You ask us Ii General
Brandywine of the Revolutionary pe-
Rod was a great drdnker. He prob
ably would have been II he had been
a general, but he wasn't. He was on
" g battle.
Perc1val.-No, we do not feel able at
this time to start crusade for post
age stamps with favored sticlxum, and
you viii have 70 get along with the old
vulgar kind for a while. We have
several crusades in progress now, In
Guiding campaigns for fruit jar tops
that can be unscrewed. baIl-bearing
suspenders that will not squeak. and
non-stealable umbrellas, and between
that and our efforts to dodge the blue
envelope we are buster than a man
with the hives and st. vitus dance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30

recommend my way to you one may
not say Mine Is the only way--if you
DO not walk in II you are lost"
II IN conceivable that religion may
sometimes be as sensitive plant that
cannot bear the light Gentle men and
women who conform to none OF the ea-
tablished rites may cherish 1t in their
hearts 1t may iii their minds with
its perfume every day--and they may
be In truly enviable state.
1t Is always lamentable. in such
cases, when crude people rush in and
proclaim the merits OF religion. People
cannot all be religious alike--any more
than all the trees can be shaped alike.
The thing is not to be desired.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
MEN AND RELIGION.

There win be much inspiration--and
perhaps here and there a degree OF
consternation-as result of the an
rouncement that nationwide effort
is TO be made to convert the world to
religion.
Fargo Is to be included in an "end-
less chain" movement. All who have
found working plan upon which to
base their actions and to aid them in
supporting their sorrows will pledge
themselves to carry lamp. as 1t were
Ito light the feet Of a fellow, or q
friend.
tits splendid idea. NO man can be
80 far lost TO the worlds great need OF
kindness and honesty as to fail to be
impressed BY 50 big and brave an
undertaking.
II only the members OF ali the
churches win see to II their methods
are as commemorate as their mood.
He II q sad man who has no rell-
gion Of any kind. one individual seeks
70 save all the world. Another Il happy
when the anorsteps are quite spotlesn.
One ambition Il based upon lively
inaaginationth the other upon the ability
70 cling to the highest obtainable ideal.
There needs only that the man who
would win the worid shall do his BEST
and that the scrubber Of the steps shah
not grow careless.
Az Tor taking brand from ones
own heart and planting It IN the heart
or another that II . delicate matter.
1t ii great thing TO dor 1t can be
dome right. One may properly say II
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
KINDNESS AS A FAD.

An item in the current news dis
patches has to do with the latest fad
of society folk in the eastern social
centers.
This consists OF having the servants
OF society people assume the positions
of guests of their employers-enjoying
dinners, cotillons, etc.
The item recalls play which should
have been much more popular than 1t
was when It appeared few years ago
lin which a similar experiment was
made. II was shown that the servants
had an honest contempt for the mast
ers and mistresses who wished to en-
tertain them.
There are, certainly, two phases Of
this idea. The homely old practice In
American homes was to make no dis
tinction between the hired girr' in
the house and the daughters of the
house. People in those days were held
to be equal and 1t was regarded as
cruel and foolish TO make the servant
feel inferior.
That was a very good plan--based
upon kindness and such logic as has
gone into our American principles.
But when kindness TO servants is
practiced as a passing fad, 1t is the
most reprehensible Of all cruelty. 1t
makes contemplate the hostess who
invites her servants to sit down with
her--as well as the servants who con-
sent TO be party to what Is merely
social farce.
The servant problem, so-caIled, is
getting to be serious one-chiefly be-
cause people who should know better
are disposed to regard their servants
as creatures without sensibilities and
dignity. II Is doubtful IL truly con-
siderate people have a great deal of
trouble with their help
But very certainly social fads-which
detract from the real dignity OF serv
ants-is never going to make matters
better.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30

/ "
what didn't have sober face.
An nevah seed fancy clock dat KEEP
good time, an OATS Tack.
An nevah seed a quiet girl what didn't
like to git smack.
De sleepy mewl. he am de one which
always gives the hardest kick.
De loudest talkin' friend am him who
leaves you when you need him quick
De cheapest automobile am de one
which makes the doudest noise.
De gal what gifts de husband first dom
hang aroun' much with de boys.
De man what always brags about his
honesty, he amt got much.
De man what's got the largest pile. he
amt the best one 70. 10 touch"
70 KANT judge by appearances. be-
kase de coat don't make the man.
1t very often il de pants, an dat's q
fack, yo' understan'.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
North Dakota Kernels

Srosoy had q successful street fall
/ school
next year.
The Messenger calls attention to tn,
growth OF souris.
More attention IS being paid to sheer
business this year.
~~M
Some more pioneers have been dyine
in Emmons county.
900
The potato elevator ut Upharn s.said
TO be great success.
900
The organization of numerous boost
er clubs is an encouraging sign.
900
in North Dakota's population each
month.
Lansford raised 5000 fund for the
Antler people who were struck by the
tornado.
Herbert Cortland Of Bentley, charged
with endorsement OF M. w. A. funds,
was acquitted.
The Grand Forks Times is slightly
changed in form and appearance since
the consolidation.
A big grey wolf has been located
near Bathgate. 1t has killed several
sheep In that locality.
900
There are many sections of the
state in which there will be three or
four weeks of threshing.
@31
The laundry men are talking OF rails
ing the rates-since the petition for
lower express rates fell down.
900
The enlargement of The Sarles Adj
vocate Is an indication of prosperity for
both the editor and the community.
900
The bus driver at Minot, who beat UP
the states attorney, failed to get bonds
and is In jail awaiting the next term OF
court.
The Bismarck Tribune intimates that
the difference I'm the work keeps many
farmers from shifting from wheat to
other crops.
The high price of sugar affects the
fellow who likes three or four Jumps
n each Of his three or four cups Of
coffee each morning
900
The Bismarck Tribune dropped an
e" on the word slope-and called it the
Mandan Stop Fair association. More
rouble across the raging Nilsson.
900
Not all thieves are bad. At Dickin-
on man swiped some spuds An In
locent man was arrested when the true |
hief came forward and admitted hts |
,uilt.
A Towner county farmer sent Com
missioner Gilbreath $40 to be credited |
o the expense fund OF the industrial |
xpo-as he wanted to help the good |
ause along.
Editor Wilson of The Bathgate Pink /
'aper thinks nearly all the democrats
Z the state are for Wilson Of New /
ersey for president-except Editor
Wilkinson Of The Fargo Democrat.
CsSD&
The Bismarck Tribune appears In
lined to say sarcastic things about
ounties that have no exhibits at the
tate Industrial show. 1t is not exact
Y clear whether the editor thinks he
an bully people into patronizing or at
ending the show. That plan may work
4 some localities. 1t doesn't get any
hing in the valley.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
SCRIPTURE.
Psalms 37-1-9.

Fret not thyseIr because OF evil
doors, neither be thou envious against
the workers OF iniQuity.
For they shall soon be cut down
like the grass, and wither as the green
herb.
Trust In the Lord, and do good: So
shalt thou dwell In the land, and
verify thou shalt be fed
Delight tlnyself also In the LORD;
and he shall give thee the desires OF
thine heart.
Commit thy way unto the Lord; :
trust also to him; and he shall bring
1t to pass.
And He shall bring forth thy right
eousness as the light. and the judg-
fnent as the MONDAY
Rest in the Lord. and wait patiently
for Him: fret not thyself because OF
him who proEpereth In his way, be-
cause OF the man who bringeth wick
ed devices to pass.
Cease from anger, ana forsaka
wrath: fret not myself III any wise
to do evil.
For evildoers shall be cut Off: but
those that walt upon the Lord, they
shall inherit the earth.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30

~ as the real ranch is fast disappear
Ing. Some wonderful photographs ac-
company Protecting Protected Elk.
excellent fiction. too, by Charles Alden
Seitzer, and Nevii G.. Henshaw, with
Lights for the Automobile, by I'll. w.
Siauson, and The Care of the Ter
rier, by Williams Haynes--both
authoritative and timely. Edward
Brock describes Still Hunting Moose
In Calling Time, and Felix Rosenberg
tells OF being very much hunted by The
Polar eBar at Close Range. There are
many other Interesting articles. The
Outing Publishing Co, S15 Fifth ave.
nue., New York; SIS.
The Red Book Magazine for Octo-
Der is notable among all the other pub
LEGATIONS of the month I'm the splen-
did array Of stories 1t offers by writ
ers who have not only earned their
spurs by having done noteworthy work
In the past, but whose fiction still il
the best Of all that written in this
country today. The leading story. The
furnace, Is a tale by Frederick Grin
Bartlett, Of forest fire and a home-
steader's herolEm. Clara IL. Laugh
lin In Bills Job. tells the story or what
one man did in regenerating section
OF his native city. These are lust
starters for the many good things in
the issue. The Red Book Magazine.
Heyworth building. Chicago; $3.50.
The National Magazine for Septem-
Der has another artistic and striking
marine cover design from the brush
OF Arthus Hutchins this time a Ash
erman's boat, double-reefed and close
hauled. threshing to winward into the
September equinoctiai. A summary Of
President Taft's service expresses be-
lief In the general opinion that Tart
VIII receive the republican nomination
In 1912. The lively fall fiction, the de-
lightful collection Of verse and gossip
OF the usual departments cover an ex-
tensive programme. The Chapple Co.
s44 Dorchester avenue, Boston; $50.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30, 1911.
TRADE AT HOME.

The merchants Of Fargo have stock
ca their establishments with line OF
goods that should interest the most
fastidious purchasers. There 10 GER
tainly sufficient variety from which to
make selections for fall and winter
wear. The advertisements of the more
snterprising dealers call attention to
the large stocks-and quote prices that
are really surprising from their reas-
onableness.
Considering the quality of the goods
for sale, the wide scope offered pur-
chasers and the low prices--there is
certainly no excuse for Fargo people
patronizing mail order establishments.
II the fancy catalogues OF some mail
order houses have attracted your at
tention and threaten to put a strain on
your loyalty-flrst inspect the local
stocks and see IL you can't get what
you want cheaper and better-freight
included-than you can by ordering
from an eastern establishment, where
you cannot inspect the goods.
Be loyal 10 your home town. Every
cent spent here goes to build up the
city and you may get some of II back.
The money sent to Chicago or New
York never comes back.
Patronize the merchants who adver-
tise. The very fact they advertise lie
guarantee they handle new stuff--and
are not loaded down with lot Of shop
worn articles Inspect the local stocks
give your local dealers a show.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30

Many papers boast Of the fne cor
hunter u to have an electric high
The wise farmers are Dlowing are.
Nice stationery makes a sood i'm.
90
The streets at Lansford are betns
600
Some fine watermelons were grown
near Egeland.
The Zion FAMILY removed from MI
not to Williston.
The indian fair at Fort Totten viii
be held Oct. 12-14.
There in scramble for farmers in
stitutes this winter.
The road drags are solving the prob
lems wherever used.
900
Underwood claims credit for raising
the largest cabbage.
900
Cigarette smoking kids can't break
into the U. s. military or naval acad-
emies.
Suspicious looking characters around
the smaller towns are now closely
watched.
There was a lot OF hello talk when
the independent telephone men met at
Bismarck.
There are an unusual number of
complaints about trainmen blocking
crossings.
The Bismarck Tribune is running its
editorial in double measure since the
exposition.
The unmowed weeds went to seed
and the crop OF little weeds next spring
may be large
John Nelson. for some years a Jewel
er at Wilton, has retired and viii visit
the old country.
900
The Taylor Reporter tells Of the fine
crops around Melby and Bailey in that
part Of the state.
900
The Tribune deplores the alleged
lack OF little interest taken in school
matters at Buford.
900
There were nearly three times as
many births in Grand Forks last
month as in Fargo.
900
Hunting accidents are still occurring.
Careless handling OF loaded guns is
proving not entirely safe.
900
At Rolla would-be p. o. burglars were
chased away when a bucket of cold
water was doused onto them.
900
Where local merchants carry on ag-
advertising campaigns the |
trade to mail order houses is light.
Emmons county boosters Issued a /
pamphlet of forty pages for distribu-
ton at the state industrial exposition. |
A Richland county man has solved /
the problem of raising hogs. He had /
one sow that In thirteen months and
one week gave birth to thirty three
pigs.
The Kindred Tribune thinks the
people are paying too much for the
education of their children. 1t may be
costing some people too much. but
there are others who have large fam
lies and do not appear to be blowing
themselves much along this line.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
The InstaITment PLAN Library

! remember, remember
The smoothly talking man
Who sold me a library
On the installment plan.
remember, I remember
Twas In the long ago.
He came and sat beside me
And naught could make him 20.
remember, remember
was q young man then.
He told me hlitheIy, ''sign there
And took up the pen.
remember. remember
IT'S, forty years or more.
The books are torn and tattered.
I've read them DER and DER.
! remember. I remember
In fact. can't forget
That little old library
I'm paying for II yet.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30

democratic governor. Let him run. If
he wants to, but republicans will re-
sent his presumption to the claim he
makes OF being q republican candidate.
Ryder Journal: Professor Aaker tells
The Fargo Forum he will again become
candidate for the nomination of gov
ernor at the next state primary. and
then switches on to the assertion he In
progressive republican who
would give the people self
government. and all that kind
OF rot. The word progressive A.
becoming stencil. "A candidate that
can't come out square-foot for Office
on the simple declaration he Id a be-
lever In republican principles ought to
h showed under. This catch-penny
phrase, II am n progressive" used by
tseAllagOgues to influence the voter who
looks no further than the end OF his
nose, has become putrid.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
RIOLlTlcAI1
MS MD M1zE5

Cooperstown Courier: If Hon. L. B.
Hanna decides to become a candidate
for governor, North Dakota win have
republican executive sitting In the
governors chair after the next cleo
ton. Stick pin in here.
State-Line Herald: Jusy why Andy
Miller, who also announced himself as
a candidate for governor of North Da-
kota on the republican ticket, should
be considered seriously by republicans
Of the north state, Is another anomaly
the pending campaign presents. Andy
Miller Is by this time too VIGOROUSLY
known as an aide and abetter OF the
democratic thralidom that obtains at
the capitol. Together with few other
pretending republicans he sailed into
office. while they had already entered
into compacts for the support Of d
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
Million Not Needed.

1t doesn't take a million
To make the world seem gay.
II doesn't take million
To drive dali care away.
To make an optimist;
TO meet the cost Of living
in every upward twist.
It doesn't take a million
You really must confess,
To make you quit contented
And bring you happiness
1t doesn't take a million
To cure your case of blues;
To buy your meat and groceries.
Your clothing and your shoes.
IT doesn't take a million
To drive all trouble hence
And make your life seem easy.
No, indeed. Ii a person isn't too
particular. he can get along all right
Ii he has $9s9.9sD.0e.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-30
PUBLICATION NOTES

40 Story Book for October has q
number Of first-rate sketches. "fron
grave to gay, lively to severe" but not
SO very severe. This magazine Is in
tended to furnish a bright little pick
me-up" for busy men and women or
weary travellers. Daily Story Publish
ing Co. $40 Monroe Street. Chicago:
81.
The American Magazine for October
publishes the first instalment of the
autobiography OF Senator La Toilette
or Wisconsin. Fiction Is headed by
announcement Of H. G. Wells new SER
ial novel Marriage, which begins in the
November number. In this number is
also dramatic newspaper story by
Donal Hamilton Haines; a new and
powerful tale OF a girl who couldn't
get work, by Edna Ferber; one Of Jas.
Oppenheim's most vivid stories. and a
fascinating contribution to w. J..
Locke's adventures OF Aristide Pujol.
The American Magazine, SS1 Fourth
avenue, New York: $3.50.
In the October number OF Popular
Mechanics Magazine there are ze5 ar
ticles and 264 illustrations. Many Of
these articles describe new devices.
others present new and easier ways
OF doing old things. and still others
discuss the progress Of the age and
its problems. In aeronautics, there are
many features OF special interest.
The Shop Notes and Amateur Me-
chanics departments for October con-
tain the usual amount Of good ma
terial, gathered from the workshops
OF the country, and representing the
experience OF men of every occupa-
ton and craft. Popular Mechanics.
o1s washington street west Chicago.
$3.50.
Gala, by Inex q. Thompson, open
ing novelette, OF tine october Young's
Magazine, combines In It's principal
character the strength and calm of
the mountains with the ambition and
nervous energy OF the city. and these
qualities -varied, vital, and ever-fas-
cinating the love of q man as
they viii win the hearts OF countless
readers. There are the usual bright
stories In the issue. CORTLAND Fl.
Young, 124 Twenty-fifth street east,
New York: $50.
A feature of the October Century to
to interest all art lovers Is an account
of The Roman Art Exposition OF 1911.
by Harrison 8. Morris, commissioner
general OF the United States Of Am
erica to the Roman Art exposition Of
1911. Hardly ever. In the history OF
the fine arts, says Mr.. Morris, has q
more general pilgrimage of the ma
lions been made to any mecca OF art.
The article Ii generously illustrated
with some of the exposition's master
pieces. There are numerous excellent |
features in the issue. The Century
Co, Union square. M. r.: "a.
Stewart Edward White continues to
recount his experiences In the October |
Outing. The Ranch win appeal to all /
lovers Of the open air life particular