The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-08

a true friend" he went on. Il have
found them loyal where others were
oftentimes treacherous, I have found
them boosters when frequently others
were knockers, / have found them In
dustrious where others are lazy,
have found them ever ready to help
friend when other friendship failed.
Presents Key of City.
During the brief time I have been
connected with the city's municipal
administration" he continued. Il have
been called up at various times to
make public addresses to gatherings
held within our gates, convocations and
conventions Of numberless varieties.
Until now / have never been so de-
lighted with the privilege that has
been afforded me that I have before
seen fit to extend to a delegation meet
ing here prior to this time the great
key of Fargo. Therefore lit is with
extraordinary pleasure that take this
occasion to present to your grand
councillor the great key Of the city of
Fargo together with the sentiment that
you are doubly welcome and 1t win
be our effort to make your stay with
us as joyous as it is within our capabi-
lity.'
with that the mayor handed the
handsome gold key, bearing the motto
Of the biggest little city in the world
with his own photograph beneath, and
decorated with the United Commercial
Travellers colors, blue, gold and white.
There was a long period of applause
and Mr.. Ellis Of Minneapolis appear
ed overwhelmed as he rose to respond
to the brilliant effort of Fargo's mayor.
Ellis Creates Great impression.
Grand Councillor j. F. Ellis of the
Jurisdiction created most splendid
impression by his remarkable response.
He spoke feelingly and to the point,
thanking the mayor for his very kind
remarks and the two governors for
lending their presence to make the oc-
casion such an suspicious one.
Turning to the audience, Mr.. Ellis
complimented the travelling men for
the splendid showing they have made
at this convention and complimented
the entertainment committee for the
elaborate preparations they had made
for their enjoyment during the brief
time they are to spend in Fargo.
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kindly words Of greeting from the citi-
zens Of this, the greatest little city in
the world he said" and to be the
recipient Of this symbol, emblematic OF
the days of walled cities and knights in
armor, is an honor that any body of
men might well be proud Of.
Il can assure you, honored sir" he
cautioned to Mayor Lowell that this
key which unlocks all doors within the
confines of your domain. will be a
talisman to unlock our hearts in praise
Of the citizens of your fair city.
1.-THE salesman of the Nineteenth
century is man Of action, aggressive,
appreciative, optimistic, the herald of
good news, and the entertainment you
have prepared for our coming will be
enjoyed to the full measure, and will
be the theme Of many a Preside and
hotel chat in the days to come.
There are many here today who can
compare the Fargo of ten years ago,
when this grand council was In session.
to the Fargo Of today. What has caus-
ed this wonderful growth: these beau
tiful homes, magnificent hotels, large
and well stocked wholesale and retail
AOuS~St AlN0SANS uiStAApuLiuB houses,
and the growth Of the surrounding
country? 1t is your energy, re en-
forced by the salesman's selling ability.
Every brick, stone, board and nail, and
screw, every article of wearing apparel,
every piece of machinery for the farm
or factory every item Of food, have
been sold by some salesman.
Salesman The Booster
'Honored str. we come not to you to
parade our worth. but as representa-
tive body Of men. who are willing and
anxious to help your city. and every
city from ocean to ocean and from
gulf to the frozen sea. Our number is