The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-09-30
MUCH ACCOMPLISHED
w. G. T. U. Has Big Record for the
Years Work-correspondins Sec
retary's Report Excellent,

In colleges, schools. in Indian educa-
tional institutions conducted by the
federal government, in settlements of
foreigners, and in many other places
the work of the w. C.. r. u. has been
pushed to the front in a remarkably
successful ann during the past
year, according to Mrs. 3. H. Wylie.
corresponding secretary of the union,
VINO made her annual report to the
state convention at Devils Lake, Fri
day afternoon. Her report deals IN
detail with the many features of w. c.
L. y. work promulgated during the
year.
Not only have the women of the
state engaged extensively in work
here, but they also nave pushed their
activities into Montana, having been
responsible for the organization of a
union at Buford.
In the field work department, her
report shows that Miss Rhene Z. g.
Mosher delivered nineteen addresses
and organized unions at the Indian
school in Wahpeton and at jamestown
college, and she reorganized the young
peoples branch union at Antler. Miss
Chambers, the state field superintend-
ent, has organized four districts, eleven
unions, twelve Loyal Temperance
legions, four young peoples branches.
and she gained 104 active and forty
seven honorary members, sixty young
people, S49 children, giving 206 ad-
dresses and travelling 1000 miles. Miss
Nellie M. Osmun organized unions at
Drake, Fessenden and Deering, while
she also las devoted much time to
work among the Indians.
Fifteen of the eighteen districts In
the state are well organized and this
NrRnr hnlI -1aa,Nanf,,I al,,,o.-- nj
third district has the honor of having
the most unions reporting. Depart
ment work has been successful, re-
ports of the several superintendent to
Mrs. Wylie showing great activity.
Chautauqua institutes were held at
Devils Lake, Valley City and the
Mouse river chautauqua.
At present there are 131 unions in
the state, including the young peo-
pies organizations, with a total mem
bership of 2,045. The Fargo Scandt-
l50, is believed to be the largest in
existence.
Activities of various locals are dis
cussed interestingly. They follow:
Bethel union has fine meetings In
the country at the homes Of mem
bers. Lunch is served and h~onoraries
are present. Literature Is distribut-
ed,
Bisby has undertaken purity work
Devils Lake has gained eighteen new
members and distributes much litera-
ture. They have been unusually active
especially the last two months.
Preston conducts an L. T. L.
Darlington held a union service a
few Sundays ago at which they pre-
scented each person with a boquet
Of flowers, tied with white ribbon.
The president, Mrs. HeinmilIer, sug-
| gests the observance of such a day in
August, when flowers in North Dakota
are at their best.
Heaton has a good subscription list
to Young Crusader.
Flora has distributed literature.
Minnewaukan prepares special pro-
grammes for mothers meetings.
Antler, Deering and Upham are
working for law enforcement.
Roth has tried to create temperance
sentiment among young people.
Towner has put out slot machines
and made a speciality Of medal con-
| tests.
Minot has co-operated with pastors
to obtain better Sabbath observance
MohalI succeeded in preventing q
drug store from securing a permit.
Portal helped in law enforcement
and raised funds for cleaning up the
town.
WiHiston maintained column in city
paper-helped to cancel druggist per-
mits.
Reeder has held ten medal con
| tests. At a picnic supper In the coun-
try, each member told how she earned
81.
Hettinger has helped to enforce tht
law.
Mckenzie distributes literature.
Valley City has three subscription
clubs to Young Crusader--has helped
In law enforcement.
Jamestown has specialized on fran.
chise and scientific temperance in
~struction.
Leal takes Young Crusader fol
teachers and has made q specially o.
L. L. j..
Lisbon has encouraged the states
| attorney in enforcement of law.
Stirum has been active in law en-.
| forcement and also entertained dis.
trict convention.
wimbledon tried to stop Sunday
| baseball.
Wyndmere has prepared pro.
grammes for meetings.
Each member Of the Armenia unior
takes The Union Signal.
Hope paid for eighteen state reports
and started an u. T. l..
Hunter, in spite Of many hin.
ORANGES has gained eleven members
Mrs. Muir's i. r. l.. numbers nfty-five
Grand Forks union has successful.
| conducted the essay contest at ths
university-has been active also III
department. work.
Niagara has increased Its member,
ship and Is doing good work,