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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
Daddy's Bedhrne
O. Lesa-Bed Makes .
- An Unexpected
Tnp to Elaand

ADDY was fond Of telling the children that early obed should mean
"once upon a time" said daddy at story time. atnere was d small
boy who lived in a cottage at the foot of tall mountain Trees grow
almost to the foot OF the slopes, and people said that the elves sHn lived In the
wild mountain forests.
IF you get up very, very early you may sometimes see the elves flying
And whoever sees an elf has luck FOR q year IL he VIII say very quickly:
ELI, oh, ehn, pray be- hndl Leave the fairy buck behind" they would add
"Idthe Liea-Bed-hs real name was Bennie-laughed when he heard this
story.
"He laughed 50 loud that his grandmother said. IT'S an n thing to laugh
at the fairies on q night like this
"When Bonnie went TO bed he drew the covers up very close about his
head, but It was not long until he was snoring
"And then Bennie thought somebody caught up his bed he fat 1t rhanx
up, mp, through the roof of the house and out into the dark night Then e
went whhnng over the tree tops until at last the bed was set down In larry
land
Bonnie was afraid II look around, but when he did he wanted to ret right
out OF bed and have a good time. All around were trees weighted down with
good things to eat and the most delightful toys were running about
"But a merry little elf climbed up at each corner OF his bed and whenever
he tried to get up pushed him down again 1.f
1.-THE other elves gathered about in a circLea began dancing and singing:
"TM-abed. nea-bed. yu are q sight, isa
81. SMOKING and Bnotng long after tbs ughtI
## Le-s-bed. ne--bed, tbs a surprise .@E#
When beforete en- O'clock you've open eyesP s t#<.AM
"Bennie was very much ashamed. and there were tears in his eyes 8 be
said:
"Oh, I WIN get mp after thsF
"And just then Bonnie heard his mothers voice saying, Get right a D this
minute or you'll be late for school againP
"And you should Just have seen how Bonnie jumped out OF bed. Yes. in.
deed, that was a bad dream, but it did Benuie good"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

Barrie N. d, Aug. 14.-To The Fo-
rum: Farmers are rushing binders this
week and a few have ali their wheat
in shock. =.
Mrs. Will and Mrs. J.. H. christy and
family dined with Hope Morgan on
Sunday.
Mrs. George Van Arnam of wahpeton
is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Allen,
this week.
The Misses Grace and Ada Allen are
at home again from sunme school at
Valley City.
The Morgan clan were bountifully
entertained by Mr.. N Mrs, Tom Rad
cliff IN last Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. lsaacs has been visiting at
the Power farm during the last week.
Last week Nels Jordheim and his
brother Sween and Job Nelson per-
ceiving thatWm. Christy's wheat was
ready to cut put their three binders in
to the field and cut for a full day know
ing that she had just lost her husband
and had not yet got control Of her farm
work.
Mrs. VIII Sterner presented her hus-
band with a ten pound girl last week
and Will is passing the cigars.
The binder twine shortage seems to
be now over and there are more men to
be had at living wages. Cor. B.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
On q SINKING Ship.

New York Tribune: How must it
feel to be on a ship and know it is
going DOWN." said one Of a luncheon
party discussing the Titanic disaster.
When all had expressed opinion, the
silent man of the party said: you
men thinkI know. / was on a ship
In January, 1890, which for a time was
considered done for. The officers made
no secret Of our peril, from which
nothing but a let-up Of the following
gale could save us. We had thirty
seven cabin passengers Of whom not
one showed the least bit OF cowardice,
On the morning of the second day of
the storm. with matches closed, COM
panion way smashed and a foot of
water in the saloon, we had to laugh
at a young mar who, dressed in his
bed clothes, with q high hat on his
head and a camera in his hand mount
ed the long table and took a picture Of
the scene. But after we had landed in
Liverpool from the partly disnaantled
ship, when danger was over, then
everyone went to pieces. The resolu-
ton OF thanks which we gave the
captain were signed by all but
one of the passengers, and he declined
because his clothes had been ruined by
the water
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
STEEL r k WAGES.

There seems to be a conflict of
opinion between the steel manufac-
turers of Germany and the United
States over the number Of hours-and
the workers are getting the worst of
1t.
In Germany there is a movement
for an eight-hour day in the steel
mills. The owners insist they cannot
adopt this system for fear of the
handicap of competition with the
United States.
In this country IT is claimed that
the United States cannot compete
with Germany unless the men work in
twelve-hour shifts.
The steel manufacturers Of the two
countries r each playing the other
up as a great boyle. How easy the
problem would be solved If each would
agree on an eight hour day!
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
MADE IN FARGO.

Since the Made in Fargo" show in
this city last winter many people have
a higher respect for their own city
and retain q prouder impression Of
the capabilities Of the town. Prior to
that there were a lot Of people who
knew some things were being manu-
featured in Fargo-but they never had
given the matter any serious consid-
era.ion. The show was an eye open
sr.
It viii be repeated this winter-big-
ger and better than ever. 1t will be
one of the distinctive features Of the
numerous things during the Tri-State
convention week In January.
One Of the most striking results of
the show last winter is the determin-
alton on the part Of the manufacturers
Of this city to label all goods manufac-
tured in Fargo. A label has been
adopted. 1t will be q distinctive fea-
ture and will give Fargo a lot of
advertising and prominence.
Perhaps the chief benefit will be
that the people OF the city will learn
to demand made in Fargo goods. 1t
win result in increased trade-which
will mean the employment Of more
people-and more capital invested in
Fargo.
Every citizen should feel a pardon
able pride in using made in Fargo
goods. Every dollar spent for these
WIN remain in Farso-and the pur-
chaser will stand some show of getting
a part of it back.
The home products show this win
ter should be a hummer and every
man and woman and child should
make 1T a point to attendant a
pledge to s made in Fargo products
In preference to everything else.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
sEIDEL IN NORTH DAKOTA.

Fargoans, who cared to. had the OPP
portunity Thursday to hear a vice
presidential candidate speak. Con-
gresham SeideI, the first socialist to
reach the lower branch Of congress.
spoke in Island park. It was no
fault Of his that his audience was nu-
merically small. Perhaps the lack Of
numbers was made up in the enthusi-
Ism Of those who were present.
AS mayor of Milwaukee and later as
a member Of congress Mr.. Seidel has
given the cause Of socialism a great
deal of prominence. He represents
the conservative wing Of the party and
appeals more directly to the general
public than radicals like Dets.
The question Of socialism is an i'm
portant one. The rapidly growing
ranks OF the socialists in North Da-
kota and the rest of the United States
must u any thinking person to pay
some attention to the movement-no
matter how opposed to it's theories.
Hundreds of thousands of voters will
80 to the polls this fall and cast their
ballots for Debs for president and
Seidel for vice president of the Unit
ed States. Neither Of these men ex-
pect to be elected-but they are con-
hdent that they will double the pres
idential vote cast by the socialists
four years ago.
socialism's weakest point is the
wild claims made for it by the radi-
calls. It would win a wider INC saner
followtng-with a more conservative
presentation. 1t claims and promises
too much that can never be fulfilled.
There are many who-while admitting
it's weak points-accept it because of
its strong humanitarian features-and
its broad uplift possibilities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
How's Crops

Jed Hicks he drives up Main street and he drops
And sometimes Jed says: Isl, / never see
A crop like this one promises to be-"
And orders big-all kinds of farm supplies,
Till ST he gets real sunshine in his eyes.
And says to Emmett Pew, the drummer: "Pew, e
Make that one ton of sugar I said two; So
Them bills of therfn and pay the hull amount"
And then scrimp Short the banker, he Jest hops
Across the street and says to Jed: "Hows crops ?"#
And Jed says to him.: "Scrimp, she goin' to be
A bumper crop, I tell you-now you seer
And tells his customers he'll take them notes .f.
At nine per cent; and 6ndshe's got about
Another fifty thousand to let out;
And thinks the notes can he renewed again
For nebby eight per cent instead OF ten.
Right through the mud and says to Jed: "EIowfs crops?"
And Jed says; doc, / never see the beat
OF this here year for corn and oats and wheatW .E
And Doc he smiles, because he's got about w
Five thousand on his books astandin' out; .#
So he goes to the garage and says: Green,
You better order me that new machine ~
we talked about the other day'-and goes
led Hicks amt much to look at but his say A-
Is purity powerful in a business way;
And when he says the crops is hard to beat
You see folks perk up all along the street.
Ei Gregg, he gives big orders for his store,
Good money to lend out; and everywhere
You feel that easy-money-c comm air;
If has some meanin' when Scrimp Short he hops "..s.
Acrost the street and says to Jed: "How's crops?'
I'D W. Foley.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
YOU'LL Use THIS
BEAUTIFUL BOOK
NO MATTER HOW MANY OTHER
BIBLES YOU NOW POSSESS THE
FORUM BIBLE WILL BE USED
THIS OFFER WILL BE WITH
DRAWN SOON.

Almost every family has some kind
OF a Bible. It does not follow that
they put them to good use. The old
family Bible weighs from fifteen to
twenty pounds ana IL 30 cumbersome
to be OF little use.
The Forum a Republican IL offering
to it's readers a new kind OF Bible.
This beautiful volume is bound In gem
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These illustrations are printed In with
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these are also distributed throughout
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Inasrnuch as all of these pictures
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matter which they accompany, 1t is
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Another valuable feature in this IL
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marked so that the reader Is enabled
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Then there are copious marginal ref
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Taking it altogether this might prop
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This educational campaign must be
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
MAN OUT OF WORK.

North Dakotans can easily become
good citizens this year-and fulfil the
requirements Of the definition OF a
good citizen by a Canadian school boy.
He won a prize for his definition. The
concluding paragraph of his essay
read:
when he found a man out Of work
he would try to get him a job, and
then he would be what I call a real
good citizen"
There is no denying the truth Of the
statement. 1t remained for a mere
youth to put into words an elementary
truth and reduce it to the brevity OF
an aphorism.
The man who is out OF work is, be-
yond ali question, the man most in
need OF material aid, OF friendly coun-
sell OF ~brotherly kindness. There is
no room for ine-spun logic here. The
fact stands out prominently.
1t is the man out Of work who com
rnits most of the lesser crimes-such
crimes az stealing ana forgery. The
major crimes Of ~selfishness and cruel
ty belong, Of course. in a different
Geld.
1t is the rna out Of work who
forms laobs and incites to anarchy
who deserts his family and his cause
who ceases to be q good citizen in any
relationship. He has to be out Of
work j good while to become ais bad
MS he ID made out to be--but the
agency Of idleness attains the gravest
ends III time.
Therefore. the highest duty q good
sasseg .naD psgsOrrn is set azn in the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

All Of the firms referred to make
definite statements that they test
their seeds for termination Nine
firms advise purchasers to send sam
pies either to the seed testing labora-
tory of the United States department
of agriculture or to a state expert
ment station to be tested. Seven arms
state that they themselves follow
this course in regard to the seeds they
offer and that the seeds are thereby
officially guaranteed to be OF the high
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
Erie NEWS.

Erie, N. d., Aug. 14.To The Forum:
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Jefferson and
Paul Willert.
Mrs. Conn. Clifford and Mrs. Cofin's
mother, Mrs. Provost, left for Minnie
apolis Monday evening.
Everett Bingham lis enjoying a visit
from a cousin this week.
Mrs. III. w. Mosher and children re-
turned Sunday from q few days visit
at Welcome Valley.
Mrs. T.. Delameter spent a few days
the past week with her daughter, Mrs.
sloan, at Galesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Woo1win are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. whiting this week.
Mr.. Gibson of Manitowoc, Wis, who
has been visiting friends here, has
zone back to his home. Cor. e.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

grade represented. six firms allow a
stated time for making a test advise
purchasers to make such test on re-
ceipt Of seeds, and request the return
of seeds which do not satisfactorily
meet the test.
Five firms state that the seeds they
are selling comply with state laws,
and a number Of firms give the per-
centage OF purity and termination in
compliance with state laws.
These statements indicate that COM
petition between seed dealers Is be-
coming more and more a competition
based on quality-a heaIthful tend
ency from the standpoint Of both Gus
toners and honest dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

words OF the Canadian schoolboy:
When he finds a out OF work he
tries to get him a job.
And when one remembers what
worlds Of work there are TO be done in
America, it is as plain as can be that
there are d great many citizens who
are not good citizens-as long as any
are torlorn and poor and discouraged
and helplees-because they are cona-
PEELED TO be idle.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
SIGN.

A most hopeful sign, indicative OF
results largely attributable to the per-
sisten+ efforts heretofore made by the
United States department Of agri-
culture in the line Of seed testing, is
manifest from an inspection Of the
catalogues Of more than fifty Of the
principal seed dealers of the country.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
oh. seautifuII

Bolton. Mo-, Herald: Miss Morning
Glory Starbuck was but Saturday aft
ernoon making a sly circuit of the
market place, looking loyelier than the
flowers for which she was named. She
was clad In a gown made from last
years lace curtains, bleached on the
ed into artistic loneliness BY her own
deft fingers. She was shod in ilnmac-
uIate doeskin bootees which resembI-
ed white mice racing over the side
walk. and there was a faint perfume
OF wild rose IN the gentle summer
breeze.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

People who complained Of the heat
during tho past few days should have
recalled the temperatures OF that tor
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
FRIDAY, U 10, 1912.

New York and Chicago Representa-
tives: Payne a. Young. New York Of
nee; 1904 Fifth Avenue Building.
Chicago Office: 74S Marquette building.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
North Dakota
Kernels

a.H
Early blowing l gsss results.
The wolf bounty i exhausted.
The harvest work i going in q rush.
There ars some hustlers around
Ray.
The cool weather swatted some
flies.
Russell IL the center OF 3 fine pota~
to belt.
Some nice crop yields r being re-
ported.
Celebration day was a success at
Dogden.
The country presents the greatest
The weed cutting brigade might be
enlarged.
Game wardens are gumshoeing over
the state.
Winter rye has proven to be a pay
ing crop.
More light is wanted on the streets
at Portal.
The Taylor Reporter admits 1t has
no Office at.
Postofice flirting is getting quite a
crimp put in it.
Many horses were killed this sum
mer by lightning.
Better farming is getting a lot of
deserved boosting:
Some new wheat weighs ~stxty-1ve
pounds to the bushel.
900
More b. piggers in Ramsey county
are being gathered in.
go
The farmers state the poorest crop
this yea was timothy.
Don't be roped in by peddiers and
other transient dealers.
900
A statewide tree planting move
ment would get results.
%&@
Bismarck is becoming a great ren
devious for newspaper men.
900
A former Jamestown boy was killed
in a Nevada mine cave-in.
900
In many localities the farmers r
planning to stack their grain.
The county division question is GER
tainly a live issue in Morton.
900
Even the harvest season can't pre-
vent the epidemic of marriages.
@@~
1t is claimed that impaired digestion
is responsible for q lot OF crime.
~. NSAS4S
Notwithstanding the bad weather
the fair at Hamilton was a success.
900
Many a former ball player is now
batting over 400 in the wheat fields.
The Mandan fair association secured
both Hanna and Gronna for speeches.
900
Some intoxicated persons made a lot
Of unnecessary racket at Willow City.
The father of the Hoyt Bros, edit
ors at Flaxton and Portal recently
died.
The girl from the show me state is
appearing in many North Dakota
towns.
Blind piggers and b~ootleggers r
having a terrible time in Burleigh
county.
There will be very little harvesting
machinery left in the hands Of the
dealers.
There are some more charges being
made against Former State Treasurer
Bickford. +
Farmers tell of the great length Of
the heads of wheat and nov well they
are filled.
The Crary Public opinion told about,
a man eating a gallon and a half Of
ice cream.
1t is claimed that Dan Brennan,
lawyer editor Of Devils Lake, licked an
oil peddler.
Some Of the editors of weeklies are
active factors in the social affairs Of
their towns.
Many papers are Boosting OF the
elimination of foreign advertising in
the ready prints.
Some of the road overseers earned
their money and did good work-and
there were others.
There are said to be more prairie
chickens around Streeter than any
where in the state.
Many bankers have displayed con-
.I1orohla activity IN Ean1rindr haln FOR
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16
Press Comment

should be elected governor this fall.
He was nominated in a state wide pri-
mary by the people, under a law passed
by a progressive legislature. The Trib-
n believes in progressive republican
ISM, and for that reason we are willing
to say that the people know what they
want.
Elgin Times: The individual who
mas been In this community getting af-
wi that Hanna's nomination was
obtained by fraud says he'll get the
dope in spite of the fact that every
body here Is for l.. B.. Hanna. we doubt
II there was a fraudulent vote cast in
this. community but If this hireling of
B~uchanan's interests is smooth enough
he may be able to get a few people to
swear to any wish he can conceive.
Devils Lake World: The fact that
Gronna has declared for the whole re-
squeals to be admitted by the democrats
in different parts of the state, some of
the democratic papers even going so far
as to publish fake interviews to the eff
the republican party in North Dakota
working in harmony, the democratic
finish is in plain view.
Edmore Herald-News: There has
been a meeting of the progressive re-
publicans of the state called to meet in
Fargo in the near future to consider
the matter of putting another complete
state ticket in the field, together with
a set of presidential electors. We be-
lieve at this time it would be a foolish
move for the progressive republicans
to do any such thing. IT would not
only kill off the republican party in the
state but 1t would be q death blow to
the progressive cause in North Dakota.
We now have a good ticket in the
field and this ticket ia nj uazt-
ly of progressive republicans, and as to
the presidential electors, we believe
that 1t would be wise for all republi-
cans to join hands in helping to elect
college and vote for their choice
whether 1t be Taft or Roosevelt. II
another ticket 10 put in the field II
will be easy sailing for the democrats.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

You cannot convince a ~sunburned
man that there ere apota "a the sur
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

One Of the, qualifications for member.
ship in the third party seems to be-
that the mar must have been a repub~
lican candidate for oficeAand been de-
feated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

]. L. Garrison Of Russell had TO pay
$40 for swatting Editor Woodland
was also bound over to keep the peace.
He must have been a big fellow TO
have caused an editor to resort to law
to get even with b
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-16

A-MCMTTECTA.
HANCOCK BROS, ARCHITECTS Oh
hces Douglas Building lis Eroad@
way, Fargo.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-07-18

John E. King, at one time a
member of Gov. Johnson's kit
chen cabinet" later associated
with Frank Day in losing
newspaper enterprise at Nilsson
la, Mont, is now located at
Hemet. California. where he has
recently purchased a half inter-
est in a newspaper along with
w. A. Potter, for many years
manager of the Minnesota Type
Foundry. Mr.. King returned to
Minnesota after leaving Nilsson
la and tried to find a location in
country journalism but did not
succeed. He visited Sank Cen
tire and made overtures for the
purchase of The Herald, but as
this paper is not for sale, he
moved on King is a fine fell
low, an experienced newspaper
man and the best wishes of his
many Minpesota friends are with
him in his new field. Here;
hoping he may soon be wearing
diamonds.