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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
WOULD USE LAND
NEAR LARGE CITY.

In line with his policy to use the ma
chinery Of the department Of agricul-
ture to help lower the cost of living.
Secretary Wilson thinks the lands
near the large cities should be used
SO that their markets for foodstuffs
could be supplied with home grown
products. Only recently $4,000 tons
OF potatoes reached New York from
Scotland for New York City consump-
ton. within an hours ride Of the
greater city there is enough unculd-
waited land to produce many times the
amount OF this cargo Of potatoes, il
only properly cultivated.
This applies not only to the potato
crop but to nearly all the trucking
crops. And, too, this situation does
not affect New York alone, but every
ity and community from Maine to
Texas and the west and middle west,
but, indeed, almost the entire country.
Washington is a fair example of
the argument. There are thousands
of acres OF cheap lands in nearby
Maryland and Virginia that would
supply the Washington market with
all the potatoes, cabbage, and other
truck crops it would consume. Instead.
most of the supply Of these farm prod
ucts is shipped from a distance at. OF
course, a much higher cos than would
be the case If they were produced in
contiguous territory The important
fact in regard to this is that these
lands in Maryland and Virginia can be
bought cheap and put in condition for
cultivation at a nominal outlay.
"Tn fha c0Tyfh nIIp rAan1.k~ ~h..,, kG@k
most OF the potatoes, cabbage. eggs,
butter and meats used are shipped
from a distance. One Of Dur agents re-
ported that he ordered eggs for break
fast at a hotel in North Carolina and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13

was informed that the train from
Washington was late and there were
no eggs to be had in the town. Within
a radius of a few miles OF this city is
enough vacant land to supply nearly
the entire state with eggs. This agent
found that IS per cent Of the eggs,
butter, poultry, meats and vegetables
were imported from out-of-state mar
kets.
THE problem Of supplying the
kets with homegrown and home
raised foodstuffs is a serious n I'm
the question of the high cost Of living,
and when it is solved by the culiva-
ton of the neglected acreage Of lands,
/ believe the whole problem will have
been materially reduced. The depart
ment of agriculture is working TO bring
this about"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
{. a. ENeE7RETsoN,
President
The Northwestern Mortgage Sc.
eurity CO.


For Fargo and the state in general
conditions appear most promising for
1912. The frequent rains last fall
were ample to penetrate and soak into
the subsoil insurfng a favorable start
for crops in the spring. Many Of our
farmers are commencing to recognize
the value Of d~iversifying and the
splendid corn crop OF 1911 has been
a great incentive in this direction. In
the Red river valley the conditions
are exceptionally good and the pre-
vailing prosperous condition IS re-
dected in the advancing prices in
farm lands.
That financial conditions generally
throughout the state are favorable is
indicated by the fact that interest coll
iections on our loans have been con-
siderabN better than the average Of
preceding seasons.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
J. L. KILLloN,
Secretary,
Fargo Bond q Trust Co.

The financial situation for the year
1912, for the state OF North Dakota,
seems much better than for some time.
A condition much more optimistic than
for the past W. years seems to pre-
vail, not only in financial circles, but
In other lines of business as well. The
awakening of the farmer along the
line OF diversified and better farming
has done much to make us all feel as
IL we had a prosperous year awaiting
us. Give the farmer a crop, and we
will have prosperity AMI plenty of
money.
There is no good reason why the
year 1912 should not be one long TO
be remembered for prosperity in our
great state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
HERBERT L. LOOMS,
President,
Northwestern Mutual Savings a
Loan Association.

1 consider the business outlook for
1912 very promising. The greater
portion Of the state was favored with
abundant moisture last fall and this
condition in connection with the wide
interest in improved farming methods,
means good crops and better business,
providing we have reasonably favor
able weather.
Business in Fargo win be governed
largely by the conditions over the
state. We have passed the time when
we are affected very much by the con-
ditions Immediately surrounding Far
go. If the state as a whole prospers,
we are bound to do likewise. With
the development Of better farming
methods and the completion OF the
Fargo to Surrey Great Northern line
in sight, it seems to me that we are
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13

try and wheat is our main product,
and all business depends on its yield.
The people generally are optimistic
and hopeful Of the future, especially
the old timers, whom / AVE had oc-
casion to converse with along these
lines, giving expression of the facts
stated above, and also their general
interest shown in educational move
ments Of improving their old methods
Of farming, to bring about better re-
suits and thus securing larger returns.
Our country can be great and pros
porous, only when this can De achiev-
ed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
ALEX STERN,
President Dakota Trust Co.

You ask my opinion as to the hn-
ancial outlook for the year 1912 for
the state of North Dakota.
The basic enterprise Of our state is
agriculture and there is not anything
in the line OF produce put Of the soil
that does not bring a larger price to
the farmer than 1t ever has before.
This should make additional income
for the farmer, who will spend it
again with the merchant and manu-
facturer in the village and town.
j therefore come to the conclusion
that the future for the people in North
Dakota is promising and the outlook
is bright.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
H. w. GEAREY,
Vice President,
Merchants National Bank.

So far the outlook for 1912 is most
encouraging. The business that has
already been done this month ex-
ceeds that of the first few weeks OF
last year, which. II it is any indi-
cation at all, is most favorable and
promising as a forecast for the amount
of business that is to be done this
year.
Everything is moving along rapidly
and with that stability, which TO the
conservative business man, should be
indicative OF continued prosperity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
A. M. COLBY,
superintendent, 1radstreet Co.

Presidential campaigns no longer
create the feeling of unsettlement
they formerly did and in North Da-
kota their influence on trade condi-
tions Is almost negligible. Everybody
is awaiting the developments in the
crop situation and possibilities in that
line are always a source of more or
less stimulation.
We are not far enough away from
the old year to forecast the new with
any accuracy but the North Dako-
tan's faith in his state and her great
possibilities prevents anything but
a cheerful outlook.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
MYRoN A. BALDWIN,
President, Commercial National.

The prospects look good to me for
1912.
North Dakota financial affairs were
never on a more solid, safe and sane
conservative basis than at the present
time. From the simple fact that bank
,ers feel that they must be on the safe
side / believe that economy viii govern
this year and that all business will be
conducted along conservative lines.
I look for q year OF steady substan-
tial advance along every line.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13

ening the interest of the farmers in
the direction of corn growing which is
a great help and / notice also that
there is now a great tendency toward
stock raising which is also a very ex-
cellent sign.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
Was a Man Hatsr.

Life: Hokus-Miss Caustique says
she is very fond Of young Saphede.
Pskus-Why. / thought she was a
man hater.
Hokus-So she is. I suppose that's
why she likes Saphede.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13
Continued from Page /. Part one.

seen, the year has been all and more
than could be expected or anticipated
and the general impression seems to
prevail that contrary to expectations,
this year will see no financial de.
preston but viii prove one of the
biggest in the history OF the state.
At least it is believed that conditions
point to q return OF the states form
er prosperity which it had so long
enjoyed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13

about to enter upon an era Of sub
stantial growth and prosperity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-13

{. !. WEIsER,
President, First National Bank.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
japan Builds Own Warshlps.

The construction of three big bat
tleships, each of $4,000 tons, which
has just been started in Japan-one at
Yokosuka to be named the Hiyei, one
at the Kawasaki yard to be named
the Harima, and one at the Mitsu
Bishi yard to be named the Kirishima
has aroused a great deal of atten-
ton among the naval authorities Of
foreign powers. The fourteen-inch
guns to be mounted on these new
battleships are also TO be manufac-
tured In Japan, fact which is said
to have awakened a still greater
amount of attention. The guns are
TO be made at the Japan Steel foun-
dry's works at Muroran, the breech
blocks and other important parts be-
ing made at the Kure naval arsenal.
The proportion of homemade and for
eign material used In building war
ships in Japan is getting more and
more in favor of homemade mate
rails -.Esss. ~. n II sE.Iss .-'''''-' ,,
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Rub hinges with a feather dipped
In oil and they will not squeak.
A slice of lemon or sprig Of pars'
ley eaten after onions will destroy the
odor.
Pennyroyal will keep off mosqri-
toes.
Use clothes pin to handle screw
when putting 1t into hard wood.
To freshen the air In a sick room,
put few drops of oil of lavender into
hot water. 1t leaves a most agreeable
odor.
Place piece of glass over the cook
book when using 1t. 1t serves two
keeps 1t clean.
To save a child from slipping in the
bath tub, lay a turkish towel in the
bottom of the tub.
The moment you are prompted to rub
your eyes, that moment stop using
them.
When making cream of tomato soup,
add the hot tomatoes to the milk In
stead Of milk to the tomatoes, as it is
not so apt to curdle.
When camping, and rolling pin is
needed, a large round bottle serves
very well
Do not try to test mushrooms for a
dark color with a silver spoon, for it
is not good test for poisonous va
riety.
Clean the meat chopper by running
dry bread or crackers through 1t.
Fried apples with fried onions, both
cooked together, are excellent with
pork chops.
To remove stains of iodine from the
hands, use ammonia.
Keep the fingers covered with salt
when cleaning fowl as it prevents
the fingers from slipping.
Ivory is cleaned with lemon and
salt; afterwards wash In soap suds.
To improve tough meat, rub it we'll
with a cut lemon. This acid softens
the fibers.
When loaf of bread has become
stale, dip it in water and place in a
paper bag in a hot oven.
When picking flowers in the woods,
provide yourself with a paper bag to
put them in. Fold over the top to
keep them from the air, and they will
be fresh when you arrive at home.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28

| Among the visitors to the famous tur-
Ting grounds along the coast Of Flor
ida, inquiry is ofton made as to why
the name tortoise is SO seldom applied
to the many varieties OF marine chelo-
mans found on the borders of the
Gulf of Mexico. 1t is true that tor
toise is the correct name for all these
various species-both the land and the
marine species-as the name is de-
rived from various French and Latin
words meaning twisted, crooked or
contorted, describing the crookedness
OF the curious feet and head protrud'
ing from the tortoise shell. How the
tortoise of early days became known
by the name of turtle is explained by
the fact that certain species of sea-
turtles show such great affection for
their mates, that the name of turtle
(from turtle-dove celebrated for the
constancy Of its affection) came to
be applied to them. Later the mama
turtle was applied to many species OF
the marine tortoises, with turkey
frequently used for the species found
in the West Indies.
Green Turtle the Favorite.
Among the private turtle ponds own
ed and operated by progressive Flor
ida farmers who possess many acres
of submerged land bordering famous
turtle streams, many interesting fea-
lures await the study of the northern
tourist. The green turtle is the IA
vorite, not only because OF its fame
in regard to green turtle SOUP but
also for the delicacy of it's flesh for
various articles of diet. The tortoise
shell of commercial value is also most
highly priced when secured from the
green turtle, with it's delicate color
/ ings. Both the upper shell-the cara
pace, or carapax; and the lower shell
the platron, are utilized for articles
and ornaments of commercial value.
The most common method of prepar-
ing the shells for use is to soften
them by means of boiling They are
then formed into various shapes, or
are flattened by being passed through
a press.
The Florida native entertains the
visitor with many interesting legends
and traditions concerning the numer-
Gus turtles commonly known in the
early days as Chelonias. This name,
applied to various river and sea tor
toises, was derived tbs said from
the beautiful nymph Chelonia of
NEUROLOGICAL fame, According to the
legend, she alone OF all the nymphs,
was not invited to the bridal Of Zeus
and Hera, because she had amused
herself at the cost of the immortal
couple. But Hera was not contented
with this vengeance. She made Mer-
curry throw the witty but unwise maid
en- into the sea with her house. and
metamorphosing her into a tortoise,
condemned her to carry IL on her back
in eternal silence. For this reason
the ancients called the tortoise Chel-
onia.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
INVALID DISHES.

The greatest importance is to be at
tached to the preparation of food for
the sick. Oftentimes the diet is OF
much more Importance than the drug.
Wholesome, dainty food, with
prompt and nice service, are very es.
sential.
Do not consult the patient as to his
foci; surprises are a great pleasure
to enc who is ILL.,
Prepare the tray with a spotless
cloth, select the prettiest china and
be careful to arrange the dishes In a
convenient place for the sick one to
reach them.
All hot foods should be served on
hot dishes, and cold foods on cold
dishes.
For feverish patients, cold water
and fruit juices are most refreshing.
Hot lemonade with hot milk and
egg are good hot drinks and are also
nourishing.
A raw egg can be easily taken in
Objectionable.
Almond Soup.-Blanch and pound
in mortar a half pound OF almonds.
Gradually add a pint of milk. When
the almonds are a smooth paste and
the milk is all used, strain by squeez-
ing through cheese cloth. To a pint
OF scalded milk add two tablespoon
fuls of sugar and half teaspoonful of
salt Now add to the almond mixture
and bring to the boiling point. Serve
hot.
Chicken Custard.-Take the crumbs
from the center of the loaf, half cup
full, add to these two tablespoonfuls of
chopped breast of chicken, pinch of
salt, celery salt and a cup of milk
add the yolks Of two eggs and bake in
a eustard cup set in hot water. Serve
hot.
SyIlabub.-Take four egg yolks. a
tablespoonful of -four, a teaspoonful
Of flavoring. a pint OF milk, three
Nurths of a cup OF sugar and a pint
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
Starting In Well.

Harry Furniss, the English humor.
ist, was talking about Americas won.
derful captains Of industry.
But a captain OF industry said
Mr.. Furniss, lis in the last analysis,
Just man with sense enough to get
other people to do his hard, unpleas-
ant work for him.
81 know little boy who will prob
ably grow up to be a tremendous cap
tain OF industry. His nurse said to
this boy one day:
"'Come. Tommy. take your dose of
1alap like good child. without making
any further trouble. Your father says
he'll give you cents II you do
Il tell you what, nurse said the
youngster eagerly. you take the jalap
for me. and then I'll give you cents
and only keep 8 for myself New
York Press.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
SOMETHING TO EAT.

When a novel and unusual filling TOT
cake is desired, try this; BAKE tne
cake In two layers and frost them
both separately. Take cup OF rais-
ms and simmer gently for an hour OF
more with q few teaspoonfuls or lem
on Juice. Spread this, well draiheo'
over the frosted layer, then turn the
other layer. frosting side down, over
this, and put together. Cover Win
frosting. When cut. the raisins VIII
be between the two layers OF frosting'
Chopped nuts are an addition to this
filling.
Irish Stew.-Take two or three
pounds from the neck, cut into small
pieces. add enough water to cover
and simmer for an hour, then add po-
tatoes, carrots, onions and turnips cut
In small pieces, and cook for several
hours at the simmering point. Serve
hot, after seasoning well with salt.
Peach Ple.-Line a pie plate with
crust. then lay In peeled, stoned ana
sliced peaches, sprinkling sugar liber-
ally over them in proportion to their
sweetness. Allow three peach kernels
chopped fine to every pie. Pour in
very little water and bake with cross
bars of pastry for top crust.
Rice Puddine.-Place in buttered
pudding dish a layer of cold boiled
rice, season with cream, nutmeg and
sugar. Cover this with layer OF
ounce or apple preserves, then add
another layer Of rice and fruit, and
over the top place meringue made
of the whites of two eggs beaten stih
and four tablespoonfuls OF sugar add
ed. Bake in a slow oven and serve
cold with cream.
Sponge Bananao.-Cover the bottom
of a baking dish with small sponge
cakes or lady fingers. Upon this put
layer of peeled bananas whole.
Sprinkle with sugar, add bits Of butter
and the juice of a lemon, cover with
chopped nuts and bake fifteen minutes
il moderate oven. Serve with a Gus
tard or cream.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
SEEKING ALWAYS THE BEST
What . Happy World II Every Mans
Greeting to His keishbor Was
Such as This!

Come into my house fearlessly and
into my garden without suspicion.
Let us be content because we live
near to each other. Let us think well
OF each other when We meet, and let
us be gracious.
have done many foolish things in
my life and few wrong things. So
have you.
was never glad of my sins. sup
pose that you also have repented OF
yours. Therefore We must resolve not
TO build them into a coffin for the buri-
al Of friendliness.
Let us forget our faults when we sit
down together to chat as neighbors.
For truly, II you remember my folly
and my wrongdoing you will expect
the same OF me again, and / shall be
unable to yield you my best.
II allow my thoughts to linger with
your weakness, your very strength
will be crippled by my presence.
Therefore, / pray you, remember
not the day when / was unkind to a
servitor, rude to child, false to a
friend-if there have been such days.
Remember the days when l have tried
TO be kind and courteous and true.
promise that will strive to thrust
from my mind the days when you Cos
siped or sneered or were niggardly-
II such days have been. / will call
to mind SUMMER days when you la
bored quietly, praised generously and
brought rich gifts.
Come into my house, my garden and
rest awhile. Be free to enjoy what
pleases you. Meet my eyes sincerely
when you shake hands with me.
For your tragedy promise to have
only sympathy for your comedy a
guileless laugh. Do you be gentle with
my failings.
For are we not set close TO each
other that we may learn loving kind
ness?
Is not God himself with us when we
seek the best in each other as neigh
bors THE Craftsman.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
CHARACTER SEEN IN BACK
Reveals Their Personality to
the Student.

Have you ever noticed that the
back views of men and women are in
tensely characteristic OF the persons?
Then look carefully at that very or
binary young man who haa passed
you. He has one hand in his pocket,
and shoulders slightly stopped. From
what you can see OF him, his head is
bent, and every now and again he
gives an aimless little kick at some
object in his path. What back view
could be more eloquent of indecision
of character?
Now glance at the receding back
of the man who has passed you by.
Why does 1t fill you with an instinc-
tive sense of reliability? Because
there is strength in It; not necessari-
ly physical, but mental. The back is
straight and alert. The head is held
well back, the arms swing easily, and
the walk is buoyant, confident, hope
full.
Now direct your gaze across the
street a moment. There goes a girl
who, under cursory scrutiny, LOOKS
the personification of what wealth
can do Walk behind her little way,
and take good stock of the back view
presented you. You soon discover
that the end of fringe net hangs
down on to the coat collar. The col
lar of the blouse is done up with a
large pin. The middle seam of the
skirt is not in It's place. There is q
hole in the stocking just above the
ankle, and the shoes. in spite OF be-
ing expensive. need repairing. Evi.
IDENTIFY the wearer is an untidy. shift
less woman.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
Ethlcs Of IaMXera

They say now that lawyers ethics
saved Mrs. Grace from conviction for
shooting her husband. This is the
first case we have heard OF in many
years Of the exercise of lawyers eth
ics We don't hear of IT being used in
trust cases, In divorce cases, In snug
Cling cases, or in labor cases. II Is a
mighty good thing and should be re-
vived. The trouble is these days, law
yers know too much. They all know
that the others know all that they
know. Such general knowledge has
lnooked ethics In the head.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
HELPFUL HINTS.

When suffering from nervous
headache, try walking slowly back
ward for about ten minutes, placing
first the ball of the foot on the floor
and then the heel.
A teaspoonful OF turpentine added
to the boiler of clothes will greatly aid
in the whitening process.
In sudden attacks of illness, when
fire must be built and not quicker
remedy is at hand. take the stove lid,
wrap it in paper and cloth and use
it to apply heat.
Newspaper used to rub. windows
will keep them bright; also they make
fine polisher for the kitchen range.
Always have a folded paper and wax
to rub the fiat irons, and bundle Of
newspapers makes good rest for the
feet when ironing
Saturate pals and tubs with glyc-
crime and they will not shrink.
Often tight shoe my be stretched
by applying a cloth wrung out of boil
ing water.
A small fire in a clean CRATE is the
best OF ventilators
spoonful Of vinegar put into wa
ter that fowls are cooked in makes
them more tender
An old bedspread makes a good 81
lence cloth, and the small pieces are
fine for wash cloths.
When preparing meat for sausage,
time is saved IL the salt and spices
are mixed and added before grinding
Layer cakes will not stick to the
pan II after they are creased a little
-four is busted over them.
Cream little old will not curdle in
coffee II beaten before using.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-09-28
Aged Woman Casts Vote.

Mrs. II. Lawson Hill. 104 years OF
age. the Oldest living Daughter of the
American Revolution, cast her first
vote for president of the United States
at the California primary elections re-
Gently, and declared it to be one OF
the happiest days OF her life.