Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-10-17

victories, an ocean port from which
the products of the factories may be
shipped directly to foreign markets
without necessitating the costly trans
portation by rail and reloading on the
coast. Vessels of 200 to 1900 tons
displacement will be able to make use
of the canal. The promoters Of the
canal are seeking aid from the gov
eminent, tut it is generally conceded
that the canal will be profitable in
vestment and that money for construc-
ton purposes could be secured
through the ordinary channels Of
business.
That Roald Amundsen planted the
Norwegian flag, not at the actual
South pole, but at a point about one
nautical mile from the pole, Is the
conclusion said to have been arrived
at by board Of German experts who
are examining his records. The pos
sibility of such a condition is conced-
ed by Professor Alexander Of Skien,
who also examined the records. Pro-
fessor Alexander, however, maintains
that Amundsen could not have missed
the pole, for after planting the flag
at what they reckoned was the pole
they made journeys of several miles
in every direction from the point To-
Gated by the flag.
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Since Sweden, Denmark, Germany
and England have taken active meas
ures against the Mormon propaganda
the Mormons have concentrated their
forces in Norway. They have divided
the country into three districts, with
headquarters at Christiania, Bergen
and Trondhjem. They are working
hard to secure property in these three
cities, but Norway also is waking up to
the situation and Is likely to adopt
measures similar to the countries
mentioned.
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The architects design for the expo
sition building for "Emigrated Nor
way" has been submitted to the expo
sition authorities. The architect has
departed from the usual exposition
style of building and has designed
what will appear more like a villa or
country home. The building will be
located on an elevation which will
overlook a large portion of the expo
sition grou1ds.
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hn cioe ~
storthing has reported it's position as
to whether women shall have a right
to speak In churches. The majority
report says they may have right
to speak. but not to preach. Some OF
the members of the committee think
they should have the right to speak
In the churches, but under the super
vision or leadership Of men.
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Miss Ellen Gulbrandson, the noted
Norwegian songstress, has returned
to Christiania from Beyrut. the COM
north of Palestine, where she scored
one of the greatest musical triumphs
Of her career. Her beautiful voice
and dramatic talent are accorded the
highest praise in the European press.
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Charles Adams Holder, the new
American consul general, successor
to the late Consul General Brodewick,
arrived in Christiania last week from
Rouen, where he was formerly sta
toned. The new consul general is
about forty years old and has had
several years experience in the con-
sular service.
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The Norwegian reindeer, of which
1880 were brought to Alaska In the
decade from 1892 to 1902, have now
increased to 33,629. The meat from
the reindeer is In great demand and
the skin is used for clothing.
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The successful operation Of the
Danish credit societies Ia attracting
widespread attention and interest and
the latest seeker for information con-
corning these organizations II none
other than President Taft himself. 1t
n learned on good authority that
President Blem, head of the largest
society and an expert on the Danish
nroopt1att ons in nranarfno a ranort