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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
THE DISEASE OF NATIONS

(By J. S. Gogin, O%snabrock, N. d.
The above was the theme Of an
Illinois banker in an address before
the Academy Of Science, of the Twin
cities, early in December of 1913. He
took the position that all the great
nations of history had risen as agri-
cultural nations, had fiourished and
dominated for a time as great COM
mercial ones, then caught the dis
ease Of nations" which Slapped their
vitality and resulted in their decay Or
downfall. This disease he said was
in every cas- the decadence of argi-
culture, and that this country was al
ready infected with hat disease; but
that 1t would quickly and certainly
be eradicated by the modern one
n only remedy of education Of the
farmer and the taking to him Of the
benefits and advantages of education.
This gentleman's finding about the
rise and fall of nations is quite cor
rect and in accordance with the teach
ings of history; but his conclusions
regarding the nature of the disease
and his prescribed REMEDY for that
disease which he very correctly says
this country is already infected with,
are not founded upon historical facts,
past or present. nor upon the teach
ings of common N And yet, it is
absolutely true that in every case of
the decay or downfall Of a nation it's
agricultural pursuits had first fallen
into decay. But it is also clearly n
dictated by history's teachings that
this ~decadence of agriculture was in
turn preceded by it's votaries having
been forced into some form of slavery
by others within the government or
by the government itself. A form of
slavery which forced the tiller Of the
soil to give up to others, without
due n just recompense therefor, the
wealth which ne produced.
Human nature always has, and ever
will decree, that under such circum-
stances a man either deserts that call
ing If he can, or he plods along
shorn Of those essentials known as
heart and courage, which are far
more necessary to a man for sue
cessfully Waging the battle of life and
Of industry than is the ever increasing
mass Of non-essential and, in many
cases worse than useless stuff, that
is now catalogued under the heading
OF education.
Whenever any man, set Of men, or
any government. wantonly takes from
the farmer his loaf of bread and
Of education and public and govern
mental institutions, OF the dogs of
high finance and low finances, and Of
fers him a poisonous stick of candy
called education, Of any other COM
paratively worthless, uncalled for or
insulting thing instead; he, they, or
it, is simply playing with fire in it's
most dangerous form; and history
plainly tells us what usually results
from toying with that variety of fire.
The Aleuts who inhabit that island
peninsula which carries the American
continent to it's westernmost point
were a highly prosperous and con-
tented people before the coming OF
the white man to their shores. They
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
OUR FRIENDS, THE BIRDS.

Show me the field that breeds YOU
harvest pest
Of chincn or weevil, -,
Where all the blossoms wither witt
strange evil.
Or where, in filmy. tents, -,
The hairy creepers gorge in regiment:
Your budding apple boughs;
Show your ancestral elmS,
Gaunt linbed with leprosy, whicf
o~verwhelms
Their green old age in DEATH.
Or those swift locust clouds, whose
breath
Blasts the ripe loneliness of spring!
Show these, and cry on Ornis! She
shall bring
From hill and shore
And plain-her winged f1ocks and
warbling broods.
md swing away their deadly multi.
tudes.
Percy Mackaye in The Century.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

were a nation in themselves, with a
civilization, laws, customs, works Of
art, etc., of their own. Being small
and weak numerically, they, as usual
by the white man who Immediately
began to despoil them of their once
bounteous sources Of production and
prosperity, offering in RETURN educa-
ton. Those of them who accepted the
substitute became thereby unified for
the old employment or order Of things,
and there being no field for their new
accomplishments they not only be-
came useless members of society but
an added burden upon the rest of
their people. These people have
been n now are forced to go to the
white ma for a market for the meager
productions still permitted them, and
they receive therefore an average of
about 25 per cent. of the amount re-
cived from the consumer, while for
the necessaries of life which they
now must buy of the white d they
are forced to pay from four to ten
times the cost of production. The
consequences natural one-is, they
are disappearing from the face Of the
earth through starvation and the raw
ages Of those diseases peculiar to
mankind whenever he is robbed of
that before mentioned heart and cour-
age, which nature and natures laws
have ever decreed that man must
have in order to thrive and prosper.
Those people have certainly been
hard hit by 1.-The disease of nations
Is any man so foolish as to believe
that simple education would or could
work a remedy therefor? The same is
also true of the American Indian,
and these arguments might be carried
much further did sound argument so
require.
History INC fact plainly tell us that
the American farmer of today is the
most able and efficient farmer that
the world has ever known. They also
clearly teach us hat in the matter of
education, in the accepted sense. of
the term, the average American farm
er is not only better equipped than his
forefather farmer was at any time
from Abel to the present day, and as
we'll or better educated than are the
country; but he is as well educated as
the great Napoeon was when he be-
gan his world-conquering career.
Aleut is an Esquimo word which
means other people. And strange as
1t may seem, and is, present conditions
and tendencies clearly indicate that
the farmer, upon whose prosperity and
contentment everything in this coun-
try and government is so very de-
pendent, is rapidly being forced into
the position Of being an Aleut in this
his w country.
How about it, worthy citizen? Can
you find any flaw in my arguments,
Or any error in my statement OF
facts? These are your affairs pre-
sented for your consideration and ]
am merely sounding a timely warning
by pointing u facts which, whether
Intentionally Or otherwise, have not
been appearing in print or being other
wise presented to the consideration of
the people. III 3@ .. .g
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

tween the third year and the second
year teams, resulting in a victory for
he latter; and between the juniors
and seniors, which was won by the
seniors. AS each team appeared on
the floor some preliminary amusing
stunts was given. Unusual interest
was obtained in basketball this year
under the leadership and coaching of
Miss Ida L. Brooks.
The domestic arts department. has
begun two plans of considerable inn
portance. On Saturday mornings
pupils from the grammar grades are
received and given special instruction.
On Thursday of each week one student
in the senior cooking class gives a
luncheon, and is required % prepare
the menu, do her own shopping and
superintend every arrangement.
Instead Of the usual class Scraps
this year, the afternoon Of May 1 win
be given owe to class tests among the
young men. Amusing stunts are be-
ing planned, which will test the
strength and endurance and to some
extent the course OF the young men
Of the various classes. The young
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
STATE NORMAL
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

Judging from the large number of
inquiries concerning the summer
school which begins June 15 and ex-
tends six weeks, many teachers and
eighth grade graduates = planning
to attend.
Pres. Willis M. johnson gave the
final number on the lecture and enter
tainment course at Konango. Friday
evening. 49,. az II. g,
Miss Esther McMartin of the senior
class Of this year has been elected at
Ross at $65 per manth. The gradu-
ates Of the school are In great demand
The board of recommendations is
making diligent efforts to supply the
unusual demand for trained teachers
for next year.
Thursday evening. April 2, a girls
basketball tournament was held at the
armory. Final games were played be.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
sage TEA DANDY
TO DARKEN HAIR
LOOK YEARS YoUNGERl USE
The oLDTlME SAGE TEA AND
SULPHUR AND NOBODY WILL.
KNOW.

You can turn gray, faded hair beau
tifully dark and lustrous almost over
nlgnt y. ~ get g so cent bottle Of
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Rem
edy" at any drug store. Millions of
bottles o. this old, famous Sage rea
Recipe are sold annually, says a we'll
known druggist here, because Al dark
ems the hair so naturally and evenly
that no one can tell it has been appli-
ed.
Those whose hair Is turning grav.
becoming faded, dry, scraggly and thin
have a surprise awaiting them, because
after one or two applications tina gra
hair yanishes and your locks become
lnxuriantly dark and beautifIiMaiI
dandruR goes, scalp itching and fall
ing hair stops.
This is the age OF youth. Gr.ay-
haired, unattractive folks aren't want
ed around, 80 get busy with Wyethss
Sage and sulphur to-nightsana yol1iI
be- delighted with your dark handsome
hair and your youthful appearance
within q 3sW dayss~=Adyk.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
NOSE and HEAD STOPPED UP FROM
COLD OR CATARRH, OPEN AT Once

drugstore. This sweet, fragrant balm
~dissolves by the heat OF the xiogtrils;
p~enetrates heals the infiamed,
swollen membrane which lines the
nose, head and throat; clears the air
a feeling or cleansing, soothing relief
comes Immediately.
Don't lay awake tonight struggling
for breath, with head stuffed; nostriIs
closed, hawking and blowing. Ca.tarrh
or a cold. with its running nose, foul
mucous dropping into the throat, and
raw di.yness Is distressing but truly
needless.
Faut Your faith--iust ~once--in stEly's
Cream Eair1'' and your cold or caEarrn
WAL surely diEappears%--Adgt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
A Farm for q Dime.

Breeders Gazette: Land is cheap.
For easy figuring let us a it is worth
$3.50 an acre. A square rod. then, is
worth only 81, and ten cents worth
will be a little more than twenty-seven
square feet, or a little farm slightly
more han five feet on q side.
How often will a boy waste a dime
and think nothing of it. For a dime
he can buy land enough to hold g. iow-
er bed, four hills of clover or a peach
tree! The boy who can save q dime
can become rich. Make a dime look
like a tiny farm. The boy who learns
to save a dime and to know values will
some day come into his own.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1914.
COMING FAST.

~ It is apparent that national prohi-
milton Is coming in the United States
and coming fast. Every election held
in recent months where the two forces
wet and dry-have been lined UP
has. seen the "drys' making increasing
gains. The latest big victory for the
temperance people Is in Illinois, where
400 saloons. were voted out of exist
ance Tuesday.
In Illinois a new element entered
the field. the votes Of the women Pro
hibition workers have long maintained
That if women were given the ballot,
the days Of the saloon would be mum
bered. That this prediction is we'll
founded is proved by the sweeping VIC
tory Of the dry forces i n Illinois.
While many women voted wet. there
was a great majority of the sex in
favor Of no saloons.
The liquor interests are aware of
this fact. In that notable editorial
which was published in The National
Liquor Dealers Journal N January,
the editor of that paper said:
In this country we have recent
Z " swept aside one of the funda-
fnental theories of the trainers Of
( our constitution. going from rep
~ resentative to direct government;
we are on the verge of universal
instead Of male suffrage, and there
is a spirit abroad which reeks lit
tie OF tradition, Of precedent and
OF vested rights, and on liberty,
used liCentiouSly and destructive
- ~, 1t will work short shift"
Everywhere the saloon element is
realizing that the time when liquor
can be made and sold in these United
States is fast drawing to a close.
Those who are wise among that ele-
ment will prepare for the coming
change.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
THE THEATRICAL CLINIC.

The clinical play is the thing today:
1t Is all tho rage.
And they dissect life with a surgeons
knife
On the current stage.
On the scalpel keen all the playwrights
lean.
They are thoughtful men,
And they all avow it Is greater now
Than the fountain pen.
For the clinical play we are forced to
pay.
1t Is no use to storm.
For it makes 10 diff-but we'd like a
Whit
OF the ~chloroform.
Louisville Couriar-,Iourna
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

Work in it. II there Is no garden,
e make n Spading, fioeing, rak-
ing-bending the back and work.
ing o variety Of muscles and stir
ring your sluggish IiVer-its vast
ly better than drugs. Try that,
too.
Health not contagious? Absurd!
All you have to do Is to stop try
ing to escape 1t. and it's more con-
tagious than smallpox.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
Progressive Interrogation.

New York Times. A certain young
mother had one pronounced weakness,
and that was for millinery. Hats on
shelves, hats in boxes, hats everywherA
--and weighty affairs had been known
to hang on the balance while a decision
was, being made from among the dis
tracing collection.
the street and her 4-year-old son wa
idly watching her and at the same tina
seeking to Stake his thirst for general
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
GOOD SUGGESTION
TO FARGO PEOPLE

II, is surprising the amount of OLD.
foul matter the simple mixture OF
buckthorn bark, glycerine. etc, known
as Adler-i-ka, drains from the system
This remedy became famous by curing
appendicitis and acts on BOTH the
upper and lower bowel so
that ONE DOSE relieves sour stom-
ach, gas ON the stomach n consIlpa-
ton almost IMMEDIATELY. We are
mighty glad we are Fargo agents FOR
Adler-i-ka. The Central. Drug store
.-AdVf
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

1t Is reported that the senior class
Is planning to wear caps and gowns
at the graduation season this year.
The custom is being widely adopted,
and as the wearing Of the caps ana
gowns will be required at all gradua-
ton functions, it will be a source OF
great saving in the usual expense OF
graduation gowns.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

ladies of each class are planning TO
present entertaining features OF the
program, including the beautiful May
Pole dance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

The Gascoyne Advance is an advo-
cate for more cows and more cream
cries in Bowman county. .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

There seems to be no lack Of candi-
dates for the office of sheriff in many
Of the counties in this state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

The Balfour Messenger bespeaks
big business for the local creaner
the coming season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

information, -
Mamma" he said, did George
washington go to heaven@"
when you dep "*s -
II hope so, dear. ~
A given over to silence, then
another question fell: -
me mamma, when you go to
heaven will you meet George Wash.
ington?" ""SN
Yes, sdear--I suppose so.,' Her tona
was a trifie distracted.
Then, mamma. and the voice was
hushed with the import Of its Question
what haiti you wear?'
Musical Query.
Dallas News: Another thing we don,t
understand about a grand opera or
chestra Is why all the fddlers finish as
the same time when they are playins
different tunes. - 49,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

The Farmers Telephone association
at Turtle Lake is preparing to build
extensions OF its line.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
Duty Of Wealthy Men.

Philadelphia Ledger: No man is I'M
der legal obligations to give away his
money, but the moral obligation TO
give is clear and definite in the case
OF a. person like George Vanderbilt.
So far as known, he never earned
one OF his twenty or more million dol
lars. 1t came to him by inheritance,
without any strife or struggle. He
personally had done nothing to obtain
this fortune, bu< to him belonged sim
ply the pleasure of spending 1t.
In his fathers day all these millions
came from the people. That ancestor
had no private mint. but through his
railroads he coined his fortune. Eco
nomic Justice would point to at least
a partial distribution of such a mass
of wealth after more than a genera
ton or It's private use.
In some countries the laws Law a
heavy hand upon all such colossal
estates. on the theory that since it
came from the state a large share of
1t should at death return to the state.
America Is not SO eXacting, but this
legal lenienCy does not lessen the
moral responsibility of the ultra rich
to return at death from whence II
came q substantial portion OF that un-
w1eldy wealth they did nothing to OBJ
tain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
EDITORIAL COMMENT
international sIanawhanaina.

New York Tribune: Much as any
interference with the freedom Of the
press is generally to be deprecated,
there is room for sympathy with the
action which the German government
Is reported to have taken toward. some
Of the more rabid anti Russian papers
Of that country. For those pagers
have gone far beyond the bounds of
legitimate record and comment. They
have conducted a Venomous propagan-
da with the deliberate purpose Of
causing i'll feeling, strained relations,
and perhaps even war, between two
friendly countries.
Such conduct comes, indeed, very
close to a violation of the neutrality
laws. 1t is forbidden to wage war with
powder and shot against a friendly
nation. Morally, it is as bad to wage
wal with false witness and malevolent
invectivc. If such u]tterances should
provoke war, as 1t is within the rang1
Of possibilities for them to do, their
authors would be as responsible, NOR.
ally, as though they had marched
across the border in military array. II
newspapers transform themselves int
flibusters, they must expect to meet
filibusters' fate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

Farm lands in the southern part
of Morton county, are reported in eN-
cellent condition for spring work
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

At O recent sale of stock at Turtle
Lake mich COWS were sold from $50
10 $65.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09
North
Kernels

Farmers report plenty OF moisture
in the vicinity of Rhame. p. .s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

The new hotel at Brisbane, Morton
county, is expected to be ready for
the reception of guests about May 10.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

Operations have been started on the
erection Of a new banking house for
the Citizens State bank at Hazen,
which The Star says will be the larg-
est and handsomest bank building on
the north Missouri slope. The build
ing will be 25x60 feet with a full base
ment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

There was no delay in the DISPOSE
ton of a carload of pure-blood Hol-
stein heifers when it arrived at VIM
bledon a few days ago, an indication
that there are to be activities in the
dairying industry in that part OF
Barnes county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

The people of Balfour seem to favor
the division Of McHenry county-it is
said that a spirit OF fairness appeals
to the thinking voter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

Institute meetings have been held at
Flaxton On Sunday, for the general
convenience Of the people. Professor
Wort read a paper on the subject Of
Teachers Training Glasses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

During a visit to the public and
school libraries at Leeds, the secretary
or the state library commission had
one criticism AMI that was that tho
public library was not a free one, but
hoped that it would be in a short time.
The News argues that the city coun-
Gil should be represented on the
library board.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

The Flaxton Times urges that the
men and women of the town bestir
themselves, and consider the subject
of town advancement n general CIV
ic improvements.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

The Town and Country club at Pin
gree is a lively organization which
gives instructive entertainments that
are popular with the people.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-09

A farmers club has been organized
at Pekin. The first president is H. A.
Allen and the secretary is J. L. Mork-
The subject Of silos, their cost
and practicahility was thoroughly dis :
CusSed.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-15
Why Falling in Love Makes You Lose Your Appetite

THE very important question why
appetite fails, especially in young
and very ardent lovers, has been
taken up by solemn German professor,
DR.. Abt, of Bonn, who asserts that it is
easy to explain after all.
The solution of the question bears
directly upon the psychology of kissing,
which has long been moot question
among scientists. The indulgence in this
practise whether it is due to the sense
of feeling or of taste. has a direct effect
upon the gustatory centres and nerves.
There is undoubtedly an over-stimula-
ton of the gustatory nerves, which can
not fail to make these nerves less sensi.
tive to the appeal of food and it's layors.
1t is well known that flavor has much
to do with appetite, causing the salivary
glands to work freely (the mouth to
"water"l, and helping greatly in the
process of digestion. IT, then the lovers
have been so intent upon kissing as to
exhaust the power of the tasting nerves
it is not surprising that they lose their