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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22

Motor company of this city.
The success of the Better Babies
contest, which was one of the biggest
features of the fair. and which at
tracted the attention of thousands
during the week while the examina-
tions were made in booths 20 and 21
in the Merchants pavilion. was due
to the work of DR.. c. A. Scherer Of
Fargo.
Seventy-three babies were entered
in the contest. Besides examining
these, many mothers of the city and
the state brought their youngsters to
the booths to have them examined in
order to get a score-card. Despite the
fact that DR.. Scherer and DR.. Rodda.
the latter Of the University of Min
nesota, were busy at work on the en-
tered babies. they gave up their time
to please the mothers whose children
We're not entered, but informing them,
however, that only the entered babies
would compete in the contest
Dr. Scherer was especially struck
by the fact that the majority of the
prize winners in the contest were
breast-fed for over six months. DR..
Scherer called especial attention to
this fact.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
State Fair Will Close
Tonight After Most
Successful Day in
Annals of the State

Ideal
Clark in his
machines
and Johnny Efrieda Mas we're the
At 80 o'clock inch available
stand taken the bIeaehers overin At
attendance
smashed
line in the
Step by the
Joe MCGEE, Of the
reservation sold This in the history the
fair citation such
Every state fair record bids fair fall before the vast
throngs
grounds
machines
the successful
association had Threatening skies the bade fair
failed
gathered quickly inside the grounds
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
DEATHS
SHOW Big
INCREASE

New York, July 22.-There were
more deaths from the epidemic of
infantiIe paralysis in the last "a
hours than at any time since the
inception of the disease four weeks
ago. Since 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, the plague killed SO chill
dren in the five boroughs of New
York city. New cases, 1876. The
plague took a marked stride in
Manhattan, where there were ten
deaths, the largest yet reported.
It gained also in the Bronx. There
was marked increase in Brook
Iyn. II is indicated that the epi-
demic, aided by wave of high
humidity, is becoming more wide-
spread.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
DEMOCRATS TO
FIGHT TO RETAIN
FBtE.C0NTROL

Washington, July 22.-Vance Nc
Cormick, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, conferred with
President Wilson, senators and repre-
sentatives. and other Democratic lead
ers here in regard to the campaign and
details of plans for e-electtng a Dem
ocratic senate and house. The first
definite work will be done in Maine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Fargo Boy Winner of
Grand Championship in
Better Babies Contest
Here Are Winners In the
State Fair Baby Contest


1013 4th north 9S4
Casselton, N D, 969
Paul
Girls
Fl 1-2 Sth south, 97
5,
8rd- Amy
Rural Boys
1st-vernon Monson, Valley City s6S per cent
Coiman D., "a
Girls
Embden, N D, 976
2nd-vy June Webster, Wheauand N. D, 968
Srd- jean N. D 967
Grand Sweepstakes
Ffrst$ SO.
be at
&
t-Pa Gemar
E Malough, D..
3rd- -Evelyn
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
STRIKE IMPROVED.

Milwaukee, July 22.-The strike sit
uation here improved today as the re-
suit of an agreement Of textile work.
ers to return to work Monday. In
some cases employers made conces-
sions in time and wage increases and
in others, agreed to make a satisfac-
tory settlement of workers demands
after the strikers returned to work.
Approximately 1900 workers will re-
turn to work as a result Of the agree
ments.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Acceptance e Carranza's
Proposal by =. S. Expected
BAN ON CONFETTI
THROWING,

@. A. Nash. secretary of the
State Fair association. announced
last night that the state fair Off
c1als had placed a ban on confetti
throwing, which was reported
would be on tonight for the great
carnival Of fun on the midway.
The action of the officials. it was
stated, is following in line with
steps taken by the arrangements Of
other fairs in the country. Con-
fetti throwing is carried too far by
the visitors, flour and talcum pow
der often being used in place of
the paper pellets, running clothes
and resulting in complaints to the
fair management.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
All State Fair Records Smashed by Attendance Today
CONGRESSMAN'S
FAMILY IS IN
SOUTHERN FLOOD

Charlotte, N. c., July 22.-Latest re-
ports from Ashe county on the border
mountains, say railroad lines there
from Tennessee and Virginia were de-
stroyed and highways washed out
Congressman Doughton's house is in
eight feet of water, the family ma
rooned on the second floor and his
loss is several thousand dollars.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
One of Greatest Crowds in
History of Northwest Here
to See the Speed Events
GERMANY TO PAY
SWISS FOR LOSS
ON The SUSSEX

Lucerne, via Paris, July 22.-Lucerne
newspapers say Germany and Swift
zerland have reached an agreement re-
garding indemnities to be paid the
families Of Swiss victims of the sinking
of the Sussex. Eacn government ap-
pointed an expert to consider cases
separately and fix the amount to be
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Plan for a Joint
Commission to Settle
Disputes--Subjects to
Be Three In Number

22The here Of the Caranza
ernnnents joint
Mexico, be certain
An ment is expected momentarTy
The delay, apparently for time for reply from caranza
to suggestions proposals be amended somewhat
There President Wilson
general involved than
of July H. and just made public In Mexico
City.
the three subecithdrawa
reciprocal
which
Anneric
officials believe widening of the
opportunity for the evolution
of that would reha
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
POWDER PLANT
EXPLOSION TODAY

Kevile, N. J., July 22.-seven en-
were injured early today by an ex-
plosion at the plants dry house. The
company denied reports that a num-
Der of workmen were killed. It was
said that all the injured probably
would recover.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Guards Southbound Today;
Three Battalions Departing

North Dakota guards will go into
camp near Mercedes. Texas. which is
65 miles from San Antonio, and six
miles from the Rio Grande. Mercedes,
Texas, is the place near where the
Minnesota guards are now encamped.
Entraining orders came rather un-
expectedly, and were received with a
joyous acclaim by the guardsmen. who
were beginning to chafe under the
long wait at Fort Lincoln.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22

Bismarck, NJ D.. July 22.-Definite
orders to entrain were received by
the First North Dakota regiment here
today. The first battalion was sched-
uled to leave at 2 o'clock, the second
battalion will leave at A o'clock, and
the third battalion at o'clock. The
routing Is made via Oakes on the
500, with the border as the probable
tdestination.
According to information here the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Allied Warships Keep
Unceasing Watch for
the German U.BOat--
Lights Play All NIGH

Norfolk, Va
of the
cruising during which their arhghts
frequently daylight today quiekened speed
uIar north patro
1t estimated the ships today eight miles
time last presumably French
five miles
previous time.
1t is to herr had
four tunnels The other ships
British and three tunnels
Despite reports from Baltimore that Count Won 5nstor
the Deutschland
maintain It will the Atlantic
they the Bremen will then b American
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Artillery Duel Is
Raging on SommeF 'FRONT.'
FrenchRepulse Germans
Report of Secret Treaty For
Closer Union of Germany and
Austria Hungary is Denied

London, July 22.-The report that secret treaty
has been concluded between Austria-Hungary and
Germany providing for unifcation of the armies and
the conduct of foreign AFFAIRS is emphatcaly denied by
the Hungarian press bureau, according to the Vienna
correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company.
vention.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Germans Leave Belgium?

Amsterdam July 22, via LondonPosers
the walls of the barracks in Ghent stating
United
Of Belgium, according The Echo
According the posters Germany
proposal tsrmins
poasd Indemnity anere flea bite"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Gronna Voted Against
Big Naval Program
Bill to Conference

Washington 22The
the increase building
The house expected insist
three-year
yesterday.
Thomas Republicans
Capp, Curtis Gronna LaFoIete Norris Works.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
Spain Buying Submarine
From the United States

22-It that the
which
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22

London July 22A spirited artillery duel along the British 'front.'
northern which British front dine
shells Projeeti containing
irritants, recorded in todays office
REPULSE GERMANS.
Paris July strong northwest
repused " night by the French office
bombarded violently
positions Fieury Fumn WOOD In the of
dispersed
CAVALRY USED
July o. via Sayvae-Brtish cavalry
along Thursday according to
headquarters bulletin Its futile
according the which said: "5tish
horseback entered combat This
unable change the final result The foregoing
contained eabed version
official statement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-22
THE WEATHER

afternoon or tonight. Sunday sener-
ally fair continued warm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
EMPIRE.

April 23-30-Jack Bessey Stock
in popular plays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
OLD SETTLERS AS
GUESTS OF HONOR
ON hundred Seats to BE Set Aside for
Them at the Fort Armstrong
Celebration.
DEERE & co. DONATE LARGE TENT
Ihls VIII BE Headquarters Where
Reunions May Re Held and
Addresses Delivered.
DEERE & co. D0NATELARGE TENT

Every possible arrangement for the
comfort and entertainment of the old
settlers and former residents of the
tri-cities will be made by the Fort
Armstrong Centennial association, and
the home coming and block house
committee in charge Of these features
OF the celebration to be held June IS
20 have held numerous meetings to
perfect these arrangements.
Several thousand pioneers of Rock
Island county and Scott county I'M
doubtedly will attend the festivities in
three cities and the dedication of the
block house of Rock island To make
the time spent in the tri-cities by
these old men and women profitable
and full of enjoyment is the function
OF the members Of the committees.
and they are devoting much time in
preparation.
At recent meeting of the board of
directors of the Centennial associa-
ton, Phil Mitchell. of Rock Island.
was asked to prepare a list of the
needs of the pioneers at the dedica-
ton ceremonies and during the other
parades and pageants of the week. At
the next meeting Of the block house
committee ii was decided that a re-
quest for 500 seats should be presented
tho 1f
itOrs too old to stand for the cere-
monies or unable to care for them
selves amid the jostling of the crowds,
without extreme fatigue. They also
asked for the use of shelter tent to
be maintained on the ground at some
suitable spot to be used as headQuar-
tiers throughout the week where they
can meet and renew old acquaintance
and have speeches and such other en-
tertainment as they nave desire.
To Have Special Badge.
For this purpose Deere & Co, Mo
line, has offered, through Mr.. Mitchell,
use Of a tent 80 X so feet in dimen-
sions, which it is thought will meet
these requirements. A speakers stand
will be erected and ample seating ar
engagements will be made inside the
tent.
Director-GeneraI Benson has also
suggested that the seats at the dedica-
ton of the block house be so arranged
as TO give the pioneers a prominent
position as an added and Interesting
feature of the ceremony.
The various societies of old settlers
will hold a joint meeting within a few
days and will arrange for badge that
will be honored as a pass for them to
the seats assigned for their use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
DAVFNPORTERS HAVE
BATTLE WITH COAL

Patrolman Kinney of the Rock Is
land police force interrupted a battle
staged in the rear of the Burlington
depot on Twentieth street late yes
terday when two Davenporters were
throwing Jumps of coal at each other.
They gave the names of Gus Hedberg
and William Waggerman and each
was fined s. and costs. Argument
was started over money matters, the
pair having been sent over to Rock
Island from Davenport to purchase
liquor, police says.
John Koch was arrested on Second
avenue by Traffic Officer Fitzsimmons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
AT SPENCER SOEARE.

For the Defense" a Paramount pro-
duction, with Fannie Ward as the fea-
tured player, comes to the Spencer
Square tomorrow. Fidelc Roget, lit
tie French novice in a conven. in
France, is sent by the Sisters to a con-
vent in Montreal to get her OUT Of the
war zone. Upon her arrival in New
York she is separted from the group
of immigrants bound for Canada and
is persuaded by runner of a disrepu-
table house to go with him Jim Web
ster and his friend Richard Madison,
have been drinking and as they stand
arguing whether or not to 90 home,
Fidele, becoming suspicious of the
runner, appeals to them for protec-
ton. The young men are too drunk
to know what she is talking about and
jim, thinking she is asking for money,
hands her bill. Thes runner gets
hold Of Fidele and takes her to an
apartment house, backing on an old
fashioned residential district, where
she is locked in the room. Fidele
escapes out of the window and climb
ing onto the fire escape finds herself
in network Of back yards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
NEMSN0IESS %11MnlELAND
S 0YDAISYDEAN ~

1t was found necessary to charter
an ocean liner recently for the spec
tacular fire scene in the Gaumont Mu-
tual masterpicture, The Isle of Love"
Edwin Middleton is directing the story
at Jacksonville, Florida, with Gertrude
Mccoy as the star. Iva Shepard and
Earl C. Schenck are prominent in her
support. In the action OF the fire
scenes, Miss Mccoy, Mr.. Schenck, and
more than a hundred extra people.
were called upon to jump from the
smoking vessel into the water. Strange
to relate, when it came to the filming
Director MiddletOn's exposure stuff"
the weather on the chosen day was
gently mild and warmly smiling. The
previous week had been cold and
gloomy.
Miss Young to Be 4 Busy Person.
When the Clara kimball Young Film
corporation begins the production of
It's features on July Is with Miss
Young as the star, what is said to be
an innovation in picture making will
be introduced. Miss Young has worked
out a plan by which she can produce
two features simultaneously.
Two directors will be selected, and
their work so scheduled that, while
one is having sets built on the studio
floor for some Of his interior scenes,
Miss Young will be out on location
working with the other directors in
another picture. Lewis J. Selznick,
president and general manager of the
new corporation, in discussing the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

New shipments Of georgette waists
on sale at the NJ & X. at 1896 and
S495.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
To Organize Sunday School

Organization of the Oak Park Sun
day school into church will be affect
ed at meeting to be held this even
ing. At last meeting of the presbytery
Rev. F. R. Mclean Of Davenport was
commissioned to act for that body.
This will be the second church of the
United Presbyterian denomination in
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

Aprons in timely sale at soc at the
VI. q X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
AT THE MAJESTIC,

tan a woman play vampire parts on
the screen or stage and retain her self
respect? This question is often asked.
AT last it is answered, and it is an,
sWered by one who should know
Iheda Bara, star of the William Fox
production, Gold and the Woman" to
be seen at the Majestic tomorrow. Miss
bara declares that vampire acting
ana regard for Christian ideals-call
II self-respect or what YOU will-are
not Incompatible. She treats the sub
1ect or sex pictures in a refreshinglv
frank way. why should any one de-
claim against the so-called sex
drama!' demands Miss Bara. Sex il
the most vital influence in life. From
the time person is born into the
world he is constantly under the In
huence OF sex. When | use the word
sex / use it in its true sense, which
Is It's best sense. Most people give to
the word sex a false meaning"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

plan, pointed out that it will thus he
possible to finish IL five-reel features
in year.
"The Little Shepherd of Bargain
Row." written by Howard Mckent
Barnes, will be one of the early five
reel releases Of the Essanay company
in May. 1t deals with the little girls
of bargain row from whose lives the
light and sunshine has been crushed
out, and with the little shepherd who
brings them out Of their misfortune
into clean green fields of open life.
wayne Avery, the Thanhouser plav-
er, riding in the New York subway re-
Gently, had his pocket picked. Fortu-
nately the dip" missed the pocket
with the wallet, his total amount of
booty amounting to a roll of stage"
money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

This widely known actress, who has
been a prominent Edison star for a
number of years, recently Joined the
Gaumont forces at Jacksonville, Flor
ida. Her first Gaumont picture re-
leased next month, will be 1.-THE Isle of
Love-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
BRASS FITTINGS ARE
REMOVED FROM BOAT

Rock Island police today were seek
ing thief who last night stole the
carburetor and all brass fittings on the
engine and hull of a boat belonging
to w. Eichelsdorfer. The boat was
moored at the Island City Boat club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

on charge of passing street car in
his jitbus while passengers were be-
ing discharged from the car. He was
fined SIS and costs. j. 0. Craig was
fined S. for not having a chauffeur
license.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
The Theatre
IN THE MOVIES.

Spencer Square-Dustin Farnum in
Ben Blair; Burton Holmes Trav-
elogues.
MaieStiC-John Emerson in "The
Flying Torpedo" and Willie Collier in
Keystone comedy
Black Hawk-'Bill Peters Kid" and
"The Lurking Peril"
TOMORROW.
Spencer Square Fannie Ward in
For the Defense"
Majestic-Repetition Of Thursday
program.
Black Hawk-"Sold to Satan" and
The Broken Wire"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
AT THE EMPIRE.

AT THE EMPIRE.
Help Wanted will be the opening
bill by the Jack Bessey Stock COM
pany at the Empire next Sunday. The
company comes for an engagement of
eight days. There will be daily change
Of play. Among those TO be presented
are THE Girl in the Taxi" The Man
On the Box" "a House of Mystery"
Baby Nine, The Girl Next Door"
The Port of Missing Men," and the
Blue Mouse" The company is said
to be the best ever carried by Mr..
BesSey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

Hundreds of silk waists in a great
Easter sale at CSC and s1.95 at the
N. & K.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

These pictures illustrate the latest
railway disaster, on the New Haven
road at Bradford. Long Island Monday
night. Upper photo shows wreckage
of last car of accommodation train, in
which several were killed. Note how
wooden coach burned to embers. Low
er photo shows wrecking train clear
ing up debris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

Silk petticoats S. kind at $685. at
the NJ. & X.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-02
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

Having received much encourage
ment to run, being well known
throughout the county and having
lived here over 35 years. without
ever holding any county office. I
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for county tax collector. sub
ject to the Democratic primary of
1916.
II elected I promise to give the
very best and efficient service posi-
BILE, to safeguard the funds OF Polk
county, coming into my hands, to al
low all of my property to remain In
my own name for the protection of
individual taxpayers against any
overcharge which may be made by
any clerk. person or assistant in my
office, In addition to giving the Gus
tomary bond for the protection OF
the county and state. Furthermore
shall prefer to give that bond
through q good substantial and &C
eeptable surety company, rather
than to ieopardize the interest oil
friends and citizens by giving a bond
signed by private individuals 10
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-02
REED ROBSON

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the Office of
superintendent of Public Instruction
of Polk County, subject to the action
of the voters at the forthcoming
Democratic primary.
In making my announcement for
this important office, ! desire to
thank my friends for their hearty
support accorded me in the past and
assure them if reelected l will con-
tinue to strive as in the past to make
the schools of Poly county second tc
none in the State.
Yours for faithful service,
C. A PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ToR SHERIFF

l1Go1Y announce myself a candi-
~. sheriff of Polk county, sub
u tho action of the Democratic
~ olection, June 9TH. II my
ut e the Office has been salts
~. / vii appreciate the votes
nnpport Of the citizens, promis-
then that if reelected. l will
nb1o y o6orts to discharge the
= y sheriff to the satisfaction
y pooplo. Respectfully,
JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-02
Y1OSECUTING ATTORNEY
OF POLK COUNTY

hereby announce my candidacy
rGo1oction to the Office of prose-
- attorney of Polk county, sub
% the primary election, June 6,
!. and respectfully solicit the
Ut o. all Democratic electors.
ccDectfully,
r. B. HUFFAKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-02
TO THE DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of prosecuting attorney
of Polk county. subject to the de-
cision of the primary election June
6, 1916.
If elected, I promise my efforts
shall be directed towards the strict
enforcement of the criminal laws
and that | will not be candidate
for reelection.
.514s EDWIN W. SPENCER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-02
ron COUNTY ASSESSOR

FO1 COUNTY ASSESSOR
lereby announce myself a candi-
for TIE once of Assessor for
eounty, subject to the action OF
polnoeratic party. l earnestly
& the import and votes of the
IN, promising the best service
M ! am capable should they
- Nth this position
: seefolly.
HARRIS LANCASTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-02
ATE AND COUNTY =.
TAX ASSESSOR

Meters of Polk County.
@men-I hereby announce my
~ for reelection to the Of
rate and County Tax Assess
~ to the action of the Dem
Urinary. II elected l prom
11eAful performance Of the du-
n1red by this most important
stand for equal taxes for
- and l earnestly solicit
loees. Thanking you for your
import in the past, / remain
~ very respectfully,
j. j. BOYNTON.