davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Bowers, state organizer, and Mrs. Julia
ID. Nelson, state superintendent of the
foreign speaking peoples department.
Plans were made for the work of the
coming year Nine new unions, two
young peoples societies and twenty
nine l.. T. LIS have been organized
since the last state convention. The
new unions are those at Dahlen, Har-
Fryburg, Belfield and McHenry.
During this coming year two trans
continental teams will work in the in
terests of national prohibition, and it
is expected that the North Dakota W.
c. I. U. will secure one of these work.
ers to give rousing addresses in some
of the western North Dakota towns. 1t
is probable that the national w. c. T.
u president, Miss Anna A. Gordon, will
be one of this team.
Ida B. Wise Smith, of Cedar Rapids,
Ia, will be the principal speaker at the
next state convention, to be held at
Valley City next fall. Mrs. Smith has
been very prominent in Iowa, both as
president of the Iowa w. c. t. Y. and
during the recent suffrage campaign
there.
An especial effort will be put forth
this year for the cause of suffrage, and
the w. c. 7. u. hopes to be able to Sc
cure the passage Of bills favorable to
that cause.
at the last state convention were re-
affirmed today:
Prohibition.
We are proud that our state has
stood firm in the prohibition ranks
since statehood. Knowing that he who
thinketh he stands must take heed
lest he fall. we resolve to stand by
loyalty in the enforcement of this law,
and to work on and pray on for a
saloonless nation and an unstained
flag by 1920.
Sabbath Observance.
AS 1t has been proved beyond a
doubt that one dav in seven is abso-
lutely necessary for the renewing of
body and soul. we urge our women to
a careful observance OF the Lords
day, and to more use of literature
and speech toward influencing others
to do the same.
Suffrage.
While we regret the seeming failure
Of the equal suffrage measure in the
last legislature, the unqualified de-
feat of many of those who gave II
such unfair treatment increases our
courage to continue our efforts until
the goal is reached
| Advertisements.
Inasmuch as no North Dakota pub
lication may carry liquor advertise
nents. we believe that outside publi-
cations carrying such should be ban
ished from our homes or be required
by law to blot out such advertise
ments before they be allowed to enter
and be sold in the state.
Tnasmuch as almost every secular
publication that comes into our homes
fiaunts tobacco advertisements, be il
! resolved that we favor the passage OF
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
BUILT ROAD FOR TRUCKS ONLY
Los Angeles Is Trying the Plan Of
Segregating Heavy Traffic.

New Bedford, Mass, Times: The
motor truck road has arrived. The
first one on record is being construct
ed by Los Angeles, Cal. 1t is thirteen
miles long, and runs from Los Angeles
to the harbor of San Pedro. II is
'4O-foot width of waterproof ma
cadam, covered with eight inches of
solid concrete, and with an elastic
bitumnous carpet over the whole.
This roadbed is more durable than
those built merely for pleasure vehi-
cles or light motor trucks. In con-
struction and purpose II is a sort of
compromise between the ordinary
highway and the railroad. 1t provides
the kind of road needed for the heav-
lest sort of hauling, and by segregat-
ing the slow, ponderous traffic IL ben
efits the lighter traffic on other roads,
The innovation is sure to be widely
followed in time, whenever conditions
are similar. There may be truck roads
established in all populous communi-
ties. Then We may see steady streams
of great gas driven trucks hauling
freight along the established routes,
relieving the pressure of traffic on
common highways and supplementing
the work OF the railroads. 1t will be
valuable addition to our transporta-
ton systems
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
Out of the Mouths Of Kids.

A certain country school teacher.
in endeavoring to explain to his class
what compressed air vas, brought
his bicycle into the room and leaned
it up against the wall.
Now" he remarked. under tlfa
outer covering Of that back wheel
there is a hidden force. What is it x
"Injy rubber" said one smart youth
NO. Try again" q
The boy tried again, as did nearly
every member OF the class. but with
out success. 4
At length one Of the youngsters
who had been making a close inspec-
tion of the machine, turned on tile
teacher with a beaming smile. q
Il have it, he exclaimed. It's wind
Jest wind" <
After commencing the youngster
the teacher, asked how he discovered
the hidden force" &
"Why," was the astounding reply
I've just stuck my knife in it Il
sect" :
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

1t was the unanimous opinion of the
participants in the Bachelors and Bene-
diets club party at the knights of Col
umbus hall Friday evening, that this
holiday cotillion was the prettieSt social
event that has been held at that hall
in some years, and Mrs. Howard Mont
gomery, who had the party in charge,
was enthusiastically congratulated on
the success of the affair. 1t was liter
ally butterfly cotillion, for fluttering
above the heads of the dancers were
as many as 1000 BUTTERFLIES of every
imaginable hue and size, which, togeth-
er with tho decorations placed in the
hall for all of the other parties of the
present week. consisting of festoons of
ground pine and other Christmas greens
and silver tinsel created decora-
tive effect that brought back the fairy
land Of childhood's dreams. Shedding
soft CLEANS of light over the scene, in
addition to the shaded chandeliers,
were three large floor lamps, two
shaded in gold and one in rose color.
Many beautiful gowns added to the en-
trancinG effect.
Howard Montgomery, always a popu-
lar cotillion leader, led last evening and
the cotillion opened with the appropriate
fox trot that has won so much favor
here of late. Poor Butterfly, from The
Big Show. The butterfly idea was clev-
erly carried out in further detail, as
butterflies at least three feet in diam
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

10 sign the membership roll of the
Nonpartisan league-only NJ. p. John
son OF Tolley, president OF the North
Dakota Society of Equity. and Frank
q. Wood, his father. now vice presf-
dent Of the league, preceding him on
the list. They signed up when the
league was launched in Bismarck on
Feb. 3. 1915. r.
Mr.. Wood contributed to the Nom
partisan league its first automobile
and IT was the motor car that has
made the league the splendid success
that it is today. kA
Howard Wood was but Is years of
age when his parents left Mower
county, Minnesota. to locate near
DeerinE. From 1908 TO 1906, inclusivp,
he was a student in the Minot high
school, returning at the end of his
school work, to the farm, where be
has since resided.
A 1900 acre farm is under Mr..
Woods direction. He has been IN
charge Of the big interests of the
Wood family since his father ana
brother Edward Wood. became ack
lively engaged in NOnpartlsan league
work. He handles a grain growing
and livestock business of big proper.
tions. E
Mr.. Wood is married and has four
children-Margarct, Richard, George
and Flora. Mrs. Wood and children
are now guests at the home of ME-.
Woods father in Fargo, spending
the holiday season here
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
Wrong Quarry.

With a wild sweep the wind tore
round corner and removed the hat
from the head of respectable and
near-sighted citizen who chanced to
be passing.
Peering wildly round, the man
thought he saw his hat in a yard, be-
hing a high fence. Hastily climbing
over, he started to chase it, but each
time he thought he had caught it 1t
got yet another move on. Then a
woman's angry voice broke on his
ears.
What are you doing there?" she
demanded, shrilly.
He explained mildly that he was
only trying to retrieve his hat. where
upon the woman said. in wonder:
Your hat? Well. don't know where
it Is, but that's our little black hen
you're chasing"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

law prohibiting such advertisements
in North Dakota newspapers and
magazines.
Enforcement.
Whereas the prohibition law is
made less effective in some parts of
the state by the fact that the pro-
vision of the statutes requiring hard
labor is ignored, and violators of tho
law are boarded in idleness at the ex-
pense of the taxpayers, therefore.
Resolved that we protest against
such failure on the part OF some Dis
trict Judges to carry out the intent
of the law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
Executive Committee of
N. ID. w. G. T. IT,, In An
rlual Session Here Today

The annual meeting of the executive
committee of the North Dakota w. c.
r. u. was held in this city this fore
noon, the session continuing into the
early afternoon. at the state headquar-
ters, 81 Broadway: Present at the meet
derson, state president; Mrs. Abbie w.
IT, H. Best, state vice president; Mrs.
Kate s. Wilder, state recording secre-
nrer: Mrs. r. M. Pollock, editor of The
White Ribbon Bulletin; Mrs. Lille b.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

sical and organ recital, commencing at
5 o'clock, and all Masons and the mem
bers of their families are most cordially
invited to this event.
Something will be doing all the time
on New Years at the temple, and the
divan. Arab Patrol, Shriners generally.
and the members of the Eastern Star as
well, will see that all have an enjoyable
time. All visitors in the city belonging
to the various orders will be welcomed
at any of these functions which they
are entitled to attend. 1t is evident
that Ell Zagal intends to keep things
lively during the coming year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
FL Zagal Temple Mobiles Viii Keep
Open House All Day, NeD Year. s

The mobiles of Ell Zagal temple, under
the direction of Potentate f. L. Wat
kins, have all arrangements completed
for great day Monday. The program
includes open house from $3.50 to noon
for all Shriners. Appropriate refresh
ments will he served during this time.
From 3 to 5 O'Clock there will be a re-
ception to Shriners and their families
in this latter event, the officers of the
Eastern Star will also assist. The in
vitation also includes all members of
the Star and their families, in both
Fargo and Moorhead.
In the evening there will be mu-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
Y. w. c. A. NOTES.


The girls are coming back from
their holiday visits and the Associa-
ton rooms will soon be teeming with
life again. Did you ever stop to think
of how much of the worlds good and
happiness depends on the young
women? That is why our Y. w. c. A.
should be one of the most attractive
and helpful places in Fargo, for the
girls and young women of every walk
in life. II you are not member
make the year Of 1917 one OF the best
of your life, by taking out your mem
bership, and falling in line with the
greatest organization in the world for
women.
Vesper services will be held as
usual on Sunday evening at o'clock:
Dean Kloman. Of the Episcopal
church will be the speaker and music
Fargo college. The social hour fol-
lowing will give you an opportunity
to meet old friends and make new
ones. Lunch will be served at which
Mrs f. Fl. Stickney and Mrs. A. l..
Farr will act as hostesses.
Class work will be resumed on
january Is. Special announcements
will be made later. The general sec
retary will De glad to talk with you
concerning any desired class. Mem
bership in the association is required
in addition to the class fee.
Mrs G. r. VowIes, was the honor
guest of the members Of her Sunday
school class on Friday afternoon at
the Y. w. c. A. Games and music
| were enjoyed until a little past four
when they were invited into the cafe
| terra where a dainty lunch vas
served. Those present were: Mrs
Vowles, Ella MacKessaker, Grace
| Still, Esther Calkins, Evelyn Jensen
| Susie Johnson, Hattie Schrieder
| Florence Kepler, Doris Clancy and
Gertrude Brooks. This is one of the
wide awake classes from the inter
mediate department OF the First M. Z
| S. S.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
Nobody Home,

To kiss away a maiden's tear.
Is really worth the trying.
The only drawback is. i fear
That she will keep on crying.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
predlct. ! DRY Mlnsouri.

st. Louis Star: That Missouri will go
dry. probably at the next election, with
out whisky-soaked st. Louis, was the
declaration of the Rev. Charles Reign
Scoville, In MONDAY sermon few
days ago at the Columbia theatre.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Machine hemstitchIng and picoting.
Mrs. Kennedy. Kennedy hotel, Front
street. Phone 1351-J.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Hemstitehing, pieotIng and ae-
Gordon pleating. Mrs. A. Anderson,
60La Broadway. Phone 1s67.W.-AdVt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

who is an Eastern Star, were DR.. Harry
Ciowenloch, Mr.. and Mrs. =. D. Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Reynolds and MIR
and Mrs. Glenn Cook.
%
The ladies' auxiliary to the local Y.
NJ. c. A. is making arrangements to
give reception in honor of MIR. and
Mrs. J. w. Adams and Mr. and Mrs A.
3. Dale, on New Years evening. The
affair will be held In the Y. N. c. a.
parlOrs,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

fectiVe. Other guests present from out
of town were Miss irene Thompson of
Moorhead, who is teaching at Hillsbor0,
and Miss Helen Danielson of CrookstOn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Miss Rachel Hunt and Miss Aleda
Melby, both of Grand Forks. arrived in
Fargo Thursday night, to spend the re-
mainder of their vacations as the guests
of Miss Doris Burns. formerly a resi-
dent of Grand Forks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Invitations have been issued to about
twenty-five couples for dancing party
that will be given at the Civic Centre
next Tuesday evening, Jan. 2. Miss
Paulsrud is in charge of the party, and
Malchow's orchestra is to play.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Informal games and music afforded
the diversion at a pleasant party given
Friday afternoon at the Y. w. c. A, by
Miss Gertrude Brooke, with the other
members of Mrs @. r. Vowles' First
Methodist Sunday school class as the
guests. Dainty refreshments were also
enjoyed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Mrs. T. H. McEnroe, of 307 Fourteenth
street south, was hostess Friday after
noon to the members of the Embroidery
loved. Piano numbers by Miss Marrar-
ct Smith, who Is home from her studies
at st. Mary's, st. Paul. gave much
pleasure. Another guest of the club
was Miss Archibald of Winnipeg, who
is here visiting Mrs. Vallentyne. The
hostess served a delicious lunch after
fancywork had been laid aside.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Couch, of ia
Tenth street north, will have as their
guests at an informal social affair this
evening, Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Rohan,
Mrs. F. E. Whiting, Mr.. Becker and Mr..
and Mrs. John Haggart, of Wendell,
Mimi, the gathering being compliment
airy to the latter couple. An informal
musical will be enjoyed, as Mrs. Hag-
gart is a pianist. Mr.. Couch sings, and
Mr.. Becker is a violinist.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
THE LEADING
CANDIDATE

Continued from Page One.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Berg, of Gard
ner, N. D.. gave fine four-course din
ner at their home Thursday evening.
entertaining the Masons of Gardner
and their wives. Covers were laid for
ten, and the diningroom was softly
lighted by candles. Red carnations
formed pretty floral decorations. The
participants, aside from the Immediate
family. including Miss Mabelle Berg.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Aaker, formerly
of Fargo but now OF Grand Forks, are
spending several days in this city visit
ing friends. Prior to coming to Fargo
they enjoyed a visit with friends al
Twin Valley, MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r. Hill, of fiat 9.
214 Eighth street north, entertained at
a s O'Clock turkey dinner Friday eve
ming, complimentary to the Iatter's
mother and sister, Mrs. F. o. Peterson
and Miss Mavis Peterson, oe Albert Lea,
Minn., who are their guests over the
holidays. The pretty decorations were
all in the Christmas effect. Cards and
music were pleasant diversions of the
later hours of the evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

The ladies of the Moorhead Afternoon
Bridge club were pleasantly entertain
ed Friday afternoon by Mrs. w. r. TIL
lotson, of Moorhead. High honors for
the club members were scored by Mrs
\. Sweningsen, and there was an extra
table. at play, Mrs. Corson taking the
honors for the club guests. The latter
also included Mrs. Frohnem, of Detroit,
sister of the hostess. A. dainty lunch
was a feature of the affair. The club
meets every two weeks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Mrs. e. L. Acker of 9O7 Ninth avenue
evening complimentary to her sister-in-
law. Miss Bertha Acker, of Cando, N. d.,
eight young ladies being the guests. At
IL o'clock very dainty lunch was
served. The decorations of white hya-
cinths and red carnations were very ef-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Earll F. Briggs, OF 421
hostess Friday evening at their home
at pretty dinner party. Covers were
laid for twelve, and all of the par
Elephants were in attendance later in
the evening at the Bachelors and Bene-
diets dancing party at the K. G. hall.
a basket of red roses. and red candles
formed lovely table decorations for the
dinner party.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Friends of Nine. Leonore Gordon Foy
OF Ninth street south will be glad to
learn that she has about recovered from
the slight paralysis OF a nerve in one
side of her face, from which she has
been suffering ever since last Sunday
night, and which 1T is thought was due
to severe attack OF neuralgia.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

DR.. and Mrs. $. N. Thams of 1915
Ninth avenue south, are the parents of
son, born Friday morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Miss Della Kibler of Bismarck, a
student in the hospital there. who has
been spending a few days in this city
as the guest OF Miss Esther Teichmann,
a graduate of that hospital, returned to
Bismarck this morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Miss Edith ColweIl. of Gardner. this
state, gave delightful party Friday
evening, which included a sleighride,
the affair being in compliment to Miss
Minneapolis on Jan. 10. The other mem =
bers of the Dorcas society were the
guests, and both Miss Heath and the
hostess were remembered by gifts from
the society. Christmas colors were used
as the decorations. A wedding cake,
which the honor guest was asked to
cut, was an especially attractive feature
Of the delicious lunch served.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Friday was guest night for the AL
pha Delta Gamma chapter of the West
minister guild, whose members enter
tanned in the church parlors. Music
and a variety of games afforded 4
pleasant evening, and light refresh
ments were served. The affair was in
celebration of the holiday season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

The Ladies auxiliary to Co. b of this
city, will hold meeting at the Masonic
temple library next Wednesday even
Gently back from the Mexican border.
will be present. The members OF the
auxiliary have been comforting with
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Following the regular weekly choir
rehearsal, the members of the First
Methodist church choir were very de-
lightfully entertained Friday evening
at the home of Rev. and Mrs. III. II.
Frost, on Ninth street south. The affair
was In compliment to the house guest
of the host and hostess, Miss Esther
Ward. head of the music department at
Games and music afforded pleasant di-
version.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Mrs. c. e. Anderson and little daugh-
ter Ardyyce.s OF M,inot arriXed I,rI in this
time at the home of Mrs. Anderson's
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
j.. A. Cordner, $40 1-2 First avenue
north. Mr. Anderson will join them
here tonight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

Elaborate preparations are being
made by the Fargo Commercial club ia
entertain the state implement men at a
banquet at the Knights of Columbus
hall on the evening of Jan. 25. A ten
piece Malchow's orchestra has been en-
gagged to furnish the music for that oc-
casion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-14
sANITAH|UM BOARD Hello
BUSY SESSION FRIDAY MIGHT

The board of directors OF the Ellis
County Sanitarium met Friday night
at Hotel Rogers. II. n. Naylor,
chairman of the committee to secure
photographs and cuts of the propos-
ed building reported that the plates
had been made and cuts ordered.
Will have same to submit to the
hacrd at its meeting on Monday
night.
w. Nj. Mincey. chairman of the
committee to get list of prominent
citizens throughout the county to
assist in the campaign for funds re-
ported the list about made up.
The board of directors are work
ing hard to get all plans thorough
ly perfected and every detail worked
out before they begin the campaign
for raising the necessary funds.
When they do come oft they expect
to be in position to arouse the en-
thusiasm of the citizens of Ellis
county to the point of donating
literally. The great need of the
sanitarium is proven fact and they
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-14


Canada as Edison Week. THE light
land power companies. will manifest
their reco ignition OF the fact that MI.
Edison is the founder of their in
Idustry. and thousands of other men
and women who make their living
by virtue of EdIson's inventions will
play their part In this unusual demon
Istration.
Among the many things planned
for the celebration of Edison Week
lis $1,000 prize contest arranged
by associates Of the inventor. This
contest had its origin in a remark
which Mr.. Edison made last spring
TO one of his assistants.
Music Is Mr. Edisons hobby. His
and associates are aware
That OF the thousand or moie inyen-
tions which he has developed, the
phonograph is his favorite. He has
always contended that there is no
reason why o phonograph coaiu not
be made which would reproduce mu-
seal sounds so perfectly that the
mechanical reproduction would be
exactly like the original music, in
fact. so exactly like 1t as to be indis-
tinguishable from the original. For
years sir. Edison has stated that
when he got time he would devel-
op such photograph. Scientists
generally scoffed at this idea, and
even his own laboratory assistants,
with the exception of two or three
Who have been with Mr.. Edison so
long that they believe nothing is inn
possible. we've inclined to think that
the perfect phonograrh was thing
that could never be.
Several years ago. having COM
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-14
OBSERVE EDISON WEEK
OCTOBER IS TO Il
VAST MINISTRIES BASED oN EDi-
son INVENTIONS To OBSERVE
WEN N HONOR % GREAT
INVENTOR
OulsfuNsh of flisoa'~ Preference
Tor ntcchnlcal Opinions Of His
ieiiesenmcnf In vusic's
e-ttrstion.

More thar l.e0e, 600 people arc
employed IN the various industries
founded By Thomas A. EdisDa. Ia
The uritcd states alone over soo.-
ee0 men and women earn their liveh-
hood in v0CaiiOns created BY Edison
aen8us For numter Of yeas a
sroup Of these industries has OBJ
served October ~ The anniversary
.oT Nh. Edison's inyeAslon OF me cleo
Ifric light This year the week 81
October Is 10 81 will be obsers.
"a throughout the United States and