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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Potato Yield in
Berthold District
Produces Big Returns

Schafer, N. D., Oct. 1S.-From seven
to ten carloads Of potatoes have been
shipped daily from Berthold during the
past week and many more are still on
most any time in the day a dozen
wagon loads of potatoes can be seen in
the town, ready to be loaded. Thirteen
different buyers are in the city and as
a result competition is keen.
The movement of potatoes has never
before begun so early in the fall. The
yield is good, running about $50 BUSH
els per acre. 1t is estimated that the
total crop shipped from Berthold will
be in the reighborhood Of 300,00 bush
els, which, at the present price. will
bring about $225,O0O.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Big SEED
CONTEST
PLANNED
Preparations Well Under
Way for Event at Devils
Lake Next Month

Devils Lake, n D, Oct. 1S.-The an
nual fair and festival of the lake re-
gion which is to replace the midwinter
fair will be held in Devils Lake, Nov.
II, is and 16. A specially will be made
of stock, including horses, cattle, sheep
and hogs. There will also be depart
ment for the women.
Coincident with festival, Devils Lake
will entertain the North Dakota Pure
Seed growers at their fifth annual con-
test. Officers of this association are:
George Stewart, Gilby, president; H. l..
Bolley, Fargo, seCretary-treasurer Mrs.
Clarke w. Kelley, Devils Lake. D: D..
Simons, Fargo; II. T. Monson, Mayville; 4;
Joseph Kitchen, Sentinel Butte; and E..
NJ. Grandlund, DeLamere, are the dtrec-
tors Several branches have been
formed at different localities, including
the Lake Region, Mayville, Walhalla
and Grand Forks. Liberal cash prizes
will be offered for grain entered.
Affiliated with the Seed Growers or
ganization are the North Dakota Po-
tato association and North Dakota
Grimm Alfalfa association, which will
meet here at the same time. The first
day Of the fair will be devoted to pota-
toes the second to alfalfa and the third
to livestock. Interesting speakers. spe-
cialists in their line, have been en-
gagged.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Marvel Boy Wins
Acre Corn Contest
In Grand Forks

Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 1S.-Clar-
.ence Knutson of Marvel was the win
ner for Grand Forks county in the
state acre corn contest, according to
F.. l. Olsen Of the Better Farming asso-
citation, who was the judge of the con-
test. The gross harvest from the acre
was 1856 bushels and the corrected
net 94.7 bushels. Robert Bell of Ar
villa, was awarded second place with a
harvest of 60.02 bushels. The other
contestants had yields of from 447
bushels to 1887 bushels. All OF the
contestants, with one exception, used
Northwestern Dent corn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Anamoose Man Hurt
in Auto Accident;
Companion Scared

Anamoose. N. D.. Oct. 1S.-D. M.
McGinnis, bookkeeper for Schmidt,
Gulack and Heitman Co. Of this city,
was seriously injured, and Miss M.
Jones. a member of the local high
school faculty, badly shaken up, as the
result of an auto accident about three
miles west of this city. McGinnis was
driving a Ford at the time Of the ac-
cident and the definite cause Of the
accident has not yet been asCertained.
McGinnis is in the Anamoose hospital
at this time with several broken ribs
and some bad cuts in the back Of the
head. He was Unconscious for some
time. Miss Jones was badly shaken up
and frightened, but otherwise unhurt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
BURKE TO CAMPAIGN
IN NORTHWEST SECTION
Will be Active in Furthering Cause
Covers Big Territory in Three
Days.

Minot, N. D., Oct. 1S.-John Burke,
Democratic candidate for U. s. SEN
ator, will speak during Friday, Satur-
day and Monday in the northwest Sec
ton. the itinerary being announced as
follows:
October 20.
ParshalI-10 o'clock.
Plaza--12 o'clock.
Makoti-1:30 80 o'clock.
Ryder-3 o'clock
Douglass o'clock.
Minot, evenings o'clock
October Fl.
Des Lacs-9 o'clock.
Lone Tree-9:45 o'clock.
Berthold-10:3 o'clock.
Tagus-11 o'clock.
,Blaisdell-11: 80 o'clock.
Palermo-12:3 o'clock.
Stanley o'clock.
Powers Lakes o'clock
Wild Roses o'clock.
Crosby-S o'clock.
October %.
Carpio-10 o'clock. ....
Donnybrook-11:30 80 o'clock.
Kenmare-1- o'clock.
Tolley-2:30 o'clock. .-. ...
Mohall-4 O'CLOCK. !
Sherwood--8 o'clock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
w. O. T. U. Opens at
Grafton Tomorrow;
Splendid Features

Grafton, N. D., Oct. 1s.--The annual
convention Of the North Dakota w. C.
T. u. will be opened here tomorrow,
the sessions to continue till Sunday.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged.
Two national officers will address
the convention, being Mrs. Ella A.
Boole, vice president Of the national
w. C. T. u, and president Of the New
York state union, and Miss Mary
Anderson, general secretary Of the
Young Peoples branch Of the w. G. T.
u.
Tomorrow afternoon the executive
committee will meet, and in the even
ing. banquet will be rendered the
visitors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Appreciation Week
Plans Being Rapidly
Advanced at Forks

Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 1s.-With
the appointment of F. e. Black of
Chicago to take charge of the cam
paign for the observance Of Appre-
citation week in North Dakota, plans
for that big feature are being pushed
rapidly. It will be staged under the
direction Of the North Dakota Press
association and the North Dakota De-
velopment league.
Last year Appreciation week, which
is designed to set before the people Of
the country the advantages of the
state, was tremendous success, and
it lis expected to make 1t even more
SO this year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
FRANK BLY DEAD.

Bismarck, n. D., Oct. 18.-Frank Bly,,
a resident of Burleigh county since
1884, and a we'll known citizen Of
Baldwin, passed away at the Bismarck
hospital after an illness of several
months.
The deceased, a pioneer farmer Of
the Baldwin region, was born IN Penn
sylvania fifty years ago. At the age
of 10 he came to Burleigh county
Here he was married, and here were
born his six children who, with the
widow, survive. His wife and q broth
er, Fritz Bly,, of Big Sandy, Mont,
were present when death came. Fun
eral services will be held at Baldwin
at o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Nurse for LaMoure
County Made Permanent
Feature of Work

LaMoure. N. d, Oct. 18. Pleased
with results that have been obtained
by the county nurse plan. the board of
commissioners of LaMoure county has
determined to continue the plan in
operation for another year.
Miss Mary A. Baker, the county
nurse who has been SO successful in
the work, is also identified with the
American Red Cross society, through
action taken by the county board in
approving such plan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18

HUNTER STOCK and
CORN SHOW TOMORROW
. Mig Annual Event Promises to bs
Great Success--GOOd Pre-
miums offered.

The annual stock and corn show at
Hunter, this county, will open tomor-
row and promises to be a most inter
esting event in every respect Already
there have been a large number of en-
tries in the various departments of the
show and stock and grain exhibits may
be entered pto 8 o'clock tomorrow
morning, and must be on display before
10 o'clock. ,.. ...... ..
with good weather conditions large
crowd is expected in Hunter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
No Action Yet Taken.
Stock for Williams
Farmers Being Sought
by Minnesota Visitors

williston, N. D., Oct 1S.-In an ef-
fort to stock this district with the
right kind of cattle for successful
dairying, F. w. Erickson and ]. J..
Larson have left for points in south
ern Minnesota, where they expect to
make purchases Of pure bred cattle
for local farmers.
The movement is sponsored as a re-
suit of the establishment recently Of
q cooperative creamery in the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
TO HAVE CITY HEAT.

Mandan. N. D., Oct. 18.--Mandan
business houses soon will be supplied
with city heat according to the state
ments OF the company having the con-
tract for installing the Mandan Elec-
trio company heating plant.
Steam pipes from the plant to diff
ferent parts of the business section
Of the city have been laid and 1t is
only q matter OF a few days until the
plant will be in operation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Dragged to Death
by Runaway Horses
Attached to PloW

Devils Lake. N. D., Oct 1S.-Ernest
Gum, 4 years old, was dragged to
death when his foot became caught
in plow, the horses running away.
The boy was dragged a mile.
The lad had been riding with his
father on the plow, and in attempting
to jump, became entangled in the ma
chine. He screamed-the horses took
fright.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
NEW eRIsT FOR COURT.

Bismarck, N. D., Oct. 18.-Cases
filed this week for the attention of
the supreme court are: John d. Fax
on VS.. the Township of Lallie, re-
spondent, from Benson county; S. e.
Ellsworth VS.. T. H. Burke, respon-
VS.. Sykeston School district No. Ii,
appellant, from Wells county; George
w. Cots VS.. William J. Champion and
Frank B. Meyer. Of the firm Of Cham
pion & Mayer, appellants. Williams
county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Killed When Arm
Is Torn Out BY
Revolving Pulley

Reynolds. N. D., Oct. 1S. - Herman
Berphold, aged 20, who died in hos
pital at Grand Forks Sunday, from
injuries received recently, his arm be-
ing wrenched out at the shoulder, was
buried here today.
Berphold was working at a gravel
elevator when his arm became en-
tangled in q revolving pulley.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Claxton Urges That
Chambers and Clubs
Cooperate in Work

Bismarck. N. D., Oct. 1S.--Chambers
and commercial clubs in every North
Dakota city where night schools are
conducted have been formally requested
by the United States commissioner of
education, Philander P. Claxton, to CO.
operate in the America first" campaign
OF the bureau OF education to increase
the school attendance of non-English-
speaking immigrants. Officials Of the
bureau believe the most effective way
OF impressing the immigrant with the
advantage of learning English is
through the employer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
ELEVATOR AT DOVER
BURNED; Loss $4,000
Complete Destruction OF Building Re.
suits From Lantern Accident
Manager Badly Burned.

Darlington, N. D., Oct. Is. An
elevator at Dover. was totally destroy
ed by fire. It was the property OF t.
H. Cousins OF Darlington. Mr.. Cousins
places his loss at about $4,000. fully
covered by insurance. The building
caught fire from lantern.
C. 8. Cousins, brother Of the owner,
was in the building at the time and
In his efforts to extinguish the flames,
was badly burned on his hands and
arms. There was 10000 bushels Of
grain in the house.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Hospital Campaign
Launched at Williston;
Need More Facilities

wilIiston, N. D., Oct. 1S.-A cam
paign for the creation of fund with
which to finance the construction Of
a new hospital in Williston, is being
organized in this city. There is a very
heavy demand for hospital facilities
in the city, that it has been impossible
to fill up to the present time.
1t is proposed to raise about $780,
900.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Packing Plant is
Promoted by Mandan
Commercial Club

Mandan, N. D., Oct. 1S.-Plans for
the establishment of a packing plant
in Mandan, which have been advanced
by the Mandan Commercial club, are
taking on concrete form. The COM
mittee in charge of the venture has
been materially enlarged. ..>
The Mandan Commercial club has
invited the North Dakota Dairymen's
association to hold its next annual
convention here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
Prosecutions Of
Milk Dealers Likely in
Bismarck-Water Used

Bismarck, N. D., Oct. 1S.-Prosecu-
ton of local milk vendors who are ac-
cused of watering milk, is anticipated
by city officials.
A report by the city bacteriologist
reveals the result of tests made by
him, which indicates that considerable
Of the milk sold in the city, is being
watered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
EDITOR Is CHOSEN.

Grand Forks. N. D., Oct. s1S.--Wil-
liam Milton Swanston was elected edi-
tor-in- chief of the publication. "The
Dacotah" at a meeting of the junior
class of the university. Fred p. Mann
of Devils Lake, was elected as busi-
ness mana ger.
These positions were given to Duane
Sarles of HilIsboro and Ben Ellison of
Hatton at the class election last
spring, but they did not return to
school this year, so the positions were
left vacant until yesterday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
cHILD,s EAcE ia BURNED.

Carpio, N. D., Oct. 18--WhiIe help
ing mix plaster, the 10-year-old son
of John Smiley. living on the reserva-
tion near here. was badly burned by
lime. The lime splashed into the lad s
face and eyes. He was taken to Minot
for medical aid and it is now feared
that the sight of one eye has been de-,
sfroyed
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
TO ASSIST IN DEDICATION.

Bismarck. N, D.. Oct. 1S.-Governor
l.. B. Hanna and e. ]. Taylor, state
superintendent OF public instruction,
have accepted invitations to assist in
the dedication of Garrison's splendid
new high school next Saturday. The
state oficials will make the two pin
cipal addresses for the occasion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
ARTEslAN FLOW VAL LUABLE.

Williston, N. d., Oct. 1s.-Confident
that flowing wells could be drilled In
the western part of the state and
made to produce d good fiow of water.
J. w. Barrett sank one to a depth Of
665 feet on the U. l.. Burdick farm
two miles from this city.
According to good authorities the
water is just the right temperature
for stock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
REar FLAx YIELD.

Alexander, N. D., Oct. 1s.--Tom
johnson, a farmer eight miles from
Alexander, has the best flax yield in
this section. He threshed 240 bushels
of flax from 10 acres and from an
other small patch of one and one
quarter acres, he obtained 40 bushels.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
HELD FOR ASSAULT.

New Rockford, N. D., Oct. 1S.-Wil-
liam Osborne is under arrest, charged
with criminal assault, and the state
expects to use the evidence of Edith
Williams. a 1e-year-old mental defec-
tive, to convict.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
|. big FARM MORTGAGES.

Bisnarck. N. D., Oct. 1S.-The state
board Of university and school lands
held a special meeting this week,
when 1t accepted $4,000 worth of
school bonds. and $4,000 in farm
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
WRIGHT GOES BACK.

jamestown, NJ. D., Oct. 1S.-Major
Dana Wright of the North Dakota
state regiment who recently resigned
his position as sheriff of Stutsman
county to hold his military title, re-
turned to the border last evening after
brief furlough in jamestown.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-10-18
YOUNG MAN DIES.

Bismarck, NJ. D., Get. 1s.--Thomas
|McC Cormick, 25, well known In this city,
died at local hospital Of typhoid
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-23

| said; To-day my ambition has been
gratifed. Thank you for bestowing
such an honor upon mel"
She laughed merrily and started
to walk on. But he checker her
Miss Webb" he insisted. that is
little sport. Won't you let me tell
you how dear?"
Myra Webb had been anxious
when the thunder shower came up,
but her uneasiness was finally al
layed by the news brought her by
Sylvia Ainslie.
There was room for only one of
us in this rig" the girl explained
fretfully, so those two silly things
insisted on walking instead of wait
ing until l could order a carriage
sent for them. They said"-spite-
fully-"that they might catch cold
II they waited there in the wet. So
they are coming on foot"
That is wise" was Myra's only
comment. Thank you for telling
me, Miss Ainslie"
A NEW EXPRESSION.
Whatever may have been the
mothers inner sentiments, she con-
cealed them so effectually that her
informant said no more.
Long as Graces walk had been.
Myra detected no sign of WEAKNESS
or hesitation in the light step with
which the girl entered the hotel
after dark had fallen over the land
scape.
Aren't you tired to death?" Myra
inquired solicitously.
No, I'm all right" Grace assured
her. only muddy and hungry. I'm
sorry you've had to wait dinner for
me, mother" she added, an unusual
softness in her tone. I'll run upstairs
and dress as fast as 1 can"
Myra fingered for a moment to
hear Mr.. Dayton's explanations and
apologies, then cut him short by
telling him that she knew he was
not to blame, and followd her daugh-
ter upstairs.
She found Grace seated. Watch
ing her. she saw in the young face
an expression that had never been
there before, and her heart thrilled
at signs of the happiness that made
her child almost beautiful. But she
would ask no questions. Indeed, she
would show that she demanded no
Don't bother to tell me about it
now, dear little girl" she said.
After while we will have a good
long talk. It's late now and 1 will
wait for you downstairs"
Grace spoke again. Mother" she |
said, her voice unsteady in spite of
her efforts to control 1t, 'if-if |
II enry-Mr. Dayton-comes down
stairs before | do, wait on the We
randa with him until / come down, |
won't you? He wants to speak to |
you, he said"
TO Be Continued.
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THE STRUGGLES OF A WIFE
BY Virginia Terf1une Van de Water
CHAPTER XLVH

CHAPTER XLVI
Sylvia Ainsleie did not speak again
until Mr.. Hendricks had carefully
turned his buggy around. Then she
looked at Dayton.
Grace answered for him. No
for that would mean that Mr.. Day.
ton must sit in his wet clothes for
and hour and half longer, and he
would run the risk of catching his
death of cold. Well walk"
1t does seem to be the only thing
to do he acquiesced slowly. But
think of your white shoes"
They will clean perfectly" she
informed him. Then, to Sylvia
May ! trouble you to tell my
mother that l am perfectly safe,
and that | will probably reach home
by dark
But l fear we won't" the man
remarked as the buggy started and
they began their journey afoot.
What If we don't the girl said
lightly. Il enjoy experiences, and
this surely has been one"
AS she glanced at her companion
she saw in his eyes a gleam of ad-
miration which she could not under
stand. For she knew that she
splashed along in the mud her
white dress tumbled and creased,
her once white shoes already en-
crusted with dirt, her hair clinging
in moist strands about her face and
neck.
She united the white chiffon veil
and took it off, folding it carefully.
1t was fairly new. and might yet be
saved. She would not keep 1t on,
even if she was a fright without it.
But the man at her side saw a
very different creature from that
her fancy painted. He noted the
graceful figure, the ready smile, the
wide, expressive eyes.
GRACE NOT TIRED.
II was near the end of the last mile
that he spoke out his thought. They
had paused TO rest for a minute and
to watch the glow fading out OF the
west, where the sun had gone down
a half hour ago.
Are you fearfully tired ?" he inquir-
ed anxiously.
"Of course not" she answered
II can't tell you" she said. how
sorry l am for all the discomfort |
have put you through"
Don't try" she advised, for I am
not sorry a bit. We've had walk
that / never should have thought of
taking but for the remarkable drive
that preceded it"
Her evident sincerity gave him
courage to speak the words that
came surging up from his heart, but
that, until now, he would have con-
sidered it presumptuous to utter.
You're dear little SPORT" he
exclaimed.
She laughed tremulously. AM
my life I've wanted to be considered
a sport, although I've never been
able to live up to the title" she
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-23
HOW FAT FOLKS
MAY BECOME slim
Simple Safe And Reliable Way That Calls For No Dras-
tic Diet or Tiresone Exercises

this plan is well worth trying. Breathe
in all the fresh air you can get as the
oxygen in the air consumes fat while
the. oil Of korein capsules, taken one
with each meal and one before you go
to bed, are designed to reduce fatty
located.
Oil of korein is absolutely harmless,
is pleasant to take, helps digestion and
costs little.
Even a few days following of Lnese
simple directions has been reported TO
show a noticeable reduction in weight
with the flesh firm, the skin smooth and
the general health improved In fact
your Footsteps may appear lighter TO
you, your work seem easier and you
may easily seem TO gain a pound OF
health and strength with every pound
of flesh you lose. Every person ten
pounds or more overweight can we'll
Observation-Disclosures
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-23
A Pen For the Armless Man

1.-THE SeaIChlight.
one of The newest inventions for
the benefit of the man who has been
deprived of his arms is a pen which
can he comfortably held between the
teeth. II is the invention of an Am
crcan dentist. II includes a mouth
piece moulded 70 Gt the lower teeth.
The upper teeth rest on this and hold
the pen I'm fixed position. This
leaves the muscles of the lips free.
The pen has three joints giving it
HeXibility. The point can be TAX
en- off and n pencil substituted at the
will of the user. The inventor be-
lieves that the flexible handle and the
mouth piece holding it firmly by the
teeth will be adaptable to other small
tools, including paint brushes and
small chisels for fine wood carving.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-23

the fire till it is boiling; then strain it
through a strainer and put it aside
till cold. Freeze it to the consistency
of a thick batter then, when ready to
serve, fill tall glasses with it and place
on the top of each about a dessert
spoonful of snow cream.
Snow Cream-Put two cups of cold
water into bowl or stewpan with a
quarter pint of thick cream, the
strained juice OF Il lemon and four
tablespoonfuls of sugar; whip this
mixture quickly with a whisk until
the top is frothy like snow, remove
the froth with spoon and place It
on a hair sieve to drain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-23
, IANINKSPOT REMOVER

The housewife may borrow another
help from the office supply shelf, in
the shape of the chemical ink eradica-
to- used by bookkeepers. Two small
bottles of chemicals, in a paper case,
contain the secret of instantly remov-
ing inkspots without leaving a trace,
when the chemicals are applied in
quick succession. The eradicator
works quite as well on white cloth as
on paper, and is a good thing to have
at hand on the desk or writing table.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-23

Fat people, particularly those who
weigh from 10 to 80 pounds more than
they should, have been much interested
IN the remarkable reports that have re-
Gently been published of the manner i'm
which weight is being safely reduced
by what is known as the fresh air
method combined with the use of ordi-
nary oil of korein
This plan. which is so strongly recon-
mended and endorsed is very simple and
makes unnecessary starvation diets,
dangerous drugs, sweating or weaken
ing processes or strenuous exercise
Satisfy your appetite with plenty of
good substantial food, but do not eat
more than you need as this overtaxes
portant to get plenty of fresh air,
breathing 1t deeply into the lungs and
to take with each meal a few drops Of
OIL of koretn in capsule form which YOU
can obtain from any good druggist.
If you have been getting too stout.
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peaks" are valleys" The day letter
of fifty words is sent during the wal
ley" period of business that follows
the regular business messages. The
charge is one-and-a-half times that of
the night letter.
The night message is sent ahead of
the night letter and behind the regu-
lar message. II is charged at the ten
word rate, as a regular message is,
only at about two thirds of the rate
of the regular message