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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
RED CROSS Unit IS
FORMED AT HILLSBORO
Over 100 Join Organization at Mass
Meeting-Many Germans Aid in
Work.

HiTlsboro, N. D., May 7.-Hillsboro is
doing her bit" A local Red Cross unit
was organized and over a hundred
members enlisted at a citizens mass
meeting at the court house Saturday
evening.
The Rev. dickinson presided as tenn
purary chairman and explained the
work Of the society. DR.. Syver Vinja
was elected head of the society, and
he Immediately appointed a committee
to make a thorough canvass Of the
city for more members.
The work is being taken up with
great enthusiasm. The Germans in
this vicinity are just as vigorous as
everyone else. Call on my people for
whatever you need. There is not a
Stacker among Them" was the message
Of Pastor Hitzemann, Of the German
church.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
ANOTHER HIGHWAY
Road Builders Have Started on Nine
Mile Road to Resort.

jamestown. N. D., May 7.-Another
link in the Spiritwood lake is being
forged by Contractor Stanley and a
crew Of men, who started work on a
nine-mile strip of country road to the
popular summer resort this week. The
road now being worked leads from the
Fried postof11ce to and beyond Spirit
wood lake as far as the Barnes coun-
ty line.
The construction of this road will
mean the development, of the chau
tauqua conducted yearly in this vicin-
ity and also open up the country in
the eastern part of Stutsman county
to tourists and resort seekers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
Army and NAVY LEAGUE
FORMED AT JAMESTOWN
Organization Headed by John Knauf
y Will Aid Dependents of Those
Enlisting for Service.

jamestown, N. D., May with At
torney John Knauf presiding as chair
man temporary organization to be
known as the Army and Navy league
of North Dakota was formed at an en-
thusiastic meeting of jamestown citi-
zens conducted in the high school
auditorium Saturday evening. The
purpose of the new organization is to
aid dependents of those enlisted in the
army, navy and marines in the inter-
ests of their country.
Temporary officers have been elect
ed. Attorney Knauf being continued in
his capacity as chairman and J. B.
Burgster being named secretary. A
special meeting will be held in the
near future when further plans for the
new league will be carried out in de-
fai
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
NATION IS PREP AIRING
FOR LONG time war
Governor. Frazier Finds Officials Who
Anticipate Continuance of Struu.
gle Four or Five Years.

Bismarck, N. D.. May 7.-Goverilor
Lynn Frazier, who attended session
in Washington of the national defense
committee, found great many prom
tnent officials in the east who antic-
ipate a continuance of the war for
four or five years.
Preparations are being made as
though it will be 'ten-year war;" said
Governor, Frazier
Governor Frazier called on Secre-
tary of War Baker asking that farm
ers' sons be exempted from conscrip-
ton, on the theory that they are more
valuable for farm work than military
service. Secretary Baker wasn't
ready to agree to such exception.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07

Americans I'm Cuba Appeal for Aid
Against Rebels.
(By Associated Press.)

New York, May 7.-Charges that Gu
ban negro rebels are burning and pill
laying homes and properties of Ameri-
cans and other foreigners in the dis
tricts of Palmarito, Bayate and Miriam
da, Oriente province, were made by
twenty-four American and British ref
ugees VINO arrived here yesterday.
They predicted a massacre of the white
residents unless the United States in
tervenes and asserted that the Cuban
government Is powerless to cope with
the situation: MOST or the refugees
wore
The accusations were substantiated
by an appeal for aid signed by 1l6
occupied by the rebels. The appeal,
the refugees said, will be forwarded to
Washington.
The threat Of a massacre is contain
ed in a statement included in the ap-
peal, alleged to have been written by
Gen. Blaz Maso.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
HUNTING DEsERTER
jamestown Sheriff Advised to Be on
Lookout for Darlington Man.

Jamestown, N. D., May 7.-Sheriff
James Ross has been advised to be
on the lookout for Frank Hill, who ii
is said was formerly OF Darlington
N. ID. Hill is charged with desertion
from Co. G, Seventeenth Infantry. He
enlisted at Fort Ogelthorpe, Ga, in
November, 1915. reward of $50 is
offered for his capture.
When Hill enlisted in the Georgia
city he stated that in case of accident
the officials should notify Mrs. Frank
Hill, 628 Eighth street, Darlington, NJ
D. 1t is believed possible that Hill
will return to his former home and
officials are on the lookout for the de-
serter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07

of the w. C.. T. u, who convened in
this city in their ninth annual tri-
county convention last week, have for
warded resolutions favoring a bone
dry war and assuring the president
and other Officials of their sincere de-
sire to do all in their power during the
world war. They also endorsed the
Red Cross movement in their resolu-
tions forwarded to Washington.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
BUILD POTATO HOUSE
LaMoure Citizens Busy on Campaign
TO Raise $1,000.

LaMoure. N. D.. May 7.-Citizens Of
LaMoure have decided to erect a po-
tatO warehouse and are now busy on
plans and details for the structure. A
committee has been appointed to
raise fund OF $4,000 and reports thus
far from the committeeman are to the
effect that they are meeting with
great success.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
FINISHING SEEDING
Work OF Putting in Crop Nearly Com
pIete in Sydney Vicinity.

Sydney, N. D.. May 7.-Seeding is
practically completed in this vicinity
Farmers have the majority of their
wheat in already and are now finish
ing up on other crops. Indications are
there will be a big food production in
Sydney and vicinity this year. All
farmers are doing their bit to aid in
averting the threatened food shortage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
p. o. RECEIPTS SHOW GAIN.
jamestown Office Increase In April 10
Marked,

Jamestown, n. D., May 7.-Postoffice
receipts at the Jamestown office for
the past month show a decided gain
over a similar period in 1915. Receipts
for April of this year were $2.937 .63 as
compared with $2,623.15 for April, 1916.
a gain of 3314.4S. Postmaster Morris is
looking forward to a banner year de-
spite the war.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
ANANOOSE FIRE LOSS
NOT VERY HEAVY
One of the City's First Frame Struc-
lures Razed by FIre-LOsB In
Not Very Heavy.

Anamoose, N. D., May THE two
story frame building owned by w. Z.
Cooke was destroyed by fire Sunday.
The ground floor was used as a cream
station and farm products market,
while the second floor was used as a
residence by II. Schmidt, who, with his
family, escaped, though practically all
their furniture was destroyed.
At one time the fire threatened to
spread to nearby frame buildings, in..
Guiding the Northwestern hotel, post
office building and another small frame
building The good work of the fire
men prevented the fire from spreading.
All the equipment of the postoffice was
removed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
PLAYGROUND FUNDS
Parent Teacher Association at cour
tenay Conducts Campaign.

Courtenay, N. D., May members
of the Parent-Teachers' association
raised a goodly sum In their campaign
Saturday to secure funds for equipping
the Fairgrounds. Tags were sold by
the workers and young and old re-
sponded to aid the movement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
INJURED az AUTO.
infant Son Of n. c. McIIraith o
jamestown Slightly Injured.

Jamestown, N. d., May Russell
5-year- old son of er. and Mrs. n. @.
McIlraith OF this City, was knocked
down and slightly injured by an auto
mobile on the Mp. railroad crossing
here Saturday evening. The lad was
riding a tricycle. at the time and the
collision was purely accidental.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
SUSPECT TREATY
Germans Think AnR1O-saxOnS wouId
MonopoIiEe All Colonies.
CRv Associated PrasR.l

Copenhagen, via London. May T.--Aa
the latest means of keeping the Ger
man people aroused, the German news
papers have discovered secret
Anglo-American treaty whereby Ger
many in the future is to be allowed no
colonies whatever, Germany's surplus
population to be directed TO the Anglo
Saxon controlled regions, where they
are to be absorbed as the Germans
have been in the United States.
The Hamburg Fremdenblatt prints
the story from an absolutely reliable
source" and draws a two-column moral
on the necessity of complete victory
over the authors of this alleged treaty.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
FORM RED CROSS
Members of the Myosotis Club of
Sanborn TO Launch Unit There.

Sanborn, N. D., May members of
the Myosotis club of Sanborn have
made plans for the organization of a
Red Cross unit. The organization will
include all women and young ladies
who care to aid the move and will not
be confined to the membership of the
Myosotis club.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
COUNTY is CHECKED.
Examiner Declares $5,S51.35 Is Still
OvNinu 70 tha State.

Bismarck. N. d.. May Bowman
penalties and forfeitures since August
1903 of which the states share
amounts to s5,s51.35. according to tine
report made by John r. Snyder of the
state auditors office who has been
investigating the records,
Back Inheritance taxes amounting
to 3236.97 and coal leases amounting TO
S43 were also reported
All the other counties in the state
win be checked. The money goes into
the school fund.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
ORGANIZE A CLUB
jamestown Boosters Form Country
CIub-New Club House Planned.

jamestown. N. D., May 7.-organi-
zation of the jamestown Country club
has been perfected. A commit
tee of five was appointed to purchase
a site for club house. and map out
program of action for the coming
summer months.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
~ ARREsTs RECORDED.
jamestown Police Had Occasion 70
Jail Only Seven IN April.

jamestown, M. D., May flames
town continues to hold its record as a
city free from crime to any great ex-
tent. During April month but seven ar
rests were made, SIS being collected In
fines and costs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
TWO ARE DROWNED
M'Henry Men Perish in Lake NeaI
Binford.

McHenry, N. D.. May r. B. G.
Phillips. cashier Of the First National
bank of McHenry, and Harry Vadnie,
druggist in this city, were drowned in,
Red Willow lake, seven miles north of
Binford. Their boat capsized. neither
being able to swim.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
FEW BOYS LEFT
On Eve of Graduation Eight EdgeIey
High School Lads Enlist.

Edgeley, N. D., May Ton the eve
of graduation eight high school boys
of Edgeley have enlisted in the service
of their country. They have already
gone to the recruiting station.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
GARDEN COLLEGE GROUND.
Jamestown Institution Gives Property
.3#I to TownfoIks.

jamestown, N. D., May IA big
tract of land owned by jamestown col
lege will be converted into gardens
this spring as result of the food
production movement. There is a very
marked demand for the property, and
the college management is permitting
its use free of charge.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
CUPID PROVES STACKER.

Only Eleven Marriage Licenses Issued
In Stutsman County.
jamestown, N. d, May 7.-Dan Cupid
Is the only Stacker in Stutsman
county according to statistics. Dur.
ing April month but IL marriage certi-
flcates were issued.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
FORUMS TELEPHONE
NUMBERS CHANGED.

The Forums telephone numbers
have been changed from the pub
lished directory, as follows:
Business office ...1595
Society editor ............. 1895
Editorial department ....... 1897
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07

For Quick Results Use The Forum
Want Columns.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
WOMEN FORM RIFLE CLUB.

First Ladies' Club Launched at Edge
Iey-Minister in Charge.
Edgeley, N. D., May IA ladies
rife club is distinct innovation here.
The organization was formed last
week and is under the direction of
Rev. Mr.. Wells. pastor of the Presby-
terial church
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
ENDORSE soNE-pRY WAR
jamestown w. c. T. w.. Convention
Passes Resolutions Favoring
Movement.

jamestown, N. D., May 7.-Members
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24
Echoes of Woodcraft.

At the last regular meeting oil
the Circle six new members wer,
initiated, which makes twelve fol-
us in the contest with the Grange
vile Circle. The prize we are
trying to win is a big banquet to
be served by the losing Circle.
How about it Grangeville?
On account of court being in
session no meeting was held Tues
day night.
The Banner KensingtOn Club
met at the home Of Mrs. J. Z. He's
ton last week. The following Of
fieers were elected: president,
Agnes Smith; LIST viee-president,
Annie Mitchell; 2nd vice-presi-
dent, Minnie Stems; secretary,
Jennie BIakely. The following
COMMITTEES were appointed: on
program-Ena Lyford, Marie
Hines, Norma Cook; on news
Nellie Ramsey, Clara Sharkey,
Pearl HestOn.
The next meeting viii be at the
home Of Mrs. Frank Cargill on
Thursday, May "A.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24
Protect Your Ewes.

Why take chances with poor
glasses? Let me take the proper
care Of your eyes. j am licensed
in Washington, Idaho and Oregon
by examination by a state board
Of examiners appointed BY the
governor of each state for your
protection. One of the big adj
vantages in coming to me is i
practice the latest scientific meth
ODDS and prove each correction to
be correct This means better
work for you, reasonable prices
and glasses that are guaranteed.
It's dangerous to delay, why not
come now. Consultation free.
DIR. A. f. Jones, sight specialist
of Spokane, at Nezperee Hotel,
Friday and Saturday, June Sth
and 9th. 5Ow2
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24

butchers and feeder buyers who
took all but one load that was of.
tered. One lot of strictly fat hea.
W steers brought 1850, which
was the top, while lot Of half
tat Idaho steers brought 1915. A
ear of 1850 pound feeders went to
a coast butcher at 10 cents, which
practically made up all the trade
IN the beef steers. Strictly fat
cows brought 800 to 9.25. with
medium good cows from $50 to
900.
HogS-Priees advanced another
10 To Is cents, establishing a new
record top of 1925. There was
only a light supply with a very
good demand. The bulk of hogs
sold at 1890 and 1900 with a con
pie of loads going at 1910. Pigs
sold mostly steady, while some
buyers We're paying so cents high
er.
Sheep-There was one lot of
sheep on the market, consisting of
ShOrn yearlingS and ewes. Best
yearlingS in the lot brought 700
while the ewes were weighed
straight at $50 Receipts are ex-
tremely light.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24
IRRITABLE
NERVOUS
Was Condition Of Indiana Lady
Before Beginning to Take
Card-u-i, the Woman's
Tonic.

Kokomo, Ind.-Mrs. n. Hankemeier,
Of this town, says: IL look so well, and
am so well, that it does not seem as il /
ever needed Cardui. But was not al
ways this way i. I think have taken a
dozen bottles :. before my little girl
came.
was feeling dreadfulIy bad, had head
ache, backache, sick at my stomach. no
energy :. ] was very irritable, too, and
nervous.
began taking cardui about months
before my baby came. As a result all
those bad feelings left me, and just felt
grand, just as # nothing at ali was the
matter, and when the end came was
hardly sick at ali.
Since that have never taken Cardui
at all :. It has done me good, and n
know IT win help others, # they viii only
try IT,"
Many women have written grateful lei
tiers like the above. telling Of the good
that Cardl6 has done them. Why should
if not help you, too7 If you suffer from
any Of the ailments socommon to women,
and feel the need Of a safe, reliable,
tonic, we urge you 70 be-
gin today and give cardui fair trial.
Your dealer sells card-I-i. EB-i0I
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24
Governor Proclaims June S HoIi.
day.

Whereas, by action Of Congress,
and by proclamation Of the Presi-
dent of the United States, June 5,
1917, has been fixed as the day
upon which large numbers of the
residents Of the state of Idaho win
be required to perform the first
act of the highest duty which cit
liens Of the nation can be called
upon to perform, the duty Of Of
fering their services to their cOun-
try in time of war.
Now, therefore, ], NJ. Alexan-
der, governor, do set aside and
proclaim the said Tuesday, June
;, 1917, a legal holiday, and ] do
call upon all citizens and resi-
dents within this state to render
every encouragement and assis-
lance possible in the registration
Of those called upon to register
for military duty, and ] do request
that during the registration hours
from Z A. NJ. to 9 p. NJ, flags be
upon all public build
ings, business houses and residenc-
Is. and upon all automobiles and
other vehicles, and that residents
IF the state carry upon their per-
son small flags and that every I
,ther evidence Of loyalty and pa
.riotism possible be made evident I
lpon that day to the end that this
Jet Of registration for military
luty may be made the occasion Of
display Of universal patriotic
ceiling and an evidence Of the
levotion Of the citizens Of Idaho
0 the cause Of our beloved ma
ion. M. Alexander,
Governor.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24
Notice of Sale of Empounded
Stock.

Notice IS hereby given that /
have taken up and now have in
the village pound under the laws
and ordinances providing for the
sale of empounded stock in the
village of Nezperce, Idaho, the fol-
lowing animals:
One white pony and one buck
skin pony, both being about 10
years old, each weighing about
900 pounds, no visible brands and
unless said animals are reclaimed
and charges paid | will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash,
said animals, to pay.said charges
at the village pound of Nezperee.
Idaho, on May 3lst, 1917, at 10
o clock a. m
Dated May "a, 1917.
+. d. Arment, Marshal.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24
Mondays Stock Market.

North Portland, May Cat
tleThere was a very small run
Of cattle on the market yesterday,
and with a light demand, prices
were mostly on a steady basis,
while in some cases in a few odd
lots prices were a little higher. De-
mand came mostly from small
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism

Now is the time to get rid OF
your rheumatism. You will find
Chamberlain liniment a great
help. The relief which it affords
is alone worth many times its
cost.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-05-24
IDAHO HAS $4,000.
This Number of Military Age
First CAN Get One to Every
Five or Six Subjects
TO Duty.

Idaho will register $4,000 men
under the Seleetive service law, as
revised and passed by congress,
/ with the age minimum set at-2l
and the maximum at 80 This is
the opinion of Adjutant General
G. $. Moody, who is keeping a
close cheek ON the situation. He
figures that so per cent of this
number win be exempted from
military service, leaving $500
men available for service. Idaho 5
quota in men for the army is 5000.
For the first 100000 men called
under the Seleetive draft in the
United States Idaho viii be re
quired to give 1850 in addition to
the men already under arms or
new complete regiment.
The ratio under the first eall
viii therefore be one man to every
five or six. The selections viii be
made very similar to the way in
which jurors are now drawn, or
by lot. The heavy exemptions VIII
be due to the large percentage of
married men within the age limi-
tations.
Twenty divisions of the nation
FL guard win be established and
as many training camps maintain
ed by the war department.
Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana and Wyoming guards
men win make up the twentieth
division and the troops therefrOm
viii be held in the western depart
ment.
All the troops from the states
designated as one division will be
trained together. BY this method
the national guard organizations
of each state viii preserve their
identity.
A plan is under consideration
in the war department to retain
their state designation when they
are merged with the national ar
my.