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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21
Cdss Chapter Packs Four Large
Boxes: Fine Branch Shipments

The Cass county Red Cross chap
ters packing committee got ready for
shipment Thursday, four large boxes
Of a variety of supplies One box
contained nothing but knitted sweat
ers, 100 in number. The second con-
fiers, ~ pairs wristers, 236 pairs
socks and ~ trench caps The, third
box contained 81 hospital bedshirts,
1S pairs patamas, pair lined palS-
napkins. los pillow cases. 105 hand
towels, AS dish towels, and 40 substi-
tute handxerchiefs. The other. box
contained mostly surgical dressings,
the contents beinng. !, !. $50 aTincn, .o sSo
presses, 80 gatze sponges, 20 gauze
rolls yards long, 2 S-inch and
12-inch absorbent pads, j irrigation
pad, 4-tailed bandages, 10 F-band-
ages, 95 abdominal and 55 triangular
bandages, Is operating caps, 3 oper-
ating gowns, 80 drawsheets and rs
bedsheets.
Branch shipments.
I Splendid shipments of work beauti-
fully done were received Thursday by
the Cass chapter from the Wild Rice
and Hickson branches.
) Wild Rice sent bedsheets, 42
towels, bathrobe, 81 pairs knitted
socks and 20 sweaters.
Hickson sent ia bedsheets, "A pill
low cases, IL table napkins, knit
iwashcloths, % substitute handker-
tchlefs, s pairs knitted socks and B
AmMOmia Report.
, The Ansonia ladies met Thursday
at the home of Miss Katherine Irwin,
with fair attendance. The consign-
ment of % special undergarments
was completed, and the auxiliary also
turned in pairs wristers and
scarfs.- 1t will hold no meeting next
week.
U. Q. II. Work.
7 The u. c. 7. auxiliary met Thurs
day at Moose hall, and at the conelu-
sion of the session turned in 20 OF
the special undergarments, bed
shirts, sweaters and pairs socks.
The auxiliary will meet all day next
Thursday, as usual.
No Meeting.
Owing to 30 many of the workers
being away, no meeting of the Fleur
de Lis auxiliary was held Thursday
Loyalty Meeting.
The Loyalty auxiliary, meeting
Thursday in the law library of the
courthouse, completed % of the. spe-
cial undergarments and a number of
surgical dressings, this being the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21
BEn sPREADs

SO heavy Bed Spreads, scalloped and
cut corners. Special .......$1.75
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Japanese hand made, hand
decorated Baskets. Spleen
did appreciated gifts. Note
these low prices for Satur-
day end Monday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

HemstIrching, pfcoCInR, pIeating.
Mrs A. Anderson. Sit Srd Av. N--Adv.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

The annual meeting for the election
OF six new Fargo ". w. Q. "A. board
members, will be heid Monday, Jan. z.
The nominating committee consists of
Mrs. w. j, Morrish, Mrs. e. II. Stick
ney, Mrs. C. A. Pollock, Mrs. n. X.
Keller and Mrs. H. r. Turner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Mrs. J. w. Durham and children.
left this afternoon for Crookston, 70
remain until after the holidays at the
home OF Mrs. Dunham's sister. Mrs.
+. A. Holmes, and family. DIR. Dun
ham will join his family there on
Monday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Another lot Of fine white
Aprons, practical for gifts.
Priced at, Saturday and
Monday ............ 59c
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

One table Of Holiday Novel
ties, including Vanity Bags,
Pin Cushions, Broom Hold
ers, etc. For Saturday and
Monday, in four lots at spe-
cial low prices
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Miss Clara Mortrude, Kindergarten
teacher, will 20 to her home at Lu-
verne, Mimi. for the Christmas vaca-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21
cur GLAss

CUT GLASS
3 Tables small and large pieces in Cut
Glass Naples, Mustard Jars, Vinegar
and Oil Cruets, Celery Dishes. Bowls,
Vases, Sugar and Dreamer, Etc
1925, $3.50 and $685.
Dolls and Toys at reduced prices.
BASEMENT
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Miss Helen Reid will spend the
holiday season at her home at Man
kato, MINI. She is q member of the
Horace Mann school faculty.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Miss SlEne Hanson, principal Of the
Lincoln school. will spend her Christ
mas vacation at her home in Fergus
Falls, MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

All pupils Of the First Congrega-
tionai Sunday school are requested to
be at the church Saturday evening at
z o'clock, for the final rehearsal Of
the Christmas concert to be given
Sunday at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

The second dancing party to be
given by the Kadona club will be
held in the knights OF Columbus hall
Friday evening. The third dance OF
the series is announced for New
Years evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

afternoon for her old home in Iowa.
to attend a family reunion, Christmas.
Her sister, Miss Florence Swalla, IL
already there, and will return 70 Far
go with Mrs. McPhail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

somewhat improved. He has been too
I'll to see any visitors for several
days, but hopes are now held out for
his recovery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

HAT AND CLOTHES BRUSHES
One each in all leather case
$1.25, now .................. 9Sc
$500, now Observation-Disclosures
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Miss Ethel Sanborn is expected to
arrive Sunday from Bowbells. where
she Is teaching, and will spend the
holiday vacation with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. w. Sanborn. Eighth ave
nue. south.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

for Minneapolis, TO spend the holi-
days. Mr. and Mrs. Corey will visit
Roberts will be at the Andrus hotel
in Minneapolis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

w. A. Scott, 612 Eighth street south,
Who has been seriously i'll of heart
.rouble for q week, is reported as
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21
IVORY SETS FOR BABY
MANICURING SETS

HAT BRUSHES IN LEATHER CASE
Toe, now .............s...- ...O0C
$1.75 and $3.50, now. 81. 80
$500, now ....s..,......$1.6 SO
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

A special meeting OF Mecca chapter
o. e. s., will be held Saturday eve
ming. Dec. %, for initiation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Miss Nellie Ball is expected home
Saturday evenig from Galesburg. Ill.
to spend the holiday season with her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. #. II. Ball, Ninth
avenue south. Miss Ball Is a student
at Knox college, this being her Junior
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Mrs. ]. F. Rickley, Jackson apart
ments. entertained the Spare Hour
club Thursday at its regular meeting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

$3.50 Genuine Leather Necktie Hold
er NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $1.9S
Hand Bags at reduced prices
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

$3.50 LEATHER WRITING CASES
With penciland stationery, now $3.4s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21
ONE LOT RUBBER LINED TOURIST
CASES, in Cretonne and Silk
~ nHTrH ppTrx

Women's Extra Quality Silk Hose,
black only; $1.10 and $1.25 stocking.
Price now, pairs for. $500
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-21

Mrs. Frank Edward Johnson and
Mimi, arrived in Fargo Thursday
evening to spend Christmas with Mr..
Johnson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. p.
johnson, 400 Eighth avenue south. Mr.
Johnson will join them here for the
holiday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
AN IMPRESSIVE DEMONSTRATIONS

The terrific drive the French making against the front along the western line of battle after the terrible strain of three years in awful warfare is impressive demonstration of the solidarity of a democracy The French fighting for their own country-for their homes and not for Emperor. France belongs the French, and they defending it priceless possession Frenchmen have fought daringly for Napoleon and other Emperors and Kings, but they have shown the dogged determination and capacity for endurance that they exhibiting when fighting for the country that they own-he new and democratic French Republic.
 A stronger argument for democratic institutions could not be presented to the continent full of Nations the Atlantic than the performance of the French people since the beginning of the great No large European Nation has shown such stubborn ressi tance to attack the French have shown and undef the strain they developed driving power that is stronger than the great machine they have re- sisted has been capable of delivering. It is per ormance that would be impossible not that the whole people cooperating in thought and spirit as we'll as in action and national purpose
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
CHENEY AND M'KANNA ARE RIGHT

The position of Attorney Cheney and that taken by James McKanna at the Valentine meeting is logical and fair and manly. The only proper manner to make charges such those which were contained in the afdavits read by Mayor Valentine is where they can be substantated by testimony under circum- stances where witnesses may be crossexamined and false swearing would constitute perjury. It is not a crime to make false affidavit which the law does not require to make. And men charged Chief of f-Poice Harding the other night have right to be able to meet the charges in the manner and at the place they made. fEFSS
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
NON PRODUCERS FOR WAR

The proposal to accept for enlistment in the first volunteer army only those under twenty years of age while it makes shudder to think of sending chi- dren off to war, is intensely practical-and must he practical There is sentiment it. The purpose, of is to refrain from invading factory mine and agricultural labor forces These needed H anything than men to fight in the field The great est American task is to furnish supplies and money. She has the behind the supplies but labor to make the available use the great for democracy.
 Americas watchwords this year produce" and conserve" The who won't work and the one who wastes not the best patriots This is a popular day for parasites those who obstruct The importance of the need for production is emphasized by this proposal to take who have not learned trades and not properly equipped be of service in producing food and clothing and the other things needed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
FIGHTING AS IN REVOLUTION

Senator John Sharp Williams, in his reply to Sena
 tor La Toilette said that the American people did fight the Revolutionary War against the English peo
 pe for the that subsequent demonstrat
 ed that majority of the English people approved position of the coloniss. And that literally true
 IE fact the Revolutionary War was finally won when Pitt the English elections and succeeded Lord North British Prime Minister. The War of the Revolution fought against monarchy and monarch ical marism, against King George III and absolutsm
 And that is the character of the are now en- goged in We not fighting the German people but monarchy and monarchical institutions. We are lighting Emperor William H. and absolutsm. We fought King George for the right of selfgoyernment and the freedom of the masses We fighting the Hchcnzollens and Hapsburgs for the freedom of the HorId from all the bad monarchy stands for. We are
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
SEARCHING FOR LOST ORE BODIES

(Mining and Scientific Press)
 A newsitem states that "the present company hal been operating about six months and is making { scientific search for the lost orebody which denly and mysteriousy disappeared about the time the mines were at the zeinth of their fame" Mucl humor is unconscious. No ordinary scientific searcl will avail to find orebodies of this knd-these tha appear so vividly in the reports of imaginative intendents at time when the sock-market is sensi tive and disappear with the of promoters wan, when the jig is up Such bodies remind one 0 King Aruthurs city, which twas built to music, there fore never built at all. and therefore built forever They cannot be demolished by the blows of fact The rediscovered by the method that led to their or igna disclosure. Even much water cannot extinguisl them; they grow under water and assume lordIier mensions until in the words of the Johnsonian auc tioneer they become "potentaltes of wealth beyond and fondest dreams of avarice." Most of us hay sought them. Lucky is he that found the boojum ant was not grieved to find it only snark
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
FIGHTING FOR OUR DEFENSE
Seattle Starl

The very thing that has made war with German necessary for is the possibility that control of tn seas will pass from the British fleet which for 10 years has been the best guarantee of our immunit from foreign aggression to the German submarines which have declared against civilization.
 At whatever cost to of money, thes tigers of the be hunted down and destroyed
 Today they not only threaten the existence c Great Britain and France independent nations, bu the existence of the United States as we'll
 We are going to help England and France defea Germany. because that if Germany defeat them. we shall have toaccept German domination which is unthinkable, fight her and whatever allie she may have alone
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
Luke Mcluke Says

Luke McIuke Says We are al philosophers when we ster >n the other fellows toe. But it is inherent when he steps on ours What makes girl so cheerful over hopping up and down like a monkey fol i've hours when she is asked to dance because she gets so cross if she is lsked to stand still in front of a sink or five minutes and wash disheso One thing that you learn in the School Experience is that the quickest way o find out that a man isn't to be trusted is to trust him.
 Time may be money. But most of IS would rather make up for lost time han lost money
 A wealthy girl should have no trou- oie in getting man to marry her for ove Her money makes her more lov- able. doesn't it?
 A woman may keep some secrets. But when she gets into an ultra -decol- etc gown, she is making a clean brea st of it.
 The most hopeless looking object in the world is man who is sitting in lis underwear in Press-'Em- While
 
 ironing his pants.
 No man is hopelessly henpecked un- til his wife forces him to act as a fummy on which she fits her dresses. II Is policy to beware of the man who is always warning you to be- ware of other men.
 A man may be smart enough to pro- it by his other mistakes. But he is seidom smart enough to profit by his matrimonial mistakes.
 Any man who has tried 1t can tell you that the biggest liar ever born was the fellow who said that an easy way 10 get to sleep Is to count imag- mary sheep as they go through a hole in the fence.
 The average man believes that if ne had the cash he could easily buy
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
GERMAN REICHSTAG
 TO MEET APRIL 24

AMSTERDAM, April 21. = The German Reichstag, according to The Cologne Gazette, will meet April "A, and continue until the end of May. Chancellor von Beth- mann-Hollweg is expected during this session to make another state ment with regard to Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
ONE ONION IS SAFE
 CRACKERS BOOTY Men Enter Tacoma Cabinet and Steal Most Precious
 Vegetable.

TACOMA, April 1-Safe-crack- CTS entered the Tacoma Cabinet Works, 1901 South A Street and sawed off the hinges of the safe, but failed to get the door open They departed with an onion, talk en from the bookkeeper's lunch, basket, 55 cents in cash and sev- eral election bades
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
CHILDREN ENCOURAGED
 TO CULTIVATE GARDENS

PORT TOWNSEND, April 21. - Twenty dollars in prizes will be given by the Commercial Club to children making the best garden displays, and efforts are being made to encourage the planting and till ing of all vacant lands that are suitable for planting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
OFFERS BARBER UNIT
 FOR WAR SERVICE

COLUMBUS, O., April 24. A company of barbers to follow the Ohio soldiers into the trenches, if necessary, will be organized by Dick Grabs, boss barber at a To- cal hotel. Grabs thinks he will experience no difficulty in orsaniz- ing the "razor squad"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
Bulk Seeds For the Farmer

Just received-Rutabago, King of Swedes, Turnip, Yellow Aberdeen. Radish, White Isicle and Early Scar let White Top; Peas. Washington Wonder and Early Alaska. Get yours early at Goldstein's Emporium. a21
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
BITS OF BY- PLAY By Luk~ McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirsr.

The Wise Fool.
 There is nothing more tresome than
 the man who knows nothing" observ- ed the Sage. "Oh, yes there is," replied the Fool
 How about the man who knows it all?" Some men are greedy and selfish. But they say that A. Hosg. of Evans vile, Ind, isn't that way at all. Strange. When you don't want them, worms are found AS thick as one could wish; But you can't find one in the ground When you start out to fish Paw Knows Everything. Willie-Paw, what was the fall of man? Paw That was when Adam took a tumble to himself. my son. Alta Boy! Some men are lazy and dodge Ia bor of any kind. But what we started to say was that E. Will Work lives in Attica, o. Advice. My son, don't be a careless stiff, Store up a little honey: You'll save lot of trouble If You save a ahtle money.  Maybe. Why were Damon and Pythias such good frends?" asked the Old Fogy. Maybe it was because Pythias did lot sprinkle in Damon's face when he alked to him. replied the Crouch I. Chew, the Baltimore (Md.) dentist, ,as offered to attend to the teeth of he Club Battalion free of charge. Betcha! Said wise Mrs. Matt, As she bbed Hubbys cush: Abird on the hat Is worth two in the bush" Right in Juneau. Every city does not own cemetery, ut Juneau Ona Hurst. Hooray! Fosset Bros, the Covington (Ky) plumbers, have agreed to keep fau- cts in the Club in good order Learn One New Thing Each Day. Chapter 52 of the Acts of the Ten lessee Legislature, prohibits the own ITS of live stock from running at large Things To Worry About A mans heart beats 2,575, ,44O, ,O0e times II 70 years. Names Is Names. Fairy Coon lives in Hanover, Ohio. Our Daily Special. Most of the Pointers You Get Are Oisappointers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

The Supreme Court of Montana has just held to be constitutional bulksales law similar to that re- gently passed by the Alaska Legislature
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
APRIL AND AMERICAN WARS

The American Revolution began April 19, 1775. The Mexican War began April 24 1S46. The Civil War began April 12 1861.
 The Spansh-American War began April 24 1S9t The German-American War began April 6, 1917.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
DEVELOPING COLOMBIA
(Mining and Scientific praSc

(Mning and Scientific Press)
 The United States of Colombia is seeking geO giss to fill positions on it's recently authorized Scier tfc Commission now being organized undertake geological reconnaissance of that rich republic Fe of equal size in the world so splendidy CT dowed with mineral resources. In the hands of cap blc technologsts the projected survey should prov stimulative of new and useful enterprises Climatica y many portions of Colombia undesirable. Unfol tunately most of the gold districts included in tn lniasmatic areas This will prevent wild scramb oi positions on the survey, but it be tha the great plateau of Bogota is of unsurpassed salu rty and the central districts of Santander the uppe Cauca Valley and large parts of Tolima and Cund ramarca are not unsuitable for the men of
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

There many ways of making living in tn Territory other than mining Many islands Prime William Sound surrounded by cod banks, and the bays and lagoons contain immense deposits of clans Any kind of food is going to bring fancy prices tn next year or two person with very small amour of capital might put up many of clans in se with little help: thousands of codfish may b, caught and salted down for market. Anything pay better than lOafing, and great number of will glad to pick living off the beaches or from tn water if the present war lasts any length of time.- Valdez Prospector)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

Two things besides the defeat of German militar ism necessary before may count upon def nte world triumph of democracy. They German republic and the formation of great re publics of the British Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

fighting to make the world a safe place for democ- racy.
 The position of the United States is well and orsly stated by the President: "We ask for nothing for ourselves that we would not ask for all humanity
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

With great gusto it announced from BerliI that no matter what the United States did Germany would not make her. Those ships probably off the Massachusetts coast for the purpose of mak ing friendly call.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

Colonel Roosevelt characterized the treaty to Tt imburse Colombia for the Isthmus Panama blackmaL When did the effort to obtain paymen for stolen property become cassmied as a crime? , asks the New York World.
 After T took it." of course.-(Cincinnat Enquirer
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

The more the German press abuses President w son the love him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21
s4.OOO house for s1.50O.

s4,000 house for s1,500.
 It makes woman ,heartsore every time she has to cut up piece of old lace.
 Most of believe that any man who has more than we have has more than his share.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

The country has for not knowing whs | to do long MT. RoOsevelt's voice and pen hol out Philadelphia Record.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

Prussia fights democracy at home and abroad tSt. Louis Repubc)
 And America is fighting for democracy at home and abroad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

In their eagerness to make hay while the sun shines some people would cut grass widow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

Isn't abdication rather large word to use in con nection with a small who probably is under his bed ?-(K Kansas City Times.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

Even The Colonel had he been present to hea the Justices of the Supreme Court cheer President address. might have decided that they not alto gether "fossilized" -(New York World)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

The popularity of President Wilson in London e> ceed only by his popularity in America
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

Villa expressed wish to be a farmer Evi deny he changed his mind and took to hell-raising Detroit Free Press.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

The Czar and the King of Greece probably wi agree that it's a hard year for royal husbands wh have German wives-(Boston Globe)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

Blood is thicker than water"-t William J. Stone.
 Stones is about thick the blood that nour ishes the white feather of the goose and gander - (New York Telegraph.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

Roosevets card at the White House pract cally flag of truce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

The woman who always wants a man at her feet can always find her way to the chiropodist's.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-21

They may put Harry Thaw in asylum but events have shown that the real problem is keep hum there-( Charleston News and Courier.l