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The commonwealth., 1917-03-02
HIGH SCHOOL GIVES ACCEPTABLE
PLAY

Last night very pretty playiet was
produced at the graded school by the
students Of the high school which being
Of patriotic nature was intended to
have been given On Washington s Birth
day. February %, but owing to the
naJtor Of costumes it was delayed q
week.
Entitled "The Heir Of Mount Yer
non" the story IS written around the
early life Of Washington and finishes
with his marriage TO Mrs Martha Gus
It's.
Leonard Harrell, as the colored body
servant Of Washington, filed his part
most acceptably, and having the diA-
lect of the negro, created the most ap-
plause.
The leading characters were taken
by Misses Virginia Tillery, Mary Pow
ell Josey, Florence Bowers, Frances
White, Nellie Russell, Louise Allsbrook
Ernestine Rasberry, Pauline Kitchin
lone Kitchin, and Doris Tillery
Messrs. Luther burlington, Philip
burlington, James Liverman, John LIE
wis, Dewey Boseman, William Edwards
Aubrey Shackell, Sherrod Harrell, Cecil
Cotton, Eugene Whitehead, Paul Kit
chin, Leonard Harrell, Frank Futrel
Leon Madry and Francis Lewis.
The east was SO large, and many o1
them had so much TO do that it would
require much space to epitomise eacl
part, Trough it may be said that eacl
one carried their part through excel
IeitIy and it is stated the play may be
1cpeated.
The prettiest scene was the dance
Of the Virginia reel in which four cou
pies took part and carried the dance
through gracefully and without sin
gle miscue.
The auditorium was filled, which
should be taken as a compliment in
view Of the very inclement weather
and the audience responded heartily
with much applause
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02
MRS. PEGRAM ENTERATAINS IN
HONOR OF THE BRIDE-ELECr

In response the invitations issued
several days ago Mrs. Sam G. Pegram
was 5" At Home' to her friends Thurs
day afternoon in honor of Miss Sallie
May Josey, the bride elect, whose we'd
ding takes place the latter part Of the
month.
It was a lovely reception, the color
scheme Of pink and white being well
carried out The rooms were darkened
the lights covered III pink, which cast
a soft glow over all, and gave pretty
effect.
Receiving at the front door was Mrs.
A. D. Morgan, who introduced the
guests to the receiving line. composed
Of the hostess, the bride elect, Miss 10
Gey, and Miss Mildred Edwards.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02
ED1CTs OF FASHION
BY Margaret Mason
(Written for the United Press)

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The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

same manner as collars, cuffs and noc-
kets. The embroideries also make
stunning table and cushion covers and
the bands Of embroidery are used ef
fectively as boroels on parasols. nat
trimmings, hand bags and blouse a.
dornments,
6liken scarfs, soft Of weave and col
or, another product of the Maya, hand
looms, are fashioned into stunning
io!ocees, girdles and are also used in
/ ohelf natural state to be lznottea around
fair shoulders or hat crowns.
Net all Of the Maya blankets, scarfs !
and embroiderios are in riotous color
1ngs either. These wonderful aboricDies
OF Central America have shown them
selves most consiuerate Of The fashion
able wants Of 1917 American matrons
and bachelor maids OF years of discre-
7 ton and SO they have almost as great
a1 output Of embroideries done entire
y in black and white or grew and white
! blankets striped in the same neutral
monotones and scarfs woven in plaids
and stripes Of the same Therefore
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Of life.
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pieces Of embroidery shown on the Ma
va models are original pieces brought
direct from the Indian tribes Of Qua
temala but the most Of the embroidery
landings are mo lern manhattan mani
pulat1onsIof Maya methods, designs and
colorlngs.
You can now bu~ ribbon at the rib
bon counter ana embroidery ban<lilus
at the TRIMMING counter that viii enr-
h.sh u YOU 2 eis10mor suit TO tic
last word IL lHo5i5l AIavaisIn
silks h- the yard Ill Maya designs
and colorings are also being 1nanufao-
tured and stockings embroidered in In
dian symbols are by no means at the
foot of the maya list of fashionable
fads. The ribbons and embroidered
bands manufactured here are really
beautiful and almost defy detection
when placed side bv side with Indian
, originals
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The commonwealth., 1917-03-02
NlRS. 3. Fl. GRAY EEJTEETATug

Tuesday afternoon from four TO six
o clock Mrs. R. II. Gray cnarnlingly
entertained quite a number OF her
friends IN honor OF her house guest,
Miss Mary Woodward, Of Norfolk, and
Mrs. George r. Shacl<ell, who has re-
Gently come to make her home here.
The pretty little home was unusually
attractive and inviting. The reception
hall and living room were very pretty
with quantities OF potted plants, ferns
and blooming geraniums, and early
spring flowers.
Receiving at the front door was Mrs.
hall Miss Mary White greeted the
guests and introduced them to the re-
ceiying line composed OF the hostess,
Miss Mary Woodward, Mrs. r. G.
Shaclzell and hrs. Sam Arlington Dunn
al of whom wore red carnations.
Miss irene Whitehead invited the
guests into the dining room where an
elegant salad course was served l}v
Misses Frances White and Catherine
Shields.
The decorations here were simple bat
effective in their simplicity. The cen
trepiece was a green and white beooaia
while on the table were dishes @ mints
il green and white
Delightful music was enioved throu-
ghout the afternoon, with hrs. Joseph
Cotton at the Victrola.
! It was an ideal day and fully half 8
hundred ladies called during the after
noon to greet Mrs. Gray and her guests
Directing the guests into the te;
room was Mrs. Charles Allen Jones.
Presiding at a pretty decorated tes
table Mrs. Sam A. Dunn GRACEFUL,
poured tea, assisted by Miss Helen Hill
lard, who passed sandwiches.
Quantities O. pink flowers were use
in the tea room and these were emphe
sized by pink candles burning through
out the room.
Miss Irene Whitehead invited ths
guests into the dining room where
lovely color scheme Of pink and white
was still more effectively seen.
The centerpiece was composed Of {
silver reflector around which were
trained pink roses and ferns, and in tht
middle was a silver candela brum hold
ing pink candles. From the corners Of
the table broad bands Of pink were fas
tened with large bows to the chandelier
while from these bands were suspended
innumerable pink hearts.
Serving lovely ice course in pink
and white, with pink cakes, were Mise;
Matte Josey, Estelle Hancock and Dal
las Hardy.
Music was furnished by Mrs. r. D
Jenkins at the Victrala. About 1OC
guests called during the afternoon.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

which they will be shown the proper
use OF lime, and other matters connect
ed with the farm, are invited to at
tend at the New Theatre, after the
first show, next Thursday, March Sth.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

The bride elect wore an elegant gown
Of pink embroidered chiffon with cor
sage of pink sweet peas and was very
attractive
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

Miss Lizzie Smith, who has been liv-
ing with her married sister, Mrs. Rob
eitson, OF Twin Falls, Idaho, but whose
home is here, arrived this week on a
iong visit to her brother, Mr. Stuart
Smith, ana other relatives. Everyone
was glad to greet her.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST

a. y X X \
Mr.. w. L. Harrell was a visitor in
creenville Tuesday and Wednesday Of
this week.
RUB -MY-TISM- -Antiseptic, Relieves
rheumatism, Sprains, Neuralgia, etc.
Mr.. Bill Cottas- left Wednesday night
for Rocky Mount for several days on
business.
Rev. L. E. Thompson, presiding ell
aor for the Warrenton district will
roooh at the Methodist church Sun
dow at the morning and evening SER
vices.
Miss Reba Shields, of Raleigh, was
taken to Richmond last week where sne
i undergoing treatment at the Mem
orial hospital. 1t is expected she viii
Ia back in a few days.
Mfr. \. 4. Riddick left this week for
Crpenville and other points in Eastern
North Carolina, and will probably be
back tomorrow.
Miss Mamie Cook was rushed Off TO
t},o Memorial hospital for an operation
fo, apnendicitis but SO far the opera
condition seems somewhat better since
she reached the hospital.
Miss Bessie Wright, who last week
underwent an operation at the Nemof-
iaIhosWtal. Richmond, Va, is report
el to be getting along splendidly ani
if is hoped she Will return home some
time next week.
Mrs. J. D. Lamb, who was carried to
the Memorial hospital, Richmond, Va,
early this week for an operation has
not vet been operated upon and it may
be possible that the treatment she is
undergoing may save the operation.
The Merchants Association agreed to
close the retail stores with the e1ceo-
tion Of the drug and grocery stores at
seven O'Clock from March 1st, to Sep
tenber lst. This is a month carrie,
than the usual summer closing hour.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

Break your Cold Or Lagrippe with {
few doses Of 666.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

WANTED: as Manager on
tobacco farm. Good references. w
H. Wilson, Oak City, n. G.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

The Merchants Association agreed to
close the retail stores with the e1cep-
ton Of the drug and grocery stores at
seven o'clock from, March lst, to Sep
tember 1st This is month earlier
than the usual summer closing hour.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

Miss Mamie Cook was rushed Off TO
thc Memorial hospital for an operation
fo5. annendicitis but so far the opera
condition seems somewhat better since
She reached the hospital.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

Rev. L. E. Thompson, presiding ell
dor for the Warrenton district will
,.ooob at the Methodist church Sun
dow at the morning and evening SER
vices.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

Mr.. w. L. Harrell was a visitor in
Greenville Tuesday and Wednesday OF
this week.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

Miss Reba Shields, Of raleigh, was
+o1en to Richmond last week where sne
is undergoing treatment at the Mem
orial hospital. 1t is expected she viii
be back in a few days.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02

Mr.. \. 4. Riddick left this week for
Grpenyille and other points in Eastern
North Carolina and will probably be
back tomorrow.
The commonwealth., 1917-03-02
RUB MY-TISM- M-Antiseptic, Relieves
Sprains, Neuralgia, etc.

Mr.. Bill Cottas- left Wednesday night
for Rocky Mount for several days on
business.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
Mayville Normal.

Mayville, N. D., May 1S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Paine, counsellorS for the senior
class, entertained this class on Sat-
urday evening, May IL. The rooms
were lastly decorated with the ma
tional colors and the scheme OF enter
tainment was progressive games. After
an evening of fun the guests enjoyed
partaking of the delicious refresh
ments and were delighted with the
pleasant evening accorded them by
their. counsellors.
for the sophomore class, entertained
the members of the class at their
home on the evening of May ~. 1t was
puzzle party, the guests being
grouped for the purpose OF solving
their puzzles. The group winning re-
ceived. as reward for their experiences,
chocolates, while the losers had to be
content to waste their time further
with suckers. The entire evening was
a pleasure, particularly the par
taking of the refreshments served
later in the evening,
The juniors have issued invitations
to their annual reception to the
seniors. The event will occur Friday
evening. After the program the eve
ming will be given to an informal re-
ception, during which there will be
vocal solos by Gladys Tennison and
Ruth Coulter.
The reading of "Richelieu' by Presi-
dent Southwick of the Emerson School
of Oratory last Tuesday evening, May
15, was a delight to the many persons
who heard it. This was the sixth an
nual appearance of Mr. Southwick and
his popularity seems to continually in
crease.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
NO SCARCITY IN
WHEAT APPARENT
Wheat Receipts Indicate
Satisfactory Condition
Prices Lower at Opening

Chicago Wheat-Prices were much
lower early but there was little pres
sure following the opening. The cash
situation is unchanged and primary
receipts so far do not Indicate any
scarcity Of an acute kind although
cash premiums hold at a level suggest
ing lack of offerings. Political news
centers around the appointment of Mr..
Hoover as food controller with the
probability of food control legislation
soon. Whether this will directly affect
the present exchange system remains
to be seen Foreign conditions are UNI
changed. General rains have improved
prospects in this country.
Corn-Opened lower on the rains but
Immediately rallied on short covering
with some commission house buying
while offerings were light following the
opening. Cash prices steady relatively.
Rains beneficial where corn has been
planted, and in most sections seeding
is well along. Cash situation continues
strong and there is little pressure in
the pit.
the big acreage the crop outlook Is for
a tremendous crop with normal condi-
tions from now on. Cash prices firm
with standards on tables 5 LIZ cents
over the July.
Provisions-Not much change in
prices. Hog receipts little larger than
expected with easier tendency at the
yards. Buying incentive appears lack
ing at this level, temporarily, at least.
s-Chas. e. Lewis G. Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
Wheat's Fall In
Grain Pit Surely
In Evidence Today

Chicago, May 21.-Wheat's fall from
its estate came into high visibility to-
day on the board of trade.
Visitors found the pit, historically
sacred to that cereal, apparently in
dulging in all the activity of ante
bellum days, but closer investigation
disclosed that it Was Tie oats crowd.
Except for May delivery there are no
restrictions as to corn and oats trad
ing. but wheat speculation has been all
but eliminated during the establish
ment of maximum prices.
Welcome rains over the entire wheat
belt gave the bears an advantage and
SO too, did reports that shipments of
more than 100,00O,000 bushels of wheat
from Australia had been made. A big
decrease in the United States visible
supply total failed to give the market
any support. The close was weak, &c
net lower with July at $3.50 and
September at $2.10.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
Sale of Land.

Notice is hereby given, that under
authority of an Order of the Sale
| Judge of The County Court of the Coun-
ty OF Cass, in the State Of North Da-
kota, dated the l4th day OF May, A. ID.
1917, the undersigned, the Guardian or
Annette X. Carter, minor, will sell at
private sale to the highest bidder, for
each subject to mortgage indebtedness
of 100000 against the same. subject
to confirmation by the Judge of said
County Court, the following described
land, to-wit:
Ali of said minors reversionary in
terest in the following property, sttu-
ated in the City of Fargo, County OF
Cass and State of North Dakota. name
ly:
A piece of ground hfty-eight 1881
feet in width. north and south, by one
hundred G0O) feet long, east and west,
in the northwest corner OF Lot Six 80
of Block r.. in Charles A. Roberts
addition to the City OF Fargo, accord
ton on fle and of record in the ONCE
of the register of deeds for the said
County of Cass and State of North Da-
kota; which said tract is further and
more particularly described by metes
and bound as following: Commencing
at the northwest corner of said Lot six
(6) Block 'F', of said addition, and
running thence east along the North
line OF said lot. a distance of one hun
dred I0OD feet; thence south, and par
allel with the west line OF said lot. hf-
parallel with the north lire of said lot
a distance of one hundred (100) feet. to
the west line of said lot; thence north
along the line between said lot and
Ninth Street South of said City of Fargo
being the west line OF said lot--a dis
lance of ffty-eight (5s) feet to the
place of beginning. said tract being a
portion of the premises conveyed by
Frederick H. Benedict, of the City,
County and State of New York, by war
ranty deed. dated the 18th day Of May.
A. D. 1891, and which deed was recorC-'
ed in the office of the register of deeds
Of said County of Cass on the 9Th day
of June, A. d. 1891. at 4:10 O'Clock y.
NJ. of that day. In Book "a" OF Warrant
ty Deeds, at page thereof.
The sale will be made on or after
the goth day of June, A. d. 1917.
All bids must be in writing, and may
be left at SIT Front Street Fargo,
North Dakota, or filed with The Judge
of said County Court, or delivered to
the undersigned personally.
HARRIET VI. MILLER,
Guardian, Annette f. Carter, Minor.
Dated May 18th, A. ID. 1911
(May 2l-2S, June 4, 1870
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
HOOVER EXPLAINS NEEDS.
ada nf Grain sas,,isAl ~. AIIi 80"

Nine Hundred Million to Billion Bush.
eds OF Grain Required by Allies.
Chicago, May 21.-According to Food
Administrators Hooyer,s estimate the
allied countries dependent on United
States for supplies will need between
900,000,000 and 1000, 0o0, 900 bushels OF
grain the coming crop year. This is
based on very drastic treatment OF
the populations involved and cannot be
decreased except at the cost Of priva-
ton. The estimate is also based on
the average submarine loss OF Is per
cent as made during the last three
months. Mr.. Hoover say that the con-
sumption OF the allies is above the ar
rivals and that they are eating into
their very meagre stocks. The prob
lem presented means dependence on
Canada for about 20O,000.000 bushels.
the substitution of much other grain
for wheat in the United States and
general economics and substitution. He
says 1t is hopeless for sailing vessels
to approach the war zone
King Farnum Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
WEATHER MAP.

Canadian northwest, 3S to IS, part
cloudy; Calgary raining 40. North
west, S8 to 46, party cloudy; Rapid City
LOG, Huron so, st. Paul Is; West, So
MONIES los, Charles City .32, Chicago
81, Springfield SO, Peoria, Keokuk 80.
all raining. Southwest, 81 to 81, cloudy;
Goncordia ~ Wichita c,t i2 lola az, iss.
homa City 80. Ohio valley, Sc to 20,
cloudy.
St: Cloud-Raining, southeast wind,
Grand Forks-sS above. clear and
Winnipeg-ciear southeast wind. So
above.
Minneapolis Raining hard.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
WORLD CROPS.
.lRY Rroomhan.l

Liverpool, May 21.-united Kingdom:
Shipments from all ports are lighter
than expected and about 100000 bush
els under last week.
France: Importers continue to take
literally from all sources and stocks
are light as absorption is heavy.
Total shipments from North America
for the week: Wheat, 1890, 900; corn,
ss4 600; oats. 2.533,o00: of the wheat
-four $4,000.
Liverpool; Wheat dull, American adj
vance offset by fair arrivals and in-
creasing Indian and Australian ship
ments American and Canadian crop
news favorable.
Corn: Very arm with good absorp-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
WAHPETON.

Wahpeton, N. D., May 17.-Messrs. V.
/ Ward, wallace Willard, Elder Lium
and John Quinn reported at Fort smell
ling last Saturday for examination Tor
lard and Quinn passed the physical
tests and are now hard at work train
ing.
day due to the death Of his mother.
Mr.. Beling is member OF Co. 4.
1t has been decided to go ahead with
the usual commencement exercises. The
programs will be given in the gymna-
stun as they were last year. Com
mencement day, June Is, has been set
town will be expected to help celebrate
Lieut. Leo Dominick and Walter
Granbois went to Montana Saturday
night to get a homestead. The boys
figure that their military duty will IN
Jesse Lichtenberger is back in school
after q ten days workout on the farm.
The tennis courts are now ready for
the students. Get out and pack them
]. d. Busey has received notice that
he is member of North Dakota's First
Regimental band.
The school is using every available
spot for potato culture.
Professor and Mrs. Jones are the
proud posseasors of twin girls.
Mrs. Prather lis recovering from the
fever
Anna Peterson and Ethel Prentice
spent the weekend at the Walter
home near Paramount.
The Misses Rose Lipoysky and Emma
Goldberg spent the weekend at their
respective homes.
Miss Helen Hyperion returned to
school Monday evening
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
STOCKS HAvE BETTER WEEK.
Conditions During Past six Days Abov,
the Recent AVaraRe. @


New York, May 2t.-The course of
prices in the stock exchange turned
sharply at the middle of last week and
quotations for most of the issues were
considerably higher by Saturday, says
The Times. 1t was better week than
the market has become accustomed to
and the improvement came from the
least expected quarters. Declines have
become the rule as measuring success
sive stages by which Russia's new gov
eminent seemed to be tottering to its
fall 1t looked to anyone not equipped
with means of getting semi-official In
formation from Petrograd as though it
was only a matter of a few weeks or
even days until separate eace might
be negotiated with the Germans, which
would practically nullify. all of the
work of the allied blockade.
The government was fast disinte-
grating and under these conditions an
nouncement Wednesday that the treas
ury department had contaminated a
loan of $l00,000,000 to Russia came as
q SURPRISE. +tE
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
STOCKS STRONG ALL MORNING.
steeIs and War Order Issues Again
Are the Features.

New York, May 21.-The general
stock market was strong all the morn
ing, says King Farnum Co. SteeIs and
war order issues again features with
new high prices for this movement.
Increasing demand for war purposes
as well as domestic requirements, bid
fair to put steel securities higher. The
better conditions in Russia with Rus
sian exchange above Csc today helped
stocks and Germanys plan for separate
peace attracted little attention. Belief
that the big war loan will be a great
success, was a market influence.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-21
GRAIN OPINIONS.

HuIburd Warren & Co.: an spite OF
high prices there is small attraction in
the short side of this wheat.
Lamson Bros: Growing conditions
continue favorable; 1t Is likely that we
shall see a material increase in the re-
ceipts of all grains during the next
sixty days.
+ Logan & Bryan: There is nothing to
encourage the belief that setbacks in
price will be permanent until the In
creased movement theories are sub
Stimulated in measure.
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An unusual combination OF CIR
cumstances has arisen which has
temporarily disarranged the ma
chinery for handling grain pro-
ducts throughout the country and
restrictions have been placed upon
exchanges that prevent up from ac-
cepting new transactions, but we
want all Of our friends and clients
to understand that we are not go-
ing out Of business but are mere
w retrenching along certain lines, q
adjusting our business to meet the
present conditions. Later these re-
strictions viii be modified and bus
mess will be resumed in a normal
way. In the meantime we will en-
deavor to serve our clients in every
way possible and look after their
interests in the same manner as we
did before.
cHAS. q. LEWIS & CO.