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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
"A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

That's the woman's dread when she
gets up in the morning to start the
days work. "Oh! how my back aches"
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tional Remedy of Holland, the Govern
ment OF the Netherlands having grant
ed a special charter authorizing its
preparation and SALE The housewife
OF Holland would almost as soon be
without bread as she would without
her Real Dutch Drops as she quaint
ly calls GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OIL
Capsules. This is the one reason why
you will find the women and children
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
Tailored and Sport Coat
Suits are Firmly Established
By SPRING Decree of Fashion

Fashions last word has been spoken
for the spring. Her DEGREES are all
out, her new apparel Is all in. Like 1t
or not, as we please; take 1t, we must,
for she Is an emphatic lady who does
not argue with her votaries.
The buyers from the Fargo stores
have spent many more weeks than
usual in the eastern markets in their
desire to choose the best OF the modes
launched in year of vagaries and I'M
Icertainties. In consequence all that Ia
known in the throne room Of fashion
is known and displayed in the spring
showing Of our stores. and We f1atter
ourselves that the winter OF our dis
content is made glorious by modes for
summer that are as admirable as they
are practical.
return this spring of Americas best
loved mode. the strictly tailored suit.
Blue is again the favored color. and
we find the braid bindings, pipings and
removable waistcoats almost ubiQui-
tous among suits of this style.
Drop skirts Just Little.
Skirts are still short, but moderated
since last years brevity. for an inch
or two above the ankle is now preferred
to an inch or two above the shoe top.
These strictly tailored suits are almost
all supporters of severely plain skirts
that are surprisingly narrow. with no
semblance of hobble. however.
The full skirts that do appear among
them have their fullness confined by
pIeats so that the straight and mar
row way in silhouettes is maintained
at all times. When suits insist on
wandering into frivolous paths they are
allowed to take their gayety in the
form Of braiding or embroidery or
heavy lock stitching which closely sim
ulates braiding and is generally called
by that name.
Sport Suit Prominent.
Jersey suits are every whit as popu-
lar for sports wear as silk. ard more
durable where real Indulgence in sport
obtains. They are not merely an ex-
cuse appropriated to justify charm
ing silk suit on the free and easy lines
we have come to characterize as sport
style. But any excuse is really for
givable that leads to some Of the de-
lightful new developments IN sport ap-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

paref
One of our stores shows a suit with
a pleated skirt OF white wash satin
and a hip length, box coat OF black
and white, novelty stripe velvet soft
ened by satin collar and cuffs. At the
same store a sport suit that was lit
orally inspired shows a skirt Of tango
colored Siam silk embroidered In blues,
reds and yellows, a striped coat hap
PLY combined with trimmings of the
tango shade and an artists cap to
wear with ii, made OF heavily en-
broidered tango silk to match the skirt.
In the jersey suits and coats, but
ton trimmings. embroidery and bead
ing all are employed to relieve the
plainness, and combinations of two
colors is favorite method Of elab-
Grating a costume.
Coat dresses are firmly established
as mode which no woman can af-
ford to scorn. These are designed to
take the place Of a frock but resemble
a coat in cut so that they are used for
street wear during spring days with
out any wrap whatever. Some Of these
are lined half way with attractive silk
Innings and used in place Of coat
over light frocks. IL 50 desired.
Bright coIors Predominate.
Cur pretty coat fashions of the win
ter nave DSen SO beloved tuag WQIuGn
are 10th to sacrifice the coat entirely
for the suit. and In consequence new
coats OF very different weights and
for numerous purposes are shown. Elk
cepting the individual style develop
ments that have appeared for summer
coats of silk and satin there have been
no violent changes in cloth coats.
We have the wide collars repeated
in still more lavish size: we have the
coat cut with a flare from the Shout
ders, just as we had in the winter. but
a stronger tendency rs shown toward
belted models. The colors for spring
are brighter. the materials lighter In
weight, but the same favorites. peu de
peche. cashmere, velour, velour de
laine, vicuna. Bolivia cloth and the new
gunniburl and lined jerseys about COM
plete the list.
Light weight wool coats, serges and
twills are combined with taffeta or
satin or are imbued with character
BY elaborate panels Of braidtng,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
Floor Coverings That Haze
Been Accorded Much FAVOR

course, much faded with age an
Oriental carpet made in the year 1889
by the weaver Maksoud for the Ar
deb Is P s6s6o SoTd p%r
chase 1t. 1t represents the labor OF
80 years of the fife of the weaver and
contains more than $4,000, 1000 hand-tted
and surrounded by a .profusion Of floral
designs is the Arabic Inscription as
my head has no protection other
t thsn si ls O OG the HOLY Piaee. MaksoGd
During the past year Pekin has had
more rug buyers than ever expected.
considered the first and Pekin car
pets the second. These rugs are
judged by the quality of the wool ana
permanency of the dye and Of the
nese rugs are not woven but tied
The most important work is done by
the fingers of small boys who sit in
rows and perform the tedious labor,
Patience is one of the greatest assets
in rug weaving.
If one enters a shop in Pekin there
are Ave or six looms in each little
room with six, eight or ten men, and
out thousands Of dollars of carpet in
absolute silence. Since the beginning
of the war the popularity of the Chi
nese rug is amazing. In Asia Minor
the industry Is at a standstill as 1t Is
in Persia. The production there has
decreased and it Is almost impossible
to ship them. Chinese designs in Amer
lean woven rugs are growing ire
mendously in popularity. The repro
duction OF our domestic products re-
veal a charm and interest which needs
only to be seen to be appreciated.
Rugs should stand the test of gen.
uineness and a real worth and sound
merit before they can gain admit
lance into our homes, for they are
such a permanent part of the house
that the greatest care should surround
their, selection.
We have had a period of green and
q nationwide preference for tan, but
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

now no one color supersedes another
though London smoke. French gray,
brown. tan, rose. old blues; mulberry
in the color card. ,..
Chenille rugs in notified effects, plain
and two-toned effects, mosaic grounds,
or, with floral borders. come in ali
shaped interior. Wiltons, Americas
pride, are reproduced in Oriental de-
signs with all the mellow richness
ana rare colors Of the east There
styles that appeaI7to the discriminat-
Brussels rugs come in new chintz
design in soft co1ors, well adapted for
their wearing quality and have long
been a favorite withsethe housewives.
The combination grass and rag rug
in delicate harmonious coloring is a
splendid rug for the summer home.
and Oriental effects and in colors
more subdued than was formerly the
case are especially good for dining
room or living room use. .,,,
expected place in rugdom. and are
ideal floor covering for every room.
The flax is woven in a strong fabric
which has proved it's durability. There
are many new patterns in Cretonne
art rugs that fill in well with summer
Navajo Indian rugs boast about
rugs are exactly alike. They surely
have an intrinsic value for the bunga-
low or small cottage with porches.
"Hit or miss" rugs surely deserve a
better name for they are of super quail
fly and beautiful color.
Exceptional diversity of colorings
and designs marks the new linoleum.
A special interest Is sure to center in
the tile inlays which may be used
for porch, or wherever one is 50 in
clined. Linoleum rugs can now be had
in room sizes, which Is an event Of in
terest.
superlative of workmanship and quality
and are as old timey as their names
indicate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

braided pockets and collars and sleeves
in soutache aor chenille or contrasting
shade. Blue and gold and blue and
beige. are favorite combinations, and
the braidings invariably are develop
ments Of Chinese designs.
Satin for Costly Garments.
Among costly garments nothing is
so smart as satin for coats and capes
for some long capes are actually
shown by the best houses. Satins in
Havana brown, black. blue gold and
grape have been transformed into these
modish wraps. Belts and sashes are
a part of almost every model and one
especially pleasing coat Of black has
a wide scarf in place Of collar, that
winds about the neck and shoulders
as the wearer wills, letting the tas-
seled ends fall loosely.
Faithful Frock Reappears.
The faithful, one-piece frock for all
manner of daytime wear has proved
such a solution of numerous dress
problems that there is not the slight
est chance of it's vanishing. 1t appears
once more in serges and gabardines,
mostly in blue, in crepe de chine, taft
feta and satin in whatever color the
heart desires. Crepe de chine, it ap-
pears, is more kindly welcomed this
spring than it has been for several
seasons past, and we find it disporting
itself in charming shades Of marigold,
Sharon rose. raspberry and fashionable
greens. -..
Dresses are formed to resemble suits
as well as coats, even some of the
silky fabrics in soft colors. which never
for a moment would seriously wish to
be mistaken for a coat. follow the lines
and quirks Of the suit to the smallest
detail.
Other frocks, scorning to be coats or
suits. yet aspiring to look like some
thing other than they are, take to
themselves aprons Of their own ma
terial or contrasting In weave or COL
or. In some instances the apron is
only suggested by panel Of different
material or a panel blaided or beaded
for contrast. OtheS variations of tunics,
peplums and over chemises are much
seen, especially in the soft silks.
Evening Gowns Style Chaotic.
silhouette which should distinguish
them there has been diverse opinion
with the result the matter OF their cut
still remains in chaos and each house
sends out evening gowns according
to its own whim. Moyen age influence
is still noticeable in the frocks for
evening wear. One exquisite example
has a long straight cuirass bodice en-
tirely covered with small crystal beads
The skirt below 1t 10 made of two
pieated fiounces of white chiffon over
silver and the bodice held in place by
means of beaded shoulder straps.
To be all that is expected of a we'll
behaved frock this spring it must be
straight in line, belted at a normal
waist line and have long sleeves to off,
set its open throat.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
ZIMBALIST TRAVEL MARK
WILL Be A RECORD
When He Completes Engagement
With New York Symphony Or.
chestra This, Season. He Will
Have Travelled 10000 Miles.

When Efrem ZimbaIist completes
his engagement as soloist In the con-
certs OF the annual spring tour of the
New York Symphony orchestra, of
which Walter Damrosch is conductor
and director, the famous Russian vio-
linist will have established a travel
record for one season never ap-
preached by other concert artists. In
the coast to-coast trip that includes
the principal cities Of the country in
its itinerary the artist will add more
than $4,000 miles to his seasons
travels, making total Of nearly 20,-
900 miles since his first concert in oc-
tober. The New York Symphony
orchestra will appear at the Fargo
auditorium April 6. Mail order sale
opens next Monday. Prices $3.50,
$500, $1.00, rs. and 80 cents. Orders
should be addressed to Alison Brubak-
or, box 1874, and must contain remit
lance and self addressed stamped en-
vegope for return Of tickets.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

braided pockets and collars and sleeves
in soutache aor chenille or contrasting
ohade. Blue and gold and blue and
beige. are favorite combinations, and
the braidings invariably are develop
ments of Chinese designs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

these rely almost entirely on their
shape for charm having nothing more
than a jet ornament, a few beads, a
def bow. a bunch of lisere fruit or
flowers for trimming.
The crude embroiderfes which have
held their own as hat trimming for a
long time are passing and in place
Of darning and big sprawling stitches,
the finer hats shown only fine needle
work with bead work or applique.
These are applied mostly to sport
hats of silk crash or sometimes OF
straw, and occasionally even to the
many purposes sailors and mushroom
shape. o-S
Most bewitching, word defying hats
headings, mushroom and sailor" A
brown and gold manifests itself in the,
mushroom shape Of moderate size. the
crown of brown straw lined with gold
satin, its tam o. shanter crown in the
satin hidden by a graduated collar Of
brown straw. +.
Showing an equally pretty color
combination Is a hat of fawn cater,
pillar braid, it's brim is scarcely brinl
at all. its crown is high and bunched
across the top and front are rurrye
pompons of dark brown burnt GOOSE
A more girlish sailor hat at the same
shop has turned-up saucer orim on
which are appliqued separate flowers
with long stems in prim row around
the brim like Contrary Marys gardene'
The Forum carries more classified
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
CLOCKS ON SOCKS WITH
CoLORS GAuDY AND GAY.

II somberness prevails in any
part of dress this season 1t GER
tainly is not in hosiery for the gay
and gaudy stockings which two or
three years ago would have been
hurriedly banished under cover as
in very bad taste" are not only
Haunted in show cases but on trim
ankles, too. Open work stripes,
once known as drop stitch" are
back again. especially smart for
pumps and slippers. Stripes of any
size or any color, that make their
way up and down or round and
round, are welcomed to the hos
iery fold. Gray and beige silk
stockings are in great demand for
wear with shoes of the same shade
or with black pumps.
Milady has learned the futility
of silk for sports wear and the
light weight wool stocking has
taken its place. These in white or
brown, elaborated with silk clock
ings up the side are far more
slightly than the term wool stock
ing'' suggests.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
chamberlain's Cough Remedy Fav-
orite for Colds.

J. l.. Easley, Macon, Ill, in speaking
OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy says,
During the past fifteen years it has
been my sisters favorite medicine for
colds on the lungs. / myself have
taken It a number of times when suf-
fering with a cold and it always re-
Iieved me promptly" -Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

silk boomers or Knockers are worn
almost exclusively for touring instead
of the silk petticoat. Most women pre-
fer them made in soft silk the color
of the travelling gown, but those OF
black silk or colored khaki kool are
also popuIar
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
The Test Of Worthiness.

Francis Tiffany; He that win not
leave the. lower for the higher Is not
worthy Of the higher.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

The Forum carries more classified
ads than any paper in the state. Try
one.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
READY TO PUT u. S.
ON A War FOOTING
State, War and Navy Departments and
White House Under Guard.

All Of the machinery was set In motion
last night to place the United States on
a practical war footing. All public build
ings were closed, the White House, under
extraordinary guard. was closed to all
except those who could present the
highest possible credentials. The State,
War and Navy Buildings, where the
lights burned late, was barred at every
door.
All naval and military orders were
placed under the closest secrecy follow
ing a conference between President Will
son, Secretary Of War Baker and Sec
retary Of the Navy Daniels. 1t was stated
that no announcements from either the
State, War or Navy Departments would
be forthcoming, and that no one would
be admitted to the offices OF those de-
partments without credentials.
But on all hands was apparent grave
anxiety over the developments OF Ger
many's new submarine warfare. The re-
port that the American ship Housatonie
had been sunk OF the Scilly Islands
brought an outburst OF excitement
When the report was communicated to
President Wilson, he merely shook his
head and declared that he would wait for
on official report Secretary Of State
Lansing declared that there would be
no Affirmative action until the United
States had definitely established that
Germany's pledges to this country had
been actually violated.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04

merous questions the Ambassador re-
piled: please ask the Swiss Minister.
You know I am now only a private citi-
zen. And as a private citizen I have
never desired to talk"
callers that he was not much concerned
as to how or when he returned to Ger
many. He has cancelled all but his per-
sonal engagements, and these are not
listed beyond the end of the present
month
Despite the sadness which the Ambas-
sador exhibited over the abrupt termina-
tion OF his service here. in talks to news
paper men he occasionally viewed the
situation from an amusing angle when
some one showed an eagerness to draw
him out about his home-going plans. He
Jocularly suggested that there certainly
would be some way to get home, mas
much as so many ships are kept in
American ports He viewed with COM
placency the suggestion that the ship
employed in conveying him home might
be sunk.
Not the Least Concerned.
well, IL that should happen, it mat
ters not to me, for I am not in the least
concerned as to what becomes Of me
now" he said.
To Embassy officials last night It was
suggested as one OF the possibilities that
the entente allies might refuse to issue
safe conducts for Ambassador Bernstorf
and his party, but the Embassy was moi
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
CAPITAL SAFE FROM
INVASION BY ENEMY
Gen. Crozier Says City Could Be Taken
Only by an Unlikely Land Attack.

History might repeat itself and Wash
ington again fall into the hands of an
enemy. according to Gen. William Crozier,
chief of the Ordnance Bureau Of the
United States Army.
Gen. Crozier thinks II would be pos
sible for an enemy force to be landed
In the vicinity of Annapolis, and marched
overland to the Capital II is admitted
that the land defenses are inadequate to
repulse an attack of real strength.
None OF the cities along the Potomac
have anything TO fear from sea-" said
Gen. Crozier. AN enemy fleet would
necessarily have to approach Washington
Newport News or Norfolk by way OF
Chesapeake Bay. There are some mighty
powerful guns at Fortress Monroe. There
are some more at Fort Washington
don't believe feet would be able to get
by either of them, let alone both.
Then. of course, there would be the
question of mines. The Potomac woult
be practically honeycombed with them
don't believe it would be necessary. but
the mines undoubtedly would be planted
Just the same. Mines probably would be
planted all along the Potomac from
Washington to point two or three miles
below Indian Head.
Altogether, an enemy fleet wouldn't
have the vestge of chance.
There is a possibility, however, OF Z
successful land attack 1t might be pos
sible for an enemy fleet to land a force
In the vicinity OF Annapolis, and march
overland toward the Capital. Such a thins
is highly improbable, of course; It would
take an enormous feet of ships to land
force large enough to be effective
Still. 1t is possible. Plans have beer
drawn up by the army to guard against
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
NAVY LEAGUE PLEDGES
SUPPORT TO PRESIDENT

The following statement was issued at
the national headquarters OF the Navy
League of the United States yesterday
afternoon:
THE Navy League OF the United States,
at the first announcement Of severance OF
diplomatic relations between the United
States and Germany, sends to the Presi-
dent OF the United States and the SeCrC-
tary Of the Navy and all the officers Of
the government the prompt assurance OF
its confidence I'm their patriotism and the
pledge Of the Navy Leagues full and
hearty cooperation in whatever condition
may follow upon the announcement made
today.
THE Navy League OF the United Sta.es
assures the President and the government
that its many thousand organized mem
bcrs, men and women. will unite in all
their branches and activities in every
service that patriotic men and patriotic
women can render the government in an
hour of national need"
Mrs. George Dewey. widow OF the hero
of Manila Bay. yesterday afternoon call
ed at the White House with a resolution
adopted by the women's section Of the
Navy League indorsing the action OF this
government.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting a
trunk several years ago. Doctors said
my only hope OF cure was an operation.
Trusses did me no good. Finally 1 got
hold of something that quickly and
completely cured me. Years have passed
and the rupture has never returned,
although I am doing hard work as a
carpenter There was no operation, no
lost time, no trouble. I have nothing to
sell, but will give full information
cure without operation, II you write to
me, Eugene NJ. Pullen, Carpenter, SIC
Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan, n. J
Better cut out this notice and show 1t
to any others who are ruptured-you
may save a life or at least stop the mis-
cry of rupture and the worry and dan
ger of an operation.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
SHOES COULD WAIT;
HAD To HAVE news
Vice President Marshall Startles Hotel
Guests When ''Extrs" Sounds.

Vice President Marshall. almost asleep,
and very much en- negligee, sat up with
a start in his suite on the third floor
of the Willard
Did I hear somebody shouting extra
he demanded, and then. without waiting
for an answer, grabbed for his slippers.
Out into the hall dashed the second
highest executive Of the land, and leaned
against the elevator bell
Up shot the elevstor-but. alas, Il was
going up" Vice President Marshall
wanted TO go down.
1t wouldn't be fair TO tell just what
the Vice President said. However, II IS
violating no confidence TO say he didn't
wait for another car. Instead, he looked
up and down the hall, and at his watch.
Just then the call of some passing news
boy shouting extra" was repeated. IL
was too much
The Vice President cast a rueful glance
at bis costume, and then sprinted for
the stairway. Down all three fights he
ran, pell nell, hatless, and in his slippers
tripped lightly through Peacock alley,
and out on + street There he stuck q
couple OF fingers in his mouth, and blew
one long, piercing whistle. A boy re-
sponded, the Vice President tossed him a
quarter, and received a newspaper in eE-
change.