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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18

Do you know that the official flag
of the United States bears forty eight
white stars in a blue field, arranged in
six rows Of eight stars each? The gar
rison flag of the army is made of
bunting thirty-six feet fly and twenty
feet hoist, thirteen stripes and in the
upper quarter next the staff is the
field of stars equal to the number Of
states, on blue field over one-third
the length of the flag and extending
to the lower edge of the fourth red
stripe from the top. The storm flag Is
twenty feet by ten feet and the re-
cruiting flag is nine feet nine inches
by four feet four inches. The coast
guard flag, authorized by congress in
1899, was prescribed to consist of six
teen perpendicular stripes in alter
nate red and white, the union of the
ensign bearing the arms of the United
States in dark blue on a white field.
The sixteen stripes represented the
number of states at that time and no
change has been made since then.
The presidents flag is q blue back
ground in the center Of which appears
the seal of the United States.
The flag of the admiral of the navy
is blue with four white stars in the
center. The vice-admiral's nag has
three stars, and the flag of the secre-
tary of the navy is blue with two white
stars and white anchor
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18

Fargo Citizens Gladly Testify and Con.
fidently Recommend poan's
Kidney Pills.

It is testimony like the following
that has placed Doan's Kidney Pills 80
far above competitors. When people
right here at home raise their voice in
praise there Id no room left for doubt.
Read the public statement OF this
Fargo citizen:
"A. s. Anderson, instructor ia black
smithing in N. d. Agricultural coll
lege, 1902 NJ. Seventh street. Fargo.
says: My work is heavy and my kid
neys often get out OF order The great
est trouble have, il pains in my sides
and they are often so severe that can
hardly work. Doan's Kidney Pills al
ways remove these troubles and make
me feel fine. I highly recommend this
medicine to all those suffering from
kidney complaint"
Price soc, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Anderson uses Foster Afilburn
Co, Props, Buffalo. N. Y.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
WILL RUSSIA HOLD ouTY

The Forum hazarded the opinion
last week that whatever the outcome
of the internal troubles in Russia
might be. a separate peace with the
present German government was un-
likely.
1t was argued that Russia's dis
organization might mean a great
lessening of her military efficiency and
permit the withdrawal of great forces
Of German troops from the eastern
front to meet the attacks in the west,
but that a separate peace was not
probable
This theory seems borne out by the
loan Of s1O0,00O.00O by the United
states to the new Russian government.
The American government, in making
such loan, must have some assurance
that the new government win be more
Or less permanent and that anarchy is
not imminent.
If the determination to continue the
war is retained through the chaos Of
political reorganization in Russia,
American brains. American money,
and the American commission may be
able to galvanize into life the Russian
military machine. and make it again
s factor ia the war. Russia has staged
two amazing recuperations during this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
STUTSNAN COUNTY IS
BUILDING HIGHWAYS
Contract Recently Let For construe-
ton of Nine mile Strip Of
Country Road.

Wimbledon, NJ. d.. May 1s.-Stuts-
man county Is busy building some
good highways. Just recently con-
tract was let for the construction Of
q nine-mile strip of country road rum
ming east and west by the popular
summer resort OF Spiritwood lake. A
crew OF men is now at work on this
road which starts at a. point north of
Fried postofiice and runs due east to
the Chautauqua grounds. thence con-
tinues due east to Mutchler's corner,
point one mile from the Barnes
county lire.
This eastern end connects with a
fairly good road running north and
south between Wimbledon and Gle
mentsville and win give both Of these
towns good roads to the popular sum
mer resort. The western end of the
road connects with a piece Of road
built last year, running into James,
town and will give that city a first
class highway to the lake. Running
straight west of Spiritwood lake as 1t
does, the new road will also make the
lake more accessible to Buchanan,
Pingree and other western points.
The Stutsman county commissioners
have plans for another road running
due north from the Fried postoff1ce
toward Kensal and interesting with
this road at Casper's corner. a second
proposed road cutting the county from
east to west. The eastern point OF this
road will touch the Barnes county
line a half mile west of Wimbledon.
The contract for the last two roads
named has not been let and the roads
will probably not be constructed until
next year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
THE EMPLOYERS DUTY.

Employers not only in Fargo but in
every city in the country. win soon
face the big problem of what they
shall do for their employees who enlist
In some cases 1t has already arisen.
In the first flush of patriotism
aroused by the departure of troops
for the Mexican border, many en-
pIoyers pledged themselves to retain
on the payroll all employees who went
and to guarantee them their positions
when they returned. In Canada, at the
outbreak of the war, the same step
was taken.
Even on this side of the border, with
the Mexican trouble lasting but a few
months, and the number Of men in
volved being proportionately almost
negligible, great difficulties were en-
countered. In Canada the situation
bordered on chaos. Employers have
found themselves totally unable 20
keep their pledges Wounded men re-
turned physically UNIT to assume
their old positions. Many corporations
found themselves carrying virtually
taxes and war contributions demanded
of them, it spelled bankruptcy.
The United States has an oppor-
tunity to profit from the experiences
of Canada. The problem will not be-
come acute with the raising of the
first draft The government, as far as
possible, has weeded out the men with
dependents. except in the case of Of
flcers whose salaries will be sufficient
to support their families at home.
With no opportunities to spend money.
and with many little luxuries and
comforts provided for them, the en-
listed men will find their increased
pay ample for their own needs. Canada
has found that the best way to deal
with the problem Of the dependent
families, is for the government to pro-
vide a minimum separation allowance
for each. This sum covers the sheer
necessities of those dependent on the
soldier, and can in no sense be viewed
as charity. 1t is augmented by allow
ances from a big patriotic fund, which
in America might and should be han
died by the Red Cross. Discretion
should be exercised in the distribution
of this fund. as contrasted with the
separation allowance. With the de-
parture OF the men, women will more
and more find their way into fields of
labor which men have monopolized,
and their earnings will augment the
separation allowances. Where, the
women left behind are unable to work,
either because of the necessity of car
ing for their children or from physical
disability, the separation allowance
would be augmented by the monthly
donations from the Red Cross fund.
The country has duty to perform
to those who are fighting it's battles.
That duty is to see that their families
are adequately provided for without
hint of charity. To attempt to shoulder
that duty on the former employers of
enlisted men will mean that it will
not and cannot be properly performed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18

The Lisbon Free Press doesn't pro-
pose to let any crowd OF mere con-
gressmen muzzle It, not while wheat
continues to grow in Dakota. The Free
Press assertion Of freedom follows:
Congress may pass at the order Of
the president, q strict press censor
ship but 1t will never succeed in 'muZ-
zling' either the daily or the weekly
press Of the country. whatever its OBJ
tect. The great news gathering agen-
cies wiH voluntarily refrain from CIV
ing the movements of troops or sup
plies for armies in the field, but criti-
cisTns Of the executive departments or
individuals during the wars progress
will not be in the nature OF 1ese ma
jeste'"
Which is a rather belligerent state
ment OF The Forums belief. The
Forum prefers to look at 1t in the
light that this is a war of the whole
people and that they are entitled to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
Use OF FARM LAND
OFFERED FOR FILLING
North Dakota Man Tenders Three
Tracts--says He Can't Get Seed
or Laborers.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May ia.
Wordsworth, farmer and stock raiser
of Langdon, N. D., has written to a
local newspaper Offering the free use
Of two farms near Langdon for the
growing of potatoes, turnips or other
root crops, as he is unable to get seed
and labor.
Also, he offers an 80-acre tract Of
corn land in Cottonwood county, Min
nesota, for a nominal rent of So an
acre, and promises to turn this rent
over to the Red Cross fund. He says
the money need not be paid to him at
all, but may be sent direct to the First
and Security National bank here.
The two Dakota FARMS" he adds,
have small sets of buildings, but the
land in Minnesota has none, but good
neighbors are near. make the offer
for the use of these three. farms be-
cause Of the need of our country and
our allies"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
OTHER MEMS VIEWS.
An Editorial That May or May Not
Square With The Forums
Opinions.

Kansas city Star: 1t is going TO be
hard for many Americans to lay aside
deep seated national prejudices in the
war. Each of the numerous groups
that make up our population has its
own pet likes and dislikes. Many OF
British descent haven't yet forgotten
Bunker Hill and the Redcoats of their
school history. The descendants Of
Irish immigrants naturally share this
feeling on different grounds. Ameri-
cans of German antecedents find 1t
hard to get away from generations Of
antipathy for the French.
And yet under the stress Of war we
can not afford to indulge these group
feelings. Events beyond our control
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
NORTON INTERVIEWS.
Matters Regarding Station at Fair
view to Be Aired at Hearing.

Bismarck. N. D.. May Is. - P. D.
Norton, representative from the Third
congressional district, has interceded
urb Of Fairview, Mont, which is
anxious to have q passenger and
freight station, loading platform and
other little conveniences Of it's own.
At present all of these utilities are
located at Fairview. a quarter mile
distant and across the line in Montana
Commissioners Bleick and Johnson
have a meeting scheduled for East
Fairview on May 10, when these mat
ters will be given consideration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18

have forced us into a tremendous
struggle in which Britain, France and
the United States are fighting for
common ends. We must be ready to
help them and cooperate with them
in every way.
It makes no difference what these
nations were a hundred years ago or
fifty years ago. What matters is what
they are today. The essential thing
is that they are lighting to maintain
free national life from the domination
of a ruthless militarisnn. In that
fight we are their ally to the finish.
In the inspiration of a common
cause we must be ready to sink our
private prejudices, and set the Tri-
color of France and the Union Jack Of
Britain with the stars and stripes. II
we have not the loyalty and devotion
to do this, then we show to the world
that we are not a nation, but a jang-
ling collection Of hostile and selfish
groups.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
CAR TURNS TURTLE
cIaud Runyon of VeIva, Seriously In
iured-Lost Control of Machine.

veIva, N. d. May 1S.-Claud Run
yon. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Run
yon of this city, was seriously injured
last week when the car he was driv-
ing turned turtle about a mile east of
town. Runyon was travelling at a fast
clip when he lost control Of the ma
chine which turned over pinioning the
15-year-old boy beneath. The frame
OF the windshield was driven through
Runyon's leg. severing an artery. His
injuries are said to be serious. Clyde
Meyer, 15-year- bay in the car with
Runyon, lifted the car oc his
comrades body and gave first aid.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
EDITORS MAIL BAG

To the Editor of The Forum:
Sir: l wouldn't like my name to ap-
pear in connection with this, but
would like to express my approval of
The Forums editorial last evening in
regard to Red Cross benefits. / am a
clerk here in Fargo, working for a
small salary, and / find that II takes
most of my salary to keep out Of debt.
I want to do my share toward the Red
Cross, bat there have been times when
ii was very embarrassing to me to
have to refuse to buy ticket. Per-
haps it is Thursday and have just
enough money to last me until my next
payday. If / buy the ticket, ] have to
perhaps miss a meal. l believe l could
afford to give 50 month to the Red
Cross. at least 81, and if they would
adopt your scheme / would apply for
one of those cards myself.
Fargo, May Is. Fargo Clerk.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
INTERSTATE RATES.

North Dakota railroads will soon
present an application to the state rail-
road commissioners for permission to
increase their intrastate rates an
amount equal to any increase granted
in the interstate rates by the inter-
state commerce commission.
The railroads have presented their
plea that the proposed increase Of Is
per cent in their rates will fall far short
of meeting their increased expenses.
They point to the tremendous rise in
in the cost of fuel, labor. taxes and
supplies of all kinds and argue that it
is impossible for them to maintain their
equipment and give efficient service at
a time when efficiency is most needed,
without increased income.
The shippers have yet to present
their side of the case, but there seems
good reason to believe that the roads
will be granted at least part of the
increase asked.
Meanwhile it would not be good
policy or good business for the state to
take action either toward granting the
increaseNor toward refusing it, until the
interstate commerce commission has
acted. 1t has studied the problem too
thoroughly for it's decision not to carry
some weight.
The weather man 'scooped" the
mayor in designating straw hat day.
Kindly note that it is now possible for
any male resident of Fargo to wear a
new straw hat on Broadway without
attracting embarrassing attention to
himself. and this is only Friday,
May Is.
Fargo is not content with business
as usual as advocated by j. Ogden
Armour and others. A local item in The
Forum last evening reported bank
clearings which indicate business
better than usual" No storm cellars
are being used in Fargo.
1t is refreshing to see that even COM.
gresham often has the courage of his
convictions Congressman Gardner was
one of the pioneer preparedness advo-
Gates. Even those who disagreed with
his propaganda cannot but admire his
action in resigning from congress to
enter the army.
Moorhead and Clay county residents
don't propose to permit their COM
munities to become dumping grounds
for breweries and rendezvous for
blindpiggers after July /. Good citizen
ship is back Of their action OF Wednes-
day night in asking the Minnesota
public safety commission to bar ship
ments OF liquor to Clay county after
July /. and the request should be
granted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
sTEELE COUNTY DOING sAARE.

Half Dozen Recruits Leave Homes TO
Join Colors-Farewell at Sharon.
Sharon, N. D., May 1s.-Steele coun-
ty may be credited with at least a
half dozen recruits this week to the
United States army. Teachers and pu-
pills of the public schools OF Sharon
showed their interest in the volunteer
ing Of Hilmer Carlson, M. A. Long and
Michael Kullas by gathering at the
depot and singing The Star Spangled
Banner as the young men took their
departure. Two more. Clarence Nash.
OF Finley, and Ira Malnin. son Of
Editor Malmin of The Sharon Re
porter, left Wednesday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
NEW STATE CORPORATIONS.

Three Granted Charters at Bismarck
BY the Secretary of State.
Bismarck, N. D., May 1S.-New cor
porations of the day are the, Cour
tenay Electric Power Plant Co., Cour-
tenay, Joseph Nelson, o. T. Fosholdt
and A. G. Bjerken; Independent Lum-
Der Yard Co., New Rockford, J.. A.
McCrum, Peter Michel and Robert B.
Olson: and the Fullerton Telephone
Co, Thomas Parke. John A. Dave and
/. j. Kelsh.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
PROTEST AGAINST INCREASE
AandahI and Little Leave Posts At
Bismarck for Washington, D. c.

Bismarck, N. D., May 18.-S. j.
Aandahl, chairman of the North Da-
lxota railway commission, and Rate
Expert James A. Little, left last night
for Washington, D. c., where they will
join with representatives of other
the interstate commerce commission
against the fifteen per cent freight in
crease for which railways have petit
toned.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
PLEDGES ASKED FOR COMPANY A

Bismarck Citizens TO be Called Upon
TO Give $40 for Each Member. i
z Bismarck. N. D.. May 1S.-Bismarck
in campaign to open Sunday will be
asked to pledge $40 for each member
of Company A with o view to supply
ing the boys when at the front some of
the comforts of home and particularly
a moral influence for their betterment,
to be exerted through the Young Mems
Christian association.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
cLAss 81 FIvE Is coNFiRMED.

Confirmation Services Held ak Village
Of Homestead.
Homestead. n. D., May 1s.-confr-
nation services were held here yester-
day by the Rev. j. N. Engerholm or
Leonard, N. d. The following were
confirmed: Julia Trona, Emma Mes
low, Alma Ga1berg, Lilly Spelhaug and
Betsy Thompson.
In his sermon, the Rev. Engerholm
touched upon the necessities OF teach
ing religion to the children, telling
how important II would be In their
school work In later years in connect
ing events in modern with ancient
history.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18

war. She has the potential power for
a third and greater one with American
assistance, provided her leaders have
the wisdom to ignore the tempting
bait of a separate peace.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
BISHOP COOKE AT DEVILS LAKE.
Win Deliver Address at Dedication of
New $4,000 Church Sunday.

Devils Lake. N D., May Is. The
new $4,000 Methodist Episcopal
church in this city will be dedicated
Sunday. Bishop Richard j. Cooke, of
Helena, Mont. will deliver the sermon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18

Use F1avo Flour-the kind that costs
less and goes farther. Phone &c.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
TO IMPROVE COUNTY ROADS.
LaMoure County Officials Make APP
plieation for Loan of $4,000.

Bismarck, N. D., May Estate En-
gineer Jay w. Bliss is home from
LaMoure county. where he met with
the county commissioners in regard
to federal and state aid for highways,
The county has made applications for
$4,000, which will be used in improv-
ing a trunk line connecting with
Stutsman county on the north and
Dickey county on the south.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18

Dance at Cotter's Station, town hall,
Saturday night.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
THINKS IT Is "soME" POLICY.

INSURANCE Commissioner Told Waseka,
Minn., Concern lnsures Against
Cut-wornns.
Bismarck, N. D., May 1S.-The state
insurance commissioner is in receipt
OF letter from q Hunter banker in
quiring into the merits Of q policy
written by a Waseka, Mimi, company.
IT'S some policy, covering among other
things, cut-worns, rust of several
hues, drouth, Hessian fly and woggle-
bugs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18

all the news that it is possible from
q standpoint Of military expediency,
to give them. We are all stockholders
in the war and shouldn't have to fight
1t in the dark.
The Schafer Record allows that:
Judging from Official reports from
Berlin. Kaiser Bill is highly pleased
over Won Hindenburg's strategic re-
treat We take it that Bill would be
greatly annoyed If Won Hindenburg
should push his line towards Paris at
the rate of eleven or eight miles a
day."
Looks like Teddy means business"
says The Aberdeen American. He has
telegraphed his old friend Seth Bull
lock Of Deadwood to meet him in New
York ana talk over plans for the in
vasion of France with his volunteer
army"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-18
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