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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03
TAXED THE SPUDS

Portland, Ore, March l. = Hearing
that quantities of potatoes were stored
here, the city assessor today sent out a
squad of deputies to put a tax on the
tubers. They will be assessed at their
present market value.
Potatoes from many parts of the
northwest are kept here while awaiting
shipment east. The assessors informa-
ton is that 400 ears of spuds are in
Portland now. They are worth $iU4,-
600.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

Nothing has been heard of the Russian army in Meso-
potama for long that most folks had forgotten there
was such thing. Perhaps now Johnny Bull has the
Turks the the big bear will wake up and help catch
them When last heard from the Russian army was only
few hundred miles from Constantinope the place in
the world Russia wants more than any other 1t might
be this the fight for possession Of the Dardanees
will be made from the other side of them
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

The congressional situation last night seemed to be
clearing and looked as though an extra session would
not be called However the best laid schemes go wrong
and this is especially so with our law makers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

The British will do we'll to take their time about fol-
lowing the Germans up in their retreat While it looks
like forced put the part Of the Germans you
can tell from what they doing just what they
intending to do
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03
LIGHTNING CHANGES

The morn was fair; the balmy air, sug-
gested May or June; l took my way down.
town that day, to buy myself prune. My
wife exclaimed, "The climates famed for
sudden shifts and tricks; you'd better don
your ulster, Johnw sternly answered,
Nix! The skies are blue, the winters
through, the spring has come to stay; the
joyous wrens and setting hens send up
their roundelay." In spring attire took
my Tyre, and paced the village street, and
chirned and smiled like WavWard child and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

With the ballot titles prepared for the laws submitted
to the people by referendum it already begins feel like
election times. By the time the spring garden truck is
getting ready for use election day will be here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

danced on buoyant feet Then from the north blast
came forth that smote thigh and hip and since that
morn my frames been torn by fourteen kinds of grip So
many twists many grsts of climate here are sprung
wonder why all men don't die while they fresh and
young No say at break of day. just what that
day will bring soft winds may blow there may be snow
we may have Fall Spring And so strive to keep
alive by taking pills and DOPE and strain our gaze for
better days, for while there's life there's hope
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03
ANOTHER HOG RECORD

Chicago, March 3.--The hog market
established another record today when
heavies sold for 1890 per hundred on
the hoof. The market was active and
from 20 to 20 cents higher than yester-
day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

Senator LaFolettes oneman filibuster was short
lived As the senator's began to get letters from home
and realized that the American people were in no mood
to watch game of politics. to to have lot of senators
running mutual admiration society," they forgot many
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

When the English Tommy is deprived of his beer on
account of the he will sure get fighting mad and rush
off to enlist Lloyd George knows how to touch tender
spot in the Britisher's make up
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

1t win probably be two months before the armies of
Europe get at their spring work The ground is not vet
in the right condition for digging graves and of course
neither side wants to get accumulation of dead soldiers
ON hand Some arrangement must be made for dsposing
of the stock before more is ordered
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

This clear cold weather is not only thoroughly enjoy
able, but II you want to old fashioned smile Just
cast your eyes fruit grower The last thing he wants
to just the buds starting So far the season is
opening in splendid shape for all fruit crops
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03
MEASURES OF DEFENSE ONLY

The great majority cf Americans do not to un-
derstand that while practically in state Of war
with Germany now, that this country does not purpose
going to with that country and that if it
must be started by Germany All that proposed by the
president is to American merchant vessels for de-
fense. If they attacked by submarine they would
be in condition to put up defense If they are not dis
turbed the German submarines will not be hunted by
them 1t is simply declaration that the American people
have right to travel on the high seas without their lives
being eopardized America has intention of joining
the allies in fighting Germany She is looking after her
affairs solely If Germany wants to remain at peace
with her we'll and good All she has to do to respect her
rights and not endanger the lives of her citizens and it
will be accomplished
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

March 10.
Manuscripts that do not comply with
the foregoing rules will not be consid-
cred
Manuscripts win not be returned to
the authors.
Neither Senator Wood nor the con
test judges can undertake to answer
letters or inquiries concerning the con
test or awards.
Awards will be announced on or be-
fore March %, 1917, by three judges
TO be named later
The right to publish any manuscript
is reserved by the committee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

The worst feature about putting postlnasers under
the civil service law is that when community gets
postmaster it does not like it can't get rid Of him. The
congressman also object to the plan because cuts them
off from rewardng friends, those whom they think
for services rendered that they think rendered
It's pretty nice thing to be able to brbe voters with
office that belongs to the people, For the latter it
not likely the president will undertake the scheme just
He is having trouble enough with congress it is
and one war measure at time is enough for any fair
minded president
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03
GERMANS WERE BUSY
IN COSTA RIGA ALSO
Tried to Establish Wireless
Station, and Use Island
for Base

Washington, March 3.-That the
Costa Rican government is aware of
German activities in that country Just
previous to and since the revolutionary
war broke out, was the authoritative
statement made to the United Press
today by diplomatic official here.
Within the past few months, the
latest evidences of German activities,
this official said, was a request of the
Costa Rican government from pre-
sumably American firm, for a conces-
sion to establish high power wireless
plant in the Central American republic
near the Panama canal.
A week or two before the war start
ed, previous similar request for con
eession had been made.
Both concession requests were turned
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03
MISS BERTHA DORIS
FOR PAROLE Off. Err
Eugene Woman Will Be Given
Position at Oregon State
Training School

Eugene, Ore, March 3.-(SpeciaD-
Miss Bertha Doris, selected for parole
officer for the State Industrial school
for girls, is a graduate of the Univers-
ity, and has been resident of Eugene
for the past eight or nine years. Two
years ago she was appointed advisory
matron of the department of public
safety, and while in that position has
handled much of the Juvenile work of
the Eugene police department, and has
also given much time to looking after
the interests of the poor people of the
city, cooperating with the Salvation
Army and other agencies.
For nearly a year Miss Doris was
also juvenile officer for Lane county.
but eight months ago resigned that
position to give her whole time to the
work of the city department.
She is a student of psychology and
of social problems.
Miss Bertha Doris, of Eugene, will
undoubtedly be appointed by Governor
Withycombe as parole officer for the
Girls Industrial school as successor to
Miss Doane, who resigned recently
from that position. The reason given
at the meeting of the board of eontrel
this morning for the resignation of
Miss Doane is on account of friction
between her and the new matron, Mrs.
Minnie Darst, who came here from
San Diego to do the work during the
leave of absence of Mrs. Hopkins.
The matter of the resignation was
not considered by the board. of control
and was referred to the matron and
the advisory board. As the advisory
board of the school has already ap-
proved of Miss Doris, it is practically
certain that she will be appointed.
AT the meeting of the board of con
troll this morning, the orchardist at the
asylum was given raise in salary
from 5000 year to $ll00 a year.
DR.. Smith of the Feeble minded
school then asked that the bookkeeper
at his institution be granted a raise of
ten dollars month or from 500 to
800. This was objected to by Secre-
tary Olcott.
A raise in salary of the bertillion
expert at the state penitentiary was
asked for as he also was only getting
800 month.
These requests brought up the ques-
tion of the salaries of the state EN-
ployes at the various institutions and
Secretary Olcott requested Secretary
Goodin of the board of control to pre-
pare a list of the employees and their
salaries The increase on all but the
orchardist at the asylum was held up.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

Running over the list Of American ships sunk since the
beginning of the is surprised at first glance at
the smaness of it. 1t should be remembered though that
the United States has, or had very small merchant
marine sailing to foreign ports. Most of her ships and
she has many than she is generally credited with
are engaged in domestic transportation If Portland and
the balance Of the coast cities keep up their gait at build
ing ships we shall have servceabe lot of deep
sells within few years We have long needed them and
the high ocean freghts which certain to prevail for
some years at least gives strong encouragement to the
shipping business 1t be depended that if there
good money in it there will be plenty of American capital
to find investment in ships and ship building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-03

CHARLES II. FISHER
Editor an4 Manager
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15

the wardrobe, which results In the
listing of the things that are need
ed.
After registration and getting coz
lily settled for the stay, the next
step is a shopping expedition when
the necessary articles Of clothing are
purchased.
There is always a rush after the
students begin to arrive" said the
department store owner, "and for
about a month thousands of dollars
are paid over the counter for glad
rags Once outfitted the student
settles down to routine matters,
though still a pretty regular custom
err.
Student business is always good
in the spring, though not nearly as
heavy as in the fall"
Psychology In Buying.
There is a psychology in clothes
that counts for part of the big total
of student business with Fargo and
Moorhead stores.
THE majority Of students are very
particular about their dress, and
rather than take chances on buying
something at home that might be
out of date in comparison to the
garments OF their companions, they
wait until they get to Fargo or
Moorhead before dolling up, said
the department store owner.
THAT doesn't mean that they dis
approve Of buying at home, but
simply that they are wide awake
and are unwilling. to make an inn
preston in any other light"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15
IDEAS E6R .JsaBE DE- G10p leg u BSER T

Decided Novelties In Rugs, Carpets
and Draperies Are Being Shown IN
the Stores.
During the last few years there
has been growing interest In artis-
tic home decoration. Today 1t is
possible to get many odd and beau
tiful fabrics and a wealth of ideas
for decorating the home artisttcally
and yet at reasonable cost.
Since it is the usual thing to begin
all thought Of decoration with the
floor covering, let us see what the
stores can offer in this respect. And
to do this we have got to take into
consideration the war-everythin
greater or lesser extent in this direc-
ton.
Some Real Novelties.
What has the war done for floor
coverings? Your answer will be, of
course, raised the price. True, it
has. But it has done something more
than that, something much more
important. Il has given us wealth
of really new and beautiful designs
in rugs and carpets. Why is this
so? The reason is not hard to find.
Before the war rugs and carpets
were very much standardized both
as to price and quality, as well as
design. Then along came the in
creased prices. Old standards were
knocked out.
Yet people had been in the habit
of paying a certain price for a GER
tain grade of rug. 70 interest them
in taking goods at the new prices
manufacturers began to develop
some new and splendid ideas In floor
covering patterns. Today II is pos
sible to obtain at comparatively low
prices, American made rugs in
beautiful designs and colorings.
formerly obtained only In the most
expensive Oriental rugs.
What a Rug Should Be,
Indeed this progress In designing
has even gone further than this.
After all. the principal use of floor
covering is to form background
The delicate traceries in the patterns
of many Oriental rugs really do not
serve this purpose as well as would
holder and more unconventional
treatment-a treatment more closely
resembling the floor covering Of ma
ture, which is q bright colored flow
ering on a more or less neutral
background. These new patterns
make the rug departments of the
various stores far more attractive
than ever.
Give Thought to Your Windows.
After we have selected our rug, the
next thing to be considered is the
window curtains. The windows of
the room indeed might be considered
its most important feature. They are
important because, while the floor
covering is seen only by the visitors
who actually come into the house,
the manner in which the windows
are trimmed Is seen not only by
such people but by everyone who
passes up and down the street. For
our windows we must have veil OF
some character, a material which
will break the glare of the sunlight,
give privacy to the house and yet
not obscure the view OF the great
outdoors.
The curtain departments of the re-
tail stores are today showing as
great an advance in the character of
the pattern of curtains or curtain
materials they are displaying as are
the rug departments, with the added
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15

advantage that there has been no
such relative increase in the price
of curtains as there has been In the
price OF floor coverings.
The Latest Fad.
One Of the newest notes in home
decoration is the use Of individual
motifs for wall decoration, curtains
and other draperies. These can be
obtained already applied to curtains
or curtain nets, or brought separate
ly and applied by the home maker.
The American manufacturers have
made a wonderful progress with the
dye suituation and the retailers are
now showing a considerable quantity
of beautiful sunfast materials for
overdraperies.
Many stores do not feel as conf
dent Of this merchandise as they did
of the goods made before the war,
and are not as broadly guaranteeing
it, Yet there no question but that
the American dyes, although in a
smaller variety of colors than those
formerly imported, are rapidly be-
coming equally fast to ne average
conditions of sun anz afr.
Should Be Lined.
The drapery departments are
showing the same wealth Of wonder
full patterns in cretonnes which have
been nesed for the past three or
four years. There is a growing
recognition of the fact, however,
that when used as an overdrapery,
creton must be lined to properly
bring out the effect OF the pattern
and to eliminate that unpleasant
'fabricy" look noticeable when a
printed material is hung IN a strong
light.
Like LinoIeum.,
The women of this country are
gradually viewing linoleum more as
1t is viewed by the women abroad,
that is, as an excellent floor cover
ing, not merely for the kitchen, but
for many other rooms of the home
bedroom, bathroom, nursery, etc.
What has brought about this
change is, first, the fact that linole-
UNI is sanitary floor covering, and
second, the general improvements
which have been made in the pat
terms in which this material is made
up.
Not only can linoleum be quickly
washed up, but it actually has a ger
micidal action, derived from the lin
seed oil used as a base for its manu-
facture. For this reason linoleum
is particularly desirable floor COW
STlnR TOT the nursery ana D6QrOOm.
Then again, linoleum is a non
conductor Of heat. Therefore, it
makes a cool floor in summer and
a warm one in winter.
Many Attractive Patterns.
Now as to patterns. Good linole-
UNI can be had in almost any type
of pattern. from tile to flower de-
signs, and, in the case of inlaid
linoleum, since the pattern goes
right through to the base of the
linoleum, the goods retain their at
tractive designs until actually worn
through.
If something a little less expensive
than linoleum is desired there are
some good floor coverings being
made with a paper felt base. Paper
felt does not sound very durable, but
as a matter OF fact these floor COW
erings wear well. OF course, the
pattern does not go through the
fabric as in the case of an inlaid
linoleum, but is printed on the sur
face. On the other hand, the goods
are inexpensive and therefore can be
replaced at no great cost after sew
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15

ing and department stores of the
two cities.
Some students spend much more
than $50 a year, and some spend
much less, but from my observation
in the last few years do not believe
that the average is too high, and If
anything 1t is a little too low"
Girls Are Better Spenders.
Girls, according to this department
store owner, are better and more
consistent spenders than are the
boys or young men.
"A young man buys his outfit, and
as a rule he is all hooked up with
clothes for some months, but with a
girl it's different. There Is always
something needed in her wardrobe.
and with the ever changing styles
the temptation to buy, il she has the
money, is very great"
Greatest Spending In Fall.
More, money is spent in the fall,
either Immediately or shortly after
the arrival OF the students. The re-
turn Co school after a vacation spent
at home or the decision to attend
school Is a signal for the survey of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15

eral years of service under average
conditions.
Tapestry for Furniture Covering.
One thing to be noted throughout
the retail stores is the gradual head
way that has been made for the
last few years in the use OF tapestry
instead of leather for furniture COW
ering.
Much of the finest furniture now
adays-furniture which a few years
ago would have surely been leather
covered-has a tapestry covering.
The reason for this change lies
largely in the fact that for a num-
Der of years there has been an in
creasing demand for leather for a
hundred and one different purposes.
AS a result, prices have gone up and
skins have been split, so that un-
less high prices are paid 1t Is i'm
possible to get satisfactory leather
covered furniture.
The tapestry coverings, however
are not only very beautiful and far
more varied, of course, than the
leather, but also have the advantage
Of being obtainable in colorings
suitable to either match or harmon
lie with the floor and wall decora-
tons of the room.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15

traitor"
There was never greater need for
women 10 be sane than az this
hour. There Is no excuse for ex-
element or for hysteria. III our
men are to give the best that is in
them we must keep the atmosphere
Of our homes sweet and serene. Re-
member, no sacrifice Is a great
sacrifice, unless 1t Is made cheer
fully. Let there be no weeping, no
complaining. no lamentation, when
our loved ones answer the call TO
duty.
This Is also a time for moral san
ity and for lofty ideals. / wish
could burn into the heart OF ev-
cry young woman the remark that
distinguished military man made q
few days ago. The influence of
young women on soldiers is terri
flying in its strength: IL 10 not what
a woman says, II is not what a wom-
does. II what she really is that
counts. Men sense Utmost beliefs.
Men raise or lower their ideals as
she dictates" This Is an awful re-
sponsibility for young women, but
they cannot escape IL. In these days
pass her soul in review before her
self and ask: What are my stand
ards? Do / really believe that the
&C NINA ndments were given for
women as we'll as for men? Do
realize that / am in part my broth
er's keeper" In dress. in speech,
in manner, in thought, are the
young women OF America doing
their fun duty to help our boys in
the ranks to retain the loftiest
ideals OF womanhood, TO live clean
lives, to take as much pride In
moral as in physical victory? The
awful conditions that surrounded
our training and concentration
camps up to June, 1917, have been
blots upon the history Of civiliza-
ton. Secretary Baker of the war
department and his aides are MAX
ing every effort to secure the proper
environment. II Is the duty Of ev-
cry woman in this country to help.
because the happiness of all Is at
stake-the salvation Of the next
generation is in peril.
Danish Hate.
1t il the duty OF women-the spec
ial duty-to see that no hate enters
into our hearts. II we Danish this
monster, our husbands. cons and
lovers will find it easier to shut
their souls to hate, President VIZ
son has we'll said, We are not maxi
ing war on the German people"
This is a holy war, and in such
struggle there Is no place for hatred.
No one who has lived in Germany
and has known the lovely home life
can hate the German people. NO
one who has been i'll in Germany
and has received generous kindness
and consideration can hate the Ger
man people. No one who has stud
led history Alright and has learned
the contributions made to the hap
piness Of the world by the men and
women of Germamny, can hate the
German people.
AS, sit in church on Sunday and
gee the cross borne down the aisle,
my heart is thrilled when / behold
that now, side by side with the
cross, comes the flag. At the altar
they stand like twin sentinels
guarding the Holy Of Holes. ] love
TO think Of our America today as a
gracious, beautiful matron. In her
hour of peril before the altar she
calls her stalwart sons. she calls her
fair young daughters.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15
Boys And Girls From The
Country Spend Thousands
Of Dollars EUery Year

Three thousand northwest young
men and young women who attend
Fs~go and Moorhead schools, COLI
leges, business colleges and con-
servatories in periods up to nine
months each year spend $3.50, 900, or
$50 each in the purchase Of cloth
ing in the clothing and department
stores of the two cities.
This is the estimate made by a
prominent Fargo department store
owner today.
'Tt would be impossible" the de-
partment store owner said, ito come
within many thousand dollars Of the
total IN estimating the amount OF
money spent by students In Fargo
and Moorhead in the course of q
year, but in the matter Of clothing
materials for clothing and Access
series / don't think l would miss the
mark very far in placing the amount
at $50 each.
Figures show that approximately
1000 students attend the various
schools in the two cities each year,
and at $50 apiece for clothing a to-
tai Of $4,000 is spent in the cloth