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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-12
Reports Not BeIieved.

London, Nov. 12.-Dispatches from
Scandinavian capitals throw cold
water on reports that Germans have
landed on the Aland islands. off the
Finnish coast, and also have taken
possession of He1singfors, capital OF
Finland Trawlers which left the
Aland islands as late as Friday re-
port they found conditions normal,
both on the islands and during their
voyage back.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-12
Power and Productivity of
Country Must Be Kept
at Maximum
EVERYONE MUST
Do RIGHT THING
While Fighting for Free
dom Must Insure the
Freedom of Labor

Auditorium, Buffalo. N. Y. Nov ~.
President Wilson made q persohal
and eloquent appeal here today for
the fun support of organized labor
for the government in the conduct OF
the war. Speaking before the annual
convention of the American Fedora :
tion OF Labor he declared the war
could not be won unless all factions
unite in, common cause, sinkins
their differences.
The President paid warm tribute to
Samuel Gompers, pre- dent or the
American Federation OF Labor, ana
virtually, called upon the federation
70 give him united support. he de-
nounced pacifsts and critics. He ap-
pealed for CO. o-opeFation. ~
Discussing Germany the President
declared fatty that Germany had
started the war and that he was will
ing to await the verdict Of history on
that statement. kss
New instrlfmentalists for better Coz
operation between labor and capital
was one statement by the President
which was OF prime interest 20 the
delegates to the convention.
The President alluded to the present
war eas the last Decisive issue ber
GWGDn the o11 pElHclRtAn ~oLe 5sNsNS& sAAA4
the new principles Of freedom.
Freedom and Pan Germans.
II believe" he said. that the spirit
Of freedoms can get into the hearts OF
Germans and find as fine q welcome
there as 1t can md in any other
hearts. But the spirit OF freedom
does not suit the plans OF the pan
Germans. Power cannot be used with
concentrated force against free peo-
pies IL 1t Is used by free people"
You know, he continued, how
many lntimations come to us from
one OF the central powers that It is
more anxious for peace than the chief
central power, and you know that IT
means that the people Ia that central
power know that II the war ends al
1t stands, they will in effect themv
selves be vassals OF Germany, not
withdrawing that their populations
are compounded of all the people OF
that part OF the world, and noLwith-
standing the fact t4iat they do not
wish In their pride and proper spirit
Of nationality to be ABSORBED and
domlpated."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
THERE'S RELIEF IN TELL
ING SECRETS

had a letter from Eliene this
little book. that has caus-
ed me much disauiet. II concerns
Mollie: dear. darling Mollie. II
happened TO Mollie |
think | could not bear II. feel
toward her almost as tho she were
my child. and she tells me ] have
been mother. sister. confidant and
friend TO her.
"You have given me almost all
my pleasures. Margie." she said to
me Just before we started, "and
you are the only person In all the
world whom can talk to freely
OF course, could never be as
confidential with Mollie as ] have
been with you. and that is the rea-
son why | think every woman
should keep a diary. II is a great
safety valve. II keeps us from
telling other people things that oft
times we regret afterward.
Il don't want to be sad or sorry"
said a woman of great poise to me
once. II never tell my most excit'
ing experiences. nor my most In
teresting thoughts to any one, for
you are sure to get them back
some day in a way that will bring
you great sadness and make you
very sorry you told
But very few women. little book,
are sufficient unto themselves. |
expect, in over thousands of years
of more or less dependence. we
have learned to tell some one our
troubles and our Joys.
I said this to Jim Edie once and
he said, Perhaps the primitive
woman told these little tales of her
daily existence to make converse
ton for her lord and master when
he came home from the battle or
the chase. The modern woman, II
she be clever. does not do this, She
tells her husband as little as he
does her." he added cynically. Il
notice. while husbands and wives
tell their secrets to wives and hus-
bands, they are usually somebody
elses wives and husbands"
In wonder IL Jim meant that. or
did he just say It to be funny.
Goodness, il l were talking to
any one but you. little book. the
person would be sure to think !
did not really have much interest
In Mollie after all.
Eliene writes:
81 never saw any man so seem.
ingly distraught over the approach
ing birth of a child as is Chad Hat
ton. Sometimes | think he breads
its coming to such an extent he
hopes It will be born dead.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29

Seven per cent Of her population
hold Chile's tillable soil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
FIRES
ONLOCCED OFF
LAND SWEEP ON

Fire continued to race over
logged off lands In all parts OF
the state Wednesday morning,
but, according to Chief Fire
Warden c. C. Joy. OF the Wash
tnaton State Forest Fire asso-
citation. all fires In green tim
Der were under control. Appre-
hension was felt, however,
that the conflaerations would
gain Roadway again " there
was no change In the weather.
The federal weather bureau here
Wednesday morning predicted con-
tlnued fair weather In all parts of
the state. with moderate westerly
winds. and, according to the fire
fighters, this will make their work
more difficult.
Thus far the damage to CONNER
cial timber and logging equipment
has not exceeded $4,000 in the
state. Joy estimated. but he said
that the danger is far from past.
The smoke pail that hung over
Seattle Wednesday was caused by
scores of brush fires in the logged
off lands about the bay. Fires are
burning In the entire district be-
tween Lake Washington and Lake
Samamish, but thus far efforts OF
the farmers OF the region have pre-
vented destruction of ranch prop
erty.
No lives have been lost In the
state by reason of the fire. accord
ing to Joy. and there have been no
serious injuries reported to his Of
flee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
Confessions of aM1fe

He seems to be quite as much
in love with Mollie as ever; In fact.
at first thought he was Jealous Of
the baby, but | have come to the
conclusion there is some other rear
son. Perhaps II Is an unreason-
able fear that something will hap
pen to her"
Usn't IL strange. little book. that
We almost always say something
will happen" when We mean only
one thing will happen-death?)
Il think" the letter continues,
III Mollie should die. Chad would
kill himself and the child. Poor
chap. he has had a rather sad life.
has he not? | am sure Mollie is
the only woman who could and
would understand him.
'He is so moody at times | could
not possibly stand him around. but
even now. when he seems to be
worse than usual, Mollie goes on
her way with poise of which I
never thought her capable.
she is perfectly calm to the out
side eye. altho | know she must
have some of the terrible moments
that come to a woman before her
first child is born"
| am sure. little book. Chad has
secret dread he is not telling.
even to Mollie Surely he is not
so foolish as to think Mollie may
go mad as his first wife did. II is
something even Pat does not know
about, for before | came away Pat
and Alice told me how happy Chad
was, and how he was surely COM
ing out of his moods.
After all, Margie, whatever is
is right. Alice suits me better
than even dear Mollie could. and
Mollie is much better suited to
Chad. II isn't such bad world
after all. Is ~"
The world is all right. little
book; II is only what we make of it.
(To be continueo)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
RETAIL CLERKS
ASK STORES TO
CLOSE EARLIER

Seattle stores Will close st 8
p. m. almost every day In the
year N the stoeekeepers Sign
the agreement which the Retail
Clerks Protective association
drew up at . meeting held
Tuesday night In the Press
Club theatre.
The clerks want the stores 10
open at 8 a. m. and close at 9 .. m.
during the first six months OF the
year on every day but Saturday
when they agree that they should
open earlier and close at p. m.
During the last half of the year
the agreement provides for closing
at s p. m. on every day. including
On the three days pre-
ceding Christmas. the clerks think
the stores should close not later
than 10 y. m.
The workers want seven holl
days in every year and an hour of
for luncheon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29

machine. while Mr. Blank entered
the hotel. and returned In moment
with certain leading citizens OF
great Atlantic seaboard cities.
II rubbed my eyes. then wrote In
small memorandum book the
names OF the newcomers. observ'
ed strange thing when had fin
iAhed writing them.
IAN but one had names before
which a Won" could DO written %
their infinite Improvement. and
even the one exception might not be
an exception in last analysis.
1T f. needless 10 tell how often
followed the big Daimler In the days
that followed, and OF how many
American names jotted down In
the boot This book has been inval.
liable. II IL true. tore II 10 pieces
before | dared cross the border
But there was not a single name in
Il forgot.
"Nor have neglected 10 give
those names 10 those to whom they
will do the most good.
Hears Conversation
Zone day. while in a taxicsb be-
hind the Daimler. when the wind
was high and voices carried. we
were held up In n traffic jam in the
forcs, between Charlottenburg and
Potsdam. Ny front ayica would
have been damned against their
hind wheels had been nearer.
- don't want my name In the
+, book the .baron's companion was
saying. Suppose 1, were stolen and
( got TO America some day.
The baron laughed
why. ms dear - he re-
piled I only carry II home occa-
slonally to convert n stubborn fell
low like you. IL will remain there
only tonight. Tomorrow IL goes
back 10 the "Strassc." into a time
lock safe. protected by n guard.
Even when at my place It's In my
safs--and a very GOOD
The Jam opened and the car
moved off.
But suppose one night the book
holding the names Of the 10000
German sympathirors was left nj
the house. And suppose an Amerl.
can agent found II OUT
"WouHn't he be willing 10 throw
away his own life II he could expose
10000 traitors 10 the United States
III you werc such an agent.
wouldn't your
To answer this question: That
was how came TO write The
Spy"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29

Robert w. Warwick. one Of the
best dramatic actors on the screen.
is giving up several good proposi-
lions to serve his country. war
wick Is listed for second training
camp at Plattsburg The wonder
full physique OF the man should car
ry him thru to high rank.
Motion picture circles last week
were interested In the return 10
the Universal forces OF the old
comedy man, Max Asher. who de-
serted the screen two years ago
for vaudeville. presenting his own
musical act.
Lillian Walker has signed a two
year contract with the Ogden Pic
lures Corporation TO appear In 10
interpretations to be produced
eight a year. The contract con
tains every detailed provision for
the proper exploitation Of tne pro-
ductions
Theda Bara has completed her
first picture 70 be made on the
Coast. an adaptation OF the story
of Antony and Cleopatra" as seen
BY II. Rider Haggard, Shake
speare and Plutarch. Her next pic
ture will be one written by Rich
ard Ordynski. having the Russian
revolution as a background. Or
dvnski will also appear In this pro-
duction.
From all indications II would APP
pear that Alice Brady has left the
World Film Corporation. Of which
her dad is the head. Miss Brady
aspires to return to the stage, but
she may lend ear to some OF the
big film propositions that have
been made to her.
Elsie Fay, known the country
over az THE Belle OF Avenue A."
In about to take flyer into mo-
ton pictures. For the past week
she has been dickering with Don
Bartlett, representing a biz com.
edy company. and IL now about pre-
pared to cross the divide into
screenland.
The Lasky Home Guard, OF
which Cecil b. DeMille Is captain,
has been sworn into the service OF
the state OF California.
Richard Bret Harte, grandson OF
the famous author. has Just been
added to the Triangle scenario
staff.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29

George Bronson Howard, the
noted author. was asked rooont.
" how he came 20 write "The
spy" the Sensational William
Fox pro5vStion exposing tho
GOran secret police. This 10
Mr.. Towards reply:
~ was standing by the Bran
denburg gate 10 the royal pal
ace, Berlin, In full sight Of the
Kaiser Franz Josef platx and
the Piatx am Zeuehas and IN
ter den Linden. Open rolled
the gates. Out came a huge
Daimler motor. on the panels OF
which was a crest that TO the
Initiated only stood for the In
ner chamber Of the foreign Of
flee.
In tho tonneau sat the owner OF
the car, n distinguished baron whom
had seen often. gave him, there
fore, only cursory attention. until
I noticed who II was that sat with
him. knew this man we'll. also,
but | must not mention names. tie
shall be called the Hon Mr.. Blank.
These were days before the war.
but the low rolling OK muffled
drums could be heard along Russian
and Prussian borders. and Switrsr'
land was shaking. lest her neutral
ity be violated. as was Belgium's.
Mr. Blank was n multi.million'
afro maker OF war munitions. who
had once financed south Amerl
can revolution and had bought up
the 10 Lesseps scrip OF the old
Panama canal eompany--all In an
attempt to prevent a new canal be
Ing built. This man loves Germany
40 well rhat he vas willing TO forget
the Monroe doctrine and help the
Black Eagles claws fasten firmly
on q fat little South American pull
let.
That I should sec him In com
pany with one who went daily te
the wilheimstrasse 10 consult spies
OF his own. the traitors to othei
countries--this was matter oi
grave import to every good Amcri
can.
He Follows Them
Il hailed a passing motor car and
followed the Daimler. In due time
Il stopped before the Bellevue STRAIT
ford. that massive affair OF gilt and
gold. The baron remained In tia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29

TN useful lengths for
L house robes, gowns.
childrcn's school dresses
and many other purposes.
The list includes Challies.
Outing Flannels, Percales.
Ginghams. Galatea. Rom
per Cloth, Devonshire.
Kiddie Cloth, Sateens and
other materials. All at
sharply reduced prices.
--Basement saiesroom-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
Programs


Billie Burke's latest picture. 1.-THE
Mysterious Miss Terry" which Is
shown NJ the Coliseum for the last
times tonight. deals with the life
OF an adventurous heiress in a
boarding house. From the very
first foot OF film. THE Mysterious
Miss Terry" holds the attention
and interest at top notch.
Quaint. picturesque Japan and
hustlIng. rushing America are
shown and contrasted WILDLY In
"Hashimura Togo" the screen
adaptation OF Wallace Twins IA
nous schoolboy stories. showing ut
the Liberty for tho last times to-
night. The star is Sessue Haya-
kawa, who has won fame on the
screen in many productions Being
native Japanese, Hayakawa has
impaired to the role Of Togo" all
the charm OF the original.
As "Bawbs o. Blue Ridge" at the
Mission for tho last times tonight.
Bessie Barriscale takes the part of
harum-scarum young dryad OF
the Virginia mountains. who has
been brought up by her spinster
aunt. Bawbs has been taught by
her guardian TO keep away from
the opposite sex. An author ar
riyes I'm the mountains for local
color and meets Bawbs on one OF
her rambles thru the woods. He
Is attracted to her and Bawbs takes
liking to him. IN return. At the
death OF her guardian. the fact ia
disclosed that Bawbs is rich.
In wild and WooIly," the Doug.
las Fairbanks picture. being shown
at the Rex, the popular cinema star
introduces a new method OF photo
play production In his organization
Contrary TO the general rule OF
mumbling words that have no I'm
mediate bearing on tho action OF
the scene. Douglas recently fnsu
tuted the idea Of rehearsing the
scenario Just az tho II was befne
prepared for tho speaking stage
In producing this picture the var
ious members OF the cast spoke the
lines of the action with the same
dramatic endeavor in the way Of
articulation, az they would for
stage production OF the Belasco
calibre.
"Actlnq natural before the cam
era In not 30 easy as II may appear
TO photoplay patrons" says Bryant
| Washburn, star In skinner
Baby" at the Clemmer. but 1t II
the only way in which an actor car
win his audience. Real reelism II
demanded. and any picture stal
who tries to put over anything else
will soon find himself back or
EARTH"
"Them's our sentiments" Mr.
Washburn.
Gail Kane, the fascinating YOUNG
Broadway favorite. whose SUGGEST
in "The Hyphen" gave her vogue
that resulted In bombardment o.
motion picture contracts, 10 at he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29

best IN Souls IN Pawn" at the
Colonial.
u 10 not necessary TO 90 Into
detailed account OF the abilities OF
the well known comedian who will
appear at the Class A with Doris
Kenyon In story OF pathetic
charm. "The Man Who Stood Still"
Enough TO say Il II Lew Fields.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
COMPLETE FAIR PLANS

Plans for the King county grange
fair. which is TO be held at Renton,
September IA, 10 and Is. are almost
complete.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
Awaits Mother Who
Dies From Accident

Sam Owen. in the county Jail
charged with grand larceny, expect
ed his mother to call on him Tues
day. She didn't come and he told
Deputy Prosecutor Theo Patterson
that he was worried about her. Pat
terson was on the point OF phoning
to the owen home when Luke
Owen, brother of the prisoner.
came to the jail, bearing the news
that the mother had fallen from
the back porch of her home and
died before reaching the hospital.
The Oakes times., 1917-03-29

"A. B. Greenly came down from Fin
gal last week and has gone to work on
farm.
Buster Huffman is reported very iii
at Ellendale with diabetes resulting
from the measles. The many friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Huffman at Cakes ex-
tend their sympathy and hope for a
speedy recovery.
The Firemen's band made their first
appearance on the street Saturday af.
ternoon and were enthusiastically re.
ceived. They have made great pro
gress in the short time they have been
organized and the city has reason to
be proud of them. They were out
boosting for the Easter ball to be
given April 9th and will appear on our
streets again, next Saturday.
U. r. D. Club
Miss Mabel Malander will entertain
the U. T. D. Club on Wednesday even.
ing, April 4th.
The Oakes times., 1917-03-29
THURSDAY, MARCH 90, 1917
PULSE OF THE PRESS
The Notorious Twelve

Dickinson Press: The action Of
twelve United States senators in con-
Quoting filibuster in the closing
hours of congress that defeated the
will of the president, an overwhelming
majority of congress and a like pro-
portion of the people of the nation,
will have at least one beneficial result,
despite the fact that the act will stand
out as one of the blackest smudges on
American patriotism. 1t will solidify
the American people behind the presi-
dent in his determination to assert the
inviolability of American life and CON-
merce upon the high seas. In every
section of the country men of every
political faith have denounced the dis
graceful filibuster. Minister'S, mer-
chants, professional men, farmers, la
borers, women, everywhere show de-
termination to assert for one and all,
American rights upon the seas, even if
it leads to the war we SO ardently de-
sire to escape. The people do not
want war if it can be honorably avoid
ed, but they are ready to fight and sac
rifice for the retention of their honor
and their rights of life and commerce
if it becomes necessary to do so. To-
day there is a grim set to the Ameri-
can countenance that means stern bus
mess.
Another thing we have noted with a
degree of pride in our country. Big
Business has come right to the crisis.
Heads of great manufacturing con-
Germs, railroad corporations, engineer
ing firms, all have assured the govern
ment that their corporations and their
individual services are at the disposal
of the government if war comes. There
is little noise or loud talk, but every
where a calm and inflexible purpose is
evident. And this spirit is not confined
to Big Business alone. Little Business
The Oakes times., 1917-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. s. p. Bronson gave r.
party at their home. Tuesday evening.
in commemoration d the birthdays Of
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Sackrider. which
occur on the same date. About forty
Of the older people of the Methodist
church were in attendance. A pro-
gram of music and readings occupied
the fore part Of the evening which was
rounded of with luncheon. A splen..
did time is reported.
Miss Matte Mitchell was very much
surprised last Friday evening when
the pupils of her room marched into.
her home. deposited their lunch bas-
kets in the dining room and proceeded
to give teacher" good time. They
had made all arrangements beforehand
SO there was not an idle moment from
the time the games began till the emp
ty baskets told their story of a good
luncheon well enjoyed, and all depart.
ed for their homes, Miss Matte de-.
claring them to be excellent entertain
arS
The Oakes times., 1917-03-29
HAMPLE

Geo. Peterson transacted business in
Oakes Saturday.
Miss Maude Hample gave party on
Saturday night to twenty-five young
people and the evening was spent in
games and guessing contests, Victor
Peterson winning the prize. A very
delicious lunch was served during the
course of the evening. To say the
party was a success would be putting
it mildly, and that all had good time.
We all vote for Miss Maude as an ex-
cellent hostess.
Mr.. Rotramel arrived from Wiscon-
sin with his car of goods Friday. he
having bought the place where VIM.
Harris lived and is moving on same
and will improve it. We welcome him
to our neighborhood.
Martin Youngdahl and Victor Young
dahl gave a party to few of their
friends Saturday night. Cards and
games were indulged in and all had an
enjoyable time. A very delicious lunch
was served at the, close of the even
ing.
Martin Youngdahl and Sam Smith
transacted business in Cogswell Mon
day, making the hike over there in an
hour and a half
On account of bad roads we had no
mail Monday and Tuesday.
The church services held at the
schoolhouse were concluded Sunday
night, Messrs. Holland and Thompson
going to Crete to begin services We'd
nesday night.
H. G. Brown of Crete spent Friday
night at the w. S. Trask home.
Emma Smith spent part of the week
in Oakes with her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Deitcher.
Miss Alice Strohmeier of Oakes was
an over Sunday guest at the Gus
Hample home.
The Jones sale was not largely at
tended on account of poor roads. Ev-
erything sold fairly well.
Mrs. Rotramel and children arrived
from Wisconsin Thursday.
The Oakes times., 1917-03-29

marches right up at the front, labor
leaders are pledging the loyalty and
assistance of their organizations, wo-
men are banding together by the hum
dreds of thousands in the common
cause Political considerations are
kicked aside, religious zeal even urges
the people on to greater fervor and
patriotism. American people are
pledging the loyalty and assistance
been since the days of Washington.
And they are ready to meet whatever
is before them.
The Oakes times., 1917-03-29

The Misses Arnetz from Crete spent
Friday night in Cogswell.
The married folks of the Presbyter-
ian church met at the Guy home last
evening and organized a society to
promote the social life of the church.
officers were elected but we have been
unable to get further particulars up to
the time of going to press.
At THE GRAND THEATRE
Will be shown the great movie film
featuring the DoRT car with the
American soldier boys in the wiIds Of
Mexico. You will see many Of Ameri-
cas- greatest generals, among them
the late General Funston. Over the
desert and the worst kind Of roads you
will see the sturdy DoRT making the
trip without mishap.
ONLY ONE NIGHT, FRIDAY,
MARCH 30th