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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
auto TAG COST
IS INCREASED

Bismarck, N. D.. Aug. 24.--Because
of the long-drawn litigation affect
ing the constitutionality Of certain
provisions of the motor vehicle reg
istration act, the state will pay So
600 more for its automobile license
tags than would have been neces-
sarv had contracts been made In
June. as originally contemplated.
These tags, too, must be purchased
from funds upon which the state
board of control may draw, for the
suDrerne court has ruled that no IN
vestment for clerk hire, supplies or
other expenses may be made by the
secretary of state from the motor
vehicle registration fund.
The board Of control has set sep
ternber 6 as the date upon which
bids for automobile license tags will
be received. Last year North Da-
kota paid 17h cents per duplicate
set for these tags. June IL manu-
facturers offered to contract FOR
newt wears supply at 21.5. This ten
der was withdrawn when the auto
mobile registration department was
litigated into supreme court IN me
assault made on the constitutional"
ity of the act by the cities OF fargo'
Dakota is now paying 28.5 for it's
tags, and Secretary of State Hall is
inclined to doubt that North Dakota
can obtain any more favorable price.
The state probably will use $4,000
sets of tags. The board Of control
viii put up the money. depending
upon the next session Of legislature
TO reimburse 1t for this expenditure
and 70 correct the defects IN the
n1ntor vehicle registration act which
omit a constitutional provision for
the purchase of supplies and the
employment Of necessary clerical
help.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
Wisconsin Has
Bitter Fight

M. P. Rindlaub Of Platteville, Wis,
pioneer newspaper publisher Of the
Badger state, a visitor in Fargo this
week declares the Wisconsin politi-
cal situation is just now decidedly
confusing. with the Republican pri-
mary, contest for the gubernatorial
nomination holding the center of in
terest.
Governor Phillip and Wilcox.
principal candidates, says Mr.. Rtnd-
laub, are locked in a fight over the
liquor question particularly. with the
bulk of the "drys" opposing Cover
nor Phillip because of his veto Of a
measure providing for county ref
erendun on liquor prohibition. The
election is held in September.
Mr.. Rindlaub is now on a tour Of
the Iron Range district in Mime
sofa with Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Wooledge and DR.. Elizabeth Rind-
laub, Of Fargo. He is the father Of
Mrs. Wooledge and DR.. Rindlaub.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
Three Tons of
ONeStiOnnOiTeS
VIII Be Used


Bismarck, N. D.. Aug. 24.-Three
tons OF cover sheets for question
naires alone now are in the mails for
the general registration OF selects be-
tween the ages of IS and as in North
Dakota. The questIonnaires them
selves will probably represent an ag~
gregate weight of nine tons, and sew
eraI tonssof other aupplies are to be
sent or are now en- 3route,
These heavyweight statistics give
some idea of the work which con
fronts the adjutant generals Office
in the apportionment and distribution
of supplies incident to the prospect
i've general registration proposed for
Sept. 6. The board will handle 200, 900
registration cards; 100000 Tegistra-
ton certificates; 100000 question
naires, and 100000 physical examina-
tion blanks. Probably half OF the
questionnaires now have been re-
celved, and the mail bags in which
they came line one side Of the adju-
tant generals ante room from the
floor to the ceiling.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24

ends. We expect to ret into real
training in a few days.
Calculates the Distance.
THE distance makes IL seem so
queer here. We are about $500
miles from home, but as far as see
ing the direct results of the war. we
might as we'll be back home. Every
thing looks so cheerful here. and the
people act 1t. They are certainly
cheerful. brave and patient. There
is a saying, or phrase going the
rounds here, Hell. Heaven and Ho-
boken by Christmas and I think it
kind Of shows the spirit, and what.
with the present outlook, may hap
pen"
Mr.. Mckee entered the service in
Fargo last spring. A brother, Don
aid Mckee, has seen three years
service with the Canadians and sew
eral months ago was home on fur
Tough.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
League Makes
Early Campaign

The NonpartisAn league has al
ready opened its campaign for the
fall election, and has scheduled a
group Of picnics at various points
in the state. Walter, Thomas Mills,
the Socialist, is speaking at several
Of the meetings, while Governor Fra
zier also is being carded for sew
eral, Of the gatherings.
Foster, Wells and Eddy county
Nonpartisans will soon hold a tri-
county gathering, the date not be-
ing fixed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
NeqO Company
Is Organized

The Elgin Auto company, organic
merly Of Perley, Mimi, is a new bust
ness enterprise for Fargo, with head
quarters at 313 N. P. avenue. The
company will distribute the Elgin
automobile and the Turner Simplic-
ity tractors.
Both members Of the company who
are we'll known in automobile and
tractor circles Of the Red river val-
ley, will make Fargo their home. and
give their whole attention to the
business.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
YMC 4. Is Very
Big Purchaser

J. w. Adams, general secretary Of
the Fargo Y. M. c. A, has received
some, interesting information con-
corning the enormous orders for
supplies placed by the Y. M. G. A.
for American troops in France. It
gives some idea Of the magnitude of
the service rendered by the Red
Triangle organization. The 7. NJ.
c. A. has ordered S40,000,000 cookies,
representing $50 carloads; 93,750, 900
sticks of gum: 112,500,000 bars Of
chocolate; 100000 cigarets and T.
100000 Jars Of jam and marmalade.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24

his mail forwarded with q maximum
delay of half an hour.
"The men at the camp are very
enthusiastic war stamp purchasers.
At the end Of each month a large
pennant is placed in the possession
of the battalion buying the greatest
amount of stamps, and competition
Is keen between the men who wish
to secure the pennaut for their bat
talon. BY the efforts of the soldiers,
Beaufort county, In which Paris Is-
land is located, has maintained first
place among the counties Of the
state in purchasing thrift and war
stamps"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24

come. The Boches got so close dur
ing the attack that they could not
retire. Our fire held them pinned, in
shell holes and at daylight our men
went out and got 1877 prisoners out
of the holes. When the Boche re-
fused to emerge couple of hand
grenades were used for disinfection
purposes. Our men treated the
Boches we'll once they surrendered,
but with all they had been told Of
Boche treachery, they took no
chances. and we lost none through
treachery."
Ate O. so-called breakfast while
the Boche prisoners were coming in.
They all expected to be murdered, as
they would throw their hands up In
body at every American they came
up to. I got them into a group and
had the wounded ones dressed, and
began to- use the unwounded ones
for stretcher bearers. Pretty soon
our wounded began to come back,
men with hands and legs blown Oft,
but never a whimper. One captain
came by crying because he had to
quit after being wounded Ave times,
and he told me that the battalion
commander had been killed. left
part Of my staff there to take charge
Of the prisoners and wounded, and
moved forward to a farm about four
kilometers ahead along about noon.
We. went through the wheat fields,
we passed all kinds of Boche ma
chine gune captured by our men"
THAT made six nights with prac-
tically no sleep and no food except
corned beef and hard tack. You may
be sure / went to bed early the first
night. / was in this billet but at 2
o'clock in the morning l was awak-
ened by deafening explosion and
the glass in my window was blown
in. At first thought long range
Boche shell had struck us. then l
realized it was an airplane bomb. /
had about 1900 men in sheds here
in the farm and this bomb hit in the
courtyard right in a manure pile,
and the manure saved the situation
because the force Of the explosion
was taken up in throwing the man
ure all over the roofs and landscape.
Ny car was covered with it. AS 1t
turned out only one man was
slightly wounded. Hurrah for the
manure"
1--WE captured prisoners from IL
different regiments which shows
that the Boche is demoralized. We
are winning the war right now and
If we had 100000 Americans that
could go right into line. we could
drive the Boche into Germany
without stopping. He simply cannot
hold the American soldier. He
carries the fight to the Boche every
time, and the Boche cannot make Il
out. went over the recommends
tions for military service crosses to.
day and wish I could quote some
of them to you. They read like
fairy tales. Listen to this: Sergeant
and four men attacked 81 Boches with
five machine guns. They killed q
Boches and captured 40 and the 81
machine guns Don't that make yor
want to take off your hat and yell
but that is what our men are do.
ing all the time. They are the best
soldiers on earth and to say that
am proud Of my regiment, puts Il
mildly"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
At The Hotels

Lewis, Evelyn Smith. Blanche Fost ter
Casselton; Theo. A Neverson, Gary;
Doris L. Tillotson, Mrs. F. A Tillot-
Wera e. Petrick, Enderiin;; II. 3.
Blackey, Devils Lake. FL - q
WALDORF-E. M. Harding, Valley
CITY; B. ]. Harding, Dallas Harding,
Crawford. Ruth Il. Brough ft tor : MRS. s.
y. M. Broughton, Ed Colby, Mr.. and
Mrs ny Il; w. Pearson, B. T. Felson.
nison, Dickinson; Mrs. H. s. PowIison,
Wheatland.
Mo %hTR9Fq + P x Hsnsy RstsEsSn
Embden; Jessie B. BuTester, H' q J.
Blood, w. J. Hodge, Jamestown; H
w. Bloom, Devils Lake; G. e. John
Thos. Q. Crawford, Ayr; w. F. Ly-
ness w. G. Lyness. F'essenden; G. w.
Streeter, L. w. Buch, New Rockford;
M: J, prury, Armenia; Ben Scharmer,
Wheatland; Mrs. Olson, Page.
GARDNER-W. H. Holander, R. H..
Green, Grand Forks; VIM. H. Felson,
GSayaiier; J; H. Penny, Rolla; r. w.
Watertown, s. D.; Anna B. Scidmore'
Clark, S. D; M. K, Nybo, York; w. 3.
P ltsahs Mtnns,waHkan' 2. 9. He'll
ner; Mrs. Froemk9, Francis Pierce,
Sheldon; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Doud,
Tolley; Mrs. w. M. Ross, Grand
Forks; ]. r. : Raub, G. Reeder, Michi-
DONALDsON-Mr. and Mrs. A. Nc
CARROLL Litchvhle; T H. Wicket, P.
e. Peterson, Grand Forks; Ivend Rob.
Detroit MINI; &. W. Christensen,
Litchvi1le; P. White, Grand Forks; w
&. Flick Verona p. R. Howard, Fred
BonyarI Grand Forks; Mr.. ana Mrs. j.
wife, Minneapolis; Knut Thompson,
Shelly, Mimi D. Ashmun Towner;
Jas. Gordon, Devils Lake; r. e. Cam
an, Brainerd, MINI; C. w. Cohen, LrB-
hon;< W. j.. Anderson. Lemond. r
VIKLN G--Mr. and Mrs. Ole osten-
son, Sherwood; sigurd Christensen,
and Mrs. Thos. severson, Nome; MES.
NJ. G. Freeman, RUSSELL; Nettie
Rockford; Henry sprotte, Gaiesburg;
Johnson, Clement; Mrs. Mlkkefson.
Thelma MilSkelson, Lillian Mikkelson,
Paulsrnd, Binford; Raymond Wogn-
4oALAB w Guilty S@4tsEdL Gldu5 4duut AOOp-
erstown; Clarence Larson, Grand
DACoTAH-J. NJ McCarter. Bis
marck; Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming, Minot;
Miss Lewis. Beach; ]. Belt, Irene
Goodall, Cakes: Edna Moore, s.
Groody, Bismarck; Betty Michaels,
Mandan; Kitty Gilbert, LaMoure; Mr..
and Mrs. s. r.. Montefore, Coopers-
town; Margaret Wand, Larimore; j.
j.. Martin. Marion; r. Rivers, James
town; ]! Burns, Lisbon Joe Mullen,
Enderlin; W. III. James, Cakes; +.
Heinz. Buffalo; Walter M. Larson,
Nome; j. Devlin, Goodrich; John Nc
Robbie, Carrington; John Kable, Will
ton; Frank Murphy, Sanborn; Huae-
bye and Johnson, Kindred; II. O. Mil
len, Jamestown.
PoWBRs-T. II. Arnold. Francis
Arnold, Mayyille; Mrs. Wingfeid,
Miss Monsoon, Mrs. 4. w. Peterson,
Prosper; A. H. Luedeman, Grand
Forks; Jos. CHASER, Fergus Falls:
Fred Ackermann, Anna Ackermanrl.
New Rockford; g. d. Parkman, Hope:
II. b. Shoenberger, Fargo; Geo. Law
ton, Erskine; Charlotte Hallock, Mrs.
j. Van Horton, Valley City; ". e.
Stenergon, Minot: IL. w. Hubbard
Valley City; Mr.. and Mrs. g. FL. Tay-
lor, Rapid City, S. D.; Clara B. Olson
Bernice SeIIseth, Watford city, S. D.;
DR.. SoTnmerfelt, Henderson, MINI; ID.
J.. Doherty, Sharon; Anna Steen, CIin-
ton, Mtnn.j e. m. EngdahI, Van Hook;
Peter Shelton, Wiilmar,a Mimi; Hans
Anderson, Grand Forks; John Mtir-
phys Reynolds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
Kills :
. One, Hurts Too

Mandan. Aug. 24-Frank Klingen-
stein, aged 10, was struck by light
ming at his home at Youngstown, dur
ing this weeks big electrical storm
and instantly killed. The young man,
with two brothers, was in the barn
doing the evenings chores when the
bolt struck. His brothers were both
badly burned, but not seriously in
jured. The family is well known,
and the deatpof the young man is
a severe shock to his many friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24
Briefly Told
Hubbeips cofree.-Adyt.

Hubbeips CofIee.-Advt,
Shop at Kicker s.-Advt.
HerbBt's for hosiery.-AdVt.
Call Liberty Taxi I4ine-5 81 .--Aaye
Have knight PTtg. Co. print Ii. ADV.
Hendrfckson's shoes for style. -
Advt.
call the yellow Taxi Phone 511.--
Advt.
Nick Konen raxl Phone 4a2.
Advt,
Or. Basye. osteopath. Phone as87.--
Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-24

1--WE are out of the trenches and
in a support position In rear of the
French division. Last night / had
difficulty going to sleep; 1t was too
quiet. After 80 nights of constant
artillery barking to suddenly have it
quiet is too quick a change"
"Our men in the night captured
the Boche runner carrying orders
from the counter attack so proper
reception committee were appoint
ed, and Mr.. Boche got a warm well
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
AT THE LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, Oct. 1S-Mabel Talia- ferro in The Jury of Fate," will be the feature at the Liberty for tonight and Saturday night. This is Metro production in five acts and is one of the strongest features in which this great actress has yet appeared. There is also a good comedy and a weekly news. showing tho worlds latest events.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
NEW BANKING HOURS

DOUGLAS, Oct. 1S.-A. E. Gurr, cashier of the First Territorial Bank. announced this morning that begin ming Oct. 21,' the bank will open at 10 a., m. and close at 2:30 p. m. This change is to be made owing to the departure of MT. Gurr's assist ant. and he will be alone in the bank after Monday next.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
EXPRESS OFFICE HERE

DOUGLAS, Oct. 1S.-Word was re- ceived here this week that for the general convenience of the Island press Company will soon establish their office at Douglas. The supplies will be sent to Elmer E. Smith and whoever is to be in charge of the office will be announced later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
FAREWELL ENTERTAINMENT

TREADWELL, Oct 1S.-Superin- tendent R. c. Wayland returned from Shakan last night in the launch Til licum and is preparing to leave for the South where is to report to the authorities for his commission as lieutenant in the Engineering Corps. A farewell entertainment for MT. Wayland will be given in the Doug las Island Labor Union Hal ltomor- row evening
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
DOUGLAS NEWS
SIX STARS FOR LOCAL FIRM

DOUGLAS, Oct. 1.-Probably no other firm of it's size in Alaska has the distinction of sending six of it's employees to the service as has the J. w. Martin Mercantile Company. of this place. Johnny and Oscar Fritzberg, Chas. Kinnue, Mor- ris L. Gilmour, Adolph Engstrom and Hugh O'Kcefe, arc now in the service and all have been in the employ of Mir. Martin during the past two years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
MEETING AT NATIVE HALL

DOUGLAS, Oct. 1.-There will be a public meeting at o'clock tonight in the Native Hall on the beach at which Mayor E. E. Smith has been asked to speak, and other prominent men of the Island have been asked to address the Natives on the sub ject of the Fourth Liberty Loan
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
lNDUcTED INTO SERVICE

DOUGLAS, Oct 18.-Conrad Gas, and A. Rosholm have been inducted into service by the Douglas Board, their papers having arrived from Wrangell One was sent on the last holm has not yet reported to the local board
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
TO JOIN HER HUSBAND

DOUGLAS, Oct. 18-Mrs. Dave Bairner, assistant to Cashier Gurr, of the First Territorial Bank, ex- poets to leave on the next steamer for Haines, where she will join her husband, who is sergeant in one of the companies at Fort Seward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
OVER 100 REGISTERED

DOUGLAS, Oct. 18.-Chief Regis registered 30 men so far this week between the ages of Is and 45. Oli- yer Olsen has registered 27 and l.. s. Ferris has registered 46 at Treadwel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-18
OBSERVE ALASKA DAY

DOUGLAS, Oct. 18.-The bank and all the business places of Douglas have signs up this morning announc- ing that they will be closed all or part of the day i'll observance of Alaska Day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-01
To
Hear messiah

Several Fargo singers will leave
Fargo this afternoon for Hillsboro,
to take part this evening at the Hills
hOrO OpeTahOuse, in the OTatorio, The
Messiah. Most of the local singers
who will assist in the HillshOrO
Choral society in this rendition, took
part in The Messiah" when IL was
sung at the First Methodist church
here, during the holiday season, I'M
der the direction of +. J. SuCher.
The singers going from here are
Mr.. SuCher, who will be tenor SOLO
list; Mrs. A. J. Stephens, who viii be
soprano sOloist; A. r. Watkins. city
auditor: II. T. Horner, attorney; o.
NJ. NaTnsOn, Dan G. Davis, Ross
BabcOck and Otto Dahl, the latter of
Moorhead.
Mrs. Leonard Moe Of Hillsboro,
will be contralto soloist, and taking
part as baritone sOloist will be Will
liam Wellington Norton, Grand
Forks, who is director Of music at
the state university. Mrs. Moe will
accompany the chorus in addition to
giving the contralto solos.
Kari J. Hort, states attorney. is
director Of the Hillsboro Choral So
Ciety, which is giving this oratorio
for the benefit of the Red Cross.
The party Of singers from here VIII
be accompanied to HiIlsboro by Mr..
Stephens.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-01
Benefit Play of
Timely Interest

Many in the audiences at the
benefit entertainment at the Orpheum
this afternoon and evening will find
the theme Of the play, on For
France, which is a prominent fea-
ture Of the program, Of more than
passing interest. In this play, writ
ten by Mrs. Jessie JepsOn Remington,
Of the Western School Of Expression,
a mother receives word that her only
son. a captain in the regular army, Is
to leave at once for France. This
word is followed by a second tele-
gram stating that he will be at home
for a few hours, having obtained a
leave Of absence. His train being
delayed, the captain has only half an
hour at home, and the mother deter
mines TO put aside her own feelings
and give her son a cheerful and en-
couraging farewell. Mrs. Z: CHASER,
in the role of the mother, depicts
strikingly the sentiment, how self
ish tears are, when they make il hard
for others to do their duty
The y. y. A. c. band will assist in
the program, and preceding the play
there will be some interesting patrio-
tic exercises by children, with a
reading from the popular play, Lilac
Time, by Miss Angelina Wiki.
The Company b auxiliary, under
whose auspices this entertainment is
being repeated for the benefit Of the
Company B men, is hoping for capa-
city audiences at all three perform
anCes this afternoon and evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-01
WOMAN FIGHTS
CASE IN COURT

Cass county authorities seeking the
extradition of Mrs. jeanette Gormann,
alias Mrs. e. Stewart, from Mime
sofa to Fargo, to face the charge of
passing worthless checks, after sue
cess in their efforts to obtain an ex-
tradition order from Governor J. A. A.
Burnquist, Of Minnesota, are now
fighting in the courts Of Minnesota to
bring the woman here.
Mrs. Gormann sued out writ of
habeas corpus late Thursday after
neon at st. Paul, just wien the offic-
ials expected to bring her to Fargo.
Arguments on the writ are scheduled
for today. but w. G. Green, assistant
states attorney of Cass county, will
ask that the case be continued till
next week that he may take Fargo
witnesses into court.
Sergeant Morton Sydness, of the
Fargo police. returned to the city this
morning after participating in the eE-
tradition proceedings.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-01
Otis Larson WedS
Winnipeg Girl

Otis L. Larson. formerly for two
years with the Studebaker company
I'm Fargo. where he has many warm
friends, and his bride left here
Thursday evening for Great Falls.
Mont where they will reside. The
couple were married last week i'm
Winnipeg and arrived in Fargo last
Monday, n family dinner party being
given that evening I'm their honor by
the bridegroom parents. Rev. and
Mrs. @ Larson. 1901 Tenth street
north. Mrs. NJ. n. Larson assisted
in the affair. Other out of town
guests at the dinner were Ira J. la
son. brother Of the bridegroom. and
family. from Leonard. y. ID. yellow
and white were the table decoration
Mr., and Mrs. Otis l.. Larson spent
two days this week visiting at the
Ira J. Larson hC%1e, in Leonard. The
bridegroom was employed by the
Emerson Birmingham company in
Winnipeg for three weeks. and is
now being transferred by that con-
Germ 20 Great Falls. A Winnipeg
PAPER says Of the couples marriage:
a pretty wedding was sOlemnized
this afternoon at $50 o'clock at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. A. f. Duff
E5helbert street. when Miss Marie
louise "Ellle became the bride Of
Otis Leonard Larson. son OF Rev. O.
and Mrs. Larson. of Fargo, n. D. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Or. Flanders. of Broadway Methodist
church. and as the bride entered the
drawing room. leaning on the arm OF
J. n. Brook. the bridal march from
I.ohengrin was played by Miss Ruth
Flanders. Bridal attendants
did not mark the ceremony. While
the register was being signed, Miss
NeFna Caldwell sang Because. The
ceremony was followed by an in
formal reception for the immediate
friends and relatives of the bridal
Dartyf'