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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

HELP FOR FRENCH FARMERS

From the Outlook.
The French parliament has passed
a law, known as the Comperc Morel
! Act, which should be Of value in the
reintegration of the soil now avail
able in consequence of the German
rctiral,
! Most French farmers, whether pro-
prietors or metayers 0essee farmers
who hold land yielding to the pro-
prietor a percentage of the produce),
are unable to meet the expense OF
bringing the soil back again into con-
dition. Accordingly the government,
| by the Compere- Morel Act, has APP
piled 30 million dollars to that pur-
pose. If the land seems wholly ruin
ed. the farmer may obtain up to
| 900 francs a hectaTe (a.bout SIS an
acre): If partially ruined, up to 200
francs q hectare. To do this he must
apply to the nearest mayor or project,
and only on his voucher for the
farmers reliability will the minister
of agriculture consider the case.
But suppose the land lies idle and
no reliable person or group of persons
wishes to take it over. Then the gov
eminent may appoint certain men OF
it's own choice to farm it.
Americans have a. special interest
in this new law, for to provide cereals
and vegetables directly to our soldiers
the American army has leased the
first OF the farms it proposes to OPP
crate. This particular farm is at
Villeneuve-l la Huree; it comprises
some two hundred and fifty acres,
and will be used for potatoes and
cabbages An American officer will
be in charge. The labor will be
that of refugees who will be paid
mand. Five francs a day is the wage
by the American committee for de-
vastated France in it's agricultural
work operating on thousands Of
acres. the armys request the com
mittee arranged with the governs
ment agricultural officers that our
army might requisition farms II in
the war zone, or lease them if in the
interior.
The American army was led to take
hold Of this experiment in agricul-
ture by the success Of an adjoining
farm at Villeneuve, one of those useo
by the American committee for de-
wasted France in its agricultural work
operating on thousands OF acres. AT
the army's request the committee ar
ranged with the government agricul~
tural officers that our army might re-
QUESTION farms if In the war zone,
or lease them If in the interior.
As it happens, this American COM
mittee is the first organization to
place a claim for the cultivation of
abandoned lands under the Compere-
Morel Act.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
iJNAMERICAN-

Regarding the Sccialistic doctrine
4hat everything should be done by the
Il government, the Christian Science
Monitor says:
81 at is departing very far from. the
,American custom to look to the gov
ernment for help in every emergency.
1T is, in fact, contrary to the spirit
-sof Democracy to underestimate the
ability of the individual to help him
self. At the present time there is
apparent widespread tendency to-
ward paternalism. Even If the gov
ernment had the disposition to NEEDLE
in everything, it has not more than
q fraction of the power that individ-
nal effort can create. And now is the
time, without looking to or waiting
Tor the government, for every man
in America to put his shoulder to the
wheel and give progress a shove"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

taken during the war has been to
hunt for a few hours each week. He
worked Is hours a day for long per-
iods. He is said to be much hurt by
stories which have circulated In
allied countries about his private
life, especially drunkenness. AS a
matter OF fact he drinks but one
glass of wine or beer at lunch and
never drinks liquors at dinner.
Before the correspondent left, after
half an hours conversation, Charles
inquired If President Wilson was
we'll. He expressed no surprise wflea
told that the Presidents hair has
grown whittier since the United States
entered the war, seeming, himself, to
feel the undermining strain of the
great conflict.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
THE TORCH.


DepIorable as the situation in
= Russia and some other countries is,
Intervention should not be under
taken without due consideration Of
the tremendous obligations involved
In the task. In Russia, for instance.
the racial differences are so great
and the territory to be covered is so
vast. that q force as great as that Of
the allies in France would be re-
duired to bring Russia into any
semblance of order within a year or
two. if it could be done then. And
when this is accomplished there is
nothing in the situation that would
lead us to believe it satisfactory to
the peoples themselves.
The theory of self determination
of peoples is a beautiful thing, but
1T carries with it the presumption
that the people are capable. by edu-
cation and experience, to govern
themselves. for without these ele-
nents there would be constant
recurrence OF situations like that in
greater Russia today; where a few
educated. but unprineipled Darrel-
head orators. rule through terror.
and anarchy is the order of the day
The work Of the United states in
cuba and the Philippines cannot be
taken as an evidence Of what can
he done in Russia. The scale is
lastly larger and the problems are
mere complex. races too intermingled
ana area far greater
But something must be done, and
oabtealy Will be done at the
conference. Tor the present
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

ank and conducted through lofty
| hail to the second story of the castle,
where he was received by the former
emperor. Charles wore a generals
uniform and was apparently yigor-
Gus, but lines about his blue eyes
gave hints of the stress Of the re-
cent days. He appeared to feel keen
ly that a great tragedy that has
come through the collapse OF his
empire, but he cordially greeted the
correspondent, shaking hands with
strong, friendly grip.
Motioning the correspondent to a
chair by a center table and taking
another himself, the former emperor
spoke first in English and then;
laDsed into French.
Austria Must Have Food.
Il authorize the Associated Press
to say that not single day should
be lost by America and the allies in
helping the people here, so grave is
the situation" he said. During the
war one of my pre- occupations was
the task OF obtaining food for the
soldiers and people, but now, not
withstanding all my efforts, 1t is
most distressing to find there is none
left for them. If America and the
allies do not recognize this fact, suf-
fering here will be very great within
a few weeks. Indeed, it is already SO
and every day we do not use in the
endeavor to get food, is day lost.
Fears BoIshevism.
1--WE have done our best and more
cannot be done. If food and coal is
not brought, we shall have disorder
in Vienna. Possibly that disorder
from Russia which we call Bolshev-
ism will come. The people here are
fine, kind and patient, but when any
one is without food he is apt to do
many unusual and violent things.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

Among the things that will be
brought to the attention of the peace
conference by delegates from neutral
countries will be their claims against
Germany for losses of various kinds.
The nations that stood the brunt OF
war also have claims to settle and
these will be given preference over
anything else, and those other nations
which through fear or other reasons
stood aloof while the battle for lib
erty was fought must rank as de-
ferred creditors and take their
chances on there being anything left.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

Looking back, we may recall that
BolsheyIsm started in Russia be-
cause of the lack Of food. / think it
in the interest of the allies to aid us,
as Bolshevism, when started, may
spread and become danger to the
allies too.
Worked For Peace.
Our coal and food situation is
worse because of transportation con-
ditions. The railroads became bad
ly disorganized lately. / am very
glad to see an American, who rep
resents a country which is working
for peace. l have worked for peace
always.
Regarding the future-I cannot
speak of the past-I can only repeat
that feel did my duty. However.
do hope that peace will bring good
fortune, happier days and better
understanding among all peoples
Fears Disaster From Autonomy.
During the interview the former
monarch did not show bitterness to-
ward the allies or America because
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
ENeLANps SAFETY.

The little heralded work of the
British navy during the war will
some day be told, but the great
armada which the Island Kingdom
sent out 10 meet and escort back the
surrendered German main fleet
brings to mind that had it not been
for that bulwark' OF Britannia an
other history might be ours to read
today.
British safety lies in it's fleet, and
it is unbelievable that nation will
give up this protection under the
Presidents doctrine Of freedom
Of the seas" and depend upon inter-
national action to safeguard it's pco-
pie. If all the leading nations had
reached the development Of England,
France or America there would be
little doubt that there could be an
international organization with uni
versal disarmament, but unfortun-
ateIy a large part of the world rep
resents a case of retarded develop
ment.
When these backward nations
have developed capacity for stable
governments Il United States Of the
World will be possible, but just now
the best that the more advanced
countries can do will be the creation
of sort Of league of nations that
will, so far as possible. limit the ap-
peal to arms. This will mark a real
advance in civilization. and be far
safer than the international conglo-
meration advocated by the President
The Wilson league OF nations is
one founded on idealism and as
sumes a membership Of high minded,
disinterested nations that would
scorn to seek undue advantage and
never again stoop to secret diplo-
macy or intrigue. But we do not be-
lieve the millennium has yet arrived.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
French Women
Get High Praise

Minot, N. D.. Nov. .-Homel from
France where she was engaged from
May 20 to a few weeks ago in Red
Cross work, Mrs. K. S. Dahl OF Mi
not is loud in her praise of the hero
ism of French women. "They can't
do enough for the Yankees" said
Mrs. Dahl. Il have seen the women
mothers of soldiers who were killed
early in the war--rush into the streets
and cling to our boys, kissing them
and declaring over and over again
their joy at the presence of our
boys to avenge the death of their
own"
Mrs. Dahl says she on one occa-
sion met L. B. Hanna, former gov
ernor OF North Dakota who also is
in Red Cross work in France.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

this about? Or has 1t been the COM
mon desire to express in concrete
form q heartfelt appreciation of their
victory In the cause OF humanity?
Everybody. high and low, is united
In this cause, and to accuse the prom
inent men of the country of entering
into a conspiracy to crush either them
or industrial democracy is but using
the methods Of those rene gades from
America who, like vultures, rushed
back to Russia to gorge themselves
on revolution and the blood money
OF Germany. The language is the
same. and beneath the words is the
same incentive to revolution and
bloody disorder.
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Continued from Page u
fields digging beet roots as the cor
respondent passed.
Fine Country Place,
Eckertsau castle is constructed Of
stone and is surrounded by trees. 1t
is guarded by a few soldiers al
though there are scarcely any call
ers. The building dates from the
18th century but its large rooms
were remodelled a century ago ana
later handsomely furnished so that
the castle now appears to be more a.
luxurious country place.
Cordial Greeting by Ferdinand.
AS the correspondent entered the
gates he was met by Captain Seed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

In all the allied countries steps are
being taken to reward the fighting
forces upon their return home. In
this country plans are being formu-
lated for this purpose and looking to
their establishment in profitable
employments. Even hated corpora
tons have kept for the men gone
to war the places occupied before, and
individualsand government are vying
with each other to make a glad home
coming for the boys over there.
Has the fear of the masses brought
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
rHE GREATEST PRoEITEER.

An exchange puts it this way:
THE kaiser has so castles, and no
home. He has more than a hundred
uniforms, and no disguise. He has
fifty titles and no good name. He
has six sons and no comfort in his
age"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

Mr. Gompers insists labor is going
to have something TO say in the re-
construction following the war
There is nothing in the record from
any quarter yet apparent that all
classes in America will not be repre-
scented in that great work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

conditions In Russia will be an ever
ready torch to again set the world
ablaze. And in the meantime let the
philanthropists count the cost OF in
tervention in men and money. .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

The Minot Rotary club has launch
ed a crusade against unnecessary
noise at night, the wideopen autos
being especially singled out for sup
preston. Phe well wishes OF every
body will go out to the club, and
when they accomplish their purpose
at home they might come down here
and kill off q few fiends who do not
confine their sawmills to night work
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
CASUALTY ERROR CORRECTED

Mandan, n. D.. Nov. 25.-August
Zimmerman Of Mandan, notified sew
eral days ago that his son Lieut..
John A.. Zimmerman had been killed
in action. was yesterday notified
that the original notice was an err
ror, and that his son is living.
Mr.. Zimmerman was confident, on
receiving the war department no.
tice, that his boy was not, in fact,
killed, because he had letter dated
several day later than the time indi-
Gated in the war department mes
sage
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
socIALIsM,s METHODS.

One of the great weaknesses Of
socialism, half brother Of Bolshev-
ism. is that it will not admit any
thing good in the opposition, and
instead OF argument, at once pro-
H ceeds to the torch and the sword in
the exposition Of it's aims and de-
psires. This cult never appeals to
brains. It's appeal is ever to force,
and when events shape themselves
toward reforms approved by it. the
opposition leaders are charged with
rear OF the club which socialism is
lever ready to swing if given opport-
unity.
Thus we read that in Lloyd George 8
H declaration that England must
!. be made better place to live in for
1.-THE returned soldiers, no account is
4 taken of his thankfulness for and
appreciation OF their sacrifices for
kthe preservation of their country and
This desire to give them the best that
scan be given for the magnificent SER
Twice rendered. 1t is made to appear
4 by the apostle of the downtrodden
that fear of the labor element of
Britain and nothing else is respon-
kefble for the position he has taken.
It is largely up to President VIII
son and his political advisers as to
the amount of Socialism with which
4 the country is to be innoculated dur
ling the next two years. Several good
labs of the hypodermic have already
j IsAen administered,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
A BOON TO WIRELESS.

a discovery. equalling that of wire
Hess telegraphy itself, has been made
by the chief engineer Of the Marconi
Wireless Telegraph Company of Am
4 erica Of way to remove the static
sput Of wireless telegraphy. The in
vention removes the great obstacle to
/ the clear transmission Of radio mes
cages, permits 24-hour service, re-
3gardless of weather or air conditions
land does not require the expensive
flowers now in use.
Static" Is the presence in the air
fof a large amount Of uncontrolled
electricity which has made 1t impos-
tTible at times and for long periods
Ito send wireless messages, beca use
1.-The operator at the receiving station
Icould make nothing OF the message
tsent. The invention prevents by a
seiective system" the interference or
Ecrossing Of one wireless message with
tanother, regardless of the operation Of
kany number OF high power stations,
hand it reduces the amount of power
Heretofore required to operate a wire
less station by fifty per cent. Now
that air communicat ton has been per-
lfected It is In order for it to be taken
ipver by the government as another
NECESSITY Of self defense.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

The Grand Forks American wants
1.-The peace congress to be made up Of
tfarmers. laborers and women. All are
kentitled to representation, but per-
fhaps a diligent search might discover
s.Home other interests in the world al
sfso entitled to look-in.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

of their military victory, though II
may be inferred that he is lleaRFsore
over the loss of his army and also
over his failure to preserve his en-
pire intact. He feels that the break
ing IN of the empire into small
groups of nations is bound to bring
economic and political disaster to
all, and that some sort OF central
government is necessary for their
common interest.
is Temperate Man.
1t was pointed out to the cores
pondent by officers at the castle that
the former emberor's whole heart
and mind has been centered on the
work of securing the welfare of the
people. The only pleasure he has
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25

A Two Years Battle
With Increasing Costs
SINCE OCTOBER 1916 service organizations have
producing service finally reaching point heretofore
sidered impossible --%l
~ FOR q MoNTHs the Company fought the advancing
costs with every economy efficiency
hopeful that might get through the period without
ponding increases in the rates charged the
DURING THIS 81 MONTHS PERIOD Of increasing
costs electric and gas rates reduced than the 1919
gency surcharge added in January, 1918.
THE EXPENSES OF UTILITY OPERATION are
divided into two expenses and investment
The former consists Of COAL OIL labor
REPAIRS bookkeeping, Investment expenses include de-
probation and interest on the capitalemployed
j. BY FAR THE LARGEST ITEMS of operating ex-
the Fargo and Moorhead coal and labor
and byabor personal services Of all kinds both skill
ed and unsbilled Re-
" IN ROUND NUMBERS 10000 TONS of fuel are
needed annually osuppy electric gas heat and electric
railway service in these two cities. -. .I
THE COMPANYs5 PAYROLL, amounts to more than
$58ooO at present. the greater part q which is an oper
THE INCREASED COST of these two items alone
amply use every rate increase which has been made and
some which have not been made u
~... COMPARED WITH 1916 THE COST OF COAL
for making gas $685. the for max
ing electricity and steam heat has increased 1909
THE FUEL BILL of the Company exceeds
~ THE EFFECT OF INCREASED operating expenses
in the revente of the Company as follows:
..-s>% DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 3d. 1918 The
the Company the electric and steam heat depart
ments $O553 compared with the preceding year That
say the balance left after paying operating expenses and
taxes reduced by $1O5,531 for the period.
THE HIGHER RATES NOW IN EFFECT began in
july 1918 These rates have not restored to
prior conditions They have fallen far short of it.
! DURING THE YEAR ENDING September 80, 1918
the loss for the twelve months amounted to $9 compared
with the period in 1916 Gailway not ncluded)
THIS MEANS IN ROUND TERMS that the net
available investment charges reduced
point where it's financial integrity seriously threatened
INVESTMENT CHARGES keep right on accrung
whether property used Depreciation does
of high bills Bond interest
be met promptly as the price of solveney
THE MANAGERS OF THE PROPERTY faced a .
situation bound result in collapse if long continued Service
of vital Importance to the public could not be maintained The
properties stood danger of having their efficiency credit
destroyed at an early date
THIS CONDITION to varying degree, extended to all
of the properties Of the Northern States Power Company
only relief through increased for the service
rendered.
RATES WERE ADVANCED IN JULY AS Al MEAS
UE OF NECESSITY and the result Of which
the Company had not the slightest control
Union Light. Heat & Power Company
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-25
EMPEROR KARL SAYS
FOOD MUST Be FURNISHED

CONTINUED from Page y
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-07-06
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Notice is hereby given tina sealed
bids for the purchase of thu follow
ing bonds of the Parish Of st. Tam
many will be received by the secre-
tary Of the Police Jury on and after
Monday, July Is, 1918, as follows:
1st-Twenty-Seven Thousand Dol
lars ($27,000.O0), at par, dedica-
ton of one-half mill of the two mill
road fund as per ordinance dated
April 20, 1913, as bonds bearing
serial, negotiable interest bearing
coupon bonds maturing from / to 10
year in an increasing ratio until
paid, in the following denomina-
lions, to-wit: Sixteen (l6) bonds
for $1,000; ten (10) bonds for
$4,000, and four "a bonds for
100000, $4,000, $4,000 and
100000, respectively, and numbered
from l to 80, inclusive; securing the
payment OF said bonds in interest
and principal by dedication Of one
half mill out of the ten mills tax,
and providing a method for the sale
of said bonds.
2nd-Twenty-Four Thousand Dol
lars ($24,O00.00) at par, secured by
dedication Of one mill Of the general
fund and being serial, negotiable in
terest bearing coupon bonds matur-
ing from l to years in an incras-
ing ratio, until paid, in the denomi-
nations of $4,000 each, numbered
from l to "a, inclusive; securing the
payment of said bonds in interest
and principal by dedication Of one
mill Of the ten mills. Providing a
method of sale of said bonds.
Terms-Cash.
J. B. HOWE,
President.
Attest
F. J. MARTINDALE,
je29 Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-07-06
MRS p. O. sTUCHEIL TELLS HOW
SHE CURED HER SON
OF A COLD.

when my son Ellis was sick with
q cold last winter l gave him Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. It helped
him at once and quickly broke up
his cold" writes Mrs. p. o. Stuchell,
Homer City, Pa. This remedy has
been in use for many years. Ito
good qualities have been fully prov
en- b ymany thousands Of people.
It is pleasant ana safe to take.
TO THE PUBLIC am not re-
sponsible for and will not pay any
debts incurred by my wife. Mrs. F.
F. Young, Jr.
je22-4t DR.. F. F. YOUNG, JR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-07-06
ORDINANCES.

ORDINANCES.
An ordinance establishing Road Dis
trict No. l.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury
of st. Tammany parish. That under
and by virtue OF Section One Of Act
1873 Of 1914 there shall be hereafter
established in the Parish of st. Tam
many a road district known as Road
District No. l, to be composed Of the
First, Third, Fourth and tenth Wards
of the parish of St. Tammany.
Section 2. That it shall have all
he powers Of road districts conferr-
ed under and by virtue of Section
Two Of said Act 1873 of 1914.
Section 3. Be 1t further ordain-
ed, That this ordinance shall take
effect Immediately upon the promul-
cation thereof, and that the said
Road District No. shall be further
empowered to act according to law
from and after said date.
Ayes: g.. Nays: 0.
Carried.
Adopted June II, 1918.
J. NJ. SMITH.
President Pro Tenn.
ri. MARTINDALB,
Secretary.