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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-06
NO Ifs or Butts
If I'm Elected,
Says John Steen

with his campaign for renomina-
ton as the Republican candidate for
congress in the Third district, open
ed with a discussion of war prob
lens, the sacrifices the nation must
be prepared to make If the govern
ment is to be sustained and the prin-
Ciples for which we are at war are to
live.
Toward the latter part of his ad
dress he turned to the North Da-
kota situation, declaring that 1t was
a regrettable fact that in this coun-
try today there are number of
thoughtless men. unappreciative Of
the blessings of this government
who are going about haranguing
the people, directly and indirectly,
making difficult the successful pros
ecution Of the war.
Without mentioning the leaders Of
the Nonpartisan league by name,
he scored the men who have been
responsible for the state of North
Dakota being considered disloyal.
No one has ever questioned the
loyalty of the people of the state,
but We have been called disloyal
because Of the activities of a few
men who have not been in sympathy
with the prosecution Of the war;"
MIR. Norton reviewed at some
length his own record in congress
as relates to subjects having to do
with the benefit Of the farmers, his
successful effort to reopen loans
from the federal farm land bank
after that source of farm credit had
been blocked by the Nonpartisan bill
on seed grain, and his work to have
Ignite coal fields Of the state de-
veloped by federal aid.
George Homnes maintained that
the farmers Of North Dakota are
competent to handle their own po-
of the Socialist band now In con-
troll Of the league.
Cannot Be Attained.
Mr.. Johnson, former president of
the state railroad commission, re-
viewed at length the developments
that led to his own break with the
Nonpartisan leaders.
Il believe that the farmers Nom
partisan league is going to do great
things for North Dakota. But these
great things will never be done as
long as the affairs of the league
are directed from an office in ST.
Paul, located next door to Alex
Mckenzie" declared Johnson.
Other candidates on the Indepen-
dent ticket, including Lyman u.
Page for secretary Of state; John
L. George for state auditor; Bernt
Anderson, for state treasurer: Miss
Minnie Nelson, for superintendent
Of public instruction: Alex MacDon-
aid, for commissioner Of agriculture;
Henry G. Wick, for congress
in the First district; C. ]. Fisk for
the supreme court. and Joseph
Gackle and J. w. Taylor for the
state railroad commission, were in
attendance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-06
'fOthe7~ Causes
In List Defined

Washington, June 6.-Amplihcation
Of the term died from other causes"
as now included in the army casualty
list is under consideration by Secre-
tary Baker. The general belief now
is that under this heading are in
Icluded the names of soldiers who are
executed for military offenses and
the attention of the War depart
ment has been called to the fact that
unnecessary anguish has been caused
relatives Of soldiers, who, although
not killed in action, have died hon
orably.
Secretary Baker said the term.
"other causes" had been used to COW
er also deaths from various kinds of
accidents, suicides and homicides.
While it is proposed to introduce a
more descriptive term, the depart
ment has no intention of specifically
publishing the names of soldiers who
commit suicide or are executed by
order of military tribunals.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-06
(special to The Forum

NopSSIdA 10 ne = SLuI4l'J
Minot, n. D., June 6.-John Steen,
Independent Republican candidate for
governor against the Nonpartisan
league nominee; p. D. Norton, candi-
date for congress from the Third dis
trict: NJ. P. Johnson. candidate for the
state railroad commission, and Geo.
Homes, candidate for attorney gen.
eraI, made addresses at a rally held in
Minot yesterday in the interests Of the
ticket endorsed at the Minot con-
vention.
Heavy rain that fell during the
day made it impossible for many
country people to attend, but de-
spite that fact there was a large
gathering and tremendous enthusi-
asm evidenced.
The candidates, when they arrived
in Minot from Devils Lake, were
still talking about the enthusiastic
demonstration at Devils Lake the
day before, which old time political
observers declare to have been one
Of the most intense they had ever
witnessed.
"If you elect me governor Of
the state Of North Dakota, will
support the government Of the
United States, it's army and it's
navy, without any IFS or butts"
declared John Stesn. Mr.. Steen
declared that he wasn't much Of
an orator, having spent most of
his life "doing things" on a farm.
"But want to tell you men and
women," he said, "that if | am
elected governor will live up
to my oath of office to support
the government of The United
States and the State Of North
Dakota"
Mr.. Stems declarations were greet
ed with tremendous enthusiasm.
Norton Scores DisIoyaIists.
P. D. Norton, making one of his
first public speeches in connection
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-06
DIR. CARR IN FRANCE,

Minot, N. D., June ~6.-According to
cablegram received by DR.. A. Carr,
Minot, his son, DR.. Andrew Carr, has
arrived safely in France. He enlist
ed some time ago at Fort Mcpherson,
Atlanta, Ga. as an eye specialist.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-06
JOINS THE coLoRs.

Fargo Man in Military Mapping Ser
vice Of the Army.
o. w. Bergeson, Fargo, who en-
listed some time ago in the en-
gineer's corps of the army, left last
night for Jefferson Barracks to begin
his training. Mr.. Bergeson's chief
duties will be military map drawing,
he having had a good deal of expert
anca In the drawing Of maps.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-06
No Liability
On City Cars

Automobiles engaged In govern
mental functions incur no liability in
accident, according to w. n. shure.
policies on cars OF the city of Fargo
will be cancelled as the result OF i'm
structions given the city auditor By
the city commission Wednesday,.
The action Will result in eonsL-
derable saving each year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-06
WANTS HIS UNCLE.
Jamea q. HoIIand 81 HaFtford.

Conn, Seeking Lost Relative.
James Henry Holland, Green
street, Hartford, Conn, is looking for
his uncle, John Holland, who left
the east years ago and started for
the western gold fields.
Mr.. Holland lie of the opinion that
his uncle settled somewhere in
North or South Dakota and would
like TO get into communication with
him.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

America must sit steady in the boat
More and more it becomes apparent
that upon her action hangs the desti-
ny of the world. Every day it be-
comes more apparent that she is to be
the deciding factor in the present gi-
gantic conflict. This is a grave re-
responsibility, but this country has
never yet lodged responsibility, and
God forbid that she should begin it at
this late day. Our people were ever a
people of action when action was cali
ed for, and these are the days that call
for vigorous, decided, virile action-ac-
ton that shall not only protect and
perpetuate our institutions and our ma
tional life, but that shall determine
whether or not these shall be typical
of the world of the future. We are
making history. May that history be.
to our everlasting credit.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

The measure of greatness of peo-
pie is the unanimity with which they
rally to the support of their principles
and their ideals. If there ever was
any doubt that the American people
are one in heart and soul, that doubt
has been forever dispelled, for, when
Americans can be induced to lay aside
that idol so dear to the hearts of all
politics-the world may beassured that
they are dominated and controlled by
that greatest of all passions, love Of
home and native land. II is only the
politician of the peanut" variety that
is at all active these days. The states
man has forgotten that politics ex-
list. 1t is this unanimity of sentiment
and laying aside of all minor differen-
ces that is causing grave concern ii
the councils Of the kaiser. And this
concern is not lessened when he OBJ
serves that like spirit is lacking in
his own dominions.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

According to a dispatch from Bue-
nos Aires, the Swedish vessel on which
Count Won Luzburg was granted a
safe passage home now refuses to &C.
cept him as passenger. The Count,
it will be remembered, was declared
to be suffering from dementia. 1t
may be that he has visions of the fate
he recommended for Argentine ves-
sels-"sinking without leaving trace
being applied to the vessel that
should carry him. 1t may be also that
the vessels officers apprehend such a
fate if the treacherous Count is per-
mitted to embark with them.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

The desperate German drive on the
western front has had one effect that
will not give any satisfaction to Ger
many. 1t has resulted in the United
States speeding up preparation, and
troops are to be rushed to France as
fast as the combined transportation
facilities Of both the United States
and Great Britain can put them across
AS they arrive on the other side they
will be absorbed in the armies of the
allies, and what they may lack in
training will be rubbed into them in
short order. This will prove Of bene-
fit to the troops themselves as we'll as
materially strengthening the allied
front. With the help of Great Britain
we should be able to make our power
felt at the front very soon now. And
surely there is need of the help our
troops can give. America will watch
with feverish interest the transport
ing of our troops, and hail the day
when we shall have sent enough to
turn the tide of battle into an allied
victory.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Plant seeds and grow bullets. I'm.
possible, you say? Not at all. The
great need of the allied forces on the
front today is ample supplies of food
The need of the allied nations is food
Without it the war would prove a -.
ure, it matters not how many bullets
We mould and send across. Food and
more food is the cry, and with it we
will make effective the bullets. Hun
cry soldiers can have no heart for
fighting, and ours must fight this war
to finish, RAISE SOMETHING TO
EAT.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

If there ever was a time for Ameri
evans to do their dead level best, thai
time is NOW. Nothing more /:
needed as proof Of this than a study
of England's movements. Her army
now stands with back against wall
fighting as never men fought before
Does she need help? Her action tells
the story. Not only is she conscript.
ing all men between the ages of Is
and so, but in addition is applying
CONSUMPTION to Ireland in the very
face of civil war. This is enough to
move our nation to its greatest effort.
We certainly see the danger. Can we
and will we reach them in time to save
the day for humanity and liberty :?
We can, and with every man doing his
part, we will. Ships and men must
claim our every thought. If our gov
eminent hasn't enough skilled work.
men to build ships, let us follow Eng
lands example and conscript them
between the ages of Is and so, and
put them to work.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Our soldier boys are going against
the hell-fre of the German hordes and
risking their lives for our liberty. All
we folks back home are asked to do, is
to lend the government our money
with good interest. Compare what our
boys are doing with what you are asked
to do, and if you haven't bought your
bond, you'll be ashamed to wait long
er before buying it-that is, Of course,
provided you are no Stacker.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26
WILD RUMoRs.

The circulating of extravagant ru-
mors and wild tales of victory is as
harmful to the interests of this coun-
try in the present struggle as the
spreading of adverse reports. Recent
ly the report was flashed from one end
of the country to the other of great
allied victory on the western front. In
many parts of the country people went
fairly wild with joy, only to be cast
into, corresponding depths of dejec-
ton on learning that the report was
unfounded.
Our people should give ear to no re-
ports that do not come from a reliable
source. Telegraphic news in the pa
pers, from reputable news agencies
can be relied on as being correct, or
approximately so. The metropolitan
dailies as a rule have reliable special
correspondents at the front, and their
reports can also be received as truth.
But reports circulating from mouth to
mouth frequently start from nothing
but grow with the telling.
In justice to the news agencies and
newspapers of the country it should
be said that none of these fake reports
have originated or been circulated by
them. Such reports, in most cases, if
they could be traced to their original
source, would be found to have a sin
lister origin-enemy propaganda, with
a view to disturbing the peace Of the
country and creating excitement and
unrest.
We should keep cool and believe
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

About the most insignificant being
on earth is the little thing which
stands around and boasts of his pat
riotism and love Of country, but stead
tasty refuses to do his part toward
meeting the expenses of this war. We
have reference to the fellow who can
do and won't do. Absolutely consum-
ed by selfshness, he boards his money,
knowing full well that there are sure
enough men who viii do the part that
he should do, even though it takes the
last penny they can get. What he ex-
poets to do is to reap what he has not
Gown He'll get his reward finally,
and it will be just what he deserves,
too.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

treaty." 100000 square kilometers of
territory with 56,OOO,OOO inhabitants,
or 80 per cent of the entire population
of the country; one-third of her total
mileage of railways, amounting to 81
$50 kilometers (13,25O miles); seven
ty-three per cent of her total iron pro-
duction; eighty-nine per cent of the
total coal production; 26S sugar ref
neries; 918 textile factories. STA brew
cries; 1873 tobacco factories; 1885 dis
tilleries; 244 chemical factories; 615
paper mills, and 1913 machine facto-
ries. This is a pretty dear price to
pay for the privilege of being humili-
ated and disgraced in the eye of the
world.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

For many years now we have lai1
great stress on the rights and priv
leges of the American citizen. forget
ting or ignoring the fact that with ev.
cry right or privilege there is alo q
duty. The time has come when we
must put our full attention to these
duties, and we should be as conscien-
tons in their discharge as we have
been insistent in demanding our rights
and privileges.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

And now complaints come from all
over the country that in spite of the
government orders to the contrary,
wholesalers are boarding food stuffs
to make killing on soaring prices.
Will we never stop this piracy? Ev-
cry hog in the lot should be promptly
placed behind bars and his holdings
taken over by the government. Our
people can be crowded too far.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Chancellor won Hertling insists that
Russia has not been "dishonored." II
the treatment Russia has been sub
jeeted to at the hands of Germany
contains no element of dishonor
Americans may form a pretty fair
conception Of what our fate would be
were we to fall into their hands. es-
pecially if they should decide to mix
little dishonor in their treatment.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Haywood county has not yet sub.
scribed her quota Of the Third Liberty
Loan. We cont begin t. believe she
viii fail on the final round, but we are
disappointed that this great work has
not already been completed. With the
stamp of patriotism which we profess,
we should have gone over the top long
ago.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

After the United States senate had
debated for eight hours whether the
word intended" should be substituted
for the word calculated" that body
must have adjourned with very jaded
intellects. How proud we should be
that not the smallest matter escapes
the Argus eyes of our law makers.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26
WHAT RUSSIA GAVE UP.

When Russia went to pieces over
her false dreams of democracy and
yielded to the pressure of William the
Hun, she lost the following assets I'M
der the terms of that so-called "peace
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Uncle Carranza must be getting
mighty impatient waiting for Germany
to keep her promise and deliver Tex
as to him.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Berlin newspapers object to the tone
Of President Wilson's latest message,
wherein he assures that nation that
we shall use force to destroy force.
Why their objections? Hasn't the
kaiser declared that he wants no soft
peace?
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

The kaiser is said to be a dilligent
student of the career of Napoleon.
There are a few incidents toward the
close Of that career that are not cal
culated to give William any great
amount of satisfaction if he would en-
ulate the Corsican.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26
FRIDAY, APRIL IS, 1918
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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Uncle Sam might have thought he
really had hurt the Dutchman's feel
ings when he took over those ships, if
he hadn't seen the old fellow wink the
off eye at the same time he let out a
howl.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Those women and children killed and
mangled in that Paris church by the
big German gun were merely another
acceptable sacrifice to Colt.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Our boys are going across, by hun
dreds, by thousands, by hundreds of
thousands. They MUST be sustained.
Let every American solemnly ask him
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

If all American pacifsts were as
practical in their pacifsm as Henry
Ford, we would soon have peace, but
it would be peace through victory.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

And now it develops that the cubist
movement in art had its origin in
Germany. Another reason why the
Hun should be suppressed.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

They tell us that the kaiser spends
most of his time now in prayer. Yes,
but his telephone connection is with
the wrong throne.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

nothing that is not fully vOuched for,
trust in our government and our ar
mics and put every energy into OUR
part in winning the war.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Austria tired of war! Well, it isn't
the first time in history that an indi-
vidual or a nation has started some
thing that they couldn't stop.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

The Germans have captured Ham.
Let us hope it was picked clean to the
bone when they got it.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Buy your Liberty Bond and feel like
a real patriotic American. You can't
feel like one until you do make some
sure enough sacrifice in the interest
of this war for liberty and your home
land.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Better feed the boys over there now
if we don't want to feed the Germans
later on.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Up to date no enterprising Paris
reporter has Interviewed Won linden
burg to learn how he likes the city.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

Are you putting that conserved hour
to good use for your country? Get
busy!
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

One Of the eternal mysteries will I
be, what did old Father Time do with
that idle hour when the schedule was
changed ?
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26

self this question; 'If either must
suffer privatlOn, must they, Of must /.
II"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-04-26
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET

DEMOCRAIlC COUNTY TICKET
ELECTION first Thursday in August
1879
For Sheriff
e. B. DRAKE
For Trustee
E. C. KING
For County Court Clerk
w. I. DAVIS
For Circuit Court Clerk
3. L. CAPELL
For Register
w. S. LEA
For Supt. Public Instruction
T. R. OGILVIE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-06-13
EAT MORE FISH,
URGES WILSON
Proposes to Establish Two
Days Each Week for
Consumption.

About thirty wholesale and retail
fish dealers in Washington and several
fish experts from the United States
Food Administration met in District
Food Administrator Wilson's Office
last night and discussed the fish sit
uation in Washington.
Experts from the National Food Ad-
| ministration told of fish supplies in
| the east and of efforts being made by
| the government to increase production
| and afford every possible means of
about conditions here.
Would Increase Consumption.
| Administrator Wilson informed the
meeting that the government is es-
greater consumption of fish He asked
| those present to assist in devising
means of getting the people of WASH
! ington to eat more fish and thus fur
ther conserve the food supply.
/ AT the conclusion of the meeting he
/ proposed that the people of this city
observe two fish days week instead
of one. 1t is probable that Tuesday
| viii be added to the day already on
the calendaS.
! MT. W llSOn declared tnat COnSump-
ton Of fish is a wartime necessity
and is urged as food conservation
measure.
Fish cannot be shipped to our SOL
diers and the allies Mr.. Wilson said,
! but we can send meat. Therefore it
| is the patriotic duty of every one to
! eat more fish and save meat. as the
| latter Is needed abroad. We must edu-
cate the people Of Washington to the
necessity of this plan.
Prohibitive Law Complained OF.
A number of the fish dealers COM
| the sale of herring and shad in Wash
ington from June 10 to January /.
This prohibition, they declared, ex-
| lists in no place else in the United
z! States.
| AS 4 means of increasing the con-
sumption of fish the dealers were
! advised to advertise their wares like
ers, who have been in the habit of
| closing during the summer months
because their regular customers had
gone away, were advised to keep open
this summer, as the population has
increased to such an extent. 1t is
| their duty to remain open, Mr.. Wilson
pointed out.
Administrator Wilson appointed
the following committee of two
! wholesalers and four retailers to
work out plans for inducing Wash
ingtonians to eat more fish: F. A.
Tubins, John F. Javins, J. A. Whit
field and Frank NJ. CohilI.
Fish Selling Stalls Rented.
OF the twenty fish selling stalls in
l ri o. he