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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
"Formation Flying" Makes - Nd
Texans Miss Their Subbers

Dallas, Texas, May 29.-The ayia-
tors have given Texas another spec
tacle.. formation flying which now
Is being practiced in all the aviation
camps, is SO different" so impress
sive and so thrilling to witness that
it has overcome the ennui with which
the average citizen has viewed a
sky necked with individual aViators,
and the epidemic Of "arched neck, "
which was conSnon when the avia-
tors first came south to practice,
again threatens.
There is something about the ap-
pearance of airplanes in formation,
each flyer rigidly keeping an exact
distance from the others, that i'm
presses one with the feeling that
these men actually have control of
the air. The single airplane may re-
spond to conditions in the air, rising
and falling to take advantage Of the
atmospheric situation, but in forma-
ton flying each must maintain his
proper place, the realization that
conquest of the air had advanced. to
a point heretofore unrealized.
The formation flying usually starts
in the evening, at about the civilian
dinner hour, when the air is generally
quiet. This adds to the worries of
of the housewife because when there
is q fleet Of war planes just over the
house, dipping, turning, rising and
soaring in perfect unison, no normal
son, daughter nor husband or father
is going to come in to dinner" The
total number of cold meals eaten in
Dallas alone since this new develop
ment in the process of developing
American aviators, would startle sta
tisticians, housewives say.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
Wears Only Blue
Jeans During War

Denver, Colo, May 23.-Edwin A.
Brown, Denver soctologist and re-
puted g. millionaire, author of stories
of men who are down and out" as
a measure of war time economy, has
announced that he will wear only
suits of blue jeans. until the war
ends. He already has appeared in
his new garb at two Sunday services
at the First Presbyterian church, one
of the most fashionable in Denver.
Mr.. Browns first appearance at
church caused more than ordinary
attention to his clean and neatly
ironed war suit" 1t drew almost as
much attention as the sermon his
fellow parishioners said.
Mr.. Brown says he made the
change from the conventional cloth
ing Of a man Of his position to be
square with his conscience"
The Denver, man has two suits Of
the same material. One he calls his
society suit" This one always is
neatly Numbered The other, of the
same material, he uses for work in
his war garden. 1t is of the same
material only not so well ironed. 1t
consists Of trousers and jumper, OF
the pattern worn mostly by rail-
road enginemen and machinists,
The best ome-manufactured dem
i'm can be bought, overalls and Jump
er for "a 80 a suit" said Brown, and
splendid quality OF khaki for Sc a,
suit. 1 shall wear the denim and
neither shall walk in the alleys be-
cause Of it,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
GIVING THE "KNOW HOW"

Whatever sins may or may not have
been charged to the United States Steel
corporation in the past, there can be no
criticism Of it's attitude in regard to the
construction of the immense new ordnance
plant at Pittsburgh, which is to be the
greatest in the world not excepting even
the Krupp plant at Essen.
The corporation is charging the govern
ment nothing for the know how" and
the "know how in these strenuous days
of high pressure business is something that
is decidedly worth money.
The plant will be erected by the steel
corporation at cost, the bills to be paid by
the government. It will cost between
$6OOOO,OO0 and $40, 100000 and will be the
permanent property Of the government,
but the steel corporation will operate it
during the war. All Of the employees will
be on the government pay roll, but the
nine executives who will plan the plant
and provide the "know how" will be cor
poration employees and will serve without
pay. The plant will take nearly year to
complete, and it is destined to meet any
possible needs for 1919, in the line Of
heavy ordnance, provided the war con-
tinues that long.
The steel corporation is placing the re-
sources of its immense organization at the
disposal Of the government, without any
consideration Of profits, and it's action is
worthy of whole hearted commentator.
The value Of the services may be measured
if any one considers the problem that
would be presented to any individual bus
mess man or to any ordinary corporation,
if the government should say: Build me
a $6OOO000O ordnance plant this year, and
have it ready by January l." That is the
"know how" and it's actual cash value
cannot be estimated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
OUR DAKOTA BIRDS

Out here on the prairies with their great
sweep Of treeless country, it would not be
expected that bird life would show any
great variety.
But any easterner remembering his hills
and woods, who expects little in the way Of
such bird life, will be most pleasantly sur
prised.
The songsters are fitting back from the
south these days, and anyone who pos
sesses pair Of opera glasses-feld glasses
should have gone to the government
months ago-will be able to distinguish
many familiar friends.
He might be surprised to discover an &C.
casional Baltimore oriole, for this glorious
creature is not common this far north in
the United States. The busy little wrens
returned last week and this week, and are
looking for quarters. Here are some other
types that were picked out: White throat
ed sparrow, Maryland yellow throat, Har-
ris sparrow, olive backed thrush, wood
thrush, rose breasted grosbeak, warblers Of
various kinds, the warbling and yellow
throated vireo, and the catbirds. The rob-
ms and graekles, of course, have been here
for some time, and the martens came be.
fore they did.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23

letter of commentator from President
Wilson.
Linn F. Manson had 240 acres of land
near Wayne, Neb. He sold that and all his
possessions, and turned over $4,000 to the
Red Cross He bought $1,000 worth Of
Liberty Bonds, gave $1,000 to his church
and then enlisted.
Such examples undoubtedly are inspir-
ing, but it is not possible for all to do like
wise
Who would buy the farms and continue
to work them to raise grain to feed the
world7
The commonplace never seems heroic,
but there are many millions of unsung
heroes in America who are bearing their
daily burdens cheerfully, and who are do
ing the task that seems nearest to them
They don't gain Presidential notice and
dom seek it, but with all due respect to
young Mr.. Hansons splendid deed, they
are scarcely less deserving of credit
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
The Editors Mail Bag
To the Editor of the Forum

The Courier-News in giving the write UP Of
the Nonpardsan meeting, held at Page on the
evening Of the 18th, states that Attorney Court
ney OF Page was interested in a meeting to ad-
Vert1se the League meeting. There was no meet
ing called or proposed by Mr.. Courtney. There
is no objection to the Nonpartisan league having
meetings in Page. There is a Loyalty league
all the different political parties The president
George L. Mcintosh, called the meeting to con-
slider the wisdom Of allowing Leo Horst
the privilege of bringing his message Of truth
to the people. It was decided that committee
be appointed to meet Mr.. Horst and request him
to take no part in the meeting He, Mr.. Horst
was very ready to give his word of honor to
this committee that he would not speak Later
the sheriff, Andrew Ross deputy sheriff and
States Attorney Fowler appeared in response
to telegram from the governors office to keep
the citizens Of Page, who did not wish to have
man speak at this time, who was under bonds
FOR violation Of the espionage act from doing
something unlawful, simply because they were
against Mr. Horst speaking at this time. The
members Of the Loyalty league know there is
power to control men without taking the law
into their own hands. We are wondering lust
now what measures can be adopted to stop the
spread of statements which tend to hinder the
cooperation Of all classes in winning the war
We did all we could to discourage Mr. Horst
had his case in hand. 1t is over. He spoke
until 1880. The excitement has died away. No
mob violence was done or intended The thing
that is still here Is this. The members of the
Loyalty league did their duty They obtained
Mr.. Horsts word that he would take no part in
this meeting and good citizens they could
do no more.
President.
Pare, N D.. May FL
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23

to Fargo in 1909 and has been for some years
deputy register Of deeds.
c. ]. VINCENT, from Kansas to Sheyenne,
valley City,, 1873. Homesteaded at Lake Eek
elson, 1874 residing there four years. Recalls
incident Of being called to "Sheyenne" to take
initiative steps for organization Of county. Now
he resides in Moorhead and holds the office
Of coroner. Mrs. Vincent did not a woman
during her four years residence on their claim,
but they once entertained General Custer his
way to Washington, said Mr.. Vincent.
OLIVER M, FRAZER, 1889 from Kingston,
Ont Engaged in lumber business in 1883 at
Grafton. Served city justice of the peace,
county auditor and United States commissioner.
MARTIN i. RUDE 1879. Drove OK team from
Douglas County, Mimi, to Fargo and did farm
ing Opened laundry in Fargo and made some
profitable deals in real estate. Moved to Hills
boro in 1894. and retired from business.
WIN. WANSBROUGH, 1888, to jamestown
from Ohio. Was a veteran Of the Civil war.
Member 135th Ohio Volunteers infantry. Was
a carpenter. Moved to LaMoure County and
took a homestead, far7ned ten years. Came to
Fargo in 1894 Did carpentertng and went to
Valley City in 1899.
JOHN M. ALDEN, 1879, from Benton Coun-
ty, Mimi to Sweden. Walsh County. Was Post
master. Member Of Constitutional Convention
1889 Elected senator in 1890. Stood for pro
hibition.
MRS. HELEN NJ. BARKER, for eight years
president Of Dakota w. c. T. U. Presided at
1888 convention in Fargo and was reelected
Her husband, Flew. NJ Barker was pastor of
First Baptist church in Fargo in 1SSS-1S89
Rev. NJ. Barker was president Of Non-Partisan
Prohibition association in North Dakota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
IT'S NOT ALL OVER YET.

That was very kindly and thoughtful
attitude the Fargo Red Gross heads adopt
ed for the local drive.
They argued that the men and women
Of small means in Fargo were already doing
about all that could be expected OF them
in monthly contributions to the local Red
Cross work, in Liberty loans, in thrift
stamps and in many other ways, and they
decided TO take the burden off their shout
ders, as far as possible, by rounding up in
advance all those who are able to contribute
literally, and making them give until they
really felt it. They succeeded.
That was the announcement The Forum
limited at last evening.
It was a generous and considerate stand
to take
But
They are not going to be permitted to
'get away with it," and Of course they
didn't expect or want to restrict the dona-
tons in any way.
There are lot Of Us plain everyday
folks here in Fargo who can give Is cents,
or 81 or IS or $40 or maybe $25 who are
not going to be counted out Of this Red
Gross campaign.
This is our war, and our Red Cross, and
our sons and brothers are fighting it. It is
not question of being compelled to give
but Of wanting to give, even if it does pinch
little at times.
''It is therefore resolved by us common
folks, that we thank our better endowed
fellow citizens for their generosity, and
have nothing but the deepest gratitude for
their efforts to adjust the war burden
fairly, but that we don't propose to be
counted out of any Red Cross drive, and
since they provided the Fargo quota, we II
provide good healthy oversubscription."
Those who want to sign some such reso-
luton as that can do it by filing out one
of the pledge blanks in this evenings
Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
OrthDak2ota
Kernels

Burlington has changed it's name to
the American State bank.
| der Of the Vailed Prophets was or
ganized in Minot. Some 80 Masons
became charter members. Harry Ord
way. deputy grand monarch Of the
had charge Of the affair.
Kenmare chautauqua dates are
July % to rs.
May 20 will be Red Cross day at
Kenmare.
named m '" assistant S5nns'i States attorney Of
Williams county, appointed by VII
liam Owens.
very I'LL with pneumonia, his 16-year-
old son suffered broken leg In a
runaway.
Engebrit Rice, IS, pioneer Meki-
nook. farmer, died in Grand Forks
hospital.
Mi chs SSFt cStho dEs church at Grand
Forks displays 70 stars.
An automobile freight service has
been established from New England
to Amidon.
The Barnes county chapter OF the
Red Cross Is calling on non-resld9sn n
owners OF land to contribute TO It's
quota of the war fund.
Every male student at the Valley
City Normal school earned a portion
of his school cost by handling ODD
jobs during school this year.
Fred Gum narrowly escaped injury
when tho oil tank he was driving
near Minot overturned.
Underwood gave a big sendoff to
the last group of draft men departing
from that district.
A. w. Soper has been elected secre-
tary of the Neville Commercial CLUB
to succeed Harry Case.
Neville will plant a lot of trees
this spring. .,- @r
The Nelson county Sunday school
Hay Is and &c.
The Hillsboro A. o. q. W. will dedi-
cate q service flag May %.
Mons johnson, of Trail county, has
withdrawn from the race for county
commissioner.
The old -four mill dam at Caledonia
on the Goose river has been wrecked.
It's removal will permit fish to come
up the river.
After an absence OF "a years. the
stork paid a visit to the n home % Of
Mr.. Iaist Is custodian of the capitol
building.
Red cross ball nettad SGT at
Mofitt, Burleigh county.
Corp. F. w. Hurley, of, the Bis
unarck Home guard, is conducting an
officers' school for the newly organ
lied women's home guard of Bis
marck.
Cavalier county will hold its Sun
daV school convention June 81 and %.
aneeder was thrown from the
rails near Binford and two men were
hurt, -.. ..1.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
Finger Prints
ProUe a Clue

Iakots. N. D., May 23.--Using, the
Berfiilon system, local police author
tiles within II hours after the dis Is,
covery of an incendiary blaze when
cal schoolhouse, had the culprit be-
hind the bars and his written con
fession in their hands. The fire was
extinguished before it. had done mu On
damage There was evidence of Its
incen,9fary origin. The only clue to
the offender was smudgy finger
prints left on window-sill. State
Fire Marshal Reade was advised, ana
directed that copy of the finger
Trjnfs he made and that suspicious
parfins he rounded ND.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
In The Open Forum
A. Column Devoted To The Task OF Keep
ing Up With North Dakota Editors
Steele County Tribune:
Page, N. D., May Fl.

Two farmers from this and few from neigh
boring townships made up the crowd, who be-
lieve that they be loyal citizens and still
encourage the rantings Of Townleys hired men
and listened to the street-corner. soap-box lingo
of that young Nonpartisan speaker who was
arrested. etc. etc." at the court house here
Tuesday evening. We received several invita-
tons from friends to attend and we also ack-
nowledged an evidently kindly intended inyi-
tation from the speaker but, because Of our opin-
ion in regard to such meetings were obliged to
reject them all.
We entirely honest and sincere in the
belief that as long these meetings are held
under the auspices and direction Of TownIey
and his gang they are wrong, and to encourage
them is nursing a viper at the bosom It is GER
tainly not unquestionabe loyalty as we have
the right to expect these days even from poll
ticanS.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
Sixteen Billions
In War Insurance

Washington. May 2S.-More than
SIG, 900, 100000 insurance on the lives
of more than 100000 soldiers and
sal sailors already has been ls written by
That is said to be more insurance,
all written since the middle Of last
October, than is today on the books
of the twenty largest life insurance
companies in the world. All kinds Of
problems have been met with in
achieving this gigantic task. accord
ing to information furnished to con-
gress by Thomas B. Love. assistant
secretary of the treasury in charge
Of the bureau, and other officials.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23

There two ways of paying your money to The Red
Cross fund.
You may pay pledge in four equal nstaments the
You may your pledge in four equal nstalments, the
first day Of July, August, September and October.
But the important thing is to sign pledge and keep it.
Red Cross dollar recruiting stations open every
Fargo bank The coupon filled in and mailed to the Fargo
Red Cross will bring representative of the Fargo Red Cross
committee to you. .>.r Il
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
LUFBERY AND THE 'FLYrNG TANK. -

Major Raoul Lufbery, master airman Of
the American forces, seems destined to go
down in history as one of the popular
heroes of the world war.
Detailed reports of the fight in which
he met his death, show that he went down
against heavy odds. He was fighting what
was virtually flying tank"
A giant German plane, carrying pilot
and two gunners, came slowly soaring
over the American lines. Angry little
American fighting planes went in pursuit,
and found it heavily armored plane, The
gTnners wore armor and were sheltered by
an armored house. Machine guns were
useless against the German machine. One
American aviator returning for more am
1uunition, told his story to Major Lufbery,
who promptly volunteered. Lufbery got
ON the tail" Of the German and poured in
stream of bullets, which had no effect.
His gun damned. Suddenly his gasoline
tank burst into flames. Knowing the death
ahead Of him, Lufbery stood up in his seat
and leaped from height of 1900 yards
IN the air.
American boys for generations to come
win thrill at that tale.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
cIrY NAMEs 1NsPRoroRs.
Commission Cities Hold Jurisdiction
In Corporate Limits.

Bismarck, N. D., May 2s.-Wtth the
appointment by the city commission
at It's regular weekly meeting OF q.
full set OF city inspectors for The an
preaching primary election. the aid
battle between the county and civ
commission over the right to this
patronage plum is renewed. city
Atty. III. r. O'Hare advised the city
commission that the North Dakota.
supreme court, In a test suit inaug-
uratad by n. 70, McCurdy d year ago.
had ruled that cities operating under
a commission form OF government
had the right to name precinct i'm
spectors OF election within their cor
porate limits
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
HEROIsM OF THE COMMONPLACE.

HEROIsM OF THE COMMONPLACE.
If thou wilt be perfect go sell that thou
hast and give to the poor. Matthew 49,
21
Ghrist's words to the young man who
sought the way to the perfect Christian
Life, may have provided tie inspiration to
the young Nebraska farmer who sought
the path to perfection in loyalty and self
sserifce and whose acts have brought d
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
NEWS AND COMMENT.

In an editorial published May Is, The
Forum referred to Mr.. Leo Horst as having
been "indicted." Mr. Horst has not been
indicted, but merely arrested and held to
the grand jury, which may or may not in
dict him. Although neither Mr.. Horst nor
any Of his friends has called attention to
this error, The Forum makes this correction
in justice to him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
North Dakota's Builders
BY Rev. Eben E. Saunders. Fargo, N. D.

ARTHUR w. DEWEY ,
1879, to jamestown. Took
q claim one mile south Of
the city. Hauled freight
to Fort Totten Indian res
ervation by team. In 1888
he opened a photograph
gallery in that city. He
moved to Fargo in 1907
and continued the same
business.
w. L. BROWN, 1882, to
Fargo from Pennsylvania.
Bought a farm near Page
and farmed 1t until 1900,
when he started The Page
Record, which is now in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23

Philip Gibbs, an English war CORES
pondent, is having hard time adjusting
himself to the American army. He tells Of
seeing a private drive by in an expensive
automobile and respectfully salute an Of
f1cer who was on foot That's what we re
fighting for-democracy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-23
Hope For The Rockies
Man Who Couldn't Tell His Left Foot Now ]

NAN VINO SouIanE Tell F9I6 E9TG F0oG NOW rs
"a Captain. ~
From the Cincinnati Enquirer: Yes, there's al
ways hope. A university rookie" being taught
the manual Of arms, was having a. hard time in
distinguishing between the barrel and the heel
of his piece Captain Henry, the new military
instructor or Fort Sheridan, H.. told him not to
be discouraged.
camp who could not remember which was his
left foot BY placing chalk mark in his left
shoe he gradually learned which was which
Did he make good? Well, he was graduated
with rank Of captain and has a good chance
for d ma5orshipS