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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
with no wen defined or vigorous effort 70 prevent

with well defined or vigorous effort to prevent
1t.
President Wilson, it is true, has announced
that there will be no censorship over the Amer
lean news, except so far matters affecting the
allies and covered by their news regulations. 1t is
rather uncertain how far this will restrict the
work of the correspondents The "rationing' Of
the cables by Mr.. Burleson will also have its eff
feet. The cables already are greatly overloaded
and with 1900 newspaper correspondents in
Paris the difficulty Of handling even small
fraction of their messages may be guessed
Lord Northcliffe also is protesting against any
censorship on British correspondents, but aside
from these two voices OF protest, there has been
no attempt made to lift all restrictions.
The idea still prevails in European diplomatic
circles that the men and women VINO fought the
war have not the intelligence to be permitted to
know the terms Of peace until they are drafted
and approved.
Now If ever is the time for "ptiless publ
city advocated but rarely practiced by Presi-
dent Wilson. The sessions Of the peace confer
ence should be as open as the meetings Of city
council There should be no attempt at censor
ship and the cables should be "rationed in strict
accordance with the number Of persons served
by the various correspondents.
The world has had enough Of secret treaties.
Possibly preliminary conferences in secret may
be justified, but before any step is approved it
should be made known to the entire civilized
world On this point the senate Of the United
States make stand that will win the widest
and heartiest approval. 1t must approve any
treaty into which America enters. Before it
approves such treaty it should insist upon being
kept informed of all the steps in the making of
that treaty It's members entitled to that
much. The men and women who worked, saved
and gave to win the war entitled to nothing
less.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
THE STAR we FOLLOW TODAY.

For the first time in five years, We have
Christmas with peace on earth" and at least
a hope that good will toward men" is not
meaningless phrase.
Outside of chaotic, distracted Russia arc
not killing each other today.
For four years, Christmas day has found the
guns roaring their messages of hate.
For four years Christian nations have observed
The birthday of the Prince of Peace with thous-
ands OF sacrifices on the altar OF Mars.
Today, at last the Christian nations OF the
world, sickened by slaughter weakened and
trembling from their exertions, trying to
find their way back to the paths of peace.
we are looking for good tidings Of great joy"
today.
We are looking for the star that will lead lis
back to a lasting, permanent peace
Out of the shambles Of Europe, will rise a
newer and better civilization Thoughtful men
do not hope for it to spring into full being.
Even the Savior Himself did not come that way.
This new civilization may come as the Saviour
came. helpless, tiny babe at first growing into
full stature. In Europe today. is being born that
newer and better world in which there will be no
war That, at least, is the hope that is in the
hearts of all men and women 1t is the star
which in our blind stumbling way we are trying
to follow. We may differ to the paths to
the star but that is the goal of ALL
To the men who lie where peoples blow on
Flanders fields, I'VE owe it to struggle forward
to the goal. It must never be necessary to re-
peat such terrible sacrifice. The prayer for
guidance over this difficult path should De on
every lip this Christmas season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
BelgianS Greet
The americans

American soldiers pressing forward
to occupy western Germany received
big welcome from the Belgians,
according to Corp. George M. RIO
hertson, son Of Rev. and Mrs. D. T..
Robertson Of Fargo, who writes of
his experiences in following up the
German evacuation. 80
ut. sure is contrast to be in
Belgium after our stay in the war
torn sections of France" he writes.
1T is so much cleaner in Belgium.
They treat us like friends, and all
we can hear is "Vive L Amerique.'
They have parades, celebrations and
to blossom out everywhere.
Here in Luxembourg it is differ
ent. The people are suspicious. and
treat us a great deal more like en-
enies than friends"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
LARoR's LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM.

With the legislative program of the North Da-
there should be no serious quarrel
Such reforms as worlzmen's compensation
proper mine inspection laws, minimum wage
scales and limited hours for women workers
are now generally accepted as just by right
thinking men and women. The Forum also would
welcome stricter regulation of the employment
OF newsboys.
But in drafting laws, these various subjects
North Dakota should profit from the experience
OF other states While the abstract principal of
worl1ingrnen's compensation is recognized as just,
grave injustice may be done in legislating for it.
For example one manufacturer may have an up
10 date plant in which every known and approved
safety appliance has been installed His competi-
tor may have a plant in which no attempt is
made to safeguard employees. If certain trades
are classified together and assessed equally to
cover the payments to injured employees the EN-
ployer who is safeguarding his men is penaIized.
ne gets no consideration for the money he has
spent for safety appliances, and has to pay for
The accidents in the shop of his careless com-
petitor.
Also some provisions should be made for farm
and domestic labor. Farm labor is fully as haz-
ardous as many forms of light factory labor
The federation has a sane and constructive
program viewed in the abstract. The Forum
hopes it win show as good Judgment in draft
ing it's proposed laws. as it has shown in the
selection of laws to be drafted
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
THE CANDLE IN THE WINDOW.

Light the Christ Child in"
That is the idea behind one of the. prettiest OF
Christmas customs-the candle in the window on
Christmas eve.
The custom has achieved great vogue in the
larger cities the last few years. There are few
houses from which the little candle does not
send forth it's message of good cheer to the
world
It is an inexpensive custom but it is one
of the little Christmas practices which do so
much to instin the proper spirit.
Surely, II ever, this year should see a candle
In every home in Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
NO EMPTY STOCKINGS.

8. It is not yet too late to do your share toward
filling the empty stockings
There is yet time to- call up the Salvation
Army, or the Glad Tidings Mission the Public
Welfare and inquire il there is not family
that will be forgotten in Fargo tomorrow.
Here is a task that should fall chiefly to those
without children of their own.
An hours shopping tonight and the expendi
ture Of few dollars may mean all the difference
between O Merry Christmas and an unsatsfac-
tory tiscontented one for you and for some other
family less fortunate than yourself
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
arHE GREATEST THING IN THE WORLD"

And she brought forth her first born son.
and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid
him in manager, because there was no room
for them in the inn.
'And there were in the country shop
herds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over
their flocks at night.
And 10 the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about
them; and they were sore afraid
And the angel said unto them, fear not for
behold / bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
Tor unto you is born this day in the city of
David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord"
The Gospel of st. Luke.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
Permanent Rank
For Generals

Washington. Dec. 24.-BestowaI Of
the permanent rank OF general on
John j. Pershing, commander of the
American forces in France; Peyton
C. March, chief of staff and Tasker
III. Bliss military representatives at
the supreme war council, and a per
manent rank OF Lieut. General on
Hunter Liggett and Robert L. Bull
lard, commanding the first and Sec
ond armies, was asked by Secretary
Baker today in a letter to Chairman
tee.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24


not see through rne ice, although Mister Musk
rat could hear them over his head as they
hoped along.
Il wish could see dear Uncle Lucky and Billy
Bunny he said to himself, but I'll have to
wait until springtime comes and the ice melts."
ANA then he swan over to the bank, where he
mad another hiding place under the roots of the
Old Chestnut Tree, where Old Barney the Owl
lived upstairs in his little wooden house And
wasn't 1t strange. Mister Muskrat never got the
least bit wet although he swan in the water
you see, his thick fur overcoat is waterproof.
we haven't many friends to see in the win
ter time. said Uncle Lucky. Jimmy Chip
munk Is fast asleep in his little warm house, and
SO is Woody Chuck"
dreaming away in the soft, warm mud at the
bottom Of the Old Mill Pond" sighed little Billy
Bunny. I shall be glad when the warm
weather comes again, for we have more friends
in summer, don't we, Uncle Lucky"
And just then who should pop out Of his little
snow tunnels. for the little rabbits by this time
were in the Pleasant Meadow, but Danny Mead
ow Mouse. He isn't afraid Of little rabbits, you
little Danny Meadow Mouse always keeps his
eyes open ready to pop back into the tunnel if
Daddy Fox or Old Man Weasel skulking
around il Robber Hawk is flying through the
sky or Tooty Owl in the night time
I've been playing hide and seek all day." said
Danny Meadow Mouse with laugh.
Who with" asked Billy Bunny, and he wig
gled his little pink nose for he thought he smelt
danger
"Ch, with Daddy Fox" replied the little
meadow mouse but you see he didn't catch
me-" e|
Don't be too sure all the time
Some day you'll regret it:
Danger comes so suddenly,
Watch and don't forget it,
sang Uncle Lucky, and in the next story you
shall hear some more about these little friends
Of Billy Bunny
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
"A MERRY CHRISTMAS"

To permit its employees to have the entire day
with their families The Forum will not issue a
regular edition tomorrow, and no edition will
appear unless some extraordinary event warrants
ii.
1t is our earnest wish that this, peace
Christmas, may bring to Forum readers every
where all the happiness that comes from knowl
edge that loved ones are safe, if they are
mot yet returned. May there be no spectres of
any kind at the Christmas feast.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
Tales Of the Friendly Forest
By David Cory

In the last story we left the two little rabbits
Mr.; Lucky Lefthindfoot and his small nephew,
Billy Bunny. hopping away through the Friendly
Forest. You remember they had just met Sam
my Skunk who had laughted at them because
they put their hind in front OF their forefeet when
they hoped very fast.
Well, after little ways, not very far they
came to the Forest Pond. But OF course 1t was
ali frozen over with a thick coating of Ice only
the top of Mister Mussrats house could be
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24

SSGHg anu
In the up-
per b e d.
room high
a n d dr. y
Mr.. Musk
at W a g
sleeping. So
the two lit
tie rabbits
hoped out
on the ice,
after they
had knock
ed on his
roof. to find
out IL they
could s q
him swim
ming in the
water. But.
oh, dear no.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
BOARD REMOVAL. ASKED.
North Dakota Rafl Commission APP
peaIs to Burnquist for Action.
(2u ASSoriated Press

(By Associated Press.)
st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 24.-Removal
of present members OF the state
board of grain appeals at Duluth is
demanded in resolution by the
North Dakota railroad commission
ers received today by Governor J. A.
A. Burnquist. Alleged opposition of
the Duluth board to the move to
obtain modification of federal wheat
grades is the basis of the demand
Governor Burnquist has taken the
matter under advisement.
Mandolins, ukeleles, guitars. violins
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
In The Open Forum
A Column Devoted to the Task of Keeping
Up With North Dakota Editors.

The Parshall Leader (Nonpartisan Crgan):
The action Of the state canVaSsing board
in declaring the amendments passed meets
with our approval If the board can carry it
through, fori it rather speaks to reason the OPP
position that spent money like water prior to the
election in the effort to defeat them will eX-
haust all legal means to annul the boards
action. The law is such coil of jumbles
to the average person that one can but place
reliance Attorney General LANCER is fairly
sure of his premises, or he would not start
something he could not finish. 1t cannot be
denied the constitutional intent is that
amendments must carry by majority of all
votes cast, but If the legal labyrinth will
permit giving assent to the plainly expressed
will of the people Of this state at the Novem-
Der election then all well and good. What
will go against the grain is the gangs deri-
sion and self congra tulation in the event OF
an ultimate decision against the amend
ments.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24

The Cavalier County Republican:
In North Dakota the political excitement
for the next few weeks will center around
"Townley's Ten Commandments that were
carried" by the canvassing board instead of
the voters. Justice Robinson seemed to
break out again over this rotten DEAL as
he styles it, and gives advance opinion
that is at least interesting reading and is
published elsewhere in this issue.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24

auto or airplane. And besides that
the RENDERS know the way to your
house and my house and everybody's
house. Santa wouldn't risk missing
somebody.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
TIME FoR apITlLEss pUBLIclTY'

The usual vell Of diplomatic secrecy seems to
bs slipping down over the peace conference.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24
The Amateur Poets Corner
EARTH's GREATEST CHRISTMAS.

Set the Christmas bells ringing everywhere,
Rock the steeples, drown all jang1e, fill the air;
Since on Bethlehem's shepherds sight
Angel forms flashed out that night
In their radiant garments white
And as greeting gave their holy word of Peace,
And their tdings were cf love that neer should
Still this world has kept on fighting
And of wrongs there seemed no rightins,
And tyranny kept blighting.F.
All things fair
And men were almost driven to despair
But the love of the Great Master still was there,
Stirring pity for earth's VICE.
Giving peace the loving know
Rich and rare.
Till at last the magic word
All the nations had heard.
And for peace the sword they grid
And prepare
For a battle that should end the reign of wrong
And make real the peace proclaimed in angel
And bring down to earth the dream of ages
long
1t has come. the victory
Right has triumphed, hate has fallen,
Men free.
Nations born within day
Seek q and better way,
Feel debt they cannot pay.
For the nations stood as brothers in the fight.
Learned to know and understand each other
right,
How to bring forgotten strength and good to
light. -
So the races all grow nearer,
And humanity is dearer
And our common ends clearer.
peace,
From the vested wrongs of centuries gives re-
lease.
Brings a glory to the earth that shall increase
And the child OF Bethlehem's day
Shall the sceptre hold for aye,
And everywhere.
Christmas poem from Corporal George M.
Robertson, u. s. Marines to the home folks.
I'm starting Christmas letter.
. ., it may bring little cheer
To know your boy is happy, .
And III try to make that clear.
We boys in France are thinking,
In this season of thoughts of home
Of all the dear who miss us,
And follow wherever we roam. ..s
You may not be able to see me-
hut still can all draw near
And in thoughts of another
We can still feel the Christmas cheer.
Camp life is ever ~ happy
When you take it the way we do
And we hope we can make you see it
And feel 1t is that way too
At times it's little lonesome
And maybe do feel blue,
But when we know whose hearts are with us
We thrill with thoughts Of you.
So now in this Christmas season
As you think of our camp DER here,
Don't think of it as gloomy
But as the very nest of cheer.
think we'll appreciate better
just what it means to be home
BY the time we've spent this Christmas
Over here in a foster home
I'm not sending many presents;
Uncle Sam is a little hard up
To furnish all the money
We might need to keep presents up
RI Z
But I'm sending you all picture
OF myself in uniform.
1t may bring me q little nearer
Being there in paper form
Now folks nave done ali the writing
OF rhyme that my brain can stand,
I felt rather rhymy this morning
So thought I'd try my hand
So goodbye and good luck everybody,
Have full share OF Christmas cheer
And I'm going to close this by. saying,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
"You ask for my daughter? What are your
prospects young man? Do you own the house
T4aa1 TEx&1 ~ n ~ d
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24

"You ask for my daughter? what are your
prospects, young man? DO you own the house
you live in?s demanded father
No. rent IT; but have five tons of coal
in the cellar
Take har."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-24

So goodbye and good luck everybody,
Have full share OF Christmas cheer
And I'm going to close this by. saying,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-27
STOP SHIPMENTS TO
SOLDIERS ABROAD

Washington, y, G., March 21-An
order has been announced by Maj.
Gen. March, acting chief OF staff for
bidding the shipment of any articles
to troops in France unless they have
been requested by the men and are
accompanied by the approval OF regi-
mental or higher commander
Gen. March's order follows.
IN future. shipmen. o, any articles
to members of the American eXpedi.
tionary forces abroad will be limited to
those articles which have been re-
auested by the individual to whom
same IS to DO shipped such request
having been approved by his regimen
tai or higher commander Parcel post
shipments will be accepted by the
post Office authorities and other ship
ments by express or freight com
panles only upon presentation OF tn,
above approved request in each indi
yidual case"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-27
EIGHT PARALYSIS
VICTIMS BENEFIT
BY STATE CLINIC

a very successful ntantilc paral
ysis clinic was conducted at Ryburn
hospital csterday afternoon by Dr. c.
W East. q member of the State Board
of Health Twelve cases were brought
to the hospital for treatment.
There were large number OF
nurses and doctors in attendance. a.
well as . number Of people who GATH
cred to watch the clinic
Eight children were measured io'
braces by George Wegnen, of Chicago
a brace specialist. One case was left
at the hospital for treatment.
The next clinic will be held in OF
taWa Tuesday afternoon April 9th. at
2:30 o'clock, at Ryburn hospital, when
all people suffering from the ehects
Of infantile paralysis in Bureau, rly
ingston and La Sale counties will re
Ccive tree treatment
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-27
BOY THROWN FROM
HORSE: ARM BROKEN

Howard BoVc. the eleven year old
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Hans BoWe, re
siding in Wallace township, was
thrown from horse, which he was
iding into Ottawa this afternoon
shortly after o'clock. receiving Il
compound fracture Of the left arm, be-
ween the elbow and shoulder
Tho injured lad was picked MP ny
Two men who chanccd to be passins
at the time and brought into Ryburn
hospital. where pr W II. Jameson
was called to attend him
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-27
KURSCHElD RESIGNS
AS SUPERVISOR

Supervisor Matt Kurscheid. OF lie
onore has rendered his resignation a.
supervisor from that district. The
resignation will take effect immediate
ly. Supervisor Kurocheid is building
a new home on Ottawa avenue IN this
city and expects TO reside here as
soon as the new house is completed,
It was with great regret the people
of Loonore learned Of Mr.. kurscheid s
resignation He has been in Office
for some time and has always served
his district, as well rs tine entire
county. to the best interests OF the
people.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-27
FUG|T|VES CAUGHT
AFTER Is MONTHS
CONTINUOUS HUN 7
SHERlFE'S OFFICE SUCCEEDS IN
CAPTURING MAN AND WOMAN
ACCUSED or DEFRAUDtNG or.
TAWA FLORIST OUT OF $500.

\ nationwide search that lasted
fifteen months ended yesterday with
the arrest at Grand Rapids, Michigan,
OF Charles and Bessie Brundage,
wanted in Ottawa on a charge Of de
fluuding Miss Agness Rigden, Ottawa
florist, out Of a sum said by officials
to be in excess of 5000
indictments charging the Druu.
dagcs With obtaining money under
false pretensCS were returned by the
grand jury in January, 1916 All rec.
OrdS OF The charges against the couple
were suppressed while trace was be.
Ing had OF the defendants. But during
all that time officials IL all parts OF
the country were being reminded to
keep on the lookout for the couple,
with the result that word came from
the chief of police at Grand Rapids
that a man and woman answering de.
scriptIUns Of the tugitiyes were under
arrest Further details we're dis
patched and Bruudage and his wife
were ordered held
Deputy Sheriff Arthur Barrett was
sent to Grand Rapids yesterday after
noon 10 get the lugitiyes and will re-
turn to Ottawa witb them sometime
tonight or tomorrow
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-27
EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!
GERMAN LOSSES
100000: BRITISH
LESS THAN 100000

Washington, Mar q. - British
losses in six days OF fighting to.
tailed less than 100000 killed,
wounded and missing, according 10
information transmitted to officials
here late this afternoon About the
time this information came to Wash
lndton !, was estimated the German
losses toda'e ,otslled fully 100000
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-27
SPECIAL SERVICES
AT CHRIST CHURCH

Special holy week services for
Christ Episcopal church will be held
at the church during the remainder Of
the week. On Wednesday evening an
evening prayer service and address
will be held at 7:30 On Thursday
morning there will be a celebration OF
Holy Communion at o'clock.
On Good Friday there will be a
Passion Service from II until .
o'clock. Everyone in the city is cor
daily invited to attend these services.