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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
INeU Years Day In Fargo Means
Open House" In Many Places

invitation to attend an Informal re-
ception that will be held by Pres. II.
r. Ladd and Mrs Ladd at their home
on Thirteenth street north, between
the hours Of and o'clock this aft
ernoon.
Annual "Open House..
The woman's auxiliary to the Fargo
Y. NJ. G. A., which makes such an az
fair an annual event, will hold open
house" this evening at the associa-
tion building. The attractive pro-
gram for the occasion is In charge of
Mrs. #. o. Knerr, and includes both
musical numbers and readings. Ev-
eryone is welcome who wishes to at
tend.
Y. w. G. A. Affair.
Any girl in the city is welcome to
attend the reception, termed a salma-
gundi party, which the Business Girls
club will hold at the Y. w. c. A. par
lors, North Broadway, from 1880 to 10
o'clock this evening. Arrangements
for the AFFAIR are in charge of the
clubs social committee. and some
pleasant entertainment has been
planned.
Methodist Affair.
All members of the First Methodist
church. congregation and Sunday
school are hidden to the reception
which the pastor, Dr. Fl. II. Frost, and
wife will hold at the parsonage, Ninth
street south, from 3 to o'clock this
afternoon and evening. 1t also Will
be informal.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01

The year 1918 was welcomed in
with many watch parties at churches
and various homes and public gather
ings in Fargo and Moorhead, and the
old-fashioned idea OF holding open
house" on New Years, seems preva-
lent in Fargo today.
BENEFIT Tea.
One OF the largest OF these open
house" affairs will be the benefit tea
and reception which Will hold sway
at the A. Ia Moody home, sos Eighth
street south, this afternoon and eve
ming from 4 to o'clock, under the
auspices of the Fargo French War
Relief association. A silver Offering
will be received at this affair, TO be
added to the Allied Permanent Blind
Relief fund, and every citizen is
urged to call at the Moody home some
time during the hours above mention
ed. Attractive musical features by
prominent local musicians will add
to the social pleasure of the AFFAIR.
Various committees will take charge
Of the tea tables during the different
hours. and a number of young ladies
will assist these committees i'm the
serving. The general committee in
charge of the affair comprises Mrs.
Moody, Mrs. Harry E. Magill and Mrs.
j. S. Watson.
A. G. Reception.
All the students, faculty members
and alumni of the North Dakota Agri-
cultural college, are included in the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
Moose Welcome
In New Year

The members of Fargo lodge, No.
TIA, Loyal Order Of Moose, and their
friends enjoyed merry watch party
Monday evening at the large new
Moose hall, which was crowded to its
capacity. Dancing was enjoyed to
Music by Malchow's orchestra, and as
favors in one OF the program num-
bers, the ladies were given paper hats
which they wore for the rest Of the
evening.
When midnight was but quarter
of an hour away, everyone was given
a. horn, and the old year was sent on
his way with tremendous amount
of noise. AS the new year entered,
every light in the hall was extln-
o7,isbad- and twelve strokes were
sounded on chimes, at the conclusion
of which all joined in wishing each
other a Happy New Year.
Supper was served shortly after
uoidnight and dancing was resumed
at its conclusion, continuing untn
o'clock in the morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
Fargo Red Cross Workers Seek
Not Praise But Congratulations

ages.
Knitted articles-526 knitted wipes
or sponges, 1888 pairs of socks, 4S3
pairs of wristlets, 321 mufflers, 1888
sweaters, and rs trench caps, the lat
ter being an article more recent in
demand than the others in the knitted
list.
The Spirit of 1917.
Henry p. Dawson, speaking for the
Red Cross, says that the call to war
has mobillzed the heart and soul of
the spirit of today is better than that
of yesterday. Those in whom the
spirit of acquisition still holds SUI
premacy over the spirit of service, are
fast becoming marked individuals,
and viewed in the light of the na-
tion's need, who dares assert that the
scornful remarks one sometimes
hears, are not richly deserved?
We hear much of what we are
doing for the Red Cross. and the
or woman, soldier or civilian, on or
behind the battle lines, has been
much too busy to think of service in
terms of reward. Rich reward there
is, however, and plainly apparent,
when one ponders the less frequent
question, what are we getting out
of IL allT' True, there are some
who seem to have gained nothing
more than sleeveless sweaters which
should be in use by soldiers in the
trenches, since there is not yarn
enough manufactured at present to
supply everyone.
The list of benefits which all Red
Cross workers have gained is far
larger than one realizes on first
thought, and not the least is Wide
spread proficiency in a useful art that
had nearly gone out of fashion until
the war revived 1t, that of knitting.
Perhaps to none has the Red Cross
work brought greater pleasure than
to the older women, many of whom
have been swept back into the cur
rent OF present day activities by the
call for their services in knitting, and
in sewing and surgical dressings
work as well An elderly woman of
Fargo, in frai1 health for years, is
knitting not only for several rela-
tives in the regular army, but for the
Red Cross as well, and is taking the
greatest pleasure in so doing. The
same is true of many others OF her
generation.
Social Affairs Neglected.
Never in years has there been
greater unity of spirit than is appar-
emit in this Red Cross. work, and that
alone is rich reward. Nowhere in
the ranks of Red Cross workers are
there to be found individuals more
thoroughly busy and in earnest than
those whose time previously was
given over largely to society's &C
tivities. This is true of the young
girls as we'll as of their elders, and
more honest enthusiasm can be FOUND
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
B. and B. Party
Charming Affair

Another brilliant cotillion was en-
joyed Monday evening at the X. C.,
hall, when the Bachelors and Bene-
diets club held its annual holiday par
ty. Among guests present from out
of-town were Lit. Harry Carpenter
from Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Ia. ;
Miss Amelia Wharrey. st. Paul; and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Freeman, OF
Devils Lake.
The cotillion, one of an unusual
number Of clever figures. was led by
Hector Barnes, and the continual
changes kept the various groups OF
dancers in the gayest of spirits. Both
attractive and useful were the varied
favors distributed, and presiding at
the favor table were Mrs. George
Nichols, Mrs. f. ]. Thompson and
Mrs. Downs.
In addition to the decorations that
have prevailed at the K. G. hall for
the holiday season, there were inn
mense balls Of asparagus ferns sus-
pended from the chandeliers, and
flags were much in evidence. In the
dining hall, where supper was served
after the new year had been welcom-
ed, each Of the small tables was dec
GRATED with a bud vase holding a
poinsettia blossom, and with red
tapers.
The committee in charge Of the B.
and b. holiday party was comprised
of MFs. EARL Briggs, Mrs. w. G.
Nichols, Mrs. Albert Hallenberg and
Mrs. Frank McKone. ....#a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01

The spirit in which the citizens OF
Fargo have conducted their Red
Cross efforts since formal organiza-
ton was effected locally, entities
them to the slogan: Fargo Red
Cross Workers Seek Not Praise, But
Congratulations" 1t is safe to say
that every one who has had a part
in making the splendid total of 1927
articles, just itemized for the period
he or she has received as much bene-
At in one way and another, as has
been given.
This itemized report, just com
pleted by Mrs. ]. w. Morrow, assist
ant secretary OF the Fargo branch
of the Red Cross and in charge of
the headquarters in the Elks build
ing, is one of which any group of
workers OF similar force might well
be proud. While the period covered
in the report extends from May is
TO Dec. 81, IL must be taken into con-
sideration that the Fargo branch, as
now in operation, did not become an
organization until last September,
when the reorganization Of the Red
Cross work was general over the
forty or more Red Cross auxiliaries
now under the direction of the Fargo
branch, did not start until in October.
Report in Detail.
The report in detail as to articles
turned In by the Fargo branch to
date, follows:
Hospital linen-154 bed sheets; 1ss
draw sheets, .bg9 pillow cases, asa
hand towels, 25 hand towels, 2s8 dish
towels, 136 tray cloths. 218 table
napkins, 672 wash cloths, 1873 hot
water bag covers. I20 ice bag covers,
"a scrub cloths, 232 dust cloths, CTS
glass towels and rs dish cloths.
Patients clothing-II9 pairs IA
,jamas, 73S hospital bel shirts, lao
bath robes, SIS shoulder wraps, 207
pairs bed socks, 1913 undershirts, 1913
pairs underdraWers, SO sub stitute
handkerchiefs, and So knitted bed
seeks.
Operating room garments-5s op-
Grating gowns, ITO operating caps,
SO operating helmets, AZ operating
leggtngs and 121 operating sheets.
Miscellaneous-6 packages OF old
linen, 81 fracture pillows, 437 mus
lin bandages, IS gauze laparotomy
pads, 2 pneumonia jackets, lat rest
pillows and 296 pillow slips for them.
Surgical dressings. standard-1 $50
4x4-inch gauze congresses, $50 9x9-
inch gauze congresses, $40 6x3-inch
folded gauze strips, 1920 gauEe
sponges, 70 gauze rolls, yards by
inches; 4 absorbent pads, SKIP
inches; 5 absorbent pads, 12x24
inches; 81 irrigation pads, 1924
inches; 20 irrigation pads, lexis
inches; 20 paper-backed pads 236
four-tailed bandages, 176 T-bandages,
$50 abdominal bandaEes, 607 triangu-
lar bandages, 20 scultetus, IS crino-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01

effects OF IL the longer the conflict
continues. If the experience Of Great
Britain through three years and Of
ourselves through nine months Is to
be accepted as a guide, the tendency
Will be TO more and more subordin-
ate all interests TO the winning of
the c0untry's greatest fight. The
course OF the stock market, especially
since the midyeaT, which has been
quite steadily downward, is but
repeating that OF those abroad, and
points TO a further attraction OF
capital from all other activities to
that of financing our immense ex-
penditures. So, too, with our indus
tries, a number Of the so-caIled nom
essential ones have already felt the
effect Of division of demand or Of
economies advocated or enforced by
public interest. The drain on our
man power-we have now nearly l.
600, 900 men in the military and naval
serVice-and the extension of the
draft bid fair 10 draw other millions
away from the farm, the factory. the
office and the store. Providing for
these must throw a greater burden
upon those remaining at home and
upon the women of the country also.
Business as usual" surely cannot
apply TO us any more than 1t has
abroad In Britain there are said to
be $500, 900 women taking the places
OF men who have gone to the front.
The displacement of demand from
civilian to military lines, noted as
growing month by month through
1917, promises to become even more
marked in 1918, and. coupled with
the economies enforced by what looks
like permanently higher prices for
all commodities, point to effects up
on general trade, which can be hint
ed at but not always forecast or
arranged for. There seems TO be
certain a further singing out OF es-
sential as opposed to non-essental
lines which will allow OF still closer
upon the supreme duty
of the country-the winning of a safe
and lasting peace. Compared with
this much to be desired end, all other
things are as dust in the balance,
and for this the country has pledged
it's best blood, its practically limitless
wealth. and its future fame as
proud and free people.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
Fine Arts Club Benefit Affair
Gains sos For Halifax Blind

The community spirit was strong
ly in evidence at the benefit AFFAIR
held in the lobby OF the Gardner
hotel New Years eve. and arranged
by the members Of the Fine Arts
club of Fargo. 1t was for the benefit
Of the 800 or more children blinded
in the recent Halifax disaster. and
as the result of the silver collection
taken at the close of the program,
there is a sum of S105 for the above
mentioned relief fund. Many of the
children blinded at Halifax were also
made orphans in the same disaster.
The response to this appeal was a
large one. the lobby being crowded
with Fargo and Moorhead people,
and many having to stand through
out the program. The participants in
the program were introduced by
Father Egan. who presided most
happily as chairman for the evening.
In the course OF his introductions he
upon the common cause which had
brought these people together.
Judge Amidon Talks.
The first of the informal addresses
was given by Judge G. f. Amidon.
who emphasized the thought that
there is no longer safety in the
world for anybody until 1t is safe
for all. Many must pay the price
of DEATH" he said. land if it is not
for you or me. at least we may as
sist in the relief of those who are
suffering" AS to the constant calls
being made upon people at present.
Judge Amidon compared them with
the drives upon the battle front
which never stop and which are
greater than any that are made upon
those left behind. He gave 1t as his
view that because we are coming
to an age where it is possible for
many nations to think the same
thoughts, hate the same evil and
hold the same hope, we are now
ready to answer to the appeal to-
Americans for assistance in the
shocking disaster visited upon Hall
fax.
Bishop TyIsr's Talk.
The address given by Bishop ].
Poyntz Tyler, of the Episcopal
church, was vibrant with emphasis
upon the necessity for the heart of
humanity to be unified before the
world can be at peace. The great
ordeals through which the world
heart OF the world. he predicted,
since IL takes a different experience
to touch the heart. from that calou-
lated to touch the thought of the
world. When the world learns to
speak through its heart there will
be peace forevermore," he predicted
impressively. pointing out that the
object OF the gathering at which he
was speaking, was to reach the poor
blinded children Of Halifax by an
evidence Of love. Though their
physical vision is gone, they may
see with the vision of the heart and
the sight of the soul, that our city
of Fargo feels for them" was the
keynote of his address.
Fine Musical Program.
Interpreting the addresses were a
number of musical selections and
readings that gave much pleasure
to all. The quartet comprised OF
Mrs. Ernest r. Wright Mrs. j. Al.
Jardine, Charles Lavell and Winl
Magill gave several well chosen Sc
lections, the accompanist for these
and for two attractive duet numbers
by Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Jardine.
being Miss Clara Pollock,
Little Miss Doris Baker gave with
remarkable power for SO young an
interpreter, two patriotic readings
go
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Continued from page IL
bassy building at Petrograd is be.
ing made ready for occupancy.
While the operation of American
troops at the front has been confin.
ed to narrow limits, the secretary
says their presence has heartenef
the allies and increased faith in fna
victory.
THE review, for the week ending
Dec. 81, follows in part:
The military situation at the be-
ginning Of the new year is as fol-
lows:
I'm the west the British in the
Ypres salient occupy the highest
ground OF the Passchendaele ridge
and dominate the Flanders plain.
Wedge at Cambria.
Their wedge in France Of Cam
brai has ripped a great gap in the
principal German line of defense.
"The battle for Cambria proved
that the German defensive posi-
tions could be broken and taken
The full advantage was not taken
of the earlier successes gained by
| the British, nevertheless the dis
aster to German arms in this battle
was the most serious since the
Marine.
The French, by the capture OF
the Chemin Des Danes, have cap
/ tured the key to the Laon area.
Their own line Of defense remains
mistaken.
"Detachments OF our own forces
have engaged the enemy. While their
Operations have been confined to
narrow limits, their aid has been
valuable and the presence OF Amer
lean troops in the firing line has
heartened the allies to continue the
struggle with increased faith in
final victory.
During the period under review,
the combat situation remained un-
changed.
Reports OF the concentration of
hostile troops in the west continue
to be received.
"As far as military operations in
the west are concerned, no events
Of more than minor Importance are
reported. The Germans have been
busy regrouping their forces.
In italian Theater.
I'm the Italian theater. the enemy
Is continuing his persistent often
sive operations in the mountain
area.
"The Italians have hitherto held
firm and reaped the advantage of
the success gained last week when
they captured the valuable strategic
terrain in the vic nifty OF the Monte
Asolone.
The Austro-G &C mans operating
in the region OF the Monte Asolone
have been busy sadjusting their
tactical disposition and making
further preparation for a renewed
Offensive.
THE Austro- Hun garian general
staff seems to fear that without full
German support II would not be
difficult problem for the Italians,
strongly reinforced by French and
British divisions, to turn the tables
on the invaders.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01

entire gathering joining enthusiasts
tically in the singing Of both patri-
otto songs and Welt known Christmas
carols, the words for which were
thrown upon a screen by means of
a lantern operated by Prof. A. p.
Hollis and Roy Corbett. both of the
A. c. The slide showing the words
Of The Star spangIed Banner, which
concluded the affair. was illustrated
with an American flag held proudly
aloft by a soldier in khaki.
Father Egan, on behalf OF the Fine
Arts club, expressed the sincere APP
probation OF the latter for the cour-
tesies shown and other aid render
ed by A. III. Leimbacher, manager
Of the Gardner, and Mrs. LeimDach-
er; for the services of those taking
part in the program; and for the
general cooperation OF the public.
which made the affair a success.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
News Of Women S WorkInMany Fields

over Red Cross work than was ever
called forth by the average brilliant
social function. While the latter
has not been entirely abandoned, the
Red Cross spirit has Invaded even
there, and no better stimulus can be
given a social function than to make
Ii in some feature a benefit affair.
The whole situation Is admirably
summed up by Mr.. Davidson, who ts
a partner in the financial house OF
Morgan, and the chairman OF the Red
Cross War council, who declares:
II never thank anyone for what he
does for the Red Gross; / congratu-
late him. / am not a sentimentalist.
/ am supposed to be practical, and l
have never made a more practical
statement than when I say that the
people of Europe who nave been at
war more than three years have
changed for the better. Acrimony
and selfishness and all the other
characteristics that so TO make men
small and petty have vanished. THAT'S
going to be true of the people of
the United Statesw
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01

entitled, America For Me, by Henry
Van Dyke, and The Flag of Today,
the Service Flag. Her voice lis one
OF unusual strength and she read
with an understanding OF her themes
far beyonA her years.
Miss Bertha Hagen was accom-
PIANIST for N. b. Black, who sang
Your Flag and My Flag, and fol-
lowed it with new Sammy song
written by a personal friend who
resides in New York. The song, one
of rousing patriotism which instant
~ won the audience, was sung here
for the first time last evening.
Community Singing.
The entertainment closed with the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
OPEN HOUSE HELD
AT MASONIC TEMPLE

Open house was observed at the
Masonic temple by the members OF
the EI Zagal shrine from 10 o'clock
this morning until 1 o'clock this
afternoon.
New Year greetings were ex-
changed by many Fargo Shriners
and those who are visiting the
Shrine from out Of the city. Smok-
ers were held during these hours
and lunches were served.
The Daughters Of Isabella will hold
their regular meeting Wednesday
evening at s o'clock in the X. c. hall.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
.KATZTES AT ORPHEUN
MAKE HIT WITH KIDS

The Katzenjammer Kids, showing
at the Orpheum this afternoon and
evening. are making a tremendous
hit with Fargo Riddles Monday
evenings Offering was a huntmer
from a real entertainment stand
point, and pleased a large crowd.
There is plenty Of entertainments
for grownups, too. There IL an
abundance OF musical numbers. and
a chorus that never falls 10 please.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
THE HABIT or TAKING COLD.

THE HABIT or TAKING COLD.
With many people taking cold is a
habit, but fortunately one that is
easily broken. Take a cold sponge
bath every morning when you first
get out of bed-not ice cold, but a
temperature Of about 90o F. Also
sleep with your window up. Do this
and you will seldom take cold. When
you do take cold take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and get rid Of ii as
quickly as possible. Obtainable
everyWhere.-Ad
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
cHAMRERLAIN's COUGH REM.
EnY MOST EEEECTuAL.

II have taken a great many hottles
OF Chamberiain's Cough Remedy
and every time IL has cured me. T
have found il most effectual for a
hacking cough and for colds. After
taking Il a cough always disap-
pears" writes j. r, Moore. Lost Val.
ley, Ga. Obtainable everywhere
Adyt
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
ALLIES CHANGE
TO OFFENSIVE
CONTINUED from page H.

airmen at the same time attacked
the enemy from the air.
The struggle was comparatively
short and sharp with most of the
fighting on the right wing. The ar
tillery had so damaged the enemy
positions that he was unable to make
any effective resistance. The French
losses were comparatively insig-
nificant.
Austrian soldiers made up the en-
tire enemy force engaged, which is
taken to indicate that the German
Their west toward the Brenta river.
It also has been established that no
forces are being moved away from
this front and that no new forces
are being brought here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
BAD HABITS.

Those who breakfast at eight
o'clock or later, at twelve and have
dinner at six are almost certain to
be troubled with indigestion. They
do not allow time for one meal to
digest before taking another. Not
less than five hours should elapse
between meals. II you are troubled
with indigestion correct your habits
and take Chamberlain's Tablets, and
you may reasonably hope for a
quick recovery. These tablets
strengthen the stomach and enable
it to perform it's functions naturally.
Obtainable everywhere.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
EoIIMn A suRE THINe

I. b. Wixon, Farmers Mills, n. T.,
has used Chamberlain's Tablets for
years for disorders Of the stomach
and liver and says. chamberlain 8
TabIafs are the best ] have ever
used. Cbtainable everywhere.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-01
CONDITIONS TN
BUSINESS WORLD
(Continued from &c b

Continued from rage -
every other department OF the worlds
activity, all views as to the future
Of finance, commerce and Industry
must inevitably hinge upon the
course and outcome OF that struggle.
As q participant IN. instead Of a
spectator Of. the struggle aa In the
preceding three wears. this country
must naturally @pect To show more