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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22


partments in our government doing
their best, and If all have the spirit
to win the victory we shall win and
no one can stop us, not matter what
the odds. / wish / could tell you how
/ feel about these things, but a pen
is poor thing to let you know, be-
ing so close up, I've got the spirit"
Forest Newbre of New Rockford,
N. D., who enlisted with the Second
regiment ambulance at Minot, and
was later transferred to the in.
Urinary, u. 8. engineers, writes inter.
estingly to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. L. Newbre of New Rockford. Por-
tions of the letter, published in The
New Rockford State Center, follow:
Somewhere in France, Jan. 20,
1918.
Dear Parents:
Yours of Dec. received today,
also from Mae, Blanche and Evelyn.
They were the first / received and
sure were welcome. No use to send
me anything at all as there is only
one more month Of winter. We can
buy stuff real cheap here at our
stores run by the government. 1t
sure is good of YOU to be knitting,
but we have no place to carry them
when at the front. We are only a
short way from the first line trenches
and can hear the German machines
fly at night above us. Yes. II is true
some work for the Red Cross all the
time, and others never see anything
to do for others.
Il saw DR.. Wheelon of New Rock
ford, about Jan. 10. He is in charge
of a hospital. Have seen none OF the
New Rockford boys for weeks.
France is beautiful place.
Things are green the year around.
The days are fairly warm and the
nights pretty cold. Rain is a COM
mon thing. Drinking water has to
be treated. Wine is about the same
as cherry and hard apple cider but
1t Is impossible for one to get drunk
on the stuff. There seems to be
plenty OF money around among the
French. Old men and women come
around selling the European editions
Of three American papers printed in
Paris. French stores sure charge a |
lot for stuff-canned milk As cents, |
eggs 81 per dozen and such prices |
for other things. I hope the Bible Is |
rue and we have peace by Feb. ~, /
Tor u. S. will be my home from then /
Jn. No European country for me-"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
|SPATN Will SELL
ARMY SUPPLIES
Agreement Made by Perish
ing May Restore Value
of American Dollar
tBy Associated Prsss.l

Washington, Feb. 22.-An economic
agreement with Spain, under which
General Pershing will get mules,
army blankets and other materials
in that country in return for cotton,
oil and other commodities from the
United States, was signed today in
Madrid. The state department was
so advised last night by Ambassador
Willard.
The terms Of the agreement could
not be learned last night and II was
not known whether they had any
bearing on the rate of exchange be-
tween the two countries which the
United States has desired to adjust
because of the recent depreciation Of
the American dollar in Spain, where
il is now worth only about rs cents.
Success OF the negotiations for ex-
change Of commodities was welcome
news to officials here as the ability
of General PershinE to buy supplies
in Spain will save ship tonnage and
enable the general to build up his
reserve stores much more rapidly
than probably otherwise would have
been possible.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
GRAIN SHIPPERS
ARE ORGANIZED
Will Represent Minnesota
and North and South
Dakota
1Rv AssocIated Press.N

Minneapolis, Feb. 22.-The Tri-
state Grain Shippers association
was organized at a meeting in Min
neapolis last night by 80 grain ship
pers from Minnesota and North and
South Dakota. The object OF the new
organization will be to further the
interests of grain shippers in spring
wheat states, TO create a more friend
ly feeling among its members, to
encourage better grain production
and handling facilities and to pro-
tect it's members against the trade
abuses of unworthy practices. Any
one actively engaged in running a
country elevator is eligible for mem
bership.
The association sent a telegram
to President Wilson pledging its
support in all matters pertaining to
the government.
a. E. Anderson Of Cottonwood,
Mimi, was chosen president: B. P.
st. John, WoTthington. Mimi, vice.
H. r. Violin, Marshall,
Mimi, treasurer, and J. H. Adams,
secretary.
Directors chosen were: J. J. Con-
ners, NortonviIle, n. d.; August
Evert, Pillsbury, n. D.: Nels Tack
lind, Drayton, n. D.: F. n. Thiesen,
8. D.; b. d. Bascomb,
Clarke, S. D.; A. r. Anderson, Cot
Mimi; J. T. Johnson, lillian,
Mimi; II. Thiede, Eyota, Mimi, and
I. +. Dahl, Minneota, Mimi.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
Montana Judge May Be
Lr1bedched for DiSlOydlty
fRv Associated Press.l

Helena. Mont. Feb. 22.-That
Judge Charles L. Crum, Of Forsyth,
presiding in the Fifteenth judicial
district on numerous occasions both
before the declaration Of war against
Germany by the United States and
since the opening OF hostiIities.
referred to the President Of the Unit
ed States in terms so vile as TO be
unprintable; that he often averred
that President Wilson forced this
country into war at the bidding Of
Wall street, for the purpose OF pro-
tecting the investments OF capitalists
in the securities Of the nations Of the
Entente; that he asserted President
Wilson was the tool Of Great Britain.
and by implication, at least, accused
the chief executive Of being a bribe-
taker, and that the President would
leave the White House the richest
man in the United States, were
some Of the accusations made before
the house OF representatives today
by Felkner Haynes. testifyinR under
oath in the proceedings inaugurated
to determine whether or not the
house shall present to the senate
articles Of impeachment against
Crum.
Haynes is the county attorney of
Rosebud county. He gave IT az his
opinion that Judge Crum
is not only unfit TO be a judge OF the
district court, and that he should be
removed, but he asserted also that,
in his judgment. Crum is a danger
Gus man to be at large. The witness
accused Crum Of being responsible
for the spread OF pro-German senti-
ment in Rosebud county.
Henry Grierson, sheriff Of Rosebud
county. and H G. Young. an attorney
of Forsyth, also gave testimony.
There are twenty witnesses here
from Rosebud county to testify be-
fore the house at the session today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
MAXIMUM PRICES
SET BY BOARD
Effort Made to Stop Spec
ulatiOn In Oats and
Provisions
(Bv Associated Press.l

Chicago, Feb. %. - Maximum
prices on oats and provisions were
set by the Chicago board Of trade
yesterday in an effort to stop
speculation in those products.
A resolution adopted by board Of
directors in special session provides
that ION and after Feb. %, members
of this association in making con-
tracts for the purchase or for the
sale, by grade alone, Of oats to be
delivered in store during the months
of February, March, April and May,
1918, shall not, in entering into such
contracts, exceed the price Of SO
cents per bushel."
Regarding provisions the resolution
reads that on and after Feb. %, con-
tracts or sale of mess pork to be
delivered in store during the months
Of May and July shall not exceed the
price of $50.55 a barrel. Contracts
for the sale of lard to be delivered
in store during May and July shall
not exceed the price Of $26.911s for
May and $3.50 for May. That con-
tracts for short ribs to be delivered
in store in May and July shall not
exceed the price Of $500 per 100
pounds for May and S26.55 per 100
pounds for July. Prices for mess
pork, lard and short ribs beyond July
shall not exceed $5O.55 per barrel for
pork, $27.27 per 100 pounds for lard,
and $685. per 100 pounds for short
ribs. Contracts for mess pork, lard
and short ribs for delivery prior to
July shall not exceed $50.55 per bar
rel, for mess pork, $26.9715 per 100
pounds for lard and $500 per 100
pounds for short ribs"
The action regarding oats rescinds
the rule adopted yesterday limiting
the advances in any one day to two
cents. The maximum prices were
imposed as a result of speculation
which has carried the present prices
to the highest levels ever known. The
highest price quoted on oats before
the present rise was 80 cents in
1887
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
At IS, HOoSier- La1Cyer Is Made
Republican National Chairman

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 22.-WiH H
Hays, recently elected chairman of
the national Republican committee
at st. Louis after a two-day dead
lock with John T. Adams Of Iowa, is
only 3S years old. Yet the G. o. p.
reposes confidence Of victory in the
1920 presidential campaign in the
young Hoosier lawyer,
In 1900 Hays was graduated from
Wabash college. In 1914 the same
college gave him the degree of mas
ter Of arts on a thesis on The Negro
Problem" He was admitted to the
bar on the day he became twenty
one. He had practiced before that
with consent of the court.
Hays early entered politics. Be
fore he was of age he had been elect
ed Republican precinct committee
man. From 1904 to 1908 he was
chairman Of the Republican county
committee and a member Of the In
diana Republican state advisory COM
mittee from the Second district.
During the campaigns Of 1906 and
1908 he was chairman of the speak
ers bureau Of the Republican state
committee in Indiana. In 1910 he
was elected chairman Of the Second
Indiana district and reelected in
1912.
Hays was elected chairman Of the
state central committee
in 1914 and conducted that cam
paign, pulling the Republican party
from a very poor third in 1912 al
most to victory. On March Is, 1916,
he was reelected state chairman and
conducted what was generally con-
ceded as a most brilliant campaign,
electing two United States senators,
the entire state ticket and nine Of
the thirteen congressman. All the
places had been filled by Democrats.
For four years Hays served as city
of Sullivan, Ind. he is a
member Of the Presbyterian church
and for a number of years taught a
Sunday school class. He is Il Mason
and a member of the Phi Delta Theta
fraternity, the Illinois Athletic club,
the Chicago Automobile club, Terre
taute Country club, and. indianapolis
CoGnrrJ club. ~.
Last May Hays was made chair
man OF the Indiana state council OF
defense ..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
I. w. w. Plotted
To Poison Cattle
And Burn Grain
CBy Associated Press.l

San Francisco. Feb. 22.-Alleged
plots of the Industrial Workers Of the
World TO poison cattle and burn
grain, farm houses and lumber mills
along the Pacific coast, were reveal
ed in a confession yesterday by Fritz
alias Charles Aisenbach,
who said he had participated in some
OF the actions proposed. according to
a statement by officials Of the Fire
Prevention bureau Of the Pacific
coast.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
TALK OF GENERAL STRIKE
REVIVED IN Twin CITIES.
(Rv Associated Press.l

st. Paul, Feb. 22.-After being Of
ficially informed by the Twin City
Rapid Transit company that its for
mer union employees would not be
taken back TO work in a body, the
grievance committee of the st. Paul
and Minneapolis trades and labor
assembly held joint meeting yes
terday afternoon to outline the fu-
ture program organized labor will
follow in the labor trouble. Another
meeting will be held today.
1t is said that this program may
call for a general strike, although
members Of the grievance commit
tees would not commit themselves
on this subject. The action of organ
ICED labor in requesting Secretary
Of War Baker to release them from
their promise not to Ecall a general
strike, is believed to indicate that
another general walkout is being
considered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
FORMER BARNES COUNTY
OFFICIAL IS DEAD

Valley City. ". D., Feb. 22.-Fun-
eral services were held Tuesday af-
ternoon from the First Congrega-
tional church, over the remains OF
the late Hans c. StenshoeI, former
sheriff OF Barnes county. The pail-
bearers were James Kelly, Charles
w. Nelson, Henry Irgens, Ernest
Swanson, Henry +. Nelson and
Thomas Collins. Since retiring from
ONCE, Mr.. Stenshoel had been liv-
ing on a farm about FIVE miles south
OF here, but moved into the city for
the winter. A widow, family, aged
mother and three brothers survive.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
DAYS HAVE
PROVEN THEIR VALUE
a. AaaocIated g.. J

Washington. Feb. 22.-Meatless
days in the United States have saw
ed 100000 pounds Of beef in four
months. the food administration an
nounced today. During this period
165,OO0,O00 pounds Of beef were ex-
ported TO the allies together with
400,000y000 pounds Of pork products.
The figures were made public in
q statement explaining why the food
administration refused requests Of
cattle and sheep growers to remove
beef, mutton and lamb from the
conservation rules with regard to
meatless day. The administration
again declared that meatless day
was established for the purpose Of
enabling the United States to feed
the allies by saving on meat con-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
HUGE CORPORATION TO
FINANCE war INDUSTRIES
fRv Associated Press.l

Washington, Feb. 22.-By unani-
nous action the administration bill
to create a war finance corporation
with capital of $4,000, 100000 to eX-
tend government aid to war indus
tries was ordered favorably reported
yesterday by the senate finance com
mittee.
One of the most important amend
ments adopted by the committee
would take from the directors OF the
corporation the power to license
private security issues and place it
in the hands of a capital issues COM
mittee appointed by the federal re-
serve board and to include three
members of that board and not more
than seven members in all.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22

time OF the year for the thermometer
has not even reached zero as yet and
or course there is no snow on the
ground. The people are very old
fashioned in every way but they
surely think the Americans are the
best and kindest people on earth,
and with their help they are going
to finish this war in short order
You people may be getting news
that the Germans are keeping our
troops at home but you would not
think so if you could see how many
Americans there are here in the
military uniform. In some of these
towns and cities it seems as though
there are more Americans than
Frenchmen."
Capt. T. S. Henry of Valley City
writes from headquarters of the
164th u. s. infantry in France, his
letter, dated Jan. q, being publish
ed by The Valley City Times-Record.
and, in part, 1t follows:
Il have travelled through one Of the
most beautiful parts of France, with
its orchards and vineyards, it's queer
dwellings-quaint costumes and
seemingly queer customs. OF course
the buildings are of stone, cement
they require no fire apparatus, except
the most simple in the towns and vii
lagos, and in many cities. The French
people do not waste anything, and
that also has something to do with
cutting down the fire hazard l wish
/ could tell you more about this, but
haven't looked into ii, yet, but will
some day before the Firemen's con-
yention, and you may get some ideas
for your speech at that time.
Il think told you in my card about
the kindness Of the French people, to
us, (the card has not been received, |
and their good nature and patience
in trying to understand when we
make signs or talk our murderous !
French to them. 1t is laughable to |
see some soldier trying to make him |
self understood by a Frenchman. 1 !
know how 1T is, as I have many times |
been painfully telling them in few |
French words, (nearly always mis-
interspersed with Span /
ish and English and numerous arm
and hand motions, my wants. think,
perhaps, before the American army !
leaves this country. the French will
know more English than we do
French.
81 can order a meal in French quite
we'll, now however. Now. usually
carry a phrase book with me so l
won't get stuck.
eve have been very busy since we
arrived from u. S., have been i'm
many stations, travelling is a joke
here, nothing like in u. s.
Il am writing this I'm our officers
"" great place we write, read,
smoke, gossip, study and spend our
eisure time here lie we have any
Fan get a sip Of hot chocolate oc-
At present. while am
writing, it being Sunday, a concert
g going on. We have a plano, and
hree Frenchmen and a French wom-
IN are entertaining us with music.
These ''Y's" are great boons to the
we can buy tobacco from
hem too. over here they cannot have
90 many "Y's"
a just Cause.
"The people at home should be
alked to and encouraged as to the
ust cause OF our country in enter
ng this war, and to doing what they
an for the needs Of The boys over
lere, who have the spirit to win the
var, but we must have our people
behind us at all times and the de- ]
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
Will Requisition
All Salmon Stock
For the u. s. Army
~ Assoelated Press.N


Belhngham. Wash. Feb. 22.-E. B.
Deming, salmon administrator for
the federal government, announced
yesterday by order Of the food ad-
ministrator all Of the unsold salmon
stock in the United States Will be
requisitioned for the United States
army. Teiegraphic orders to with
hold disposal Of all unsold salmon
have been sent 10 the different pack
ers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
ARMY's HEALTH IMPROVES.
nv Associated PresRO

Washington, Feb. 22.-Health con-
ditions in all American army camps
showed decided improvement during
the week ending Feb. IS and for that
week there was a lower death rate
in all camps than at any other time
since last November.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
WIDOW GIVEN VERDICT.
Mrs. Julia Pfeifer Awarded s1,s72.1 IL
In Case Against Yeomen Lodge.
CBy Associated Press.)

AIinot NJ. d.. Feb IA verdict Of
S1,372.14 with interest from March
90 1916 was awarded Julia Pfeifer
against the Brotherhood Of American
Yeomen. The case was on trial two
days. The lodge claimed that tie
plaintiffs husband misrepresented
actual facts i'm reference to his exc
animation when he made application
for insurance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
QUARTET no SING.

Grand Forks N. D., Feb. 22.--Jos.
DOrgeloh, Theodore b, Elton, Don W.
Moore and ID, Montgomery members
of the Lilac Hedge quartet, have left
for Chicago IN response to an invita-
tfon from the Sh0wmen'g League OF
America, which is holding a festive
gathering. The quartet will sing az
the annual banquet
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
LICENSE ISSUED
Attorney General LANCER Gets Per-
NIT TO Wed New York Girl.
~ Associated Press.l

New York, Feb. 22.-William
LANCER of Bismarck, N. d., who is
attorney general Of the state of
North Dakota, and Miss Lydia Cady
of this city were granted a license
here to marry. The date of the
wedding was not announced.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22

civilians Of a short time ago make
a body OF soldiers fit to represent
Uncle Sam, and that is saying a
great deal, for American soldier
standards are the highest. This
photograph could be made in any OF
the army camps and the men would
all be just as fit.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22
WOULD CREATE FEDERAL
GRAIN STANDARDS BOARD
(Rv Associated Press.l

Washington. Feb. IA bill TO
create a federal grain standards
board, with the secretary Of agricul-
tuFe as chairman and one member
from each OF the grain growing
states that produced 100. 900, 600
bushels of grain annually, was in
troduced Yesterday by Representative
Anderson Of Minnesota 10 carry into
effect the recOmmendatio recently
made by the official representatives
of Minnesota and North and South
Dakota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22

Washington, Feb. 22.-(Special.)-
The conglomerated mass Of civil
ians in the national army which was
started in it's organization in mid
September Of 1917, but which has
been filling out all the time until the
last of the 687,0 are in line, has
undergone a change that is all the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22

Could any soldiers look more fit2
more remarkable for the men were
called away from as many varied
occupations as there are in the land,
to flght-to be turned into soldiers.
This army of men with true Amer
lean spirit drilled and drilled hard,
listened to instructions and follow
ed. The result is pictured here. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22

For quick results use The Fargo
Forum want ads.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22

Elvin ]. Huseby with the TT. S.
naval aviation forces, writes to John
Otis, treasurer Of the Red Cross at
Kindred, thanking him for a Christ
mas package that he had received
shortly before he wrote
II am stationed near an old and
quaint French fishing village and
close enough to the ocean to be able
to see the tide come in and 60 out"
writes Huseby THE weather IS
nothing like it Is at home at this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-02-22

1.-THE people at home should be
talked to and encouraged as to the
just cause OF our country in enter
ing this war and to doing what they
can for the needs Of The boys over
here, who have the spirit TO win the
war, but we must have our people
behind us at al times and the de-
The Washington times., 1918-07-23
100000 PORKERS
WILL SUPPLY BACON
FOR BIGGEST ORDER

CHICAGO, July 23.-The largest
single order for bacon and canned
meats In the history OF the world
99,56o.ooo pounds OF bacon and 1884,
900, 900 pounds of canned meat-has
just been placed by the Quartermas-
ter's Department. U. S. A, for the
American army overseas.
Louis F. Swift said the order will take
the bacon from approximately 10000
hogs, and II other work were dropped
to produce It would be equivalent 10 the
total bacon production Of the five lArg-
est Chicago packers for nearly ffve
weeks However, six months will elapss
before delivery Is to be completed.
AT the current prices on the day, last
week, when the purchase was made, the
packers would pay the live stock pro-
ducers about SS0,OOO.000 for the necessary
hogs and over S50,0Oo.ooo for about 10000
cattle required" said Swift.
The cattle will cost Us twice as much,
and the hogs two and one-half as much
as in the pre-war period"
The Washington times., 1918-07-23
NEW SCHEDULE
OF FLOUR PRICES
PUT INTO EFFECT

A new schedule Of flour prices has
been put into effect, supersedlng the old
''seaboard" prices, the Food Ad-
ministration announced today.
The new schedule fixes a fair price at
the milling point on a basis OF carload
lots, to which cost OF freight Is added.
When the flour Is handled in small guam
titles. the cost Of freight and hadling
is increased. On bills. statements and
invoices. the Food Administration has
ruled that the official schedule Of prices
be printed. so that the purchaser will
know II he is being overcharged-
-. The schedule of prices follows:
Boston, S1O.65: New York, S1O.61;
Philadelphia, S1o.56; Baltimore, S1O.56;
Nashville, $1O.3S; Atlanta, S1O.73;
Louisville, 5000: Durham, S1O.75;
New Orleans, $1o16; Galveston, $IO.23;
Buffalo, $10.33; Cleveland, $1O.33: Du-
luth, $10.05; Minneapolis, 5000; ;
Grand Forks, S9.77; Great Falls, $3.50;
Aberdeen, $685.; Wichita, S9.5S; Fort
Worth, S1o.12; Ell Paso, S10.36; Omaha,
$3.50! and Kansas City, $3.50.