Coal for 1916-1300 New Member* Slogan—Every Union a Banner Union

*NOT WILLING THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH.* MonthIy-25 Cu. 4 Ye*r. VOL. 20. NS. 2 FARGO^N. D., march . 1916. interesting silver medal contest h PREPAREDFESS. schools. Crystal carried out the Better Babies Contest can be se­ suggestions of the letter. Buxton cured. We got one from the “Race at the First M. E. Church, of Farg reports a social betterment move­ Betterment Society at Battle Creek, by the L. T. L. and King’s Herald Are we raising “Better Babies” Michigan. A series of Health Con­ Those who heard this contest like« Every year for war to kill? ment, which will no doubt influence it so well that they asked to have it Isn’t that a fine incentive playground conditions for good. I ferences betweenoeiween physicianspnysicians and»iiu j n, aw To excite a mother’s skill? am sure I thank all these unions for reporting to me promptly. Some ShouW*be 1 com't^nky a^ffa^!’ not! ’^^L^s union are taking up contest Let us hurry up the Navy. of you are a little too laconic -.don’t particularlv a White RibbonKiDDon enter-1 workwora again thisuns>tf.*r, year, Mrs.mrs. Browntuuwi^a is And train up the little men. say just yes and no, but go into de­ prise, but the white ribbonsrihhnns shouldshmild ,. the new superintendent,sunerintendent. she held a And when the first are all killed off, tails. Don’t be afraid, I have plenty Fill up\the ranks again. of time to read all the good brainy proceeds $7.00. Two new mem­ W. C. T. U. matter that comes Once more, let us not make bers were secured, for the union. And our perfect little maidens. the Health Work incidental, but Mrs. Virgina Keener conducted We will wed to armless men. along. So far, I have not secured very take up some systematic plan, two medal contests for the Towner Or, legless, as the case may be. vou are going to “prevent the fly,” union Jan. 31st and Feb. 4th. Five To build up the race again. conclusive figures as to the cost of athletics. This should include not it is time to begin organizing for it. new’ members gained and the re­ We must be sure the ‘-measurements,’ only what the school board appropi- Let us plan, and the doing will be ceipts from both contests $18.25. Are just exactly right. ated, but what the public contri­ found an inspiration. In very truth, Mrs. Keener trained six other classw To keep the dum-dum bullets. buted in donations, gate receipts, we are “not willing that any should that the local president, Mrs. Lottie Hidden safely out of sight. suppers or benefits. One school re­ perish.” _ R(Mecrans is planning to take to ported $25, another $150. One Yours for healthful effort, nearby towns and in this way w’ill For they’re making mighty maj^eU, high school reported in round num­ Bertha Lee Broyles . interest others in the work of the To extract them through the skin; bers $1100 for last year. - Supt. Dept, of Health. W. C. T. U. And they can patch the boy all up. Now, I want to write a little Park River. N. D. Emma Lockwood , Supt. And puncture him again. about our Better Babies Contest. They have had to lower standards. It was gpven by the County School at MEDAL CORTEST PREPAREDNESS PARAGRAPHS. In the last decades theysay. Park River on January 27. all church One of the-most important ques­ The two principal factors entering In the armies o’er the waters. societies co-operating. The W. C. tions agitating the minds of the W. But it seems they marched away— T. U. maintained a literature table, C. T. U. workers at this time is into preparedness are morals and distributing the leaflet “Trail pf the greed. It might be more polite to When the troops were called to battle. national prohibition in 1920. The j»aysaymorals andanu commercialism,coiiuucituniaiu, butuu«, Little White Hearse” and the famous medal contest department is one of And did just as well to kill. home-suffrage leaflet, “Influence vs the very best ways to present prohi­ it would not be as easily understood. As tall, and perfect specimens, Power.” We ordered “Race Better­ bition truths.people will go to a con­ President Wilson may be able to

The Might alone keeps Right. the baby is the most valuable live­ dent of Public Instruction. war fan in the other hand to fan the Let’4 spend five hundred millions. stock we can consider. The highest State of North Dakota Department flames. Inconsistent. Or perhaps, a little more. score made by any baby was 97 per of Education, Bismarck. It is the hope and prayer of many Then tell all the bold invaders. cent and this was the youngest baby. January 10, 1916 thousands in this country that when To keep away from shore. The oldest children scored lowest Mrs. Elizabeth Preston Anderson, the war in Europe is over, that the and we are wondering if this would world will have a long period of For that’s the waythat Europe did. Fargo, N. D. hold good generally. If so, we do Dear Mrs Anderson; „ , . , peace, but there are others who At least that’s what they say. not take the best care of our babies. I have your favor of the 8th inst. want to keep the war flame alive. But folks didn’t scare nor take the We are ready now to recommend and in reply beg leave to say that I Sherman exclaimed that war was Dare— the Better Babies Contest, as put on shall be pleased to endorse the work It worked the other way. by the Woman’s Home Companion. “hell,” and now Teddy and Wilwn Write Mrs. Clara Myer. 3184th Ave. of the W. C. T. U. in regard to the want Uncle Sam to be prepared for Come quickly. Dear Lord Jesus, New York, for material. Read the medal content. it. Thy peace dispel all hate. directions and then if anything in We shall have a meeting of our I was asked if I would fight for Thy kingdom come o’er the earth. county superintendents during the Uncle Sam if he was invaded by our experience will help you call up­ comingspringand ai that meeting. For thee, the nations wait. on us. You can count on one thing, some foreign power, and answered ELTA GRAY FIELDS, your community will rally to the Texas White Ribbon. Houston, Texas cause with fervor. Our national superintendent has and request them to give it their ^jijtarvmilitary dVilis.drills.’”’ said the questions.questioner. LETTER FROM HEALTH SUPT. enthusiastic support. I shall be Being part Irish and veryhandy some excellent material for distribu­ pleased to present anyliterature on tion. I think it would be amply with a spade, I can dig a hole big Dear White-Ribbon Friends: the subject which your organizaUon enough for an elephant in less time I have been most interested in the worth the money for any union to mayhave for distribution. The send her fifty cents for the depart­ than a lot of the younger lads could replies to the letters which I sent meeting will probably be held at —and myhay foot and my straw out in December, asking for discus­ ment budget. Mrs. Leiter has writ­ Dickinson and if it is convenient I ten a number of good things. I foot would soon be planted right. sions to be held in the January meet­ should be pleased to give a member Instinct would exert itself about ing on certain points connected with consider her “Race Betterment” es­ of the W. C. T. U. an opportunity to athletics, physical training and so pecially good. Address “Mre. Fran­ this time and suggest -heads, I win address the county superintendents and tails, you lose. on. Some of the letters are so in­ ces Leiter, Mansfield, Ohio.” on this subject. telligent, so sympathetic, if I may I hope the unions everywhere will Yours very truly. Prize fighters go in for prepa^- use the expression that they are help the public schofls and other E. J. Taylor. ness and gate receipts. Well, what very encouraging. Among these, agencies in the observance of Baby has that got to do with national Week. If the time set is not con­ Mrs. Adelia E. Carman, the nat­ Jamestown should have special men­ ional superintendent of Medal Con­ preparedness? tion. They held a public meeting venient have it a little later, I think A lot of Puddamucks are shout­ the first week in May would be a test work, has written that she is with the superintendent of schools delighted with Mr. Taylor’s endorse­ ing “national honor” and “patriot, as speaker. They are planning to good time. It simplifies things out ism.” If war did come they would here when we can use autos, so ment of this phase of the work, and observe Baby Week in March. May- that North Dakota is the first sUte be the first to drive the weaales out ville reported in detail, as to skating even later would do. A Health Ex­ of the hollow logs.—DAD. hibit is not hard to carry out. A to make this move. and outdoor sport. Hillsboro has a Mrs. E. B. Matters reports a very —From Ohio Messenger. petition for medical inspection in the reel of moving pictures showing a Writing for prizes is still verypopu­ PRESIDENT’S CORNER. Campaign Fund. Send to Sute WHITE RIBBON BULLETIN Headquarters for envelooes (free lar in North Dakota and when our RU*i.l«HaD MOMTHLT. for posUge) and pencils (forty cen^ CMetolOwn North Dakota W.C.T.U. young people get tired of temperance Dear Comradea: The days are speeding with a a hundred) for the collection of this- and narcotics, the Landmarks Commit­ rapidity which sUrtles us espwially tee of the Federation of Woman ’s ■•iT*a in OHicr. when we remember that our W. C. We decided at the Carrington Mri. S. M. Pollock. Clubs, offers a prize of five dollars for T. U. year is nearly half gone. The Convention to do all in our power to the best essay on Local History, or the unusual severity of the weather with secure the election of men to the Best Object of Historical Value. Here the deep snow has interfered with state, legislature who are in favor of Botored^ln the i^toIBce at farfo. is a chance for tome one to write a our work and plans. The country woman suffrage and who have suf­ fine history of Prohibition in North unions, which are an important part ficient strength of character to stand by their convictions. Announce­ ptlon price, per annul Dakota, or give an historical sketch of of our organization, have felt this ments of candidates will soon be Extra copiea. 2 centa each. the work of the W. C. T. U. most keenly, and all have felt it to some extent. made for the June Primary election. ^^ICT—Tn promote Oie advanwment of The question we must now meet Talk with influential men and see if The April number of the White Rib- is, shall we accept these conditions as a movement can not be quietly start ­ Ito depart me II is. and to do all In our pow bon'Bulletin will be a special Y. P. B. %0 brinr the triumph of Christ's Uoldi good and sufficient reason why ed to get good men in your district • Sale InD custom and InI la and L. T. L. number. We wish every 'we cannot carry out the plans em­ to become candidates. It is not too STATEITATB MOTTOMOTTO-I —. ------one.. but- 1 am union would order extra copies for dis­ bodied in our slogan —“Goal for early to begin this work. We le: 1 can not do evervlhlnr. bututI I can do aometlilnr: what I can do. I ou(rht to do. and tribution among the young peopfe’s 1916-1500 new members. Every will never get a suffrage amendment wha^I ouffht to do. by the frrace uif God I societies of the churches, the Chrdkt- union a banner union.” Or .shall we pas-?ed by a legislature of weaklings. ian Endeavors and the EpwtWth recognize no cause for defeat and Fargo union celebrated Washing ­ PLEDGE—I hereby sofRiirtily promise. G'xl as individual white ribboners and as ton’s birthday by giving, at the helping me. to abstain from all alcoholic Leagues, and also among the children liquors as a bevi^aire.re. ImIncluding, wine, beer unions determine with genuine hero­ home of our editor, Mrs. R. M. Pol­ ■ • ■ fiiploy al'1 proper means in the Sunday schools. Send in your ism to put forth tremendous effort lock, a reception to the state presi­ a of am 1 trafflc In the order before March 26th that we may and redeem the time w’hich has been dent. The affair was well managed know how many extra copies to have lost? Shall we say with Napoleon by Mrs. R. M. Pollock, Mrs Kate S. i^All manuK'rlpt for publication oiusl runoff, Price fifty cents per hundred “There shall be no Alps” barring Wilder and Mrs. Mattie Monson, Knd alfcommunTcatlons to copies. our way to victory? All in favor of and was most delightful in every the motion will plea.se say, aye. Do way. That evening, accompanied Every W. C. T. U. woman is inter­ I hear a grand chorus of “ayes” by Mrs. Pollock, I attended the ested in any campaign that will save from our three thousand white rib­ Willard Memorial meeting of tho MSRCH im the babies, and all have been interested boners, loyal and true? 1 hope the Moorhead union and spoke on the in the ‘‘BabyCampaign Week.” We motion will be put in every union life of Frances E. Willard. •TATI OPPICkRA. and that youw’ill cheer the hearts wish that everycommunitywould do On a very stormy afternoon, I had Ptaildent —Mrs. Elixabeth Preston Ander­ of your General Officers by sending the plea.su re of speaking to the Far ­ son. K'arro. something to banish the three gp'eat ▼loe-PresIdent-Mrs. Abble W. H. Best. us the vote. go &andinavian union. There was- Farifo. enemies of babies-poverty, ignorance To gain 1500 new members this a good attendance in spite of the OorreapondlnirSecretary-Mrs. B. II. Wylie. and neglect Here are some slogans year making our membership 4500 weather. Mrs. J. M. Johnson, vice Bowe-mont. adopted bydifferent towns, that preach next year,everyunion must plan to BacordInr Secretary—Mrs. Necia E. Buck. president, has charge of the union Starkweather. a little sermon in themselves: increase fifty per cent. I know how in the absence of of the president. •Preatarer —Mrs. Kdna K. Salmons, Farro. Better babies, better mothers; better exceedingly difficult this is for the Mrs. Julia D. Nelson, w’ho is away North r akota W. C. T. I’. IIcad(|iiarter< larger unions and those which made First National Hank Block. Furr. cities. for the winter. Delicious refresh­ Secretary. Mrs Minetie B. Howe. Good fare, good care, fresh air. splendid gains last year, but it is ments were served by the hostess^ not impossible. Mrs. John Miller, and her daughter,. Clean air, clean clothes, clean food. In the larger towns, district your The Boston Hearld says that one Miss Nora Miller. •eoretary You nr People’s Branch-Miss churches and have an every member Yours lovingly and loyally. Ethel K. Ilalcrow. L’nivcrsitv baby in six in the United States dies canvass of the w’omen. EveryChrist­ Supervisor V. I’. B. at Stiitcr'iiiverslty- Elizabeth Preston Anderson . Mrs. Ali. e V. Hull rniversitv. before it is a year old. In New Zea ­ ian woman ought to be a member of Fargo, N. Dak., February 28, 1916^ Supervisor V. P. K at Arriciilturul Collere land one in one hundred and fifty. The the W. C. T. U. for her own sake as — Mrs. Anna Wantier Sweetman. Farro. Secretary Loyal Temperance Lerion—Mias women have voted in New Zealand for well as for the sake of the work. HURRY UP. Ola.lys M. F’owelf. University. When you have gteaned every mem­ Associate L. T. L Secrelaiy —Mrs. Lillie R. twenty-two years. Bowers. Fsrro ber who can be reached in your Our state president has sent the- Secretary Willard Unlon-Mrs. L. L. Muir. town, lift up your eyes to the near- H untcr. In a personal letter from our vic^ , . eyes to the near- following message, just received bv Work Amonr Forelr*' Speaklnr Pe.iple- by towns and the country districts, her from our national superintend- Mrs. .lulia l> .NeUon. F'arro. president, Mrs. Abbie W. H. Best, Plan a meeting withith them at someanma i .• .nr . Physical Education. Hesith and Heredity— who ik spending the winter with her ent of legislation at Washington: Mrs. Bertha Lee Broyhs. Park Uiver. hospitable home or school house. My Dear Comrade: Parity and .Mother's Meetinrs—.Mrs. Lulu daughter at Mount Pleasant, Mich., Take one or more automobile lo^ds W. Zifiimerman. Valley t;ity. Will you kindly impress it upon Medical Temperance-Mrs. A. E. M. Roltun, she says: “The people here are very of your members, have two or three the Unions of your state that peti­ Jamestown kind to take me into their good times women give brief talks on the W. C. Penal and Keformatory. and li*sciieWork tioning for National Constitulional -Mrs Anna M. Warteo. P.olland and glad I am to be one of them. It T. U.,what it has done for you, for Prohibition must be carried on more Solentiflc Teniuerance lnstructi..,u—Mrs. gives me a chance to say many times your town, for the state and nation; vigorously than ever. The work Mrs. Lillie B. :$niitli. Thompson. the battle for National Constitu­ IkhH Work-Miss Mary M. Carey. what women have done'and are doing, that was done la.st year will not do . Bottineau. tional Prohibition, etc. You will be Dnlon ^siirnal and Tempen•ance Literature- and to give credit to the W. C. T. U. for this year. All bills die automa ­ Miss Mae Halcrow B< ...... surprised to see how eager many of tically with the old Congress. The Medal Contests — Miss Emma Lockwood when due. My white ribbon is lone­ the w’omen are to belong. Organ ­ ■* Valley Cilv. some but never fails to attract atten ­ old petitions will not avail in this Bureau of Publicity—Mrs. P. II. Wilder. ize and “mother” the union. While i Congress, and we must have an ava ­ Farro. tion and often elicts a kind remark, these new unions of course will not lanche of letters, telegrams, resolu- Antl-Narcmica — Miss Mamie Bureiiaon, ‘Mymother was never fully dressed increase the membership of your ional Con- Branrelistl? Work and rnfermented Wine without her little white bow.’ ‘Your union, your union will have credit — f opurtionate and Systematic Giving carry the -Mrs .1. W Hill,..rn. Leal. little bow recalls many pleasant mem­ for the work done and the members day. The B|ble In the Public Sch.a,U-Mrs. Abble gained. ories of childhood. ’ ‘Did you know Let us again “come up to the help Sabbath Mrs. F. W. H. idel. Mrs. Sloan, my sister-in-law, in the Are there not splendid young peo­ of the Lord against the mighty.” Valh y City. ple in your town whom you can win Christian Clti/.eii-hipand IVuce-Mlss XcH National work?’ ‘Do you know Mrs. Yours with every good wish for O-mnn. Biif..re. ize a Y. P. B. You will find teachers Le.ldent. perhaps in the Y. P. B. for the L. T. W. C T. r. Institutes—Stale C.irrespondinr A public speaker says “In Kansas, When the Anglia sank, with her a prohibition state, one man out of L. which you have been waiting so long to organize. The fields are load ol wounded soldiers, the nurses everyfour owns an automobile. Mis­ white with the harvest all around refused to put on the life preservers. souri seemingly prefers to keep rum you. Pray the Lord of the harvest They said, “Wounded men first!”^ THE UNION SIGN.AL and drive mules. ” He further stated In England they are saying that such For everybody. All the Probiliition, that He will send forth reapers, and that in New York, each year, enough women must not be left disenfran ­ Temperaoce and Eieform News every help to answer your prayer by say­ chised after the war. week. Price SI.00 per year. Sampl ’a money is spent for liquor to buy every ing “Here am I, send me.” In the wreck of the Titanic, when fraa. Addreaa The U diod Sikoal, Evao- man, woman and child an automobile Mrs. Ellis writes that resolutions ■ton, III. for National Constitutional Prohibi­ chivalrous men gave the women the and to give them a sum of money be­ boats, it was perverted into an ar ­ THE YOUNG CRUSADER sides. tion and for District of Columbia A Temperance Paper for Boje and Girls prohibition are not coming in as gument against equal suffrage, on Profueely Illustrated. rapidly as they should. These ques­ the ground that chivalry was enough Premiums to Club Raieere. Henceforth no cigarette advertise ­ for women, and they had no need of tions are of tremendous importance votes. 16 oaota per year: aiof^le copies 2c each; ments, with the exception of those for to our country and will bring the par hundred $1.75; foreign eubecrip'n .‘i7c This time it was the women who which contracts * are* already signed, “preparedness ” w e most need. Sample copy and new premium list will appear in the columns of the maga ­ showed chivalry. , The incident free. Address Have the churches and all societies zines published by the Curtis Publish­ in your town that will do so vote brings out clearly the fact that chi­ Taa YoL’.Nti C bcsamkr , Evanston, 111 valry is not a question of voters or ing Company. This was for many years the policy of these magazines, Fft LIttraturt and Suppllts but through over-persuasion a few such Remember Prohibition Rally Day “ ‘"Cerent in women as in —-ORDER OK---- advertisements were accepted. The ian WsmiB’s CMstlsii Tsmp. Unfsii, Sunday, March 19. The Union Sig­ management is now convinced that nal for February 24th gives a pro­ this lapse of former high principles was States to vote in 1916: Vermont. Ulsratiirs ii«s|, EvBHStss, IL gram and is full of material for mak -­ March; South Dakota. California, Hake Boasy orders payabls to Mat lorn i a misUke, and hence cigarettesj will ing this a rousing meeting. Take W. C T.U. Evaiistoii. 111. again be excluded. an offering for the Lillian Stevens [ ho! ItLlca, in Nov^^ MT ir^lOHBOR FROM MRS. Wni£. L. T. L. COLUMN. UHIOW 81GWAL CAMPAIGW. Maud H. Moe Dear Comrades: [ThM* thrM ahort storiM w«t« aent In bjr th« My Dear White Ribbon Comrades; - , amall L. T. 1^ mafnbna.-Ed.] The severe weather of the last few Ten thousand new subscribers in 1916 My neighbor’s hearthstone lies so near weeks has interfered so much with our HOW A MAN TREATED A DOG is our National Slogan of these 77 my own Leeds. N. Dak. must come from North Dakota. No That wreaths of smoke ascending work that we shall have to double our from our chimney’s lone diligence now that the pleasanter days Once upon a time there was a man better tribute can be paid to the mem­ who treated a dog very mean. The Blend in the upper air and float as one have come, if we hope to gain our 1500 ory of our beloved Lillian M. N. Stev­ Toward the bright glare of mid-day new members and make everj^ union a dog had to pull a heavy cart of milk to ens than to secure these new subscrip­ sun. banner union. the town. When the dog was going on tions now. Many unions have cele­ Because of the disorganiz^ condition the man would go in the saloons and brated March 1st as Union Signal Day Tho’ nearly strangers yet so close we drink cider. One day the dog fell down and the birthday of one who planned of train service on the Br^ch lines. That secrets of each other’s daily Mrs. Bowers was compelled to abandon in the dusty road. He was not dead and worked constantly for the Union but was all played out. The man kick­ life we may not choose but share. her work for a time, but she has begun Signal. I hope the results were very Of these we seal our lips and play a again with fresh vigor, hoping to com­ ed the dog to the side of the road and satisfactory and that a large number neighbor’s part. plete her itinerary in First District he died. of our 77 new subscribers have already Each trusting to the other s honor without further interruption. Late Cora Nordhougen, 10 years old. been secured. Think of the impetus and a kindly heart. last month she reorganized the union that will be given our state work this THE LAME DOG year with these new subscribers read­ 11 petty grievances and greater ills at Bartlett, with Mrs. D. E. Weaver Leeds. N. Dak. we put aside. as president, Mrs. A. Y. Hayter as ing the Union Signal. You will under­ For neighbors still must we abide. One day two boys were carrying into stand that this n>eans 77 new subscrib­ Secretary and Mrs. E. C. Davis as town an old lame dog. A mu| said Two bears on common ground between Treasurer. ,__ ers in addition to the 263 which we receive our care. where did you get that? Oh, ^ dug now have—we must hold our old sub­ One answers to the name of Bear, Mrs. Virginia Keener keeps steadily him out of a snowbank, said the boys. on with hef contest work and is meet­ scribers and gain the new ones. The and close beside her loyal mate Isn’t that rather unusual, most boys only recommendation The Union Signal we find For-bear. ing with much success. She organizes would have passed him up. You see L. T. L. ’s wherever possible, and is do­ needs is that you give it a fair trial. ------F we couldn’t do that we belong to the It is beyond all doubt the finest tem­ CANADA’S FIRST SUFFRAGE VIC­ ing a work that is worthy of much L. T. L. commendation. Leo Smith, 13 yearsold. perance paper published and brimming TORY full of all information necessary to the Mrs. Alice V. Hull, as Supervisor of The granting of full suffrage to the Y. P. B. work at the University, has Leeds, N. Dak., Feb. 14, 1916 life of a local union. Any union that tries to exist without the inspiration women of Manitoba by the provincial been pushing the Essay Contest work Dear Madam: legislature on January 27, as noted in a and the Ant-Narcotic course of Lec­ Yesterday I saw two boys stoning a of The Union Signal will cerUinly meet with defeat. If everylocal union recent Signal , was accomplished with­ tures. cat Don’t boys, that hurU the poor out a single adverse vote and amid Mrs. Elizabeth L. Baughman, presi­ cat They laughed at me. The cat would secure even one new subscriber we could have 160 new subscribers in scenes of unparalleled enthusiasm. dent of V the Sixteenth District, who, came to me and I took it home and Everything moved off with snap and with her two children, spent the last gave it some milk, and now it is one of one day. Will all the literature super­ intendents and all members interested dispatch. three months on the Pacific coast re­ my best friends. The Manitoba Free Press tells the please get to work at once and secure turned to her home in Grand Forks re­ Lucile Smith, 9 years old. story in these words; centlyand will push the local and dis­ your new subscriber NOW Yours for a subsUntial increase in "When the third reading had been trict work. NO FISH ON THE SHORE duly and formally given, the ladies who Encouraging word comes from local The W. C. T. U. was not in favor subscriptions, Mae Halcrow . thronged the galleries, the men who unions. Dawson union, of which Mrs. with the community. Many of the Bowesmont, N. Dale., Feb. 14, 1916. were also wedged into the galleries Bessie Roberts is president, is very olders boys were smoking and drinking. and the members on the ffoor of the Something evidently must be done so we enthusiastic over a membership con­ TREASURER’S REPORT. House stood up while the rich soprano test. Drayton is making a success of organized an L. T. L. but it was up of hundreds of female throats sang Parents and Teachers' meetings and hill work. The L. T. L.-ers were ridi­ Amounts received from Jan. 17th to ‘O Canada. ’ much interest is evident. Hawkinson is culed and coldn’t stand up under it Feb. 17th. "After the singing of this anthem the preparing for a big public meeting The parents spoke slightingly of the Kensal, Dues...... $ 1 40 ladies, with much fervor, took up the March 2. Kintyre is planning a series W. C. T. U. and the infant L. T. L. Bowen. State. M^orial...... 7 00 rollicking strain of ‘They’re Jolly Good of local institutes. Many of the de­ The L. T. L. superintendent was in­ Cooperstown, L. T. L. Dues,.. Fellows,’ in compliment to the mem­ partment superintendents are busy experienced. She was no^ strong and Dues, Memorial...... 9 40bers of the House, who modestly sat with their special work. had many other duties. The L. T. L. Woodworth, Dues...... 4 90down. But as soon as the last note We hope that Union Signal Day will dwindled down to eight, six, four. Of Mrs. R. B. Reed. Headquarters. .10 00 had been sounded, the members sprang be generally observed, also Prohibition course it was discouraging; failure Mis.s McGilton, Headquarters...... 5 00 to their feet and, not to be outdone in Rally Day. We need to put forth seemed inevitable. Then came th* text Grafton, Dues, State...... 13 40 j courtesy, sang in return, ‘They’re every effort U) increase our subscrip- and a sermon, "Launch out into the Towner, Dues...... 4 20 tions to Union Signal and Young Cru- deep and let down your nets for Norma, Dues sader. See suggestions in Miss Hal- j draught." So the superintendent Fargo, Dues...... - - Amenia, Headquarters, Memorial. 7 00 the members of the House was a revel­ crow’s letter in another column. launched out, prayed earnestly with Devils Lake. Dues, Memorial-----16 00 ation, and, if anything, they had an Plans are going forward for our an- faith, and had a will to work. There Fargo Scandinavian, Memorial. . advantage over the women in the mat­ nual convention at Grafton in October, lay the nets, not one but many waiting State...... 32 00ter of verve and melody. under the efficient leadership of the local for the eager hands to cast them out. Dravton, Dues...... 24 50 ‘No previous scene in the history of president, Mrs. T. W. Kibbee, assisted Calls were made, mothers interview- Hamilton, Memorial, Minutes------2 30 the House presents a parallel to that by her daughter, Mrs. Bess Kibbee ! ed, postal cards were sent out and two Thompson, Dues. Legislative,.... of yesterday. Hon. Valentine Wink­ L. T.L., Memorial...... 33 70 Williams president of the 17thdistrict; dozen responded at the next regular ler, Minister of Agriculture, who is everythingpossible will be done to meeting. Leaffets were sent to the Dawson, Life Member, Mrs. C. E. Knapp...... 10.00 oldest acting member of the House, i make the gathering a success. It is homes, ministers and teachers invited Absaraka. Memorial...... 2 00says that never before was there any­ probable we shall have as our conven- to help, a membership contest was Mayville, Dues...... 6 ^thing like it. For the first time in the tion 4keaker, our National Vice-presi- held, L. T. L. buttons were purchased, Kensal, Stevens Memorial...... 4 00history of the House women were in­ dent-at-large, Mrs. Ella. A. Boole, and yet there were nets waiting. A Bay Center, Memorial...... 2 Wvited to a place on the floor of the president of New York W. C. T. U., ; mothers’ meeting was planned with as Fairmount, State, Dues...... 11 40chamber during a regular sitting.” a woman of wide experience and un-' many mothers as possible having some Edna F. Salmons Manitoba, with iU area of 251,832 usual strength as a platform speaker. | part on the program. The mothers re- square miles, is approximately equal to Handbooks and accompanying leaf- sponded and a mothers’ auxiliary was FOLKS NEED A LOT OF LOVING. the two great states of Montana and lets have been sent to all unions, in ; organized. lot of loving in the Nevada, and by a curious coincidence proportion to membership. It is ex- DepartmenU were set to work "Folks need i its population of 455.614 is again about pected that unions will remit for these Flower Mission, Mercy, Press, Young morning. The day is all before, with cares the same as the population of these two at the rate of 25 cents per dozen for ' Crusader. Everybody reported at each beset states. It is probable that the action handbooks, and 35 cents for the leaf- ; meeting some work done. A medal The cares we know, and those that of Manitoba will hasten a favorable lets. More handbooks and leaffets may contest w’as held, interest increased, give no warning, vote on woman suffrage in the two be obtained upon application. jhe fish were in the nets. Parents For love is God’s own andidote for sUtes to the south of it, Minnesota Districts will soon be making ar- , ^nd children sat up, rubbed their eyes fret. and North Dakota, where the women rangements for conventions. I shall notice. Boys and girls were have been working for so many years be glad to know the place at which i ..^ow much does it cost? Can’t "Folks need a heap of loving at noontime — for equal political rights. In the battle lull, the moment The Manitoba Free Press says, edi­ snatched from strife— torially, that this victory’ is only the With bestb«t wishes for the sueces.success of I There forerunner of others soon to be won in all your plans. Half way between the waking and the Yours cordially, , are no fish on the shore. croon-time. the western provinces of the Dominion. illie owers While bickering and worriment are “Progressive Manitobans will take Barbara H. Wylie . L B. B , Ass’t Supt. of N. Dak. L. T. L. rife. deep and legitimate pride in the fact Bowesmont, N. Dak., Feb. 28, ’16. that their province is the first in Can­ "Folks hunger so for loving at the ada to enfranchise women.” says the night-time. Free Press. "However, the prepara­ NEW UNIONS 1915-16 When wearily they Uke them home tions of the sister prairie provinces to to rest Treasurer lean closely upon Manitoba in this re­ Union President Cor. Secretary At slumber-song and tuming-out-the- spect are already audible. Eastern Mrs. W. Stavner light time Freda - Mrs. C.V M. Butler Mrs. Emma Eby Canada, like the eastern states, is still Mrs. Esther E. Fisher Miss Blache Steele Miss BaSteele Of all the time for loving, that s the black upon the suffrage map one Mrs. NoraAxlin Mrs. Fg. Patterson Mrs. Lottie Root best! more proof of the greater responsive­ Mrs. A. G. Baker Mrs. J. P. Ralph ness of young communities to demo­ Mrs. P. M. Madison Mrs. Madison "Folks want a lot of loving every Mrs. Otto Reinke minute . cratic ideas. In the ampler, freer air Mrs. D. K. Ford M iss Bertha Schick M iss Maggie Vogel of the western prairies social veneers Mrs. Chas. Aplin Mrs. Jas. Naismith The sympathy of others and their Mrs. E. J. Reed smile! and outworn creeds cannot so easily r Mrs. Jos...u«. Martin.... Mrs. J. L. Wood Lulu Hersrud take root and perpetuate themselves. Till life’s end, from the moment they Mrs Frank Beachler Mrs.H’ry Gemberling Mrs. Blegen “The Norris government, in ^sing Mrs Fred Blegen Miss Blanche Elliott Miss ^Mle Lykken Folks need a lot of loving all the woman suffrage, has established at Mrs. A. Newguard Mrs. Geo. Danielson Mrs. Ole Hogan least one title to enduring fame. ” Mrs R. H. McMorran Mrs. Mazie Stevens Mrs. E. M. lago while.” T| 'I FLOWER MISSIOH DEPT. FIELD irOTES. Sunshine, four girls; Radiation, Ad­ FRQIi 8VFT. SOCIAL MBETIHOS vice Gratis, Blanche Albaugh; Recite- AlTD RED LETTER DAYS. My Dear Fellow Workers: Fargo -A hundred or more ladice tion, A Threat from Little Tommy, Heartfelt greetings. I hope to know ______, _____ Some of the benefits to be derived called at the R. M. Pollock home. 210 Lloyd Partow, Recitation, What of To- you all much better a little later on, as Eighth street south, on Washington’s day, Florence McKinnon; ReciUtion, from holding Social Meetings and ob- we work together. There are so many Birthday, during the hours of 3 to 6 A Temperance Story, Omia Wright; serving Red Letter Days: great possibilities in the Flower Mis­ o’clock, to greet and formally welcome Address, Mr. W. O. Godward; Music, Growth of public sentiment in favor sion Department that it seems one of to this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Preston the band; Recitation, Why Daddy of our organization; the agiUtion of the most important divisions in the Anderson, president of the hiorth Da- Signed the Pledge; Gertrude Partlow; moral reforms; it makes and sustains whole work. Not only do the activi­ koU W. C. T. U., and foynerly of Reading, A Little Child Shall Lead interest in the unions; creates a greater ties of this department give us oppor­ Jamestown. The receptioi^as given Them, Mrs. Partlow; Drama Literature love for the cause; increases member- tunities to scatter cheer and blessings by the Fargo W. C. T. U.^with the Demonstration by the Union; Song, ship; promotes the social element and about us from day to day, but because arrangements for it in charge of Mrs. America, by Audience; Benediction, gives the opportunity of distributing of the nature of our work we are par­ R. M. Pollock, Mrs. John Monson and Pastor C. A. Armstrong. Time of literature, which is one of the best ticularly fitted to co-operate with and Mrs. F. H. Wilder. In the receiving program one hour and 61 minutes, methods of educating the public. help nearlyeveryother department as Collection $7.06. Kensal union finds Whether the meetings shall be held in line with Mrs. Anderson were Mrs. well. Pollock and Mrs. Duncarr Fisher. Mrs. this is a great help and a good way^ the afternoon or evening, inviting wo- The Flower Mission Department has Pollock is editor of The White Ribbon get the people interested in the tein- men, or men and women, depends en- grown away beyond the distribution of Bulletin, and Mrs. Fisher is president perance work if only we could do tirely on the place‘ and your preference. Anysocial, tea, or reception where the blossoms, beautiful as they are, and of the Fargo Y. W. C. T. U. A short more to help out with this great work includes a gn^eat deal of relief work. program that was much enjoyed, had we are weak but every day tr^ng to work is presented, may be classed as social meetings, whether held in a In times of trouble or disaster in any been arranged as suwentertainment fea­ do more for the cause. - Feb. ’16. lity, we aim to co-op>erate just ture. It included several very pleasing Kensal union is very glad to have put home, W. C. T. U. room or church parlor. Refreshments add verymuch as far as possible in relieving distress. contralto solos by Miss Jennie Cham- in the White Ribbon Bulletin a few We cannot all go out and carry on pine, with Miss Mildred Allen as a words concerning their first Fathers’ to the social interests. Membership contests can also be included in this de­ meetings in p>enitentiaries, or assist in charming accompanist, and other vocal meeting, which was held Thursday eve­ mammoth parades. We can give of numbers that were very pleasing, by ning. Feb. 14, in the basement of the partment, as they are always closed in a social manner, the losing side prepar­ what we have to spare to those who Miss Marie Danielson, who played her M. E. church. It sure was a success, need it. Housecleaning time comes to what the sisters thought it would be. ing the program and refreshments. own accompaniments. Miss Daniel­ soon. Sort out and gather up your son, formerly of Hillsboro, now lives at The meeting opened with about thirty These contests will increase the mem­ men present, not all fathers but mostly bership of anylocal union, tryit. temperance and Sunday School papers Valley City, and w*as in charge of the and other good magazines which you singing at the revival services held by all, and quite a number of ladies, as Observe as many Red Letter Days the fathers were to bring their ladies as pK>ssible, they bring into remem­ will not use, and put to one side ready the Glad Tidings mission. Miss Ruth for directions later. Your local super­ Fisher, who last week won the Fargo with them. The meeting was opened brance those who have labored to up­ bysinging Blest be the Tie that Binds, lift humanityand for the enforcement intendent will be glad of your gifts, or college "Academy declamatory contest, drop me a card and I will give you gave much pleasure by reciting her then prayer by Rev. Armstrong, a of state and government laws, whose reading and a few recitations were lis­ names are especially dear to all white directions where to send them as soon winning selection, Virginia of Virginia. as I get the work in hand. Used Other features of the program were a tened to, then a short speech by the ribboners. A list of these are given Pastor and a number of fine selections with programs in leaflets which I have Christmas and other pretty cards are medal contest, and a talk by Mrs. An­ very acceptable. I will be very glad derson. The latter took Peace as her by the band were rendered. After this distributed to’nearly all unions. The a few minutes were given for visiting Union Signal program for Red Letter to receive suggestions at any time subject,* explaining that the W. C. T. along this line. U. had always been in favor of peace, and exchanging jokes. A delightful Days are well prepared and can be lunch was served by the union. Now, used to good advantage in any union. When the new seed and nursery cat­ although not “peace at any price,’’ alogs, with their gorgeous pages, are and that it did not believe in militar­ dear workers, do not get discouraged; A great deal of the social work is just try a Fathers’ meeting. Kensal not reported, therefore jt is very essen­ before us and we make out our orders, ism. Her remarks were both instruct­ include a few more seeds of flowers ive and interesting, and she was cor­ union is planning on one every two tial that each local union have a 8up>er- months at least. Hoping for your suc­ intendent, who should keep an accurate and vines for window boxes or gardens, dially received. The L. T. L. silver a shrub or a tree, to brighten life for medal contest, in which eight children cess I remain one in this great work.— record of the number of social meet­ Mrs. Gertrude Partlow, Sec’y. ings held. Red Letter Days observed, others later. We tithe our time and took part, was arranged by Mrs, Jos, our money for the Lord’s work, why Matters and Mrs. Henry Monson and honorary members gained, amount of AMENIA-The Woman’s Christian money received in offerings at these not tithe our g^ardens this year for this was very interesting. Helen Steams Temperance Union of Amenia, spent a meetings, pages of literature distribut­ little comer of service in His Vine­ gave the selection that was adjudged pleasant and profitable afternoon and ed, and number of members gained yard? Plan supplies for special days, the best. In honor of Washington’s evening Friday in an institute held at meetings and conventions. birthdayanniversary, the rooms were who have paid their dues, the latter is the home of Mrs. A. E. Cure. Mrs. It is none too early to plan on Arbor effectively decorat^ by numerous F. H. Wilder, president of 15th dis­ very important as it determines which state is entitled to the banner. Day exercises. Unions should co-oper­ flags, with daffodils carrying out a col­ trict, was present and helped with the ate with schools, or with towns and or scheme of yellowin the dining room. Let us magnify this depMurtment in program, which was in charge of Mrs. villages for parks. Some of us w’ho The same color predominated in the our state this year, hold more social R. B. Reed and Mrs. H. B. Corsette. are scattered out in the countrycan daintyrefreshments that were served. meetings, observe Red Letter Days, At 6 o’clock the gentlemen came and co-o|)€rate with the country school Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. an appetizing supper was served. Mrs. gain members and distribute literature, nearest us, planting a tree, shrubbery Mattie M. Davis and Mrs. B. F. Walter Reed, Mrs. Russell Gowland that our report cards may be filled at or a hedge as best fits the need or loca­ Spalding, and assisting in the serving and Mrs. C. E. Ulvestad, were the the end of the year. tion. As the Scotchman said “It will were Mrs. W. A. Keye, Mrs. J. F. Mc- capable supper committee. During Mrs . j. H. Mc Mullen, ay be growin’ while ye’re sleepin’.” Grann, Mrs. John Monson, Mrs. Jos. the afternoon and evening the follow­ . Minnewaukan, N. D. Yours for service, Matters and Mrs. F. H. Wilder. The ing program was carried out. Inez Lee, gathering at the reception was a very Tennessee went beyond her task last Supt. Flower Mission Dept representative one, including ladies AFTERNOON year. She was assig^ned 800 new mem­ Plainfield, Iowa, until April 1st from the various churches, women’s Devotionals bers as her proportion of the desired clubs aiMl other organizations, such as Singing...... White Ribbon Rally Song gain but at the national convention Oradaate University the Scandinavian W. C. T. U., the Object of Institute...... was able to report a gain of 1229. At of Pennsylvsnls. Votes for Women league, and others...... Mrs. Carrie Budrow her state convention department con­ All expressed pleasure at being given Paper—Achievements of the Nation- vention conferences of an hour were an opportunityto meet Mrs. Anderson ...... al W. C. T. U. held each daydirectly after the noon Solo- '“Two Eyes of Gray’’...... personally. Quite a number were pre­ ...... Mrs. Eldwyn Evans int< sent from other towns in the state, in­ Talk “What the N. D. W. C. T. U. cluding Mrs. J. S. Platou, from Valley is Doing’’...... Mrs. F. H. Wilder Grand Forks Scandinavian union is City. Pa|*er “Peace”..Mrs. H. B. Corsette having a genuine revivalof interest. Suit* 404 d* L*ndr*ci« Ke.vsal Following is the program Solo - “When Love is Sweet”...... Their treasury is in healthy condition. Block given by Kensal union on February 17: ...... Mrs. Walter R. Reed One evening social in Zion Lutheran FARGO, Opening, Music by Band; Song, Blest Drill on State Minutes and Question church netted them $4J. They hold N. DAK. be the Tie that Bindt,; Prayer, Rev. Box...... Mrs. F. H. Wilder meetings every two weeks. Armstrong, Sketch, Life of Frances EVENING Rob't M. Pollock Jam** W*nd*ll Pollock Kintyre plans to hold an all dayin­ Willard, Mrs. Collison; Song, Home Piano Solo-“Kamennoi Ostrow’ John C. Pollock stitute on March 18th. The president Guards, two girls; Recitation, Boy’s ...... Mr. C. H. Wood POLLOCK & POLLOCK Promise, Viola Tripp; Recitation, A Reading—“A Child’s Dream of a of the ninth district hop>e8 to hold sev­ Little Soldier, Mary McGuyer; Recita­ SUr”...... Mrs. C. H Wood eral more in the district LAWYERS tion, I Have Signed the Pledge, Harold Vocal Solo—“In An Old Fashioned Dickinson is to hold a gold medal Suite 304 Loyed; Music, the band; Song, Yield Town”...... Mrs. Walter R. Reed contest at the time of the county su­ deLeodrecie Bldg. Fargo, N. D* Not Unto Temptation, two girls; Reci­ Address...... Mrs. F. H. Wilder perintendents’ meeting, and are also tation, Please Vote it Out, Kathryn Quartet Mrs. Walter R. Reed, Mrs. planning to have Mrs. Keener give an Godward;ReciUtion, Somebody’s Boys Edwyn Evans, Mr. Russell W. Gow­ address before that body of educators. land and Mr. C. H. Wood. Nellie Peterson; Reading, Good of the Stanley is to have a public Anti- M. F.VANGKi.ise Bni.TiiN. D. O. Amenia has gained several new mem­ .*«e!i Hiid (.>b>t«lrlc! Gunthler; Recitation, The Cigarette bers since last fall. They hud all their state dues and pledges paid before the The city superintendent of schools is Boys, Glen Burleson; Song, We Are arranging the program. lamestown Infinnary of Osteopathy Coming, Dear Leader, The Union; first of January, and lyive enough 1(1 Uouni!> Lut/. niiH-k. Jamestown, N. D. Recitation, Wanted-a Father, Della points already answered to make their’s I'l.one 444. 'Fredrickson; Recitation, When I am a a Banner Union. Mrs. W. W. Brown. 2 DKS. ItULTON AND DOLTON Man, Arnold Fredrickson; Song, My R aleigh The Raleigh W. C. T. U. CASSELTON REPORTER I'liynleiaiis in (Tiar||;« Mother’s White Ribbon, two girls; met Friday, Feb. 11, at the home of CAS8ELTON, N. D. All uente and ulironic oiM-ases suceoosfully treated without drutrs. EKyptian (Turkiati) Music, the band; Reading, The Moder­ Mrs. Esther E. Fisher. Several mat­ Bath*. Eleetne Appliances of all kindk In- ate Plan, Dora Fredrickson; Recita­ ters of importance were attended to Neat Job Work for W. C. T. U. on cludlnir .\-ray and Siullc Maclilne have been and plans were made to carryon the Short Notice at Moderate Matea lii-talled. tion, Since Papa Doesn’t Drink, Artie Appendlciils f'ured Wlltliout Operalinn. McMullen; Recitation, You Smarty, work in different departments in the and FiratClaaaUp-to-Date Style Eczema Cured Without Dru^a. Nellie McMullen; Song, Just a Little future. Blanche Steele, Sec’y. Draneh Ofltee: Trib. KIdK.. Dlauiarek, N.O.