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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Nowhere in the world are bank de-
posits increasing in a greater ratio than
in the United States. The French, just
ly famed for their economy and saving
proclivities, are easily Outclassed by
the Americans, reputed spendthrifts
and the most extravagant people on
earth. Official figures just at hand
show that in France from 1885 to 1905
bank deposits increased from $1S2 ,000,
600 to $579,000,000, or ais per cent. In
the United States during the same
years the deposits increased from ST.
248OOO,0OO to $4,735, 100000, or 271 per
cent. This great increase IS properly
chargeable to the prosperity enjoyed in
the United States rather than to a
healthy growth Of the habit Of economy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

A force of fifteen special agents of
the Interior Department which had
been furloughed for several months on
account of lack of funds, resumed ag-
gressive investigation of land frauds in
the Western and Southern States under
the appropriation which became effec-
tive July l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

The ISthmiin Canal Commission has
issued invitations for proposals to fur
nish not less than $500 Chinese labor
ers for canal construction over a period
of not less than two years The work
ing day is to consist of ten hours. WITH
all overtime paid for at the time-and
a-half rate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

The War Department has awarded
the entire issue of Philippine bonds to
the amount of S1OOO,0OO to Fiske &
Robinson, New York, at 1022S. These
certificates bear per cent interest. are
redeemable in one year and are accept
able as security for public deposits. 1t
IS the sixth issue of its kind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

The Postoffice Department has decid-
ed to test at Baltimore the use of auto
mobiles in the collection of mail If
successful, the system will be extended
to all the larger cities. Two automo-
capable of doing work of four horse
drawn vehicles.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
Music and the Turtle-

The Egyptians, according to the sage
Apollodorus, credit their Herres or
Mercury with the invention of music
under the following circumstances:
The Nile, having overfowed it's banks
and inundated nearly all of Egypt, on
it's return to it's banks left on it's
shores various dead animals and
among the rest tortoise, the flesh
having dried and wasted in the sun
until nothing remained in the shell but
carriages. These, being frightened by
the drying heat, became sonorous.
Mercury, walking along the banks of
the river, happened to strike his foot
against this shell, was so pleased With
the sound produced that the idea of
the Tyre suggested itself, and he con.
structed Tyre Of the shell of large
tortoise, which he strung with the
sinews of dead animals: Dryden
wrote:
Less than goo they thought there could
not dwell
Within the hollow of that shell
That spoke so sweetly.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
A Matter of Nose,

In sI}t> Of the important place given
to the nose as an index of character,
there is but little to be learned from it
In estimating the causes of an innate
bond between the mind and the fea-
lures. Most of the correspondence
which have been remarked appear to
be Of radical order, but why Roman
nose first became associated with a
warlike and domineering disposition or
how long and thin nose became linked
with business prudence is more than l
can say. II we omit the changes
which take place in nose during the
lifetime Of it's possessor. there is scarce
~ nasal popularity Of value to the
physiognomist which at the same time
is cosmopolitan. No Tartar or Hotten-
tot, however warlike, could give proof
of it in this way. Japan has shown
that she possesses plenty Of men with
military aptitude, but no Wellingtonian
nose can be found within her borders.
Again, no Chinese nose is long and
thin, yet John is not without a certain
aptitude at driving bargains.-Black,
woods Magazine
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
i advertising will pay the state,
it will pay every business man
who has goods to sell.
A r,ricls OF Actors.

rs
Most people know that the memory
may be easily confused by learning a
passage in two or three different ways
or by having once heard an incorrect
form of giving it. Working on this
principle, actors are fond Of putting
stumbling blocks in one anothers way
A stock joke dear to the hearts Of all
players Is the regular thing to be in
hicted upon beginner in the first act
Of Richard III" 1t Is in the scene
where the coffin Of Henry vi. rs borne
across the stage. One Of the men who
carry 1t has been raised from the posi-
ton OF supernumerary to his first
speaking part, which consists of 4 sin
gle line. Before the performance it is
usual for some older actor to take him
aside and impress him with the enor-
nous difficulties of delivering that SEN
tenco correctly. The victim listens
nervously.
"Now, most actors" says his tor
mentor gravely, make this mistake
the first time they play the part: In
stead of saying as it is, My lord,
stand back and let the coffin pass they
give 1t this way, My lord, stand back
and let the parson cough
And after he has heard the latter yer.
sion, absurd though it is, the chances
are that the poor supernumerary will
give that to the audience on the first
night. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
A Bri2ht Recruit.


Lieutenant examining soldier)-What
should you do if you met an enemy on
the field of battle?
Soldier-Shoot him dead, sir.
Lieutenant-Right. And what should
you do if you met whole battalion Of
the enemy? "
Soldier-Shoot them dead, sir.
Lieutenant-You couldn't by yourself
You should fall back and give warning
What should you do if you met cow
belonging to the enemy?
'Soldier-Shoot it dead, sir.
Lieutenant-Wrong.
Soldier-Fall back and give warning
Bir ... ....
Lieutenant-Wronga again. You should
catch hold Of it by the horns and bring
It into camp. Now tell me what you
should do if you met me in the field.
Soldier-Shoot you dead, sir.
Observation-Disclosures I'm not an en-
envy! I wear. the same uniform as
you do.
Soldier-Fall back and give warning.
Lieutenant Wrong, stupid! I'm not
q battalion of the enemy.
Soldier-Well, then, I'd catch hold of
you by the horns and lead you into
camp. .... ~ .| zs
Lieutenant-YOu-
-Lustige Batter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
ADVERTISING AN ISSUE.

Whether Mr.. Cole knows it or
not, he is fighting the fight of the
newspaper man in his agitation
for state development. The
question whether it pays to ad-
vertise is one of the issues in this
campaign, and the repub lican
candidate has the affirmative.
Certain counties in Minnesota
are losing population, declares
Mr.. Cole, for no other reason
than that the state is not properly
advertised so as to attract set.
tiers from other states and from
abroad. While the railroads had
vast tracts of land to sell here,
they did the work of attracting
immigrants by singing the great.
ness of Minnesota in all parts of
the country, but since the rail
roads have quit advertising this
state and have taken to extoling
the virtues of Canada, Washing
ton and the Dakotas, we have not
been getting our share of the
.homeseekers. Instead of stop
ping here, as they used to do,
they now pass through and on.
Mr.. Cole would have the state
take up the work the railroads
have left off.
There is not a. progressive man
in the state who can doubt Mr..
Cole s arguments. It will pay to
advertise Minnesota. It has
paid in the past, it will pay at the
present time and it will pay in
the future.
The moral is for the merchant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25

In making their choice for gov
ernor, repu blicans may, aud will
differ, but there should be no
hesitancy, even on the part of
Johnson republicans, in voting
the rest of the ticket straight,
unless it be in such a case as in
this section, where local pride
will induce many to vote for Mr..
Pendergast. Such men as julius
Schmahl, Sam Iverson and G. G.
Dinehart, respectively candi-
dates for secretary of state, state
auditor and state treasurer,
should receive the solid republi-
can vote.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
HADE FROn NATIVE ROOTS.
SAFE AND RELIABLE.

That the roots of many native plants,
growing wild In our American forests,
possess remarkable properties for the cure
Of human maladies Is well proven. Even
the untutored Indian had learned the
curative value of some of these and
taught the early settlers their uses. The
Indian never liked work so he wanted his
sQuaW to get well as soon as possible that
she might do the work and let him hunt.
Therefore, he dug WpapOOse root /" for her,
for that was their great remedy for fe-
male weaknesses. Pr. Pierce uses the
wFayorite Prescription" skillfully COM
bined with other agents that make it
more effective than any other medicine in
curing all the various weaknesses and
painful arrangements peculiar to women.
Many afflicted women have been saved
from the operating table and the sur
geon's knife by the timely use of Doctor
ness over the lower pelvic region, with
backache, spells Of dizziness, faintness,
bearing down pains or distress should not
go unheeded. "A course of aFavOrite Pre-
scription" will work marvellous benefit
In all such cases, and generally effect
permanent cure II persisted in for rea-
sonable length of time. The uFavorite
wholly prepared from native medicinal
roots, without a drop of alcohol in it's
make up, whereas all other medicines,
put up. for sale through druggists for
woman's peculiar ailments, contain large
quantities of spirituous liquors, which
are very harmful, especially to delicate
women. "Favorite Prescription" con-
tains neither alcohol nor harmful habit
forming drugs. All it's ingredients are
printed on each bottle wrapper. It is a
powerful invigorating tonic, imparting
health and strength in particular to the
organs distinctly feminine. For weak
and sickly women, who are sworn- out"
or debilitated, especially for women who
work in store, office, or school who
sit at the typewriter or sewing machine,
or bear heavy household burdens, and for
nursing mothers, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription will prove priceless benefit
because of it's health restoring and
strengthening power.
For constipation, the true, scientific
cure is DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Mild, harmless, yet sure.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
The Philosophers Sport.

A balloon trip gives one sense Of
utter and complete stiffness and also
beautifully serene feeling of aloof-
ness from men and tiresome matters,
a contempt for the puniness of earth
and an unbounded sense of sociability
and camaraderie with those with
whom one is basketed aloft in those
few square feet of wicker It is a
philosophers joy, ballooning, the sport
Of the scientific, and the idea that it
provides a new thrill Or curdles the
blood Of jaded and sinful butterflies
may be good enough for the halfpenny
press, but not for the wiseacres of the
Aero club.-Bystander.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25

The papyrus used by the ancient
Egyptians was made from the stems
of a peculiar water reed growing in all
parts of Egypt The outside layer of
the plant was removed, and beneath
this there were found number of lay
ers Of a delicate, pithy membrane.
These, being separated, were placed in
layers. A second layer was laid at
right angles to and above the first and
sometimes a third over the second.
Heavy pressure was then applied, and
the layers were firmly cemented into a
fair article of paper. No gum other
than what was contained in the plant
itself was used in the process. The
papyrus was very much stronger than
the average paper made by the mod
ern machines. The sheets were COM
monty made from six to twelve inches
square 49,. .a.-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
ONE LESS a DID,"

Another one of Governor John
sons Il dds" exploded. One
by one the bubbles burst and
vanish into nothing. This time it
is the tim Der trespass claim.
Here is the bubble by the Duluth
Herald and the puncture by the
Grand Rapids Independent:
It's pretty hard for Coles
friends to get around the fact that
timber trespassing has been
stopped in Governor Johnson s
ad ministration for the first time
in the history of the state-Du-
Iuth Herald.
It is no such a thing. The fact
that state timber stealing has
stopped to certain extent is due
to several reasons, and would
have stopped had there been no
body in the governors chair.
In the first place, the condi-
tions were such that a reform
wave which had come up was
just bearing fruit, and the result
was the stopping of the thieving.
Secondly, the state tim Der is
not so plentiful and so stealable
as it was in the past, and thirdly
the depOSing of certain officials
and influences outside of the gov
ernor's Office had the most to do
with it.
The installation of State Audi
tor Samuel Iverson in the state
auditors Office was one of the
most instrumental Incidents in
bringing about the reform, and
he takes the place of one of the
influences deposed.-Grand Ra-
pids Independent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
Govern r Johnson is an affAble

Govern Johnson is an affAble
gentleman, a good fellow, an ex.
cellent man to grace an elegant
suite of offices in the new capitol,
and win the hearts Ct the ladies
with his funny stories aud flow
OF eloquen']y constructed sen.
fences at chautauqua meetings
and ether public gatherings; but
there is work for = governor to
do, real work; and what is needed
is a man of Mr.. Coles energy
and capacity to do it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
SUBsCRlPTI0N...s5.00 PER ANNuN,

The Hubbard County Clipper
thinks that the man who says he
believes in competition in his line
of business. is not telling the
truth; that every man wants a
mono; oily for himself. Very true.
Competition, like loving ones
enemies, is a fine thing-for TIE
other fellow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
Trades Sensitfyeness.

German goods 60 where British.
goods might, but do not. Here is
case. The Russian joiner, not being a
meat eater, has not much muscle and
cannot use heavy hammer. So he
buys and uses the German light ham
mer made for him, while he has no
use for the heavier one of English
make. -L London Post. If
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
Information For the foun..

PA, what do they call babies where
there's three Of them at a time-I mean
the same as twins? p
'Triplets." d..
"Oh, yes. couldn't think what it
was. And what is it when there's four
Of them?''
"A calamity. Now, put that pup out
Of the house and keep him out or I'll
send for the dog catcher!" = Chicago
Record Herald. ..--.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
RuIdy.

Artists Friend-My dear Harold, l
like your picture very much, only l
fancy the original doesn't look quite so
red as you have painted him. He
hasn't a ruddy complexion; quite the
reverse. Impressionist Artist-Who on
earth are you talking about? Artists
Friend-Why, your uncle, of course.
Impressionist Artist Gracious, man,
but that isn't my uncle. It's a sunset!
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
A Sn1Qndid Gain.

Hobson-How did you enjoy your
summer trip, Bagley? Bagley-Had
delightful time; gained 100 pounds.
Hobson - One hundred and thirty
pounds! I don't believe it! Bagley-
Don't you? Well, here it comes down
the street Just wait momnt, and
I'll introduce you.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
Overheard I'm the Art Gallery.

Overheard In the Art Gallery.
They We're making the usual round
Of exhibitions.
"Oh," he exclaimed. "do look at that
beautiful Apollo Belvederew
"Sh!" she returned, Don't say dear
SO loud. Every body'll know we're just
married
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25
SCHEDULE = ~
SEASON OF 1906.
STEAMER MICHAEL KELLY
n Amor Ct

MONDAYS-Leave Redby at 10 clock al
for Agency. Cross Lake School and Shotley
Brook. r-..- 3d.. .. I.-..',l : = -" -
TUESDAYS-Leave ShOtley Brook at 7
O'Clock a. M. for Shotley Postoffice, Cross
Lake School, Battle River then to Redby-
stOpping at Blackjack when necessary"
a. m; for Agency. Leave Agency at $3.50 p. m.
for Redby. - 80 -
THURSDAYS-Runs on Special Orders
only. = 800
FRIDAYS-Leave Redby at 10 o'clock a. m.
for Agency. then to Shotley Brook. Leave
ShOtley Brook at 800 p. m. for Shotly POST
Office then to Redby. 49,,
$ SATURDAYS'-Leav Redby at 10 o'clock
q. NJ. for Battle River. Gross Lake School.
Agency. stopping at Blackjack when
necessary"
SUNDAYS-Excursion trip on lake during
August and September.
&. W. G. MARSON, Genl Mgr.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-10-25

Common. sense is the average sensi.
bility and intelligence of men undis-
turbed by individual peculiarities.-W.
r. Alger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-04

Boston Herald: Bishop Potter goes
in for long vacations for the clergy.
He says there is stress in the daily
life of the pastor which wears him
down more completely than the labors
0 any of his parishioners, whether
men of affairs or professional men.
And yet We fancy that these latter
need rest and recuperatiOn quite as
much az do the clergy. The need is
general and particularly urgent among
those who follow intellectual pursuits.
That eminent Boston lawyer who said
he could do his work in 10 months but
not in II put it just about right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-04
How TO Help Yourself,

Some time ago the head of Il large
wholesale shoe business was in need
of an advertising manager. If he had
followed the usual practice he would
have gone outside the house and hired
professional lad. manager" But he
had a notion that the man who knew
enough about craftsmanship and about
his special goods to sell them on the
road could make sentiment for those
same goods by the use of printers ink.
Therefore he put one of his crack sales
men into the position ana now pays
him $4,000 a year. And the man has
made good in great shape.
Nor does this merchant stop with
promoting men from the ranks of his
organization. If a salesman in his
house makes a good ehowing he fas-
tens him to the firm still tighter by
selling to him shares Of good dividend
paying stock.
He knows one thing that too few
men in business do know-tlIat a man
can best help himself by helping 9th.
ers!Saturday Evening Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-04

interference in Illinois politics attest
the interest that is felt by voters in the
system. and the desire 10 overthrow it.
There is every reason TO believe that
the democrats can carry Illinois in the
November elections. the St Louis Re-
public reiterates by making an aggres-
sive and uncompromising fight against
every form of POLITICAL bossism and ma
chine rule.
Their campaign in the state at large
would be greatly strengthened by an
aggressive, determined and well sup
ported effort to defeat Mr.. Cannon in
the Eighteenth congressional district.
He has not been defeated since 1890,
but the political sins with which he
confronts his constituents this year are
vastly greater than those they punish
ed 16 years ago. Mr.. Cannon's exalted
position as speaker of the house. of
representatives in congress makes him
the most illustrious example of the po-
litical boss and apostle of gag rule
IN politics.
strong and earnest democratic
campaign against him in the Eigh-
teenth district would be campaign of
education not only for the rest of Hi
nois, but for the country at large.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-04
MEAN TEMPERATURE WAS
ABOVE THE AVERAGE
Rainfall UnevenIy Distributed Through
out Illinois the Past
Week.

The weekly weather bulletin sum-
mary for the week ending July 2, in
Illinois follows:
Mean temperature above the sea
sonal average obtained throughout the
week ending Monday. July 2 The av-
erage excess in daily mean tempera-
ture for the state was degrees. The
greatest excess occurred in the north
ern district. Maximum temperatures
of 90 degrees were registered in all
districts on the 29th. The percentage
of bright sunshine was high.
The rainfall was deficient in the cen
trail and southern districts. In por-
tons of the central district moisture
is needed In the northern district the
fail was excessive in most districts,
measurements of an inch or more be-
ing registered at many stations. The
heaviest fall reported was $40 inches
at Cambridge on the 29th. High, dam
aging winds and destructive hail oc-
Goth. In Bureau county the heavy
rainfall has caused an overflow of the
Green river, and considerable damage
has ensued in the lowlands.
The following table shows the mean
temperature and precipitation. with de-
weather bureau stations, and typifies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-04
Only 90 Years Old.

Il am only 50 years old and don't ex-
pect even when l get to be real old to
trio Bitters,' says Mrs. Z. II. Brunson,
of Dublin Ga. Surely there's nothing
else keeps the old as young and makes
the weak as strong as this grand tonic
medicine. Dyspepsia, torpid liver, in
famed kidneys or chronic constipation
are unknown after taking Electric Bit
ters a reasonable time. Guaranteed by
Hartz & UIlemeyer, druggists. Price
80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-04
Inrecnrdel Dreams

The subject of dreams is one of the
most intricate and peTpleXinG in the
entire field of mental philosophy, and
it has not yet met with that amount
of attention which its Importance
would seem to demand. Sir William
Hamilton, the great metaphysician,
held that whether we recollect our
dreams or not. we always dream" To
have no recollection of our dreams
does not prove that we have not
dreamed, for it can often be shown
that we have dreamed, though the
dream has left no trace upon our
memory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-04
Elections Are Easy.

1t was given out by the Associated
Press that 100 editors on their way TO
Chicago had been poisoned by eating
canned beef and chicken; but upon in
vestigation it turned out that every
man who was affected had put water III
his whisky, while many of them had
eaten neither beef nor chicken. The
whole trouble was due TO ignorance and
disOrderly conduct.
But the significant fact is that not
a single democratic editor was involv-
ed in this wretched affair. Democrats
are more careful about mixing good
whisky with poor water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-04
Congressman Rodenburg

Congressman Rodenburg of the
Twenty-third Illinois district managed
to secure a large chunk out of what
Speaker Cannon called the porker''-
in other words, the public buildings
bill. His share was 100000, of which
Sf00,000 goes for buildings in his dis
trict and s150,00g for river work. Con-
gresham Gardiner of New Jersey. not
ing the proportions of his haul, leaned
over to Graft of Peoria and remarked:
The next time we have public
building bill | am in favor of letting
Rodenburg report the Illinois budget
and then lacking the rest of the bill
onto it as an amendment"