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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
How Dolls Arc Made.

Many big Things are needed to make
small doll. She has her beginning
In n great trough, where workmeu
knead up into dingy paste old card
board, even old gloves old rags and
gum tragacanth. They are great
brawny fellows, these men, naked to
the waist, wearing leathern aprons.
In an adjoining room the paste is pour
ed into molds for the busts, the arms,
the legs of dolls innumerable. There
Is a special machine for stamping out
the hands. 1 should not like to con-
fess how long 1 stood in front of 1t.
fascinated by the steady stream of
queer little hands that fell ceaselessly
from the iron monster. It was .aw-
full, uncanny, hypnotizing. Indeed, the
whole sight was grim and monstrous.
The low factory rooms were misty with
steam and lit by strange, red glowing
fires. Always the great steel machines
pulsed and changed, and through the
mist sweaty giants Of men went to and
fro with heaps Of little greentsh arms
and legs until you began to think that
some new Herod had killed all the lit
de people in the world.-Everybody's.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
How WoxaII Was Named.

Near Sch wenksville, Pa, is village
that bears the name Of Woxall. This
wonderful name was the result of an
error upon the part of the postof1ice de-
partment In Washington. The place
was known many years ago as Crop
pestettel," or "Crowtown," and later
as Mechanicsville, but when a post
office was established there in 1888
neither of these names was satisfac-
tory, and 1t was decided to choose a
new cognomen. Many were the sug-
gestions submitted to the postoffice de-
partment, but all were found to be too
nearly like the name of some other
postoffice to be acceptable. One day
the village storekeeper saw the word
"Noxall'' upon piece Of calico and
called the attention of several friends
to it. At once all agreed that "Nox-
air would be a fine name for their
town. So the postofice authorities were
notified. Soon a letter came from
Washington approving the name that
had been chosen, but in the letter it
was spelled "Woxall" So Woxall be.
came the name of the village.-Phila-
delphia Record.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Barker's Drug Store


DeduQette NlVef.
Notice is hereby given. that on the goth day
OF February, 1907. at the village of Baudette,
Beltrami county. Minnesota. the village coun-
eli OF SAID village at a special meeting there
OF 70 pc held at eight O'CLOCK IN the evening ia
as hereinafter specified. for the construction
of a wagon bridge across the Beaudette
river. between, the villages of Baudette and
SpOOner, IN said county and state; as follows,
to-Wit:
First. For the construction and compile
ton OF the super-str9cture Of said bridge
furnishing of all labor and material neces-
sary to complete the bridge.
Second. For the timber necessary in the
construction of the bridge.
Third. For all labor necessary and re-
CURED to construct and complete the bridge.
we md e VIII pe Sg feet 9n ana S feet
with plans and Specifications now on file in
the Office Of the village clerk of the village of
Each bid must be accompanied with bank
draft. or certified check for five per cent of
the amount of the bid, to be returned if the
"a ae e a 20 th
according to the said plans and specifications.
The village council reserves the right to
modify or alter the said plans or speciaca
menced. the reasonable value of any material
and labor involved in such modification or
alteration. to be added to, or deducted from
the contract price. as the case may be. The
all ids.
All bids shall be addressed to VIM. Rogers,
the face Of the envelope shall be Endorsed,
the words bid on Baudette bridge"
The village clerk has few copies Of plans
and specific atiOnS. that will be furnished for
0 - ~ J. o. WILLIAMS,
President, Village Council OF the Village OF
Attest: VIM ROGERS.
Village Clerk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
What Is Cali WooI?U

l have met a county magnate, a
wealthy man who would not be put off
with anything but the best, if he knew
1t, clad in handsome 'homespun"
suit the delicate blue gray mixture Of
which / happened to know was pro-
duced by the judicious blending of old
blue stockings, such as navvies wear
with old white stockings. 1 have seen
society lady in a stylish "blanket
tweed motor coat, the composition of
which I knew to be Of such nature
that it might; very easily owe it's ex-
istence in part to the cast-off hosiery
Of her own scullery maid, collected
from the ash bin. Even the judge try
ing case Of misrepresentation Of
goods may, as likely as not, be I'M
consciously sitting in somebody else's
thrown away rags that he has bought
as "all wool."-A Wooden Manufac-
turer in Grand Magazine 81
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= $1,000 : 80,
Luck and Regulations.

Nobody gifted with sense of hui
NOR can fail to be diverted by the
Puck-like manner in which luck makes
and unmakes regulations for business
ability" says Will Payne in Every
body's. years ago gentleman named
Jennings was an extensive owner Of
downtown real estate in Chicago. He
was the first, believe, to develop on a
large scale the modern system Of the
ninety-nine year lease, whereby the
owner insures to himself and his heirs
sor century an absolutely fixed rent
Al, free and clear Of all charges. After
Mr.. Jennings had leased lot Of his
lands for ninety-nine years a depres-
zion came on. Other peoples incomes
were curtailed, but his was stable.
What foresight! said the town. What
sagacityv What superb business judg-
mentv Mr.. Jennings views on the
business situation and outlook were
eagerly sought. The depression passed.
Realty prices advanced immensely.
The Jennings lots could have been
leased at twice the rental named in
the old indenture. The town shook it's
.ead sympathetically over poor Mr..
Jennings deplora BILE shortsightedness."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Woes of a Drummer.

I'm just little discouraged with
my work." said the tall New York
boy who has started out on the road.
II was making my second trip west
when met an old drummer who had
been on the road for more than thirty
years. He sat with grip between his
knees and talked to me-
Chuck it, my boy he said. If
there is anything else in the world
you can do, do it. Look at my gray
hairs. don't know what it is to have
a home. For thirty years I have seen
my wife about once in five weeks.
know that I've wife and children in
a fat in New York, but that's all do
know about them. The children have
grown up and married, but 1 have not
had time to attend their weddings. My
wife has grown gray, too, but she has
had the best Of it. She has had a
home and the children. If there is
anything else in the world you can do,
my boy he repeated, quit drumming,
and do IT,"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
NAPOLEON Trusted His Omens,

Napoleon always had an unlimited
trust in his presentiments. When the
news came to him that one of the Nile
river boats, the name of which was
L'Italie, had been wrecked and the
crew put to death he gave up all hope
Of ever completing his conquest Of
Italy by annexation. Napoleon believ-
ed that the stars exercised an occallt
influence over human destinies. When
General Rapp, at one time his abide:
camp, returned from the siege Of Dant-
sic he found the emperor gazing with
concentrated attention at the heavens
look there!' shouted the emperor.
1T Is my star! The fiery red one, al
most as large as the moon! It is be-
fore you now, and, ali, how brilliant!
It has never abandoned me for sim
gle instant. I see it on all great &C.
casions. 1t commands me to 60 for
ward; it is my sign Of good fortune,
and where it leads will follow"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
What Puzzled Her,

A woman whose religious education
had been received in the plain edifce
erected by an unassuming New Eng
land congregation was persuaded,
much against her will, to attend divine
service in one of New York's most
snowy churches. She showed from
the start that, Notwithstanding her pu-
rttanical training she was interested in
the proceedings. She studied the elab-
crate ceremony, the architecture the
richly tinted windows and the altar
decorations closely. By and by her
eyes became fixed on the ceiling. Her
friend wondered what particular fea-
ture of those lofty heights held her
attention for so long time. During
a lull in the chanting of the choir she
tried to find out g-s
"Oh," said the New England wo-
man in tones Of infinite concern, 'I
was just wondering how on earth, they
get away up there to dust the raftersr'
New York Post. -
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SUBSCRIPTION.--S5.OO PER ANNUM
It would be we'll for some {

It would be we'll for some of
the people of the city who are
taking a very active part in the
present municipal campaign to
consider a few questions of i'm
port that will have considerable
bearing on the future of this city
which have not yet been men
toned. There is a possibility
that Bemidji may secure the
proposed sixth normal school.
Mayor A. A. Carter was one of
the delegation that went to St.
Paul and did good work for Be-
midi. Present indications are
that the fight for the location of
the school will be transferrt d to
the State Normal Board. This
board is composed of Governor
Johnson, State Superintendent
Olson and seven other men of
learning and culture. In the
course of determining the loca-
ton of the normal school, it is
very probable that the mem bers
of the board will visit Bemidjj for
the purpose of ascertaining the
true conditions which prevail III
this city. In receiving this COM
mittee, it will fall on the mayor,
as the chief executive of the
city, to receive the gentlemen
and welcome them to the city.
Mayor Carter would acquit him.
self and the city with donors,
and would undoubtedly create a
favorable impression in the
minds of the visitors. Can as
much be said by the cultured (?)
gentleman who is opposing his
reelection and is supported, in
the main, by men whose every
word is an oath and a vile cpl
tibet?
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
A "Rinqers' Jua."

A beer jug in belfry is happily
somewhat of a rarity in these days.
At the beginning of the last century,
however, people were not so particular,
The ringers jug at Beccles, in Suffolk,
holds six gallons, suffciency to sus-
tain the ten weary ringers, though the
weight Of the bells did exceed six
tons. The vessel is made of red earth
enware and has three handles, one of
which is concealed by the neck. It
bears the following inscription in
quaint spelling:
when am filTd with liquor strong
Each Man drink once and then ding dong.
Drink not too much to Cloud your Knobs
Least you forget to make the Bobbs.
A gift Of John Pattman Beccles." On
the reverse side is the makers name,
Samuel Stringfellow, Potter Lon
don Strand.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Curious BIunders,

Some remarkable mistakes in me-
MORALS have totally escaped notice un-
til it was too late to rectify them. The
spurs on the boots Of Cromwell's
statue at Westminster abbey, London,
are the most interesting feature of the
monument, although they generally
get no attention at all from sightseers.
They are worn upside down. In a
painted window on the staircase which
leads from the floor of Westminster
palace to the committee rooms an in
scription on a sword welded by the
"Black Prince has the words ''Prince
Of Wales" Again, in the fresco de-
plotting the embarkation of the pilgrim
fathers in the corridor leading from the
outer lobby at st. Stephens to the
house of lords the Mayfower is shown
to be hosting the union jack, a flag
which did not come into existence I'M
til $50 years after the days of the his
toric Mayfower. ~ H..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12

that Bemidji attempted to get
the local U. S. land Office after it
had been permanently located at
Cass Lake. Bemidji had the
best of reasons for the action
taken relative to the land office
matter. Some 1900 homestead
ers petitioned for the relocation
of the land office in Bemidji, and
they we're the persons who were
most interested in the matter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
ShadelesS Forests.

Large tracts of dense forests in Aus
tralia are practically shadeless. Many
kinds Of trees in that strange country
turn their edges instead Of the fat sur
face Of the leaves to the sun, and thus
one may stand under a tree Of enor-
nous size and be as fully exposed to
the sun as though he were in the open
plain. Travel through these forests
is said to be exceedingly arduous work,
as the trees, while they do not cut off
the sun, prevent the breeze from
reaching the ground, and thus the trav-
eler experiences sitting heat.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
BEWARE OF The
BRIGHT'S DISEASE
Backache is the Danger Signal and
This Prescription if Takenin
Time Will Preventlt.

More people succumb each
year. to some form of kidney
trouble than any other cause.
The slightest form of kidney
arrangement often develops into
Bright's kidney disease, dia-
betes or dropsy. When either
of these diseases are suspected
the sufferer should at once seek
the best medical attention pos
sible. Consult only a good, first
class physician, leave patent
medicines alone.
There are many Of the lesser
symptoms of kidney trouble
which can be treated at home is
stated by a well-known author
ity. For some of these, such as
backache, pain in the region of
the kidneys, weak bladder, fre-
quency, Especially at night
painful, scalding, and other URN
airy troubles, try the following
simple home remedy: Fluid Ex-
tract Dandelion one-ha'f ounce,
Compound Kargon, one ounce,
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla,
three ounces. These vegetable
ingredients are harmless and
can be obtained at any good pre-
scrlrtion pharmacy and anyone
can mix them by shaking well in
bottle. The dose for adults is
a teaspoonful after each meal
and again at bedtime.
There is no better general
remedy known to relieve all
forms of rheumatism either, be-
cause it acts directly upon the
kidneys and blood. It cleans
the clogged up pores in the
kidneys so they can filter and
strain from the blood the poison
Gus uric acid and waste matter
which if not eliminated remain
in the blood, decompose and
settle about the joints and mus.
cular tissues causing the untold
suffering and deformity of rheu-
matism.
Backache is natures signal
notifying the sufferer that the
kidreys are not acting properly.
"Take care of your Kidneys" is
now the physicians advice to his
patients.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Her Chilly Retort.

The late DR.. of Maiden, after
pouring forth the story of his undying
love in the most touching manner for
over an hour to a young woman who
he hoped would become his fourth
wife, was refused the second time
He started for the door; but, looking
around, he said in most thunderous
tone, "By heavens, you are the cold
est woman ever saw!''
The young woman looked up and
answered sweetly:
ooh, no, doctor; you have seen three
colder than I!"-Boston Herald.
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A Curious Notice.

This curious official notice was once
published in Germany: cat the request
of Herr Wilhelm Leigson of Innsbruck
the seaman, Johan Leigson, who was
drowned in May, 1869, on a journey
from Stockholm to Hamburg in the
Kaiser Friedrich, is hereby called up
on BY the courts to appear and report
himself on or before April l, 1881, I'M
der pain Of being declared dead"
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His Modest Claim.

A claim for damages against a rail
road company is so often license for;
exorbitant charges that simple BILL
such as was received by an American
railroad company many years ago,
even apart from its humorous aspect,
Is refreshing. It ran as follows:
The - and - Railroad company
to John Smith DR..
July 10, 1S37.-To running your Loco
motive into my wife; as per Doc rs =
tors bill for curing her ............. $1,000
To smashing ban box and splitting
her hat Observation-Disclosures. 1887
To upsetting my deer born (wagon)
and breaking it ...................... $500
To hurting me NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500
ss53.s7.
There is authority for stating that.
the claim was paid Immediately.
Scrap Book.
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The ScaIlop.

The scallop can anchor itself as well
as any ship. It never fails to drop its
anchor on the approach of rough
weather. The scallop, lying in it's bed
of shoal water, foresees a storm in
true sailor fashion and at once puts
out a tough and elastic little cable from
a point near its hinge. This cable it
fastens firmly to the nearest rock. 1t
Is then secure in the vilest weather,
He who wades through scallop haunted
shoals as storm approaches may see
the tiny shell6sh mooring themselves
on all sides with silent hustle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12

The people of Cass Lake who
are using every artifce which
they can conjure to secure the
location of the proposed sixth
normal school assert that Bemidii
has always "butted in" when the
Cass Lakers have went after any
thing, and are fond of repeating
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Men-of-war on Paper.

Each man-of-war is built upon paper
before a single plate Of steel is forged.
Not only are the length and breadth
Of ship decided upon, but the naval
constructor can tell to an ounce how
much water she will displace when her
armor and guns are mounted upon her.
how many times her propellers will re-
volve in minute with given pressure
Of steam and how many tons of coal
an hour must be consumed to attain
certain rate of speed.-London Graphic
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Financial Note.

Jerrold- Could you pay me that 10
shillings you owe me? owe Johnson
some money and want to pay him
Hobart-Well, I'll tell you what. You
pay johnson what you owe him, and
then I'll borrow 10 shillings off John
son and pay you.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Unjust.

Fluffy Young Thing lat the play)-I
believe this man in front of us is trying
to hear what were saying. Man In
Front turning around ~ You do me an
injustice, my dear young lady. am
trying not to hear it, Chicago Tribune
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
DOCTORS MISTHKES

Are said often to be buried six feet under
ground. But many times women call on
their family physicians, suffering, as they
imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from
heart disease, another from liver or kid
ney disease, another from nervous pros
tration, another with pain here and there,
and in this way they present alike to
themselves and their easy-going or over
busy doctor, separate diseases, for which
he, assuming them to be such, prescribes
his pills and potions. In reality, they are
Pill only symptoms caused by some uterine
disease. The physician, Ignorant of the
until large bills are msde. ,T4ssufering
patient gets no betteA tJreasoaoA the
wrong treatment, but probably worse. "A
proper medicine like -Pierce,s EaYorlte
Prescription, directed TO the cause would
have ent!Tely rsm3Yed the disease, there
by dlspelllng al those distressing symp-
1s%s 9d msary S Sas Sse Re s
that "a disease known is half cured"
DIR. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription is
scientific medicine, carefully devised by
an experienced and skillful physician,
and adapted to woman's delicate system.
roots and IS Perfectly harmless: in It's
effects IN dnll c01dlIl01l Qf-1Ec feMdzS
As a powerful invigorating tonic rFa-
vorite Prescription" imparts strength to
the whole system and to the organs dis
tinctly feminine in particular. For over
tated teachers, mflliners, dressmakers,
seamstressess, vshop-girls," house-keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gem
orally, DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is the greatest earthly boon, being UNI
eqnaled as an appetizing cordial and re-
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His GLOOMY Life.

what" asked the sweet girl, twas
the happiest moment of your life?
1.-THE happiest moment Of my life,'
answered the old bachelor, "was when
the jeweler took back an engagement
ring and gave me sleeve links in ex-
change"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Twice Two.

do you really believe two heads are
better than one?'
"Give it up, but know we wouldn't
amount to much without foreheads."-
Philadelphia Ledger. aa
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FRIEND TO FRIEND

The personal recommendations of PEG
pie who have been cured Of coughs and
colds by Chamber1ain's Cough Remedy
have done more than all else to make it
staple article Of trade and commerce over
large part of the civilized world.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12
Familiar,

Visitor-Will you tell your master
that called? Servant Yes, sir, II you
will please tell me your name. Visitor
That is unnecessary. He knows me
quite well.-Wanderer.
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Inquiry as to a Holdup.

She (sternly)-Why were you so late
last night? He (apologetically)-I was
held up on my way home. She (shlI
sternly)-Were you too far gone to
walk alone baltimore American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12

BOY WANTED: With some
experience in printing Office
preferred. A good opportunity
to complete the printers trade.
Cigarette smoker not wanted.
Excellent chance for the right
young man. Call or write.
stating wages expected. The
Blackjack American, Black
duck, Mimi.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Table t \
I DI,ruggists refund money If 1t fails to cure. "a
signature Is on each box, &c.
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HELP WANTED.

W ANTED-F'or u. S. army able
bodied, unmarried men be-
tween ages of 81 and IS, citi-
zens of United States, OF
good character and temperate
habits, who can speak, read
and write English. For in
formation apply to Recruiting
Officer, Miles block, Bemidj.
Minnesota.
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II people resolutely do what is right,
in time they come to like doing tt
Ruskin.
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WANTED: For the u. S. Marine
. Corps; men between ages II
and IS. An opportunity to
see the world. For full infor-
nation apply in person or by
letter to 208 Third Street Be-
midi, MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12

WANTED A bright hustler
with a taste for photography
can get a good opening with A.
A. Richardson, 2O8 S. Miss.
Phone 3O6.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-12

WAN TED = Saw mill hands.
Lum Der pliers, lumber grad
ers, planning mill machinery
men. river drivers. Steady
work for good men the year
around. Apply John O'Brien
Lumber Co., Somers, Montana.