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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Good Roads Rather Than Good bitches

TO the Editor of Bemidji Pioneer:
On the subject of drainage and good
roads in Beltrami county I wish to say
that have at all times been in favor of
good roads rather than good bitches.
Beltrami and adjoining counties are uni
formly heavily timbered and therefore inn
passable to team travel without expensive
road construction especially on account Of
the great number Of small swamps scat
tered over the country.
What we must have to make rich and
prosperous country is men with families
and household effects and implements to
hew out of the timber farm that can be
rightfully called farm and the only way
to get them and hold even those we now
have is to build roads.
We have good ditch laws which can be
applied to the construction of highways
and am glad to see that the settlers in
some localities are beginning to avail
themselves of that law to secure good
roads and have laid out their bitches not
in accordance with the general water
courses but in the direction in which they
want their roads to lead.
There are hundreds of situations where
system of reasonably small bitches
along section lines will connect up other
wise isolated tracts Of the finest kind Of
farming land and which would be i'm
proved Immediately after the construc--
ton of the highways as we'll as the low
lands drained by the road bitches, but
the laws should be so amended that
there would be some person or persons in
the county to act as censor in the estab-
lishment of these highways or bitches so
that they may do the greatest good and
not become burden upon the county as
a whole.
What we want to do first is to drain the
intervening low lands between good till
able tracts and confine our operations to
present settlements SO that the benefits
Of the improvements will be Immediately
appreciated and the payments for the
same will be assured.
There is not settlement in Northern
Minnesota which could not be increased
tenfold and then not be overcrowded, ard
nothing in the world will do it but good
roads. BY that mean roads built along
sound engineering principals whichmea1ls,
first Of all, we'll drained road.
With such road at intervals Of two
miles we would see vast change in the
country before the roads were three years
old.
The cost would not exceed one dollar
per acre and the state would be by far
the largest beneficiary as it would be able
to sell its swamp lands adjacent to the
roads for meadow land at a good price
and would also get it's share of the taxes
on all improvements on other lands.
Icertainly am not in favor Of the con-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
J. O. HARRIS.

For six years ]. 0. Harris has
been register of deeds of Beltrami
county and if he continues to serve
the people as we'll IN the future as
he has in the past he ought to stay
six years longer, if he SO wishes.
Mr.. Harris is more than a compe-
tent public official. He is bigger
man than the county usually
is able to secure. He adds a Ger.
tain dignity to the office which he
holds that makes him distinctively
desirable.
An instance Of his popularity
and power of leadership outside oil
politics is shown in his election as
Exalted Ruler the of Bemidji
lodge Of Elks, an honor that no
man needs to be ashamed of.
If the best interests of the county
are to be subserved, Mr.. Harris
will be reelected. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
A GREAT VICTORY.

In what practically was her
maiden effort Beltrami county lead
all others in the northern section
In her state fair display of corn,
honey and culinary vegetables and
tied ltasca county for first place
on potatoes; she came within five
points of first place for beauty" of
display within twenty-five on her
grains, five points for native grasses
and lost first place on the entire
exhibit by but fifteen points.
This was accomplished, too, in
competition with Itasca county
where the Northeast Experiment a1
school has all the advantages fol
making a favorable showing.
The exhibit represented what an
ordinary farmer can produce here
and no greater tribute could be
paid the soil of Beltrami county
than was paid by the awarding
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

|struction Of bitches and roads in outlaying
districts where there are no settlements
and where the ditch ends out in the
swamp many miles from a settlement.
We are not yet ready to open up new
territory. What we need most is bitches
and highways to improve the country
already opened up.
We have enough of the latter, to use to
a decidedly good advantage, all the money
which could possibly be raised in the
next six or eight years.
No one who has ever been in Beltrami
county at harvest time can say that
the soil is not only productive but as
good as any in the state.
BelIami and adjoining counties could
and would become one vast dairy farm
in our generation if we start now to build
roads.
The state should aid and encourage
this work in proportion to its benefits and
not in proportion to population.
Yours truly,
M. D. Stoner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement.

l hereby announce my candidacy
as candidate for the Republican
nomination as a member of the house
of representatives from the 61st sen.
atoral district which comprises the
counties of Beltrami, Clearwater and
Red Lake. If nominated and elected
l pledge myself to use all my efforts
to secure the re-districting of the
state, one mill tax for good roads,
literal appropriation to advertise
the resources of Minnesota and a
county option law. '
D. p. O'Neil].
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement.

] hereby announce myself as re.
publican candidate for Representa-
tive of the 61st district at the prim
ries to be held September 20, 1910.
If nominated and elected | ledge
the people of this district to support
their demands. I am for re-aDpor.
tionment ann good roads. =.
Respectfully,
liver A. Krobn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Political Announcement.

w. w. Wool1ey of Park Rapids,
Republican candidate for reelection
as county attorney of Hubbard
county, solicits the votes of all fair
minded citizens.
He believes that his record as
county attorney entities him to
continue in that office. His ad-
minstration has been so successful
that it has been endorsed by the
county commissioners of Hubbard
county.
He has at all times been fearless in
the prosecution of the duties of his
office and be pledges continuation
of this vigilance if the voters return
him to office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate for Senator.

[ wish to announce through the
columns of your paper that will be
candidate-for the republican nomi.
nation for state senator from this
legislative district at the coming
primary election. l will make known
at some later date the platform upon
which I will solicit the support Of
the voters Of the district.
A. l.. Hanson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate for State Senate.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
senator for the 61st district, une-
quivocally endorsing the platform
adopted by the Republican con
vention, June 21st, 1910 and pledge
my vote and best effort to legislation
that will reapportion the state justly
and effectively on or before January
1st, 1912, and without regard
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement.

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for the republican pomina Ion
for the office of County Superinten-
dent of Schools of Beltrami county
subject to the primaries to be held
September goth, 1910.
@-. ~ w. B. Stewart.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate for Sheriff

1 hereby announce myself as
candidate for the republican nomipa-
ton for sheriff of Beltrami county
at the primaries September goth.
I respectfully solicit the support
of the voters of this county.
Andrew Johrson
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

Mr.. Bjorge, of tonnage tax and
punk poetry fame, says that he will
carry the southern part of the dis
trict, but he fails to say where to.
Meanwhile the remainder of the
district will be carrying Mr.. Steener.
son to congress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
READ WHAT Mr.. sT0NER SAYS.

City Engineer Stoner hasa com.
munication in this issue of the Pho.
neer which should be read By every
person who desires to see Beltrami
develop. 1t deals with question of
vital interest to the future walfare of
the county and it does so in such a
clean cut, logical manner that he
who runs may read.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate For County Auditor.

To the voters of Beltrami county:
I hereby announce myself as
candidate for the office of county
auditor for Beltrami county, subject
to your approval, at the republican
primaries to be held September 20
If chosen I will do my best to fill
the office to your satisfaction.
Henry w. Alsop.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement For County Auditor.

hereby announce myself a
candidate for the republican nomi-
nation for auditor of Beltrami
county at the primary election to
be held September goth, 1910,
and | solicit your vote Of the polls.
John Wilmann.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement.

hereby announce myself as
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation to the Office OF county at.
torney at the primaries to be held
September 20. If chosen, l will
do my best to fill the office to your
satisfaction. t>-.
Chester MCkusick
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

1t doesn't seem possible that
Editor Oliver could have been drink
ing. Editors never swallow anything
but their pride, and Brother Oliver
refused to do even that.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

Announcement for Register Of Deeds.
1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Republican nomin
alton for the office of Register of
Deeds Of Beltrami county, to be held
September 20, 1910.
. 10. Harris.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate For County Attorney.

l hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Republican NOM
nation for the office of county
attorney of Beltrami county, subject
to the primaries to be held Septem-
Der goth, 1910.
c.. w. Campbell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Treasurer
for Beltrami county on the Republi-
can ticket at the primary election,
September 20, 1910.
L. 0. Opsata.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

The first real killing frost is
scheduled for one week from to.
morrow, Sept. 20. Primary election
day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate For County Commissioner,
First District.

| hereby announce myself can,
didate for the republican nomina.
ton for the office of County Com.
missioner OF the first commissioner
district Of Beltrami county. - ~
| respectfully solicit the sup.
port of the voters OF. the first dis.
trict. .~
w. G. Schroeder.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

Judge Stanton doesn't particularly
object to being mentioned" as a
democratic candidate for governor,
just so it doesn't 90 any farther.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

Up to the hour of going to press
neither Mr.. Sero nor Mr.. Davis had
been charged with committing muir.
der.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
County Surveyor.

| hereby announce myself as
candidate for the republican nomi.
nation for County Surveyor Of Bel
trami county at the primaries Sep.
TENDER 2oth. .......
Roy Bliler.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

When it came to flying away
with prizes, Beltrami county had
the state fair areoplanes beat a
mile.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

1t is fairly good guess that the
Kentucky woman who is running
for congress doesn't think much
Of the hobble skirt,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement for Coroner.

Announcement for Coroner.
/ thereby announce myself as candi-
date for the republican nomination
for coroner of Beltrami county at
the primaries to be held September
20 1910. ..
.s. M. Il. Ibertson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

"Dear editor: | am suffering
from an attact OF grip. Would
it be safe for me to travel2" 3. d.
How about it, Mr.. Sero7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

candidate for the republican nomin-
alton for sheriff of Beltrami county
at the primary election to be held
September 20, 1910, and I solicit
your vote at the polls.
A. 3. Hazen
Sheriff of Beltrami County.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
For Probate Judge.

hereby annouce myself as a
republican candidate for the office
of Judge of Probate of Beltrami
county at the primaries September
Goth. 1910.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

The Fargo man who called
Roosevelt liar is mistaken if he
thinks he established a precedent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate for Probate Judge.

hereby announce myself as.
candidate for the republican nomina
ton for Probate Judge at the prim-
aries to be held Sept. 20, 1910.
M. "A. Clark.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate for Clerk of the Court.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
the office of Clerk of the Court, to be
voted upon at the primaries
September 20, 1910. -.:.. s.
Fred Rhoda,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

However, when you go to Bena or
Park River, better put your pajamas
in your pocket.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement.

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the nomination for sheriff
on the republican ticket at the pri-
,maries held Sept. 20, 1910.
A. N. Benner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

The candidates for county
auditor might organize a quartet.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate For County Ire asurer.

herewith announce myself as a
andidate for the Republican
nomination for Treasurer OF Bel
tranll county at the primaries to
be held September 10 tn.
q II. French
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

John Llnd's silence has beer
broken. Also democratic hopes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Announcement.

l hereby announce myself as
candidate for the republican nomina.
ton for the office of County Com.
missioner of the first district Of
Beltrami county.
A. E. Rako.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

to the term of Office for which /
may be elected, should I be the
choice Of the Republicans Of this
district and be elected in the
general election in November next.
Albert Berg.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

There seems to be some seats that
even Senator Lorimer can not buy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
Candidate for County Commissioner
Third District.

| hereby announce myself as re-
publican candidate for the nomina-
ton for the office of County Com
missioner in the third district of
Beltrami county.
]. G. Morrison, Jr.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
COMMUNICATIONS.

Letters to the editor of not more than
200 words on topics of interest are
solicited. The names of the writers
must be signed, but not necessarily for
publication.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
ANNOUNCEMENT.

| lereby announce myself as can.
didate for the republican nomination
TOR register Of deeds Of Beltrami
county as the primaries to be beld
September 20, 1910. ! n
/. B. Olson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12

Carl L. Hebron.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-12
announcement.

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the Republican nominal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
Kansas Poor Farms Being Turn
ed Into Experiment Stations.
Expert Tillers of Soil Take the
Place of Paupers.
100 Blu. CORN TO ACRE.
Feat to Be Accomplished Along
Roadside Where Farmers
Cannot Help See 1t as They
Drive to Town.

Manhattan, Kan. April Prosper
aty has become so general in Kansas
tnat the poorhouses have been aban-
ooned as charitable institutions and
converted into experiment stations to
add to the wealth of the farmers.
Last year many of the farms were
leased to individuals or were titled by
the superintendent and paid assistants.
When the state legislature learned that
the farms were not fulfilling their orig
1nal purpose a bill was enacted allow
Ing the State Agricultural college to
take over the land and conduct expert
ments in farming for the benefit of
the counties.
The experiment stations are to re-
place, in a. measure. the bulletins is
sued by the college. Corn is raised 100
bushels to the acre. and the feat is
accomplished along the roadsideS where
the farmers cannot help see it as they
Gr1ve to town. P. E. trabtree and G.
4. Wheeler, professors at the college,
spend their time after March travel
ing over the state, directing their en-
ployes who have charge of the work
at the stations.
Every month the farmers are invited
to attend meetings at the prosperity
f. rms and inspect the progress of the
crops. These gatherings have develop
ed into social affairs. The women at
te nd, prepare dinners and discuss fash
ions. The college probably will send
domestic science lecturers to speak at
the meetings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
PROSPERITY Ar OAKLEY.
The Logan County Little City Is Full
of Business.

oakley. Kan, April logan coun-
ty is getting a wide advertisement from
her cane seed raising last year More
kthan 1900 bushels of seed have been
shipped from Monument already, and
considerable has been shipped from
Oakley and other railroad towns IN
the county. Among the largest snip
pers are PIummer & Sons, 8, 500 BUSH
els: l. N Sawyer, about 5000 bushels;
Charles Young e Son $500 bushels;
George Messick. $500: Ernest Fulton,
5000; John Arie, 1000; John Wei
gum $500 and Frank Kessler, about
4.5O0. Most of this seed was sold for
65 and 70 cents bushel. 1t is claim
ed there viii be more cane acreage
this year than last, for many farmers
are going into it for the first time.
Oakley is thrifty town on the main
line of the Union Pacific and at the
junction of the line to Colby. The
railroad company distributes about
1000 monthly to their employees VINO
live here. 1t is an attractive town as
we'll. for here is the site of the IA
nous Kaufman hote., a mammoth
three story brick building with mod
ern convenieuces for the entertainments
of guests 1t is duh day wnen tHts
hotel don't have to turn away guests
on account of the large trade 1t en-
joys. The Kaufman hotel and the
Graphic deserve the support they en-
joy because the hotel is first class ana
the Graphic is clean and newsy. Sew
eral fine residences are being bulIt,
those of ]. @. Barton. Mrs. c. D. Nc
Comb, Binus Bull, ]. F. Bales and 9TH
ers now under course of erection at the
present time. There is not a vacant
house in the town.
Oakley gained a wide awake citizen
when T. P. Ham located here. He is
an old travelling man. He is conduct
ing one of the largest stores in this
section of the state.
c. A. Smith, one of the pioneers of
Oakley, who retired from business
some years ago.. has again branched
out in trade, and is running the drug
store.
The Oakley Marble and Granite
works has installed a complete outfit
of automatic machinery. The plant
carries a stock of over $4,000, and
they have orders outstanding .aggregat-
ing $4,000. The company is composed
of c. A Spencer, B. H. Bull, c. H. Will
Ioughby and S NJ. Jaggar.
1t is all right for the people of Oak
ley to point with pride to their SPLEEN
did high school, The building is mod
ern in every way. There is a h1gh
school orchestra under the leadership
of Prof. F. w Irwin, which is gaining
a fine reputation.
The several real estate firms of Oak
Ie-- are doing business. Lands are
changing hands at a rapid rate, and
the promising crop year Will witness
an increase of business in Logan cOun-
ty real estate circles
The intercounty fair association is
meeting with splendid success in the
efforts to raise money to put the or
on a paying footing. The
first fair of the association will be held
next fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
IMPROVE KANSAS TOWNS.
State Agricultural College Will Start
Campaign April II.

Manhattan, Kan. April THE two
weeks campaign of the State Agricul-
tural college for children's gardens in
ten cities in eastern Kansas will begin
April IL. The project is to improve the
appearance of homes and public places.
The work is in charge of Prof. E. L.
Holton of Manhattan and Prof. H. D.
Hemenway of Northampton, Mass,
who will visit the cities and give illus
trated lectures to school children and
others who are interested.
These cities will be visited: Girard,
Columbus, Parsons. Winfield, Newton,
Emporia, Topeka. Hiawatha and Sen
eca The route has not been fixed and
several other places may be visited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
TWO X. U. INVENTORS.
Walter Bohnstengel and John Carver
Invent on Air Testing Device.

Lawrence, Kan, April THAT the
University of Kansas can produce in
ventorS as well as teachers and schol-
ars is clearly shown by the recent in
vention of an air testing device by
Walker Bohnstengel of Dodge City and
John Carver Of Topeka, seniors in the
school of engineering, which gives
promise of being of great practical
value. The tester is comparatively
simple in construction consisting of a
brass cylinder with an alright, gradu-
ated piston and short glass tube fit
ted to the cylinder by means of chem
ically pure rubber valves. The capaci-
ty of the cylinder is one hundred cent?
meters of air
By the use of the proper chemicals
the percentage of carbon dioxide in the
air may be determined The tester
has been tried at several large public
gatherings and its defects have been
remedied until it's work is nearing
perfection. The instrument is valu-
able in that the air of any room or
building may be tested every few min
utes and even the number of times the
air has ben breathed may be approx
mately determined.
The invention of this air testing de-
vice is the result of the work of these
students upon their graduation thesis,
entitled "a System of Mechanical
Ventilation for the Gymnasium