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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-01

fifty pounds. Bemidji dealers say
that any Irvine shortage in other
parts of the country will not affect
local conditions.
Minneapolis, August If all the
twine needed to bind the crops of
Minnesota and North and South Da-
kota this year were wound upon a
brobdignagian spool in Minneapolis,
and man took hold of one end of
the string and started away he
would have to travel 279 times
around the world to unwind it.
It he went around the globe in
eighty days and Travelled continu-
ously he would have to travel for
more than siXty-one years to get it
all unwound
If he could jump out to the moon
and back, a distance of $4,000
miles, he would be able to make 20
jumps out and back or 141h round
trips, and still have hold of the end
of the string.
That 100000 pounds of binding
tWine is the requirement represented
by the great bumper, crops that
stand on great acreage in the three
states, has been estimated.
Slsal and standard twine has 500
feet to the pound, Standard Manila
$50 feet, Manila 900 feet and pure
Manila $50 feet. The first and third
named varieties are most commonly
used. The average pound of Irvine
has $50 feet.
That means 36,S5O,OOO,OOO feet.
1t means 6,979,OOO miles.
Sixty-seven million pounds of bind
ing twine, by far the greatest re-
quirement ever known, will be need
ed to bind the record making crops
of Minnesota, North and South Da-
kota, according to estimates of Min
neapolis men familiar with the stu
alton. About 4S,OOO,OOO pounds is
available or will be delivered OF con-
tracts, but the crops are so phenom-
enally heavy that there is need for
100000 pounds of Irvine that does
not exist at this time. Prices are
up sharply, Irvine that sold, in Min
neapolls, in carloads, in February,
when the years prices were first an
nounced, at 71a cents, being quoted
at IL cents and higher. Thousands
OF letters and nearly as MANY tele-
grams are pouring into Minneapolis
beseeching dealers to send out
twine
Thousands of letters are going
back, advising country dealers to be
calm. Even if it comes to a mass
where some of the grain has to be
bound by hand, dealers are writing
their customers, not bushel of the
great grain crop need be lost if all
pull together to relieve the situa-
ton.
Nothing like the existing condi-
ton was ever known before in the
northwest. but dealers say that while
they see no immediate prospect fol-
obtaining the Irvine that is needed
they believe means will be found tc
prevent the loss of any grain.
The Irvine shortage presents these
three phases:
Pounds.
Minnesota ...... 100000
North Dokoto On mn nnn
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-01
100000

This is 100000 to 100000 in
excess of the normal requirements
The causes of the shortage are:
The big northwest crop.
The heavier yield per acre in the
northwest, requiring more Irvine to
the acre.
Much greater Kansas, Texas, Ok
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-01
Trade Reports Show That Early Es-
Inmates Gave True Light on the
Situation.
BEM1DJ1 STOCK IS HEAVY
Local Dealers Say They Have Between
Three and Five Tons to Care
for Orders.

Local dealers advise the Pioneer
that there is no danger of a Irvine
shortage in this vicinity as there
are between three and five tons in
Bemidji at the present time. Sisal
and standard twines are selling for
ten cents a ball or $475 for fifty
pounds. Manila Irvine is selling
for twelve cents ball or $3.50 for
fifty pounds. Bemidji dealers say
that any Irvine shortage in other
parts of the country will not affect
local conditions.
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MAY CHANGE CURRENCY.

(Continued on last page.)
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Field Secretary Here.

Rev. R. A. Hoffman, field secre-
tary of The Central Howard Associ-
alton, with headquarters in Chi
cago, Is in the city looking after
the interests of the association. He
spoke briefly at the Universalist and
Methodist churches Sunday morning
and at the Christian and Baptist
churches in the evening. He also
addressed the high school yesterday
morning. The object Of The Central
Howard Association is to aid pris-
oners before and after release; to
advocate improved laws for the pre-
vention of crime. and to secure bet
ter prisons. reformatories and jails.
The association is doing much good
In its chosen line of work and many
|of our people are contributing to the
cause. Rev. Hoffman will be in the
city until tomorrow night.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
COUNTY CONVEN-
ton APRIL End
Central Committee Meets in This
City Today and Decides
Upon That Date.

The republican county central
committee met in this city today at
the home of Geo. S. Barner for the
purpose of calling a county conven-
tion and to transact other necessary
business. 1t was decided to call the
county convention in this city on
Tuesday, April End, at one O'Clock in
the afternoon. 1t was also recon-
mended by the committee that the
caucuses throughout the county be
held on the 3Gth Of March. The
convention will select fifteen dele
gates to the congressional conven-
tion at Fort Dodge and fifteen dele
gates to the state convention at Ce-
dar Rapids.
AS chairman E. l. Johnson will
be absent from the county for the
next two or three weeks, Claude
Campbell was selected to act as
chairman temporarily.
All but three precincts were rep
resented at today's meeting.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Pulls Out Victory at the Close of the
Hottest School Fight in
Years.
i. ..
TAX pROpoSTTION CARRIES
TAX PROPOSITION CARRIES.
Nine Hundred and Thirty Votes
Cast in Spite of the Stormy
Weather.

One of the warmest school fights
ever seen in Webster City was that
of yesterday. Although the weather
was bad nearly one thousand votes
were polled The only contest was
between w. 9. Rood and B. F.
Paine, candidates for school treasur-
er, Rood winning by vote of 400
to 440 When it is considered what
interests were backing Mr.. Paine,
the victory for Mr.. Rood is remark
able. The paving issue had much
influence. Many people throughout
the city who are not opposed to paw
ing condemn the methods of the
council and as Mr.. Paine Is men,
ber of that body quite a number i'm
proved the opportunity to express
themselves.
The $4,000 tax asked for by the
board to build heating plant in
the new school building carried by a
vote Of 657 to 1876.
For director J. w. Lee received
54S and G. T. McCauliff 593.
Now that the fight is over and
the people have spoken let us all
pull together for the good of the
schools and the city. $780,.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Drew Big Crowd.

The concert given by the Epple
orchestra preceding the dancing
party given by Brown & Keyes last
evening at the armory was greeted
with a large crowd. Spectators had
the use of the balcony and 1t was
almost filed. The orchestra render
ed several numbers during the con-
cert that were of a high class. A
feature of the music is the whistlins
of, one of their members who Is
above the average in this line. In
several OF the numbers he initiated
the mocking bird and other feather
ed songsters. The music played last
evening is said to be the best thai
has been rendered at any of the To-
cal dancing parties during the pres
ent season.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
.DOlNGS OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Judge Lee Reverses the Decision Of
the Mayor in the Rinehart
Case.

Yesterday the case of the city
against H. F. Rinehart, convicted in
mayors court of violating ordinance
in relation to keeping stations
within the city limits, was taken
from the jury by Judge Lee and a
verdict returned for defendant, the
costs being taxed to the city. Mayor
Sparboe had fined Mr.. Rinehart SIS
and costs.
The case of the city against Les
ter Parker, charged with the same
offense as charged against Rine-
hart, was dismissed.
Both the grand and petit juries
We're discharged for the term today.
Tomorrow the case Of The Farm
ers National Bank Of this city
against w. H. HELEN ct al will come
on for trial before the Judge.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
MEETS WITH A
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Mrs. Nellie Scott Falls on Sidewalk
and Suffers Double
Fracture,

Mrs. Nellie Scott, sister of Mrs
w. H. Harrison of this city, who at
present is making her home at Mrs
A. H. Gurney's, was the victim of a
heavy fall last evening which result
ed in badly broken wrist. Mrs.
Scott was just starting from her
room in the Osborn fats to go to
supper at Mrs. Gurney's when the
accident occurred. She had descend
ed the steps in a hurry and in her
haste forgot the icy sidewalk then
covered by yesterdays snow. Her
feet slipped out from under her and,
naturally throwing her arm out to
save herself, the weight of the body
proved too much and one of the
bones broke with a snap which Mrs.
Scott herself heard. There was nc
one near to help her and in attempt
ing to rise she fell again, this time
fracturing bone in the wrist. The
injured woman finally succeeded in
getting to Mrs. Gurney's. A doctor
was called Immediately, who. with
the aid of the X-ray, united the
broken bones.
Mrs. Scott suffered great deal
during the night. but is resting cas-
ier today.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
ICE ON MISSISSIPPI
BREAKS ALL MARKS
Thirty Inches Thick in Channel and
Five Feet Elsewhere.

Dubuque, Mare 12.--Although
March is one-third spent, he ice in
the channel of the Mississippi at Du-
buque is more than thirty inches
thick, and in the harbor and
sloughs, where there is no current
1t is five feet IN thickness in places.
Old river men declare 1t likely
will be six weeks before the stream
is clear. Usually the ice has moved
out by the first week in March, but
during the last season and almost
up to the present time there scarce
ly has been a night when the tenn
.perature was not such as to add to
the thickness. s.-
Some apprehension for the Du-
buque bridges is expressed should
heavy rains start the movement
with a rush. That there will be a
loss Of property by floods resultant
from ice jams is expected.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
70 JUNIOR PARTY.

The Junior class of the high
school held their annual party
Friday night at the home Of Miss
Maud Bateman on Water street. The
house was very beautifully decor
ated with the class colors, orange
and black, and dainty two-course
supper served by the young ladies.
The evening hours were very pleas
antly spent with music and games
and the Juniors departed feeling
that they had indeed enjoyed the ev-
ening together and the spirit of class
fellowship had been strengthened by
this social gathering.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Work Highly Spoken OF.

Mrs. Jessie Austin-Boys has just
completed very successful three
months engagement with the Ames
extension bureau. In this work Mrs.
Boys has visited and lectured at a
great many of the farmers insti-
tutes held over the state for the pur-
pose of advancing the. science Of ag-
riculture and the betterment OF
farm homes. Her lectures have
been along the line Of domestic sci
enIe and woman's position in the
community and in the home. OF a
lecture on domestic science deliver
ed at the Brandon ins,
Boys, the Benton County Times
makes the following comment: "1n
two hours this lady, in plain,
womanly talk on the topic Of Do
mestic Science won the favor Of all
our people. The talk was seasoned
with wit and humor, and all said in
such an attractive manner that
many men were heard to say. Well
that is good talk; that is common
sense. / never thought woman
could make 50 good an address and
give illustrations like this lady.
At the Low Moor meet Mrs. Boys
gave practical demonstrations in
cooking and discussed at length the
values OF different food products.
She spoke particularly upon the sub
ject of bread making and somewhat
surprised the farmers in the audi
ence by her comments upon the de-
ficiency of American wheat. Amer
lean wheat she declared Is lacking
in protein because the farmers do
not return to the soil the proper ele-
ments. In proof of this statement,
Mrs. Boys cited the fact that on the
large ocean liners the first class pas
sengers are no longer served with
any food in which American -four
has been used. or this talk the
Clinton Herald says: MRS. Boys
pleased every body because she un-
derstood the why for every thing
she presented to her audience. Hell
talk plainly put some things up to
the grower OF food stuffs, as we'll as
to the house wife who must prepare
them"
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
man KILLED BY
!. RUNAWAY ENGINE
!. srsf > a.g,s
William Boyce Loses Life When He
t.z Jumps From Cab. -.

Mason City, March IA run
away switch engine on the. NJ. & St.
T.. road yesterday resulted in the
death Of William Boyce, veteran
engineer, who was killed when he
jumped from his engine. The en-
gine ran wild on the main line.
The wreck was caused when train
No. "a ran into the rear. Of switch
engine, tearing off the tank and
wrecking the freight engine. The
runaway engine dragged at full
speed the mass Of wreckage. break
Ing a score of rails. The engine
died near Rockwell.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Insurance.

H. H. Himebaugh Is still writing
insurance. He has the Commercial
Underwriters. all policies issued by
the Hawkeye and Des Moines of Des
Moines. Assets $1.2S7,640. Also
Farm Department, Of the Home OF
New York. Assets $25307,672.2S.
The National Ben Franklin (Mer-
camille Coz Of Pittsburg, Penn. AS
sets $3,130,e32.2S. Also the North
western, Livestock ms. Co. of Des
Moines, insurance against death
from any cause. Personal attention
given to losses. Your patronage So
licited., 11d2f1" H. H. Himebaugh.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
off to Iowa Falls.

The king Bill bowlers OF the
Elks left this noon for, Iowa Falls
for their return meeting with the
city team Of that place. This is the
first out Of town game played by
the local Elks and will be with the
same team which played here last
week. The locals won the former
game. Many Elk rooters accompan-
led the team to that city.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
B. F. Nickerson for Sheriff.

Elsewhere in today's paper ap-
pears the announcement OF B. F.
Nickerson as candidate for sheriff,
subject to the decision of republican
voters at the June primaries. Mr..
Nickerson has resided in Webster
City twenty-three years, is a voter
in the republican ranks, and is one
OF our best known citizens. During
the past five years he has been chief
OF police and has conducted the Of
fee to the general satisfaction of the
people. Mick had it in mind four
years ago to become candidate, but
after looking over the situation was
convinced that c. H. Brown was the
man to win that year and he ac-
cordingly kept out Of the race and
gave his support to Mr.. Brown. He
is well qualified for the position and
is worthy the support Of friends
That he will develop much strength
at the primaries seems assured and
that he will fill the Office satisfact-
orily to the people, In the event oi
his election, there can be no doubt
Allegretti & Liggetts box candies
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
LINEN SHOWER.

Miss Sibyl Clark entertained a
company of friends Saturday even
ing at her home on Division street
complimentary to Miss Hanna Nc
Donald. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess upon a table
beautifully decorated with pink and
white carnations and pretty hand
painted place cards tied with pink
ribbons About twelve guests were
present and remembered Miss Nc
Donald with several pieces Of beau
tiful linen in anticipation Of her
approaching marriage.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Webster
City postofiice for the week ending,
March II, 1912:
Mrs. J. N. Bonney.
Andrew Harmon.
S. E. Perry.
Paul Land Co.
F. H. Roberts.
Aline Wintzel.
If not called for in two weeks
will be sent to dead letter Office,
Washington, D. C.
r. G. Clark, P. NJ.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
DANCING PARTY.

The dancing party given Friday
evening. by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M Rich
ardson in the new Wilson hall was
one sos the most enjoyable social
events of the season and the pro-
gram of twenty-eight dances was al
too short. Dainty refreshments were
served in the balcony during the ev-
eningt7, About seventy guests We're
present. SEtE 81. 1aazl syJa-s ~fEeG+
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Little Miss Mildred Wetkavska,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wetkavska, is entertaining a COM
pany Of friends this afternoon in
honor of her birthday.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
FOR TREASURER.

. Eds. Freeman-Tribune:- Please
announce me as, candidate for
treasurer OF Hamilton county sub
ject to the decision OF tn, republi-
can voters at the June primaries.
-tH1 -aEgn vi Frank D. Hamilton.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
DANCING PARTY.

DR.. and Mrs. w. w. Wyatt have
issued invitations to large COM
pany of ladies and gentlemen for a
dancing party to be given in the
Wilson hall, Tuesday, March 19. !,
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
For Sale.

Ten room house, gas and electric
lights, hot air heating plant, base
ment and cistern. Good barn. ADJ
dress. D. S. D.. care Freeman-Trib-
aune. aasa. 11d6f1t1*
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Candidates Announcement.
RECORDER
Eds. Freeman-Tribune:

Eds. Freeman-Tribune: / am
candidate for county recorder SUBJ
iect to the will Of the republican
voters at the primaries of June 4th.
I publicly pledge myself, If elected,
to retire at the end of two terms.
Mrs. Will F. Smith
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Eds. Freeman-Tribune: please an
nounce me as a candidate for coun-
ty recorder, subject to the decision
Of the republican voters of the coun-
yty as expressed at the June primar-
les. e. &6sfs Will R. Daniels.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Eds. Freeman-Tribune: Please an
nounce me as a candidate for county
recorder Of Hamilton county subject
to the will Of the republican voters
at the coming June primaries.
Doretha j. Hunt.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Douglas HUFF and wife are NOV
! ing today out of the c. F. Gardner
house on Second street in with Mrs.
John Mcconnell, who resides on
Walnut.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

"A S. Burnelf and family have
leased the Delos Jones house on Elm
street and will move into their new
residence the first Of April.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
TALK OF ORGANIZING
AUTOMOBILE CLUB
Many Local Car Owners Express De.
sire for Association of
This Kind.

1t is very probable that by the
time the roads are in fit condition
for automobiling Webster City will
have an organized automobile club.
Car owners in the city are agitating
the matter and hope to be success
full in their efforts. Last year there
was much talk along this line but
nothing developed at that time
There are about eighty-fve car own
ers in the city. It is thought that
every one of these will be willing
to join the movement. According to
auto dealers there will be by the
close of next season one hundred
and fifty cars owned in the city. In
most every city in the state of this
size an auto club is organized. The
main object of the association is
that more may be accomplished by
them in the furthering of good
roads in the country. The arranging
of schedule for sociability runs for
the open season is another feature.
BY forming an association the auto
owners may protect themselves from
unjust claims in accidents, etc. They
may also promote automobiling in
all its branches.
Automobiling is expected to be
fully as popular this year as former
ly. Although nothing definite has
been done in the establishing of an
automobile club gentlemen interest
ed in the movement hope to arrange
the first meeting by the time wealth
er conditions permit good driving.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
FOR SHERIFF.

Eds Freeman-Tribune: Please
announce me as candidate for
sheriff OF Hamilton county subject to
the expression Of the republican vot-
ers at the June primaries
w. H. Cunningham.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

The regular business meeting OF
the Methodist ladies aid society will
be on Wednesday afternoon at the
parsonage. The regular 10 cent
lunch will be served at the close OF
the meeting.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

~ Chas. DeFrance and family have
moved from the F. j. Lund house on
Division street to 1908 Bank street.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

The Superior Rebekah lodge will
give a six o'clock supper In their
hall tomorrow evening followed by
the initiation Of a large class of
new members.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Eds Freeman Tribune: Please
announce ame as a candidate. for
county recorder; subject to the ex-
preston Of the republican voters at
the June primaries. 7sq RS
asu sSo9 g. - S. p. perr.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

ess o.. E. Sill Of Wilmer. MINI, who
recently purchased the ], I. Len.
hart farm east Of town, Is now NOV
ong his family to their new home.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Miss Florence Leonard has ac-
i eepted a position in the Office of DR..
H. +. Boughton, the new optician.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Clerk Sterling has issued tn
!, necessary papers to authorize tn
marriage Of Jesse N. closson an
Caroline O. Thompson.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Freeman-Trihune:

Eds. Freeman Tribune: Please
announce me as a candidate for
sheriff subject to the decision Of re-
publican voters at the June prim-
aries. B. F.. Nickerson.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Eds. Freeman-Tribune: Please an
nounce that l am a candidate for
sheriff of Hamilton county, subject
to the will OF the republican voters
at the June primaries.
Fl. I. Thompson
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

! !, Miss Flora Widman was made
very happy last week BY the present
Of new piano. the gift Of her par
ants - st2+Ss r.tA. d r. =
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

"a Miss Matte Welch of the Burleson
dry goods store is reported on the
"a sick list.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

The Missionary society Of the
Baptist church will meet with Mrs.
". J. Zitterell, Wednesday after
noon, at 1880 O'clock. The ladies OF
the church and congregation are
cordially invited. Sec'y.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Social affairs
ONE O'CLOCK LUNCHEON

Mrs. Delos Jones and daughter,
Miss Frances, will entertain friends
Friday at one o'clock luncheon.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Little Miss Ruth Blankenbuehler
3 is III with the measles.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Mrs. Lucy Geisinger, who has
been in Webster City for the past
Eve weeks nursing her friend, Mrs.
Perry Stevenson, has returned to her
home In Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs.
Stevenson is improving and is now
able to be about the house.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

9s9g Miss Bessie BEEN is now, attend
estting to office duties for DR.. F. j
q Drake. ei5t "a eg
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

On Sunday morning last Rev.
Edward M. Jeffers OF this city sup
piled the Congregational church OF
xagle Grove and he also spoke at
their 1880 vesper service. Rev,
Plant, the pastor OF that church, is
aaid up with a paralytic stroke.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Earl Burton has accepted "a posi-
tion as plumber with L. v. Mills t.
succeed J. H. Moore. who recently
returned to his home in Burlington
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Wilson Helmick is confined to his
home with an attack Of grippe.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
For Sale.

Seven Durock Jersey brood sows.
Also one Duroc Jersey male pig, reg
istered. John Orres, West Walnut
street. Martin phone 1855. 12d3f1
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

H. A. Maxon, painting and paper
Martin phone 425 d-t-tf
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
Local Briefs

Miss Hanna Mcdonald is suffering
from light attack of the measles.
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12
ENTERTAINED YOUNG PEOPLE

Miss Madge Silvers entertained a
company Of young folks at her
home. south Of town, Friday even
ing, March Sth. The evening was
spent with games and music. Re-
freshments were also served. All
departed at a late hour, declaring
themselves well entertained. Those
Webster City freeman., 1912-03-12

Wanted, special subscription
agent to represent the Register and
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county. Extra good proposition
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