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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-08
GOOD SEED WORTH
MILLIONS SAYS HILL
Financier and Empire Builder Gives
Approval to "seed Corn Week.
Which Will Be Held Sept. 14-19
us AN ELEMENT OF WEALTH
Within Reach of All, He Said, But
Usually Ignored In Sympathy
With Campaign Effort.

IL merely the best grain produced
this season on each farm were to be
usedEas seed the coming season, mil
lions of dollars would be added to
the value of the agricultural products
of the state" said James J. Hill, when
asked for an expression of opinion as
to the value of t'Seed Corn Week"
Here is an element of wealth easily
within reach, costing practically no
thing, and very generally ignored.
s'The best authorities agree that
the total of the crops raised from
seed in the United States might be
doubled by improved methods of
farming. To do this would add, $4,-
900, 100000 to $4,000, 100000 to the
nations wealth and the resources, of
it's farm population. And one of the
most important means to this end is
the planting of good seed.
Great Gains Possible.
'The Importance of good seed is no
more theory. Practical appl j.
cation Of seed selection on a large
scale has produced convincing results
Enormous yields have been secured
from some small fields. Corn prize
contests have raised the average pro-
duction over entire states. It is no
accident that in Minnesota and Wis
consin, two states where hard, con-
tinuous missionary work has been
done,> the average yield of corn per
acre rose from around thirty-two or
thirty-three bushels in ordinary years
to forty and one-half bushels re-
spectively in 1913. Nor will there
be the slightest trouble in lifting
that total fifty per cent or more when
both cultivation and seed selection
are better understood and more gen
orally practiced by the farming popu-
lation. -. r.
Millions for a Little Care.
$3.50 lHoSe are Signs OIL the times anu
warnings against the future, which
-ealfs fersth he study Of the agricu1t
situation and concerted effort to raise.
the home production of foodstuffs.-
Since one of the most effective ways
Of doing this is to encourage the use
of nothing but the best grain for
seed. -~@... a. e--l.
''Since the general observance Of
Seed Corn Week will tend to draw
attention to the need and the posi-
bility of good seed, am heartily in
sympathy with the effort that is be-
ing made to secure it's success. The
picking out of good seed corn alone
at the proper time in September, ac-
cording to the simple rules laid down
for selection and proper care, might
mean a gain of good many million
dollars next year for Minnesota
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-08

w. O. Newman and family left yes
terday for Lantana, Florida, where
they will make their future home.
Mr.. Newman has disposed of his store
interests at Redby. Lantana is six
miles south of Palm Beach.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-08

sets forth the fact that
our country districts are being
populated and through the rural
schools are equipping students for the
high school. There are a large num-
Der Of country students in our high
school,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-08
ALLIED ARMY
TAKES OFFENSIVE
ON Line OF BATTLE
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st. Petersburg, Sept s Galicia 10
now Russian province. Official
proclamation was issued today and
signed by Car Nicholas, making this
announcement an emphasis Of the ex-
tent Of the Russian victory over Ser
via.
Paris, Sept. s. -The allied army IL
on the offensive on west along the
battle line today. General army
is cooperating with strong British
forces, and are making fierce af1
fort to turn the German right flank.
The Germans are outnumbered, but
reinforcements are being rushed to
their rescue.
London, Sept. s.A dispatch from
Rome to the Exchange Telegraph
company says: Telegram from Yien-
ma states that General Ruszky, who,
following the capture of Lemburg,
executed flank attack northward
against Austrians under General Auf-
fenberg, Austrian war minister, to-
day engaged in desperate attempt
to annihilate Auffenberg's army. The
battle has already continued three
days and is likely to continue sew
Paris, Sept. 8.-The war Office, In q
message to General Gallieni, declar-
ed the French forces under the i'm
mediate direction of General Joffre,
cooperating in general movement
with Sir John French, the British
commander-in-chief. have turned tho
German right flank
At the same time the British forces
broke through the German lines left
of the right wing.
This movement imperiled the en-
tire German right wing and forced
the German commander hurriedly to
withdraw all of his troops from Lille
and the neighboring towns 10
strengthen his position.
The opposing forces, 1t Is said. are
OF about equal strength.
It is now accepted here that the
real reason for the failure Of the Ger
mans to continue their march direct
" on Paris was the discovery thAt
the allies plan of battle included =
general engagement to the westward
of the city. .ss.
The French army was massed and
heavily intrenched. g..
Germans Discovsr Trap.
Everything was In readinesszzz4o=
spring the trap, which the general
staff had limited was already bafted.
But the German cavalry scouts and
airmen reported the situation. It IL
expected the Germans will hold their
present positions. Their southern
lines now rest north of the NORM
river, near La Ferta-Jauffre. 1t 10
stated the French and Germans have.
been in contact here also, with the.
advantage resting with the French
skirmishers.
1t is believed here the German right
wing has been ordered to maintain
its position pending the outcome Of
the fighting along the Mouse. The
Germans crossed in great strength ct
Stenay and found themselves oppos-
ed by nearly 100000 French.
The line of battle here extends
from the neighborhood of Rethel to
Verdun, which is surrounded. Some
reports say the German emperor him
self is there directing the general
campaign. It is positively known
that the armies of the crown prince
and of the Grand Duke of WurteIo-
berg have been operating here for
more than 4 week.
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A new hammer has an extension
from the top Of the head to form a
fulcrum when it is used for drawing
nails.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-08

DR.. T.. j. Perrault of this city was
Walker visitor the latter part Of
the week. He returned to sBemidii.
yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-08
GIBBONS AND CROSS WIN.
Brown and Tillman Defeated in Labor
Day Boxing Bouts.

Mike Gibbons, the st. Paul wonder,
had little trouble in winning de-
cision over George X. O. Brown in
their encounter, at Bentor Harbor,
Michigan, yesterday. The match
went for the entire ten rounds.
Cross Trims Tillman.
Leach Cross Of New York, won an
easy victory over Johnny Tillman of
Minneapolis, in tame ten-round
bout at Hudson !. last night AL
though he showed flashes of ability,
Tillman disinclined to remain within
the reach of Cross.
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Northern Attorneys Here.

Attorney George e. Erickson, editor
Of the Northern News, and who was
largely responsible for the success Of
the recent editorial outing, and At
torney C.i.R. Middleton Of Baudette,
for several years mayor of that thriv-
ing little village, are attending the
term Of court which convened here
this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-08
Over Much Pleased.

while the large attendance Of the
first day is very gratifying to me, !"
said Superintendent Dyer this after
noon, tthe high school enrolment is
especially pleasing. 1t shows the
growing sentiment in favor of the
high school, and that the value Of
a high school education is becoming
more pronounced. 1t also shows
the city to be growing and
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+ DEAD GENERAL HAD $4,000
!. IN POCKETS.

London, Sept. s telegraph
. ing from Ostenfl the cor
. respondent Of the 4 Daily Chron-
. icle says:
: The $4,000 which was
. found in the pockets of Cen
. eral Won Buelow after he was
. killed in the battle of Haelen
. has been turned over by King
: Albert for Red Cross pur-
!. poses"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-08

Mrs. RUDE Grinoldby Of Interna-
tional Falls is the guest of Mrs.
Harry Mooney.
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Luzerne county. Pa, has three po-
lice women.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-22
FAMOUS
WOMEN
Her
Birthday
And
Yours
October 22-Empress Augusta Vic
toria.
LCnryrirht Ia1Il

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The birthday of the German Empress
comes this year In the midst OF great
unhappiness. The Empress Augusta Vic
toria is fifty-siX years old today. Be-
fore her marriage she was the princess
Of Schleswig Holstein-So Angus
tenburg and she is a year older than
Emperor William II, her husband. She
has had six sons, all OF whom have been
active in the present European war
and one daughter. Victoria Louise, whose
marriage last year has been rumored to
be unhappy.
The names of two distinguished ac-
tresses appear on the birthday calendar
for October 22-the French comedienne
Emelie Madeleine Brohan and the clever
impersonator, Cissle LOTUS. Emile
Brohan was a daughter OF the immortal
SuZanne-one Of the greatest French ac-
tresses OF all times. She was born in
1898 and was known by the stage name
of Madeleine. for 1t was the French
fashion of those days to call famous
actresses by a single name. Madeleine's
acting has been sumed up in three words
beautiful, finished and coquettsh.
Cissie LOTUS is without doubt the
cleverest imitator and impersonator ever
known to the English or American stage
1t has been sometimes said that Miss
LOTUS imitation was more delightful
than the work of the original actress
whom she was impersonating. There is
only one actress whom she cannot be
and that is Cissie Lotus, for the few
times she has tried to create an original
role she has failed signaIIy.
Augustin Daily once said OF her: She
The Washington herald., 1914-10-22
House.
wives
Daily
Economy
Calendar
MADE-OVER FURNITURE.
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There are few housewives who realize
! the possibilities of making over old fur
niture. Yet almost every housewife has
a good deal OF very undesirable old fur
niture that she would like to improve, or
turn to some account.
There are several ways that this can
be accomplished. In the case OF a really
good piece of wood the furniture can
actually be reconstructed, just as the
dressmaker rips up a dress and makes it
into something quite different. A large
black walnut bed, containing panels of
wood that is now exceedingly high priced
and in great demand, was cut over by a
cabinet maker into two very interesting
drop leaf tables. The panels OF the bed
were turned into the leaves and, some
how, the sides and foot of the bed were
cut into the legs of the tables. The
same thing might be done to advantage
with any large piece of mahogany or
black walnut undesirable in its present
shape.
Another thing that can be done with
old pieces of mahogany or black walnut
consists Of a simplification. A bureau
OF thirty or forty years ago, with its
long narrow glass and its little drawers
at the sides does not come up to the
present day requirements OF furniture.
There are in almost every ones attic
some such bureaus made of good wood
no doubt, but hopelessly antiquated and
not yet ancient enough to have gained
merit as antiques Such a bureau can
be completely remodeled. The little
drawers can be taken of, the top planed
and redressed. the front drawers redress
ed and fitted with new handles. The
old mirror is probably not good for
much-it is probably green of hue and
the back is no doubt peeling. A new
mirror can be placed in the old frame and
instead of having the mirror hanging
between the two old standards an inter-
esting effect can be produced by having II
hang on the wall above the chest Of
drawers.
One of the most hopeless of old pieces
of furniture is the cheap oak bedstead
such as every one bought a generation
ago. Even these relics of an age that
was less discriminating than our own
can be turned to account. A clever young
woman recently did wonders with one of
these old oak beds by having a carpenter
saw OF a portion of the head and plain
OF some of the cheap machine carving.
Then she had a moulding put at the top
of the head and with that the bed was
quite up-to-date in sape. Then she sand
papered OF the brown stain and painted
the bed white and, presto change! she
had a very attractive article of furni-
ture.
Often a discarded "parlor" chair may
be turned to account as a bedroom chair
by simply making ?. chintz cover for It
to match or go with the chintz curtains
in the bed room. Often. too, a WORKOUT
lounge or sofa may be made useful for a
bedroom lounge by covering it with suit
able chintz and putting a valance Of the
same material around the sides.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-22
HERALDS PAGE FOR WOMEN READERSLAI
How Would You Like to Wear Pantelettes?
Charming Little Lady in the
Omar" Production Says
They Are Dainty Device
for Woman Who Wishes
to Dress Comfortably and
Modishly.

Pantalettes are coming in. and those
dainty ankles are disappearing. Such Is
style
1t may be bad news. or it may not.
Louise Grassler, who appears In sup
port OF Guy Bates Post in Omar the
Tentmaker." the Persian love play by
Richard Walton Tully, at the Belasco
Theater this week, says that she thinks
it is good news. In fact, she thinks the
pantalettes are dainty and fetching. So
de we, but good-by to those weli-turned
ankles. Before long the novelist who
describes his very kissable heroine will
mention her wonderful eyes, her sensi-
tive lips, her beautiful chisseled arm, but
instead of an ankle he can mention only
able, anyhow. to describe an ankle quite
satisfactory, but why dismiss the sub
ject so early?
That's the gentleman's viewpoint Now
here is the lady's:
"Pantalettes," says Miss Grassler, ARE
a dainty device employed by the woman
who wishes TO dress comfortably, mod
ishly and modestly at the same time.
Tight skirts were undanceable and we
couldn't let anything interfere with
dancing, gould wei CThey say Miss
Grassler Is one of the most graceful
dancers that ever hesitated at Catles
House, in New York;. So style made a
concession, and the slit came back after
having been banislred from the directoire
skirt The trouble with the slit is the
same trouble with the camel that put
his nose in the Arabs tent. 1t wanted
more room. And some of us hardly
cared about the doubtful modesty of
dancing in skirts that slit to start with
and were likely to slit more at any mo-
ment. So the pantalettes came in.
Are they from Paris? Yes. but from
Persia via Paris. Dainty and fetching.
but hardly new. You see they were
worn back in the days when Omar made
love to Shireen in the rose scented gar
den OF long ago. This same Shireen. to
whom he wrote the famous quatrain,
And thou beside me, singing in the will
derness,' wore them. 1t is only another
sample of style makers discovering an
effect which is just enough out of mind
to be novel So we dressed in the cos
tune of the beauty of Persia. l wear
every performance OF Omar,
the Tentmaker,' and then / wear them
when l go to dance after the theater."
Again We say. Such is style.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-22
POINTERS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

The proper way to wash a hairbrush
is to dissolve a piece of soda the size OF
. walnut in a quart Of warm water, dip
in the bristles, keeping the backs as dry
as possible; repeat the dipping until the
bristles look clean. Then wipe the backs
and handles, after rinsing in cool water,
and put in the sun to dry. Do not wipe
the bristles, as it makes them soft.
Do not wash combs, but clean them
with a stiff little brush which comes for
the purpose. Water makes the teeth
split, and then the comb Is useless.
To remove ink spots dampen the, fabric
with hot water, then apply chloride of
soda with a brush, and rinse quickly with
warm water. Candle grease or wax may
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To Alice Joyce falls the unique dis
tinction OF probably being the only per-
SON living who has actually worn a mill
lion dollars worth Of genuine gems at
one time. Leading jewellers assert that
no single person in all the world pos
sesses so great a fortune in jewels.
Miss Joyce wore the million in precious
stones while Kalem's two-act feature of
the Alice Joyce Series. The Theft Of the
Crown Jewels" was being filmed The
bautiful Kalem star enacts the role of
a princess in this story and the gems she
wears are supposed to be the crown
Jewels
Lebolt & Co, Of Fifth avenue, New
York, loaned this fortune in jewels to
Kalem specially for The Theft of the
Crown Jewels" II was to be expected
that unless the greatest care was ex-
ercised, the prize would be too great for
nimble-hngered individuals to overlook.
Consequently a force Of detectives were
persons, save those showing counter
the studio where the picture was being
filmed.
The gown worn by Miss Joyce in this
production is considered the supreme
achievement of Lucille" Uady Duff
Gordcn), and is valued at 5000. ''Lu-
Giles fame as a designer Of gowns for
members Of ultra-fashiOnable society is
sure to make the feminine photOplay
patrons eager to see a creation which
she regards as her greatest effort. The
Theft Of the Crown Jewels will be re-
leased Monday, November ..
The Washington herald., 1914-10-22
NeedleWork ReHiHals.

Lace assumes more and more an i'm
portant place in the domain Of home fur
nishing and drawing-room decoration. 1t
Is so important that upholsterers have to
employ lacemakers and are obliged to
make lace purchases on a considerable
scale. Among other things pianos and
windows are draped with lace, leaving
room for legitimate upholstery to come
afterwards. All styles are available.
The Renaissance" combines with lace
Of quite modern origin. And, combining
with all. and second to none in fashion
or effect, is the old-fashioned crochet.
The present taste for crochet denotes a
remarkable revival in this kind of thing
Another revival beside It, and making
common cause with house and especially
drawing-room decoration, is the equally
old-fashioned netting. For long years
past this species Of handwork had been
left almost exclusively to fishermen and
their wives.
It served for fishing nets, and that
was about all But now 1t II coming
The Washington herald., 1914-10-22

be removed by spirits Of wine; syrup
spots with hot water.
II the piano keys are washed with a
soft flannel dipped in alcohol they will
retain their color and not grow yellow
as they do when washed with water.
A good furniture polish may be made
at home after this recipe: Take equal
portions of linseed oil, turpentine, vinegar
and spirits Of wine. Shake well and ap-
ply with a linen cloth for cleansing; for
polishing use dry flannel cloth.
For a bee or wasp sting, remove the
sting first with tweezers or a needle;
squeeze the wound to get out the poison,
then apply a liniment made Of scraped
chalk and olive oil mixed to the thick
ness of heavy cream.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-22
Pretty and Serviceable
Trimmings for Lingerie

The supply Of lingerie needed by the
college girl is preferably plain and lin
ted in amount Plain because it must
be intrusted to the tender mercies of
a more or less careful laundress, limited
because the average dormitory is not
only small, but a roommate is entitled to
One-half of what closet and drawer
space there is.
On the other hand. the troUsseau of
the debutante is scarcely less complete
than that of the bride, for a success
sion Of entertainments and numerous
short jaunts to neighboring cities and
suburban Mouse parties calls for full
supply Of etvery sort of dainty under
garment as well as of frocks.
Above all things she requires a pretty
negligee, and many girls find that il is
in the end cheaper to use a white lin
gerie gown with one or more colored
silk Innings. In this way the gown can
be frequently laUndered and any de-
sired color used underneath, china silk
or a heavier weave being used according
to the season.
Sheer gowns require lace camisoles
sometimes two. These may be in COM
binatiOn or separate. Where a shield is
needed the under half Of the sleeve
is used and held in place by two or three
O'Si III 81 apS u IiooOi. NedLly all Ihe
camisoles for dressy frocks rely
on a ribbon or chiffon strap only over
the shoulder.
The return to full skirts presages a
demand for petticoats, of which several
varieties are being introduced to suit
present fashions. A favorite combination
is to have the camisole attached to an
ankle-length skirt, the skirt being full
above, but drawn into a narrow fIounce
below the knees. This hounce is usually
split up the front to the junction with
the upper skirt.
me war promises a lack Of the pretty
herman and French val laces which are
so much used on undergarnents 90 that
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back as fast as IL can to the place II
occupied let us say. a hundred years ago,
in the repertoire OF fancy work for wom-
en-. Then was the time when dainty
slipper-cased feet were put forward and
used in the services of the kind OF fancy
work known as netting. Now machinery
does a great deal of the work which hu-
man fingers aided by the foot used to
do. But whether wrought by fingers or
machinery, il remains a fact that old
fashioned netting is a distinct revival.
and that its presence in drawing-rooms
in the way Of decoration gives an up-to-
date appearance and throws an air of
fashion around. The effects of embroid-
cry upon II are now more artistic than
of yOre-nature as well as pictures often
serving as models
The Washington herald., 1914-10-22
HOROSCOPE.
THE stars incline, but do not compel" {"

THE stars incline, but do not compel"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER %, 1914.
Astrology finds that the planets arc
favOring humanity today, for, while the
Sun and Neptune are mildly adverse in
the evening, Uranus. Venus and Jupiter
are strongly benefic in aspect during the
hours of greatest business activity.
1t should be a propitious time to en-
gage in new business enterprises, to in
vest. TO speculate and to seek associates
in daring enterprises. There is a lucky
sign for opening shops or choosing Of
fices.
When Jupiter is friendly judges law
yers, scholars, legislators and men in
commanding positions should benefit.
This aspect is a fortunate one for
bankers, who will make great profits
and extend their connections before a
year is past.
Women should find this conhguration a
fairly fortunate one for business. 1t is
prophesied that they will gain unusual
positions in the financial world
The day is A lucky one for weddings
or ENGAGEMENTS. The young will marry
In great numbers within the next few
months. It is predicted. EIopements will
multiply.
There is a fortunate omen for Amer
ican modistes and milliners. for all who
beautify women and for those who sell
trinkets for feminine adornment.
Hunters and trappers should find this
prOpitious time for procuring game.
The Sth Of November has a most un-
happy significance for Russia Mars,
passing the quadrature OF the place of
the last solar eclipse, is read as most
forbidding. This planet also threatens
London, Dublin, Paris. Amsterdam and
Cape Town next month.
February, when Saturn IS stationary
in Gemini, near the place OF the Sun
at the time Of King Georges birth, Is
said to be n critical time in the life
Of the English sovereign.
Persons whose birthdate II is have a
happy omen for the year. They should
prosper in business and enjoy peace in
the home. The young will have ro-
mances in the coming year
Children born on this day should be
self-reliant and Trustworthy. As they
partake Of the qualities Of both Libra
and Scorpio. they should be versatile
Many artists are born on this cusp,
where Mars and Venus exercise ruling
power.
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