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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-12
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(By Congressman G.. II. Tavemer)
I sat recently in the house of rep
|resentatives and heard the Hon. Au-
gustus Gardner, of Massachusetts,
make the statement upon his respon-
sbility as a member of the American
congress that:
''If war were to break out today,
it would be found that our coast de-
lenses have not sufficient ammuni-
ton for an hours fight"
Whether or not Mr.. Gardeners
statement is correct, I cannot say,
because I do not know; but this
do know, that we do not have the
ammunition and armament that we
have paid for and should have in re-
turn for the countless millions of
dollars of the American peoples
money that have been expended from
the public treasury.
mean to say that those army and
navy officers who do the purchasing
of war munitions and who are paid
a salary by the people and are trust
ed by the people to see that the gov
eminent receives a dollars worth Of
material for every dollar expended,
have permitted ring of ammunition
manufacturers to outrageously over
charge Uncle Sam for armor, guns
and munitions in general
For instance, the war department
in 1913 purchased seven thousand
4.7-inch shrapnel from the ammuni-
ton ring, paying $25.26 each there
for. At the same time precisely the
same shrapnel was being manufac-
tured in the government-owned
frankfort arsenal for $685., all
overhead charges included.
Mr.. Average Citizen, are you will
ing that the public officials at the
war department, who are spending
your money should pay $25.26 for
an article that they could have manu-
featured in government plants for
$l5.45?
This instance is not the exception;
it is the rule. The army and navy
officers in 20 years have purchased
SITS, 100000 forth of armor, arma-
ment and munitions from four firms
which have a monopoly in this coun-
try on the manufacture Of such sup
plies and have paid this grasping
war trust from 20 to 60 per cent
more than the same articles could
have been manufactured for in gov
eminent plants.
AS result of frequently repeated
statements similar to that made by
Mr.. Gardner, the average citizen is
lat last beginning to ask: what be-
comes of the $25O,O00,0OO that is
being spent annually on our army
and navy? Who, pray, is getting
the money!"
And it is time the people are be-
ginning to show anxiety, because
their money has been squandered
like water, and unless Mr. Average
Citizen wakes up and removes the
wool from his eyes it is going to con-
tinue to be squandered.
The American people have never
been let into the secret of who the
G o1v@, 41,1 ~
and preparations for war in this
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Join the Back Yard Farmers

can hours work every day in the
back yard will serve substantially to
reduce the high cost of living" says
c. L. Smith Of Portland. Ore. agri
culturist for a railroad company. THE
profit that can be made from the back
end Of an ordinary city lot is hard to
realize. 1t is possible to grow not only
all the fresh vegetables needed for the
ordinary family. but to produce enough
small fruits and vegetables to supply
them through the greater part Of the
winter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-04-12

A swiveled clamp to hold a funnel
on a bottle and leave one hand free
when liquids are being poured has
been patented by a California in
ventor.
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WANTED-Second hand household
goods. NJ, e. Ibertson.
Speed. of Separators. &

A good deal of loss of butter fat has
been Occasioned by the fact that cream
separatOrs often are run at too low a
speed. The manufacturers have deter
mined at what speed the machine will
run at highest efficiency, and this is
ordinarily marked on the crank. Most
farmers, however, merely estimate the
speed without timing, themselves, and
according to official observations they
usually turn too slowly and lose from 2
to so per cent Of the butter fat. A
speed indicator similar to the ones in
use on automobiles is now being used
on cream separators. so that the proper
speed may always be kept and the ma
chine eHcient.-American Agricultur.
list.
The idle Acre.
Every idle acre on the farm is worth.
by the amount of the yearly interest
and taxes upon it. just that much less
than nothing.
Two heads aren't better than one
when they're both oslid bone. Al
bany Journal.
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FARMS FOR SALE
WANTED.

WANTED-Will pay liberal COM
mission to party for information as
to location of good homestead in
Beltrami county under the Vol
stead Act. J.C. O., >522 Broadway
: St., St. Paul.
Evening journal., 1915-07-20

WHATEVER other folk may feel
w IT is quite certain that there is
no garment in the wardrobe
quite so well appreciated by the little
children as the rompers in which they
can play and be happy without con
sideration OF clothes. Here are four
excellent ones, each different from the
other, each in good style and each
practical. No: 1851 is quite novel
in cut and in shape, yet so simple that
It can be run up in almost n } time and
it is thoroughly comfortable and salts
factory. The leg portions are but
toned together as shown in the small
view and there is an opening at the
front Of the body portion. In the
picture, striped galatea is trimmed
with plain.
For year size will be needed 81
yds. of material n or SO in. wide, Is
yd. for the trimming.
No. s74o is especially designed for
the little girls although the wee boy
will not object TO wearing il. The
tucks at the front are pretty and
becoming and the garment is alto
gether very attractive one. Here,
il is made OF white linen trimmed
with blue. IL would be equally pretty
and extremely fashionable if it were
made Of white with trimming Of flow
cred cretonne.
For the 4 year size viii be needed
AZ yds. Of material 27 in. wide. ~
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yds. as, with rs yds. 77 In. wide for
the belt and trimming.
No. S65I is masculine in effect. The
trousers and body portion are separate
and the trousers are finished with
wide belt. The two are buttoned
together, therefore in place of the body
portion can be used suspenders il they
arc better liked. Either style is essen
tally boylike and consequently sure
to please the small wearer. Checked
eingham is the material Of which the
rompers in the illustration are made
and the trimming is the same ma
terial in a plain color. The body por-
tion can be made with high, square or
round neck.
For the 4 year size will be needed
2A yds. Of material ~ in. wide, I5s
yds. SO, IS yd. II in. wide for the
belt, collar and cuffs.
No. s747 is quite novel. The rom
pers or over-alls are made separately
and buttoned into place at the shoul-
ders. They are adjusted over the
blouse which is OF course made Of
different material and this blouse can
be either shirred OF shocked. Here.
the over-alls are made Of linen serge
and the blouse is Of white lawn.
For the a year size viii be needed az
yds. Of material 27 in. wide, yds. SO
for the over-alls and for the blouse or
guimpe will be required. IA yds. 20
in. wide.
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VARIETY

or a figured silk with plain sleeves
and trimming. or crepe or tafeta could
be used for the bodice and skirt with
crepe de chine for the trimming por-
tions. There will be a great deal OF
faille silk worn during the coming sea
son and it is very handsome in con-
trast with satin or crepe and with the
velvet that will be worn later. II a
simpler frock is wanted, wool crepe or
wool voile would be pretty with taf-
feta for trimming.
Evening journal., 1915-07-20

TNHE practical useful skirt with the
separate shirt waist makes a cos
tune available for 20 many diff
ferent needs that il really is always in
demand. The designs shown here are
new and interesting for they not alone
show what is latest for summer wear,
they also point to what win be worn
during the autumn. Yoke effects on the
blouses are exceedingly we'll liked and
box-plaits on both short waists and
shirts are in demand. This blouse being
finished with hens at the front edges Is
really an easy one to make, for which
reason Il should make an appeal 20 the
home dressmalcer. The skirt is cut in
FIVE cores, but all the seams are con-
cealed BY the box-plaits and since these
last are laid on indicating lines, they
represent no difficulties and the box
plaitcd skirt has the great advantage OF
giving long lines and an effect OF slen-
dcrness 70 the figure at the same time
that they provide fashionable flare.
In this case. the skirt is made OF the
cotton gabardinc that has proved such a
well deserved favorite for warm weather
wear and the blouse is made Of tub silk
but every material that can be finished
in tailored style is appropriate for the
skirt, whether Il is wool or linen or cotton
and for the blouse can be used any one
Of the tub silks. cotton voiles. handker.
chief lawns or heavier linens and fashion
now allows a choice Of the all white waisl
or white waist with colored trimming o.
the colorcd waist and the colored wais
with white trimming, while stripes also
are 70 extend their favor indefinitely.
For r-the medium size the blouse will
require ~ yds Of material ~ in. wide.
"a yds. 90. as yds. - and for the skirt
viii be needed ~ yds. Of material ~
in. vide. s1z yds. SO or a.
Evening journal., 1915-07-20

MO matcriRl Of the summer is pret-
M tier or more fashionable than
striped voile and this garment
shows It mist attractively used, for
the unoer bocscr is Of sheer white organdie
and the contrast IS a really fascinating
one. W. 7aR who are replenishing the
vardrorc or who are starting out for a
late holiday vii be exceedingly glad Of
the model fo' u IS very simple and easy
10 make and me gown is thoroughly
smart and up-to-dste, dressy enough for
any daytime function. The voie is
essentially dainty and with the organdie
makes jrs' as pretty a costume as could
be suggested, but there is no design
Of the season that cannot be copied in
many different materials. This one can
be copied in foulard, taffeta or cotton
rrepe or in any similar material with the
under bodice Of organdie as it is here or
Of Ceorgette crepe or net or Of whatever
may best suit the material Of the gown.
Tafeta with organdie is very charming
and may OF the narrow striped tafetas
are essentially sumner-lile and charming
in effect. For the coming season. the
material IS promised extended vogue and
there are also silk and wool fabrics that
would make up most attractively in
just this way. The skirt can be cut in
two or in three pieces; t is hernmed
ard tucked and the tucks serve the
double purpose Of trimming and %
adding weight to the lower edge. Thc
under blouse and the over-bodice are
finished separately and the over bodice
extends below the waist-line ar the
back, while the fronts form sash end
that are knotted over it.
For the medium size the under blouse
will require yds. Of material 36 in
wide. and the over-bodice, 7% yds. e.
in. wide, rs yds. SO, ~ yds. a ami
for the skirt, 0]9 yds. AZ. IN yds 90
81 yds. a.
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DESIGNS IN PLEASING
By MAY MANTON

instance, the trimming is arranged on
deep points. but the skirt is perfectly
plain and consequently can be trimmed
in any way with the straight ruffies
shown in the back view, evenly spaced,
or with the ruches put on as they are
here, or, the lower edge OF the skirt
could be cut out in scallops, points or
battlements and bound, Tor all these
treatments are fashionable and they
all are good. Any material that is soft
enough to be gathered can be used for
Evening journal., 1915-07-20

worn throughout the autumn. Il is
easy TO see how one gown completely
transform a costume by lust such treat
ment as this and there are Of course
numberlcss materials available. lndi-
cations point to the very general use Of
silk and wool mixtures They are
always handsome and they are Of lust
the right weight for between season and
early autumn wear also they combine
well with all silk Silk and wool for
example. with striped taffeta would
make an exceedingly attractive costume
and at the same time, a serviceablc one.
or. in place OF the stripes could be used
a plain silk for the contrast Of fabrics
often will make quite as smart an
fleet as the contrast Of colors and
tafeta seems 3 harmonic with all wool
iabrics AMI With all mixtures Of silk and
wool. The skirt is circular in style but
ran be cut in either two or in three
pieces as the material is wider or mar
rover and IL is ioined 10 a yoke that is
slightly gathered al the upper edee.
II the high waist-line is preferred 10 the
girdle, Il can be arranged over webbing
and finished AZ the back with a belt and
outstanding frill that are quite novel.
The blouse lends itself to the treatment
Of the two materials and also TO the
garment Of one throughout with equal
success. Il can be worn with the open
neck shown here or with collar but
toned up closely about the throat.
For the medium size the blouse will
require az yds Of material p in. wide.
Iss yds. s6,T1syds. a. with x yds. 90
for the sleeves and collar and for the
skirt will be needed. S yds. ~, al
yds SO, az yds. "A with q yd. 80 for
the yoke
Evening journal., 1915-07-20

EVERYTHING that sasSasta fht
MILDLY idea is certain to and a
welcome from the small boy an6
made as it is here with white blouse and
colored trousers and trimming or Of all
white or all color As design for the
small boys, II is Of course adapted especi-
ally to washable fabrics, but that list
includes galatea, light weight eponge.
linen and linene, ginghams and various
other figured fabrics while for summer
wear. the blouse Of tub silk is liked over
trousers Of linen, galatea or pique. II
preferred, slashes can be cut and belt
passed through the openings and the
sleeves can be made long, but for the
simple little summer suit. the loose
blouse is apt TO be preferred. The
pocket serves the double purpose Of con
venience and smartness for pockets this
season are really essential.
OUSPENDER effects are exceedingly
smart and are so generally be-
coming 20 the younger girls that
they are meeting with a ready response.
The frock shown here is made OF rose
colored foulard with a small white dot
and the blouse Is Of crepe de chine with
dainty lace on the collar. II makes a
charming combination and the frock IS
one Of the all round useful sort that girls
find so welcome. The skirt is perfectly
straight. shirred to form its own girdle,
therefore it makes a good model for any
thin material and Il is perfectly adapted
70 houncing or 10 bordered silk or to bor-
dered materials Of any sort. The blouse
IS quite plain, but with the new sleeves
that are shirred at the wrists and with
becoming frills that fall over the hands.
Since this is essentially a season Of silks
and Of cotton, foulard, light weight taf-
feta, the lovely cotton crepes and cotton
voiles suggest themselves as especially
appropriate for immediate wear. II one
is looking ahead 70 the future tafeta IS
20 be commended, silk and wool voile
would be charming or silk and wool crepe
and both these materials are to be found
in really a fascinating variety Of colors.
The suspenders can be made 70 match
the skirt or can be made Of ribbon
For the 10 year size will be required
AZ yds. Of material AZ in. wide, 81
yds. 20, q yds. a for the skirt and
suspenders and for the blouse. rs
yds. 60 / I'd. Of insertion. ~ yds. Of
edging.
fashions are 50 eniinently pic
turesque this season that there
should be a most interesting out
look and the resorts should present an
attractive. showing. II only we could
teach the lesson Of suitability, we might
be assured that such would be a fact.
but unfortunately good taste is by nc
means a general Characteristic and
already one has seen extraordinary
adaptations Of prevailing styles.
DESCRIPTION OF PATTERNS
s6s7-A Bodice with Sash Extensiok.
"a 70 80 bust.
s687 Two-Piece Tucked Skirt. "a TO ,
waist. ~
So74 Childs Box Plated Dress. I to
years.
sso7 Fancy Blouse, 81 TO AZ bust.
66oT Two or Thrce-P Piece Skirt, 70 . 3!
waist.
1854 Yoke Waist with Box Plaits
"a TO 40 bust.
1864 Box Plated Skirt, "a 10 90 waist
S685 Boy Suit, 70 years.
so53 Suspender Dress, 10 and Is years
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MISSES

I IERE is a dress that is absolutely
II simple in all its lines, easy 70
= make and youthful in the ex-
treme, yet because it is made Of dotted
taffeta and trimmed with ruches Of
plain silk. it is very dressy in effect
and can be utilized for all afternoon
occasions and even for the informal
dinner. There is a straight skirt and
a tucked blouse with slightly full
sleeves. Nothing could be less trouble
TO make, yet it gives the snartest and
best lines. Here the neck is cut in V
shape and little ruching Of silk makes
the finish, but a little yoke can be
added If a high neck is wanted. In
the back view, the dress is shown
made of cotton voile with ruffles Of
the same and with a yoke Of net,
but as a rule, girls will like the open
neck the better and it is to be pre-
ferred for girlish necks are very apt to
pretty and the lines are good. In this
Evening journal., 1915-07-20

IT IS always the simple dress that is
the becoming one for the little girls
and the one that wins the greatest
admiration Here is a charming little
one with a tuck over each shoulder to
provide fulness and with straps under
the arms TO hold that fulness comfort
ably In place. II is worn over a separate
guimpe and here the dress is Of plaid
gingham while the guimpe is Of batiste.
II the high waist-line is not found be-
coming, the belt arranged little below
the natural line can be used instead Of
the straps and the neck edge can be
cut round in place Of square and the
sleeves made in any preferred length.
For the dress Of white or colored linen.
the round neck line is pretty with
the neck and sleeve edges finished with
scallops and linen makes a desirable
dress for all seasons Of the year. The
guimpe IS simple little one with
Hnono sleeves.
For the 6 year size the dress win re
quire 3 yds. Of material 27 in. wide, IN
yds. SO, ? yds. "A, with 4 yd. 27 for the
trimming and for the guinpe will be
needed, yd. SO.
CTRIPED and plain materials always
make a pretty contrast. For the
late summer this frock is most satis-
factory made from any thin suitable ma
terial-silk or cotton as may be, but Just
now It viii perhaps prove o. greater
service as a suggestion for remodelling in
time for the coming season. Contrast
ing sleeves and skirt yokes will be much
Evening journal., 1915-07-20

ites with the center Of the blouse.
Here. a crepe combining silk and wool
is trimmed with satin The suggest
ion for combination is good one not
alone for these materials but also for
any two that contrast well. A plain
silk could be used with hcured one
Evening journal., 1915-07-20

the model. For the
simple frock Of be-
tween season wear,
silk, and wool crepe
would be pretty with
the ruohes Of tafeta.
EVERY design
r that suggests the
bolero idea is
fashionable. T h / 5
irock is charming as
can be, yet so simple
that it Is especially
we'll adapted TO the
girls use. The bodice
is shorter WASTED at
the front than at the
back, giving a pretty
line and the fronts
are rounded and ar
range over a wedge
shaped center to give
the bolero suggest
ion. The skirt is
made with finished
edges that are lap
D e d yer I h e
panel which harmon
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NOTES OF THE DIAMOND.

Ritter gets credit for yesterdays VIC
tory, and the records show that he has
three wins and no defeats. That isn't
much. but every little helps.
The Philly inneld turns on a constant
flow of chatter. That practice may kee n
a team on Its toes, hut II isn't particular v
entertaining so far as patrons are con
cerned. In fact, II smRcks Of tho bushes
Barcroft's arm hasn't los, any Of It's
throwing power, He can drive A ball over
to first harder than any other lnhcider
Two out" yelled a wlsonheimer when
when Thorpe went To hat, hut as a matter
Of fact Thorpe never was put out.
Stallings's new pitcher, Sehf. has oper-
atcd against three Clubs-the Pirates, Guhs
and Reds-and nobody has hi. him Yet IA
moro than n small extent,
Another tough one for slim Caldwell He
has lost four games ~ his last nvn. and
supporting hrs by the Nsnks In those hve
battles have been A. follows: l. b., |, 4. 4
\ slender average Of l-I hits n game "a
hack IN Caldwrl|s pitching,
ON" thing mr. another has haprencd IN
sixteen hall clubs In the major Leagues IA
there'd he nothing to IT,"
The delights 81 public lifr mus, spnoal
greatly to SIX pLouEhlin when Ne read
himself quoted ~ usins such an expression
A. "youSc guys"
Note that Death Valley Jim Scot, al.
lowed the rhillles three hits" but II would
be Interesting TO know when this was.
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the corners with an abrupt change OF
curse which the phillies couldn't dag
nose and which made eight OF them
strike out. stock, Bancroft, Cravath,
Paskert and Whitfield were among those
who famed.
The Giants hit McQuillan in only two
innings. but knocked him from the pin
nacle in the eighth. Their hitting lasted
long enough in the eighth to wipe out a
three run lead and win the game.
Robertson. Doyle and Thorpe did the
hitting, but McQuillan had company in
the blows. A mum at C by Niehof
was equally fatal in bringing down the
house Of cards.
Stroud gave n pass to Stock In the
third Inning and right there started to
rock the boat. Bancroft took n half arm
punch and with a handle hit sent n
double to left. half way between the In
and out fields. and with nobody anywhere
near II. Paskert wasted no time In
projecting a drive high and far past
Merkle and on a three base tour which
sent Stock and Bancroft home. Pas
kert was at third only long enough TO
slide n jump to his feet. for Grant
allowed the relay to get away and the
runner lit out for the plate without TAX
ing time to dust his brooches.
In the eighth the Phillies added two
Y ulN " NItlT NHIffH i4lIf IL ubAF
with two out. Whitfield made an irfield
hit. Next he started a steal. Schang
figured the play nicely and had Luderus
penned when he threw to Grant. But
he overthrow. Grants jump wasn't high
enough 10 more than touch the ball.
which went 50 far that 1t afforded a
retrieving job for Burns. and while the
latter was thus engaged Whitfield dashed
In behind Lederus.
Fletcher Gfnrlal - skn fetI onnfhaF
handle hit Braiuard and Schang popped
hies and Thorpe bounced a double on
the right field wall. Burns. in the thick
Of a streak of emacIated hitting. braced
for a moment. He released a line single
to right which was good for two runs
The Giants were dormant In the sixth
and seventh. Their eighth began with
a fine running catch by Whitfield. q
fancy glove grab which robbed SChang
OF a hi'. In order that nobody would
do anything Ike that to him Thorpe
hunted. He outpaced the thrnw TO ge'
him. Burrs grounded to Stock ard
Niehoff muffed Stocky's assist. Me
Gullldu, mis- cpmposure rur.ed. worked
on Grart. who waited II out and won
his way on balls.
Robertson, with n prediction for
light field hitting. caused the urseatiug
Of cravath. Luderus hurriedly suv-
gestod to Moran that n livelicr defensive
man than Cravath might rome IN handy
In right and the Charge-an unusual
move-was made. Becker went t. right
Robertson. however. singled to centre.
Thorpe and Burns scored. and when
Doyle doubled Grant reached the plate.
With Mayors coming the hitting
stopped. but a pass on purpose 10 Merkic
filled the bases, and Fletcher. avoiding
the double play or force play snare.
fled to Whitted and brought Robert
son in. The score