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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-12
Quality of Ewes

adorned.
Quality of Eyes
The size and shape of the eye has
much to do with its seeing qualities.
1t sees we'll or poorly, comfortably
or painfully according to whether
it is long or short, symmetrical or
imperfectly shaped. Now you all
know that variation is fundamental
law of nature. No two grains of
sand in the whole universe are exact
ly alike, much less any two people.
And likewise it makes no essential
difference in many cases whether
slightest perceptible difference in the
these variations exist or not. A nose
may be long, short, dubious or
it's sense of smell. Ones external
ears may resemble those of mouse
or pachyderm without making the
hearing. The fingers may be slender
or stubby without the tactile sense
being made thereby any more or
less acute. But with the eye very
slight variation from flied standard
makes vision either poor or strained,
and the strained vision is by far the
more serious in it's consequences.
Various Eye Defects
Normal focus. Long eye, Short
focus. Cannot possibly see we'll be-
yond a comparatively near point.)
Short eye, long CONSTRAINED
vision. Explain effect on immature
hyperopic eyes forced to do close
work. The slight departure from
normal length of eyeball Zone m. m.
or 1-25th) that, If too long, makes
clear vision impossible beyond ID"
and if too short, makes distant Wis
ion as much of tax on the nerves
and muscles as vision at IS" to a
normal eye and DOUBLES this for
near work. Strained condition of
such an eye constant. mature COM
ing to the rescue" again, the eyeball
growing longer to suit the need and
q permanent disability resulting
where a suitable convex less worn
in time would have relaxed the
muscles, relieved the strain and per-
mitted the eye to develop normally.
Eyes permanently injured and even
sight jeopardized If nature is relied
upon in this case. Nature providing
for the kind of sight needed for
NATURAL pursuits but leaving to
the ingenuity of those who have
produced printed books the task Of
providing means for children to
study them without harm to their
eyes.
Focus and Fixation
Relation of focus to fixation. (Ac-
commodation to convergence)-make
it simple. Rational explanation of
strain and "crossed eyes" in young
owing to relation of the two func-
tions. NATURE ABHORS DOUBLE
VISION. Single vision possible only
with perfect register of images on
fundus, i. e. falling upon exactly
corresponding parts Of each retina.
Suppression of oneimage Natures
way of minimizing discomfort that
would otherwise ensue with double
vision, without regard to future.
(Same as the growth deposited on
a toe where shoe rubs that ultimate-
ly makes a corn.) Show how easily
double vision is produced through
faulty register Of the two images by
slightly pressing downward on the
upper-outer corner Of one eyeball
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-12
"THE GREAT SECRET"

Two WOrId-famOuS stars, FraHcls
K. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, head
the cast of 1.-THE Great Secret,
Metros stupendous serial, in a pro-
loEue Of fifteen chapters, which Is
one of the big releases of the season.
The first two chapters of the mag
nificent production will be seen at the
Elko theater on Monday and Tues
day, matinees and evenings.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-12
COMMITTEES CHOSEN
FOR REVIVAL SERVICES

Representatives of the Methodist
and Baptist churches met In the Bap-
tist church yesterday Afternoon, for
the purpose Of selecting committees
and arranging plans for the union
evangelistic services to be conducted
by Charles Cullen Smith Of Chicago
and his assistants during the month
of April. The meetings will COM
mence Sunday, April 1, and will
probably continue for three weeks.
Mr.. Smith is regarded as one OF
the greatest evangelists of the day.
ranking with such leaders as J. Will
bur Chaplain, Billy Sunday and Beid-
erwolf. He has been engaged in
campaigns from coast to coast and
from Canada to the gulf, and Is ev-
erywhere considered as an expert
leader of men. He is a brother OF
Fred B. Smith, leader of the Men and
Religion forward movement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-12

FOR SALE-1916 Studebaker Six.
J. ]. Trask, City. 6-3l7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Stahl of EckleS
were in the city Saturday on bust
ness matters.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
THOMAS LLOYD

My petition placing my name Oh
the city ballot as candidate for re-
election as assessor of the city of Be-
midi has been filed and I respect
fully ask that I be given your vote
February 20. The office of assessor
is one of Importance and in realiza-
tion of this it has always been my ef-
fort to care for the duties and re-
sponsibilities as efficiently as pos
sible. If returned to office for an
other year, I will continue to serve
the people to the best of my ability.
I will appreciate your support.
Thomas Lloyd.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
WHY ARE THEY CANDIDATES? :?


the slightest interest
business
affairs
position
helped being for its future.
whether
their little
everybody else striving
Bemidji? their
We've clothing,
n
be all
jnglng pockets.
fddled
public would
would
Bemidji.
a coming shortage n country
a holiday
candidates? o inquire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
JOSEPH BISIAR

Having decided to become a can
didate for alderman-at-large at the
municipal lection, February 20, ]
hereby respectfully solicit your vote.
feel that am well qualified for
the position and that my knowledge
of municipal affairs, gained while
serving as alderman >of the third
ward, earns for me the consideration
of the voters. If elected it will be
my effort to assist in all ways pos
sible in conducting the city's public
affairs economically. l4--~ e.. ~,
Joseph Bisiar.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
STANTON LEAVES TUESDAY

.. Judge C. w. Stanton will leave
Tuesday morning for International
Falls where he will preside at the
adjourned term of Koochiching coun-
ty district court He will be accom-
panied by L. A LaBaw, official court
reporter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
TO NEW HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Trudeau and
three children, Sybil, Leonard and
Loretta, left this morning for Stan
dish, Mich, where they expect to
make their future home. They have
been Bemidji residents for the past
few years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
A. T. CARLSON
TOD MAYOR

I am a candidate for the office OF
Mayor and take this opportunity OF
making my announcement. The vo-
ters know. where I stand and that
I firmly believe in an economical ad-
ministration and in business-like
conduct of the city's affairs. Your
support at the polls election day will
be very much appreciated.
"A. T. Carlson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
ARCHIE DITTY
CITY A SSESS0R

My announcement is herewith
made to the effect that I am q can
didate for the office Of City Assessor.
If elected, pledge myself to visit In
person the property owners and make
the assessment with their knowledge
and understanding. "A fair deal,
fairly dealt" is my motto.
Archie C.. Ditty.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount $4,000
CHARLES W. VANDERSLU1S
T10D NEAv0p

am a candidate for reelection as
Mayor of the city of Bemidji. Your
support February 20 will be appre-
ciated. I ask it on the past years
record as mayor of this city and ii
reelected will continue to conduct
the office along the same economical
lines as in the past. ..'.
Charles w. Vandersluis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(AmOunt $1,000
HUGH A. WHITNEY
EOR CITY CI ERK

am candidate for the office of
City Clerk. I have been a taxpayer
in this city for the past eight years
and solicit you support at the polls
election day. What you do will be
very much appreciated. ''s' ~
Hugh A. Whitney.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount $3.00) y
II. NJ. CLARK 49,.
ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE

1 hereby announce myself a can
didate for Alderman-at-Large for the
city of Bemidji, to be voted on at
the annual election Feb. 20. I ia
vor an economical and strictly busi-
ness administration and solicit your
support at the polls. Respectfully,
H. NJ. Clark.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
GEO w RHEA

My past record as city official as
the basis of my candidacy, hereby
announce that I will be candidate
for reelection as city treasurer at
the polls February 20. If reelected,
I will endeavor to conduct the affairs
of the office in the same efficient
manner as in the past. Your sup
port is respectfully solicited and will
be appreciated.
Geo, w, Rhea.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
GEORGE STEIN
TOP T1TV CT,ERK

I am again a candidate for the
office of City Clerk. My past record
is my best recommendation and be-
cause of it I ask your support at the
coming election. You know that I
will appreciate it.
GEORGE STEIN,
City Clerk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
G. D, BACKUS

SECOND WARD ALDERMAN
take this opportunity of an
nouncing myself a candidate for Al
derman Of the Second Ward. Voters
in this ward and elsewhere about
the city have persistently urged me
to make the run and I have needed
their request. I will appreciate your
vote and any effort you may extend
in my behalf. y
&C. D. Backus.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
HAS SECOND STROKE

Mrs. Mary Galliger of Turtle
River, who suffered a stroke of
paralysis several days ago is in about
the same condition. This is the Sec
ond stroke Mrs. Gai1iger has suffered.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09

tend banquet of the agents of the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
company. This is an annual affair.
Mr.. Moore expects to return to Be-
midi Sunday morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
A. f. EETR

FOR CITY TREASURER
am a candidate for the office of
city treasurer. and am qualified to
perform all the duties connected
Herewith in first class manner. My
friends who have prevailed upon me
to make the run give me every en-
couragement of success, and will ap-
preciate your support election day
at the polls.
A. E. Feir.
Daily to 219
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
MAIIENABLE RIGHT OF EVERY VOTER

H. MAIIENABLE RIGHT OF EVERY VOTER
municipal campaign should merit attention at all
of the old time under
ground at this time to shed
being pursued in certain quarters
desperate effort the part OF certain
over with the sole purpose
other words and Tn plain
United States NOT ON THE LEVEL.
~ 1t COULDN'T for the that is being played
'politcap interests going to
inducing them go to
personal OBJ
legation induce him vote Tor
certain interests retain
citizen
somewhere
candidates reong to such
within them and is
specimen of their calbre citizens
attempts
the least spark OF
intimidation
cheap of bribery
"bought' in holds his
hood pretty
will who they
residents Of
what needed
will influence other
interests their
wide variance with their wishes
interests
attempts dominate
wishes and their interests
INAI4ENABLE RIGHT of EVERY MAN ballot
UNHAMPERED POWER in existence
EVERY INTELLIGENT citizen will do
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
FOR PARK COMMISSIONER
Amount $1,000

(Amount $1,000
N. E. GIVEN
My friends have persuaded me to
make the run for Park Commissioner.
If elected I agree to devote all time
necessary required by the duties Of
the office. Your support at the polls
election day is solicited.
IN. E. Given.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
HIRAM A. S1MONS
Candidate
( JUDGE MUNICIPAL COURT
To be Voted for
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1917
(AmOunt 5000
A. M. CROWELL


A. NJ. CROWELL
FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE
To the-%Voters: Again I am a
candidate for the office of Judge of
the Municipal Court of this city.
This office is an important one, and
every voter should ask himself be-
fore casting his ballot these ques-
tions: Is he honest? Is he capable? :?
Then vote for such a man as Judge.
I trust have made good and for that
reason (if for no ,other) I should be
entitled to another term. This office
is not legally. established or run for
revenue only .(as some think). The
judge should be man who will rem
der justice as far as possible, ire
spective of persons or conditions.
"A. M. CrOWell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(PAID ADVERTISEMENTS
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

polls February 20, 1917. I am for
a business administration for all the
people of the city.
"A M Raplov
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09

Authorized and to be paid for by
candidates whose names appear fol-
lowing their respective announce
ments. Amount as stated before
each advertisement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
DIR. G: N: PALMER

FUR PARk CUMM1SSIONTH
have been urged to announce my
self as a candidate for one of the
Park Commissioners and have been
persuaded by voters of this city to
make the run. I am interested In
the welfare of the city and its i'm
provements and will serve, 1t
elected, to the best of my ability.
&C. M. Palmer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
DR., E. W. JOHNSON

I have been urged to make the run
for Park Commissioner Of the city
of Bemidji and herewith announce
myself a candidate to be voted on
at the election February 20. !
shall give all necessary time to this
work if elected.
DIR. Elmer W. johnson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
TO ANIMAL BANQUET

Daniel J. Moore left last evening
for Minneapolis where he will at
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount $3.0O)
FRED BRINKMAN

(AmOunt $3.UU)
FRED BRINKMAN
FOR ALDERMAN, FIFTH WARD
l hereby announce myself q. can
didate, for Alderman of the Fifth
Ward and if elected agree to fill the
office to the best of my ability,
placing the interests of the people al
ways ahead of any personal affairs.
Your vote election day will be much
appreciated.
Fred Brinkman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE
(Amount 5000
n n FISK

I am an independent candidate
for the office of Municipal Judge,
and if elected agree to fill the same
to the best of my, ability. Your
support at the polls will be appre-
ciated.
ID II Fisk
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09
(Amount 5000
A. r. ERICKSON

(Am0unt $3.UUJ
A. r, ERICKSON
am a candidate for the office OF
Park Commissioner and If elected
will attend to the duties Of the Office
as the city's needs necessitate. I
will appreciate your support e1ec-
tion day.
"A. r. Erickson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09

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Business and Professional

PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS
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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09

We hear rumblings of coming food shortage in this
hats stale the editorial stomach.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-02-09

The votaries of Baachu would still their god
not going to do so in Bemidji. Not on your tintype
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

only one lead from the low pressure
mains east OF Thirtieth street 1t was
found necessary TO lay main on For
tieth street from Twelfth to Ninth
avenues, putting that territory on
high pressure. in order TO give the Mo-
line Plow eompanys new tractor
plant the necessary fire protection.
All mains now east OF Twenty-eighth
street are oa high pressure. being sup
piled from the elevated tank. requir-
ing all the water supply In that ter
ritory to be pumped twice which adds
materially To the. cost OF pumping
Future Plans.
II is the intention in the near ~
ture to lay large main from Twenty
second street east either on Seventh
or Ninth avenue, which viii give all
consumers north of Tenth avenue the
required amount of pressure from the
low service treseryeirl. thus reserv-
ing the high service for bluff service
and factory use in the east end of the
city.
During the year 25a permits Tor
water connections were issued and
1e0 additional meters were set. The
sewer pump which is operated by this
department was in service 20 days
from April Is to May 10. The new
5000, 000-gallon centrifugal pump was
installed April q and was operated
during the high water and gave entire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

large measure OF coal. We are now MS
ing 1900 ton OF coal per month.
Coke and coal are particularly diff
cult to obtain at this time. and the
class OF skilled labor that we need Is
exceptionally scarce. But through #
all. the Peoples Power company in the
year just closing has worked and
planned to give the very best gas and
electric service. first, last and all the
time, and We are proud to say that We
have not fallen far short of this stand
ard. and We have supplied all gas and
electric power that was needed. both
promptly and adequately.
To Spend s500,eeo More.
During 1918 We will again use every
effort to furnish good gas and electric
service and bearing In mind cur dute
TO aid in the conduct Of the war we
viii strive to supply all gas and cleo
tr1city that Is needed pronlpely. effie-
iently and adequately. In order to dc
this, however. it will be necessary for
the Peoples Power company to expend
fsr additions and requirements nearly
100000 during 1913 and this money
viii be most difficult to secure even
at very high interest rates. if we dc
rot sell cur product at rates that take
INTO account the greatly increased
costs OF production and distribution Of
gas and electric power and permits
ms te earn a fair return GA the money
invested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
WATER
SERVICE IN CITY
Installation New Pump at Reservoir
Means Minimum Pressure in
All Districts.
CARE FOR TERRITORY SOUTH
Million and Hall Gallon Machine
Placed at Station On Forty
second Ayenne.
CARE FOR TERRITORY South
BY JOHN II. MURRlN.

Commissioner of Public Property
one OF the most important
improvements made this year
III the waterworks department
for the reservoir and filter plant
at Sixteenth avenue and Twenty-see-
ond street. is the construction of a
concrete wall at the north and south
ends OF the filter house in the wash
wafer basin at cost OF $500. By the
construction of this wall and by utii-
izing the wall of The filter house, it
gives the getty another clear water
basin and increases the clear water
storage about seven hundred thou
sand gallons.
The 3.000,O00-gallon electric pump,
which was contracted for last year
and which replaced the 10000
gallon pump, was installed in Novem-
Der and is now in service, and is Civ
ing satisfaction The city now has a
pumping capacity of 100000 gallons
i IN "A hours at the reservoir, which
will be sufficient for several years.
The 1.500 000-galIon pump, which
the new electric pump replaced. was
Installed at the new No fire station
at Twelfth street and Forty-second
avenue. to pump water into the stand
| pipe on Forty-second avenue and
| Fourteenth street from the mains.
| This tank supplies the high service
at that point, including the Watch
Tower property Pumping was
4 ca II NJ = II e%a
erection of the elevated tank and the
installation of the pump represents
an outlay of $4,000
| No improvement was made at the
Twenty-fourth street pumping sta
| ton, excepting the running repairs
made by employees, but the machinery
is in iirse class condition for next
year During the next year. however
it is hoped to make several improve
ments at this station. At the present
time the commission and officials OF
the government are working on the
4 location of a permanent harbor line
and as soon as this is established the
city will improve this property BY
making a small park around the sta
ton.
Extensions to the watermains wert
made both by city contract and specia
assessment There was laid SIS
. feet OF 10-inch pipe. sos feet of eight
inch pipe and 9,513 feet of six-inci
pipe. Eleven 10-inch valves. on.
eight-inch valve and 20 six-incl
valves were located along the line 0
the above watermains and 43 fire ny
drants aud As auxiliary valves wer
! placed. The water department out 0
! its funds laid 5000 feet of six-inel
! pipe and 800 feet of four-ineh pip
was laid on Twenty-ffth avenue from
Seventeenth street east to the mum
eipal sanitarium. One thousand fee
rof four-inch pipe was taken out an
replaced by six-inch pipe. Two add
) tional fire hydTants were placed o.
Sixth avenue cast of Thirty-eightl
} street and one on Railroad ayenu
land Forty-second street.
/ Owing to the system of Waterman
] in the east end of the city there beini
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
Three ADDITIONS
TAKEN IN BY CITY
Much Ground is Plated Out During
Year, Adding Greatly to Rock
Islands Upbuilding.
REAL ESTATE BOARD Is FORMED
Various Firms are Working Together
to Eliminate Fake Agents from
Locality.
BY Il. b. REIDf.
President Rock Island Real Estate
BOARD,

The real estate business for the
year 1917 has been sub-normal, and
as is the case in every other instance.
where prices have been raised or bust
ness retarded, the world war has had
to assume an added burden OF villiti-
cation and so the war must be branded
with the lean real estate business for
the last year.
The year, however, has not been de-
void of all activity. There has been
several large deals consumated in
volving at least 100000 each, and
three additions of note have been made
to the city's expanding area. namely,
the Lincoln Park boulevard addition,
located between Twenty-fifth and
enty-seventh streets, south Of
Twentieth avenue, constituting lat
lots. The MGInnis Brothers addition,
located on Twelfth street and Tween
ty-fifth avenue. consisting of so lots,
and the Exposition Park addition at
Twelfth street and Eighteenth avenue,
consisting OF about 200 lots. There
were several smaller additions laid out
also, all of which make a splendid
showing Of one year and will add
greatly to the city's upbuilding.
The sale of dwellings has been very
slow and the prices on first class
dwellings are lower than they have
/ been for the last five years and one
can have home for much less money
than il would cost to build new one.
, This condition is caused by the
marked increase of material and labor
Board Established.
There has been formed. this year, a
real estate board, the object of which
is to place the business on a higher
and better plane, to work in harmony
with any organization having the well
fare Of the city for its good, and tc
protect the unsuspecting investors
from INSCRIPTIONS persons who work
under the appellation OF real estate
agents.
In conclusion, it is no more thar
fair to say Of the real estate men Of
Rock Island, that they are among the
very few in any line of business who
have not advanced their prices, The
fees for selling property are the samt
today as they were 20 years ago.