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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-14
ALASKA TO SUPPLY PLATINUM
Discovery Of Precious Metal Arousss
Government.

Discovery Of Precious Metal Arousss
Government.
Washington.-Discovery of platinum
In Alaska by DR.. Herschel G. Parker Of
New York and others has aroused gov
eminent agencies to the greatest activ-
ity in the hope Of finding sufficient
quantities of the precious metal to
meet the war needs Of the allies.
Four government experts have been
assigned to study the Alaskan situa-
ton and report if the discoveries may
replenish the platinum supply cut OF
recently by the virtual cessation of &C.
t1vit1ee in the Ural mountain mines,
the source Of the worlds greatest sup
ply.
favorable report, for the true condi-
lion, it is declared, cannot b. deter
mined before next year, by which time
the present short supply will be almost
exhausted.
Professor Parker has reported finding
platinum in quantity In the gravel Of
the Kahiltna river during gold placer
drilling. Alaskan gold miners also
have reported platinum. Between ten
and twelve ounces of the precious
metal were discovered in Alaska last
year, and this small amount was sufl-
cient to stimulate further prospecting,
this year.
War uses Of platinum include the
making Of sulphuric acid and the COM
pletion Of contact points Of the ignition
system Of aeroplanes, automobiles and
telephone and telegraph instruments.
So acute is the world shortage that the
price has advanced from $45 to sos an
ounce since the beginning Of the war.
Seven hundred and 6fty troy ounces
constitute the largest annual produc-
ton Of platinum in the United States,
while Russia, before the opening Of the
war, produced M. much - $4,000
In q year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-14
Possible Move.
THE sTockMAN.-

O o O o o o O oo o 90
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-14

O. Pretty sooE. the SaddT VIM {
q emerge from manure piles and &C
O begin to torment the sheep. Be &C
. ready for it. Smear the sleeps {
o noses with tar. {
. If the corn browns out, SOW {
o rape for the hogs. Forage helps {
o to put the gains on hogs at the {
o lowest cost.
o Before letting the colt to the {
o mare at mealtime partly milk {
o out the udder. In hot weather let {
o the mare rest and cool off a few {
o minutes before the colt sucks. 4
o If you want to sea the lambs
0 grow, give them oats to eat Of {
o ten.
o Put the self feeder where the {
pigs can help themselves. Lss
them do the work until markes- {
ing time.
0 Collie often results from work I
ing a horse Immediately after (
feeding Allow plenty of tine ut
noon
o O O O O O o O o O o
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-14

TO sell a coat to man that wants
a coat is nothing" said a successful
taller when insssucting his! son In the
rudtments Of his: business "but to. sell
q coat to a man that doesn't want
coat-that's business
Self made man, the genuine kind.
never consider themselves, hnlsnao'-
Toledo Blade.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-14
43 YEARS or LIFE N JAIL.
When Old MasT Rsturasd' 70 tssne
Town No Oa1 Know Him.

When Old MayE Returns6 70 be0mo
Town No oaa Know Him.
Owensboro; Ky.-After forty-three
years spent in the Arkansas, peniten-
tiary ut Little Rock Joseph b. Jones
has returned here tOpick up the thread
OF life that was, broken wlfan, he was
sent to prison.
When a young man Jones' went to-
Arkansas to work On q farm He met
and loved the daughter Of tic. farmer
who employed him. The girl had an
other admirer, who was the son Of 4
wealthy farmer. Ha'did not relish the
intrusion, quarreled with Jones, and
fought a knife duel with him, at thu
gate Of the girls home. When the flghe
ended Jones' rival WINS dead.
After 4 hasty trial Jones was, con-
victed Of murder in the first degree and
sent to prison for LIE. After forty
three years his case was laid before the
governor. A pardon.was granted. Old
Man Jones walked out Of the. prison.
The girl for whom b. had fought had
never married, but she had long since
been dead. Penniless Jones' walked
from. Little Rock. to Owensbono. No
one remembered him He is q Strankar-
in. his. own. home town.
Possible Move.
A hen walked into country bank
wonder what she wants Pr laughed
q loafer.
Maybe she wants to deposit an egg
to somebody's credit" suggested the
cashier-Spokane Review.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-14


thread
of
serSs secretary to tho
kfof at is Al right
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
"UNWRlTTEN LAW" IS LEGAL
Recognized From Bench as Justihable
Cause Of Homicide by At
.u. Ianta Judge.

Atlanta.-The 'unwritten law has
ut last been given standing in n court
of Justice and recognized from the
bench as a justifiable cause of h0mi-
eide.
In the trinl Of George Gowan.
charged witt, the Staying of Herbert
Jones, Judge Ben Hill, In his charge
to the jury. dealt at length on the "un-
w%ritten.luw" by the young slayer, In
which he held that Gowan would be
guilty of murder if he had slain Jones
as Il matter of revenge because of past
attentions to Mrs. Gownn, but that he
considered .justifiuble and should be nc.
Quilted If Jones was continuing these
attentions at the time Of the tragedy
ana Gownn had resorted to the pistol
to prevent their continuance.
"Gowan would have had no right ia
kill Jones as Il mere matter Of re.
venge. merely to appease his rage be-
cnuse of past acts Of misconduct on the
| part of Jones, no matter how bad they
| might have been" explained Judge
| Hill. IF it should be shown. however
that Jones was persisting In his Mt
| ten,ions to Gowan's wife. and that
| Gowan slew him to end this conduct
| then the slayer would be acting with
In his rights, and should be acquitted
| Gownn was acquitted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
HATS CAUSE MARITAL ROW
Woman's Weakness for Millinery
Causes Husband to Seek separa.
ton In Court.

ChEago.-Mrs. John W. Olson's
prime weakness was hats. But her
husband found little interest In the
millinery magazines with which their
home was strewn. Neither did he en-
10y standing before show windows In
which Partisan creations were exhib-
tied. That. is where the trouble
started.
"Dllly" Stamm was twenty-five. well
tailored and gOod-lo0king. He adored
millinery and he was an artist at turn
ins out nifty headgear' from a mtscel-
laneous assortment Of trimmings. 80
Stamm, being IN old friend Of the fam
ily. became an extremely friendly per
SON to Mrs.. Olson and finally they
opened u hat store together. Then o..
o left home. He hns filed suit for
divorce, naming StamIn, whose ability
TO trim hats. he alleges, has wrecked
the Olson home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Tommy Explalns.

A couple of Charlestown Riddles
we're celebrating Bunker Hill Day by
exploding IL few t%orpedoes. according
to the Boston Transcript. Said Nellie:
Il don't see how the Germans can blow
up q big ship with n Of these things"
"Oh, you girls can't expect to under
stand about such things said Tommy,
with a superior air. "Of course, the
torpedoes they use are about n hundred
times rs big and they use n derrick to
lift them up and drop them on the
ship"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

billties. which are to fasten through q
buttonhole and give the skirt u we'll
finished look.
The new skirts are cut about six or
eight inches above the ground and I'm.
ished with threeinch hens. Beautl-
full tailoring ID required In them, and
ID their chief charm.
A grateful humanity betakes itself
to the water In the burning days Of
August, and thereby makes life bear.
able. And the feminine half Of II
goes clad IN better looking garments
than ever before within the memory
OF man. Not % long ago bathing suits
were about all alike, and longer ago q
bathing suit was not o necessity In
the wardrobe; people played In the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

hut when ~ this process tie pstatjaa
Of No. 4 In the front rank a q squad d
established. the corporal assuses II.
exchanging whatever man It u necsD,
sary 10 displace.
The captain. In advance Of receivinS
the report Of the FIRST sergeant, places
himself II PAGES In front Of the center
Of the company. He returns the salute
Of the first sergeant. and then draws
his saser. The lieutenants, taking
their posts behind the company. to the
rear Of the right and left guides. when
the first sergeant has reported, draw
their sabers with the captain.
The alignments Of the company are
executed US prescribed In the school
OF the squad. The guide, however, Il
established instead Of being the flank
file. The rear-rank man Of the flank
file keeps his head and eyes to the
front and covers his file leader.
The company executes the 'halt
rests, fncinss, steps and m~archings
manual Of arms, loadlngs and flrings
takes intervals and distances and as
scmbles, increases and diminishes In
tervais, resumes attention, Obliques, re
sumes the direct march and preserve
aliGnments," as set forth In the schoo
of the soldier and the school Of tn
squad. The difference is that tn,
word company" is substituted in com
mands for squad"
The practical value Of the instrut
ton and training which the new so
der receives in the school Of tn
squad now begins to dawn upon hin
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
FORMING THE COMPANY.

The company In line Is formed in
double rank. The tallest men are
placed on the right and the others are
arranged, so far as 1t is practicable,
In order of height. The company Is
formed ut the sounding Of the assem-
bly," on the bugle. The first sergeant
takes position six PAGES in front Of
where the center Of the company Is to
be. The first sergeant, next In com
mand to the second lieutenant, is the
only noncommissioned officer who
wears u saber. As he takes position,
he draws his saber and commands.
FALL IN"
The right guide Of the company, who
Is usually a senior sergeant, thcreupon
places himself on the spot where the
right Of the company is to rest. This
Is abreast Of the center Of the COM
pany, which Is itself six PAGES back
from the point where the first sergeant
has taken position. The squads then
form In their proper places to the left,
successfully. Of the right guide. Squads,
like individuals. are graduated In
height. The falling 10 Is superintend'
ed by the other sergeants. who then
take their posts. .
Following the "report," or roll call
and inspection arms" conducted BY
the first sergeant, II the company hal
been formed by squads. the first ser
geant xalutcs the captain and reports
'slr, oil present or accounted for" Of
gives the lame Of the unauthorized ab
s%entees, and, without command, take'
bis post.
II the company has not been forrnet
BY squads, the frst sergeant enectl
the division BY tho command. count
OFF" At this, the squads successlve'!
sount of 40 10 the school Of the SQUAD
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

Sits provide the openings for the
pockets, but their practical use Is
open to debate. They are capacious,
however, and might carry a handker-
chief or coin purse without spelling
the line of the skirt.
The belt Is shaped to fit the figure,
and this is the characteristic Of belts
In general. They are not mere bands
about the waist, but are SO cut and
placed as to give a graceful definition
Of the waistline. The business Of
| supporting the skirt is not theirs. but
Is taken care of by a webbing belt on
the under side, which fastens with
hooks and eyes. A single large bone
button ut the front of the cloth belt
looks more than equal to its RESPONSE
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

Sentenced Henry to TWO Kisses Daily.
pure c~usscdness,' as II Is known local
~. was the cause Of the trouble" says
Judge Williams.
You see, Henry would 90 home in
the afternoon, and not being of 4 par
ticularly a%tfectionate nature, failed to
greet his wife with a kiss. Now she,
being In love with her husband, want
ed to be kissed. After frequent fail
ures Of this kind on his part she
charged Henry with I'm extreme 1ris"
idity of affections. Henry denied the
allegations, affirming that he had Too
many serious and important things to
do to consider without INDUCING In
osculatory exercises with Il woman,
| whom, after all, was nothing but his
wife,"
This enraged the wife, who proceed
ed to tell Henry just what she thought
of him. Henry opened hostilities with
Il dishpan.
To make up for past omissions, and
to cause him to cultivate Il taste for
such things. City Judge Williams sen
fenced Henry to two kisses daily.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

The day after Prosecuting Attorney
Horace g. Murphy and his deputies
and c0nstables made a Sunday morn
ing raid On q Muncie 'blind tiger" and
arrested 80 persons found there. many
Of the men going to jail IN various
charges. the wife Of 0ne Of those whose
fate II was to be locked up, was con-
fidins In Billy Blamey. the elevator
man at the Wysor building. In which
Murphy has his Office. says the Indian
apolis News.
I'm considerably worried" she told
him. "about my Sunday dinner yester-
day and thought Mr.. Murphy might
straighten things out. You see. my hus-
band started away from home about
ten o'clock In the morning TO get some
meat for dinner and said he intended
to stop In at the club (all tigers" are
clubs In Muncie) and get a bottle OF
beer on the way, like he always does
Sundays. Well. he hasn't brought that
meat home yet. and meat nowadays
costs too much to waste"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Ohat:UeIl Dressed n
IbmenWin UeaSW

Here II a. new, separate skirt for
fall which shows no very radical de-
parturc from the styles In skirts that
prevail now. 1t would be difficult to
improve upon the simple. well adjust.
ed skirt Of today. with their good hues
and interesting vagaries In pockets
and belts. The material In the skirt
pictured is o novelty, with moderately
wide stripes In u darker shade Of the
color In the skirt. Set fur apart on u
crOss-bar surface.
The belt and fiat pockets are cut In
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

water In any old clothes. Now that
everybody swims or takes part in wa
ter sports, beach clothes have be-
come rs important Is any other part
Of the wardrobe. 1t Is the bathing suit
that applies the acid test to the come.
ly woman's attractions.
The newest arrival is al inspiration
of the chimise dress. II is made OF
taffeta and worn over short boomers.
II has n sailor collar and two small
pockets on the body and the straight
line of the skirt portion is broker
with larger pockets ut each side
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
He Didn't Care.

A man pushed his way hurriedly into
the subway at Brooklyn bridge In New
York. In his haste he collided with
another man, who vas not too hot to
fight.
Look where you're going" shouted
the militant as he grabbed the other.
"I'm going to knock your block on"
II should VERY. I was caught In
the draft" said the other with an DIR
Of resignation"
The ma who wanted to night
laughed. while everybody In the caF
Joined III.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

Chain-stitching has the effect of EN-
broidery on collar and pockets.
A cap to match adds to the dis
tinction of this modish water.dress. 1t
Is of white rubberized satin. 4 band
Of black taffeta converts 1t into Il
small, roomy turban with coronet cut in
scallops at the top. The girdle is made
of the silk and slips through a silk
| covered buckle at the front.
The second suit is much less sim
pie, but Il delight to the girl with a
Venus de Milo figure, which it will set
OFF to the best advantage. 1t has a
bodice and short skirt, gathered to
give trim waistl!nes. Bands Of white
rubberized satin are stitched to this
girdle, each band terminating In a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
The Value Of Human MIX.

The value Of mothers milk to the
nation was expressed by an eminent
London physician In q recent speech
ut the London Mansion house. HUI.
man milk, he said, was priceless, but
some notion might be formed Of .its
economic value II we regarded It AZ
II It were cows milk. its most com.
mon substitute. In the year before
the war SS1,600 infants were born In
England and Wales. The mothers Of
these infants should have yielded, on
m average. two pints Of milk q day
for 4 lactation period Of nine months
which would amount to 22O,o46 'gal'
Ions q day, worth about 81 cents q gal
lon. more than $4,000 q day. and ovel
$30.OO0,000 q year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Off Morally.

An old Scottish woman wished to
sell Il hen to II neighbor.
please tell me-" the neighhor said,
'is she ALTOGETHER Il guild bird? Has
she nae faults, nae faults ut allT" ,
"Aweel, Margot,' the other old wom-
an admitted, "she has got II faut.
She win lay on the Lords day.'-Bos-
ton Evening Transcript.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Worried.

n don't know what III do II my boy
has to 60 to war"
" wouldn't worry 10 much II ! were
you. Perhaps he won't be drafted"
II know. but I Just can't bear the
thought Of him ever having to 60"
THAT II 4 fear TINT all mothers have
to face. Has you son reglsteredT
"Dear me, no, not yet. But I'm 3ust
worried to death for fear that rome
day 10 will b. called away from me-"
"How "a u Jour boyf'
.JnSt ~ nonths old yesterday, md
.ths lovsiisst NV that svef - born
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
COURT GIVES WIFE
TWO KISSES DAILY
voung Hubby 10 Hailed Before
Judge for Failing to
Show Affection.

Knoxville. Tenn.-Charged with fall
ure tn love his wife. a young hubby
hailed before City Judge X. r. Will
liams here was sentenced TO kiss her
twice daily.
"FrOm the Testimony of ~neighbors.
who. as Is often the case, seemed to
know more about the affair than did
the principals themselves. II seemed
that 'temperamental incompatibiliiy,'
us II has been termed in higher courts
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

small white button at the front. The
collar Is Of the sane satin. Short
pulled sleeves are gathered with five
rows Of shirring, finished with u mar
ROY rufie abovt the arm. The smart
cap is made II the satin and the up
standing satin ends at the front are
probably wired. White cloth sleeves,
faced with black, and black silk stock.
ings. striped with white. bring this suit
to a charming end. V
Although 90 many Of the seasons
models are made Of silk. the virtues
Of mohair for water sports should not
be lost sight Of.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

MY dad could whip your dae WA,
one hand tied behind him."
"shucks! My dad could whip ysur
dad with both hands tied behind h,pS
HE c0uldnt!"
HE could"
"How could hef He couldur a.
nothing 'cept butt my dad"
that's just It. My mother says ~
dad has the hardest head Of any M
she ever knew"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Initiating the Prodjo,l

A young wife demonstrated with ~
husband, Il d~issipated s%pendthnft.
Love" said he, Il am like the prom
gal son /; l shall reform by and BY.
II will be like the prodigal sou, too.
she replied, 'for l shall arise and 70 70
/ nv father"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen.
eral Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties Of QUININE and
IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds
Up the Whole System. 90 cents
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
0eealyeA.

~You said you were keeping nothing
from me when W. were married"
'sThat's what ! said, DEAR
.And you never wore .knlckerhock.
ers until after W were jciasd n holy
wedlock."
~YeA dear"
.And now ! ~ you ~ bow.leGDeos
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

The Kafirs or natives Of South Affl'
= are inveterate smokers, but some
q them indulge In the habit In . az
unctly queer fashion. The "pipe" 70
nade BY thrusting two sticks Into the
mound ~ a. to meet at an angle;
nan they afe withdrawn two tunnels
- lsft behind. A hollow reed y
ssptk In one hole, and the TOBACCO
yseed II the other and lighted. Before
ssesinning opsrations the native nls
Mouth With water, drawing "a the
M with ! snrgtins sound and blow
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
COVETED "

but possessed BY few-a beautiful
head Of hair. II yours II streaked with
cray, or II harsh and stiR, You can ~
store It to it, former beauty and lus-
ter By using LA Creole" Ralr Dress
ing, Price 3l.OO.-Adx /.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Honest Advertising

SEsElS is . topic we all hear nowadays because so many peops are II.
crncd to exaggerate. Yet has any physician told youthat we cainr6
unreasonable remedial properties for Fietchers Castoria? Just AK
them. We won't answer it ourselves, we know what the answer viii Be.
That it has all the virtues to-day that was claimed foritin its early days
isto be found ints Increased use, the recommendatonby prominent physGans,
and our assurance that its standard will be maintained.
limitations are to be found in some stores and only because Of the Go.
toia that MI. Fletcher created. But it is not the genuine Castoria that Mt.
Fletcher Honestly advertised, Honestly placed before the public, and from
which he Honestly expects to receive his reward. u~-
Genuine Castoria always bears the signature OF I&z<X N&XN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

SOAP IS STRONGLY ALKALINE
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by s%hnnf,oS.
ing with ia Creole" Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price, $1.00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

combined with green, scarlet with
white, beige with brown. and black and
white claim q placs for themselves,
too.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

ing out the water and smoke through
q second reed. A poor way Of smok'
Ing to 4 white man. but the Ka6ars ~
very fond Of Il.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

Facts are stubborn things that never
apologize.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-30
Hope Almost abandoned
When She Found RenedU
DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsir
Relieves Chronic Case Of
Long Standing

After long period OF suffering
with liver and bowel trouble that
brought ON piles. during which she
had tried many remedies without oh
tanning relief. Mrs. Mary J. Jewell,
OF Berrten Springs, Mich, heard Of
Or. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and OBJ
tanned q bottle from her druggist
This simple. inexpensive laxative
compound brought almost immediate
relief and Mrs. Jewell wrote TO Or.
Caldwell about her case.
In her letter Mrs. Jewell says. Il
had tried 20 many things for the
piles. without being helped a. all.
had about given up hope OF ever be
ing any better I knew n was the
condition OF my bowels that caused
them, and after ! had taken a bottle
OF your Syrup Pepsin I knew IL Was
just the medicine | needed. am
very grateful 10 you for sending me
the little book-the advice and in
struetions II gives would teach any.
one how to get well and hsw 20 keep
well"
Dr. caldwelPs Syrup Pepsin f. a
combination Of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin. free from opiate or mar.
cote drugs. and IL mild and gentle
In fs action, bringing relief In an