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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
SHAPE COURSE, STICK TO IT
This Is Only Effective Policy to 30
Pursued by Commercial Club
!. Il Is Declared.

Community building, in its final an
alysis,, resolves itself into question
Of energy. directed by will. If we
want a thing we can get it by shap-
ing out a course and sticking to 1t,
declares the Bryan (Tex.) Eagle. Dali
lying with every proposition that comes
up will never get business club any
where. Nothing will be accomplished
andAthe club might as well" disband
and 60 home. Every member, par
ticularly every director, should be live
wide-awake and rearing to go. Every
smemhar should be not only willing but
glad tDcontribute to any worthy move
lment that means more for the town.
And every man in the town should
be member:
:; A ,Bmmercial clubs supreme pur'
pose Is something else than adding
q few dollars to the trade Of the town
and paying a secretary to keep the
minutes and the accounts, The ideal
secretary is a man Of ideas and dyna-
mic force, who, can lead his people to
the acceptance of those ideas, who
can arouse interest Of the directors
and other, members and give them
something to do, .unconsciously to
themselves, that is worth while Tor
the upbuilding Of the town.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
Grand Tomorrow.

The variety of incident and scene
that is such potent factor in the
scenes of the French romance is
utilized in IA Modern Monte Cristo. "
The ship used in the picture is very
impressive, but the struggle in the
water of Emerson and the child af-
ter. the shipwreck contains a real
thrill. 49,. ,..,...-.
!, ,a.vincent Serrano Agivesia good &C
count of himself IN the character OF
DIR. Emerson and plays with the re-
quisite melodramatic touch. Helen
Badgley is a. courageous youngster
and exhibits an uncommon spirlts of
daring; she is also a clever little
actress. Thomas Curran,,'" Gladys
Dorr and Boyd Marshall help to sus-
tain the picture at an excellent act
ing level. E. Eugene Moore directed
the production.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
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Solving PROBLEM OF PLAY
American Cities Are Beginning 70
:. Meet the Needs Of People for
s,;:g@& Outdoor Recreation.

American cities are beginning to
solvei the problem of play. It is only
in the last few years that the United
States has become a country predomi-
nantly urban instead Of rural in Its
population, and this urban population
has had hard time getting the out
door air and exercise it needs, writes
Frederic j. Haskin. The solution Of
the problem seems to lie in the NUM-
cipal playground and athletic field,
which has come to be feature OF
the parks Of almost every progressive
city in the last few years. The fed
eral census bureau has just complet-
ed an investigation Of the parks and
Fairgrounds of every city in the Unit
ed States, which contains some inter-
esting facts.
For the purposes Of this work, the
census bureau takes account OF all
cities Of 10000 inhabitants or more.
There are 213 such cities in the United
States-a measure Of the rapidly with
which the balance Of population Is
moving from the country to the. city.
Neither the country boy nor the coun-
try-dwelling man needs any outdoor
recreation facilities; he has only to
step across his threshold to be In an
out-ot-doors that affords the sports tor
which games are only substitute.
Much attention has been given to- the
problem of furnishing country dwell
lers with. intellectual and artistic re-
creation, in an attempt to keep them
from moving to the city in too great
numbers; but. there has 50 far been
little attention paid to providing them
with outdoor sports within average
means after they arrive In the city.
But the movement is under way, and
it is, growing steadily.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14

phenomenal run in the Twin Cities,
and also long runs in the big east
ern centers, being an Essanay. ),
1t is production with a wide .ap7
peal, a play unrivalled for its grip
ping moments. Picture a man hap
PLY married, and the father of a
daughter, accused of numbering his
friend and learning at the bar Of
justice that his wife was the dupe
of the man he killed. The ending
is the most unexpected and there is
a thrill in every foot Of the seven
reels EMg A. %
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
Depicts the "Great Trek"

An interesting film has just been
shown in London dealing with early
South African history, and has been
praised by General Botha. 1t depicts
the "Great Trek" of the Boer Into
Natal and Dingan's Land in 1885, and
follows Peit Retief's adventure
through with tremendous realism.
Coming into collision with the native
Kafirs, and with the British when the
latter made Natal an English colony,
The Beers pushed on beyond the ORA
kenberg mountains to found the Trans
vaal and Orange Free State. you
have depicted the history Of my people
in a manner at which I can only mar.
VEL" Botha told the producer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14

Her brother was, a Stacker! Can
ada had called for men, and Henry
hobbs had not volunteered. 'Melia
hobbs wanted her brother to go. She
believed it was his duty and that he
should feel proud to serve his coun-
try. How this "big-hearted child
makes her brother do "his bit" and
the sacrifice she is called upon to
make, are thrilling episodes in, the
Triangle play, For Valour," with
Winifred Allen in the stellar role.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
Y
SURPRISED BY FRIENDS

Miss Mabel Groom was pleasantly
surprised last evening at her home
by a number of friends who came in
to pass the evening. The guests pre-
sented her with a pretty ivory set.
The hours were passed in dancing,
games and music, after which lunch
was served. Those present were
Gladys Jester, Edla Rude, Mildred
Olson, Ruth Kempstad, Borghild
Johnson, Melvin Longrack, Paul
johnson, Nels Rode, Lewis Brown,
Ernest Olson and Johnnie Groom.
John Anderson and Earl Bailey
chaperoned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
Avoid Horticultural Museums.

Nearly all gardens have too many
sorts Of plants. Do not strive for a
horticultural museum, advises a land
scape gardener. Try to build picture
and pray do remember that plants are
as much raw material as bricks In q
garden wall. They are to be used for
collective or composite effect, not tor
andividual.b beauty or effectiveness
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
ENTERTAIN AT CHAIN PARTY

Mesdames George w. Cochran and
William Chichester entertained
eight ladies at Red Cross chain
party last evening. The hours. were
passed in playing cards, after which
lunch was served. The guests in
scluded Mesdames Kenfie1d, Rhea,
Mckee, A. B. Palmer, B. M. Gile, c..
m. Jacobson. Lee LaBaw and Ken
meth McIver. These chain parties
are given for the benefit of the Red
Cross.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
Coming Events

Today-Telephone the Pioneer Of
fee, 922, about that news item you
have in mind. Your guests and
friends will appreciate the courtesy.
Dec. ri to Jan. 7-Christmas va
cation in the Bemidji schools.
Dec, 25-Community Christmas
tree for the city of Bemidji, 1870
p. m. &&
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
Personals and
Newsy Notes

$4,000 to loan on 1arms. Dean
Land Co. d71tf
T. J.. Burke has returned from a
business trip to st. Paul.
One Of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture: taken. lift
Miss, Ella Otterstad of Turtle
River was among the Christmas
shoppers. yesterday.
~ Christmas cards for the Soldier
Boys, at Abercrombie & McCready's.
-. 2-1215
A noon day lunch will be served
from 1880 to the public in the
Presbyterian church, Saturday, De-
cember Is. 2-1214
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
CHOIR MEETS TONIGHT j,

The Episcopal choir will have a
special meeting at the home of Mrs.
C. R. Sanborn on Lake Boulevard
this evening at o'clock to practice
Christmas :, music. All members are
urged to, attend. The rector partic-
ularly asks that all members of the
choir, who can conveniently do so,
to help with the singing at the
community Christmas tree exercises.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
FARM BUREAU SUCCEEDING

E. s. Mack, organizer for the Bel
trami County Federal Farm Bureau
said today that he expected to have
the 200 members being enlisted in
southern Beltrami county. He re-
ports Blackjack and Hines enthu-
siastic over the league bureau and
other points are responding we'll.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14

Just received a shipment of 1918
desk calendar pads, including the
"Daily" and Perfection" Get
yours now, 80 you will have It on
hand when you wish to make nota-
lions in it for future reference. Pho
neer office. 106tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE

Tomorrow the ladies OF The Pres
byterian church will hold their an
nual sale Of fancy articles, including
aprons, and many articles; suitable
for Christmas gifts, as well as home
baking, in the church parlors. A
noon day lunch will. be, served COM
mencing at 1880 O'Clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
BRANDON JOINS C0LoRs

Ralph Brandon, formerly star for
ward on the Big Bemidg basketball
team, and who at one time held a
position with the First National
bank, has enlisted in the army. serv-
ice. Mr.. Brandon has been at his
home in Grand Rapids for some time
past.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
GRAND TONIGHT

Edna Goodrich In IAN American
Girl" very timely photoplay, and
Triangle comedy, making six-reel
program, which will be of interest
to children and adults alike.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
H0STESSES: TO CLUB

Mrs. A. B. Flatner, and, Mrs.
George French were ;hostesses to
Uncle Sans Knitting club yesterday
afternoon in the Presbyterian church
basement. There were about i. IS
present. A Hooverized lunch was
served. Mesdames Rodman and Will
liam Morris will entertain the club
R ReSma - e. l.ne home 81 2Mrs:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
'THEATERS
MANY SEE ION TRIAL"

MANY SEE ION TRIAL"
The Rex theater held large and
appreciative audience last night
night when ION Trial" was shown
for the first time. It will be shown
again tonight and it is we'll worth
seeing. It is in seven reels, aggre-
eating 1000 feet of film. This is
the picture that had such long and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
CLUB MEETS TONIGHT

The B. A. c. club Of the Presby-
terian church will meet in the
church basement this evening for
the usual drill and program at 1880
o'clock. The matter of organizing
basketball team will also be dis
cuSSed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
iCARNIVAL TO BE HELD

The Freshmen of the Bemidji high
school ARE planning on giving a car
nival after the first Of the year. The
proceeds will go to the Red Cross
and Athletic association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
EI,KO TONIGHT

Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle becomes
clever Jack-of-all-trades in his la
test Paramount comedy, A Country
Hero" FATTY wins laurels as
blacksmith, chauffeur and farmer.
Also a 5-act Triangle play.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY

Pot roast lac, rib roast lie, sir
loin steak Csc and round steak Csc.
We also carry fresh oysters and
chickens at all times. Palace Meat
Market Phone 200. Remember, we
deliver. 1-1214
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
HAY HAY HAY

Anyone wishing to buy hay or
straw in carload lots, see Reeves &
Reeves at the Markham Hotel Build
ing. Phone 20. 4w-126
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14

GeC q 1870 USSh CdASuud4 IsSO INV
at the pioneer office. 1O6tf
Mrs. Mary Guthrie of Turtle River
is visiting friends in Delano, M1nn.,'
for a short time.
Miss Elsie Coulter of Lake Plan
taganet was the guest of friends IN
the city yesterday for few hours.
Joy and cheer for the Soldiers and
Sailors, $1.OO and up, at Abercrom-
HE &, McCready's: 2-1215
In the Presbyterian church par
lors, Saturday, December Is, will be
found for sale all kinds of aprons
and other useful articles and home
baking. 2-1214
Mrs. George Kaiser of Turtle River
passed yesterday in the city on bust
ness.
The Presbyterian ladies will have
sale Saturday, December Is, of all
kinds. Of useful articles and home
baking. Lunch will be served at
noon: Everybody made welcome;
1872 = ~ 2-1214
Miss Ruth Owen, who has been
teaching the Deer Lake school In
the town of Liberty, has resigned
her position.
Baskets at .one-half price at Aber-
ororohio o. MoTroadv'S C.1216
E.E. Kenfeld, of the Bemidji Box
company, passed the day in Cass Lake
on business.
H. B. Southworth of Billings,
Mont, has been in the city for few
days. Mr.. Southworth formerly made
his home in Bemidji.
We have the incest selection of
Xmas pipes in town. HE would ap-
preciate a good pipe for Xmas. A.
Brose, BIT MINI. Ave. 10-1225
IN. Stanton of Thief River Falls
was in the city today. Mr.. Stanton
is county attorney s$of Pennington
county. He is a brother Of DR.. D.
L. Stanton Of this city. - -.
George Cochran, ST., left last eve
ming for Grand Forks, N. D., on
business. He will return to the city
Tomorrow: =" z ~
n Rev t i 5 Foss passed yesterday
at Bagley on business. He will go
to, Shevlin. tomorrow to attend the
Ladies Aid of the Congregational
church. He will remain there over
ESunday and will hold services Sun
day morning and evening. ~.
Miss Myrtle Pitman, who has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Cor
nelia Pierce, Of the town of Liberty
has returned to- het home at Devils
Lake, N. D.. Her mother accompa-
MED her to Bemidu.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Tryan; who have
visited at the home of Mrs. Tryan's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Kaiser,
of Turtle River for the past two
weeks, returned to their home IN
|,Flaxville, Mont.,.. yesterday. Miss
Edna Kaiser accompanied them to
Flaxville and will make her home
with her sister this winter.
Returning to their homes after at
tending the funeral of their brother,
John McGarry, were the following:
Miss Kate McGarry of St. Paul, Mr..
and Mrs. George Kerr of Bemidji,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Luff of Duluth,
and Mrs. Mary S. Kelly and daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. A. June of LIE Sueur,
aunt and cousin of the deceased
pro IN ord nisnafch
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14
COMMITTEE MEETS TODAY

The campaign committee for the
Red Cross drive was scheduled to-
meet this afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-14

Returning to their homes after at
tending the funeral of their brother,
John McGarry, were the following:
Miss Kate McGarry of St. Paul, Mr..
and Mrs. George Kerr of Bemidji
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Luff of Duluth,
and Mrs. Mary S. Kelly and daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. A. June Of LIE Sueur
aunt and cousin of the deceased
Brainerd Dispatch.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
WATERBURY WOMAN
 OPERATES ELEVATOR
Miss Watson First Of Her Sex to
 Accept Position There

Waterbury, Aug. 22.-Waterbury has it's first woman elevator operator. She is Miss Jessie Watson, formerly of New York city but now resident here. and yesterday assumed charge of one of the elevators in the Lilley building. Miss Watson began her new duties at noon and ran the south elevator from 12:3O until 1 o'clock while the regular operator, Joseph Black was at lunch. She was ac- com panied in the car by John Men theny the janitor and during the busy hour the elevator went up and down while Miss Watson operated the lever The trips were done smoothly, attention of the passengers. When the regular operator returned Miss Watson was shown the engine room in the basement and told the uses of various levers and handles and made familiar in general way, with the working of the elevators, which are operated by electricity.
 Last night again she was on duty from 6 until II D. m., some of the time under the direction of MT. Men Ahany, and part of the time by her eok Miss Watson believes she will bN able to do the work satisfactorily, and MT. Mentheny says she can. Tn fact, he believes, from what he has heard from places where many wonn- en have already entered this occupa-
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
GEORGE GOULD, JR., EXEMPT.
Physicians Declare Him Physically In.
 eligible For Service.

! AJoASAeA1AS DOSAttAO v AAAAAA | HJ oAStelS AAA-
 eligible For Service.
 Toms River, N. J., Aug. 22.-Geo. J. Gould, Jr., of New York was re- jected for service in the National Army yesterday, because of physical disability. Mr. Gould has a hernia, Drs. Thomas J. Bushanan and John Lewis Lane of the local board discov- cred after careful examination.
 The notice to appear before the board was mailed to Mr. Gould's Lake, wood address but was not delivered, He read in newspaper that he was called for examination and wired Sheriff Brown of Ocean County that he would present himself. MT. Gould motored from Lakewood, arrived at the Court House here at 9:3O A. M., and entered the court room just as his name was called.
 MT. Gould, who married Miss Laura Carter on July had announced he was perfectly willing to serve in the army. His brother, Kingdom Gould, a bridegroom too, was among those examined in the first quota and passed as physically fit. He will be summoned here on Sept. 1 with one- third of the original 169 men who are to leave Ocean County for training camp at Petersburg, Va, on Sept. 5.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
tion that they are proving more satls' factory than men or boys.
 Thought Janitor Was Joking.

Thought Janitor Was Joking.
 How did I come to hire Miss Wat son?' said MT. Mentheny yesterday in speaking about the change he had made to a reporter. "Why, just in the ordinary course. Miss Watson has been in the city for some time. She is not unfamiliar with elevators and comes from New York where there are hundreds of women elevator op- orators employed. This was not the work that she had come to do, here, but not having had the success she hoped for in what she did come to do, and knowing me, she casually men, toned last week that I might have some sort of employment she could fill in at. She is a business woman and very fond of system in what she does After few minutes I thought of the elevators and told her what 1t was Miss Watson said she thought I was joking but I told her to come and see my wife and that I would say it in her presence and then she would surely believe me. She came, and I repeated what I said and it was there and then agreed that she should try the position.
 SOuIpAAASAtNu Uy U 1S>oSA&5CAs "The main point in running an el- evator is making correct stops. An 1 incorrect stop means loss of time.
 I have had men working for two
 weeks who did not learn during that
 time to stop correctly. Miss Watson
 seemed to have picked up that part | of the work today. One business man
 from Boston who was going to the | office of Compensation Commissioners | Williams on the eighth floor when he
 got out, turned around and remarked on hearing from me that 1t was her
 first trial. Young lady. you are do- ing very well. I come from a city
 where there are number employed, | that Is Boston, and I know what I 1 say.'"
 The Lil1ey building is the largest | office structure in the city with eight 1 floors and two elevators. There is 1 another addition almost equally as i large to be built adjoining it in the I near future. It contains the offices of at least score of the leading at- | torneys, as well as those of mercan- tile concerns and professional people. The elevators are kept busy all day long. There is no elevator operators
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
AMERICANS IN BATTLE.
Airman Assist in French Advance in
 Verdun Section.

Grand Headquarters of the French Armies, Aug. 22.--In Mondays fight ing at Verdun, which carried the French far beyond anything they had hoped for, Am merican ambulances brought in the first patches of French wounded, the cars proceeding under fire right toward the front of the firing line.
 Their work is greatly praised, as Is also that of the American aviators who participated in the gallant deeds of the French escadrilles, descending to low attitudes and pouring theAr ma chine fire into the column of German infantry assem bling for counter at- tacks.
 Not only this. but in fighting off enemy air scouts who were endeavor- ing to observe the movements of the French attacking forces the Ameri- cans played a conspicuous and courag- eous part.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

union in Waterbury but the salary paid is equal to what the city pays for such help according to MT. Mem theny. I.
 Miss Watson at 10 o'clock last night told a reporter that she was very much pleased with her new job. She was running the elevator with the ease and apparent skill of one who had much practice. Miss Wat son is an English woman and has two brothers in the British army. One is Arthur Charles who is in the Royal Flying Corps and the other is Her bert a private in an infantry regl- ment. She has not heard from them in some time.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
SHORE COTTAGES FOR RENT.
ONE OF THE FINEST NEW cor

ONE OF THE FINEST NEW COT- FACES at beautiful Morningside- on-the-Sound, never occupied, right on shore front at highest point, can be rented furnished for balance of season at $200, the best opportunity here this summer for a property of this class. Sale price $6,5O0. Large rooms and porch, four mas ters' bedrooms, maids room and separate toilet, every convenience. Central garage, Clubhouse, full i beach privileges. Height of season. over Labor Day, and the ideal Sep tember weather just ahead. Ad- dress at once. Resident Manager, Morningside, Milford, Conn.,. Tel. Milford 316-4 8-22-2d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

-O Opportunity for young women having high school educa- tion to enter training school for nurses. The course is of two years duration, four months of which is spent in general hospital, the re- mainder being devoted to the care of mild nervous cases. No cases of insanity or. drug habits treated. The work Is done in pleasant sur roundings in long established Sani- tarium of the highest ethical stand ing. Board, lodging, laundry and a moderate compensation are provid- ed during the period of training. At graduation, 8 diploma is issued. the holders of which find ready em- ployment at rates equal to or slight ly above those of a trained nurse. For information address, Box l. II, care of New Britain Herald.
 2-17-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

FOR SALE-in town of Newington,
 one seven room cottage, all modern
 improvements, price $5,000; one nine room house with two acres of land, all modern. price $S,0O0. Both
 of these places on trolley. c. c. " Prentice. Is Asylum Street, Hartford
 Conn. 8-21-4d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

FOR SALE-1914 Reo touring car, electric lights and starter. Bargain
 for cash. Call at 204 Maple street. S-20-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

Limousine in very fine condition. A bargain for some one at once.
 Horace I. Hart, 596 Arch street. .- 8-21-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

FOR SALE-Wm. RadiTs propeiSy, corner Monroe and Arch streets; tenement house 12 rooms. big baVr
 and one single house, II rooms and two extra building lots. Price rea- sonable. Inquire William Radil, 389 Arch street. 8-ZU-tf