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The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

from all these sources One-half goes
to him, it concerns him closely to make
the profits as abundant as possible.
His days work is generally long
one, especially in the summer when he
will be up and about at a. m, but
as he can divide his hours entirely to
suit his own convenience the hardship
Is not really a great one. In the hot
months he will knock off work for a
long spell in the middle of the day and
after good siesta he will begin again
with leisure that betokens much lib
erty of action and a total absence OF
any hint of being driven If it be
true that lit is the pace that kills.
your Italian peasant will certainly not
be exposed to that kind of DEATH
Women Doing Mems Work.
The war, though, has altered all this
easy, calm-going state of things. The
women. as in France, are acting in the
place of the men. and are doing it, too,
in a very thorough and admirable man.
ner. Many of them handle the scythe
in mastery fashion; others, when
necessary, see TO the management of
the farm: they pile up the high loads
of hay on TO the ox-drawn wagons with
a will and energy, and when once the
difficulty (and it is a serious one just
now in Italy, of obtaining wool can be
got over they devote their spare mo-
ments to knitting socks for the men
on the heights.
The markets all through the country
are the gamers by their industry, as
we'll in picturesque effects as in useful
and profitable supplies. Who that has
ever been at Verona, in late summer
say, but will recall the scene in the
piazza dele Erbe." with it's sea of
wide white umbrellas pitched all down
that lovely market place, with the bas
kets stacked with apples. white and
black grapes. pears, peaches, medlars
and ounces, while on every spare inch
of ground are piled vegetables, beans,
carrots, potatoes. cabbages. cartoons
with any number of pumpkins, huge in
size, and in beautiful tones of color
varying from dark green to bronze
orange and yellow?
The sites chosen for these fruit and
vegetable markets are. when possible,
beside some fountain, or occasionally
at the corner of some great palace. as
for instance, at Florence at the StroZ-
ri and Riccardi palaces, where the
wide projecting roofs make a welcome
shade for the flowers which are ar
ranged so tastefully upon their cool
stones; more often, indeed, small
piazza" or square is chosen that
boasts supply of water in its midst,
around which 1.-The neighbers come and
laugh and gossip" relating the sue
cess or failure of their bargains, and
more often than not indulging in Ian
guage-often used quite unconsciously
for which their parish priest will
reprimand them one of these days
from the altar.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
aEine Italian Hand"

The origin of the phrase fine lta-
Han hand goes back To the days of
the writing master and the quill pen.
a century ago, when the Italian hand
was taught for polite usage as well as
the clerical script for business pur-
poses and law text for scriveners
and gentlemen of the bar. That is one
explanation. Another is based on the
career of Machiavelli. or more espe-
cially his instructions to princes on
The art of governing. A third explana-
ton insists that the phrase should
read fine Roman hand, and attri-
butes il to Machiavellian subtleties in
intrigues OF all kinds. In support of
this is quoted the line from the fourth
scene. third act, of Twelfth Night"
Il think We do know the sweet Roman
hand
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Love of Music Among Birds.

The theory advanced by Darwin
that the singing of birds is merely
sexual characteristic, and that their
power of song has been developed be-
cause only the best singers were prop
agated. is no longer accepted by natur-
aliSts Thus Henry 0ldys holds that
birds are really motivated by love of
music similar to that experienced by
human beings. In support of this con-
tention he cites the fact that birds will
sing when happy and be quiet when
unhappy and that they will listen TO
and initiate superior singers of their
own kind. Canaries are trained by
other canaries of superior musical
ability which are often worth large
sums
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

Why, l shipped those belts out in a
jiffy. Why, what is the matter,
honey?'
For Melvin had uttered a groan.
deep, dismal, foreboding. Deity. how
ever, he avowed a cramp In his foot.
He allowed the episode TO pass. but
he took the first opportunity he could
to inspect his razor ease
Its good there's two of them" he
soliloquized, and none too happily.
Ibid man ever see such arttess-
ness-and destructiyenessf l won't
scold. though. She will mend as time
goes on"
But Airline did not mend. week
later Melvin came home TO find Airline
jubilantly excited as she held up TO his
view a fancy vest.
isn't IT cleaned just beautiful?" she
demanded. with sparkling eyes You
know how Ii was spotted. Well, | got
your tooth brush and your hat brush
and some gasoline. and rubbed and
rubbed. and rubbed. and-why, how
glum You look, dearie ~
'Only amazed ut the fine job you
have DONE" observed Melvin craftily
ITS the limit" he muttered, once
alone. "l'll have to consult mother
and see what can be done"
But mother was kindly indulgent.
She smiled In her gentle. patient way
MY boy" she said. don't forget
.hat rlina - Nso4.po and {paxDari ,o,4
And remember one thing-all these re
markable experiments of hers are
actuated by the very best Impulses in
the world. She means we'll and |
wouldn't try 10 Subdue the kindly
spirit for worlds. IL | were you"
So Melvin bore his burden patiently.
Then came final move on the part
of. Airline that very nearly drove him
frantic He searched the wardrobe one
evening for light summer coat he had
not worn for some time, To find IL
gone.
"Oh. yes, | remember" spoke Airline
quickly. Il gave it away. dear one
sleeve was torn and patched and | de.
eided II wasn't good enough for Won. :
Melvin said no more, hut he looked
pretty serious. He recalled having left
some papers In the pocket of the old
coat. They were of no particular
value 10 an outsider. but they referred
TO some private business matters of his
own which had caused him good deal
of anxiety.
who was the man you gave the
coat to-" inquired Melvin. controlling
the feelings that were surging within
him and endeavoring to speak cas-
ually.
"Oh, suppose he was a tramp" re.
piled Airline, but he acted real re.
spectacle and polite. He said he was
tramping through the village. and. as
ne had lived here once. many years
ago. 1t seemed good TO see the old
town. He said he was quite rich once
and owned property here. but had los,
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Foe to Reptiles.

There is but one animal other than
the cat that successfully wages war
against the fer-de-lanee. II is the mon
goose Gchneumon) imported from In
dia number of years ago fer the sole
purpose of getting rid of the snakes
in Martinique. OF the weasel family,
and looking very much like those crea-
lures, this little fellow is absolutely
fearless SO far as reptiles are con-
cerned. and will just as readily attack
one five feet in length as one foot
long. From the mongoose the fer-de-
lance will flee, but If cornered will put
up great fight. using ever trick at
its command. a useless sort of contest.
however, for within short time 1t will
be stretched out lifeless.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

everything through drink, although he
had given that up now"
They all say that" observed Mel
vim He made some inquiries the next
day as to the tramp for he would
have liked to recover the papers, and
then forget the circumstance.
The documents in question consti
tuted some letters and the written
opinion of an attorney as to the title
10 Wellington Heights. That was a
large tract of fertile farmland which
had been wllled to Melvin by his uncle.
When he married, Melvin planned to
sell the place and employ new capital
in his business and build for them
selves a more pretentious home.
He met with severe disappointment.
II seemed that his uncle had purchased
the property from an estate and had
taken the deed to it minus the sigma
Iture of one heir. who could not be To-
Gated. This heir was one Jasper Kings
ley. His interest in the estate was
ridiculously small, but the lack Of his
signature clouded the title to yelling
ton Heights, and no one would buy or
loan on the property on that account.
"Oh, Melvin who do you think
turned up again today" inquired Ar
line u week later, as Melvin returned
from the village.
II cant guess" said Melvin.
THE tramp | gave your coat to-"
After another one" suggested Mel
win in an acrid tone
mot at ALL He was very anxious
he found in the ca"t He said he had
discovered and read them, and that
they interested him and that he must
see You TO explain about something i'm
portant."
AS what, for instance?" questioned
Melvin skeptically
HE wouldn't say. He'll be here
again about seven o'clock" he said.
"Humph to ask Il reward for re-
turning the papers, I'll warrant" de-
elared Melvin.
There was ring at the front door
bell just as husband and wife had fin
ished their evening meal. Melvin an
swered the summons to greet the
tramp Airline had told him about.
This is Mr.. Waiter imputed his
visitor
yes, what Is it," asked Melvin.
rather crisply.
Il brought back some papers.
II know you did"
II happened to read them-lucky for
YOU 1t seems that you are troubled
about cloud on the title of yelling
ton Heights. To clear it quit-elaim
deed from Jasper Kingsley Is neces-
sary"
That is true" answered Melvin.
We'll, I'm Jasper Kingsley, and your
sweet little wife treated me so cleverly
| tramped it back here ten miles to
sign the deed"
I've made arrangements with JAS
per to hire him around the new home
we're going TO build" Melvin advised
his wife few days later. land l have
provided for him handsomely outside
of that. | shall never try to curb an
impulse of your kindly heart, Airline
dear. for your charity in giving away
that old coat has mended all our for
tunes"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
The Better
Impulse
e.
By Cecille Langdon
Copyright, 1917, By W. G. Chapman


Lonesome today, l suppose?" ques-
toned Melvin Waite, as he came home
from work to be greeted with the
usual warm and welcome kisses.
why, not SO much as usual, deares
replied bright and lovely Airline, the
bride of a month "Of course 1t Is
dreadfully horrid here without you.
but ] had company nearly half of the
afternoon"
'Indoed?" spoke Melvin.
YES. 1t seems that our neighbors
next door have three children-two
boys and the sweetest cherub of a little
girl you ever saw. The three of them
trooped into the yard shyly and after
vast secret eonfab, the tiny miss APP
preached and asked me If | would
make belt for each of the brothers,
as they had wooden swords and she
a flag and they were going to war;
Il declare I" commented Melvin. smii-
ing In his usual good-natured way.
'They got hold of a broad leather
the story short | cut 1t in two and
found some buckles In your fishing
kit"
"Umr' muttered Melvin under his
breath. "of course the silver ones
Shed be sure to pick out the pref
test"
II sewed the buckles on and fitted
up the little ones nicely" Airline pro-
ceeded with her narration. Then the
delighted tots played soldier to their
hearts content. 1t was very pleasant
break In the monotony, for, dear, you
know / count every minute until you
come home"
Which compliment of alteration and
hug and kiss won Melvin over to
forget his cherished buckles. Soon,
however. his brow clouded anew.
1.-THE scissors wouldn't cut the tough
leather" prattled on Airline breezily,
..but oh your razor was so sharp.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

bounced like
through the grating into pile of
accum ated
II
kin have the paper
That's al
Probably was Y fault this
ont money, the mans hurried
of
He
ofhi nit
him
through the baseme divvies up"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

explained
apt al the and HI
s
urbs the
indoor work who have become and
ar key"
The Postal
scarcity o and reliability
of
of
reliable becoming popular with
empo
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Erect Lanterns for Drowned.

Suspended from tan poles that are
TO be found on the banks of rivers In
China are quaint lanterns that sway
back and forth in the wind adding
picturesque touch to the landscape by
day and weird illumination by night.
Inch of these lanterns has been placed
by relatives Of some person who has
heeu drowned In the nearby stream.
In The hope that The spirit of the de-
ceased may see the light Us it Journeys
in search of heaven. Many are too
poor 10 erect these supports and so.
by paying a suitable sum- are permit
ted to utilize other peoples poles.-
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

bulfghingnew
William underworld n
lovely Most usually
on
the BULL
him. gnomn
kind bred where blooming
bewchng hafhidden by
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

he was somewhat smaller than the
other boys who shouted their wares
near by His clothes were as shabby.
his movements as brisk and his voice
as shrll as those of his rivals. Unlike
the other newsies, however, he stood
not on the curb nor in the center of
the sidewalk. but near the building
line on grating in the sidewalk.
man with bag in one hand and
a raincoat over the other, obviously in
n hurry, paused for moment before
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Our eyeglasses

The suggestion for the use of lenses
for the cure of eye defects was made
by Roger Bacon. the great scientist OF
the thirteenth century. Doctor Lang
don Down made this interesting state
ment, but added that the making of
the spectaeies was carried out by Ger
tain Italians. The scientific physicians
OF those days. however. advised their
patients not to have them because they
did not know the truf theory upon
which they were based.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
MUCH IN LITTLE

1t is estimated that the destruction
of birds costs this country 81 1000, 00O,-
900 annually.
There are $50 manufacturers of au-
.omobiles located In 81 states, and S25
manufacturers of parts and accessories
in nearly every state.
According to German Investigator,
the artificial lakes that have been
built in his country decrease the tenn
perature and increase the number Of
tcggy days.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

street. from Texas; he yearned to 20
home, and having jumped stoekade
or some such obstacle, headed away
to the east, which is not the way TO
Texas
As the bull progressed he grew
wilder, and everyone who saw him
and heard him, his head down and
believing, grew wild. The way was
cleared for him; aviators could inform
themselves from the manner in which
persons in the vicinage flew up. Al
Eighth avenue and Forty eighth
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

Some of the California Indians store
their corn supply in willow baskets,
which are as large as the rooms of
modern-siZed house.
Peru's total annual production of
tobacco does not exceed 100000
pounds. The government has fixed
the price of all homemade cigarettes
at half cent EACH
Violet light is being used by French
scientists to test precious stones, es-
pecially rubies, as it distinguishes the
more valuable Burmese gems from 81.
amese ones of less worth.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Mans Mind Like q Garden.

A mans mind may be likened TO
garden which may be intelligertly
cultivated or allowed to run wild but
whether cultivated or neglected, it
must, and will, bring forth. If no
useful seeds are put in. then an
abundance Of useless weed seeds will
fall therein and will continue to pro-
duce their kind.-James Allen.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Balloon Corps Is Short.

Chicago.-Men who are anxious TO
go to France have an excellent oppor-
tunity TO enlist in observation and dir
igible balloon corps, according to Cap
tain Franklin r. Kenny of the army
recruiting office. He said that 500
men are needed and those enlistins
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

dyed hair be necessary for the man
past the half century mark who Is out
of job. No more are business men
looking askance at the men who have
"crow's feet" about their eyes and
thinning hair.
If he is willing to accept mental
labor and Is sober and Industrious, a
place is being found for the man who
shows the results of his battle with
Time.
Several old men are being en-
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Plan Military Highway.

hingten.-Chairmen OF the mill
tary affairs committees of both houses
announced their determination 20
take the first steps for the construc-
ton of great military highway down
the Atlantic coast. along the gulf
coast and the southern border and up
the Pacific coast.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Time Will Tell.

Alice. darling" he whispered, as
mushy as could be. I'm the happiest
man alive to call you wife, but I'm
afraid I'm not good enough for you"
And ii took him only two years Of
married life to prove to her that he
was right.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

hno,
of did become booegge?
he legalu I'm surprised
oft
is of goods
handle
by Minneapolis
patton of the
shipment
is how tte case
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

Ton, preSIdent OF the 500 HE, might
have been surprised but not more
so than when long telegram was
handed him saying that the sheriff of
Ward county, North Dakota, wanted
him in Minot on a charge of selling
liquor in violation of the law.
When he recovered he pressed "A
hutton and the entire legal department
trooped in.
How long" as Mr.. Pennington,
reading from the telegram, ''have l
been engaged in the nefarious and
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Kansas City Selected.

Atlanta Ga.-Executive officers VI
the International Association of Ro-
tary Clubs selected Kansas City IS
the 1918 meeting place c. l.. Perry
of Chicago was reelected interna-
tional secretary.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Many British EnlistinQ.

New York.-More than 1000 Brit
ish and Canadian subjects in the
United States have volunteered for
enlistment at the British recruiting
station here. according TO Brig. Gen.
w A. White, who is in command.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Fine Imposed On Roumania.

Jassy, Roumania.-Germany has
imposed fine of 250,00O, 600 francs
on the occupied territory of Rou-
mania.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Praises U. S. Farmers,

acknowledgement of the stom-
ach is more to be feared than discon-
tent of the brain-that is why we
value the cooperation Of American
farmers"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Cotton Is Burned.

Augusta, Ga.-One thousand bales
or cotton, valued at approximately
$4,000, burned here. The cotton
was stored in a warehouse in which
there were more than $500 bales.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Rrio-Gen Seejev iured,

London.-The Daily Express learns
that Brig. Gen j. f. B. Seeley, ex-
minister of war, has been accidentally
wounded in France The nature of
his injuries is not given.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05

Paris.-Several disasters have re-
Gently occurred in muniton plants in
Germany. says the Zurish correspond
ent of the Matin.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Air Raid Was Costly.

London-The German air raid on
East London June IT exacted the
heaviest toll on record Official cas-
ualty figures given out were: Killed
1871, injured 434
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
To Work is to Worship.

Do not forget that even ito work is
to Worship" so to be CHEEKY is to wor-
ship also; and to be happy is the first
step in being pious.-R. l.. Stevenson.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Liquor Law Makes Trouble for Railroad Man

AkINNEAPoIsf shining
l
the yery bad jumped into the sky Edmund Pennng
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Need Aviators Badly,

Washington.-Th government is
IN dire need of aviators, the Commit
tee on Public Information announced.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Occupation for the Man Past Prime Of Life

nBTRoTOd being withdrawn from the shelves which they
No will the smoosIaxen and
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
YOUNGSTERS Feet Set on Road to Fortune Or

NHCAGo-on people than the
L
unusual about the boy himself that
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-05
Bull Furnishes Thrill for Blase New Workers
fined in

NEW back momentary agiad
IN
paors Eleventh and Forteh
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-29
NOTICE OF BIDS FOR BONDS

Notice is hereby given that a spe-
cial meeting of the School Board of
Independent School District of Be-
midi, Minnesota, will be held at the
High School Building in the city of
Bemidji, Minnesota, on the 9Th day
Of October, 1917, at 1880 P. M, for
the purpose of opening and consider
ing sealed bids for eight thousand
dollars ($8OOO.OO) of the bonds Of
said District in the denominations
of One Thousand dollars ($1O0O.0O)
bearing interest not to exceed five
80 per cent per annum payable f1f-
teen years from date of issue, in
terest payable semi-annually for the
completion of the building now be-
ing erected on Block 16, Original
Townsite of Nymore, Block of
Ridgeway's First Addition to N.Y.
more and Block 2 of Ridgeway's Sec
ond Addition to NymOre.
A certified check of Seventy-Five
Dollars ($75.O0) payable to G. M.
Palmer, Treasurer, must accompany
each bid.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
J. T. TUOMY,
Clerk Of Independent District
of Bemidji
ct Sat. 929-1O6
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FOR SALE-Buy this splendid farm,
stock and fixtures and all. I'll
move out and you move in: Here
it is: 120 acres fronting Big Bass
Lake, 8 miles east of Bemidji. AL
so II head of cattle and horses,
about 10 tons of hay in barn and
stack, together with a number of
tons of coarse fodder, corn, millet
and oats, good top buggy and wag-
on with springs under box, almost
new plow and disc drag, cultiva-
tor and other articles and machin-
cry too numerous to mention. Have
just added $500 addition to house.
All goes with the farm for 49,
100000. Good title to the land.
Terms: One-half down and the
balance in from one to ten years,
at per cent. Would take small
house and lot for part payment.
I am an old soldier and lost my
wife last spring and am too old
to farm. Come and look this over.
Address G. M. Banfill, Lavinia,
MINI. Box A. 910tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-29
HIGH COST OF LIVING REDUCED

All necessities, groceries, paints,
oils and stock foods at wholesale
prices. Statesmen, go into q good
sound legitimate money-making bust
ness of your own. No capital re-
quired. Build home and bank &C.
counts as hundreds of our men are
doing. Our goods and house ma
tionally known. Ask your banker
Establish a regular trade in your
home territory. No collections or
losses. Experience not necessary
with our simple but effective selling
plan. Exclusive protected territory.
Write today for more information.
John Sexton & Co., Wholesale
Grocers, Lake & Franklin Sts., Chi
cago, III. 1929
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-29
200 MAKE WORLDS TOUR"
+ FROM METHODIST CHURCH

. Nearly 200 purchased tickets last
evening and took the trip ''around
the world" which was given under
tho auspices of the Epworth League
of the Methodist church. The trip
was made by automobile, the first
cars starting at. 1880 o'clock.
The homes. representing ten diff
ferent countries, which were visited
and at which a course of the dinner
was served, were those of A. M.
Bagley, J. G. McGhee, p. L. Brown,
P. L. Hines, George Hanson, M. Lar
sons farm, A. T. Carlson, e. r. Ev-
ans and G. F. Hicks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-29
Old Looks?
(BY DIR. v. NJ. PIERCED


Persons suffering from too much uric
acid in the system frequently look older
than they should. They age faster and
the appearance of gray hair or baldhead
in early years is, indeed, often a sign Of
uric acid. The face appears lean and
haggard, lines and wrinkles appearing in
young men or women.
The best way to combat this prema-
ture age and the obstruction to the
arteries and faulty circulation is of the
simplest: Drink copiously Of pure water
between meals. This will not make you
fat, as it is only the water taken with
the meals that fattens. Obtain at any
drug store small package OF Anuric,
which is to be taken before meals, in
order to expel the uric acid from the
system. The painful effects of backache,
lumbago, rheumatism, govt, due to uric
acid in the blood should quickly disappear
after treatment with Anuric.