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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03
Department Of the Interior
United States Land Office
Durango, Colorado.
April "a, 1917.


April "a, 1917.
To SAMUEL W. MITCHELL, of Bay
field Colorado, Contestee;
You are hereby notified that Agnes
Gertrude Harrington who gives Du-
range, Colorado, as her post-office
address, did on February 26, 1917,
file in this office her duly corrobo-
rated application to contest and Sc
cure the cancellation of your Home
stead Entry No. 03689, Serial No. 03
$50 made March 2, 1912, for SEA
SEh sec. 10 SiaSWh and SWA
SEh Section IL, Township BAN,
Range 8W, n. NJ. p, Meridian, and
as grounds for her contest she alleges
that Samuel W. Mitchell has not
established residence or resided upon
said land and he has not in any way
improved or cultivated any part or
caused any improvements upon any
portion of said lands.
You are, therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be TAX
en- as confessed, and your said entry
will be cancelled without further
right to be heard, either before this
office or on appeal, if you fail to
file in this office within twenty days
after the FOURTH publication of this
notice, as shown below, your answer,
under oath, specifically responding to
these allegations of contest, together
with due proof that you have served
a copy of your answer on the said
contestant either in person or by reg
istered mail.
You should state in your answer
the name of the post office to which
you desire future notices to be sent
to YOU.
JNO. 7. JOYCE,
Register.
Date of first publication May 8, 1917.
Date of second publication May 10,
1917
Date of third publication May II,
1917.
Date of fourth publication May "a,
1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03

The Marvel Motor Cos cars are
now making daily trips from Marvel
to Durango with freight and passen-
gers, leaving Marvel at a. M, and
returning the same evening. Passen-
ger fare $1.50 each way or $3.50
round trip. 426-lmo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03
THE ONWARD MARCH of Bronchitis.

and deep seated Coughs IS
arrfstt.t. by Doctor Pierce'S
Go.deu X S-dical Discovery.
In those scrofuious condi-
tions Of the blood which In
yite Consumption In severe,
lingering Coughs, and Weak
Lungs, which threaten you
with this fatal disease, and
when other help has failed
this medicine is q proved
remedy.
As u blood cleanser,
strength -restorer, and tonic
ID is sure to benefit. In al
linnnrinn Rro n q IA a md
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03

The production of food by the
american farmer is not only pa
triotic duty but it will be very re
munerative. He will derive from his
crop more than he ever has before.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03

The Marvel Motor Truck is now
making daily trips to Durango, leav-
ing Marvel s a. M, loading freight
and parcels each way. Leave freight
orders at Ford Garage Marvel or Du-
range. 4-26-1mo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03

Pennell, and J. F. Hankin. There
were a number of others present who
were more or less interested in the
various discussions Of raising and
marketing honey and the Standard
zation of crops generally.
~ - ~ -
NOTICE OF CONTEST
(For Publication)
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03

This Week only.
E, F. Burnett, optometrist, the
man with the no-chart method OF ex-
amining eyes and fitting glasses, will
close his visit in Durango this week,
See him at the Savoy. 5-3-1
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03
This Week Only.

This Week Only.
E. F. Burnett optometrist, the
man with the no-chart method of ex-
amining eyes and fitting glasses, will
close his visit in Durango this week.
See him at the Savoy 5-3-1.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03
n1drvoIneWS

MARVEL, the in the mesa
destined the La Plata county
which buildings
cattle, swine.-Watch us grow
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03
WE NEED MORE CREAM.

Butter fat AZ cents. We pay express.
san Juan Creamery, Durango, Colo.
4-11-tfS. W
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Welborn Of
North Platte, Nebraska, were the
guests of l.. j. Brinkerhoff and wife
Thursday and Friday, and left for
their Nebraska home Saturday, con,
cluding two months visit in this
section.
l.. B. Burnham, Rollie Melvin and
John Mounts were Durango visitors
Saturday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

40 newspaper men we're crowded around Mr.. Daniels desk, plying him Will
questions. The president slipped quietly into the room, accompanied by u
secret service man took In the situation with one glance and stepped softly
to q couch, where he sal down to await his turn.
The president was not noticed at first. He was discovered by a news
psner man, who appraised the secretary in a stage whisper. Instantly the cor
respondents separated. Lieutenant Commander McCandless jumped to a
salute. and the president, laughing ut the confusion he had caused, arose to
his feet. greeted Mr., Daniels in cordial but businessike fashion. and apollo
gized for having broken up the conference.
BEFORE the oom wns cleared the president and the secretary OF the navy
had heir heads together and we're earnestly discussing plans of naval pre-
paredness. The president looked the picture Of restored health, his color
was good and his step springy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

lives. I hastr tronp roun' everwHeherway an can't hardly never sell a
thing, counter The mash mahket, but nanny she say l gotta keeper comm,
cause hows we ywine buy sugar an tea an stuff, when aFs ainter laying
where knows how to do whater l got to do. He's ben dad mosn two
years now
81 like the country. too. Why don't you get a regular job down there!'
"Cause | amt big enough to hire for a man, an they all don't give
fresIin' the grass for a white lady that's boughtin n house down yander to
live in when warm weather comes-an' mout hopper In the garden
"Fine! reckon I might a well take those other two punches and then
you cn run along homeland give my love to Montgomery county"
The boy started of as sry as Il lizard and the woman took her switches
home and put them lin water
Charity? OF course ot-business. The woman put the little incident
on a mad and got paid for it-and IL story is always worth Its price.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

the United States n soo as the call comes from the IA department through
the Red Cross
More than a score of the drivers. many of them prepared to donate cars,
are qualifying as meclantcians to make field repairs. They are being schooled
by experts in two big garages. The women are qualifying rapidly, and there
are several who have won diplomas" for skill in motor mechanics. They raj
take down and rcassenble u threegear "A without ii lock washer O couer
pin left over. They know the parts and can call them by name. yer TO all of
the gears and pins In the transmission and diferendal. Furthermore, 1t Is
declared. they show surprising skill and strength.
The women interested are "gong at It" with a VIM. A garaGeman
facetiously said he was getting frightened, because If many more of the
women showed such skill the day might com when society women would do
their own automobile overhuunng.
The corps has been divided into companies of ten each with a captain.
Each Sunday morning the companies go to Fort Myer and practice
handling army motortrucks W rough ground. Each n enlisted is a skilled
driver of n n morety types of passenger cars. electric or gasoline. Each is
being instructed in the handling of heavier vehicles owe dincut ground.
The drivers will handle all motor units Of the medical and Red Cross
departments. supply wagons as well as ambuIances behind the lines, according
to present plans.
Army officers re cooperating in the instruction of the drivers, but some
of the women are giving instruction 10 fellow corps memterS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
How to Run q Newspaper.

Ask Lord N~or,hclifre what he thinks
the ideal newspaper should be and he
will put 1t like this:
LET n mnn--the controller--bc In
Anal authority; give him the best cx-
perts Obtainnble and let them alone.
A newspaper should be the consensus
Of the best brains Of the best special.
ists--the clearing house Of the quick.
est and most accurate news from nil
tl,eatcrs Of wt1d events; 1t should
have the judgment Of daily %consulta.
ton. Make the paper pay It's way re.
gardless Of advertising. and indcpend.
cnt TO everybody. II readers don't like
It they cnn burn It. II 1t does not suit
advertisers. they AN stay OUT
Evcrybody's Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
There IL 4 grand revival Of interest

| There II q grand revival Of interest
In trap and tarset shooting: ~
Floor coverings manufactured from
paper, sse made extensively a many
United States Nails.
Billiard cues ats chalked autofnat.
lcally BY I new device which revolvss
I block Of chnlk o. the ttps 81 cues
aFs pressed against II. Z
a washinSso state paper put ont y!
1000 edition printed on shinslsA ID
The heart az the ahinsi4amaklnS cpunt
.try ~ was ~ moSt avalIsbi4 ssbsds
tdte IfpgspspSer * "a y \ VI
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

dirty string. Still when you come
right down to 1t, Il child's fight with
life is just AS formidable If not SO
scrlpturally important rs David's COM
bat with Goliath, 50 the woman, who
has TO grub around for small yarns,
started a conversation:
SELLING a whole lot, SOM"
"Nolne. Amt sold nair bunch"
"Tha1's bad. Where did they
come FROM"
81 Guethered 'em yestyday down
,,-,lnr T., Nyuns,,n,y- co,,rt- ,vbar, r
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
MUCH IN LITTLE

Three Of every four German homage
narlans are women.
There are $4,000 acrcs Of land, apart
from public gardens, lying idls n Lon.
don.
Covers hayo been patented 70 pr6.
tect mems collars from being sollsd
BY the ovsfcoats. !, \
More than 30 por cent ~ ths alec
hol and aicohollc drink That ore fnads
ia ~ r~hilippinsaa ~ s6sgayed fScqn.
~ - u sralM tfI11Ile
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

spircd the officials in these three ihi-
pcrtanr branches of the government
to put forth their best efforts to have
everything in readiness for the clash
with Germany.
The president hobs up at uney.
;acted moments mt all hours of the
day and ia In thorough touch with the
work in every bureau. The other day
Mr.. Wilson arrived at the navy de.
partment while Secretary Daniels was
giving his regular afternoon audience
T., WoSbinutnn enrrnsoondpntS. About
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
practical Devotion.

Susnn's mother had placed 4 dish
of candy on the top Of the plano.
where she supposed Il would Ne out
Of her little t~hree.year-old daughters
reach. But, returning q littlo later,
sf,c found Susan sitting On the door
regnling herself with the candy,
"Why. Susan How did, you st
the candy"
.Oh, / climbed on the stcoi, ma then
on the piano keys. and ttlen 4 raid.
Now, n I an bef0fe a wakes I pray
~ Lard ny soui u 1870 ~ gststAs
.candTs an naAEe \ n \
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
MsMs, ANGUISH.

Railroad Attcrncy--"You want darn
ages--whatf why. there Isn't . scratch
on youi". van nardup--"Dut think ~
the mental shcck and depression at not
finding Z scratch % me after sucn .
NsUek."-port Jsfvts Gazette.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
ciamereua

A New Jersey man wants tho ring.
ing Of q church bell near his home
enjoined. Fle says II Ia so clatnorous
that Il shook him out Of bed sunday
morning. nut nc didn't 20 to church.
Cleveland Plain Denler.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

NOW tut II IL fVNuy To- ue' te 49, ---
electric light bills do not have to be reckoned with, any more than II those
In charge Of the capitol grounds determined to put on extra lamp post In q
dark spot In the park. &
Although there seems to he no possible objection to lighting the dome
each night, Superintendent Woods desires to have the proper authorities give
their sanction formally. Scores Of letters from citizens Of this city. n well
40 from inaugural visitors, have been received at the capitol. expressing de-
light and appreciation Of the lighted dome.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
Purchase Not Altogether a Matter Of Charity

an TSSY W1ILoIs, pussy winohs, lady? FicentserhunchG' Everybody
+ loves pussy willows, but no lady could possibly be expected to waste a
nickel o n switches bunny with clOsehsted buds and all tied around with a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

n earnestness OF nearly a hundred
OF Washington's best-knOwn society
women In preparing as motor mechan-
fcs to aid the nation In time Of war.
A school for mecianicians has
been started by the Red Cross corps
of woman ambulance drivers recently
organized by Mrs. ]. Borden Harri-
man, Mrs. Augustus =. Gardner, Mrs.
Larz Anderson. and others.
Ninety-three Of the city's best
known girls and matrons are enlisted
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

IMITATION Is sINcEResT FLArrEav
but like counterfeit money the imite-
tlon has not the worth OF the origlna'.
insist on "La Creole" Hair Dresslne.-
It's the original. Darkens your hais in
The natural way, but contains 10 AZ.
Price 91.OO.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
TNAIIONALT
GplTAL AffAIQS
Washington Society Women Are Ardent Patriots

WAsilINGToN.-f you happen into either n Of two of the cnys best.
" known garages, and find a girl. o. matron, perhaps. undo q car, with
grease dripping upon her fair face, and getting all smary. you will appreciate
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
Illumination Of Capitol Dome Pleases Many

OWING to the continued illness of Elliot Woods, superintendent Of the
u an,tol no definite steps were taken for some time toward the continued
lighting Of the canltol dome. The cost Of this lighting has not been figured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26
President Caused FIutter in Navy Department

NRESIDENT WILSON'S recently formed habit Of dropping in on Secretaries
T Lansing, Daniels and Baker in the state, wal and navy building, opposite
the White House office, for informal war preparation conferences, has In
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

Aftcr getting the short eud O Y
wine man says nothing ou' Pc
"a oven things ny.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

Fayors are seldom satisfactory
The best way IL not to need them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

An o~niccholder 500 forgsts tnat az
I'm oDcc an ONCE seeker.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

but no special appropriation or legisla-
tive authority is necessary. There Is
plenty Of current on tap In the capitol
power house. and all that Is required
is to direct the flow Of current to the
lighting units necessary to outline the
dome in white each night. The install
latlon Of the fiood.lighting system for
the inaugural ceremonies was paid for
out Of money appropriated by con.
gress and the system installed Ii q
permanent one.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-26

The United States army has been in
need Of an observation tower that
could be quickly transported from n
part of the field to another. Oscar
Marine and his two brothers got togeth.
er and built the observation automo-
bile shown In the photograph. The
tower extends - feet high. When the
auto is being moved the top Of the
tower II be folded back. 1t can also
be used for sending wireless messages.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
Sudden, Death

Before an Insurance Company will
take risk on your life the examining
physician will test your water and report
whether you are a good risk. When
your kidneys get sluggish and clog,
you suffer from backache, sick-head-
ache, dizzy spells, or twinges and pains
of lumbago, rheumatism and govt, OF
sleep is disturbed two or three times a
night-take heed, before too latel
You can readily overcome such con-
ditions and prolong life by taking the
advice OF famous physician, which is:
"Keep the kidneys in good order, avoid
too much meat, salt, alcohol or tea.
Drink plenty of pure water and drive
the uric acid out of the system by taking
Anuric, in tablet FORM" You can obtain
Anuric at drug stores, the discovery Of
DR.. Pierce of Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
PEG O. MY HEART"

Plays that have made decided
"hits in New York City have often
been absolute failures ION the road
and plays that were first produced
outside of New York were instanta-
neous successes have been unaEi-
mously condemned by Metropolitan
critics. A notable exception to this
has been the case of peg O. My
Heart" This play ran for 604
nights at the Cort theater in New
York, and it has proven itself. TO be
just as popular in every city visited
breaking records, in most instan ces
that have stood for years. The
United Producing company is send
ing "Peg u Ny Heart" to the Grand
in the very near future.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
GRAND TONIGHT

IF you had an older sister with q
,frightful temper and had encounter
ed a desperate escaped convict in
your efforts to elude your irrate sis
ter, with which one of these two
perils would you finally elect to risk
your well-being? In this celebrated
novel, "Great Expectations" Charles
Dickens made Pip try to placate the
criminal and dodge his sister. The
Famous Players Film company has
just completed an adaptation OF
Great Expectations" in which
Louise Huff and Jack Pickford are
the stars. 1t is the Paramount pic
ture at the Grand theater tonight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
THEATERS
AT THE ELKO
With the regular program

With the regular program feature
of five reels, presenting Edith Storey
and Antonio Moreno in aladdin
From Broadway" the Elko theater
will screen tonight three reels of mo-
ton pictures taken at the Bemidji
hatchery, vicinity of Cass Lake, Wolf
Lake, Turtle River and elsewhere in
the state by the state game and fish
department, showing propagation of
Fishes" "Rescuing Fish From Over
Flowed Lands and Birds and
Game" with other Minnesota views.
A number of people we'll known in
Northern Minnesota appear in these
pictures. No additional charge in
admission will be asked because of
this addition to the regular program
tonight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
Coming Events

June 1-Bem1dji high school COM
mencement
June, 24-The farmers will hold
their annual picnic at the fair
grounds.
Sept. II, Is, 19-Red Lake Indian
Fair. -o.,.
Sept. 12-13-14-Twelfth Annual
Beltrami County Fair.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
Personals and
Newsy Notes

A. O. Paddock and family of Lake
Plantaganet were in Bemidji yes
terday, on their way to Frankfort,
Ind, where they will make their
home. A farewell reception was
given them Saturday evening at the
D. w. Sheets home at Lake Plan
taganet, about IS of their friends
and neighbors being present.
Mr. and Mrs G.. w. Crandall of
Buena Vista were in the city yes
terday enroute to New Richland
where they own a large farm and
where Mr.. Crandall will look after
his interests for a few days. While
in that city they will be the guests
of Mrs. Crandall's sister, Mrs. Fred
Peterson.
To intending settlers and farm Ia
borers apply to w. E. Black, Can
adam Government Agent, Clifford
Building, Grand Forks, N. Dak.' Tor
settlers and laborers' rates and other
'A-0' ~ 32stf
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Luedeman will
leave tomorrow for Mankato. Mr..
Luedeman, who has been with Ar
mour & Co. of this city for over
wear. has been transferred to the
Mankato office. Theodore Lilligren
of the St. Paul office has filled the
vacancy.
Mrs. H. A. Barnes of Grand Forks,
who has spent few days at Lavln1a,
returned to her home today. Mrs.
Henry Schultz, who accompanied her
to Lavinia, will remain for a longer
visit.
Everyone who has visited Koors
Bros new and modern bake shop,
say it acts as an appetizer for Koors'
bread. Your inspection is invited.
2-523
Mrs. Mary OGrady and family
have moved from 112 Fifth street in
to the J. M. Fuller home, SOC Eighth
street and Mississippi avenue, which
4 Mrs. OGrady has purchased.
Spring time is Kodak time! De-
veloping, 10c; prints, only &c, &C, sc.
Rich Studio, goth 10th St. Phone
$40. School photos-baby' photos
quality portraits at money savings.
5-22
Mrs. Gessel of Swanville, who has
been the guest of her daughters,
Mrs, N. D. Cromwell and Mrs. F.
Klingbeil, returned to her home yes
terday.
Mrs. J. A. Fenton has returned
from Pinewood where she has been
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Klinger, for a week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
Il Y = y
MRS. NEITERT HOSTESS

Mrs. S. A. Neitert entertained the
members Of the Oneita Saxophone
quintette at lunch last evening after
the regular practice. -. The members
are William Haywood, C. A. Neitert,
Fred Warner, J. E.. Fenton and Miss
Oneita Neitert, -conductress. Mrs.
William Haywood, Mrs. c.. A. Neitert
and Mrs. j. A. Fenton were present
at the meeting last evening".
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
LUTHERAN AID TOMORROW

Mrs. Bernhart Hagen of Mill Park
will entertain the Ladies Aid society
of the First Scandinavian Lutheran
church tomorrow afternoon. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
WILLING WORKERS AID

The Willing Workers Aid of the
Salvation Army will hold sale in
the Salvation Army hall in the Fifth
ward this evening. from to 10
O'Clock. Coffee and cake will be
served during the evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
PATIENT RECOVERING

Mrs. ]. J. Opsahl who underwent
a serious operation at St. Anthony's
hospital a week ago for appendicitis
and gallstones, is getting along nice
ly after the operation. --.--4.-s-,sssa-~oas--~-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22

X X X X 4 x x x 4 r x x x X
4 The Daily Pioneer receives
4 wire services Of the United
Z Press Association.
X X X X x x X x x X r x X X X
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22

PRESCRIPTION and this medicine gave me
great strength and soon relieved me Of
this ailment. Shortly afterward l took
down with bronchitis. For this l took the
Golden Medical Discovery and it soon
cured me. l feel greatly indebted to Dr..
Pierce for the relief obtained from bis
medicines. l can recommend them as
have never known them to fail. "-MRs.
SARAH BARTLETT, S32 Sturtevant Street.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
PICTURE MAN" HERE

L. H. Coen of Minneapolis, special
representative of the Paramount pic
lures, is the guest of G. S. Harding
of the Grand theater today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-05-22
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of expressing
our sincere thanks and appreciation
to the many kind friends and neigh
bors for the courtesies and sympathy
shown US during our recent bereave-
ment. Also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
"A. w. Redel, husband,
Mrs. Eli Arnold, daughter,
Levi and Lena Arnold,
grandchildren,
Mrs. E. M. Baumgartner,
and
Mrs. w. S. Parmenter,
1892 sisters.