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The Monticellonian., 1918-10-04
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Mrs. R. Q. Williams visited Dermott this week.
 We can fill your bill complete Iy.-The Leader.
 Mrs. J. C. Knox visited Little Rock this week.
 Big llne of Coat Suits at The Leader. advt
 See us for Bermuda Onion Sets.-A. B. Hankins.
 Mir. 0. T. Edwards visited Monroe, La., this week.
 Anything you want for the lad ies at-The Leader.
 Mr J. k. Hogue was Der mott visitor this week.
 See us for molasses cans.-A. B. Hankins.
 See A. T. WELLS about long ime farm loans. advt
 Ms. $. J. Hunter visited rela- tives at Warren this week.
 Fall Onion Sets.-A. B. Hank ins.
 We have the Skirt you want The Leader.
 Mrs. Tom Crook, of Warren, is visiting her uncle, Mr. J. P. Jolley, in this city.
 MT. J. H. Cavaness made business trip to Warren this week.
 Full line of Coats from the ba. by to the grown up.-The Lead CT.
 Mrs. Fred Baur and little daughter, Clara, visited re latives at Dermott this week.
 Prof. F. Horsfall has returned from business trip to Little Rock.
 Highest cash price paid for Wool, Chickens, Eggs and But ter.-Hale Robinson & Go.
 Mr. R. M. Hoke and family, of Wilmar, spent Sunday with relatives in this city.
 Don't miss seeing the army avi- 'ator loop the loop at the Fair, 0ct. 8, 9, 10, II.
 MT. Henry Wooten, of Ham, burg, visited relatives here this week.
 Gall at this office, if interested in a Tyler Commercial College Scholarship.
 Miss Margery Todd, of Monroe, La., visited relatives here this week.
 See us about Free Silverware during this month. A. B. Hank ins.s
 MT. w. s. Copeland made business trip to Maulden, Mo-, this week.
 Mrs. w. s. Copeland visited relatives in Ashley county this week.
 Buy Purina Scratch Feed cheaper than buying eggs.-A. B. Hankins.
 Mrs. J. Q Haisty and chil- dren, of McGehee, visited rela- tives here this week.
 SEED WHEAT.-We have for sale 800 bushels of seed wheat. -1kinson Bros., Boydell, Ark.
 Miss Laura Rial, af McGehee, visited relatives in this county this week
 Binns Bros. want your country Produce, Hides, Tallow, Wax, Etc. Highest prices paid. advt Mrs. Chas. Whitten left last Saturday for Decatur. Ill.,, where she will make her future home. Mir. M. Coburn has returned from Little Rock, where he at tended Liberty Loan meeting.
 Mrs. G. Leslie and children, of McGehee, visited relatives here this week.
 Mir. Jack Mullis, of Dumas, visited friends here the first of this week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
SALVATION y !. ARMY
DRIVE WEDNESDAY,;
I CAMPAIGN.T0RAIS
MONEY. FOR WAR
Bemidji Will Help; One Day Devoted
to Canvass; Business Men
= in Charge.
ANY SUM. OFFERED WILL
BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED
Organization Has Been Active Behind
the Lines and At Front; Knit
ting for Red Cross.

They have had campaigns-Y. M.
C. A., X. of c., Y. W. c. A., Luther
ans and others for the raising Of
funds for carrying on the war work
for members of these bodies, but it
is not generally known that the Sal
vation Army has also been quietly
at work along the same line, and in
turn, has arranged for a nation wide
campaign to continue it's splendid
work in camp and on the battle
fronts.
The Commercial club of Bemidji
has sanctioned this drive in Bemidji,
and the date will be next Wednesday,
when teams will make; canvass of
the business district with view of
collecting whatever may be offered
to further this work. In charge Of
the drive will be DR.. G. M. Palmer,
president of the Beltrami county
Public Safety commission; Charles
S. Carter, county director of the
Safety commission, and Rev. M. A.
Soper,. and they will name: their
helpers. OneNday will be devoted to
the canvass ..ts5, r.,
1T is stated authoratively that there
are $4,000 members Of the Salvation
Army under arms in the trenches,
and that the Salvation Army has
been represented at the front since
the war first broke out in Europe.
Behind the lines" are 700 uniformed
men and women serving the troops.
They have 1853 huts where clothes
are mended, hot lunches served, small
comforts provided and the teachings
of Christ expounded. The Salvation
Army has given 46 ambulances to
the allies and they are. manned by
by Salvationists.
It is not big fund the Salvation
Army seeks. 1t is the mite that is
welcome as we'll as the larger sums.
OF the fund to be collected 66 2-3
goes to the great morale work of the
men in France, 33 2-3 goes for huts
at United States camps and for ma
terials such as yarn, so that 5000
Salvation Army women can continue
knitting for the Red Cross.
Nothing but actual expenses are
deducted, such as printing and neces-
stiles:
President Wilson and the secretary
of war approves the campaign and
the Y. M. G. and the Knights of Co.
lumbus have written cordial letters
of appreciation Of the work being
done by the Salvation Army.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
WORK OF HOME GUARD
HEARTILY COMMENDED;
POINT IN ILLUSTRATION

The work being done by the Be-
midi Home Guard, as frequently
mentioned in the Pioneer, is bring
ing letters Of commentator to Cap
tain Swinson and his men from va
rious points, and good illustration
of this is found in letter just re-
ceived by Sergeant Barker from Ada,
Minn., signed by D. E. Fulton, audi
tor of Norman county. and member
of the draft board. It reads:
Dear Sir: Oscar Halstad ap-
peared today, made out his
QUESTIONABLE, waived all claim
and passed the physical exam
ination, thanks to the Home,
Guard. In this case the boy
meant no harm, but you hast
ened things"
Here was case of young man
who had neglected to register and
laid himself wide open to federal
punishment. AS the letter stated,
"he meant no HARM" showing neg
lect and not intent to evade the law.
He was taken by the Bemidji guard
when discovered not to have been
registered in violation of the govern
ment law and instructed as to his
liability. The letter tells the story.
He proceeded to his home and met
the requirements in every detail, and
was saved disgrace and federal
prison sentence.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
.lMSDAHL NAMED
REPRESENTATIVE =.
BY NONPARTISANS.
FOR BELTRAMI co.
Pitt Farmers Name Announced at
League Headquarters; Candi- -
s ~ date for Lower House.
.YGLA FARMER ALSO OUT;
SEEKS SENATOR NORD's SEAT
Candidates for State Legislature Are
Named in Practically Every
s {; Country District.

The Minnesota Nonpartisan league,
headed by Townley; has placed legis-
lative candidates in various districts
throughout the state, mainly In the
country districts, according to an
nouncement at the leagues head
quarters. '~-~
Beltrami county is in the Sixty
second district and Hans Imsdahl of
Pitt, farmer, has been chosen by
the Nonpartisans to make the race
for state representative from this
county. Mr.. Imsdahl is member
of the board Of county commission
! Aers of Beltrami county.
Koochiching county and Beltrami
county comprise this state senatorial
district and T. J. Lillivold, a Grygla
farmer, has been selected as the man
to make the campaign for a seat in
the state senate.
No candidate for representative
has been named for Koochiching
county.
In Clearwater County.
O. A. Naplan Of Thief River Falls,
a lawyer, has been selected as the
state senatorial candidate by the
.Nonpartisans in the sixty-fith dis
-tFict, and the candidates for repre-
sentatives atE-:large Eof Clearwater,
Pennington and Red Lake counties
are A. M. Dunton of Bagley, a super
intendent of schools and a farmer,
and Felix Grandbois of st. Hilaire,
a lawyer. -,
It is reported that about 30 met
in Bemidji few days ago and ef-
fected a county organization of the
Nonpartisan league.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
INDIAN AGENTS GET
MIzPAH BOOZE ARTIST

Poor Mizpah "got it" again in Be.
midi Sunday morning when Chief
]. P. Brandt of the Indian agents
and Indian Agent W.. j. johnson
"picked off" J. E: Bear from the
early morning M. & I. train at the
depot, and likewise annexed IL
quarts Of booze that was headed up
Mizpah way. The snake ant1dote
was in two suit cases and these were
also taken. Bear was taken to the
Beltrami county jail.
1t was only short time ago that
another booze peddler and quantity
of liquor, headed to Mizpah, was cap
tured on a train in Bemidji.
Chief Brandt and Johnson have
been quite busy the past few days.
In the county Jail is Paddy Donovan,
held in bonds for booze peddling,
while Fred Moshier, his pal" is out
on bond, the pair having been ar
rested with the goods on. They have
both been held to the federal grand
Jury at Fergus Falls.
Earl Childs Of Laporte had l8
quarts of booze when he was mail
ed" 1t is said 'le has been an Of
fender before.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
MoAz11e1.icansMef@>F F*ir,sfBk0w
BRITISH LINES FALLING
BACK; HAIG STRATEGY
PLAN 70 PULL ENEMY
Lines Intact as Movement Starts French Claim to Have Dis
covered Superfun Which Shelled Paris; Americans
South of Battle Where Huns Are Attacking Losses of
Germans Are Appalling. ! R# .>~. .~.z =,

The British line is not broken in
single place.
The second defense positions are
believed to be much stronger than
the first preliminary lines which the
Germans have pierced at some places!
. The Germans report that the
Franco-Americans were rushed up to
help defend the lines in the vicinity
of Ham. Normal positions of the
French and Americans are to the
south of the present battle line.
The Huns report, however, that
theisAmericans we're defeated and
pressed back. These reports are Wig
or0usly' denied.
, Berlin reports that 10000 prison
ers have been taken.
It is believed the Germans have
100000 men concentrated for this
offensive.
Excellent. morale continues at
British headquarters in Paris and in
London.
An official British report today
says 54 enemy airplanes were
brought down. Nine British ma
chine are missing British planes
successfully raised Mannheim fac
tories Saturday and several fires
started.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
(By United Press)

London, March 25.-The British
have lost Chauny, Ham and Per-
rome, slightly behind the British
first lines to the Germans. Berlin
reports claim the main British line
holds. ,.-.'
The French claim to have found
a supergun 76 miles from Paris,
which they say has been bombarding
Paris.
. The Germans declare the Ameri-
cans. are engaged but the Americans
deny this.
The British retirement is, being ef-
fected orderly and in precise man
ner. a.:
The Germans have apparently en-
tered and crossed the Somme at sew
eral places. General Haig reports
these forces are being dealt with.
This British retirement as effected
has long been planned. The plan
was to force German supplies to be
transported further and let the foe
wear itself out in vicious onslaughts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Star Mail Route Planned
For Lake; Bids Are Asked

route carried around the lake during
the summer months for the cottagers
and cutters. BY "star" route, it
means that parcels and packages will
also be carried, along with the mail,
this feature being for the benefit of
merchants and the cottagers.
It was hoped that two trips per
day could be made but the depart
ment considered one per day at the
outset would be proper as test of
the success of the route. One trip
per day will be made, starting from
Bemidji at S:15 o'clock in the morn
ing and arriving back in Bemidji at
11:15 o'clock in the forenoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
SPECIAL BRANCHES FOR
MEN TO BE CALLED
(By United Press)


Washington, March 25.-Drafted
men from Minnesota, Iowa, Indiane
and Illinois will be called to the COL
ors between April and April % for
training in specialized branches Of
modern warfare at schools, including
the University of Minnesota and the
University of Wisconsin. These -spe-
cial men will answer the need for
trained mechanics in the army.
The first schools will be for signal
corps men and local draft boards will
designate men specially to meet this
call.
Minnesota will send 500 to Car
negie School of Technology at Pitts
burgh, Pa, 500 to the University of
Cincinnati, 500 to the University Of
Minnesota, 1S9 to Pennsylvania State
College and 800 to the University Of
Pittsburgh.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25

A "star" mail route around Lake
Bemidji this summer is probability
for today Postmaster A. P. Ritchie
received from the postal authorities
at Washington notice for bids for
carrying the route, beginning May
is and continuing until September
80. All bids must be in the post
office department at Washington
April %, and bond Of $500 is re-
quired.
Ihis is the project broached by
POSTMASTER Ritchie to the CONNER
cial club, the organization endorsing
the plan. The idea is to have mail
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
(By United Press) }

London, March 25.-The gist of
General Haig's report this morning is
that the German drive had stopped
temporarily. The enemy is again
concentrating north and south of
Baupaume, which, apparently, is one
of the Germans immediate objec-
tives.
Heavy attacks north of Baupaume
Sunday resulted in the enemy get
ting foothold there but were later
repulsed.
North of Perrone the Germans
forced the crossing of the Somme
near Lycourt. The British immedi-
ately drove them back. Perrone,
which the Germans occupied, is IL
miles behind the British lines the
British formerly occupied.
This probably marks the greatest
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
BERLIN REPORTS AMERICANS
THOWN BACK THROUGH WOOr'

Berlin, March 25.-(OfficiaD-
Fren ch American troops were thrown
back through a painless =, wooded
country near Luneville, Villequir
and Aumont. The Germans captured
Channy and Guiscard from the Brit
ish. The enemy losses were heavy,
$4,000 British prisoners being taken,
along with 600 uns and quantities
of other material.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Hafg's Early Morning Report

advance Of the present drive Of the
German war machine.
The participation of the French
in the defensive is the natural Sc
lquence of German attamps to drive
wedge between the French and
British at Lafere: The French ap-
parently were forced to fall back four
or five miles to preserve connections
with the British.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
GERMAN OFFICIAL
REPORT OF OFFENSIVE
(BY United Pressl

Berlin, March 25.-(OfficiaD-
The Germans have captured Bau-
paume and the passage Of the river
forced below. We mounted the
heights west Of the Somme.
French divisions failed to bring de-
cision' for the enemy. In the eve
ming they were defeated and stream
ed westward.
Editors note: General Haig re-
ported the Germans had crossed but
were forced b, ok.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
SOCIALISTS MAY WIN

politicians of the two major parties,
unless apathy is shaken off before
the aldermanic election April 2, the
Socialists stand a good chance of
Selecting theft candidates from half a
dozen wards.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Ex IRA /!
"AMERICA Confident"
MESSAGE TO hAlG
By United Press
(BULLETIN)

Washington, March rs. -
america feels confident you
will win," was the message sent
to General Haig of the British
forces this afternoon. The mes
sage reflected the presidents
confidence.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
"PIONEER'S NEW FEATURE
MAKES ITS APPEARANCE

In this issue of the Pioneer
the new comic feature, The
Doings of the Van LOOMS
makes it's initial appearance.
This feature is in six COL
umns and is one of the most
prominent of the comics ap-
bearing in the daily press
throughout the country.
It is featured heavily in the
metropolitan newspapers and
replaces the series that has
been running in this news
paper.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
BOTH ARMIES TAGGED
(By United Press }

!? (By United Press)
With the British armies afield,
March 25.-With increasing inten-
sity and fighting thunders on from
scharpe to the Disc. Both Teutons
and British are tagged out but con-
tinue the struggle. At every point
the British line remains intact.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
WILLARD And FULTON
. SIGN; FIGHT JULY 4
(Rv Limited Pressl

(By United Press)
Chicago, March 25.-Jess Willard,
champion heavyweight boxer OF the
world, and Fred Fulton Of Rochester,
Mimi, today signed articles for a.
match to be staged July 4. The
place is yet to be selected.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Are
To Act
-. |nDeSperation
(By United Press)

Washington, March 25.-The week.
ly war office statement today says
German militarists are unable to
longer control the German people by
political maneuver and are attempt
ing the gigantic feat Of arms to
maintain domination.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
(Bv United Press)

London, March-4&25. - Germans
crossed the somme" south Of Perrone,'
between Perrone and Licourt, but
were driven back by counter attacks,
General Haig reported today.
The first attacks this morning de-
veloped north and south of Bau
paume. The battle continues with
great violence along the whole front.
North of Baupaume, powerful at
tacks were repulsed with heavy en-
emy losses.
At only one point did the Germans
reach the British trenches and were
promptly thrown out. Elsewhere the
British machine guns stopped the en-
emy's attacks.
Editors note: This optimistic
statement Of General Haig Is the first
official report since the offensive be-
gun. The report shows. the: enemy's
advance stopped all along the line,
temporarily, at least.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
COUNTER ATTACKS
REPULSE TEUT0NS;;
.> >GERMANAIRPLANES
BOMB AMERICANS
BY United Press
(BuLLETINl

Washington, March Is. -
General Haig with 27 divisions
is holding the line against 81
German divisions, the British
admiralty reports. Haig will
probably not bring up new for
ces until the German offensive
is spent. Then he will launch
a counter offensive. The British
estimate the German losses at
100000 daily.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Austrian Says
Offensive But
Link In Plans
(By United Press)

Copenhagen, March 25.-General
Auffenburg of the Austrian armies,
says the present offensive is only
link in the Great Offensive. He says
it will We long time before the final
results are reached.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
French Act as Relief.

Paris, March 25.-(OfficiaD-
French forces lave relieved part Of
the allies Saturday, taking over the
struggle. In the Champagne region,
where the Americans are located, two
enemy raids failed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
KAISER ORDERS FLAGS FLOWN
AND FIREWORKS AT PE9p0 ONE
(Rv limited PreSs)

Amsterdam, March 25.-Kaiser
Wilhelm and General Won Hinden-
burg ordered flags raised and fire
works shot at Perrone Sunday eve
ming on the occasion 'of visit there.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
MOOSEHART MEETING

There viii be Initiation Of five can
didates at the meeting of the Ladies
of the Moosehart Legion Wednesday
evening All members are urged to
be present and assist in the cere-
monies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Americans Bomharded.

AlUtTICHNS bOWUHIWeU.
With the Americans afield,
March 25.-For an hour this
morning the Americans were
subjected to an intense bom-
bardment and machine gun fire,
during the relief changes when
fresh units replace those in the
first line.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
WHEAT EXPORT SHOWS
GREAT FALLING OFF
(By United Press)

(By United PressJ
Washington, March 25.-Wheat
exports during February were T.
O4S,000 bushels against 10,03S,000
in February last year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Mystery Shells Falling,

Paris, March 25.-Mysterious Ger
man shells resumed falling upon
Paris this morning. People remained
abed. The force of the shells was
similar to that from previous attacks
from aeroplanes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Wnnd Thinks Aerial.

New York, March 25.-Major Cen
eral Leonard Wood, just returned
from France, declares no mysterious
new gun is being fired upon Paris
He thinks it is an aerial attack.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Wilson is Confident,

Wilson is Confident.
Wash ington. March rs. -
President Wilson is deeply con-
fdent Of allied success and Is
closely scanning all details. He
may address ., reassuring mes
sage to General Pershing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
Believe From Zeppelins.

London, March 25.-The unex-
planned arrival of German shells in
Paris remains a mystery, but British
experts believe the shells are sent
from German Zeppelins at great
height.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
No Americans Participate.

With the Americans afield. March
25,--No Americans participated with
the British in meeting the German
offensive, it is stated authoratively.
American-French forces were inter-
cepted. There is increased activity
opposite the Germans.
German aeroplanes, flying low,
dropped gas bombs on the Americans.
The American patrol last night
crossed the German lines, and took
from the pocket of dead German
a copy of President Wilson's January
speech.
The portions that had not been
printed in German newspapers were
underscOred
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-25
ENGLAND is Calm.

ENGLAND is Calm.
London, March rs. - King
George today telegraphed Gen.
eral Halg that the British en-
pire stands calm and confident
In her soldiers.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-09-12
Joseph's Coat Caused Hate.
From COttreMs.

~ So
DO you know the real reason why
Joseph's brethren hated him and sold
him to a band OF Ishmaelites and into
slavery, and after first deciding to Stay
him? :
You remember the story in Genesis-and
which, by the way, is the most interesting
book in the bible-that Joseph's father
gave him q COAT of many ~eolors."
The father did not give the other
brothers coats of many colors for, as
stated i'm the story. he loved him more
than the others.
Now here is the real reason Joseph
was hated:
A Goat of many colors'' of that time.
in the land of Canaan and adjoining civil
izations, was a badge of idleness.
The sleeves of a coat OF many colors
came down almost to the finger tips to
indicate that the wearer did no manual
labor.
AS late as the French revolution in
Europe. and even in our colonial time here
in America, certain gentlemen wore lace
OH their coat sleeves that covered their
hands, thereby indicating that so far as
they were concerned there was 'snothinE
doing in the way of actual work.