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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
DOBBINS BADLY
BURNED ON ROAD

ATLANTA, Ga, May 81. Hugh c.
Eobbins, young Atlanta insurance
man. was carrying his girl out TOR
ride III new roadster All of sud-
den he ran out of gas on a country
road Presently along came a fellow
in car and offered to lend him a
gallon, if he could swap 1t from one
tank to the other. Dobbans went into
farm house and borrowed a gallon
bucket. When ne got back he found
that he could not extract the gas from
the tank, but meanwhile another car
had driven up AMI stopped, and the
owner offered to DO the good Samari-
tan with some of his gas. Dobbins
got down under this car and aucceed-
ed in drawing of rot only bucket
fill, but enough i'll addition to form
puddle in the roal Then somebody
struck a matcl, and b!ooie' The next
things Donbins knew re was covered
with flames from head to toot. the
Car from whien tho gas had been
drawn was burned to cinder. without
i dollar Insurance.. being a new car,
and Dobbins liza was saved by the
presence of mind OF his girl, who jerk
cd off light coat she was wearing
and wrapped it around him to smother
the blaze AS it was he came off with
"a right hand and forearm burned al
most to the bone
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
Knitting Women
BY
KATHLEEN NORRIS.

cot million sweaters furnished by the Red Cross to
American soldiers half hands the knitting
Of rica."-January Report)
We are the knitting women; weaving swift
Our webs of olive drab and navy gray;
We are the women, keeping thought away
BY this work of love- this eager gift
Through which men, facing the bitter fight
Under the stars of far and foreign lands,
Shall know that still million women's hands
Uphold them in the darkness and the night
We the knitting women, knitting fast
web of love our million hearts sent
As one, with ev'ry marching regiment
Loves own democracy is come at last
High over stricken France the black smoke towers;
Beneath it, in the hurry and the noise
Are eastern, western, northern, southern, boys
No longer yours mine--forever ours
We are the knitting women; weaving strong
web of prayer; eyes with tears dim,
But, wife mother, we shall search for him
Across the SEAS morning and even-song.
Lord God,-we pray-look down on what we do!
Bless this work, help us to play part.
The God of Battles-Father, still Thou art
The God of Notwithstanding women tool
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
DANCER OF RUSSIAN
UNITY UNDER GEAR
IS BERLIN WARNING
VORWAERTS TELLS GERMANS
MEN PLACED IN POWER UNDER
TEUTON REGIME ARE MONARCH
lists AT HEART.

COPENHAGEN, MAG BIN a lead
ing article the Socialist newspaper
Vorwaerts of Berlin mercilessly ex-
poses the government evasive course
regarding the Russian Provinces of
Livonia and Esthonia during and since
the making of peace with Russia, the
subject being brought forward by the
official announcement, which it reports
that the government had consented to
deliver to M Joffre, the Russian am
bassador, declaration from repre-
sentatives of Livonia and Esthonia
of the independence of these states.
The newspaper takes as a text the
doubts expressed on various sides as
to the significance of the governments
delivery of these declarations from
the Livonian and Esthonian barons,
and points out that the official an
nouncement fails to comment on the
governments attitude
The twilight resting over the act"
continues Vorwaerts, "is Intentional,
and it is intended even to intensity it.
1t is not intended to conceal the diff
ferences Of opinion existing regarding
the matter, even in the highes1 places,
and this twilight offers opportunities
which clear daylight would destroy .
The Foreign Office, in the period
when the Brest-Litovsk treaty was nn-
der negotiation, declares the news
paper, took the standpoint that Rus
STA could justly endure the loss of
Poland, Lithuania and Courland, but
that the exclusion of Russia from the
Baltic altogether would create a stu
alton which would surely be followed
by an explosion. Hence Livonia and
Esthonia were promised to Russia,
although scratch of the pen could
have secured them for Germany.
THE Russian government" Vor-
waerts continues, has declared itself
prepared to acknowledge the right of
elf-determination of nations which
was to be expressed in free elections
after the evacuation of the territories
in question. But Russia never made
any declaration by whi;n she deliT-
cred up Esthonia and Iivcpia to The
German authorities o. TIE hereditary
upper class That is the situation
The German gove.nlrer. must
choose between its promise and the
treaty.
Whatever the end may be, the
road which has been travelled in the
east since Brest-Litovsk is an indi-
cation of a lack of intelligent direc-
ton of our foreign policy than which
no worse could be imagined. The oc-
curences in Ukraine, where, by the
way variety of Pan-Russian striv-
ings is encouraged, complete the pic
ture of this mad hugger- mugger"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be CureG

nv local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only one way TO cure catarrhal deafness,
and that is by a constitutional remedy.
CatarrhaI Deafness is caused by an in
tanned condition of the mucous lining CT
The Fustachian Tube. When this tube is
infalued you have a rumbling sound or inn
nrrfsct hearing. and when II 10 entirely
closed. pea;usss is the result Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
resfored 10 lite normal condition, hearing
sriIl be Cez.Toyed foreN 81. Many cases OF
dee mess are caused BY catarrn, which Is
~ ipffaned condition OF the mucous sur
faces HaUs cats-Th Medicine acts thru
me blood on the mucous surfaces of the
we viii give One Hundred Dollars for
env case OF Catarrhal Dee laess that cannot
he cured by Hairs Catarrh Medicine. Cir
rulers free All D.g Rctra~. Isc.
II CHENE- O. Toledo o
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

An old, well-established life insur-
nee company will soon have an open
ng in Americas for live general
gent, capable of developing the terri
tory. Experience not necessary. Re
ponsible man now in other lines will
be considered. The opportunity of q
life time to build for the future. Cor
respondence solicited and held conf
Americas Times-Recordsr Americas,
Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
Chicken For Sale.

Hens and roosters for eating; Single
Comb Notified Ancona chickens for
eggs. Anconas are the best kinter
layers. Mated young chickens in
pairs and pen lots.
Write for prices. E. L. Spann,
Plains. Ga. 26tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
Y ANkEE FLIER
BRINGS DOWN
EOEAlgD GIVES
HUN CIGARET'
Bags Enemy Over American
Aero Field; Becomes Fuss
4 ed; Does Honor. =. :. +,
ANOTHER DOWNS, SECOND
PLANE; RECEIVE CROSSES
Haig Reports Line Completely
Restored; Counter Attack
=. Retakes City.
(By United Press1

With the Americans atield, April
Il Two American aviators brought
down two German airplanes, their
first, which flew over the American
aeroplane field. After "bagging"
one of the Teuton nlers which came
down inside the allied line, one of
Sthe young American aviators became
fused, drew out a package of cigar
cites and gave each Of the occupants
Of the, captured plane one Of the
smokes. ..Sg ,;sf ..T
:; The young flier who pulled this
novel stunt was Allan Winslow, age
% years, of Il Chicago, and his feat
was performed Sunday. He maneu-
vered around his adversary after
shooting him down and finally offer
ed the cigarette. =.
The other victor was Douglas
Campbell Of California, who also
brought bowman enemy craft over
the aero field,s he getting under his
foe and shooting upward.
The feats so impressed the French
that general presented each the
Cross de Guerre. t'rlg;9.'' ~. - -. - = =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17

Washington, April 17.-The paci-
fist character of the propaganda con-
Quoted by George Creel's committee
on public information is pronounced
by the national committee of patri-
otic societies a serious danger to
the nation.
In statement sent to the AZ
patriotic societies and to govern-
ment publicity agencies the commit
tee says:
- - "Unless the government quickly
awakens to the realization that it
must interpret the war in terms
easily appreciated by the people it
will never receive the undivided sup
port which is essential to victory.
Assails "Highbrow" Material.
"While the government is. issuing
tons of 'highbrow' material printed
in, such unattractive form that no
one will read it, the German propa-
gandists are getting in their work
all over the United States among
the people who make up the vast ma
jOritN of our population.
"William Mather Lewis, executive
secretary of the national committee,
HDorts thet tie German influence
daily is becoming more active and
effective among the negroes in the
south, and that no intelligent cam
paign is being carried on to combat
it.
Reports from western states in
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
STATE JEWELLERS HEAD
COMPLIMENTS BARKER
WHO WAS AN OFFICIAL

At the annual meeting Of the Min
nesota Retail jewelers. association
held at the Raddison hotel, Mime
apolis, President Winter, in his an
nual address, paid high compli-
ment to Lieut.. E. A. Barker of Be-
midi, executive officer Of the bat
tleship Massachusetts,, who had just
been elected secretary Of the state
body. -"
In the course of his remarks, Presi-
dent Winter said:
Earl Barker, who we might say
was drafted by us to be our secretary
was called upon a short time after
wards to do his bit We are ex-
tremely proud to know that he was
our secretary, although only for a
short time. We are also overjoyed
to know that his great ability has
been appreciated in so substantial a
way. We all know Mr. Barker has
been placed second in command of
the battleship Massachusetts,, and
want to say that no one was more
proud than Dad Barker, who show
ed me several photos taken on the
Massachusetts showing our former
secretary surrounded by officers and
men; about one thousand in all. We
hope to have Mr.. Barker back with
>us again after the war;
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
PEACE PROPAGANDA
IS PRONOUNCED DANGEROUS

dicate that the T. w. w. is gaining
heavy headway with the Italian
population. The national commit
tee urges that instead of holding
patriotic rallies which are attended
by those already aroused, emphasis
be placed on carrying the message
to those who need it,
1.-THE soapbox speakers on the cor
ner, or the automobile speaker at the
crossroads will give this country
many times the service that the au-
-ditorium orator does.
Hun Here Dangerous.
"The German offensive in the west
is no more dangerous than is the Of
fensive German in America. 1t is
high time that our citizens took
their coats off and began fighting
on our flag, ridicules our institu-
tions, and cunningly poisons the
minds of our people. The citizens
are ready. They merely wait lead
ership.
"We> have had our full quota of
hate7css days and pussyfooting
nights. Our boys on the western
front are being killed, and we will
!e-t them die in vain if we do not
start a movement that will quickly
end the work of the German secret
army in America.
what is needed in Washington is
group of men who understand hu-
man nature"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
TENTATIVE PROGRAM OUTLINED
FOR n, N, D. A, ASSN JUNE I and 5

hensive idea of just what the tourist
expects when he visits new field
of receration, and correspondence is
now being had with prominent rec
reation bureaus in the south.
The Ten Thousand Lakes Associa-
tion of Minnesota will be discussed
and the plans of that newly created
organization made plain in an ad-
dress by J. K. West Of Detroit.
D. f.. Willard, development agent
of the Northern Pacific, Senator J.
H. Baldwin of Frazee, Secretary E.
w. Mcmahon Of the St. Paul asso-
citation. and Major E. B. Lynch of
the Fourteenth battalion, Home
Guards Park Rapids, are among the
speakers already listed for the big
gathering. The complete program
will be published within a week.
Meanwhile, auto parties are being
planned in the Twin Cities, Duluth
and other parts, with Walker as the
object point when June 7-S comes
around
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
BUMPER MINNESOTA
CROPS in PROSPECT

st. Paul, April 17.--Minnesota
crop conditions are excellent. Seed
ing is well advanced in every sec
tion. IT,. .l.
N Estimated increase Of 25 per cent
in what acreage is conservative =
Farmers are evincing their 100 per
cent patriotism in enthusiastic re-
sponses to the governments appeal
for maximum production of food.
Indications in every section of the
state are for record breaking yields
of all food crops on the largest acre
age ever planted in the state.
Only two needs are cited now, that
of moisture in some localities, and of
farm labor, for which wages as high
as SIS a month are being offered.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17

The tentative program for the
summer meeting of the Northern
Minnesota Development association,
to be held at Walker on June 7 and
8, has been completed and promises
a combination of recreation and en-
joyment in one of the most favored
localities of the state from an out
ing viewpoint and the practical in
the shape of improved land clearing
demonstrations, discussion of sheep
raising and other paramount issues
before the husbandman of Minnesota
today.
The Twin Cities will be represent
ed on the program and short talks on
their relations to Northern Mime
sofa as q tourist Necca will be made.
The State Automobile association
will also be represented and an ad-
dress by a prominent official of that
organization is being arranged for.
Efforts are being made to secure
a speaker who can give a compre-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
WINNIPEG KIDDIES
COMING FOR RETURN:
ARE PRIME FAVORITES

Again, those sprightly Winnipeg
Riddles. They are coming to Be-
midi on a return engagement for
the benefit of the Canadian recruit
ing mission and will appear at the
Grand theater Tuesday, April %, in
an entirely revised entertainment.
the cast being greatly strengthened
in some respects.
There will be Jackie Finesilver,
the diminutive comedian; talented
little Elizabeth Swanson; the Holmes
Twins and other favorites, all under
the direction Of Mrs. r. G. Holmes
The company travels in its special
car, the children attending school
under a special instructor daily in
their school on wheels. The pro-
gram will be patriotic throughout
and said to be much improved. The
company is enroute west.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
Ex RA !!
bemidji Is
. Over 7 he Top
" "F0runC|eSanl

Late this afternoon it was an
nounced that Bemidji had oversub-
scribed her Liberty Loan quota of
$4,000.
Tonight at s o'clock, Uncle Sam
will move from the corner of Bel
trami avenue and Third street to
the Union station, and will be placed
aboard the II o'clock M. & I. train,
for + Washington, ticketed to secre-
.tary of Treasury McAdoo and carry
ing the message Of Bemidji's loyalty.
The guard will be out, the band
will be out and every man, woman
and child in Bemidji should be out.
Come on and get in the big blow
out. See Uncle Sam start on his
journey to Washington.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
FIFTH WARD MEMS :.
TEAM WINS SH0N\ge \!!
OF DRAWING
GOAL IS in SIGHT

Because of the incompleteness of
the reports from the different wards
and the very short time the execu-
tive committee had to check up the
returns, the ladies' committee of the
First ward was given credit by the
executive committee for having sold
only $3.50 in bonds, whereas the
correct amount was $11,650. The
executive committee regrets exceed
ingly that the correct amount was
not reported the first night.
The Fifth ward mems team secured
$3.50 in the Liberty Loan campaign
yesterday and had the honor of pull
ing Uncle Sam some distance on his
journey to Berlin, he stopping for
rest at the corner Of Beltrami av-
enue- and Third street, with only
two more blocks to go before he
boards the train at the Union depot.
The number of subscribers was 13.
The indicator on the Liberty Loan
thermometer for Bemidji shows $780,
900 and the goal is $4,000, Be-
midji's quota. 1t will take more
hard work to reach that allotment
but Bemidji can do it and go over
the top. II possible, 1t is hoped to
land Uncle Sam at the depot tomor-.
row night and few" good pushes
will do the business All who have
not helped should lose no time in
lending their aid
Speak to Assessors.
County Chairman w. l.. Brooks
OF the Liberty Loan campaign and
County Auditor j. l.. George spoke
to the assessors of the county yester-
day afternoon, the assessors having
been called in to receive their books
and listen to instructions as to their
work before commencing the spring
assessment.
Mr.. Brooks outlined the Liberty
Loan and urged his hearers to help
the government and do all in their
power to induce others to do their
bit. Mr.. George reiterated the neces-
sity Of the success Of the Liberty
Loan and urged the assessors to wake
up their communities to a thorough
realization Of what the present crisis
means.
Guards Escort Uncle Sam.
Prior to the ceremony Of escOrting
Uncle Sam to the $4,000 mark, the
Fourteenth battalion band marched
up Beltrami avenue, heading a de
tachment Of the Fourth Minnesota
infantry and the Home Guard COM
pany of Bemidji, rounds Of applause
greeting the band and guardsmen
all along the line
Hats Came Off.
Several selections were played
where Uncle Sam was standing and
at the first notes of the Star Span
gled Banner there was an uncover
ing of heads on the part of the huge
crowds lining the walks. Chief Rip
pie was preserving order and hap
pened to notice group Of four men
interestedly watching the band play.
"Take off those hats, there" snorted
the chief pointing to the group and
four hats were quickly removed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
CITY COUNCIL Will
HEAR WATER REPORT

At the meeting of the city council
Monday evening, when the matter Of
appointing a superintendent of the
water system came up, it was decided
to await the report Of F. L. Anders
of Fargo, which is expected to ar
rive some time today.
For that reason, the council took
an adjournment until Thursday eve
ming when the report will be pre-
sented to the council, read and dis
cussed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
GERMANS SACRIFICE ....=.. !.
!. MEN in ADVANCE
(Ry United .PreSs)

With the British afield, April II.
Generals Won Armin and Won
Quasi are continuing their@drive to-
ward Hazebrouck and are suffering
heavy losses. Apparently the only
enemy gains. in the past "a hours
have been at Wytschaete which the
Germans occupied last night. Brit
ish troops are reported advancing
against this city which they will
probably retake, >--5$ . = = y S,'' 5.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
CITIZENS ARE URGED TO
HEAR WATER REPORT

F. L. Anders, superintend-
ent of the water works system
of Fargo, and the man who SUI
pervised it's installation, has
made his report on the water
works system of Bemidji, he
having been brought here for
an inspection by the city auth
tiles.
The report will be presented
at an adjourned meeting of the
council tomorrow night, the
adjournment having been TAX
en- specially for this purpose.
Mayor C. w. Vandersluis is
asking and urging all business
men and others interested to be
present when the report is
read, that they>may know the
progress that is being made
toward furnishing tBemidji
with an adequate and satisfac-
tory water supply.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
WOULD HAVE MILITARY
!. [. DEAL WITH TRAITORS
(By. United Press)

Washington, April 17.-The SEN
ate military committee today began
hearings on the Chamberlain bill to
turn spies and propagandists over to
the military authorities. The civil
authorities are planning to testify
that on numerous times enemy propa-
gandists slipped through civil law
nets. These will testify that -laxity
of judges have contributed to this
condition. .~s.. . ~ 5-s........+ ..,,4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
British Retake CITY.

London, April 17.-General Haig
today reported that the British had
Tecaptured Metern, and the situation
there completely restored.
"West of Wyschaete last night we
successfully counter attacked" says
the report "East@ of Ypres, on ac-
count of the enemy progress along
the Lys river, the British deliber-
ately and without interference with
drew to a new line south of Arras.
Our line is completely restored"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
.EXTRA--BEMIDJI GOES OVER ff06P=EXTRA
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN

Third Liberty Loan Bonds
I will bear date of May g. 1915
and mature in 1928. 81
Interest-4A % pei. annunl,
begins to run May 8, 1875
payable September Is and
March Is. .:. s3s#5 a5s.2 :ss5 81
Payment Dates cash
by May A., or So by May 4,
209o by May 20, 35 % by July
( 18, 4O% by August Is. ~
Denominations 500, n
$500, $1,000, $4,000 and $10,-
600 either coupon or regis
tered. t& II Il &.
IExemption--same tax ex-
emption as bonds of second
loan. ~ p
Convertibility-4A % bonds
will not be convertible into
subsequent issues. &.
!. First and Second Liberty
Loan Bonds are convertible
into. Az bonds of the Third
issue. 49,, IN -. -, zs-S.$z III T. gss
~ All banks have circulars ;
with complete details
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
TWO MORE ENLIST IN
SERVICE: ENTRAIN TODAY

Two more men left today in an
swer to the colors, Sergeant Foucault
sending William Hendrix to the
medical service and Olaf Heugland
to the coast artillery. Both went
to Duluth for assignment.
This makes 80 men sent from the
Bemidji recruiting station thus far
this month.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
Czerniu's Successor.

Amsterdam, April lit is re-
ported that Baron Stephen Burian
Won Rajecz, former Austro-Hungar-
ian foreign minister, has been ap-
pointed to succeed Count Czernin.
recently resigned foreign minister.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
BOLSHEVKI DEMAND
DELIVERY OF C0SSACKS
(RY limited PresSl

Toxic, April 17.-Bolsheviki lead
ers on the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. bor-
der have delivered an ultimatum to
the Chinese authorities demanding
the delivery Of Cossack Leader Zim-
inoff and disarming of his force. The
Chinese have refused.
The Bolsheviki bombarded the
railway station on the Manchurian
border, the shells falling short.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
REPORTED GREEK SHAVE
CROSSED STRUME RIVER
(By United Press

London, April 17.--British head
quarters at Saloniki today reported
that the Greeks have crossed the
Strume river above Lacthonus and
occupied five towns and that the Brit
ish have occupied two villages.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
GERMAN BATTLE PLANE IS
BROUGHT DOWN NEAR PARIS

Paris, April 17.-(OfficiaD-A
German battle plane was brought
down SO miles northwest of Paris,
it was announced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
SAYS FULTON WILLARD
BOUT. ASSURED ST. PAUL
(By United Press)

St. Paul, April If. E. Fergu-
son, manager of the St. Francis ho-
tel, today unqualifiedly claimed that
the Fulton Willard bout will be
fought here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-17
Sammies Clean Germans.

sr, With the American armies afield,
April 1.-Two American patrols
crossed No Mans Land last night
and cleared out German machine gun
positions. They found the enemy
gone. The weather is damp and
: cold, - '.---.