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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
MAKING PLANT SURVEY.

A. G. Newhall, potato expert of the
University farm, who is making a
plant disease survey, was in the city
this week, looking over the potato
crop in this vicinity Wednesday af-
ternoon he attended the regular meet
ing of the Liberty Farmers club and
spoke on Potato Diseases A can
ming demonstration was also given
at this meeting by Miss Mabel An
derson. home demonstration. Mr.
Newhall will also demonstrate spray
ing to prevent late blight
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
BLACKDUCK SUFFERS
FROM STORMS SWEEP
(Special to PiOneer.)

Blackduck, Aug. 10.-This village
was struck was a terrific rain and
wind storm last evening and consid-
erable damage was done to houses,
barns, buildings and, the business
district, as we'll as farm houses and
buildings in this vicinity
The home Of Mr.. Engh was demol-
ished and the residence of Mrs. Mabel
Dooker was bodily wrecked. A box
car on a siding was thrown from the
tracks and several store fronts were
caved in and badly damaged.
There was also much damage to
outbuildings of homes in the city,
but the town and countryside es-
capped luckily.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
ENGLISH CRANKS ALSO have
EASY Time WINNING THE WAR

sons afflicted with --er, unusual
turns of mind.
"This Moon Not Working.
One patron of the British mails
wishes the ministry of munitions to
cover the moon with a big balloon,
not only because of the rhyme and
harmony that would result, but be-
cause the moon is friendly to the
Huns. If anybody wants to use the
moon, he'll find it covered up like
a showcase on Sunday, and tagged,
"Moon out of order until after the
war" Another would blot out the
moon by covering it with beam of
black light, whatever that is. An
other wants to have the clouds froz-
en- right where they stand, and heavy
artillery mounted upon them by Brit
ish landing parties, operating from
airplanes Then, on good, cloudy
day, wipe out the Germans.
One genius would cover all avail
able vacant land with big factories,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
OH JOY! TRUFFLES AGAIN l?
(By United Press.)

(By United Press.)
Washin gton, Aug. 10.-Here's
news for the epicure.
The war trade board today decreed
truffles may be imported, from Eu
rope to America. Truffles are cou-
sins to the muchrooms, and live
underground.
Chilli sauce, pepper, chutney sauce
and other condiments also are to be
admitted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
BELTRAMI COUNTY MEN
CLAIM RATES UNFAIR
(By United Press.)

St. Paul, Aug. 10.-C. S. Carter,
Bemidji; Charles Hayden, Blackduck,
and William Lennon, Kelliher, have
filed with the state railroad and ware
house commission formal petition
urging the reduction of the fuel wood
rate. They claim the rate is discrim-
inatory and urge that rates for fuel
wood be set at least as low as the
rate on logs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
Lake Boulevard Deal.

William Wiseman of Minneapolis
has purchased the H. G. Baer prop
erty, 1119 Lake Boulevard, the trans
action being completed yesterday.
Mr. Wiseman, who is proprietor of
a large fur store in Minneapolis, will
rebuild the residence and will make
it a beautiful and modern summer
home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
Aviators Bomb Centers

With the French Afield, Aug. 10
Allied aviators continuously lombard
the important railroad centers of
Roya and Nesle. Many explosions
and fires are observed in these cities.
The French have extended their
front slightly and taken Contoire
on St. Hubert Wood
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
Americans Pound Center.

With the Americans Afield, Aug.
10-The Americans continue an in
cessant pounding of the German CEN
ter. Indications are that the Ger
mans are withdrawing heavier guns,
possibly anticipating a retreat beyond
the Aisne.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
Americans in Picardy.

London, Aug. 10.-(OfficiaD -
Americans are now cooperating in
the Picardy drive with the British.
They have obtained all desired
objectives, including Morlan court,
where the Germans made the
stiffest resistance and had check
ed the allies The advance of
the Franco-British threaten Montdi-
dier
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
Bemidii Was Lucky.

Bemidji also got piece of the
storm which swept this part of the
state last night. A torrent of rain
was swept on a stiff wind and the
astonishing part of it all is that there
was scarcely sign to show for it,
An official gauge reported 1 and
14-1OO of an inch of rain.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
M'LACHLAN SELLS HIS
CONFECTIONERY STORE

P. E. Welch from Ortonville pur-
chased the w. B. MacLachlan news
and confectionery store on Beltrami
avenue and took possession today
Mr.. Welch is bright, energetic
young man and plans on making some
chances in the store, which will i'm
prove the service. His family has
already arrived and are making their
home for the present at 1902 Bemidji
avenue
Mr.. MacLachlan will devote his en-
tire time to the boat service on Lake
Remidii
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
Montdidier Precarious.
(Rv JInitad Press

Paris, Aug. Officially Sud
denly attacking south of MOntdidier,
the French have totally surrounded
this city. %kf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
MONTDIDIER EXITS CLOSED
BY Lowell Mellett.

By Lowell Mellett.
UNITED Press Correspondent
With the French Afeld, Aug.
1O.-General Humbert's army,
attacking on a wide front east
of Montdidier, is still advanc-
ing.
General De Beney's army
north of Montdidier extended
its right flank and established
contact with Humbert, COM
pletely encircling Montdidier.
The city is untenable. All
exits are closed and the road
to Roye is split at Faverolles.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10
.MONlDIDIER IS
SllRRd|llLJlllDEDBY SIR n
FRENCH after !
BITTER FIGHT |
Sudden Attack Carries Them
Forward to Important
Defense Center. 1s i.
AMERICANS COOPERATE y
IN BIG PICARDY DRIVE
Allied Aviators Continue to
Bomb Important German
Rail Centers.
AMERICANS COOPERATE \
IN BIG PICARDY DRIVE
By William p. Simrns.

By William p. Simrns.
UNITED Press Correspondent.)
With the British Afield, Aug.
10. - United States troops
leaped into action this, morn
ing, attacking eagerly beside
the British, after waiting for
reserves.
estimate that 10000 pris-
oners were taken today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-08-10

Continued on page four)
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

Angus McDougall. the copper king of Strelna is visiting our city: he says the Kuskolina country is developing rapidly
 Two concentraters will be in operation this se1son. There seems to be no shortage of labor and highly successful season is looked for.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

Pete Johnson of Johnson's Hotel has equipped his house with running water, having tap ped the spring at the side of his property, his next move will be to pipe the water to the upper floor, these rooms have just been kalsomined; and present an att sactive appearance.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

MT. and Mrs. Joe Mcclellan returned to Mccarthy on yester days train, Mir. Mcclellan will shortly leave for Shushanna to look after his mining property.
 Mrs, Mcclellan will probably spend the summer in Mccarthy
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18
$lOO. DONATION

The following telegram was received today from Seattle Headquarters :--- Mccarthy Chapter doingsplendid -- to show appreciation your efforts, Alaska S. S.Co has generously donated one hundred dollars your camp aign.
 This makes grand start for the drive, and the War Fund Chairman, MT. Cloninger urges that everyone realize the trem- endous need which asks for these funds and respond as generously as possible.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18
RED CROSS

The arrangements are now we'll in hand for the Second Red Cross War Fund Drive which begins Monday.
 Several meetings were held during the week, and at these the following was decided on;
 That o. E. Brehmer be War Fund Cashier: that this Chapter will raise as it's quota $lOOO.O0 that Max Rede, Dan Creek, Ed B ssett and Frank Herman, of Nizina be added to Committee: that rally will be held during drive week, date to be decided later.
 These were wired to Seattle.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

All the ranchers are now busy with their spring planting; Sam Seltenrich, Lub be and Iverson expect to raise bumper crops of wheat.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18
ADJUSTMENTS

At the Movies tomorrow eve, ming Je sse Lasky presents the famous actress Valeska Suratt in "The Immigrant"
 Also Pathe News weekly and Comic.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

Through the courtesy of Blum.r Neill Go, Laurie Bros, Messrs. Hylard. Cloninser, Pete Johnson, and the Commercial Club, who contributed 70 the Red Cross their advertins sp.c. in this issue, page four is devoted |" Red Cross advertising.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

Fer the convenience of those in this section who will be paving installments on Liberty Bonds on the 18th. Laurie Bros. will ac cept payments for the Bank of Alaska, and the Mccarthy Mer- cantile Go. for the First Bank of COrdOva
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

The army with the rake, hoe and bonfire has been at work this week, everybody's yard has been given the "once over" pend the inspection visit of the Board of Health.
 Herman Ketterer is respons- ible for the festive air which the Club Poolroom is wearing.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

O. Lubbe will make additions to the Post Office building, an stoey and living rooms in the rear. Work will begin next week.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18
LOCAL NEWS

It is said that the Kennecott Corporation has purchased the Mother Lode properties, but we have nothing authentic about it.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

Shushanna mail arrived Thur sday, trail is reported in fine condition over Rohn glacier.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

Mrs. Aron Erickson. who has been a patient in the Kennecott hospital, returned home today greatly improved in health.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18
The Board of Health COMMANDS

that all premises be cleaned nD by May 2Oth.
 On that date t'1o B)er.l vii inspect the town and those not complying with this order will be prosecuted according to law.
 Board of Health, Mccarthy Chamberof Commerce
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

Mrs. Bremmer has accepted a position in Dr. B]yth's dental surgery.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18
Dr.. Homer A. Blyth.
 Dentist.

DN H. A1 UAA.
 Dentist. will be in Mccarthy for a few weeks and my be consulted 41' the Golden Hotel.
 George Andersen, the popul, automobile m .n, has returned with the sunshine. He has tEe buzz wagons in order and h2}. some attractive projects fo, tic summer. Mrs. WOodin serves a speci' dinner on Sundays from noon. Everything home cooked ab] delicious.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-05-18

Postmas ter Miller has gone to Nlzina on a vacation.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Conservation Hints

AS an aid to ''ye worthy housewife"
lin these days when economy is the
lwatchword. we are reproducing some
recipes which will give new popularity
to that old time food. the pinto bean.
The high protein content of beans
naturally make their chief use that OF
IA meat substitute. and It is surprising
in how many different savory dishes
they may be prepared
Stuffed Peppers
NJ pint cooked pinto beans, u cup of
tomatoes, t ablespoonfuls onion, mine
ed. y cup bread crumbs. 4 tablespoon.
fuls finely minced bacon or fat meat. 2
hard cooked eggs,chopped. table
spoonfuls green peppers.
Cut green peprars lengthwise. re-
tmove all seeds. FIJI pepper cups with
tthe mixture and place in shallow
pan Add sufficient boiling water to
prevent burning the peppers. and bake
In moderate oven until they are ten
der, about one.half an hour.
Instead OF hard boiled eggs may be
added one-half cup full, Of grated
cheese.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Icol,Porteur Institute This Week.

BEGINNING the first of the week and
sasting ten days, the Col-Porteur msti-
Mute is being held at the Adventist
church this week. There are a number
of outside men present at this assem-.
Nbly, among them being F. E. Painter
of Los Angeles, California, Messrs.
Vance and Longlaw of Rullison. Colo.
'rado. n. +. Lvsinger of Grand June.
tion and Field Missionary Secretary II.
NJ, Meeker of Grand Valley. A splendid
meeting is being enjoyed. with public
meetings every evening
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Accident at Railway Crossing.

Saturday morning an accident occur
red at the crossing just north of town
when the Ford car driven by Walter
\Hotchkiss and motor car loaded with
section men collided. Billy Davis was
BADLY injured and was taken to the
ID and r. G. hospital at Salida for
treatment. James Natum was cut in
1.-THE face and others of the men were
slightly injured. None of the occup-
ants OF the Ford were hurt, and the
car was not badly damaged. The car
was coming from the north and the
\driver claims he did not see the car
in time to avoid a collision.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Returns Home.

Mrs. ID, L. Yocum. who has been Wis.,
Niting her sisters. Mrs. NJ. d. Mayfield
sof this community and Mrs. Wilmer
Taylor OF Hotchkiss, since the early
part of March. left Wednesday for her
home in Bixby. Oklahoma. Mrs. Yocum
will stop over in Pueblo en- route
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Attend Funeral.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stolte and Mrs.
Julia Ryan drove to Montrose Monday.
called to the funeral of their 14-year.
old nephew. John McCafferty. son OF
Mrs. T. J. Waldendorf OF Ridgway, for
merly OF Cedaredge. After an illness
lasting more than two months. the lad
passed away at the Montrose hospi.
tai Sunday morning.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Red cross sale Bic success.

AT the Red Cross sale held at Craw-
ford. Saturday, May 4th. the sum of
$4,000 was realized. The goods sold in
cluded everything from calves. pigs
and sheep down to canned goods. pies
and cakes. Colonel Davis was the
anctioneer
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
lProminent People Leave.

Leaving on their coastward journey
Monday afternoon were Mrs. Isis b
lCharlesworth and three boys. There
were many friends of these estimable
folks. and a band of the boy scouts as.
sembled at the station to bid them
farewell and all good luck on the trip.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Essay Contest Tuesday.

On Tuesday morning, May 14th at
mine O'Clock in the Lincoln building
the eighth grade Essay contest will be
held under the auspices OF the w. C.
T. U. The contestants are Lloyd Up
degraph. Bert Hand. and Lillian Burch.
Judges have been appointed to award
the prizes Of $500. $500 and $500.
respectively.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
School Teachers Go.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Sample were out
going passengers to Leavenworth Kan
sas, where they will spend the summer.
These popular young people have been
hteaching AT the Coumbine school on
Ash mesa, the term being closed on
Thursday
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
To Colorado Springs.

L. A. Hull. who arrived a short time
ago for visit with his brother. George
and family, residing on the Lower Gun.
nison river. departed Tuesday for Colo
rado Springs, taking his mother. Mrs.
Lucy Hull, who has been with the Hull
family here since September. back
with him.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Mrs. Rist Visits.

|. Mrs. Henry Rist formerly of Austin.
but now residing at Hannah Creek re-
turned home Saturday after visiting
the home folks at Austin Her brother
George Spaulding left for Denver Sun
hay with the intention of joining the
marines.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
They Visit Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. u. Nelson. who are
on their way to their home in Pueblo
after some time spent in California.
Nstopped over this week for a short visit
with the John Mills family of Cedar
edge and also with Paonia friends be-
fore resuming their homeward journey.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
"A Correction.

Our attention was called this week
to statement made in our last issne
concerning the make of the new car
that Mr.. Chase, of the firm of Chase
and uRpp, has ordered from Denver.
Mr. Rupp is soon to drive the machine.
which. by the way is Peerless, home
from that city.
Taken To Hospital.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Visits in OIathe.

4 Mrs. J. NJ Brownell went to Olathe
this week to visit her son, Claude,
who is employed on the government
ditch there. He has enlisted in the
service and will report for duty on
iJune g
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
viii Spend Summer

Miss Banche Pinnell of Austin was
an out bound passenger Wednesday
morning for Chillicothe. Ohio and also
points in West Virginia, to spend sew
eral months with relatives and friends.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
cedaredae Residents Go.

Mr.. and Mrs b H Hallock. we'll
known ranchers of the Cedaredge
section, left Wednesday for watseko.
Illinois and points of Missouri on an
extended visit. They may decide to
locate in one of the two states.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
lCedaredae Merchant Here.

|. Frank J. Stewart the prosperous
proprietor of the Stewards store at
Cedaredge, was down last Friday to
ATTEND the meeting of the Grand Mesa
Resort company and while in the city
made this officie a pleasant call
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Eekert Merchant Returns.

Returning Saturday afternoon from
la business trip to Denver, was the
prosperous Eckert merchant, A. L.
Reynolds. Mr.. Reynolds spent several
days in the capital city
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Will Visit Parents.

Arrivals Monday were Mr.. and Mrs
Bert Oliver from Trinidad. who will
visit with the home folks. the ]. H.
Oliver family of California mesa. The
young man expects to leave soon for
military duty.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Mrs. Reardon To eunnison.

\ Mrs. T. ]. Reardon left Tuesday
morning to be present at the funeral
of ]. ID. Miller, one of the prominent
citizens of Gunnison. which was to
have been held Wednesday morning
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Leaves Wednesday.

Charles Brockway left Wednesday to
resume his duties in the service after
Va ten day furlough with home folks.
He is one of the Delta boys at camp
Funston.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

! Miss Emily Lell is visiting home
folks this week
Mrs. Winnie Smith was called to
Olathe this week by the illness of her
father, Joel Dickerson.
Mrs. Chas. Freyberg went to Mont
rose Friday for a few days visit with
Madam Vivian Sheldon
Miss Clara Hofer went up to the lit
tie city of Paonia Friday. spending the
week end with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Pierce, Tab
Pierce and children motored down
from Cedaredge Sunday afternoon and
were callers at the L. B. Butler home.
| Miss Lura Morrell of Hotchkiss and
Miss Dora Decker of Paonia returned
the latter part of the week from a Wis
1t with friends and relatives at Fort
Riley.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
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/ Miss Kate Walker WAS the guest of
Grand Junction friends the latter part
of the week
Mrs. B. B. Hawks and children left
Saturday morning for ten day visit
with Montrose friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Jessup came
down from Montrose Monday for a
few days visit with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Springer made
a business trip to Montrose this week.
Mr.. Springer is interested in purchas-
ing some horses while there.
4 Mrs. Rogers OF Leadville arrived
Monday and went up to Cedaredge on
la short business visit leaving Wednee-
kday
Anderson's Leave
/ The A. w. Anderson family. Garnet
mesa ranchers. left this week for their
future home at Redlands, California
Week End Guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rasmussen and son
Forest of Ridgway we're here over Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Lowell.
The two ladies are sisters.
To Denver.
Mrs. John Travis was an out bound
passenger the early part of the week
for Denver. where she will be the guest
of Mrs. F. d. Kinsley for few days.
In From Carbondaie.
Mrs. J. r. Leeming and little daught-
er of Somerset we're in the city the
early part of the week after being cali
ed to Carbondale by the death of Mrs
Leeming's sister
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
WiIl Go To Barnes.

lA"iIl Go To Barnes.
Miss Emma Ross departed Monday
for Denver, to complete her business
training at Barnes Business College of
that city
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
In From carbondaIe.

Mrs. J. r. Leeming and little daught.
er of Somerset we're in the city the
early part of the week after being cali.
ed to Carbondale by the death of Mrs
Leeming's sister
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

Billy Davis, one of the veteran engi-
Nneers of the d. and r. G.. who suffered
LA broken limb in the accident at the
railway crossing Saturday morning, was
taken Monday morning to the D. and
r. G. hospital at Salida for treatment.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
To Denver.

Mrs. John Travis was an out bound
passenger the early part of the week
for Denver. where she will be the guest
of Mrs. F. d. Kinsley for a few days.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

Anderson's Leave
/ The A w. Anderson family. Garnet
mesa ranchers. left this week for their
future home at Redlands, California.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Week End Guests.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rasmussen and son
Forest of Ridgway we're here over Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Lowell.
The two ladies are sisters
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

i, Miss Kate Walker WAS the guest of
Grand Junction friends the latter part
of the week.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Springer made
a business trip to Montrose this week.
Mr.. Springer is interested in purchas-
ing some horses while there.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

Mrs. B. B. Hawks and children lef
Saturday morning for a ten day visi
with Montrose friends.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

4 Mrs. Rogers OF Leadville arrived
Monday and went up to Cedaredge on
la short business visit leaving Wednes-
kday.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Jessup cam
down from Montrose Monday for
few days visit with home folks.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10

Miss Emily Lell is visiting home
folks this week
The Washington herald., 1918-02-06
CENTRAL FIVE
DEFEATS TECH
Manual Trainers Prove Easy
Pickings for Mt. Pleas
ant Quint.

Central High School basket tossers
defeated Technical High five by the
count of 20 to yesterday in the inter-
scholastic league in the "Y" gym.
Central started out with a rush and
scored seven points in the first half
before Tech scored a basket from the
floor. The half ended with Central
leading, to .. Tech showed an i'm
provement in the second half and
scored five points before Central had
started, but it was not long before the
team work of the Blue and White be-
gan to work, as they scored three bas-
kets from the floor and Captain DAILY
Gagged two free tosses from the fifteen
foot mark, bringing Centrars total up
to twenty.
Coach Apple. of the Manual Train
ers. made his first appearance in the
High School series. and his charges
showed some improvement in their
style of play, their passing being bet
ter than in any previous game, to-
gether with their attempts at the
basket from the floor. Gurevich
showed improvement in guarding and
made the feature play Of the game
when he shot a pretty basket from the
middle of the court just before the
end of the contest.
Central used the old short passing
game, and it was successful against
the Manual Trainers, as they were not
able to stop the man with the ball.
Wilson would pass the Dall to DAILY,
and he in turn would pass it to Solo
mon, who generally was under the
basket. ready to shoot. The lineup