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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-09-12
BOOKS FOR LITTLE
CHILDREN

Also there has received a number Of
children's books, very attractive in
binding, illustration and printing, with
reading matter that will appeal to the
little ones. These books will be re-
tained in the library for few days,
after which time they may be taken out
for home reading. Mothers are espe-
cially invited to come and see these
books.
WAR WORK FOR WOMEN
A leafet entitled, "War Work for
Women" has just been received at the
library The information given in this
leafet is reliable as it is an official pub
lication of the Information department
of the Woman's Committee of National
Defense. Information in regard to
American and foreign service, the diff
ferent occupations, both paid and vol
unteer, is given fully. Also the address
to which application may be made for
further information regarding the work
of each department.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
NOMANS DEFENSE COUNCIL
0UTLINESPR0CRAM OF WORK

Red Cross talks were given by Mrs.
E. E. Mcdonald, Mrs. A. e. Arnold
Mrs. C. R. Sanborn and Mrs. J. T.
Tuomy, the latter speaking on the
Junior Red Cross.
Mrs. l.. P. Warford was appointed
chairman of the speakers bureau
members of which will be ready at
any time to answer call to talk on
war work at patriotic meetings,
church meetings and any place where
they may be asked.
Mrs. E. H. Denu and Mrs. H. r.
Mitchell were appointed on the pub
licity committee.
Miss Olive Whaley was appointed
to interest the business girls and
other young girls in surgical dress
ing work.
Miss Ida Virginia Brown and Mrs.
C. R. Sanborn will have charge of
directing sings and encouraging en-
thusiasm in patriotic songs.
The delegates of each organiza-
tion will report to its members the
business done at the meeting and at
the next war council will make a
report of the war work of their Or
ganization. The next council will
be held June 9.
The meeting was closed by singing
the ."Star Spangled Banner
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09

The Woman's National Council of
Defense met in the court room of the
court house yesterday afternoon and
the meeting proved to be one Of great
interest to every patriotic person at
tending. The meeting was opened
by singing "America," Miss Olive
Whaley leading and Mrs. G. R. San
born playing the violin. Twenty
women's organizations were repre-
sented at this gathering and many
interesting talks were given.
Miss Westhoff, county nurse, spoke
on "Child's Welfare Work" in the
county Mrs. Smith of Minneapolis,
a sister of Mrs. Henry Miller of this
city, who has charge of the Red
Cross work at the Y. M. M. c.. of
Minneapolis, gave very interesting
talk on the work the business girls
and other young women, reached
through the Y. w. G. A, are doing.
Mrs. ]. T. Tuomy gave report on
the food conservation work done by
the Housewives league. Mrs. w. q.
Robinson spoke on the necessity of
using more potatoes. and also an
nounced that a food show will be
held in Bemidji under the auspices
of the Housewives league, May II
and IS, the place to be designated
later.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
MERCHANT MARINE MNEED0F
MEN; GOOD PAY; See BARKER

The bonus is when the boat is in
the war zone and brings up the pay
Of the men to a high figure.
The length Of the course Of train
ing for All apprentice on a United
States shipping board training ship
may vary, according to circumstan-
ces, from minimum Of not less than
p month to probably not more than
three month. The training is inten-
sive, with wholesome system of
instruction and exercise lasting eight
hours a day, and proper intervals for
rest and recreation.
Particular attention is paid to the
routine of life on shipboard, to boat
drill and to fire drill The appren-
tices who are to become sailors are
drilled also in seamanship, lookout.
knowledge of the compass and the
handling and splicing of ropes. Fire
men are drilled under trained men in
the art of handling fuel and making
steam. Cooks and messmen are CIV
en- actual instruction in galley and
messroom under experienced in
structors. Each instructor, so far
as practicable, is in charge of only
10 men, which insures individual at
tention to each Of the apprentices
in his charge.
The inexperienced man trained by
the course of instruction thus pro-
vded will become qualified in the
shortest possible time to serve his
country in it's merchant fleets.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09

Tired of waiting for the call to the
colors. lin the draft?. Want to get
into the service of the government
and at good pay and see the world? ?
If so, consult A. L. Barker at Bar
ker's drug and jewelry store. He's
the boy who can fix you out.
Mr.. Barker has been appointed by
the federal government. as enrolling
agent for the new United States
merchant marine. Registered men
between the ages of 81 and 80 years
are eligible for enlistment in the
service, and they are the only men
who can enlist Amy man within
the draft ages herein mentioned who
desires to enlist in the merchant
marine will be exempted from the
draft.
Here are the various classes of
men desired and the rate Of pay for
their services:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09

A discussion regarding the celebra-
tion of a patriotic nature Fourth OF
July was held at the Commercial
club meeting Wednesday noon and
sentiment favoring such a move was
expressed by many. President w. z.
Robinson was Of the opinion at
this year, above all years; should Be
midi celebrate He declared that
we owe it to our neighboring COM
munity as we'll as those employed in
the mills.
The fact that the home guard and
band was expected to join the Four
teenth battalion at Park Rapids was
also mentioned and discussed by H.
2. Mitchell. He stated that a ,cele-
bration here would tend to keep the
band boys at home and should be
considered before deciding upon a To-
cal celebration.
A committee consisting Of e. H
Denu, A. P. Ritchie and H. q. Mitch
ell was appointed to canvass the city
and ascertain whether the Fourth of
July should be fittingly: celebrated.
The committee wil1report next We'd
nesday noon.
William Laliberte, one of the pro-
prietors of the City Drug store and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
STEPHENS in RACE
AS BURNOUIST AIDE

st. Paul, May 9.-In filing for the
Republican nomination for lieutenant
governor yesterday, A. D. Stephens
of Crookston, former state senator,
set the pace for all loyalist candi-
dates on the Republican ticket.
"My reason for filing is to get an
opportunity to appeal to all my
friends in Minnesota to go to the pri-
maries and renominate Governor
Burnuuist," he said said. II regard
the denomination and reelection OF
Mr.. Burnquist a sthe most important
question before the people of the
state today"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
CLEAN UP DAY" FOR
:.BEMlDU SATURDAY

. '''Clean up day. in Bemidji has
been set for Saturday, May H. fixed
as a general cleaning up day in the
city. A captain has been appointed
for each block who has been commits
stoned by Dr. E.. A: Shannon, city
health Officer. He will invite the
active cooperation of the residents
of each block in the work and vacant
lots will receive attention.
The boys of the seventh and eighth
grades and the high school will be
urged to cooperate in the work. The
garbage on vacant lots. will be piled
near the alley or street and removed
at city expense. : The Sunday school
convention in June and the increased
number =Aof summer visitors to the
city makes it extremely desirable
that this work be done thoroughly
that visitors may be impressed by
the general cleanliness Of their sur
sroundings. It will also add to the
health and sanitation of the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09

An yone who has lost, dog had
better get busy Immediately and no-
tify Chief Ripple for the chances are
good; the dog is in theepound and
will die. tomorrow morning.. There
are twenty CANNES now in the pound.
Another suggestion made by the
chief: is that several dog owners who
are keeping their dogs at home with
the idea Of escaping paying the tax
will find their dog caught and killed
if found ON the streets at any time
without a license and tag.
Complaints are coming in about
owners of chickens allowing them to
run at large over leighbors' yards
and gardens. : This is also a viola
tion and will be dealt with if the
chickens are not kept penned.
W. ENrCc- -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
SHALL BEMlDQ CELEBRATE
THEF0URTH1 UP T0PEOPLE

now. on the battleship Kansas, ad-
dressed the business men and told
Of some experiences on the battle
ship. -,.v
His talk was interesting and con-
tanned considerable humor. He spoke
highly of the Bemidji boys and stated
that all had a rating and were max
ing rapid strides for advancement. :.
CorporaIs Lowery Of Duluth and
Simmonds of Brainerd were intro
duced and made short addresses.
MAKE Wss pIEDcEs-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
WILTON MORE THAN .>...:.. !.
=: u ]DOUBLESLOAN0 QUOTA


Bemidji has heard from Wilton.
Beltrami: county has heard from Will
ton. The state of Minnesota will hear
from Wilton. Uncle Sam will hear
from Wilton. .>..~ II:
From an unenviable reputation as
a fostering spot upon the patriotic
body polite Of, Beltrami county, Will
ton made her answer in the Third
Liberty Loan bond campaign in an
unmistakable manner. Detailed re-
turns were received yesterday after
noon. ~- = -
The quota of Wilton was $1,500.
Wilton patriots went over the top
twice their quota and then added
5000 more to show where they stand.
In other words, Wilton beat its quota
by $1,70O.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
ENGLISH GOVERNMENT
HEADS MAY RESIGN
(By United Press }

London, May 9.-The Evening
News predicts that General Maurice
will be court-martialed on account
of his accusations against Bonar Law
and Premier Lloyd George.
A record breaking crowd gathered
in the House of Commons when the
debate on the situation started. Un-
less the government is able to make
a satisfactory reply to the letter
written by Maurice, it is admitted
it will mean the fall Of the Lloyd
George government, following the
resignation Of the ministers. Her
bert Asquith, the first speaker, this
afternoon, denied AMY connection
with the publication Of the. letter.
n.vr w &C p1Encrc ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
ANOTHER SPECIAL SQUAD
LEAVES BEMIDl MAY 20:
CANSELECT BRANCH NOW

, Sergeant FoucaMt of the Bemidji
recruiting station is preparing to
send another special delegation to the
military arm on May 20, and any
one desiring to enlist may do so
and be ION the ground floor" for the
big draft is soon to be called.
Charles Runyon has enlisted in the
coast artillery and is making an en-
deavor to secure several of the Be-
midi boys to accompany him for
service when he leaves My 20.
All young men who have become
21 years Of age since June S.. last
year; and who will be obliged to reg
lister for draft call June this year,
will have the opportunity to enlist
now and choose their branch Of serv-
ice, otherwise they will have to take
a chance to what branch. they may
be sent.
Today, George A. Haggard of Ait
kin enlisted for the coast artillery at
the local office.
MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
TWO BEMIDJI SAILORS !.
!. APPOINTED TO UNITED
STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

! Two Bemidji boys have been Sc
lected by the government as specially
fitted for entrance to the United
States naval academy at. Annapolis,
the signal honor going to Ed Simons
and John Hedges, both members OF
the Fifth Minnesota naval division,
Bemidji. .,....
These two young sailors have been
studying and have made marked
proficiency since having answered
the call to the Atlantic fleet, and
their work has attracted the atten-
jtion Of their superiors. Their gradu-
alton. from the naval academy means
they will have obtained the rank OF
ensign. \ - =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
GERMANSSTRIVING
T0BRElA THROUGH "
TO YNES;ASSAULT ]
:T1REE MILES WIDE
(By United Press


The Germans are again striv-
ing desperately to reach Ypres
from the southwest. The fight
ing which commenced yester-
day is still continuing with
varying success. Although the
assault was made on a narrow
front of three miles between
Voormezee and LaClytte, Of
fetal and staff dispatches say
it was extremely desperate.
British and French were car
ried back slightly under the
impetus of the initial rush of
the enemy yesterday, but they
reestablished their lines by a
counter attack last night.
Today the British were again
obliged to retire slightly near
LaClytte.
The Australians continue to
improve positions between the
Somme and Ancre.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
MASTER JOE CUSHNER
HAD THE RIGHT IDEA
BUT IT WAS CENSORED

r. In the assembly room this morn
ing the Junior high school heard
the four-minute speeches of the win
ners of the recent contest in writing
on the topic of the Libcrty Loan.
The seventh and eighth grades were
i'm the contest and the winners are:
Eighth grade-Lily Baker, Joe
Cushner, Ira Batchelder, Victor Jahr.
Seventh grade-Luella Backus,
Rose Condor, Theodore Cushner,
Viola Degerman and Alma Elmquist.
= Superintendent Boleoms presented
each with a, certificate from the gov
ernment for having had the best
written speeches in the contest.
There was slight change in that
of Master "Joe" Cushner, but 1t
wasn't any fault of "Joe's." The
lad is an ardent patriot and it can
be- truthfully said without any re-
Elections on the youth that he is
quite set in some of his views and
has no hesitancy in "exploding"" at
the proper time. When he appeared
in the contest to select Che winners,
Master "Joe" got all wound up on
the Liberty Loan and theSwar and he
vehemently declared: /,
"Did the mothers in 1776 tell
their boys not to go outs and fight?
NO." (strong accent on& the "NoD.
"What we've got to doSfs lick the
tar out of the kaiser"
That portion of the speech fitted
"Joe" exactly but his : instructor
thought he could express himself in
a slightly different manner and the
climax was modified somewhatly, the
"we've got to lick the tar out OF the
kaiser" being the phrase censored. !"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
WEATHER TOO COLD: BAND
CONCERT IS POSTPONED

Owing to the chill of the weather,
Director Peterson of the band has
decided not to give the open air band
concert scheduled for the business
district this evening. Instead, the
concert will be postponed until next
Thursday evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
HUGE WAGE INCREASE
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
St. Paul, May 9.-Northwestern
railroad heads, commenting upon the
average Is per cent wage increase to
all railroad employees getting under
$3.50 monthly, said today that it is
all up to Secretary McAdoo. If he
can raise wages it will be fine and
1T is logical to also raise rates. i
Railroads in the Northwest will
pay 81, ,725,O0O increase, on an aver
age of $11, 100000 monthly payroll
to over 100000 employees.
MAKE w.ss. PLEDGES
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
NoRegiStered
Men Called In
]. .:TheNext::D||.r''a||:f|'1 ! |

No men will be called from Bel
trami county for the draft to entrain
between May Is and 80, for the rea-
son Sheriff Johnson has been advised
Beltrami county has sent enough men
to allow the passing of the next call.
However, the rest of the state will
feel the call.
In this connection, Beltrami coun-
ty now has credit for IS men to be
applied on the call whenever made
and that will affect this county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
British Fight Desperately.
BY WILLIAM p. SIMMS
United Press Correspondent

United Press Correspondent
With the British af1eld, May o.
Counter attacking stubbornly last
night, the British recaptured orig
inal positions southwest of Dickebusk
lake. Today at the extreme right of
this small front we are forced to re-
tire on account of heavy machine
gun fire. Fighting continues at this
small pocket which the Germans oc-
cupy northeast of La Clytte. The
French withstood the German attack
almost completely, stopping the storm
troops on the east bank Of the Vive-
beck, which the enemy was unable
to cross on account Of field gunnery.
The FRENCH lime is intact and the
Germans failed to- renew the strug-
gle. n
At 3 o'clock thissmorning the Ger
mans barraged a4seetor near Amiens.
At 4 o'clock thc barrage was stop
ped without attacking.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
B. A. G. CLUB TO HIKE

All members CT the 2. a. c. club
will meet at the Presbyterian church
tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock. A
hike will be enjoyed and all men,
bers are requested to be at the ap-
pointed place on time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
COMMIT 1 | Tee ON !.
WATER | ! J. PLANT
INSPECTION TO !. !.
MAKE REPORT
Returns After Visiting Six
Cities, Five Of Them With
Filter Plants. zlz..
.BEMIDU MUST WAIT = i.
ITS FILTER SYSTEM
-. g.. =, s---- .---
Government Commanders All
4 Filter Equipment For Use
- In Military Camps.
.BEMIDU MUST WAIT T..
Z: ITS FILTER SYSTEM

Mayor Vandersluis, City Engineer
,.Swinson and Alderman Garlock are
home from an inspection of water
systems of six cities, they having
been delegated as a special commit
tee by the city council to make in
spections and Investigations with
reference to solution Of the water
works problem in Bemidji. + w.
The party. left Bemidji last Fri
; day afternoon and visited Grand
Forks, East Grand Forks, Minot,
Fargo, Minneapolis and St. Paul, and
the only we'll system they encoun-
tered was at Minot. = ..,..s.- ..-.>,. :,
:: The. water system ofsinneapolis,
which is filter system, lis the: fourth
largest in the United States: 1t has
a daily capacity Of 69,OOO,0O0 gal
Ions, which is being doubled and
which will make it the second larg-
est filter plant in the country.
Allegation Exploded.
During one Of the discussions Of
the water problem at session of the
Bemidji city council, it was asserted
by one not a member Of the council
that Minneapolis was obliged to use
water for drinking purposes other
than from it's filter system This
statement was exploded to shreds by
the investigation of the Bemidji city
representatives. T. ..- ..-
Fargo's Splendid Plant. -
Fargo has splendid filter system,
according to the Investigators. This
is the plant of which F.. L. Anders
is superintendent, Mr.. Anders having
been sent for by the city council Of
Bemidji to go over the local situa-
ton, make report and suggestions.
With the exception of Minot, N. D.,
every city visited had filter systems,
everyone first class and giving the
best of satisfaction.
~ Bemidii Faces Problem. ;. =
~ However, Bemidji will have to do
something to take care Of its water
supply outside a filter system for at
least two years, the government tax
ing every. filter pump~and equipment
for army: cantonments, and :; other
work. And has even sent. special
officers on the trail of pump ship
ments and commandeered the pumps
~enrOute.
Water Practically Same.
The state board Of health depart
ment in st. Paul was also visited and
the visitors were informed that the
water from the wells now in use in
Bemidji, the lakes and the river was
practically the same. 1t was also
stated that Bemidji was most fortu-
nate in it's water sources, the only
thing being the getting of a sufficient
supply into the mains.
! A report is to be made Of the in
vestigation. It will be written out
and signed. It will be presented to
the city council for disposition, and
a copy will be published in the Pho
neer for the information of the water
users and taxpayers of the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
REPORTS GROUNDLESS
(By United Press)

VDy OH1Ccu enS7
Washington, May 9.-The state
department at Washington has in
formed American Ambassador Fran
els in Russia that there is no foun-
dation for the Soviet claims that the
American consul at Vladivostok is
overfriendly to the counter revolu-
ton.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
GERMAN RAID REPULSED

Paris, May 9.-(OfficiaD-Artil-
Iery fighting north and south Of Avre
continued last night. A German
raid was repulsed at LaChapelle
SaignanSn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
TODAY'S CASUALTY LIST
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
London, May 9.-The casualty list
today contains ~ names and in
cludes that of Private John Borrow
ski, Bessemer, Mich, slightly wound
ed; Private Melvin Johnson, Hawley,
MINI, killed in action.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09
Teuton Guns Silenced.

With the Americans in Picardy,
May 9.-American artillery contin-
'ues pounding German positions. One
German battery is known to have
been blown up and another near
Framin'court that was heavily she'll
ing the American positions was stop
ped by tine Sammies retailiatory fire.
While speculation is rife whence
the next German attack is coming
the Franco-American staff, RESPONSE
BILE for barring the way to Paris, Is
alert. Indications are the Boches
CONTINUED on Page Six)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09

WILLING WORKERS TO MEET
The Willing Workers of the Saliva
ton Army will meet tomorrow after
noon at 2:30 o'clock at the Nymore
hall, All are cordially invited,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09

W.S.S. PLEDGE
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-05-09

MAKE W.S.s. PLEDGE
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TWENTY CANNES AWAITING
EXECUTION AT THE POUND

MAKE W.S.S. PLEDGES
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-10-10
ARKANSAS
 hEARS TIE TQP'
MANY COUNTIES HAVE ALREADY
 GONE OVER"
W. L. Hemingway, State Chairman, Gratified With Results of Vol
 unteer Days"

Little Rock.-Arkansas' wonderful spontaneous response to the Govern ments call in the Fourth Liberty Loan again sent the State forging ahead in it's record for patriotic activities
 Monday night 28 counties had re- ported total of volunteer subscrip- lions aggresating sS.936.000. or more than third of the $23.842 900 quota for the entire State. Telegraph wires throughout the United States carried news stories based on the record of voluntary subscriptions made by Ark ansas residents
 Arkansas is leading" was the in- Production to one news story carried by the Associated Press out of the St. Louis headquarters. Taking into consideration that the S8,936,000 con stituted reports from only 28 of the 75 counties, w. l.. Hemingway, State chairman, said he believed that fully sls.000,00 had been raised in volun- tary subscriptions.
 Seven complete counties and one dis trict of another went lover the top" on Volunteer Days. raising their full quotas without a single subscription being solicited The counties were Baxter. Cross. Greene. Lafayette. Mon- roe. St. Francis and Saline. The north half of Arkansas County also went over the top on the Volunteer Days. Virtually every county will be over the top by the last of the week.
 Little Rock and Pulaski County subscribed 5000, 900 of their combined quota of s4.240.000 on the two days.
 There has been much speculation as to the quotas. The official report out of St. Louis shows that they were vir- tually doubled when compared with the third loan. which was for only $3.000,- 900 900. The State quota in the third loan was 315.0OO. 900, in this loan. 323. 842, ,0OO Little Rocks quota in the third loan was $2.80O. .OO0; in this loan, S4.240. 900.
 The Fourth Liberty Loan quotas by counties. follow: