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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19
kNUTSON DESERVES TO BE RETURNED.

The only TRADE that be heaped upon Congressman
Harold of the Sixth Minnesota district candidate for
reelection peanut vaporngs that about as ee
tive candle fired to brighten the Yankees on the
really amusing to read of the CUFF that is
being handed attempt to dscredit the congressional
of the district but is easily through with
an intelligent shred of having been advanced
In his congressional work. Congressman Knutson has been
stood by the national administration every
particular He highly esteemed by his colleagues congress
has been counted of the Republicans who have
not injected himself into partisan relationship during the
districts representative but from prominent citizens of Benz
been in Washington and learned for themselves
and they strongly endorse Congressman knutson and his
stewardship. ,s.., ~
The general consensus that Congressman Harold Knu
will overwhelming election day.
November s. He deserves it.
suppose the clans of ProGermans dsloyaists, sed-
the laws of the state the United States and
the entire will unloOse their of vltrolc
Safety Commission turning the inside of the commissions
treasury 1884 00 the unfortunate fire swept victims
of the great state of Minnesota It would be in full keeping
with their campaign.
Uterances calculated to in opposition election
Congressman Harold Knutson almost worth smile
They weight whatever and to be made in line
with conditions they exist the duty of Repub
can vote for Knutson. Politics is NOT adjourned.
Our ideas of exclusively sewing and dshwash
ing being fade away when her farmer AMI
auto mechanic.
Judging by published extracts from Boche newspapers the
motto of the German might well be- Hope for the hope
less'
If you have a chill and your turns blue.
Go home and take aspirin for the "Flu!' i
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19

trami County
I Take this opportunity to thank
my many friends for their generous
support at the primaries on June
18th. And ask them to remember
me at the General Election on Nov.
ember 9Th, 1918, as I will be unable
to see many of you on account OF
my duties as chairman of the Loca'
Draft Board.
Sincerely yours
Andrew johnson
Sheriff of Beitraml &c.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
authorized by and for M. e. bert
son and to be paid for by him.
Amount $1,000 for series.)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
& authorized and inserted by F. w.
2hoda. Amount paid for series $10.)
Fred ". RhOdd
3E e. . y,
FOR
Clerk of Court

He has conducted this office for
the past several terms in first class
manner, and if good service counts
for anything he should be returned.
This is the verdict of his friends.
Your support at the general cleo
ton polls on November 9Th, 1918,
will be-appreciated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEME
inserted by and in his own behalf
and to be paid for SIS Tor series.)
j. l.. GEORGE.
Candidate for
County Auditor

Present Auditor for Beltrami
county, whom the voters consider
loyal, safe and able to conduct the
affairs of this important office. They
believe his election essential in the
safe conduct of the auditors office.
He will appreciate your support at
the polls election day, November 5,
1918. r..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
authorized and inserted in his
own behalf. Amount to be paid for
series 5000
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19

(POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Authorized and to be paid for by
G. w. Rhea. $500 for series.)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19
A. {. RAk0
Candidate for the r..
LEGISLATURE

To the Voters of the SIND District:
Having been nominated by the vote
of the people as one of the two candi-
dates for the legislature, I wish to re-
iterate the statement made prior to
the primaries, that, if elected, will
represent ALL OF. the people of the
district in the legislature, and will
not be dominated by the wishes or de-
sires of any faction. again point
to my record while a member Of the
county board and the experience 1T
has given me in deciding what are
the real needs of the county. will
work for legislation that will build
up our great northern empire. I
earnestly request my friends to lend
their efforts towards my election, and
solicit the support Of those with
whom l will not have the good for
tune to have a personal interview
prior to election day.
4. A. E. RAKO. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19
PATRICK J. RUSSELL
Loyalty Candidate for Congress
Sixth District
RUSSELL

Bornan raised on a Scott County, Minnesota
Admitted practice of law 1884, and have been engaged
active practice since
Bemd and its village and city attorney
thirteen
board for and drafted the
for the prevention of forest fires
publicly advocate change the of sale of state
which have been enacted into law
to
Wilson
righteous which
will
telegraph telephone
oilf and natural water
the Con-
without
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19

If you have chill and your nose turns blue,
Go home and take aspirin for the "Flu!"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19
! GEORGE w. RHEA
candidate for

- REGISTER1 OF DEEDS
Beltrami county to devoted on. at the
general election November 5, 1913.
Your support will be appreciated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19

Judging by published extracts from Boche newspa
lotto of the German press might well be, Hope for
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT r.
Inserted and to be paid for by
W. B. Stewart. Amount for series
$4,000 s@ '- a.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-19

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT 81
(Ordered and paid for by j. G.
McGhee. Amount paid for series
$15.) -. ..'...e. - .-s.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
Town Council of the Town of Lex
ington has placed a seven mill levy
on all property, both real and person
al, within the incorporate limits of
the Town of Lexington, to defray
the expenses of the Town government
for the fiscal year ending July 1st,
1918. This tax will be due and pay
able from July 1st, 1913, to August
1st, 1918. After August 1st, 1918
a ten per cent penalty will be collected
on unpaid taxes. After August IS
the Treasurer's books will be closed
and executions issued for the purpose
of collecting all delinquent taxes.
All persons are notified to pay
said tax to the undersigned Treasurer
of the Town of Lexington, at his Of
fee in The Home National Bank build
ing between July 1st and August 1st.
" JOE NJ. CAUGHMAN,
# Treasurer of the Town of Lex
ington.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 1918.

J. E. Koon, good citizen Of Cha
pin visited Lexington Monday.
G. w. Lindler, a leading business
man of Chaplin was visitor in Lex
ington Monday.
P. M. Frick, one Of 'Chapin's big
gest merchants and foremost citizens
was here Monday on business.
M. P Lindler, a prominent and pu
bile spirited citizen of Chaplin paid
ms a pleasant call Monday.
George Farr, a leading citizen Of
Chaplin was here Monday on a busi
ness trip. .:.,.- .
Holley Cumalander, a good citizen
OF the Chaplin section Of the Dutch
Ecrk was a visitor in Lexington Mon
Asy.
New that it is propesed.to put the
draft age up to forty fiYe years. a
good many verbal patriots are not so
Oratoricai as they were.
Mellichamp Brunson, formerly
with The Greenville News, has been
decorated for bravery on the Italian
front. - t!@o ! -:
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
FINAL DISCHARGE

= Notice is hereby gwen that will
apply to the Hon. George S. Drafts:
Judge Of Probate, for Lexington Coun
ty, s. c.: on the 18th day of July 1918
for final discharge as Executrix of
tho estate Of Arthur Merritt, deceas
ed. All parties interested will please
govern themselves accordingly: -
:. ~ r.. Minnie Merritt,
r e.. -, EXecutrix.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

WANTED-to buy good farm, ad-
apted to growing tobacco, cotton and
grain, good road frontage, good COM
nnunity, sufficient woodland and ten
ant houses. Name best price and
terms in letter. Address, Investor,
care of. this paper. . 3t37
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
NOTICE..

I have recently installed new bolt
ing cloth in my flour mill and am now
prepared to give good service.l have
employed Mr.. s. L. Dreher, who is
a miller Of so years experienc to as
sist meat present I will grind wheat
3 days il each week Monday. Wed
necdav and Friday.
O. A. DREHER
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

FOR SALE-12 horse power To
zier portable engine in frstclass condi
ton; also one Lombard shingle mill
complete. Bargain to quick buyer.
George E. Caughman, Leesville Route
No. 2. 2wp
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

For Sale-One 8 room house with
six fire places and stove flue. One
acre of land. Located within cor
porate limits of Lexington. Cheap
for cash Apply to, S. J. Leaphart Agt:
Lexington, S. c.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George Lefevre ar
rived in Lexington Monday night
from Greenfield, Ohio where they
have been spending sometime with
Mr.. Lefevre's parents. After spend
ing several days in Lexington with
friends and relatives they will return
to their home in De Leon Springs, Fla
Mr.. and Mrs. Lefevre have many
friends in Lexington who always vel
come them to their former home.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

1tpd. SelWood.
John E. Dreher, a good farmer
from the Selwood section was here
Saturday.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
PATRONS OF SCHOOL TO MEET

EAl lNONS VI OSl1SoL ~ MEE L.
We: the undersigned trustees of
school District No. 8, hereby call a
meeting Of all patrons in the said Gis
trict to meet at Hollow Creek school
house on Saturday July 9Th 1918, at
/ o'clock in the afternoon for the pur
pose Of clecting a board Of trustees
for the ?ext two years. A full at!en
dance IS earnestly desired.
T. P. Drafts,
J. G. B Price
K. A. Keisler,
Trustees school district No. 8.
June 25, 1852 wks.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

Mich Cow For Sale-I have for
1uick sale one young Jersey milch
cow with yeung heifer calf. Kind
and gentle. E. o. Sharpe, near Ed
nannd S C on Clayed road. 2wc.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
Littleton College

Has just closed one of the most sue
cessfu years in its history. The
S7th annual session will begin
September 25th.
e Write for new illustrated Gala
flogue, also and, quickly for particu-
lars concerning! our special offer to
a few girls VIII can not pay our
catalogue rate. Address
- J.. M. RHODES, Littleton, N. C.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

Biuth Bisinger was visitor in Lex
ingson Friday and stated that the
oats raised by Mr.. Harmon and Mr..
Reeder were nothing in comparison
10 some he had that were II feet high
and had heads 8 feet long.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

Sheriff Miller returned last night
4rom Greenville where he had gone
Gor q prisoner, whom he had wired
the Greenvil'e authorities to hold for
his arrival.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

Uncle John n. Hitler the "sage of
Eefwood" was here Saturday looking
the candidates over. Uncle John says
HE is not as big a fool about candi
dates as he once was, but he still likes
TO look them over before election day
Banks Thomas, resident of Lex
ington while his brother, Rev. L. A
Thomas was pastor of St Stephens Lu
theran church, is spending a short
while in Lexington while on his way
to Charleston to enlist in the u. S.
Navy. go. 90. .......
We call your attention to the new
ad. Of the Standard Sample Shoe
Store -"and believe US" when you
need new shoes attractive in style
and comfortable Shoes; ; that look
good and wear longest at right prices
so to this store who, can supply the
whole family-No two pair alike.
G. W. Lind1er of Chapin has one
Of the most complete Undertaking
establishments in the county and car
xies a full line Of coffins, caskets
robes etc. Mr.. Lindler gves his per
senal attention to the business and
guarantees polite and efficient ser
vice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
BELGIANs ARE OUTRAGED
By EE,TREATIS(; ENEMY

HAVRE. October S.-The Belgian
government has issued a statement that
from the coast to beyond the city Of
Bruges. the population between the
ages of fifteen to forty-five have been
brutally torn, from their homes and
forced to labor On German military
wori:.
The Text OF the statement reads:
The Belgian government has been
comforting for several weeks past
:th the allied governments en- the
subject OF measures which are neces-
STATED by methods OF systematic de-
struction and pillage, which The enemy
is employing in territory he is, obliged
10 cvacCate.
Belgium has been from the begin
ming Of the war exposed to the out
RACES OF the German armies At the
very moment the new Imperial Chan
color is proclaiming his anxiety for
the happiness or peoples and his will
to work for the dcliverance OF hui
manity. the Belgian government re-
ceives news of fresh excuses on the
Belgium.
from the coast to beyond Bruges
the male population from fifteen TO
fortyive years is being. torn from
their homes and subjected to the
most brutal treatment These men are
compelled to work, at forced labor for
the military needs OF the enemy.
"A venGeful clamor would arise from
the whole world If at the moment OF
renewed with, redoubled cruelty the
OF Belgium. and If they undertook
to consummate the ruin OF the coun-
try by pillage. arson and the Wholesale
destruction of the people"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
ESCAPES FROM HUN CAMP
PittsburEh Private Forced 10 Dig
Trenches for Enemy Soon After
His Capture.

WITH TIE AMERICAN FORCES IN
FRANCE. October S.-Private Edward
#. Baker. Of Pittsburgh, Pa. is one OF
the fcW Americans who claims to have
been prisoner in Germany and then
escaped back to the line OF his com
rades. Here is an outline OF the story
told by Baker when he came into
risnes late one night soon after the
Americans took possession of that
town. Early one morning there had
been street fighting in Fismes and in
an encounter several Germans got the
drop on Baker and marched him back
TO theip lines.
Before noon the Germans had Baker
working in trenches, and they kent
him digging in one place or another
most of the afternoon without as much
as even suggestion that he might want
something to eat. Late in the after
noon the Americans started an attack,
preceding 1t with a heavy barrage from
the artillery. Naturally this caused a
rommotion among the Germans on the
hills north of Ffsmes.
When the German guarding Baker
turned his head to look In tho direction
Of the whiz OF an American shell Baker
seized q stick of wood and struck the
guard blow on tho head, and then
ran into q nearby wood, toward the
Americans. None Of the Gemans fol-
lowed him, although several Soldiers
fred their rifles as he diappeared in
the brush.
Baker reached his companions that
night Just, eighteen hours after he had
been taken prisoner. and he had moth
Ing ITO eat all day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
Urges Use of Masks
to Curb Influenza
:; - -- -==:=--====-:--=----==-=--------
Physician Thinks Use Should
Be Gniuersal During Ap-
pallins Epidemic.

Dr. J. F'ulmcr Bright. OF 4oS West
Grace street, one OF the bestknowu
physicians OF tho city, called The
Times Dispatch last night. II wish to
enlist the aid of The Times -Dispa tch.''
he said. lin urging the extreme ueces-
and mouth MASKS during this epidemic
or Influenza. II is important for
the convaleSccnt and we'll as for the
OF influenza is very malignant and Very
infectious. 1t is carried by minute glo-
Dulles OF the secretion Of the mouth and
nose thrown out upon the air and the
wcarin. of the little cheese-cloth
masks. which cap be easily made or
can be gotten from Red Cross head
chan anything else to proven. the
spread Of the disease"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
SMASH

LONDON, October S.-The Anglo
American offensive on the ST. Quentin
scciof has resulted In an advance al
come place. OF four or nve miles, ac-
"ordlnyg 10 TIE Standards correspond
en,. Many villages and prisoners have
-een captured.
~ o'clock Tie general battle line
reached was Brancourt. Serain. villers
putreauN, Esnes and Niergnies.
The French First Army on the south
nave entered Essigny-le- Petit
The terrific British barrage struck
killed many. The machine gunners.
however. held out to the last and
hoIdes or them were aunihilated.
Some OF the places reached by the
Americans and British by i o'clock
We're not in to-day's program Mt all
But, having won from the very OUTSET.
it was apparently decided to carry on
Again the Americans showed great
gaiiantry. and fought thor way for
ward side by side with their British
comrades with push that promises
well for future operations
The last line OF the Hindenburr de-
iensive system has been shattered on
wide front, and the German army
in this section has been put to fight.
except FOR rear guards and machine
sunners. The battle continues. but the
resistance is constantly diminishing as
the British and Americans continue
driving deep.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
STILL NEED RIVETERS
Hog Island Shlpyard, With-35.o 900 EN-.
ployees, Has Jobs for
Moro Men.

PHILADELPHIA. October S-The
torty-third keel, that of the 7,5O0-ton
steel cargo carrier SchepanG. was LAID
at the Hog Island shipyard recently.
Others will follow promptly.
Soon ships will slide down the ways
into the waters Of the Delaware at
regular intervals. provided the ship
ment OF steel Is UP to the mark The
yard now employs 80. 900 men, but more
are needed. especially riveters. There
has been an improvement III the speed
with which this class OF workers per-
FORM their duty. This is to be traced
to the fact that the gangs of riveters
are becoming more expert Learners
arc paid fifty cents an hour while they
4 few weeks training they are given
the opportunity to earn as high as 32S
q day IL they are sufficiently speedy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
FIX OCTOBER 10 GALA DAY
FOR SLAVICS IN CAMP
Padsrevaki. Great Polish Musician. and
DR.. Thomns &. Masnryk, Czech
Leader, to Speak.

WASHINGTON. October $50 bring
tho families of the nom English spea:-
ing soldiers into closer touch with tho
life Of their boys la KHAKI IN the
camps, and to pay respect to the great
nations lighting with us. the command
ing officer OF the, DEVELOPMENT b,t..
lions at Camp Meade, Md. has set aside
Sunday. October 13, as tho nrst OF n
series OF gala days for tho various
nationalities represented in our foreign
legions." 1t will be an open day, I'm
folks of these soldiers. with no passes
necessary for adm!ttance and with AN
Intensely interesting program.
Slavs, with addresses by Insmacc Pad
erewski. the great Polish musician. and
pr. Thomas 9. Msrsaryk. leader OF .hc
Of the battalion OF the so-caled 'for@ie n
lesions," SO that their own people ma
see how quickly and effectively they
have have been made into irstciass lght-
viii be competitive drill between the
Slavic companies.
the War Camp Community Service viii
contribute number o: interesting
Plumbers to the program. Slavic dances
s by grhs IN natl natiTs costume native
ties. and famous eymnast;c teams OF
Czecho-Slovaks from Baltimore will
impart picturesque note to the events
OF the day. Bohemian cake called
'kolaeh and other Slav dishes will be
served free to moro than 5000 civ;lia
guests.
That the non English speaking SOL
der is. rapidly becoming a large and
powerful. factor In our army is APP
parent, but he needs q Zine OF com
munications." 50 to speak. with his
hirne folks. while he. still remains in
IS is but the first OF many similar op-
portunities which the army authorities
plan to provide for that purpose
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
EVACUATION Of BELGIAN
COAST CONTINUING


AMSTERDAM October S.-The eva
cuation by the Germans OF the Bel
gian coast region is continuing. the
graaf reports. The telephone lines be :
tween the frontier and the coast were
being taken down yesterday and to-
day.
near the coast five miles from the
Dutch border. have been set on fire.
the reports state. and many factories
have been undermined in preparation
for thei" quick destruction.
As part OF the occupying troops
would have TO choose between capture
the correspondent points out, instruc-
tons have been given them, he says.
to escape TO Holland in civilian clothes.
with the obiec; OF cvading imprison-
ment and subsequently returning to
Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
FIRST INFLUENZA FATALITY
REPORTED IN BLACKSBURG
With Over 100 Cases. College omciaIs
Cfnini to Have Situation
In Hand.
Especial TO Tac Times Dispatcil.J

Especial 10 Tilc Times Dispatch.J
Bl.ACkSBCRG. VA, October S-Au-
thony V. Carlson. Of Clarmont. Va. an
ghtcen-yearold iirst-ycar student at
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. died
at the college infrmary late Monday
following an attack Of influenza The
nody was taken to Clarmont for burial
tuesday afternoon. although there are
owe: 100 cases of influenza at tho
school. young Carison's case is the onl,.
one that has assumed dangerous pro-
portions. The authorities have 1.-THE
Situatioh Well in hand and have ample
facilities for taking caro- OF tho SIN
cents. An army surgeon and Il navy
surgeon. as we'll as the college ply
s:cian. arc in constant attendance and
three army nurses have been detailed to
work with tho two nurses regularly
employed by the college.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09

LTNCHBURG. VA, OCTOBER s.-The
grand jury in the Corporation Cour,
Today refused to indict r o. Shaner.
q Ninth Street merchant ~ho was
charged with selling cider which coz =
taincd too much alcohol, being sold
under a guarantee to conform to the
State laws. The indictments were:
Joseph and Robert Crank, James Davis,
Sonnie Smith, Onnie Williams. All for
prohibition violations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
DANGEROUS DISEASE
SPREADS IN ARGENTINE
Re.emblex Dysentery and In High,
Contagious and Very
Fatal.
IBY As5ociated PreN.J
BECNOS AIRES, Monday, Oct

by AS5oclatcO PrcS.
BECSOS AIRES, Monday, October 7.
Tho national medical department is
alarmed by the persistent spread o;
an unidentified epidemic among chill
dren in Catamaroa prbvincc. In a
month 100 children have died out of
total population oc 10000. The dis
ease resembles dysentery and Is high
y contagious.
Government doctors from Rrunoa
Aires. after working for nearly a
month in the province. report that no
Improvement In the situation can be
observed. Spain and France have
automatically notified Argentine and
Uruguay that there is no cholera in
those two countries and protest against
The designation OF their ports as "sus-
picious" In recent joint measures by
the two republics. All vessels from
France. Portugal. Spain and Italy now
are carefully quarantined