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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
GERMAN PATRIOT Is
PROPAGANDA VICTIM

When DR.. Osten-Sacken, at one
time member of the nobility of Ber-
lin, spoke in behalf of the America
First association in Bemidji and
vicinity during the war, it became
rumored that he was a German spy
and this propaganda gained consider
abel headway throughout the state.
Fact is, two of his sons are in the
American army and fought the
battles of the allies, while DR. Sacken
was doing his best to eliminate trea-
son and disloyalty from the state of
Minnesota, Of which he is citi-
zen.
It seems that the report is still
persistent in some quarters and to
ascertain it's origin President Robin
son of the Commercial club wrote to
Robert w. Hargadine, secretary of
the America First association, st.
Paul, and in reply Mr.. Hargadine en-
phatically denies the allegations,
stating the story emanated from pro-
German sources in Stearns county,
with the hope Of heading off DIR.
Osten-Saken's good work for Amer
ica's cause, for the reason he is a
native of Germany whose heart and
soul are with the United States, the
country Of his adoption, --.a.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
WOULD MAKE MANILA !.
GREATEST FREE PORT
e (By United Press.

Manila, Nov 13. (By Mail. That
Manila may enjoy all the commercial
advantages to which her geographi-
cal position entities her in the trade
of the Far East, the Philippine legis-
lature will be asked to declare her a
free port. This recommendation has
been made by the bureau of COM
merce and industry, and probably
will be embodied in the annual mes
sage of the governor general, Francis
Burton Harrison.
Hongkong and Singapore, the only
free ports in the'Far East, although
not so advantageously situated as
Manila owe much of their prosperity
to the vast bulk of commerce that
enters freely and without tariff re-
.strictions, the bureau states. With
Manila a free port, the Philippines
could compete favorably and strongly
with the other commercial centers
lying at the gate Of China. At pre-
sent, Manila cannot be used as a base
for the ans-shipment of goods, as
the customs regulations cause expen-
sive delay to the movement of COM
merce. - 81 a.. .es
Within 1900 miles of Manila are
all the important commercial centers
Of the Far East. The bureau holds
that Manila, as free port, would be-
come the greatest distributing center
Of them all. T.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
TT TOOK A REAL JOKE
TO MAKE HIM SMILE
IBy United Press. J

. Paris, Nov. 21. (By Mail. THE
grandson of Sitting Bull" the fam
GUS Indian chief of America, was an
interesting convalescent in Base Hos
pital No. 46. He had enlisted in the
early days of the war, had gone over
the top and worked havoc among the
Huns before he was wounded.
Nurses and doctors caring for him
tried in vain to get more than Il
grunt out OF him in response to
questions while the other men in the
ward called him GLOOMY Gus be-
cause he never cracked a smile,
The Red Cross representative in
the hospital, becoming interested,
tried his hand at cheering up the
Indian. Gifts of cigarettes and cho-
coiate were received but without a
change in expression.
Don't you ever smile?" he de-
manded of the Indian one day. and
for the first time Sitting Bulls grand
son grinned.
Sure" he replied. when | kill
a bOche!"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
MINNESOTA MINES ;.
MENACED AS WAR
BOARD CEASES DUTIES

Washington, Dec. 14.-Presenting
an appeal for higher price on iron
ore, S. A. O.. Preus, Minnesota state
auditor, and F. A. j, Wildes, superin-
stendent of mines, were Informed the
War Industries board proposed to go
out of business and that conditions
will revert to the former principles
Of competition.
At the request of the Minnesota Of
ficials, after the 100 per cent increase
in freight rates, the price on iron ore
was raised As per cent.
With the War Industries board out
of existence this price-fxihg stablizer
goes out of existence but the in
creased freight rates remain.
The Minnesota officials point out
that this means that only the high
grade ores will be removed while the
low grade mines will not be worked.
It is also pointed out that unless a
price on iron ore is fixed sufficiently
high to warrent explorations, the
high grade open pit mines will soon
be exhausted, resulting in the aban-
donment of the Minnesota field and
development of those in Newfound-
land, Cuba, Brazil and points in
South America.
Mr.. Preus, failing to get action by
the War Industries board, will seek
to have state legislation enacted
meeting this situation. He will urge
a new lease law which will take the
place of the present one which pro-
vides for rs cent royalty on "Mer-
chantable" ore. The new law will
provide for a sliding royalty based
on the ferrugineous quality Of the
ore
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
WILSON MAY STAY
ABROAD TWO MONTHS

Paris, Dee4 14.--President Wilson
will remain in Europe probably for
two months, returning to Washing
ton, if indications prevail that his
presence is necessary, just before the
close Of the present congress- If later
he is required at the peace table, it
Is said he will not hesitate to return
to France. It is known, however, he
hopes to avoid this latter contingency
and that all affairs requiring his
counsel will be disposed of before the
middle of February.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
GRADE SCHOOL PUPILS
help MERRY CHRISTMAS

Grade, school pupils of Bemidji are
certainly doing their part in helping
to provide Christmas cheer for the
war stricken children lover there"
and in the Christmas stocking" for
contributions to a fund for this pur-
pose the youngsters made up purse
of about. $50, which will be sent to
Headquarters at Washington.
Nor dad the pupils forget the desti-
tute children OF the forest fre-swept
zone in Minnesota, for they sent
twelve boxes of presents TO the suf-
ferers, each box containing sweater
for six-year- -olds, besides other gifts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
R. c. ROLL CALL
OPENS MONDAY; II
MEMBERSHIPS
URGEDFOR ALL
No Donation Of Money Asked; /;
Costs Only Dollar to Join
I. for One Year
I SUBSCRIPTION STATIONS
DESIGNATED FOR CITY
n
You Are Not Urged to Join; It
Is a Duty Of All True,
Loyal Citizens
SUBSCRIPTION STATIONS
DESIGNATED FOR CITY

Commencing next Monday, the
Red Cross chapter roll call will begin
and continue throughout the entire
week, the campaign being for new
members Of the chapter and renewals
of memberships. II. a..
Under the new order of member
ships, inaugurated some time ago.
it is the intention to make the mem
berships commence the first Of the
year and remain in force for 1919.
This starting all together obviates
the expiration Of memberships at in
tervals throughout the year and
saves much work and annoyance in
keeping the records and insures more
satisfaction to the members.
Herculean Task.
The big drive will open throughout
: the nation on Monday. Bemidji's
chapter has had a wonderful record
and should continue, and now that
the war is over it leaves the Ameri-
: can Red Cross with a herculean task
Of caring for the work Of reconstruc-
ton in all directions, more SO now
than ever, to adjust conditions re-
sultant after the war, both in the
4 United States and in the war strick-
en- nations. ess
SUBSCRIPTION STATIONS
The method Of calling the roll in
Benidji will not be by canvass COM
mitees but will be purely voluntary
on the part of the general public.
Six stations have been designated for
subscribing for memberships through
out the city in charge of the follow
ing ladies: IF s ,',.s.
sPostoffice-Mrs. C. N. Jacobson.
Netzer's-Mr B. W. Lakin.
City Drug store-Mrs. Walter
Marcum. ~.
Barker'sM Mrs. Glenn Ballou.
Markham hotel--Mrs. d. S.
Mitchell. .@,ss d
Fifth ward-F Farmers State bank
Miss Rose Olson. s [. -s. s=:,
Mrs. r. n. Schumacher is in charge
Of this feature of the roll call and
Z the chairman. of the executive COM
nlittee is R. III. Schumacher, ably as
sisted by capable assistants. &
One of the features of. the drive
will be visits to the lumber camps and
for this work Lieut.. Clarence Fou-
cault will be delegated. 49, ~
Everybody Should Join.
Every resident Of Bennidji and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
BEMIDJI PARENTS ARE
NOTIFIED. SON WOUNDED

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Newton re.
ceived the following telegram at s
o'clock last evening:
washington, D. C. December l3,
191S.--.DeepH regret to inform you
that it is officially reported that Ser
geant Daniel e. Newton, infantry
was seriously wounded in action
November eleventh. Further infor-
nation when received.
"HARRIS,
"The Adg. General u
Young Newton enlisted in Denver,
Col, and has been in the service fol
two years. He is member of the
Twenty-sixth infantry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
s M. B. A. ELECTS.

At a recent meeting of the NJ. B. A.
lodge, the following officers were
elected:
President-John w. Billings.
-President-Mrs.I Irma Brown.
Secretary-C. A. Parker.
Treasurer - Mrs. e. M. Ham
mond. sn
Conductor-Mrs. Krause Jr..
Chap1ain--Louisa A. Parker.
Watchman--Thorw Lunde.
Sentry-Wendel Johnson.
Trustees-C. NJ. Hammond, three
years; Hector Brown, two years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14

vicinity should enlist in the roster Of
the South Beltrami county Red Cross
chapter ein this big campaign, that
the government may play its part
with the rest of the nations who
brought peace to the world in the
terrible conflict just ended, in reliev-
mig the chaotic conditions resultant
No money donations are asked,
merely memberships, and member
ship in the Red Cross costs but one
dollar for the year. If the Red Gross
magazine is desired, the fee will be
So, one dollar for membership and
one dollar for the magazine.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
.RIDGEWAY ADMITS :" !.
DISLOYAL REMARKS:
SENTENCE MONDAY

William S. Ridgeway of Bemidji,
before Judge Stanton in district
court this morning, pleaded guilty to
having uttered disloyal remarks
about his country and was remanded
for sentence by Judge Stanton next
Monday afternoon at 2. o'clock. .
Ridgeway was indicted by the Sep
tember grand jury and left the city
to escape arrest. He returned few
days ago and was taken by Sheriff
johnson on The charges alleged.
County Attorney Torrance repre-
sented the state in the proceedings
and the accused decided not to fight
the charges, admitting what he had
done. - stg55s s&&g - 3
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
FOURTH MINNESOTA
DISBAfVDS SUNDAY
{By United Press. J

st. Paul, Dec. 1.-THE Fourth
Minnesota infantry, known as the
highest salaried military organization
in the country, will be disbanded as
a unit tomorrow. Adjutant General
Rhinow announced the organization
will be dissolved so that members
may join the new National Guard
units now being organized. Since it
was organized, the unit has been
used extensively in guarding pro-
perty in Minneapolis, Duluth, and at
Industrial centers in northern Min
nesota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
HOUSE FULL OF FLU"

Five little children Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John e. Black of Bemidji avenue are
down with the Spanish "flu" and one
child has just recovered from the cpl
demic None Of them have contract
ed pneumonia, however, and 1t Is ex-
Dected they will be fully recovered In
Il short time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
mo ANGELS ON EARTH.
DECLARES WISE JUDGE

New York, Dec. 14.-aIn dismissing
suit and counter-suit for separation
brought by Mrs. Doris Perry and Earl
Perry, Brooklyn, Justice Ford of the
supreme court expressed his ideas on
the expectations and realizations Of
young married couples and reached
this conclusion:
"The newly married couple each
think he or she has married an angel,
when the fact~is all the angels are in
heaven; they cannot live in this
wicked world" l .2 - p +
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
FOUR MINUTE READY FOR
NORTH DAKoTA'S r. c. DRIVE
(BY United Press.

Fargo, Dec. l4.-Four-minute mon
throughout the state are all ready
to start on the big Red Cross Christ
mas roll drive, beginning next Mon
day. At least two memberships at
ST each is expected to be the average
in every home No donations are to
be asked.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
ONLY HAS HALF.

New York. Dec 14.-John d.
Rockefeller, it was learned today, has
fled an affidavit swearing off" half
of the S10,000,000 personal property
assessment levied on him by the New
York tax commission,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
LIEGE INVITES PRESIDENT.

Paris, Dec. 14.---The town of Liege
where the Germans were halted sew
eral days on their first rush into
France, has sent delegation to Paris
to invite President Wilson to visit
the historical place.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
AMERICAN SQUADRON HAS
ARRIVED AT P0LA HARBOR

Amsterdam, Dec. 14.--An Ameri-
can squadron has arrived at Pola,
formerly one of the principals Aus
trian naval bases and has taken over
the command Of the port. Jugo-Slav
war vessels in the harbor have hoist
ed the American flag, according to
telegram from Laibach, reporting
the arrival of the Americans.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
STRIKE SETTLED,

Montreal, Dec. 14.-The strike of
policemen, firemen and other city en-
ployes has been settled and the men
returned to work. IL g. ;. III ~ r.a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
HUGE THR0NG BIDS
WELC0ME;,YANKEES
CROSS RHINE RIVER
5 O'CLOCK TODAY
-. By Fred S. Ferguson.
Omitted Press Correspondent. }

Paris, Dec. 14-President Wilson arrived Paris the
capital of the world 1901 o'clock this morning
His heralded by the booming of throughout
the CITY, and thongs Champs Eyses
mendous cheer.
vast of humanity lined the entire way from the
railway the Prince Muars palace, which will be the
first foreign home of anA American president.
the presidential left the station received e
ovation from the crowds the carriages started
the street. preceded by mounted guards and with carriages
containing of the official retnue in their wake
of "vve Wilson" raised
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-12-14
AMERICAN SOLDIERS CROSS THE RHINE.
By Webb Miller.

Omitted Press Correspondent
With Americans Across the Rhine Dec 14.-Amercan
troops the Rhine o'clock this morning in half
light Of which resulted from lowering clouds and drzzlng
rain bridges and ferries utilized along front
of 37A miles, upon which the crossing made. The FIRST
division went at Coblenz a Pontoon bridge. il
Brgadier General Parker at the head of his
BRIGADE company of the eighteenth infantry the first
to reach the east bank.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-13
Comfort Kits
Adopted Blu The Red Cross

allotments win be very easily alb
sorbed.
THE bag Is about 12xs Inches. with
strong cord fastened az the top,
and comprises one housewife con-
taining eight sharp needles two darn
ing needless six safety pins tahout
two inches longl: six safety pins
(about one inch long,: two blanket
pinss twelve khaki buttons six white
buttonss strong khaki thread, card
ed; strong white linen thread, card
ed: and hooks and eyes.
"a choice Of the following articles
may be includeds A 1ackknife (to
contain cork screw, can-opener,
leather punch. combination screw
driver and bottle opener: small
carborundum stone (about sxIxh In
chest twenty yards light, strong
cord, hshline style; Cigaret lighter
Cotton wick and flint and steel
sparlzer, no liquid1; shaving soap;
tooth brush: small comb with case
small mirror mot more than 2X2 II
inches): and a pencil.
"A safety razor, bag OF tobacco.
pipe, Cigaret papers, and twenty-five
post cards nay be included In aadt-
ton 70 the above-mentioned arti-
cles; but in no case should the hsg
contain any perishable thing, such
as chocolate candy, etc"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-13

rapidly il the demands OF the army
and navy are 70 be met. There are
about 100000 trained nurses In the
United States today and at least IS
per cent OF these must 90 into &C
tive service.
In order to help meet the needs
or communities from which the Red
Cross nurses are withdrawn for mill
tary sersice. the Red Cross has
authorized a special enrolment OF
nurses, who are not available for ac-
tive service, but who would be VIII
ing to give a portion of their tine
for various services In thslr own
localities such nurses 70 have the
designation Of Home Defense
Nurse" The division directors OF the
Bureau Of Nursing win be response
bic for this special enrolment and
will make the necessary arrange
ments for their assignment to duty
as needed.
For the purpose OF avoiding con-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-13
Eggs Bring $40
For SQlUdge

The two settings Of Rhode Island
Red eggs. auctioned at the dancing
party aid the A. o. II. w. hall Friday
evening, Melted the salvage depart
ment OF the Red Cross $40, The sell
ing OF the eggs was one OF the en-
3oyable features OF the dancing party
given By the Fargo Homestead Of the
American Yeomen, at which nearly
125 persons were present. The ma
tional colors were given q prominent
place in the decoration OF the hall.
and Baernstein's six piece orchestra
PLAYED an attractive program from
8 until / o'clock. Delegations Of
SounE people from several Of the
neighborinE towns were in attend
ance, and IL was given as an honor
to the soldiers and sailors who are
spending their furloughs in Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-13

The following letter regarding
comfort kit production has been re-
ceived from the ONCE Of the general
manager Of the American Red Cross:
"Wa now have in press a new edi-
ton or A. r. G. pamphlet 400 on COM
fort kits. We have standardized one
type Of kit, and are including In the
contents those articles which have
been found in actual service to be
most greatly desired by the men.
I'VE hope to have the pamphlets
ready for distribution in the very
near future, but indications from
all the divisions show that there
Is an actual need now for the COM
fort kits to take care OF the newly
drafted men. We are, therefore, sub
hitting a detailed list Of items which
are to be included. The kit itself will
be bag similar to our No. / in the
old folder, except for the fact that
the housewife should be a sep
arate roll which is dropped into the
bag with the other articles instead
Of attached TO It.
The quantities wanted OF these
kits are large because of the great
numbers Of men who are now leaving
for the camps and environments. so
that any quantity that your chapters
may produce in advance OF definite|
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-13

FonawEaE are tha programs for
sk@ series e racfsalz that viii ee
Etven en- Erafaw and S4t1rGavs April
70 an8 60. ar Secnaas bal. ~ the
WEa-eg Goo1wtn GCmcRrG ccwpA1y,
Gn2sE TIE ansafceS q the Business
Wozsz's c1zh e the Y. w. c A The
artists anpsarfrx I'm these FecitAts
hare arns&ra1 hezoF9 E0EEo audi
eneRS BEFORE ana a great deal OF
interest q haRnE taken In their pro-
FrRaay. AmEa1 -
WEEECE Gae2Gwtn. kAEttCHA
F10reEee AuS1tu. vt0lia-
lee CruGteNr- pane
Arise ye SzrhEarrau@an WFm3Es PIzrceLt
EsGEsf Dial Caro Eane 1900 Seeeht
Sc2 EsLn An1raG fEoE1 ktE@ra Mozart
Wtlme& Gec1wtn-
'a's4s'-'' Lao Lee CsFS6iss ga 1a'''"
Rc-Rnce in O ----.--...-- Beethoven
Flsale frOna tss Ceaesrts II p
FiSrssss Austin.
W'1lEct Gcedwtu-
sss.ll-.aeE 10000 -. $3.50 IsssE
AlleErC Moderate Ia Ia LluEaFal
ErcH Conearen Ne 81. WkeutAW Sal
Fteremce AnSNtm-
EArSs Eark. Lhe Lark Schuhsrf-L1sEt
1919 u SS-T a,s,,. - : Nina ass' 49, 49,
Lee CrcnEc&n-
Ias sFcoSlet ->-.-...--s..ss S3asaan
TnFse SazdoWs $50. .-....-. Ttpton
WflE0t GoCdwtH-
Floreacs Austin.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-13
May 8 Is Date
For National Test

Instructions Tor the weighing and
measuring on the children OF the Unit
ed States. have been sent ont ~ the
Child Welfare Department of che
Women's Committee O. National De-
tense TO the state and local child vel
fare chairmen who win be held re-
sponsfhle for the test IN each com
munity. The record cards win be
sent as soon as word is received IS 60
the exact number needed by each
community.
The test should begin ON April 6.
but as North Dakota is late in per
fectinE its plans. the work VIII be
begun on MAY s, and il Is hoped that
Il VIII be completed In SO DAYS. The
plans OF the children's department
this year are to save the lives Of 1e0.-
600 children before April s. 1913.
Records show that many Of the
physical defects which caused re1ec-
ton from the draft. were due GO some
trouble neglected in early childhood.
and if q higher physical standard Is
TO be maintained in the United
States. more care must be given @
the condition OF children.
Height and weight and their rela-
ton 60 each other are rough index
Of = child's health. and when he Is
unusually small or below weigh. tt
Is essential that special care be given
his condition. The cards prepared BY
the department give the average
weights Of girls and boys from the
sixth 20 the forty eighth month and
from the nth to the sixteenth year.
Half Of the card Is kept by the par
ents 50 that they win have a stand
ard 70 SO By in watching the child'S
development and the other bali Is
sent 10 the national bureau at wash
ington, with the result OF the
examination at the time OF the ma
tional test. All parents having chill
dren OF this axe are urged 60 enter
them in the nation wide test and
with the state or local
chairman OF the state council Of de-
Tense.
AS soon as the list OF county and
local chairmen Is announced a COM
plete list viii be published.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-13
Club Women Will.
Attend ~" Meet.

One OF the events OF interest to the
women Of Fargo next week viii be
the visit Of Miss Helen Barnes, SecTe-
tary OF the \. w, G. A. o. Australasia,
with headquarters at Sydney. Aus
tralia, who win deliver an ad-
dress on women in War" at the
First Methodist church at o'clock
Tuesday evening. April rs. Mrs. w,
IF. Hancock win preside at this meet
ing, and a program Of special musical
numbers Ia being arranged. which
win be published later This meeting
II arranged so that ali the residents
Of Fargo NAV have an opportunity OF
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-13

0Sontlnueo IRON PAGE ID
to the best advantage Of the pur-
chaser for the payments. but viii in
slst that the payments are met be-
fore October i.
The plan OF the city banks. IN go
ing to the aid on the purchaser on
terms more liberal than the gov
eminent GERS. iB one 81 the big
features in connection with the cam
paiEn which opens Monday morning.
The part the banks PLAYED In the
first and second drives Is well known
By the purchasers. IN fact, the banks
are carrying a good many of the
purchasers Of the FIRST and the second
issues today Besides these cour-
tesiea, the members Of the Fargo
Clearance House association financed
the handling Of the last two cam
paiEns in the county and The state,
paying the cost Of maintaining the
headquarters. atemoEFaphera. post
ago. stationery. kilograms. telephone
messages. automobile hire. the honor
roll. newspaper advertising of an ed
vocational benefit 70 the public be-
sides &undrF expenses. The estlmat-
ea coat of TIE overhead expenses Ia