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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
NORTH COUNTY FARM
BUREAUS FIRST ANNUAL

The first annual meeting Of the
North Beltrami county farm bureau,
held at Williams, was attended by
about one hundred and the delegates
and visitors were welcomed by John
Il. Norris. The spirit Of the meet
ing was a more determined effort to-
ward development of agriculture this
season. Officers elected were:
President--Jasper Clark Will
.liams. ....
First vice president--H. B: Inns
dahl, Pitt. ~.
+ Second vice PRESIDENT. L. Will
liams, Baudette.
Secretary-treasurer U. Will
liams, Baudette.
Executive clubs-George Butler,
Williams.
Farm Loan association--J. r.
Stone, Williams.
County commissioners--H. B. Inns
dahl, Pitt.
Business mem. r. Middleton
Baudette.
Livestock interests-P. l.. Soren-
son, Dutchie.
Crops-Frank Peterson, Pitt.
Schools-Albert Chilgren, Will
liams.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
NORTH DAKOTA TOWN
!. PLANNING FOR FOURTH
(By United Press. }

= New Rockford, N. D., Feb. g.
Already New Rockford is planning
the biggest Fourth Of July celebra-
ton in the history of the town for
next July. 1t will combine a peace
celebration and honor to the boys re-
turned from the war. There will be
none of the old fashioned noise, fire
works or carnival spirit but patrio-
tic parade will be staged and pa
geant with allegorical and historical
features. A community basket
picnic, games and open air motion
pictures are planned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
Officers Make Statement.

St. Cloud, Feb. a. Officers OF the
Pan Motor company authorized the
following statement in regard to the
indictments returned against it's Of.
ficers in Chicago. 2E
"The directors of the company.
deny that any state or federal law
has been violated, that the affairs OF
the company have been honestly and
efficiently : administered and that
every dollar paid ip, by the stockhold-
ers is properly, .aeSpupted for on the
books of the cofpofatien.
"This company has manufactur-
ing plant costing. $3,00O,000 and is
going concern in active operation
with nearly four hundred employees.
The plant IS now engaged on contract
work for private firms and the gov
ernment and Il. has begun making the
dies and parts. for it's 1919 car, work
on which was delayed because of the
war. The capital stock Of the COM
pany is unimpaired and it is in .ex-
cellent financial condition, having ac-
counts receiyabla. to its stock of over
$1,000, 900 in addition to present
plant Investment: .,.,y~ ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03

Mesopotamia. The secret treaties do
not make definite disposition OF the
German African colonies, domain
twice as large as all the rest Of the
German empire, but there has been
very complete ( understanding De-
tween the allies that England should
keep them.
Inasmuch as, according to the
Manch ester Guardian, 1t is proposed
to extract from Germany an indem-
nifty of $12,000,000,00o, the above
quotes section of this note implies
that France will occupy the German
left bank provinces for an indefinite
period, and probably forever, thus
undoubtedly creating in the German
mind the same feeling of wrong that
the seizure of Alsace-Lorraine pro
duced amorfg the French. If would
simply amount to moving anche
from one bank of the Rhine to the
other.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
AMERICA FIRST TO
CONDUCT CAMPAIGN
FOR TRUE CITIZENSHIP

The America First association, q
Minnesota organization which did
splendid work during the trying
times Of the war in instilling patriot
ism and loyalty, Is going to carry
on" now that peace has come, w. Il
Robinson of Bemid;t / ing one of the
vice presidents.
.. The constitution has been revised
and its purposes given as follows:
ITO defend our. fundamental law
in peace as in war, and to familiarlze
both old and young with the ideals
Of our fathers, and perpetuate and Sc
cure to our children and humanity
that safe and enlightened liberty and
progressive justice, without whiel
I life is ;tolerable" but to slaves"
1t was decided to conduct vigor'
Gus statewide campaign Of American
ization and, patriotic education
through cooperation with the state
county and district school officers
patriotic mass meetings, Fourth OF
July celebrations under America
First auspices and through operation
of patriotic speakers bureau.
One of the most important resolu-
tions adopted set forth as a primary
object of the America First associa-
tion "to provide genuine American
ization and to forestall In America all
kinds of foreignism," and declared
further that "every school, church,
society or class either of citizens Or
aliens that causes or permits young
Americans to grow up in ignorance,
or half ignorance, of our language,
literature and national ideals, is an
enemy of free government and shall
not be permitted to continue, such
crimes against liberty"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
G. HOG DOESN'T SEE
HIS SHADOW: SPRING

Tucked away in an obscure recess
a small ball of fur, slightly shiyered
yesterday as the sun reached its
height. There was a slow unwind
ing, another slight shiver and a lazy
stretch, accompanied by an opening
Of tiny eyes and lazy yawn. G. Hog
was awake.
Wonder how the weather is," he
mused, as he brushed the long sleeI
from his eyes. Guess I'll hop out
and take a+look around. !" ..ss ,.4s-e:s.e ~
Suiting the action to the though
he emerged from his winter lair. and
slowly looked about. 1t was snow
ing slightly, the sky was overcast,
and not a shadow was visible.
"Ha! Hal" CALCULATED Mr.. G. Hog
s"Going to have little more winter
I'll stay out and get ready for
spring. and he proceeded to hunt mp
his first meal since going into winter
quarters. .s. .@. , .~9-. O.. .
Tradition saith spring weather is
on the road, due to arrive soon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
SELLING SEATS FOR WORLDS
BIG SHOW; SIGNING OF PEACE

the front and, marching under the
Arch of Triumph, will sweep down
the Champs Elysees to the Place de
la Concorde. ~.
. The French government has ap-
pointed commission to study the
plans and details for this great day.
The French people know enogh of
vast military pageants to know what
they cannot take place in an hour.
And one must eat while he waits.
So far-seeing Frenchmen are al
ready reserving at 100 francs a plate,
seats (without dinner) at the scores
of restaurants along the Champs Ely
sees where they VIII be able to take
Heir meals Willis cwaiting and see
the show when.it begins. When the
date is fixed.-weif, the price may be
1 900 francs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
COUNTY BOARD WILL
CONVENE TOMORROW

The board Of county commissioners
will hold its regular monthly meet
ing at the court house tomorrow, the
first monthly session under the new
regulations. Heretofore, the board
has met whenever 1t deemed neces-
sary and no advance notice was
given. Hereafter the board will
meet regularly the first Tuesday In
each month, which should be remem-
bered by all interested.
Until the matter of central coun-
ty poor farm is consummated tho
commissioners of lie various county
districts are In charge Of the care OF
the unfortunates. Bids will soon be
opened for care Of the poor until the
necessary permanent facilities are at
fOrded
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
Hines BUREAU
MEMBERS Will
FORM ! ! POTATO |||'||',I!| II
Assn. SAT'DAY'
Meeting at Consolidated School
and Vital Topics Will
Be Discussed
EQUITABLE FARMERS
HOLD INTERESTING MEET
kelliher Potato Growers Are
Contemplating Warehouse;
Bylaws. Are Adopted

County Agent A. w, Aamodt will
go to the state university tonight 10
attend a conference Of farm bureau
members and county agents, the
object Of the meeting being to dis
cuss concerted action for the coming
season.
Upon his return, the latter part OF
the week, he will attend the meeting
Of all farm bureau members at Hines
Saturday, the meeting. to be held IN
the consolidated school to complete
the organization Of the community
committee. 1t Is expected that 8. p.
Cleland, st. Palu, assistant \ county
leader OF the state, Will be present.
At noon the Hines Boosters Will
serve dinner and In the afternoon q
discussion of potato marketing.
proper varieties and seed plots Will be
discussed, to terminate with the or
ganization Of the Hines Potato
Growers association.
At 5 o'clock in the evening hot
lunch will be served preparatory to
departure of the members and visi-
tors for their homes. %
Frohn Farmers Meet. e..
The Equitable Farmers club meet
ing at the Alfred Rodin home in tha
town of Frohn, Was attended by about
twenty-five, during which potato mer-
keting, 4 organiza tion. seed plota and,
certification were discussed. A
bountsous dinner waS served.
The next meeting Of this club will
be held ut the Graf home and the
topic will be whether 1t Is more pro-
fitable to have garden for the farm
home only, or produce garden crops
for commercial purposes.
Meeting At Kelliher. -
Members of the farm bureau Of the
vicinity OF Kelliher are 7contemp}at-
ing the erection Of potato ware
house, the question being discussed
Friday at q meeting held In the kellt-
her hall In the afternoon, p meet
ing of the Kellilter Potato and Pro-
duce Shipping association was held
and q constitution and bylaws were
adopted. A decision was reached to
hold meetings every third Saturday
each month.
A community committee was or
ganized and projects discussed for the
coming year. County Agent Aamodt
was present and so was 8. B. Cleland.
assistant county agent leader for the
northeastern portion of the state.
Mr.. Cleland gave talk on farm
bureau work and also the duties OF
the county agent.
Silver Lake Active.
Other communities iii this part Of
the state are also active, for the
Silver Lake Farmers club OF CaBs
Lake will meet hereafter the first
Sunday OF each month. On February
8 the club will give dance and sup
per at the Buck Lake school house
and everybody is invited.
On March 2, the club will meet tt
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albin Carl
son. The secretary Of the Silver Lake
Farmers club is Oscar Hauglum.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
ENTIRE COY FAMILY RECEIVERS
FROM SEVERE "FLU" ATTACK

The family Of DR.. J. l.. Coy Of the
town of Liberty has recovered from
the Spanish epidemic, the entire fam
lily including the parents and chill
dren, being afflicted.
The household was stricken about
the same time and the attention OF
neighbors were attracted who looked
well after the afflicted family, and
DR.. Coy says he and the family are
truly grateful.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
BEMIDU BOYS LAND
WITH 10TH ENGINEERS

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Gainey are in re-
-ceipt Of a telegram from their son,
Corporal Jack Gainey, stating that
he has arrived at Newport News. from
France.
Corporal Gainey has been in
France for the past eighteen months,
and Is a member of the Tenth en-
geneers, company A. He stated
Charles Gould was with him. They
will go to camp Stewart, Va, from
Newport News, and expect to be dis
charged soon. when they will return
home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
KENNEDY RESIGNS NORTH
E.. CHAPTER PRESIDENCY

John A. Kennedy of Baudette has
resigned his office as president of the
North Beltrami County Red Gross
chapter, owing to press of personal
business q fairs. :E'f97G II ~ .''E' s'3t Z
NJ In resigning, Mr.. Kennedy urges
the chapter to continue its alertness
in conserving the Interests of the re-
turning soldiers.
The retiring president has done ex-
cellent work during the war and the
chapter has been loyal. in its CO.
operation, insuring its splendid sue
cess. .s&
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
III Boy
Is Awarded
rIenCh Cross:

4l y j 81. 50, I, - 2 T. : s.f f.
Nine sMinnesotans, including one
from Bemidji, figured in the largest
presentation of war honors in the
history of the. recent world conflict
when fohr legion Of honor decora-
tions ana 248 French war crosses
were pinn ito the breasts of Ameri-
can herdes of the battle of Cam
pagne October 2 to 10.
Corporal Thomas A. Ash of Ny
more Is the Bemidii man named. s
The record presentation is de-
scribed in a copyright cable to the
Pioneer. Press and Dispatch and the
Chicago Daily News by Junius b
Wood, who is with the American
Army of Occupation. It was the vail
ant work Of these men in the Second
division that enabled General Petain
to !. force the Germans to- retreat
twelve miles in the great Campagne
battle. le... 7sg @
Drove Miles Ahead Of Elanks.
In that engagement, writes MI
Wood, the Second division which was
attached to. the French army ad-
vanced in the first hours of the fight
ing three and a half miles ahead Df
Lne FRENCH TlSnt Fand Two lnllSS dHSdu
of the French left, captured Blanc
Mont and held the exposed position
The presentation to the men was
made on the heights of Vallender
overlooking the Rhine, on the kaiser's
birthday. Major General John A. Le-
jeune of the u. S. Marines made the
presentations. Four officers received
the red ribbon and rosette of cheva-
.lier of the Legion of Honor; nineteen
received the red and green ribbon
with palm of the Croix de Guerre and
seventy-five with the star. Twenty
seven non commissioned officers and
enlisted men received the cross with
palm or star. - w.. e.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
BRITAIN'S STRIKE HAS
TINGE OF BOLSHEVISM
Nv Edwin HuIIfn ger

London, Feb: 3.-(Copyright by
United Press, 1919)--"The present
strikes In Great Britain are the first
steps to socialism Of all industries
and establishment Of revolutionary
like those in Russia"
declared William q. Watson, men,
ber of the shop stewards administra-
tive council today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
PAN MOTOR OFFICIALS
DENY ALLEGATIONS OF
FEDERAL GRAND JURY

Chicago, Feb. 3.-The thirteen Of
ficers of the Pan Motor company, st.
Cloud, Mimi, who were indicted ~
the federal grand jury here on
charges Of conspiracy and use of the
mails to defraud, are: IS. G. Pandolfo,
president; George Barritt, secretary;
Charles %E:s Ladner, vice-president,
and Charles e. Schwab, treasurer, all
of st. Cieud; Directors Norman, a.
Street, Chicago; George Hardman,
Chicago; H. IS. Wigg1e, Spokane,
Wash; Erred sehilplin, Charles Bun
nell, George Hanscom, Peter r.: Thiel-
man, H. c., Erwin and Hugh Evans,
all Of st. Cloud -ss.t..,,.'. :. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
I BY Raymond d Clapper.

(United Press Correspondent
Washington, Feb. ST." Govern
ment control must be extended for q {
least three years or be shelyed at
once.
That was the ultimatum laid down
today by. Walter d. Hines, director
general OF the railroads under gov
ernment supervision t. *-15,' 3,
.'In any event., he declared the
present twenty -one months limit on
government operation is intolerable.D
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
TOWNLEY'S QUESTION IS
ANSWERED BY LEAGUE
(By United Press.

St. Paul, Feb. 3.-The national
committee of the Nonartispan league
announced today that A. C. .Townley
had been reelected as president by a
vote Of 98,301 to s78 In thirteen
states.
The referendum was on Townley's
sole proposition, whether he was
wanted to continue as head Of the
league or not.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
BY Henri Wood.

Omitted Press Correspondent
Paris, Jan. Is. tBy Mail. AL
ready seats are being reserved for the
greatest show. the world: has ever
seen. =. -
Just when this show will take
place no one knows. It may be with
in six months s.sand<it= may not be for
year, but Paris is filled with people
who are putting up 100 francs now
Just to be sure of aseat whenever the
time comes. z-s.
The show iss1ofe of : which every
French scldier% and civilian has
dreamed of for four and half years.
It will take place, tbs. .dAg when with
the treaty of peace actually signed
and the war realty ended the French
regiments wilt come to Paris from
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
CROWDER WILL STICK.
DESPITE ALL REPORTS
BY Carl b. Groat.

tUnited Press Correspondent.)
Washington, Feb 8 Mayor Gen.
eral Enoch Crowder will be reap
pointed army Judge. advocate.
.Intimations chat he was to be
shelved were dissipated today when
this was learned on reliable anthor-
ity that President Wilson will again
name him for the, post: ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
MASONIC CHAPTER TONIGHT.

The Masonic chapter meets tonight
lin the Masonic temple at 8 o'clock.
Petitions to pass upon and important
work to do. All chapter members are
urged to be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
RUSS SOLDIERS REVOLT:
use MACHINE GUNS
(By United Press.

London, Feb. 3.-Unconfirmed Pet.
rograd dispatches say that soldiers
have revolted with considerable ma
chine gun fighting In the streets
there.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
LITTLE FALLS PLAYS FEB. IL.

Little Falls will play the Bemidji
high school basket ball team on
Wednesday evening, Feb. IL instead
of Friday evening as announced.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
MILLS BROTHERS LAND.

T. Wilbur and Dewey Mills have ar
rived at Newport News, from France,
according to telegram received by
their father, George S. Mills. They
belong to the Tenth engineers and
have been in France for the past
enghteen months. Their brother,
Lieut.. Frank Mills, is now in Ger
many. = -. :. Z +, * EsSl Z -. {. f.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-02-03
DRIVE FROM MINNEAPOLIS.

= Ray EUIsoh and JOHN Garlock, The
latter brother of DR.. A. v. Garlock,
have returned from a trip to Mime
apolis, driving a new car purchased
by Mr. 'OIson:s They state they found
the, roads in good condition with the
exceptionao about five miles in one
stretch. -.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
of $4,000.

Every item Of income or expense
connected with the activities Of the
Association is strictly accounted for
and audited at regular intervals by
the auditing committee and the re-
ports published in the local press as
well as in the journal published by
the Association called the Farm Blu
reau" which makes it's appearance
monthly.
Good roads are fostered with zeal
Gus interest, and every movement
looking toward the betterment Of con-
ditions for the farmers are encour-
aged and financed if necessary. Men
specially adapted or peculiarly quail
fled for the various committees are
chosen to handle the affairs of the AS
ISOLATION in each department.
Mr.. Clark created no little merri-
ment by his emphatic statement that
any man who called farmer a ebay
seed" in Lakefeld would get ten days
in Jail.
Mr.. Clark's address was one Of the
best features of the Community Day
gathering at Minot and it is to be
hoped that the management will see
fit to making a return engagement
here for the next meeting. He Is
bright, progressive gentleman, and
although actively engaged in the har l.
ware business in his town he finds
time to 60 wherever his services may
be used to advantage in furthering
the Community Movement, which he
personally knows to be beneficial in
allaying many of the evils which have
grown as insidiously as q cancer into
the vitals Of our body polite.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23

Minot is growing impatient and
wonders just when the government is
going to reopen the 500 depot. After
this country entered the war, many
drastic orders were put into effect and
for good reasons. There was scar
city Of labor and the public accepted
these changes tho it meant a good
deal Of Inconvenience in doing so.
They considered it their patriotic duty
to acquiesce, even tho it might prove
more costly and be a great deal more
inconvenient. Some months ago, the
magnificent 500 depot on North Main
street in this city was ordered closed
and the windows were boarded up. All
business has been transacted thru the
Great Northern depot. The freight
houses were consolidated as we'll. The
number of employees was cut down
some, but the armistice has been sign
ed, the fighting is over and many sol
diers are already back looking for
work. Minot would like to see the
500 depot opened again and can see
no good reason why there was no con-
soldation at Fargo, for instance,
while the unifcation order went into
effect in this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
COMMUNITY ENTER
TA|NMENTS A SUCCESS
Alex karr. Chautauqua Lecturer, IL
NJ. Clark. Noted Lakefield, MINI.
Community Man and Victory
Quartette Appeared

The first Of a series of entertain
ments and lectures having for their
object the working out of the ideas
of the Federated Life Development
Association, was held at the High
School Auditorium Wednesday eve
ming. The entertainment consisted of
program of songs and instrumental
numbers by the Victory Quartette,
followed by an address by Alex Kari
of jamestown, the noted Chautauqua
lecturer, who is manager and promot-
er of the Community Life movement
in North Dakota. His subject foi
this address was Opportunity" an6
was replete with bright and pertinent
suggestions and advice as to present
conditions. H. M. Clark Of Lakefield,
Minnesota, was then introduced. Mr..
Clark is secretary and publicity man
ager of the Lakefield Community club.
His remarks were brief and merely
outlining the salient features of the
address which he delivered Thursday
afternoon Thursdays program open
ed with pleasing variety of vocal
numbers by the Victory quartette at
Ter which Mr.. Clark described the
workings of the Community Club at
Lakefeld, setting forth in detail the
activities of the Club since its incep-
ton in 1912. At that time several
of the public spirited citizens of that
city became interested in reports Of
Community Welfare as practiced at
various points in the states of Iowa
and Missouri and delegates were sent
to get the salient facts regarding the
movement. The result was that the
plan was adopted and for the past
seven years the citizens Of Lakefield
and the farmers in that section have
worked along the lines Of Community
effort with the utmost harmony. a
magnificent Community building cost
ing $4,000 has been erected at Lake
field and will be dedicated on Sat-
urday Of this week, elaborate dedica-
tory ceremonies marking the event.
This building contains splendid aud
ltorium, offices, rest rooms, billiard
rooms, reading rooms and baths and
will be used as the centre of all the
Clubs activities. The prejudice and
misunderstanding which separate
those engaged in rural pursuits and
eAvoS WIN envy VIC privileges u C1Ly
life find no place in the life of Lake.
field residents or on the surrounding
farms. A common interest has weld
ed bond of mutual esteem and con-
tidence in that community that rivals
the Utopian dreams of an Edward
Bellamy. This community spirit has
had wonderful effect on the growth
and development of Lakefeld as well
as upon the farmer members. 1t has
completely revolutionized the meth
DDS of farming. Diversifcation has
become the keynote and now the farms
in that section of jackson county arc
among the finest of the state. The
farm buildings, the roads and general
appearance of the farms of that por-
ton of the state speak volumes for
the practical ideas which the Com
munity movement has inculcateL
among the farmers. Lakefield which
in 1912 numbered but 914 souls has
grown into thriving city with a pop
ulation exceeding 1900, and it is still
growing rapidly. Three immense