The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-24
PERSHING AND THE Y. M. c. A.


In relieving YMCA canteen and post exchange
work in France General John j. Pershng high tribute
organization for the service rendered under
heavy handicap toward the waging and winning war;
comments the Duluth Herald. General Pershng
der of the American Expedtonary force in position to
know and Appreciate what meant the of the
military officers and might be free under
take sterner task that belonged peculiarly to them These
words of his tell the story succinctly:
In making this change, permit me to thank
for the valuable and assistance which the
YMcA has rendered to the American
by shortage of tonnage and land transportation, the
YMC.A. has by extra exerton, served the army bet
ter than would have been expected, and you may be
assured that its aid has been large factor in the
final great accomplishment of the American
The President has said it rush of spirit we'll
rush of bodies that sent the American soldiers fast and
well reads to vet0 bd the Hum The a.
spirit side there stood back of the associations field workers
people, General Pershng tribute was not essential to
understanding of the stewardship of this welfare
Cherished by ali those who wrought periodically at the front
and those who with their and moral support made their
good work possible.
1t looks though the end of the Towney regime within
r his leadership all things which he declares them be
breach which be remedied The situation the most
markable development in affairs of the league
its organization and would appear that Towney must
CO. The league without Towney others of his
c % I w & its
lishn,ent.
Secretary of War Baker cannot continue to regard the
charges brought against him by Major Dick Foster member
of courmartial Camp Funston Kansas, with lack
of interest," Baker accused of Intentionally uninention
ally aiding and assisting the w. W. International Socialists
and humanaans their program of blocking construction Of
the by extending and preventing the acts of
the protection comfort and soace of these obsructons
Secret orders cited Major Fosters charges The
American people will delay judgment the matter until both
sides of have been heard They expect Baker offer
explanation, and they will of right insist upon it.
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Fred r. Lincoln secretary of the Branerd Chamber of
Commerce, exceptionally busy these days In adj
don his Branerd activities he secretary of the Northern
Minnesota Development association and president of the newly
organized Commercial Club Secretaries association He fill
ing all three places in capable manner.
Senator Baileys abandonment of the democratic party
would influence switch in political preference Texas his
withdrawal might be greeted with delight by the republicans
But his action cannot possibly accomplish this result and but lit
tie significance can be attached to it.
Hugh Mcintosh sheriff of Koochinchng county, is doing
his best to GUST the blndpggers from international Falls and
meeting with success convictions carrying
fines and Jail sentences, having resulted.
And billie" <Noonan with the comment that
plenty Bemdi who believe that would
make rscass posmasters for Bemdi secondcass post
office.
Victory gardens be just popular this year
gardens last year.
Cleanup, Straightforward, paiht-up.
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