The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-17
Was represented at the annual meeting of the

ness which is already bringing forth splendid results
Conducted New Years open house.
Assisted the Red Cross in its sale of Christmas
seals and other activities; conducted campaign for
sale of savings certificates assisted in the holding
of the countys largest and most important poultry
show; solicited $500 for the Ten Thousand Lakes
Association to be used in furthering its publicity
campaign. E~'.
Aided returned service men secure bonus applica-
tions and in securing positions.
Has extended the use OF its quarters to the
American Legion and to the Women's Community
and Civic Club.
Has encouraged through letter and by co-operat-
ing with the real estate dealers the coming OF more
farmers to Beltrami county.
Has emphasized and made use of Bemidjis bca-
ton and it's railroad facilities in promoting the
city's industrial advantages.
Has promoted the advantages of Bemdj as an
ideal convention city.
Has taken up with Congress certain proposed
legislation regarded detrimental to trade, thus
adding defeat suggested laws of the radical type
Devoted attention to discrimination in railroad
rates, with result that conditions are certain to
be improved. W. .:.
tween Bemidji and neighborhood communities
Conducted fair price investigation
Co-operated with the Beltrami County Farm
Bureau, the work Of the Association being greatly
Worked theoretically to improve market condi-
tions. $780,.
Has been represented before the board Of county
commissioners and several matters of Importance
Has taken an interest in road matters, having
representatives at meetings of the Jefferson High
way, Theodore Roosevelt Highway and the Mssis-
sippi River Scenic Highway,
Arranged for the formation of Teachers
Parents Association.
Has received the cooperation of the City Council
in promoting every suggested movement.
Encouraged the adoption of plumbing and
building code. -
Increased the membership from 100 to 376.
Received the support and cooperation of the
Bemidji newspapers, space valued at approximately
helm
interests
Assisted in compiling proper census for Bemidji
Conducted Fourth of July program:
A Few Recommendation Follow
Aid in providing suitable Soldiers Memorial
Purchase Of piano for the Association rooms.
Establishment Of monthly bulletin concerning
informed, satisfied .ad interested in the organ
ization's work. 49, = 5fs2 >[Ef>
Make a more concerted effort to secure industries
for Bemidji. r. 49,.
Cooperate with the7Ten Thousand Lakes Asso-
citation in providing for the establishment Of sum-
mer hotels on Lake Bemidji
Encourage the holding of market, day, stock
show and the erection of stock pavilion.
Garry on a more systematic inter-community
relationship campaign.
Encourage booster trips to towns in the ter
,ritory.
Compile additional information to properly pre-
sent industrial advantages of Bemidji.
Promote Americanization program.
Give every possible assistance to the campaign
Make forums even more interesting and bene-
ficial
Provide for the placing of Bemidji baseball
team in the field.
Better camping facilities
Encourage proper marking of swimming zone
danger points
Provide suitable welcome signs at city limits
on principal highways leading into Bemidji.
These are, Of course, but few Of the many
important propositions to be acted upon. It is for
the membership to say what subjects will be given
precedence, and which ones should be theoretically
worked on.
That the city administration appreciates the ag-
gressve program of the Association has been SUBJ
stantally evidenced by the spacious and attractive
rooms provided in the City Building for the conduct
of the organizations business; this splendid CO.
operation being acknowledged in resolution
whereby the Association obligated itself anew to
devote its best efforts all of the time to the civic,
commercial, agricultural and industrial advance
ment of the community.
Organizations such as ours were originally estab-
lished to solve problems which men could, not
assume as individuals Today they pot only
the representatives of business, the means Of ex-
pressing the civic voice and the aim OF the gov
eminent, but they also the general source OF
they have the privilege to represent make this
reference, for Association has been very active
throughout the year in both civic 1pd''busness
matters. -.
the President, Board of Directors and the Associa
ton members whole, for the hearty cooperation
at all times received, and which has been response
BILE for the splendid record of achievement
May the ensuing year make of the forum even
greater institution. Effort should be made to have
every matter of Importance thoroughly discussed
that the membership may decide intelgently as to
proper action, and may every member have inspired
him a determination to assume his share of public
duty and give proper interest to matters of civic
and social consequence.
The Bemidji Association is today recognized
throughout the state as organization which does
things; it is thoroughly democratic; truly repre-
sentative of the aspirations Of the citys citizenship
an institution devotng its every effort to the max
ing of Bemidji the future; metropolis Of Northern
Minnesota. May we keep it So
Respectfully submitted,
H. M STANTON,
Secretary