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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-18

Forty 48 states have adopted some form OF
Mother pension according facts made public today the
annual chief Of the Chdrens bureau OF the Unit
ed Department of Labor They have the
cpe that children should not be taken from their mothers
cause poverty The rapid Of the Mothers
Pension indicates the general belief OF the country IN
the paramount value of home life and mothers care
However although large grants have been made in many
Of our states general are far too small The
cost been met and the full purpose OF
the laws attained Some of the states now making
careful of increased costs that allowances may re-
spond to the higher prices: , .n.
systems of administration widely in the different
states also do the amount of the and the meth
dds of SUPERVISION Chrens bureau points the necessity
of making careful investigation of the methods in use all
that the country given the benefit OF all the
experience which has gained through the operation of
these laws.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-18
Her Gift.

A young woman was Interested III
charity weak and in one family where
sna vis;te a there was a little girl
whose hair was the same shade rs ner
own Wi thing to show her apprecia'
tion for The visitors Kindness the
child called at her house one day anu
gave her a package. saying 1t was Il
litt,a preent for her. then ran away.
On opening it out fell the chiids love
IL braid--the only thing she had In
abundance. - - -.--
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-18

Henry Arthur Jones Of London know
1 know until we have tried-Mlwaukee Sentinel
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-18
OVERHEARD BY EXCHANGE EDITOR

should resolution
protesting American reign Of terror Haiti Very prob
and should invite Great Britain mind her
confidently expect
similar from London-St Paul Dispatch
Why their theory
the Nonparsan league farmers trying to do
where the terrible League not
working where the farmers have big marketing
Farmers independent
suggested by Senator McGarry strong
dollar
That's what all hope for and expect and get Mime
will be known the state Of goods roadStwae Gazette
fourth time 90 that there
change boodsed This
F-Brainerd Dispatch.
asking recognize
a
acid him. kicked him of bed the aforesaid
should be grantedS
Gazette. ,,,,...
petition Victor others
. that liberty lcense-Omaha Bee.
Henry Arthur with
know until we havetr ied-Miwaukee Sentinel ~ ~ ~ ~
greatest enersy refused
admission league nations discussion
demic-St Paul Dispatch.
give ruling question the day. sue
why not three
Brsuerd Dispatch
Scientist course they DO; in "A. lot Of
poor fish never keep quet-san Francisco Bulletin. 49,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-18

Wha give for Chrstmas? the ruling question Of
rests paper why not give three rousng cheers
Brainerd Dispatch.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-18

petition for the pardon Of Victor Berger and others in
of faith in their final vndcation by the These
learn sometime that liberty cense.-Omaha Bee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-18

With the greatest ally of the circle and
league of nations discussion
demic-St Paul Dispatch.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03
When Your Farm Stock Is Sick,
Look For Rats.

Disease among. farm animals
don't just happen. Rats are car
riers of dangerous plagues-hog
cholera, foot and mouth disease and
that terrible Of all scourges-Bu-
bonic plague. Farmers should throw
around premises RAT-SNAP. It's
sure and safe" Three sizes, 25c
SOC, $1.0O. Sold and guaranteed by
Chenault & Orear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03
Hope is such an agreeable col

Hope is such an agreeable COM
panion; her smile is so bright, her
voice so sweet and musical, her
chats so pleasant and her presence
so lightning to our loads and sooth-
ing to our sorrows, that we can cas-
lily forgive her if she does lie a lit
tie.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

One of the few things we know
about matrimony is that the man
who hasn't patience enough to ans
wer a lot Of foolish questions should
stay single.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03
FACTS and FANCIES
(By Mack)

JUDGE sentence you to one year
and ten days Of hard labor.
Prisoner-Why the ten days?
Judge-That's the war tax.
The following was heard in a res
taurant "Waiter 1 want two good eggs
straight up, and l want them bad.
Our idea of an optimist is $500
week fellow marrying a girl who is
fond of automobiles and children.
Country woman to motorist-You
have killed my chicken, it will cost
YOU two dollars this isn't a speed
way.
Motorist-No Madam, neither is
this road a poultry yard-good-bye.
Pa, why did Adam eat the apple IN
the garden of Eden?
guess he did it because his wife
wouldn't cook him anything to eat,
my son.
Find a girl that's hard to kiss and
you'll find it impossible to stop kiss
ing her.
Pa. what does "bringing in the ba-
con mean,
Ny son, it means that any man
that does it these days is either mil
lionaire or a thief.
First Lawyer-You are liar.
Second Lawyer--Your honor he ia
also a liar.
Judge-Stop the argument and talk
about the thing that is in dispute.
Pa, what is a hopeless causeY
( My son, hopeless cause is run
ming for President on the Republican
ticket.
If Emma Goldmans report that two
hundred deported reds were killed on
their arrival in Russia, is true, we
should not delay minute in deport'
ing the ones now confined at Ellis Is
land.
Pa. what is the difference between
Summer and Winter furs the girls
wears
My son, Summer fur Summer and
Summer not fur Summer.
II may not be of much interest to
anybody, but our girls are doing
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

A boy believes his mothers favor
lite diversion is digging dirt out of
his ears in no uncertain manner.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

Just because their wives won't
laugh at the old moth eaten Jokes,
their husbands brings home the men
who have decided that women have
no Sense of Humor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

How foolish that fifty years
should be envious of twenty! how
eloquent of barren years.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

Many a divorce resulted from the
fact that a man hasn't money
enough to supply an expensive
frame for the living picture he mar
ried.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

A good loser isn't much of a help
to the family; that is, to his own
family.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

1t may not be of much interest to
anybody, but our girls are doing
about everything the FIJI Islanders
do but stain their toe nails.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

1t occurs to every woman occas-
sionally that the men ae trouble
some lot,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03
wearf

Summer not FUR Summer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

Pa. what is the difference between
Summer and Winter furs the girls
wearf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

some lot.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

If Emma Goldmans report that two
hundred deported reds were killed on
their arrival in Russia, is true, we
should not delay a minute in deport'
ing the ones now confined at Ellis Is
land.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-08-03

Pa, what is a hopeless causeY
NY son, hopeless cause is run
ming for President on the Republican
ticket.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
GEORGE HAD ANOTHER GUESS
c,d Gentleman Had Also Been Doing
Some Thinking About the High
Cost Of Living.

\ congressman who IS investigating
the high cost Of living said To a Wash
ington correspondent:
THE h. c. |. is responsible for mann
vagarles and queer complications.
"A young chap who had got on
gagged TO girl was talking over the
future With her.
"With prices what they are, said
the girl. we must be content. George
dear. with n small fat and one or, az
the most. two servants
George coughed
"'It's my idea he said. TO live WIFE
your old man The first couple at
years
"'But. George
THAT'S my idea he interrupted
Think OF the money we can save. NJ
rent. NO light, no grub bills, no coal
Rut--'
al insist on this thing. George In
corrupted again. 4 tell you, I
Then the door opened softly ana
The girls father entered the room.
"'Children.' he said tenderly, I have
decided that when you get married
I'll come and live with YOU for the
rest OF my life"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
SIDEWALK Is THEIR MARKET
Where All Sorts OF Goods Are Dis
posed Of by New Works
"Down and Outs"

At the Bowery approach to the VIII
liamsburg bridge may be witnessed mn
interesting sight at any hour of the
day. says the New York Times. This
Is the gathering Of near down-and-outs
dlsposing OF what Is left OF their
wardrobes and who. being poor sales
men, usually take what Is offered AMI
not what they expected to get.
The other morning there were font
on hand. One had three frayed SILK
shirts, two pairs OF more or less wort,
trousers and three sets OF silk under
shirts and took 81 for the three TIL,
trousers brought IS cents the pair
while he had much trouble in dlspos
ing OF the silk underclothinc NJ -
cents garment.
Another had fur-lined coat which
wasn't so very awful looking. lie
tried his best 10 get SO for It and held
on for nearly an hour. Finally mo.
torman came along and, after digging
in every crevice ~ his pockets, pr"
duced s4.7s. This won the coat.
A ragged fellow had three razorS
for which he asked 81 each. big f'l
Tow with why whlskers wanted n
razor but wasn't willing 10 pay the
price. He offered 45 cents. then 80. lie
bought for GO.
This market" is held in the open
on The sidewalk. and the police do not
appear 10 care. for there is never any
interference.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
About the Dead Sea.

Swimming in the Dead sea is re-
fl"Shing sport but swimmers have &c
hc careful not 10 get water into THEN
rAc> IN ton 81 water from the Gas
plan sea there arc II pounds of salt
~ ton from the Atlantic ocean there
nrc ~ pounds. from the Mediterranean
- pounds: hut In ton Of the Dead
>ca there are 1877 pounds. Contrary
20 prevailing belief. there are plain
~ the shores OF the Dead sea that ar,
80 fertile and we'll watered that n
ou ms one crop is harvested anothei
.n he planted: hut as whole, TIA,
o. iu is u dreary region.-Youth''
Nruraniun
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
Salmon Saved Queen.

The salmon with ring in lis mouth.
that figures in the arms of the city Of
Glasgow. Scotland. which are also
hose ~ the ancient see. il said 10
record miracle Of st Kentgern. the
founder Of The see. and The fourth
bishop Of Glasgow. A certain queen
gave a soldier with whom she had
rnllon in love. ring that had been
presented Ia her by her consort hut
lhe king discovered the intrigue. and
having obtained the ring. threw II int"
lie clyde. and then demanded II "f
his diSloyal lady.
In her alarm She sought help FROM
- Kontigern. and he. proceeding 10
he river. forthwith caught a salmon
hlch. on being opened. WAS found 70
have swallowed the all-importan'
lowell Tho queen regained the good
g,nceS ~ the king. and lived better
ne aftcrward
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
Relieved Victims OF Indians.

Three skeletons. believed To he those
az carly American settlers were nm
carlhed NJ KennehunkpOrt, Me. by
workmen leveling some land near IN
Old fort erected during the war OF
lSi2. Two apparently were victims ~
indian massacres or wars. Embedded
in The skull Of one Of the skeletons
was an Indian arrow. The tip of the
>l,ull ~ The second was Clipped of
cloauly. as II done by tomahaWk
held in well-tralned hand. The third
skeleton was that Of man seven feet
tall II is believed that the bodies
we're buried in an old cemetery on this
spot. and that the graves were coy
cred over Ivy earth thrown up when
IN" fort excavations were being made
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
Girl Studies to Be Blacksmith

girl Junior at the University oi
Washington is learning the black
smiths trade. Jazz is no lure "a her
for thc anvil chorus fills her ear and
she looks forward To owning and oper
ating forge and farm of her own
The desire To master blacksmithing
arose from her resolve 10 he farmer
and as such To know something of ma
chlnery So she studies the fashion
ing Of bolts and bars and the pointin.
OF plowshares.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
Scripture Modified.

II your enemy Smitc you Oh the
right cheek. advises the Osborne VII
lage Deacon. gently back away ana
retire to quiet shades for spell ana
keep close mouth. and not Eore
than three ar four people in town viii
ever know you were smaShed.-kan-
sss City star
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
postJe NomenclsttIre.

Illinois is an Indian word with the
French sufiix "ois." meaning Tribe oi
Men" Indiana means Indian Land.
Michigan is an Indian word meaning
Fish Weir" so called from fancied
resemblance Of the lake to fish trap.
Minnesota is Indian for "Sky-tinted
water" Ohio means beautiful wa.
ter" Wisconsin means rushing wa.
ter"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18

II Allied ships sunk by Sub U-35
Idlehour next Thursday and Friday
adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18
Come In
and
See the
New
NOdelS

Clothing is high, GER
tainly - But remem-
Der, you do not have
to lay down your
whole salary, Just to
be dressed nicely. A
small down payment
and the balance to
suit yourself - what
could be fairer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-18

Styles are just like big brother sand the line is big
Let him buy his own clothes-He do it our
easy pay plan Priced at $40 95 and up
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
WATER SHUT OFF
IN PEGlS WELLS

Pecos. Tex, July 50.-The work OF
cementing the Bell discovery well in
an effort to shut off the flow OF wa
ter has been completed and the ce-
ment is now being allowed 10 set be-
fore being drilled through.
Several wells in the Bell territory
have succeeded in shutting off the
water flow at depths below the Bell
find. The Texoiland, two miles east
Of the Bell. found a shuroff at 200
feet the Bell Reeves found one at
1860, and the Jack Wells company
made a shutoff at $50. All three wells
are now hauling water for drilling
purposes.
The seepage water IN the new Alb
ner Davis well. which found what Is
known as the Toyah lubricating oil at
364 feet, has been shut off by means
OF a packer The arrival OF a swab
and a pump Is now being awaited be-
fore testing The well, although sew
eral barrels Of the oil are balled
daily. A swab is TO be used in an ef-
fort TO loosen the formation, as the
oil is Of such a consistency that it
flows very slowly
The Jourdon well in this vicinity
which drilled into a five-foot sand at
365 feet, is preparing to install a
pump Although the water has been
shut off by means OF a cement filler,
there is considerable water remain
ing in the oil sands that viii have
10 be pumped out before the well is a
commercial producer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
T no Families In One
House; Harmony Rules

Pittsburg, Pa. July s0.-Pittsburg
has a man who has two wives and
two families. supports them both IN
der the same roof and yet lives IN
perfect peace and harmony. while the
law looks complacently on and feels
that justice IS being served
The man IS a Croatian steel worker.
When he left his home country about
twelve years ago. he left a wife and
three children He had not been here
long before he married again -Four
children have resulted from this mar
rage
Within the last year the mans wife
in the old country expressed a desire
10 be with him here. be sent her the
necessary funds. knowing full well
his predicament-
7 want 70 do what Is best for both
wives" the steel worker told alder
man George A. Young. to whom he
went with his confession The maEis-
trate consulted both wives, learned
they would be willing to live to-
Eether in one big family and decided
that would be best for all. And all
the neighbors agreed. for tranquility
strange as Il may seem. IS the key
note at the home OF the man with
two wives"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
Fall OUer Cliff Killed
Wealthy PiHsbmg Man

Boise, Idaho. July 50.-Joseph IN
ser, wealthy Pittsburg hotel owner,
who was lost October Z, 1913. in the
Salmon river mountains, 1o3 miles
from Challis, came to his death by
falling off a cliff into Rabbit river.
according TO f. N. Breshears, super
iutendent OF the state constabulary.
who returned today after examining
Unger's body. W II. Hiatt, assistant
superintendent OF the state constabu-
larry, and Mr. Breshears brought the
body to Challis.
Lorenzo Twitchel. a sheep herder,
found the badly decomposed body in
Rabbit river, eight miles from where
Unger was last seen. All flesh was
gone from the body, but two bits Of
flannel shirt and part Of a pair Of
pants were found by Mr.. Breshears
near the body. The country is the
widest big game section in the state,
and IS practically unexpIored-
L E Fout, who was with Unger
last year, identified them as the
Pittsburg mans apparel. Dental work
corresponded with a description from
Pittsburg- The body is TO be shipped
to Pittsburg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
Old Rule At Court
To Modify Gowns

London, Eng July 30.-oueen Mary
was only so so" successful IN her
ambition about censorfng the dresses
worn at the first formal court" since
early war days.
But age-old customs OF the court.
one is told, viii DO more IN the cen
soring line than her royal hfghness
was able to do with her social blue
pencil
Il all goes back 10 the "curtsey."
At court a curtsey is a deep rev
erence'-right down to the ground.
and no skinny bob" Of the sort that
passes for less ceremonial occasions.
But, alas, many came in tight
dresses, minus the traditional train.
and the curtseys OF these were pitt
fully entangling things. wherein
grace was lacking and too much
stocking was visible
Il IS whispered that the next court
viii see many notifications in the
court gowns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
Vdtican Choirs Again
To Tour In America

New York. July sO.-Word has
been received from James Slevin, the
impresario, now IN Rome. that By
special permission OF Pope Benedict
XIV, the famous vatican chofrs viii
be permitted again to tour the United
States.
Last year the pope, for the first
time in the history Of the vatican.
permitted the choirs 70 leave Rome.
They had a limited but Triumphant
tour OF the United States. and car
dinal Gibbons and other eminent
churchmen and students OF hirfer
sacred music urged 1Ir. Slevfn to re-
tain the choirs in the United States
for additional concerts. This was i'm
possible, as the choirs were required
in Rome for important functions. in
Guiding the Qualification OF Saint
Joan OF Arc.
It IS not known at present who
VII direct the choir here. 1lonsig-
nor Casimiro Caslniri directed then
last year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30

county papers this week. The amount
involved is small, being approx
mately $500, including interest on
the mortgage The legal notice states
that default has occurred in the con-
ditlons OF the mortgage.
The Arizona Hercules Copper COM
pany owns a mine at Ray and a con-
centrating mill and equipment at Her
cules, or Belgravia, near Kelvin. The
property suspended operations last
spring and the shut down is said to
be for an indefinite period Follow
ing the shut down a number OF suits
were filed in the courts here by
credits Of the mining company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
TWO NEW WELLS
IN PEGlS FIELD

Pecos. Texas. July 5o--Two Of the
five sulphur companies operating in
the Reeves and Culberson county
fields have turned their attention TO
oil Il. 3. Thomas. OF the Texas Sui
phur company, IS negotiating for a
standard rig and a contract 20 go
5000 feet on his company's properly.
The baby standard rig and machin-
cry for the Consolidated Sulphur
company, has reached here from Los
Angeles. and IS being hauled TO the
location in the southwest corner OF
block 3. Culberson county.
T. r Goodwin, Of the Pinal Dome
OIL company, Of san Jose. Calf. has
let contracts for two standard rigs TO
be erected on his holdings in this
field. One is TO go on the Devin
ranch IN Pecos county near Fort
Stockton. and the other Is to go on
The Evans & Means ranch IN Loving
county.
The Bell Reeves has found a sand
stone at 1900 feet and Is drilling.
The Jack Wells company. which is
also in the Bell area, has found
softer limestone after drilling slowly
through fifty feet Of this formation.
This Well is down 1920 feet.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
After twenty-five Years
She Took Him Back

Americas, Ga. July so.-J. W.
Clark left his wife and home here
25 years ago. He returned the other
day and his wife received him with
open arms.
In his absence Clark's two children
died, the Oldest daughter having been
buried three days before his return
When Clark left home he was poor.
In Oklahoma oil fields he made a for
tune He wrote his wife several let
tiers, blaming himself for leaving and
telling her TO get a divorce. She re-
FUSED and said she would wait
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
WELL NEAR TULAROSA, MN.
DOWN TO 1920 FOOT DEPTH

The Southwestern Tularosa Basin
OIL and Refining company well near
Tularosa, y. ~. is now drilling at a
depth OF 1920, according to a report
Friday.
The drill has passed through not
less than 500 feet OF red beds that lie
Just above the carboniferous forma-
ton These red beds in the Cali
fornia and Wyoming field are con-
sidered by biologists as indicative OF
an oil field
At present the well is drilling in
the upper Pehnsylvania grey lime
stone frequently passing through oil
bearing shale with an increase OF both
oil and gas. the report states The
drill has penetrated SO feet Of this
Pennsylvania grey lime.
Commercial oil between the present
depth and 1900 feet is expected by Of
ficers OF the company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
To Keep Skin Fresh and
Fine These Heated Days

It would be much better fer the skin
II little cream, powder or rouge were
used during the heated term Mixed
with Precipitation. dust and CRIME. these
things are anything but beautlfying.
Ordinary mercolized wax will do more
Tor the complexion. and without giving
an oily. streaked. spotted or pasty APP
pearance- Il Is the ideal application for
the season, as Il not only keeps the pores
clean. but daily removes particles OF scarf
skin which have been solled by dirt or
weather By constantly keeping the COM
pleNion clear. white. satiny. Il does more
toward perpetuating a youthful counte-
nance than any OF the arts or articles
commonly employed. one ounce OF mer-
eolized wax. obtainable at any drugstore.
VIII completely renovate the worst COM
pleIion- Il is applied at night like cold
cream and washed of IN the morning.
There's nothing better for tanned. frcckled
or REDEEMED skins.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-30
English Haze Hopes
For Polo SUPREMACY

London, Eng. July 50.-The polo
section or English sportdom Is keep
ing an ear listening for reports from
Meadow Brook. Considerable atten-
ton is given here to the fact that the
brothers Waterbury and Harry Payne
whitney still constitute the backbone
OF Americas hope. and that al three
are past their polo prime. But. con-
clude the critics, IN polo It IS not al
ways impossible to bank on the old
rule that youth viii tell"