The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-07-20

y @s S% VA S s81 The BEMlDJl
who before the war had difficulty in earning three
good meals day for themselves and their families
Some were wise and steadfastly refused to be
stampeded They adopted policy Of systematic
saving, and today are living comfortably and have
bank books laid away. s <%5s Il r,ss1as ys.4 ~
- Others normally keen Of intellect succumbed to
the shock of sudden prosperity and started the pace
They are still hitting the high spots:
4 When work became plentiful and wages scared
into the clouds, the wise course would have been
to lay aside the surplus and accumulate good
large bank account. In time they would have been
in comfortable circumstances and receiving an in
come from their Investments , IL 44#F4.>
p But wisdom did not prevail. ~ <f} 8$s,
The money came easily and in lunches, and it
has been going as it came 1t is still going, and
probably eight out Of every ten of these people
are financially about where they were five years ago.
But even now it is not too late to save =
Work is still plentiful and wages are still high,
and anyone can save if they desire. %#
But it is doubtful if many of them ever will.
Five years as spenders has spoiled them as savers
and saving is the only thing that will drive the
wolf from the door when it begins to howl. 4
They are enjoying life to the full today, but
tomorrow may witness the dead leaves Of a lost
opportunity falling around them. *H$*33:5$ ~
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The mayor Of this town has far greater op-
portunity to perform real constructive work in
proportion to population than has the president of
the United States. The mayor will be loyalty sup
ported by his people in every good move he makes,
while the president will be hectered and pestered
and INSTRUCTED at every turn he makes. Hop to it,
Mr.. Mayor. The honor and the opportunity are
yours. r. -. 1855 - .4%@@A@%%iE@$
fellow eased into the office the other day with
his right hand firmly cnched over mysterious
object He hesitated a long time, then reluctantly
showed it at US in payment Of his subscription
But good as it looked, we could not bring oursef
to the point of taking it, for are an honest man
and have never yet taken advantage Of another
man in deal. 1t was coin of our new crculat-
ing medium-a lump Of sugar. E1; 81 &
Every time a fellow mentions politics his hearers
begin to think Of graft corruption broken promises
and a multitude Of other what-nots. Let's coin
another name for it. =: %>r% ?14z Af8 !, 49,
We are all firm believers in the right Of every
man to vote his own sentiments But of course his
views should coincide with ours in order ,toEbe
sound and logical ! -, '@T% ~ a{2' liz
If you want to know about the real home life Of
couple just give their little kid piece 81 candy
. and start it to talking. It will pull 7the family sat
4 clear out ~ the ":
There is one good thing about the participation
of women in politics. They won't be pulling of
crooked deals because they couldn't keep the secret
In the sunny days Of summer the young mans
fancy lightly turns to thoughts Of love-and the
high cost Of loving turns It off again: >s NJ s4 4
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If the price Of news print continues to advance
we may be printing this paper on twenty
dollar bills twelve inch boards. It's merry lie.
. It is best to let others tell the story of your
virtues If you tell them yourself you will not be
believed, y. = x:'x 49,! 4. 1875
Got an aeroplane? Bring it around. We want
to 20 up and locate the latest quotation on sugar
It's easier to tell others how to their business
than it is to your own-but not so profitable.
Many people destroy what popularity they have
by angling for more. ~: 3, 49,, ..,. ,*5rsa =,
All mems few of their own faults. Their
friends see the rest. y 49, @y&k4%
Many foolish men know all things. few wise
ones know a little r *-.' '..-~'. - =
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