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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-25
Southwick Observing.

H c. e. Southwick, secretary Oh the
Minnesota Realty Owners and lDeal-
.ers. association, responded to a re-
quest from the president and gave
talk, of interest concerning the ex-
Deriences he had encountered upon
visiting cities throughout the state.
He was impressed, he stated, by the
unity of action so evident in Bemld-
II. and instead Of finding men in
the same line of business, tight1ng
councillors, he believes he has found
a city where the prominent business
men, including the real estate deal
ers, are working hand in hand for
the betterment of the community
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16
AND COAL SHORTAGE
 HITS PORTUGAL

Lisbon, Sept. 16.-PortugaI is suffering from a, shortage of coal and provisions which have resulted in footing of food stores in some parts of the country and in the reappear- ance of the formerly familiar long lines of women standing outside of bakeries waiting for bread. The sit uation has been complicated by an announcement of the Minister of the Interior published in the Seculo that the government has become aware of a bolshevist plot to provoke disturb up to a general movement later. The Minister made it known that the gov ernment had taken precautions to fruStrate those plans.
 There have been severe conflicts at Santarem, Setubal and in other parts of the country where stores have been footed and emptied Of their contents The military authorities assumed restored but subsequently fish riots occurred, the Santarem fish market was attacked by a mob which seized the fish and divided it among them selves. Dry cod formerly was the chief and favorite food of the peo- pie but is now so expensive that only the well-to-do can afford it. One shopkeeper appeaSed the mob by dis tributing his supply of cod fish and thus was allowed to retain his other wares.
 The seriousness of the shortage of food and fuel has been emphasized d by a statement of Premier Granjo made in Parliament in which he said
 that there was a lack not only of coal and provisions but of all other artt- cles indispensable for living. Since there was only 10000 tons of sugar to supply the country, the govern ment was going to prohibit its sale
 in restaurants and pastry shops so that the hospitals of Portugal might not run short. /
 Butter, lard, coal, oil and even vegetables have disappeared from the market since government prices l were fixed for those articles" said the Premier. ''The bread question l is even more desperate than the others The wheat in this country will sbearly suffice to supply bread for I the next five days. Wheat contracts
 are being closed by the government
 at a very high price. The maize I harvest is so bad that We have al l ready imported 100000 tons of it There is no coal in the city of Lis bon where the poor are tearing uI
 their floors to cook their food an6 | the foreign coal is sold at such ar I exorbitant price that it does not ever allow our fishing vessels ito go to seq for fish,
 [ In view of this crisis the Premier l appealed to Parliament for aid anl | efforts are being made to obtaiI 1 wheat from the big farmeH in tht l Ribatejo- district.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Every person. firm or corporation President or non-resident) liable to taxation on real or personal property in the Town and City of Bridgeport on September 1. 1920, MUST FILE with the Tax Commissioner a sworn statement of all taxable property own ed by such person. firm or corporation in the Town and City of Bridgeport, on specially printed lists furnished by the Tax Commissioner. Such lists must be filed during the month of September, 1920.
 FAILURE so to do will compel the Tax Commissioner to make out such lists from the best information ob- tainable, to which a penalty of ten per cent will be added as by law re- quired.
 LISTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if each parcel or real estate is not separately listed, and properly de- scribed, giving metes and bounds; street number or lot number. Build ings thereon must be entered sepa- rately from the land value.
 FAILURE TO FILE A LIST de- prives the owner of the right to appea! to the Board of Relief.
 Hours: a.. m. to p. m. daily. g a. m- to 1 p. m- Saturday.
 A F. CONNOR. x
 I42o al Tax Commissioner
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16
NOTICE.

The Farmer Publishing Go. having sold it's business to the Times Pub fishing Co.,. all sums due the farmer prior to Feb. 1, last, must be paid before Oct. 1, in order to close up it's books. All such sums not paid be- fore Oct 1 will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. THE FARMER PUBLISHING co.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16
OPENING OF PANAMA CANAL.

A small steamer, Louise, actually passed through the Panama Canal from Atlantic to Pacific on November IT, 1913. On August 1, 1914 the first steamer passed from sea water in the Atlantic to sea water in the Pacific, returning the following day. Since that date the canal has been opened to commerce, and is being used by an average of about 30 steamers month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

HANSON TRUCKING co. - Furni- | ture guaranteed from breakage, local and long distance trucking. 41
 Hillhouse Ave. Bar. 3451. 13at"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16
TRUCKING AND STORAGE
3 TRUCKS RUNNING

Aily from Bridgeport to New York. Ian handle return loads either way. the National Transportation Co.,. 4 North Washington Ave, Noble 1884. L20an"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

FOR SERVICE Swift and reliable call Bar. 2624, and get results. Re- turn rates on all loads. Furniture our speciality. Daily service to N. Y. Trucks to hire by hour or day. Bridgeport Transportation Co, 109 Shalet Bldg. Wall and Middle Sts- U2Sall~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

lTRUCKING - Local, long distance
 trucking and moving. Also furnt- Fred Hartwen. III Winter St. Tel Noble 1709. D1Sall'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

CALL BARNM 1055-4 when you want prompt and careful trucking ser- vice. Storage at reasonable rates Zalinger's Auto Express. IFS Wood Ave. R22aIIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

GENERAL TRUCKING and moving, VT local and long distance. s. W. But
 Ter, 355 Warren St Tel. Barnum
 4ef7-2 D29assp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

LIGHT TRUCKING and exr-ess de- Iiveries. city and suburban; prompt service req sonable rates; factory
 contracts solicited. For quick ser vice call Barnum 2563. D2zaN'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

Want. a bargain in mer- chandise7 Read Times Want Ads.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

HOUSE WANTED-2, ., 4, family house, west side or Black Rock section. Gaspar. 359 Pine St Bar. 251S. stf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

TRUCKING AND STORAGE. Local and Long distance trucking and moving. We move anywhere. Park City Furniture Co.,. 71S East Main St Noble 602-2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

LADIES' AND GENTS second hand clothing bought and sold; also fur niture- Mrs c. Meyer. 419 F. Main St B. 5174- PSails
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

WE PAY HIGHEST PRICES for rags. paper stock. new clippings and metals S. Schettno. 61-67 Mckin- ley Ave Phone Noble 1881.
 B4 aits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16
UPHOISTERNG
EUMEBOIs

c. STRAM for your upaolstering and reftnishing of antique furniture. Mattresses made over, 2z6 Colorado Ave-, in rear residence. 1231 State St. Barnum 1184
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

C. IT. GREEN-Local and long dis tance trucking. Picnic parties speciality. Piano hoisting. Satisfac- Ave. Noble 1797. P22atIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

EASTERN MOTOR TRUCKING and Storage Co, 46 Kosuth St. DaiN trips New York, Newark and Phtk edelphia Springfield and Worcester Phone Bar. 361e-z- Hl~U
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

GET GOODMAN to move you and be satisfied. 58 Meade St Residence Barnum 6173. A1~u
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

long distance moving Satisfaction guaranteed Room 206 Shalet Bldg. Phone Bar. 965. R7all~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

B & B. TRUCKING CO.-Local and long distance moving. Satisfact1on guaranteed. 17y Harmony St Phone Barnum 965- R7ah-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-16

moving and general trucking. Loca end long distance. Factory con
 tra<fS solicited Tel EtratfOrd 97
Arizona republican., 1920-03-17
Essay Contest Gave Young Folks Chance to Show Originality and Tell uMuchAboutP Peace Time Army

Here are the winning essays for Phoenix and Maricopa county written in the schools February 20 on the sub ject: What are the benefits of au enlistment in the United States army 2" Each author received one or more prizes offered by the merchants. The prizes were numerous, approximately $400 being their value.
 The essays speak for themselves. The outstanding feature, it will be seen. is originality, expression and sincerity The government through the war department when It announced the contest said it wished the students to express thoughts, and in conse- quence the essays were judged strictly cn a basis of originality, expression and sincerity. However, the manu- scripts which came from the judges to the Phoenix chamber of commerce, sponsor for the contest in Maricopa county, were for the most part neat ill appearance and beautifully Written, mostly with the pen, although some Of the younger students wrote with the pencil. Two of the essays required q special conference of school officials to decide the winner. There were a number of essays of merit which lost through lack of originality, expression and sincerity.
 But the winning of the prizes here
 
 school in the county will go to head quarters of the Southern California Arizona recruiting district at Los Angeles. A board of judges at Los Angeles will select from these essays the best one and forward it to the war de partment at Washington. There are 56 recruiting districts in the United States. The best essay from each of these 56 districts wil be placed in the hands of the secretary of war; Gen eral John J. Pershing. the ranking of- fioer in the army, and General Peyton C. March. the chief of staff. These three will select three essays. The hest will win for its author a gold medal. the second a silver medal and the third a bronze medal. In addition there will be awarded three beautiful loving cups, the winners to take them back home and present them to their schools. The prizes will be awarded in person: that is. the three winners with their parents or guardians will go to Washington with all expenses paid by the government. The winners will be the honored guests of the war de- Tartmcnt when they are presented with their prizes. The presentation at Washington will take place May , next.
 Colonel Skunk, recruiting officer TOT the Southern California Arizona dis trict. and Captain Charles G. Freiden- thal. his assitant: and Sergeant w. F. Brady, in charge of the army essay contest for Phoenix and the county for the army, thoroughly organized the work here. They received endorse ments from the governor. state super intendent of public instruction, the county superintendent and city super intendent of schools, the principal of the Phoenix Union high school and the Phoenix chamber of commerce. The chamber of commerce promoted the civic end of the contest and in
Arizona republican., 1920-03-17
FIFTH GRADE WINNER IN CITY SCHOOLS
av Chester Arnold

 The advantages that a man or boy would receive from the U. s. army are
 very clear to me. and I would like to help others to see the advantages as I do.
 The intention of the .. S. govern ment in having an army and navy is to
 make good men and good citizens. We have been taught by the Greeks that a man must be trained in both mind and body. Sparta thought boys should
 be trained to be good soldiers. Athens | thought boys should be trained in art.
 music and literature. We are living at thousand or more years in advance | of these people and have learned that, 1 to be q strong nation, We must be educated in both mind and body. The army of the U. <. teaches her
 men and the boys the value of having enough sleep if they expect to be good strong men. They do not expect their
 men to work all the time. but they l have moving picture shows. dances and plenty of good books to read 4 man
 going in the army has chance 10 1 travel, and he can see other coun- tries, and learn about the people. This is a good education. If I were old enough, I would like to join the navy so I could see all the foreign cOuu- tries and their people If a boy has lived in the backwoods. and has not had a chance to go to school. he can 1 join the army and even learn to read and write. Then he can learn a trade. whatever he chooses. He even gets
 pail while he is learning all of that Think of it. While learning To he f good citizen, he is paid by Uncle san
 There is no expense for a man. The army furnishes good clothes and good
 food. If man gets the lowest salary paid while he is learning all Of that
 out at the end of three years he will
 have over $1,000. With an education and S1,OOO think I could do lots or things ] think it is better to be say ing money and learning to be good citizen so we can ReIp our country
 Don't you think she will be proud of such citizens? And don't you think
 she deserves good cftizenSe Hr1rr7r for the United States
Arizona republican., 1920-03-17
PRIZE ESSAY OF PHOENIX UNION
 HIGH SCHOOL
By Florence Stoner. Senior Near

By Florence Stoner, Senior Year
 America has come forth from the World War victorious, yet vanquished: proud of her victory. ashamed of her defeat; for though she has conquered in the fight. she still realizes that it was Gods providence and the will power of her allies that held the line until her tardy arrival. Therein is her defeat Instead of rushing into battle at the moment war was declared, alert, ready, she had to wait a whole year, while she made ready her weapons and drafted, yes, drafted her sons into service. Now, though she is and will always be able to point with a measure Of pride to her war record she must yet flush with shame at parts of it. And the reasons? It is because Amer lca neglected the cultivation of that part of mems souls called patriotism; it is because America neglected the cultivation of that part of man called the body; 1t is because America neg lected the American:za ton, the edu- cation, of her alien population. Now, having seen the results of her negli- genee. America is ready to make amends. and to safeguard herself against repetition of that story. She has organized q new army for the up- building of the nations physique, the stimulation of patriotism, and the edu- cation of the uneducated.
 Let us consider physical improve ment. Isegular habits. outdoor life. good food. good companions. and study to occupy and develop the mind, are the best aids to health and happiness The army requires and makes possible all these All kinds of games are en- couraged, and rousing contests be- tween football and baseball teams are enthusiastically supported. The men have medical attention, and live under sanitary conditions
 AS Tor study a man may begin with the first grade or continue his college education. Training in any cocation is offered
 The soldiers are paid n salary. the rawest recruit receiving thirty dollars per month besides board and barracks.
 The social status of the army is no longer what it used to be. Now it is an asset to be soldier, so the men are always welcomed in their old so- cial circles. The army itself provides clubs and amusements. In short, the army is an institution for the mental. moral and physical uplift of the na-
Arizona republican., 1920-03-17
PRIZE ESSAY, SEVENTH GRADE. OSBORN SCHOOL
 RN May Sk1Eoa
By May Stok koe

An enlistment in the United States army has many benefits for both the man and the nation.
 When a man enlists in the army he may not have had an education for in many of our large cities there are thousands of families that are so poor their young boys have to work as soon or even before they have finished their grammar school course.
 The travel the men in the army get has it's education they see in reality the things they have studied about
 In towns and cities the poorer class usually works so many hours that they do not take the right kind of physi- cal exercise. Of course they take e1- ercise while working but that is prob ably not the right kind. Thus the training received in the army is very beneficial.
 Many young men before entering the United States army have not had a great deal of respect for the law In the army the law is strictly enforced and on leaving the army, if they ever do. they are usually laW-abiding citi- zeus, and are apt to make more of themselves in the future.
 Perhaps some of the young mca
Arizona republican., 1920-03-17
FOURTH GRADE WINNER IN PHOENIX SCHOOLS
 
By Gerevive Crabb

The boys receive great benefits from the physical training, which make them stronger men. The regular Ina l- it's which they form go with them through life making them more pune tuaI in business and better able -0 make q success of whatever they rr- to do. The boys in travelling throuEl different countries receive consider able euucation learning the dnferer' languages in the different cOuntrieS and the ways and customs of the peo- ple One of the most important thiDES is to be more patriotic. they learn -n love our flag more and want to see our country It brings out the good qualities of the young men and gives chance for advancement and s~SomOt1on is great if they study and work hard The government tries to encourage the boys to become better education and have schools in the training camps tha- they may attend
 It teaches them to be clean and neat in their appearance and how 70 take care of their clothes. It helps them 10 stand straight and have a fine ap- pearance when they walk IL teaches them the use of guns which every boy should know so he can be able to de fend his country The boy becomes a good horseman and learns how TO take care of a horse. They all learn t1 obey promptly. It teaches them 10 save and become thrifty.
 The boys have opportunities to learn many different trades. There are so many different branches in the army trade school. They give young men great opportunity to find out what branch he is best fitted for This also helps him to choose his business later on in life.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-17
PRIZE
ESSAY, FIFTH GRAB OSBORN SCHOOL
RADE
By Catherine Logie

0J GaL0GfAnG G0Qfe
 The benefits of the U. & army are many. and one of them is being able to travel. and also to learn and earn. In the army the men have good sleep ing quarters, good food. and good clothing The men have lots of amuse- ment alse.
 When you enter the army. ,-ou choose from a list Of things the kind of training that you wish to take. such as Safantry, cavalry. field artIIlerv. etc.
 The men have good trainRg also. which gives them strength and a' healthy body.
 If you want to travel and have rot the money, the army has a remedv. Travel in itself is an education. in which you learn many things.
 In the army you also may earn. Pay in the army ranges from $50 70 S121.50 per month. The men also re- ceive essentials free. The pay Is profit to be spent for luxuries or saved.
 If you want to learn you may. for in many branches or the service they have schools where many trades are taught. An amount Of S2.o00.000 was set aside by congress for vocational training during the fiscal year endir= June 80. 1920.
 One of the benefits is to be pre- pared to fight with trained men; also the men get military training.
 These are some of the benefits of ths U- S. Army
Arizona republican., 1920-03-17
PRIZE ESSAY JUNIOR CLASS, PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL
 By John R. Shoemaker

After demobilizat ton the government immediately found difficulty in ob- taining enlistments -or the new army. This brought the realization that in the awakening caused by the great war young men are expecting and demand ing more from life. and the general staff is now offering advantages and inducements to applicants for enlist ment.
 Tn the first place. the young man of today demands a better equipment for the battle of life than his father did. To meet this the government has pro- yided educational and vocational train ing of high order. There will be an opportunity to continue the education given to every man, from the most elementary study to the close of a high school course, and through it's many branches of service the government provides through instruction in prac- tically every lucrative trade and call ing.
 Again, there is the travel. The writer was a member of the Sightseeing Sixth" and knows from his own ex- perience how the sight of strange lands and contact with the character and customs of different peoples are recog- nized by the men as broadening influ- ences of the first value. powerful in developing esprit de corps, and heightening the morale. In this con- nection it may be said that the per sonal associations formed in the midst of new adventures are of life long sat isfaction.
 Think of the pride of being one of Uncle Sans fighting men. The mili- tary experience gained in three years with the colors makes of the raw re- cruit one of the best soldiers in the world. He has the physical develop ment of trained athlete and clear ness of eye and steadiness of nerve to- gether with straightforward methods of action which make him a man of decision and character and bring out his qualities a leader.
 The history of the American army is one of glorious achievement. Ameri- cans have always been proud of their soldiers, who in war or peace have uniformly stood in the profession of arms. The great war is ended, but the work of the soldier is not yet done. Our liberties were secured by the blood of the old continentals whose pro- ficiency in the use of the rifle made them terror to their foes, and it is to the loyal devoted soldiers of his country that we must look in the last analysis, to safeguard and preserve those liberties
Arizona republican., 1920-03-17

a healthy body Sufficient training is continued throughout enlistment, enabling him to acquire fitness that remains with him always.
 Education also plays an important part in the life of a soldier. It is the endeayor of the army to turn a man back into civil life after enlistment, a a result of this principle, many branches of the service have already established schools where many trades are taught. A complete reference H. brary has been provided at each camp and other places for the use of the students. There are seventeen de- partmentS in vocational training. A man may choose anyone of these, and receive the necessary training to enable him to enter the same position upon his return to civil life if he wishes to do so. The fundamental courses of the elementary schools are taught in the educational training. Many high school subjects are covered in the ad- vanced courses. Education by travel is also possible in the army. After assignment to a foreign troop station, the soldier passes through many large cities. He sees many interesting sights, strange people and queer customs. He comes in contact with methods of life, habits and characteristics of other people and nations.
 In drilling the soldier is taught prompt obedience to commands. quick thinking. and punctuality- He who learns these well is greatly benefited in civil life as well as military.
 The benefits of university training are realized by many, and others are coming to realize the benefits of train ing offered them by the University in Khaki