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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-25
FIRST CAPTURE BY YANKs
Two Michigan Men Lead in the TAX
e Ing o. German Prisoners I q
,,5.s. f. In the War. ss7'4 f..

Washington. The first German
prisoner taken BY American forces
was captured BY Adam Blazikowsk
and John Coehanski Of nronwood,
Mich, Representative James Of Michi-
gan was informed by Adjutant Cen
.eral Harris. d S3EE IT,. - IT,
The men were members of company
G, Eighteenth infantry. 49,, r t5
+, The capture was made on the night
Of October 27-28, 1917, in the vicinity
Of Bures, in the province Of Meurthe
and Moselle. The prisoner was COM
pany mail carrier and was on his way
back to his company when wounded,
and captured. 49,. DILL.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-25
GOOD BARNFOR|'
UP-TO-.D'A7|E farm
Unusual Design That viii Appeal
. I'M to- Farmer. 4
ARRANGED Ii 4 \ 10 SAVE Al { LABOR lI:v|] j
Main Structure Provides Winter Home
for 80 Cows and Shelter Sheds
I | for Beef Cattle That Are n
h. ss Being Fed. 5i.y /: Al

4 NJ. William A. Radford win, answer
COST on all subjects pertainins1 e ID
subject Of building. for the reader. 81 tfiia
paper; On ecc9unt Of his wide experience
B1a, without doubt, the highest authority
on aA. these subjects: Addresr Ill Inquire.
TO Wllliam Radford. No. 1871 Prairie
:.sxsnns; !. Cesnaisaye; ~ and only enclose
Combining the dairy business with
that OF raising and feeding beef cat
tie for the market is good judgment,
as while each is a separate, industry,
they are So closely related that the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-25
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She Knew Mamma.

d Well, my little dear. II
you can't tell me your mothers name
or where she lives, how are we to ind
her? n. ~, E5 t4S${ Il
Little Girl. Cost while out shopping)
-Jes' put ME Ii shop window. an
mamma'l be sure to see me.-Edin-
burgh Scotsman. -: ~sSsl,2 ..". y
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-25
Needed, Credit.

The salesperson-Heres fine bill
fold for six forty-nine. : Or, If you
pay cash, it'll be five ninety-eight.
~ Mr.. Everbroke-But If pay cash ]
won't have any use for the bill fold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
PhotopIdy Guide
for Coming Week

STANLEY - 'Huckleberry Finn" re.
mains for second week, with extra
attractions surrounding the fine film.
ing or the delightful story by Mark
player and William -. TAYLOR the di-
rector a quartet and special music
add to the charms of the presenta-
tion.
PALA CE--"The Tollgate" is the best
vehicle in which w. S. Hart has ap.
peared Tor some time, and II will re-
main for another week
ARCADTA--"The Woman Game" brings
Elaine Hammcrstein i'm q story that
deals with a marriage Of convenience
which IL made because q girls mother
impressed her with the fact that IL
was her duty.
VICTORTA - "His wifes Money" has
Eugene O'Brien as the star in a clever
story which brings "A young westerner
winch ends in marriage. Zcna Keefe,
soon to be n star in her own right,
plays opposite Mr.. O'Brien,
REGENT-"A Daughter Of the Gods''
has Annette Kellerman in the famous
water picture which created such
previously.
CAP[ToL--"The Cost" Is the starring
vehicle for Violet Heming. and has
been favorably reviewed.
MARKET STREET-"The Luck OF the
Irish" with Anna @. Nilsson, first
half; My Lady's Garter" with
Sylvia Dreamer, last half.
GREAT NORTHERN - "The Corsican
Brothers" with Dustin Farnum, first
half; The Walkoffs," with May AL
lison, last half
COLONTAL-"The Lone VOLTS Daugh-
ter" with Louise Glaum THE Cy-
clone" with William Farnum, last
half.
TMPERIAL---"In Old Kentucky" with
Anita Stewart.
ALHAMBRA-"Out Yonder" with Olive
Thomas, first half THE Lone VOLTS
Daughter" with Louise Glaum, last
half.
CEDAR-"Pinto." with Mabel Normand,
Monday and Tuesday; MARY Ellen
Comes to Town with Dorothy Gish,
Wednesday and Thursday THE Little
Shepherd OF Kingdom Come" with
Jack Pickford, Friday and Saturday.
WEST ALLEGHENY - Young Mrs.
Winthrop" with Ethel Clayton, Mon
day and Tuesday; Stronger Than
Death" with Nazimova, Wednesday
and Thursday; Blind Husbands :"
with Eric Stroheim, Friday and Sat.
urday.
OLISEUM-"My Lady's Garter" with
Sylvia Dreamer, Monday and Tues.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24

day; Easy To Get" with Massnsr1es
CIark,. Wednesday and Thurn1av
and Saturday
BELMoNT-"The Willow Trs.. rv,.,
niola Dana, first half; ''The oarfsr
tirL' with Corinne Grifith last half.
RLVOLT--"she Loves ana Lies.v with
NORMA Talmadge. Favorably reviewed.
JUMBo-"Double Speed" with wallace
Ted, Monday and Tuesday TOO
Much Johnson" with Bryant wash.
burn, Wednesday; Anne OF Green
Gables" with Mary M. Minter, Thurs.
day The Thirteenth Command
ment," with Ethel Clayton, Friday
The World and It's Woman" with
Geraldine Farrar, Saturday.
LOCUST-"Thou Art the Man" with
Robert Warwick. Favorably reviewed.
STRAND-"My Lady's Garter" with
Sylvia Dreamer, first half Thou
Art the Man." with Robert Warwick,
last half. eaiE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
STANLEY. CEREMONIES
Cornerstone OF New House TO be
Laid May 8

Appropriate ceremonies win mark the
laying of the cornerstone Of the New
Stanley Theatre. at the corner Of Nine
teenth and Market streets, which IS an
nounced by Jules r. Mastbaum, presi-
dent of the Stanley Co. Of America, for
3 o'clock Saturday, May 8.
Arrangements being made for the ex-
ercises include concert from 2 to 2
O'Clock by Hummell's Military Band,
under the direction of Silas u. Hum :
nell addresses by William g. Sproul,
Governor Of Pennsylvania: J. Hamp-
ton Moore, Mayor of Philadelphia I;
Horace Stern, Judge Of Common Pleas
Court No. 2. and others. The corner
stone will be laid by Mrs. Fanny II.
Mastbaum, mother OF Jules r.. Mast
baum and the late Stanley V. Mast
baum. The ceremonies will be attended
by a distinguished gathering.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
DAULINE FREDERICK will oppea
PIANO RECITAL
Interesting Program Given at Or.
pheus Club by YOUNG Performer

Miss Esther Egendorf. talented
young pianist. gave an interesting re-
cital at the Orpheus clubrooms last eve
ming, being presented by Mr.. w. LEROY
Fraim. Miss Egendorf showed a good
technique and n sound style of playing
which will undoubtedly improve with
experience. She was naturally some
what nervous, as was to be expected on
account Of her youth, but played a
beethoven sonata. group Of Chopin
and the Liszt rhapsody, which were her
chief numbers. well and in n musicianly
manner. She was ably assisted by Miss
Nina Dolores. soprano. and Master
John Richardson, violin. Miss Dolores
appeared to especial advantage in the
Massenet aria "Plcurcz, pleurez. mes
ycux - and in Russian songs by Rach
mannolf and Moussorgsky.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
MOYIEGRAMS FROM
SCREEN TO PATRON

,11-cKLEBERRY FINN, were he in
,ho flesh. would probably approve
- tbe youngster who impersonates him
OF thc screen version of the adventures
IN sIorl, Twoiu's boy hero. The cinema
or gI,ou Finn is in real life Lewis Ser
I.ui" ni whose past career resembles that
geniIiI II,cl himself. Young Sergent Is
et,oon e years old, freckle- faced and red
,n..Jod and he has been acting in pic
heau'f sr for three wears.
tuTIs Tie Is Is one of family of eleven chill
~ Ills parents were not well off
oItp ro,yia went to work helping his
shI siIor brothers collecting rags and bot
oIu.i .Ios year at this and he had enough
acd II.sod 70 buy a lawn mower, with which
be went into business on his own hook,
trimming ta,,anSd t This for the more lucrative
nya ~ Of selling papers on the streets of
Iov Angeles
III n,,,n 5av when Master Sergent Sc
,,nod , iob as an extra" at 81 a day
c,.to, cu,v him on his career. His work
s.uI''f; .,L lila Ice in 1.-THE Heart of Youth"
,wla,,oht VIII him forward as the logical
ULoire psoiI for the role of Huck, in which
Wv will amuse another week at the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
"PrIncess BonnIev Revived

Willard Spencer's princess Bon :
ME" was successfully produced by the
Veronica Choral in st. Veronica 8
Hall. This production was under the
personal direction of Jack Hines. who
also enacted the role of the principal
comedian. Others in the cast were
Rene O'Loughlin, Gertrude Kinney.
Margaret Butts, Joseph Anderson, Mary
Hannigan. Catherine Waldron, Joseph
Lyons, Neil Rohan and John Lcamy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
Supported Joe Murphy

Josie Clafin. who will be seen as
Widow Boyer in "Macushla" with
Chauncey Olcott beginning May 3 ut
the Broad. was in the company of the
late Joe Murphy and has played Irish
roles for the last twelve years, having
been with Mr.. OlcOtt for five years.
Widow Boyer is one of those lovable
green isle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24

which the cameraman voted N. O.. for
picture-making, furnished the star and
director with the inspiration of shoot
ing deer instead of scenes.
When Iena Keefe and others in the
smpany heard of the plan they or :
ganized nice, polite revolt and de-
livered an ultimatum. They would
either go along with the party or there
would be no party. Ince was for nut
ting down the insurrection with stern
hand, but O'Brien threw the weight OF
his influence with the insurgents.
"THB RIGHT OF WAY" in piciur,
form. an adaptation of the novel
By, Sir Gilbert Parker, with Bert Lytell,
VIII be shown at the Arcadia week OF
May lo. 1t is stirring, picturesque
story of Canadian life in Montreal and
again on the fringe of the north woods
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS for O
~ shadow! That's what it cost Mar,
ltckford to throw shadow Of herself
on the wall in n scene in her new
picture. "Pollyanna," to be shown at
the metropolitan Opera House begin e
ming May 4.
The shadow is called for in scene
which takes place in Aunt Poiiy's room,
Aunt Polly, seeing it. thinks man is
OF the roof. To get the most effective
shadow 1t was necessary to buy q spc-
cial lamp, one much more powerful
than any used in connection with the
studio.
When the new lamp arrived il looked
IKE the searchlight for battleship,
1t was ten feet high with tripod base
which spread four fcet--and it cost
$1,000.
WlTH the favorable verdict on
w Shirley Mason as Fox star in the
screen adaptation of "Hcr Elephant
Man, the president of the Fox Film
Corporation has obtained an option for
the worlds motion picture rights to
the literary output Of the author of
Her Elephant Man." Mrs. Pearl Dolcs
Bell.
With Miss Mason as star. Mrs. Bells
first story to reach the screen was a
hit. The next production for this star
is scheduled to reach first run houses
in May and was taken from another
book by Airs. Bell. Loves Harvest. :"
INFINITE attention to detail and n
L genius for translating beauty to the
screrr are outstanding features of the
work of Cecil B. DeMillc. and in his
latest production. why Change Your
Wife," these characteristics are said to
be marked.
A pioneer in the photoplay art. Mr..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
Nine. Raisa Concert Cancelled

Owing to illness. Nine. Rosa Raisa
who was scheduled in concert at the
Metropolitan Opera House tonight. will
not be able TO appear. Tickets will be
redeemed at the Metropolitan Opera
House tonight or during the day al
11OS Chestnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
Remembered From savsae,s shows

John Park. who plays the part of
Colonel Bowie in 1.-The Girl From
Home at the Forrest. will be remem-
bared by older theatregoers as the dash
ing lover in so many of Henry w. Saw
ages musical plays. Needless to say.
he usually appeared as a naval lieuten-
ant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31

farmer buying motor trucks. At pres
cnt the exact number cannot be de-
tcrinincd. but. were II possible to
max. survey occasionally, results
checked NJ would be interesting.
from survey conducted by uucS-
ticnnair" some time ago. II was found
mat there were over G.cUO motor
trucks in tn" hands of farmers in
me stat" or New York alone. and this
hEure TX steadily increasing.
"A MAJ of the State OF New York
mas Decn prepared. showing rural
motor express lines which have hccu
organized recently This is entirely.
apart frem what is known AS farmer
owned trucks.
The motor truck department is
constantly receiving letters from
farming communities throughout the
country. requesting information on
the formation OF cooperative farm
owned trucks. The international
Harvester Company REPORTS that the
rural motor express literature sen;
OUT from the y. n. G. G. is constant
~ opening up new trade for them.
Many cities are scckin. data for
motor bus operation with the Idea ,of
installing motor buses either az feed.
ers to urban and intcrurban electric
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31
a. r. Harris at wheel OF 1920 Ford Sedan sold
railroad tracks and this without APP

railroad tracks and this without APP
parent reason.
II lave In mind highway in
Arkansas which crosses the main
line OF an important railroad nine
times In distance of less than
thirty miles.
The great majority OF accidents
occur at unprotected crossings over
double track railroads where one
train may prevent motorists from OBJ
serving the approach OF another
train. or where the railroad tracks
are obscurcd by cmbankments. build
ings. trees or shrubbcry. On the
othe. hand. many accidents occur
where the tracks arc clearly visible
In both directions. Such accidents
may be attributed To plain careless
ness or foolhardiness ON the part OF
the drivers"
1T would seem that since the
elimination Of grade crossings is the
only sure method OF preventing ac-
cidents, this work should be- con
tinued as rapidly as funds can be
secured" concludes the y. a. A Of
ficial, who urges that every possible
effort should also be made to protect
the public from accidents on exist
ing crossings and to Impress upon
the drivers OF all motor vehicles the
necessity for extreme caution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31

railway systems. on as transportation
lines operated through preferred sec
tons. The Secretary of the Commits
sion OF Publicity and Efficiency of the
City of Toledo has requested cuts and
material ON this subject which they
nave used in the city, journal. They
nave been actively engaged In a cam
paiEn u combat existing transporta-
ton conditions which has resulted in
the tying up OF Toledo's street car
system. The matter goes before the
public in tn, elections this fail call
Ing for referendum on the follow
ing points:
Use Of Motor Bu.ScS.
As to whether the people of Toledo
are going Co issue Il franchise to the
electric railway company on the one
hand. or ~ bond issue for u munich
pal system on the other. II is stated
that whichever plan is approved by
the people. motor busscs Will he used
extensively. in the former case as an
auxiliary To the electric railway syl;-
tenn. The 90 nmission states if the
franchise is approved. the company
VIII bc permitted to operate motor
bus lines and that II will make use
of this permission. If the bond issue
Is approved II is certain that sew
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31
RURAL MOTOR EXPRESS
LINES BEING DEVELOPED
Farm anG Market Departments OF
Thirty-Fivc States Are
Aiding In Work.

The recent activities OF the rural
motor express committee in the de-
Vclopment OF rural motor express
lines have been largely conferred
around Louisville. Ky. where en-
enlargement and aid has been ex-
tended In the formation OF a state
wide movement of rural express lines.
These are known'as the Union Trans
portation Lines and are operating
about twelve individual branches or
sections. Work In that territory is
now completed and attention is be-
ing conferred upon the accomplish
mcnt OF this development in and
around Pittsburgh.
Extensive aid Is being lent In the
development Of rural motor express
terminals. return loads bureaus, etc,
through the medium Of chambers Of
commerce and commercial organiza-
lions III the United States and Cam
ada.
The rural motor express committee
has been instrumental in Installing
and operating directly under its su-
pervision, rural motor express cX-
hibits at State fairs. such rs MIL
waukcc. Wis. and Raleigh and Ashe-
VILE. y. c. Those exhibits were
placed By members Of the =. A. c. c.
and were reported highly satisfactory.
The EXHIBITS were held under the aus
pieces of the state Department OF
Farms and Markets in co-operation
with the y. y. &. g. thereby eliminat-
ing commcrcialism and accomplish
ing much good In educating the farm
or TO the value OF motor trucks on
the farm.
state Co-Operntion.
The rural motor express committee
is working with and enjoying the CO.
operation OF state market officials
connected with the State Department
OF Farms and Markets in about thirty.
five States. This contact gives then,
decided advantage not obtalnable
elsehwere, for with those State mar
kct officials and the state colleges OF
agriculture, which number about the
same, the committee gains access to
county farm bureaus. through which
they are interesting the farmer in the
motor truck az Il part OF his farm
equipment. 1t Is very evident that
this connection has resulted in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31

Total years 3.4iG ..7G7 l3.2ls
nus II appears that nearly 30 per
cent Of those injured and killed dur
ing the three-year period were mo-
torists and that such deaths and acct
dents arc steadily Increasing from
year to year In fact. there were
nearly - per cent more motorists
killed in 1919 AZ grade crossings than
IN 1917
During the half-year. ending June
80. 1920, there were I'30o motorists
hhNicd at grade crossings In the
United States
That preventive measures are be-
coming more effective in some States
Than IN others because o, x ,dc crosse
Ing EXAMINATIONS. more cautious drIy-
ing. and the protection OF crossings
ny gates. bells, etc, is indicated by
Ia iact That tho deaths occurring are
not always In direct proportion to the
number OF machines registered in
ihose States. For instance. while New
hork gained first place In reg!stra-
Ohio. Likewise. Pcnnsylvania. run ~.
ming third In 1913 registrations. has
min place on .thss.death list. Maasa-
iGm en-, was tenth I'm registration.
Connecticut was twcnty-third In reg
1s'rations, hut thirty fourth in grade
crossing tabulation.
Drivers Arc Careless.
more people were killed in Della
Marc IN proportion TO the number OF
machines registered than in any other
s'hte- Florida occupies second place
IN south Dakota there were fever
motorists killed In proportion TO the
nunocr or machines registered than
IN any other State. Massachusetts oc.
tup,cs the second place. with Mary
land third.
Il is practically impossible 20 elm
mate all grade crossings on account
OF me expense involved
me pennsylvania Railroad has al.
ready spent S66.000,000 in grad.
srnssinE elimination. but II Is csti.
mated mat II would cost $500, 600 900
10 wipe out the remaining 1900
crossings. '''o
There are thousands OF grade
crossings. however, which could be
,rilminated by relocating the main
highways and by combining the bulk
o, the highway traffic to one side OF
me railroad" comments AR. Ed.
ridge. Very frequently the HIGHWAY
Will wind back and forth across Tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31

cars at the company plants at Toledo.
Ohio; The new plant. now rapidly
nearing completion at Elizabeth.
y. j.. liz the property OF the WHY'S
corporation. and Will be known an
the chryslcr Motor Company Division
OF WHY'S Corporation. This Will be
oeN ptcd exclusively to the manufac-
turc OF the new Chrysler Six, and
production Of these cars is scheduled
IN the spring OF 1921.
Roy Davey, who at the request OF
the receiver, returned to his old post
As general sales manager OF the
Bethlehem Motors Corporation, has
announced his withdrawal from that
examination. Announcement of MIR
i'areys future plans have been with
held, but IL Is rumored that they
VIII be OF Widespread interest.
Guy Do Lang. factory representa-
pany, ~ In this territory calling on
the dealers.
ID. Brown. Of the National Tire and
Rubber Company. has returned from
Philadelphia, where he went to at
tend the funeral OF his mother.
Stebbin s. PAUL.. for several years
located at 1643 West Broad Street
have moved TO larger quarters at !
Yves, Marshall Street. operating un-
der the name Of Stcbbin and Paul
Corporation. Their new building is
three stories high. constructed OF
brick AMI steel. The first floor is
used as machine shop. and the
Eecond and third floors for autorno.
bile repairs and rcgrinding cylinders
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31
For years 1905 1869. 1876,

Accidents Increase.
These accidents include all persons
VINO were injured or killed by rail-
road trains striking or being struck
by trolley cars, automobiles, or other
vehicles and by trains striking pcdcs-
TRANS. y great majority OF these
accidents have occurred TO motorists,
figures:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31

erai complete motor bus lines will
start operation Immediately. The
ordinance for the bond issue Is SO
worded that the appropriation can he
used for the purpose OF motor buses
or steel railway construction
y bulletin is now being prepared
dcsiGncd To show the lmnortnncn of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31

preparation in advance to Keep the
highways open during the first faut
snow. Upon Investigation IT. has
been found that many. statestaFA ae-s
lively preparing to keep tho t'Stain
highways open this wnter.S,, This
proposed bulletin will he given widD
circulation To obtain results Desired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31
5,G05 KILLED At GRADE
CROSSINGS IN 8 YEARS
Figures Compiled by Interstate
COMMERCE Commission Show Ac-
cidents Arc increasing.
DELAWARE LEADS IN DEATHS
states Are Using Preventative
IIcasurcs-Blamo Is Placed on
Careless and Foolhurdy Drivers.
Auto Clubs Institute Campaigns.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3O.-Scventy
per cent OF those killed or injured at
grade crossings In a three-year period
were motorists. according TO figures
compiled By the Interstate Commerce
Commission, and Just given public
iiy by the American Automobile Az
ISOLATION. which through its touring
good roads and legislative boards is
preparing nation wide agitation on
this vital phase OF highways travel
aud transportation.
Three times az many American
citizens were killed or injured at
grade crossings in 1917, 1915 and 1919
as were killed and injured during
The Revolutionary War" states NJ. o.
Eidridge. the A. A. A. director OF
roads. who gives the American casu-
allies In the principal battles AS
$500 and places the gradc-crossing
killed or injured for the three-ycar
period az 1868 men. women and
children, OF which 5.605 died OF their
INJURIES within twentyfour hours
OF the accident.
In spite Of the combined efforts
Of railroad and highway officials and
automobile clubs. the total number Of
accidents and deaths for the calendar
years 1917. 1918. and 1919, az com
piled by the Intergtatc Commerce
Commission. is indicated as follows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-31

Guy Dc Lang. factory representa-
tive Of the Maxwell Chalmers Com
nany, ~ In this territory calling on
the dealers.