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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17

Several weeks ago while I was eat
Ing my lunch at one of the restaurants
an elderly man spoke to me and pre-
lily. When we finished (he waited for
mel he paid for my lunch. The next day
he did the same thing, in fact made 1t
convenient to "Just happen i'm as I
did for week. Finally he asked me to
friend allowed 1t, but he had beeVN
In the house only short while when
knew that he was decelvlng me. He
started by telling me Of the beautiful
things he was going to give me and
then told me that he had a car at the
door and was going to take me for a
drive. OF course asked him to leave,
which he did, but he tries to get me
to carry on conversations with him
over the phone and is very annoying.
man and his wife is one of the 400"
Please tell me how to get rid Of him.
In the first place you got away from
your training by allowing such a vul-
ture as that piece of humanity to pay
for your lunch. You never should have
allowed him to speak to you the sec
ond time. Remember that a city is
full of such characters as this man
and often they hide under the cloak
of the best society" have had case
like yours before but l feel sure the
man never will trouble the other girl
again. 1t is far more necessary for
strange girls to be careful in such cases
than girls who are known. Ask your
employer to speak to him the next time
he calls you on the phone during busi-
ness hours, and under no circumstances
ever notice him again.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--I am is years
old and would like to enter night
school as | work In the day. Can you
give me any information about II?
There is a night school at the Voca-
tional high school, on Poplar avenue.
The knights of Columbus also has a
night school in the same building.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-I am a girl Of
10, but feel older as my parents do not
/ am a very attractive girl and many
nice young men step In where ! work
and ask me for dates. It is always the
same old story-my parents do not al
low me to have company. They never
| write to man cousin whom seem
to love. My parents do not object to
me writing to him but when | told my
mother that was engaged to him she
scoIded me. | know It Is wrong to marry
a first cousin, but he Is the only young
"I a girl iG 70 49, years of age is old enough
to go with young men, If she knows how
to behave herself Your parents know
more about you than I so I must leave
it to them to regulate your conduct.
Try to get them out with young peo-
pie and let them see what other people
do and possibly they will not be so
hard on you Unless you know these
young men who step in you had bet
Ter abide by your parents advice. 1t
is not right for first cousins to marry
and If you do so you may both regret
it. You are not old enough to die of
old age yet, so wait until you meet
other men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17
What's In a Name?
BY MILDRED MARSHALL
ALMA.

Copyright, 1920, by the Wheeler Syn
dictate, Inc)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, MAY 1s. 1920.

Copyright. 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-17

Dear Mrs. Thompson-I am is years
old and would like to enter a night
school as work In the day. Can you
give me any information about It?
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
RISK LIVES CARRYING MAILS
Swiss Postmen Face Grave Dangers
In Execution Of Their Duty
: Among the Mountains.

There are several post offices in
Switzerland alta height Of 1000 or
more feet and q mail box on the very
summit Of the Vanguard, from which
four collections are made daily, is
nearly 10000 feet above the sea level:
Near here some years ago three letter
carriers were crushed to- death by an
avalanche. In an adjacent canton, In
the summer Of 1863, a postman fell
into a crevasse while crossing a gla-
cier' his two full bags on his back.
All efforts to recover either the body
or the mails were Ruthless. But "a
years afterward, ID 1897, the glacier
cast forth It's prey many miles lower
down the valley, and the long-lost let
ters we're delivered to as many Of the
addresses as could be traced.
Not infrequently, too, these Alpine
postmen are attacked by the huge,
fierce eagles that soar hungrily above
the least frequented crags. Usually
the men are able to beat off their
feathered assailants but not always.
In July one year postman who car
RED the mails on foot between the VII
lagos of Sospello and Puget Theniers
was fatally mauled by three such
birds. OF two men who attempted to
avenge his, death one was killed out
right and another injured so severely
that his life was for a long time in
danger.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
Taking Caro- Of Indoor Plants.

To make ferns grow rapidly indoors
and look fresh and green, chop few
oysters fine and mix with the soil and
then water WELL This may be done
every fortnight. Wash the leaves Of
your rubber plant with q cloth wet
with olive oil. This nourishes the
plant and keeps the leaves dark green
and velvety. Add few drops of am
mOnia to 4 quart Of lnkcwnrm water
when you water house plants. The
chemical acts as tonic and fertilizer
and makes the foliage frcSher. And
he careful, when real winter weather
comes, not to water your plants with
water too cold. Water running from
a faucet in January is far too cold
for tender plants. Add enough hot
water to make the drink yOu give your
plants lukewarm-as rainwater always
Is in summer time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
MOTION PICTURES IN ITALY
DEVELOPMENT Of Industry In That
Country Makes it Second only
to the United States.

The production of motion pictures
saws the United States commerce re-
pert, is an industry for which physl
cal conditions ir Italy and the italian
Temperament are peculiarly favorable
and consequently this branch of actlvi'
ty early attained high degree OF &c
yelopment.l Italy now claims to rank
second to the United States among
the nations of the world in the manu-
featuring of motion pictures. An ide"
of the Importance. Of this industry III
the economic life Of the country can
be derived from the fact that the WORK
ins-eapital employed is now estimated
at 3OO,OOOOOO lire and the actual CAPT
tai invested at 1OO,O0O,0O0 lire. There
are eighty-two companies engaged In
the production of films, of which the
greater number are located at Rome
which naturally presents unusual ad'
yantaces from the scenic standpoint.
The annual production of new films
in italy has reached 100000 meters
and If it is estimated that forty copies
are made from each negative the total
of printed films is 64,O00,O0O meters.
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Story of the PansY.

The centenary Of the pansy was col
ebrated few years ago by the Eng.
lish florists and the history Of the
flower as given at the time was as fol-
lows:
"Just one hundred years ago Lady
Mary Bennett, n daughter Of the carl
Of Tankerville, was so struck with the
slrnple beauty of a tiny wildling viola
tri-color that she collected Some Of the
best plants and gave them careful cul-
tivation. The first batch Of seedlings
raised by her gave such promise that
systematic selection was at once insti-
tutcd, and, thereafter the Improvement
Of the genus was taken up by the lead
ing growers. Thus to an enthusiastic
amateur we are indebted for one Of
the most popular and beautiful Of our
garden flowers"
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FllF 'l''I NATIONS AT.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS MEET
United States, Turkey and
Mexico Are Not to Be Rep
resented at Meeting
(By United Press.)

(By united ffeSs.l
London, Nov 9-Fifty-one nations,
large and small, and : inhabited by
peoples Of every race, color and
creed, will be represented at the first
League of Nations assembly at
Geneva, November 16.
Chinese, Japanese and Arabs will
rub elbows with Britons, Latins and
>Celts. French and English will be
The medium of language through
which business will be transacted, al
though many of the delegates will
understand neither tongue.
Of the nations represented at
Geneva, eighteen, including the five
iominions of the British group, be-
came members of the, league auto
matically through the ;. coming into
effect of the treaty of Versailles on
January 10, 1920. r:
Flight other countries ratified the
pact subsequently and are considered
as charter members. Thirteen states,
neutrals during the great war, are
members through accession under in
vitations extended in conformity with
the annex to the covenant.
China, alone, derives her member
ship rights by virtue of being sig
natory to the treaty of st. German.
Eleven other countries, some Of
which have only de facto govern
ments, have officially applied for
membership. Their applications will
be acted upon at the assembly meet
ing, as will be those of Germany,
Austria, Hungary and Bulgaria,
they are received officially before the
date of the meeting.
The only nations which. will not be
represented at Geneva, either otfic-
tally or semi-officially, are the United
States, Turkey and Mexico.
Nations invited to become league
members who accepted, and date Of
heir accession:
Argentine Republic, July 1S, 1920.
Chile, November 4, 1919.
Persia, November Fl, 1919.
Paraguay, December &c. 1919.
Spain, January 10, 1920.
Colombia, February 16, 1920.
Venezuela, March 3, 1920.
Norway, March S, 1920.
Denmark, March 8, 1920.
Switzerland, March 8, 1920.
Netherlands, March 9, 1920.
Sweden, March 9, 1920.
San Salvador, March 10, 1920.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
Humoresque.

They were three perfect boarding
house ladies.
Eyes" said the lady who prided
herself On her authoritative state
ments. II think The Humoresqgc' Is
wonderful"
"That's the new theater downtown
isn't 1t, dear?" asked the lady who
prided herself on keeping up to date.
'"No, my dear. that is the name of a
motion picture" patiently explained
the first lady.
"ls it," asked the third lady, who
prided herself on her musical ability.
II thought it was a musical compost
ton. My brother is a musician" she
continued. "He was the leader Of a
band during the war. That's where
I learned what know about music.
He played The Humoresque' beauti-
fully, so I am sure you are wrong
about its being picture"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
CITIZENSHIP CLASS HOLDS
AN INSTRUCTIVE MEETING

The class in citizenship met on last
evening at the Association rooms. A
very instructive meeting is reported.
1t was decided that at the next meet
ing a chairman, secretary and treas
urer will be elected for~the class. \
w. z. Robinson had charge of the
class work last evening, the subject
being "City Government" Mr.. Rob-
inson explained village and city gov
eminent and touched upon various
forms of city government. He
answered number of questions per-
tanning to the same. Another meet
ing will be held in two weeks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
TOO MUCH LEGISLATION

II am profoundly impressed with
the belief that evil lies in the direc-
ton Of too much legislation and gov
erning, rather than too. little. The
fewer, simpler and more stable the
laws, the better. The less interfer-
ence the better, with the ever present
national laws that govern individuals
and society with unerring rule of
right. I am taught ever renewed
thankfulness for our benef'cient poll
teal Institutions, that our government.
state and nation gives such large
liberty and such large opportunity to
each and all of its citizens. This. is
the source Of our marvellous prosper
tty, Of our wonderful progress."- Gov
'ernor William r. Marshall, Jan. z.
1870
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Unconventional.

An old woman from Sullivan county
came to II recent convention held at
Indianapolis. Now, never before had
she attended convention, and she
had very strange ideas of-conven'
tions-such as to thinking that they
were made up Of banquets, parties
etc. But this one was just line Of
lectures, lectures, lectures. And the
old lady did not like It at all.
At the close Of the last day she went
back to her hotel, weary, disappointed
and hungry. She saw another dele
gate and began to talk to her Of the
weeks lectures. "No, indeed, I have
not~liked this" she said emphatically
"and more than that, / know / shall
never be conventional woman
Indianapolis News.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
DRAWN WITH MASTER HAND
Walter Scott's Portraits Of the Past q
Notable Contribution to Eng
Hsh Literature.

No wonder, that Walter Scott. who.
having shown the world in the Min
strelsy and the Lay that he was ed
ttor and poet, and being himself a
novel reader, should be utterly dissat-
isfied with the quality Of the existing
supply. The French Revolution, dis
tinguished by it's leveling principle and
action, had ended in substituting a
feudal empire for an effete monarchy {;
and even when Napoleon was redivid-
ing Europe into Kingdoms and princi-
palities for his family and his follow
ers, there had sprung up-or rather
revived-a deep devotion to the chiv-
airy which had done so much In the
past, and whose traditions had in
grated grace into history and breathed
reality into song.
TO this feeling, this principle, Scott
had ministered inhis poems; and now,
acknowledged head Of the romantic
school, he resolved to extend its lin
it's, beyond the ballad to the narrative
poem and use prose as the more suit
able medium. He strove to delineate
the past as it seemed in the eyes Of
men who were dubious Of the present
and afraid of the future-noble, state
ly, glittering and gay, with the pulse of
life ever beating to heroic measures
His view of feudalism in "The Tails
man." "Ivanhoc' and 1.-THE Fair Maid
Of Perth" was not the caricature a
few preceding authors had drawn, but
a portrait-faithful, IL idealized.-
Robert Shelton Mackenzie.
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Inside the Lines.

As we were driving through the city
We were forced to come suddenly 10 a
halt. Two Old ladies were walking
across the busiest thoroughfnre rs 1t
it we're the most uninhabiled place on
earth. ] sounded my horn just as
they got in front Of the car One OF
them stopped dead still and. giving me
very defiant look. said: "fon don't
dare rur over me. Why, we are In
side the l;nes."--thiragn Tribune.
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Outrage.

In Denver they tell story Of new
~ rich family that became discon-
tented with the services Of their old
physician, despite that fact that for
many years he had kept all Of them
in excellent health.
$50 you have decided to get new
DOCTOR" said a caller to the lady Of
the house, who had confided In her
friend.
81 certainly have" said the other.
1.-THE idea Of his prescribing flaxseed
tea and mustard plasters for people as
rich as we are!' =. .-ssezxs
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JOHNSON.HOFFMAN

Last evening at S:15 O'Clock In the
apartments over A. r. Carlson's store,
took place the marriage of Miss Lu-
ella Bernice Johnson, Of Nymore, to
Max Leland Hoffman, of this city.
They. were attended by Margaret E.
Nelson and Fred G. Heckelman. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. L.
p Warford, pastor Of First Presby-
ierian church.. Mr.. and MRS. Hoff--
man will make Bemidji their home.
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popular education is the
main pillar of Free Govern
ment."
TO ATTEND DISTRICT
CONFERENCE AT WADENA

DR.. G. H. Zentz, pastor of the Meth
odist church., and Rev. Blaine Lam
bert, district missionary, leave to-
morrow morning for Wadena to at
tend the district conference of the
Methodist church.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
sioxIno Down Production.

"How do you like the new hired
man?"
II like him first rate" replied Farm
er Corntossel. But I've got my
doubts about whether we can afford
to keep him. He talks so interestin'
about political economy and things
that everybody wants to quit work an
listen" s-- -.. .---.x.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09

+ 0ptometrists. II trou-
6led with headaches.
~ On. Larson 4 Larson.
nefvousress or eye dis.
erdsts Of any kind, needing Glassss
- ele1e fspainsd, consult tAsa.
Artificial sysQ At4ea. .s.>.x.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-11-09
MEMBERS OF JUVENILE AND
BEGINNERS BAND, TO MEET

4
evening at Z o'clock at the band
rooms in the City building, Director
G. o. Riggs has announced. The
Juvenile band will meet at 8 o'clock
in the band rooms also, for regular
practice. ..AH members of either or
ganization are expected to be present
at the: hour announced.
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NOTICE

The Pioneer will pay 10 cents each
for the first three copies reaching
the office of the daily Issues dated
September q, October 4. 81 and 25.
2t11-11
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IlIa5;g9|!ss,!lz,;;AG
John Ness Of Akeley spent Monday
here on business. ..A -,
Ben F. Clark Of Remer spent Mon
{ day here on business.
,raam 4-5tf
=: ~, All Balstad OF Shevlin was visitor
in. the city yesterday.
R. strander Of Brainerd was bust
ness visitor on Monday.
~. William C. Ellis of Littlefork spent
Monday here in business. /
: Fresh, swee. milk and cream. sold
at Ganterss bakery, 10-6tf
= F.. l.. Wilson of Rochester was
Monday visitor in this city.
Rev: L. c. Jensen of Northome was
caller in this city yesterday. l
This is Cloverland lamb week Eat
. more lamb. Swift & Co. STILLS
4, R.!Roberts of Crookston was
business visitor here on Monday.
F. A, Wilson of Brainerd was a
Bemidji business visitor yesterday.
Mrs. B. n. Edwards OF Becida
spent Monday with Bemidji friends.
J. A. Armstrong of Guthrie spent
the day here yesterday on business.
y Miss Eleanor Garritt Of Deer River
was a Monday shopper in this city.
Miss Helen D. Bremen of Pine Riv-
er was a Bemidi visitor yesterday.
$4,000 to loan on farms. The
DeAA '' WV lo-27tf
49,
George Clark of Turtle River was
among the out of town business call
ers Monday.
LOTS OF HAY NOW at Courtney
Feed and Seed Company. Phone
851. lO-zOtt
DAD; - a,rr+1o iRivar frans- |
acted business in Bemidji between
trains Monday.
Ch.rysanthemums, all kinds and
colors, s1.O0 to $500 per dozen. Be-
midi Floral CO, 2tl1-1O
Mrs. Christ Olson OF Island Lake
was the guest Of friends while shop
ping in the city yesterday,
Mrs. L.,G. Watkins of Grand Forks
is visiting, her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
A. E. Henderson, for two weeks.
49,. Thomas S. Erwin returned this
morning from ten day business trip
ITO the twin cities, Des Moines, Iowa
and St. Cloud. .,.:...
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey X. Meyers
and son Harvey, Jr., of Onigum were
among. the out of town visitors in this
city on Monday.
Ladies and 'gentlemen's suits
sponged and pressed, rs cents. Equal
to other cleaning jobs. Swiss Clean
ers. Phone s.. 28d11-2o
MISS. D. Staebler of Sank Centre
spent several days with her brother,
E. N. Ebert and family, returning to
her home yesterday. 49,,
Roses, .violets, chrysanthemums,
carnations, ported plants Bemidji
Floral Co. 2t11-1O
G. Oliver Riggs will leave Thurs
day evening for Muscatine, Iowa, and
JOY, Illinois, for a two weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
Fred, Clary of Turtle River was in
the city Saturday to have broken
bone in his arm attended to. The
accident happened while cranjking'
Ford. $3.50
VI
- Spot cash paid for Liberty Bonds.
SEQ G.: B. Hooley at Northern Gro
cery=Co., .during the day, or at the
Markham hotel evenings. 7-29tf
Mrs. Ralph Wheeler Of Bass Lake,
was in the city yesterday en- route to
various points on the 500 line for an
extended visit with relatives and
friends. .
When you next need feed try the
Courtney Seed & Feed Co, where
prices are right. At Grinager's Gro
ce-y on ard street. s-s.f.
Mrs. Hattie Ostrander returned to
her home at Turtle River Saturday.
She has been confined here for sew
eral weeks with a severe attack of
rheumatism.
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We also maintain a first class re-
pairing and alteration department in
connection with our cleaning and
dyeinE service. Model Dry Cleaners.
300 Third street. 10-22tf
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Mrs. L..G. Watkins of Grand Forks
is visiting her parents, Dr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Henderson, for two weeks.

Thomas S. Erwin returned this
morning from ten day business trip
to the twin cities, Des Moines, Iowa
and St. Cloud. ,.:..
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Chrysanthemums, all kinds and
colors, $1.O0 to $500 per dozen. BE-
midi Floia1- co. 2tl1-10
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey K. Meyers
and son Harvey, Jr., of Onigum were
among, the out of town visitors in this
city on Monday. -
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MISS. d. Staebler of Sank Centre
spent several days with her brother,
E. N. Ebert and family, returning to
her home yesterday. 49,.
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Mrs Hattie Ostrander returned to
her home at Turtle River Saturday.
She has been confined here for sew
eral weeks with a, severe attack of
rheumatism.
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Ladies' and gentlemen's suits
sponged and pressed, rs cents. Equal
to other cleaning jobs. Swiss Clean
ers. Phone Sc. 2Sd1l-2O
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Mrs. Christ Olson: OF Island Lake
was the guest Of friends while shop
ping in the city yesterday,
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G. Oliver Riggs will leave Thurs
day evening for Muscatine, Iowa, and
Joy, Illinois, for two weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
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Roses, .violets, chrysanthemums,
carnations, ported plants: Bemidji
Floral co. 2t11-1O
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LOTS OF HAY NOW at Courtney
Feed and Seed Company. Phone
XXI 10-20tf

A. 4, Radi of Turtle River, trans
acted business in Bemidji between
trains Monday.
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Mrs. Ralph Wheeler of Bass Lake,
was in the city yesterday en- route to
various points on the 500 line for an
extended visit with relatives and
friends.
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y Spot cash paid for Liberty Bonds.
Sec G.: b. Heoley at Northern Gro
cery=Co., -during the day, or at the
Markham hotel evenings. q Stf
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Fred Clary of Turtle River was in
the city Saturday to have a broken
bone In his arm attended to. The
accident happened while crarking
\ Ford.
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When you next need feed try the
Courtney Seed & Feed Co, where
prices are right. At Grinager's Gro
ce.y on .3rd street. 9-9tf
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George Clark of Turtle River was
among the out of town business call
ers Monday.