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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-20
aAs ANYONE BEEN THROWING STONES,

IT is to be regretted that our northern neighbor-
ing city, International Falls has in some way OBJ
tanned the impression that the citizens OF Bemidji
and especially the garages, going out Of their
way to cast aspersons on the roads leading to
that city from Bemidji. Nothing can be found
here to warrant that conclusion. The garages
when interviewed by representative OF the Be-
midi Association, without knowing Tor what pur-
pose the information desired, all expressed
themselves to the effect that the roads We're either
good or fairly good. One said "The roads are good
we had report from one of our men who just drove
through and made the trip in fine shape" 4" %
There could be no possible advantage to be OBJ
tanned from discouraging tourists other travellers
from going through to International Falls from
Bemidji. On the other hand every car that passes
through this city for northern destination means
that much more to the city when they return, and
it would therefore be distinctly to Berhidjis ad-
vantage to have every possible car travel north
and return rather than turn around at Bemidji and
retrace their journey.
There is large amount of traffic going towards
International Falls which does not pass through
Bemidji, but goes directly north from Cass Lake
over the Scenic Highway and it is possible
of the reports reaching International Falls may
come from that source rather than Bemidji.
Bemidji has always had friendly feeling for
it's northern neighbour as both cities have great
deal in common, and surely there should be no
feeling of GOODNESS between them because of roads,
Roads in the vicinity of this city are not in such
perfect condition that any of Bemidji's citizens
should assume "holier than thou attitude if such
has ever been the with regard to the roads in
the vicinity of international Falls Of through
Koochiching: county, but have far been unable
to find any who have been guilty of that conduct.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-20

charges as can be expected under existing condi-
tions. ~ ~
- Let's be fair and consider both sides before we
criticise. ".'
If your neighbor calls you a fool, don't be too
hasty about punching him. He may have blundered
onto the truth. .'' -. ~"~ IT,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-20


Did You See and |
Hear The Boosters?
In recent through Minnesota and North Dakota they
travelled 1880 mes visited 80 towns and compared notes with
100000 people.
They represented the business interests of the capital city of Min
nesota among them correspondent from the St. Paul
Pioneer Press and what they said about him
and the service he inspired: ~..:
Mnn o congratulate
the andDs splendid %&
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Of the PineerPres and Dispatch
indee a Such
rendered makes the trade
as correspondents shows =
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Nicoin E. G. F. L.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
A Popular Public Servant.

The country is, and has been since
his nomination, in pleasant mood
toward Mr., Harding. Wherever he
went during the campaign he was re-
-ceived with warmth by great out
pouring Of the people. On election
day the people everywhere pumped
for him in record numbers. His phe,
nenlenal triumph at the polls was
hailed in all sections Of the country
with delight.
+" Later, when he journeyed south for
rest he was received with enthusiasm
in states which had voted against
him. Texas opened her arms to him.
Louisiana did likewise.2 He spoke in
both states in the key Of patriotism,
and. evoked In both the heartiest APP
prevail of his sentiments.
X On the isthmus of Panama. where
he met many Americans, the demon
STATIONS In his honor We're, exceed
ir1gly cordial. Every hour of his stay
was made pleasant for him.
r Again on the home soil he was
greeted by great crowds on his pas
sage through Virginia, and in this
town. where he Is we'll known, he had
everything his own way. The crown
fifg demonstration was in the Senate
chamber, where his speech. full OF
feeling and felicities. won all hearers
The, occasion will be remembered as
even In q hall where 80 many
notable functions have been and are
constantly being staged.
= a start under such a show Of in:
terest and friendship should count for
much. In time. very likely. Mr.. Hard
ing will. encounter some rough going.
He has difficult combination to ham
die. and many things are at skies and;
.seyens. But the knowledge that he
enjoys. the confidence and good viii of;
the country will brace him for dis
play of the best that is in him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
!. Progressive Rece ssion."

y il pntntset cut by Judge Alschuler
Of Chicago, in. commenting on present
conditions. that 1.-THE ultimate con-
sumer - still the victim OF many un-
eonseionahle, exactions. Coal prices
to the user seem to be ridiculously
and lnsxcusably high, and likewise, in
many cases. rent. But" he adds hope
fully. .notwithstanding all this, the au-
thoritative reports, as well as common
experience. seem to indicate quite
progressive recession in. the cost Of
living" While the phrase progress
stye recession" attributed to his honor
by the reports may be slightly in the
nature Of solecism, the meaning is
clear and the purport SO encourag ing
that only Polonius would halt the
proceedings In order to cayil. How
ever. it may be observed that with
fuel and rent SO intimately and in
exorably concerned in the processes
Of production. manufacture and dis
tribution. their Importance as obsta-
cles to a downward tendency cannot
be lightly dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
Gov. -Cox's Offer.

Gov. Cox has risen gracefully to an
important occasion. His offer to ap,
point Senator-eiect Willis as Mr.. Hard
ing's successor in the Senate if the
latter desires to retire at once is in
keeping with the best instincts Of
good citizenship and Official RESPONSE
bility. The offer is deserving OF all
praise: and, If possible. should be &C;
cepted. 'H.E. g. ~
True Mr.. Willis would be desigS
mated in case of a vacancy by the lat
est expression of the Ohio electorate
on the subject Of the states represent
'tation in the Senate. AS the repuh-
lican candidate for senator he. was
elected last month, for full term by
an enormous plurality, and the state
expressed a. preference; for Mr.. Hard!
ing for President by q, plurality OF
nearly four hundred thousand.
; Nevertheless. the power q appoht|
ment is.with Gov. Cox, Arfdsa demo,
crat at his Instance would. be availt
able and receive ihe commission.
This 10 another gratifying. evidence
that strict partisanship t. not at pres!
ent the wear. The. counisy has an
enormous problem to solve. Domestic
as well AZ. foreign affairs are in the
scale They have grown ont ofsa war
declared and fought by both parties.
Hence, as far as possible, > both par
ties should cooperate in restoring The
normal and starting the country again
on the road to prosperity. - :,
Last month al the polls party lines
In many states' largely disappeared.
Democratic ,Ba the ten thousands voted
for republicana candidates, state and
national: and it VIII be only logical and
right for them ito support the men
they, have essistsd IN putting into Of.
Zee in the efforts the latter may make
toward redeetnfnE campaign promises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
The War Cost.

Secretary Houston has fixed the net
cost of the war to the United States
at $24,010.600. 900. The process Of ad-
justment by which this net cost was
ascertained has been intricate and
difficult. During the war most Of the
governmental activities were contrib
utory to the work of raising. training.
shipping and maintaining an Army,
expanding the Navy and developing
the transportation service on sea and
land. There was scarcely a bureau
in all the executive organization. that
did not in some way share in this
work. If the actual cost of all these
contributory services We're to be reck-
oned out in detail the actuarial task
would be unending. In probably very
close approximation the Secretary now
states the cost at something over
twenty-four billions. This does not in
clude the amounts loaned to foreign
governments since, as the Secretary
says. these loans will be paid and
cannot he charged as an actual expen.
diture. There are also items aggre-
eating four and half billions repre-,
ssnting the excess cost of govern.
mental operation for the three years
and three months beyond what they
would have been in normal times. This
item doubtless includes the III. c. L."
element in the non-war government
service.
1t is interesting to note that the
period covered by these war cost fig.
ures is stated at from April 6. 1917,
to June 80, 1890. While peace has not
been formally proclaimed. June 80
last appears to be the official date
for the ending Of the war, though hos
tilities ended November IL, 1918. or
more than: a year and half before
the time now fxed al the limit of war
cost reckoning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

+. East year-s. ooo. goo Red Cross Christ
mas health seals were sold in. Wash
ington. The result was a substantial
fund Ito aid in fighting tuberculosis
ana tbat maintenance sof the public
health ON 2 high plane. This year
up to date half a million seals have
been Sold; thus the District Il only
oIie.Quarter on its way to its last
years point. In a little. more. than
two weeks, the books win close.
There should be a Christmas health
seal on every letter that goes into
the mails in this city. It should be az
much a part OF the mailing process as
the putting on Of the postage stamp.
Every time one Of these seals 10 fasten.
Cd tO,a pieee Of mali matter, It should
mean a thought fo& health. "A seal
should be put on, every Christmas
nackage.sE. Ell ~ 49, .a.--s3
This year the Warrington Taber.
tA1losfs Association. which is main.
tanned largely by the slIe Of these
health seals. proposes to extend its
work to include the provision Of school
lunches TO children who are under.
the establishment Of ;nutri-
tional clinics and the conduct OF day
CAMPS and preventive AMI educational
propaganda. Al this costs money and
the community should bsar the cost.
II, can, bear it easily Il It takes enough
81 these rttie 1sticksr scale z +
buying 9 Christmas health seal is
not enough in itself. 10 buy : sheet
Of them means financial help for the
work. To use every one Of those seals
helps to spread the word Of health
protection. 4. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

than in the case of consumption by
the public. Private consumers now
take ,sz.s per cent Of the gas; the gov
eminent takea 80 per cent at 70 cents
and the District takes 4 per cent at
IS cents. y It is Of little moment IN
equity. that these official consump-
tons are of small percentages. The
principle remains that part Of the
gas used in the District of Columbia
Is supplied at lees than Cost, and that,
however small the ratio Of official and
private consumption may be, the pri-
'vate consumer is really carrying the
burden of this sale below cost OF IL
per cent of the. total.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

Regardless of the .Novenber ver-
dict, the President ahas made recon-
mendations to ,Censress about lesis-
lation. and sent to the Senate i list
OF, thousands Of new appointments to
ONCE. He was within his.rights IN DO
ing so-within his, duty. indeed. His
own commission rusiss until noon of
March. 4. and to tho llst moment OF
the time he must take note Of what
his commission calls forf = ~ Z.
But Congress win ia. uithin:sits
rights in dealing with these recoen-
rnendations and appointments in it's
own time and way. They VIII be re-
ferred To the proper committees. aud
II, the decision. is against action; no
action will be taken. Action cannot
be forced. Congress lis al liberty 70
ignore every suggestion as to. legis-
lation., and the, Senate every appoint.
ment to offiee.5 ssr ~ -.
1t would. be different q course, If
the President and Congress were in
agreement politically In that event
We mightLprobatay should-witness
the functioning.s both as to measures
and men. of a party for months after
its Reputation at the poHs.1 Laws of
great consequence seouid be written
on the books, and ofReesocf great i'm.
portance bestowed on. those against
whom the Teleeprate haaspdesed its
decree. Much might be done Of =
nature contrary TO- thesSMdensent7sa1
the. people even white that 5udsnaSsii
was fresh ts.shsrIasnd 4; 0f-alEQ
This shsyH.he chsaGsa ,When a
new order p EiSeR II ssheaId ~, exc
cuted as soon sas possible. Il "a in.
terests soesAil.@aoaifs those, voesf q
well as Of those voted in.- --- 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
Tariff Revision.

.sThe coming. revision Of the tariff
viii be the most comprehensive per.
Torrance Of the kind ever undertaken
by an American Congress. Observe:
The revision Of 1sso-the Mckinley
revision-dealt with inequalities that
had grown out Of the long operation
OF an Old law. 1t cost the republicans
the control Of the House, and paved
the way for the complete triumph Of
the democracy in 1892. 49,, ,sss
The revision of 1s94---the German.
Wilson ;revision-cost the democracy
the control Of the Houss and paved
the way for the complete triumph Of
the republicans in 1895.
The revision OF 1ss7--the Dinsley
revision-was % successfully done, the
republicans largely through its aid,
retained control OF the government
for sixteen years.
The revision Of 1sos-the Payne re-
vision--cost the republicans the next
House, and contributed to the com.
'plete triumph Of the democracy in
.lsl2.
The present law-the Underwood
law-was put on the books in 1913.
In less than . year the world war
broke out. and all busineSs everywhere
'was DEDICATED. But the test Of the
law. in peace times was long enough
to demonstrate its unacceptability to
the business interests and its made.
quacy az revenue. producer.
The coming revision. therefore, will
take into account not only the defects
Of the Underwood law, but the trade
conditions Of the world generally as
the result of the great war. Az we
are bidder now for world trade. we
must adjust our tariff to the general
requirements Of the new times.
But the adjustrpeut VIII be made on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
Official and Pritass aas Rates 6 J:

BY direction Of a, paragraph. in the
sundry civil law the bureau OF stand
ards has investigated and reported on
the. quality of sas served IN the biz
trict and the epst. Of production and
distribution to the government and
private consumers. The report of this
inquiry has been made. at present
the private consumer pays 3l.s2 4
thousand cubic feet. while the United
States and the District OF Columbia
pay only 20 and. rs cents a. thousand
Tor different uses. Yet according to
the standards burasu tie cost Of
manufacturing and distribution Ia q "a
per thousand in general and the cost
Of supplying gas to the government
and the District ia ILLS. It would
seem. therefore. that the government
and the District are getting their gas
for As cents and So cents a thousand
less than cost. white the nitrate cuus
sumers are paying ieeass I'm dJ aiaina
more than cost. I'm eohE1d :un:
faIt'to, the private cpaSulne Mere
should be such q Nj44eSf8skxs IN
RITES: # it,ccsts $I.fE to-asaife and
diaffibute gas 10 the -ofactal consumers
they should pay It ielAr rs much az
that prics- There ID no reason why
theyovernment and the District should
get their gas for less than cost. and
every reason. why at least Q cost rate
should be paid Else the public must
bear the burden Of the loss incurred
In serving the federal and municipal
consumers. II the rates are hxed &C.
cording to cost. the bureau of stand.
ards finds. there should be = differen.
tisl Of about 10 cents In favor Of the
o@ciat consumer. inasmuch as the
CT 9 distrzDutien y less in that use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

protection tines. Last months man
date called for that. Mr.. Harding will
be, expecting such a measure. and
both capital. and labor. which have
always protited by the protective pol, ]
Icy. will give their sanction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

The advancement in Secretary
lcolbYs speechmaking programs caused
by Argentina's withdrawal from the
league should not seriously disconcert
% ready and accomplished an orator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

::Frsn What has BEEN learned 20 Tar
"asiekyr 5Afnstein's master mind &C.
tfvittes have been largely devoted to
tie invention Of an assumed name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

The demands Of D'Annunzio are
gradually shaping themselves to a
suggestion that Italy come in and
make Greater Fiume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

A President-elect has an advantage
over a Vice President.elect In knowing
precisely what his home address in
Washington is going to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

Much. Of the thought at; Geneva, IL
now inclined to take up the nations
league as one Of the prab.ems Of re-
Soii''' uesioh: tss.3.s.s .1c.,,.fa -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

a new theory a. to OCEAN commerce
is to. the effect that tho barksep~ is
Almost as essential fuactionary as
the captain. OF the ship. s>-. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

No matter what. happens; Congress
always Looks forward tosan extra sss.
saon. = .-r1..t -. - y ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

mo statistician will undertake to
figure how much article x has cost
for whits paper and typewriter ribbons,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

/ The credit seeking farmer continues
Ito Ink respectful attention on the
former Secretary Of Agriculture. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

The peace prize Of Alfred Nobel
continues in action. So does his dyna.
mite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
A. Cue for the Cudxel.

a VU0f AVS Vuo VuQkei.
''You wort ind any slapstick COM
edy in my show.' exclaimed the par.
ticular manager.
GOOD" rejoined the patient patron.
what the drama needs is a real club
to be used In seriousness on the ticket
specuIators."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
Fortitude.

"A statesman should show unwaver-
ing fortitude."
''UnwaverinS fortitude is all right"
replied Senator Sorghum, unless It
leads q man to keep making the same
speeches over and over until hiS audt
ences walk out" 81. : - -, = $ y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
Tossing the Treasure.
I like to shovel in the coal.
The exercise Is healthy.
Besides. it gives my sordid soul,
A sense Of being wealthy.

/ Jud Tunkins says the Jazz costooms
have got to be 30 reckless the dancers
don't even seem to have anything on
their minds. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
wheat and the Consumer

|. NsAOSs ossss shso AOQ0uLuer.
THE mills Of the gods grind slowly"
remarked the ready.made philosopher.
|. yes" replied Farmer Corntossei.
i reckon il we had to depend, on
them. the price Of flour never would
come down." 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHII.ANDER JOHNSON.

Abiding Reality.
A; little boy with large round eyes
Was listening to the thought severe
With which his elders, very wise,
We're burdening the atmosphere.
They told Of legends from the past,
aAnd mentioned myths" mid great
" applause.
They named them all from first to last,
Including dear old Santa Claus.
What is a myth" the youngster
cried,
As to his eyes there came a mist.
"A myth" the learned speaker
us some one who does not exist"
Then who has brought the gifts
which make
So happy every Christmas day?" 2
Their wisdom seemed a sad mistake.
They murmured. Child, we cannot
say"
The younsster spoke, forthwith.
And said. Don't let It be forgot.
Though Santa. Claus may be a myth.
. A Little Boy like Me is NOT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-09

45c to 85c curtain remnants
NEAR half and less than hall price for M
~ remnant lengths of cretonnes voiles, MO
narquisettes m dras and poplins in ~O~
lengths for cushions, curtains, screens,
hangings and various other uses
nc half linen towels Christmas suggestion Good size
Beautiful quality
$z5S velour table runners $9Mercezed velour with tap
>, esry ends. Nicely finished All colors.
piovcases sRegular 4sc Good quality linen finish
Size 36x42
$I095 Robe Blankets S795Extra heavy single blankets
either slumber robes or bed blankets Boxed for
Christmas giving Drapsrss. third
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-16
Northeast Harbor, ut. Desert island Me-

one carnival and six professional vaude-
vile performances. Going singly, the
club dinners are to cost So the cover
and the vaudeville shows a dollar a
head. The entertainment committee
points with unfeigned pride to the fact
that it is intended to give whole
seasons amusement at less than the
cost of two high class entertainments
in shore hotels, and calls attention to
the fact that the club is going to pro-
vide culinary features equal in every
way to that for which cafes exact a
cover tax of at least 81, in addition
to stiff tariffs for service and dinner.
The Chelseans opened their June so
cial season with a club dance this eve
ming. The committee for June COM
prises William +. Metzger, past commo-
dore, and Mrs. Metzger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Baltz, Rear Commodore and
Mrs. Bertram G. Frazier, DR.. and Mrs.
Moore Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Kenworthy and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Stan
ley Smith. Mrs. Thomas s. Keefer will
entertain at cards for the women's
auxiliary next Thursday.
Details for the ocean race from
Philadelphia to Atlantic City on June
1926 were worked out yesterday at
a dinner rendered the regatta commit
tee of the Yachtsmen's Club Of Philadel-
phia, by the officers and directors of the
Atlantic City Yacht Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-16
Peak in Canadian Rockies.

larger measure of the spirit which
builds million dollar hotels and fur
nishes money without stint through
taxation to make the City of Unfailing
Optimism" one of the cleanest, best
lighted of communities.
There has been q wonderful improve
ment in Atlantic City's hotel situation
during the last winter and spring. OF
which very little has been said. Ref.
erence is made to the renaissance OF
the smaller hotels. Scores of them
have passed into new hands and been
oyerhauled, transformed literally. to
meet a need just as pressing and i'm
portant to Atlantic City as the greater
and more expepsive-hotels OF the
Boardwalk. The transformation came
about under the influence of the spirit
of unfailing optimism to meet demand
for good food and good beds at a cost
within reason for the. average family,
II was recognized everybody could not
pay beachfront prices. The result Is
a marked improvement in Atlantic
City's position for taking care OF the
IN between folk who might have, been
forced to be content either with. the
mountains Or. very limited outings.
Furthermore. ithe Boardwalk hotels
always are wded anyhow, regard
less of seasoE The metamorphosis OF
the formeF N open in-summer- only
avenue hostd rs could not have come
at more ri itious time for all con-
ccIued. Il tM 20 - .s--- 7, J.