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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
COMPANY K TAKES
: FIRST SHOT AT DRILL
ON MONDAY EVENING
Additional Dsills This Week
ON Wednesday and Friday,
Says Capt. Moore

Bemidji's national guard, company
K, took its first shot at drill in uni
form last night in. answer to regular
drill night assembly at the rooms of
the Bernidji Civic and Commerce as
sociation. A large number of men,
bers were absent on account of sick
ness and absence from the city, but
nevertheless all took part in some
fore of drill in preparation for the
summer encampment at Fort Smelling
from June to June 10.
Those who have already had mill
tary experience were taken out Of
doors under the command Of Lieuten-
ant Huffman and were given regular
drill. The ''rookie" bunch was drilled
in the Association rooms in prelimin-
airy movements and the manual of
arms. Another squad of men who
have been absent from previous drills
was given instruction in facings and
other foot movements. Rifles were
inspected by the officers and it was
found that the recruits in many cases
had cleaned their rifles up in better
shape than the ex-service men.
N6pCdlu MOOIc, uOI SdClSIlCu Will
the showing made at the drill and de-
sirious Of having the company make
good showing at the summer camp,
has called additional drills for this
week FOR Wednesday and Friday even
ings., "4..AN members are required to
be present>in uniform with rifles clean
and shoes oiled. Sickness is the only
accuse for absence from drills.
Orders concerning the arrange
ments for the summer camp at Shell
ing were read and copy given to
each member that all may be thor
oughly familiar with just what is re-
quired in each case. Captain Moore
announced that he has no authority
whatever to excuse any member from
attending the encampment this year
and it is doubtful if anyone will be
able to secure permission to be ex-
cused by the regimental officers.
Lieut.. Colonel Stutz will be in Be-
midi on Wednesday of next week to
inspect the company prior to leaving
for camp.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
REPRESENTATIVE OF
FLOUR MILL ADVISES
BUYING FLOUR NOW
States That Decreased Acreage
Will Prevent Price From
Falling Far

A communication receiver from d.
G. Wells, a representative of the
-Pillsbury "Flour Mills company ad-
vlses that the time to buy -four is at
the present Many are hoping that
in lieu of the small drop reported in
the price Of -four that by watchfully
waiting they may be able to purchase
their flour a little later for much
reduced price. Mr.. Wells sets forth
what he believes to be reason why
this will not necessarily be the case
and advises purchasing required sup
plies now, The communication reads
las follows:
Editor Bemidji Pioneer,
City.
Dear Sir:
would appreciate your printing
the following:
A recent issue of the Pioneer stat
ed that -four had dropped SO cents
a barrel or rs cents a 50 pound
sack.
People in general seem to be under
the impression that by following a
policy of "watchfully waiting" they
will purchase -four at cheaper prices.
Millers and dealers are as anxious
as others to see decline, since the
present levels tie up needed money,
and the higher -four climbs, the low
er the percentage Of profit.
Buyers with foresight will purchase
-four now, as local merchants are
offering it below present day cost,
viz: Quotations at Minneapolis are
SO for 90 pounds in CARROTS, add IA
cents freight and 10 cents drayage
and no profit and your flour would
cost 1924. Less than car lots would
cost about $8.65 laid in at Bemidji
Wheat prices regulate the cost of
flour, and from twenty-six wheat belt
towns come reports of acreage de-
crease varying from five to forty per
cent less than 1919.
Foreign countries are in no condi-
ton to sustain themselves and de-
pend on us to furnish food. For in
stance, Germany has purchased but
eighteen millions of a needed two
hundred million bushels of wheat, or
its equivalent.
With all the factors determining
the price of wheat and flour, we can
expect higher price levels until pro-
duction is increased in this as well
as in foreign countries.
Yours respectfully,
D. G. WELLS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
WORLD NEWS
(By United Press)
PENROSE BEHIND SIMS ATTACK

Washington, May Is. (By Raymond
Clapper) Senator Boise Penrose is
behind the attack which Rear Admir-
al Sim is directing at the conduct Of
the navy during the war, secretary
of navy Daniels charged To-Day con-
tinuing his testimony before the ma,
val senate committee. In bringing
Penrose into the controversy Dan
iels conveyed the impression that he
believes politics are responsible for
Sims charges.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
lDJl MIMI TUESDAY EVENING, MAY Is, 1920
MATINEE OF SCHOOL
PAGEANT, 1.-THE LIGHT"
TOMORROW AFTERNOON

For various reasons, the
. members Of the city school
faculty in charge Of the pageant
''TheS !; Light" have decided to
postpone the matinee perform
Iance until tomorrow afternoon
at 2 30 o'clock at the Grand
theatre. This. matinee has been
looked forwardgf;to by
many and it is hoped that the
change in slime Will cause no
: serious Inconvenience to those
planning to sttsnd.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC
SCH0M,PACEANT SHOWS
AT THE GRAND TONIGHT
Over 200 Bemidji Pupils APP
pear in Cast of 1.-THE
Light" May Is and 10

After weeks of preparation under
the direction of twenty-five members
of the Bemidji- public schools faculty,
and a general rehearsal at the Grand
theatre this afternoon, all members OF
the cast in the educational pageant,
''The Light" which will be presented
this evening and tomorrow afternoon
and evening by pupils Of local schools,
are prepared to put over in fine shape
one of the biggest school plays ever
attempted in Bemidji.
Over two hundred Bemidji pupils
will appear in the pageant, represent
ing each school building and each de-
partment of the local schools. The
part of education will be character
lied by Miss Gloyd Snow Of the
Junior High school faculty and the
part of Any City is characterized by
Robert Naylor, senior in the High
school.
Elaborate costumes add greatly to
the effect of the play. These cos
tunes which will be worn at both pro-
duction were selected from costume
dealers in the Twin Cities under the
personal direction of Miss 'Ethelyn
Hall, principal of the Junior High
department.
Many interesting features are
shown in the. production, which was
originally staged in Cleveland, Ohio,
at the educational meeting held there
last February. Catherine T.: Bryce,
assistant superintendent Of schools at
Cleveland lis the originator and au-
thoress of the play, which was we'll
enjoyed by everyone who attended
the Cleveland meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
NO FREIGHT RELIEF IN SIGHT

Washington. May 1S.-Months
must pass before the normal move
ment Of freight can be restored MEN,
bers of the interstate commerce COM
mittee warned today. The pooling
of the equipment and limited priority
orders may be methods used to relieve
the situation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
MOOSEHEART LEGION

The dance which was to have been
given by the women of the Moose
heart Legion last week will be held
tonight after the regular session of
the Moose Lodge.
Special preparations have been
made to make this most enjoyable
affair and every one who comes is
assured of a good time.
A splendid orchestra has been So
cured. Don't miss it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
Wage Increase IL Being Coosid-
erred, Says Railroad
Union Leader Today
BELIEVES DECISION
HAS AVERTED STRIKE
Railroad Labor Board Is Now
Hearing Owners' Side
of the Case '
(By United Press

Chicago, May Is. (By Don Cham
berlain Belief that the possibility
of the railroad strike has been delini-
tely averted as result Of the railroad.
executives advocating a wage increase
for the employees was expressed to-
day by the railroad union leaders.
The question is how much Of an in
crease the railroad labor board which
is now hearing the owners side of
the case here will grant, they said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
REPRESENTATIVE IN
MEXICO TO MAKE REPORTS

Washington, May 10. 49, United
States representative in Mexico will
be held on the ground to observe
and report developments during
Mexico's period of reconstruction, it
was learned at the state department.
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Washington, May 18.-Washing-
ton people have stopped buying be-
cause prices are too high and bank
ers are pressing merchants to take up
loans resulting in price reductions by
retailers throughout the country. Ac-
cording to r. C. Leffingwell, assist
ant secretary of the treasury.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
WEALTH AND HIGH PRICES
TO BE INVESTIGATED

Washington, May 18.-A resolu-
ton to investigate the relation be-
tween the high price of necessities
and concentration Of wealth was in
troduced in the senate by senator
Walch Of Massachusetts,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
FOREST FIRES MENACING

st. Paul. May 18.-Special meet
ing of the state forestry board is be-
ing considered because of the forest
fire menace, state forester Cox an
nounced. Fires are still bad near
Deer River and Northome.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
Department Store Head Says
Market Broke Three or
'' Four Weeks Ago
SYMPATHETIC REASONS
ALLEGED INSINCERE
Some Stores Announcing Re
duction to Aid in Reduc-
ing Cost Of Living

Omaha, May 1S.-Department
stores martyrdom. in cutting prices
fifteen to twenty per cent to aid in
reducing cost of living was labelled
bunco today by George Brandies,
head of a department store here
which announced thirty per cent
price reductions. The market. broke
three or four weeks ago, said Bran
deis, and other reason for reduction
is all bunk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
REBELS HUNTING CARRANZA

Ell Paso, Texas, May 18.-Revolu-
tionists cavalry continued hunting
around Oaxaca for Carranza, reported
here. The capture of large stores OF
ammunition is reported by the reb-
bells.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
SOVIETS ASK FOR HELP

London, May 18.-The Russian
soviet government in a wireless ap-
pealed to proletarians of all nations.
including the United States to end
the Polish war on Russia by crushing
and defeating capitalists and land
owners. Bolshevik counter attacks
on Kieff has been abandoned 1t is
reported.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
UNION SHIP WORKERS STRIKE
FOR HIGHER WAGES

Port Arthur, Ont, May 18.-Prac-
tically all union men employed in the
ship yards here struck for higher
wages.
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(By United Press)

St. Paul, May 18.-Strong & War
ner, big millinery house, which is OPP
Grating a chain of millinery stores
throughout the northwest, today an
nounced price reductions of approx
mately SO per cent.
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MANY Services Rendered.

The American Legion has obtained
for disabled ex-service men an in
crease Of base pay from $50 to $50
per month. It has assisted in adjust
ing thousands of claims for cOmpen-
sation through cooperation with the
War Risk Insurance Bureau. It has
speeded up the vocational rehibili-
tatiOn problem. 1t has helped to
obtain preference for ex-service per-
sons and their widows in civil SER
vice appointments, special preference
being shown disabled men. The L.
gion has drafted and put before con-
gress the four-fold optional compen-
sation bill which is intended" to aid
all ex-service men. BY cooperation
with Federal, state and local employ
ment services, it has obtained work
for thousands Of ex-service men out
of uniform.
The American Legion publishes a
live, alert, interesting magazine,
1.-THE American Legion Weekly"
The weekly goes to every paid up
Legion member without additional
charge. The Legion will put every
ex-service man who joins 1t in touch
with men whom they should wish to
be united with. 1t will give them a
place in patriotic community inter-
ests. All Legion posts have certain
social advantages which should ap-
peal to all. There are many who be-
lieve that the Legion is opposed to
union labor. Samuel Gompers, pre-
sident of the American Federation of
Labor, says that there is absolutely
no reason why union man should
not join the Legion as tens of thous
ands have. It does not interfere with
the rights Of citizens in any way. A
Legion member can strike or act as
his right, so long as he breaks no
law. Action in such case is up to
the man and not to the organization.
Those Eligible to Join.
To join the Ralph Oracle post Of
the American Legion, one must have
served in the recent war hOnOrably as
shown by his discharge which is con-
suited for eligibility to membership.
Upon payment Of membership fees of
81 and annual dues for 1920 amount
ing to 50, or a total of SO in all,
he becomes a full fledged member en-
titled to the American Legion Week.
ly for the balance Of the year and to
all other benefits to be derived from
being a member Of this organization.
The Legion button which should be
the pride of every ex-service man or
woman is allowed members who are
paid up in dues for the small price
of Is cents. These can be secured
from the post adjutant upon payment
of dues.
$50 Members Aim.
During this weeks drive for men,
bers the local post wishes to make
as good showing as possible and 1t
should be the aim Of every member
who is not in good standing to pay
up his dues for the year since paid
up membership for 1920 counts in the
drive. Ralph Oracle post now has
a paid up membership Of 1876 with
an enrolment of close to 800. Co.
operation will give the post good
standing membership of at least $50
To make this drive a success every
eof the Legion is asked to
boost. do not let anyone misunder-
stand that for which the Legion
stands.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-18
COMMITTEE
MADE REPORT TODAY

Washington, May 10 (By L. c..
Martin) The republican advisory
committee on platform and policies
today made its report to its executive
committee. The report consisted of
twenty separate reports on recon-
struction problems following four
months work by as many sub-com-
mittees. The data will guide the reso-
lutions committee.
Washington, May 18.-Carranza is
fleeing northward and Farncisco Viii
la is enroute to Mexico City unac-
companied, advices to state depart
ment said today
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AlMERICAN,LECl0N ASKS
ALL WHO TOOK PART in
RECENT WAR T0C0ME IN
Ralph Oracle Post 10 Putting
on Membership Drive
This Week

the opening of the national
drive for members for the American
Legion in the United States, the
Ralph Oracle post Of Bemidji desires
that every ex-service man or woman
In saviciuity join the local organi-
cation to put Bemidji's quota lover
the top" The quota set for the To-
cal post is every service man or wo-
man In this community who took
part in the recent world war between
April s, 1917, and November II,
1918, and who served honorably
while in the service.
Advantage of Membership.
Membership in Ralph Oracle post
first of all insures participation in
social and business meetings with old
buddies, rubbing shoulders as during
the war when this was found abso-
lutely necessary. Since returning to
civil life this organization has been
formed that the same friendly feel
ing could be maintained. The or
ganizatiOn is union of ex-service
men who have served their country
honorably. Men who still desire to
aid their fellow service men as much
as possible. The efforts of the Am
erican Legion are not confined to aid
ing it's Gym members. Every service
man whether he be member or not
is always welcome to ask for any
aid required and if it possible for
the Legion to help him, he will be
helped.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-02-19
NATIONAL C. A. r.
COMMANDER COMING HERE

Word has reached mere from Colo
RADIO Springs that f. d. Hall Of Co
lumbus. O.. commanderin-chief Of the
national organization OF the G. A. r..
is coming to Canon City for the an
nua oncampmont of the Department
of Colorado and Wyoming, G.. a. r., TO
be held here on June ] and 2.
Al the conclusion of his stay In
Canon city, he viii 20 to Colorado
Springs for n short stay Never be.
fore in its history has the encnmp-
ment of the Colorado and Wyoming
departments, @. A. r., has been hon
ored by the presence OF the command
erin-chicf Of this great patriotic or
der. The veterans OF Greenwood post
No. 10 VIII no doubt do themselves
proud In extending hospitality and
courtesy TO the distinguished visitor
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-02-19
In MemOriam

Leroy Stout, son of Mrs. Maud s.
Riley and grandson of Mrs. Angelina
Now, was born at Howard, Colo, De-
cember II, 1908, and died at the for
airy 8. 1920. in the twelfth year of age.
Upon invitation of Mrs. Angelina
Now and son, James Now, the Rev.
S, H. Sperry conducted a memorial
service at their home. GIL College ave.
nue., last Sunday afternoon in honor
of the deceased. who died as above
stated from lu- Pneumonia, but, owing
to the severity Nof the epidemic
throughout the Wet Mountain valley.
no funeral service was held at the
times of his death, hence the service
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. G. S. Demeree of Victor. daugh-
ter of Mrs. Now. accompanied the
grandmother and James Nov to the
Hillside cemetery where the body was
laid to rest beside the mother of the
deceased. who departed this life FIVE
years ago.
The writer had visited at the family
nome NUMBER OF times during MS
pastorate in the Wet Mountain valley
and was well acquainted with the de-
ceased and knew of his kindly disposi-
tion and winsome ways. He was a
very active and enesetic child. always
at work at something and made him
self generally useful to those about
him. He was favorite among his
schoolmates and was esteemed by all
for his genial. manly qualities. At
the time OF his death he was spending
the winter at the family farm. now
occupied by Mr. and Mrs Noble, the
latter being a daughter OF Mrs. Now,
aunt OF The deceased. Leroy was en-
ruled as 4 pupil Mt the consolidated
school at Cotopaxi at the time Of his
death
vs. Nov pays the following tri-
butte to her much beloved grandson:
Leroy IS gone. they have called him
home,
20 realms beyond the sun:
We can but bow our heads and say:
oh. God. thy will be done" s II 5.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-02-19
Mrs. Bertha Sell
Died Monday

Mrs. Bertha Sell died from paralysis
at her home at Sells Island at ESQ
O'Clock Monday evening in the seven
ty-third year of her age. Mrs. Sells
health had been precarious for some
time as, the result of partial par
alytic stroke last September, but re-
Gently had been better than IL was at
the beginning of the winter a sec
ond stroke last Friday while preparing
dinner incapacitated her and so weak
ened her that the third one Monday
afternoon exhausted her vitality.
Mrs. Sell was born in Germany May
II, 1S47. She came to America Au-
gust /. 1871. and was married to T.
Sell Of Denver on September . of that
year. Mr.. and Mrs Sell came TO this
city Immediately after their marriage
and the latter was a resident of this
r'ty for rs years. Mr. and Mrs. Sell
first made their home on East Main
street. opposite the Lincoln school
buildinE. and lived there until remov-
ing to their new place of residence at
Sells island
The deceased was a woman of strong
character and admirable qualities of
head and heart She was a member
OF the Lutheran church and was high
ly esteemed by those who knew her
best. AS friend and neighbor she
was kind. generous and hospitable.
She leaves four sons and one daugh-
ter They are Otto Sell OF Colorado
Springs. Charles and Ernest Sell of
Canon CITY. Frank Sell of Pendletou
Ore. and Mrs r. T. Wilson OF Lemon.
Alberta. Canada
The funeral announcement will be
made later.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-02-19

cred seven head of beef cattle to Mr..
Hsmpson in Salida Saturday.
Henry Burton went to Canon City
for awhile last week.
DR.. Larimer of Salida has been Civ
ing vaccin to about 25 Howard people.
L. L. Freeman is on the sick list
this week.
Night Agent Willowry is expecting
to be riding around in new Ford in
the near future.
The Cav boys still keep the roads
warm with their "fiivver."
Mr. and Mrs. Foulke and daughter,
Miss Jessie, of Salida, visited Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Erv Jones.
John Makers is woking at Calcite
for the present.
Word was received from John Cum
ineha mand family that they had
taken up apartments in Sacramento,
Cal.
Oren Blackford was hauling DR..
Towne to call on his flu patients in
their car Sunday.
Richard Applebee is busy getting
ready TO move on his ranch. He re
Gently purchased it from Mr.. Miller
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-02-19
Eightmile Park

Mrs. S. c White and little grand
son. Marvin Smith. spent Sunday aft
ernoon with Mrs. Ehlenfeld
Paul Ricchnetti of Canon City spent
last week with his father on the Park.
Mrs. NJ T. Smith left Friday for her
IN Des Moines. Ia, after a two weeks
visit with ner mother, Mrs. S. c.
White
Mrs. A. w. Mikesell spent Tuesday
in Canon City.
Mrs. n. Clark was in Canon City
Tuesday.
G. Ricchnitti Albina and Paul.
spent Saturday and Sunday in Canon
City.
Mrs. S. c. White Mrs. NJ T. Smith
and son Marvin, spent Thursday eve
ming with the Mikesell family. AL
bina Ricchnitti and Harriet Clark pre-
pared a combined Lincoln and Wash
ington program which they gave at
the school Friday. II was a most ex-
cellent one and was a surprise for
the teacher. Mrs. White. The little
ladies' served hot chocolate and cook
les at the conclusion of the program
To the school, and the childrens par
Cuts
Catherine Richnitti is in the hospi-
tai with the flu.
Harriet Clark visited Zelpha Hersh-
ner Sunday.
Louise Goss visited Mrs. ]. G..
Hershner Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. ora Volva is here from
Pueblo spending few days with Mr..
No'va's sister. Mrs. Carl Ehlenfeld.
Miss F'lossie Goss' many friends are
sorry to hear of her illness in Pueblo.
Mrs. Clarkson, daughter of Mrs.
Henderson. returned to her home in
Pueblo Saturday.
Miss Louise Goss gave a valentine
box social at her school, which was
quite well attended by a number of
Canon City's young people.
Paul Ricchnitti went TO Denver on
Monday To work.
Mrs. Galbraith on the Smith place,
has been quite i'll with the flu
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-02-19
CANON CITY DEFEATED BY
COLORADO SPRINGS, IS TO %

The fast Canon City basketball team
went down to defeat here last Wednes-
day night to the Colorado Springs
Terrors by a score of 35 to 30
The game was a good exhibition Of
basketball. and there was large
crowd present to witness the game.
The game was never sure victory
Tor either side until.the last few min.
utes of play.
Lucky basket shooting by the Ter
rnrs won them the game and time and
again the visitors would shoot from
ire center OF the floor only TO have
The ball drop through the basket.
Both teams were in excellent shape
and the game was very fast. The To-
Gals have played seven games this
season and this IS the first defeat they
have experienced.