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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
Copyrighted, 1920, for the United
Press, by j. D. A. Morrow

copyrighted, 1920, for the United
Press, by ]. D. A. Morrow
Washington, Dec. 7.-"I notice
some talk over the matter of legisla-
ton for the regulation of the coal in
dustry. This is surprise and pro-
ceeds, am sure, from failure to un-
derstand what legislation is now
available for the protection of the
business against interference with
the sufficiency of coal supply for the
nation.
"There are some 10000 soft coal
mines operating and shipping coal.
These mines are fully equipped with
underground haulage, best ventila-
ton systems and mechanical equip
ment, and improved so that there
can be produced year in and year out
700,0O0,O0O tons of bituminous coal.
This is 80 per cent more coal than
the country really needs.
"With 700 producers operating in
10000 mines in 26 different states,
it is nonsense to talk about combina-
tons among coal producers to re-
strict the output or keep down prices.
Thousands of acres Of coal de-
posits adjacent to railroads can be
opened any time and operated tor
profit. There can be no successful
combinations among producers for re-
striction of production under such
conditions no more than the farmer
can successfully combine to put up
the prices of wheat, cotton or other
agricultural commodities
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
CLUB BOYS RAISE ia BIZ
OF CORN ON SINGLE ACRE

On single acre of land. which he
described as being ideal for the pur-
pose, Adelbert Clapp, IS years old,
of Appleton, Swift county, produced
ia bushels and 5 pounds OF corn
which he valued. including the corn
reserved for seed at STA. His eX-
penses were S32.1 leaving a profit
Of $3.50 on his acre plot.
Oral V. Zimmerman. II years old.
Of Tracy, Lyon county, raised SOP
bushels on five acres planted with
Silver King seed He has saved 40
bushels for seed and figures that the
value of his crop was $36O.SO. His
expenses were $75.1O and his profit
was $2S5.70.
Both boys are members Of Junior
corn clubs which, as part Of the boys
and girls club work over the state,
is promoted by the agricultural eX-
tension division at University FARM
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Also Asks that Sur-Tax Be
Lowered on Some Incomes
of Over $4,000
PROPOSALS CONTAINED
IN HIS ANNUAL REPORT
Believes Excess Profits Tax
Must. Be Replaced, Not
Merely Repealed
(By United PreSS)

Washington, Dec. s. (By Ralph
Couch. )-Secretary of Treasury Hou-
ston today asked congress to boost
the federal income tax rate 2 per cent
on incomes of over $4,000. Houston
at the same time asked that sur
taxes be lowered on some incomes Of
over $4,000, and that corporations be
made to pay a fiat rate Of 10 per
cent on dividend profits; big increases
to be made in existing consumer tax
on tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, candy
and the like; gasoline to be faxed
two cents a gallon and automobiles
SO cents per horsepower.
HOuston's proposals were contained
in his annual report presented to Fro
|sident Gillette at high noon and are
maintained to net the government tp-
proximately two billions a year. That
part Of the report dealing with tax
alton was made as Il guide to Congress
in preparing new revenue laws 20
take the place of those enacted Nnuring
the war period and which are now
failing to provide sufficient revenue
for the government, according to the
secretary.
He stated that at least twelve bill
lions must be collected during the
next three years if the government is
to pay It's ordinary expenses and
meet the $500, 100000 floating j. =
iebtedness on Victory loans before
May l, 1928.
Concerning the excess profits tax
repeal which bu:inessnlen are de
mauding, Houston wrote.
THE excess profits tx, however,,
must be replaced, not m erelv repea,e,
and ! believe it has near .epll, 49,, IN
par by some form of ro"poil'::on Z. g.
! its tax
The 20 per cent on Individual Dro-
:i;s of corporations in Houston's pro-
posal for replacement The corpora
lions are now escaping with single
tax Of 10 per cent he said, while
individuals and partners are obliged
70 face taxes on incomes of over S.
900.
The secretary also declared for
abolition of the present consumers
AK on ice cream and similar lux
l'ries end urged against the radical
use Of the general sales tax.
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FORTY CHILDREN FROM THIS
COUNTY CARED FOR IN HOME

Rev. E. P. Savage. representing the
Children's Home society of Min ne
sofa, was a business visitor in the
city yesterday, investigating into The
condition of a number of children in
this vicinity. Two weeks ago, Rev.
Savage took a sixweeks old baby
from here to the children's home
where it is now being cared ion.
Proper care was assured four young
children living near Wilton yesterday
when home near there was procured
for them.
Rev Savage reports that the So
ciety has placed in good families and
cared for 4.451 children. Of this nun
her forty were from Beltrami coun-
ty. The Jean Martin Brown home
where a large number of the chill
dren are cared for. is located at ST
Anthony Park, St. Paul.
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CONGRESS WILL
DISREGARD
PLANSiWlLS0N
RECOMMENDED
Republican Leaders Make it
Plain that Plans Will
Be Disregarded
PROPOSED METHODS
NOT SATISFACTORY
Believe Government Must First
BE Reorganized Under New
Administration
PROPOSED METHODS
NOT SATISFACTORY
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 8.-(By L. c.
MARTINI President Wilson's recon-
mendations to congress are. to be dis
regarded, Republican leaders made it
plain in an informal discussion of the
message read to the house yesterday.
Republicans said in effect that they
agreed with Wilson that the recon
struction job must be tackled and
finished as soon as possible, there was
no hope of agreeing with him as to
the methods to be followed.
Some exceptions were noticed but
the general rule was rejection of the
presidents recommendation for i'm
mediate action. The reflections were
for a budget bill which is scheduled
to pass the senate soon and go to
President Wilson.
Tax revision will be deferred.
There is a strong feeling that some
thing should be done for disabled sol
diers and sailors, but this will have to
wait, according to present plans.
Government economy cannot be
brought about fully until the govern
ment is reorganized under new ad-
ministration, leaders maintained.
Recommendation for loan to Arme-
MIA was secuted on all sides and
there is wide variance of opinion
regarding PHILIPPINE independence,
and laws which Wilson has twice re.
quested concerning cold storage AGAR
failed to pass the senate. His pro
posal of licensing all concerns doing
interstate business was greeted BY
Republicans and many Democrats
with condemnation that it was social
istic and paternalistic.
Day, mas Cc,1c
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n, D. BANKS REQUEST
FUND FOR EMERGENCIES
Resolutions for Revolving Fund
Are Passed at Meeting of
Bankers Yesterday
(By United Press)

Bismarck, Dec. S.-Resolutions for
q revolving fund to meet emergencies
in banking were made yesterday in a
meeting of bankers headed by o. f.
Lasthus, state bank examiner. About
three hundred bankers, mostly state
and some federal, were present.
Another resolution was adopted re-
During measures in withdraw
public funds under the new laws
passed November to limit such
Withdrawals to sums necessary to
meet current expenses.
Wesley Mcdowell Of Marion, was
chairman of the meeting. The clos
ing of the State Bank of Lorraine
brings the number of banks closed in
the state to twenty-three and one fed
eral.
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GUIDING POLICIES ARE
FORMULATED BY HARDING
(By United Press)

Marion, Dec. 8.-(By Raymond
Clapper)-Policies which will guide
the government during the Harding
administration were being formulated
here today. The president had ar
rived to his first long seige Of work
preparatory to taking over the admin
istration, March a.
The program confronting him in
cludes conferences with the next poll
teal leaders with regard to the selec-
ton of cabinet, mapping out a
scheme of international relations and
drafting his legislative program.
Although Harding plans to confer
with political leaders in all stages of
opinion, their names thus far are net
made public, and with the exception
of George Harvey, those conferred
with generally favor the present
League of Nations with certain reser-
vations and amendments.
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LEAGUE OF NATIONS
DEPENDS ON WILSON
Looks Toward President o.
u. S. as the "Best Fixer" in
Armenia Situation
by United Press)

Geneva, Dec. 8.-(By Henry
Wood)-"Let Wilson Do It," was
the tenor of replies to the League of
Nations.appea for mediation in Ar
mania received in the assembly to-
day. No information was received
regarding Of the encroachment Of
Turkish Iationalists in Armenia, but
the statement was made that the su-
preme councils intervention would
be necessary to settle conditions in
the little country.
Replies to the leagues requests for
mediation included that of President
Hughes Of Australia asking for in
formation. eve joyfully hear that
the United States has accepted" the
Uruguay foreign office informed.
"Wilson's generous offer created
hope that the Armenian problem will
be solved" foreign minister Negaard
of Denmark replied.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
MOTOR CAR DRIVER WAS,
SON OF SOLWAY RESIDENT

Lisle Medley, the motor car driver
who was shot last Saturday night in
Minneapolis, when he grappled with
bandits who stole $1,000 from the
Northern Bag company's payroll bag,
is the soon of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Medley of Solway. The son died in
Minneapolis Saturday evening at 10
o'clock and was buried in the ceme-
terry at Princeton, MINI.
The parents left Solway Saturday
afternoon for Minneapolis and the
brothers of the deceased, Raymond,
John and Lawrence Medley, left Mon
day noon for Princeton to attend the
funeral of their brother.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
CONTRACT FOR ICEHOUSE
AT BIRCHMONT IS MADE

Additional steps in the reconstruct
ton Of the Birchmont hotel have al
ready been taken. George Cochran,
the proprietor of the former hotel,
advises that he has let the contract
for the construction of the icehouse
for the hotel to Paul Winklesky.
1t is Mr.. Cochran's intention to get
everything ready for next years
tourist season, and he realizes that
he must put in good crop Of ice for
use in the hotel service. He is there
fore looking after this detail during
the ice season and when the hotel is
erected next spring he will be ready
for the summers business.
Mr.. Cochran also advises that he
has asked Architect Funk of Remidj
to draw plans for the new hotel.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
DRAINAGE PROBLEMS TO
Be STUDIED DECEMBER II
Assistant in Agricultural En-
cheering Will Visit Bel
trami County

Professor Elliot, new assistant in
the division of agricultural engineer
ing, University Of Minnesota, will
visit Beltrami county Friday, Dec. II.
The day will be spent in and around
Bemidji The purpose Of the visit
is to confer with the county agent,
and farmers regarding such drain
age problems in this vicinity wherein
the agricultural engineering division
may give definite help in the way of
advice or even active direction. This
new work is in line with what is be-
ing planned by H. B. Roe, associate
agricultural engineer in the way of a
somewhat intensive and vigorous at
tack on the drainage extension prob
lem throughout the state. Hence
forth, the division of agricultural en-
gineering will be in a position to ad-
wise with farmers and even supervise
constructive drainage work on a COM
munity or district basis.
The drainage engineer who will
visit Bemidji is seeking information
and suggestions regarding local prob
lens wherein this division may be Of
service. Partners lALCACSICu III III ol!l-
age are urged to meet Mr.. Elliot at
Farm Bureau office on Dec. II, pre-
viously communicating with the coun-
ty agent personally before Dec. II re-
garding their problem. It is planned
to visit such drainage projects as
may be convenient and advise with
those interested.
While drainage is not considered a
main project in this country, it
should receive some attention. FIRE.
quently it is cheaper to reclaim a
piece of land by drainage than it is
to clear a like area of high land. The
elimination of small pot-holes from
fields and meadows not only IN
creases the productive area OF the
field, but makes it's tilling easier and
saves time. Any farmer having any
drainage problem is urged to see,
write, or telephone the county agent,
so that arrangements can be made for
Mr.. Elliot, giving him such drainage
service as he may desire on Dec. ~,
and arrange for such further assist
ance as may be necessary.
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FARIBAULT STUDENTS
RESUME THEIR STUDIES
(By United Press)

Faribault, Dec. S.-An armistice
was effective in the Faribault high
school today. Teachers resumed their
classes after an undetermined dis
missal yesterday and students who
went on strike Monday were back in
their class rooms. Their strike re-
suited over the action Of the board of
education in requesting the resigna-
ton Of Athletic Director Wolf. On
the surface everything was lovely, &C
cording to Superintendent Monroe.
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MRS. HARDING PREPARES
TO ENTER WHITE HOUSE
(By United Press)

Marion, Dec. 8.-One woman shop
per from the little town of Marion
who knows what she wants and will
take nothing else, will soon have
modistes jumping over their counters
displaying their goods in New York
with great eagerness. Mrs. Warren
G. Harding, the next first lady of the
land, is going to the city to buy hel
White House clothes.
Mrs. Harding has decided just what
she will buy, but she may change
her mind several times. So New
York shop-keepers will have to guess
along in laying in stock for the pres.
ent.
81 did not have minutes time
during the campaign to buy my
Clothes" Mrs. Harding said, describ.
ing the state of her wardrobe. But
l am going to make up now"
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
REVISION OF TARIFF
TO BEGIN JANUARY 6
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. (By Herbert
Walker. 1.-The republican revision
of the tariff laws will be started
January 6, republican leaders Of the
house decided today. Hearings which
were expected to continue until
shortly before President ELECT Hard
ing's inauguration, will be started
On that date by the House Ways and
Means Committee, it was agreed to-
day.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
EPWORTH LEAGUE MET
AT P. T.. HINES HOME

The Epworth League met in regu
lar monthly session at the p. l..
Hines home last evening. In connec-
ton with regular business, nine new
members were taken into the league.
The social hour was much enjoyed
by all, as we'll as nice !refreshmentS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
PACIFIC RAILROAD
SHOPS SUFFER HEAVY LOSS

Houston, Texas, Dec. S.-Fire of
unknown origin s|Lp, The Cc..,ral
shops Of the Southern Pacific rail-
road here last night. 1t caused esti-
mated losses of 81 100000. Twenty
one box cars and twenty pa ,'ernger
cars including the private car of
President Scott Of the railroad, were
destroyed.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
Claims Present Legislation
Protects Business From
Coal Shortage
MINES ARE CAPABLE
OF ADEQUATE SUPPLY
Thirty Per Cent More Soft
Coal Than Country Needs
Can Be Mined

In this, the fifth Of a series of
articles on interviews with lead
ers in business, labor and indus
try on legislation which con-
gress should enact, J. D. A. Nor
row, vice president of the Nation
al Coal association, tells of his
views of coal mining. He be-
lieves that congress need not
pass more laws to regulate the
industry. }
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE
MEETS THIS EVENING

MI members of the Queen Esther
Circle are requested 20 attend the
special meeting at the home of Miss
Vera Cutter, I'LL Beltrami a;enue,
this evening. Important business
must be taken up.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-12-08
PARK BOARD MEETS FOR
REGULAR BUSINESS SESSION

The park board met last night to
dispose of regular business matters
and also to audit bills for payment
No business Of special Importance was
reported and the session was unusu-
ally short
Vonr Cohoo1c,'
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THREE LOSE LIVES IN
RAILROAD SHOP FIRE
(By United Press }

Vancouver. B. c., Dec. S.-Three
men lost their lives here early today
in a fire which destroyed a large
railroad shop.
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= The Pioneer is the only daily
sswihtin 100 miles of Bemidji and
Ahas the largest circulation in
Northern Minnesota.
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Minnesota Weather: Unsettled
weather tonight and Thursday
with light rain or snow. Warm in
extreme portion tonight.
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know Your SchoC
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-28

Fern Mrs. Emma Springer. Palm-Mrs. Beulah Farris. Flowers School.
 Best School Exhibit-Cato School. First, Second and Third Grades Cato School.
 Sewing by Hand-Cato School. Cooking-Cato Scholo Primary Grades specially.
 School Fancy Work-Cato School.
 GIRLS CLUB WORK. First Prize Canning Standard Jars Bruce Dennis.
 Second Prize Canning Standard Jars Clara Clark.
 Third Prize Canning Standard Jars )-Ona Burgin.
 Fourth Prize Canning (Standard) Mildred Farris.
 Fifth Prize Canning Standard )- Corinna Wright.
 Sixth Prize Canning (Standard) Eva Clement.
 Seventh Prize Canning (Standard) -Zella Price.
 Best Pot Litter Ella Black. Best Dish Towel Mildred Farris. Best Cap-Bruce Dennis.
 Best Apron-Bruce Dennis.
 Best Work Bag-Eva Clement. Best Fancy Bag-Margie Hanks. Best Layer Cake-Corinna Wright. Prizes for chickens were given Corinna Wright, Mildred Farris and Ona Burgin.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-28

Mrs. H. H. Kirby was hostess to the Gilbert Marshall Chapter, D. A. R., on October Is.
 Mrs. o. E. White, 500 North Ma pie, entertained church society Monday afternoon.
 Miss Faye Miller, formerly of Lit tie Rock, is spending the week with Mrs. William J. Stillwell, 822 Beech street.
 Mrs. H. E. Olive, 1717 Denison. will entertain the Typographical Auxiliary from 3 until 6 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Halloween party.
 Chas. J. Cochran and wife have sold to John H. Lister and Olive B. Lister, east one-half lots 7 and 8, block 22, Pulaski Heights addition for $4,500.
 The Woman's Missionary Society of the Pulaski Heights Methodist church held a kitchen shower and pot luck luncheon at 10 o'clock Thursday morning at the church.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Glenn Bruce have joined E. L. Bruce in Kansas
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-28
STREETS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue and authority of an order issued and to me directed and delivered by the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas, have levied upon and will expose for sale to the highest bidder, on credit of three months, with approved security, with in- terest at six per cent from date of deliv- cry. at the east front door of the Pulaski County Court House, between the hours of l2 o'clock noon, and o'clock p. m., on the 24th day of November, 1920, all the right, title and interest of Russell Laf- ferty in and to the following described real estate. situated in Pulaski County, Arkansas, to-wit:
 Lots Eight (8) and Nine (o), Block One Hundred (l00), City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
 Said levy being made to satisfy a judg- ment in said Circuit Court, in favor of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, and against Russell Laferty.
 Witness my hand this 26th day of 0c tober, 1920.
 W. E. TAYLOR,
 Sheriff of Pulaski County, Arkansas.
 By GEO. B. BISON, D. s. 28.4-lI-l8.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-28
Pulaski Heights News

City, Mo, and will motor from there to California for a six weeks tour of that state Mir. and Mrs. E. L. Bruce will spend the winter in California.
 c. P. Perrie and wife, Alice J., have sold to William B. Bathurst and wife, Anna H., lots 1-2-3-4 and west half of lot 5, all lots 13-14-15 16-l7, block 10, Midland Hills addi- ton to Little Rock, for $25,00o.
 Pulaski Heights judges of election are: Ninth Ward, Precinct A-W. J. Terry, Sam Cochran, M. E. GaranAo, judges; Henry Doyle, J. F. Draper, clerks. Precinct B-W. L. Clippard, George D. Thompson, r. M. Blais- dell, judges; s. W. Rogers, H. P. Alexander, clerks.
 Mrs. Paul Lange was leader at the Woman's Auxiliary of the Pulaski Heights church Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. H. Volkmer, Spruce street. There was a large at tendance and after the business ses- sion a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served.
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-28
IVY CHAPEL NEWS.
\ ~s@4 **~s4~

1 wish to make small report of our community as it has never been mentioned before, although nearly every one in Pulaski county knows what good place it is.
 We have good, healthy wells of water, making it healthy commun- ity.
 The land is mostly worn out, but being built up by the agricultural agents and farmers adding elements to the soil. It is especially known for raising sweet potatoes, producing about 200 bushels to the acre.
 Nearly every kind of fruits and vegetables can be raised here except when there are killing frosts in the spring. The crop year has been success. Every farmer has made an abundant supply of foodstuffs for
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-28

winter use. There is no reason for crying out starvation is at hand, with ali the fruit, potatoes, corn, peas and their cattle and hogs.
 The land is heavily wooded, hav- ing both pine and oak. There are two sawmills and one shingle mill on Low Ranch creek. The creek serves also for hunting and fishing, there being al kinds of wild game.
 Our roads are extra good since they have been worked. Nearly ev-
The Pulaskian., 1920-10-28
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Pulaski, ss. J. R. Fordyce, Administrator of Estate of s. W. Fordyce, Plaintiff, ys. (No. 26695) Fordyce Land & Improvement Co.,, Defendant.-In the Pulaski Chancery Court.
 The defendant, the Fordyce Land & Improvement Co.,, and all stockholders of the Fordyce Land X Improvement Co.,, are warned to appear in this court within 30 days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, J. R. Fordyce, Admr of Estate of s. W. Fordyce.
 October 27, 1920.
 McMILLEN & SCOTT, 28-4 Attorneys for Plaintiff.