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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
ECONOMIC VALUE OF PAINT
Great Mistake to Imagine That the
\ Only Use Of, the Brush Is for
characterization.

Observation in most localities
leaves the impression that too many
buildings suffer from lack of painting,
A great many property owners seem
to assume that the. use of the paint
brush is the special prerogative of the
rich, that it holds no advantage for
the average man, if he can forego the
pleasure Of having Ornamentation
about. But painting is not chiefly val
liable for ornamentation, 1t is chiefly
valuable for sanitation, greater life,
better service.
While paint does, Of course, serve
to improve the appearance Of prop,
erty, it is far more useful for protec-
ton than for ornament. A small
amount, Of money and work expended
in keeping a valuable piece of ma
chinery painted will greatly add to
it's length of life. The same may be
said of buildings.
Another useful object which is &C.
complished by painting is the i'm
proved sanitary condition Of buildings
and outhouses. The cost of such work
(painting) is small, the necessary
equipment is not expensive, and with
proper care this will last lifetime.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
SACRED AND PROFANE LOVE"
p AT ELKO THEATER TONIGHT

Drama so poignant that laughter
follows closely upon tears: charac-
terizption of the highest quality
superb acting and direction that has
adequately thigh lighted" the vari-
Gus situations-such is Elsie Fergu-
sons new Paramount picture, "Sa-
cred and Profane Love-" which ap-
pears at the Elko tonight. also Sat
urday matinee and, evening
Sacred and Profane Love" won
fame as a stage play because Of the
remarkable tensity of its drama. Now
Arnold Benefits great story has
been made into a photoplay to the
consequent enrichment OF it's values.
Elsie Ferguson in the star role of
CarlOtta scores the same decided sue
cess she achieved in the same part
on the speaking stage. The support
ing cast richly deserves the title all
star" Conrad Nagel as "Diaz" paints
a perfect picture Of the eccentric and
dissipated pianist. Thomas Holding,
Winifred Greenwood, Helen Dunbar
Raymond Rrathwayt, Clarissa Sci
wyn and Howard Gaye are excellent
in their parts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
DEVIL DOG DAWSON" AT
REX SATURDAY ONLY

Circumstantial evidence and it's
fallibility a means as a means OF con-
viction in law courts has always been
a bone of contention among those
erring on the side of justice. These
latter prove by material fact and
evidence, many times, that a man has
spent the best years of his life in
jail or died an ignominious death
on the gallows and electric chair
These convictions and tragedies OF
the law have proven time after time
the dangers of circumstantial evil
dence.
A good example Of the tricks that
circumstantial evidence will play
on person in bringing him under
the ban of suspicion is shown in the
latest film feature at the Rex theater
On Saturday only. The picture is en-
titled "Devil Dog Dawson" featuring
Jack Hoxie, famous cowboy star
The entire story up to it's climax
is a strong sermon against the dan
gers of cirsumstantial evidence.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
}. Brooks be- appointed to canvass votes
: on the election of August 18Th, l92l.

Brooks be- appointed to canvass votes
on the election of August 18TH, ls2l.
Carried. a. ss- ',n .n-Y ass .... .-f ~ r. Nd
| The committee appointed to canvass
| votes of the Special Election Of August
| 18th, 1921. on the following described
site: Commencing at point on tho
| north side Of 18th street and west SIDE
| of Bemidji avenue thence running north
along the west side of Bemidjt avenue
to the southeast corner of the Fair
Ground property, thence west along the
south line of said Fair Ground property
to the east side OF Minnesota avenue,
extended, thence south along the east
side of Minnesota avenue to the north
side of 18th street, thence east along
the north side of 18th street to Bemidji
avenue at point of beginning" reports
tina. 1919 votes We're cast, namely, ,9ao
yes and 1867 no. 2 void, majority. OF So
yes. "a& -..s
Motion made and seconded. by Smith
and Richie that the report of tho COM
mittee to canvass votes, be accepted
Moved. and seconded 'y Ritchie, aud
Brooks that the site above" described
be designated as the site for new Junior-
Moved and seconded by Smith and
Brooks that the president appoint a
commit e. of. three. including himself,
to ,neg.f late for the purchase OF the
Junior Senior High School site as de-
scribed above Carried. (Comm!tte APP
Moved and seconded by Smith and
Brooks to adjourn the meeting until
Friday, August 10Th, 1921, at 1880 p. m.
Carried. -"
49, J. r. TUOMy - :s.7s.
President - "a
FLORENCE F. NEITHER
- I = A. 'I~ET- It'd 90
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
"THE MAN WHO" AT THE
REX LAST TIMES TODAY

Not since John Drew in his prime
on the legitimate stage has the thea-
ter seen a light comedy performance
given with. a suavity and hnesse
that distinguished Bert Lytells
screen appearance last night at the
Rex theater in 1.-THE Man VINO, an
adaptation by Arthur Zellner OF
of Lloyd Osborne Saturday Evening
Post story. AS Beddy Mills, the man
who tries to break the shoe trust NY
starting a barefoot movement IN the
social world, Mr.. Lytell was source
of constant joy to the discrimlnatlg.
He obtained his effects with economy
of method and a subtle artistic re-
straint, but the effects stirred he rlsl-
bilities of the audience, which greet
ed the production with gurgling en-
thusiasm Mr.. Lytell made OF Beddy
lovable human being, poignant IN
his moments Of tenderess.
''The Man Who" is Maxwell kar-
ger production for Metro, and never
has Mr., Karger directed a perform
ance that was more finely done down
to the fine:t detail. Such well-known
stars as Lucy Cotton ravishingly
beautiful as the New York aristO-
crat for whom Beddy tries to become
Man Who, and Miss Valli adorable
as the shoe magnates daughter
Others in the cast were: Frank War
rem, Clarence J. Elmer, William Ro-
selle, Mary Louise Beaton and Frank
Strayer. The photography is by Ar
thur Martinelli and the art interi-
ors by M. p. Staulcup.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN
IN EXCELLENT PRODUCTION

When the screen disclOses Elaine
Hamm erstein in the first scene OF her
new Selznick picture, 1.-The Miracle
Of Manhattan" at the Grand theater
today for the last time, the surround
ings and atmosphere convey the i'm
preston that one is about to witness
conventional society drama. But 1t
may be stated that there Is nothing
conventional about this picture and
it is drama of all sorts Of society,
both high and low.
The story, by Bradley King, rap
idly develops into fast moving tale
of romance and adventure and the
leading character is transported in a
breath taking manner from her lux
uriOus surroundings into an ,atmo-
sphere Of direst poverty.
The diversity of scenes and char
acters are worthy Of the best exam
Piles of O. Henry and the idea of a
woman of wealth changing places
with a destitute waif in order to eX-
perience a thrill is both unique and
original.
The, thrills are there in abundance
and the spectacle of Elaine Hammer
stein surrounded by a collection of
gangsters and other tough charac-
tiers is novel to say the least.
The star is called upon to por-
tray every emotion that a human
being is subject to and her work
calls forth the highest admiration
for her ability in this most difficult
role.
"Whizbang." two-part comedy
com pletes the program.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
"GOD's COUNTRY AND THE LAW
ATREX THEATER SUNDAY

lanes Oliver Curwood, author OF
Goods Country and the Law recent
" made a special trip to Maine 10
watch the taking of the final scenes
in the first of a series of productions
adapted from his works that the rue
Tree Picturese, Inc, will produce ior
Arrow Film corporation. Inc ID
nous author was enthusiastic anu Oh
his return to New York is reported
To- have expressed himself as very
wAn satisfied with the splendld
manner in which the picture mas
been produced. -,
Mr.. Curwood made the trip an
the way from his home IN Mlchl-
gan and was the guest OF ex-GoV-
ernor Carl E. Milliken and Honor
able Frederick w. Hinckley, the
two heads of the Pine Tree Pictures
Inc. of Portland, Me-, who are pro-
ducing the series for. Arrow. 1mme-
diately upon his arrival IN Portlanu'
Mr.. Curwood motored out win Mf.
Milliken and Mr.. Hinckley TO the
Sebago Lake region where the maj
scenes were being "shot' Tor Tue
first picture.
Mr.. Curwood was enthused ana
delighted with the efforts and posi-
Utilities of the Maine woods as atmo-
sphere for his pictures. They quoted
him in part as follows:
II never saw such beautiful coun-
try for the making of motion pic
lures. It is the living glorious syno-
nvm for the well-known phrase, the
great outdoors Had you gone north
of 81 into the very widest regions
of Alaska, you couldn't have added
more color or realistic atmosphere
AZ a BACKGROUND to these stories.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
In Hard Lines

~
81 could not work at all and had to
take to my bed with high fever due
to intestinal Indigestion, gasses in
my stomach and pain in my right
side. had spent my last cent for
doctors and medicine, which gave me
no relief. was in despair. A lodge
brother gave me bottle Of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy, and the first dose
relieved me- Thanks to this medicine
l am now in the best of health"
1t is a simple, harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal, mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays
the inflammation which causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intesti-
nal ailments, including appendicitis.
One dose will convince or money re-
funded. At All Druggists.-Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
HOME -
TOWN -
ftELpSk ]
QUESTION OF TREE PLANTING
Problem Is Worthy Of Very Much
More Consideration Than Is U.s.
ts.y. 8uaily Given It.

What Kind of tree should one plant
beside ones home2 asks Good House
keeping. Obviously it should he fast
grower Also 1t should be ornamental.
Preferably it should give "a shade that
Is lofty and not too dense. A produc-
tive tree will answer as we'll us one
that is merely ornamental. If grated
tree is planted rather than a Seeding
it will produce In very few years.
Nut trees are both ornamental and
productive. The black walnut and the
pecan seem to be well suited TO this
sort of planting. Why not try one or
the other, or possibly both, one on
each side Of the house?
The black walnut is rapid grower,
reaches large size, and has foliage of
great beauty A mature tree will pro-
duce a great quantity Of nuts. The
pecan is also large and beautiful as
we'll as long-lived. Among the most
beautiful and stately of the trees at
Mount Vernon are pecan trees planted
by George Washington and still in e1-
cellent condition. Commonly one
thinks Of the pecan as tree for warm
ATTITUDES only. Both it and the Eng
lish walnut will thrive much farther
north than is commonly supposed. For
planting near the house, then, the
black walnut, the pecan or a good
shagbark tree would be an excellent
choice. The foliage Of the walnut is
always beautiful and in the fall the
leaves of both the hickory and the Pc
can are symphonies in brown.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
INDEPENDEMT SCHOSL DISTRICT
NUMBER SEVEN. BELTRAMI
COUNTY, REMIDJI, MINNESOTA

A special meeting of the Board of
Education was called to order. Tuesday.
August 1G. u52n, at 1880 o'cleck. p. m,
by President Tuomy -, -
Members present: Tuomy, Netzer,
Brooks, Molander, Richie, Smith and
Superintendent West. , ~,
Moved and seconded by Brooks and
Smith to dispense with the reading of
the minutes of the last Injecting. Car
ried.
Moved and seconded by Molander and
Richie to place on file the communica-
ton from the State Board of Invest
ment. Carried.
Moved and seconded by Smith and
Molander to have half day sessions in
the Central building up to and includ-
ing the sixth grade. Carried.
Moved and seconded by Molander and
Richie to take tho matter of renting
Fthe arn1ory under consideration. Car
red.
Moved and seconded by Smith and
Molander that the Purchasing committee
be instructed to buy one tire for the
school bus. Carried.
Moved to adjourn.
j. r. TUOMY
President
FLORENCE f. NETZER
Clerk
&:g it'd 90
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
,W--IL- I9"- $11,675.Ot
SignedafSSz Al T. MOLANDER ,
,3$$ a. p. RITCHIE

+. Motion made and seconded by Brooks
and Smith that the report of the com
mittee appointed to negotiate for pur-
chase of site for Junior~Senior high
School building be accepted and the
committee be discharged. Carried.
Motion made and seconded by Brooks
and Molandcr. that the CLERK be- IN
struc.ed to advertise for bids for trans
rortation on East Bemidji route. Car
ried. '"'>'~-'
Moved and seconded by Smith and
Netzer that the Finance committee in.
vestigate and report on the status or
the School Farm. Carried.
Mr.. Molander. introduced and moved
the adoption of the following resolu-
ton: r."
Whereas at a special election held in
Bcmidji. County of Beltrami, Minnesota,
on the 2Sth day of May: 1920 the issu-
School District No. 7 to the State of
Minnesota in the aggregate amount OF
$685.. 100000 bearing interest at the rate
of four percent. was duly althorlZed,
and the application of said Independent
school District No. for a loan from
the perrpo nent, trust funds of the State
upon said bords has heretofore been
duly approyed; ~ ,.. m rev.
And Whereas. the state Board Of In
vestment. pursuant to Chapter SIG, Laws
1891, has fixed the rate Of interest on
such leans atlafive per cent per annum,
effective as to all applications for such
loans authorized since the first day Of
March. 1920: ~ -;
And Whereas. the governing body of
s:lid Independent School" District No.
deems it for the. welfare of said Inde-
nendent School District No. Z. to nay the
increas ed rate of interest SO fixed in
order to obtain such loan from the
State: - ~
Be IT Resolved by the governing body
of said INDEPENDENT School District No.
I. at duly called meeting thereof,
legally held Oft 18th day of August.
1921. Il quorum being nresent, that the
increase in the rate OF interest on it's
said bonds from four to five per cent be
accepted and That the proner officers
Of said Independent School District No.
7 be and are hereby authorized to exc
gate such bonds with interest at the
rate of five per cent per- annum, and to
do all other things necessary to the
procurement of said loan.
Said motion was supported by A. P.
Ritchie and upon being put to vote was
"arried by the vote Of six for and none
against.
Moved and seconded by Brooks and
Smith to adjourn until 1880 o'clock
y. m. Saturday, August Goth, 1871.
J. r. TUONY
.President
FLORENCE +. NETZER
Clerk
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
NEWS or THE THEATRES

and opens at tho ElKo
theater on Sunday. ~. "a,
The theme about which the story
OF "What Is a Wife WORTH" is writ
ten teaches moral lesson, but, IN It's
teaching never becomes tiresome OF
wearisome. Neither creed or beliefs
are Haunted, but one feels neverthe-
less, the influence of a great
Thought" which prompted AMI in
spired it's inception. -
The story is enacted by cast of
great ability in which are included
such favorites as Ruth Renick, Cas-
son Ferguson. AlexJB. francis. Cora
Drew, Howard Gage and Virginia
Caldwell. - + H.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
WHATS A WIFE WORTH. =.
$;.'aATs ELKO THEATER SUNDAY

!. In whats a Wife WORTH" Will
lam FChristy Cabanne, author and di-
rector has made production that
will sen sdpeople away from the show
feline better for having seen it. 1t
is "a "human document" sincere and
synipl thetic. in which the charac-
tiers are not puppets bending to a
directors will. IN passing through
tfegwhirling maelslrom of life, either
break or comG forth erect. as their
power may be. 1t is lRobertson-C Cole
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
IS LONGEST PAVED HIGHWAY
Possible for Motorist to Travel From
Atlantic to Mississippi on
Hard Surface.

From the Atlantic coast to the MIS-
sissippi river on paved roads! This
may sound like motorists dream,
but It will be actually possible to make
such trip this fall. The last stretch
of the national pike in Illinois will be
completed then. Never before has,
such long paved road been possible
In this country. j., t.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
APPROVES OUR ROAD SYSTEM
Imperial Commissioner Of Japanese
Government Recommends Our
Type for Building.

Prof. r.. Takakuwa of Kiriu uniyer-
sity, in Tokyo, and imperial commits
sioner Of the Japanese government,
sent abroad to investigate types of
highways in Europe and the United
States, approves sof the type of road
way used in this country for the i'm
provement and road building program
in .JaDan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
ONLY Safe Road.

Accident does very little toward the
production of any great result In life'
though sometimes what Is called "a
happy hit" may be made by Doiu
venture. The common highway OF
steady industry and application is
the only safe road To- travel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
SCHOOL DISTRACT
NUMBER SEVEN. BELTRA1dr
COUNTY, HEnIpJI, MINNESOTA

The adjourned meeting Of the Board
of Education Of Thursday. August 49,
1871, was called to order by President
Tuomy Friday. August 10. 1921. at 1910
| o'clock ~. m. &'. Z
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
SCHOOL DISTRICT
NUMBER SEVEN. BELTRAM1
COUNTY, BEndIDJI, MINNESOTA

A. special meeting of the Board OF
Education was called to order Thurs
day, August 18th, 1921, at 1880 O'Clock
.. m, by President TuOmy
Members present: Tuomy. Netzer,
Brooks, Molander, Smith, Richie and
Superintendent West.
Moved by Richie and Smith that a
committee composed of Molander and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09

Brooks, Molander, Smith and Richie
The committee appointed to negoti-
ate for the purchase OF Junior-Senior
High School site, as OF special meeting,
August is, 1871, reports as 1o!lows'
"Your COMMITTEES appointed for the
purpose OF negotiating with owners for
the purchase of Il site for new high
school building, beg to submit the roll
lowing: EA#H Il
I'VE find that the different parcels or
land comprising the tract selected by tne
voters at the special election helu
August IS, 1874, may be ACQUIRED pS
purchase as follows: 4+,
Earl Cell a0Sx100, exclusive OF
buildings ....... ..;..:.. $9''oo'oo
f. M. Satire, 6sx10S, exclusive
of buildings ............ socoo
- ing huiidinss io' ,> ~ 2,s75.oo
j. l.. Elwell, balance of tract, os.a
,xcl,Isive of 3huildings 100000
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09
ALL LAUGH SHOW AT,
THE GRAND TOMORROW

zone Wild Week." Bebe Daniels
latest release which will be seen here
tomorrow and Sunday at the Grand
theater, is a screen adaptation OF
story written especially for Miss Dan
iels by Francis Harmer. who con-
fesses that she is sixty-three years
young. And it is said to be: one of the
"penpfest." liveliest comedies lin
which Miss Daniels has ever been
seen. 49,"
"Theres no such thing as old age
unless you admit it," says Frances
Harmer. 'Tt's all in the viewpoint. !
feel as young and happy and inter-
ested in life as l ever did, so there is
no reason why I should not go on
writing youthful comedies till l am
ninety
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-09

Another of those gloom-chaslng
com edies that makes dull care thing
of the past comes to the Grand the
alter on the same program when Rus-
ter Keaton, the man whose missing
smile makes them all smile. appears
in his second starring two-reeler as
"Convict 49,"
AS the diminutive wearer OF the
comical mantle of Fatty Arbuckle,
Buster Keaton more than fulf'1ls the
mirthwul role made famous by the
rotund master of the slapstick. His
years of association with Fatty in
the hilarious features have made him
we'll known to the thousands of mo-
ton picture followers. In addition
to his recruits among the fans Of
shadow land he is remembered by
theatergoers as the much-tossed-
about member Of the vaudeville team
OF 1.-The Three Keatons," which for
many seasons toured the country.
The slender young laugh maker
is proving even more Of sde-split-
ter in his own fun features than
when he helped Fatty knock about
scenery and props His many awk-
w"rd predicaments and his uncannily
sober manner in acting out OF them,
by twists and contortions that arouse
both wonder and amusement. give to
his comedies that rarity Of unexpect-
ed mirth.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-14
ARE DESTROYED BY FRICTION
Why So Few Meteors Reach the Earth
Can Be Explained in a
Simple Manner.

When shooting star" passes
athwart the sky It leaves behind .
shining strealner. Astronomers say
that the streamer sometimes remains
visible for Is minutes or more. says
the Kansas City Star AT first the
streamcr is vivid green or scarlet
streak. Presently II assumes snaky
form. becoming more serpentine and
irregular until II vanishes.
Belief Is entertained that the me-
teor leaves behind ii tube-shaped
layer of highly heated air, which ex-
pands and is finally dissipated. The
atmosphere along Its track is electri-
fed by the transit Of the celestial pro-
iectile and Is thereby rendered brightly
phosphOrescent. Air currents blow the
tube about, producing the snaky effect.
Observations made simultaneously
from stations far apart have proved
that the average meteor when first
seen Is about so miles above the sur
face Of the earth and disappears from
view mt 30 miles. IN other words, II
travels 90 miles before the atmospheric
friction burns II up. This friction, II
Is reckoned, raises It to a temperature
Of something like 100000 degrees
so that, unless Of large size, it has u.
"''an"A IN reach our planet.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-14

John Overpack, employed bv the
Auto Sales Co, sustained a fracture OF
one leg Wednesday night. He was
riding on the front of the Car being
towed, when he slipped and his leg
went under the car.
The Owosso Women's Christian TEN
perance Union are having a Jubilee
Week. The first anniversary Of ma.
'ional constitutional prohibition will be
celebrated Jan l6 The full quota Of
$1,000 for the Jubilee Fnnd has been
raised, The churches. schools, and
other good people aided in raisirS the
quota and are now aiding in ca'ebrat.
ing the victory Of the w. G. T q.
The Owosso times., 1921-01-14
Tho "Bolshevist Cocktail"

From the American Red Cross Bul
letin Of Riga: "Helsingfors.-You car
>ell a prohibition country by the weird
and awful drinks they drink. Take
Finland. for example. There they take
vodka, 30 per cent, made from pota
toes. not from grains. mix Il with blue
or huckleberry juice water, In the ratio
Of one to ten. and gulp down the re-
suit. It's the only way to get It down
to sip would be to give up altogether
both on account Of the strength and
the odor. American Red Cross dis.
pensaries working with the Russian
refugees use vodka under spirit lamps
In place OF alcohol.
"Near the border one gets the 'Bol-
shevist cocktail This Is a comblnn-
tioD of kerosene. vodka and ether.
They run automobiles on II In soviet
Russia. MS gasoline Is not to be had
The Job of chauffeur Is much sought
after"