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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
Shows Larger z Percentage Of
ChildrenS Live il Country;
Adults Reversed
PERCENTAGE ATTENDING
SCHOOL SHOWS INCREASE
Bemidj il Has Low Percentage of
Illiteracy Compared to .
~ - Other Cities

. Recent bulletins of the census bu-
reau Of the department Of commerce
contains some interesting information
concerning the population OF this
state, Beltrami county and the city
of Bemidji. &..,-.I. 49,, : ~,
With regard to the population OF
the state, as divided between urban
and rural population, the figures show
J.. a larger per cent of children in the
country than in the city but the fig
ures are reversed in the adults. al
Under five years Of age in: the ur-
ban population Of the state there are
9.8 per cent; between i've and nine
years, 9 per Gent; 10 to Ia years, 81
per cent; / 5 to 10 years, 8. l per cent;
20 to AZ years, 43:7 per cent; and 40
years and over 21.2 per cent.
In the rural population, 11.9 per
cent were found to be. under five
years; lis per cent between FIVE
and nine years; l1.2 per. cent getween
10 and ID years; 10 per cent be-
tween Is and 10 years; 34.9 per cent
between 20 and "A years, and 2O.4
per cent As years and over.
In school attendance, 93.9 per cent
of all boys and girls between the ages
Of 7 and IS attended school, 36.2
per cent between IA and Is years,
and 42.5 per cent between 16 and II
years of age. Divided between urban
and rural populations 1 per. cent
more attended school in cities than in
the country between. and 10 years,
and 2 per cent between the ages OF
ID and 20. The percentage attending
in 1920, was ! per cent higher than
in 1910 .s. II, s = .> ,,:s 5.s /. &
In illiteracy there was ]. 8 per cent
of t1O5years, or over who could not
read or write any language. This
2 was divided almost equally between
rural and urban population. In 1910,
however, the initeracy was per
In Beltranai county, 91.6 per cent
of all children between { and 13 years
attended school; 1873 per cent. be-
tween IA and Is years, and 800 per
cent between Is and II years. -.
In 1920 the illiteracy in Beltranli
county was 3.6 per cent, and in 1910,
5.4 per cent, showing reduction in
illiteracy in 10 years of 1.8 per cent.
In the city Of Ben1idji, the. num-
Der of illiterates over 10, years of
age was Fl. In comparison with other
cities of the same size, Bemidji has a
much lower percentage of .illiteracy.
The city of Hutchinson, J. with "a
population Of 1879, shows only one
unable to read or write. In cities of
$500 population or over this is the
record, according to the census report.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
IN. D. EDUCATOR BOOSTS
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Dr.. J. L. Coulter Gives State
Educational Convention
Inspiring Address
L, ,By United Press)

Fargo. N. D., Nov. 22.--Not only
should every high school graduate
be skilled in at least one vocation, but
every seventh and eighth grade pupil
should have an opportunity for con-
siderable vocational work, in the
opinion of DR.. John Lee Coulter,
president of the North Dakota agrl-
cultural college in speaking on How
Far Shall We Go in Vocational Edu-
cation" before the state educationa!
convention.
Much, in DR.. Coulter's opinion,
should be done in pre-vocatlonal
work, such as nature study, even IN
the early ages. General principles
should be followed by demonstrations.
Educators now are studying as to how
much should be done in the school and
how much in outside activities IN
acquiring skill during the elementary
school period. Boys and girls club
work has been partial solution.
There is, DR.. Coulter declared,
time for vocational work, without
sighting the old course of study IN
elementary schools through the
lengtiiening of the school term, com,
,pulsory attendance regulations and
truancy laws, which give students
two to three times the amount OF
schooling the average child got in
past years.
There is no longer any question
of including vocational training in
secondary schools, the speaker said.
The questions are: How much time
shall the student with major work
in vocational branches be required
to give to other high school subjects?
How much vocational work shall stu
dents be required to take?
This is DR.. Coulter's answer:
Every student going through high
school should not only get the general
principles but the practical principles
and develop certain amount of skill
in at least one vocational subject.
do not mean this must be agrlcul-
ture, carpentry, cooking. etc. 1t may
be chemistry or physics
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
WITNESS TERRIFIED BY Z
GLANCE FROM ..BLUEBEARD'
nv United Press)

Versailles, France, Nov. 22.-Ter-
rifed by "a ferocious glance from
,"Bluebeard" Landreaq, Madame Yer
nande Seglet fell fainting in the wit
ness box at his trial today on a charge
of numbering ten of his 283 sweet
hearts. Madame Seg1et was one Of
the frances who escaped after tBlue-
beard had attempted her death
The girl, as she testified, sayerted
Landreau's. glance, but She became
nervous and stared wildly around
the room Landreau rose from his
chair, and the witness moved toward,
him, screamed and fell faintingS in
the witness box. &, 4 sssss tsss5S
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 70
! STUDY CITIZENSHIP COURSE
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Nov. PA course Of
study in citizenship has been added to
the elementary schools, j. NJ. Nc
Cornell, state commissioner of edu-
cation announced today. The course
is not mandatory, but state examina-
tions will be based on it. citizenship
studies are to be given in all grades.
The course in citizenship, covering
one. year, is required as part of the
regular high school studies. "
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
ANDREW ROOD TO DIRECT
METHODIST CHURCH CHOIR

Andrew Rood was secured as d.
rector of the Methodist church choir
at the last meeting Of the music com
mittec and official board. He will be-
gin his new duties this week and indi-
cations are that u large choir will be
developed for this institution. The
rst special rehearsal will be held at
the home of DR.. G. n. Zentz We'd
nesday evening.
The first Sunday in December has
been designated as membership day,
at which tirsa DR.. Zentz expects to
take a large class into the church.
Two weeks ago, 81 were taken into
the church
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
RED CROSS ASKS CLOTHING
TO AID NEEDY FAMILIES

Many requests have been made by
needy families for clothing, and the
supply which the Red Cross had on
hand has become exhausted. An ap-
peal is made to those who have gar
mcnts which can be used, to notify
either Miss Beth MacGregor, public
health service nurse, or Rev. l.. p.
Warford.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
TO HEAR TALK
ON SALVATION ARMY WORK

The regular luncheon Of The Civic
and Commerce association will be held
Wednesday noon and at the close Of
the business session the association
will be addressed by Mrs. Mary T.
Wishman of MINNEAPOLIS, who Will
speak on the local work Of the Sal
walton Army.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
NORTH DAKOTA HOLDING
=. PARENT-TEACHER MEETING
;. {By United Press,

Fargo, N. ID. Nov. %. The Joint
responsibility Of the parent and teach
Ell over the child is the subject ofatle
Parent Teacher conference which was
held auxiliary to the state education
al meeting here this. morning : \ 3. y. =, 7
Mrs. Milton F. Higgins, national
president of Worcester, Mass, was the
principal speaker. Mrs. r. NJ. Pollock
of Fargo.sWill talk morrow on "1Thc
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22

F. J. Koors, who has been in the
southern part Of the state for several
weeks on a business trip returned
this week and reports the dairy bust
ness in that section to be the main
stay Of the agricultural interests. He
stated that where the farmers were
giving most attention to dairying they
were the most prosperous. Dairy
communities were in better FINANCIAL
condition than manufacturing CONF
munitics. He is more enthusiastic
about Northern Minnesota and Be-
midi in particular than ever,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
WASkIsH PLANS TO ERECT
ONE-ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE

j. G. McGhee, who has just re-
turned from visiting schools north
Of here, reports that at a meeting of
the people at Washkish Saturday
decided to erect q modern one-room
school, with seating capacity of 40
pupils. Bonds will have to be voted
upon and other arrangements made.
but it is their purpose to start it at
the earliest possible date.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
DISCUSS SOCIAL PROBLEMS
(By United Press)

Fargo, N. d., Nov. 22.---B. c. B
Tigke Of Fargo, and Paul Schaeter
of Wahpeton, both high school prin-
cipals, will tell members Of the state
educational conference here today
how they have solved social prob
blems in the schools.
Other topics at the high school
principals conference will be visual
instruction, and the project method
in high school work. a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
FAIR ASSOCIATION TO ...-.. ..
PAY OFF AWARDS SOON

Premiums awarded at the last Nor
them Minnesota Fair will be paid in
the very near future. Finances for
this purpose have been arranged for,
the; several banks Of Bemidji having
agreed to advance the money for this
purpose. --"-.- $3.50.
This matter was decided at meet
ing of the board of directors held
Monday. 1t was also definitely decided
to hold the. 1922 fair the third week
in August, l..4 ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
MASONIC BLUE LODGE ~ -
TO MEET NOVEMBER 80

There will be no meeting of the
Masonic Blue Lodge Wednesday eve
ming. November 90. A special com
munication, however, will be held
Wednesday evening, November 80,
at which time the second degree will
be conferred 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
KooRs BROS. STOCKHOLDERS
AND BOOSTERS TO MEET

A special meeting of the stock
holders of Koors Brothers company
residing in Bcmidii will be held this;
evening at 80 o'clock. A meeting
Of the Koors Booster club, whose
members are employees of Koors
Brothers company, will also be held.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
FRED FULTON TO MEET
MORRIS AT WINNIPEG

Winnipeg. Manitoba, Nov. 22.---
Fred Fulton, Minnesota plasterer, is
scheduled to meet Carl Morris in a
15-round bout here tonight. Fulton
has scored three knock-outs since
he ,re-enteredl the ring. -, a..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
BURCH GOES ON TRIAL 49,.
+ FOR KENNEDY, MURDER
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, Nov. 22.-Arthur C.
Burch today went on trial for the
murder of John Bolton Kennedy,
who was shot as! he walked up the
lonely; steps Of Beverly Glenn with
Madalynne Obenchain, a beautiful
divorcee. J.. ,.E =
III am ready for trial." Burcl,
said. II will face Judge Reeve with
the consciousness that God is with
me-" he said. p. p.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
|ACREE]MElyT'SON
Land ARMAMENT
seem DOUBTFUL.
Complete Agreement on Major
Demands of Naval Plan
Appears Near
GERMAN ENVOY WOULD
ALLAY FRANCES FEAR
U. S. Favors Signing Definite
Understanding on Far East
and Pacific Questions
(By United Press)

Washington, Nov. 22.-The arms
limitation conference today had def
initely passed through the period OF
mere talk into the phase of actual
accomplishment. .,s
A complete agreement on the major
demands of Americas sweeping pro-
gram for limitation of naval arma-
ment appeared to be near, following
the acceptance by the powers OF four
principles suggested by the United
States as the basis of any Far East
ern settlement.
Only on limitation Of land arma-
ment defnited agreement seemed
doubtful. From now on the program
of getting to gether is expected to
proceed uninterrupted.
eve have made definite and most
satisfying progress on everything"
it was said by one of the delegates.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22

Washington, Nov. 22.-The United
States will seek signatures of the
powers attending the arms limitation
and Far Eastern conference to def
mite understanding regarding Far
Eastern and Pacific questions. This
may be in the form of treaty or an
agreement, but in any event it is to
be put in binding form.
This was proposed by Elihu Root
Of the American delegation, relating
specifically to China.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22
lRY Ilnited Press1

Washington, Nov. 22.--The arms
conference today was coming speedily
toward an agreement on two major
tasks-limitatio of naval armament
and untangling Of the Far Eastern
problems. AS to the third major task
limitation of land armament--thc
impression prevails that little action
regarding it will be taken at this
time.
Washington. Nov. %. (By Carl u.
Groat) Germany is ready to give
further guarantees to an interna-
tional tribunal to allay Frances fears
from a new war from across the
Rhine. ,>7~, ...faSss r. ~-."
Edmund Won Hermann, here to
open the German embassy and ulti-
mately become, it's consul, expressed
this as his belief today. Germany de-
sres to work out the treaties of occu-
patton in the Ruhr region.
The new German representative,
bearing no actual cuts or ear marks
which the northern German affects,
made it clear that he did not and
would not accept the premier's state
ment about Germany. The remarks
regarding guarantees came after
questioning when he was asked if he
agreed to similar views of Herr
George BerRhart.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22

The Pioneer II the only daily
within 100 miles OF Bemidji ana
has the largest circulation ~
Northern Minnesota
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-22

! fMiunesota: Unsettled tonight and
NEdresday, probably snow; slight
->ly rising temperature.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-28

smallest are marked at prices them quick and we know they wi
store and clean stoca this seasons a
kind accustomed to getting our store Don't
you from attending this remarkable sale.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-28


held
forgotten Every single
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30
JULIUS ROSENWALD BUYS
SEARS, ROEBUCK LANDS

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-Sears, Roebuck
& Co. has reported the sale to Julius
Rosenwald, president Of the company,
of certain Of its Chicago real estate
for $16.000,000, and the gift of $4,000
shares of stock from Mr.. Rosenwald.
thus permitting the company ito 70
through this period of readjustment
with its capital unimpaired and with
a small surplus
Mr.. Rosenwald already has made
the first payment of rs per cent or
$14,000.000 on the real estate in cash
and Liberty bonds. For the remain
ing rs per cent of the purchase price
the company is secured by trust deal.
Mr.. Rosenwald's gift of so 900 shares
OF stock, having par value OF $15,-
100000, was on condition that these
shares be not sold for less than par,
and that he be given the option, for
period Of three years, to purchase
these shares from the company at par
for cash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30
Whelan Out Of Market.

George J. Whelan's cronies de-
clare he is entirely out of the mar
ket. 1t is q matter Of common
knowledge in the Street that the
moves in the tobacco, and on some
occasions in other stocks, have In
the past been under the Leadership
of the head Of United Retail Stores.
1t is now said that Mr.. Whelan has
had his stock ticker whipped out and
win give his entire time for the next
few months to carrying on an ex-
pansion program for United Cigar
stores. The abandonment Of the
planned new preferred stock does not
interfere with the opening OF new
stores. At least 500 new ones will
be I'm operation early in the New Year.
The company has ample facilities for
going ahead. Mr.. Whelan is quoted
as saying that $50 long as one stock
holder objects to the plan, It will be
abandoned. We have never had any
litigation among our shareholders and
do not desire any" While he is pay
ing attention to the extension II will
be interesting to note how n stock
acts when left without the leadership
Of its strongest supporter and largest
holder,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30

<AA ShS III SA8h PtOPo8au0i6t6 IL o
for 1t. They are starting their cam
paisn in the newspapers and at public
dinners. They wish to commit the
United States to this new venture be-
fore the present meeting in Washing
ton comes to an end.
The proposed conference would be a
business conference, as was the Paris
conference, as IL the Washington con-
ference-a veil Of idealism was wrap
ped around the objects and purposes
Of the nations at Paris and Wash
ington, while the proposed conference
would be just plain, bald, undisguised
business from beginning to end.
The United States should not go
into the conference because in two
conferences we have learned that our
delegates refuse to protect our bust
ness interests; that they insist on talk
ing ideals while the other delegates
deal only with business realities; tina.
Mr.. Harding. like Mr.. Wilson, is sure
TO appoint American representatives
who either do not understand or, I'M
derstanding, ignore the American in
terests entrusted to their charge.
Twice despoiled, why should we in.
vite a third spoliation?
u. 8. Only Solvent Nation.
AhC OhAtc0 otalC6 SHOuiu uOt 20
because 1t would be the only rich
and solvent country in attendance.
With one or two exceptions. the other
countries would be either insolvent or
tottering on the verge Of insolvency.
They would have every thing to gain
and nothing to lose in bargaining with
us: we should have everything to lose
and nothing to gain in bargaining with
them.
The United States should not go in
because already entangled in the costly
possibilities of East Asian affairs, 1t
cannot afford. cannot financially af-
ford. to become involved in the tur-
MOL and tumult which already has
bankrupted Europe. Once caught in
Europe's financial net, the United
States would be dragged into in
trigues, negotiations. conflicts and
conferences without end. at a cost that
is beyond present calculation.
The existing chaos in European
finance is not due to the war alone;
it is the result also Of greedy politics,
bad treaties, and international con-
spiracies since the war.
These governments exist largely
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30

on sufferance. Most Of them ruls
merely by Influence; in the ordinary
sense Of the word. they have ne
authority. To keep themselves syloa1
they buy support with doles ant
subsidies. allowances. and cold cash
have to buy the peace with higher
salaries. II the workers threaten
a revolutionary strike, they have to
purchase Industrial peace with cheap
er foCd-that Is, food cheapened at
government expense. Most OF them
dare not collect the taxes assessed.
Some Of US call this European
situation democracy. 1t Is not DE-
mocracy. 1t is chaos-political chaos
first and financial chaos second.
But the business chaos in Europe
cannot be remedied unless the poliu-
cal chaos is remedied first, and to
remedy the political chaos the whole
Versailles treaty must be revised.
the map OF Europe must be made
over again, the old wounds must b.
opened, the old animosities revived.
many new animosities created, some
little wars provoked. and perhaps q
great European war rendered In
evitable in the future.
Must Protect the United States.
Does the United States want to
travel this road? Does American
business want to?
To take American business. Amer
lean finance, into such conditions. to
entangle 1t in such an endless and
fathomless situation would be the
highest crime against the prosperity
and progress Of the American people.
What then? Isolation? Not ut
all. We may deal with our trade
problems in Europe one by one, ma
ton by nation, as we have done In
the past. We may show mercy as
mercy Is due. Act with reason, ad-
Just our troubles with business sense.
take the best way out and. IL the
best way is not feasible, try tho next
best
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30
Opening Wheat Prices.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3o.-wheat today
opened NC lower to NC higher; corn
" to &c higher and oats unchanged
to hc lower. Provisions were weak
lard and short ribs both about 10c
lower. Opening:
Wheat-December. $1.131t; May
H.16% Q1.16k; July, $1.06.
Corn-December, 48c; May, SAN q
54%c.
Oats--December, 34hc; May, 39h q
39kc; July, 4Oc.
Lard-January, 1857; March, $3.50
May, $500.
Ribs-January, s7.77; May, 1870
1872
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30
'L|bERTYb0NDS'
ADvANCE|N 1921
ENHANCES VALUE
Approximately $4,000, o0o, oOC
Is Added to Worth of Securi-
ties bv Rise.
BY international News Service.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-The ad-
vance in liberty bonds this year has
added approximately $4,000, 100000 to
their value, it was estimated today.
The greater part of the gain was
made in thes latter part of the year,
the buying movement starting about
September l and reaching the crest
IN the latter part of November, when
many issues sold at the highest
levels for the year.
The buying was for investment
purposes, attracted by the low prices
many bonds had been selling at.
The greatest advance was made in
Liberty avs, which rose 5000 from
the low price of the year. The
Fourth Liberties rose about 10 points
which increased the value Of the
$3.50, 100000 outstanding bonds more
than $600,000,000. The Treasury De-
partment, 1t is estimated. has retired
approximately $61, 100000 of Liberty
bonds this year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30
Chicago Grain.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-Wheat trading
was moderate in volume during the
forenoon, with values showing a ten
dency to- decline. December What
started & to Nc lower, and May v
to Nc Oft. On the break, however,
the market ran into buying orders.
Corn opened Nc lower for Decem-
Der and &c to Nc off for May.
Oats followed the trend Of wheat
and corn. Initial prices were &c
lower for December and unchanged 10
sc lower for May.
Provisions started lower, rejecting
the weakness in hogs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30
NEW CREDITS EXPECTED
TO HELP EXPORT TRADE

Secretary of Commerce Hoover to-
day expressed the opinion that Ameri-
can export trade will soon be given
an impetus by the establishment Of
new credits to foreign governments.
which will be made possible by large
loans negotiated by New York and
other bankers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-30
Seaboard Weakness.

Interests very close to the Sea-
board Air Line management explained
recent selling of the stock as the
result of the deterioration Of the
roads facilities. They state that
over 80 per cent Of the equipment
ia in poor condition and that the
company is running so close that 1t
it impossible to adopt improvement
measures on the scale Of some OF
the more favorably situated South
ern railroads. No serious financial
troubles are looked for, but until the
road is in a position to build up its
equipment it will be somewhat handi-
capped.