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The Washington times., 1921-03-20

that is. a campaign to enforce BY law.
either State or Federal. a Standardization
of feminine costuming. Such a movement
would quite likely be carried on in the
same manner as was the fight for the pro-
hibition amendment. Certainly tho
charges brought against alcohol were no
graver than those brought against tho
fashions. And II human conduct can be
regulated in the matter OF drinking, there
Is no valid reason why It should not also
be in the matter of dressing.
There are already a number Of COM
munities which now regulate the apparel
OF those who dwell within them-the
Quakers, the Dunkards, the followers of
the late Alexander Dowie, who are now
ruled by Inspector Voliva, In Zion City,
Indiana. These are but a few Of many.
Bills have actually been introduced In
number of State legislatures aiming at
the regulation OF .woman's dress.
In Utah statute providing fine and
imprisonment for those who wear on the
streets skirts higher than three inches
above the ankle is pending. The Philadel-
phia moral gown" with its seven and a
falf inches of see level" as one visitor
called II, would cease to be moral In Ohio
il this law goes through
A bill is before the Virginia Legislature
which would raise the decollatage-front
and back. II provides that no woman shall
be permitted to wear a shirtwaist or even.
ing gown displaying more than three
inches Of her throat. She must not have
skirts higher than four inches above the
ground or any garment Of "diaphanous
material"
In Ohio bill has been drafted prescrfb-
Ing that no decOllete shall be more than
two inches in depth and that no garment
composed OF any transparent material
shall be sold, nor any garment which un-
duly displays or .accentuates the lines of
the female figure"
And no female over fourteen years of
age" saws this same measure, shall wear
q skirt which does not reach to that part
OF the foot known as the inKtep."
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The Washington times., 1921-03-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. io,,e

1850 Philadelphia Clel
a "Moral Gown"
>ne Of 1160 Phladelphia Questionnaires Upo1
Which the "Mloral Gown" was Designed
and How til e Rev. Mr.. Hart Answered 1t.
Prom Rev. John R. Hart Jr
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The Washington times., 1921-03-20

"The Moral Gown" Which
Was Designed from Speci-
6cations Given by 1850
Clergymen of Philadelphia
Its Modest Yoke Three
Inches Below the Neck, Its
Skirt Seven and a Half
Inches Above the Ground,
and Its Sleeves One Inch
Below the Elbow, and the
Design Draped "Not to Be
Tight Anywhere"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
ATTENDANCE AT BEMIDl
FAIR SURE TO BE- LARGE

A. T. Wheelock has just returned
from bill posting tour within 4
50-mile radius of IBemidji in which
he posted advertising for the Nor
thern Minnesota fair. He Travelled as
far north as Northome and south to
Walker, west to Bagley and Clear
brook, and reports much enthusiasm
over the entire trip.
"If we have good weather during
fair week the city will not be able
to take care of the crowds" was the
way Mr.. WheelOck summed up his
estimate of the number who will at
tend Enthusiasm was unbounded in
THE vicinity of Clearbrook and that
community will turn out en- masse,
according to Mr.. Wheelock, if the
weather is favorable and the roads
good.
"The people are beginning to real
| ize that the Bemidji fair is to be the
real Northern Minnesota fair, not
only this year, but more and more
so in the future, and they are plan
ming to be part of it," was the sent
timent expressed by many to Mr..
| Wheelock on his trip.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13

The regular meeting OF the Be
midi Labor League was held Sun
day afternoon in the rooms Of the Be
midi Civic and Commerce associa-
ton. The matter of most impor-
lance which came before the body for
consideration was that Of the affil-
iation Of the Labor League with the
Civic and Commerce association
Some time ago proposition was
made to the Bemidji Labor League
by the Civic and Commerce associa-
ton whereby the league would have
representation in the association by
the selection of at least ten members
from their body who would be regular
members of the association.
The Labor League has given the
proposition careful consideration and
at their regular meeting Sunday pass.
ed resolution which was presented
to the board of directors Of the asso.
citation this afternoon and was ia,
vorabIy acted upon by that body.
The resolution is as follows
"Whereas, the Bcmidji Civic and
Commerce association submitted tc
the Bemidji Labor League a plan
whereby the League can become affil
lated with the association and,
"Whcreas, it is the opinion of q
large majority Of the members of the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
MATERIAL BEGINS GRIND

With practically all green ma
terial, but with lots of it to work
with. Bcmidji High school will again
be represented on the grldiron this
your. At present there are about
twenty-four candidates out for
practice each afternoon after school
at the fair grounds. where the boys
are getting in shape to play an eX"
hibition game at the Northern Min
nesOta fair.
Coach j. w. Smith states that the
prospects are good for very good
team this year, although Max Boyce
and Alfred Stevens arc the only men
left from last years aggregation
which won the state championship.
Mr.. Smith does not hope for such Il
team as represented the school last
year, however, but states that by
next year he expects to have built
u Grst~class machine, since gradu-
alton next June will only take one
man from This years eleven.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
EXHIBIT OF LIVE fish
TO Be SHOWN AT FAIR
Glenwood Man Coming to Aid
Game Warden in Putting
on Big Exhibit

An exhibit of live fish, similar to
that which was displayed at the sum-
mer convention of the Northern Min
nesota Development association here
in 1920, will be shown at the North
ern Minnesota fair, according to an
announcement received recently by
Game Warden JOHN Cline, who, with
several other enthusiasts of this city,
has been active in trying to secure
such an exhibit.
The announcement comes from the
Minnesota fish and game department
that Mr.. Pinkerton of Glenwood is
coming to Bemidji to take charge of
an exhibit of live fish which will be
on display during the entire four days
of the fair. The exhibit will prob
ably include fish from Red Lake and
other large lakes of the state, and
will include nearly every species.
Each variety will be placed in sep
arate glass aquarium, and about 10
acquariums will be on exhibit.
Game Warden Cline will make all
local arrangements and will also as
sist during the exhibit. Those who
are to have charge are anxious to
make as big a display as possible.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
FAST HARNESS HORSES
TO COMPETE AT FAIR
Chairman of Racing Program
Announces Notable Entries
for Bemidji Track

Twenty-Five of the fastest harness
horses ever appearing in Northern
Minnesota will be brought to Bemidji
during the fair, September 20 to %,
according to DR.. W. X. Dcnison,
chairman of the race program.
eve have such we'll known horses
as Ohio Patch, sired by Dan Patch,
the worlds greatest race horse, conf
ing. This animal is entered in the
2:2O pacing class and promises to
give a good account Of HIMSELF" says
the promoter.
Then there will be Minnie Ann of
Superior, a 2:15 trotter, and Co
wacho, a 2:15 trotter Of the Fargo
stables. Both have entered in the
|2:15 trotting class and promise to
make the race a most interesting
one.
In addition to the above entries
there are included such well known
racing stock as Lord Duke of Supe-
ror, Edgcwood Boy of Fargo and
Shannon e., also of Fargo.
Althc,gh. the Northern Minnesota
Fair was late to enter for race horses,
it is more than fortunate in having
secured these attractive entries and,
according to DR.. Denison, there will
be from five to eight entries in each
race for the three days racing pro-
gram.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
TO HOLD PROHIBITION
ENFORCEMENT MEETING

A prohibition enforcement conVen-
ton will be held in Minneapolis Sep
TENDER 10 and 20, according to an
announcement sent out by the Anti
Saloon League of Minnesota. Former
National Prohibition Commissioner,
Hon. John f. Cramer. Congressman
Andrew j. Volstcad and other not
ables will be among the principal
speakers. Hon. w. /. Norton will
conduct a conference on what the
state law contains and how it can be
quickly and forcefully applied.
The convention will be held in the
Wellesley Methodist church, Mime
apolis, and efforts are being made to
have every community in the state
represented. Sessions will be held
Monday afternoon and evening, Sep
tember 10 and Tuesday, September
20.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
MEET OPPORTUNITY HALFWAY AND RIDE BACK
NYOUR OWN AUTOMOBILE ON OCTOBER 29
Pioneers $4,000 Salemanshp Club Opened Auspiciously
Yesterday Is BY No Means Too Late to Enter This
Campaign and Win Big Touring Car If You Act Now.

putting forth a little effort during
spare moments, big dividends, either
in the form of a prize or commits
sion, can be collected. The competi-
ton Is open to men and women, mar
ried or single, and securing subscrip-
lions to The Pioneer will be found
a, very pleasant and interesting un-
dertaking.
Those contemplating taking part
in this campaign should bear in mind
that it will not take long to win one
of the big prizes. The .campaig will
be very short one. And at the close
of the campaign, the credits will be
counted by a committee of prominent
business men. Those who have OBJ
tanned the greatest number will be
formally presented with the hand
some prizes-priZes that were won
fly simply collecting credits during
spare time.
But right now, today. is the time
to begin. If you want to own your
own automobile, SO that you can
ride when you wish and take your
family driving, there is no reason
why you cannot win it.. Nearly
every person who starts in the race
will feel he may try but cannot win
one of the big prizes. All will be OF
about the same opinion. But, the man
or woman, boy or girl, who first
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
BOYS AND GIRLS HAVE
E CHANCE AT DAIRY SHOW

A gold watch and 80 gold, silver
and bronze medals will be the tro-
phies awarded the boy and girl win
ners in the National Junior Cattle
Judging contest at the National Dairy
Show at the Minnesota Fair Grounds,
October 8, the opening day of the big
educational agricultural exposition.
One team of. judges may enter
from each state. Last year there
were Is teams entered in the contest
and it is expected that the number
will be larger this year. Any boy or
girl between the ages Of IL and IS
years, who is a bona-fde member of
a club project relating to dairying as
conducted by the extension service of
an agricultural college, who has been
selected and certified by the state d.
rector of extension as eligible and
who has never taken part in a dairy
cattle Judging contest Of a national
character and who has not had train
ing to exceed six weeks in any regu-
lar college course, may become a
member of a state team.
W. f. Skinner, general manager of
the National Dairy Show, is the man
to whom the names of the individuals
who will compose the teams must be
sent and the names must be sent in
before September II.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
BUILDING ACTIVITIES
ARESTILL In PROGRESS
J. Gibbons Erecting Two-Story
Brick Building; Kaplan Re-
sumes Work

Building activities in Bemidji are
still in progress and indications are
that much construction work will be
done this fall and winter, in addition
to the construction of the new high
school building at the head of Bel
trami avenue.
Excavation is being made immedi-
ately north of the old Kemp dry
cleaning establishment on Beltrami
avenue, and there Contractor Edward
Jackson will construct two-story
brick building for John F. Gibbons.
The structure will be 20 by SO feet
and will undoubtedly be used for Of
flee rooms, although no announce
ment has been made as to who will
occupy the building. Excavation
work is well along for a full base
ment, and work on the building will
be rushed to completion.
Morris Kaplan has resumed work
on his one-story structure adjoining
his new apartment building on the
east. Bricklayers are on the job and
the structure is fast taking on shape.
The Bemidji Hardware Co. is max
ing ready for the construction of a
two-story structure on Minnesota
avenue and Fourth street, it's pres
ent location. The buildings in the
rear of the hardware store proper are
being moved, and work is progress
ing.
Another structure which is fast
taking on shape is the new Nangle
building between the Nangle store
and the Rex theatre. This will be a
two-story structure, rs, by 140 feet.
In addition to the business build
ings, a number of residences are be-
ing constructed and will be rushed to
completion before cold weather.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
u. 5. VETERANS BUREAU
TO HOLD HEARING HERE
All Ex-Service Claimants Are
Urged to Present Claims
at Bemidji Hearing

A travelling squad, representing
the United States Veterans BBureau
which was formed by the consolida-
ton of three eX-serviCe mems de-
partments under the Sweet bill, will
be in Bemidii on Wednesday and
Thursday, September 81 and 20,
and will include representatives from
the insurance division. compensation
claim section. the federal board fol
vocational training and the Red
Cross, as we'll as doctor and a
nurse.
Every eN-service person who is not
receiving compensation, where COM
pensation is believed to- be due, OF
is dissatisfied with the award grant
ed him, will be given an opportunity
to prosecute his claim. Even in cases
where an award has been refused
and his application definitely turned
down, the claimant is urged to see
the cleanup squad and appeal his
case If he so desires.
Application blanks for transporta'
ton and other expenses for those
living at a distance from Bemidji
may be secured from the adjutant
of the Ralph Oracle post Of the Am
erican Legion or from Miss Beth
MacGregor, Home Service Section
Bemidii. When these applications
are properly filed out, they are to
he sent to the United States Vcter-
ans Bureau, Keith-PlaZa building
Minneapolis.
Already "A number, OF requests
have been made for application
blanks. and it is urged that all who
intend to place a claim secure the
necessary instructions and transport
tation. meal ad lodging requests at
once 1t is planned to hold the hear
ings in the new armOry. They will
begin at o'clock September 20 and
continue until 4 o'clock September
%
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
Tells BEMIDJI
MERCHANTS
TO KEEP ? I. TRADE
Fred P. Mann of Devils Lake
Urges Merchants to Go
" After Business"
TELLS HOW TO END
SO-CALLED "STRIKE"
Merchants Decide to Hold
Next Market Day Here
on September %

Fred P. Mann of Devils Lake, N.
d. addressed the merchants and
clerks of Bemidji at the Civic and
Commerce association rooms Monday
evening and urged strongly that mer-
chants go after business in order to
keep the trade at home where it be-
longs.
"The trouble has been," said Mr..
Mann, "that we have waited too long
in taking our losses. Prices dropped
and we have been bit slow in telling
tn epeople about these drops. In fact,
we have been a bit slow in reducing,
because we saw that it was coming
and desired to put off the agony as
long as possible.
"This, to some extent, has been the
cause of the so-called buyers strike,
but today we have come to realize
that there is nothing else for us to
do, so we marked down our merchan-
disc and certainly can proclaim that
prices have come down.
"Take the grocery list. Fifty-eight
items which cost SGT during the war
are today sold for $28. Are prices
down? I should say so. Other COM
modities have also come down like
wise, and as soon as the people real
ize that there has been a general
mark down Of all commodities, the
buyers strike will be over"
Mr.. Mann dwelt upon the adver-
Using phase and pointed out that it
was necessary to advertise more
when business was poor than when it
was good. - -
ut is a case of the survival Of the
fittest," said Mr.. Mann. 1.-THE mail
order houses advertise to your trade
and tell them in many ways why they
should send direct, cash in advance,
for supplies you could have sold them
y for less. Don't let up, but keep ever
lastingly at it. It pays, and pays big.
So many merchants, when business
is Door, cut out the advertising. That
is suicide. That's just when you
should go after it stronger than
ever"
He touched upon the cash and cred
it method of doing business and urged
merchants to do cash business where
ever possible, or if they are doing a
credit business to follow some definite
plan.
Mr.. Mann strongly favored the
Market Day idea and was of the opin-
~ ion that if the merchants advertised
some real bargains, and no two alike,
they would draw thousands to Be-
midi.
About SO turned out to the dinner
at 80, after which Chairman A. T.
Carlson brought up some matters re-
lating to the next Market Day. 1t
was decided to hold it September 70.
Free theatre tickets will be given
to out-of-town shoppers by all mer-
chants who support the Market Day
idea. Details Of the plans will be an
nCunced later.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
Grand Jury Today Refuses to
Indict Comedian; More
Evidence Is Sought
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
PROCEEDS WITH CASE
One of States Star Witnesses
Changes Testimony; Another
Has Disappeared
(By United Press)

San Francisco, Calf, Sept. 10
The San Francisco grand jury today
refused to indict Roscoe Arbuckle for
the death of Virginia Rape until
further evidence is introduced to
clear up disputed points. After six
hours session the jury adjourned to
give District Attorney Brady time to
secure more evidence. 1t will con-
vene again when he is ready.
Brady is going right ahead with the
prosecution. The coroner's jury was
called to meet at 10 a. m. to hear the
testimony of Mrs. Maud belmont,
who alleged Arbuckle assaulted Miss
Rappc during wild party in his no.
tel suite. In spite of the delay in
securing a grand jury indictment, the
murder complaint against Arbuckle,
sworn to by Mrs. belmont, still
stands. Arbuckle can be brought to
trial OH it even if the grand jury re-
fuses to return an Indictment.
Charges that one of the states
star witnesses had changed her testi-
mony and another had disappeared
was made by District Attorney. Brady
today. The district attorney declared
that Miss ley Prcvon, a show girl,
in testifying for the grand jury had
completely reversed the story she had
previously told about what happened
at Arbuckle's wild party where Miss
Rape is alleged to have received in
juries which caused her death. He
also asserted that Miss Alice Brady,
another guest at the party and con-
sidercd an important witness, had
disappeared from her home at Berk-
eley and cannot be found.
Another witness of lesser impor-
lance has also vanished, Brady said.
He further charged that the testi-
mony Of DR.. Rumwell, one Of the
physicians who attended Miss Rape,
regarding his handling of the case
"was highly unsatisfactory"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
MOTORCYCLIST
HELD ON THEFT CHARGE

A transient motorcyclist, whose
name had not been given out, was ar
rested by Sheriff Andrew Johnson
about 10 o'clock this forenoon on a
complaint from the General Repair
Shop that the motorcycle, which he
was riding and had offered to the
proprietor Of the shop for $50, is a
stolen machine.
When this miraculous offer was
made, the repair shop man became
suspicious and investigation led him
to believe that the machine had been
stolen. The rider had nothing to prove
his ownership and was operating the
machine without license tag. The
last two numerals Of the machine
number had been defaced, and this al
so caused suspicion.
Sheriff Johnson has wired the Har-
ley Davidson factory to ascertain If
the machine has been stolen, and the
visitor is being held in Jail awaiting
action.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13

The Pioneers $4,000 Salesmanship
Club and Greater Circulation cam
paign has opened auspiciously. But
there is still ample room for live
wire, hustIing men, women and young
folks TO enter this campaign and be-
come prize winners.
Do you want to earn $500 next
week? The winner of the Grand Capt.
tai Prize-the Buick touring car
valued at $1,120 will earn nearly
$500 per week for six weeks spare
time and effort. The winner of the
first prize IN each district+a $535
Ford touring car-will earn nearly
500 per week; others will earn from
$25 to SOS per week. 1ou,n too, can
share in this liberal offer.
Membership Week
This is ENTRY Week. and those
who are contemplating entering
should send or bring their members
hip blanks as soon as possible. Those
who are interested in seeing their
friends become members should see
that their names are presented with
out further delay.
The fact that craftsmanship is
linked with this subscription build
ing campaign is q real feature. Train
ing along this line of endeavor is
seldom offered in as attractive a
manner as in this drive. Simply by
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-09-13
J. c. PENNEY co. STORE TO
HAVE STYLE SHOW THURSDAY

The J. C. Penney Co. store an
nounces a style show for Thursday,
September IS. The show will be held
from 2:30 to 1870 in the afternoon
and from to 9:30 in the evening.
The evening show is for the benefit
of those. who are unable, to attend
during the afternoon.
Flowers will be given the ladies
who attend, and program Of music
has been arranged through the cour-
tesy of the Barker Drug and Jewelry
store.
Live models will exhibit the latest
in styles. The hats to be worn are
being furnished through the courtesy
of the Vogue Millinery. The store
will be specially decorated for the oc-
casion and the management invites
the general public to attend this
event.