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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
LUTHER LEAGUE ENJOYS
EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAM
District League Convention
Opens Today; Interesting
Program Arranged

An exceptionally interesting and
instructive program has been arrang-
ed for tonight's and tomorroW's ses-
sions of the Bemidji District Luther
League convention Of the Red River
Valley conference. The opening ,ses-
sion was held this afternoon at the
Bethel Lutheran church at 2:3O
o'clock, when an organization meet
ing was held.
This evenings program begins at
8 o'clock. The features for this ses-
sion are a number of musical selec-
tons, solos, trios, choral numbers,
and words of welcome by Rev. 7. 3.
Nordale.
Communion service will be held at
10 o'clock Sunday forenoon, followed
by preparatory sermon by Rev.
Walfrcd Erickson. Rev. Albert Lo-
reen will deliver the sermon. Other
speakers on the program include Rev.
G. Lindau. The Hines quartet and
the choir from the Salem church at
Mcintosh are also on the program
for the forenoon session.
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, a pro-
gram made up of the various Luther
leagues will be given. In addition to
a fine selection of musical numbers
and songs, Rev. w. Z. Erickson, Prof.
Bergstrom of Hines and Rev. Lorecn
will appear.
The convention will conclude af-
ter the session Monday forenoon at
10 o'clock. Rev. w. f. Erickson and
Rev. Albert Lorcen are the main
speakers for the final session. Sun
day dinner and lunch arc to be served
in the church basement for the visi-
! tors
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22

(Dnllcu ITcSS Sta1L contemporary
Moscow, Oct. 22.-Thc Soviet gov
eminent is today probably the most
absolute in the world.
With complete control Of an reor-
ganized administrative apparatus 1t
is supported by over six hundred
thousand loyal communists, members
of the Communistic party, all OF
whom are holding posts within the
state machinery. It controls the en-
tire transportation system--howcver
poor it may be. 1t controls the wire
less, telegraph and post apparatus. 1t
is backed by a strong, Wcll-dIsclpllned
absolutely loyal and fatalistic army.
1t has no organized opposition. 1t
controls the entire press.
There is no factor Offering the
slightest possibility of overthrowing
the Soviet regime from within Rus
STA. There has been and still is GER
tain amount of opposition from the
workmcn headed by the trade union
lists against the socallcd new economic
policy, but the government is conf
dent to be able to beat that oppose
ton through measures, now under
way, which will enable the working
classes to buy the minimum existence
articles at the free trade markets.
The government expects that the
workmcn will yield to what Lenln
considers an unavoidable measure
offers no resistance to the new course.
Hopes that a possibility to over
throw the Bolshevists might come
through hunger rcvolts would prove
more fatal to the rest Of the world
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
NORTHERN DIVISION
PERMANENTLY FORMED
Required Number Enroll and
Officers Are Elected for
Ensuing Year

With an attendance of over 400
teachers and a registration of over
Psi, who paid the necessary member,
ship fee, permanent organization OF
the Northern Division of the Minneso-
ia Education association was formed
Friday afternoon and permanent Of
,fcers elected 1870 -
The announcement by President
Deputy of the registration of sutfl-
cient teachers to ensure the forming
of permanent organization was
made and enthusiastically received
this morning.
The officers elected for the organ
ization are as follows: president,
Supt. H. E. Wolfe, Deer River; vice
president, County Supt. G. A. Olson,
international Falls; secretary, MISS
Mabel Wager, Bemidji; treasurer,
Mrs. Adelaide Taylor, Baglcy; cxecu-
tive committee, Miss Mabel Bonsall,
Bcmidji; County Supt. r. i. Ross,
Walker; Miss Lydia Woolley, Park
Rapids; legislative committee mem
Der, Supt. C. C. Baker, Grand Rap
ids; resolution committee member,
President Deputy, Bcmidji, and APP
propriations committee member, Supt.
Roy Everett, Big Falls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
SOVIET CONTROL IN RUSSIA IS NOW ABSOLUTE
WITH CONPLE Etc HANDLING OF STATE MACHINERY
That Hopes That Possibility to Over
throw Bolshevsts Might Come Through Hunger Revots'
Which Would Prove Fatal to Rest of World

than the Soviet system itself. Provld-
ing the hungry peasants would have
enough punch left to rise and march
towards the more prosperous regions,
the Soviet authorities are determined
to direct the hordes toward the west,
with the help of the army. The army
need not fire a single shot if the gov
eminent simply puts up food stations
toward Poland. But it is a fact that
the Russian peasant, being complete
w disarmcd, is not capable of a read
riot.
The question therefore arises
shall the world continue to wait for
the unexpected to enter Russia with
capital and reconstruct Russia
Every one knows Russia is unable to
reconstruct herself. On the other
hand, Russia knows the world needs
Russia as a consumer. At present,
Russia is unable to buy all materials
She wants to import in cash. She
needs credits.
Assuming what has been said above
about the existence Of the Soviet
govcrnmcnt-whcther it's existence is
based on democratic right or not,
does not alter the fact-the only
question which interests American
capital remains: what guarantees and
prospects have concessionaircs in
Russia today?
With a few exceptions Russia is
prepared to grant any concession in
any unexpected and even already
exploited district. While it refuses
to acknowledge the right Of private
property and consequently won't re.
CONTINUED On Page Six J
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
DOLLAR DAY PLAN SURE
TO DRAW SHOPPERS HERE
Merchants Entering Into New
Trade Plan to Test Out
Value of Cooperation

Dollar Day, which will be observed
by a large number of local stores on
November 2, promises to be great
success. This plan has developed
from the Market Day idea, and under
this plan local merchants have been
granted the right by the trades COM
mittcc to use as much advertising
space as they desire. A large num-
Der have already arranged for their
advertising and indications are that
far more bargains wilt be offered Tor
that day than have previously been
offered on Market Days.
Dollar Day will give the local mer-
chants an opportunity to demonstrate
to the public just how much can be
purchased for one dollar. Every
merchant is expected to take up the
proposition eagerly and do their share
in making November 2 the biggest
shopping day ever enjoyed here.
Many of the merchants who went
into the original agreement on Mar
ket Day objected to the idea of being
limited to a certain advertising space,
and this Dollar Day plan gives them
an unlimited opportunity. Those who
have taken advantage Of this oppor-
tunity so far have entered into the
new plan Fundamentally, and if all
the local merchants do the same, the
plan is sure TO work out for the sue
cess of all merchants concerned.
Merchants who wish to take ad-
vantage of this Dollar Day are re-
ouested to have their advertising copy
prepared not later than Monday, Oc-
tober oath, so that proper attention
may be given each advertiser.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
REMIDJI CONTRACTOR
NELSON FOUND GUILTY
(By United ITcss)

Minneapolis, Oct. 22-Nels b: Mel,
son, Bemidii contractor, was found
guilty of possessing forged Liberty
bonds by a jury in United States dis
trict court late Friday, after the jury
had deliberated ten hours.
H. Gessell of Minneapolis was also
found guilty of possessing ana as
posing of the forged Liberty bonds
The pair will be sentenced next wed
nesday by Judge johnson.
The bonds in question were stolen
from Albert Lilo, farmer at Lengby,
Mimi, last fall.
Mel son testified he had found the
bonds wrapped in a newspaper, and
concealed in brush on a roadside
near Bemidii. He had given them to
Gcsscll, he said, to dispose of them
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
CANDIDATES WHO WORK HARDEST TO THE END
WILL RECEIVE BIGGEST AWARDS OCTOBER 20
Club Members Urged Take Best Advantage Now BY
Working Hard and Earnestly Before Second Period Closes
Next Tuesday Night.

Those candidates in the Pioneers
$4,000 prize distribution campaign
who realize how time slips by, and
utilize every available moment from
now on until the end, will be the ones
who will be receiving the hearty con-
CALCULATIONS on the night of October
29, when the prizes will be awarded.
But the "putters off, who have been
taking a little rest during the second
period will have to be satisfied with
what is left.
If you are using every single day
to the very best advantage, working
hard and earnestly, while you still
can add to your present vote totals
during the second period schedule,
you can assure yourself of final sue
cess.
Your present interests must be pro-
tected and the best insurance you can
get for them il eternal vigilance
which is the key Of success.
Right Now Is the Best Time
There never will be better time
for securing subscriptions to the Plo-
neer than RIGHT NOW! Subscribers
and readers, all over the territory are
vitality interested in the final outcome
Of the campaign. They are watching
the changing vote scores as closely
as the candidates themselves. They
are watching to see who are the best
workers on the "home stretch" For
everyone knows that it ia not the
start you make, in any endeavor, but
the finish!
Active candidates can secure re-
newaI and extension subscriptions
from friends and others in their ter
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22

ritory, simply on the strength of what
they have done up to this time. Sim
ply explain the fact that only few
days remain, and subscriptions are
the only means of amassing the cred
it's, and you will find that scores, yes
hundreds, are to be had if you 60 af-
ter them with the right enthusiasm
and energy.
But, no matter how easily the
Buick or Ford Cars are won, no one
can secure enough subscriptions af-
ter October 20 to help him or her to
win big prize. Because then the
campaign will be over. Excuses,
might-have-beens, or next-times will
not avail one credit. They may serve
as good alibis to friends, but who will
not shudder to disappoint the friends
who have SO faithfully aided them in
the race from the start.
Call on Your Friends Now
Six days remain for additional vote
earning. There is not single candi-
date in the list who hasn't any num-
Der of friends and others who prom
ised early in the campaign that they
would subscribe later, or promised an
extension of their subscription eff
you need it at the finish" See those
people now and let them know that
the critical time has arrived; that they
cannot longer put you off without
making your canvass such a burden
during the last few days Of the cam,
paign that you will inevitably lose
many subscriptions, and probably, as
consequence, lose the very votes
needed to make you a big prize win.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
COMMUNIST DEMONSTRATION
AT PARIS SUNDAY BLOCKED
.G'y United Pross)

Paris, Oct. 22.-Thc minister OF
interior today prohibited commu-
mist demonstration at the American
embassy, scheduled for tomorrow.
Communists, however, went right
ahead with their plans for a march on
the embassy through eight converging
streets.
The Sunday demonstration at the
American embassy will not be per-
mitted, it was stated to the United
Press in the ministry of interior. No
public procession will be allowed.
Most vigorous. measures will be taken
to prevent it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
Board Formulating Proposals
to Submit to Executives
and Union Heads
GENERAL REDUCTION OF
FREIGHT RATES ORDERED
Practically All Rates West of
, Omaha and Many West of
Chicago Affected
,l3v United PreSS)

Washington, Oct. ga decision
has been reached by President Har-
ding and his advisors to leave the
railroad crisis in the hands of the
Railroad Labor Board until actual
walkouts on an extensive scale begin,
it was learned today. If the strike
comes, then the federal government
will step in and move necessary COM
modities by whatever methods are
deemed wise.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
SERVICES FOR
LOUIS LA VALLEY SUNDAY

The funeral services for the late
Louis LaValley, who died in Bemidji
"Wednesday at the home of his broth
err, Clarence LaValley, will be held
Monday morning at 0 O'Clock at the
Catholic church, and. will be under
the direction of Fl. N. Mckee. The
Yeomen Lodge will be officially rep
resented.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22

Victoria, b. Gone hundred dol
lars a month salary for cougar hunt
ers an the bounty of $40 and $55
for each animal killed, which, if one
cougar is baggcd each day, will bring
the hunter in $1,000 IL month, is the
induccmcnt being offered by the
British Columbia game conservation
board to big game hunters on Van
couver Island.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
(Dy United Press)

Palestine, Texas, Oct. 22.-~Guard;
parolcd the yards Of the 1ntcrnation-
al and Great Northern railroad here
today in anticipation Of the walk-out
Of trainmen, scheduled for today.
Although union officers were reti-
cent. it was stated emphatically at
the train dispatcher's office that the
strike would take place as planned.
Strikers places probably will be filled
temporarily by other railroad en-
ployecs, who will remain on the job.
Only yardmen and brakemen were
scheduled to leave their posts of duty
today. a.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
(By United PrcsS)

Houston, Texas, Oct. 22.--Thc rail-
road strike has begun on the Inter-
national and Great Northern rail.
road.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
,By United PreSS)

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Defnite pro
posals for settlement of the railroad
strike were formulated by the United
States Railroad Labor Board today
for submission to Mon heads and cx-
ccutivcs at the convention here next
Wednesday.
The proposition for calling off the
walk-out, scheduled for October 30,
will be based mainly on propositions
submitted to union chiefs at the con-
vcntion here early in the week.
Failure of the convention with the
union heads, labor board members be-
lievc, was due to the fact that exc
cutivcs had not agreed tc the PROP
osition of immediate reduction ..
freight rates in accordance with July
/ wage reductions to withdraw from
their determi ration to ask 70" further
wage reductions immediately.
Board members believe that if they
can get executives and union heads
together in the same room and OBJ
tain concessions from employers on
two propositions the union heads will
be forced to rcscind their strike calls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22
(By United Ircss)

reduction in freight rates on hay,
grain and feed in Washington and
intermountain territory was ordered
today by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. This action forccastcd
exclusively by the United Press, is
one Of the first steps by the govern
mcnt designed to avert the threat
cned railroad strike.
The reductions made are approx
matcly ten per cent for all rates on
so-callcd heavy grains and grain prod
ucts and prepared Good stuffs.
The commission said the existing
rates are unjust and unreasonable.
These reductions arc. but single items
in thcgcncral read. iustmcnt and down
ward trend of rates contemplated by
the administration to meet agrlcul-
tural conditions and to pass on to the
consumer the wage reductions.
Practically all rates west Of Oma~
hu and many west Of Chicago, through
the Twin Cities and ovher points are
affected by the decision which brings
Il general rcstorcmcnt of rates in all
of the northwestern territory. Rates
from Chicago cast and south are not
affected.
The commission ii a temporary de-
cision found the agriculture inter
csts II the country and the grain
growers could MT stand che existing
rates because of the general loss in
the value of their products and other
commodities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-22

The Pioneer Is tho only daily
within 100 miles Of Bemidji and
has the largest circulation In
Northern Minnesota
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-25
STANDARD WEIGHT N ,.t
 PouTps FOE coMdo pIrIEs

To protect the public in buying vege- tables, the legislative committee of the State Sealers' association will introduce to the general assembly the following Dill which, in effect, makes tho standard pound the unit of all measttenents:
 Section ASA of tho general statutes Is hereby amended 10 read, as. foiloEs:.
 The bushel Of fapples shall con tain 4s pounds; of dried apples, s5 pounds; Of barley 4S rouhds;, of dry heans, so pounds of lima beans. In pod. 34 -pounds of string beansi 24 pounds, ot- beets, 60 pounds; of bran For 'ehorts, % pounds of buclSwheat, lsfpounds; of carrots. 50 pounds; of clever, Feed, Sd. pounds of h. dian corn, 5s pounds; Of corn meal, 5c pounds; of sea island cotton seed fl pounds r.of upland cotton, l.et 50 pounds; of cranberr.es, S2 pouAds; of GU cumbers' .4S pounds :, ei peaches. ft pounds. of grass seed. timothy or hero grass, 45 pounds :-s0ei hickory nuts, Gs pounds; of lale, 14 pounds; of lime, ft ] pounds of oats, g pounds, of onions, 6: pounds of parsnips,i, 45 pounds.; of driet | peaches, 33 pounds; of pears, 52 pouRbs
 of dried peas SO pounds; of peas in tn
 pod 50 pounds; of potatoes. SO pounds
 or sweet pota toes, 54, pounds of quinces 4S potnds Of rough rice, f5 pounds 70 rye, 5e pounds of rye meal, 50 pounds of fine salt, 5J pounds; of coarse. salt
 70 pounds; of spinach. 1T pounds of to matoes, 5s pounds; of turnips, 50 pounds
 and of wheat, SO pounds. ..
 : Any person who by himself or by hi
 servant or agent, or as the servant 0 agent Of another, shall offer or expos
 for sale, or sell any of the above men
 tioned commodities at a lesser weigh
 per bushel than herein specified shall b
 suoJect to the penakies- provided in sec
 ton of 231o of the general statutes,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-25
BUILDING CONTINUES SLACK

Ane<1saP week pf shack work annon9 HsA 6uEdfng trades has passed although 6ae We&&heg has remained excellent for work along these lines Contractors have eseH eon1rleting work now in hand and izzkang ready for the increased work in $he spe4ng which Is looked for as it has been thought that the prtce of building c.ztE1als will be considerably lower Statements have come from sources in tse vest that lumber win not droN as 1t szs SeAcheA 9ts lowest point but local people are of the opinion that there win Se decrease in price nevertheless A. thnngh there has as yet been no difficulty with the trade unions in this section of ths state there has been considerable trcuble tn other sections of the ccuA. try. as contractors have reduced the wag- ses of their employees from 10 to 20 per cent.
 During the past week only one building s permit has been issued by Fire Marshal Howard |. Stanton This permit was is- sued to Harry Mopsik of 69 Mt Pleasant street for porch to be built on his house. The porch is to be Of frame construction with shingle roof. The work Is prac- tically completed
 Other building projects in the city have made good progress during the past week although nothing of any size has been started. Several projects will be com pleted within the next few weeks as several buildings now under construction are nearly ready for occupation and only .a few of the finishing touches on the in- ,erior work being necessary to complete the projects.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-25
cHAPPEIL ELEcEEby fREsIpEST
 ea4'S BY PAST. ESs AIpTI..D fsJyI.ERs

Henry c. Chap3stf, past e<altel ral=r ofsNew London lod:c, of isll5s was edect- ed president of the ,5Iies- Past. Ea; led Rulers assoctattcn of G.oanec.is1t at the annual meeting fins Water bury, Sunday afternoon. Mr Chappell was vice rresi- dent last yezt.s$ IIfs Rame sSgas 3iesented to, the. meeting by iFas Exalted Ril.er Frederic C. Burrows Of this city.
 District! Deptty' James F. Hayes of Norwich accoIFanied the New Tondon delegation to the meeting. ssa
 i';;Ihe meeting was held at fiss home of Waterbury lodge at i o'clock, after which adjournment vas taken to the Ho tel, Elton where st banquet vas served to which about 200 sat down. Mayor William, H. Sandland of Waterbury gave the address Of welcofne and James F. Duffy of Proyidence. grand lodge, was the principal speaker. : Others who de- livered addresses were Judge Robert U Munger of the Ansenia police court, and District Deputy James L. McGovern oi Bridgeport. -:'' 5 Officers elected with Mir. Chappell were: Vice president, Frank D. Coe, ot Torrington secrctary,y Harry Brown, ol New Britain treasurer; Louis Brock, oi New HaYen.r L = ! ta
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-25

eraI years ago. It won favorable com rnent for its style and as a literary achievement written by a girl of twenty four. Miss Ernst is now planning ab- other philosophical book more along tke lines Of "L 'hyme a Joie" In this work she will try to determine in an abstract way the point at which the world of today has arrived. Tho defects of the present day will be presented in comparison with those of previous gen crations. As a possible remedy for these defects Miss Ernst adyices the placing of industry and commerce on moral basis, which should be the basis for all insti- | tutions in social and international af- fairs.
 Since the presentation In the dining hall of '22's mascot, The Indian Totem 1 Pole, there has been much rivalry be- 1 tween the sophomores and the juniors For after formal presentation to the | college the mascot is hid and during a lperiod of two weeks the sophomores ex' ert every effort to discover the hiding place. If when the two weeks Is up, the
 mascot is still fin the possession of the l juniors it is theirs to keep and cannot
 be touched by their rival class. If or i the contrary, the sophomores find the
 trophy within this period there is mucf l jubilation and the sophomores "lord it
 over the juniors until the season fol
 spring sports when the mascot must b.
 returned to bring luck to its class. Thii year the search for the hidden masco ] was so strenuous as to necess!tate temporary truce during the weak fo
 nid-year examinations. The sophomore
 are chafng under the strain and ar
 more than ready to resume the searcl
 when the time limit shall expire.
 committee consisting of Dr. KellogH
 Miss Black, Miss Leonard, Dorothy Ran
 dle, Catharine Mccarthy, Alice Holcomb
 and Ruth Wilson have been busily en
 gagged in formuI iting plans for an outin \ club Saturday afternoon the club wen
 on hike to Miller's pond, matter 0
 about five miles. This was the initis
 hike of the season and about fifty or six ty girls took advantage of the beautift T afternoon to relate a little from tn strain of mid-years in favor of the wall If winter weather ever arrives the Out ing club plans to skate and skii an snowshoe. Also if the club is well suI ported 1t Is hoped to build shantees | accommodate overnight hfkers.