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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
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SPREADS THROUGH STATE.
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ing prospects might be likened to the
attitude Of farmers in his district to
the purchase Of farm machinery. '&
"They are buying only what they
must have" he said. .E5....t !.
Several county boards have decided
to postpone building projects for two
or three months at least, as lconse-
quence of bids which they regarded
as excessive. A majority of the
boards Of commissioners have decided
to let contracts for important con-
struction projects which are regard
ed as Immediately necessary, but to
postpone action on other work which
is not so pressing. Labor demands
have been held responsible for the
conservative attitude toward build
ing. County engineers: and commits
sioners have pointed out that 5lumt-
Der, cement and building supplies
who have made bids have stated that
companies have informed them Of re-
ductions in prices, while contractors
who have made bids have stated that
they preferred to do the work on d
"cost plue basis" because they were
not certain what brick-layers, stone
masons, carpenters and other work.
ers would demand for their services.
Statewide reports indicate, however,
that many homes will be- built. In
fact, work has been started on scores
Of dwellings. a1'.sF &7 f y
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07

pected to excel any already: given.
"a home talent play, requiring one
hour to give is in the course OF pre-
paration. A cordial invitation is ex-.
tended to all to hear this last PROT
gram on April Fl. e. 81
M A little son came to the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Saturday, and,
like all parents, they are having diff
ficulty in finding name good enough
for him. ' s2. 5s n f.t.s-s L i 5S
W. s. Southmayd preached Ct
Goodlands last Sunday and assisted
!, in the Christian Endeayor2 work there.
+ Kitichi people drove over to Good
lands Sunday evening to hear Rev.
Cummings and Miss Braadt. s.sss
Miss Mumquist of Moose Lake en-
tertaineda gathering Of young ladies
and gentlemen at her home last Sat
urday a very enjoyable time was
spent and a delicious lunch was
served to the guests. ..5 5.:g.s $s. Y
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07

this vicinity. His talk was full Of in
SEPARATION and stirred up the am billions
of the boys and girls for that work.
AS a1result Of his talk he succeeded
in getting a large number Of boys and
girls from Kitichi to. join the club.
Missionary Cummings brought Miss
Margaret M. Bradt, field secretary
Of the State Christian End eavor Worl,
Of st. Paul, Mimi, and w s. South
maydi of Mcintosh, district secretary
of the Christian Endeavor society, to
Kitichi to speak and help in the work
he has recently started. ...t
Miss Bradt gave an excellent adj
dress at Kitichi last Sunday follow
ing Sunday school. Her talk was
most encouraging and she pointed out
that all should set before them the
highest possible ideals in life. k s
The .Kitichi. Literary society gave
a splendid rregran last Friday night.
They will give their final program
for the year April II, which IS ex-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
FIRST SURVEY OF FARM
III WAGES MADE IN STATE
Continued From Page y

frightened credit and collapsing prices
for farm crops, production is not be-
ing curtailed. Returns from three
fourths of the counties reporting list
ed the demand for farm labor as nor
NAL. An average call for farm help
indicated that Minnesota farmers are
going into the field determined to re-
coup their losses and bring agricul-
ture "'back to normalcy" as thorough
ly as individual effort can accomplish
that result, federation officers said.
"The farmer is playing the game
squarely," L. E. Potter, president of
the federation, said. "Lots Of in
formed folks have been saying that
the farmer was hampering the coun-
try in the reconstruction period by
refusing to take his losses, curtailing
production and delaying payment Of
his debts. This survey shows that the
farmer is doing everything in his
power to come back He is willing
to produce all his farm can raise and
to employ all the help he can use at
q reasonable wage" s-S. .s &c.. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07

CREASED PIG AND SIS TO
PERSON CATCHING PIG

A creased pig, weighing between
100 and 1875 pounds, Is to be released
on Third street in front Of the Grand
theater about Z O'clock Saturday eve
ming and the person who succeeds in.
catching the pig will be given IS
in cash In addition to the pig itself.
A real wild" pig has been secured
by Manager Harding. Of the Grand,
and he assures the public an interest,"
ing time In catching the 'porker..'' n
This feature is being held in con-
nection with the showing OF THE
County Fair" at the Grand Saturday
and Sunday Wesley Barry, who
scored in "Dinty,"' is featured in this
photoplay taken from the famous
stage play of the same name, written
by Neil Burgess. "The County Fair
is one of Maurice Tourneur's produc-
itions, and is considered one of his
best. as.,s$ III. ~ n 4 za b1s5srs q.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
PERFORMED ON
STATUE OF WILLIAM PENN
(By United Press)'

Philadelphia, April William
Penn has been cured. He had dropsy
and an operation has been completed
and he came out just fine. William
Penn is the statue at the top Of city
hall tower. 49, sass* .dfs.s't. 800
However, the operation was more
dangerous to the sturgeon" than to
the patient. workman climbed up
the statue, bored holes In each
one Of Williams limbs and drained
two buckets Of water out Of each
member. Now Mr.. Penn has recov-
cred sufficiently to receive callers.
The entire tower is open to visitors
for the first time since before the
war. Is s4@:s.5 Is. md s5s 55s 10.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
EXAMINATION HELD OVER
" DEATH OF BAUDETTE WOMAN

Apost mortem examination on the
body OF Clara Lindstrom Of Baudette
was held by County Attorney Graham
NJ Torrance and Deputy Coroner Will
Harus Of Balldette on Monday of this
week. Mrs. Ltndstrom had died at
the Spooner hospital after a sickness
.of, six or seven days and under some
what peculiar, circumstances. Exam
nation DISCLOSED 5thatE she had been
the victim of abortion. rSiEsss2%
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
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April 2 was al big day for Kitiehi
Farmers club. Missionary Cummings
Iof Bemidji brought out Mr..
Schwantes Of st. Paul, representative
Of the department Of land clearing
Of the state college Of agriculture,
who gave a fine talk and presented
much information which will be of
great value in land clearing. He
stated what per cent dynamite was
necessary and most advisable to be
used on diff rent stumps to be blown,
how to work the soil for seeding,
when to seed and how much to be
used on the different soils: 5 sssfs
H. A. Pfughoeft of Bemidji, in
charge Of the Boys and Girls club
work in southern Beltrami county,
gave an excellent talk on this de-
partmerit to the boys and girls in
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
COUNTY URGED TO CARRY
OUT IT'S ROAD PROGRAM
(Continua,djL from Page Eel. IS

.tes 800 $500 .,-.-'..
general revenue iund OF tne county
or paid IN sucn other manner n as III me
poara may deeH ~ pray V o.i. .s
association 1urtner urges tna. ~, = pos ~
slble, TINS be done az .ne april lnee..
ing OF the BOARD, as u Is lmportan'
to get to work on tne G.. county .oa avs
as soon as the 1rost Is OUT Oh the
ground. .,...
The complexion OF sucn road Wotk
as has been planned oy tne poare IS
necessary IN order 70 secure Inc 1ea-
eral AID money appropriated Dy, con
gress ana promised by the sgate n,gh-
way commissioner ana Wnicn WIN Ds
paid to the county on compieSlon. 81
the.work. owine 20 the large mum
Der OF unempioyed IN tne county, Ihe
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
WINTER WHEAT CROP TO
SURPASS 1920 HARVEST

Washington, April THE winter
whent crop to be harvested this
spring was forecast at 651, 600, 900
bushels in statement today by the
crops estimate bureau. The 1920
crop with 577;763,000 bushels. The
bureau estimates THE rye crop at APP
proximately 66,386,OO0 bushels COM
pared with reproduction OF 69,3S8,000
bushels last, spring. "a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
SCHOOLS COMPETING IN
SEM-FINALS DEBATE
(By United Press)

Fargo, N. D., April 7--Dickinson,
Mayville. Valley City and gVelva are
competing today in the semi-finals for
the privilege Of appearing in the
state debating contest at the nniver-s
sity May 10. The question pertains
to United States interference in Mex
leo.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07

THREE FACE TRIAL. FOR . Y.
ASSAULT ON POLICEMAN
CIV United Press)

st. Paul, April Three men
charged with assauqting a policeman
were due to go on, trial here today.
Policeman J. 3. Grady of the Prior
avenue station was shot through the
hand and beaten over the head with
a club in scufble with the trio who
gave their names as II. J. Severson,.
John Casey and Frank Gilbertson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
SIX KILLED IN RAILROAD 80
WRECK IN TENNESSEE
(By United Press)

| Somerset, KY, April IA check
up today showed SIX killed and thirty
injured injured in a railroad wreck
near New River, Term, late yester-
day. Spreading rails caused three
sleeping cars to oyerturn, according
ito railroad. men. The train was bhe
Royal Palm Limited running between
and Chicago. Is
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
COUNTY COMMISSIONER ..5..
RESTORED BY STATE COURT

Manning, N. d., April 17--CharIes
Pugh was restored to his seat as cOun-
tyt commissioner in. Dunn county
through recent decision of the state
supreme court that the recall does
not apply to county commissio ners.
Pugh was replaced by Cole Smith, a
nonparttsan, as the result OF q recall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
NJ AR K E rs !
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
HIDES
POTATOES

Chicago, April Potato receipts,
Sc ears. Market weak. Northern
whites, sacked and bulk, soc to .95c;
new Florida Spaulding Rose, No. h
$3.50 to $40, No. q, $3.50 per Dbl.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
TEXAS COTTON ACREAGE
is CUT Is PER CENT
tBy United Press)

Dallas. Texas, April Cotton
acreage in Texas, a larger producer Of
that product than any other southern
state, is being cut from % TO 80 per
cent this year, it was stated today
by the Texas Industrial Congress and
the Texas Farm Bureau Federation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
ADDITIONAL, ANT ADS D

FOR SALE Five passenger REQ
touring car IN goo1 running order.
Extra tire and RIM electric starter,
(; spotlight and conprete set OF tools.
& Cash price $780, taken at once.
q. H. Denu, Pioneer Office. 4d4-l !
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
Moving Day
Waiting at the Church

A 78-year-old man has just mar
ried 74-year-old bride. Which
goes to show that all things come to
those who. wait. knowledge comes
but wisdom fingers, Tennyson once
wrote. Must have been an old friend
of the groom. Sort of contradicts
the old wheeze, "He Who Hesitates
IsnLost." II &. - -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-04-07
But Why Hesitate?-
Tho Town Pump

A Pinewood correspondent of the
Daily Pioneer has the following to
offer: when the. Nazarene met
Rebecca at the we'll she gave him wa
ter5to drink, but the Modern Rebecca
of Pinewood removes the pump han
die. ~ We; know not whereof he
speaks, but we venture to say chat he
has good references.
=! Times Do Chanre- -. =.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23
LAX PRISON DISCIPLINE

Fargo Forum: That a prisoner
serving sentence of 20 years for a
crime which was denounced by q su-
preme court justice as a revolving
murder accompanied by savage cruel
ty" should be classed as "trusty''
after but few months Imprisonment,
would appear to call for some investi-
cation Of the conduct Of the state
penitentiary.
Adolph Lehman who walked away
from the Bismarck penitentiary while
exercising the bloodhounds, apparent
ly with no supervision, had served but
a year and five months of 2O-year
sentence, and had been a 'trusty''
for many months.
It is rather shocking that prison
discipline should be so lax as to class
such prisoner as a "trusty" 50 soon
after. his incarceration. A man with
a 2O-year term ahead of him for a
revolving murder, has little to lose
and everything to gain by taking
"French leave. Almost any prison.
er would stake a chance" rather than
serve Is years in prison, and to make
such prisoner "trusty" would seem
to be tantamount to giving him an
opportunity to make his getaway.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

Valley City Times-Record: On July
first wages Of all classes of railroad
employees will be slashed from to
10 cents per hour making saving
of four hundred million dollars per
year of the nations railway wage bill.
This cut has been contemplated for
some time and is only in line with
the general trend of downward prices.
The cuts will 60 into effect on one
hundred and four lines of railroads.
The question now is will the railroads
pass on this cut in wages to the bust
ness interests of the country who are
being gouged daily for excessive
freight and passenger rates or will
the railroad magnates take this big
saving all to themselves. II they do
this then there is nothing fair about
cutting down the wages. Certain it
is that prices must come down, and
labor will have to stand its share of
the cut, but when it does the cut
must be distributed around to the
masses who have been carrying the
load the past few years and not put
into the pockets Of those who own
and control the railroads Of the coun-
try. There should be an equitable
distribution of the loss on all sides.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

most wonderful scenery to be found
anywhere in the United States. We
refer to- the Bad Lands along the
Little Missouri river, extending from
where that stream empties into the
Missouri, south and west thru Medora
and west to Glendive, Mont. We
had heard much about the Bad Lands,
but it was never our pleasure to visit
them until recently, when we accom-
panied party on tour thru them at
a point sixty miles north of Dickin-
son. The Bad Lands can readily be
reached from Minot by much shorter
route, necessitating an auto tour of
about $50 miles, crossing the Missouri
river at Sanish. The trip can easily
be made in day. It is hard to de-
scribe them, one really has to visit
them in order to appreciate their
grandeur. When the Bad Lands are
reached, one drops quite suddenly
about thousand feet into the valley
OF the Little Missouri. There are
rocky peaks of statified formation, in
Guiding practically all the hues of
the rainbow that would do justice to
the finest scenery in the Rockies.
Growing here and there in the slop-
ing valleys between the countless
peaks appear the most beautiful cedar,
birch and poplar trees in profusion.
The air was fragrant with the odor
of the blossoms Of the wild plum and
wild cherry trees which were every
where present. Never have we seen
so many birds and including as many
varieties as we saw in the valley Of
the Little Missouri. A great eagle
was soaring unafraid over one CT the
peaks. Amyriad of wild flowers were
in blossom. The wild snap dragons
and the modest little blue bells to-
gether with scores of other flowers
we would not attempt to name. Deer
and antelope abound in the protection
that the thick underbrush gives them.
1t is said that an occasional bear
finds his way into the Bad Lands.
Springs of the finest water are nu-
As far as the eye can reach
this wonderful panorama of nature
stretches out, always changing just
enough to keep up interest. The
petrified forest of, the Bad Lands fur
nished food for thought for the geolo-
SlSC .itI1U ID NSi " CIlc SASAC
seer. Grouse and pheasants are very
and are as tame as the old
biddies in the poultry yard at home.
The Bad Lands are not worth much
only rs a place for grazing and
protection to the cattle in the winter.
Ranchers of that section Of the state
leave their cattle out all winter long
and they come out in the spring look
ing fat and sleek.
North Dakota ought to acquire a
few thousand acres of the more ac-
portion of the Bad Lands for
! state park, or it would not be out
If the way for our federal govern
nent 20 set aside tract for national
park. Don't ever miss the opportunity
% visit the very finest scenery that
The west affords.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

One Of the most persistent adver-
tisers in the history of success was
Robinson Crusoe. He knew what he
wanted-a ship-and he put up an ad
for one. He flung a shirt on a pole,
at the top of his island; that, in the
language of the sea, was plain to every
sea-faring man.
"The circulation was small-there
was no other medium - but Crusoe
kept at it, despite the fact that he
got no inquiries for a long time. He
changed his copy as one garment
after anyother was frayed ut-and
in the end got what he wanted.
Suppose Crusoe had taken down
that signal after time and declared
Advertising doesn't pay. Where
would he and his story be now?
"Put up your signal and keep it
there. Crusoe advertised under very
discouraging circumstances. You've
got sure thing-it is only necessary
to have the patience, persistence, and
pluck of Robinson Crusoe- and the
good ship Better Business will soon
tie up 1ongside your PIER
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23
BAD ROADS

A chain is no stronger than its
weakest link. A road is no better
than its worst mud hole. We re-
spectfully call attention to the sew
eral mud holes along the Minot-M Max
highway twenty miles south of Minot.
By all means, if you have to 60 to
Bismarck by auto, steer clear Of that
road. A few loads Of gravel and
treatment with the road drag at the
proper time will save many trying
hour for the weary traveller. We
know because we were stuck in one
of those holes for three hours the
other night and a half dozen other
cars met the same fate. Let's spend
few dollars of the $7OO, 900 90 raised
annually from auto licenses and dump
a few loads Of gravel in those holes.
Perhaps the Minot Auto Club can get
proper action from the right parties.
We'd like to use stronger language
but are afraid we'd get "churched".
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23
NATURAL NORTH DAKOTA
PAVING

In the hills in Bad Lands in
southwestern North Dakota are count
less thousands of great mounds Of
scoria, reddish pulverized brick like
substance which makes the very finest
Of paving material. Many miles Of
highway north Of Dickinson and in
other sections Of the state are paved
with scoria, the red roads being visible
for miles ahead. The scoria unites
with the earth making perfect paw
ing, as smooth as asphalt and almost
impossible to wear out. It is easily
dug from the hills, being exposed on
the surface and should be used quite
generally for paving in this state
where gravel is not readily obtained.
1t makes much better road than
gravel as its upkeep amounts to but
trifle. Scoria is nothing but burn
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

According to the Courier-News the
board Of directors Of the Equity Co.
operative Packing company 10 to be
recalled. The principal charge against
them from what can be cleaned from
the news story is that the stockholders
last winter decided to issue certificates
Of Indebtedness for about $500, 900 %
put the company on its feet, and it
seems the certificates are still unsold,
and now an audit Of the company's
books is demanded. P. M. Casey is
president Of the company and the of
ficers are for the most part promin-
emit men in the Nonpartisan league.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23
ROOSEVELT CABIN

The Roosevelt cabin on the State
Capitol grounds at Bismarck isn't
Teddy's old Medora home after all.
True, Roosevelt owned the cabin and
it was situated on his ranch at Me-
dora at the time he lived on the
ranch, but was occupied by Sylvane
Ferris, his ranch foreman. Roose-
welt occupied a frame building which
has since been torn down. He spent
more or less time with Ferris in the
cabin and it is perfectly proper for
historical purposes to call it the
Roosevelt cabin.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

The Langer-Townley debate now on
in Kansas shows just how many jumps
ahead North Dakota is Of it, neigh
bors. Down there they are just be-
ginning to feature Townley's regis
tration card as q socialist and are
discussing other matters that went
to limbo in North Dakota years ago.
It. is amusing to see these neighbors
entering, the primary room Just - we
are about to step onto the gradual
ing platform.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

A number of farmers have COM
planned to the Independent that, there
is no longer any place in Minot where
a farmer. may hitch his team while
doing his trading. True, most Of
them now drive to town in their cars,
but there are still plenty Of. farm
wagons and buggiss on the road to
Minot every day that ought to be
considered. Minot should provide
some place where farmers may drive
in, to tie and feed their horses.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23
GOOD NEWS FROM COUNTRY

IOOD- NEW0 NUM- GUN IN
Only good reportssare coming from
the wheat fields of North Dakota these
days.
Old residents of North Dakota are
reporting that they never saw better
looking fields at this time of the year;
that the wheat plant is. soundly root
ed; that there is no sign of rank
growth; and that the crop is 10 to Is
days ahead of the average, reducing
the danger of rust later in the sea-
son.
With favorable weather conditions
for the next 80 days, North Dakota
will be better equipped than any state
in the union to face whatever the next
year may bring this nation in the way
of industrial and business conditions.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

A Chicago landlord who experienced
SO much trouble with his tenants when
he raised their rent, has committed
suicide. This should serve as warn
ing to other landlords.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

WOMAN THIEF GETS - DAYS
Grand Forks, N. D., June 20.-Ett.
Mooney, housemaid, found guilty al
stealing 80 from . residence h..ro
was sentenced 70 30 day. n tie conn
ty Jail.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

John REM brot to the Minot park
Friday a beautiful owl with = brown
ish hue that his daughter caught IN
the barn on the REM farm near tnl9
city. The wise old bird has been added
to Supt. Doolittle's interesting family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23
NORTH DAKOTA SCENERY

North Dakota is usually thot of as
a land Of level prairies with it's wav-
ing wheat fields with seldom tree or
a hill to relieve the monotony but
we have within the confines of our
state some of the most gorgeous and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-23

ed clay. The theory is that in the
past ages, the coal which is exposed
to the surface thruout that section,
caught fire and burned the clay above