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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-05-19

an affection of the spine, which al
most prevented him from moving. An
American missionary learned of his
condition and although when he ar
rived the sufferer had broken out
with loathsome sores because of infec-
tion and lack of proper care, this
missionary at once took him in charge
and began to treat him. Daily for
year or more this missionary carefully
bathed the sores with ointment and
tended Joe Sokonik. While he gave
medical attention, he taught.
When finally the loathsome disease
had been gotten rid of, Sokonik could
not move his legs, as they were dou-
bled up under him in a position from
which they could not be extricated.
Not dismayed, however, the mission
ary had built for him sled which
fitted his condition. On this sled and
from it, Joe Sokonik determined to
teach his people. Daily he may be
seen in the village of Kivalina bump
ing along on the rough sled, pulled
either by dogs or by some willing
hands. And daily he teaches at the
school house, giving to the Eskimos of
the village from his store of know
ledge learned from the missionary.
At the school house his sled is
bumped up the steps to the main floor
and along the main floor to the plat
form, to which it is lifted, and from
which he teaches. AT the close of the
session the sufferer and his sled are
again bumped down the steps and off
to his home. But Joe Sokonik does
not mind; he is teaching his people
and he is profoundly grateful for
what was done for him. Although it
might be suspected he would bemoan
his fate, he does not, and is continual
ly as cheerful as his brothers in more
fortunate circumstances.
Although the Eskimo towns have
no chiefs, Kivalina comes nearer to
having a head than any other village,
and that leader is none other than the
afflicted Joe Sokonik. Joe is also the
hunt leader of his village and is an
nually elected to that honor. He is
splendid leader and holds an excellent
record for Workmanship. With Joe
Sokonik in the lead, the people know
their hunt will be successful and he
has not yet failed them. From his
seat in the sled on the deck of ship
he has brought down and continues to
bring down many seal, walrus or
polar bear.
Afflicted as he is, Joe can only sleep
by dropping his head forward on his
knees. That and the movement. of
his head and arms is the only muscu-
lar motion allowed him since the
disease claimed him.
DR.. Marquis returned with other
interesting stories of the Eskimo race,
concerning their customs and their
condition. He especially stressed the
terrific havoc wrought by the in
huenza epidemic in which nearly half
of the Eskimo population of Alaska
was wiped out.
"They seemed to have no resistance
to the epidemic, said the Presbyterian
secretary. Probably their dirty con-
ditions of living and homes helped to
spread the disease, and undoubtedly
their habit of herding together and
not separating the well from the sick
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-05-19
THE ESKIMOS IN ALASKA
Selected

XX1OMEN without noses are not
w usually considered beautiful,
yet those of the older genera
ton of Eskimos in Alaska are intense
ly proud if their appearance has been
thus changed. 1t is to them con-
tinual reminder of the fact that they
were the bellies of the village and
their mutilated faces advertise this
distinction to all who see them.
"The men of the Eskimo tribe have
few bad habits" says DR.. John A.
Marquis, secretary of the Board of
Home Missions of the Presbyterian
church in the U. S. A., who recently
returned from an extensive six
months trip to Alaska. "But they
are inordinately jealous of their
women. This jealousy was formerly
so strong that before they learned bet
ter, fathers would bite off their pretty
daughters noses in order to keep them
in the family longer, but often an
Eskimo, after marrying, would bite
off the nose of his beautiful wife so
that she would no longer have attrac-
ton for other men,"
This nose-biting was practiced fire.
quently not because the Eskimos them
selves were unscrupulous about walk
ing off with their neighbors' wives,
but because men from other races
would happen along and be unduly
attracted. According to DR.. Mar
quis, there are many old women today
who walk about honored and re-
spected, and as proud as queens, be-
cause their noses are no more. Yet
the custom is dying out and is not
now so widely practiced, probably be-
cause the modern woman idea is also
penetrating Alaska and the younger
bellies raise objection to having their
noses abbreviated.
Despite the fact, however, that
European and American influence
have made some changes, the life and
language of the Eskimo still remain
very much like those of the stone-age
inhabitants of Europe, of whom they
are said to be the last surviving repre-
sentatives. One peculiar feature noted
by DR.. Marquis was that the Eskimos,
while living in groups or villages, ap-
pear to have no chiefs or rulers. For
the hunt they elect a chief who is
chief for the hunt, and when that is
over his authority ends until the next
hunt.
This Presbyterian secretary noted
in one village, however, Kivalina,
Alaska, an Eskimo who seemed to
have an unusual degree of authority.
This was especially unusual because
the man in question was cripple and
was confined continuously to a seat
in a rough sled which had been con-
structed for him. His name was Joe
Sokonik, DR.. Marquis learned, and
he was a school teacher. lnvestigat-
ing, it was found that he had re-
markable story.
Some years previous he had been
taken down with a serious illness in
which, because of the filthy condition
surrounding the homes of the Eski-
mos, he went through much suffering.
As a part of his affliction he suffered
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-05-19

Xx1OMEN without noses are not
w usually considered beautiful,
x,a+ +boca of tho o1Jar oepero
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-15
CLEARBR00k IN FAVOR
= OF RED LAKE PROJECT
Continued from Page ~
sands which had gathered.

thousands which had gathered.
After dinner, Rev. L. J. Jerdee of
Bemidji gave an address, dwelling on
the wonderful progress made by the
community, reminding his hearers
that it was fitting that they do not
fail to give thanks to their creator
for the many blessings they had en-
[joyed materially and spiritually
Churches have been placed here and
there throughout their community
until now the entire district is dotted
with them. He drew attention to the
necessity of hospital oserve them
and told of the plans already under
way in Bemidji for the location of a
Lutheran hospital here.
Indian dances, concerts by the
Clearbrook band, a baseball game be-
tween Clearbrook and Gonvick and a
continuous movie show made up the
remainder of the afternoon program.
The stores of the town closed down
tight for the entire day, nothing be-
ing open except the refreshment par
lors and hotels. On the faces of the
crowds could be read the neighborly
community spirit which was every
where manifested, and the evidence
Of prosperity were everywhere to be
seen.
Those making the trip from Be-
midi, remarked many times on the
wonderful crops of hay, rye and other
grains growing in the fields. Never
has there been greater prospects
for bumper crop than is in evil
dence in that community.
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M A r K EFT S
HIDES

ested enough in putting up their po-
tatoes for sale in proper manner.
The past years experience has
rules were necessary, and every grow
err who intends to apply for the in
spection of his potatoes should be-
come thoroughly acquainted with
these rules and revisions before. he
makes application for inspection. The
complete rules and regulations gov
erning the inspection and certifica-
ton of seed potatoes were printed in
recent issue of this paper, copies
of which can be secured by writing
your county agricultural agent. By
complying with these rules every
grower is helping to raise the stand
ards of Minnesota certified seed po-
.tatoes. We want Minnesota certified
seed potatoes to be above reproach,
and it is only by thorough under
standing of the rules and compliance
with them that this end may be at
tanned.
Every grower who experienced
trouble with dry rot in his potato
storage house or cellar during the
past season should thoroughly disin-
feet all bins, either with solution of
formaldehyde, consisting of one pint
of commercial formaldehyde in 10
gallons of water, or a solution OF
bluestone "copper" sulphate), consist
ing of one pound of bluestone dis
solved in 10 gallons of water before
potatoes are again stored in them.
Attention is again called to the
matter of making application for in
spection before July 1. The inspec-
tors will start out on the first inspec-
ton trip July S, and it is absolute
ly necessary to have all applications
in the office Of the chief Inspector be-
fore that time. Applications will not
be accepted after July l, and inspec-
tors will be instructed not to receive
implications while making inspec-
tions. In past seasons the acceptance
of applications after the inspectors
had started the work of inspection
caused an endless amount of confu-
sion in the proper maintenance of
records and interfered considerably
with the proper carrying on of the
inspection work. 1t is therefore nee
essary to limit the time of applica-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-06-15
SUGGESTIONS TO CERTIFIED
SEED POTATO GROWERS
By A. G. Tolaas,
(Chief Potato Inspector)

(Chief Potato Inspector)
Since a system of potato seed GER
LITIGATION was adopted in Minnesota
two years ago, the state has led all
other states in the production of Ger
tilted seed potatoes. In 1919, 1885
acres, or approximately 81 per cent
of the fields Inspected, met the GER
LITIGATION requirements. In general,
the lots that were certified have given
satisfaction as far as market condi-
ton is concerned, but number of
complaints have been received on ac-
count of poor grading, too much scab
and dry rot. A number of lots con-
tanning more scab than allowed by the
regulations were passed at the final
inspection because they were very
good lots in all other respects, and
the matter of removing the undesir-
able tubers left to the honesty of the
individual growers. The complaints
received have clearly shown an I'M
willingness on the part of certain
growers to put up their article Tor
sale in the proper manner. COnse-
quently, potato seed certification has
received considerable criticism.
Owing to the rather warm winter,
a considerable amount of dry rot de-
veloped in storage. The presence Of
tubers affected with dry rot in a sack
of certified potatoes, together with
poor grading with respect to size has
been the cause for most Of the COM
plants. The rules and regulations
state specifically that ."all dry rots
shall be removed" and that the pora-
toes shall be graded according to GER
tain specifications. Violations with
regard to the removal Of undesirable
conditions, that may tcvolcp after the
final inspection, places the response
bility in the hands of the grower. but
the agency handling the certification
gets the criticism. The violators Of
the rules are injuring their own repu-
taticns, but what is more important,
they are also injuring the certifica-
ton movement as whole and the
growers who have shown by their
honest methods that they are inter-
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Picturesk

Horseless Carriages.
Here lis another variety OF horse
less carriage in partial sense of the
word, although many men feel ike
an ass while they are pushing II
around on a. hot summer day.
The Cart Before the Horse
The Bic Leap.
Many a June bride is marrying a
chance acquaintance. But at that 1t
is hard to say which one Of them Is
taking the chance.
But There Are Two Chances
A Producer.
The difference between hen ana
gossip is that a hen usually lays an
egg when she cackles. Still we often
hear woman spoken Of as a gosslpy
old hen.
There are False Alarms
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Gorgeous Chinese Babies.

Up to the age Of six or seven q
Chinese baby is the most gorgeous
" dressed creature extant. Its gar
ments are OF silk Of the brightest c0lors
and richly embroidered. A portion
of the embroidery is always symbol
cal, consisting Of well-executed hg-
ure in silver or gold thread to rep
resent longevity.
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BOY SCOUT CAMP RULES

1. Do not leave the camp grounds
without permission.
2. Do not enter the water with
out permission.
3. Do not use the boats without
permission.
Respect property of other peo-
Pile. -
S. Obey the Scout law and oath.
c.,o Order d! s Ct the Day.
6:35-Flag raising and roll CALL
6:45-Setting up exercise.
7:O0-Mess
7:25-Tooth brush exercise.
7:3O-Fatigue.
9:O0-Scout drill.
Understanding and life saving
drill.
12:OO-Mess
1:OO-Personal and tent inspec-
tion.
2:O0-Scout games and hikes.
4:00-Water sports.
Goodness.
6:30-Retreat.
S:3O-Camp fire.
9:30-Tattoo.
10:OO-Taps.
Officers.
C. L. Mikkelson, Scout Commits
sioner.
C. l.. GUNNER, scoutmaster, Troop
No. 1.
John Simons, Scousmaster, Troop
No. 2.
Charles Sylvester, Scoutmaster,
Troop 3.
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NEW BIRCHM0NT HOTEL
WILL BE0PENED JULY 4
CONTINUED From Page ~

cheStra will furnish the music.
Two dinner dances and one regu-
lar dance will be held each week aft
err the formal opening. The dinner
dances will be somewhat shorter than
the regular weekly dance. Tickets for
these dances will be included in the
price of the dinner that evening,
while at the regular weekly dance,
tickets for the dance will be sold
separately.
Considering the fact that the for
NAL opening will take place at 7
o'clock, 1T is thought that the dinner
will not interfere in any way with
those who wish to attend the Fouth
Of July celebrations out of town.
Since the attendance is to be limited
to $50 persons, it is expected that
the tickets will be taken up rapidly
when placed on sale.
S,,hacriho for The Daily Pioneer.
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Lines to BE Remembered.
It is always right that q man should
be able to render reason for the faitn
that is in hlm.-Sydney Smith.
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International Literature,

Literature tends more and more to
become a vast commonwealth, with no
dividing lines of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Russell Lowell,
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THE II. ~. 42--.II 49,,
TWENTIETH CENTURY
II g.. ......>.. LIMITED
Uncertain Quotations.

~ O1CSA tctlA duN
We notice that four local shoe re-
pair shops have quoted prices for
shoe repairs for men and ladies. AT
the bottom of the list, we also notice
this: Children according to size
and condition" 1t would seem that
the repair prices for children should
be governed mostly by condition.
Size Doesn't Count
Not Quite Right.
1t is said that money talks, but 1t
might be better if it didn't talk so
much, since it is nowadays getting
into so many arguments with the
grocer, the butcher and the baker.
Amt 1t A Fact?-
Fair Enough.
We quite agree with the fellow
that was satisfied with the fact that
beauty is supposed to be only skin
deep. He says that is deep enough
for him.
He's No Cannibal-
Before Prohibition.
Were it not for prohibition it might
be quite easy to understand the Elm
stein theory, we are told. And it
stands to reason that is right. Be-
fore prohibition became stylish near
ly everybody knew what Elm Stein
meant.
And Before the War
A Change of Tactics.
Garden seeds are a thing OF the
past. congressman should specialize
en- the latest fashion magazines for
the lady voters. and incidentally new
recipes for home brew for some Of the
males might be acceptable.
A Sure Bet
Red Pens Philosophy.
Red Pep says: "A film cocktail is
the kind that makes you see moving
pictures"
"A boob is a fellow who falls for
the same bunk twice.
opportunity knocks but once at
your door---knockers knock forever
'The early bird catches the worm,
but who wants worm?'
early to bed and early to rise
and you will never meet many OF our
prominent citizens
Amt 1t A Fact?-
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HAY---HAYt--hay---hay! Just un-:
loaded car of midland hay. If you
want hay, call SOIL. Thomas Ny
gard. 3t6-17
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WANTED---Positio as nurse by the
day, or working in cafes. Call
phone TAI Of A. D. Robinson at
SO6 America avenue. 3e6-17
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ADDITIONAL WANT ADS

FOR .SALE----Ford car. A snap. Has
sler shock absorbers, speedometer,
new Richmond tires, foot ac-
celerator and chains. Call 367-J.
6t6-2l
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FOR SALE---Two-ton White truck
with cab. First class condition.
Bemidji Mfg. Co. -. 6td6-21
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ton to July /. Cooperation by grow
ers who intend to apply for inspec-
ton of their fields in this respect will
be greatly appreciated.
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Where He Draws the Line.
Jud Tunkins says he never yet met
an optimist who thought q toothachs
was all for the best. -. +.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-20

WANTED-Prop. 10 sell Are your prices 4
terms reAsnuahleY Phone Sales nensrt
ment. TbOs. y. darrell. SST Woodward Bldr
N. T6S
The Washington herald., 1921-10-20

STOP WISHING FOR GOOD HEALTH. GO
to the old Indian Herb Store, take the
great TU IA HE remedies, get well and stay
st. NV. Tan
The Washington herald., 1921-10-20

South Capitol st.-Suituble for usrrhors
etc; 5000 50. IT.: zoe a. Nahoney ant|
sullivan. l32I I've 81. nv. Tel. n. 1921.
MCKINLEY ST, 800 BLOCK. CHEW
Chase nw.-e rooms; lot 80 a. front
$4,000. CANWooD BROS. a GARRETT
INC, SI5 n. y. ave NV.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-18
websters Place in History.

While acting as the organ of the government in foreign affairs Web ster showed that his powers as a dip Iomatlst were scarcely inferior to hts legal and oratorical endowments, but 1t Is as secretary of state that he is least thought of now. His country proudly thinks of him as one whose brain and voice did more to inspire Americanism than any other man be- tween Washington and Lincoln; as the greatest Federalist since Hamilton: as the finest exponent of the Constitution since Marshall
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-18
DATES FROM "DIvINE RIGHT"
Star chamber"Pro an Echo of the. Days When Kings Could
 Do NoeWrona.

Star Chamber Proceeding" Is an expression now almost invariably used 10 denote an official action which Is conducted in secret and, usually, in high-handed manner.
 The phrase comes to us from the fact that centuries ago there existed In England an all-powerful tribunal consisting of committee of the kings privy council. The custom was either instituted or revived by Henry VII. in 1fS6.
 This council had Omnipotent powers and was unfettered by rules of law. It dealt with civil and criminal cases alike by "bill and information" with out the aid of jury, and could infict any form of punishment short of death- -.' ..' *
 The original was "star chamber because fin the room where the council met were deposited the Jewish bonds Known as stars" from the Hebrew word shr+ar. reaning q cove1unt.-- Brooklyn Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-18
Chinese Shoes Homemade.

There are shoemakers among the Chinese and shoes of varying grades are for sale in the shops, but many of the shoes worn by upper-class Chinese are products not of the shops but of the home. For the Chinese woman of good family who has been educated in the oidfashioned way. considers il both duty and pleasure to make the family shoes, and she lavishes upon them the money, the leisure, the taste and skill that do not enter into the making of the commercial article writes Roland Gorbold In Asia Maga. zine.
 The more wealthy Chinese men wear very charming, If somewhat un. usuaB shoes, which might almost be called slippers. The soles, very much turned up st the toe, are made of baGboo and pith covered with white linen and are extremely rigid and light. The uppers of a pair In my col. lection are of pale blue silk, with an appTqued toe and motifs of purple &nf much embroidered in yellow, red &nsN blue, enriched with gold.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-18
Lona Career aa Statesman.

John Quincy Adams was the only ex-President who had a long public career after leaving the White House. Two years after his retire ment from the presidency in 1929 he was elected to the house of rep resentatives where he served until his death. more than 16 years later. He rendered ten years of public service after passing seventy, and was known as the old man eloquent" Edward Everett Hale, in his Memories Of a Hundred Years" tells of a Down East sea captain who said he wished they could take the old engine out of Adams and put it into a new huil." Adams was stricken in his seat at the cap it0l in Washington on spot that is stlI pointed out to visitors.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-18
WISDOM OF TAKING "DAY OFF"
Leisure Time, That Has Been Earned Means Better Health and Better
 Work Aftervvard.

"There is nothing that clears the cob webs so effectually out of ones brain as a day off" the Young-Old Philos. opher was saying. Just as we plan our work, we should plan our play i; Only most of us in the cIamor of the times, forget that to loaf occasionally is as necessary IS to drudge; and we confuse leisure with .azneSs.
 "I know in my own case how difficult it is for me to make up my mind def. nitely and unbendingly, that require now and then, a morning away from my desk.
 "So if the day off means so much to us, mentally and physically, why are we afraid to take 1t when the oppor. tunity arrives? I like nothing better than to see, in the big town, a group of middle-aged men hastening out in a motor car on some crisp morning, their golf sticks piled beside them, while others trudge to dreary tasks. They nave earned their liberty. no doubt let us hope so, at any rate; and they will be all the better tomorrow for hose. few hours of delightful sport and health-giving freedom.
 ''Too soon the curtain is rung down on this glowing world We live in; and If is heartbreaking to consider how many spots there are close at our gates which we never find the time to see md enjoy. Partly it Is our own fault. The green earth cries out to us tc come and tread the corridors of tba countryside; instead, we cling to the granite of the city, and pace desolate lallways-the more desolate because >hey are crowded with people we dc not know. And all of them are hur- .'ying-where? co.
 T wonder. And so, no doubt do they."-From the Outlook.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-18
wnlrewash as a Fire -Prooffinu

Tests made of the fire-reslsting p|ia;s have demonstrated that these are fairly effective for small amounts of wood. Ordinarily calcimine or whitewash has proved in tests to be as tire-resistant as any paint covering tried. It is cheap and convenient to use. Although 1t will not prevent the burning of wood exposed continuously to a high heat good coat of calci- mine on wood will decrease the dan ger of blaze spreading from burn ing cigarettes. sparks, matches and similar small sources of fire. Caleb mine is, of course. more effective for inside than for outside use.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-18
BroWninQ's Poetry.

The truth is that many readers of
 verse resent any demand upon their intellects; poetry to them being only pleasing indulgence-an occasional substitute for a shcrbet-not to be taken seriously. Certainly Browning's poetry is not for such. No one to- day who knows "SOrdello" derides 1t. for, difficult as it is to the beginner. il contains many veins of the pure gold of poetry and its pictures of the passionate, tumultuous life of the late Twelfth and early Thirteenth cen turies in Italy, with the fierce con-
 ficts of Guelf and Ghibelllne by which 1t was torn, are unequaled In vivid ness and truth by any Historian
 Philip Stafford Moxon.