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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
MACHINE INVENTED TO
RELIEVE COTTON PICKER
Tennessee Man Has Invented
Electrical Cotton Picker
to Tighten Labor
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 27.-The cotton
picker, whose stopped figure has
been almost symbolic since the slaves
of ancient Egypt garnered the white
harvest along the Nile, has at last
found relief. The days Of stopping
are over, it is believed.
j. C. Stugenburg, in Memphis, Ten
nessee, the heart of the cotton sec
ton, has invented an electrical cot
ton picker which, it is claimed, VIII
not only tighten labor for the f1eld
worker, but will also greatly increase
his individual efficiency, according
to his announcement here, IN apply
ing for patent.
The machine, which the inventor
has finally perfected after IA years,
makes it possible for one person to
gather from 400 to 700 pounds Of
the staple a day, where hand-plckers
have had to put in hard days work
to gather $50 pounds.
stugenburg received the inspira-
ton for his invention while watching
a cow which had broken into his cot
ton field. The ease with which the
animal picked the cotton from the
boil by means Of her rough tongue
gave him the idea.
The picking tube, of which each
machine has four, consists of two re,
volving brushes encased in a small
metal frame about the size of a
mans doubled fists. The brushes re-
volve inward, thus creating brush
like suction movement which collects
the cotton from the boil.
Each machine carries complete
electric plant and a tractor engine
furnishes sufficient electric power to
operatc the eight motors required to
run the mechanical pickers: The
brushes are driven by a small motor.
The pickers, supported overhead by a
balance arrangement, are suspended
with such lightness and 1lexiblIity
that even a child can shift them with
case. The machine as it passes
through the field can pick eight rows
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
ITALY TO HAVE SMALL
MAJORITY IN C0NcLAVE
rs Foreign and. % Italian
Cardinals Expected to
=
Elect New Pope
(By United PresS)

Rome, Italy, Jan: 27.-The secret
conclave, which will elect successor
to Pope Benedict, will be Italian by
a small majority, according to indi-
cations today.
Twenty-six foreign cardinals and
20 Italians are expected to be ready
for the election February 2. Cardi-
nal Dupois, Maurin, Lucon and Vidal
arrived yesterday and Cardinal Mer-
cier of Belgium, who stopped off at
Milan, was expected today. The 50
cardinals expected to be here when
the walling-up ceremony takes place
and will be closed up in. apartments
on the first three floors of the Vati-
can early next Thursday. >: d.. :.
A vote will be taken that same
day, but the cardinals will not be
able to leave the Vatican until. a de-
cision is reached. "A two-thirds ma
jority is required to elect q new
Pope. Predictions as to Benedict's
successor narrowed down today to
Cardinals Gasparri, -Ratti, Merry del
Val, Mercier and LaFontaine. !
: Each cardinal will take with him
into the Vatican, before the walls
and doors are sealed, one priest and
one servant. : :. K.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
ANNOUNCE REFERENDUM
ON LAND RECLAMATION
u. S. Chamber of Commerce to
Consider Plan to Assist
Ex-Service Settlers
(By United Press)

Chicago, Jan. 27. - Reclamation
land for eX-servicc men is the sub
jcct of referendum being conduct
ed among it's members by the Cham
Der of Commerce Of the United
States.
Announcement of the referendum
was made here today by Waited Du
Brookings, Washington, secretary of
a committee Of the organization
which is studying the reclamation
question. The committee is headed
by E. r. Meredith, Des MOines, Iowa,
former secretary Of agriculture.
The committee, if the referendum
is favorable, will prepare u complete
plan for a national reclamation sys-
TEN and will submit same to the fed
eral government. Returns on the
referendum are expected within ~
days.
The proposition submitted requires
imm ediatc federal appropriations to
initiate reclamation projects upon
which veterans who desire to go into
agriculture may be given an oppor-
tunity. The proposition does not in
dictate whether the federal funds
should be used by foreign agencies
for the construction of federal prof.
ects or should be advanced in the
form of loans to states or state
agencies.
No decision has been reached on
the question whether the federal
government should act by itself or
comparatively with the states, but it
is reported that the cooperation sys-
tenn is the most favored by the COM
mittee.
The voting in the referendum is
upon the general question whether
there should be national system Of
reclamation to be initiated through
adequate federal appropriations and
to be carried out for the purpose Of
enabling ex-service men to have op-
portunity to cultivate the soil.
Reclamation lands are available in
all parts of the United States, ac-
cording to Secretary Brookings, who
declared that the committee plans
that the federal policy shall include
irrigation, drainage, stump and aban-
doned farm lands in its program.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
LIGHT & POWER co. HAS !:
new READING SYSTEM

The Minnesota Electric Light q
Power company has Aaugurated 2
rev system Of cooperation in the
meter reading department. Their
new department manager, John r.
Hilscher, leaves little blue slip on
the premises after reading the meter,
showing the reading of the meter
that day, and customers are urged to
keep this slip and compare. it with
the next months reading. ...t-
They believe that in this manner a
better understanding Of meter read
ing will be created, and, according
to Elmer Swanson, manager OF the
local company, closer relationship
will be built up. r..
Mr.. Swanson is DESTROYS of i'm
proving the service Of the electric
light company and urges all to make
suggestions at any time: @l.--.-.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
LEGION PLANS SEVERAL
fine ENTERTAINMENTS
Stage Play, Annual Legion Ball
and Post Entertainments =
Now Being Planned !.

{ Plans for number Of entertain
n1ents to be staged under the aus
pices Of. the Ralph Oracle post Of the
American Legion were discussed at
the regular meeting of that organi-
zation Thursday evening at the rooms
of the Civic & Commerce association.
s The entertainm emit committee was
instructed to investigate ,cOne of the
numerous offers made the post and
WIS authorized, to arrange for the
staging Of "a :home-talent play if sat
|isfactory arrangements can he made:
This play will probably be staged
early in the spring, if one>is decided
upon.
After considerable discussion, it
vas voted to hold an American Le-
gion ball each year on Easter Mon
day, the dance committee being in
structed to begin the, annual event
this year.
A committee was appointed, with
Thayers Bailey chairman, to arrange
for a mock trial to be staged at the
first regular meeting of the post in
March. Another committee was APP
pointed to provide the program Ter
the next meeting, February 9. This
committee consists of F. C. Mon
tague, chairman, Art Brown, and
G. s. Conger. At each meeting here
after committee is to be appointed
to provide the program for the fol-
lowing meeting, in this way assuring
a large. attendance.
At the next regular meeting of the
post, officers for the coming year
will be elected and other annual bust
ness attended to. The membership
Of the post at the present time is
somewhat larger than a year ago and
indications arc that the total mem
bership for 1922 will within a few
months surpass the total membership
of 1921. a.. = =
Following the close of the regular
business session Thursday night, i'm
promptu entertainment was staged
BY a number Of, the members and
lunch was enjoyed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
DISTRICT 10 'l0IfON
BOND ISSUE SATURDAY
Voter. of School District No. Z
: to Decide for or Against
;. =: : 100000 Bond Issue "

To decide for or against the lssu-
anee of the: 100000 school bond
isspe BY independent School Dis
trict No. 1, voters of the district are
ia cast their ballots at the central
school building tomorrow afternoon
ana evening. 1.-The polls are to be
opened lat A o'clock and remain open
until s O'Clock. Those who can vote
during the afternoon are urged to 90
so and eliminate tiresome waiting IN
the evening" r S3Ss >.$$sSs
This bond issue is proposed f9rs.hc
purpose of defraying the expenses to
be incurred, in Installing heating
plant and ventilating and. plumbing
systems in the new high school build
ing now Ng constructed at the
head 9of ami avenue, and for
eduippine\ 4 Tlding with apparatus
and other sc. q. Jrniture. i
|. These bono, he issue is passed,
are 10 be IN DE- q ations Of $1,000
each, to be date date Of their
Issue, TO mature in srs from their
date, to bar interest," - Nrate of S y
| per cent per Annunl, st payable
semi annually. @ " ~: .
The bond election or .nally called
for January 18th. provided for a
similar issue of bonds at s percent in
terest but this election was later
called off because the school board
felt that the issue could be sold at
a lower rate Of interest, thereby saw
ing the district approximately SIC, 900
Whether the bond issue passes at
this election or not the school board
has the right to issue warrants to
complete the work on .the school
building, but that course is consid.
cred more costly than the issue of
bonds at this time. y. L -. :.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
BRAlNERD HIGH TO PLAY
BEMIDJI HERE TONIGHT
Local Girls Will Be Seen in
Action Tonight Against
Cass Lake Girls

Brainerd high school will invade
Bem.dji territory this evening and
meet the local high school basketball
squad at the new armory in the first
district game between these two
teams this year. Both schools have
practically new teams, graduation
last June having lost the veteran
players to the school. In this re-
gard, both teams should be quite
evenly matched. Consequently a
close game is looked for by local
fans, although the feeling is preva-
lent that Bemidji will win, Judging
from the showing made by the team
in the last two games.
Preliminary to the high school
boys game, the Cass Lake high
school girls and the Bemidji high
school girls will meet. This will be
the first game which the local girls
have played this year and just what
the team gan do is not publicly
known. Several Of last years play
crs will appear in the lineup.
Cass Lake girls defeated the Bag
ley high school girls this season by
score of to 0 in an eXtra-period
contest. THIS in itself is indicative
of the fact that Cass Lake must have
a strong organization. This game
will be called at 1880. and the boys
game will follow.
Coach Smith announces that Davis
and Neumann will start the game as
forwards, Henry at center; Peterson,
Smith and Boycc being available for
the guard positions.
Brainerd's lineup includes Hess,
right forward: Engebretson, left for
ward; Molstad. center; Heinkenen,
right guard, and Carlson, left guard.
1t is expected that this lineup will
start the game against Bemidji.
The Juvenile band will be out to
lend enthusiasm to the games and
Director G. o. Riggs announces that
three new selections will be played
this evening, these being: March,
"Impcrator," Christensen; Selection
from the opera "Murtha,' Flotow;
March, "Battleship California; Cros-
by.
Indications are that there will be
a large attendance to see the Be-
midi boys and girls teams in ac-
ton in two games for the price of
one.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
BABIES MAY Be ''SH0T'' z. Z:
p FREE OF ANY CHARGE

Pictures. of babies free! So ad-
vertises N. L. Hakkerup Of the Hak-
kerup Studios: :. -, ,.,s'.s
When asked about it, Mr.. Hakker-
up replied: ayes, we are going to
do just that, and we mean what we
say. I'VE will take pictures OF any
baby and give two photographs free
to- such parents who cannot afford to
buy them. You know that every
baby should be photographed. Dur.
ing the past year we had hundreds OF
kodak pictures to be enlarged, but
these specimens were SO poor that it
This is most unusual offer and
Mr.. Hakkerup advises that he will do
this until further notice, provided
sittings are arranged for mornings
and that such are made by Benidji
residents. ---..--
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
McPHAIL ARTISTS TO
APPEAR: HERE FRIDAY

The Bemidji Musical Art club has
made final arrangements for the ap-
pearance here on Friday evening,
February 6, of four artists from the
McPhail School of Music, Minne.'
apolis. The McPhail trio, consisting
Of Margaret Gilmor McPhail, pianist;
William McPhail, violinist, and Carlo
Fischer, cellist, form group of most
efficient chamber musicians. They
will be assisted by Mildred Langtry,
soprano, whose beautiful voice and
charming, girlish personality will
lend added distinction to the pro-
gram.
The concert will be given at the
Methodist Episcopal church. The
general public is urged to take al
vantage of the opportunity to hear
this charming group Of gifted h!usi-
clans,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
YEOMEN LODGE STAGES
VERY ENJOYABLE DANCE

The dancing party staged by the
brotherhood Of American Yeomen in
the. new Moose hall Thursday eve
ming, following the regular business
meeting of that organization, was IL
very enjoyable affair. An exception
ally large crowd danced to the music
furnished by three-piece orchestra.
Refreshments were served through
out the evening. Members OF the
organization and their invited friends
enjoyed the occasion.
During the business meeting, State
Manager Hatley of St. Paul gave an
exceptionally interesting talk on the
rapid growth of the order and also
on It's future activities.
The dance was that much of sue.
cess that it has been decided to hold
one on the fourth Thursday evening
Of each month hereafter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
BEMIDJI ARMY SQUAD
WINS GAME AT MlN0T

The Bemidji Army squad defeated
the Minot IN. d. city team, at that
city last evening, in the second clash
between these two teams, by score
of 26 to p. The game Wednesday
night resulted N a victory for Minot
by 27 to 81 score.
Tonight the Bemidji team is sched,
,uled to play jamestown, N: d., and
another victory is looked for. Out
Of the five games which were sched,
uled before the Bemidji team left
here Monday morning the Minot
game last night was the first victory
Whether or not a game has been ar;
ranged for tomorrow night is not
known locally.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
BATTLE OF HILL HEIRS ....
INC0URT AGAIN TODAY
(Rv United PreSs)

St. Paul, Jan. 27.-The battle of
heirs Of James J. Hill for the estate
OF his widow, was resumed here to-
day. Hearing in probate court on
applications for administration pa
pers was scheduled before Judge n.
E. Doe.
, Louis w. Hill, supported by his
sister, Mary Hill, has applied for au-
thority to administer the estate. Sew
en- other children asked that the
Northwestern Trust company be
made executors. ,
Mary j. Hill, their mother, died
%, without leaving will.
It was reported she had written a
will short time before her death,
but destroyed it because OF d'ssen-
sion among the heirs. The estate is
yariously valued at between $12,-
OOO, 900 and $1S,O0O,000.
Charitable and religious lnstltu.
tions in the Twin Cities are affected
by the contests. The widow OF the
railroad magnate was interested IN
many charitable works.
"This dispute has been gong on
for five years." Louis W. Hill is re-
ported to have told friends. He Is
said to be anxious to have it settled
"for% all time"
II am in this fight to carry out
my mothers Wishes" said Hill. Il
am fighting for mothers signature,
and. I will fight for that to the I'm I'M
ish.",@ =, ,.,
James N. Hill, New York City,, is
leading the other heirs in the fight.
While the division of the estate prob
ably will not be materially affected,
whoever, secures control, the heirs
differences will be fully aired in
court, it is believed. :" IA .r~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
GAS EXPLOSION CAUSES
DAMAGE IN FOND DU LAC
fBy United PreSs)

Fond du Lac, Wis, Jan. 27.-Gas
forming in a covered ravine extend
ing through the center of the city ex-
ploded this morning damaging sever
al houses, up-rooting trees and scaus-
ing damage estimated at $4,000
- The shock was felt over an area
of six blocks. Buildings were
moved. An excavation block long
marks the course of the explosion.
One woman, who was walking on the
street, was Frustrated by the explo-
sion. -, -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
CONGRESS CLEARS WAY
FOR BONUS BILL TODAY
(By United PreSS)

Washington, Jan. .27.-Congress
today cleared the way for the bonus
bill. +:
Passage of the bill within two
months was predicted. Both senate
and house Republican leaders have
waived aside the opposition of Secre-
tary of Treasury Mellon to the bill,
disreEarding his claim that the treas
ury cannot afford it. The only delay
now is in. deciding how to raise the
money.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
ST. PAUL HOCKEY TEAM TO
- ,&E,,..t PLAY CLEVELAND TONIGHT

Cleveland, Ohio, jan. 27.--The tie
for the leadership of Group 2 Of the
United States Amateur Hockey asso-
citation will most likely be broken
tonight when the St. Paul Athletic
and local clubs cross sticks here to-
night. With both teams hitting their
very best pace just now, the fans are
looking forward to something out OF
the ordinary, tonight. L The. two teams
play again tomorrow night. u !.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
MATERNITY BILL GIVES
N. D. $4,000 FIRST YEAR
tBy United Press)

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 27-Ten
thousand dollars will be available to
North Dakota the first year under the
recently enacted ~ Shepherd-To
maternity benefit bill. Hereafter an
annual sum of $4,000 will be re-
ceived. The state will endcavor to
cooperate with the federal govern
ment in the wise distribution Of this
sum.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
FRESH MEATS IN STORAGE
INCREASE IN, PAST MONTH

St. Paul, Jan. 27.-Despite tne
packer strike, beef, pork and other
fresh meats in storage in Minnesota
warehouses incr ca e d 1,5Oo,OOO
pounds during the last month, ae-
cording to figures compiled by the
state department of cold meat in
SpectiOn. = /
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
BANDITS ESCAPE AFTER
KILLING BANK EMPLOYEE
tBy United PreSs)

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 27.-Five
bandits, who killed II. r. Moss, as
sistant cashier Of the First National
Bank at Grafton, escaped today af-
ter beating off police in a gun bat
tie. Thirty thousand dollars in loot
was recovered.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
LADIES OF C. A. r. CIRCLE
MEET TOMORROW AFTERNOON

The Ladies of the G. A. R. Circle
will meet in regular session at the
new Moose hall Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. ,sAll members, of the
circle are requested to be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-27
Refuses TO Recommend Repeal
of Adamson Law and Rail-
road Guarantee Provision
SENATE FARM BLOC MAY
INVESTIGATE NEW PLAN
Farmers Union Representa-
tives Outline Plans for For
nation of Marketing Pools
(Ry United Press)

Washington, Jan. 21.-(By James
Robert )--Limitation of farm crop
acreage until present agriculture
conditions in the United States and
Europe are relieved was endorsed at
the national agriculture conference
here today.
The conference refused to recon-
mend to congress repeal of the
eight hour law, and the guarantee
provision of the Esch- Cummins law
by a vote of 80 to GO. 1t struck
these recommendation from the res
olutions urging lower freight rates.
(By United Prsss)
Washington, Jan. 27.--(By James
7. Kolbcrt)--The senate agricultu-
raj bloc, as the result of insistent de-
mands in President Harding's agr-
cultural conference, may investigate
the feasibility of a national system
for guaranteeing satisfactory prices
to the farmers for their products.
Although conservatives in the ag-
ricultural conference have prevent
ed endorsements of any price stabil-
iZatiOn scheme, representatives OF
the Farmers Union are said to have
assurances from leaders Of the SEN
ate bloc that d special committee will
be appointed to investigate the Aus
tralan plan of price guarantees. A
committee may visit Australia to
study the working of this system. :
Meanwhile the agriculture confer
ence is expected to broaden out more
of its work today by passing another
long list of resolutions. The price
sterilization or insurance plan was
explained today by representatives
of the Farmers Union as follows:
Formation Of pools among the
growers of cotton, grain and other
agricultural products.
The federal government, through
the War Finance corporation or some
other agency, is to underwrite these
pools to guarantee individual farm
crs against loss.
When the farmer, after placing
his wheat with the pool, is in need
of money, the pool advances part OF
the price on his holdings. When the
pool finally disposes of the wheat it
pays the difference between the
amount advanced and the price re-
ccivcd, minus warehouse and freight
charges.
The pool assures orderly market
ing. Whenever the price falls below
the point of profit the stock is with
held until the price rises.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31
Wolfe Oil Corporation
B2IHOzy OkLQh0m0
BrIst07V, OkLah0ma

This company took over the properties of the Wolfe
Wallace Company and of the II. 7. Wolfe Oil g. Gas Co.,
which consisted of approximately thousand acres
of fee and royalty in the Brsow district There are
now thiry-two producing wells acreage in which bi,
company owns all "a substantial interest in the row.
atty. In addition to the royalty held by the COMPANY
also approximately thousand acres leases
in proven territory of the Bristow district besides approx
imatey four thousand in other producing counties
of the state.
This company is drilling No. Barnett in 25-169
being an offset the of the twentyacre tract on
which Blackwell and associates recently completed a
nice producer. It is also drilling No. / jackson in the
northwest of 36-16-9 and associated with Freeand
and others in drilling No. Renfro in 916-9 The COM
pany is also arranging for extensive drilling cam
pagn during the coming year.
This company has paid regular monthly dividends Of
per cent since its organization, owing to the fact
that the properties taken from the Wofe-Waacs
Company and the H. r. Wolfe Oil & Gas Co. were all
dividend paying basis at the time of the incorpora-
ton of this company.
In the eastern extension Of the Continental pool this
company 280 of leases two tracts of which
are being drilled by the company at this time while
several other tracts being offset by other compa
nes and at this time is being classed the most de-
sirable acreage in the Brstow district.
This company is being managed by conservative buE
with conservative ideas and while compare
lively speaking the company young member of the
oil fraternity of its officers and directors have for
years been connected with of the older com
panies The general office of the company Is main
tanned at Bristow owing the fact that the larger per
cent of its activities in the Brstow district. This
company believes that Brsow has brilliant future be-
fore it, feeling that many pools will be discovered
from time to time in territory yet unproven.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

The Wolfe Oil Corporation was organized
in May, 1922, with an authorized capital OF
$1,000,000 and with the following officers
H. T. Wolfe, Bristow, Okla, President
H. H. Barker, Bristow Okla, Vice President
Van D. Stout Bristow, Okla, Secretary-TreasureI
A. E, King, Oklahoma City, Director
DR.. Y. j. Wallace, Oklahoma City, Director
D. R. Owens Chandler, Okla, Director
Frank D. Gibson, New York City, Director
H. G. Hendricks Bristow, Okla, Director