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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-01
GOT IDEA FROM "PITcHMEa'
Humble Beginning Of Career OF Man
Who Founded ors OF Greatest
Department Stores.

The vendors Of small articles sold
on the street after q spiel" and dem
onstratlon are known as "pitchmen."
According to an article In recent
number Of a popular weekly, this In
dustry was begun in 1869 in New York
city. A newsboy by the name OF
Stovers got hold OF some knives that
had become slightly rusty, at bargain
price and sold them for quarter,
making 200 per cent profit FOR himself
He saw an opportunity to duplicate his
feat by getting more knives, which he
did, but soon the available stock was
exhausted.
He associated a partner with him.
self, and sold lead pencils In the same
way. The partners name was "DItchy"
Lehman. In short time profits OF
$1,000 had accumulated. Lehman con.
sidered their luck temporary thing
and took his share OF the protits
$1,000, to Chicago, and With II opeEed
miniature department store, using
similar tactics as the "pltchmen" by
displaying goods on open tables. Imme
date and increasing success crowned
his efforts. and the business expanded
into what Is now one OF the largest
department stores in the world.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-01
BONNEVILLE

Miss Harriet Williams went to Bra
t.eboro Friday where she has employ
ment.
Mrs Flora Burbank and son. George
and Zadoc Hayward TOOK trip owe
the Mohawk Trail Wednesday.
Mrs. 4. \. Reason and Miss Marion
Burbank went to Fairhayen, y. j.. Sa-
urday to attend the 60 den weddin,
anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Jacob FL
leuburg.
+. l.. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. f. f
Lyons ana daughter francesca am
Miss lAcilc Lyons Of Greenfield whit
have been guests at Mrs. Flora Bur
banks, returned home Monday. Mrs
Benson vent with them to spend few
days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-01
MRS. ROSTER TELLS
OF DOUBLE Staying
Youna Wife Describes Shooting OF
Her Husband and His
Stenoqrapher.

n,.,,,.,o,,,h;o not 81 p,la From, III.
'''N ~ : ,,na co.hou,,o
HeSs anu suspense ''' %
Roster, % slayer of her husband, Us
car Roster and his stenographer, Mil
dred pJerryn Ricketts,, took the wit
ness stand in her own defense yester
day.
She is on trial on n charge of muir
dering the girl.
Assisted by two court attendants
Mrs. Roster, frail and nervous, passed
the Jury box with downcast eyes. She
had great difficulty in composing her.
SELF and answered questions asked by
her attorney in weak voice.
She testified that Arthur Roster
brother of the slain man. told her that
her hand was kept at his office by
a sweetheart and not by work. Mrs.
Roster then broke into sobs and rested
her head on Court Officer Adamson's
chest throughout the rest of her tes-
timony.
Mrs. Roster told the story Of the
shooting in few sentences, broken
by sobs. Women in the courtroom
openly wept as the defendant told her
story
Il begged Miss Ricketts, to give
Oscar up. | told her | loved him.
said was only young girl with a
young baby. II yon won't give up
for my sake, do it for the sake OF
the young baby" said, and she said
She would" Mrs. Roster continued.
S0bbng continually. Mrs. Roster
was frequently gwen stimu'ant and
smelling salts.
II was so unhappy ] Intended TO
end 1t all. got my husbands re-
volver and intended tn. shoot myself
but there was ar unexpected explosion
! II one Of the bullets, the noise causing
my husband to come to the room and
take the pistol away from me-
Continuing. Mrs. Roster said she
pleaded and begged her husband with
my whole heart and soul to give W
Miss Ricketts, but he brushed ms
aside as II were nothing to him"
MIS-. Poser said that on the day
Of The killing, she went to an Italian
restaurant with Ar1nur Roster, broth
e., of her husband. where they coul'
get some wine
After dining went to The office.
went to the washIoom and LOCKED
the door. There | found a small bal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-01
variety Of Materials for Cooke

In the British museum are book
written on oyster shells. bricks, bones
ivory. lead, Iron. copper. sheep. skin
wood, and palm leaves.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-01
"Cascarets" l0c
For Sluggish Liver
or Constipated
Bowels
Clean your bowels, Feel fine,

Clean your bowels. Feel finer
When YOU feel sick. dizzy, upset,
when your head is duh or ach ne, oc
your stomach is sour ~ gassy, just
take one or two Cascarets to relieve
,onst patton. No gripping incest Taxa.
tiNe.tathartic on earth for grown-ups
and children. Zoe box. Taste like
candy. Advertisement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-01
hnd MOI, People Want Butter.

Homes, bread is very weli.-it's the
batter that makes the temptation
Douglas ,lcrrold.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-03

She Steps to Smartues,
IN zweed Sports Hose
II VERY variety of that newest demand
OF 1ashlon-tsceed sports hose-is
found in the Hosiery Department.
A Silk Sports Hose with drop stitch
stripe makes speciality of all the new
t tWeed comolnatlons. Also in all the plain
tweed colors *
Merccr'zcd Lisle Hose, newly revived
Tor fashionable sports wear. now comes in
r vide variety of leading street shades:
Beige, blue, rose and mixtures TX
"A Smart Lisle Hose striped with ribs
well reinforced heel and toe. also co,nes
IN the new sports shades Of raspberry and
odlaillel .05c
Street Floor
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08
FREIGH i:z.R t.OMING

The freighter Medon is reported to have sailed from Seattle on NOveinDer 4th with large shipment Of freight for the commission.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

Just received, fresh shipment O Pig n Whistle bulk candies at Law sons. zb5
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08
FINLAND ID DULUTH
 TAGGED llkE BAGGAGE

DULUTH, November From Fin land to Duluth, Minn, via Montreal, { travelling alone and tagged like a piece of baggage, is the record of Wick 10 Tuominen, aged eight. who stepped of the Canadian Pacific train in Du- 'lth the other day, wearing smile of confidence and trust in the strange
 orld about him. He was on his way 10 his uncle, Frank Salini, at Virginia, linnesota.
 The lad recently became an orphan and his uncle wrote to friends in Hell singfors that he would take care of ,ne boy. Salini was unable to go to finland for him so. little Kiekko was tagged and placed in charge of the Canadian Pacific. He came from Hel to England, where he was placed on board the S. S. Melita and
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08
AMERICAN LEGION HOLDS
 MOST SUCCESSFUL MEETING

The local post of the American Le able business was transacted. After discussion it was resolved to change the meeting place from the A. B. hall to the Odd Fellows hall, the post meeting two nights each month, one of the meeting nights being devoted to social session. A woman's aux Hilary to the post will also be organ ized, many applications having been presented.
 It was also resolved to place the price of tickets to the Armistice Day ball at $10O instead >'t $l.o0 as pre- viously announced.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08
A HANDSOME SIGN

Ed Lawson of the Lawson smoke emporium is well pleased over tho nifty and handsome sign which an nounces to the public his place of business. Without question it is the most prominent one in the city and tion from the passerby. It is the work of Erickson the painter, who wields a nasty brush.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

Just received, fresh shipment o. Pig n Whistle bulk candy at Law sons. 265
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08
BUILDING BEING IMPROVED

c. E. Orlander, the jeweler, is hay ing the building next to his jewelry store renovated and improved by the addition of beaver board and paint. It is reported that he will move his bus mess into the larger quarters.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08
WATSON DUE TOMot:ECy!

It is expected that the Admiral Watson will be III Seward south bound some time tomorrow.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

John w. Weise, registered in from Primrose recently.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

carefully looked afte.. until his arriv- Ut at Montreal. Still a ward of the compan y he was sent on to his des- .tination In all he travelled about nine thousand miles and appeared to be as happy as clam.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

Miss Edna Robb Settles, former resident of Seward, now of California, is reported visiting with MT. and Mrs. Lucas, in Seattle.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

WASHINGTON, Nov. S-The Cen sus Bureau announced that :hera were ten thousand one hundred and sixty eight deaths due to automobile arci dents in 1921 an increase uf ore t"cu sani and sixty-five over 1920.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

A. Asterly of Cordova is in town on his way to Anchorage.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

It is reported that John Rice. the well known Cache creek operator, will arrive in Seward on one of the next trains, to spend the winter, after a most successful season in the inte- riOr camp.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

MT. and Mrs Eric Lucas Of Seattle arc the parents of bouncing bab. boy, born October 23. MT. and Mrs. Lucas were former residents Of Sew ard.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08
NEW BUICK ON WAY

The Ellsworth Buick Sales and Service Agency received word OF the Alameda that the now car ordered for demonstration purposes had Teen shipped on the freighter Modon in stead of the Alameda as advised pre- viously.
The Seward gateway., 1922-11-08

CHICAGO, Nov S.-Landis an nounced that pitcher Jack Bentley of Baltimore cost the New York Giants $65,0OO and three players tot be de livered before the twentieth of March next year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19
KrTICHl

Three parties were given the past
week in honor of the three Smith
boys, Fuel, Ruel and Cleon, who ex-
expect to leave soon for International
Falls or in the wcdls near there to
work at a camp for the next three
months. One party was given by
Gay Mahoney at her home Sunday
evening, another at the. Clark home
on Monday evening, while another
at the c.. c. Smith home on Wed
nesday evening. All enjoyed some
fine times with music, singing, and
games intermingled. A large num-
Der Of young people were present at
all three parties. j +-sst Z. {,
Miss Gay sMahoney rhas been, en-;
gagged to play the; music for all the
Xmas program musical parts for the
Goodland Christmas program to-. be
given Thursday evening Dec. Fl.
She will also play for the: Kitichi
program, to be. given on Friday af-;
ternoon. Giving the programs in
the Afternoon will be much nicer for.
the little folks, to all get out. The
programs are surely excellent. 81.
i A town board meeting was held
Sunday afternoon at the Clark home,
H. McNew, J. F. Mahoney and Mr..
Daley were present. =:
S. c.. Smith and Mr.. Searles are
busy getting out a log saving to
help keep warm this winter, We all
need one as. the past week has stood
from 20 to 22 below zero. ::t.
j., F: Mahoney and Mr:. Searles
have been busy hauling hay for the
past week. Mr.. Mahoney having fin
tished his new barn is filling it with
hay = ! 3, So, Il ~,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

Times, indicate that the people of the Unit
ed States had less money than the year be-
fore to spend on amusements or else less
inclination to spend what they had that
way. Whether the one theory or the other
is correct, the taxes from this source fell
off more than SIG, 100000. ,...:s .
AS summarized in a Washington dis
patch to the New York Herald, it appears
that in the year under consideration the
ten per cent tax on admission fees brought
to the government $73,373, 1914 as COM
pared with $89,730, 328.94, year previous
The reduction, therefore, was $685.
895.47 which becomes the basis for the
statement that the public spent $16O,O00,-
900 less for amusements last year than the
wear before. On the basis of ten per cent
the amount would be $163,668.7O. f5!
Now, assuming that the taxable amuse-
ments were made available to 100,O00,000
people, which is probably to large, the de-
crease was $1.63 for every man, woman
and child The figures also show, however
that every one Of the 100, 100000 spent
1888 in paying for admission to shows OF
one sort or another, and that the expendi-
ture for the whole nation was almost three
quarters of billion dollars. = ~ T.. ..@
! That is lot, especially as everybody IS
grumbling about hard times and wondering
in sincerity or pretense, what the world IS
coming to- OF course, as many OF the 1oo,
OOO, 900 people didn't and couldn't spend
$7.33 for amusements in the year the others
must have spent much more.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19
THE ROAD To.lNDEPENDENc,,El: :. ,


1.-THE road to financial independence" ~
says. Rodger w. Babson, the we'll known
stastlcian and economist, in Forbes Maga-
zine, lies open for anyone who will save
Systematically and invest intelligent1y. Not
before in my life time have been able to
speak with such absolute assurance of THE
long pull outlook for Investments. Not
again in your life time will you find point
quite so favorable at which to start to ac-
ctlmulate for future years. Because of
our position today in reference to the ma
jor bond cycle, conditions are working to
enhance the value of whatever you put
aside.
( "As definite suggestion let US take the
man or woman of thirty who can put aside
say, $50 month or 5000 year, with the
idea of building up an estate that will take
care of them in their declining years. AS
sumo that they buy sound, conservative
bonds on 5 per cent average yield; they
will reach SO with sizeable estate and a
very comfortable income. If the interest
or dividends is added to the principal dur
ing these twenty years, total will amount
togover $4,000. AS matter of fact, it is
perfectly possible, with the benefit Of "a
study of fundamental conditions to get an
average return of 6 per cent on such a
fund. We, however, will figure on per
cent basis. =
ssssBecauses of the present reconstructive
phase Of the bond market, the apprecla-
ton in principal, due to falling interest
rates during the next twenty years, is pra-
ctically certain. This factor of apprecia-
tion has already reached twenty per cent
on sums invested less that two years ago:
To be conservative, the benefit to the bond
owner spread over the next twenty years
will average at least per cent a year IN
crease in principal. You will have, there
for, approximately $4,000 in your invest
ment, fund at the age of fifty, paying you.
atlittle over $1O0 month income.
:,5j'If YOU have other outside income at this
time and can afford to let this investment
fund lay for ten years more without adding
any additional savings to it, you will arrive
at sixty with an estate Of between $4,000
and $4,000 and monthly income of
around $780,"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19
GOOD OLD TINES

IF we are looking for the ''good old
times" when smaN wages and full din
ner pail were all the go, it is quite evident
thatawe are still long way off, when
queen bee sells for $500 and a single straw
berry plant for $50,000.. :.r..~. :,
The 'good new times are right head
of us. but with few changes. 1t will be
fair wages and dinner pail of plenty,
with enough Of the "green skum" left over
to provide for the pleasures of life for ones
self and family. -: - = -"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19
TOM SIMS SAYS i
People saving fora rainy day find
Christmas an annual cloudhurst.: r:

People saving fora rainy day find |
Christmas an annual cloudhurst. NJ
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J Eyeglasses. are cheaper and now
you, don't have to, look over the top
so you, won't wear them out. = :ssc@>
Style hint: War graft suits are all
the rage in Washington. -,
If you know little boy and lit
tie girl give the girl something the
boy will enjoy breaking. ~; =,
Honduras suggests a big Pam
American league, but America seems
TO- get enough panning without this.
! Give tight shoes. They look fine
on and feel fine off,. '... ;
Once you heard of people who had
never seen train; now you hear of
children who ave never seen a horse.
Bert Brown of Vermont killed a
wildcat. with his hands so Bert will
always have something to talk about.
/ Percolators are>suitable gifts but
break when sthrown at husbands.
Have you a man friend you dis
like? Give him misused used car.
* u.
- Refrigerator cars are handling
Christmas mail so try to keep cool
until your packages come.
g.; ~. -:71---- r. 49,,
/ : Radcliffe college is, teaching wo-
men politics, andT the. first lesson
should be shaking hands. = i
.~-.s. ~: - - ~ ~
i "Movies,"r says: a director, t.'are a
gamble. ! They usually win by a full
mousse 20 III. - t...~...c'
Oregon, boxer fights under the
name of. Broken Blossom and some
day may have a nose like a rose.
Two dozen Jugs. for putting liquid
in make excellent gifts.
- =. -:
Have you girl friend you dislike?
Why not give her a vanity case with
out a mirror? :, ",y...', - * -
T., ..,7'. --- az
Reader asks if a baldheaded man
has permanent wave in his hair.
yes. XII **5 !. Il ~: At. IL Il j; 81.
: - W.. Z. ]: FIR; 5
Wives are often better men than
their husbands. ! VI :. 4 H. H..
Most auto wrecks are nervous
wrecks, I :: ::'sts:@',' 4:s*s@. .;a'
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19
WHAT DOES.
AMERICA NEED2. .
CHEER LEADERS

Editor Pioneer ~.. y, 1.-'
America needs more people who will be cheer
leaders, who will spread sunshine and good WILL
instead Of gloom and discomfort: ,>=,~ !:
! If more Of our peole would live for the Joy OK
living and being contented, there would pc a
throader sirit in home business and political life
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

for Divorce. Too bad she didn't
think of: it one minute sooner-Phh-
adelphia Record.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

Arthur Brisbane tells of lifelong crook
who spent most of his days in jail; and'
finding stealing too risky and old age COM
ing on apace, he requested the judge to
sentence him for life, where warm bed'
food. medicine, clothes and all will be tree.
He then strikingly asks: "What will his
tory say about a civilization that would
take care of an old, WORKOUT man whose
trade was stealing, and wouldn't tai care
of him if he had spent his life working tor
the public welfare" e?"-Exchange =, -.
The "wets' in Congress are considering
the formation of "wet" bloc to fight hrst
for modification Of the Volstead ASIA ana
fnallv the repeal Of the Eighteenth Amend
ment. A "wet' bloc! That means solidl-
fication and solifidication means ice The
business of prohibitions'is to keep the agl-
tation so warm that the :".wet' bloc can
not form.-N. w. Advocate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

There has been no particular .ex-
citen1ent of public nature since
the park and spring elections, but If
rumor has it correctly we are soon
to have. brand new thriller.
Little Falls Transcript.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

The nations cannot rely on eac
other as long as they lie on eac
other.-Columbia Record.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

Italy is, democracy. If You
doubt it consider the autocratic
powers Mussolini has assumed.
Greenville Piedmont.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19
FROM OTHER PAPERS

The former Crown Prince OF
Germany is planning a visit to this
country. Who wants. to entertain
him? One at time, please.
Little Falls Transcript
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

TICKET OFFICE RECEIPTS .~
d y Federal tax collections for the year end
ing with June, according to the New York
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

. -rEa
Fountain Pens, 81 to SIS .-.:;&' >.
Eversharpy pencils 81; to IS !.
Boston Bags $1.90 to $500 - T..
Recipe Files, complete with
E {; index and cards at $l.20
Sealing wax sets with initial
!: & + dies at $1.50 to $500 *''
Pencil Sharpeners $1.00
Beautiful silk parchment mot
tos in superb frames at
!. = $1.25, $2,,:$3 up to So.
Cranes Christmas stationery m
beautiful boxes. You can
secure a most apprecia-
tive gift at 50c,, 75c, $l:25
$2.25, $500 and up to $12
1928 Diaries 15c to $1.l5
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

- The wet program to date seems
to consist mainly of light whines and
gfear.--Philadelphis North Ameri-
earl.gs -, -. = - - , ~ :. :.
10 ss:- Scots: demand independence" "
What's the trouble?-afraid Eng
= land will 60 dry?-San antonio Ex-
press.
Mr.. Edison says that the $4,000
a year kind of men are scarce. So
also are $4,000 a year kind of jobs,
Utica Observer Dispatch.
The rumor that jazz is dying will
be three years old soon.-Riehmond
Item, ..,ss,.A
Senator George didn't have lonf
to stand.-Mrs. FELTON, got off: q
the first .stop.-Norfolk Virginian Pi
1ot. s;f ss77; Z - vs.. s--.-t.- y
------f.xsgne Minute Welded Wife Ask
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19
= WHAT SHALL =IIGIVE? /

We have solved this question for hundreds dur
ing the pastfew days and can help you to find the
thing for Christmas Come andsee. Read these sug-
gestions. %"5" a*=5z - :*z ..,@.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

SUBSCRIBE. FOR THE PIONEER
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

4sgne Minute Welded Wife Asks
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19
= Books for Children
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/ RANGE IN PRICE FROM
X s*'fS1' - Soc ia $500.

= - y : Z : - - d. -
Childs Garden of verses $1:00
IF. ,-s<s,s and $1.755>~7
The. Little Lame Prince, SIZE
Large Mother Goose books, 81
The Little Red Hen -.
The Little Pigs. -: .->,s>.-..~n
<Henny Penny = - !. ,:.-
Tom Thumb < ::.A r.;
Kiplings Boy Stories . ~ =
Hans Brinksr :, .-...e -
King Arthur and His knights
:Grim's Fairy*Tales. +Ss>.<> -
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-19

Eyeglasses are cheaper and now
you don't have to look over. the top
so you, won't wear them out. - TX -.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-10-19
Passports a Nuisance.

Up to the time of the beginning of
the war the passport regulations were
very simple and the fees inexpensive,
but when the great contest broke loose
It was necessary to make 1t more
difficult and unfortunately the rigid
regulations Of the war times have
never been changed. The feet for is
suing and yiseng was 81, but it was
increased to $40 by the United States
At once the nations Of Europe made
their changes accordingly so that In
order 70 visit few countries the
matter Of securing a passport was a
serious one. The matter remained in
this shape although there was con
siderable grumbllng by those who were
compelled to submit, not only against
the charges but the amount of red
tape which was necessary in order
to get a passport.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-10-19
II You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that so many products that are ex-
tensvely advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain-the article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
preparation / have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for IN
almost every case it shows excellent re
suits, as many Of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has 80 large
sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony Of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success OF DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root is due to the fact,
30 many people claim, that it fulfilis al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments, corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid
which causes rheumatism.
Yo. may receive sample bottle OF
Swamp-Root by parcel post Address DIR;
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. T., and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale at
all drug observation-disclosures
1t is the respectable appearance Of
most sinners that makes them danger
GUS.