Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 17, 1907, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE VOLUME 5. NUMBER 12€. WHEAT CROP ESTIMATE OF NORTHWESTERN STATES Daily Trade Bulletin of Chicago Gives Beltrami County Average of Twenty Bushels of Wheat to the Acre for This Fall In the Friday, September 13th, issue of the Daily Trade Bulletin, published in Chicago by Howard, Bartels & Co., there is a very inter- esting article on “Wheat in the Northwest.” In the article is embraced a table, which shows the estimated yield per acre of wheat for this fall, and also the yields for 1904-5-6, for the counties in Minnesota, North and South Dakota. “The publishers of the Daily Trade Bulletin take pleasure in again presenting to the breadstuffs trade an independent estimate of the pro- duction of wheat in the three North- western states, secured almost exclus- ively from our own correspondents. Our reports were more liberal than in previous years, and a_little more in detail. We are aware that mak- ing an estimate of the wheat crop in that quarter this year is risky, owing to the unsettled weather and unfavorable season, and the con- flicting opinions of imdividuals in the same sections as to the final out- come. The production of spring and durum wheat, classed under the name of the former in assessors’ returns, makes it extremely difficult to obtain even approximate propor- tions of each. However, we believe our correspondents have returned to us as fair estimates as could be made under the circumstances, and we accept them as reliable. It must be remembered, however, that it is only an estimate, from an independ- ent source, but from a miscellaneous corps of correspondents. “According to the reports of the Department of Agriculture at Wash- ington, comparisons with the Bulle- tin’s former estimates indicate some variation in details while in the aggregate yields the differences were not very large. The reports of the wheat crop for the three { states for three years by the Depart- ment of Agriculture were as follows: 1906—176,000,000 bu; 1905—192,- 000,000 bu; 1904—154,000,000 bu; 1903—173,000,000 bu. The Bulle- tin’s estimates were as follows: 1606 —198,000,000 bu; 1905—198,200,- 000 bu; 1904—151,100,000 bu; 1903 —180,000,000 bu. “The aggregated areasused by the Daily Trade Bulletin are somewhat in excess of those used by the Department of Agriculture, though it is about 1,000,000 acres less than estimated 1 1906. In the southern portions of Minnesota and South Dakota the area devoted to wheat is gradually decreasing—other cereals and the dairying interest meeting with more ¥avor. In the northern portions of these States and in North Dakota new lands are being steadily taken up, and the areas were not much different from those of one year ago. The lateness of the season and the Mgh prices pre- vailing for Barley and Flax Seed en- courage farmers to enlarge the areas of these crops. “The lateness of the season, with unseasonable weather retarding | threshing operations, it is rather | difficult to make reliable estimates of the average yields. In Minne- sota, the outturn of the crop was quite good in a general way—some | sections reporting better yields than ’ for some years, and decidedly better | than in 1906, the bulk of the crop being secured in good condition. “The average yield in Minnesota is larger than reported in 1906, and smaller in South Dakota and North | Dakota. The counties exhibiting ‘high averages are mainly those having small areas. “While the farmers of the North- west may be a little disappointed Cont*nued on Last Page Special Sale Bazaar BEGINNING Wednesday, September 18th 50c Silk Muslins, Tissues and Faney Vuiles now now Remnant Bargains in Outings, Prints and Waistings See our Wash Belts In theSh oe 25 pairs Oxfords, $2.25, now now now now now ......... Half Price Department Crockery Department A fine new line of Paris Blue China. late Pots at........... 50¢ Choco- ....l9_c MINNESOTA HISTORICAL BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1907. ° ——— Advised to Come to Bemidji’'s Big Fair Cass Lake Times: country. Next in order will be the great county fair at Bemidji. joke and you may see there some of the biggest squashes and mammoth pumpkins ever grown in any Don’t fail to go and see it, one day at least. | Arrangements were today com- pleted by ’phone, whereby all the members of the state drainage board, Governor Johnson,Secretary Schmall, State Auditor Iverson, State En- gineer George A. Ralph and Mr. Welsh, chief of the State Immigra- tion Bureau, will be in Bemidji on the afternoon and evening of Sep- tember 26th, the opening day of the Beltrami County fair. The proposition of getting these gentlemen to visit Bemidji and to hold a mass meeting during their presence here for the purpose “of getting together in the matter of drainage and north country develop- ment and also state immigration, was first suggested by Representa- tive J. J. Opsahl, who took the matter up with the parties mentioned while in St. Paul last week, and started a favorable sentiment in favor of the meeting. Since Mr. Opsahl was in St. Paul, the situation has been canvassed pretty thoroughly, with the result that this- morning active measures were taken to get into touch with all of the parties who it is proposed to get to participate in the meeting. A. G. Rutledge, secretary of the fair association, took up the matter personally, over the ’phone, with state Auditor Iverson, and Frank A. Day, private secretary of Governor Johnson, this forenoon. The State Auditor is enthusi- astically in favor of such a meeting and will be present, as will also Secretary of State Schmall, State Engineer Ralph, and State Immi- gration Superintendent Welsh. Just before noon, Mr. Day, the governor’s private secretary, 'stated that he would do all in his power to have Governor Johnson present at Bemidji on the first day of the fair. Mr. Day said. that the governor was at present in New York, but that when he returned, if it was possible in any way whereby he could SO arrange matters as to be in Bemidji, he would undoubtedly do so, and that he was now of the opinion that the governor would be with us. The intenfion of the State Drain- age Board and the governor is to be Northern Minnesota at Island, the farm belonging to G. G. Hartley of Duluth, which is located on the Great Northern rail- way, east of Swan River, on Septem- ber 25th. The commission is making the visit to the Hartley farm for the purpose of inspecting the great work which has been done, under Mr. Hartley’s direction, in draining the wet laid surrounding the farm. The farm is located in what is practically a swamp, and Mr. Hart- ley has given a practical demonstra- tion of the great results that can be accomplised through drainage. . ../ The commission will spend that night and the next forenoon ‘in Grand Rapids and will leave for Bemidji on the noon train, arriving here at 3:30 in the afternoon of Sep- tember 26. It is the intention of the manage- ment of the fair, the commercial club, and prominent residents, per- sonally, to meet the members of the party at the Great Northern depot and escort them immediately to the fair grounds. A special invitation is being sent to Hon. G. G. Hartley to accom-| pany the St. Paul party to this city, and he will be asked to tell the people about his big operations in reclaiming the swamp land on his farm. The Old Settlers’ association will be holding a meeting in the large tent on the grounds that afternoon and will h Y ‘ed their prog: he tix St. Paul party a5k The visiing 50 4 vill address th d ae the fp ads and discu.s dr0oge ‘th- country development and other matters of importance to this part of the state, until 6 o’clock. After supper a mass meeting will be held in the court house, when further speeches and discussions will be on the program. Owing to the position which these officials occupy, there could not be a better opportunity offered for the entire north half of the state to get together in one grand demonstration in favor of the development of our great community. Those having charge of the ar- rangements for the proposed north- This will be no DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH COUNTRY Meeting Will Be Held in Bemi{dii September 26th That Will |2 Be of Great Importance to Every Resident of Governor Johnson, Secretary 51’ State Schmall, State Auditer Iverson, State Engineer Ralph and State Immigration Superintendent Welsh Will Be Here country meeting will send invita- tions to the commercial clubs of the different towns in these northern counties, also to all private individ- uals, to come to Bemidji and parti- cipate in this meeting, which will undoubtedly be of great benefit,not only to Bemidji and Beltrami county, but also to other cities and villa [,;;.s in adjoining counties, from the Canadian boundary line, south to the N. P. railway. As the drainage is one of the most important questions which now confrants this north country, oppor- tunity will be afforded for a thorough discussion of our needs in the pres- ence of the men who are in charge of state drainage. The good results that may be derived from this meeting, under this line, are inesti- mable. Another matter which can be taken up at the same time and place is that of immigration and de_velopment of our resources. George Welsh, state commissioner of immigration, will be one of the members of the' visiting delegation. In discussing the proposed meeting here, with Mr. Opshal, Mr. Welsh expressed himself as being delighted with the opportunity which would | be afforded to mix with the people of this part of the state and to ascertain the true conditions which now prevail here. Mr. Welsh is anxious to co-operate in every possible way in inducing settlers to locate on the tillable'lands of north- ern Minnesota, and has expressed a desire to receive any suggestions that may assist in building up this country. It is desired that a large crowd be present when these meetings are held, in order that everybody who |- wishes may give his or her -idea of what can be done for the develop- ment of this country. Newspapers of the north half of the state are requested to publish ,a notice of the date of this meeting and urge upon their readers to visit Bemidji on’that day, as the results that will be derived from that meet- ing will repay more than one thous- and fold for the small expenses incurred in making a trip to this city. “‘Mac” Leaves Blackduck. H. A. McCormick, the popular agent for the M. & I. Railway com- pany at Blackduck for the past five years, was a visitor in the city last evening, being on his way to Black- duck from a visit at points in Iowa and 2lso at Detroit, Minn. Mr. McCormick was accompanied by his son, Harris, Mr. McCormick has resigned his position as agent at Blackduck, and after taking a two weeks’ lay-off will move to International Falls, where he will act as agent for the M. &.* 1. In the removal of the McCormick best families that has lived in that community. Both Mr. and Mrs. McCormick are popular everywhere in this north country. Not Afraid of *“13.” Dave Phillips, the popular con- ductor on the. M. & I. Bemidji-Big Falls local freight train, is an un- 'believer in the uncanny things attri- buted to the ficl%le number—thir- teen. | g In order to dente his utter con- tempt for the beli¢f that 13 isan unlucky number, Dave has as his caboose on his runs, No.13. “He has had no accidnts since he got family from the “Duck,” the people of that place lose one of the very DEFECTIVE PACE 1 | Will Build Warehouse. In order to establish a sort of headquarters in which to transact the business for its north-country territory, the Grand Forks Lumber company will at once erect a large and commodious warehouse and office building, on the east side of the tracks of the M. & I. railway, near the depot. i G. E:. Crocker, local representa tive for the Grand Forks cou)pany{ states that the building will be of sufficient size that all of the ‘com- pany’s business can be easily trans- 13... In fact, it is the best ever, accorlding to Dave, whose fearless- lnea admired.” | acted there. Local news’ FORTY CENTS PER MONTH PROGRAM FOR THE FAIR IS PRACTICALLY FINISHED An Excellent Line of Attractions Provided that Will Un- doubtedly Bring Big Crowds.---Balloon Ascensions, Noted Speakers, Horse Races, Etc. THURSDAY, SEPT. 26. “Old Settlers’ Day.” (The Entire First Day Will Be Given Over to the Old Settlers. Anyone wh was a Resident of Beltrami County in 1900 and prior thereto, is elegible to membership. By sending 50c. to G. W. Wetsel, or Henry Stechman, Tenstrike; L. G. Pendergast or Earl Geil, Bemidji, a receipt will be given, whicki will admit the holder to the fair grounds, be a memo bership acknowledgement, and also permit holder to participate in excursion on lake Bemidji, free of charge. Reunion will be held in big tent on fair grounds.) 10 a. m.— 1 Baseball Game, County Officials vs. City Officials. (Ike Black, Um- pire. p m— 01d Settlers’ Reunion in Big Tent, Address of Welcome, L. G. Pendergast, of Bemidji. Response, Mrs. P. L. Knappen, of Tenstrike. Address, Hon. Halvor Steenerson of Crookston, Congressman for Ninth District. Address, Hon. C. W. Stanton of International Falls, County Attorney of Koochiching county. 8 p. m.— Business Meeting of Association in down-town hall. (Tent Shows on Grounds All Day.) FRIDAY, SEPT. 27. “Bemidji Day” 10 2. m— Thrilling Balloon Ascension and Parachute Leap. 10:30 a. m.— Pulling Contest Between Teams of Horses. Team Pulling Most Weight 12 Inches or More, 1st, $25—2nd, $10. 1:30 p. m.— Address—Hon. Moses E. Clapp, Junior U. S. Senator, Minnesota. 2:30 p. m.— HORSE RACES 3:00 Class—Trot or Pace. Purse:-«euiveeneenennnnenn....$200.00 2:22 Class—Trot or Pace. Purse.«...oeeeueenenn.ns «ee. 250.00 (Tented Shows All Day.) SATURDAY, SEPT. 28. ! “North Country Day.” 10 a. m— Thrilling Balloon Ascension and Parachute Leap. 1lam— Parade of All Animals Exhibited at Fair. . -Awarding of Prize for Best Four-Horse Logging Team, Harness and Wagon. 1:30 p. . m:— ’ . Address, Hon. Wm. O’Neil of Cass Lake, Ex-State Senator of. Wis- consin. : 2:30 p. m — HORSE RACES 2:28 Class—Trot or Pace. Purse.. Free-for-all Trot or Pace. Purse... (Tent Shows All Day.) $250.00 «eeees 300.00 September 29. HORSE RACES 2:15 Class—Trot or Pace. Purse-. -$300.00 2:40 -Class—Trot or Pace. Purse.. - 250:00 Music Every Day by Prof, Thos. Symington’s Bemidji Band I= The program as given is subject to slight changes. ; The Coal Man Gets the Money no matter whatever kind of fuel you use. After: you buy it,.you - want to get all the heat out of it there is in it if you can. It stands to reason therefore that a stove that is well and substan- tially made and fitted: that will heat up to beat the band when you want plenty of warmth-~that will hold the fire low if desired —that will do its work just as you want it to—is the stove that 1s most profitable for you to buy. YOUVE BEEN TRYING FOR 36 YEARS TO GET INTO THE ROUND The genuine ROUND OAK is that stove. 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