Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 17, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 129. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1909. “EVERYBODY’S DAY” DREW A BIG CROWD T0 GROUNDS This Was the Last Day of the Fair.—Splendid Weather and Fine Program of Races Pleased the Fair Visitors. Today was “Everybody’s Day” at the county fair—and nearly “every- body” in this section of the country who could get away for a day was on hand to answer present, of course not literally, but be or she were there. The weather was ‘simply ideal, aud the greatly enjoyed looking over the fine exhibits and witnessing the races and other at- tractions. crowds The program was carried out as printed, and everything moved along smoothly, under the direction of the different committees. (A full amount of the closing day will be given in tomorrow’s Pinneer.) Yesterday (“Farmers’ Day”) at the county fair brought out a big crowd in the afternoon, althought the attendence in the forenoon was not up to expectations, there being but a few on the grounds, up to the noon hour, In the forenoon, Prof. R. A. Moore, of the University; Prof. A. McGuire of Grand Rapids, sperin- tendent of the Northwest Experi- mental Farm; Prof. Thomas A. Cooper, of the University of Minne- sota, and Prof. A. D. Wilson of St. Paul, ' superintendent of Farmers’ Institutes, acted as judges in award- ing the prizes of all breeds of cattle, horses, sheep and hogs, and con- tinued judeing during the entire day, exceptat the time when the addresses were made in front of the grand stand. Owing to the fact that there was some confusion immediately after the noon hour, when the crowd col- lected at the grand stand, it was after 2 o’clock when the speakers were brought to the platform. H. C. Woods, of the Town of Eckles, presided at the meeting and introduced the speakers. R. A. Moore, professor of agric- nomy at the University of Wisconsin. spoke on “Important Factors of Agricultural Developementsin North- thern Minnesota;” Prof. A. J. Mc- Guire, superintendent of the North- east Experimental Farm at Grand Rapids, spoke on “The Dairy Cow;” Prof. A. D. Wilson, superintendent of the Farmers’ Institutes of Minne- sota, spoke on “Intensive Agriculture and Its Relations to Timber Farm- ing.” The speeches were made more brief § than they would otherwise ‘have been, owing to the late hour of beginning; and Prof. Thomas A. Cooper did not speak at all. The addresses were all of that charaoter which lends encourage- ment to the farmers and were chock full of valuable information on how to scientifically till the soil and raise the dairy cow, all agreeing that the butter and milk producer was the salvation of the country. The Races. The races began shortly after 3 o’clock and were ‘‘pulled off” in an excellent manner, there being no “hitch” anywhere, and every contest was interesting. The judges and timekeepers who officiated at the races were George Cochran, starter; A. P. White, G. E. Kreatz and Charles Gardner, time- keepers; George Kirk and A. G. Rutledge, judges. The program opened with the first heat in the free-for-all trotting or pacing race. There were three entries in this race: Prince Hal, owned by William Begsley, and Lulu Blackford and Ida G., owned by Ole Anderson, John Donovan driving Lulu and Mr. Anderson holding the riens over Ida G. The first heat was won by Prince Hal, driven by his owner, the horse going the entire mile without a skip and making a splendid exhibition of machine-like pacing. Lulu Blackford was a close second and Ida G. a bad third. The second heat found Prince Hal in the lead, and the mile was simply a “jog” for him, Lulu “‘break- ing” several times while going around the track, and she was finally beaten out by Ida G. A five-mile motorcycle race was a feature that was new to Bemidji. R. A. and L. A. Woods of St. Paul where the entries in this race. They covered the first half-mile fairly close together, making the distance in 55 seconds, R. A. Woods leading. At the end of the first mile, L. A, Woods’ machine was somewhat dis- abled and he could not keep up the terrific pace that had been set by his brother. R. A. Woods kept Cass Lake, Sept. 17.—(Special to Pioneer.)—-Consternation reigns among liquor dealers in Cass county through an order which has been issued by the Indian Department at Washington, ordering the closing of all saloons in this county, before October 17. This order is the result of the carelessness on the part of liquor dealers in the county in presisting in selling liquor to Indians, dispite warnings given by the Indian de- partment during the past year. The order issued by the Indian department is as follows: of the Indian Service — Washington, D.C. “To Whom it May Concern: “Department Interior— [Continued on Last Page.] ““Attention is called to Article FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. 7 of the treaty with the Chippewa Indians enacted in congress on 1885, The laws which have been or may be enacted by congress regulating deals and intercourse with Indian tribes shall continue to be in force within the provided for herein;and those por- September 22, several reservations tions of the article which prohibits the introduction, manufacture, use of and traffic in ardent spirits, wines or liquors in the Indian country shall continue and be in force within the entire boundry of the county ceded to the United States, until otherwise provided by congress. “Congress has never made any provision revoking treaties,and such treaty provision covering territory opened to settlers has been upheld | by the United States Supreme court, Copyright 1909 by Hart Schaffner & Marx 3 INDIAN DEPT. ORDERS THE CASS (0. SALOONS CLOSED Moreover the validity of this clause in this particular treaty is affirmed by the attorney general. “The whole of Cass county lies within the boundry of the territory ceeded to the Uuited States on the above treaty. “The open continuance and defied violation of both state and- federal laws against selling liquors to Indians in this section by liquor dealers compels the government to inforce the provision ot this treaty in orcer to protect its wards. “Notice is hereby given that after thirty days from this date the pro- visions of section 7 of the treaty named above will be enforced within the whole portion of Cass county. “All liquor dealers are hereby warned to close up their salooas and remove any and all of their intoxi- cating liquors to parts outside of that district of Cass county specfied, before October 17, 1909.” ol First of the season /‘ Hart Schaffner & Marx Good Clothes Makers HE first of the season” in clothes is like the “first” of of anything else; if it’s good, it's apt to be a source of more than usual satisfaction because it’s first. The first man who goes out of this store wearing one of our new suits or fine overcoats for Fall is sure to get a lot of pleasure in it; he will look better dressed than the men around him; he'll have a distinction in style and fashion that'’s quite unusual. Hart Schaffner & Marx have produced for us some of the most stunning creations we have had to offer our trade. The new grays and blues in suit fabrics are exceptionally attractive; many patterns in the weave from plain colors in worsted and serges, to checks, plaids, stripes, self-stripes and other patterns. Overcoats and raincoats, too, are in many pleasing colors and weaves. You'd better be one of the first in them. Suits $20 to $45 Overcoats $20to $60 This store is the home of Hart schaffner & Marx clothes 2209. Clothing House PAYS HIGH COMPLIMENT T0 the Beltrami county fair and agricul- ultural pursuits in this section, the speakers who attended the fair, gave the following interviews: Professor A. J. McGuire, superin- tendent of the Northeast Experi- mental Farm at Grand Rapids: “I have watched the development of agriculture throughout northern Minnesota the past five years, and can unhesitatingly say that the Bel- trami County Fair shows the great- est improvement in farm products that I have ever seen anywhere. “The potato display is the largest and best I have ever seen on exhibi- tion, either at county or state fairs, The plan to grow only four varieties: the Early Ohio, Early Rose, Burbank and Carmen, has given marked re- sults. Of the fifty-three separate exhibits of potatoes, only one scored less than 80 per cent, the majority scoring over 90 per cent. “In potato growing, the farmers of Beltrami county have made extra- ordinary progress. It shows what may be done when special atten- tion is given in a particular line. “Now, let that same attention be given the dairy industry, and the prosperity of Beltrami county is assured. If the farmers of Bel- trami county will decide upon pure- bred dairy sires, as they have upon pure varieties of potatoes, they will in a few years have a market for dairy stock and dairy products that will never fail. “At the fair Friday there were gnly two pure-bred dairy sires. Let the aim be for 50 pure-bred dairy sires for Beltrami county during the coming year.” Prof. R. A. Moore of Madison, Wis., professor of agronomy, Wis- Consin University: ““The, people of Beltrami county can well feel proud of its county fair. It has been run strictly from an educational standpoint, and an example set that can be safely followed by other fairs of the state, “Farmers took an active part in asking numerous questions from the judges and speakers in attendance bearing the various exhibits, and the future development of various lines of agriculture. “All authorities in attendance were unanimous in the opinion that dairying should be especially emphasized and that Beltrami county, with its great grass lands Asked for a statement relative to! PRODUCTIVENESS OF SOIL Noted Authorities on Agriculture Loud in Their Praise of the Splendid Showing Made by Local Farmers at the Fair. PROFESSOR A. J. McGUIRE. Superintendent Northeast Agricultural Experiment Station, Grand Rapids. and abundant supply of pure water, could compete with the world in dairy products. “The growing of clover by every farmer in the county was advised, and the introduction of pure-bred seed grains and early varieties of corn were commended. “With dairying as a leader, followed by the growing of clover seed and select seed grains for the markets, we look for the rapid de- velopment of the county from a progresstve agricultural standpoint.” Prof. A. D. Wilson of St. Paul, state superintendent of farmers’ institutes: “We were, tcsay it mildly, very azreeably surprised to see the excellent agricultural ‘exhibits at the Beltrami county fair. The show of vegetables, grains, grasses, and even corn, would do credit to a much older country. “A delightful feature of this fair was the large number of exhibitors who displayed their skill and the ability of Beltrami county soil in the production of a uniformly good exhibit of agricultural products. “In going over many of the classes of exhibits, we were impressed with the quality and number of entries, which made it difficult to really decide which were entitled to the prizes. “One thing, especially, is worthy of mention in connection with the fair: It was strictly an exhibit of agricultural products, and not a collection of fake shams. We hope this feature of this fair can be made permanent; and judging from the appearance of the very large crowd, none of them found the fair unin. teresting. “We feel deeply interested in the development of northern Min- nesota and feel that this country will make excellent, comfortable and profitable farm homes for thousands of good thrifty farmers. “From our view of farm condi- tions, in traveling over the state and coming in close touch with all classes of farmers in every county, we feel that this northern timbered section is to be the home of small but intensive farmers; that the soil is highly productive is per- fectly evident. Clover and all classes of forage crops are produced in abundance, shelter and fencing are easily and cheaply produced. [Continued on Page 8] MINNESOTA ISTORICAL SOGIETY. i ! { ki