Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 13, 1912, Page 7

fKNOTS AS SIGN LANGUAGE| Wifey Has Precedent for the Request " 8he Often Makes, and Hubby Forgets. ‘Tie a knot in your handkerchief, John, and you’ll not forget it,” says the wife, when she asks you to bring something home when you return from the city at night. Rather simple system of mnemonics, ien’t it? No complicated rigamarole of mystic numbers like most of the other memory systems, and one that we all know is wonderfully effective. Did you ever stop to think what a wonderful part in the history of the world this simple tying of a knot has played? asks the Memphis Commer- cial Appeal. Of course, you remember the most famous knot and how Alex- ender untied it—with his sword. But older even than that, though not so well known, is the history that Darius, on crossing the Istir on hig Scythian expedition, left with the Greeks appointed to guard the bridge e thong with a number of knots in it. One was to be undone each day. If| Darius did not return before the last! knot was untied the forces were to tear down the bridge and depart. Then knots have been used as a lan- guage—the “gulpu” of the Incas of Peru consists of a number of thongs hanging from a top band, the meaning depending on the color of the thong and the number of knots tied in it, and thetr order of arrangement. Among the Polynesian tribes the knot is used to make persons, things and places sacred—they are surround- ed by strings tied in a certain kind of knot under mystic ceremonies and thus rendered “tabu” — inviolate. Among the Laplanders and Finland- ers it is a popular custom by means of tylng certain knots to raise the wind or to calm the storm. Along in the middle ages witnesses to a document were known as noda- tores (knotters) because it was then the usage that when they signed their pame they should also tie a knot in the string that was attached to the focument. So you see when wifey asks you te He a knot in your handkerchief so as pot to forget her errand, she is only sxercising a custom that has come fown from the primitive times. HUSK THE RICE BY HAND Methods in Use In Burma Are Suscep- tible of Improvement, According to American Ideas. The most popular method used by the Burmese for husking rice is by the “chike-set” or revolving mill, which 18 worked by hand. This mill 18 made of woven bamboo. The low- er half is stationary, with a cone shaped head of hardwood and bamboo sxtending within the upper half, which gevolves around this cone when push- ed backward and forward by means of the handle. Hard bamboo twigs ex. tending crosswise in the upper por- tion husk the rice against the cone. Between the two sections is a small ppening through which the rice falls Into & plate or basket. The other method is by a wooden mortar, the pestle consisting of a block pf wood at the end of a heavy bar warking on a lever, which is raised and lowered by the weight of the oper. stor’s body as he steps on and off the further end of the bar. These ma- ghines are manufactured locally. There is no doubt a considerable market in Burma for small rice ma- chines capable of handling two hun- dred baskets per day of twelve hours, costing c. 1. £. Rangoon about $80. The basket is the unit of measure in the rice trade of Burma and consists of forty-seven pounds unhusked rice or peventy-five pounds cleaned white rice. The machine must be provided with peparators and three outshoots, 1. e., Jor white rice, coodie and husk. Cross-Eyed Gunner. “There is a cross-eyed man in Cleve- jand who is an enthusiastic trap shooter. Fufthermore, ‘ha"{s an ex- pert. His record is & thing to be ’md of. One day last’ autumn a pervy friend ventured to question him thus: “You are so horribly cross-eyed Bhiat I don’t see how you are able to shoot straight.” “Ill tell you my secret. I squint slong the left barrel with my right || »re, and I squint along the right bar rél with my left eye—" “Tes?" “And then I fire both barrels.” Which One Gets the Mondy. *“Who is the benevolent looking old gentleman riding along in a dilapf-'|] fated buggy?’ “That’'s Dr. Soothers, who special- Izes in children’'s diseases. He's very lhccesflul in his practice.” “And who is the pompous looking man who just vflflrled past usin a wiagnificent atifombbile, flfi ‘chaut- féur in lvery?” ' : “Oh. that’s Dr. Flimmim, who makes ! specialty of treating soclety’s poo- | QUss."—Birmingham Agé”Hérala: Modern Convenfences. Bome stormy evening, when the whole family is gathered about . the fire, take and discuss the fedaibility of modern convéhlbiites i the honde: The kitchen “sfik, ‘with hot ‘and “cofd water; the bathroom, hot air, steam of hot water heat, are as much of a necessity for convenience and comfort In the country as in'the city, and may beé had as cheaply. Every farmer's fimily may and should know the facts régarding these desirable improve ents. Christmas Stocks are now ready for yourinspection The price you pay for good worthy merchan- dise is of vital interst to every one. It is our aim . 10 sell you the best the markets afford, and in every case at the lowest possible’ price consistent with good merchandising. One price to all and that “everlastingly the lowest.” There’s a reason for our popularity and growth, and this is one of the foundation stones of our growth. We aim to make our advertisements truthful—plain statements of store news that will be of interst to every one. Something New in Useful S P Y T Christmas Gifts, = Sanitary Celluloid Novelties and Toys Manicure Sets Trinket Baskets Toilet Bags Pin Cushions Clocks Sewing Baskets Necktie Racks Shopping Lists Address Books Cuff Buttons Ash Trays Belt Buckles Beads, all colors Hand Bags Shopping Bags g Tourist’s Combination Cases Handkerchief Holders Bureau Scarfs Lunch Cloths Linen Pillow Tubing for Fancy Work Bed Spreads Table Linens and Napkins to match Men’s Neckties and Suspenders in fancy Christ- mas Boxes Fancy Embroidered Towels Fine Furs OF EVERY KIND. IN EVERY STYLE. AT EVERY PRICE We desire to call especial attention to the Sets, Scarfs, Muffs and Mantles. In answer to Fashion’s latest dictates—the combining of furs—we have many clever blendings and combinations to show. SEE THEM WHEN YOU SHOP Knit Toques and Aviatian Caps A splendid variety showing the innovation that has taken place in these articles. They are for women and school girls, and 50¢ to $1.00. floss. The Annual Holiday Ribbon Sale Fancy ribbons—The varieties this sale offers in patterns, colors, Weaves, both in foreign and do- mestic, will prove doubly attractive. Flannelette Night Gowns for Women and Children In white stripes. White gowne have high neck with turn-over collar or collarless, with pink and blue stitching. The stripes are collarlese, trimmed with white braid; 50c to $1.50. 98c. Christmas Handkerchiefs--Almost Endless Variety at the Very Lowest Prices' Almost " eveéry style Kind or quality ione would ‘wish 1s represented in this assortment of holiday Handkerchiefs. The‘va}u ‘are unquesflénafily the best in Bemfldji—either betésr qudlities 7dr the sdufe mong of the piind' grdies at’ 16Wet pride thiR elsewlefe,: This unequalid’exchiidnce is being attested every day by the wonderfully heuvy sales. FANCY CREPE SCARFING < Their use is so varied in mal ¥£mfii 1 en and women y Al that they are being promine i our silk see- tion. KID GLOVES ALWAYS APPROPRIATE, Women’s Kid Gloves, the very best value. Pique kid dress gloves, cape, for driving, cape street gloves; pique suede gloves. All the wanted kinds in tan, gray, brown and black, at, the pair, $1.60. Stamped Kimona Night Gowns These patterns include enough floss to do the embroidery. Complete outfit of stamped pieces and Large Size Huck Towels Stamped”in simple designs. Stamped Pillow Cases, 60c per pair. See the nmew patterns. Satin Messaline . 36 inclies wide—in almost every imaginable shade including white, cream and black, per yard, Children’s Fur Sets An assortment that embraces all the proper and becoming furs for children. Styles are very pretty and prices tempt- ingly low. Leather Hand Bags Dull seal hand bags—fitted with purse and made with gun metal frames, at, each ........................ $5.00 Jewelry Novelties German silver mesh bags, 6-inch etched frame, white kid lined with change pocket, in round or fish scale mesh, $5. OLHEr BEFIOR. woviie v smoios i awsii-ssbivialh S 50c to $7.00 Hand Bags First showing of many pretty holiday novelties. Time now to make selections. Newest leather hand bags, with metal self covered frame: fancy frames or pocketbook shapes, $2.98 and ... .$1.98 Bring the Children Down and Leét Them : See Our Doll Display You’ll enjoy it as much as they will. Every day brings many new i&is and the values are the best we've ever shown in this'section. 4 Jom DOLLS With bisque head, closing eyes, full jointed body with Hght or dark hair, nnth' in price from 50c to $2.00. cmacm DOLIS, Just the tlfl for baby. They cin’t be broken. Have fialzyo faces Dnd are jointed at the arms and legs. 26¢, § CO .3 BODY poLis Made of goed, qulfl kid, Jegs full jointed, buque ihead, dsrk or’lzlgsta{f r, closing eyes, with shoes and stockings. 50c to $2.50. i l PR FIFES