Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 8, 1913, Page 1

'VOLUME 11. NUMBER 9. WILLARD URGES POTATO RAISING Says That This Crop is the Most Im- portant Asset to the Entire Northwest. ALTERNATE PLOTS EACH SEASON Growers Should Plant Only Acreage That Can Be Properly Cared For. SORT THEM BEFORE SHIPPING Select Good Seed, Good Variety, Smooth and of Medium Size. D. E. Willard, development agent of the Northern Pacific Railway has ‘issued an important open letter on saving the potato crop He urges farmers to plant the acreage they can properly care for and keep at it. The letter in part is as follows: The potato crop is an important asset to the Northwest. There is danger that great loss may ensue from failure to give proper attention > to the management of the crop. Our advice to potato growers is to plant the acreage that can be proper- ly taken care of and plant about this acreage every year. The farmer who sticks to the crop year after year and systematically cultivates is field, se- lects his seed with care, and then conscientjously sorts and grades his stock before shipping, may reasonab- 1y expect to succeed in the potato in- dustry. Our Northwestern grown potatoes are in demand, but to hold the ad- vantage we have gained it will be necessary to use some diligence and care in handling the crop in all stages, from the selection of the seed until the crop is finally marketed. . Recently the writer met Mr. E. H. Grubb, the potato specialist, in Chi- cago and he reviewed with eagerness his observations in the Northwest. He said that many districts that had heretofore been great potato produc- ing centers had been practically abandoned, and farmers had been obliged to engage in other lines of agriculture because of the prevalence of disease that infested the fields. Careless selection of seed has in many localities reduced the yield and the quality to a point where the crop is no longer satisfactory or profitable, either to the grower or purchaser. It is desired to call attention of po- tato growers and farmers generally to a few important items that should be considered in planting for the erop of 1913: First: Select good seed, true to type of the variety, smooth, of medium size. Do not plant small potatoes, nor irregular shaped. Do not plant a po- tato that is pointed at either end, or that shows the least sign of decay, or any disease. Second: Do not plant on land where potatoes were grown last year, or, if possible, on land that has grown potatoes for three or four years. Do not in any case plant where any traces of disease have been discovered within five years. Plant on clover sod if you have it. .If you do not have it, seed a field with clover this year ready for potatoes next year. Third: If there is any sign of scab, wet the seed thoroughly in a formaldehyde solution—one pound of 40 per cent formaldehyde to forty gallons of water Do not planta tu- ber that shows the least scab, if you can avoid it. If necessary to use ’ those that are slightly scabby, treat thoroughly with formaldehyde Fourth: Prepare the ground thor- [ oughly. Do not wait for weeds to get started before cultivating. Harrow the field soon after planting and every few days until the plants are four to six inches high. Then culti- vate (shallow) every few days. Fifth: When the potatoes are dug, sort and grade conscientiously. Do not pay freight on any small, irregu- lar or diseased potatoes Do not be deceived by thinking that one hund- red pounds of illy assorted stuff will bring the price of a twentieth of a ton of marketable potaties. It will not. If you “slip in” some small ones and irregular shaped, you will have to pay the freight, and, more than this, your good stock will not bring what it would if the small and unsalable ones were not there When a sampler n-the large markets goes to take out'a basketful to be used as a &geller’” for a carload, he takes out the smaller and poorer from the sacks that he opens, not the good ones that are often put on top. Why does he do thsi, do you ask? Because he wants hs sample to be not better than the average of the car. He has to play gafe. The wholesale merchant large markets is bound to be |since the first few days *ililiiiii**iiiiii *NEWHEADGEAB ; FOR SUFFRAGET' iiiiiili!iikllii# Copyright by International News Service; supplied by New Process Company, N. Y. Only Cost 43c—Men Take Notice, And Just Bear in Mind What Can Be Done, When the Next Hat Bill Comes In For $43. The new suffragette hat worn by the vast army of women who took part in the “Votes for Women” par- ade, held in New York May 3rd. The entire cost of the hat was 43 cents, an increase of three cents over the official hat worn during the Inaugura- tion parade at Washington. The hat is shown on Miss Ada Lavalla. & PLAYED T0 PACKED HOUSE Ninet& Dollars Netted From Three Act Play Given By People of Catholic Church. WERE STARS AND NEAR-STARS More than two hundred people crowded into the ¢ity hall last night to witness the performance given by 'home talent, mostly young people of the St. Phillips church, and nearly $100 was netted the church from the proceeds. The play as a whole showed much |. practice and hard work on the part of the actors and actresses and gave evidence of faithful and conscientious work. While some handled their parts better than others, flashes of clever- ness were evident with each of the players. The audience was enthusias- tic and demonstrated its approval with hearty enchores. CROSS BATS WITH NEIGHBORS Base Ball Delegation From Cass Lake to Play Here Sunday. Next Sunday afternoon the “Big Bemidg’”” baseball team will play it's first game of the 'season, when it clashes with the Cass Lake city team. Both teams have been practicing of warm weather and a fdast game is expected. The local lineup can not be learned as yet, but as there are plenty of good candidates out a winning team is as- sured. Manager Gilette has written to many other . cities throughout Northern Minnesota and expects to schedule more games during the com- ing week. 5000 ODD FELLOWS MEET TODAY One Hundred Districts Gather to ‘Dedicate New Temple Wilminton, Del., May 8.—Approx- imately 5,000 Odd Fellows from Fasi- ern districtz and 100 or more from districiv south and west were here to- day to participate in the dedication of the new 0dd Fellows temple at Tenth and King streets The new temple is declared to be one of the most beautiful buildings of its char- acter in the East. The dedication exercises began at 10:30 o’clock with a parade which ended . at the new temple. -Grand Master Edward T. Lewis officiated. 5 COMMISSIONERS DO State. Road Number Six For-$2,275. HARVEY COTTAN’S ONLY BID Christ Beck Secures the Work of Building Roads Six And Seven. PRICE TO BUILD - BRIDGE ! : Refuse to Lower Assessment on Swedback Lots in Block Seventeen. During thev‘ present meeting of the County Commissioners the following business was brought before the board: ‘Bids were opened for grubbing, grading and turnpiking State Road No. 6. The )_Jld of Harvey Cottan was the only one offered and was accept- ed at $2,275. The work to be com- pleted by November 1st. Chris Beck was the only bidder on State- Roads Nos? 4 and 7-and his bid of $1,890 was accepted. This includ- ed the cost of culvert. The roads to be completed by November 1. The bids for a steel bridge across Clearwater River were opened and bids were offered by the Minneapo- lis Bridge Co., the Hennipin Bridge Co.[( Goodman and Loitved and J. M. Price. Bid of J. M. Price for steel bridge, concrete backing, $1,763, with plank flooring, $1,470 was accepted. A delegation from the town of Frohn was heard, protesting against the bridge across the Mississippi riv- er, but all matter was laid on the table. Henry Pfund, supervlsor of asses- ments requested that the board give him some instructions-as-to-his duty. On motion of Lennon, seconded by Thompson, the supervisor of assess- ment was instructed to appraise the cedar, logs and lumber in unorgan- ized territory and to confer, instruct and check up local assessors on lum- ber, logs and cedar. " The following resolution was of- fered by Lennon: Resolved that the sheriff be instructed to use his best efforts and ull reasonable means to collect tic personal property 'tax warrants r.ow in his hands, or that 'he be held personally liable therefor; and that this board will reimburse the sheriff for actual expenses incur- red by him, in making levies, where payment is successfully resisted in le- gal proceedings by parties against whom such tax warrants have been issued. . The Northern Minnesota Develop- ment association was voted $150. The bid of Louis Eckstrum for a pump which has been installed in the court house basement was accepted. A. J. Swedback appeared before the board and asked for a reduction in his taxes on his lots in block 17 in the city of emidji. His request was not granted. . The town of Benville was allowed an appropriation of $300. The bond of the First State Bank of Brainerd was reduced to $60,000 from $100,000 as the deposit with them had been equally reduced. 0. Clementson filed a bond for a dam to be built across Rapid River and the license was allowed. DANCE IN THE CITY HALL Tnvitations have been ‘issued ‘for a dance which will be given in the city hall next Friday night by Horace Roberts and Ralph Brandon. A sim- ilar "dance was given last Friday and as many requested that they repeat the dance, the young men decided to give one more. Music will be furn- ished by the Grand theater orchestra. The cost of the dance will be about fourteen dollars and will be divided up among those attendlng. THE . CUB RBPORTER SCOOP GRIST OF BUSINESS Let Contract for Construction off (Copyright.) Y M "?‘:..muulllllllllll' l-l l‘ 'Ill|||||||l||Illllmlllifllllflllll II||||||I||| PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHTER Talent for Colored Imitators Accum- - ulating—Some Past Masters to Act. | AUTO OWNERS MUST PUSH HARD Tonight the second minstrel “re- hearsal will be held in the armory and every man in Bemidji with any talent is invited to be present and make this minstrel show a success. practices will be held:from now on Regular | ON TO BEMIDJI IS CRY Editors of Northern Minnesota News- papers to Gather Here June 13 and 14. ICI’].“I PLANNING TO ENTERTAIN At the last meeting of the North- ern Minnesota Editorial Association Bemidji was selected for the summer outing, and matters are now in the thands of the entertainment commit- as-some_hard -work -must-be-done 1ol tee~of the Bemidjt CommerctaF club. have all preparations xpady by May 1st. it In speaking of the prospects, Ralph Lycan said: “Every one appears to be interested in the project of & road around the lake, but as actions speak louder than words they should also boost it by coming to- the rehearsal tonight. All automobile owners. are especially fnvited to attend and take part in the performance or at least be present and help get a good start. The majority of those present at the last rehearsal did not own autos but took an interest as the road will not only be a benefit to auto owners but to the entire community.” All the promoters ask you to do is to “Boost.” Don’t let the “Riders’ Club” be alone in the organization of the play. Let both clubs unite to ef- fect tihs project. The following is the list of - the names who will probably take part in the production: Nat Given, Dick’Fenton, Al Neu- man, Verne Maloy, Wilbur Lycan, Byron Russell, Ollie Neilson, Thomas McCang, J. G. McCullough, Wm. Mc- Donald, Charles Collins, C. W. Jewett, ‘Wm. Chichester, Jack Herbert, Ralph Lycan, Gerge Bushnell,'Carter Cutter, W. Z. Robinson, Archie Fenton, Mar- tin Kenfield, Charles Warfield, J. P. Riddell, M. Flesher, Mayne Stanton, C. J. -Woodmansee, Dave Helmer, James Malone and Horace Roberts. There will. be a washerwoman’s chorus and specialties by McCann and Jewett, Lycan and Chichester, Fenton and Herbert and the great chorus through the animated song sheet. WARNING TO CATTLE OWNERS If Your Cattle Are Missing Look for Them in City Pound. From now on all stray cattle and horses that are allowed to run loose will be put in the city pound. The owners will be required to pay for the keep of nnyvbrougqht in and all the other charges and a fee for: their re- lease. Keep your cattle tied up.. Very Appropriate,Scoop-- Very Appmpnate HEL &5 T JUST FwusHED READING-) |OUER. ~UR PoEM ~~(OU SAY NoULL < At a meeting of the:club. directors Tuesday afternoon a letter from A. G. Rutledge, secretary of the asso- ciation was read, which contained a possible outline and program. Auto rides, boat rides, through the saw mills and box fac- visits tory, a smoker for the men and a social session for the ladies, and pos- sibly a banquet. A complete pro- gram has as yet not been issued, but it is expected that men of promin- ence, including the governor, will be here. Judge C. W. Stanton has been suggested as toastmaster for the ban- quet. T0 OPEN SUMMER SCHOOL State Training School for Teachers to Begin June 25 in This City. SUPT. W. P. DYER CONDUCTOR The state training school for teach- ers will be opened in Bemidji June .| 25 and close the last of July. The fac- ulty selected will be as follows. Con- ductor W. P. .Dyer, instructors,] Bertha M. Newell of Minneapolis, Professor L. C. McCarty, of Brainerd and superintendent, W. B. Stewart of. Bemidji. 'This comprises the same faculty engaged here last year. A folder is being issued outlining the work in detail, giving the courses of study, the credits, the - expense, which will be born by the state,” en- rollment, examinations, ete. The school will be free to all who wish to enter as na charge will be made for tuition. Examinations will be held at the close of the session and state teachers certificates issued to successful students. Superintendent Stewart urges all teachers through- out the county to take advantage of this course. : io’clock. SPECIAL MEETING HELD Members of City Council, Mayor and County Commissioners Discuss Irving Road. MAYOR AND BAILEY EXCITED Hot words and sharp arguments were featured at a special meeting of the city council this morning at 9 The meeting was called to take some action regarding the pro- posed road around Lake Irving and the board- ‘ot commissioners and A. P: Ritchie attended Mr. Ritchie ap- peared in. favor of the road to pass his farm located south of the city where a good road is now established, while others appeared in favor of 'building one closer to the lake. A. E. Rako spoke in favor of the latter while Mayor McCuaig was in favor of the road to pass the Ritchie farm. A movement was made to select a committee together with the county commissioners, which would investi- gate the-proposed road. Mayor Mc- Cuaig_believed that an investigation was not necessary after which several heated words were passed, during which Mr. McCuaig ‘intimated that the gas committee was killing the gas franchise. This brought things to a climax, and confusion reigned sup- reme for several minutes before ord- er could be restored. The committee claimed that they hay given Mr. Collins every possible chance to back up the franchise but that he had failed to do so in the two weeks time given him, so another two weeks was asked for, to give him one more chance, but as yet he has not shown up. They also stated that if they carried the franchise through without a thorough investigation and that it proved a humbug it would be the council that would be to blame and not the people. The committee investigating the Lake Irving road will appear before the county board this afternoon and doubtlessly some agreement will be reached. The committee is compris- ed of the county commissioners and the following aldermen: Murphy, Miller, Cripen, Hanna and City At- torney P. J. Russell. Mayor McCuaig was also invited to accompay .them but did not do so. CATHOLICS PLAY HARVARD “U” Cambridge, Mass., May 8.—Catho- lic University of Washington today hoped to break into higher college baseball circles when the Southern nine lined up against Harvard. The betting favored Catholic University. By “HOP” m. i 0] LA NORMAL SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTED Governor Seleots Two and Burnquist and Rines The Other Three Members. FIVE TO DECIDE ON SCHOOL SITE Bemidji and Thief River Falls Appear To Be the Chief Contenders In Race. MUST REPORT BEFORE OCT. 1 First Selection Made Is to Be Final —S8ite Furnished by the Community. The Normal school commission ap- pointed last night in St. Paul by- Gov- ernor Eberhart, Lieutenant Governor Burnquist and Speaker. Rines for the purpose-of selecting a site for a nor- mal school has been announced and is as follows: James A. Ferguson, Duluth. B. Wilson, Mankato. State Superintendent Schultz. Rep. W. W Brown, St. James. Senator Ole Sageng, Dalton. According to the bill as passed by the recent legislature the selection is to be made before October 1. When the commission has made its selection it shall prepare and file with the sec- retary of state the designation of such location, describing the site fur- nished by the community and there- apon such designation shall be final. Bemidji and Thief River Falls seem to be the chief contenders for the school in the section described in the bill and the board will doubtless pay us a visit within the next few months - No site has as yet been selected by the city, but it is believed that Be- . .. . - midji can offer something attractive that will be hard to beat anywhere in the state. FIRE DELEGATES T0. GO Bemidji Department to Be Repre- > sented at Thief River Falls 2 Meeting. CASS LAKE WILL SEND THREE At the regular meeting of the Cass Lake fire department held Monday evening delegates were elected to at- tend the annual state meeting which takes place this year at Thief River = i Falls on June 10 and 11. Three dele- gates will comprise Cass Lakes’ rep- resentatin as follows: A. F. Ittner, chier, and Pat Cain and Dan Lilly. The Cass Lake fire department has never missed sending delegations to the annual state meetings since the local organization joined the gute as- _| games played this year and it's mem- - sociation about ten years ago. Action has not been taken as yet by the Bemidji Fire Department in selecting a delgation to. go to the state convention which will be held at Thief River Falls the coming June. If a delegation be sent it will prob- ably be selected at the next meeting of the firemen which will be held May 217, It is probable that Bemidji could secure the convention for 1916 if it wanted to, as other cities have pledg- ed their support to this move. Chiet Doran ‘said “We have not considered this as yet. It costs money to handle' a convention and we must receive ‘support from the city.” “LITTLE BEMIDG” WANTS GAMES Elects Manager and Captain and is Ready to Meet Challengers. | At a recent meeting of the “Little Bemidg” baseball team, James Ma- lone was elected manager and Eddie Ripple as captain. The team has ‘made a good showing in the two bers. helleve that they are eqnally as strong as any other second team in Northern Minnesota and challenges them for a:game: - Any team wishing & a game with Bemidji can correspond with James Malone, manager of the - “Little Bemidg” baseball team. : No game has Deen scheduled for the coming: B\mdly but it is probabk