Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 9, 1913, Page 4

JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON. Carbon Paper We have an assortment of high grade paper fully guaranteed, in all colors 8 1-2 x 11 and 81-2 x13 At $1 and $125 a box (Can you beat it?) Yes, there are 100 sheets in each box. and if the paper does not satisfy you know where you bought it—your money returned if you want it always. Beware! Special agents call on the trade about the city from time to time: They may offer you enticing looking bargains—but—what if you’re not satisfied?" It may be a case of throwing it into the waste basket. WeBuy on a Guarantee and Sell the Same Way. Bemidji Pioneer Supply Store Phone 31 Alabama Senator Dies at Washington of Pneumonia. j | SENATOR JOHNSTON IS DEAD f| Alabaman Passes Away at the Age of Seventy Years. Washington, Aug. 9.—Senator Jo- seph F. Johnson of Alabama, one of the oldest members of the upper house, is dead of pneumonia. Senator Johnston was a Democrat and resided at Birmingham. He was seventy years of age. His term would have expired March 3, 1915. The death of Senator Johnston weak- ens the Democratic majority on the administration tariff bill in the sen- Subseribe for The Pioneer ate, although leaders still assert that there will be no serious difficulty in passing the measure. PRINCE OF MONACO COMING Would Study Principles of United States Weather Bureau. ‘Washington; Aug. 9.—Prince Albert of Monaco, noted for his. interest, in sclentific studies as well as for the fact that he rules over an independent territory on the Mediterranean only eight square miles in area, has in- formed the state department that he expects to visit the United States early next month. - A letter from Dr. J. Richard, who signs himself “Director of the Scien- tific Cabinet of His Serene Highness,” stated that the prince would like to study the workings of the weather bureau here. He will be notified that this government will be pleased to open wide to him the doors of the bureau. TELEPHONE DATA DEMANDED Commission Orders Companies to Fur- nish Information. ‘Washington, Aug. 9.—The interstate commeree commission ordered all common carriers and telephone com- panies to furnish by Oct. 1 a detailed statement of thelr organization, equip- ment and physical and financial opera- tions. This is the first order of the com- mission since the formal beginning of the telephone investigation. Special agents of the commission have gathered an immense amount of data bearing upon the operation of telephone companies. As soon as practicable the commission will hold, in various parts of the country, pub- lic hearings at which testimony will be taken as to the rates and operating methods of companies. r——————.————.—.—._ |Our Announcement| It will Interestou ‘M. Was Formed. ‘Wacghington, Aug. 9.—Whether tion of Manufacturers was formed the association, was subjected by genate lobby probers. Emery says the National ciation of Manufacturers. Its slon bill. tive James E. Watson of Indiana. Questioned by Senator either the National Association cil for Industrial Defense. Shafroth of Colorado. spent $100- a day at times in matters. senators. WAS LOBBYING THE OBJECT?] Probers Trying to Learn why_ N. A. islative lobbying wds one of the pur- poses for which the National Associa- the line of cross-examination which James A. Emery, general counsel of Tariff Commission association, composed of thousands of manufacturing interests throughout the country, was formed at the instance of the National Asso- pose, he said, was to aid in the pas- sage of the Beveridge tariff commis- The witness explainéd that it was the tariff commission associa- tion that employed former Representa- Nelson, Emery, however, swore that Watson wag not at any time employed by Manufacturers nor the National Coun- $60 FOR ANNUAL WIRE TOLLS Resolution Limiting Senatorial Allow- ance for Telegraph Charges. ‘Washington, Aug. 9.—Hereafter sen- ators must get along with only $60 a year for telegrams under the terms of a resolution introduced by Senator Recently Senator Bristow charged on the floor that Senator Ashurst had graphing in regard to grave political The ‘charges were denied. The senate contingent committee, of which Senator Shafroth is a member, has been investigating the use or abuse of the telegraph privileges by leg- 3 business. was the pur- gets the business. mor. of humor can approach his goods. salesman. tele- success as life itself. | THIS IS THE PIANO WE 14, 1914. Value $400. On Feb. What seemed to us to be a question is now a gratifying success. It pays to be liberal with our trade. Since we first announced that we should: give a\vay this beautiful $400 Parlor Grand Piano to some one of our customers on Feb. 14, 1914 our business has shown a big increase in every department. Of course the unusual values which we are offering have helped to,make this increase and we shall continue along these lines. We are daily receiving new - and attract- ive offerings from the fashion centers and you will find our stocks complete in all lines regardiess of the heavy daily demand. Be sure and ask for your piano votes with every purchase. 1. Name of Contestant will not be known. 2..Namefof Contestant will not be pub- lished. & 3. Every Contestant is credited w1th 2, 000 votes to start with. 4. Every Contestant gets a number. S. Standing of Contestant’s numbers pub- lishediweekly. 6. All votes must be brought in for record- ing on Wednesday. the]Pioneer. W ? | | | | | | | r RULES OF CONTEST 7. Votes must not be written upon. * 8. Tie votes in packages with Contestant’s number and the amount on top slip only. 9. Color of votes will change and must be recorded weekly. 10. Votes are transferable only before recordmg - Contestant having the largest number of votes on Feb. 14, 1914 wins the piano. 12. Candidates not bringing in personal votes will be dropped. Arrangements have been made with the Bemxd]x Daily and Weekly Ploneer so that contestants may secure votes on this pianoby securing subscriptions for this paper. Watch ; 4 3 5 FOR SALE—AIl of our c . % ~ furniture. This includes the fur- > ' ¢ nishing of a living room. Dining room two bedrooms, kitchen and|- is the dominant spirit. an optimist. any business, Copyright ' SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1813 Cheerfulness in Adverhsmg ' There is no denying the value of cheerfulness in The proprietor of a business always en- joys a better trade if he has a sunshiny disposition. ‘What would we think of a salesman who is dull and sullen around the store? Greeting custom- “ers with pleasant words, good jokes or stories al- ways has its righteous reward. It is just as nat- ural for customers to seek out a store where chaer- fulnes and sunshine prevails as it is for vegetable life to seek out the real sunshine. all animate objects in sunshine- Likewise there is life to all business when the store is filled with cheerfulness. Its an invaluable asset to business We may say what we will By “jollier” we do not mean the foolish simpleton, but the saleman filled with hu- A salesman with a real and natural sense of ness and preparedness that is not only captivating and convincing, but result-producing as well. He thus gets into the very atmosphere where sales are possible. A salesman cannot sell goods to a dummy and a dummy cannot sell goods to a person. There must be life in both buyer and seller. atmosphere can be created by the seller himself, as sales depend more upon the seller tlmn upon the The optimistic spirit is created by the successful That is the spirit looks bright to the merchant, business is good, his -goods are in demand, and success is coming his way. The merchant who breathes this spirit into his business life and his advertising is as sure of In successful advertising the optimistic spirit Persistent and judious newspaper advertising creates the optimistic spirit relative to There is life to but the “jollier” prospect with a natural- The selling where everything People like to trade with 1813 by George E. Patterson Fimlra buyer for the Second-1and things which you no lornger need—-Through « “For Sule” Ad. cent per word 5;9- lssue taken for less thau 15 cents. using a number, box or initial for the advertisar is. W the. address printed in the ad. HELP WANTED. CROOKSTON LUMBER COMPANY Kelliher, Minn, want men for work in logging camps. Wages $35.00 to $40.00 permonth. Long Job. WANTED—Good girl for housework. Apply Mrs. E. E. Ken- field, 611 Minnesota Aven WANTED—At once Cook _di room anl kitchen girls. Hotel 310 American ave. i WANTED—Two girls to learn din- ing room work at the Markham hotel. general Erickson WANTED—Good girl. Good wages paid. Call 711 Minnesota avenue. et iSs o el Ui oo WANTED—Kitchen girl. Apply 411 Minnesota Avenue. FOR SALE FOR SALE—160 acres good farm land, clay soil, hardwood timber, Birch, Oak and Maple, under cultivation, a fine spring of good pure water on the land, % miles from rallroad station. This . land is worth $20 per acre; will sell for $13. Half cash, balance three years at 6 per cent Interest. Address Bemidji Piopeer, Bemidji, Minn, FOR SALE—Typewriter ribbons for every make of typewriter on the market at 650 cents and 76 cents each. Every ribbon eold for 75 cents guaranteed. Phone orders promptly filled. Mail orders given the same careful attention as when you appear In person. Phone 31 The: Bemidfl Ploneer Office Supply Store: household We cannot tellfycu 10 acres| - Regular charge rate one cent per word per -irssrtion. No:d Phone 31 Answer by Correspondcnce Al Blind Ads eddress. Ic not ask this cffce who Don't waste time, but write to L. Given. 1218 Phone 483. FOR SALE—Residence Lot 10 block 3 sccond addition to Bemidji Price $1700. aEsy terms, For further in- formation write Bagley Bldg & Loan Assn. Bagley, Minn. ¥OR SALE—Small fonts of type, sev- eral different points and in first class condition. Call or write this office for proofs. Address Bemidj{ Ploneer, Bemidji, Minn. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Ploneer win procure any kind ot rubber stamp for you on short mo- tice. Bemidji_ ave. —_— - FOR SALE—5 room modern house well located. Lot 50 x 140. Inquire 1000 American Avenue. _ FOR RER1 ——— FOR RENT—Seven room house, A. Klein, _ MISCELLANEOUS e oSN ‘WANTED—5 or 6 room $2,000 house In Bemidjl. I have $700 Equity in a $1500, house in Minneapolis to trade in. R. R. C.—Hotel Mark- ham. WANTED—Four to five room house, centrally located. Modern or part modern. Address “K” in care of Ploneer turniture. Odd Fellow’s building, 8cross from postoffice, phone 129. All kinds of furniture repaired. phone 836. Horace Withrow.—Adv WANTED—A nice Gentle Phone 516. GHICHESTER S PILLS e BAMeRD BRAN Pony. laundry. We are leaving the city and-Want " to-sell-out:at- onoe,-R. |