Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 9, 1915, Page 39

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1915. U. S, BANKS ARE STRONGESTINWORLD Seeretary of Treasury McAdoo Makes . Annual Report on Finances to Congress ‘Washington, Dec. 9.—A sweeping deelaration of American financial seability was made by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo in his annual report to Congress yesterday. “Our financial resources are the Zreatest in our history and our*bank- img system, through the operation of the Federal reserve is the strongest in the world,” he said. Commenting on business condi- tions, the Secretary declared one of the most encouraging features was that the demand for iron and steel products is heavier from domestic than from foreign sources. Among recommendations made is ome that persons having a gross in- ceme of $3,000 or more a year shall pay an income tax. The law at present provides for net incomes of that amount, leaving it to the in- dividual to determine whether his net income is $3,000 or more. .The report does not mention other in- c¢ome tax changes suggested by the Secretary in a recent statement. Indicating the fight to be made om the so-called pork measure, the omnibus public buildings bill, the Secretary advances arguments for its discontinuance. He cites bad pub- lte building conditions in many cities. He supports the idea of government ireatment of drug addicts by the Public Health Service or other Gov- ernment agency, and suggests thatthe Harrison anti-narcotic act be made more stringent. Concerning the Public Health Ser- viee, the Secretary urges upon Con- gress the necessity for more commis- sioned medical officers and larger public health field investigation. He points out that the United States is the only country which does not provide for the isolation and care of lepers. There are approximately 146 lepers in the U. S., he states, and Congress is urged to pass a bill in- troduced at the last Congress, for a national leporsarium. Plans are being worked out by ‘the Coast Guard and Navy, the Sec- retary says, to make the former or- ganization a valuable auxiliary to the Navy in time of war. The Secretary also calls attention to the saving effected by the Trea- sury’s innovation of shipping money by parcel post rather than express. He recommends increasing the salar- das of Assistant Secretaries from. $5,000 to $7,500. The present sal- ary, the Secretary points out, makes # necessary for men of the caliber desired to sacrifice themselves financi- alty to hold the position. PENNANTS TO CITIES SELLING MOST SEALS New York, Dec. 9.—The states, eities, towns and villages selling the largest number of Red Cross Seals per capita will be given penants in heir respective classes by the Ameri- can Red Cross and the National As- sociation for the Study and Preven- tion of Tuberculosis, as announced in a bulletin issued today. Last year’s campetition was limited to cities, towns and villages, but for the 1915 Seals Campaign pennants will be awarded to states as well. To avoid putting villages against large cities, they have been divided into ten classes, as follows: Popu- lation less than 600; from 600 to 1,200; from 1,200 to 2,000; thence to 150,000; thence to 1,000,000; and over 1,000,000. A handsome silk banner in red and white will be awarded to the city, village, town or county anywhere in the United States and territories which shall make the highest score in sale per capita in its class. The populations considered are the Fed- eral Estimates for 1915. The states with Hawaii—which is a strong competitor— are likewise grouped in classes. Class A, popula- tion up to 1,250,000; Class B, 1,250,- 900 to 2,400,000; Class C, 2,400,000 upwards. Of the 19 ‘““A” states, " Rhode Island led last year with a sale of 2.112 seals per inhabitant. Of the A7 “B” states, Minnesota led with .856 seal per inhabitant. Of the 13 gtates with populations (1915) more shan 2,400,000, Wisconsin led with 1.478 seals. It beat New York state by Seven-thousandths of a seal, al- though New York State outside New York City won out over Wisconsin, with 1,930 seals per capita. In the 1914 competition said cities bestirred themselves in rivalry to be published as the most generous sup- porters of public health through pur- chase of the Red Cross Seals. In Fhk A Ak A A AKX A AKX Ak d kX khx KX KKAKKKKKKK KKK VON JAGOW A CARTOONIST Berlin, Nov. 20.—When State Secretary von Jagow is mot engaged upon a diplomatic note or something, he’s a car- toonist and decorator. As you enter his big office you note a large, clean blotter on his desk. As he talks he gradu- ally covers the blotter with pencil sketches, humans animals, all sorts of things. It is said that his servant brings him a new blotter for every visitor. h ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ke k ok ok ok ok KK KKK KKK KKK KKK other places the anti-tuberculosis workers started the selling campaign up again between Christmas and New Year to get their town in the Honor Roll for the sale of three seals per capita. Last year’s pennant winners were: Seals Per Population Capita Pittsburgh, Pa. 533,905 2.004 Rochester, N. Y 218,149 4.76 Troy, N. Y. 76,813 5.72 New Rochelle, N. Y. 28,867 6.01 Charleston, W. Va. 22,996 6.638 Sewickley, Pa. 4,476 16.774 Garden City, N. Y. 1,100 20.49 DEVELOPMENT OF RIVERS NEGESSARY Senator Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisi- ana Makes Annual Report as * Head of Harbor Congress ‘Washington, Dec. 9.—The National Rivers and Harbors Congress is not engaged in the promotion of “pork". The rivers and harbors development of the country is necessary to pros- perity. The usual appropriations are expected to be made by Congress this year. Instead of attempting to save money on this end Congress should appreciate that true prepared- ness is linked with industrial pros- perity, which depends upon good wa- terways. These were points made by Senator Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana, president of the congress, in his an- nual address before the convention of that organization which opened here yesterday. The first day’s program two major issues emphasized by the speakers. The first was that waterways are essential to a rational preparedness plan; the second that co-operation in the development of railroads and highways as well as waterways work to the betterment of conditions in all three and the country at large. Senator Hansdell pointed out that everything which goes into the rivers and harbors bill before Congress must run the gauntlet of the army engineers and of the Rivers and Harbors and the Commerce com- mittees. “The reputations of these men are clandered when it is said that this bill involves the distribution of pork’” he said. Secretary Redfield of the. Depart- ment of commerce discussed cheap transportation the secretary pointed out the saving by barge transporta- tion, and declared he favored eco- nomical waterway development. J. Hampton Moore, president of the Aitlantic Deeper Watlerways Asso- ciation, spoke on ‘“Common Sense Preparedness” and declared that waterways must be developed so that in case of war communication be- tween cities would not be broken by blockades, and industries would be built up to a point where they would be able to stand the strain of war. Paul W. Brown, editor of the St. Louis Republic, spoke on “Rivers and Rails,” showing that in Europe where canals feed and are fed straight by railroads, both have benefited. H. L. Whittemore of the Suto Car Company of Ardmore, Pa., spoke on “The Motor Truck in General Trans- portation.” FOR SALE—A BABY FARM. San Francisco, Dec. 9.—For sale —a baby farm. San Francisco can have it at its own price. It has saved scores of babies born into the world apparently without a chance to live. This station is the incubator ex- hibit in the closed Joy Zone at the Exposition. Dr. Couney has been saving frail mites of humanity with the dimes paid for admission by the curious.He suggested that it be made a permanent institution. Children born into the world prematurely or apparently too small to exist, rested from one to four months in the incu- bators and today they are healthy, lusty infants. Pioneer want ads bring results. SEE OUR $1.00 OFFERINGS FOR THIS SALE E A large size Oil Mop with handle adjust- able to any angle and 1 quart can Punch Cedar Oil, regular price $1.50. Sale price - - A good grade 26 inch, 8 point Hand Saw and a good steel Claw Hammer. Sale price .......... A full set, 9, Irwxn pattern auger bits. Regular price $1.60. $1.00 Try to match these bits at $1.50. ' Sale price $1.00 Berlin style Aluminum Kettles, regular prlce $ 1 $1.50, sale price............... SRR R s One Aluminum Stew Kettle at 75¢ and any other piece or pieces of Aluminum ware to the value of 75¢, all for....... $1.00 . 1 large size hardwoed splint Clothes Basket,val $ 1 85¢c, and 1 brass King Wash Board,val. 45¢, for... thissale only.................. i Hickory snd- Jas. Mann double bitted Axes, axe guaranteed, regular price $1.25. Price for $1 every N Every one of these items is a rare bargain and the price is good for this sale only. While taking advantage of these prices, don’t forget the many other bargains we have to offer you. C. E. BATTLES “HOME OF GOOD HARDWARE" Bemidji 1 Minn. December 1 Free Hose 1 pair of dollar silk hose, 2 pair of cash- mere or cotton hose, or 4 pair of cashémere or cotton hose. Free with each pair of ladies’ shoes from $4 a pair and up. Ladies’ Handker= chiefs 28 Ladies’ soft fin- ished, hemstitched handkerchiefs for $1. Girls’ Dresses 25 girls’ and Misses’ _ dresses, made from percales and ging- hams, $1.25 to $3.00 values. Choice $1.00 eash. Ladies’ and Girls’ Coats 30 coats will be offered at $1 each. These are coatscarried over from last sea- son. There are a few coats in the lot worth $3.50 to $5.00, the balance are worth from $7.50 to $15.00. Our object in offering these coats at the nominal price of $1.00 is to give those who need a good coat and are not in a position to pay the price, a chance to secure a comfortable garment for $1.00. In order to obtain the desired resuits the coats will be sold under the following rules and regulations: 1—Sale will be held in basement. : 2—Only one cost will be sold to a customer, except charitable orgamzatlons. 3—Under no circumstances will a coat be sold to anyone to be cut up, or for the buttons or tnmmmgs. 4—We ask the aid of our customers in assisting us in placing these coats where they will do the most good. 5—Sale of Coats will start at 11 o’clock. Bemidji, Minnesota Boy’s Under- wear 1 boy’s wool shirt and 1 pair of drawers to match $1.00 for the suit. Everwear Hose 4 pair of ladies 35c Everwear hose for $1. (Gorsets -1 lot of Kabo and Nemo corsets $1.25 to $5.00 models, choice to close $1.00 a pair. " No Telephone Order. | | s | | | i P25 e e e e e e e S e et e | |