Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 24, 1915, Page 4

4 THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER e The Bemidji Daily Pioneer THRE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUB. CO. Publishers and Proprietors. F. G. NEUMEIER, Editor. Telephone. 31. Entered at the post office at Bemidji, Minn,, as second-class matter under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Published every afternoon except Sunday No attention paid to anonymous con- tributions. Writer’'s name must be known to the editor, but not necessarily tor publication. Communications for the Weekly Pio- neer should reach this office’ not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. Subscription Rat One month by carrier... One year by carrier..... Three months, postage paid Six months, postage paid. Ome year, postage paid.... The Weekly Pioneer. Eight pages, containing a summary of the news of the week. Published every Thursday and Sent postage paid to any address for $1.50 in advance. ERKEKK KKK KK KKK KK KK ...$ 40 ce. 400 . 1.00 . 2.00 .. 4.00 * * x The Daily Pioneer receives « wire service of the United * Press Association. x - * KKK KKK KKK KKK KK KK ¥HIS PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGR ADVERTISING BY THE GENERAL OFFICES NEW YORK AND CHICAGO #~ANCHES IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES “GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO.” Some say that ever ’‘gainst that season comes Wherein our Saviour’s birth is cele- brated The bird of dawning night long, And then, they say, no spirit dares stir abroad; The nights are wholesome; then no planets strike, No fairy takes or witch hath power singeth all to charm, So hallowed and so gracious is the . time. /‘ S e —~Shakespeare. 2 CEE Christmas ¢ommemorates the ¢om- ing of our Divine Lord to earth, to bring light and joy and gladness to “give gifts to men.” . ‘Well may the great event be every- where devoutly celebrated with joy and thanksgiving. Well may its an- niversary be everywhere hailed as a time of special gladness, a time when every heart shall expand and every hand be generously open; when en- mities shall be forgotten and univer- sal good will prevail; when gifts from friend to friend shall abound, and especially gifts from those who have an abundance of this world’s | goods to those who are scantily fur- nished with them; when that heav- enly anthem which fell upon shep- herds’ ear shall be ever foremost, “Gloria in excelsis Deo—peace on earth, good will toward men.” ‘We rejoice in the making and re- ceiving of earthly gifts. How much more should we give evidence of joy in the acceptance of the greatest of spiritual gifts—the gift of salva- tion. Merry Christmas. WHAT IS A TAX? ‘What is a tax? Here is a little ecsay on taxation by Justice Charles E. Hughes of the United States su- preme courct. He delivered it recent- ly from the bench in a small case from Missouri—Houck vs. Little River Drainage district., It appears to open the way for the enactment of more drastic state taxation laws by states that have hitherto been held constitutional. ““A tax is an enforced contribution for the payment of public expenses. It is laid by some rule of apportion- ment according to which the persons or property taxed share the public burden, and whether taxation op- erates upon all within the state, or upon those of a given class or local- ity, its essential nature is the same. The power of segregation for taxing purposes has everyday illustration in the experiences of local communi- ties, the members of which, by rea- son of their membership, or the own- ers of property within the bounds of their political subdivision, are com- pelled to bear the burdens of both the. successes and of the failures of local administration. When local im- provement may be deemed to result in special benefits, a further classi- fication may be made and special assessments imposed accordingly, but even in such cases there is no re- quirement of the Federal constitu- tion that for every payment there must be an equal benefit. The state in its discretion may lay such assess- ments in proportion to position, frontage, area, market value or to benefits estimated by commissioners. And as we have said, unless the ex- action is a flagrant abuse, and by Teason of its arbitrary character is mere confiscation of property, it can- not be maintained that the state has exceeded its taxing power.” KKK KK KKK KK KK KK * LETTERS TO SANTA * * CLAUS SENT BY x BEMIDJI CHILDREN * HHHKRHKH KK KKK KK KK Dear Santa: I want a doll head, a sweater, a set of dishes, jumping jack, a doll and story book.—Katherine Ripple. Dear Santa Claus: Will you please send me these things—a doll and a book and red ribbons, red stockings, ivory tray, ivory comb, ivory mirror, ivory brush, a tree and a Brownie No. 1, a set of dishes, some handkerchiefs, a pair of mittens and fill up my stockings. — Margaret Fitzgerald, aged 7. Dear Santa: I want a bracelet, a chain, ring and doll and handkerchief.—Borg- hild. Dear Santa: Will you please bring my brothers and myself two pairs of long yellow pants, age 13 and 16, and two pairs of moccasins, sizes 11 and 3, and two pair of woolen socks and two pairs of skis and two pairs of mittens.— Everett and Glen Chambers. Dear Santa: I want some dishes. I want some doll dresses. I want a dresser. I want a lamp.—Elizabeth Winklesky. Dear Santa: I want a fiddle. I want a rock- ing horse. I want some candy. I want a desk. Lester Winklesky. Dear Santa: I want a chair. I want a horse. I want a stove. I want a telephone. —Ear]l Wiunklesky. Dear Santa Claus: I want a drum and a horse and a car and train steam engine, book and street car. A whip for sure.—Clar- ence Larson. Dear Santa Claus: Please give me a horn, pop gun, sled, skis, train, picture book, air ship, nuts and everything you can give.—Francis. Dear Santa Claus: I want a gold bracelet and doll and doll pillow. I am a little girl five years old. My name is Ethel. Dear Sant1 Claus: I want a gun and a boy scout jack knife and a tent. I think that’s enough so I guess I'll close. With 1love.—Gordon Smith. Dear Santa Claus: I want a flute, cracker jack, a jclown and a game of snap.—Ambrose Shafer. | Dear Santa: Please send me a sled, a sweater, a story book, a ring and a locket.— Lola Ripple. Dear Santa Claus: ‘Will you bring me a mouth organ and a ball and a jack knife. I don’t Compara the eolor of Creamettes with ordinary macaroni, 'and you will see one of the differences immediately. B Creamettes is & craamy white in col- or because 1t 18 made from the best Durum Wheat under & new Drocess. a great difference. me more tender, more de.cious, and richer in flavor. Creamettos cooks in one-third the time. It ean be quickly pre- for the uaex: st _or the ight Lunch- Indigestion and Cohnfipntion. “When living in Syracuse, N. Y., about two years ago, I took two bot- tles of Chamberlain’s Tablets and they cured me of indigestion and con- stipation after I had suffered for months with these disorders,” writes Mrs. Charles Gloyd, Baldwinsville, N, Y. For sale by all dealers.—Adv. Twin City Smp& ‘ Stencil Co. Rutser & Metaic | | zoo5eoe ™ Stamps | Stencils :: Seals 11 Checks 11 Brass Dies | care what else you bring.—Edwin Flatley. Santa: Please bring me some doll clothes, some candy and a doll, please.— Ahilda Casperson. How to Prevent Croup. Every effort should be made to pre- vent the attacks by giving the child a light supper and plenty of fresh air at all times. The child should be warmly clad when out of doors. Es- pecially the feet should be well pro- tected and under no circumstances should the child be allowed to remain with wet or cold feet. -Then watch for the first symptom, hoarseness, and once and the attacked may be warded off. This remedy is a favorite with the mothers of croupy children and can always be depended upon. It is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers.—Adyv. HENRY FORD LEAVES HIS PEACE PARTY Christiania, Dec. 23.—Henry Ford was "missing today when the Ford peace party left for Stockholm to re- cruit delegates to the neutral peace conference. His whereabouts are not known. It is known that his physician has recommended that he detach himself from the party. Editor McClure of New York, who Iheads the insurgents aboard the ship, and Governor Hanna of North Da- kota will leave the peace party and tour the belligerent countries. Stomach Troubles. Mrs. A. Toussaint, Whitesboro, N. Y., says, “Chamberlain’s Tablets are excellent for stomach troubles and biliousness.” Mrs. Toussaint speaks from experience in the use of these tablets. For sale by all dealers.— Adv. Stomach Catarrh Is Very Prevalent In this climate catarrh is a prevalent disease. Catarrh af- «fects the stomach as often as any other organ. Perhaps every third person is more or less troubled with stomach catarrh. Peruna is extensively used in these cases. PERUNA Words of Praise for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. “Last winter I used two bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy,” writes Mrs. John Miller, Roanoke, Ind. “It cured me of a severe cold on the lungs and an aggravating cough. I have recommended this remedy to a great many people who have used it and have nothing but words of praise for it.”” For sale by all dealers.—Adv. THE_ RELIABLE FAMILY REMEDY Every cent spent in Bemidji on Christmas goods is a direct benefit to the city and will be returned to you. give Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at | Smith-Robinson Lumber Company wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous, Happy New Year Buy It At HOME this Christmas. Keep Prosperity In THIS Town. Comfort In The Home OUR COAL will insure you the acme of comfort in your home on Christ- mas day. It is a clean, pure, steady, long burner, radiating an exceptional amount of heat at a minimum of expense. There 1s no better coal. LACE YOUR ORDER NOW and we will make prompt delivery. Then you will not be bothered with buying coal when your mind s on more pleas- ant things. ; What We Sell You COAL-- Nut Stove Hocking West Virginia Splint Pocohontas Lump Pocohontas Briquetts A warm Christmas, a merry one, and a prosperous and happy New Year is our earnest wish for you. ST. HILAIRE RETAIL LBR. CO. We do as we advertise WOOD-- Jackpine Tamarac Birch and Oak Phone 100 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PIONEER the home GREETINGS and Thanks for Your Patronage of the SEASON Greetings-of the season and best wishes for a happy and prosperous 1916 to you all! And may you have many such in the years to come. We thank you sincerely for the liberal patronage we have received during the past twelve months. been generous indeed, which is the best of all evidence that You have store 1s nearest of all stores to your heart. ~ We have endeavor.ed at all times to serve you conscien- tiously and acceptably in the past, and the future will see us putting forth even greater efforts to this end. We hope to see you all throughout the new year, which we trust is to be one of many blessings to our people. Again hearty greetings from the management and clerks of this store. EARLE A. BARKER - Drugs & J @W@Ilw f ‘,