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THE BEMIDJI PIONEER FPUB. CO. G. E. CARSON E. H. DE F. G. NEUMEIER, Editor. TELEPHONE 922 Entered at the postoffice at Bemidji, Minn., as second-class matter under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Published every afternoon except Sunday bl No attention paid to anonymous con- tributions. Writer's name must be known to the editor, but not necessarily for 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 Rate: One month, by carrier. One year, by carrier. Three months, postage paid Six months, postage paid. One year, postage paid. ‘The We Pl Bight pages, containing a summary of the news of the week. Published every Thursday and sent postage paid to any address for $1.60 in advance. | Official Paper of City of Bemidji. KEEKKKKKKKKKKKK KX * x The Daily Pioneer receives « wire services of the United X % Press Association. x x #****i%iik*#**i# %HI\ PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGN [] ADVERTISING BY THE e e [ .GENERAL OFFICES eNEW YORK AND CHICAGO i | ERANCHES IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIEY DEVELOPMENT. In the spring of 1823, Count Bel- trami, formerly judge of the royal | court of the ex-kingdom of Italy, came to Beltrami and shortly there- after joined an expedition to this district, which was then practically unknown. He found Northern Minnesota to | be an Indian paradise. A large portion of Northern Min- nesota wad covered with forests and lumbermen pioneered this district. Later, homesteaders invaded this dis- trict. Today we are witnessing an era of agricultural development of this district which is destined to produce much wealth. Seven years ago in Bemidji a small | group of men formed an organization for reapportionment in Northern Min- nesota. The organization was suc- cessful and it was made permanent. That organization is the Northern Minnesota Development association which opened its annual meeting in Bemidji today. Since its birth it has accomplished much for the develop- |t ment of Northern Minnesota, the 1l latest accomplishment being the pas- | sage of Amendment No. 1. R To the men who have headed and backed the organization much credit must be given because of making of conditions such that gettlers have moved to this district. Their efforts hdve been the result of much work. ’ More citizens should take an in- [{erest in the development work in N4 this north country. The development of certain districts is still in its in- fancy. We who are here today are but blazing the trail for greater evo- lution. The acres now untenanted will soon be populated and add to the wealth of the state of Minnesota. Among the subjects before us are better roads, Amendment No. 1 legislation, cheaper methods of clear- ing lands, better methods of credit for settlers and the securing of more settlers. These are but a few things before the development association. Some of these subjects will take some time to be solved and will need the back- ing of every citizen in Northern Min- nesota. | The citizens who aid in this work } will reap the benefits because more settlers and better conditions means { more prosperity for Northern Minne- | sota. | Bemidji is the home of the devel- opment association. In the seven years that the association has been in existence, Bemidji has had a large growth. It has become a cleaner and better city. It has prospered. Be- midji today is the biggest little city in the northwest. It is the ‘“Magic City of the North.” Bemidji extends a most cordial welcome to the delegates of the sev- enth annual convention of the Northern Minnesota Development as- sociation. It appreciates the oppor- The Bemidji Daily}Pioneer ¥ sions they carry away with them will Sudden Cold. Look out—it’s dangerous. il CASCARA @Qummf ‘The old fanuly remedy —in tablet form—safe, sure, easy to take. No opiates—no unpleasant nfterefiects. Cures colds in 24 hours—Grip in 3 days. onez back xi it fafls. Get the genume ox with Red Top nnd ill's picture on it—25 cents. At Aoy Drug Store tunity to entertain some of the fore- most citizens of Northern Minnesota who are sufficiently interested in the development of this great country to attend this meeting. Bemidji hopes that the delegates will enjoy their stay in this city and that the impres- be pleasant. We hope that the dele- gates will come again. CITY GOVERNMENT, A year ago the city of Stillwater, Minn., was at a standstill. The city THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER ter or amendments to the present charter so as to secure a better gov- ernment for Bemidji and to awaken more interest in t in city affairs. Corns I.ooson.m Hothing But, ‘GETSIT" T° Will Do Lift Right ou've ever hld corn: tned ots of things to get rlg' oio“ AL —salves that eat your toe and leave the corn rema.lnini » cotton rings that make your co; ulge out lll&‘: pop- Mis 19 SGETS. "!'romf g You Can't l-lulc ‘_‘_ r was the victim of a poor system of government. Citizens took but a small interest in city affairs. It was practically impossible to secure effi- cient men for public office. Today the city of Stillwater is one of the best governed cities in Min- nesota and perhaps in the Northwest. It has a good system of government, it has good officials, citizens are tak- ing an interest in civic affairs and the city is progressing. A home rule charter was adopted a year ago. Under the new system, politics are eliminated. There are no districts or wards. Five busi- ness men have been elected as mem- bers of the council from the city at large and they serve without com- pensation. The new administration after in- vestigating the business system of Stillwater as operated under the old charter, succeeded in reducing the expenses of the city over $6,000 per annum. The city entered into a new contract with the electric light company and effected a saving of over $10,000 a year to the users of electric lights. The city has succeeded. in having the power company furnish nearly three times as much for the street lighting with no additional cost to the city. The city has done more paving of streets the past year than has been done in the past ten years. A park board has been ap- pointed and it is beautifying many parts of the city. The city admin- istration has succeeded in getting the county commissioners to appropriate a certain amount of their funds for the improvement of streets within the city limits. Though the new government has been in force but a year, seven new factories have been secured, employ- ing from 12 to 80 men. The new system of government has accomplished wonderd for the city on the picturesque St. Croix. There has been much discussion during the past year in regard to the city government in Bemidji. A large number of the citizens and busi- ness men are of the opinion that the present system of government should be changed, that a new charter be adopted. The time is ripe for such a step, we believe, and we urge that the charter commission take steps to in- vestigate the Stillwater form of gov- ernment and other forms of govern- ment. The commission should be- come active and prepare a new char- $100 Reward, $100 The readers of this paper will be oleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by ‘constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur- faces of the System thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, giving the patient strength by building up the con- stitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in the curative powers of Hall's Catarrh Medicine that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY & CO ‘Toledo. Ohfo. Sold by all Druggiat, Tbc. STOP! VISITORS! BRING THAT REFUND SHEET HERE. THIS IS THE STORE THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE RIGHT START TOWARD YOUR RAILROAD FARE. YOU NOT ONLY GET CREDIT FOR THAT, BUT You. 'SAVE MORE THAN THAT ON WHAT YOU BUY. THISIS “Honest Abe’s” PLACE. I HAVE A REPUTATION OF GIVING MORE FOR THE MONEY, AND I'M GOING TO KEEP THAT REPUTATION. WILL YOU LET ME PROVE IT? WHAT | SELL SUITS, COATS, CAPS, MACKINAWS, SHOES, SHIRTS, TIES, SUIT CASES, SUPPLIES, GLOVES, MITTENS, Ete. The Hub CIothmg Co. ABE GROSSMAN, Prop. o WOODSMAN’S eyes, sclssors and knlves that make corns bleed and sore, harnesses and bandages that fill up your shoe, press on the corn and make your foot feel like a paving block. What’s the use? ‘Why not do what millions are doing, take 3 seconds off and apply “ ETg- IT.” It dries, you dput your stocking ?n i ht awa wealr your r;g\l- Dur corn o0sens from tho toe. it lifts right off. It's pain- ess. TIt's th e common-sense way, the FOLEY’S GARAGE and LIVERY New Brick Building Open for Business. WANTED CARS FOR STORAGE CASOLINE ACCESSORIES, ETC. Apply at Office or Phone 78 312 Beltrami Avenue BEMIDJI Furs! Furs The Fur Season will open the 1st of December. For the highest prices on FURS and HIDES ship (Lbring them to The JACOB 60LDBERG HIDE & FUR 60. We will pay the following prices | for the next two weeks: We Have the Lot You Want Most of those choice lots in Bemidji are ours to sell, because we own them. Itis better to buy direct from the owner. PAY AS YOU LIKE No. 1 Cured Hides. . .20 to 22c 1b. i In most cases these are the terms. We are No. 1 Frozen Hides. .18 to 20c 1b. | here to help you secure a of your own, Muskrats, from. .50¢ down to 10¢ Wolves Hides, from $7 down to $1 Skunks Hides, from-$5 down to $1' We are also in the market for Bemidji Townsite & Improvement Co. THAYER C. BAILEY, Local Agent. SN, LT COPPER, BRASS, RUBBERS, _IRON and RAGS wood with their saw rig for Spears 112 Third St., BEMIDII, MINN. Bros. and others. Thanksgiving exercises were given at both schools Wednesday by the children. Mrs. Roy Cossentine spent Thanksgiving vacation with tives in Blackduck. Miss Irene Bergeron, a former teacher here and now teaching at Hubbard, has been a guest at the home of Mrs. Murray the past few days. Among those who were in Black- duck on Saturday were Mrs. Thomas Nygaard and daughter, Lillie, Mrs. Phone 638-W. T — Take advantage of & want ad. OUCH! _LUMBAGO? '.l‘ry Musterole. See How Qulckly It Relieves ’ You just rub Musterole in briskly, and usually the pain is gone—a delicious, soothing comfort comes to take its place. Musterole is a clean, white ointment; made with oil of mustard. Use it instead of mustard plaster. Will not blister. Many doctors and nurses use Muster- ole and recommend it to their patients. They will gladly tell you what relief it gives from sore throat, bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion, her rela- KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK * ROSBY *: KKK KKK KKK KKK KK KK The Scandinavian Ladies’ Aid so- ciety served dinner at the Frohn - church Thanksgiving day. Charles Trafton returned from the Twin Cities last week where he pur— chased sheep. plest, easiest, most effective wi Ee world, 1It's the national nor‘z{ d and recommend- druggists evex'.ywhere. 26c a bottle, or -ant on recel rt of prlce. by B awrence & Chicago, 1l Sold in Bemidji and recommended as the world’s best corn remedy by E. A. Barker, Druggist.—Adv. EEKEKKKKKKK KKK KKK X * HORNET x KRR KKK KKK KKK K KKK George Bogart and James Angell went to Shooks on Monday to saw CONVERTIBLE STYLE Bracelet May be Removed and Watch Worn Alone] 15 Jeweled Movement Very Small Size, but a Thor- oughly Dependable Timepiece . $15.00 25.00 25-Year Filled . . 14K Solid Gold 5 414 YA A GEO. T. BAKER &.Gfl. 116 3rd St. Near the Lake 0 w@rur\:.,\‘ ' WOMEN SUFFERERS R. E. Shaw, C. Peterson, O. P. Stene, Clara Martin and Leroy, J. E. and J. D. Bogart. pleurisy, rheumatxsm, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (it often prevents pneumonia). . Always dependable. Some of the Rosby farmers at- tended the Red River Valley Dairy- men’s and Buttermakers’ convenition at Thief River Falls Dec. 6. KKK KKKK KKK K KKK * SPRUCE GROVE * EEXKKKKKKKK KKK KKK W. L. Olson helped George Daniels complete a sheep shed on Monday and Tuesday. John Maney, accompanied by his niece, “Little Peggy” Maney, spent a few hours at the Joe Croninger home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Croninger and 'son accompanied them back to Grygla to spend Thanksgiv- ing at home. Homer Paskewitz spent the first part of the week at his homestead shingling the house. ‘W. L. Olson and family entertain- ed their friends at a Thanksgiving dinner and lunch. Those present were Thos. Knutson and family, Sam- son Parker and daughter, Mary, and William Paskewitz and family. Mrs. Thomas Knutson has. been on the sick list the past week. Samson Parker and daughter left Friday to visit friends and relatives in Minneapolis, Chicago, Wadena and several other cities. The children of School Dist. No. 120 are rehearsing for a play to be given in December. ““A Shine in Every Drop°®’ Get a can today from your hardware or gro- cery dealer. NEED SWAMP-ROOT Thousands upon thousands of wo- men have kidney and biaader trouble and never suspect it. ‘Women’s complaints often prove to be nothing else but kidney trouble, or the result of kidney or bladder disease. If the kidneys are not in a healthy condition, they may cause the other organs to become diseased. You may®suffer a great deal with pain in the back, headache, loss of ambition, nervousness and may be de- spondent and irritable. Don’t delay starting treatment. Dr. WERAL DIRECTOR M.E. IBERTSON ‘UNDER7AKER . \ HEKKEKK KKK KKK KKKEK Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, a physician’s 405 Beltrami Ave, prescription, obtained at any drug : x X *B‘I(.A*CIED}IQK*L‘Q{E* X % : h.ubl, H fimn. store, restores health to the kidneys and is just the remedy needed to overcome such conditions. Get a fifty cent or one dollar bot- tle immediately from any drug store. However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample bottle. When writ- ing be sure and mention the Bemidji Daily Pioneer.—Adv. Mrs. John Wentworth is home again after enjoying an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Olmstead, of Louis. Isaac Theriault was in Blackduck Saturday. He says his family is re- covering very nicely from the measles. Miss Jennie Ditty returned home after a six weeks’ stay in Black- duck. Bring us your clean cot- ton rags--no buttons, bands or woolen cloth accepted. Pioneer Office Farmers Day Saturday December 9 We offer 20 Ladies, Misses and F Girls URNITURE AND UNDERTAKING | | nun._fl—um ¥ ranging in sizes from 14 to 36. Former values from $5.00 to $35.00 o1Ce —$2,98 Each— One garment to a customer. These garments are not late styles but great values for comfort. You'll find them in the Basement. FREE--A Beautiful 1917 Calendar will be given Free 0'Leary-Bowser Co. | Phone 87 BEMIDJI, MINN. 202 3rd St. When in need of wWooDb Remember GEO. H. FRENGH[& SON- Phone 93 or 428-J Prompt deliveries to all parts of the city. 4 ft. or 16 in. lengths. Special rate on delivery from car. C. W. LaMoure Co. (8oc Line Building Wuod For Sale Birch Jack Pine Tamarack Nafactive Pace