Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 12, 1916, Page 3

P\ e ——— . __< £ Boston Pencil Pointers $1.00 and $1.50 Moore’s Fountain Pen $2.50 and $3.50 Calling Cards Business Cards Engraved Plates Loose Leaf Memorandum Books Stationery Heart Song Boock Subscription to the Daily Pio- neer—$4.00 per year Subscription to the Weekly Pio- neer—$1.50 per year WATCH THIS LIST GROW oo ofe ofo oo ofe e ofe ol ofe ofe ol el oo ofe ofe oo oo o LEGUME COVER CROPS. One of the advantages of leg- ume cover crops, or rich nitrog- enous manure, in the soil loam is that they supply organic no- trogen for the nitrifying bacte- ria. It has Dbeen shown that these bacteria manufacture the important fertilizer of phosphor- us from the raw or otherwise combined rock phosphate of the soil. Indeed, the nitrogen fixing bacteria of the soil are the great workers in the natural fertili- zer fattory under every farmer’s feet. L T T R ok o sfecle e sfe sl cfe ol dede ofefe e e e e o ofe b FORCING RHUBARB. Method of Securing the Plant For Win- ter Use. Rhubarb plants will be benefited by replanting the roots every three or four years, dividing the clumps and setting them in new, rich ground. For best results loosen up the soil tully_thirty inches deep, being careful R R R R A Rk ks o Teave the subsoil below, working in manure down about sixteen inches be- ow the surface, using an abundance of manure. Autumn is a good time to do this work. During the growing season keep the soil loose and mellow and water dur- ing dry weather, giving occasional ap- nlications of manure water. In gathering the crop do not cut but pull the leaf stalks and Dbe careful not to strip the plants entirely. As soon as the leaves have faded mulch the plants with manure, which should be dug in around the plants in the spring. ! Rhubarb is easily forced for winter use. Plant strong roots in light, rich soil in a box, water moderately, cover with straw and place in a dark, mod- THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER | SELL. Croceries, Dry Goods Flour and Feed ine Posts, ck P I WILL BUY 3 P e and © i bl you ust what I can use, and show you just what you can ute. I. P. BATCHELDER A General Merchandise Free Advice. 321 Minnesota Ave. Phone 180-W Bemid]i, Minn. “There are a great many people in |= . - this world who don't know what's | INIININIIEITERRINIEEREEEEEEEEEEEEEE RO REERTIInRnnnRE good for them.” s ————————————————— “Perhaps so,” replied the cynical UL TR ECECLLLAERALLLLLCULLLLUUULU UL LT ™ | Something Lacking. I ||||§ A resident of Nevada who has re- cently returned from a trip through the east was interviewed Dy the Post. “How did Niagara strike me?” said the traveler. “Well, to be candid, it was a little disappointing. There seemed to be something lacking—something, 1 couldn’t see what, but something that I didn’t see and felt I ought to see to make the picture complete.”” Perhaps it was a man going over in a barrel.— Kansas City Times. 3 erately warm cellar or under the green- house benches, hanging a curtain down in front of the bench to shade the plants from the light. By planting sev- eral boxes, keeping them in a dark, cool place, placing only a box or two at a time in moderately warm temper- ature, rhubarb may be had from Christmas until late in March. * In the garden the roots may be forced by covering them with boxes and covering these with leaves or ma- nure. What to buy - where to buy is the question which now con- fronts Christmas shoppers. We invite all holiday shoppers to visit this store; we want you to feel that you are welcome to come in and look around. If you buy we will appreciate the favor, if you do not you will re- ceive the same courteous treatment. } gettled condition in the merchandise field, we have a very good line of merchandise suitable for CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Notwithstanding the un- man, “but they always have plenty of we Have the B Lot You want neighbors who would gladly tell them what is good for them if they would = o 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 In most cases these are the terms. We are here to help you secure a home of your own. Can’t Go Far. = “Just met with a heavy loss. A ship in which I was interested was wrecked.” “I got my money in canal boats. |= sAss i ‘When one otythem 1sywrec!§e¢l11:ve know (= Bemldll TownSIte & lmprovement Go' where to find it.”—Louisville Courier- |= Tournal. H THAYER C. BAILEY, Local Agent. QU H - SN Imported washable Kid Gloves Black, white and tan, per pair ............. P $2.50 ‘We have a very good assortment of kid gloves in black, white and colors ab DPEF PUIY ..inunsmismmmmsmsssmsssssine $1.50 to $2.00 Auto Robes and Shawls A ¢ift suitable for any member of the family; used in the auto season as a robe during the winter as a bed covering. Racine auto shawls 64x74 (all shawls above $6.00 are wool), $6.00, $7.00, $8.50 and $10.00 each. Patrick-Duluth Auto Robes Ready-to-wear Garments make suitable Christmas gifts All wool, large size, each ...$9.00 Indian shawls, large double shawls, each.. .$10.00 beautiful colors, each blesimsninanueinnd s s s s de ) $6.00 to $10.00 boxes, each ........ Georgette Silk Waists Light and dark shades, the very latest creations, in Christmas $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $7.50 and $10.00 Silk Kimonas In Christmas boxes, each.................... $6.00, $8.50, $9.00 and $10.00 Party dresses, each............ $10.00, $12.50, $15.00, $ Special Christmas values in Suits, Coats and Skirts For the man, woman or child. Our Christmas handkerchiefs were bought about 8 months ago so we own them much below the present market and are able to offer handkerchiefs about the 18.50 & $20.00 same price as last year. Silks-- shade desired. The woman who sews would appreciate a silk waist or dress pat- tern. You can buy dependable silk at this store in almost any Belding’s or Skinner’s taffeta, 36 inches wide, PEL AL ot ont it lhatncionscisssems conssbini s doias snsal Bl —are ) .....$2.00 Belding’s or Skinner’s messaline, 36 in. wide, per yard........ $1.95 Georgette silk, 42 in. wide, the largest stock in Northern Minne- sota to select from, per yard ......... ey Sy, $2.00 Books and Stationery ‘We show a beautiful line of box stationery, 25 cents to $1.00 a box ; Books 25 and 50 cents each. Toilet Goods White ivory hair brushes, cloth brushes, button hooks, nail files, combs and infant’s sets. 36 inches wide, per yard . Skinner’s figured silk suitable for waists, dresses Toilet Articles Perfumes in individual Christmas boxes, each............ 25¢ and 50c ‘Week-end packages for men and women, toilet packages for children s Toilet water or kimonas, -..$2.00 25 to 65 cents Kayser’s silk Underwear Corset covers and vests, colors pink, blue, white ______ $1.25 to $2.00 Yarns for Fancy Work The new shades in Shetland floss, Zephyrs and knitting worsted Silk Hose and $2.00 a pajr. Always acceptable for Christmas gifts; black ¥ and white hose at 80 cents, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 Colored silk hose, per pair ........ T, $2.00 .| Presents for Men filk hose, 2 pair in Christmas box, pez; box. Paris Garters in Christmas box, per box Neckwear In Christmas boxes, per box.................... 50c, 75¢, $1.00 and $1.50 $1.50 25 and 50 cents Silk and Kid Gloves Kayser’s silk lined gloves, black or white, per pair. Handkerchiefs 25, 35 and 50 cents each Toys, Dolls, Games, Books, Animals, This store will be open evenings the week before Xmas. Tree Decorations. \ Phone 87 . €% 0% ~=' /t‘g& ¢, S mpsen el o s LN [ bofoctivo Paace ”~ Bemidji, Minn. (Railroad Fares Refunded) 7] L) £ = «;’.’,’f"‘“” N