Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 6, 1917, Page 2

] LISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY: o THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. PR @. E. CARSON TELEPHONE 922 Entered at the postoffice at Bemidji, Minn., as gsecond-class matter ander act of Congress of March 3, 1879. No attention paid to anonymous wlll{-r'll:utlon;.u vzlrltor'l name must the editor, but not necessarily for publication. e h&:fi:fnie:fl:m l‘;r the Weekly Pioneer should reach this office mot Jater than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY CARRIER Six months. . One month. . .cveeevo . 45 Bight peges, oontaining & summary of news week. Hfimh@yuflmfipmpddhwmtu,hn% BY MAIL —_— * . The Daily Pioneer is & member of the United Press Association, and h”MMWMWn.wuo— FOOD PRICES OF 1917 It we could forecast the future even for the space of one year ahead we of this country would no doubt make some amazing discoveries. One piece of information, however, 1s veing forced upon our atten- tion without our being gifted with any extraordinary foresight. It 1s that during at least the next twelve months there will be no material re- duction in the cost of living. Already we are experiencing war prices for foodstuffs without being at war. What the situation will be before another crop is harvested is a matter to be pondered with misgivings. Should this country become entangled in the war, which at this writ- ing seems almost inevitable, the situation will not be improved. But even with prices as they are now many grave questions are con- fronting us. Take, for instance, that of seed for planting. With potatoes wholesaling at from $2.50 to $3.00 per bushel, can the potato raisers (or .will they) afford the enormous outlay necessary to plant an acreage suf- ficlent to surpass the crop of 1916, or even to equal it? If the corn is not * increased we can hardly look for a reduction in price—unless the gov- ernment jails the unscrupulous food speculators. Will the usual acreage of spring wheat and oats be sown, with these ~.grains at their present almost prohibitive prices? Or will the lnmer figure| that he can clean up enough profit on a smaller crop? Even the good housewife’s onion ‘patch is in danger of shrinking, owing to the enormous rise in the price of this odorous vegetable, To make the situation more serious still, the indications are the south- ern farmers are preparing for a record crop of cotton. The agricultural papers and those connected with the agricultural departments have been " insistent in their advice to farmers to reduce rather than increase the cot- ton acreage. But 18 and 20 cent cotton is intoxicating, and it is doubt- ful if the southern farmers can be prevented from letting go everything else in order to make a killing on cotton. Such a course would have the effect of reducing the south’s production of foodstuffs even below normal, thus further complicating the food situation. It could be remedied however, if our people would get one idea firmly fixed in their minds, that our lands must be made to produce more, and more, AND MORE. It is the age-old law of supply and demand which, barring the activi- ties of the price boosters, always works to maintain an equitable balance. That the scarcity of an article enhances its value, is a law as immutable as those governing the seasons. It should be the first and greatest duty of every citizen of this country during the coming year to see that every available foot of land under his control be made to produce some crop. Food crops are preferable, but SOME crop should be raised. Mother earth is calling to her children to come and partake of her bounties, and we will have only ourselves to hold responsible if we refuse. Conservation and increase of food crops is the only thing that can re- lieve the situation—except to jail the speculators. NEW AREA OF SEA DANGER Mine area proclaimed by Great Britain to further bottle up German raide ers and submarines. New area shown by black lines. .{move there later. THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER THE BEMIDJI DAILY :PIONEER|H0GS SOAR TO §14.60 IN ST. LOUIS TODAY: HIT $14.55 IN CHICAGO (By United Press) Chicago, March 6.—Hogs took a sky rocket ascent today and the price jumped to $14.50 per hundred pounds, an increase of 20 to 25 cents over yesterday. East tl.4'10.2ulfl, s%kk::%n's —Hogs set a new high record here today, go- ing to $14.60. SETTLERS FOR SOLWAY Nels Bye, the Solway real estate dealer, was in Bemidji yesterday and reported a number of new settlers for Solway. M. J. Fladager Lanesboro, Minn., has purchased a quarter section of land which con- of | TUESDAY. MARCH 6, 1917. RETURN FROM VACATION |[].§, SUPkEME COURT - [ CONVENES--ADAMSON LAW T0 COME UP Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lisherness have returned from Washington where they have spent the past two months. In Lyman, Wash., they were the guests of Mr. Lisherness’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Lisherness, and in Seattle, Wash., they visited his sis- (By United Press) ter, Mrs. I. N. Carmical. Mr. Lish- Washington, March 6.—The United erness is foreman for the C. W. Jew- | States Supreme court convened here ett company and has been enjoying|today. The Adamson law is the big a two months’ vacation. case on which a decision is expected. glllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIlIlIIlI!IIII!IlIIIIlIIIEIIIIIIIIIIIIH;!lllIIIIl!lllllllllllllllllllllllllIIllllllllllfllIlflllflflflllflll!llllg sists of an improved farm south of | Solway. The land will be leased this year but Mr. Fladager expects to Two years ago, Mr. Fladager bought 450 acres near Solway. Adolph Gustafsson and John Gustafsson have bought a sec- tion of land known as the Clearwa- ter farm, located two and a half miles northwest of Solway, and to- gether with their families will move there from the southern part of the state. A number of Iowe men have also purchased land near Solway. Cutting Herbs. The active principle of all plants is strongest just when the flowering proc- ess is going on. but before seeds are actually formed, and this is, therefore, the best time for cutting and drying herbs. The Work That Pays. Lord Kelvin, the famcus Scotch sc1- entist, used to tell the students in the Glasgow university that the thing that made him make up his mind to get an education at all costs and to work with his head and unot with his hands was a remark made by a Scotch minister. “In Scotland,” he said. “you can get all the labor you want for half a crown a day, but there is no country in the world where you can hire mind for balf a sovereign a day, and some of it costs £100 an hour.” Find the Joys. Many think themselves to be truly God fearing when they call this world a valley of tears. But I believe they would be more so if they called it a happy valley. God is more pleased with those who think everything right in the world than with those who think nothing right. With so many thousand joys is it not black ingrati- tude to call the world a place of sor row and torment 2—Richter. TROUBLES. Troubles are things the aver- age man is much inclined to magnify. Troubles are a great deal like that little thing you got in your eye the other day. It hurt as if it were as big as a pea- nut, but when you got it out you found it was almost invisible.— New York Sun. g S NEN'S SHOES At Economy Prices ‘We are selling a line of men’s dress shoes at $3.50, $4.00 and $4.50 that are all solid, good lasts and shoes that are good enough for any one to wear. Have a large line of men’s shoes, different styles, button’ and lace at these popular prices, and will be pleased to show you the line. Some very nifty styles, in the popular browns and tans, leath- er or Neolin sole, English last, at $5.00 a pair Always have full line of the Popular EDUCATOR shoes for men, women and children. Full line of the Dr. Scholl’s foot braces and arch supports, and other foot appliances. KNAPP'S SHOE STORE 311 Beltrami Ave. This Coat is a sensible model in navy gabardine. The yoke and sleeves are nicely lined with navy satin and the collar is convertible. Sleeves are set in and the pockets are large. Belt gathers the fullness and the aviation stitching finish. $27.50 ¢(NOT PALMER MAKE) $12.50 dered, will not shrink. Shoes! Shoes!! shoe for the woman who demands who demands quality. Phone 87 BEMIDJI, MINN. el Special This Week Ladies’ and Misses’ Suits A SUIT Co_ldrs navy, mustard and apple green. These suits are made in the latest style, coats are lined with figured poplin, they look like like $25.00 suits. Home Journal Patterns 15 cents; some 10 cents The Home Book of Fashions, 25 cents, with a 15 cent pattern coupon Red Seal Ginghams You can buy this cloth at the old price 15¢c a yard It is 27 inches wide, fast colors, and if properly laun- Before the end of the week nearly all of our spring shoes will be in stock. It will be the grandest array of footwear ever shown in Bemidji. shoes to fit every purse, the $10.00, $12.00 and $13.50 quality and style; the $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 shoe for the woman Nearly all of our children’s shoes will be sold at last years’ prices, on account of our orders being placed before the great advance SENATE KILLS BOXING REPEAL BILL LAW . (By United Press) St. Paul, Minn., March 6.—The senate this afternoon killed the bill that would repeal the boxing law of the state. The vote was 35 to 31. “When is your sister thinking of get- ting married " “Constantly.”—Pelican. We Ask every woman who reads this to call and see a collection of really high class gar- ments at prices that are attractive. One - thing is certain—and it has been true for many years — that when the “Palmer Garment” trademark is attached to a coat or suit, you may depend on the quality. But come— see—decide. 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