Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 9, 1917, Page 3

Photo by American Press Association. Patriotic women everywhere responded to the call for volunteers to assist the American Red Croes. shows volunteers making bandages. ‘FOR LITTLE FOLKS Sleepy Time Story About a Very Interesting Creature. HOW A BIRD LIVES IN WINTER. ALittle Feathered Cold Weather Resi- dent of the Woods Stores Up Food For Hard Times—How Its Nest ls Safeguarded Against Attack. Well, said Uncle Ben to Little Ned .and Polly Ann, I am going to tell you -about the No doubt you think you can do won- ders since you've learned to turn hand- -springs, Master Ned, but there’s a lit- tle white breasted bird that hops about -on our trees every morning that can .give you or any little boy I know of points in exercising. ‘The name of the bird? Well, some people call him a tree mouse, and oth- «ers call him a nuthatch. He is part bluish gray, part black and part white. He does not look much like a mouse to me, but the way he can run up and down the limbs of trees, hanging now to the underside or running along head downward, makes one think of a fly. ‘The little nuthatch is one of our win- ter birds, for he does not leave us when cold weather comes, as 8o many ©of our birds do. You see, his food can be picked up nearly all the year round. He is one of those birds that get the worms from under the bark, and grubs and insect -eggs are delicious morsels to him. The little nuthatch is a thrifty bird. Like the squirrel in the fall, he lays .away a store of food for hard times. ‘When cold weather comes he goes to the tree in a crack of which he may have stuck the little nuts of which he is so fond and draws out a nut. Beech- nuts are favorites. He can crack the shells of these with his long, sharp bill in a short time. Then, cocking his little head on one side, he bolts the nut meat with the greatest enjoyment. Put some kernels of dried corn out HAM AND —Sounds good, don’t it? Do you know that 22¢ will buy a pound of that delicious Paragon Ham BETTER ORDED SOME MORE PEOPLE ARE LEARNING THAT THIS IS THE “Store of Quality” AS WELL AS THE STORE THAT SERVES YOU BEST. IT CAR- RIES ALL GOOD THINGS TO 4 EAT. Full Line of Dry Goods & Shoes We PayCash for Hides Furs, Vegetables & Produce Buy Your ¢ lover Seed NOW--Only 18c W. G. SCHROEDER (THE STORE THAT SERVES YOU BEST) Phone 65 Bemidji lfor him on a feeding board or some cracked hickory nuts and see how pleased the nuthatch will be. This lively little bird likes hazelouts, chestnuts, sunflower seeds and grains. In the winter one sees him in the com- pany of. the chickadees. the juncos. buntings and winter wrens, the downy woodpecker and the winter sparrows. In spring these nuthatches build nests in the hollows of trees. Perhaps they fear the red squirrels, the snakes or the mice in the neighborhood. At any rate, they gather pitch and sticky balsams from the trees and smear it about the outside of the holes in which they make their nests and lay their eggs. Often when the nuthatches are in a hurry they forget about this sticky doormat and go flitting carelessly over it so that it catches on their own tails, and before they can get lvose they have to wrench out some of their feathers. Just the same, the little nuthatch is one of the nimblest little creatures you will ever see and is well worth watch- ing. The New Paint Box. Little artist, here is an idea for you. Isn’t it troublesome to keep brushes clean when you have to color the little girl's dress blue, her hair brown and her shoes black? Make yourself a blot- ting ball out of crusbed blotters sewed up in a pfece of cheesecloth. When your brush is touched on this ball the color is quickly absorbed, and it is clean for the next shade. Fun on the ice. Now is the season for the lovers of winter sports, which include all boys and girls and a goodly percentage of grown folks. One of the most healthful of outdoor exercises is that of skating, Photo by American Press Association. THE SKATER. and it is highly enjoyable. Happy lads and lasses throng the ponds and feel the thrill of gliding over the smooth ice. Skating promotes grace of move- ment, . as nearly every muscle is brought into play. Care should be taken, however. not to exercise until exhaustion comes, because that takes away all the good of the sport. SCOOP [ — Good Hearted Cabbage. A well known expert in cooking en- countered trouble in a certain commu- nity the other afternoon when she pre- pared to lecture at the Mothers® club. Her subject was “How to Cook.” She began by telling hom much a man ap- preciates good cooking. and then she proposed to give various recipes. Among the first was one for cole- slaw. “To have this best,” began the lecturer, “take a good hearted cabbage and"— At this point a young matron inter- rupted. She was eager to get all the information possible. *‘Tell me, please,” she spoke up, “how is one to know the disposition of a cabbage?" Turn About. “Papa says if I give up my singing lessons he will present me with a pair of diamond earrings.” “You have never worn earrings, have you?" “No; I should have to have my ears plerced.” “Ab, yes! 1 see his idea. He wants to pav vou back in vour own coin!” Buy Ribbons for Less Protect Yourself On the Possible Advance There may be no advance at all. Neither do we wish to insinuate that there will be. We don’t know, BUT we just had a hunch that like every thing else, RIBBONS MAY GO UP, so we bought a few more than we like to carry in stock. Now we do not want to load you, nor zre we asking you to stock up, but we are offering you —————————————————————— A Book of 6 Goupons, $3.75 1] T |2 1] s7.uu THESE COUPONS ARE GOOD FOR ANY KIND OF RIBBON— ONE OR TWO COLORS AND FOR ANY MAKE OF MACHINE. Come in and get one at a time, just as you need them. They'll al- ways be fresh and we guarantee every one we sell. The Bemidji Pioneer Pub. Go. MINN. BEMIDJL. PHONE 922 THE CUB REPORTER vetive Paae Lawns. Dresses. HOSIER = LADIES' HOUSE IlHESSES An elegant line of Ladies’ House Something new. WILSON'S FAIR STORE “WHERE THE DOLLAR DOES IT’S DUTY” NEW DRESS GOODS Beach Cloth, Voiles and Flowered CHILDREN'S GINGHAM DRESSES, APRONS, ROMPERS, CREEPERS AND SUITS The Foot Rest Line which stand the test as Best for Wear-Best for Style-Best for Comfort Variety Store Goods of Every Description We Give Careful Attention to All Mail Orders LADIES' WAISTS A better assortment than ever. ter values, right prices. GHILDREN'S WHITE DRESSES A choice selection of Children’s White Dresses for Easter. Bet- HOSIERY <=l GIVEN HARDWARE NEWS (The Pioneer Hardware Digest) Edited and Published by the Given Hardware Co. R. L. GIVEN VOL. IL. The John Deer Model B Dise NO. 21 The John Deere Modei B Disc Har- row is the omly spring pressure har- row and therefore the ONLY Flexible Harrow built. Here are some of the distinctive structural advantages. Exclusive spring pressure secures greater penetrating power and more thorough cultivation, enables the op- erator to keep all discs cutting an even depth. High Solid Steel Gang Frames, Steel Stub pole om all sizes; High Arch frame in one piece which makes the frame more rigid, also gives greater clearance for trash, etc., and Double leaf, Easy Riding Sent Spring which gives you a disc harrow that is as comfortable as a rocking chair. There are so many advantages that you can see for yourself that we have one set upon our floor for your in- spection, why not take advantage of that privilege. Cefain-teed Roofing _When that roof starts to leak this spring, don’t forget that Certain- Teed roofing is a grade of roofing that has stood the tests to such an ex- tent that the General Roofing Co., backs it by their absolute guarantee as follows: 1 ply, 5 years; 2 ply, 10 years; 3 ply, 15 years. We are head- quarters for Certain-Teed products and ask your co-operation in making this one of the best years for your roof and save yourself many of the roofing troubles that are so frequent with some roofings. 1 ply, $1.60; 2 ply, $2.00; 3 ply, $2.45. Reed Enamel Ware This is the Turquois Blue line of Enamel Ware that has stood the tests of the average housewife and when any new pieces are needed by her they are generally replaced by REED. We are headquarters for this line of goods and they are put out to you as the best enamelware that is on the market. Tailormade Shares Did you ever hear of TAILOR made plow shares? When you want a suit that fits extremely good, you always get a tailor to fit it specially for you, that is just what we mean by tailor made shares for the John Deere plows Every share is fitted to an exact model of the plow it is to fit and the holes in the blade are punched all at one time ,s0 the location and spacing are always absolutely correct. That is why you never have any bother in fitting on a new John Deere lay and also when you have it on and get the plow in the field you are not bothered with the many troubles of a poor fitting lay. Ask for our book- let, “TRUTH about Plow Shares.” John Deere Plows There is not a farmer in the coun- try but has heard of the John Deere plows. You may not be a user of a John Deere but I am sure you have heard of the long life and service that is behind every John Deere plow. This service is due to the construction of the plow and mostly to the grade of material that is put into them and the way they are built up from three layers of steel, and not built from one piece of soft steel, tempered on each side. John Deere plows are made for every purpose and we carry a very complete stock of Stubble, General Purpose and Brush Breaking Plows and ask you to call and examine them before you place your order. Bemidji, Minn., March 8 N. B. GIVBN Issued Weekly UNIVERSAL RANGES See our window for two samples of the perfection that has been achieved by the Universal Range makers and then you will realize why it is they are so popular with the public in gen- eral and also why we consider our- selves fortunate in having a line of Ranges like this to sell. Behind every Universal Range you will find the quality and life that has made the Universal a life time stove. Once bought they are always in the family. A complete line on our floer. Paints, Wall Paper, Etc. Now is the time to begin thinking about what painting and decorating you are going to do this spring. We handle the following brands of decor- ating material which are the best that can be found in their respective lines. Minnesota Paints, Kyanize Varn- ishes, Alabastine, Minnesota Pure Linseed Oils, Star Peerless Wall Paper, and invite you to call in and if there is any information you are desirous of receiving in these dif- ferent lines we shall be very glad in- deed to give it to you free of charge. This is the SERVICE we are always ready to give to our customers. Ask for our Wall Paper sample book. Goodyear Tires Are Best We are selling agents in Bemidji for the Goodyear line of Auto tires and we also wish to announce that we will have a complete line of auto- mobile accessories ready for your in- spection in the next few days. Look over your car and see what you will need this spring. WATCH US --- IT PAYS Laugh and Be Merry is Their Mnm i HAH ‘(AH