Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 5, 1917, Page 4

THE MEANING OF FEDERAL HEL IQuite -Recently Public Roads 'Were a:National Disgrace. 'INFLUENGE OF ‘MOTORCARS ‘Road Associations, the Automobile, the Farmers’ Demands and Other Influ- ences Have All Contributed to the Pressure Which Has Finally Brought About Government Co-operation. Until the motorcar — until, indeed, ‘ within the last ten years—the public roads of the United States have been a ! national disgrace. They are so yet, not ‘! quite 11 per cent of our more than 2,273,731 miles of roads deserving the name, writes C. H. Claudy in the Scien- ! tific American. But road associations, the motorcar, an insistent demand from the farmer for help (it often costs him more to baul a ton of wheat from farm to ' market on a muddy rogd than to ship ' that ton from New York to Liverpooi), the mounting cost of lving, the in- ' crease of motor truck transportation, bave all contributed to the pressure which has finally made the United States as a whole do for itself what forty-eight states have been trying to do, in forty-eight degrees of bewilder- ment and incompetence, for two dec- ades. Forty-eight road commissions, forty- eight ideas of what a road is and isnot, some number less than forty-eight va- rleties of road graft, have not led us anywhere in making a comprehensive system of roads. We have a few good road states and a lot of poor road states. We have a few good road de- partments and a lot of so called com- missions of which the less said the better. Now the nation has extended federal aid to states in nuilding roads. ‘Whether federal aid to states as op- poled to a system of national high- 'lyl built, controlled, maintained and “repaired and owned by the nation is the wise step only time can tell. Fed- eral aid became a fact July 11 of last year, when legislation which will re- sult in the spending of $150,000,000 for roads was passed by congress and signed by ‘the president. To spend $150,000,000 in five years’ time, 8pend it wisely, economically, ef- ficlently, is not an easy task. It is not one ‘which could be begun instantly upon the passage of the federal road bill, first, because an organization bad to be perfected by the federal govern- ment' under the direction of Logan ‘Waller Page, director office ‘of public roads, and, ‘second, because only one state, California, was in a position to submit a project and ask for some of its apportionment of money immedi- ately on the passage of the act. Nor have the forty-eight states as yet all asked for any of their portion of federal aid, although practically all have signified their intention to do so. Some of them have no highway com- missions—and a highway commission or department a state must have be- fore it can get any federal money. In- diana, Texas and South Carolina, for instance, must create and organize highway departments or commissions. Other states were in another sort of dificulty — Kansas, Wyoming and South Dakota were unable under their constitutions to spend state money on internal improvements which were considered strictly county matters. The last two states altered this law at the last election, but’ Kansas, as a ltltn, 18 still unable to negotiate with the government. To get its proportion of federal aid Kinsas ‘must work through a highway department created by her counties rather than her state legislature—unless she changes her or- ganic law. The federal government has appro- priated $5,000,000 for road expendi- tures in 1017, $10,000,000 for 1918, $15,- . 000,000 for 1919, $20,000,000 for 1920 and $25,000,000 for 1921, of which 3 per cent is for administrative purposes, leaving $72,750,000 for roads. The law provides- that the 'federal government shall'not contribute more than 50 per cent to the financing of any road proj- v o o ey 8 Mother’s Doll Story leSq\nrrel's House ‘There.-was - once 'a -nice toy-dog of’| the name of Pip. He lived in a charm- ing little doghouse that stood near the nursery 'wilidow. His master was Fred, about six years. old. And when spring came ‘Fred 1ost_ all interest in toy dogs and wanted a live squirrel. “Papa, how can I get a pet sqnlml’"“ he was always'asking. And; -since he- lived in a. big city, where-there were no squirrels -except ‘those in-the parks, his'daddy always said, “I’'m sure T don’t know, Fred.” But one beautiful sunny day his papa took Fred to the country, and | there they found a very-kind+«farmer who caught them a squirrel in & wood- | en trap. When Fred got home what do you think he did with his toy dog—his old friend that had been his pet doll'since: he was a little baby? Why, he just. pitched Pip out of the doghouse and put the squirrel in. But Pip hag a lovely disposition, and instead of barking and making a hor- | rid fuss he ran right out in the kitchen for a bone to give the squirrel. ‘But squirrels like nuts best, so Fred sold newspapers till he earned 10 cents to buy nuts for his new pet. Home Rules For Young. Be prompt at every meal hour. Shut every door after you and with- out slamming it. Let your first, last and best eonfidant be your mother. Don’t make a practice of nhonflnz jumping or ronning in the house. Never interrupt any conversation, but wait patiently your turn to speak. The Lion’s Tongue. The lion’s tongue is so rough that it can be used to rasp the flesh from the bones. The horny, clawlike papillae, or prickles, are nearly a quarter of an inch long. It has been said that the cat uses her prickly tongue in the same way, but she uses it chiefly as a comb. Charade. My first Is to drink from; My seconi, to allow; My whole Is two verses. You have guessed it by now. Answer—Cup, let---couplet. We Buy and '‘Moberg-Constru IlllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllls F EAREKEREXKKEKEKERR KX ‘DRS. GILMORE & M¢CANN * PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS * '“Office—Miles Block * C’«IGI{I’QIIIIC‘ I EEE R SRR R R R R R RS DR. E. A. SHANNON, M.D. * PHYBICIANANDBIJRGION * Office in-Mayo ‘Block * Phone 396 Res. Phone 397 I EE RS R SRR R R R R RN IR E R R R R SRR ERE LS DR. C. R. SANBORN * PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON ' * Office=—M1les ‘Bloek IEE SRR R R R R RS IEEEE SRR R R RS DR. L A. WARD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON \ Bemidji, Mina. EEEXREEEEREREEE XX EEEXRRKEEEXXE DR. E H. SMITH ‘PHYBICIAN'AND SURGEON -| more so in shallow: water than in.deep. IR RN NN BEMIDJI HORSE MARKET Harnesses and- Vehicles. s P A Monkey and a Knot. The monkey's intelligence has never been-able to arrive at a point which en- ables that animal to achieve the unty- ing of a knot. You may tie a monkey with a cord fastened with the simplest 4 form of common knot, and unless the beast:can:break the string or gnaw: it in two he will never get loose. To un tle the knot requires observation and reasoning power, and, thongh a mon- key: may possess both, he:has neither 4n a sufficient degree to-enable him :to overcome the difficuity. How Vessels ' Touch: Bettom. Vessels often-touch bottom in-har- bors where there.is. apparently water enough to float them with.several:feet to:spare. The government:some:time ‘ago. made experiments -touching:ithis matter, and its report says that suc- tion makes all vessels: “squat”:.and This suction makes all the way from a few inches to three feet difference:in the draft of the vessel. It must-be taken into account 'in- dredging har- bors. A Favorite Kidney Medicine in This State Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stand equal to the best kidney, liver and bladder medicire, and customers are generally well pleased with the bene- fits derived from its use in the dis- eases for which it is intended. Near- 1y a quarter of a century ago I began selling it and since that time know that it has done much gobd in this locality. Very truly yours, J. A. HUBER, Druggist, July 14, 1916. Louisville, Colo. letterto | Dr. Kilr-r & Binghamton. N. ¥. | Prove - What Swamp-Root Wili Do For 3 Send ten cents Ytg‘Dr Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing be sure and mention the Be- midji Daily Pioneer. Regular fifty- sent end one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores. ction Company Bemid)i, Minn. ' ‘Miles Block EEARKEARARAEE BB iliiiiiiillil"l.fl: *Dlm Commissioner * ATTORNEY AT'LAW B c Office-2nd- floor O’Leary-Bowser (% Building » EEE R KRR R KKK &P ERE N R R RN K BB V. K PRERON.R.¥. X Office Phone 3-R -~ Res::99-3 -3 3rd St. and Irvine Ave. d I SR EXE TR R 2 ERARNEREREKEEK ' J» WARNINGER ARY SURGEON Oftice .and.'Hospital 3 doors west of Troppman Store ' Phone No. 1309 KR XK KRR K TREEEREETEER X TOM SMART DRAY AND TRANSFER ' -Safe and’ Plano: Moving * *x * ok L 2 IIIEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIHIIIIIlIIIIII IIIIIIII||III|IIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIlIIIIIIlIIlliIilIlIIIIIIIII||IIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIII|IIIIIIIIIIIII||IIIIII||IIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIlIIlIIIIIIlIIIIIIllillIII|III|IIIIIIIII||IIIII|III|II|III|IIIII 1l I this hour. is. the thought predominant at Men,-decide to wear a Suit ‘and . Over- coat of “The: Best -Olething On Earth’ quirement. Kuppenhelmer and Style Plus Clothes Stand every test, meet every re- The manufactur- ers are with us in.giving an absolute -guarantee of quality merchandise. Why not a blue serge for Easter. Always stylish and dressy--- the suits for every occasion. We -have one at your price. money. Best for the $15, $17, $20, $25, $30 Ties Caps Gloves Easter .Accessoriaos Shirts -Hats Collars Hasiery . Shoes A Grand Array. GILL BROS. Aoney Oheerfully Refunded Boemldji, 10 AR A M NEVER/J - Minn. —“TOMORROW” OFTENTIMES DEVELOPS INTO Your child will not;always remain at home. .8chool, college, after life—all r IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIlIIII|||IIII||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIlIIIIIIIIiIIlIIIII|IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHII“HI il YOUR ms“vxgmnnomrs m?L Mn?oment Pool or Billiards ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS GEIB & LEIBSLE Designing, Estimating, Superin- tending, Surveying Phone 123 ‘BEAUTY PARLORS m Full Line of Melba Toilet Articles L. P. Plumbil?g.rézelm lgyflot ‘Water Heating Get our estimate. Phones 6565 and 309 G LT DRESSMAKING At home or by day 612 America Ave. Phone 58 MRS. THORA STAMBAUGH TUSETH SCHOOL OF MUSIC Teachers of Violin, Piano and Bend In Phone 387 W. " U513 31 8. KRR KKKEK KK EE DRY CLEANING Clothea Cleaners for Men, Women and Children THE MODEL DRY CLEANING HOUSE Hoganson Bros., Props. KRR E R KKK KKK ARAKRAKARK L2 232222 TRE KKK XK KKK G PIN Tailor Made Suits Drop in and look over our Spring and Summer lines. HOGANSON BROS. 309 Third St. LR RS R R R SRR SR S E 2 222282 1222322 * KEKHEKE KKK RK KKK NEW JITNEY STAND IN FIFTH WARD —Phone 62— August L. Berg, Joe Hague, Roy Jarvis and Fred Graut Service, Night and Day KKK KKKKRK KK Jok ok ok ok ok ok t % ok ok ok ok ok KKK KKKK KKK SPIRELLA ETS Professional Ru?&%%e Corset Service JULIA NELSON 916 Miis. Ave. Phone 810-J KREE KKK KK KK KK ARKXEXXKY K * AR KKKk kok * * * * * * » * * * * * * * * “White House” Tea and Coffee * served exclusively at the THIRD ST. CAFE W. LaMoure Co. 800 Line Building C. Wood For Sale Birch Jack Pine} Tamarack Prompt Defivery AAXRRXRR xRk w * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Phone 32 FUNERAL DIRECTOR these will becken. Will-you then have photographsof your ehild to fortify you. against his absence? MAKE-AN<APPOINTMENT—Bring Your-Child -Today Res. Phone §8 818 Ameriea “Offiey ‘Phone’ 13 AR EE AR EEREERXEERER ect ih any state. The money is appor- tioned on a three factor basis—popula- tion," area and mileage of rural star routes, each factor having a one-third Office Security Bank Block EEE KA R R R RN DR. EINER JOHNSON weight. The state must submit its project, its plang and specifications for a certain road or roads which it believes will serve it well and on which it is willing to spend enough money, matching the fedetal government dollar for dollar, to produce the kind of road which will be satisfactory to the secretary of agricul- ture. If after consideration the project of the state is not considered one which will be of material benefit not only to the state as a state, but to the state as one of forty-eight states, then federal participation can be and will be denied. Thus a siate planning a short piece of road intérconnecting two central coun- ties, which pieces of road formed no part of any state system or possible na- tional system, would dcubtless be re- fused federal participation in its build- ing. Pentsylvania Active For Good Roads. A bond issue totaling $50,000,000 is now proposed by Pennsylvanians prom- inent in the gocd roads movement. An amendment of the state constitution will have to be passed by the state' legislature in order to accomplistr this ‘ PHYSICIAN AND SURGBON Bemidji, Minn. IEEERERR R R R E R RS EEEREEREEE X XREE x AV, M.D. v M Viamciumr (* BEYE EAR 'NOSB" THROAT * Glasses Fitted & Gibbons Bldg. Phene 108 EEEXEEEXEEEEEEER EEEEEEEEEE TR ESR .'tttt'tttt*"-t-'-n-n-'-_t-ta- A. DANNENBERG First National Bank Bldg. I remove the cause of scute and chromic diseases CHIROPRACTOR “Office hours: 10-13, 1:30-8 7-8 ‘Phone 406-W EREEEEEEEERESE EREXEEXEEERERES DRS. LARSON & LARSON REGISTERED OPTOMETRISTS Specialists the Eye, Fitting of Glasses We have the facilities for- Teiephone 272 1 *® x x x * x x x x x® « * * * ® * EEEEXEE R ERERESR ¥ ¥ * * * * x X * ® * x * * * * > * - ' ER R 2 RS 22 2 ] w " . EEEEEEEXERTREESE * * * x * * ® - x = * DENTIBRRICH Office O’Leary-Bowser Bldg. Oftice Phone 376-W ' Res..Phone 376-R TEEERKEEKEX EEERXREERE * * 'k *w DR. D. L. STANTON DENTIST oneoll.m FEEFREEATEEEE X RED FEEBEREAREEETREED . DR. J. T, TUOMY bs BENTYIST AR AR NN AR KRN RNRNRNINRAN N R RR N AN R AN NN RARNR AN * * q'&éo"i-‘..-*tt**t-oatoctb»a.r 3ibbons-Block. ===North-of Markham Hotel EREEREEEEREREERS FEREEEERREEERER » Tel.-330 /& * x '] x g * DR.-H. A NORTHROP - * %~ OSTEOPATHIC. = ® g N = * i ~ Offles Phone; 153 \ e e SRR ER YRS S The:Makkerup Studio Bemidji 3rd Street ERTSON 'AKER - 405 Beltrami Ave, i, " Minn. e e, innn———1 Lt e S 2o~ READ THE DAILY PIONEER WANT ADS TR A N e ————— R We'Have the Lot You Want Most of thoseehoioe lots in Bemidji are ours to sell, hesaunse we own-them. -Itis better to buy direct from the owmer. ~PAY AS YOU LIKE In most/cases:these are the terms. We are here to-help:youssecure a home of your own. BEMIDJI" !NWNSfl'E & IMPROVEMENT CO. When in need of WooD GEO. H. FRENCH& 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 ear. The Bemidji Ploneer 1s anxious to publish all the local and society news possibie and would appreciate it very much if anvone having news of that character would phone 922, or mail the detalls to the Bemldjl Pioneer.