Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 18, 1917, Page 4

+———— PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY- U THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. @. E. CARSON E. H. DENU TELEPHONE 922 Entered at the postoffice at Bemidji, Minn., as second-class matter under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. No attention paid to anonymous contributions. Writer’s name must the editor, but not necessarily for publication. A n&&;:ie&tlons for the Weekly Pioneer should reach this office not iater than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY CARRIER Six months..... ... 250 Three months.. .......-. 1235 BY MAIL Six months............. 3.00 One month. . — . oono—. 45 Three months... ........ 1.00 THE WEEKLY PIONEER Ten pages, containing & summary of the news of the week. Pub- lished every Thursday and sent postage paid to any address for, in advance OFFICIAL COUNTY AND CITY PROCEEDINGS The Daily Ploneer is a membm: of the United Press Association, and 1s represented for foreign advertising by the @eneral offices in New York and Chicago, branches in all principal Cities. e shosiiiesoselmt ool ude e el demunei i e e el s WHAT MINNESOTA DID IN 1916 And while the question of food production is a paramount topic of discussion, it might be interesting to all to know just what Minnesota did in 1916 in the way of raising crops which was as follows: . The farm population of Minnesota is 1,225,414; number of farms, 166,137; average number of acres of each, 177.3. The following table shows the gmount of the principal farm products for 1916: Wheat, bushels . S EEE TR deh N .. 27,555,000 Corn bushels .. - e 84,420,000 Oats, bushels .........voviinnnnnnn o 88,112,000 _ Barley, bushels ........c.ioivincscicierenvnane 26,125,000 Rye, bushels ..... 5,025,000 Buckwheat, bushels 450,000 Flaxseed, bushels ... 5 2,338,000 White Potatoes, bushels. ....................0uun 16,800,000 Tame hay, tons 3,490,000 Wild hay, tons . 2,888,000 Tobacco, pounds 800,000 Onions, bushels 211,768 Cabbage, tons 21,000 Apples, barrels . 422,000 ‘Wool, pounds 3,100,000 TO DISCUSS INTERCHANGEABLE MILEAGE The Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission has called a hear- ing at its office in the State Capitol, Monday, June 4, for investigation of the matter of requiring all steam railroad companies, operating in Min- nesota, to issue and accept interchangeable mileage for passenger trans- portation within the state. The state legislature by Chapter 118, Laws of 1917, requires the issu- ance of 2,000-mile books, subject to such rules and regulations as the Railroad and Warehouse Commission may adopt. At this hearing the railroad companies of the state will have the opportunity if they so de- sire, to show cause why the act should not be made to apply to them or to show that its provisions are unjust or unreasonable. It is expected that the commercial travelers of Minnesota, who were greatly interested in the passage of the act, will be represented at the meeting and have a voice in the discussion of the rules for the issuance and use of mileage books. It isn’t necessary to be militant, dress in khaki, or march to an office to give war aid to the country, according to a message to women issued by the secretary of agriculture. ‘‘Make economy fashionable lest it be- come obligatory,” is the note he founds. ‘“Demonstrate thrift in your homes and make saving rather than spending your social standard.” The question of a republic for Ireland is before the British House of Commens, as noted in yesterday’'s Pioneer. If ever there was a country that deserved independence and co-operation it is Ireland. If given half a chance she would soon take her place in the sun and it wouldn't be a mere spot, either, The big bakers ,in their meeting in Chicago yesterday, stated that unless the railroads could get flour to them cheaper up would go the price of bread. And it will be remembered that a few days ago the railroads asked the government for a 15 per cent increase in freight rates. Sure, up goes bread. Every possible co-operation should be extended the G. A. R. veterans in their observance of Memorial day in Bemidji. The time is short when the “old boys” will cease being a factor in the anniversary ceremonies. READY MONEY TALKS LOUD DURING OUR MAY REDUCTION SALE We are making substantial reductions from the regular prices on business and residence lots during our May Sale. Special arrangements made with those desiring to build homes. Select the lot you want then call on our local agent T. C. Bailey, P. O. Building or get prices and terms from. BEMIDJI TOWNSITE COMPANY I Cap. Nat Bank Blde. H St. Paul. Minnesota. H SRR uHn NN e THE BEMIDJI DL(LY PIONEER THE BErIDJI DAILY PIONEER |camp AT BRINK OF VOLCANO Scidiers in Hawaii Select Site Which Is Declared to Be Ideal for Miii- tary Operations. Containing an area of wore than 50 acres, situated at the brink of Kilauea, the greatest active volcano in the world, at 4,000 feet elevation, a better site for Hawail's new military camp could not have been selected in the opinion of prominent United States army officials, says Hawaiian Topics. The camp was laid out and the build- Ings designed by officers of the regular army. Already a commodious head- -quarters for officers and several build- ngs for members of the several compa- nies are completed. The camp is equipped with stone fireplaces, dining room and kitchens. At present it is designed that officers and men sleep in tents, except when the number does not exceed four companies. Daily de- livery of stores and food is possible. Tramping on the roads and trails and across country about the carap is a8 constant delight. The camp site is 8o situated that woolen clothing can be worn with comfort. It is hoped that members of the Hawali National Guard, the United States army and navy will make the fullest use and reap the greatest pleasure by a visit to the camp. It has been pointed out that one of the urgent needs of the Ha- waiian posts is opportunity for relief from the deadly monotony of daily life at the barracks, in the shape of a vaca- tion and henltfl recruiting station. RECOVERS COAL FROM ASHES Process Is Devised in Holland for Pre- venting Great Waste That Aver- age Furnace Causes. The ashes removed from the average furnace often contain at least 20 per cent of unburned coal or coke, and this percentage is sometimes as high as 75. In Holland, wlere the war has caused a great shortage of fuel, a process for recovering this combusti- ble material hgs been devised. The refuse is ground and then put through sieves of four different sizes. Each part is put into a separate basin containing liquid somewhat heavier than water, and the whole is stirred thoroughly. This causes the lighter particles, which are coke and uncon- sumed coal, to rise to the surface. ‘When they have been scooped out and dried they make excellent fuel, while the heavier particles can be used, it is sald, in making a fine grade of con- crete. The liquid employed in the separat- Ing process is said to be inexpensive and a refuse product of factories. The first United States naval Dos- pital was established at the old navy yard in Philadelphia during the second war tvith Great Fritai Importance of Clean Streets. It seems to us that it is the duty of all civil engineers, and of city engi- neers in particular, to lose no oppor- tunity to spread the gospel of clean streets, and therefore of better pave- ments. It is peculiarly their duty to lead in political movements that will result in changes of city ordinances te- specting assessments for street im- provements. The antiquated abutting property method of assessment is suf- ficient in itself to block progress, and there are many other legal obstacles of like nature. But the greatest ob- stacle of all is public ignorante of the cause and prevention of respiratory diseases.—Engineering and Contract- ng. THINGS WITH WINGS Will soon be buzzing around and making life miserable for those who haven’t their homes fitted with Screen Doors, Win- dows and Porches. FLIES ARE DANGEROUS—THEY BREAD DISEASE— There is nothing so dirty nor so unbearable as a fly crawl- ing over your food. Fresh from his filth he makes his way into your pantry, your kitchen or your living room and who knows what he brings with him. MOSQUITOS ARE NEXT IN RANK TO THE FLY— There’s really no need for having either flies or mosquitos in your house, for at the price we are making Screens of all kinds every mother’s son of us can afford to protect our families this way. KEEP THESE PESTS OUT—GET YOUR SCREENS NOW WE MAKE SPECIAL SIZES PROMPTLY— TELL US WHAT ST. HILAIRE RETAIL LBR. CO. 100 Phones 1 | XXX EXRKRRRKKKK * kkhk hk %« “White House” Tea and Coffee For rubbish hauling, garden * ploughing and Eenenl x THI . CAFE team worl * RD" 8T, © CALL 655-W ® *| % AR | x served exclusively at the ¥ : MM *|x I EE SRR R E R R R R RS IS EEE R EE RS RS & 83 How many times have you thought of visiting the photogra- pher? Yes, and then overlooked tue matter in the press of other affairs! THIS time, make it certain. COME IN FOR A SITTING TODAY ? Hakkerup Photographic Studio BEMIDJI. MINN. Portraitists or Portraits Taken, Particular People Rain or Shine (UL UL L HIIHIN nnnnann TUNTTTHLLITETL LTI LT TY BEmMIDJI HORSE MIARKET We Buy and Sell Horses, Harnesses and Vehicles. 2 Moberg Construction Company Veluphene 272 midjl, Minn. ITRNNTHIR NN HNnnnnnnenn FRIDAY. 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Covers last for years. Sheets can be obtained anytime, ruled in six styles. Bound in Handsome Dura- ble Black Morocco, with Red Leather Index that enables you to find what you want ine stantly. THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER NEW WAR MAPS Central and Western Europe and international boundaries. The entire war area readers of the FOLLOW THE THE ARMY and NAVY Sixteen Pages of large scale maps showing battle grounds of all belligerentl. all coast lines, barred zones, and safety lanes; now being distributed exclusively to BEMIDJI PIONEER FLAG A DE LUX SET OF THE FINEST MAPS EVER PRINTED CONTENTS showing principal railroads ng Height of “Eastern Front.” Westen’x Russia, Pg}nflgns?go f'.lg’i §g'g-gm“ Frontier, jer, show- the northern part of Continental Europe. Europe, showing Barred Zones and Safety Lanes. &'it:lmum 8}” Europe, showing Fortified Towns. 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