Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 21, 1917, Page 1

NOT YESTERDAY'S NEWS, BUT TODAY'S NEWS. TODAY--BY THE GREAT UNITED PRESS THE BEMIDJI DAILY Pl | AMERICAN SAILORS WARMLY GREETED IN PARIS GIBB | "VOLUME XV. NO. 193. ‘GILMORE FARM IS REVELATION IN MODERN-METHODS OF AGRICULTURE .Splendid 200-Acre Tract is Being Equipped With Everything to Promote Efficiency. :SPECLAI;LY DESIGNED WATER . SYSTEM TO ALL BUILDINGS + Concrete Root House Innovation. In These Parts; Classy Stock Can way are completed on the 200-acre farm of Dr. R. Gilmore, four and a half miles west of- Bemidji on the Jegerson Highway and skirted by the Mississippi river, it is reasonable to - presume Dr. Gilmore will secure the services of a manicure to his high grade cattle, hogs and sheep for the farm equipment will have practically everything else in modern convenien- ces, even to individnal drinking cups for the ‘“bossies” and the .‘boss.” There is no satire in this for a rep- resentative of the Pioneer accompa- nied Dr. Gilmore to the farm yester- day afterndon to see what was being done in the extensive improvement and it was a revelation in farming in northern Minnesota. In- the first place, the farm com- prises 200 acres of splendid "land with a pretty grove of about six or seven acres, and at present it is the buildings which are special objects ~-of attention.” Eight-Room House. An eight-room house is being re- .constructed from one smaller, being practically a new house throughout. It is two stories and basement. On the second story are four bedrooms and bath; ground floor two bedrooms, living room and kitchen. It is lo- cated a considerable distance back from the highway and the large front . is to be made into a lawn with-flower i i g % | l. ! An Interestinv Feature. A root house under construction 48 a most interesting-feature of the farm equipment. It is of heavy con- crete construction, set well into the ground. It has broad concrete steps leading down into the entrance of double doors and into what is known as the sacking room, which has a wooden floor. The sidewalls of the root house are of heavy concrete, re- The roof is reinforcing y ‘beds and watered by a specialiy piped sprinkling system. inforced by steel rods. of heavy steel screen, heavy concrete. The sacking room is 10x15 feet and eight-foot ceiling. Leading from the sacking room is the root house proper, equipped with large_ bins. This part of the root house is very spacious and leads into the basement under the house, the basement also being of concrete throughout. Chutes are specially arranged into the top of the root house for the unloading of farm products and including available basement space there .is room for 5,000 bushels of products. N 'arm Water System. The hssement will ~ contain the = laundry and labor saving machinery for farm purposes.” There is a drill- ed well in the basement equipped with pump and large tank from which radiates a system of pipes for house use throughout. A pressure that can be run up to 60 pounds is forced through a large pipe running throughout the large out building lots, furnishing pure water for every ‘building on the place. At intervals are stubs which can be fitted with K additional pipes and water viped in any direction desired. Another well ~ has also been drilled some distance -y from the house and can also .he coupled up for service at any time desired. All services pipes are 81% feet under ground. . Barn Regular Boudoir. An old log barn is to be razed and a mew and modern barn 36x80 feet is to be erected. This barn will have Gile Wants B WEERRPOSEN o -~ B. M. Gile, who will repre3ent; Beltrami county at the state fair and arrange Beltrami county’s booth and exhibit, has opened headquarters in the old Reynolds & Winter office building across from the Markham hotel on Beltrami avenue. Already it is taking on an appear- ance of a grain and grass palace and hundreds of other contributions are still to come in. Farmers and towns- people who boast of fine gardens can do much for their county’s cause in co-operating with Mr. Gile. “Have you a line on everything you need to make your exhibit com- plete?” was asked of Mr. Gile. “No, not everything,” was his re- ply. “We need the following badly and hope that our citizens will come to the rescue: Twenty ears of sweet H corn, white clover, two pumpkias, _two squash for stock food and two each of the above for cullinary use, Put On Airs. When the 1improvements under Exhil;its For Agriculture Booth At Fair LONDON LABOR DECIDES TO TAKE PART IN CONFERENCE (By United Press) London, Aug. 21.—By vote, the Labor party members have decided to participate in the Socialist peace con- terence at Stockholm. Buy Lih_arty | Bond; Hogs AreOnly$20 (By United Press) Chicago, Aug. 21.—Hogs continued to soar today, going to $20 per hun- dred pounds, a jump of 50 cents over yesterday. Pigs jumped in price, al- so, selling for 75 cents higher. concrete floors and drainage and will be specially arranged for cattle. In each cattle stall will be an automatic drinking fountain. It consists of a circular iron arrangement with an adjustable disc covering the water. Miss Bossy will quickly learn to press her nose upon the disc, allowing the water to rise. When she has had her fill and she raises her nose, the disc rises and covers her drinking re- ceptacle, fresh clean water always being available. Entitled to the Best. The hog barn is nearing comple- tion. It is spacious, designed spe- cially for its purpose. It has con- crete flooring, drains and wooden covers for the pens over the concrete flooring. A special system of ven- tilation has been installed with pure water for drinking. *“Got to treat 'em pretty well nowadays,” explain- ed Dr. Gilmore. The granary, recently constructed, is to be practically doubled in size, the roof raised and an addition built. The chicken house is to be moved to a position relative to the other outbuildings, and the entire steck (Continued on Page Four) two Hubbard squash, two crooked neck squash, two white summer squash and melons, both water and muskmelons.” Here’s a chance for Bemidji city gardeners to help out. It is impos- sible for Mr. Gile to know all people who have fine gardens and those who can make contributions of any of the above will help the county's cause immensely. Indications are that Beltrami will make a splendid showing at the state fair this year, and if all ¢lasses are complete the chances for first “money’’ are mighty promising. Each year Beltrami county has made -a fine showing in practically every department, and in spite of the fact that the year has not been so productive for some things as for others, it will be among the leaders when the judges announce their ver- diet. - President Too-Busy. To Discuss Plans Now INCREASED THE SEASON'S EVENT; ' BERMAN VS, SHAVITCH | FIERCE GOLF DUEL The day the cow jumped over the moon, the war in Europe, the rise in the price of hogs and the coal sit-|office. uation will pale into significance next Thursday afternoon, for at that nicipal council three cushion artists in the city and he confidently informed a Pionecr representative that he could tie one hand behind him and trim Mr. Sha- viteh any old tfme. Asked ahout it, - Mr. Shaviteh remarked something to (By United Press) AY BUY STREET RAILWAY: the cffect Mr. Berman was talking London, Aug. 21.—England’s first SUCH WOULD -SETTLE STRIKE like a pretzel and that it was him- belligerent power answer to ths —_— self who showed *“‘Chick’” Evans how pope’s peace suggestions has been (By United Press) to pla and that he wonld bet Der- man a pail of water against a dollar any old time that he could heat him standing on his head. Instructor Hopkins was about town today and when asked his opinion as to the outcome replied “It's too deep for me.” presented in a formal note to the San Francisco, Aug. 21.—Nego- vatican through the British minis-|tiations for the purchase of the city's ter, saying the suggestions would be|Uunited Railroad lines may settle the examined in a benevolent serious|strike of platform men in a few spirit. . days. tribute bons. Presideng Too Busy. Washington;, Aug. .21.~—President Wilson has”postponéd the ‘discussion in the cabinet of the peace propos:ii: in “order to-give attentiom~to undi- * & : vided war work. P H A Company D, Bemidji’s home guard of- u!;e Minnesota Public Safety com- mission, will drill this evening. All Germanv Decides Today. Zurich, Aug. 21.—German Chan- cellor Michaelis will announce Ger- $500: BRIDGE PAYMENT UP T0' TAXPAYERS At the meeting of the city coun~ cil last evening, the salary of Mu- Judge John F. Gibbons was ‘raised from $800 to $1,300 per year, an increase of $500 per year. Up to the last city election the salary of the municipal judge was $1,300 with the city deriving not a cent from the court. When the old set the salaries it chipped off $500 from the municipal judge's Judge Gibbons was elected to the beneh and under his regime the court has developed into a big asset to the Photo by American Press Association. _ N B N timo. one of the greatest events in|city instead of a liability. Alderman Paris is enthusiastic over the American sallors and soldiers. The visitors are free with their money. In the ac- Bemidji is scheduled to take place.|Tom Smart made the motion for the companying photograph American sailors are shown in front of a theater in Paris. At 2 o'clock on the aforesaid date|iDcrease of the ]lldg‘r}'s.sul;\r.\' to $1,- Gene Berman a Frod Shaviteh wipy (200 per vear, the motion being see- hook up in a n::ll(']i ”:! Sh‘”."(“ ,“'” onded by Hazen. It was the general [] ateh game of golf on | oninjon of the council that the salar. ’ the Country eciub links and the air P : . ibbo 4 [ | will be filled with vicious swipes and should be raised and Judge Gibbons . ’ much conversation N = stated he would be willing to accept Mr. Berman is 5 the salary paid his predecessor. Ald- is one of the best crman Lahr offered an amendment to fix the salary at $1,300, seconded by Alderman Backus and the amend- ed motion carried, bons assumed the fines collected for the city have amounted to over §2,000. e Since Judge Gib- his office last spring Praised By Brown. When City Attorney M. J. Brown was asked his opinfon as to increas- ing the salary of Judge Gibbons, the city attorney expressed himself as be- ing heartily in favor, paying a high- to the work of Judge Gib- Judge Gibbons also brought up the old question of remodeling the ecity hall for the creation of a council room, also a ecourt .room on ihesecond floor, as had been broach- HON g fi]}&km TONIGHT : ed some time ago by the ¢onncil, e) TO BE PRESENT| An ordinance providing for the is- suing of $5,000 provement o sented by City Attorney Brown and was given first reading. The report of the bridge commit-? bonds for the im- the city hall was pre- many’s decision to autonomy to Al- [ members requested to he 3 g Y c D " IERS . present at|tee was heard and it was suggested since-llioirr;me at today’s session of ’ the city hall at 7:30 o'clock. that the city issue bonds fi)k the the Reichstag. amount of 000 to pay for the il bridge. The bond question will be Quietness Re put up to the taxpayers at a special 8, Washington, Aug. ZIEH—WMIB the world looked to Wilson for the next peace quiet pervades all belligerent countries on the subject of the pope’s proffer. DON'T FORGET YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSES IN EXEMPTION CLAIM The Beltrami county exemption board will start this afternoon to con- sider claims for exemption of those who have already filed their claims and affidavits for exemptiorn. The board will be able to send in its first report to the district board at Duluth by August 23. Those who have not sent in their claims for eyemptions or pled affi- davits for them must do so on or be- fore August 26. Sheriz Andrew Johnson this morning warned that those who claim exemption because they are married must send in their marriage licenses attached to their claim of exemption. GOVERNMENT SEEKS HORSES FOR ARMY The United States government is planning to buy 250,000 army horses and wants to buy direct from the farmers and owners, provided ar- rangements can be made to secure them in carload lots. The aim is to avoid giving the middleman exorb- itant profits. The government is in the market for geldings from 5 to 8 years old and will buy no white or gray horses. The horses must be sound and suit- able for cavalry, light artillery and heavy artillery. Horses weighing from 950 to 1,700 pounds are wanted. \ he letter issued is sent to farm- ers’ clubs and co-operative livestock shipping associations throughout the United States by various directors of state agricultural departments. Charles F. ‘Schroeder received a letter from A. D. Wilson of the Min- nesota Extension division, covering the above requirements. As soon as a carload can be shipped the govern- ment will send a buyer here to make the purchase. (By United Press) Rome, Aug. 21.—Italy’'s prisoners in the greatest drive her troops have made reached 10,000 and semi-offi- cial estimates placed the Austrian losses in dead and wounded at mini- mum this same figure. Italian airmen report desperate attempts by the enemy to reinforce the breaches in the line caused by the attackers. The prisoners say @ hurry call has been sent for rein- forcements from Germany. British monitors joined the offensive, shell- ing Austrian positions along the gulf of Trieste. MINE OWNER SAYS HE GETS ALL HE CAN SAME AS ANYBODY St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 21.—William S. Scott, president of the Missouri & Illinois company, which has coal mines near Belleville, Ill., testified at sthe Missouri coal hearing that it is the policy the coal men to make all they can, both in war and in peace. Asked as to his ideas of a fair profit during war, he said: POPE'S SECRETARY MAKES STATEMENT ™ot s il o et ynac ‘ ~ including the farmer.” (By United Press) “Do you think that is right?” ask- Rome, Aug. 21.—Cardinal Gas-|ed Assistant Attorney General Gose parri, papal secretary to the pope,|of Missouri. today expressed gratification over the “I am not qualified to say,” was response to the pope’s proposal for|the reply. “I am doing all I can to peace. He said he hoped all bel-|get what I can.” He said the high- ligerents would agree to the four|est price he had obtained recently fundamentals which he said had|for coal was $6 a ton for six-inch been approved by England, France,|Carterville lump. Russia, Germany and Austria, and “How do you justify charging $6 declared the Wilson note last De-|a ton for something that costs less cember implied all that was in the[than $2 to produce?” asked the as- pope’s program. sistant attorney general. “Because you can get it,”” was the reply. ‘“You are a lawyer and you eral, NATION-WIDE SHIP YARD STRIKE AVERTED (By Unéted Press) ‘Washington, Aug. 21.—A nation- wide strike of men working in the shipyards for the government will be paid by the government. Note to editors—It is not clear . what four fundamental principals wouldn’t do a plecelt(;,( tworl.(t{?r $5 the belligerents mentioned have|if You could get $ OF B agreed upon. So far, the cables have indicated no common ground offi- cially reached by any. LW.W. STRIKE .mKE, REPORT FROM WEST St. Paul 2% . Sfarc (By United Press) t. Paul, Aug. 21.—C. H. March, . of Litchfield, Minn., member of the| Fortland, Ore., Aug. 21.—Not more state public safety commission, ar-|than 150 I. W. W. quit work in re- guing before that body today at the|sponse to the organization’s general Capitol, said that $3 per bushel was|g jye call. Dispatches from the four ieat. He says it 4 :O:&lrm"eflgn:::!vg::tmuc; to z:xse states affected say the strike is a big failure. a bushel of wheat. troduced at the county fair this year judging contest, was the announce- ment today by Secretary Charles F. Schroeder. year so MINNESOTA PUBLIC SAFETY MAN ADVOCATES $3 WHEAT (By United Press) ond and third prizes will be awarded. Two classes of cattle will be mixed, another class. The The time and place for this feature has been fixed at -10 o’clock the H election, but the time of the election and other definite arrangements have not yet been made. already appropriated $7,600 toward its share of paying for the bridge. The county has Police Car Question. The council wrestled with the po- lice car proposition again but came to no decision and deferred the mat- ter until next meeting. of the meeting bids were opened as provided for at the last Those who offered bids were: ward Anderson, second hand Stude- baker, $550; William Spears, second hand Adams car, hand Buick roadster, $275 or $250; C. W. Jewett Co., new Ford touring car with standard equipment $387.36 laid down. Alderman Smart and seconded by Alderman Moberg that the city ac- cept the bid of C. W. Jewett, but when the matter came up for debate much discussion arose as to whether or not the city needed a car and if 80 what would be the most econom- ical way of providing one. the aldermen felt that were not sufficiently acquainted with the subject to pass on the matter so Alderman Smart tion and the matter was left until next meeting to give the members of the council more time to familiarize themselves with ‘William charge of the Diamond Point park and bheach this season, was instruct- ed to care for the furniture at the Point during the winter months. ere’s Good Snizestion. It was suggested y Alderman Smart that the bridge committee look into the matter of putting some kind of a sign on the new bridge to let prevented by a wage increase ta be|those who cross the river on the train (Continued on Page 4) Juvenile Stock Judging ToBeFeature of Co. Fair One of the new features to be in- morning of Thursday, September 13 in front of the grand stand. o ’ space in front of the stand and south will be. the: boys' and. girls' stock of the race track will be used for judging of all stock possible this At the close meeting. Ed- $550 and second Motion was made by In gen- they withdrew his mo- the situation. Blood, - who has been in The the general public will have the opportunity to see just how the All boys and girls up to 20 years|judges conduct the work. This will of age will be permitted to enter.|also give all an opportunity to see Prizes of $5, $3 and $2 as vrst, sec- |the prize winners in the open, in- stead of looking at them in the sheds. The contestants will be marked 50 judged, the Holstein comprising one|per cent on placings and 50 per cent class and the Guernseys and Jerseys|gn oral and written reasons why they same'judged as they did. awards for each class will be made.!that this new feature will prove of inestimable value in an educgtional way to all competitors. proper It is believed *