Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 3, 1917, Page 2

AILY PIONEER . PUBLISHED EVERY AFTBRNOON EXCEET SUNDAY- ¢ 'THE BEMIDJI PIONBER PUBLISHING CO. : TELEPHONS 133 Butered ‘at the postoffice at Bemidjl, Minn., as second-class matter wader act of Congress of March 3, 1879, ! § No attention paid to anonymous contributions. = Writer’s name must e known to the editor, but not necessarily for publication. g " Communications for the Weekly Ploneer must reach' this oftiee not Jater than Tuesday of each week to insure p blication in the current issue. . SUBSCRIPTION RATES eenenes . $5.00 .50 OFFICIAL COUNTY AKD CITY PROCEEDINGS ;l"ho Daily Ploneer is & member of the United Press Association, and fs represented for foreign advertising by-the RESSASSOLIATION JRRESS(1SSUCIAT: AVERTEAW e mon.l oftices in New York aud Chicago, branches in all principal cities. THE MONBROE DOCTRINE Every. now-and then. we. are met by the criticism that in entering the .Buropéan war we are ranning counter to the Monroe Doctrine. i These same critics would have us believe that this country has entered "“the conflict for the purpose of punishing one set of belligerents and aveng- ing another set. ) The country should get ‘tongues of those who by arguments would clog the W] this time. Taking the latter count firit, this country has no intention of pun- “‘ishing any nation, mor of avenging any. It has, however, a’ firm deter- mination that the atrocities visited upon Belgium and other invaded coun- tries shall have no chance of a duplication here. German apologists. seem to forget that this country had ample cause for war before war was declared—cause consisting of Germany’s aggres- gions on this country and on its citizens. Many innocent American lives ‘had been sacrificed to her unlawful and outrageous methods, and many in- dignities suffered, before this country decided to put a stop to them by _'force of arms, % The wiley plea that we are going to war to avenge the wrongs of " other peoples will not avail. - Could that be established, it would really ‘“place us in an unenviable light. It would place us in the attitude of " ‘overriding a pringiple of ‘action that for more than a century has been a _veritable beacon star byflwhl‘ch we have steered our national course—this same Monroe D6 Yodprsh e 7 ! We listen wltlf horror to a Tecital of German atrocities in Belgium, ‘‘and a thought that such might come to our land and our people will no doubt nerve the arms of our fighting men. But these are in no sense the jmpelling move of our action. That action was prompted by a condition that has grown intolerable—a condition of affairs entirely between this ‘country and that, and having no relation to the affairs of any other coun- try or people. p ! And as the days pass and new chapters are added to the record of ' German intrigue, we can but marvel that those in authority in our gov- ‘“ ernment held their hands as long as they did. E President Wilson has stated the matter clearly—the EARTH must be .. made safe for democracy. It most certainly is not so now. right on this matter and forever silence the heels of progress at #@0-TO-SUNDAY-SCHOOL DAY” TOMORROW v Mayor Vandersluis has issued various and sundry proclamations, but ‘ not until yesterday did he ever issue a proclamation advising everybody ., to go to Sunday school. Tomorrow is “Go to Sunday School Day,” so des- ignated by Governor Burnquist. It is a nation-wide observation. The -, fact that the mayor issued such a proclamation and also that it is a new one on him, we are going to help him make good on it. He wants to see everybody get up early tomorrow and be all fussed up when time for Sun- day school rolls around. Every church member is urged to go to his own Sunday school and if he hasn't one to go anyway. It won't do any one any harm to go tomorrow and it might start a habit—goed habit. ayor Vandersluis was asked to issue such a proclamation, and when he was asked he was “‘up a tree.” = He sought the editor of the Pioneer to 3 help him out. It was a fool thing to do, too. Between the two the proc- ‘lamation was drafted. If there isn’t a big turnout at Sunday school to- . morrow the mayor will jump on ye ed for not doing a better job. And if he does, St. Anthony’s hospital will receive a new patient. Come on, everybody—tomorrow is “Go-to-Sunday-School Day.” Be there. CAN ANY ONE FIGURE THIS OUT FOR US? We don’t pretend to show much—never was accused—and what we can’t quité absorb through our thought reservoir is why we should be urged to cut down on the use of butter when a recent government report showed that millions and millions of pounds of butter were in storage by packers in Chicago. We are uncertain whether government officials shouldn’t make them disgorge or cut down a little, also. And we also wonder if what is saved by the consumers isn’t gobbled up by the packers? LY Another thing. We have read where government officials’ score farmers and others for “hoarding” foodstuffs, etc., etc. And, again, we can’t understand why such a point should be raised on the farmers and ' others when the packers are doing that very same thing as the govern- ment reports show on eggs, butter, cheese, meats, etc., etc. It’s too deep for us. A A MOVE THAT’S A GOOD ONE The. state superintendent of schools has told the Public Safety com- inittee of the state that hereafter private schools that teach only in the German language must use the English language. And the state super- intendnt is taking & good chop at the root of much that has to do with disloyalty in Minnesota at the present. Germans and all other aliens when they come to 'the United States are in America and are expected to learn the English language, drop the customs of the old world and become as of the people of the Uxnited States. ‘We want no European ideas nor settlements in the United States nor any .. ‘propaganda which retards the amalgamation of the newcomers and their 3 children ‘with the people of their adopted country. They leave their for- " eign shores to escape persecution and seek freedom and opportunity, and P " BEMIDJT DAILY PIOREER Received Samples ofthe latest styles of Christmas cards. Tele- phone 922 and they will be brought to your door - PIONEER PUB. C0. We are buying Hides, Furs, Wool, ™ Pelts and Tallow and will pay , you the full market price. NORTHERN HIDE & FUR COMPANY One Half Block North of Union Station, BEMIDJI MINN. Ward off attacks of grip, colds and indigestion by timely | medicationwith the thoroughly test- ed and reliable remedy of the Ameri-§ can household PERUNA used for nearly half a_centu; prOVe its value, Tablet form ;{you desire it. At your druggists, THE PERUNA CO. Columbus, Ohie WE HAVE THE LOTS What kind of a lot are you looking for? A good business site? A location for a fine residence? Or just a place for a cozy litte home? EASY PAYMENTS Pick yours out and call on our ‘local agent, The Berman Agency, Markham Hotel Bldg., for prices and terms. . BEMIDJI TOWNSITE COMPANY Capital Nat. Bank Bldg. St. Paul, Minn, CITY HORSE MARKET We have on hand from 30 to 50 head of horses continu- ally. All Kinds, All Sizes,Golors and Prices It matters not what kind of horse you want ,the chances are that we can fill the bill. You don’t need all cash. We will accept bankable paper ‘We believe that terms can be arranged to suit purchaser e & \ Try us. CITY LVERY, PHONE 3-w IT IS EASIER TO PAY YOUR BILLS WITH A CHECK; IT L0OKS BETTER—IT. GIVES YOU STANDING:.IN -YOUR: COM- MURNITY: - IT 1S CONVENIENT TO MAIL A CHECK FOR THE EXACT_AMOUNT. THAT CHECK IS A.RECEIPT. BESIDES THAT THE BANK 18 HELPING YOU TO KEEP YOUR ACCOUNTS STRAIGHT. THE BEST FRIEND YOU ‘HAVE IS YOUR MONEY, ' NEXT TO IT IS THE BANKER WHO CAN ADVISE YOU FREE OF . CHARGE ABOUT MONEY MATTERS, : , WE PRY % PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME DEPOISTS . T HERE is more of the true spirit > . of Xmas in a photograph of your- - self than in any other gift you could choose. Then, too, photographs are" economical, and they are always ap- preciated. Make arrangements TO- DAY for a sitting before the rush commences. Hakkerup - Studio Bemidji Makers of Likenesses by Phofognphy THE STORE THAT Fl'l"§ THE Working Man’s Pocketbook for ' STAPLE and:FANCY GROCERIES : also - FRESH BEEF at 18c & 20c alb.’ - Gould’s Grocery Cor. 9th St., America Ave. Phone 251 Bread and Butter You owe it to your health (also Pocketbook) t6 use more BUTTERMILK: The Koors Creamery Churns Every Day 3 BEmMIDJI HORSE MARKET We Buy and Sell Horses, Marmesses and Vehicles. L T T T Iobcr.g;. Construction Company BEMIDJI,, MINNESOTA Semidp, Minn. in return are expected to give their best to thd land which affords them all of that. 5 All = g £ . | Defective