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No emntlen pnfd *to “enenymou be known to the editor, but ; not_necessari), Communications_ for the Weekl, idn!nc summary of the ews of the week. - o .unt postage !-!ll‘ta any address, for, 1ona! “Writer's name must or Quhlie‘twn must ‘reach” this- office "not Ty IR s contril y Plone *il!ii{**lii#i LIGAL ANNOUNCRMETE & (Prepared and inserted by lnd for C. W. Vandersluis and to'be paid for at the rate of $10.00 fo='series.) = sure-publication in un current Luue { “Pub- in " OFFICIAL COUNTY. AND CITY PROCEEDINGS LANDED PROPRIETORS AT 18 A .bill has passed the Senate, -t with the unanimous approval of'the Republieane of that body, permitting hlnors over 18 years of age to make homestead entry on the public landsiof the United States.” The entry- man must be qualified in every other way to make entry, and must com- ply. with all the requirements of the homestead laws regarding cultiva- tion of the land entered. Patent to claiant has attained the age of: 21. the land is not to be issued until the * e 1 CAMPAIGN CLOSES TONIGHT [Tonight closes the municipal eempeiq’n and tomorrow the voters of mo city will render their verdict. iwithout- the. slightest . indication of inte however, for a disturbing element to The campaign ‘started off quietly and pted harmony. It remained, lnject jthe old time tactics of malicious attack, ineinuation and inuendo, celcula;ed to cast reflection upon re- putable citizens, whose character an proach. These motlce neturnlly aroused THE RESULT LIES It is up to the people of Bem F Llrey would have them serve them in their public affairs. No “them:and there is no one to dictate their action. .the ones. to render the verdict, d“stangding are above the slightest re- resegtment ] WITH THE VOTERS idji tomorrow to choose those whom The voters are one else can do .their thinking ' for There is every reason to belleve the voters will use their good judgment and put into office men of etnndlng and reputation ‘who their -best interests, will vrepresent ALL of the people and __’_.d@_"_ NOBTH DAKOTA FOR FEDERAL SUFFRAGE < The legislature ol North Dakota, at us speclal session on January - 24 to 29, unanimously adopted a concurrefit resolution favoring the pas- .-page of, the Federal suffrage amendment,’ In view of the fact that all ;political. parties in North Dakota l'aye endorsed equal suffrage, the legis- lature urged that the senators and representatives from that state work ""and vote for the passage of the amendment, THE MIDDLE AGED MAN (New York Mnll) The ltheory that a man is fit only for, ithe scrap-heap after he is 50 7. has;been thoroughly discredited by experlence in the present war. Mili- -tary operations, mere than any othe; form of activity, demnnd youth and . the impetuous energy, enterprise an ~ posed to go omnly with youth. In this war these qualities. d aggressiveness that have been sup- indispensable in the moral makeup of any military leader, have been found mostly in men wlel past the 60-year line. § i .And yet there are employers who think that at 45 man begins to lose ~+*his punch,” his capacity for aggre:i;ive enterprise, his value as a part of the human machinery of a business enterprise. economic mistake made. The man kept in touch with the spirit of thel time is at his best. +-he joins experience and experlenceiend experience means judgment. Never was a more serious of 50 who has lived wisely and has To bodily vigor To judgment he joins a sense of responsibility. and a habit of steadiness— two*qualitles of estimeble value in b ) s ueluees * ‘Ififlueflfz@ “No one who has niot had Influenza can realize the suffering lt_ causes or how it defies treatment. I know of nothing that will give such ‘prompt relief as Churaberlain's Cough Remedy, for when it is taken the pain in the chest disappears, the fever sub- “sides and the whole body becomes more comfortable. Then again, the after efle@ of Influenza are often even more "dntrewnzthanthe , but theycan be avoided if " Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Though the greateét' danger from this disease is Pneumonia, “Fhave never known a'single case Chamberlain’s Cough' Remedy w. of Influenza to result in it when agfreely given. The persistent cough that frequently followa Ififfuenza can bé ‘relieved by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troubleaome. n 3 A 5 "| candidate, for City Assessor -at ‘| coming ‘election with the full .un- derstanding that this office is one To the Voters: At the earnest aolielteuon of a large number of residents of -this city, I have consented to again run for the position of mayor. I have enforced the laws of the city, the state and the nation during my pre- vious terms and endeavcred to keep this city free from internal disturb- ers. I do not hesitate to ' stand squarely on miy past record and ‘there is not an officlal act but what, should the occasion again demand, will' be repeated. I intend, if elected, to continue to endeavor to ‘make -Be- midji a place In which it is pleasant to live and one which we can cor- dially welcome visitors: %I therefore solicit the vote and support of each citizen at the coming election. CHAS. W. VANDERSLUIS. 20-218 ) it FOR MAVOR - - - (Prepared and inserted by and for Quincy ‘Brooks and-paid for at the rate of $10.00 for series.) .. QUINCY BROOKS For Mayor. To Bemidji Citizens: b Having been nominated by the voters of this city as a candidate for the office of Mayor of Bemidji, I announce my candidacy for that office. If elected, my policy will be to ap- ply common-sense business principles in the management of the city’s:af- fairs, and to perform my duties hon- estly and impartially, In so conducting the affairs of this office I promise the very best efforts of which I am. capable. QUINCY BROOKS d 27 to 218 FOR ASSE.SSOR (Inserted by and for H. E. Palmer, to be paid for at the rate of $5.00 for series.) At tne urgent request of taxpay- ers of the éity’ wHo desire d fair an equitable assessmént of the. city, - have consented to run for this im- portant position. FOR- CITY CTERK (Prepared for and inserted by F. B. Lamson and to be patdifor at the rate of $10.00 for series.) I am a cnndld.te I am a taxpayer and feel a direct in- velop- ment of our city. ‘I h years active experience as countant and -bookkeeper in auditors’ offices in ‘tne:sta elected, I prom!se you hone FRANK B. LAMSOV. d 28 to 218 FOR ALDERMAN OF 5th WARD (Inserted 'y and for J. T. Hay- ward and to oe paid for at the rate of $5.00 for series.) At the earnest-solicitation-of-my tr!ends, I have consented to become “candidate for :alderman; ‘of ; Fifth ward. I solicit your vote' and p;:lmnlaei lrtt e:‘elcted ht: give m{ be:: ‘efforts furthering ©Les! ek T foprasint. of the city and th J. HAYWARD. PN (Prepared and inserted by George Stein and to be paid for at the rate of $10.00 for series.) GEORGE STEIN For: City Clerk. My ‘friends have . urged: me :. to again -serve’ the city of Bemidji city clerk. -I'am particularly anxiot to prove myself worthy of the coj fidence you may bestow in me, shouid you ' see fit to elect me ‘to-this im portant position. 1t re-elected; I wish . to give assui ance ‘that ‘this ‘office will have thef’ best of attention and that I will all ‘times ‘conduct it to the best in- ’ terests. of the city. is mearnestly solicited. GEORGE STEIN, Your support .27 to 218 3 TG T¢i elected, I prom-|: ise to use my best efforts to make| the assessment a just and correct one, without ravoritism or prejudice: On.that basis-I earnestly solicit the{ support and votes of the peoyle q[ Bemidji. H. PALMER.,,. d 29 to 218 FOR CITY Mflgflfll ¢ Prepared and inserted by and for. J. P. Lahr and.to be paid for at the rate of $5.00 for series.) T hereby announce myself a: the of the most, if not the most import- ant office in the municipal goverh- ment, the one office that most| di rectly affects each individual ptop erty owner of the city. It is ithe Assgessor who practically decides;the proportionate share of the taxes iyou are to pay. Having been a taxpayer in Bemidji for the past fifteen years, twelve years in the house-furnishing business, and three years in the Real Estate and Insurance business, /T deem myself qualified for this oftfce’ as a fair judge of values and’ if elected will endeavor to give /Be- |midji a fair and impartial assess- ment. Your support at the polls Febru- ary 19, 1918, will be greatly appre- clated. d213to 218 , *_ J. P'LAHR. jibarocey D oRiaitl This Neqsp I you want to. If yoa want to sel( something If you want fo buy sof “¥f yod want to, rent yor boase ¥ yoa want fo sell yoar Bouse If you want to sell yoor farm If you want to_ there £5' afiylflng ganl f and best way Iy w.mhs placing n‘bommt in this paper FARMERS' & TFIPPE’RS, “ATTENTION we a% bufiinglihdes‘ Furs, Wool ‘¥R & P%lts"e%%al“w r!\‘nd willpay o Effective Monday, Feb. 18ih Koors Bread Will be 'H'iilailed‘ it 10c for 11b. Loaves ' 13cfor1ilb. Loaves rsBread contains a largerpercent- of ‘wheat: substitutes: than. the rernment ‘regulations, 'and still it “ 21 'has “‘that" delicious and appetlzmg g H‘avor. i JRES of home folks warmth and com- lle.rt to lthe heart of a soldier. of Make an appointment today. Bemidji, o e o The HakkerUp Studio Minn, TE ok dmas == CITY LIVERY Bémidji' ‘all the year round livery. 'Service is first class always, * ""Best of horses, rigs, robes, foot warmers, etc. 3 UE’B OLD BAEN COR. 3rd ST. end IRVINE AVE. TELEPHONE 3-W ’H‘IOKERSON Manager CFHE UNIVERSAL CAR Like the regular Ford cars the Ford Model T One- # Ton Truck is a real farm necessity, just.as it is the ’ necessity of manufacturer, contractor and' merchant. ** here is no question about it proving a money-saver % * right from the start. It is flexible, turning in a 46- : }o{)t circle; 'has 124-inch wheel base; the regular { Ford motor with worm drive—and has proven as economical in operation and maintenance as the Ford Touring Car. The price of the truck chassis is $600 g f. 0."b. Detroit. We urge placing orders without de- lay in order to get reasonably fair delivery. 'The de- ° mand is big—come in and let us talk it over. C. W. JEWETT CO., Inc. Ford Sales and Service Defective