Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 11, 1918, Page 6

. DEATH IS NEAR, IS NOT AFRAID Yank Lieutenant Feels Huns Will 2 @et Him, but Will Take fon Few Alogg. PROUDEST MAN IN UNIFORM — Wins Promotion’ From Corporal to Platoon Leader for Daring Piece of Work on Night Pa- trol Duty. Paris—It was on the boulevard. The Opera, The Opera was but a scant half block away. And it was ‘dark, both the Opera and the boule- vard, The only light came from the kiosks advertising Paris newspapers, patent bouillon and talcum powder. There T lieard the typical story of the American second lieutenant, the pla- toon leader who's doing a wonderful bit in winning. the war, Call him Prettyman, which isn’t his name. He was a deputy superintend- ent of banks before the war. As he said himself, he'd never been out im his life after one in the morning ex- cept in a taxicab. He used to earn $6,000 a year, have his bath every morning and a cocktail before dinner, He 1s a typleal successful young New Yorker. “Gosh,” he said, “Im the proudest man in this army. T've got two kinds of itches at the same time. “We came over on the Justicla, the ! one that was torpedoed the other day,” he said. “And they spewed us out at an Tnglish port at eleven o'clock one night, and at eleven the next night we were back of the lines in Flan- ders. I was only a corporal then. Then we were moved to Alsace gnd there we got our first taste of war, Incidentally, there I got to be a pla- toon leader. On Night Patrol: “Here's what it was. Up ip the first line the Heinies were just about fifty yards away. One night ihe or- der came for a patrol. Now, it's hard to tell you about a patrol standing here in the boulevard. Out there it's as black as the inside of your shoe. It's into that that a patrol is sup- posed to go. And we went. Sure I was scared. Scared green. 1 didn’t know where I was, and I had the lives of 60 men {n the hollow of my hand. But we went. We lald for 14 hours right up against the German wire and we located every machine gun they had, and every man jack of us got back to our own lines safely, “My God! it was different from New York. It was a lot different from Paris. It was hell. Dut when the Heinles came over the next day we - knew where they were coming from. And we sloshed them. “That country s full of spies and our wires from the front line back were cut. So I went back myself. They'd laid dgwn the best box bar- rage I have ever seen. =~ Oh, I got through it, because I was lucky, I sup- pose. I got through it ‘hree thmes that night, in fact.: And me, never out after one o'clock in my life before ex- cept in a taxicab., Say, it was flerce. Right out in the open country. All I had to tell me where I was were the telephone wires, And they were cut. | I was almost sick to my stomach when T hit the breuk in that friendly little Btlack wire I'd kept running through my hand, But we did get word through. And all the Germans got by way of prisoners were 17 cripples that had been sent up to the front line by mistake. “And, say, I feel they're going to, get me. Ive got my second lieutenancy and 'm going back up to the front in a few days, as soon as this celebration {s over. And I have a hunch that I won't come back. “I've got a little sister and a dear father that I'd like to go back te, but there’s something bigger than that. I'm wearing the wniform, I am. It don't make a bit of difference if I die, becguse there are four, five, as many millions as you want, more, Only when I do die 'm going to take at least five Heinles with me. And I'm going to handle the sixty or seventy or the hundred and twenty men wun- der me so they'll do the same, Aliles Are Fine Soldiers. “Sure, I get awful impatient with the French sometimes because they don’t understand our language. And the British sometimes rub me the wrong way. I've had fist fights with ‘em both—before I got to be an offi- cer. But they're all in the same game and you can tell the folks back home that they’re damned good socidlers, those British and French, every one of them. Only we're going to go them one better—particularly the—platoon of the —— company of the —th. You'll hear from us. Only if you're dropping a line to the folks I know Just tell them that you Saw me—in Parls celebrating, and on the way to the front, where I don't expect ever t6 come back from. Good-by, old man; good luck!” And he strode across the street and disappeared. His job ahead of him to do, full knowledge of the cost of that job, and proud to pay the price demanded-—even to the ultimate. He's the platoon leader, the U. S. A. pla- toon Jeader, that's golng to win this ddeddedrdddbdodrbbdtbb bbb it SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AT HIGH TIDE IN W. VA. Charleston, W. Va—The spirit of co-operation and patriotism is rampant throughout the coal mining regions of southern West Virginia. A preacher and his congrega- tion voiunteered one night to dig . 100 tons of coal. Many miners after completing their day’s work return for a few hours at night to dig more coal. Many farmers, too, put in a few hours at night in the mines. i vwwwmgm@gwwwg P Fix the Furnace Now. The prudent man will have his fur- nace put in thorough order ut the pres- ent time. ‘muing it go till fall would be rgsh at a time when labor is so scarce as now and when there are sure to be so many other people anxious to have their furnaces put 'in order. There was considerable complaint last winter of the quality of some of the conl, which was explained by the sto- ries received from the mining regions of the working over of heaps at the pit heads, some of which represented the accumulation of many years. This winter the coal may contain fewer fmpurities, but necessity for getting the greatest possible return in service for every pound burned will be obvi- | === — = s e e ous in view of the rule that consumers [ (POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.) are allowed to purchase only a per- (Inserted by A. E. Rako in his own centage of the total amount they used | behal® To be paid $15.00 for series.) for heating their houses a year ago. R N e g A furnace that is out of order wiil |To the Voters of the 52nd District: waste a great deal of coal. No one | Having been nominated by the vote can afford to have that sort of thing | of the people as one of the two candi- going on at the present time, dates for the legislature, T wish to re- iterate the statement made prior to the primaries, that, if elected, T will represent ALL of the people of the by t t district in the legislature, and will 7. Me forest aoyicR, Jaboratory, thok) not be dominated by the wishes or de- 24 different woods, and a number com- pare favorably with standard spruce f:)n:zyof-eggryd f‘gfifizn‘; ,;e:i}:ir“o}m:}?; pulp paper, g county board and the experience ‘it o ——————————————— . et Tttt POLITICAL ADVERTISING (Inserted and to be paid for by P. J. Russell. Amount for series $20.00) Authorized and to be paid for by G. W. Rhea. $15.00 for series.) GEORGE W. RHEA candidate for REGISTER OF DEEDS Beltrami county to be voted on at the general election November 5, 1918, Your support will be appreciated. Many Sources of Paper Supply- News print paper has been made PATRICK J. RUSSELL . Loyalty Candidate for Congress Sixth District ~ - Born and raised on a farm in Scott County, Minnesota. Admitted to the practice of law in 1891, and have been engaged in active practice ever since. A resident of Bemidji for 19 years, and its village and city attorney | thirteen years. Member of the state forestry board for two years; and drafted the law for the prevention of forest fires. First to publicly advocate a change in the manner of sale of state lands, which suggestions have been enacted into law. First to publicly advocate a state homéstead law, which is now being seriously considered by the state and national government. 1 am unqualifiedly in sympathy with President Wilson in every effort to win this war by force of arms. “Force, force to the utmost, force with- out stint or limit, the righteous and triumphant force which shall make right the law of the world and cast every selfish dominion down in the dust.” 1 believe in, and if elected will work and vote for Government owner- ship of railroads, telegraph and telephone lines, of coal and iron mipes, and oil fields and natural water powers. I believe in and will work and vote for an amendment to the Con- stitution providing for woman’s suffrage without waiting for state initiation. APPLESY Be prepared to buy bulk apples. I will have a car on track soon. I have moved my store to 523 Minnesota Avenue, one block west of postoffice. 1.P. BATCHELDER Phone 675 : THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PAGE SIX (POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.) |[has given mé in deciding what are| (POLITICAL: ANNOUNCEMENT.) the real needs of the county. I will work for legislation that will' build up our great northern empire. I earnestly request my friends to lend their efforts towards my election, and [ solicit the support whom I will not have the good for-; . tune to have a persona] interview, prior to election day. (POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.) sm}A:[:gur:lz)edbiy apn;(ildr orhl;/!{. ll?) n;lei‘!':l' to the service of his country and is £ -{not i i ign- Amount $10.00 for series.) okn & nosliion tg dd any Cainpalen of those with Amount paid for series, $15.00.) trouble. THOMAS W. SWINSON candidate for CLERK OF COURT for Beltrami county. To be voted on at the general election Tuesday, No- vember 5, 1918. Mr. Swirson is a man with a fam- ily of four children. He has/gone in- Office Phone 1 ing for this office, If elected he will % 1918. Having received the nomination for | §8 the office of sheriff at the primaries, I respectfully solicit your®support at the general election on November &, If elected to the office of sheriff|g 1 will endeavor to enforce the law |58 and live up to the oath that all coun- ty officials are required to take upon assuming the duties of the office. Yours for a clean administration. M. E. IBERTSON. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT Inserted by A. D. Johnson in his own . behalf; $5 to be paid for series appoint a capable deputy to perform the duties of the office until his re- turn. For the Fall ~ Season you will want coats and suits of ~undoubted quality. You have never been disappointed in “w The and this season you will be more delighted than ever, because the - and the workmanship shows an improvement wherever such im- provement was possible. The “Palmer Garment” is made in Chicago. It is made in fac- tories owned and operated by the A. D. JOHNSON —Candidate for— ! Counly Auditor Elgction November 5, 1918 —— e manufacturer. Each factory is light. Each'is cleanand sanitary. Child labor is not employed, nor are any sweat shop products al- lowed. . The “Palmer Garment” fits with fewer alterations than any other, which makes it possible for you to purchase a garment, which, as a rule, fits perfectly without the slightest change. The workmanship is of such high stan- dard, that.it is the criterion by which many garments are judged. knowledge that it will prove satisfactory in service, which means that it is the very best possible garment value. Let us show you some of the new, chic styles, as well as the conservative kinds. In no event can you secure a ‘“Palmer Gar- ment”’ that is loud, blatant, or that does not adhere strictly to the mode—although each + garment is distinctive and appears to have been made especidlly for the wearer. A serviceable well made and stylish coat for $25.00 and up to $90.00. O'LearyrBowsér Conmipany An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Gure The “Spanish Influenza,” thé malady that is now sweeping over the corntry, is not considered dangerous in itself, but is fatal in cases where the patient is in a run-down condition. ;. F . Tone up your System < b Stop that Cold you have Keep your stomach in shape We have a number of approved remedies that will help in warding off the disease o Prescriptions carefully compounded CITY DRUG STORE Phone 52 : e e e He will appreciate the support of all loyal voters at the polls on No- Mar,!ager vember 5th. T styles show more individuality FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11, 1918 Subscribers should report any poor (Inserted by G. T. Baker and au-|carrier service to this office.and steps thorized by Thomas W. Swinson.|will be taken at once to remedy, the ENTERPRISE AUTO CO Auto Livery and Taxi Service Day and Night Service Office Remore Hotel, Cor. 3rd St. & Beltrami Ave. Residence Phone 10 WM. M’CUAIG, We offer the “Palmer Garment” with the N. L. HAKKERUP o qee : PHOTOGRAPHER Beaidji, Minn. Sl é’hotos Day and Night ; rd St. . Bemidj e bty F s T T LN .. Nalarttun