Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 18, 1918, Page 4

PAGE FOUR PROPOGED ANENDMENT T0 THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA By the Legislature at Its General Session, | 1917,to be Submitted | to the People of Said State at the General 1918 Election, To- gether with a State- ment of Its PURPOSE AND EFFECT PREPARED BY GLIFFORD L. HILTON Attorney General of Minnesota. Addressed to JULIUS A. SCHMAHL Secretary of State OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Authorized and to be paid for by Andrew Johnson; $15.00 for series.) ANDREW JOHNSON Candidate for Re-election to the Office of Sheriff of Bel- trami County 1 Take this opportunity to thank my many friends for their generous support at the primaries on June 17th. And ask them to remember me at the General Election on Noy- ember 5th, 1918, as I will be unable to see many of you on account of my duties as chairman of the Local Draft Board. Sincerely yours Andrew Johnson Sheriff of Beltrami To. o b Al B A e o T POLITICAL ANN()UNCEMENT (Inserted and to be paid for by W. B. Stewart. Amount for series $15.00.) . GENERAL, ST. PAUL, MINNESOQTA, ~ April 29, 1918. HON. JULIUS A, SCHMANL, Secretary of State. SIn: As required by Section 46, General Statutes of the State of Minnesota for the year 1913, T have the honor to fur- nish you herewith a statement of the purpose and cffect of the amendment proposed to the Constitution of the State of Miynesota by the Legislature of 1917, and which i to be submitted to the eclectors of said State at the General Ilection in 1918, PROPOSED AMENDMENT, Chapter 515 of the Session Laws of Minnesota for the year 1917, proposes an amendment of Article 15 of the Con« stitution of sald State by adding there- to a new section to read as follows: “Section 6. The manufacture, sale, barter, gift, disposition, or the furnishing, or transportation, or kéeping or having in possession for. sale, barter, gift, disposition, or the furnishing, or transportation of in- toxicating liquor of any kind, in any quantity whatever, except for sacs ramental, mechanieal, scientific, or medicinal purposes, shall be forever prohibited within this state from and after the first day of July, 1920, and this amendment shall be self- executing. The legislature shall enact laws for the enforcement of this section and shall provide suit=- able penalties for the violatfon thereof.” THE PURPOSE of the proposed ameundment is to forever prohibit with- fu the State of Minnesota after July 1, 1020, the manufacture, snle, barter, gift, dispoxition or the furnishing or trans- portation, or the keeping or having in poasession for any of such purposes, af intoxicating ligquor of any kind im any quantity whatever, except for ance ramental, mechanical, scientific or me- dieinnl purposes. THE EFFECT of the proposed amends ment, If adopted, will be to make un« Iawful and forever prohibit the manue facture, sale, barter, gift, disposition or the furnishing or tranaportation or the keeping or having in posscssion for any of such purposes, of intoxicating liquer of any kind in any quantity whatever, except for sacramental, mechaniesl, ecientific or medicinal purposes, within this state after July 1, 1920, and to place It beyond the power of any legin- lative authoerity to permit the dolng of any such acts. If adopted, the doing of any of the prohibited acts automati~ cally becomes unilawful after July 1, 1920, without any action on the part of the legisiature or other legislative body. The amendment is mnde self-executing. A duty Ix, however, imposed upon the legislatare to emact laws for the en= fercement of this mection, if adopted, and to provide penalties for the vioime tion thereof. ’ Yours respectfully, CLIFFORD L. HILTON, W. B. STEWART Born and brought up on a farm. Graduate of a state normal school and the University of Minnesota. iHelped secure the sixth mnormal school for teachers. In order to aid districts with a low assessed valua- tion, helped secure the enactment of the supplemental state aid law. While county superintendent, the number of schools in Beltrami coun- ty has increased from 87 to 173; the average number of days each pupil attended - in rural and semi-graded schools from 71 to nearly 98; the number of pupils not drawing appor- lat the general election Tuesday, No- THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER- (POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.) (Inserted by G. T. Baker and au- ihorized by Thomas W. Swinson. Amount paid for series, $15.00.) THOMAS W. SWINSON candidate for CLERK OF COURT for Beltrami county. To be voted on vember 5, 1918. Mr. Swinson is a man with a fam- ily of four children. He has gone in- to the service of his country and is not in a position to do any campaign- ing for this office. If elected he will appoint a capable deputy to perform the duties of the office until his re- turn. He will appreciate the support of all loyal voters at the polls on No- vember &th. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted by A. E. Rako in his own behalf. To be paid $16.00 for series.) L. ' Candidate for the To the Voters of the 52nd District: Having been nominated by tie vote dates for the legislature, I wish to re- iterate the statement made prior to the primaries, that, if elected, I will represent ALL of the people of the district in the legislature, and will not be dominated by the wishes or de- sires of any faction. I again point to my record while a member of the county board and the experience it has given me in deciding what are the real needs of the county. I will work for legislation that will build up our great northern empire. 1 earnestly request my friends to lend their efforts towards my election, and golicit the “support of those with whom I will ‘not have the good for- tune to have a personal interview prior' to zlection day. A. E. RAKO. \\ (POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.) (Authorized by and for M. E. Ibert- son and to be paid for by him, Amount $10.00 for series.) Having received the nomination for the office of sheriff at the primaries, 1 respectfully solicit your support st tionment has decreased from 22 in every 100 to 11 in every 100 in these same schools; the amount of special state aid received has in- creased annually from $2,875.00 to $63,373.66. Unorganized Territory. < Fifty schools in the unorganized territory; the assessed valuation is onl{ $629,000.00; the levy of fifteen mills gives a little less than $10,000.- 00; seven months school provided; not an other unorganized territory with schools in the state on a cash basis. “The records, files and accounts are well kept by the clerk.”—Publie Examiner. Your support will be appreciated. Vote for W. B. STEWART Candidate for Re-Election to the Office of County Superintendent the general election on November b, 1918. If elected to the office of sherilf I will endeavor to enforce the law 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; $15.00 to be paid for series.) of Schools for Beltrami County (Prepared by E. M. Sathre, per- sonal committee.) QUICK RELIEF . FROM CONSTIPATION Get Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets .Thatlsthe[:yiulcryoftbom& mg:iifiw for calomel. s Dr. Edwards, a practicing physician for 17 years and calomel’s old-time eénemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic com fi& ion and torpid livers, * . Edwards’ Olive Tablets do noi contain calomel, but a healing, soothing 5 Jmnge.m : o griping "keynote” of these little sugar-coated, olive-colored tablets They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them tc I ha:ceuon‘.d k b th’ you a “dark brown mouth” now and then lit tle Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets at bedtime Thousands take one or two every n;!fl = Attorney Generaly just to keep right. Try them. 10c A. D. JOHNSON —Candidate for— County Auditor Eigction Nivo—nfir 5, 1918 A. £ RAKD POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted by and in his own behalf and to be paid for $15 ror series.) S— d FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18, 1918 POLITICAL, ANNOUNCEMENT (Authorized and inserted by ¥. W. Rhoda. Amount paid for series $10.) Present 1918. { GEORGE W. RHEA candidate for REGISTER OF DEEDS Belirami county to be votcd on at the general election November 5; 1918. Your support will be appreciated. J. L. GEORGE Candidate for Gounty Auditor Auditor POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Authorized and inserted in his own behalf. Amount to be paid for series $5.00.) Earl Geil Candidate for i l County Treasurer For Beltrami County I am a candidate for re-election for the office of County Treasurer and appeal to the county for thei rsupport at the gen- eral election on November 5th, 1918. Your support will be appreciated. of the people as one of the two candi-| - (POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.) Authorized and to be paid for by G. W. Rhea, $15.00 for series.) for county, whom the voters consider loyal, safe and able to conduct the affairs of this important office. They believe his election essential in the safe conduct of the auditor’s office. He will appreciate your support at the polls election day, November 5, voters of this Fred W. Rhoda Beltrami manner, and if This is the verdict of his friends. will be appreciated. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Ordered and paid for by J. C. McGhee. $15.) J. C."McGHEE I He has had fourteen years ex- i ipericncc in country schools, ten years as principal at Hendrum, Blackduck | sistant County Superintendent of - | |Beltrami County. He is a graduate | !of the Normal, Scientific and Classic Departments of the Valparaiso Nor- ‘imal school and University. There is no question about hig qualifications. He will co-operate with tne teach- ers, school patrons and the State iDepartment. He will work to in- crease the State Aids, thie ‘school at- tendance, and the length of the short school terms. His aim will be to have {mom Normal trained teuchers, and I'provide ‘the best schools possible fer ‘all pupils. Iimpartial, courteous treat- ment will be extended to every one. Place a cross after the name of J. C. McGhee, on your ballot, Nov. 5, 1918. Subscribe for The Pioneer POLITICAL ADVERTISING (Inserted and to be paid for by P. J. Russell. Amount for series $20.00) 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, thirteen years. Member o for the preventio: £ the state forestry board for two years, and drafted the law n of forest fires. Clork of Court He has conducted this office for the past several terms in a first class good service counts for anything he should be returned. Your support at the general elec- tion polls on November b5th, 1918, |—~— Amount paid for series {and Tenstrike, and three years as As-: and its village and city attorney BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DOCTORS A. V. GARLOCE, M. D.(~ SPECIALIST \ EAR, NOSE THROAT Glasses Fitted BYE DE. J. T. TOOMY DENTIST North of Markham Hotel Gibbons Block . Tel. 230 Dr. A. E. Henderson Office in O'Leary-Bowser Blk Bemidji Telephone 72-R THORWALD LUNDE DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Acute z2nd - Chronlc = Diseases handled with great suceess. Jst Nai: Bank Bldg, Phous 466-W Hours 10-12 a. w.; 2-3 7-8 p. wm. PR. E. H. SHITH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Securily Bank Bleck DR. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON . Office in Mayo Block Phone 39¢ Res. Phone 397 DR. L. A. WARD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Bemidji, Minn. DRS. GILMORE & McCANN PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Oftice—Mtiles Block l 1 DR. H. A. NO OP OSTE(JPATHICRPTI? ICIAN AND SURGEON [beitson Block Office Phone 153 DR. C. R. SANBORN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office—Miles Block DR. EINER JOHNSON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON . Bemidji, Minn. DENTISTS DR. J. W. DIEDRICH DENTIST Office, O'Leary-Bowser Bldg Office Phone 376-W Res. 376-R DR. D. L. STANTON DENTIST Office in Winter Block LAWYERS UKAHAM M. TURRAMN(E s LAWYER Viles Rlock, Phcene 660 VETERINARIANS D. R. BURGESS, D. V. M. Veterinarian Office Phone 3-R 8rd St. and Irvine Ave. . WAR, VETERINAIMGU%RGEON Office and Hospital 3 doors west of Troppman's,. Phone No. 209 Ard St. and Irvine Ave. | 5 1 J AAAAAAAAAAAA ' BUSINESS NORTHERN MINN “=Dwight D, M‘m%?ENCY WE CAN Anything ; Offices Security Bank Bldg.—Tel. 747 Insure Anywhere FUNKERAL DIRECTOR M. E. IBERTSON UNDERTAKER 05 Reltrami{ Ave., Bemidji, Minn. GENERAL MERCHANDISE . Groceries, Dry Goods, Shoes, Flour; Feed, etc. chldj}v' g8 OEDEP%on. (14 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines 117 Third St., -Bemidji J. BISIAR, Mgr. Phone 573-W TOM SMART DRAY AND TRANSFER Res. Phone 68 818 America Office Phone 12 First to publicly advocate a change in the manner of sale of state lands, which suggestions have been enacted into law. B : First to publicly advocate a state homestead 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. 0 out stint or limit, the righteous and triumphant force which shall make 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-l ship of railroads, telegraph and telephone lines, of coal and iron mines, andi 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 stafe initiation.’ right DRY CLEANIN Clothes Cleuners tor Men, Women and Children “YForce, force to the utmost, force with- { ¥ —— W