Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 21, 1918, Page 2

BEMIDJE DAILY PIONEER —————PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY: THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. G. E. CARSON . E. H. DENU TELEPHONE 922 Entered at the postoffice at Bemidji, Minn, as second-class matter under act of Congress of March 3, 1879, No attention paid to annonymous contributions. Writer's name must be known to the editor, but not necessarily for publication, ‘Communications for the Weekly Pioneer must reach this office not later than Tuesday of each week to Insure publication in the current iss%e. SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY CARRIER One year ... .§5.00 One year Six months . 2.50 Three month: 1.25 Six montks .. 2.00 One month A5 One week . Ja2 Three months 1.00 THE WEEKLY PIONEER Ten pages, containing a summary of the news of the week. Published every Thursday and sent postage paid to any address, for, in advance $1.50. OFFICIAL COUNTY AND CITY PROCEEDINGS AN INVENTORY. Draft classification is not the only kind of classification made necessary by the war. An entire readjustment of human values has taken place. 3 An American lieutenant in the aero corps has lately de- feated fifteen antagonists in one battle. The story of it reads like one gigantic lie; yet it has been proved in detail—withoat invoking the evidence of the lieutenant himself. bold, bad bandits—and we don’t know whether to laugh or swear at the extravagant incongruities of the scenario. So we go to sleep. If the lieutenent‘s exploit were not a fact its sheer improbability yould make it dull reading. And it sets us wondering what use could have been made of the courage of all these aviators if the war had not taken place. They would probably have gone to and from a city office or store in Derbies and sack suits, with umbrellas and rubbers on wet days, and so traveled into obscure middle age, and on to senility. And most of them will very likely do so when the war is over, if they survive it. With our baseball hexroes it is otherwise. Many of them are pretending to be ship-painters for fear of being drafted, and records of the terrific air-battles that color the war news rarely contain the names of idols whom. the sporting pages have taught us to revere. The fair name of professional base- ball is not retrieved by a few honorable exceptions among the rank of diamond stars; they are not numerous enough. And it is not only in the world of baseball that human values must be graded anew. BEMIDJI HEEDS CALL OF HUMANITY. Coming while the campaign for the Fourth Liberty loan was yet young, on the eve of winter when suitable fuel is scarce gnd at unheard prices, when the families of Bemidji were prun- ing at every posible angle to prepare for winter, with neces- saries soaring out of sight, came the cry of distress from thou- sands of humans, maimed, suffering and deprived -of all ‘theit ho_mes and possessions, hundreds bereft of husbands and wives, children orphaned and facing the world dependent upon their fellow beings for a chance in this great world, the result of the terrible forest fires, Bemidji heard the pitiful cry and rallied to describe. Sacrifices were plentiful in this noble work. Without "2 slightest hesitation, purse strings were loosed, hands took from innermost fastness the precious store-that was being saved for necessary purposes and stretched forth with a prayer that ali might be well with their brothers and sisters in distress. It was the noble impulse that acted on the spur of the call, no thought being given to immediate needs ror the future. It was the call of humanity in distress and Bemidji heard and is responding to its utmost. AT LR BEEF AND BRAWN. : In the month of June, 1918, we exported to France, Great Britain, Italy and Belgium ninety times as much beef as we sent them in any month during the three years preceding the war. Operations near Metz and elsewhere have given all nations a salutary proof of the weight of Uncle Sam’s fist. So he now incurs Uno danger of giving them, through the above statistics, an impression of the capacity of his larder. (USRS | ME——— The saying “few die and none resign” does not apply in Germany. Many are dying at the front and resignation seems to be the favorite occupation in official circles. A BRI The destipy of Germany is either one thing or the other. She will certainly be in peace or in pieces soon, e Sl ot The most popular words in America just now are “uncon- ditional surrender.” ) In these days we are.surely living history. DON’fiEfiNK SHIPS! & U. 8. Food Administration, Are you shocked to see the lady drinkin, ips? S ady g ships? You drink ships every time.you us i arily beveg&ge. 3 use sugar unnecessarily, eventy-five per cent. of the sugar used in this country h brought here in ships. Every possible ship is needed for)thrtr;n;f in & 1 nona}égpnio(t troops and’ supplies to the other side. purposle:“ nate sugar as a luxury, and you release many ships for war Teach your appetite to remember this-— DON'T DRINK SHIPS, l; Ea L . | | | t | | { | A " e e o i R e st THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 21, 1918 POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted by A, E. Rako in his own behnlf. To be paid $15.00 for series.) | 4 - POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Authorized and inserted by Wil- tiam McCuaig, Amount to be paid tor series $10.00.) ol i J. L, GEORGE :afiairs of this important office. They believe his election essential in the POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted by and in his own behalf and to be paid for §15 Tor series.) Candidate for County Auditor | Present Auditor for Beltrami county, whom_ the voters consider loyal, safe and able to conduct the safe conduct of the auditor’s office. He will appreciate your support at! the polls election day, November b5, POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Authorized and inserted by F. W. Rhoda. Amount paid for series $10.) Clerk of Court He has conducted this office for the past several terms in a first class manner, and if good service counts for anything he should-be returned. This is the verdict of his friends. Your support at the general elec- Fred W.R Rhoda A movie hero in a western thriller vanquishes a gang of| to the support of the stricken survivors in a manner impossih!a | w, Being a candidate for the office of County Commissioner for Bel- sranit county, 1 will appreciate the support of the voters of the First District, which includes the city of Bemidji. The long residence of Mr. MeCuaig n_this locality should fit him to be an efficient officer of the cqunty board.- 1 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 I 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 Nov- smber 5th, 1918, as I will be unable ‘0 see many of you on account of ny duties as chairman of the Local Draft Board. Sincerely yours . 3 Andrew. Johnsen - Sheriff of Beltrami C o, POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted and to be paid for by B. Stewart. Amount for serics $15.00.) - W. B. STEWART Born and brought up on a farm. Graduateé of a stdte normal school and the University of Minnesoia, Helped secure the sixth™ mnormal school for teachers. In order to aid districts with a low assessed valua- tion, helped secdre 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- 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 only $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.”—Public Examiner. b Your support will be appreciated. Vote for W. B. STEWART Candidate for Re-Election to the Qffice of County Superintendent of Schools for Beltrami County {Prepared by E. M. Sathre, per- sonal committee.) Subscribe fox: The Pioneer [ RAKO Candidate for the LEGISLATURE "| To the Voters of the 52nd District: Having been nominated by the voté of the people as one of the two candi- dates for the legislature, I wish to re- iterate the statement made prior to the primaries, that, if elected, I will vepresent ALL of the people of the district ip the legisiature, 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. I earnestly request my friends to lend their efforts towards my election, and solicit the support of those with whom I will not have the good fcr- tune “to have a personal prior- to election day. A. E. RAXO. ’ (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 :he office of sheriff at the primaries, [ respectfully solicit your support &t the general election on November b, 1918. s _ If elected to the office of sheriff [ will endeavor to enforce the law wnd live up to the oath that all coun- y officials are required to take upon ssuming 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.) interview |- 1918. tion polls on November b5th, 1918, will be appreciated. (POLITICAL, ANNOUNCEMENT.) (Inserted by G. T. Baker and au- POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT thorized by Thomas W. Swinson.| . ai o (Ordered and paid for by J. C. :A_Tuunt paid for series, $15.00.) McGhee. Amount paid for series THOMAS W. SWINSON $15.) # i . candidate for CLERK OF COURT for Beltrami county. To be voted on at the general election Tuesday, No- 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 5th. - (POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.) Authorized and to be paid for by G. W. Rhea. $15.00 for series.) __J. C. McGHEE He has had fourteen years ex- | perience in country schools, ten years’ as principal at Hendrum, Blackduck and Tenstrike, and three years as As- I'sictant County Superintendent of { Beltrami Ceunty. He is a graduate {of the Normal, Scientific and Classic | Departments of the Valparaiso Nor- mal school and University. There is ino_question about his qualifications. i He will co-operate with tne teach- ers, school patrons and the State Department. He will work to in- | crease the State Aids, the school at- i tendance, and the length of the short | school terms. His aim will be to have {more Normal trained teachers, and Iprovide the best scHools possible for {all pupils. Impartial, courteous treat- iment will be extended to "every one. {Place a cross after the-name of J. C. MecGhee, on your ballot, Nov. 5, 1918. e————————————————————————— Subscribe for The Pioneer 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. POLITICAL ADVERTISING < k" (Inscrlg‘d and to be paid for by P. J. Russell. Amount for series $20.00) A, D. JOHNSON —Candidate for— County Auditor Election November 5, 1918 R R R T y > p 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 advoeate a state homestead law, which is now being seriously considered by the state and national government. I 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.” I believe in, and if elected will work and vote for Government owner- ship of railroads, telegraph and telephone lines, of coal and iron mines, 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. Defective