Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 27, 1919, Page 1

VOLUME XVIL WOMEN'S CIVIC CLUB TO PUSH BlG CLEAN-UP DRIVE HERE New Organization Will Coop- erate with City Officials in Movement—to Name Day. NO. 73. BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 27, 1919 MAmfi DENIG DECORATED DR AFT BO ARD ) AAMODT TO ASSIST IN STATE EXTENSION WORK A. W. Aamodt, agricultural agent for the southern part of Beltrami county, will leave tonight for Clear- brook where he will address a farm- ers’ institute on potato growing. This will be the first of a series of meetings conducted by the state ng- recultural department and he wil be joined at Clearbrook by A. J. Mc- ’ Guire, who will discuss dairying, and by E. C. Brown, of Crookston, who will have poultry as his sub- ject.. From Clearbrook they wlll go to Cass Lake where a meetin, l‘;;"llllo‘ld Sa;&xrdsy They will be at . . ms onday and Baudetted Nearly Six Thousand Question-| Tyesday, being assisted in the latter naires and Files Occupy two meetings by J. J. McCurdy, agri- . cultural agent for the northern part Twenty-Five Boxes. of Beltrami county. DISCUSS POTATOES AND SMUT AT AGENTS CONFERENCE TODAY Valuable Suggestion Heard by Agriculturalists of District Now in Session Here. “CITY IN NEAT ATTIRE . FOR EASTER IS PLAN BUT OFFICERS HAVE NOT BEEN DISCHARGED Rhinow . Praises Work Done by Beltrami County In Inducting Men. . Membership is Growing and ,“,Much Interest Shown— X Work Is Outlined. Five thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine questionnaires, along with a mass of correspondence and records, the whole representing| Bradication of grain smuts was many pounds of chronicles of thethe principal subject discussed Dby experiences of the draft in Beltrami|A. G. Tolaas, of the state agricul- county, have been packed into 26 tural department, in his talk at the boxes, loaded into freight cars and conference of north-central Minne- leave Bemidji today for their final|sota county agents this morning. But destination—t] Washing- | little smut is encountered in this toi. Aaton= oAl b ¥ section of the state and Tolaas out- Of the questionnaires 2,322 were|lined methods whereby it can be filed in June 1917, 160 in July and |&voided and told of the campaign August last year and 3,306 in Sep- being waged in the southern section tember of 1918. of the state to wipe it out. While the work of the board is Late this morning the agents went practically done, there has been no |t0 the high school building where intimation as yet that the board of-|Tolaas gave a_ practical demonstra- ficials will be released from duty by |tion in the eradicating of smuts, and the first of mext month. But there|this was attended by gricultural is strong indication that their or-|Students of the high school and ganization will be preserved for fu-{Harry Olin, school agriculturalist. ture work, at least for some time to This afternoon a discussion on the come. growing of potatoes featured the One of the last communications | Program. Demonstrations, varieties received at the draft board office|Deing adopted, tours and field meet- was a letter of appreciation received |i0gs, potato assoclations and co- from Adjutant General Rhinow. It operation with dealers and business follows: men were the topics dwelled upon. 5 5 Bemidji was selected for the con- Rhinow Praises Board. terence by S. B. Cleland, assistant ‘The beginning of the great .work state leader of county agents, who is your board has so successfully and|presiding, that the agents attending tirelessly performed during the past might learn of the progress made by year and a half, doing your part in|the Beltrami county potato growers’ the sl?lectlon :;nrtli i?dh“fixim ?ttm:l:!' assoclation, and aiso that a study who have carried wit em into the | might mad t - *tations may not be extended to some |- - Expression of gppreciation tor the | ranks of the greatest urmy the-world ?évfm neme of?ic?’ofl}\a. sty.sf;nm;glt. because they fifly not be*at home|aple assistance given during the re-|has ever known, the dual personal- of Bemidji, southern Beltrami coun- 1 en called upon, but all'are wanted | cent income tax drive was received |ity of Americanism and democracy ty agriculturalist. The system used Co-operating with the municipal officials in every way possible mem- bers of the newly organized Bemidji Women’s Community Civic club are go--take, a most active part in the ¥ity’s spring clean-up campaign, and eftort will be made to_have Bemidji clean and neat for Easter, which comes on A ‘l 20 this year. While thd&fgeneral.clean-up cam- paign will lant' in reality, from now until Easter, according to the_plan, a certain day will:be" designated To ‘be known as “Clean-up Day,” when every man, woman, child, organiza- tion -and club in the city will be asked to partigipate. .Partial plaps for the campaign were ‘discussed at a meeting of the civic improvement committee of the Civic club yesteday afternoon, at which the-program-of work was out- lined and definite action will be ‘tken in a day or so when annouce- nt can be made as to just what Sthod will bel followed. l} Membershin Growing. " The membership. of the Women's : Civlc club is steadily growing and much interest §s being taken. The " membership committes, which com- CAN AVOID FINE BY prises Mrs. D. L. Stanton and Mrs. HLING RE"IRNS Now B. W. Lakin, began g systmatic campaign yesterday and effort’ will Ritchie Notified Special Dep- be made to incJude every woman in| uty Will be Here April 14— i, Bemidji. A st cordial invitation A A C A Xis issued to every woman of Bemidji ppreciates Cooperation. Yo join the clyb. - Individual invi- Maj. Gen. L. W. T. Waller, U. S. marine corps, pinning the Distin. guished Service Cross on Maj. Robert L. Denig, U. 8. M. .C,, &t the League Island navy yard, Philadelphia. Major Denig won the decoration at Blanc Mont ridge In the Champagne sector. Though severely wounded, he refused to leave the fleld until his command had | accomplished its mission, the cleaning out of a wood filled with ma- chine gun nests and snipers. INCOME TAX PAYERS nd needed in the organization. today by A. P. Ritchie, Bemidji’s | which your members inculcated in|py Aamodt has been commended by Mrs. E. A. Barker, president of postmaster, from E, J. Lynch, col-|their interpretation and application .,{pe,ts on several occasions. ) th; ftl:ic °'“"m§,’2’.‘,‘i§“°3fm thg: lecter of internal revenue. ot t‘:w se!e’ct:}ve service law,fha1 ablout —_— committee appo! i Collector Lynch also informed|to be brought to a successful close completed within the' next several{ Ritchie that persons who neglected |by the completion of the records GREmNGs SENT To days when the ‘various departments|to file income tax returns may be re- - ORL s ELKS of the club will be given opportunity | jeved of the $1,000 penalty for fail- to begin work. The next meeting of fure to do so within the time pre- setting forth /reasons why returns|your state headquarters express to — you their hearty thanks and full, (ongratulations upon the comple- the club will, be held Saturday, April{gseribed by law by voluntarily filing appreciation for the never ceasing|tion and dedication of their $800,- 6, at the Presbyterian church. co-operation which they have en-|000 new home were sent to Elks of Joyed in the work from you and your | New Orleans yesterday by E. H. Jer- faithful associates.” rard, secretary of the Bemidji lodge. The telegram, sent to Exalted Ruler John P. Sullivan, reads: “Three hundred and twenty-two members of Bemidji Lodge, number 1052, at the northern extremity of the great Mississippi river, send greetings and congratulations to New Orleans lodge at tne foot of the river. Brother George Kreatz, exalted ruler elect; Brother F. 8. Ly. can, past exalted ruler, and Brother T. J. Burke from Bemidji represent us at New Orleans.” which will remain as a monument to your faithfulness to the country’s service, “It s with the greatest sincerity the report, and. attaching affidavit|that the draft executor’s office at were not filed. On April 14 and 15 Bemidji will be visited by a deputy from the office of the internal revenue service who will help tax payers in preparing excess profits and income tax re- turns, and he will also give informa- | WONDERFUL PHOTO tion relative to revenue taxes which PLAY COMING HERE have been imposed by the Revenue Act of 1918 EXPRESS COMPANY TO NEW LOCATION Eenterprise of G. S. Harding,’ manager of the Grand theatre, is to provide Bemidji with the wonderful photo-play, ‘“Heart of Humanity,” even before .it is presented in St. Paul, Duluth and other large cities. This picture has enjoyed a record seven-weeks run at the Shubert in Minneapolis and will be shown in Bemidji the early part of April.~ It is a war picture, and yet not a war NEW CAFE NOW OPEN. picture. The scenes are beatifully presented and the story covers the ‘Bemidji’'s new cafe, the |Palace, period betwen the beginning of the|operated at 312 Minnesota avenue war and the peace congress now in|by Adolph Billeadeau and William progress. Dorothy Phillips stars in | Abell, was opened to the public last the picture. C. T. Smithers, repre-|evening, and a chicken dinner fea- sentative of the ‘“Heart of Human-|tured the menu this noon. The new ity” company, was in Bemidji today |restaurant is a neat and modern eat- and completed arrangements for the|ing place and its first patrons were showing of the picture here. much pleased. SCENE DURING THE CAR STRIKE IN NEWARK mmem— 1} | B} T E. Lloyd, mannger of the Be- midji office of the American Rail- ways express company, announced today that the office will be moved from .its present location on Tx;ird street to 207 Fourth street April 1 This building was formerly occupied MOTHER lN SEARCH 0F #by~the. Stewart ‘grocery. . — Lloyd explains that: the change is SON. ENUSTED HERE made necessary 1if:the need of larger L] . quarters. The 'neWw location will e provide much needed storage space William Martin Nelson, who en- and sufficient room for an adequate|listed in either Bemidji or Minne- office. New fixtures are to be in-|apolis, is wanted by his mother, Mrs. staTied and many improvements es-}J. A. Nelson of Plattsburg, Clinton sential in the proper conduct of the}county, Mo. Any information fur- office made. The. building will be|nished Mrs. Nelson as to the where- repainted and redecorated. abouts of her son will be greatly Ray Spencer is now assisting|appreciated. Lloyd in the office work of the ex- —_— press company and the delivery serv- There .will be a regular meeting ice is cared:for by Byron Russeil and |of Elkanah commandery in the Ma- Kenneth Mayer. | sonic hall tomorrow night. There Moving of the office will start|will be installation of officers and Sunday and it is planned to have the/la large attendance is urged. -mew quarters in regular working order by Tuesday. 2 PV 4 ‘DEBATE WILL FEATURE | , LITERARY PROGRAM With a debate, “‘Should Freshmen Participate in High School Ath- letics,” as its principal feature, an- other interesting program is to be presented by the Qui Vive Literary society of the school tomorrow after- noon. The program for the atternoon will be at trio selection by Mr. Dur- bahn, Harold Dahl and Muriel Mc- Ghee; a stunt, under the direction of Miss Conaut, in which Arthur ! O'Leary, Harvey Washburn, Roy . Stapelton, Ruby Leet, Florence Bag- ley, Vivian Sandersen, and Edla Rudy will take part; sketch under the direction of Miss Heligh, will | +be given by Muriel Rice, Ruth An- ! derson, Luella Halvorson, Dorothy Eloise Margaret i Harris and Thelma Bowers; okt Dickens, reading and Teters, solo. The final number will a debate—'Shonld Freshmen be "‘ ! participate in high school athleties,” [ by the sophomore and freshmen | classes. All the parents are cor- ~¥ dially#invited to attend the program beginning at threé o’clock. { MAR:RIAGE LICENSE ISSUED. Jicense ‘to wed was issuéd Corne- pus Yost of Cass Lake and Clara M. ‘Thomas, of Bemidji, at the office of Fred Rhoda, clerk of court, yester- day. . Crowds of strikers and sympathizers in Newark, N, J., holding up a car that the company Is trying to run. Over 141 villages in New Jersey were affecied by this strike, and the police had great difficuity in malntaining order. MI O[‘& BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER™ FORTY-FIVE CENTS PER MONTH AMEND Dina: Qx LEAGUE COVENANT OFFERED BY TAFT; IS AIDING WILSON (By United Press) Washington, March 27.—Former President Taft is work- ing by cable with President Woodrow Wilson in an effort to amend the League of Nations covenant so as to make it accept-~ able to opposition republicans This was officially disclosed today when the White House let it be known that peace con- ference in Paris is now working on four amendments to the covenant which had been written by Former President Taft. SENIORS SELECT ‘MEDDLER’ AS NAME FOR NEW ANNUAL Business Men Liberal in Sup- port and Booklet of Interest Promised by Students. “The Meddler,” will ve the name of the 1919 high school annual, mem- bers of the senior class have de- cided. Assurance that the booklet will be large and interesting was provided this week when ‘'heodore Willits, manager of the advertising department, announced that busi- ness men of the city have purchased $260 worth of space in tue publi- cation. Business men have respond- ed in a liberal manner and members of the graduating class are en- thusiastic over the prospect of issu- Ing a large and attractive manual. Artists of the annual staff have offered a number of splendid scetches and more than ten cartoons. Principal Smith, who returned the first of the week from Minneapolis, has announced tnat arrangements have bheen made with the Bureau of Engraving for making half-tones and cuts, High school graduates of former years are being asked to subscribe for the mannual and it is expected that a large number of them will do so. Indications are that the an- nual will include more than 100 pages. OPENING OF GOLF SEASON AWAITED BY BEMIDJI FANS Links of the Bemidji Golf club will soon resound with the call of “fore’” if the weather continues to Brow warmer. Snow {8 melting rapidly from the links and golfers are taking a new interest in life. The indoor golf net over Battles store is being pounded daily by many en- thusiasts anxious to perfect their stroke for the season’s debut. Golf is certain to have a big season in Bemidji. The club house is a big improvement , and interest is being shown which promises to filll the membership roll to its limit before the season is well under way. BONUS CHECKS BEGIN TO REACH SOLDIERS Several Bemidji returned soldiers have recelved government checks for $60, being the bonus allowed them by congress. Checks so far received have been sent to fighters who made application for their bonus im- mediately following the announce- ment that they were entitled to the money. Several applications gent to Wash- ington by home service workers in Bemidji have resulted in money be- ing sent to the returned soldiers, al- though no checks have been received for the one and one-half cent per mile transportation which i8 to be allowed discharged soldiers, sailors and marines. The home service {s sending new applications every day, a ldFge num- ber of soldiers having fafled to take advantage of the bonus privilege when first nnnounced BIG AUDIENCE ENJOYS FINE BAND CONCERT Bemlidji showed its appreciation of good band music last evening when a large audience attended the con- cert given at the Grand theatre by the twenty-first battalion band, un- | der the new band director, G. Oliver Riggs. The concert was given complimentary to the subscribers to {the band fund. The program was | varied, selections being played from Sousga, Grafulla, O'Connor, Bennet, | Frank Hirsch, and Tierney. As the curtain rose, the boys made a neat appearance in their military uni- |forms. Bemidji should take pride iin its band. Because their mother, Mrs. An- toinette Gromond of BemidJi, is un- able to support them, three childen, girls of 8 and 5 and a boy of 6 will be taken to the state school at Owa- tonna tonight, an order by Judge |J. E. Harris, of the probate court, having been filed this morning. IS OFFERED NEW POST. E. A. Colquhoun, Crow Wing ag- ricultural agent, has been offered the position of agricultural .agent for the northern part of St. Louis coun- ty, succeeding H. G. Lagsen.. Mr. Colquhoun is in Bemidji today at the conference of agentg in this section of the state and when interviewed as to whether he would accept the St. Louis offer he said that he had made no definite deci- sion and has two weeks in which to make a reply. TAKE EIGHT TO MILL CITY FEDERAL COURT Eight men, all held in the Bel- rami county jail on charges of vio- lating liquor laws, will hq taken to Minneapolis Tuesday b, Deputy United States Marshal Frank Btad- ley, where tney will be arraigned in federal court. The arrests were made by Federal Agents W. J. Ben- son and Charles Benson and it {s likely that the men will plead guilty to the charges against them. The men held are Charles. Tour- venian, John' Halverson, Lazarus Yukk and James Essler all of Be- midji; Andrew Huttu of Froodwood; Vie Johnson, Kelliher and Ace Nik- ula and Knute Korby of Big Falls, DECIDE LOCATION FOR NORTH DAKOTA BANK (By United Press.) Bismarck, March 27.—All North Dakota today awaited decision of the state Industrial commission on a site for the proposed State Bank of North Dakota authorized by the re- cent legislation. Around the bank hinges practi- cally all the state's program of state owned and operated industries. It will be instituted as scon as a site is decided upon. The commission notified all cities of the state to have their propositions before the body today and indicated it would decide upon a site at once. As soon as the site is selected ar- rangements will be made for floating the $2,000,000 bond {ssue to finance the finstitution, Within a short while thergafter the commission hopes to have it operating. John N. Hagen, member of the commission said the efforts of enemies of the measure creating the bank to have the bill referred to the people for a vote would not stay the activities of the commission. TWO MINNESOTA MEN WIN CONGFRESSIONAL MEDAL The United States government's most prized decorations for bravery on the field of battle was awarded to only 63 of the 4,000,000 men in the Yankee fighting forces during the European war, according to The first announcement of the list ma.e iu a telegram from Adjutant General P. C. Harris to A. R. Rogers, chairman of the Ninth District War Loan or- ganization, Two Minnesota men and one from Wisconsin won the congressional medal of honor—the most coveted honor—the list from Washington shows. Louis Cukela of Minneapolis and Nels Wold of Kelly Lake, are the men from the North Star state and Clayton K. Slack is the Wisconsin hero. Wold met his death winning the little piece of ribbon. The difficulty of being voted the congressional medal was shown in General Harris' telegram, who ex- plained that although there were only 63 awarded, that 3,800 dis- tinguished services crosses were given. None of the traditional dec- orations of the armies of Europe can compare in scarcity with the badge that the United States confers on her bravest, army men in the twin cities said today. Receiving the congressional med- al places Lieut. Cukela among the most decorated soldiers in Europe. He now wears the croix de guerre, the medaille militaire, the distin- guished Service Cross and the medal from congress. An effort will be made to secure his early return to the twin cities during the Victory liberty loan campaign. He s with the 5th regiment of marines.