Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 25, 1919, Page 4

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Three months ... 2 THE WEEBKLYX PIONEER A0 it Ten 3 taining & summary of the news of the week. 1 every ,.?.:{;:,"2:. unt‘polu(. paid to any address, for, in sdvance, $1.50 OFFICIAL COUNTY AND CITY PROCEIDINGS — VALUE OF GOOD ROADS Approval generally is being given to the plan before the Beltrami county board of commissioners which would provide a $517,000 road building program during the next few years, the total expenditure required of the county being but $250,000, this amount being secured on a bond issue which the board is authorized to make if all members are in favor of it. The other money will come from Federal aid and under the Babcock Jaw. 'y Bemidji will, of course, benefit greatly by the completion of such a system of roads, which would open up the markets of the city to every section of the county. City limits no longer are fixed by municipal ordinance, but by autom.obl.leg and good roads. As a domestic market a city’s territory is limited only by the possibilities of motor-truck transportation. Facility and economy in this field depend on the character of roads; the better the roads the bigger the city. . The American city which does not have a market diameter of 200 miles is not approximating its commercial possibxl}tes 5 it hasn’t developed its “home markets” to its maximum business productiveness. In nine cases out of ten thesecities permit their business opportunities to stall in a mudhole. The United States Government hag voted $266,750,000 for Federal aid to States in their road-building program. This sum is available or will be by the end of the fiscal year 1921. Under the Federal-aid plan the United States Government stands practically half the cost of construction. If the States therefore, avail of this opportunity to translate Federal funds into permanent State improvements, the money spent on road constraction by State and the Federal government to the end of the fiscal year 1921 will be not less than $533,500,000. Twenty years ago the market limit of the average city was; about 10 miles. It was no farther removed from the heart of the town—courthouse square, if you please—than it was pos- sible for a team to pull a loaded wagon on a dirt road and make|. the round trip between the morning and evening chored. Much is said these days about ‘“‘seasonable employment,” meaning|’ such work as must be done in certain favorable seasons of the year. Seasonable employment is another term for periodic idleness. It will be eliminated in a 100 per cent efficient indus- trial system. The mud road makes “seasonable business’ which means that periodically there is practically no business because roads are impassible. A 100 per cent efficient business system will eliminate periodic suspensions of business activities, even if to do so means the constructon of hard-surface roads. The country has heard much of the advantages of good roads and the possibilities of the motor car as assets to farming and business. Concrete examples of how cities are realizing on! these assets are less frequently cited. There is no longer need of submitting arguments as to the economy and efficiency to be had in motor transportation. That has been established beyond question. It is equally well established that good roads are a paying investment, the better the road the greater the returns on the investment; a well-graded dirt road is a better invest- ment than a chain of riudholes, a gravel pike is a better invest- ment than a graded dirt road, a cement or hard-surfaced road is a better paying investment than a gravel pike—the point is “the best road a cominunity can build also is the best investment the community can make.” 0 TCMORROW THE WORK STARTS. Bemidji is to start its clean-up campaign tomorrow, the civic committee of the Women’s Community and Civie club hiving completed a plan whereby the work is to be carried on in a systematic manner. A proclamation issued by Mayor Johnson asks for the cooperation of all our citizens in making Liemidji a ciean and healthful place in which to reside. Ailen W. Clark, chairman of the National Clean-Up and Paint-Up campaign bureau, calls attention to the danger which lies in the ‘“clean-up weeks” of various localities, which are merely temporary affairs. He says that the National Bureau al- ways has insisted upon real campaigns, to continue indefinitely though it suggests a “Cpening Day and perhaps a six-day pro- gram, to give direction and impetus to a half-dozen leadingI ne features or the many things that, under its plans, are under- taken for permanent and visible results.” “Hardly any of these things,”” says Chauirman Clark, ‘“‘except street and alley cleaning, can be more than tairly started in six days, though if the adver- tising centers public interest in a ‘week,’ that interest and pub- licity and all the work will end at the end of the ‘week.”” Thereis much truth in this suggestion. Every effort should be madie to make the work of a clean-up campaign permanent‘ and continuous. The special effort, directed during a limited time, is for the purpose of creating enthusiasm, but it should be of such a character that the public and the officials and other campaign workers who will not lose all interest in the subject.as soon as the “week’ is over. Keeping the community clean and attractive is an all-year proposition. _—— What threatens to become a national pest is the fomation of numberless organizations of veterans of the world war, many of them are little more than organized raids on the national treasury, launched by self seeking demagogs who would thus capitalize the sentiment for the old soldier which the country as a whole must naturally and properly feel. Political pressure on Congress to do something for the ve(erau$ would be their permanent plan of operations. The sooner.a veterans’ organ- ization of comprehensive scope and under responsible, con- servative leadership can be started the better for the country. The most promising effort to occupy the field is evidently being made by the group represented by Lieut.-Col. Theodore Roose- velt, Jr. The success of this movement seems highly desirable. 0 Bemidji is going to have a baseball team. The proposition of organization will be taken up at a meeting of the Commer- cial club Monday. All fans should be there. AT THE THEATERS Saturday afterncon there 'will be an exqu matinee at the Rex ‘for the ladies. 'Jean Dawn who'has been at the Rex all week, answering. ques- tions will give this reading. to ladies only; the ladies of theeity can ask any kind of a question at this read- ing. Oh yes, men cap come 'te the matinee for the pictures but when they are over, all the men will leave. . Saturday night Miss Dawn closes her . weeks engagement here; so this will i be your last chance to ask her a | question this season. ¢ “THE STRONGER VOW” I§ DRAMA OF THE APACHES “’The Stronger Vow,” most power- ful of all Geraldine Farrar screen of- ferings, comes to the Grand theatre, Saturday and Sunday. A ‘thrilling, modern drama of the Apache haunts in Paris, **The Stronger Vow” depicts the story of a blood teud that has laid its tragic hand upon two old Spanish families. “CUPID’S DAY OFF.” Guaranteed to provide a laugh every ten seconds, ‘Cupid’s'Day Oft,” the latest Paramount-Mack Sennett comedy, which will be a feature of the bill at the Grand theatrg:Satur- day and Sunday is said to-bgGne of the best in which Ben Turpin, Char- les Lynn and Alice Lake, nave bgen seen this season. That fs saying a great deal, for it must be ‘admitted that the Sennett comedies during the last few months have been’ remark- ably effective as mirth-provokers. AT REX TODAY: - Mitchell Lewis, at the' (Réx theatre today, one of the greatest of ‘all character actors, reaches ‘the pinna- cle of his artistry in his ‘wonderful nortra.ygl of Big Steve. - Gus Alex- ander, who blays the partiof Little Lefty, Big Stéve's pal, isione of the most delightfully funny: comedians ever shown in pictures, and it is safe to venture the prediction: that before many days he will be oneof the most | popular of all comedians. ,-The entire cast in *“Life’s Greatest f’rohlem" is excellent, and especially well chosen for types, éach player mnaking his or her part stand out. Also-appearing in the picture are intimate closeups of Charles M. Schwab and Edward N. ‘Hurley. “Life’s Greatest Problem” is the most talked-of picture of to- day, and is, beyond ' quéstion, not only the best of all the big Blackton productions, but omne -of the most fre- markable of all the truly big special pictures. . o) Y. g’ ¥l “SILK-LINED BURGLER.” ' At the Rex theatre.tomorrow “The Silk-lined Burgler” will be featured.’ “*The Way of the Streng,” a story of the great northwest;.is a play of tremendous dramatic, -value ' whic) gives Anna Q. Nilsson, beautiful star of the production, a du role. ' This play, which will be featured at the Rex theatre Sunday is & story of the northlands—showing . the - forceful passions which rule in ithe land. of open spaces: where ‘love and purity hold high value ‘but ‘where narrow conventions are never known. The ltwo roles in which Miss Nilsson ap- pears, vary widely. In the first scenes she enacts the character of an unfaithful wife, while later she is seen as the girl who brings ultimate love and happiness to many lives. Miss Nilsson is surrounded by a cast of clever players among whom are Joe King, Harry- S. Northrup, Irene Yeager, Arthur Redden and Rita Harlan. The play 8 adapted from the novel of the #ame name byT Ridgewell Cullum and is directéd by Edwin Carewe. ' ELKO PROGRAM TONIGHT. The Elko theatre program for to-| (night offers ““The Hand Invisible,” a ipurnculnrly strong and dramatic i photoplay starring Montague Love with Virginia Hammond. The story of “The Hand Invisible” was written by Wnllace C. Clifton, one of the screen’s accomplished writers, and the continujty for the production was prepared by Clara S. Beranger, who | | After Ea .has many big screen successes to her credit. ‘“The Hand Invisible” has Dbeen staged in a manner befitting the unusual cnaracter and strength of the stbry. Added attractions at the Elko tonight are Bray’s Pictograph, and Holme's Travelogue—two Para- : mount short subjects. that are inter- esting, instructing and entertain. , PEAT FINE ACTOR. . In the Paramount-Arteraft special "picture “Private Peat” which is to be shown at the Elko theatre tomorrow Harold R. Peat, who won fame hy his: lecture “Two Years in Hell and Back { with a Smile” and his book published excellent -acting. The photoplay is ! realistic and thrilling and is warmly {commended by each successive au- dience as a well worth while picture production. “Fatty Arbuckle in “The Village Scandal,” and special orches- tra music each evening are added features at the Elko Saturday and Sunday. Housebreaker's Guide.. A lady who lived alone had.taken Into her service a voung girl from the country. One day both mistress and maid were going out, and in such cir cumstances it was usual for the key {of the back door to he hidden in the garden. The hiding place had been pointed out to the girl, and when <h¢ went out she was careful to secret the key in the place indicated, but she pinned on the door a piece of pa per on which she had written. “Shall be back soon. Key under the flower pot on the window ledge!™ There is something for you in the Want Ad column today. It's on the last page. THE BEMIDJI DAILY and Sunday. matinees and evenim4 by Bobbs-Merriil company, does some Dreamers Cet Nowhere. . The Creator has heen more lavish with-the bestowal of zenjus than he Is credited with. Most folks “have it In them” but they never get it out. They nhave all the marks of genius and we look to them for grent things, but they turn out (o be only moldy prospects. Instead of letting the thrill of great- ness ;EpUr to action they dream of sue- cess, und while they are dreaming someone clse wins the honor. The trouble is they were not truly great they were onlyalmost great. An alinost-er can never keep a level head fn high station. Man must be to the manor horn to fill the position witl dignity and worth. . Specials =For- ' Friday, Saturday, Monday| TROPPMANS’ Lima Beans, 2 lbs for.25 Split Peas, 2 lbs. for .25 Macaroni, Spaghetti and & Noodles, 3 pkgs. | b 10) e P P .25/ 1 1b. can Hunt’s Baking powder and 1 bot. van- ila extract, 20c size .23 | Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 210p. 1L s s .25 Quart jar Olives. . .. : Jello, 3 pkgs; for..:..32! Jiffy Jell, 3 pkgs for..32! Quart jar Pickles. . ..37; Best quality Peanut but-| ter, per pound. . ...20 Jap Rose and Palm- olive soap, bar. . ... .10 Farm House seeded raisins, 2 pkgs. for..25 No. 2 Tomatoes, Peas and Corn, 2 cans, . ..25 Large cans, Tomatoes, 2 cans for ........32 Pillsbury’s Vitos, 2. pkgs. for .., Farm House toast, . pound pkg. ...... .23 Farina, 51b. sack. ...43 Pure Olive oil, quart can . . 1.43 | Bluing, per bottle. ..07 T The EXC M. E. IBERTSON IF s YOU Funeral Director and WANT ‘Licensed Embalmer TO .GET. ‘ THE WANT. .. P PECIALTY © YOU WANT.TO . Phone 317-W and 317-R’ ‘ GET YOU WANT 405 Beltrami Avenue i TO GET IT'IN THE | . THE BEMIDJI PgONEER Subscribe for The Pioneer WIS 14 "', gress of civilization has been possible and the humanity At Church Last Sunda‘Y"?“ ‘ Did you attend church.on Easter? Why? Do you realize that the church has a message of like impoit- ance for you every Sunday—a message of the Living Christ, who was one of us, and conquered human frailty who gave us the ideal and the spirit by which the pro- of today must be reconstructed, who walked with God, paid the supreme sacrifice by the cross for His loyalty to, God and man, conquered the grave, and lives today in His divine power and human sympathy to enable us to live that life—victorious and eternal? Did you go to church on Easter? Go next Sunday! e 10:30 a. m.—“LOVE’S SUPREMACY.” 11:45 a. m.—CHURCH SCHOOL. 7:00 p. m.—EPWORTH LEAGUE. . 8:00 p. m.—“JOHN, THE DEEP HEARTED.” “The Church—the spring and sustenance of the only real Democracy—the brotherhood of man, based on the Fatherhood of God.” * G METHODIST CHURCH Beltrami and Ninth Blaine Lambert, Minister )\ LUSIVELY LADIE M. M. JAGRIN, Mgr. SCHNEIDER BROTHERS Of Extra Importance, This Year of Suits' Greatest Popularity, Our ster Sale of Si;ifs For Women and Misses, Friday and We are going to close out our book stock to make room for table space for the fountain trade. To make this sale quick we are going to sell way below cost. Every book at just one-half the price. Late copyrighted fiction books selling at $1.50, $:1v.35 and $1.25— ~ JUST HALF PRICE . . Popular fiction. Get your summer reading. now. Over 200 books to select from, selling at 60c and 70c to close out at 30c and 38c. Sy . Gift and Toast Books, 50c for 25¢c. Boys and Girls books. - Just the .stories you want your son and daughter toread. Clean and.gntertaining 60c and 75c, closing out at-just 1,-price. o KA The ever popular “Oh, Skinnay” book, $1.50 for 75c “Stunt Book”, $2.00 for $1.00.. = g .Children’s toy books at 1;-price. One table of solid and shelf-worn books, from 76¢ to $1.50, to close out at 25¢. Ahercrumhiej—i ‘Mccready. : 215 THIRD STREET S APPAREL 4 | /4 | /‘" f SUCCESSOR TO Saturday | This Timely §ale~always of é'reat interest because of the values and selection it offers so early in the season. And this as a Suit year! So these better suits at a popular price are the very best sort of service we could perform right now, i $38 —and you’ll wonder, when you examine them, how it is possible to get them to sell at this price. It could be done only by planning far ahead; by securing the enthusiastic cooperation of our most ef- ficient suit makers. Every new Suit type is represented:—Bulgarian Blouse, Modified Blouse, Russian Blouse, Box, Semi- Semi-box, Severely Tailored, Semi-tailored, Tailored type with slight flare, Tuxedo, Belted Suits. In many you will note original touches that show the inspiration of “Michael,” or “Hickson.” You will find the workmanship perfect to the least detail. Poiret Twill Tweed Stripes Gabardine Men’s Serge Checks Tricotine Wool Jersey