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{ BEMIDJIDAILY PIONEER : -E. H. DENU, G. E. CARSON, Lev it ONR 928 mc; at! Bemi ylnn as second-class matter e onrebs of March 3, e " it a to annonymous contributions. Writer's name must No attantien mw. but not necessarily. for publication. . % the Wule.l‘:lonur must ‘reach this office not h- week to re publication in the current issue ' PROBE SHOWS WAR EXTRAVAGANCE. It seems that the war cost the United States millions upon millions in waste and extravagance, to the.people yvho ‘fpaxd the freight,” for the house.committee, appointed to investigate the cost of the war, last week received the statement of a witness who -asserted that automobile tires, worth more than $85,000,000, thrown in a pile many feet deep and covering more than an acre of ground, were ruined through exposure to the weather at the Motor Transport corps base at Verneuil, France, Capt. Robert Clendening, an officer at the camp, told a house committee investigating war department expenditures. . No coverings of any kind were ‘placed over the tires for or being used for less important purposes. { Approximately .3,500 . motorcycles, after; being placed in perfect repair for use by the American Expeditionary forces, were parked at the same camp and allowed to stand exposed to the weather for months, until ‘they became useless piles of junk, other witnesses told the committee. ’ Automobiles, including passenger cars of various kindg and hundreds of trucks, were thrown into piles along the rail- road tracks until the “junk” piles covered acres, Earl Tromley of Detroit, formerly a sergeant in the tank corps, asserted. The former sergeant expressed the belief that no inspection was made of the cars before they were discarded and that many of them could have been placed in perfect repair for less than $50. Testifyinig as to the treatment of soldiers at Verneuil and the tank corps-camp at Bourge, France, witnesses preferred charges of neglect and inefficiency against Col. Harry A. Hege- man, whom they styled “Kaiser Hegeman’’; Lieutenant Colonel Viner, who commanded the camp at Bourge, and Capt. Ben- j;omin H. Smith, an officer in the 302nd battalion tank corps at urge. [, S ' SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT. " The statement was made in the senate a few days ago that if we do' not promptly conclude a peace with Germany we will be in danger of losing our foreign trade, and that the prices of all articles' of export would be lowered in this country because of the lack of foreign demand. Also, we have been repeatedly told of late that.prices are abnormally high because of the: great demand for our goods from over the seas. Sugary.for instance, was shipped - overseas until a famine was produk;egi_,here at home, and prices went up so high we had to use a stepladder to locate them. ; Now, if cutting off some of our export trade would make the necessities of life more numerous over here, and would thereby reduce prices to a sane level again, wouldn’t it be rather a good thipg for you, and the rest of the home people? Of course, a few plutocratic exporters might have to forego some of their fat profits, but what of it? They care nothing for the public—why should it worry about them? | —_ Judging from the number of gentlemen nursing presi- dential ambitions, we are inclined to the opinion that America is well supplied with men of super-greatness. . i —_—— Pull a mite of a smile occasionally. . It will not crack your face, nor yet damper the ardor of your sunny disposition. =~ LR St N Be careful how you blow off with new year resolutions. Like prices, they are subject to change without notice. — JACK BARRYMORE MAKES HIT, Jack Barrymore has played many roles onethe screen, including princes, dictators, gentlemen of leisure and other interesting types, vut he has NEWS OF THE - W. F. Kdmphenkel ceremony. \ . The newly married couple left for International Falls Wernesday eve- ing to visit relatives.. They will make their home in Gerhmell. ' PRE-XMAS WEDDING ‘William Elliot and Bessie Froirek of Bemidji ‘were united in marriage at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage of Rev. O. P. Grambo of the Lutheran Free church. ¢ performed - the She Was Optimistic. “My dear,” moaned the.patient, as he tossed restlessly on_his bed. “it's the doctor I'm thinking of.e His bl will be terrible!” “Never mind, Joseph,” said his wife consolingly. .“You know there’s the {nsurance -money.!? 5 G suhscribe for- The Pioneer. '|HAVE DARK HAIR AND LOOK YOUNG Nobody. Can Tell When You . Darken Gray, Faded Hair EASY LINBS AND SMARF ' EFFECT. Fashion delights to feature easy lines in frocks for Autumn and she does her best in this model of dark blue tricotine combined with satin. The back of the blouse extends over the shoulders in yoke effect, while the lower edge is finished with a ‘deep band of satin. The vest, long revers and string belt also are of satin. - The flare sleeves, however, are in tricotine exclusively. Medium : size requires 2% yards 54-inch trico- tine, with 234 yards 40-inch satin. ‘Pictorial Review Dress No. 8424.: Sizes, 34 to 46 inches bust. Price, 25 cents. full of lively action, and amusing situations, clean as a hound’s tooth and without a single trace of dullness to mar its . entertaining qualities. When a comedy can travel a six-reel limit with never a slackening of speed or" interest it can fairly oe said to have established an enwv : reputa- tion as a super-attraction and this is exactly what “When the Clouds Roll By” has succeeded in doing: |- Bemidji l Newsy Notes MOTHER’S CLUB MEETING. The Mother’s club will meet'in the library tomorrow at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. A paper on the ‘nervous system of the child will be refid by Mrs. E. W. Johnson. A large atfend- ance is urged. e WED AT BRIDE'S HOME, " 3, Lewis M. Densmore and Miss Kath- erine Grand were united in marriage at 1 o’clock Christmas ddy at the home of the bride in Nymore..iiuey were attended by Miss Mildred Dens- more and L. E. Avery. Following the marriage ceremonjes, a wedding din- ner was served. CHURCH WEDDING A very quiet wedding was ‘held ‘Wednesday afternoon at two. oitlock at the Evangelical Lutheran church whgn John Merril and Miss Emma Gorze, both-of Gemmell, were:united in marriage, attended only by Héhry and Martha Gorze of Leonard. Rev. With Sage Tea ‘Grandmother kept her hair beau- tifully darkened, glossy and attrac- tive with a brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur. When ever her hair took on that dull, faded or streaked ap- pearance, this simple mixture was applied with wonderful effect. By asking at any drug store for ““Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Com- pound,” ydu get a large bottle of this old-time receipe, improved by the ad- dition of other ingredients, all ready td use, at very little cost. This sim- ple mixture can be depended upon to restore natural color and beauty to the hair. \ A ‘well-known downtown druggist says' everybody uses Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound now because it darkens so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been ap- plied—it’s so easy to use, too. You .simply dampen a comb or soft brush and draw it through your hair, tak- ing one strand at a time. By morn- ing the gray hair disappears; after another application or two, it is re- stored to its natural color and looks * | glossy, soft and peautiful. T00 LATE TO CLASSIFY | The rate for want ads may be found at heading of reg- ular classified department. Ads received later than 11 o’clock a.-m. will appear un- der this head in current issue FOR SALE—One oak desk, oak tea wagon, and shirt waist box. Phone 869J. 2d1227 «{FOR‘SALE—One gas range, used two. “ months, price $60. Inquire of R. B. Lycan, Markham Hotel. Hides & Furs | GETTEHIGHEST PRICE | | HIDES, FURS, WOOL. PELTS, ETC. [ | Tae LARGEST CONSIGNMENT HOUSE [ NORTHWESY - WHAT THE STARS PREDICT This is an unlucky day unfriendly. as most of the planets are Depression which is widespread will affect the ‘miinds of people who are not generally given to melancholy introspection and .care should be taken to keep the viewpoint normal. Crimes and deeds of violence will occur in the early months of the new year, vancement. : the stars predict. . It is not a lucky‘ rule for those who seek. positions or ad-|| 2 | l e — "} THE PIONEER WANT ADS|| Res. Phone 53 Oftice Phone 12 BRING RESULTS 98 Amerlos . ‘A Royal "~ Treat YOU can’t make a finer feast for children . I than a lunch of bread-and-jam, when the |} ‘bread is " MOTHER’S BREAD ; 'The true Home Loaf that builds and nout- ishes even while it is delighting with its toothsome sweetness and rich home flavor. Ask for ours—the firm, white loaf that slices better, lasts better, tastes better. At your vgrocei"s——nqw. HOME BAKERY 284227 © THEATERS | tremrmrmernen 0y - “THE MIRACLE MAN” A HIT. The absorbing sto’y of ‘“The Mir- acle Man,” with the delightful or- chestra accompaniment, pleased hun- dreds at the F'ko 'ast »ight. It is a Paramount-Arteraft picture of the finest class and wiil again appear in the Elko tonight, also Saturday and Sunday, motinees and evenings. :The central figure in the story is a patriarch in a little village who pos- sesses the power to heal the sick and maimed. Tom Burke, a New York gangster, and his pals scheme to use him as a means of enriching them- selves. With this view, they visit him and are astounded to discover that his power to heal is absolutely bona fide. How the good that lies latent in the crooks is brought out, is the theme of the drama, which is one of the most striking yet produced. Prom- inent in the strong cast are, Thomas Meighan, Elinor Fair, - Joseph J. Dowling and Betty Compson. A WOMAN OF PLEASURE. Blanche Sweet, supported by an unusually strong cast, comes to the Grand theatre Snfiurday and Sunday in “A Woman of Pleasure,” a seven- part special. Cast in the difficult role of a poor school teacher who marries to satisfy her desire for pretty clothes and social position and then repents her bargain when she meets her ideal in an emplye of her husband’s, Miss Sweet does some of the best acting of her long and splendid career. never before played a crook as he does in the Paramount picture, “The Lost Bridegroom,” -which was presented with great success at the Grand the- atre some time ago. “The Lost Bridegroom,” which is to be shown at the Grand tonight m}ly, has more real thrills than any picture in which Barrymore has ap- peared, but is by no means lacking in humor, for which he has become Jjustly celebrated. Harold Lloyd, will be shdwn in “A Jazzed Honeymoon.” MARY PICKFORD—REX. At the Rex theatre, Christmas, audiences congested the seating ca- pacity at every showing of that pop- ular favorite, Mary: Pickford, in her latest production from. her own studios, “Heart o’ the Hills.” It was booked for a two days showing and will be seen again this evening at the Rex. : ; In' addition, Charlie Chaplin will be seen in a two-reeler, “The Vaga- bond.” Miss Katherine .roppman .wilt again be heard in a vocal solo. She appeared in the Christmas bill and was heartily recognized. FAIRBANKS COMING. The strenuous Fainbanks, whose surname is “Doug,” has pulled an- other thriller,-in producing his sec- ond independently produced picture for United Artists, ‘““When the Clouds Roll By,” to be shown at the Rex Saturday and Sunday. ‘“When the Clouds Roll By” is a capital comedy all the way through, Love affairs have a unfértunste augury under this sway. Persons whose birthdate this is should beware of financial losses in the coming year. s ' Children born on this travagant. " (Copyright, 1919, by the Whee}er Syndicate, Inc.) 2 day will be industrious but very ex- !lllIIlllllllll_lllll!llljlllIIIIIl‘lIllIIIlllll!IIlll’IlllIIIIllI"IIllIllllll!llllll!llllllllllllllnll Proper Banking. = . Connections. = - ' . Are an 3 Important Factor in the Develop- ment of Your Business i In making your selection of a bank, choose one. which has a business prestige of the' highest order— a bank known for a clientele of character—one that will be a’real asset ta you in the development of your undertakings. i o i fflmll'llllll‘lllllllllll ' The Northern ‘National “The Big Bank for the Small Depositor” Bemidji, Minn. fllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllll!lllllilllllIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIII innnm NRNRUNUNINNNNNnnNnmnn GnunsnHnnnnnanuRnnD When the Child is Sick WHO has not felt the pull at the heart-string when B ¢ the little one’s cries of distress and pain rent the home? We do what we can to bring relief. Often there is much ‘guess work—and local treatment is given ° for temporary comfort. But to bring permanent relief we should go back of the effect and strike ‘at-the cause and invariably - it is.-found in the spine. Thousands of children need- lessly suffer from spinal defects which press on the nerves that supply life energy to some part of the. . body. It is this pressure that is the cause of ailment . now and in later years. : “Parents who exercise forethought in . preparing their children for an abundant, healthy future, will have the young and growing spines examined regularly by a competent Chiropractor. If any spinal defect is + found, don’t hope for the child to outgrow it, because it invariably becomes worse; but have the defect cor- rected in time and save much future trouble. ‘ Tms BETTER Mflfinc is- wonderfully; efficient in children’s cases. Many weak, puny and undeveloped children have been. - brought back to health nad strength through'the aid’ _ of . Chiropractic . (Ki-ro-prak-tic) -spinal adjustments, * Investigate Chiropractic and you’ll immediately recog- , -nize its merits. . ' Drs. Lunde & Dannenberg CHIROPRACTORS First Natl Bank Bldg,, Bemidji, Minnesota " Phone 401.W Nafactive