Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 7, 1920, Page 8

'SERGT. JONES SECURING SEVERAL ENLISTMENTS - IN ARMY CAMPAIGN Three Red Lake Secured for Regulars; i : Others Joining Chippewas Sergeant Jones, in charge of the Bemidji recruiting station, is having marked success in securing enlist. ments in various departments of the United States army, since he suc- ceeded Sergt. Bass, who was trahs- ferred to Minnesota military head- quafters at Minneapelis. Recruiting sergeants, detailed by the war de- partment are assigned to the Bemidji district and these have been cooperat- ng with Sergeant Jones. Among the first men enlisted by Jones, was Carvel E. Lincoln of Park . Rapids, who enlisted in the chemi- ' cal warfare department and went to the Edgewood arsenal in Maryland. The local recruiting station has also received other enlistments in the chemical wartare department who were also detailed at the Edgewood arsenal. They were Charles White of % Bemidji, James Van Pelt, Robert Iy Caswell and David E. Boutang, the ; 5 last three being from the Cass Lake | gy reservation. .Sergeants Rogers and Clark White, canvassing in Red Lake, secured three Chippewa Indians for enlist- ment into the regulars, and they will join the Third motorized field artil- lery at Camp Grant for a period of three years. The three are Peter Clark of Reuoy, Joe Johnson and John G. Smith of Red Lake. 5 Harry M. Palmer of Ft. Riley, Minn., is another who has enlisted. Sergeants Joseph E. Gardner and William M. Mayle, both from Camp Funston and members of the Seventh division, have arrived in Bemidji to assist in recruiting. CANADA WHEAT PRICE RAISED TO FARMERS (By United Press.) Winnipeg, Feb. 7.—When the final distribution is made on participation { certificates, the average price of Canadian wheat to the farmers will be above that of the United States, H. W. Wood told the annuai conven- tion of the United Farmers to Al- berta, at Calgary recenfly. “And this,” he said, “will happen, notwith- standing the fact that as high as $3 per bushel has been paid for wheat in the U. 8.” Mr. Wood showed that the average price of wheat in North Dakota, where good wheat is grown was only $2.40 per bushel. In Taxes the price was as low as $2. He deeclared that the Canadian wheat board had handled all the Canadian grain and .sxzthat millers did not have large, stocks ‘on hand when the market was thrown open. As to participation certificates he .gaid, “Their value is_as yet. uns + known quantity but if the “present high prices holds it will be consider- able.” e SRS STATE CHILDREN JOINING PERSONAL HEALTH DRIVE (By United Press.) Bismarck, Feb. 7.—The campaign for personal health hygiene and cleanliness already has enrolled more than 25,000 children in the state. The move is under the auspices of the anti-tuberculosis association. LONDON ‘omplaining that her hushand ro ¢ tie family at two and three o'clock the morning for long “health wa ' and took the blankets trom them in cold weather, a Willesden woman cliimed a separa- tion LONDON at an Dford “Whist drive” a woman was given the choice of a bottle of - whiskey or a pair of silk stockings. After considerable hesitation she chose the whiskey. POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT. iInserted by L. F. Johnson in his own behalf and to be paid at the rate of ten cents per line.) Announcement. i hereby announce myself a candi- date for re-election for the office of Mayor of Bemidji. I understand that it has been reported that I had finish. the citizens of this city will be satis- ing yeer, should I be elected. 124 2-16 L. F. Johnson, Mayor, —Winninz the first prizej Chicago, Feb. 7.—Potato receipts today, 28 cars. weak. Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin Round and Long Whites, sacked, $4 to $4.25; bulk, $4.35. to $4.75, sacked. Bemidji Potato Market—All varieties, bulk, small lots, $2.50 to $3.00 per cwt. Carload lots, sacked and ]oaded $3. 00 to $3.50 per cwt. =N BEMIDJI CASH MARKET QUOTATIONS. GRAIN AND HAY Oats, bushel............. 95¢-31.00 Barley, bushel . .. $1.60 Rye, bushel........... ...$1.50 Red clover, medium, 1b.....42c-44c Popcorn, pound ......... ..8¢c-10c Wheat NO. 1. ccpevunnnn .00 $2.60 VEGETAEL4JS. Rutabagas, per cwt....$1.00-§1. 50 Carrots, per cwt. . & A$1 50- Beets, per cwt... .$1.00-81. 46 Cabbage, cwt. .. .35.00 $6.00 Onions, dry, cwt .$5.00-$6.00 Beans, cwt. ...... ..$6.00-88.00 Dairy butter, pound. . .#0c-55¢ Butterfat .........c 00000000 58¢c Eggs, fresh, dozed.... .50¢-55¢ The folldwing prices were at time of going to press of today’s Pioneer: GRAIN AND HAY Wheat, No. 1 $2.256-52.35 Wheat, No. 2.. .$2.15-52.25 Wheats No. 3. . ..$2.05-32.15 Qats oiisi s ...66c-68c Barley . .81430:51.40 Rye. No. 2. 5 Buckwheat. per ib.... No. 2 timothy hay.. No. 1 clover mixed. . Rye straw...... Corn VEGETABLES Beans, hand picked, navy, cwt. $5.560 Potatoes, per cwt. ..$3.40 Beans, brown, cwt. $3.60 Beets, per cwt. ... $..25 Carrots, per cwt.’.. " .. $1.60 Onions, dry, per cw .$3.50-35. 25 Eggs, per dozen. .. Cabbage, cwt..... Rutabagas, per cwt Butterfat Packing Butter .. MEATS Mutton. b Hogs . . Veal ... . Beef, dressed Lambs ..... Cucumbers, hot house, doz. Garlic, 1b. R Newsy Notes 0. P. Foss of Frazee was a visitor here yesterday. G. H. Turner of Grand Forks spent Friday in this city. Albert Larsen of Blackduck was a visitor in Bemidji on Friday. A. B. Lego of Federal Dam was a visitor in this city yesterday. F. §. Lavender of Coleraine spent the day in Bemidji yesterday. John Ward of Thief River Falls spent the day here on Friday. H. L. Gould of Brainerd was a bus- iness caller in Bemidji yesterday. Mrs. William Fellows of Tenstrike was a Friday shopper in Bemidji. Byron L. Morgan of Grand Forks was a Friday visitor in this city. Miss Ruth Gunelius of Gonvick was a caller in this city yesterday. E. A. Freeman of Grand Rapids was a visitor in Bemidji yesterday. J. A. Alrick of Thief River Falls was among the out of town visitors here op Friday. Mrs. C. M. Taylor and Mrs. H. E. Torve of Cass Lake were among the out of town callers in Bemidji on Friday. “PAPA” LYCAN NOW. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Lycan are rejoicing over the arrival of a bounc- in baby gir lat their home this morn- ing. Mother and babe are reported to be doing nicely. Many good smokes were enjoyed in nonor of the occa- sion. GEMMELL ITEMS. Mrs. Kuntze and daughter, Vida, went to Bemidji Friday, Vida going down to consult a doctor. Mr. Shook went to Bemidji Tues- day night to rent a house. Edna Peterson and Elsie Benedict went to Bemidji Friday night to have dental work done and their eyes tested. JUVENILE IS HOST. Little Earle Barker celebrated his third birthday anniversary this after- noon at his home, 1109 Beltrami fled with my administration the com- | Rhea, avenue, by inviting in twelve little withdrawn, but I wish to assure the|guests to spend an enjoyable after- voters of this city that I am out to|noon with him. A pretty little lun- win and will stay in the race to the|cheon was served, the main attrac- tion of which was a birthday cake. Your support at the polls is earn-|The guests were Forest and Marjory estly,solicited, and I feel certain that| Halgren, Robert and Jack Given, Arthur and Clyde Swinson, Robert Ruth Gilbertson, Leagene French, W. B. Mitchell, Jr., Malissa Mitchell and Dell Budte. ’ Bemidji Market Quotations Market Idaho Russets, $4.65 MEATS Mutton ..... 13¢ Hogs, Ib........... .19¢-20¢ Dressed beef, pound. . .12¢c-14c¢ Turkeys, live, pound ..40c-45¢ 0l1d Toms, live, pound .25¢-30¢ Geese, live, pound . 26c30c Ducks, live, Ib. ?... . 16¢18c Hens, 4 1bs. aud over ......... 22¢ Springers, all weights, 1b. ..... 22¢ HIDES Cow hides, No. 1, pound....25¢-26¢c| Bull hides, No. 1, pound....20¢-22¢ Kip hides, No. 1, pound. .30c-32¢ Calf skins, No. 1, pound .46c-48c Deacons, each ......... $2.50-$3.00 Horse hides, large, each. $8 00-39.00 Tallow, pouna .... .10c-12¢ Wool, bright .. .40c-46¢ |Ducks, dark . Wool, semi brigh P11 being paid at Stillwater, Minn., Parsnips, per cwt. . ..$1.76 ceee.s.$1.25 LIVE POULTRY Turkeys, fancy dry picked, ¥ Ibs. .. ..40¢ Turkeys, 9 lbs. up <. 240 No. 2 turkeys ..... Turkeys, oid toms .... Turkeys, small and thia-. Geese, 12 lbs. up, and fat Ducks, clean . Ducks, white ... ‘| Hens, heavy, 4 lbs. and over | CLUB TO MAKE ADVENT. Springers, live.... Hens, small.. Ducks, No. 2 ..... GeesA, bright and fat. . Hens, 4 1bs. up, fat... Hens, small and thin Springers. dressed HIDES Cow hides, No. 1.... Bull hides, No. 1. Kips, No. 1... Calf skins No. Deacons Tallow Horse hides Wool, bright Woel, semi-bright The Harmonick Glee club, under the direction of Mrs. Beth Eyans Yaples will make its first public ap- |. pearance at the Presbyterian’ church Sunday evening, February 8. A spe- cial “program, with other new :fea- tures, has been arranged for that evening, in connection with the church service. v w4 RETURNS TO BEMIDJI Mrs. Ethel M. King returned this morning from Bismarck, N. D., to resume her former position with the Rich Portrait Studio. Last year Mrs. King built, fitted and operated a studio of her own at Williams. She disposed of this location and has for the past six months been with the large Butler Studio at Bismarck. REBEKAHS ARE GUESTS. The Rebekah Auxiliary was enter- tained at-the home of Mrs. Groff on America avenue Last evening. The rooms were very prettily decorated in streamers of red and white, the colors of the Order. The idea of the three links, the emblem of the Order, being also carried out in the decora- tions. A delightful supper was served by Mrs. Groff and her niece, Miss Bernice Wallace. There were about twenty-five of the members present, who presented her with a surprise wedding gift of a complete table linen set. Every one had a very nice time. BEMIDJI GIRLS FEATURED. Many people of Bemidji will be in- terested in the following information taken from Friday’s St. Paul Dis- patch: The Webb Publishing Company is sending out a class of young women to assist country school teachers in their work. At the roll call of the third annual convention, Thursday, twenty-three young women respond- ed from seven different states. Among them are Miss Dolly Koors and Miss Jeanette Stechman, both of Bemidji. They have been assigned to parts of Kansas and Missouri, respectively. A number of entertainment of var- ious kinds have been given for the school service visitors, before dis- patching them to their new work. INTERESTING PROGRAM. An interesting program has been prepared for the February 12 meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion and has been announced as follows: Vocal Solo—Mrs. Paul Yaple. Reading—Miss Josephine Parker. Piano Solo—Miss Mary Deputy. Singing and Dancing—Master Bobby LeBaw. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Paul Yaple. Charles H. Giles, state war risk officer, has also been secured to speak at this meeting. The session will be called at 2:30 o’clock Thursday after- noon. Refreshments will be served. A large attendance of those inter- ested in the permanent organization of the Auxiliary is urged that th plans may be completed at this time. 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 SALESMEN WANTED — District Managers to establish County Seat Dealers for Super-Farm Power and Farm Light Plant-—small capital required. Excellent field—large profit—full factory cooperation. C. Willis, 106 Garrick Building, Chi- cago. 1d2-7 WANTED—One: nhundred men and women to attend the dance at the Moose hall the 10th. Come early. 2d2-y LONDON.-~The first friendly re- ception accorded a German since 1914, was seen at Dorchester when Private Bruckmann, prisoner of war, was presented with a watch and money, together with his passport to return home, in recognition of his bravery in rescuing a British aviator from a burning aeroplane. SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 7, 1920 POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT. (Inserted by J. P. Lakr in his own behalf and to be paid for at the rate of 10 cents per line.) Announcement, . Although defeated last year, through certain influences, 1 am again a candidate for Assessor, the most important office’ in the city. I still feel that the majority of the tax- payers were satisfled.with the assess- ment of 1918 and that they are will- ing to pay their just share of the taxes. If elected I shall endeavor to assess all property on an equal basis of valuation regardless of whether you are a large or a small property owner, and therefore solicit your suport at the coming election February 17, 1920. * J. P. Lahr, ,Candidate for Assessor. ANNOUNCEMENT. Miss Nellie Hinkley will held a spring opening Thursday and Friday afternoon of this week from 2:00 to 5:00, at her dressmaking parlor, 701 Amerfca ave., at which time there will be a display of samples of the very latest in fabrics for the spring and summer frocks. The ladies of Bemidji are especially invited to call at this time and inspect the line. 1d4 THE PIONEER WANT ADS BRING RESULTS 10d2-16 ‘voters at the election ' POLITICAL ADVERTISING. (Inserted by W. C. Klein, in his own behalf. To ve paid for at the rate of 10 cents per line.) To the Voters: Having filed as a candidate for re- election as City Assessor, I take this means of asking the support of the 0 be held February 17, 1920. During the past year I assessed the personal property in the city, and endeavored to do so impartially and without prejudice. This year real estate is to be assessed and the experience I have gained during the past year would prove valuable in the work to be done the coming year. The same care taken with the personal assessment would be shown the coming year. I trust that my work has meriied your eon- tinued support and that I may re- ceive it. 15d2-16 WM. C. KLEIN. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. (Inserted by T. J. Welsh in his own behalf. To be paid for at the rate of 10 cents a line.) To the voters of the Sixth District: I herewith announce 1y candidacy for congress from the Sixth Congres- sional district on the National Labor Party ticket. 5d2-4 T. J. Welsh. THE NORWEGIAN NIGHTINGALES Agnes and Melvina Lerstad = 'cuming-4coming COMING The NORWEGIAN NIGHTINGALES Assisted by a "HARPIST VIOLINIST READER - PIANIST GRAND Theatre TUESDAY 8P.M. Feb. 10th 200 Boxes of =TYPEWRITER= PAPER 200 HERES YOUR CHANCE : Mr. Lawyer, Doctor, Banker and Oflicg Managers to stock up with a supply of good typewriter paper. Big shipment of fresh goods just received. -Sale ENDS Saturda 9:30 A. M. The following prices will hold good for one week only: Number Size Reg. Price Sale Price One lot No. 161—81x11, worth $1.75, at. $1.35 per Rm. One lot No. 181—84x13, worth - 2.25, at. 1.55 per Rm. One lot No. 201—81x13, worth 2.00, at. 1.40 per Rm. One lot No. 203—81x13, worth 2.50, at. 1.65 per Rm. LOOK IN THE WINDOW WHEN YOU PASS BY Come in and buy if you want some. There is only a limited number of reams to be sold at these prices. Mail orders given the same careful attention as per- sonal purchasers and filled in order received. PIONEER STATIONERY Phones 799J, 922 and 923 el S Y. i —t—