Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 9, 1920, Page 4

PAGE FOUR THE BEMIDJ1 DAILY PIONEER MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9, 1920 * nlily Fashion Hint' THIEF RIVER FALISIS WINTER GLOOM. . EXPECTING HARD GAME 5 BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER EVERY APTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY—— THE I:-’lmn,nonnn PUBLISKING CO. . “No alcohol for your radiator ?” “Nong” groaned Mr. Chuggins. “And you know just what to expect LONDON.—“Twice nightly"” servi-- ces have been successfully instituted at Southend by Rev. E. N. Gowing, who has a seven o’clock congregation arriving while the 5:30 service 18 progressing. G._E. CARSON, E. H. DENU, Pres. and Treas. . Sec. and Mgr. TELEPHONE 922 . Entered at the pgstoffice at Bemidji, Minn., as second-class matter under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. No attention paid to annoymous contributions. Writer's name must be known to the editor, but not nceessarily for publication. Communications for the Weekly Pioneer must reach this office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year Three months THE WEEKLY PIONEER . ‘Ten ntaining a summary of the news of the week. Published every “p‘g;:.,u:m sent postage paid to any address, for, in advance, $2.00 OFPICIAL COUNTY AND CITY PROCEEDINGS A OOAT OF EXCELLENT STYLE, This remarkably good-looking coat in dark blue velours features arm- holes so large that they extend ak most to tha straight belt of fur which holds in the fulness at the waistline. The collar is edged with fur to match the belt and there are large patch pockets at either side of the front. The back hangs free. In medium size the model requires 4 yards 54inch material. Pictorial Review Coat No. 8542. Sizes, 34 to 48 inches bust. Price, 25 cents, _— GUESS THAT’S TELLING IT TO HIM. Guess the editor of the Rome Epoca is some kidder, for in an editorial he emits a vitrolic comment on Secretary Glass’ letter, relative to further credits to European countries. It says: “Secretary Glass does not take into consideration the fact that ‘America did not participate in the war until Western Europe was out of danger and that the United States took good care that Germany should not be excessively trampled upen and impoverished, she being an excellent American client. “With the exception of the western part of Europe the se-called ‘people’s peace’ terms to be a prelude to new slaughter. “Confronted with this siltuntion, Europe is “kedft% disgm’x; completely while America plans the augmentation of her flee ¢ by spending a billion dollars annually. Is disarmament possible "‘;.':;“;;m*;g;‘ ,‘j;;;:{g,, PRESNT when Russia bolshevism origlinally anti—militarisi';'. has trans- t;alito and soprano haveiincléxdetli ihn fowféd itself into a ferociously aggressive power? their program songs in English, “Russia is in league with Germany, which is organizing 5‘;:.’,‘{"'1}:",‘;1.fl‘fizzfi'zfiiig:}hi‘; fhet %,n arlfiy for the former, hoping to overturn the peace of|ging mhsuch perfect sympathy with 5. ersailles. ; each other.’ i “Invasion and destruction of the Polish republic would be a| Miss Nelson is one of the few solo spark that would kindle a new fire which would reduce the g:;’}g:“&'g"fi;‘; T treaty to ashes. Therefore, disarmament is possible if Russia|and variety to the program with her s the first to do so, and why not the United States?” harp. Miss Schroeder carries.. her A o- aundience with her from the moment THIS WILL HELP SOME, ANYWAY. her bow ‘touches the strings. Miss - g Bryngleson with her readings frfom 0. & Says a story on the price of commodities, in the St. Paul f;;‘u"t" bg;i: :;Z‘;’gg’fgh:fu“;h:lf Dispatch of Saturday’s issue: tertaining. { ““Several downtown retail grocers today asserted that the| This concert company will be at i sugar situation is so much improved that they are ptepared to|the Grand theatre, Tuedsay evening, meet any reasonable demand on the part of their customers,|February 10, only. . That does not mean that it can be bought at detail in 100-pound lots, but it is being sold at five pounds for $1, and you can have ! . all five pounds at the same time. : “Recent declines in the market prices of various com- modities have not yet caused a perceptible change in the prices charged at the stores.” public some of the best things in GLADYS BROCKWELL IN WESTERN PICTURE The Grand theatre anounces Gladys Brockwell, the William Fox star, as a big attraction for tonight only. Miss Brockwell will appear in a pho- toplay called ‘“Chasing Rainbows,” in which she portrays a working girl with a heart so big that, despite her —_ : A _dispatch sent out of International Falls says the feeling in the Border-City is running strong against the strike breakers in that city. It appears that the “breakers” are lodging in a boarding house known as “The Green Onion” and the dispatch also says that there has been considerable disturbance in the place. Well, a green onion'is a little strong. the troubles of others. And the brave girl finally finds the proverbial, pot of gold at the end of her rainbow. Most of the scenes take place in and around one of a big chain of railroad restaurants run by a corporation. The story, as related in advance, is full of situations that bulge with The Palace hotel in San Francisco has been selected for the national democratic convention as headquarters for party pathos, humor and tragedy. It is a leaders. The number of rooms reserved already are 127. Sup-|western play, and Miss Brockwel! is pose the other delegates will roost upon poles shoved out the|said to do superb work in it. windows. Fatty Arbuckle in “Fatty the Hay- - seed,” wil also be shown. - 5 R The Reason. 3 “And -you haven't any frieuds, poo! man?” ? “No, ma’am, and It's because I am 8 ovoor man that T haven't any.” then of themselves—a page of the life of the greatest and most beloved president of the United States. NEWS OF THE BRET HARTE REVIVED. T H E A T E R S It has taken the genius of David Wark Griffith to bring theé rich, ro- ~ e ——— m————w & | 2N tic flavor of Bret gHarte‘s stories POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT. of the California of the rough days of| _(Inserted by J. P. Lahr in his own OWEN MOORE FEATURED "49 to the screen. ‘*‘Scarlet Days,”|Pehalf and to be paid for at the rate IN FAST MOVING PLAY :ha new Griffith production, which|of 10 cents per line.) “pj " oore's| 1S again showing at the Elko theatre Announcement. firstpéce(l::;nl:ill(y}’i‘]citn\:;e, v?!?l?kl) cglmes to|tonight, also Tuesday, matinee and| Although defeated last year, Rex theatre tonight and tomorrow.|éVening, tells a dramatic story of life|through certain influences, 1 am is a sparkling comedy—a picturiza- in the olden days in a boom mining|again a candidate for Assessor, the tion of Pelham Grenville Wode-|!oWn in the San Joaquin Valley. The|most important office in the city. I house's story which, in its original|0ld Bret Harte characters are re-|still feel that the majority of the tax- form, appeared serially in “‘The Sat- created and given that dashing Grif-|payers were satisfied with the assess- 3 urday Evening Post.” and won na- l_ith touch that makes them seem|ment of 1918 #ud that they are will- ' tion-wide popularity. real. Alvarez, the chivalrous bandit; ing to pay their just share of ;the As a photoplay the satire is said | vondolph, the cultured gentlemantaxes. 1If elected I shall endeavor to be even funnier than when it was from Virginia; Rosy Nell, the dance|to assess all property on an equal splitting the sides of several million hall woman, and her pretty daughter |basis ‘of valuation regardless. of Feidars o waek " Owen Moore lends from the Eastern seminary—all these |whether you are a large or a small o ithe iille rlova relna;kable Sente interesting people have been woven |property owner, and therefore solicit of cn‘.-‘o!.y Vidies “which <serves. to into a red-blooded story replete with|your suport at the coming election of-Coleny, Vames b Cviy sinsic thrills and heart- interest. Dashing|February 17, 1920. “bit of Kamor thu{ The Author wrote Richard Barthelmess is the central J. P. Lahr, into it, and sometimes just a wee bit figure. A really notable cast inter-|{10d2-16 Candidate for Assessor. more. The star's portraya: of the light- prets the story. It is a Paramount- POLITICAL ADVERTISING w hearted, care-free, irrepressible Artcraft picture and very much| (Inserted by . C. Klein, in his worth * while. own hehalf.. ‘To ve paid for at the = A & ek et Bl rate of 10 cents per line.) ol oungster who rollicks into trouble . and rollicks out again is one of the CLAYTON PICTURE DECEIVES. Having fl?gdtg: y%taeggfaate fox re- finest bits of acting that the screen| During two-thirds of the action of|ejection as City Assessor, I take this ‘has even known. “More Deadly Than The Male,” Ethel|means of asking the support of the The rest of the cast is proportion-[Clayton, the pretty screen star, is|yoters at the election to be held ately adequate, the artistic interiors|said to resemble closely the typical|pehruary 17, 1920. Years of exper- and beautiful exteriors, charm the|movie “vamp.” At least she is a|jence in tax matters and insurance, eye and the direction leaves nothing|high-spirited girl who is resorting to|naturally give me an advantage in to be desired. all sorts of exiting devices in order making fair and equitable assess- Harry Meyer will be an added fea-|to prevent the man she loves 'from|ments. During the past ture in his thrilling western play, |taking a contemplated trip ‘to South|] assessed the personal “Hell’s Half Acre.” Africa in search of adventure. What|in the city, and endeavored to do 80 There will also be shown the cele-|makes it worse, Miss Clayton appar-|impartially and without prejudice. brated Fox “World News,” illustrat-|ently has a husband hale and hearty.|This year real estate is to be assessed wide events and happenings. reel, grim melodrama“is turned into|during the past year would prove audience finds that the star has been coming year. The same care taken LINCOLN DAY FEATURE. fooling them all the time. In “The Land of Opportunity,”|ture will which will come to the Rex theatre, Thursday, Lewis J. Selznick will pre- sent Ralph Ince in the role of Lin- coln. The picture will be timely, shown on the ‘“‘great emancipator’s” birth anniversary, which will be ob- served throughout the nation, for it was this noted man who, when Presi- The Norwegian Nightingales, Ag- dent of the United States, issued the|nes and Melvina Lerstad, have with|own behalf. famous proclamation freeing the|them a harpiest, a reader, a violinist rate of 10 cents a line.) slaves in the south, which resulted|ard a pianist. Although they are all|To the voters of the Sixth District: in the cessation of the south, the|young they have already received cause of the Civil war. It is a touching, heart love-stirring|own line. story, of the days when Americans|an excellent group all working to-|Party ticket. thought first of their country and|gether for the purpose o*giving the!5d2-4 be shown at the Elko|pe shown the coming year. rected by Robert G. Vignola. NORWEGIAN NIGHTINGALES ceive it. 15d2-16 WM. C. KLEIN. T. J. Welsh. WITH LOCAL LEGION Return . Game at Armory on| thing as denatured ice.” Thursday Night; Bunch of Rooters Coming Thief River Falls basketball fans are anticipating a fine battle when the aggregation from that city comes here Thursday in a return game with the Ralph Gracie post quintet. Be- midji met defeat at Thief River Falls a short time ago agd the outfit from the western city is coming to Bemidji determined to take the second con- test. Efforts are being made by the vigiting fans to charter a special train to Bemidji for this occasion and are planning to support their boys to the last. They have assolute faith in their team and will have two of their best men back in the game, who were taken out of the contest at that city on account of injuries received there in the game with Bemidji. If a special train cannot oe secured the visitors will be accompanied by a large crowd of rooters to back the team with hearty support. -~ The local Legion had contemplated disbanding on account “of lack of in- terest here, but is anxious to wipe otu the defeat which it suffered a short time ago at Thief River. Rather than pass a chance to show the visit- ors up, the team has pledged itself to stand whatever loss is incurred. Arrangements are being made to have a band out to liven up the crowd and play between halves. An effort will be made to show the visit- ors-that Bemdiji is still'a live athle- tic town and the home of good, clean sportsmanship. troubles, it has _plenty of ‘room? for|: year property ing actual timely scenes in world|Then by a startling twist in the final|and the experience I have gained delightful romance ¢omedy and the|valuable in the work to be done the The pic-|with the personal assessment would I trust theatre next Wednesday and Thurs-|that my work has merited your con- day and is a Paramount-Artcraft di-|tinued support and that I may re- City Assessor. ONE NIGHT ONLY—GRAND | ~POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. _ (Inserted by T. J. Welsh in his To be paid for at the y I herewith announce my candidacy considerable recognition, each in her|for congress from the Sixth Congres- This combination makes|sional district on the National Labor The game will be called at 8 p. m., that all Legion members may attend the annual meéting of the Ralph Gracie post, at which elect’on of offi- cers will take place. All visiting members of the Thief River post will ibe invited to attend ‘and a lunch will be served after the meeting, to reci- procate for the time shown the boys on their visit to that city. 5 Fans are assured of some real fast playing and the locals hope to merit better attendance than has been shown thus far this season. Subnscribe for The Pioneer POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT. (Inserted 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 withdrawn, but I wish to assure the voters of this city that I am out to win and will stay in the race to the finish. Your support at the polls is earn- estly solicited, and I feel certain that the citizens of this city will be satis. filed with my administration the com- ing year, should I be elected. 12d 2-16 - L. F. Johnson, Mayor. GRAND THEATRE Prices 25¢, 50c, 75¢ War Tax Extra from frozen water. —__WEDNES Paramount Magazin There’s no such S.ulueribe for The Pieneer . DAY AND THURSDAY Holmes Travelogue ELKOQO Theatre would you do without : ‘Newspaper Adv ertisements? What if there were no ad- vertisements in any news- paper? Lost and found articles M The Norwegian Nightin AGNES AND MELVINA LERSTAD | . < might never be restored to their owners. Buying, selling and renting houses would be greatly delayed erchants would be com- pelled to depend almost entirely upon those who passed by their stores for their trade. . Such a condition v&suld set the hands of the clock of progress back two hun- dred years. It would limit trade. It would bring de- lays and annoyances and make purchasing risky and expensive. This goes to show how im- portant newspaper ad- vertisements have be- come in our everyday affairs. Read them fully and faith- fully. It may mean many added advantages in your life and dollars in your pocketbook. Pianist Violinist Harpist Reader lence. — Tuesday Night Only DOORS OPEN 7:15—CONCERT AT 8:00 +—4 { i —t Rt gales - 'Jennie Nelson Lucille Schroeder Marvel Lange Hazel Bryngleson A Musicai Treat by a company of un- questionable excel-