Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 21, 1920, Page 6

e e i i OPERATION % BUT OF POLITICS s of Editors. VINDICATES. -FORMER POLL. Overwhelming, Veto Like That of Year : Before From Both Sides of Political’ Fence. i “ Washington.—Inner circles of both political partles here are greatly~in- iterested In_the results- of a: national pollion the question of government ration among over 5,000 newspa- r editors throughout the country. " . WIth 86 per cent of these editors, re- ‘gardless' of political faith, giving it as thelr impartial opinion: that the public 1s more than ever opposed to the gov- ‘ernment” golng Into” business In com- ;petition. with. its. cltizens, observers bera see little chance that elther po- Itical party will find it a_profitable campaign issue, In the opinion of party leaders this sort of a canvass among newspaper editors 1s the best. possible index of publlc opinfon. They recall a similar questionnaire sent out & year ago In connection’ with the proposition that the government take over the rall- roads permanently. timé from approximately the ‘same number of editors showed 83 per cent against the principle of government operation. They recall also that with- in_ten days from )ublication of the resuit of the formei questionnaire the sentiment for return of the railroads to thelr owners Uid definitely crys- tallized. Comparison of 11 2sent results i~ de- tall with those {: a year ago ¢on- vinces the politica | student not only that these editors have been accurate in their judgment, but that party con- siderations playel. no part in form- ing It. From Démocratic and sup- posedly radical Texas, for example, the present quebtionnaire brought re- plies: from editors of 244 papers, only three of which are Republican. Yet the percentage agalnst government oferation was 92, which is exactly tke samé &b that given by 200 editors from Republican Michigan, among whotn were representatives ef only thres emocratic papers. Other states that pair percentages signifi- cantly are Massachusetts and Novada, with 100; Connecticut and South Caro- lina, with 97; Maine and West Vir- s, with 98; Kentucky and New ork, with 91; Missourt and Pennsyl- vanfa, with 80; Ohio and Oklahoma, with 87, The result of the present poll as to government operation in each state are graphically shown by the follow- ing chart: : OPPOSED TO GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIR IN FAVOR OF GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIR 3% DOUBTFUL OR FAILED TO RERLY. itie jpeidd Replies at that |’ (Continued from Page 1) least the right to elect their own . BEMIDJI CASH MARKET QUOTATIONS. meeting of the Northwestern Teach. ers’ association at Warren, Min! METHODIST LADIES’ AID MET WITH MBS, CALDWELL At the meeting of the Methodist Ladies’ Aid held at the home of Mrs. J. M. ‘Caldwell yesterday afternoon, ., . MILERS - Cash and Carry Store SPECIALS FOR AMr. and Mrs, O. Stahl left this aft- municipal officers and to have two|ernoon for their new home at Fargo, ing were elected to the of- e e - GRAIN AND HAY MEATS deleglm/in congress; the same num-| where Mr: stalgi will be engaged in msmg’fhegmc;ety for the coming FRIDAY AND & v ber that/are allowed the Phillipines. | business. year. President, Mrs. E. H. Denu; TURDAY At fi !)ll)s were introduced to give —_— Vice president, Mrs, W. Z. Robinson; 5 Oats, bu. . . .. the district two senators and two rep-| MISS GRANT ADDRESSES secretary, Mrs. R. J. Boardman; || Cremo Flour, 49-1b Red Clover, me Dressed beef, resentatives, but a majority of con- MEETING AT WARREN | treasurer, Mrs. ._Grandy. sack ......- $3.35 .gress has expressed opposition to that, but is willing to grant local self government as a start toward wiping Wheat, hard. $1.60-$1.80 Whoat, soft. Turkeys; live, 1b. Old Toms, live, 1 $1.50-$1.60 ..$1.00 nation on the globe, $1.50-$2.00 Potatoes; cas load lots. Cabbage, cwt. ... Onions, dry . .... Beans, ewt . Butterfat . ... Eggs, fresh, dozen. ‘Bull hides, No. 1, 1b. Kipp hides, No. 1, Ib. Calf skins, No. 1, Ib. Wool, bright Deacons, each . Horse hides, large, each franchised inhabitants of the nation- al capital is repugnant to the Amer- dican spirit of liberty, and contrary to every principle of human freedom upon which the republic is founded: Is Washington entitled to the bal- lot? There is no more patriotic com- munity under the Stars and Stripes than the District of Columbia. In MINNEAPOLIS CASH' GRAIN. SOUTHIS'I'. PAUL LIVESTOCK. At close of business October 21: Low High| Cattle—Recei ts, 7,000; m No. 1 Northern Dark steady to stmng. e 30003 markety the. ‘Civil, and World War Whesdt . 2.07 2.11 No. 1 Nor. 504 501 |, Hoss—Recelpts, 7.500; market, ict supplied nearly 19,000 No. 3 Yellow Corn.... .84 g |A0c to 60c lower; top, $13; bulk of|men to the armed forces in the No. 3 White Oats 48% .49 | SHIes $12.50@12.75. world war; nearly half of them were Choice Barley .90 95 Sheep—Receipts, 5,500; market,|volunteers and many sleep in France No. 2.Rye 1.64% 1.65% |strong; good. choice native lambs,|More than half served overseas. The Flax ... s 2.90 1$10.50@10.75. E district supplied more soldiers, sail- ors and marines than any one of seven of the states. Liberty bond subscriptions . were. oversubscribed more than $30,000,000. Every war time fund was heavily oversubscribed. The voteless people of the distri® confidently appeal to all patriotic free born American citizens, to-assist them in recovering: their political lib- erty, and their rights as guaranteed under the Constitution. The citizens are -asked to -notify their senators 'and representatives in congress that they approve of the struggle of the district people to be free. earnest. In a sense the legislative mind at Washington seems to be approaching the, present phase of economic prob- lems somewhat in a spirit of wearl- ness. “Will we ever get anything really finished?” s a question which seems to express their feelings, since 8o many problems, like .the proverbial cat, keep coming back. But' one fact seems to be making “ftself very clear, and that Is that since tion Again Bring Improved High- the public highway is the first lap be- ways to Front. tween the producer and consumer, the - 7 logical place to begin eutting down liv- While it ‘I8 admitted that the rafl ing costs is by eliminating permanently. the time-consuming and fuel-wasting ways must necessarlly form the na- tlon’s long-distance transportation ronds: To accomplish this purpose lines, the auxiliary power of the pub- the construction of a national high- lic road, through the developrflent of | WO system as n necessary and logical the gasoline engine and the motor ve- connection with state and county sys- hicle, 15 recelving thoughtful attention | teMs 18 belng looked upon with in- in official circles. crenséd favor. - Public discussion of high-cost prob- lems and the railway situation ran into the country road at two points recently. The first point touched was that the public highway is a potential short-haul freight and express ‘line, and that with a national system of tproved ronds Intersecting each state north, south, enst and west there will thus be constructed the basis of a com- prehensive natlon-wide system of traf- fic arterles with which state and coun- ty systems may connect. WIith such a system provided the development of freight and exXpress transportation Is anticipated far beyond comprehension, says Chicago Tribune. Its advocates | 4 KX ERRXEXRRKERKD| assert that the motortruck as. it ap- x TENSTRIKE x pears on the%ublic highways today Is but an infant to what it will be once S22 2222 22 2 8] the public ronds sre built to permit its | ( Mrs. Willlam Haas and son Ed- ward returned Sunday ning from enlarged use, Those who doubt tho possibilitles of | Minneapolis, where th¢ latter has the highway. frelght and express as |been in the hospital for two weeks. factors 4 the reductl a stabiliz- Last Thursday evening a bundle Chors 0. reduction. and: sty shower was given Miss Velma Gregg ing of fo & costs are told to 1ook back | \+'t}o home of Mrs. W. A. Rice. Vel- over the development of the rallway |, received many useful gifts. About and note that the beginning was upon | thirty guests spent the evening giv- ing the bride advice. A lupch was served about ten thirty. Mrs, A. B. Pavis is visiting her adopted daughter, Mrs. Arthur Knielt for a wees. Mr. and Mrs. Bick Jackson are re- jolcing over the birth of an eight pound boy. % Ray and Cliffora turned form Dakota. Roy Halvorsen had his foot badly cut last week by an ax, which his brpther was cutting brush with. His big toe was cut off entirely and the |joint between that and the next toe breken. He is getting along nicely now. Neil Dennings was the week-end guest of Miss Ella Ketchum. Saturday evening the first number of ‘the Lyceum course will be given at the Guild hall. Everyone should show their appreciation of something .| really good by attending. Miss Freda 'Jameson spent week end at Blackduck. Lutheran services were held in the Guild hall last Sunday afternoon at four o’clock. ~ Miss Velma Gregg and Charley Bryant were maried Monday morning at the home of the bride in the pre- sence of only the immediate familios. n uncle of the bride performed the ceremony. Miss Gladys Gregg was bridesmaid and Ray Rearick was best | man. After a wedding dinner the bride was escorted: to her new home by her relatices. The community ex: tends their best wishes for a happy married life. Monday evening Lydia Dunn and Edward Cronk were married at the home of the lattet. This wedding was a surprise to most of their friends. The young couple are living for a time with the.groom’s parents and all unite in wishing them a hap- py and prosperous future. Rumors are afloat of two more| Total . .weddings to be held in the near fu- fure. 1t seems to be an epidemic |Amatnt of Reserve on hand right now. \ 5 Law - The Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyter- jan church will give a ple social at|Staieey 3 e the Guild hall Hallowe’en night, Ogt-} We, F. W. Manthe: 30th. Smith, Cashie Julia Smith, who has been at St. Anthony’'s hospital, since her mo- ther died has gone out to Teb Montbriand’s for the winter. There will be a big dance at the Spur school house Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Halvorsen are he parents of a ten pound baby girl. G0OD ROADS ARE NECESSARY Problems Involved in Railway Opera. Famous Mine Miy “Come Back™ The Comstock lode, once known as the richest siiver mine in the world, and from which millions of dollars were taken during the height of its fame, is about to, come back to its own. ~ For years: the lode was almost deserted, and. Virginia City, Nev., lived along In a lethargy that included the slow crumbling of its buildings and the rotting of its sldewalks, until what was one of the most colorful, blazing, excitement-gathering towns in the United States, became a monument to dead hopes and a mockery of {ts for- mer gelf. , It has been discovered that thou- sands of tons of low-grade are now are standing in giant dumps, and yet' other thousands:of tons resting in the mines themselves, can be made to yleld as high as $10 a_ton under modern methods of extractfon. Bond lssues Pending. Legislation to authorize good roads bond issues amounting to $301,253,800 are pending with excellent chances of being passed. Hard Surfaced Roads. There will be a big development with hard surfaced roads In Kansas in the next flve years. Good Roads in' Uruguay. In Uruguay, -one per cent of all taxes pald on real estate Is devoted to the bullding of reads and bridgess ‘Subscribe for Thé Daily' Pioneer. fOF RENT—Two unfurnished rooms suitable for light housekeeping. Also 30-30 Winchester ‘rifle. W. N. Winsor, 231 South Mississippi avenue. 4t10-26 ———— FOR SALE—Two houses; one nine: rooms; one eleven rooms. Part cash, reasonable terms on balance. 0. E. Lovegreen, Bemidji, Rte. 1. 3d10-23 FOR NT—b5-room flat; 6-room house; 2 front rooms, partly mod- ern, turnished or unfurnished. In- \quire at 114 3rd St. 1t10-21 | FOR SALE—Furniture, including two heaters. Inquire 114 3rd st. 1t10-21 S A e B TP DR ST STATEMENT OF TER GONDITION OF SOLWAY STATE BANK, AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS O3 OCTOBER 6, 1920. Travis have re- RESOURCES Loans and Discounts rdrafts . Bonds 9,150.00 last| th: 1,500.00 Banking Houso, Fur Iixtures . . E in Excess of Earning: Total . Motortruck Is BIg'Fag!or in Reduc Ing and Stabilizing Costs. LIABILATIBS ™ Capital, Stock urplus Fund a basis far less promising as a prac- tical proposition than the basis upon which thé <gasoline driven vehiele stands’ today. . Dropping back to the point of short- haul: delivery, attention is being called to the fact that the radius of highway shipping §8 being gradually extended as modern ronds are being: built. Ad- vocates of a natfonal highway system, the creation of which is provided for in the Townsend-bill now pending in congress, have ercountered the argu- ment that approximately 50 miles is the maximum of motor delivery. Their answer 18 that while this may be true, it'§s true only at the present time be- cause of the illogical connections and tlie general condition of the roads. The same economic conditions which forced rallway development are forcing a national development of the public highway,. and the advoeates of a na- tional highway system assert that each day's discussion of the present eco- $10,000.00 |- e 200000 | ted and Bills “Payabls _ (Including certifi- cates. fof morey borrowed) Deposits Sabject to Check . . $38,269.11 Cashier's Checks.... 251264 Total Immediate: 'Liabilities « 40,781.75 gqvlmts Deposit: ime Certificates Total i 7,500.00 | President, and of our knowledge and belief, F. W. M Cashier. Correct Attest: EDITH M. SMITH, H. K. ROBINSON. nomic situation produces additional reasons. why the federal governmient must get down to highway bullding on a nitionwide scale and in dead Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of toher, 930, K. ROBINSON. mmission THE PIONEER WANT ADS BRING RESULTS August §, 1924 expires 1td10-21 the Normal school, will not meet her classes today and tomorrow, owing to the fact that she will address a p R A vt e el i POLITICAL ADVERTISING. Insert- Rye, bu. .... . .$1.45 | Geese, live, Ib. .... D“cke!" lve, 1b. ... :}h.e gistrict disfranchisement blot off * |Heng 4 Ibs. and e flag. VEGETABLES sy orsr At present district people are actu- Potatoes, per ¢wt., small HIDES" ally living under a political despotism , lots ....90¢|Cow hides, No. 1, Ib. that exists no where in any civilized ¢4 by A. E. Rako in |To be. paid for at The political condition of the dis-|cents a line. didate for the Legislature from this district, 1 wish to take this means of asking for your support.”’ endeavored to serve my ‘constituents to the best of my ability. favor of good roads legislatian, am in favor of an eight hour day for workers, not including, however, farm laborers, the nature of whose duties makes it impossible to so limit the time of employment; I am in favor of asking the state to take such steps as are necessary to form a sfate park on the banks of Lake Bemidji; and will endeavor to secure needed ap- propriations for the continuance of the excellent work being done by the State elected I intend to devote my best energy to the duties imposed/ upon me, bearing in mind at all times the best interests of the people in district. A. E. RA! Cremo Flour, 24%%- ' sack. Daily Cup Coffee, 1b.....38¢c Barrington Hall Coffee, i) Miss Emma Grant, instructor at M P ) sva. 1mer| Transportation Co. he rate of 10 Regular Bus Trips From s Bemidji to Kelliher TIME SCHEDULE Lard Compound, 1 Pure Lard,/1b ... 2-1b cans Pumpkin, 2 cans for Runkles ‘Cocoa, V- Runkles Chocolate, Leave....Bemidji ... Arrive . Birchmofit 3 Arrive ..Golf Links . V255 1 J— e Asrtve Tl e - Vanilla Extract, . bottle. 'Quality Macaroni and ‘Arrive _Sp Spaghetti, pkg - Arrive Glycerine Soap, bar. kenye-m | Kirks Naphtha Soap, 3 rrive > 12 bars. ...... ...$1.00- | Se Arrive Blackduck White Borax Soap, bar. Leave....Blackduck French’s Blueing, bottle.. 9. Arrive . Kelliher Borax Soap Chips, - keaye,...lélelhher 5 3 pkes . b Leave o kdue | Prepared Mustard, jar....8¢ "Arrive Danish Pride Milk, tall, Leave.... 5 cans : fi""’e Jonathan Apples, eave.... Arrive per box ... ...$3.08 : Arrive HENRY MILLE - Arrive Leave. 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