Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 4, 1920, Page 2

THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4, 1920 BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED EVERY 'AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHINQ CO. E. H: DENU, Sec. and Mgr. WINTER, City Ed‘itor ¢ G. E, CARSON, President G. W. HARNWELL, Editor J.D. v Telephone 922 ¥ Entered‘ at the postoffice at Bemidji, Minnesota, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. No attention paid to anonymous contributions. Writer's name must be known to the editor, but not necessarily for publication. Communica- tions for the Weekly Pioneer must reach this office not later than Tuesday ‘of each week to-insure publication in the current. issue. G SUBSCRIPTION RATES By Carrier One Year . $6.00 Six Months 3.00 One Year Three Months 1.50 - One Month 55 Six Months .. One Week .15 Three Months THE WEEKLY PIONEER—Twelve pages, published every Thursday and sent postage paid to any address for, in advance, $2.00. < OFFICIAL COUNTY AND CITY PROCEEDINGS e GETTING THINGS WRONG. If folks who severely criticize newspapers for getting things twisted occasionally could only relieve the printshop \ force for about one week they would be thoroughly prepared for an operation to remove the stinger from their wagging tongues. If there is any doubt about this statement, just count the types in one issue of this paper and then estimate how many of them you would get in the wrong place were you to do the job. If that does not seem liKe a fair test, Jjust write up the news items that concern your household for the next month and send them in for publication. We offer to ,make quite a substantial waget that you will conclude that you were placed on earth for some other purpose than to criticize the home paper that always gets things wrong.—Herald; Pillager, Minn. —o0 MUST MAKE GOOD. It is up to the republicans of the state and nation now. They have four years in which to make good and the best thing they can do is to start right in. One thing must be remem- bered, that all classes should be considered in every move of legislation that is made. No party can succeed unless this is done. The farmer first, the laboring class second, and the rest of the world third. Every move will be watched with interest. Let us have a government for all the people all the time. i R Sl o LET’S THANK THE DEMOCRATS. Well, when all is said andidone the democrats of'the state deserve a lot of credit for falling into line in supporting the state ticket. As a rule Minnesota democrats are a loyal bunch of fellows and may be relied upon in emergencies. It is not the first time in the history of the state and it may not-be the last. Here’s to the loyal American democrats. ¢ RN City Clerk George Stein pays a high compliment to the women who so ably presided in the various election ,booths of the city election day. “They certainly were splendid work- ) ers and ‘stuck’ by the ship until every vote was counted and deserve a lot of credit,” said Mr. Stein. Their work was efficient and speedy and largely because of this, returns were available as early as at previous glections even though theré were double the number of votes cast. Again we say; we're for the women. P R Wo!nder if Cox didn’t feel himself slipping long before !;he polls were opened. A million lead in New York for Hard- ing, 750,000 in Pennsylvania, 400,000 in Ohio and 8004000 in Illinois would give anybody the ‘creeps.” . —o y The Women apparently are opposed to “free love” doc- trine. It was Rako for them. Ed. always did make a “hit” with the women: R N Bemidji jumped from three inches deep in the N. P. ranks up to five feet fifteen inches into the republican ranks.. Oh, you women. IR M S ! Wonder if today’s weather is not an aftermath of the Harding landslide? 5 NS, e ’ Even the Canadian ducks are headed this way, but they’re too late to vote. . Ay, The next excitement for Bemidji will be Armistice Day, November 11. g Thank God for the women vote. We’ll let them vote again. B Al ' And still, a “no vote, no eat” law might help some. OVERHEARD BY EXCHANGE EDITOR THE LAST RESORT. B It seems utterly foolish in this day and age that men have to be cajoled into advertising their business, when the value of advertising has been proved times without number. The newspaper’s task is similar to that of the preacher when he tried to get people to accept salvation. It’s . for their own good, but most of the time they can’t see it until they are | just about dead.—Herald, Pillager, Minn. e CAN WE DOUBT IT? We heard a story the other day about an editor, having to be carried home on a stretcher as the result of having received a kind word over ».something he l\;ld printed. The shock simply unnerved him. But just as he reached ’hls}mme some one gave him a good cussing about another . ,article he had’ printed, and he got up and returned to work.=—Jefferson i County Repub}icnn. \ -0- Eight times niprri(:d and proud of it. The report escaped that Kid - McCoy, a noted prize fighter, had been married but seven times. Typo- graphical error—it should read eight times.—Stillwater Gazette. . Wasn't it awful? Eurglur:stole $5,000 worth of whiskey locked u; in the Thief River Falls jail. This was in bottles, jugs and {nrre]s, noxé in men locked up.—Stillwater Gazette. ’l_‘here‘s énough coal in the ground to last 7,000 years,%ays the bureau of mines. At the present rate of delivery it will stay in the ground 7,000,000 years.—Hubbard County Journal.) A Canadian undertaker recently Killed a friend while huntin Hustling for business is legitimate, but there ought t it to fm Baudette Region. ught to be a limit to it. < The less kick there is in the liquor the more ki is i ‘consumer.—St. Claud Daily Times, 9o e more- Mok there B.1n ithe _Det':laflrc;s\'F iiipihos All Want Independence Former Illinois Congréssman, Back From Pbiiippinel, The 10,500,000 Inhabitants of the Philippines are practically unani- mous in their de- | sire for independ- ence. This is the strongest impres- sion that I have | brought back with | me after touring j) the islands from one end to the other, and after having come in contact with all classes of the people. 1 found, however, that the viewpoint ot Americans In the Philippines, and Americans in the United States, ‘on the subject of independence, i§ not the same. The attitude of the American gov- ernment, and the great mass of the people of the United States, is to con- sider the Philippine question from the unselfish viewpoint of what is best for the Filiping people Ninety-five per' cent of thd opposition to inde- pendence emanates from American in- vestors in the islands who are quite naturally more interested in the size of their dividends than the freedom of an allen people. The unfortunate feature of the sit- uation is that the opponents of inde- pendence, in order to convince the peo- ple of the United States that the Fili- pinos should not be granted their in- dependence, find)it necessary to libel an entiret race. - To tell a sensitive Christian people that they sball not have lllal‘ promised independence be- cause they are not fit for it will in the end prove a mistaken policy. It will only make their demand for in- dependence the stronger. At the present time, however, the masses of the Filipino people still have absolute confidence in the good faith of America. Thelr loyalty and gratitude to Uncle Sam has not as yet been impaired by the misrepre- sentations of the retentionists. Their leaders are intelligent enough to dis- tingnish between those Americans who oppose their aspirations to in- dependence for purely selfish reasons, and the great mass of the American people whom . they know desire this government to do by the Filipinos only that which is just and right. In this connection, it is Interesting to review the development of the pres- ent friendly relationship between the Filipino and American peoples. Previous to 1916 the Philippine- American relationship is declared to have been not of the best. But with the passage In that year of the Jones Clyde H. Tavenner. law by practically both the Republican and Democratic memberships of Con- gress, a better feeling developed. This “better feeling” has now grown into a very strong bond of sympathy and affection. The happy attitude of the Filipino people toward America is due hot prin- cipally to the fact that Americans have shown the Filipinos how to make their country a better place to live in; not principally to the fact we have superintended the implanting in the Philippines of one of the finest edu- cational systems in the world; nor to the Dbuilding of high class roads, «bridges and public works—but is due KRR KRR XK R KK KKK * SOLWAY x KKK KKK KKK KK Raymond E. Neely returned home last Friday, October 29th, from De- troit, Michigan, where he has been working during the summer. The young, folks of this vicinity enjoyed themselves by playing many mischievous pranks on Hallowe'en evening. Stone Peterson was a Bemlidji vis- iior last Tuesday. Messrs. Joe Robinson and Hugh Robinson moiored to Bemidji last Monday evening. Stone Johnson was a Bemidji call- er last Tuesday. Pete Sorenson was a Solway visit- or Tuesday morning. Mr. Sorenson is working at the Pinewood Mercan- tile store. 4 L. W. Packard was a Benfidji call- {er iast Tuesday. George Secrest was a Bemidji call- er on Tuesday. Mr. Secrest was down to have some dental work. done. On election day a large number of ladies turned out to vote. They all seemed to think is great fun and wished it were soon time to vote again. Ed. H. Peterson was a Bemidji caller between trains last Friday. Anton Fr.derickson was a Bemidji caller’between trains last Monday. Edith Johnson visited at the home of Misses Pearl and Bethal Prince of Wilton Tuesday between thains. A surprise party was given on Mrs. Carl Hendrickson of this vicinity last Saturday evening, October 30th. There was a large crowd there and she received a number of beautiful presents. A dandy lunch was served at midnight. They spent the evening in dancing and everyone reported a good time. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE DAILY PIONEER Gives Interesting Views on Island Affairs. By FORMER CONGRESSMAN CLYDE H. TAVENNER. principally to the fact that In the Jones law Americd gave the. Filipinos her word of honor that as soon as a stable government could be establish- ed we would withdraw our sovereignty from the Philippine Islands. It might, at first thought, seem strange that in their sincere appre! ciation of all that we have done for them the Filipino people should place most emphasis on the promise to grant them their independence. TFor it can- not be successfully denied that on the whole the United States has treated the Filipino people better than any nation ever treated a dependent alien people in all the days since the curtain rose on the dawn of civilization. If we do not spoil 1t, it is a record that we can be proud of.. But It really isn’t so strange that the Filipino should love us more for our promise to give them soverelgnty over themselves than for our other good works, for which, after all, out- side of army and navy expenditures, the Filipjnos have been tased, and properly so, for every cent of the cost. If we but reverse the situation, and place ourselves in-the shoes of the Filipinos, which cannot be said to be an unfair way of getting at the other fellow’s viewpoint, we shall see that it is not strapge. Suppose that Great Britaln or any other power that you can think of by re- ferring to your geograpby or history, should jmpose its sovereignty upon us against our will and then give us an infinitely better- government than we now enjoy? Could any such foreign power ever succeed in convincing us that it had our welfare more at heart than we have ourselves. But to return to my story, the Fill- plnos beartily thanked us for the Jones law, considering it a sort of a covenant between -the Filipino and American _peoples, and immediately applied themselves to the task of set- ting up the preseribed stable govern- ment. And-they set it up. It is in the Philippines mow. America’s own representative in the islands, the gov- ernor general, officiglly reports 1t is there, and recommends that since the Filipinos have earnestly fulfilled their part of the agreement, America should be as prompt in caifylng out its part of ‘the contract. . 5 So that, in-a few words, it is not the Philippines that now are on trial, but the United States. There is but one answer. America will_ carry out its agreement. And since we are going to do it, we cannot afford to quibble and split bairs and hesitate until our tardiness robs us of half the glory of our achievement. Let us act with a promptness and will- ingness really worthy of America. And when the people of the United States set up the Phillppine Republic as. the first Christian democracy of the Far East, they will be building a monument to themselves that will stand throughout eternity. On that day the beacon light of hope, humanity and justice will flash around the world. Such an example by America will ac- complish more for the weak and strug- gling peoples of the earth than the four year world war, with all its cost in life and treasure. S ——— AXKK KK KRR KKK KK i LIBERTY * R R ARttt d Tl Mr. and Mrs. Peter Utter enter- tained Mr. and Mrs. Herman *Klasen last Sunday. R. Kelm, John Farber, Champy Petri, were Bemidji callers last week. Mrs. Lars Myre called Friday aft- ernoon on Mrs. Champy Petri. A. A. Lauson assisted Herman en, building a chimney last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelm enter- tained Mr. and Mrs. Champy Petri and son John, and daughter Cather- ine, Sunday. for The Daily Pioneer. Subseribe Glves a brilliant glossy shine that dods not rub off or dust off—that anncals to the ifon—that lasts four times as long @s any other. Black Silk Stove Polish is in a class by itself. It's more carefully madoand made from dcttcr malerials. - Try it oa your parlor stove, your cook stove. ever_used, your ot ts ‘ QUICK ACTION Girls==Ladies==Women FIND : ) HOLLISTER’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA.a great Laxative—mild, * pleasant, certain—so thoroly cleansing and purifying that CONSTIPATION disappears, and when your CONSTIPATION goes—your COMPLEXION improves—you work better—eat better—feel better. s Give it.a thoro trial and -you will recommend it to all your women friends. 35¢ a package—tea or tablets.—Barker’s Drug Store. THE BIG 4 Stomach-Xidneys-Henrt-I‘dm Keep the vital organs healthy by regularly taking the world’s stand« ard remedy for kidney, liver, bladder and uric acid troubles—- GOLD MEDAL WM o) “The National Remedy of Holland for «centuries ang endorsed by Queen Wilhel- mina. At all druggists, three sizes. Look for the name Gold Medal on every box T ‘Say It with Flowers For weddings must be correct in style as well as general effect. The care and thought expended on brides and brides maids bouquets, church and home decora- tions insure the wedding for which our flowers are used to be florally a success. 4 Bridal Bouquets” $5.00 to $15.00 4 Ccrsage Bouquets.. 1.00 to $6.00 FLOWERS IN SEASON Ndw Chrysanthemums, per dozen..$1.50 to $6.00 ! * Sweet Peas, per bunch. 1.50 Violets, per bunch. b Roses, per dozen. Carnations, per dozen _Lily of the Valley, per dozen. POTTED PLANTS AND BULBS $1.00 to $1.50 50c to $1.00 -35¢ and 50c R.A.PHELPS GROCERY (Formerly B. A. Kolbe’s) THE SERVICE STORE We aim to carry only th_e choicest lines of groz- eries and expect to build our business on quality and service. Your patron- age solicited. Cyclemen in Bloom Primroses in Bloom. Asparagus Ferns. ‘Whitmani (lace fern) Hyacinths, Narcissi, Tulips, etc, per dozen 75c and $1.00 Boston Ferns, each L This store is now a constant source of supply for many who love flowers and know’ their uses. Bemidji Floral Co. New Kaplan Building Telephone 418 Deliveries 10 a. m. and 4 p. m. Telephone 657 1101 Doud Ave., Bemidji Is necessary if you want any of these BIG SPECIALS 7 # lasting just one week No. 1—36-INCH PERCALES, full standard dress percales, in big variety of patterns, both light and dark. Former value 55¢ and 49¢. Special this one week ..., . . .. . No. 2—DRESS GINGHAMS, 4 big bargain, good quality dress gingham, in medium to heayy weight, checks and plaids, in fine range of colors, mostly wanted. Former value 55¢ and 50c. Special this one week. . . ...................... vev.. 37%c No. 3—KESWICK PLAIDS, Scotch dress plaids, fine twilled serge weave. Fine grade cotton. Former:value 75¢, 69¢, 59c. Special this one week, per yard . ... No. 4—FANCY SILKS, fancy t - ‘Efi"eta, chiffon taffeta, plaids and »" stripes. Former prices 50c to 75¢ per yard more. Special $2.48 Black taffeta, extra fine quality, pure dye; close, firm, substan- tial weave. A former $4.25 value. Special ..........$2.49 Black Satin, excellent quality. Special per yard.......$2.98 These are all 36 inches wide. Do not miss these. Will pay you to buy ahead for Christmas. No. 5—WASH WAISTS, in voile and organdy and other ma- terials; sizes 36 to 46; values to $1.98. Special close cuts, a few aresoiled .................. ... ... 69¢ No. 6—GEORGETTE WAIST SPECIAL, about 20 in the lot, only one of a kind; all sizes and in different sbadef, nile, ecream, flesh, white, blue and fancy trimmed; and values'$3.98, $4.25, $4.89, $4.98, $5.50, $6.25, $6.95. Choice this week or until sold, No. 7—Hudson Shape St. Dennis Coffee Cups and Saucers, regu- lar price $3.20 per dozen. Special this week, set of 6 cups _'andGsaucers ceieiae... 8135 No. 8—36-inch White Outing Flannel, heavy grade, a 55¢ yard regular. Special this week. ... .. i eidiiieni.. 45¢ No. 9— Fancy Light and Dark Outing Flannels, 27 inches wide, very heaviest grade, bought to sell at 59¢, 55¢. Special this week..........c.ccoviiiiiiiie.. .y 39 27-inch wide, fancy outing flannel, regular quality, was 39c . and 45c. Special thisweek . .................. viii... 29¢ No. 10—Two Children’s Mitten Special,at......... 25c and 39¢ Just want to say this—you will find these extra worth while values; you will find what ever we sell you we will guarantee as to both quality and prices. NEXT WEEK BIG NOTION SPECIAL SALE NEXT WEEK FIRST SHOWING OF HOLIDAY GOODS CARLSON., The Variety Store Man Of Course ' ON BELTRAMI