Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 14, 1922, Page 1

rv E‘ et s T The Pioneer is the only daily - within 100 imiles of Bemidji and has the largest circulation . -in Northern Minnesota. | VOLUME XX. NO. 125 A 5%; P——r WEATHER Minnesota: General night and’: Fridaye.+ change in temperature- e ————————— e BEMIDJI, MINN,, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPT. 14, 1922 Striking Mrs. T. G. Winter, President of National Women’s Clubs, Gives Able Talk ASSOCIATION THANKS 'BEMIDJI-BOYS BAND Report on Engagement Last Week at State Fair Is Given By Secretary One of the most'enjoyable of the Wednesday noon® lunches of the Civic and Commerce association ‘this summer was featured by an address given by Mrs. T. G. Winter, pres- ident of the General Federation of ‘Women’s clubs, on “My Impres- sions of the Dirarmament ~ Confer- ence.” Introducing her subject —~ With a brief but vivid description of the burial of the unknown hero in Ar- lington: ‘cemetery, the :gathering of the- representatives -and::-delegations .of :the .different nations,. President Harding’s- initial address; Mrs.: Win- ter outlined the -seating ° arrange- -ment at the conference with a short mention of the principal delegates. The' speaker, then, in' ~ & most pleasing and delightful manner dwelt upon the thunderbolt of the open- ing session, when the United States through Secretary Hughes suggest- ed disarmament- One by one she .de- picted the outstanding features and characters of the conference, di- lating now-and :then on the view- points of the sundry nations repre- sented: Mention was ‘made of the work of the speaker’s special’ committee work of ‘the aspect of-the leaders to wo- men’s- field in- the .conference and leading national problems, ~of -her visit to the chemical plants and la- boratories at Edgewood, of the Guam and Yap situations. Personal touches of such personages as . President Harding, General Pershing, Balfour and French, Japanese, and other. na- :tional celebrities ‘were interspersed In concluding her remarks, Mrs. Winter spoke highly of the esteem gained by the United States in‘the eyes of the nations represented and of the attitude which Japan takes toward the new moral consciousness. ‘ Passes Resolution “In acknowledgement and ex- pression of appreciation of the fine publicity gained: for the city of Be- midji by -the Bemidji Boys Band through its recent appearance at the . Minnesota State Fair and the Twin Cities, A «“This Association now. conveys to each individual member of that band and to Mr. G. Oliver Riggs, director its recognition of their talented and superb service and its.warm ap- preciation of the: admirable civie spirit ‘manifested by them.” This resolution was: passed by the association Wednesday after being cotisidered and passed upen by the board -of directors.in reuglar session Tuesday- The following report on the Boys band -engagement and trip to _ the state fair was made by Miss Leéla Stanton, - secretary of the associa~ tion: Reports On Béys Band “Having at the request of G. Oliver Riggs, accompanied the Be- midji Band: to' the Minnesota State _Fair, and having personally observed and heard. it during the fulfillment of its engagement, your Sttretary now. respectfully makes, at the sug- gestion of Mr.- Riggs, a report of - (Continued on Page 6) LEGION TS SPONSORING 'FEATURE HERE SUNDAY Definite¢ plans for the feature pro- ‘gram to be staged under the aus- picos. of sthe. Relph Gracie post of the-American Legion at. the - local fair grounds next Sunday afternoon at: 3.30-will be discussed at the reg- ular meeting of the post to be:held +this-éyening at 8 o’clack, in the city hall, -probably in the council rooms. The association rooms, it is under- stood, are to be . used for the Kel- Jiher rail service hearing before the state railroad and warehouse com- mission- Thié feature is sure to attract a large crowd and the entertainment is of the highest quality. A-large at- tendanee is urged for the meeting tonight that the plans ~—may be thoroughly mapped out. ? Armistice Day .plans will also be discussed and several other matters are to come up for consideration. \ COMPLIMENTARY TEA IS ~YERY ENJOYABLE AFFAIR One: of :the’ most- enjoyable rec- reational features of the state con- vention of the federated women’s clubs held so far was the compli- nientary tea given in the rooms of the Civic and Commerce association ‘Wednesday afternoon- guests and local club women.were the guests of the association at this affair. 3 The association rooms were decora- ted beautifully, the two tea tables being backed by banks of cosmos and pine- Fall flowers were used in de- corating the rooms. The visitors were impressed with the flowers grpwn,in this community, several re- marking about their beauty = and size. Mrs. A. P- White and Mrs. G- M. Torrance poured the tea Miss Leila Stanton, Mrs. C. E- Battles, Mrs. George T- Baker, Mrs. J. W. Died- rich and Mrs- A. E. Nelson and Mrs. D. J. Moore, the committee in charge were assisted by a large number of young ladies: The refreshments were exceptionally good and the tea was very well enjoyed. i A reception line composed of state anfl local club officers welcomed the guests. Charles Pflock, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. G- O. Riggs gave |several very enjoyable. violin. selec- tions, STATE CLUBS SUPPORT GENERAL FEDERATION Delegates to State Meeting Here Pledge $1,400 for Delegates lta the Federation of Women’s Clubs in sesison at the Armory this morning, responded to a call for financial support of the Géeneral Federation of Women’s Clubs with pledges to the amount of $1400. Mrs. T. G- Winter, president of “the ‘general organization, at the termination of her talk on ‘“Living Under a Roof” requested the an- nouncement of all subscriptions, and was greeted by pledges of nearly all the clubs throughout. the state. Mrs. Winter in her address out- lined the necessity of maintaining a.center of activities in Washington D. C,; the intellectual center of the country, where the proper influence can be !brought to bear on matters of legislation, and where literature and information can be obtained by the state, and ‘local- organizations. She presented the. tasks which: were before the workers in. Washington, the unselfish devotion of the various department heads: in furthering in every possible. manner .the activities of _the. clubs. M After a brief description of: the home and'its location in Washington from which the enegeries of the clubs are directed, she explained the financial situation of the central of: fice and called for subscriptigns, the call being met with. several hun- dred- dollars pledged and -the 'small- er pledges’ raising the total:sum to $1400 followed. > This:sum tegether with the -$1200 ;. previously “subscribed leaves . only $400 yet to be obtained from the state organization to complete the ‘original. $3000 pledged by Mrs. J- E- Rounds president of the state federation. SEEKS WHEREABOUTS OF LONG MISSING BROTHERS Leonard Hartman of ‘Lone Tree, N. D., has written the post master of Bemidji inquiring as to the pos- sible whereabouts of his brothers; Warren and Clint; whom he has not seen since he was & small:boy. The Jetter has becen turned over.to the Pioneer and replies may be sent to this office together with - any ‘in- quiries for further informaticn . re- garding Mr, Hartman: RICHARDSON RECEIVING TRAINING AT MOOSEHEART A, A. Richardson of this city is receiving training in Moose lodge affairs at the training school - at Mooseheart, I1l. A recent letter from him states: that he is enjoying s work and receiving -many - practical ideas in lodge affairs While at Mooscheart he met John Culver. a former resident .here, and now a ‘special organizer for the Loyal Or- der of Moose, Delegates, | Federation of Women’s Sho ¢ en Resumin: “Law Enforcement” Is Mayor’s Topic at Club Meeting; Public Is Invited EXCELLENT PROGRAM IS ARRANGED. FOR FRIDAY Judge Stanton Is on Friday Afternoon Program; Talks on U. S. Constitution An automobile drive around Lake Bemidji is listed for 3.30 this after- non for those ladies attending the state conventien -of the Minnesota Clubs, and-{ at- 6 o'clock the guests and a large number of local club women are fo enjoy a- banquet, one section to-be banquetted at Birchmont ang the other at the Markham hotel- Mayor Arthur E. Nelson of St. Paul will give the main. address of this evening’s program at the new armory. Mayor Nelson is a very capable speaker and is sure to have a real message to all hearers. He will use for his topic*Law Enforce- ment.” The session will be opened by a violin solo by Miss Leila Stanton of this eity, accompanied on the piano by Mrs- G- O. Riggs. A selec- tion by the Moorhead Ladies Chorus will close the evening meeting. The general public is invited to attend, although visitors and delegates . will be entitled to first choice of seats. Friday’s general session will be called to order.at 9:30 and invoca- tion will be given by Rev. L. P Warford. American Citizenship will be an important topic at this meet- ing. Mrs. L. D. Morse will speak on “Duties and Obligations of Citizen- ship,”, while Mrs, O..C. Cole, Jr. will speak on “Citizenship Training.” “1” Miss ‘Stella Louise Wood of Min- neapolis, principal of Kindergarten and Primary Training school, will give an address on “Our Greatest National Asset” A piano selection on two pianos by four hands will be given by Mrs. G- O. Riggs and Mrs. E. W- Johnson both of this city. Other topics for this session are; “City and Town Betterment,” by Mrs M. M. Davidson; “Health” by Mrs. J- R. Brandhup; “Social and Industrial Conditions,” by Miss Lue Olds; “Indian. Welfare”,” by Miss Eljzabeth Gurney; ™Art and Arch- itecture of the Small Home,”. Mrs. J. Howard Palmer; “Music” Mrs- H . Lrosby;! “Literature,” Mrs. A- . Caswell; “Industrial Art,” by Mrs, C- P. Rice; “Fine Arts” by Mrs- Ira French. Formal balloting for vice-pres- dent, recording secretary, treasurer, auditor and custodian will close the Friday forknoon session. Opening Friday afternoon’s pro- gram will be a vocal solo by Mrs. Nora B. Ulland of Crookston- ‘“Pro- eess of Legislation” will be the top- ic-of Mrs, M. K- Knauff, “Legisla- tion Endorsed” will be covered by Mrs. J. A. Hohl. Mrs- W. K, Frazee will speak on “Civil Service” Reports of the department chair- men are to be followed by the an- nouncement of the prize-winner in the art poster contest A vocal number (Continued on Page 6) HEAR PLAN TO ELECT LAFOLLETTE PRESIDENT “(By United Press) Atlantic City; Septy 14—Affilia- tion of the American Federation of Labor with the farmer vote-of the country to elect Robert M. Lafollet- te president In 1924, was consider- ed here today by the federation ex- ecutive committee- SANITARY BAKING CO. WILL OPEN SATURDAY The Sanitary Baking company will open its doors Saturday, September 16, with.a full hne of bakery goods new machinery having been install- ed and the- place put in shape to conduct a bakery which ~ will merit general patronage, P.-R. Peterson and Lawrence Larson will conduct the establishment. 7 Mr. Larson is moving his family .here from Minneapolis and will look after most of the baking, having formerly managed a bakery at Rochester and more recently at Min- neapolis: Mr. Peterson needs no in- troduction to Bemidji, having lived orably known- here many years. He is well and fav-| American Home-Maker,” by Juliia | Newton; “Library Extension,” For the present the business will be | Clara Baldwin; “Forest Protection & The Guthrie Farmer’s Club = has | artanged a community fair for th Guthrie country, to be held Saf day, September 16 at the Guthi hall. There will be exhibits of live- 'stock, poultry, grains, potatoes and | orchard and garden products, as well | as needle work and school exhibits. | Guthrie is' the center of a fine farming section and the produets | exhibited are sure to be of the high- | est order. The ‘Guthrie ~ Farmer’s| club is one of the most progressive | clubs in Hubbard county and has a| reputation for putting things over| in fine shape: | A number of v,;_sitom from Bemidji are planning on%ttcndmg this fair | and a general imvitation has been exteded to this ®ity. | KELLIHER RALL SERVICE | HEARING HERE TONIGHT State Railroad and Wareh’d!‘lie Commission to Hear Facts | on Present Service i Rail service to and from Kelliher | will be “given a hearing before the state railroad and warehouse com- mission in Bemidji this evening, the hearing to be called at' 7 o’clock at the Markham hotel and then probably adjourned to the rooms of the Civic and Commerce association where the expected attendance can be accom- modated. The citizens of Kelliher have pro- tested the apparent abandonment of train service to ‘that thriving city and as a result the railroad and warehouse commission has filed no- tice of hearing, at which'both sides of the case will be outlined. County Commissioner William Len- non and William Skrief of Kelliher are ‘doing their ,utmost to secure regular train service for Kelliher and other stations on the Funkley- Kelliher line: The . Kelliher business men have invited the Bemidji business men to be present at this hearing and asist them in making their plea and pre- senting.their.reaidns.why the regular train service should be resumed as soon as possible. County Attorney G. M. Torrance will represent the citizens of Kelliher at the hearing tonight- A large at- tendance of Bemidji persons is en- couraged. . CAPABLE SPEAKERS ON TODAY’S CLUB PROGRAM George Selke, W. T. Cox, Mrs. T. G. Winter and Mrs. Allen Give Main Talks Today Today’s regular sessions of the state convention of the Minnesota Federation of Women’s clubs opened with parliamentary dnll at 9 a. m. This feature of the convention was conducted by Mrs- J. T. Sedgwick of Minneapolis, who will hold another similar session Friday morning at the same hour. “At the opening of the main ses- sion at 9:30, Msr. J. C. Buchanan, Minneapolis gave .the invocation Reading of the minutes was followed hy a selection by the saxaphone sec- tion of the Bemidji Boys band under the direction of Bandmaster .G."O. Riggs. Impressions of the 1922 Bi- ennial were given by Mrs. John Wharry, Mrs. Cara T. Thayer and Mrs- C. G, Selvig. A comparison of the 1922 Biennial with former Bi- ennials was made by . Mrs. Tama- zine Evans. These reports on the Biennial proved very-instructive and interest- ing. County federations came into prominence through a very laudable talk given by Mrs. Allen of Roches- ter, past president of the state fed- eration. “The Value of County Federa- tions” was the topic discussed by Mrs. George J. Allen. Assembly sing- ing was led by Mrs. Beth - Evans Yaple- Informal balloting for president, recording secretary, treas- urer, auditor and custodian, follow- ing the address by Mrs. T- G. Winter completed the morning session. “Living Under a Roof” was the subject of the address given by Mrs. Winter, she ahving her topic well in hand. She is a most able speaker and delights her hearers- She ‘was also scheduled to address the Ki- wanis club at its noon meeting in the Elks club rooms today. This aftdmoon’s sessiory opened with assembly singing, followed by an address by George E. Selke, state inspector of rural schools, on “The Need of Rural Schools.” Other topics for this afternoon were: “The by conducted in the building at 307 theater, - where the management in- vites inspection of the new bakery. Third street, across from the Rex lester W. T. Cnx; and State Forests,” by State For- “Analysis of Minnesota Laws that Aid American- | forces to get their equipment back | vice ! Peace Result “'of Late Plan| Men for More Than Sixteen| Roads Preparing Today to Resume Work | OTHER ROADS EXPECTED TO SIGN IN FEW DAYS| | ] Practically All Strkiers Are| Expected Back at Their i Work Soon | (By United Press) Chicago, Sept- 14—Shopmen for more than sixteen railroads are pre- paring .to return to work today. Railroads throughout the country ! filed separate agreements between | striking employees. Similar ng‘ree-i ments will be offered to every rail- road and it is expected that within a week, a majority of the roads will accept these proposals. Peace terms on sixty roads affected by the Jew- ell compromise will be signed within three days. The Chicago and North- western were signed. today and the shopmen returned to work immed- iately. Practically all of the strikers will be at work within a few days as the railroads who accepted the agree- ment will employ greatly enlarged in shape- The men returned to work | on the wage scale fixed by the Uni- ted States Railroad Labor Board The question of seniority was not mentioned in the agreement. Rail- roads with a mileage of more than | 56,000 are affected by the settle-| ment. The total railroad mileage in the United States is approximately 260,000. The fast New York Central system is included in the agrcement. The settlement includes 30 per cent.of the rathroads of the country. A com- mittee of twelve, six from the roads and six from the employees) will work out all details and disputes arising from the agrcement. The ' strike went into effect June 30 400,000 men walked out. Practically cvery source was invoked to affect a settlement. All efforts failed until a mysterious trip east by Jewell president of the shoperafts. “Will sign today and expect men to go to work immediately”, W. H. Finley, president of the Chicago and Northwestern, declared- Other railroads *will sign as soon as the agreement can be rushed to them- The agreement will be sign- ed individually. All of the strikers on the roads affected, will be back to work with in thirty days. All employees will be retained if they desire. Union lead- ers declared that they have the whip hand over the railroads not included | in the agreement. Among the roads in the northwest that are affected are the Chicago, Milwauke and St. Paul, the Chicago and Northwestern, the Pierre, Rapid City and .Northwestern, the Chicago | St. Paul and Omaha, the Pierre and Fort Pierre, the Wyoming and Fort Pi , and the Minneapolis and St. Lou HENNEPIN COUNTY F—;lk TO BE RECORD-BREAKER | (By United Press) Hopkins, Minn,, Sept. 14—Com- ing close on the heels of the Min- nesota state fair this year’s Hen- nepin county fair promised to be a record bredker today. All school chiidren will be admit- ted free as part of a new educa- tional scheme being tried out. Several band concerts and horse | racing are the principal entertain- ment features. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | .. ELECT NEW OFFICERS Election of officers for the com- ing year brought out a large attend- ance of the Bemidji Council 1544 of the Knights of Columbus at its reg- ular meeting Wednesday evening and John Cogwin was chosen as Grand Knight, retiring Paul Winklesky, who was elected Deputy Grand Knight, while John Goodspeed will hold the office of Chancellor; Thomas Cassidy, recording secretary; John Gainey, Financial Secretary; Chas- Bourcier, Treasurer; Ed. P Gould, Lecturer; J, J. Gibbons, Ad- vocate; Fred Breen, Warden; M. A. Downs, Inside Guard; Frank Finn, Outside Guard; Chas. Gould, Trus- tee for three years; Martin Connelly Trustee, one year; and Rev. Fr. ABOLITION ' SPECIAL COMMITTEES NAMED BY PRESIDENT At the Wednesday afternoon ses- sion of the Minnesota Federation of Women’s Clubs, Mrs. J. E. Rounds president announced the following special committees: Mrs. A. L. Stone of Benson chairman, Mrs- A. C. Cook Albert Lea, and Mrs. A. L. Schri- mer, Hibbing, on Resolutions on Rules and Regulations, Mrs. W. T. Coe of Kenyon, timekeeper, Mrs. O. W. Livingston. As tellers, she also appointed the following: Mrs. A. M. Josten, Owa- tonna; Mrs. J. E. Haycraft, Fairmont Mrs. C. J. Schmidt, Stewart; Mrs. H. Pollak, St. Paul; Mrs. J. T. Jones i is; Miss Marian Lewis, Mrs. H. J. Waite, Fairmont; Geo. Vibert, Cloquet Mrs. Daniel Shaw, Thief River Falls and Mrs. R. C. Dutton of Robins- dale, chairman. NABOBS DANCING CLUB HOLDS DANCE TONIGHT The second dancing party to be given by the Nabobs dancing club will be staged this evening at tne K. C. Hall. Invitations have been sent out and plans have been made for an cnjoyable party: SUCCESSFUL MERCHANT PRAISES ADVERTISING F. P. Mann of Devils Lake Accounts for Decline of Smaller Stores (By United Press) Minot, N. D., Sept. 14—The av- crage retailer does not know how to advertise. Seventy five per cent of them do not believe in it. These are the reasons in the opin- ion of F. P- Mann of Devils Lake nationally known ‘‘biggest small town merchan®’ in the United States, for the rapid decline of the smaller retail stores of the Nation. Mr. Mann, former prseident of the North Dakota retail dealers, urged the Eight district of the As- sociated Advertising clubs in con- vention here to launch a campaign in advertising. & Present conditions demand that the sensational be injeeted into, the advertisement in order to catch the eye of the buying public, Mr. Mann declared. Mr- Mann attributes his big success of his Devils Lake store to his consistent advertising. How- ever he says: “It is my experience in Mann’s department store that it is necessary to depart many times from the methods of advertising laid down by a great many so called adver- tising experts.” This trend toward the sensation- al and heretofore condemned com- parative price ads is noted by Mr. Mann in the displays of the big merchandising institutions of the country, such as “Thomas of Min- neapolis, Rothschild of Chicago and Back of Cleveland” Leading advertisers have strongly opposed the comparitive price meth- od, commonly used by mail order houses, and Mr. Mann is still un- convinced as to its effectiveness. “It is a great question in my mind whether or not the confidence of the buying public has not™been de- stroyed in all advertising by these methods.” Manufacturers, jobbe: and local newspapers should assist the merchant in proper advertising, Mr. Mann declared- ARMORY VERY PROFUSELY* DECORATED FOR MEETING Even local people have: remarked armory, where the gencral sessions of the Club women’s convention are Leing held: Never before has this spacious meeting place been decora- ted so beautifully as it is at pres- ent. Pines and evergreens have been used for general decoration, while among the unique features are a log cabin and several Indian tepees. Banners and insignia of the state federation are also on display, The committee incharge of decorations has spent many weary hours in ac- complishing the results which are very gratifying. ELKS DANCE POSTPONED BY ERICKSON’S DEATH The Elks dance schedule@ o Fraling, Chaplain. After the regular meeting a lunchi and smoker was held. A number of members from Blackduck and North- ization” by Mrs- G. E- Davis. ._ 4 — ome attended. Friday evening has been postponed because of the death of A. R. E son, a mem of the Bemidji the entertainment committee announced. MAKES ARDENT APPEALFOR GOVERNMENT HU 0 about the appearance of the new [3¢ Work Under Separate Peace OF RUM TRAFEI Mrs, T. G. Winter Also Urges Much Firmer Control on U. S. Immigration { NATIONAL CLUB LEADER HOLDS LARGE AUDIENCE Outlines Duties of American Club Women in Bringing About Needed Changes Now delving into the gravest of national and international problems, now moving her audience to laugh- ter with the interjection of some humorous anecdote, Mrs. T. G- Win- ter, president of the General Federa- tion of Women’s Clubs, cpeaking to an audience which packed the Armory to - capacity, made an ard- ent appeal for the humanization of the government, the abolition of traffic in liquor and narcotics, and a firmer control of immigFation. As the opening number of the Wednesday evening program, a piano number by Mrs. G- O. Riggs, Mrs: Wm. C, Budge, Mrs. E. W. Johnson and Mrs. Earl Nix, and a vocal selection of welcome was sung. “Women are coming into power just when democracy is beginning to show its weaknesses or failures. What we need now is straight, clear thinking about our own conduct and that of the government. The fund- amentals of government were aptly expressed by the statesman. who said that the state is the mutual under- standing of friends, yet if this be true how will 110,000,000 people in our land still be able to retaln de- mocracy, These were the speakers opening remarks. She then turned her at- tention to the structure of -each government unit, and the welding together of the smaller units into county, state and federal government and brought her argument right. to the_homes in the audience, stating tha? the individuals are the smallest units, and that each succeding unit is only as strong as its weakest link. Each of the smaller orders of gov- ernment, the speaker claimed, is at- tempting to cast some of its financjal burden onto the national government. For a short period the limitation, of the government by the constitution, the threatened breach of integrity by the passage of unnecessary and threatening amendments and the deplorable situation in the divorce courts, were mentioned. In a very forceful and pleasing manner, Mrs. Winter brought out the role of women in the control ¢f the government, not alone in the capacities of statesmen and voters, but as mothers and homemakers. “Life, liberty and the pursuit . of happiness are the greatest objéets of life, and most essential amohg these is happiness. We, as mothérs can correct the failures of the gov- ernment she” said. “One of the most stupid thingi we do is to belive we stop growing- We women are living in an age when we have a opportunity to grow- Such things as women's clubs are the permanent things. We are developing women who look at life as a whole— not just civies, but art., Problems of interrelated society, economics in general, are questions discussed in the government today and we in Minnesota must consider and adjust the same problems which confront (Continued on Page 6) YEOMAN LODGE TO OPEN DANCE SERIES TONI The first of a series of dances be given throughout the winter son by the Brotherhood of Ameér- ican Yeomen will be held in the tMoose , hall this /evening, dancing to start at 9 o’clock. Excellent music has been arranged for by the committee in charge and the public is assured that an evening of en- joyable dancing will be provided for those who attend., i Later in the season, a number of featurc dances are being planned which will be even better than the carnival dance staged by this lodge last season. - 2 The same high standards of music vill be maintained throughout the par. The attendance in the past was proven that these dances weére most enjoyable affairs and have be- come very popular among the dan- ; of Bemidji- The admission price been set at 75 cents a couple h unescorted ladies at 25 cents- ublic is cordially invited-:fo vy