Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 2, 1922, Page 1

The Pioneer only daily within 100 ‘miles. of Bemidji and pas the largest circulation im Northern Minnesota. Minnesota ™ P: night and Friday. Somewhat ™ colder in north and east portions tonight. cFE Ry VOLUME XX. NO. 167 BEMIDJI, MINN., THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 2, 1922 PRICE 3¢ GUERNSEY CLUB HOLDS SECOND - ANNUAL MEET Gust Svanberg is Re-Elected President; Directors Also Elected for Year OTTO BERGH OF GRAND RAPIDS MAIN SPEAKER Declares Farmer Should Keep All the Cows . Cultivated Land Will Permit The second annual meeting of the Beitrami County Guernsey Breeders assocation was held in Bemidji ,Nov- ember 1. The minutes of the March meeting and the special meeting of the directors held July 31, 1922, read and approved. The treasurer’s re- port showed a balance of $19.10 on hand. The following officers for the year 1922-23 were elected; President, Gust Svanberg; vice- president, Dr. E. A. Shannon; secre- tary-treasurer, B. M. Gile. The following directors were chos- en: City of Bemidji—Dr. A. V. Gar- lock; Summit township—John Cann; Hines twp—Otto Niemeyer; Turtle River twp.—G. 1. Goodmanson; Be midji twp.—Ted Getchell; Cormant twp.—Ephriam Wingren Maple Ridge twp—Dr. E. A. Shannon; Liberty twp.—Joe Anderson; Eckles twp.— C. A. Newman; Helga twp.—Christ Hoines; Frohn twp.—Ole Wold. The following members were pres- ent: Melvin Austring, Andrew Erick; son, B. M. Gile, C. L. O'Dell, Gust Svanberg, A. J. Wiltse, D. C. Dvor- acek, E- A. Barker, Theodore Gerling- er, Otto Niemeyer, Dr. E. A. Shan- non, Wallace -Winch, A. E. Witting and E. L. Washburn. -The business session of the meet- ing was held in- the forepoon and the following program was given dur- ing the afternvon session. President. Svanberg spoke on the advantage of advertisi r sey cow for Belt: Denu of the Bemidji Pioneer offered to print all Guernsey advertisemtnts furnished him free of charge. Otto I. Bergh of Grand Rapids Ex- periment station “was present gnd gave a very instructive talk relating - to dairying. He stressed the value of cow-testing asSociations and said that they increased the value of the offspring from the good cow, saved the farmer money by eliminating the poor cow, and improved the ~dairy business through‘better feeding and care because of knowledge carried from farm to farm by the official tester. He pointed out the value of keep- ing more cows, which would be made possible by having more acres of land under cultivation. Many elements entering into the cost of keeping the dairy cows would be same for a small herd ag for a large herd. . He stated that it was very import- at that the farmers grow more rough- age and buy their grain, which now could be bought from the Red River *Valley at less than the cost of produc- tion would be. ~ He advocated a four- year rotation consistifig of one-fourth joats, one-half hay, and one-fourth «cultivated crops. - He said that alfal- fa should be subsituted for the tim- othy seed now commonly sown with clover and that more seed should be sown per acre. For the hay crop legumes, such as clover and alfalfa should be raised for coughage. “A silo will pay where the farmer has ten or more cows,” said the speak- er, “and where less cows are fed on the farm I would advocate that more root crops be fed. The silo unlocks the door of succesg and the farmer should keep all the cows his culti- vated land will permit.” The meeting was a grea tsuccess and the efforts put forth by this as- sceiation are certain to produce great results for the success of the dary business in this country. RAILROADS OPEN FIGHT " OVER EIGHT-HOUR DAY i (By Ubited Press) Chicago, Ili., Nov. 2—Railroads of the couniry today opened the battle for aboiiskment of the eight-hour day among the rail service employees with the filing of a petition before the United States Railroad Labor board by the Chicago and Alton ask- ing modification of the working rules. The Alton asks: 1.—Abolishment of time-and-a- half pay for overtime in road freight transfer and hostler service. 2.—Extension of time limit of service in turn-around passenger serv- jee from eight to ten hours. 3.—Entension of the werk day in outlying stations. ¥ FINE REGITAL WILL BE NEXT WEEK’S ELECTION GIVEN FRIDAY EVENING, PUZZLES NORTH DAKOTA The tragic story of “Madame But- terfly,” as interpreted by Miss Flor- ence ‘Williams will be told at the Presbyterian church Friday evening under the auspices of the Bemidji Musical Art club. Miss Williams willibe: in Bemi n time to give a short reading at the high school assembly in the afternoon, and will also apear at the Parent-Teahcer club meeting at the State Teachers college. The program for Friday evening is of unusual intertest and will be published tomorrow. Miss Williams will be assisted by Miss Marie Sattler, pianist, Miss Ida Virginia » Brown, soprara, = Miss Blanche Dodge, violinist, and Mrs: William C. Budge, pianist. “Mad- ame Butterfly” will be interpreted by Misg Williams in three separate acts, musical numbers being given in connection. Hearty public support is urged for this program and plans are being made for a large attend- ance. Admission-wil be 50 cents for adults, while student members’ of the club will be admitted in their membership cards. B. A. C. CLUB. HOLDS VERY ENJOYABLE SOCIAL MEETING Last evening the B. A. C. club met in social session in the basement of the Presbyterian church, and the evening proved 2 most enjoyable one. The lawyers, Edward Gennes and George Kirk for the defense; and Bertram Wilson and Gordon Smith for the prosecution, aTgued most elo- quently and effectively and showed much legal promise. The sheriff, Winfield Horns, 2nd the cleri of the ‘court, Norman French, acted their ‘'parts like veterans. The penalty looked good to the jurors, which was a round of apples for the next meet- ing of the club. Of course' the, pris- oner was found guilty. Henry A. Pflughoeft acted as judge and his decisions were all unquestioned. Af- ter ~the trial, refreshments were served.in the usual B. A. C. manner and. the quality was fine. At the meeting next Wednesday night, elec- tion of officers will take place, and every member is urged to be present. EVERETT WEBSTER LAID. -~ .TO REST AT CROOKSTON Prp— Everett, Webstér, a former resident of Bemidji; but lately of McIntosh passed_away suddenly Friday of last week at Crookston and funeral serv- ices will be held there Monday. He is a brother of A. E. Webster of Be- midji and is well known here, he being an old sttler of Northern Minn- esota, having homesteaded at Black- duck several years ago. Mr. Web- ster of Bemidji was unable to at- tend the funeral, owing to ill health. SUITING THE FURNACE TO THE COAL NEW FAD Heating Experts of Department of Agriculture Give -Aid on Fire Problem “Don’t Send Me Bituminous Coal When Its Anthracite I Need.” This is the song of quite a few house- holders these chilly days while otherg wonder how they will Keep the home fires burning with the unfamiliar fuels they have been able to obtain. A ray of brightness on the fire problem is to be found in the state- ments of heating experts of the United States' Department of Agri- culture. : They make the definite statement that bituminous coal or coke can be burned satisfactorily in stoves and lheaters designed for anthracite and that small sizes of anthracite such as buckwheat, pea and chestnut can be used, particularly in conjunction with larger sizes. Here are some hints on the use of bituminous coal: ' Go over the fire pot smoke pipe, and such parts and seal all possible smoke leaks.- Furnace cement for the fire pot can be obtained from a hard- ware _dealer. ; Clean all smoke passages as a greater volume of smoke must be disposed of. The chimmey c¢an be cleaned by drawing down a weighted sack of straw. Apply fuel to the fire in Small qauntities so that the smoke and gas will be carried off through the chim- ney and not forced out into the house. ~ Do not smother the fire by spread- ing fresh fuel over the entire surface of the fire. If you do you will lower the temperature of the fire and may cause an accumulation of gas and a mild explosion when air is admiw- ted by opening the feed door- After the fuel has been burning for a time most of the gas will have driven off and the partly burned coal can be worked to one side and fresh fuel added. : Always have the drafts wide open for a time after adding fresh fuel. Totbank the fire for the night, push (Continued on Page 8.), Politiéé Pl'@m !ilw!;\"s Thus Far Lack Definite Ideas on Possibilities ! (By United Press) Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 2—Political 'prognosticators thug far have been unable to acquire very defimite ideas about the possibilities of next week’s elections. The upheaval of last June when Senator Porter J. McCumber, who held Washington post for 25 years was defeated for the Republican nom- ination for senator by Lynn J. Frazier Nopartisan leader has not yet suffic- jently quieted for a very clear per- spective of the situation. Forces that were expected to be joined in the major campaign have apparently fail- ed to fuse to the satisfaction of fact- ional leaders. If the election goes according to precedent, the unexpected victory of Frazier in the primary should carry him into the scnate seat, giving the National Nonpartisan league both senatorial offices from North Dakota. Senator E. F. Ladd was elected two years ago. Apparently in a spirit of retaliation for the failure of all anti-nonpartisan forces to support him in. the primaries, Senator Mec- Cumber has declined to lend 2 hand in the fight of the anti-nonpartisans and elect J. F. T. 0’Connor, Grand Forks, Democrat over Frazier. The Independent Republican forces have endorsed O’Connor—upsetting polit- ical precedent. Unless the “dope bucket” is again upset, it is more or less a general conclusion that former governor R. A. Nestos, one of Frazier’s bitterest opponents will likely be re-elected to the gubernatorial chair. Nestos de- feated Frazier in the recall-election a year ago. YECMAN LODGE TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT Yeoman Homestead No. 270 will hold its regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the Moose hall. All members are requested to be present. ORGANIZE LIVESTOCK In Tesponse to a call issued by County Agent D. C. Dyoracek, twen- ty farmers from'the vicinity of Black- duck met at the City hall and or- ganized the Blackduck Co-operative Livestock association. Roethle, of the Central Co-operative Commission Association of South St. Paul, ex- plained the advantages of co-opera- tive livestock shipping and cited the work done by the Central Associa- tion. The following officers and direc- torg were elected:—J. A. Engberg, president; Fred Prien, vice-president; Olaf Anvid, secretary-treasurer; Di- rectors—Theodore Maesse, Hornet; Ed Fitzpatrick, Cormant; Oscar Van- dell, Langor; W. Overly, Hines; A. E. Witting, Summit; C. A. Matheny, Taylor and John -Wetterhus, Birch. The constitution and by-lawg as provided in the U. S. Department Bulletin on Co-operative Livestock Associations were adopted. The newly-formed association, vot- ed to become a member of the Cen- tral association of South St. Paul, thereby being assured of their own sales-agency. j The next shipment of livestock will be made next Tuesday in charge of William Yanckers, manager. Fred ”Hgdley- to Speak At New Armory BAND IS ENGAGED TO GIVE MUSIC PROGRAM Special Arrangements Made To Handle Large Crowd; Public is Invited The gecond big Republican Rally will be held in the new armory Fri- day night with Ex-Governor Van Sant and Fred Hadléy as headliners and the Bemidji Boys band to furn- ish the music. The Hon. Samuel Van Sant was governor of the state of Minnesota in 1901 and has been ac- tive in Republican politics since that time. Right now he is devoting.his efforts towards convincing the people of the state that the Republican tick- et should be supported .from Frank B. Kellogg on down. Fred Hadley, publisher of the Win- nebago Enterprise and often talked of as timber for the office of gover- nor, will appear with Governor Van Sang. Mr. Hadley i one pf the ablest speakerg in the state and holds } his audiences well. The Bemidji Boys band has been engaged by Chairman E. B. Berman and plans are under way to give this section of the county one of the big- gest rallies ever held in Bemidji. The meeting will be free to all| and the women of the community are especially urged to attend. Special arrangements , are being made to handle a large crowd, many expected to come in from the country districts to hear issues of -the day dis- cussed by two of the ablest speakers on the platform. BEMIDJI FARMER'S CLUB HOLDS MEETING SATURDAY The Bemidji Farmer’s club will hold its meeting Saturday November 4th, at the Carr Lake school. Mrs. Ed Larson and Mrs. A. P. Volkman will be hostésses. {SALVATION ARMY DRIVE NEEDS HEARTY RESPONSE Only $1,250 has been subscribed to the Salvation Army annual fund at this time. The amount needed is urgently requested, this amount be- ing $3,300. Later appeals will only be confusing and the tambourine so- licitations are undesirable. Inasmuch as 2 nice, new building is beipg erected in which the work of the Army miay be carried forward and in face of the fact that needs of the' Salvation Army’s services have never been greater than at the present time, it seemg a matter of civic pride to provide maintenance for that unselfish service that reach- es all, regardless of coior, creed or condition. - FARMER-LABOR RALLY | WALKER MASONS ABLY DRAWS FAIR AUDIENCE Paul J. Smith and E. G. Hall /|° " Address Audience on . Political Affairs Paul J. Smith, representative of AR the American Federation of Labor Ex-Goyérnor - Van Sant and|,. 5 G, Hall, president of the Minn- esota Federation of Labor, addressed a fairsized crowd at the Labor Rally at the new armory Wed- nesday evening, there being approxi- mately 250 voters present. Farmer- Mr. Smith the princival speaker of the evening, spoke largely on nat- ional affairs relating to the working classes, encouraging the united sup- port of labor for those candidates for office who are most likely to do the modt good for labor. He |s a very capablc speaker and well-vers- ed on nativnal topics relating to lab- or and working conditions, also on legislation and proposed legislation tending to better conditions for the laboring classes. The opinion that the United States senatorial fight in Minnesota rests between Henrik Shipstead, Farmer- Labor candidate, and Frank B. Kel- logg, Republican incumbent, was borne out by the fact that neither of the speaKers even referred to Mrs. Amna Dickey Olesen, the remarks beig confined to Shipstead and Kel- lcg: Mr. Hall spoke largely on state affairg showing the relation between political affairs and the labor con- ditions of the present time. Mr. Hall preceded Mr. Smith on the pro- gram, both speakers being introduc- ed by Otto Morken, chairman of the local “Shipstead For Senator Club.” COUNCL PLAN 15 CONSIDERED Agricultural Committee of Association Authorized To Consider Project CONFER DEGREE HERE . One of the most enthusiastic meet- ingg of the Bemidji lodge No. 233, A. F. & A. M, of the fall season was held in the Masonc hall Wednes- day evening with an attendance of close to 150 members and vigiting Masons. Work in the first degree was con- ferred on a large class of candidates in a most commendable manner by a degree team from the Walker Mason- i¢ lodge, in answer to an invitation sent that lodge a short time ago by the Bemidji order. Although the Walker lodge has only been organzed a short time the work was put on in 2 very capable manner and brought forth many favorable comments on the part of the local members. Vis- itors were also present from Cass Lake and a number of other lodges more distant., Following the degree work lunch was served and a general get-ac- quainted social hour was enjoyed. The Bemidji lodge has been invited to visit the Walker lodge November 21 when work in the third degree will be put on. INTERESTING SPEAKERS HEARD ON FARM TOPICS Potato Growing and Dairy Breeding are Important Subjects Touched Upon 3 A Beltrami County Dairy Council is to be formed if plans of Gust Svanberg, president »¢ the Guerrsey Breeder’s association and the Agri- cultural committee of the Civic and Commerce association, materialize. _ As a result of an enthusiastiz and instructive talk on the part of \r. Svanberg, the association referred the above suggestion to the agricuBturai committee with instructions to aet. Mr Svanberg pointed out the need of such an organization in this county and expressed the belief that it would help the pure-bred cattle rais- ing business and enable every farmer to meet his bills, if he went into the dairy business. Otto I. Bergh, superintendent of Grand Rapidg Experimental Station, gave a short talk on the potato grow- ing in this section. In his talk Mr. Berg pointed out the great advantage of the liberal use of fertilizer and “DESERT GOLD” WILL BE SHOWN IN FILM AGAIN “Desert Gold,” one of Zane Grey’s most popular stories, which is now being published as a serial in the Daily Pioneer, is to be shown at the Elko theatre for a return engagement of one day only Soon after the close of the serial story in the Pioneer, Manager G. S. Harding of the Elko theatre announced today. 1t is expected that the return show- ing of the film will be heartily wel- comed, inasmuch as present readers of the story in the Pioneer will likely want to see it on the screen. NAVIGATION ON RED RIVER HAS CLOSED FOR WINTER ‘Winnipeg, Nov. 2—Navigation on Both Mr. Hall and Mr. Smith have ‘been touring the state the past month in the interests of Shipstead for Sen- ator. LEfforts were made to bring Magnus Johnson, Farmer-Labor can- didate for governor of Minnesota to Bemidji for this meeting but he was unable to attend. GUERNSEY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION IS FORMED A long step forward in the im- provement of dairy cattle in the vi- cinity of Blackduck was taken last Thursday night when farmers rep- resenting six rural communities met at Blackduck and organized the Blackduck Co-operative Guernsey Bull association. J. G- Winkjer and Coynty Agent D. C. Dvoracek were present and assisted in the organiza- tion. Mr. Winkjer explained the many advantages of cooperation in bull ownership and the details of the organization. The following officers were elected: A. E. Witting, president; S. 0. Sand- quist, secretary. Directors: Nels Okeson, Summit; George Detling, Langor; and Clyde Ewing, Hagali. The directors were instructed to go into their several communities and perfect the organization of their blocks where such organization has not been completed. A later meet- ing will be called when a permanent organizations will be made. Dean Walker of the Trinity Cathed- ral, Duluth, will speak in the Episco- pal church this evening at 8 o‘clock. A very cordial invitation is extended to all to atend. = e WHEN A NICKLE WENT A LONG wA‘i IN A CANDY STORE , BUT e — FETTITEREEONY WA \ fllusrrated with the following compar- 1sons. He said, “On sand loam soil, such as you have here, you can grow 29 bushels of saleable potatoes on one acre. By using five tons of manure the same acres will grow 96 bushels; by using ten tons it will grow 153 bushels and by spreading twenty tons it will grow 203 bushels of saleable rototoes. “More net profits are derived from one acre, where 20 tons of manure are used, than from 10 acres where no manure is used.” R. P. Roethle of the South St. Paul Central Co-Operative Commission association spoke brietly on the work his organization is doing in conneec- tion with the cattle business. Bueford M. Gile was requested to itroduce members of the Guernsey Breeder’s assocation, who were guests of the local it in a most fitting manner. called upo Mr. Svanberg, president of the Guernsey Breeder’s associa- tion, who responded with a fine talk. He then called upon other mem- bers some of whom spoke briefly. Among the speakers were A. E. Wit- ting of Blackduck, C. L. Odell of Turtle River, Theodore Gerlinger of Turtle River and Otto Niemeyer of Hines. W. L. Brooks pointed out the co- operation being given farmers by the banks of Bemidji and declared that the banks were pleased to continue this co-operation in order that the dary business might properly be de- veloped. The matter of securing additional property for the cemetery was laid before the members by J. P. Lahr, who stated that the cemetery boara desired the opinion of the citizens as to whether the association should buy adjoining land east of the present site or secure land further out. The matter was left open to be reported upon at a later meeting. the Red River has closed for the win- ter. The gates of the St. Andrews Dam were opened today and the water will be permitted to reced a foot or two a day according to prevailing weather condtions. All wharves along the river will remain high and dry* until the spring flow. BEMIDJI BOYS BAND TO HOLD REHEARSAL TONIGHT Regular rehearsal will be held by the Bemidji boys band this cvening, beginning at 7:30, accordinzy to the annoucement of Bandmaster G. O Riggs. All members of the organi- zation are expected to be present. The rehearsal is to be heid in the band rooms at the city hall. ELKS LODGE TO GIVE DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT Invitationg have been issued by the Elks lodge entertainment committee for a dancing pary to be held at the Elks hall Friday evening, Nov. 3. Good music is assured and it is ex- pected that there will be a large at- tendance. FEDERAL LAND BANKS NOT MEETING DEMAND Fail to Care for Farmers, Says Christianson, Father Of Amendment No. 1 Voters, of Minnasota need have no fear that passage of Amendment No. 1 will ‘duplicate the machinery of the Federal Land Banks, acording to Theodore Christianson df Dawson, father of the law under which the amendment is submitted. Mr. Christianson urged unanimous support of the amendment, pointing out that the only obstacle in the path to passage is the indifference on the part of voters in cities and in towns. “A state system is needed to sup- plement the federal agency,” = Mr. Christianson sayg in a statement made public this week because “1s5t—The federal land banks have failed utterly to take care of the farm loan business of the country and will continue to fail, unless they are prodded into greater activity than has been manifest in the past. “2nd—They have placed arbitrary limitations on the number of applica- tions they would receive from each association and have placed impedi- ments in the way of forming new as- sociations. “3—They have neglected to main- itain a clerical force adequate to care {promptly for the business offered. “4th—They have been guilty of inexcusable delays—from three to isix months—in compléting loans. “5th—They have pleaded lack of ifunds and at the same time, they have declined to sell bonds to invest- ors who demanded them. “gth—They are organized on a i f6reign and un-American plan which | requires the formation of local as- sociations, a plan uradaptable to and distasteful to the American farmer, {who is first of all an individualist and who refuses to underwrite the obligationg of his neighbor and who CIVIC AND COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS SATURDAY The Woman’s Civic and Community club will .meet Saturday afternoon at the Tooms of the Civic and Com- merce association at 3 o’clock. The program will be in charge of Miss Helen Farr, librarian at the State Teachers college, and her committee. A social hour will be enjoyed, fol- lowing the, program. DUXBURY IS PRESIDENT OF FAIR ASSOCIATION Frank R. Duxbury was chosen president of the Beltrami County Agricultural association at a meet- ing of the Board of Directors held in the Civic and Commerce. associa- tion rooms Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Duxbury, after considerable persuasion on the part of the Beard :d to accept and the Selection ng with much favorable com- ment both in the city and country districts. J. L. Elwell wag named vice-pres- ident; A. E. Feir, treasurer and Mrs.. C. D. Lucas, secretary. The members of the execuiive commiittee arc the president and sec- retary and George Rhea, W. Z. Rob- would rather go without relief than i get it by entangling his own aff{ inson and J. L. Elwell. The department heads will be with those of his neghbors. chosen at the next mee’ing of the { * Voters are urged to remember that I b of directors at waich time ad~ blank amendment ballots count vanced plang for the conduct of the “against the proposal.” fair will be discussed. S