Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 15, 1922, Page 4

AKE INPORTANT STEPS ¥ g S¥ix A ‘(Continued from page 1) of the London conference of pre- S50 Aoiers and Germany’s close proxim- 'smore serious by the French 'threat to invade the Ruhr. 3 g 5:id niDetails of the action that seems Smminent cannot be revealed at the present time. Diplomatic quarters % rordinarily closely informed on_all ...Jmportant developments, believe that a1 economic conference in Washing- «iton is a possibility. Regayding reports that a loan of 3 ixis 100 $5,600,000,000 to Germany was un- p _der contemplation, it was officially {izstated today that such action by the ‘ government is out of the question. — % J. P. Morgan and other international i Pankers have informed this govern- ament that they are ready to extend loang to Europe only if a settlement - 'of the reparations question assures econcmic progress in the old world. :zpadaiviA big loan under present condi- tions is impossible, Morgan is said to have declared. Jty to & complete collapse, magde | (By Marjorie Howe Dixon) Christmas. She always received something she didn’t like or couldn’t ;caues they couldnt be otherwise, use. She already had stationery enough to last her a lifetime. What could she do with a dozen manicure stockings and handkies. One never had-enough of them. She just knew that her friends felt the same way about some «of the stuff, as she called it, she had given them. Yet what was she to do, not being a mind reader.? i ' What would she give Lorraine this time? Well, she might pick up most anything, but what about Mur. iel who was too particular and fin- icky for any use? Stockings againm, she supposed. Yes sir! She was bored with Christmas. Absolutely, utterly and completely bored with Christmas! Engagement Relieves Boredom Perhaps her boredom was by way of contrast this year. Being engag- ed to Jim Harley was sufficiently ex- citing and thrilling. Jim had a way with him which would have made uny | " Christmas Bored Her IV STUATION ABROAD) =~ ‘heard from him.~ Well, you know) interest became keener. _ed her ability as a buyer in getting “Hello dear,” he phoned on his re-| most for the money Jim said could |picked out- today. My firm came |l i nent ,|girl’s heart sink. You couldn’t !e-itnrn, “Listen. 1 have a couple of She was bored with Christmas. [sist 'him when' he flashed his dark, Quite absolutely, utterly bored. with | humorous eyes. days off. Let's have a good time.” Then he whispered sweet nothings in" a- tlanguage which true lovers Ruth had been engaged just be- soon learn to originate and under- ‘,thaugh their marriage was planned jstand, commonly known as burbling. ‘somgtime| in the indefinite futuke |, “And”, he continued in Umted from January to June. Harvey, up-' States, “one of my messmates in the sets? Well yes, she could use silk [on his return from travels abroad office is planning on a little marriage with {oe European war machine, had for himself and his girl. The boys tried work ih several fields, but had‘around the shop have made up a not felt located until employed .by : purse. They want me to go down a firm dealing in plumbing, heating itown and pick out several things for and househo]d ‘appliances, After a .the house as a Christmas wedding year with this house he had a notion gift. Want to come along? he was making good and though he§ Off on Shopping Tour wag not sure, what would be offered | .Soon Jim and Ruth were among hifl at the first of January, he was ‘those present who were simultan- trying hard enough for that prize eously swallowed by the big stores Christmas bonus. ‘and shops. Their cash and ‘credit Jin Not a Writer digested and converted into innum- So Ruth, being in love with such ‘erable packages, they carried them a perfectly “wuffy” soldier boy, one . gleefully home, or ordered them to can quite understand that all other| follow. interests were tame in comparison.| As Ruth inspected the toasters, And besides Jim had been out of | grills, percolators, pans and cook- town for four days and was not|ers, the tea set, breakfast sets of |i 'much of a hand at writing, she hadn’t 'linen and the brilliant glasses her how it is! ‘unteered nothing. A store . is no She show- — tended. * What to buy for Christmas— . You will be delighted with our showing of really nice thin, for (':HRISTMAS GIFTS—things that radiate elegnnc’;, Ii:let whi:l: are in a price class that will enable you to'buy more than you in-' COME IN AND SHOP AROUND .Belw we offer a partial list of suggestions of what to give for Christmas.—Make up your list and then see our offerings. IVORY PYRALIN A large and very complete as- sortment for your choice. You can’t go wrong in buying some of this ware for a lady friend. Mirrors, Brushes, Combs, Hair receivers, Powder boxes, Buf- fers, Picture Frames, Jewelry, Boxes, Files, Clocks, Trays. MANICURE AND TOILET SETS ‘White ivory in leather roll or in boxes, they are sure to de- light the recipient. $2.25 to $18.00 FOUNTAIN PENS The Wahl, Waterman, Parker. A good pen like one of these makes will be a lasting re- membrance for a friend. - $1.50 to $7 v1ads ANSCO CAMERAS ‘What more all the year round delight than a fine camera? You will make no mistake with an Ansco. Full line of films always $1.50 to $20 HOLIDAY TOILET SETS A really fine assortment, ‘all new and clever things that never go amiss with a clever Miss. All reasonably priced. $2 to $9 PERFUME TO DELIGHT Our stock of fragrant per- fumes is unusually large just now, all the favorite odors, we know HER favorite. Djerkiss, Mavis, :Three Flowers, Hud- nuts, and many others. : SWEETS FOR THE SWEET Box candy in the best brands that the market affords all fresh and done up in fancy wrapped boxes. You will find that many of your lady friends delight in these brands regu- JOHNSON’S and GAR.RO’I’S CANDIES Any size you may wish to give % to 5 Ib. boxes BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS New copyright, Children’s books, Popular Fiction. Try here first for a good book if that is what you intend giving. Flashlights, Safety Razors Shaving Stands, Dolls Smoking Stands sets Military brushes Leather goods, Photo Albums Pipes Eaton, Crane and Pike STATIONERY Where elegance is demanded in correspondence this fine line of boxed paper and envelopes to match find a ready sale. You'll be surprised how reas- onable the prices are. 50c to $2.00 We have the Gibson line of Christmas and New Year cards a very extensive assortment, but we advise early choice, there is seldom enough to go around. FRAMED MOTTOS Out of the prdinuy'nntiment mottos in artistic frames and they are not expensive. 50c to $2.00 Playing Cards, Tags, Seals Christmas Ribbon CIGARS OF QUALITY Anything that pleases a man is to receive the kind. of a cigar he likes, his favorite brand, we know what most of the men smcke. Roi Tan, Harvester, Le- Palina, Chancellor, Blackstone and Royal.Banrier. In boxes of 10, 25 and 50 $1.25 to $6.00 Phone 52 IF YOU CAN'T CdME MAIL US YOUR ORDER City Drug Store LALIBERTE & ERICKSON . Prescription Druggists . Bemidji, Minn. be spent. ‘She was curious aboat through with a very good offer to- Blouses and Waists Dresses are in serge, poiret twills, canton crepe, Georgette, taffetta, crepe knit. A $50.00 Dress for $25.00-Y ou save $25.00 A $40.00 Dress for $20.00-You save $20.00 A $30.00 Dress for $15.00—-Y6u save $15.00 A $25.00 Dress for $12.50—You save $12.50 A $20.00 Dress for $10,00-You save $10.00 A $15.00 Dress for $ 7.50-You save'$ 7.50 Georgettes, canton crepes, and satin. A $20.00 Waist for $10.00-You save $10.00 A $15.00 Waist for $ 7:50-You save $ 7.50 A 10:00, Waist for § 5.00-You save § 5.00 A'$ 7.50 Waist for § 3.75-Yousave $ 3.75 A $ 5.00 Waist for § 2.50-Yousave § 2.50 NO 1922 READY-TO-WEAR CARRIED INTO 1923—HELP US UNLOAD. the pair to whom these things were gether with quite a sizeable bonus to be presented, Jim, however, vol- check. Thought I'd surprise—.” The family witnessed his complete smothering as Ruth rose-from the table with a clatter of dishes, circled the room and fell on the young man with a vigor,-quite altogether pleas- ing. “You darling wretch. You in- significant beloved scoundrel!” Ruth gurgled right before them all, “You are thinking we will be married on Christmas are you? Well, sir, I'm not particular. Any time will suit me, just so its right away.” You can judge for yourself wheth- er Ruth wag ever bored with Christ- imas again. place for..fishing for information, especially at Christmas time. Ruth also noticed and wondered .why Jim nearly always gave the salespeople instructions to have the purchases held for future delivery. ' Well, ‘she’ll find .out tonight! Jim had a standing invitation to dinner. Tired by happy they finally arrived at the house and were greatly re- freshed when. they sat .down before a roast leg of lamb done to a “T”. Ruth’s mother wag®famous for her cooking. Ruth’s’ feother knew how to carve a roast in, a manner that was really artistic. The apple jelly expressed Ruth’s skill and Nina re- ceived praise. for the escalloped po-| tatoes, salad, and her cream puff 'with ice cream desert. The Secret is Confided “But you haven‘t told me who is going to be the happy bride and get all the thingg we Jought todry!” ex- claimed Ruth with a pretty pout. “Oh,”” said Jim, “I'm not quite 's“fffi" o 4 the £ in Mr. Moberg’s ‘car. { iy ot quite sure,” gasped the fam- - Atter enjoying a fine supper, the ;‘You - " he was enjoying choir entgrtalngd the men in the e———“ ’ . two bunk houses. They report a the suspense, “I was hoping Ruth} o interesting tri d that th would like to have the things she| =y g D and. saar 210 men apparently enjoyed the enter- Those making the trip FIRST LUTHERAN CHOIR VISITS LOGGING CAMP Rev. L. J. Jerdee and the First Lutheran church choir went Thurs- day evening to the John Moberg log- 'ging camp on the east side of Lake Bemidji, where they, entertained the lumberworkers in the interests of the on Women’s Ready to Wear We have decided mof to wait until Janfiary, but will start this Annual Sale Saturday, December 16 and close it Saturday, December 23. iWait! Save Half Now! WHAT IS MORF; ACCEPTABLE FOR A GIFT THAN THE ARTICLES MENTIONED ABOVE, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU BUY A DOLLAR VALUE FOR FIFTY CENTS. Malf Price on Suits, Coats, Drasses, Skis and Waists are in crepe de chine, on Feb. 1st; 1923, g 3 DECEMBER 23. The Bazaar Store BELTRAMI AVENUE'Q about 5: o‘clock, they made the trip | Coats arein Bolivia, Normandie, Scotch mix- tures, etc., withand without fur collars. A $75.00 Coat for $37.50—You save $37.50 A $60.00 Coat for $30.00—You save $30.00 A $50.00 Coat for $25.00—You save $25.00 A $40.00 Coat for $20.00—You save $20.00 A $30.00 Coat for $15.00-You save $15.00 A $25.00 Coat for $12.50—You save $12.50 A $20.00 Coat for $10.00-You save $10.00 A $15.00 Coat for $ 7.50-You save $§ 7.50 A $12.00 Coat for $ 6.00-You save $ 6.00 A $10.00 Coat for § 5.00-You save $ 5.00 Suits afidg‘k\irts go at equally low prices TERMS&;CustoMegg with an established || credit can pay. 1-2 on Jan. 1st, 1923 and 1-2 REMEMBER—SALE BEGINS SATUR- DAY: DEC. 16 AND CLOSES SATURDAY The answer will be found among today’s want ads. i < 4 (What “Blunder” do you suggest Lutheran hospital. Leaving here | onyrieht. 1922, Associated Editors A A were Rev. L. J. Jerdee, Misses Edla Rudy, Ragnhild Moe, Ruth Nelson, “Alice Ballingrud, Mildred Olson and Mabel Croon, and Messrs. Alfred and i Leonal Budahl and Rev. J. C. Jerdee. . SUBSCRIBE. FOR THE PIONEER BEMIDJI