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j- I THE BEniDJI DAILY PIONEER -PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO.* E. CARSON TELEPHONE 922 Entered at the postoffice at Bemldji, Minn., as second-cla* 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. Communications for the Weekly Pioneer should reach this office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. SUBSCRIPTION BATES One Month, by Carrier One Year, by Carrier 4-00 Three Months, Postage Paid 1-00 Six Months, Postage Paid. 2.00 One Year, Postage Paid 4- THE WEEKLY PIONEEE Eight pages, containing a summary of the news of the week. Pub- lished every Thursday and sent postage paid to any address for, in ad- vance. .$1.50 OFFICIAL PAPER OP THE CITY OF BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA The Daily Pioneer is a member of the United Press Association, and It represented for foreign advertising by the General offices In New York and Chicago, branches In all principal Cities. WILL AMERICA RETffiEM MEXICO? Now that Mr. Wilson Is to be trusted with the reins of government ^or another four years, there is one piece of work that will forcibly de- mand his attention, and that is the pacification of Mexico. We are well aware that the Mexican problem presents great difficul- ties, view It from whatever angle we may. But they are difficulties that may and can be overcome, and as time goes on it becomes more and more apparent that it is up to the United States to overcome them. The truth of the whole matter is that Mexico is suffering from the same misrule from which we freed Cubathe decadent Spanish rule. Mexico is a republic only in name. Not the first principle of popular role has ever prevailed in that country. The. forces that have always con- trolled her destiny have been those bequeathed by Spain. With misrule and oppression on the one hand, and sullen hatred and resentment on the other, it is small wonder that she has been in a perpetual state of unrest and turbufance. President Diaz was the only ruler in her history who ever maintained a semblance of order, and he did so solely by the use of the mailed hand. Since his day poor Mexico has seen naught but anarchy. Anarchy pre- vails there todayanarchy and wholesale brigandage. Argue as we may against the idea of intervention, the fact is daily becoming more apparent that it is the only solution. That enlightened America should sit idly by and make no effort to remedy the intolerable state of affairs prevailing there, is inconceivable. Mexico is a blot on the Western civilization, and only Wetsern civilization can erase that blot. Of course every American wishes that the redemption of Mexico may be accomplished by peaceable means if possible. But the progress being made in that direction appears to the average mind as neglible. The matter seems no nearer a solution today than it did fifty years ago. From the days of President Buchanan until today, every president has had the same difficulties to contend with there. Each has had his vex- ing "Mexican question," and it is remarkable how similar have been the circumstances that each has had to face. Not only the present generation, but the unborn generations of the future of that unhappy land demand of us that we confer upon them some of the blessings that our forefathers bequeathed to us. Twenty years ago Cuba was in as pitiable condition as Mexico is to- day. We have remade and rehabilitated her, and today she is enjoying that peace and prosperity which her natural advantages merit. We can do the same for unhappy Mexico. We should do the same for her. But will we do it? In a recent issue of the Bemidji Pioneer it was stated that the Bemldji team received an unfair deal and that the game was of a pugilistic nature. It might be added that it was the closest thing to it that has ever been seen on the Fosston floor and it was not started by the Fosston boys. We have always tried to hold our sportsmanship above reproach and we have been successful in doing so. W have always been proud of the clean playing that our boys have exhibited and our pride in them has not diminished in the least. Our teams go into a game to win, but it has al- ways been our motto to do so by fair means. In contrast, Bemldji teams have made the reputation to win by fair means or foul, but to win. Their basketball boys seem to be peeved because they didn't live up to their repu- tations to the fullest extent. However, only the slightest hitch kept them from doing sothey didn't win.Fosston School Notes. Ouch! We can understand a business man having the interests 61 his home city at heart and consenting to become a candidate for a public office at the insistence of his business associates and friends, but we can't under- stand why the individual who is always kicking like a bay steer over "con- ditions" doesn't get into the race and get elected so he can have things to suit himself and everybody else. We admit, we can't understand. There's one thing that can be said about the present municipal cam- paign and coming election and that is there are no candidates sending any of their henchmen to other candidates and telling them to get out of the race or threats of injuring their business. That doesn't "go" in Bemidji any more, for no one is going to stand for that sort of a game thirty seconds. We know some persons in Bemidji who we believe would borrow a knife and then kick because the knife was dull. Yes, the days of the "put it over" bunch are passing in Bemidji and clean officials, sound business judgment and the right spirit are to reign in the future. Every citizen of the city of Bemidji is entitled to his own opinion. Maybe the whistle on the machine has frozen up. Can't hear it very plain for some reason. We'll bite. What is the matter with it? Have to talk a little louder, please. Yes, that's what we thought, too. Smile once in a while. Won't hurt your face. Boost for Bemidji. Don't be a crab. A crab goes Backward. Tifea-^ IM^^ "3H *^a W E. H. DENU 0 0 Manyprefer theliquidform which for nearly half a century has been the reliance of the American Home. Both are good. Yourdruggist can supply you. THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIOHEER Quick -Cold Relief is usually found through the prompt administration of a mildly laxative, I dispersive tonicone that will scat ter the inflammation, remove the waste, and help Nature to build up resistance. Peruna is That Tonic. Its action is prompt usually -very effective, and itsuseis withoutharm ful effects. Every household should keep it at handfor this purpose,and every catarrhal sufferer should reg ularly use this reliable remedy. The tablet form willbe found very convenient. A tablet or two at the very beginning of a cold will fre quently prevent its development, and these tablets may be taken reg ularly with beneficial results. The PERUNA CO. Cofaunbnaj Ohio When In need of WOOD Remember 6E0. H. FRENCH & SON Phone 93 or 428-J Prompt deliveries to all parts of the city. 4 ft. or 16 in. lengths. Special rate on delivery from ear. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Ship or bring your Furs & Hides while prices are high at GOLDBERG'S HIDE& FUR GO. We guarantee the best market prices. Before shipping else where come in and get my prices. We are also in the market for Brass, Copper, Rubbers, Rags and Iron 112 Tfeiri St. Phoit 638 W We pay freight on 100 lb. ship ments. No less. miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiH a HAYDEN SCHOO OF MUSIC FANCHI0N HAYDEN Instrumental Department and Harmony MISS BETH EVANS (Concert Soprano) Vocal DepartmentCoach for Glee Clubs Public School Music History of MusicEssentials OVER BELTRAMI MUSI STORE Phone 816-W. READ THE DAILY PHfKEER WAHT liinnininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinnHnimin I I SEL I i Groceries, Dry Goods Flour and Feed I Mill I DIIV Jack Pia* Ports, Tuunck Posts aa E I WILL BUY gife. OJlMdseeeai wiflten E JOB jast what I CM IN. 1 I I. P. BATCHELDER General Merchandise 5 331 Minnesota Ave. Phono ISO-W BmM|l, Mhm. ^HiifiinnnmiimtmiminiiiiiiiniiiinniniiiiniiiiiminjiiwiiimiiuiiiiiimiHiwiK 4*.V ^wvz**' "-7 ^tg^pjWRp: THEY ALL WANT ONE Telephone 922 and Our Representative Will Call This handy Star reel is something every woman in Be- midji wants. is in fact a necessity and no woman should be denied this household device. It is FREE with the PIONEER Sells Regularly for SI.OO This reel contains 75 feet of special braided clothes line with a ring, two hooks and two screws with which to fasten it to a post or wall. It lifts of the screws' easily and can be taken indoors and used the same way. You can pull out as much line as you need and lock the" reel where you want to. HOW TO GET ONE NEW SUBSCRIBERS: Agree to take the Daily Pioneer one year and pay $1.00 for the first three months and the reel is yours, OLD SUBSCRIBERS: Pay your account to date and $1.00 for three months in advance and the reel is yours. PIONEER GOING UP Beginning February 1st., 1917, the price of the Daily Pio- neer will be as follows: This price does not apply to sub- scribers getting thier paper by mail. Hundreds have al- ready taken advantage of this offer. Better join the throngs and follow suit. Per year $5.00 Six months $250 Three months $1.25 One month .45 Per week .12 The price of the weekly, by mail, will remain the same $1.50 per year. CmVuC' SATUEDAY. JANTTABY 27. 1917. SAM WHITE HUD DARK SKIN. HE LIVED IN GEORGIA. HE COULDNT WRITE. HE SAW IN THE PAPER A PICTURE "AD" OF A BURGLAR." HE GOTSCARED. HE ASKED WHICH BANK HAD ITS NAME UNDER THE PICTURE. HE PUT HIS "FO" DOLLARS IN THAT BANK. HE "TOOK A NOTION" TO MAKE IT A HUNDRED DOLLARS, THEN TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE HUNDRED THEN A THOUSAND. SAM BANKED MONEY, EVERY WEEK UNTIL HE GOT THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS1 WHENEVER HE WENT INTO THE BANK HE WOULD ASK "AINT AH GOT MO' MONEY'N ANY CULLUD MAN IN DIS TOWN?" HE WAS PROUD. SAM NOW OWNS A FARM CANT YOU SAVE? BANKIWITH. US. WE PAY 4 PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS FIRST NATIONAL BANK fVMf**W*Wf**f**f***JW*+MMM+**++******mW*+*Wi Subscribe for The Pioneer ^s -'-"4 if