local people, is a foregone conclusion. A free camp- 

 ing ground has been in great demand in this section 

 of the state and the announcement that the best spot 

 on beautiful Lake Bemidji is to be given over for 

 such purposes will be met with favor from far and 

 near. 



I'. M. Peterson, special officer and custodian of the 

 City park at Diamond Point, announces that arrange- 

 ments have been completed for receiving campers and 

 tourists at this free camping grounds. 



Mr. Peterson has arranged a number of fire places 

 which campers may use for cooking purposes and for 

 which no charge will be made. He also has installed 

 a complete kitchen and dining room and will serve 

 meals for 50 cents. In connection with the meal 

 service. Mr. Peterson operates a confectionery and 

 light lunch stand at which soft drinks, ice cream, etc., 

 are being sold. 



The bath houses are being overhauled and will soon 

 be ready for use. With a few more days of warm 

 weather, it is expected that bathers will swarm to 

 this popular beach and Mr. Peterson is making ar- 

 rangements to take care of all who desire to come. 

 Under his supervision last year, Diamond Point was a 

 most popular resort and he expects to continue with 

 the same obliging service as rendered in the past. 



Interest in Forest Fire Protection 



Forest fire protection seems to be gaining interest 

 everywhere except in the Minnesota legislature where 

 it so narrowly escaped complete neglect at the last 



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