The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-01-04

munlty than perpetual crouch, and
that is the species to which belong the
blatherskite and liar.-Red 20. Wing
Daily Eagle.
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Simpson and Ed. Smith,
Attorney General Simpson at
tributes his retirement to private life
to Ed Smith. A few more boosts like
this and Ed will find himself one of
the most popular men in the state
Bemidji Pioneer.
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Reminder for Mary.
We desire to remind our friend
Mary McFadden that soon it will be
leap year, and no doubt she knows,
that according to a very ancient
custom, women have the privilege of
proposing, if they happen to meet the
right man.-Stillwater Gazette.
Where the ''Bosses" Rule.
The Hokah Chief points out that in
Wisconsin,, that model state of politi-
cal reform, the delegates at large to
the national republican convention
have been selected and announced,
although the primary (that gives the
people such wonderful opportunities)
will not be held until April for elec-
ton of these delegates. The organi-
cation that has Wisconsin by the
throat says who is who and the people
must say "me, too. ''-Preston Times.
$50.
A Newspaper Nabob.
Editor Elmer E. Adams of the
Fergus Falls Journal will leave in a
few days with his family to spend the
remainder of the winter in California,
and has purchased new automobile
and had it shipped to that state for
his personal use. Only railroad
presidents, trust magnates and news
paper men can afford such luxuries-
but Elmer is entitled to all the good
things coming his way. We wish him
a pleasant vacation, and a safe re-
turn.-St. Cloud Journal-Press.
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No Reason to Feel Ashamed of Them.
We hear much comment regarding
the speaking tours of the present
governor. It is of the same nature
and tone as that INDUCED in by the
political enemies of the late Governor
johnson. For one, I am glad that
the people have elected two governors
of whom the state at large has no
reason to be ashamed at home Or
abroad. They are a credit to the
state in the biggest functions of a
commercial nature where business,
brains, and dignity count for some
thing.-H. P. Constans in Blue Earth
Post.
Picayune "Progressive" Politics.
In his message the president took a
stand which is to be commended and
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interest of the people it would follow
his recommendations with legislation
which would prove of great benefit.
But it seems that small politics is to
be the rule in Washington this winter,
and there are some of the so-called
progressives who are evidently doing
what they can to help such a move
along for fear the president might re-
ceive some benefit from a business
session.-Albert Lea Times Enter
prise.
Big Interests Doing Reasonably Well.
Attorney General Simpson in his
celebrated interview says one reason
why he would like to be governor was
the chance to unite the railroads and
the other big interests which he
opined would bring prosperity to the
state. The railroads and the interests
have succeeded reasonably we'll, and
do not seem to be in any great need
of a special friend in the governors
Office. There are few people outside
the railroads and the interests who
think the chief executive should be
free to act for the people as whole,
and to protect their interests. The
time for railroad and corporation
governors has slid back into the past
and there let it remain.-St. Cloud
Journal-Press.