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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
township Politics

The township caucus is but a
week away, and yet very little
township politics is heard. 1t
is probable there will be but one
contest in the caucus.
M. ii. Young will undoubtedly
be renominated without opposi-
ton. He is conceded To be one
of the best township officials the
township ever had, and the peo-
pie seem to be satisfied with his
service as supervisor. The fact
that no one has been mentioned
in opposition to him for this
honor speaks more than words
can tell of his worth.
The same complimentary
things can be said of both F. V.
Hodges as township clerk and
John Ryder as highway COM
missioner. Both have served in
these official capacities for one
year, have given universal salts
faction, are courteous n d
worthy. They should and will
be renominated without opposi-
ton.
The contest of the caucus will
probably be on a candidate for
treasurer. A. w. Slovenian
has been the efficient treasurer
for two terms, and is prohibited
by law from being elected to
another successive term. So
there will be a new candidate for
treasurer. The aspirants for
this Office, so far as The True
Northerner has been advised are
Roy L. futile and j. Henry
Hinckley. Both of these gentle
men are we'll and fayorably
known in the township and there
are good prospects for spirited
contest.
For Overseer of Highways the
present official, John Minnich
has announced his candidacy for
another term, and up to this
time no other aspirant has been
mentioned. 1t is probable that
he too will succeed himself with
out opposition.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

which all roads are built. The
question as TO whether or not ii
will carry in this county this
time is of course problematical
Like all other progressive
measures it is bound to come
however, if not this time, then
sometime. The more the ques-
tion is studied from all angles,
Tia more favorably it appeals TO
the tax payers of the county
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
PUT END TO FR0G-FARMING
Audubon's Scheme Might Have Been
Good but for One Small, Unfore-
seen Incident.

There is an amusing story told in
connection with the first venture IN
frog-farming ever made in the United
States.
Early in the last century Audubon.
the great ornithologist went down the
Ohio river from Pennsylvania in a
little steamer Of his own, stopping at
various points to obtain specimens of
little-known birds.
While at Hendersonville. Kentucky,
which he made his home for some
time, he built mill and proposed to
raise frogs on a large scale, preparing
for that purpose a pond near the
river.
The frogs multiplied wonderfully,
and on warm summer evenings Il was
the practice OF Audubon to sit under
tree near the pond, listening to the
concert given by his stock, and cal.
culating the amount OF money he
should derive from the sale OF the
grown frogs
But one night when the frogs were
nearly grown, they heard the booming
of bullfrogs in the Ohio. Their curios-
fly was aroused, and hopping out of
the pond, they made their way to the
river, into which they plunged and
disappeared!
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
Primary Is Defeated.

1t now begins to look as
though the Presidential Primary
question had been defeated as
far as this year is concerned, 1t
is now too late to have a bill take
effect in 90 days as provided by
the constitution and hold a pri-
mary in time to elect delegates
to the national convention. All
hope is now practically aban-
doned for an immediate effect
bill, as the l3 senators who have
been designated as the "i3 Bold
Bad Brigands" have served
notice that no immediate effect
primary measure can pass the
senate. Making good on his
former statements Governor
Osborn Immediately sent in five
special messages, dealing with
as many propositions on which
he asks legislation at this ses-
sion. Another special session
will probably be called as soon
as possible after this one ad-
iourns and the end is not yet.
Senator Virgins attitude in
supporting the primary measure
will meet with the approval of
his constituents in Van Buren,
county at least, and if we mistake
not in Allegan county as well.
The people want the Presiden-
tial Primary, and there is no
reason why, inasmuch as we
have primary a part of the
way, why it should not extend to
all parties and all officers. If
the primary is good thing let
us have it, pure and unadulter-
ated, all the way from village
officers to the chief executive of
the nation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
Building for Archives.

In other countries, notably Great
Britain and France, the national
archives are most carefully kept. But
we need not go abroad for inspira-
ton as to the proper manner OF han
ding documents. The thousands who
daily frequent the numerous public
Libraries throughout the United States
must realize the Importance Of hav-
ing accurate and authentic informa-
ton ION tap" All of them must at
some time or other have studied the
history of their country, which OF
necessity is based largely upon ma
tional documents. This demand,
therefore for the construction OF q
national archive building is neither
more nor less than a plea for the
preservation of American history.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
TEACHERS HERE FOR INSTITUTE
Continued from page |.

tests given by Miss Busley in the art of
teaching second graders 10 read. The
methods used are practical and bring
results among the most valuable
features being the memory training.
The music of the institute was con-
added much to it's success, as vel as
the entertainment of the visitors. The
High School band gave concert of five
numbers that was very fine and merited
fully the applause that greeted them.
The banquet on Friday evening at the
Maple City Club rooms was the prin-
cipal social feature OF the institute.
The tables were loaded with the good
things prepared by the domestic science
department of our schools, under the
able direction of Miss Marshall. aud if
Paw Paw does not gain wide reputa
ton for having some good, gooder,
coolest cooks in VanBuren county then
we will ask Miss Marshall to resign.
This repast was only equalled by the
intellectual feast following. r. r.
Washburn, Al ma Richmond, V. Il.
Hungerford, Helen Bancroft, Ruth
Thompson, II. Il. PatteugiIl responding
to toasts ia highly acceptable manner.
An orchestra of six pieces furnished de-
lightful music and aided digestion. f..
A. Asetine was the postmaster.
School Commissioners Hungerford is
untirIng in his efforts 10 Institute work
and Is deserving of great credit for its
success.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

Notice is here by given that there will
be caucus of the republican electors
of the township of Paw Paw at Long
wells opera house on Saturday, March
%, 1912, at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon
for the purpose of placing in nomination
candidates for the various township
offices; and for the election OF Is dele
gates to attend the county convention
at Hartford, April 3, and for the trans
action of such other business as may
legally be brought before the caucus.
By order of
Republican Township Committee,
Dated at Paw Paw, this, Sth day OF
March, A. D., 1912.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

A professor of anatomy at Yale
College was asked by boy the other
day why boys We're not born with
10 toes on each foot, and the wise
man couldn't answer. Most men.
after they get to be men, are salts
Ned with five toes on foot, but a
boy really ought to be allowed 10.
With only five on a foot he Rows
slips back while climbing a tree to
steal apples. We move that the ex-
ira toes be provided before another
summer
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

A "hair's breadth is 100000 OF an
inch. For the purpose OF such fine and
delicate measurement tool makers use
what is called micrometer caliper.
The hairs breadth rs something that
las to be taken into consideration in
Hhe manufacture OF a thousand and
one things in the machine makers art.
Close calculation Of this sort must be
done on the doors OF bank vaults, for
example, where every part mustn't to
the incest degree. -Harper's Weekly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
WELL, I'LL BE DOG GONE.

Speaking of dogs, the township of
Columbia has supervisor aud treasurer
who are entitled to wear belt at least
a foot wide. The supervisor assessed
l2l dogs, which was a record breaker,
but when the treasurer of the township
settled with the county treasurer and
reported Sl28 collected from dogs, seven
more dogs than there were in the town
ship, all records were broken
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

THE fact that automobile men
favor the County Road system is
no reason why man who drives
a buggy should not favor it.
Roads that look good to auto
mobilists certainly would appeal
to any body driving a team.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

THERE is still time TO become
posted on the County Road
proposition Don't ia Ike a
prejudiced view of the question,
but go and hear the question
discussed, learn of its merits if
in your opinion it has any, and
then vote on the question as you
believe is right.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
County Good Roads system.

On page six of this issue will
be found two communications
relative to the Good Roads
question. One from the pen of
G.. w Lee dealing with the com
munication of last week, from
Supervisor K. A. Chase, the
other by Davis Haven, president
of the County Good Roads asso.
citation Both should receive
careful consideration from our
readers.
The True Northerner regrets
having misquoled Mr.. Haven in
regard to the number Of miles of
road that would be built each
year under the county system.
The statement was so absurd
however, that no one should
have taken it seriously. Such
errors will occasionally creep in,
even in the best regulated news,
paper ofices.
We do not intend to enter into
a lengthy discussion of the
merits Of this question. 1t is the
all absorbing topic of the day
however, and everybody is max
ing an effort to understand the
proposition Like any other
great question it naturally re-
ceives opposition. Any pro
gressive move, whether it be
political, industrial or educa-
tional, meets with opposition.
This is a progressive age, and
new methods must be devised to
meet the constantly changing
conditions. If the improved
methods are not approved by the
people the first time, they may
be the next time. They are
bound to come
One strong feature to be con
sidered in celebrating on this
question is the fact that 81
counties in the state have al
ready adopted the county system
and these counties are apparent
ly satisfied with the system, as
we are informed that no effort
has been made to return to the
old system of building roads.
Another feature that appeals
to The True Northerner is the
fact that under the county
system, Good Roads will actually
be built, a certain number of
miles each year, while with the
present system, the result is un-
certain. Perhaps some roads
may be built. Under the county
system, the expense is distribut-
ed equitably and judging from
the experience of other counties
that have adopted the county
system, it is better than any
plan yet proposed, and will
eventually be the system by
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

Mr.. Coopah-"Could 20 femme look
In yo dictionary a minute, kuhnelI
Jest want T. fad a couple Of wordA
to add to NAH lodge-ofIice title what
All was elected to last night. They
dun chose me Grand High Most
Worthy Exalted Imperial Plenipoten-
tiary, but it strikes me dat sounds jes'
a little bit cheap. Puck.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

VOTERS should bear in mind
that there will be an opportunity
to enroll on Town Meeting Day,
April /. All those who did not
enroll in the January enrolment
still have an opportunity to
enroll on April l. This will be
the last enrolment day before
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
Local Pride.

"Why do you insist on investing
your money away from your home
town." We'll" replied Farmer Corn
tossel. 1--WE got a good deal Of local
pride. have, and ] regard the people
in this here township as bein' SO
smart that none OF 'em Is goln 10 let
any real bargains git away from him."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
Altered the Case.

Mrs. de Mover-"Good graciousl
This is the noisiest neighborbSod L
ever got into. Just hear those children
screech!" Maid-"They're your own
childers, num-" Mrs. de Mover-"Are
they? How the little darling are en-
joying themselves! "-Tit-Bits
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
Wayerly Republican Caucus.

The republican electors OF the town
ship of Waverly will hold a township
caucus at the town hall on Saturday
March 23rd, at 2:30 p. IN. for the pur-
pose of placing 10 nomination candidates
for the various township offices and for
the transaction of such other business
as may legally come before the caucus.
BY Order of Republican Township
Committee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
Worry as a National Error.

At the door of worry are laid so per
cent Of the troubles of the American
people. Scientists who have devoted
themselves TO a study Of worry and
its influence on the mind, do not hest.
tate TO say that Americans are the
worst offenders.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

New York now has allnight banks,
all-night saloons, and all-night restau-
rants. We are informed that the
churches continue 20 close early
Chicago RecOrd-Herald
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

81 asked the audience to lend me
their ears, said the verbose speaker.
"But in three-quarters CT an hour they
were DOING" Il see," replied the
fnancier. They called the loan"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

That about 40 teachers sat down to
the banquet board and partook of the
love feast prepared for them. 1t has
been said That good digestion waits on
appetite and health on both.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
DO YOU KNOW?

That thirty years ago Mr.. Pattenglll
conducted an institute here and in at
tendance at that time were three of the
teachers who we're with us last week
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15

That one man said "The three unique
features of the Institute were: The band
concert, the sectional meetings and the
banquet"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-15
ADVERTISING RATES.

Display advertising, rates furnished on appli-
cation.
Classified advertising, three lines or less, 20
sents. All over that number, cents per line
extra.
Gard of thanks, 25 cents each.
Obituary, poetry and resolutions, cents
Hue,
Notices of births, deaths marriages will
printed free news matter
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-31
M|NrO!HAS9MAN
Who HAS INVENTOR

MIMIC. N. D., Jan. 31.-An ice
saw was put to work on the river this
week which does business to beat the
band. 1t is a circular saw mounted
on a sled-like frame, with a three
horsepower gasoline engine to work
it. A long rope runs from it to q
capstan. The saw is SO placed that
it reaches down its full depth of cut
into the ice. After it is started the
whole machine is pulled straight
ahead by the capstan and makes cut
about a foot deep, does it very rap
idly and so easily that one man at
the sweep does the pulling with the
greatest ease. Guides are so placed
as to keep it in perfect alignment and
measure off the blocks in proper
width. After cutting both ways, the
cakes are easily cracked apart with
an ice chisel. 1t is the invention OF
John Durai Of this place and We I'M
derstand he will have it patented.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-31
ALL SERENE
At MED0RA

Medora Herald: We are notified
by Sheriff Nichols this week that all
gambling must stop. J. W. Foley who
says that he is authorized to pay a
reward of fifty dollars for the con-
viction of anyone gambling or solicit.
ing orders for or selling liquor.
According to decision of the Unit
ed States supreme court handed
down Monday, common carriers must
accept for transportation consign-
ments of liquor to be shipped from a
wet state to dry counties or states.
The test case was concerning the
shipping into dry counties of Kentucy.
District court has ground itself out
of a job in Billings county. and its
officers returned to the aphelion Of
their orbits. The judicial looking
Juror and the cocksure witness, the
citizen whose constitutional rights
have been violated have been violat-
ed and the perpetrator Of darksome
deeds and the seeker for American
rights all are drlfted beyond our
narrow ken and Medora is again as
quiet as is Beach or any other town.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-31
BREAKS A COLD IN
JUST A few HOURS

Nothing else that you can take will
break your cold or end grippe so
promptly as a dose of Pape's Cold
Compound every two hours until three
consecutive doses are taken.
The most miserable headache, dull
ness, head and nose stuffed up, fever.
ishness, sneezing, running of the nose,
sore throat, mucous catarrhal dis
charges, soreness stiffness, rheuma-
tism pains and other distress begin
to leave after the very first dose.
Pape's Cold Compound is the result
Of three years research at a cost Of
more than fifty thousand dollars, and
contains no quinine, which we have
conclusively demonstrated is not ef-
fect've in the treatment Of colds or
grippe.
Take this harmless Compound as
directed, with the knowledge that
there is no other medicine made any.
where else in the world, which will
cure your cold or end Grippe misery
as promptly and without any other as
sistance or bad after-effects as a Is.
cent package Of Pape's Cold Com
pound which any druggist in the
world can supply.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-31
VALLEY CITY
BROKE Even

VALLEY CITY, Jan. 31.-The Val
ley City Independents are in the
championship class having won one
Of their games and lost one at Bill.
lings, thus breaking even with the
team that is acknowledged one of the
fastest quints that ever played in
America.
For years the Triple BIS Of Billings
have had a reputation that was suff1.
cient to keep the majority Of teams
from scheduling a game with them,
but Manager Mcpherson mas invaded
the camp Of the enemy and after los
ing the first contest by large score,
turned about and snatched victory In
a second contest.
On the home floor Of the Billings
team the Independents won Saturday
by a score Of 30 to % and yesterday
and today there has been rejoicing
among the team and its followers. A
team that can break even with Bill.
lings need not fear any five men that
even wore basketball uniforms.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-31
IT DOES NOT PAY

All the distillers and brewers in
this country put together give EN-.
ployment to less than $4,000 men;
and what their products cost the
people over the bals of 100000 licens.
ed rum shops would build 100000
American homes at $1,000 each, paper
their walls, carpet their floors, fur.
nish their rooms, fill the clothes
presses with garments, their pantries
with food and their cellars with coal,
exhaust the surplus manufactured
stock of the nation, require four hun.
dred million dollars worth Of raw
material to manufacture, employ a
million and a quarter more men and
give to this country the most unex.
ampled prosperity that ever came to
any nation since King Solomon made
silver as stones in the streets Of Jeru-
salem.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-31
admitted TO
Federal BAR

M1NOT, Jan. 31.-Attorney John E.
Greene of Palda, Aaker & Greene, re-
turned yesterday afternoon from an
extended trip east which included
New York city and Washington, D. c.
While at New York, Mr.. Greene was
guest Of the New York State Bar
association at it's annual convention
on the 10Th and goth, and presented
a paper on the procedure in the courts
of this state. He was also guest
at the annual banquet Of the associa-
ton at which President Taft, the
French ambassador and Judge Choate
as we'll as other prominent attorneys
Of the east were present.
Mr.. Greene also visited at Washing.
ton, D. c., on his way home and was
entertained by the members of the
North Dakota delegation, including
Senators McCumber and Gronna and
Representatives Hanna and Helgeson.
On motion of Senator McCumber in
the United States senate, Mr.. Greene
was admitted to practice before the
supreme court of the United States,
a distinction which is considered q
high compliment to the Minot mans
ability. On Thursday forenoon in
company with Mr.. Hanna, Mr. Greene
called on President Taft. They found
the president a very busy man, but
withal very cordial and democratic.
He chatted pleasantly with his callers
for little while and the visit proved
mutually pleasant one.
The prevailing sentiment appears
to be that President Taft will be re-
nominated, according to Mr.. Greene.
He admitted, however, that there was
considerable Roosevelt sentiment ap.
pcaring here and there and as many
of the leaders appeared to fear Mr..
Taft's success at the polls next No
vember were he nominated, ne would
not be surprised to see the former
president re.nominated. Mr.. Greene
enjoyed his entire visit and yet ap-
peared glad to get back to his desk
in this city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-31
News of the State

There Is some talk Of Attorney j
T. Mccullough of Washburn becoming
candidate for congress in the third
district.
The Devils Lake Journal boasts
some of having secured the job Of
printing the new city directory for
the city of Devils Lake.
~
The opening of the new $4,000 lib
rary at Minot last week received a
large attendance from the public.
The law firm Of Blaisdell, Murphy
& Blaisdell has opened a new suite of
offices at Minot.
The insurgents of Divide county
have formed an organization.
It probably wouldn't be much
trouble for N. B. Black to be elected
governor II it was left alone to the
newspaper boys to decide.
The Crosby Eagle has started on
It's eleventh year and while final proof
notices are not as numerous In that
country as informer years the paper
is still flourishing
There is a rumor to the effect that
F. E Packard of Valley City is to be
appointed a member of the tax CON-
mission which goes into effect July
LIST.
Bert Glass who was sentenced at
Medora to spend nine months in Jail
for selling liquor will be brought to
Bismarck for safe keeping.
A section foreman at Sheldon rugged
up push car with gasoline engine
and he gets over the track in fine
shape
Over eighty farmers are attending
the farmers school at Wahpeton this
week.
There are ia patients at the asy-
lum at Jamestown and with the off,
GERS and employees this gives the
institution a population of about 900.