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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10
Times Receives Many Kind Words AS
Pioneer Advocate of Woman'S Suffrage

To the Editor or The Times: May /
add my word of appreciation for the
splendid services YOU have rendered
the suffrage cause.
Ii Is most encouraging 10 find an
editor and his paper committed 10
ELLEN RookSBY.
16 Leicester-ct
To the Editor OF The Times: 7 feel
that The Times Is entitled 10 credit for
the work done to forward the cause or
equal suffrage which resulted IN the
legislature submitting an amendment
TO be voted on this fall, providing Tor
equal suffrage Keep the good work
JOHN b. HowARTH.
To the Editor OF The Times; Your
attitude on the important question OF
woman's suffrage is so just. and your
editorials on that subject so inclslve
bear a word OF thanks IL ia stin clear
In my memory that The Times was the
first among Detroit newspapers TO give
that subject square deal. before
the popular mind was so ready az now
TO listen without prejudice
Then 10 side with Truth Is noble
when we share her wretched
crust.
Ere her cause bring Fame and
Profit and tits prosperous 70
May the good work continue. We
need your help in the approaching
Yours for Equal Suffrage,
HELEN L. HARD
To the Editor of The Times: I wish
70 express my gratitude for and ap-
preciatoin OF The Times. | heartily
congratulate you on your success In
editing a sheet so superior 70 the or
binary newspaper II Is sredit 20
in the state As an effort TOWARDS
clean Journalism IL deserves TO be en-
couraged by every citizen who IS m
teTFsreC t44e-welfare OF the com
munitv.
With the possible exception of GER
tain articles that appear from time 20
time describing the symptoms OF dlph ,,
liberia. so-called health hints, anu
assisting along the mad dog scare.
articles which do very little good. II
any and much harm. ] say with these
exceptions. I endorse all the IDEAS you
have so intelligentlY expressed. Your
ATTITUDE I'm the controversy on capital
Neutrality-suspicious. political views anu
the assistance you are giving 10 the
work 10 enfrancnise women meet with
my unqualified approval.
CLARENCE l.. FELT Elk.
311 Agnes-ave.
To the Editor of The Times: I wish
20 express my gratitude 10 you for
vour Clean newspaper. 1t Is paper
-,tTar-atTrrrtIt be rFTrrt I'm every fro1ffr5 ~
neciallv where there are young people.
ANYONE may take IL UP. being sure
that they will see no headlines OF lurld
scandal or no Objectionable advertis-
Vour attitude on the enfranchise-
msnt Of women Is also a most com
mendabie one. All In all. your paper
e. the best daily paper edited In De-
troit. and the only one We VIII ADMIT
into o"' IMRs) C. L. FELTER.
3ll Agnes-ave
10 the Editor OF The Times: wish
90 exnress my appreciation or the
valuable assistance YOU have con-
stantly given the woman suffrage
cause In the news columns you give
accurate information OF the movement.
Nnnerous special articles from time 10
time call attention TO the importance
OF equal suffrage and tend 10 arrest
the attention OF those who have given
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10

II could have taken the easy
pathway and 1oated through two
terms of the governship like
derelct in a dead stream. Or, |
could have built q machine and
pursued oldfashioned, deceitful,
subterranean, dark-lantern. bur
glarious, predatory politics. -
Gov. Osborn, in announcing his re-
tirement
Here is a unique message to the
people of Michigan from a unique gov
ernor. The annals OF this state AFFORD
no parallel TO the sacrifice OF per
sonal comfort and political prestige
entailed by the brief but active term
OF Gov. Osborn. His achievements
will speak for themselves. He does
not ask that anyone speak for him.
II. as he intimates. he accomplished
more than he expected in two strenu-
Gus years, IL can also be said that he
accomplished more than most people
expected. Michigan has boosted OF
her governors, Blair and Pingree, who
stood out rather because or the medioc'
rity of their predecessors and their
successors. Some such advantage is
also gained by Gov. Osborn. He has
made some enemies, most OF them
seekers OF special privilege and their
agents. This was where the gov
ernor gained strength with the peo'
pie in general. Until he made those
enemies, and clearly defined his antip-
athy towards the exploiters OF pri'
yate interest, and the promoters OF pc
littcai profit, his stature had not ac-
quired any notable dimensions. Nor
was there any too much promise OF
achievements.
But, from the day that Gov. Osborn
repudiated the vote-swappers' league
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10
The Initiative and Recall.
ne Editor Of The Times.

To The EdttOr ~ Inc ItWtS,
Usually a half statement OF an oc-
currence is worse than an actual
Justification thereof, and that really
proves 10 be the case with some OBJ
seryations made by Congressman Me-
Call. standpatter from Massachu'
sets. He said:
Let me give you an example which
recently occurred in Oregon: there
are two methods OF catching salmon
IN the Columbia river in the lower
and sluggish waters OF the stream
fishing is done by net. and in the up
per waters il is done by wheel The
net fishers wanted 10 prohibit nshing
by the wheel and the ~neel hshers
wanted TO prohibit fishing by the net
What happened? Each party inltlat-
ed a law which would have the "nect
OF putting the other party out OF Dnsl-
ness Each law went before me peo'
pie: each law was passed; anu mus
so far as the action OF tic people. was
concerned. the great salmon nsherlts
of-rtrr-G t,t++nfAia were pracucall9
stopped ,,,,
All very true; vet the final result
nroyed that the people evidently knew
| now 10 handle the matter in the pest
! way. so long as the fight was III lhe
legislature, all the money ana ihhu'
| ence possible was used to preNeht
either side from interfering win we w,
profits or the other, and between lle =,
a valuable industry was IN aansel -
being destroyed entirely, because e sN,a
was bound to kill all the nsh possio,e
in the shortest time. When an ~
| ing was stopped, the reign Of reese ga
/ began. and now both OREGON 80.
/ Washington have fishing laws w,
conserve this industry, and the I'snSa
OF the public in this great reScu i,ns
have been recognized ana an W. VIZ.
on the cry OF Doodle or othet less 20 80,
| live scandal as was always the c ,se
/ whenever the matter came before .ne
Legislature. Money may cons,o,
enough votes to put bad medsute
through a legislature, but IL 10 w. ~
a difrerent matter when 1t comes ., -
controlling the votes OF maJofi''
! OF the people. ,rEp
90 Fort.st. west, April 3. 1917.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10

shoot rhinoceros,
or tickle his pafate
with succulent dix.
dak, as did a mod
ern Elba tourist,
but for a real
exile, the memen.
toes OF which
adorn the pages
of history rather
than the shelves
of the Smithson-
ian institution.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10
OSBORN HAS BEEN GOVERNOR
FROM THE DETROIT NEWS.

in WAYNE county. and the machine
interest in politics. he acquired pos
sibilities as a governor which cul-
minated in the enactment OF work
mems compensation law, 4 preslden-
tial primary law for 1916. the submits
sion of a woman's suffrage amend
ment, and the abolition OF brewery
owned saloons. Out of 1872 members
of the house and senate 1917 stood
with the governor in his efforts TO
overcome the opposition OF the 10
machine obstructionists.
No one doubts that Gov. Osborn
could with great personal comfort
have secured a second term. HIS
precedent in contenting himself Win
a single term is valuable. III IL VIII
upset the vicious second term fetish
il will have done much to emancipate
this state from hide-bound partisan
presidents.
II have been most Incorporate
ly criticised For the most part
those who have opposed me have
known only the habits and meth
DDS of yesterday when IL was
common for men TO hold office for
the purpose of satisfying lust for
office and for serving the few Tor
profit rather than the many Tor
patriotism"
When the governor puts the case
in these words, he has adequately
treated IT, When the time servers
and the obstructionists Will have been
forgotten. Gov. Osborns unique and
profitable administration will be re-
membered. The people or MIcnlgan
owe him at least the acknowledgment;
that he reasonably well represented
the new spirit OF progression when
permeates the state
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10
From Another Point of View

Taft also ran Illinois
Now they have introduced the Jelly wuDble
Duck Waddle
Twins have been lime,
viii snt singular
Texas man liveson peanuts. OF
P-rpont which cost him 100000
uriousN pleased?
possibly why The Taft
porters I'M Michigan immediate
ene
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10
A Poem a Day
THE LITTLE, TIRED MOTHERS.

They seem so Tiny. ~ this vast
old world we strive in daily,
They see the busy folk rush past
With none 10 wave them gaily,
But theirs the courage proud and high,
The wOndrous strength that smoth-
ers
The sob that's tangled with a sigh
q little, tired mothers.
They send their brood of, one by one,
TO minGle with earth's toilers--
TO wrcstle with, from sun TO sun.
The builders and the spoilers.
Their hopes are in THAT long dehle
OF toiling dust grimed brothers,
And always do they try TO smile
Those little. tired mothers.
They see their hopes turn ashes, and
Their toll go unrewarded
But in the wreck OF hopes long plan
ned
Their victory is recorded
Smiling they go unto the grave,
Nor bare their woe TO others:
They are the only true and brave.
Those little. tired mothers,
Arthur Chapman. In Denver Re
publican.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10

the question little thought. Your
editorials on the subject have been
strong. convincing, and exceptionally
well written. Trusting that your and
OUT efforts may meet with success IN
November | am,
- OURS very trtTt
WARREN ;. BLAUVELT
Secy Mems League for Woman
Suffrage.
To tie Editor Of The Times: In view
OF the suffrage amendment TO be voted
on I'm November, we have much pleas
IRE in writing TO The Times 70 con-
graduate you on the broad stand you
have always taken with regard TO
suffragists We personally owe you n
debt OF gratitude for the great help
YOU have been in the movement. both
for the space you nave given 80 gem
erously at all times. and for your
clever editorials. The spirit OF justice
you have always shown has done much
TO educate the general pubic towards
extending to women tile rights OF ciu-
Zens. We wish particularly 10 con-
graduate The Times on its fairness in
giving the public the truth about the
English suffragettes-the only paper In
the city which gave both sides or the
street outrages i'm England and exon
Grating the English women.
Thanking YOU and wishing for The
Times the success II deserves,
Very truly.
-
RUBY NJ. ZAHN,
REV. EUGENE RODMAN SHlPPEN.
JOHN r. HOWARTIG.
WARREN ; BLAUVELT.
REV WILLIAM ATKINSON.
MRS. CLARENCE LEE FELTER.
MRS. GEORGE CARON.
DIR GERTRUDE BANKS.
MRS FLORENCE WENTWORTH.
MRS. GEORGE SAMPSON.
MISS MINNIE BOOTH.
MISS HELEN HARD.
DIR. JUANITA LEA.
MISS FRANCES El-LAlRE,
HARRY HUNT
MRS. r J. JEFFRlES.
MRS T.. ROOKSBY.
REV. LEE -HeGoI-LESTER--
To the Editor OF The Times: The
Hon j. w Bailey the recreant SEN
Esch bill. which seeks by prohlbltiNe
tax on white phosphorus to do away
with the manufacture or matches con-
tanning this poisonous material, the
cause Of the horrible "phossy Jaw.
has unintentionally added TO the many
GOOD reasons why women should be
enfrunChised. lie calls attention 10
the great number OF women who are
demanding the bill that our working
men and women may be protected from
such an awful fate and bitterly ar
raigns women and labor leaders as en-
deavoring to tear the constitution to
shreds.
Thousaf Ids OF good people would SIN
cerely approve IL women started an
orRaniZation to take care OF the faml-
lies Of victims OF the "phossy Jaw az
they approve Of other charitable ef-
forts TO alleviate misery and suner-
ing but when We desire TO nave the
hrliot TO change the conditions that
uroduce the misery and suffering. then
we are trying ITO tear the constitu-
ton TO shreds" Then we have the
stirggpo eutthet "suffraRette" hurle ed
az MS and Portia Is instanced as an
example OF n scheming sufrragette who
wou her case by recourse TO subter-
fuget Recalling the countless cases
hccause OF some purely technical flaw
PortIa does not seem TO be the only
pIcader who has taken advantage OF
The letter OF the law.
In this connsctlon ~ Is ho.em C vIt ~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10
For Waiting Rooms.

To the Editor Of The Times:
Dear Sir-While in Cleveland re.
Gently. | noticed the completioh y.
three more waiting rooms LOT stlee.
car patrons-twoy at the puohe
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10
TO-DAY IN HISTORY

April 10, 1914, Napoleon Bonaparte
started for Elba. He did not go TO
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10
Find Your Own Task

He who waits to have his task
marked out. shall die and leave his
errand unfulfilled.-Lowell.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-04-10

the question little thought. Your
editorials on the subject have been
strong. convincing. and exceptionally
we'll written. Trusting that your and
our efforts may meet with success IN
November | am
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

nephews in Sweden and in this coun-
try. -. -
The funeral occurred last Sunday
afternoon, services being held at
three o'clock at the late residence.
There was large number of friends
and neighbors from near and far who
had to come to pay their last re-
spects to the departed. Rev. L. G..
Edgren of Oak Park M. E. church
spoke in Swedish, and J. L. Parmete1
of the First NJ. E. church of Willmar
spoke in the English language. Sam
uel Nelson of Willmar sang solo.
Nels Swenson and Sam'l Nelson sang
a duet. The Misses Ruth and Helen
Edgren and Rev. Edgren gave a vocal
selection. The interment took place
in the Oak Hill cemetery in the town
Of Fahlun, and the flower laden cas-
ket was carried to it's last resting
place by G. J. Bjornberg, j. A. VAIL
strand, Elias johnson, Charles Bro
man, John Freedholm and August
Lindblad.
The surviving wife and children
have the sympathy of the community
in the loss Of their husband and faith
er. Peace to the ashes and honor
to the memory Of the old respected
pioneer!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
PETER FELT.

The ranks Of the early pioneers
and builders Of the community are
rapidly thinning. 1t is with sad
ness We chronicle this week the death
Of Peter Felt, one of the leading CT
items Of the township Of Fahlun of
this county, who died last Wednes-
dey night, June 9Th, at II o'clock
p. M, thus as nearly as might be his
life span filing out three score and
twelve years.
Peter Felt was born in Bergsj6
parish, Halsingland, Sweden, June 6,
1910. His father died while Peter
was yet in infancy, and his mother
died in 1862: At the age of ni>le
Peter was thrown on his own re-
sources and had to make his own
way thru life. He learned the trade
Of carpentry and in 1866 he came
to America, landing in New York on
July 18th. He came direct to the
town Of Fahmn where he had ac-
quaintances. He selected his home
stead in Section 4, but during the
next four years worked at his trade
as carpenter at Minneapolis and 9TH
er places. He assisted in the build
ing Of the first depot at Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
new LONDON, ROUTE 3.

New London, Mimi, Rt. 3, June l |
Confirmation services will be held
J in the Swedish Lutheran church Sun
day forenoon at 10 o'clock. No Sun
day school will be held.
Messrs. Waldron and Wesby aud
the Misses Mae and Alice Broman OF
Fahlun autoed out to Aug. Olander's
Saturday afternoon, returning Mon
day morning.
Miss Evangeline and Louis Law
son Of New London visited at Aug.
Olander's from Monday until Tues
day.
Miss Dora Lawson closed a ve.,
successful term Of parochial scho.]
last Friday. On Friday afternoon the
teacher and pupils enjoyed a picnic
at Oak Hill park.
The Broman and Olander young
people autoed over to Carl Sober
lund's Sunday Afternoon.
Mr.. Ezekiel Soderlund visited at
ANOIuSCAOu = III AItkc AuuIeW Dull
day.
The Farmers Clubs will give pic
mic Wednesday,, June 10th, on the
shore of Lake Andrew. All farm
ers are especially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holander and daugh-
ter Of Colfax visited at Carl Sober
1und's Sunday.
Mr.. Jens Jensom MAS an over Sun
day visitor at the V. E. Olson home.
A number Of relatives and friends
were entertained at the Aug. GLAND
er home Monday evening.
A little rain Monday, wasn't it?
Most farmers are now thru work
ing off their taxes ON the road. Many
improvements have been made this
year.
Miss Minnie Nordstedt is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Louis Myhre, in Nor
way Lake this week.
The Misses Hazel and Sylvia Olan-
der called on Miss Vancy Nordsted1
Sunday evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

In 1870, however, he located on his
farm and thenceforth became a sue
cessful farmer. He took a leading
part in the public affairs Of the COM
munity. He served the town of
Kandiyohi as supervisor and later
became the chairman Of supervisors
in the township Of Fahlun. He also
served as town clerk Of Fahlun. He
served as clerk and director in the
School District No. 80. He was a
man Of sterling character and good
practical judgment which Won for
him high place in the esteem Of his
fellow citizens and neighbors. About
a year ago he became ill with some
abdominal trouble. This became
worse and resulted finally in his
death, as stated above.
The deceased was married twice,
first in 1868 to Miss Lima Lundgren.
She died only three months after
their wedding. In 1870 he was mar
ried to Miss Margreta Berglund, who
survives him. Three children were
born to them: Louis P. Felt, who
lives on farm in Fahlun; Christine,
now Mrs. John w. Larson of Will
mar; and Frank M. Felt of Prescott.
Arizona. He also leaves seven grand
children and a number of nieces and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

Roseland, June 10-Miss Mary
kohrs, saleslady at the Roseland
store, visited at her home a few days
last week.
Miss Esther Engva1l is visiting at
the home Of her sister, Mrs. A. Pet
erSOn.
Mr.. Harry Williams has put up
large barn on his farm this spring
and it is now almost completed.
Mrs. Oscar Olson and little daugh-
ter Helen left on Thursday for WILL
mar for a weeks visit with relatives
and friends.
Miss Alma Strafelda was a VIII
mar visitor last Thursday.
A coffee social will be given at the
home of Ole Rasmussen Wednesday,
June 18th. Everybody welcome.
Miss Minnie Soderberg is assisting
with Homework at the home Of Os-
car Franzen.
Mr.. Albert Lundquist has now put
his feed mill in order and is busy
grinding feed for the farmers in this
vicinity.
Mr.. Fred Anderson made bust
ness trip to Willmar last Wednesday,
Mr.. Emil Lundquist was a Sunday
afternoon caller at the Ryden home
Miss Anna Strafelda, who ha:
been staying at the home of her Sis.
ter, Mrs. w. H. Stuhr in Lake Lill.
ian, returned to her home last Satur.
dav.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
RO8ELILLiAN ITEMS.

Roselillian, june 3We respect
fully ask our road bosses not ia
grade our roads and leave them like
a camel's back.
Friday Of last week John Aspaas
started on his mail route after a
two weeks vacation, during which
time David Aspaas carried the mail.
The rain storm on June did some
damage to the growing crops in the
extreme southern part of the county.
Those who attended the mission
meeting that day were caught in the
rain and hail storm, except those
who had automobiles so they could
get home quickly.
On Saturday, May 25th, Mr.. Axel
Lundquist and Miss Hattie Erickson
entered into the boat of JOY or sor-
row and were pushed out onto the
matrimonial sea by Rev. Alex. Peter
son at the Christine parsonage. We
wish Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Lundquist
a happy married life.
At the places where culverts were
washed out about a month ago are
some bad places which need fixing
on the roads in the towns Of Lake
Lillian, Fahlun and Roseland. They
should be fixed before damage is
done and it may save the township
money to fight damage suits.
Decoration day was observed as
usual here, some seeding, some
blowing, some going to the cemetery
to fix up grave lots, some fishing and
some visiting. r..
Mr.. John E. johnson is one Of the
directors Of the Kandiyohi County
Fair Association. If the Kandiyohi
County fair is to be success general
interest must be taken in the same.
At the recent short course at Willmar
the farmers assembled decided that
they wished to have more active
participation in the county fair. As
the result the Street Fair committee
was organized with large repre-
sentation of farmers. This commu-
nifty is represented, as stated above,
by Mr.. Johnson and he is trying to
secure as many members Of the AS
ISOLATION as possible. Annual mem
bershp in the Association costs
$500, the money to be used for the
necessary expenses Of the fair. The
membership ticket is good for ad-
mission for two from the family of
the member. We hope that this
community will not lack interest in
this matter but will come to the front
and do their share toward making the
Kandiyohi County Fair a hummer
next fall.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
AUCTION SALE

I will sell at public auction on the
VIM. Shields farm in Section 20,
Town of Lake Lillian, on Saturday,
June 29th, commencing at ten o.
clock a. m, the following described
property:
Six horses; two colts; ten head Of
cattle; IS chickens; 1926 bushels
corn; 100 lbs. Irvine; blacksmith
tools; one corn cultivator; so bush
els oats; household goods; one g.
horse drag; one 4-horse drag; one
bob sled; one corn shelter; one bug
gy; one 2-seated buggy; one wagon;
one hayrack; one disc drill; one
walking plow; one gang pillow; one
disc; one hay bucker; one mower;
one hay rake; one corn planter; one
binder; three sets harness; one fan
ming mill; one wheel barrow.
| Terms: All sums of $500 or un-
der, cash; on sums above that am
cunt time will be given until Novem-
Der 1st 1912, on bankable papers
bearing per cent interest. No pro-
pemy to be removed until settled for.
| A. B. JAKES,
As Guardian of Oscar Gustafson.
W. N. DAVIS, Auctioneer.
NELS S. SWENSON, Clerk.
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:::D9yRE::l9 lNGSz =

Dovre, June l1-Miss Ellen Skutle
of Willmar visited with her aunt Mrs
0. Skaftedahl last week.
The Ladies' Aid of the Lutheran
Free church will have their Annual
Mission Festival and sale on We'd
nesday, June 10, at the home Of I. c.
Holland. A good program will be
rendered, everybody welcome.
Ole Olson of Willmar called at
Skaftedahl's Sunday afternoon.
A week ago Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
N. Annie of Benson autoed to Will
mar. They also made a brief call al
c. c. Birkeland. Mrs. Annie and
three children spent a week with
Mrs. Amlie's sister, returning on Sat-
urday. Their eldest son Chester is
spending his summer vacation al
Birkeland's.
The Misses Anna, Clara and Ele-
more Axness came down from VAL
ley City, N. D., to spend their sum-
mer vacation at their parental home
Miss Jennie Bitterness is assist
ing Mrs. A. Olson Of Willmar with
the housework this week.
Rev. E. f. Gynild Of Fargo, N. D..
and Rev. c. E. Nordberg of Mari
nette, Wis, made a brief call at Rev
E. O. Larson's last week.
Mr.. P. Cristenson and son Christ
Of Sedan Mimi, visited at Birke-
lands last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. Bergeson and
daughter Olive of Willmar and Mr.
and Mrs. c. Gundershaug and family
from south of Willmar spent Sunday
at l. c. Hollands.
Mr.. J. H. Olson lost one Of his
road horses last week.