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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
PETER of Kansas.

Do you remember PETER Of kan
sasf If you do, probably you recall
nothing but whiskers, which waved
hilariously in thousands Of cartoons
from the moment he came to promi-
hence in the politics Of his state to
the moment of retirement from the
United States Senate. s
PETER at 80 in hospital at Tope-
ka, minus leg to avert death from
bone infection. He submitted to the
amputation Of the leg, and this was
only another sacrifice for the cause
he holds dear-the Populist cause. s.
You see he was in the midst of an
elaborate article, "The Rise and Fall
Of the Farmers Alliance" and was
bound to finish it ''if it takes Leg
which it actually did. M.
Young citizens may be interested
to know what that wild-eyed Populist
movement of 20 years ago was all
about. Well, they fought for a LOT
Of hair-brained radical ideas. Here
are some of them: Direct primary
law, public utilities commission, di-
rect vote for United States senators
prohibition of railroad rebates. an6
determinations, initiative and refer.
endum. ...2 49,,
We're these Populists insane? No
Just dreamers who talked about s'th@
rule Of the people" They were
laughed off the face of the earth.
Of course, it was easy to answer
them. All you had to do was tt
point at PETERS whiskers! Couli
you imagine anything more conclus.
i've in the way Of an intellectual
clincher? Hardly. But as he lies or
his bed Of pain, PETER Of Kansas sees
the Republican party and the Demo.
cratic party, which We'd with eacl
other in abusing him as insane, botl
fighting just as hard for the honor 0.
putting on the statute books through
out these "crazy" reforms that PEI
fer urged.-St. Paul Daily News.
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Hog Cholera Treatment Demonstra-
ton at WiIImar. @

DR.. L. E. Wiley, hog cholera spec
lalist from the Division Of Veterin-
AIRY Medicine, University Of Minnie
sofa will give cholera serum demon
stration at Kelly and Sanderson' :
livery barn at 2 o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon, June 18th. This will be Civ
en- rain or shine and all farmers
should see it.
DR.. Wiley will give a short talk
on the prevention Of hog cholera and
will then apply the serum treatment
to two or three pigs furnished by Mr.
John Swenson.
Cholera has caused large losses
among hogs in the west the past year
There are apt to be new outbreaks al
any time. Prevention is the best rem
edy and the cheapest. Farmers
should be familiar with the new treat.
ment. In fact no farmer owning
hogs can afford to miss this demon
stration. Tell your neighbors about
this.
c.. L. McNELLY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
The Great G. O. p. Spectacle.

The WIlmar Tribune publishes an
interesting preliminary article in this
issue in regard to the Republican
National convention which convenes
at Chicago next Tuesday. This con-
vention promises one of the most ex-
traordinary contests in the history
Of the Republic. With the steam-rol-
Ter Of the federal and party machine
the national committee is at work
this week deciding contested delega-
tons in favor Of Taft. Roosevelt is
coming to Chicago in person to lead
the tieht for the control Of the con-
vention. There is a fair prospect
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
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PRINTS

Prinsburg, June IL Mrs. Tassel-'
aar from Chicago is visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. "A. Decker.
The Misses Mae Kleinhuizen and
Josie Roelofs returned from their
visit at Pease, Mmn.
Saturday evening the PrinsbuIg
band played in front of the store.
Although started lately they had GOOD
success.
A baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Brink and number ten arrived
at Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Roelofs'.
"A mission feast will be held at
Bundle Wednesday, june 10 and at
Emden Wednesday, June 26.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Marcus are visit
ing with relatives. and friends at
Pease, MINI.
Mr.. H. Hoogeveen bought Will
Bruins farm and Mr.. A. Decker
bought Hoogeveen's place.
Rev. Ypma declined the call from
Baldwin, Wis. III
Miss Jennie Bergsma is helping
Mrs. H. Van Der Riet with house
work. -... 49,. .as.- ..-... .=.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
EAST AND WEST LAKE-LlLLlAN

East and West Lake Lillian, June
10-Miss Louise Lundquist, who is
employed in the cities, is spending
her vacation at home.
Ed Benson left Sunday for the
cities where he will be operated up-
on for appendicitis. DR.. Puffer went
with him.
Mrs. Betsy Lundquist is nursing a
sore hand. As she was leading a
horse out to water it jerked away and
tore her hand so she was obliged to
seek medical aid.
A surprise was sprung on Miss o.
son, teacher in school district 80, at
the home of VIM. Mittlested last
Thursday evening. Those present re-
port a good time.
Mrs. Betsie Carlson served ice
cream at her home Wednesday eve
ming for the benefit Of the Baptist
church. A large crowd was present.
Several from here spent Sunday
at the hospitable home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole Nord.
Jim Young was taken to the cities
last week to be operated on for APP
pendicitis. He was accompanied by
DR.. Adams.
Mrs. Cederberg spent Sunday at
the Lofgren home.
Working ON the road is the order
of the day.
Miss Lena Johnson says she thinks
this is a lonely country. l wonder
why.
Mr.. Hiverely and his four boys
from Bird Island spent Sunday at the
Harding home.
Several from here attended the cir
Gus at olivia today.
{ Albert johnson spent Sunday il
Realville county. III. I.s .s. =7s . ..5..=
The young people of the Christine
church will serve coffee and cake at
the church Friday, June 18th. Ev-
! erybody is. invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Anderson leave
this week for South Dakota to take
up life on their claim.
The Englunds are building barn
for Ed Nann.
Mr.. Ward and Mrs. CrommeH OF
Mortevideo, who have been spending
the past week at the C. C. Ward
home, leave for their home today.
Miss Christine Sundin is working
at the Phil Bruggerman home.
Misses Ruth and Esther Erickson
spent Thursday at the home of EricL
NOrdin's.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

Good! Splendid!! But why not in
ch.de adj cities. Is there any valid
reason why the same provision would
not be good thing for the smaller
cities and counties as Well? And
why not for the state? But we are
making progress in even having such
a law as now is proposed seriously
discussed.
There is also a proposition under
consideration Of raising the gross
earning tax Of the railroads to S per
cent. This is move that should not
be displeasing to the railways, we
believe, at this jumcture, even with
the antipathy which they naturally
would feel against a raise. This on
the theory that such an action would
forestall more drastic Legislation at
the next regular session. A better
way to protest against the high
handed raising of rates on the rail-
roads at this special session would be
the passage of a distance tariff law,
which would help every smaller city
and town. in the state.
Gov. Eberhart sent singing mes
sage to the senate yesterday de-
nouncmg the attitude Of the senate
for its alleged combination against
re-apportionment. He says they are
refusing to do their duty as required
by the constitution. If a re-appor-
tionment bill were passed at this ses-
sion, the senator's would all come up
for reelection this faN, and it is
asking more than the ordinary NOR
tai will concede, to expect the SEN
ators to legislate themselves out of
Office. Lieut.. Gov. Gordon is max
ing the most Of this session to fur
Their his interests as candidate for
Governor, and the breach between
Gov. Eberhart and the senate is Wild
ening every day. .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
RlNGO LAKE

Ringo Lake, June 10-The Ladies
Mission society Of the Swedish Lu-
theran church at New London will
be entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John D. Monsoon next Fri
day aftern Don and evening, June IA.
A hearty welcome is extended to all.
Ellen Monsoon left for New London
dast Wednesday, where she will at
tend the parochial school conducted
there by Miss Helena Swenson.
' Mr.. Gottfrid Carlson of Grove City
was a guest at the Mrs. Berg home
for a few days last week.
Mr.. Jalmar Larson and family
were guests last Sunday at the Arae
Larson home at New London.
A number Of Ringo Lake people at
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ssssssseeesseseseessssssss
: TO MAKE A FLYLESS CITY


Cleveland is to be classed and cata-
logued as a fyless town. In the cam
paign inaugurated for the extermina-
ton OF the fly four steps are outlined:
First.-To educate the people ~ 70
che deadly nature Of the fly.
Second.-To kill off all winter flies
those hidden about the houses, waiting
their season Of forage.
Third.-To do away with all breeding
places for flies. -
Fourth.-To trap all flies that happen
TO escape.
As the first step addresses on the
subject are being made before the va
| rious women's clubs and in the schools
of the city. Circulars and booklets will
be distributed among the children of
the schools. to be carried by them to
| their homes; posters and illustrated
bulletins will be placed in the schools,
in the street cars and other public
| places. carrying the sermon of the fly
reform.
| The determination Of the winter fly
is problem for the individual house
keeper. Don't let one fly escape you.
Hunt for them and kill them, for the
winter fly is the most dangerous of the
race. The winter fly is the mother of
all next summers terrible throng.
| To do away with the fly breeding
places is merely a matter Of cleanlf-
ness, for the fly is scavenger. lover
! of filth and an habitual follower after
all that is unclean and unwholesome.
Clean houses. gardens and yards. clean
streets and alleyways discourage the
fly in its breeding procliyities. and
therefore the doctrine Of cleanliness Is
to be preached by the anti-fy cru
saders. along with the sermons on the
deadly character of the insect.
! And carrying out the fourth step all
the house furnishing stores in the city
! will be asked to carry in stock and
push the sale of fly traps. marvellous
! little wire screen houses to be baited
with milk. wherein a fly once entrap-
ped is doomed. With the campaign of
education will be given complete in
| structions for the use of the fly trap.
which may be placed on porches or
| window stills. on garbage pails-any-
where that flies are likely to congre-
gate. but always on the outside of the
house-always outside. Catch tho fly
outside Of the house before it has a
chance to como in and spread its poi
| son and disease.
This city is to be divided into dis
tricts and each district divided again
into clans and clubs. and from each
! center. small or large. branches will
reach out. graphing with the subject
IN whatever way seems best adapted
| to that individual section.
Death to tho fly is to be the battle
cry. It 10 to be fight Of man against
his enemy the fly and Of the fly against
man.
Cleveland Leader.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

The Ltch6eld News Ledger gloats
over the fact that Litchfeld raises
only $5,983.O0 for city government
and improvements, while Willmal
raises $26, 1880. We don't see how
anything could emphasize more
strongly the difference in the two
cities. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

The annual business meeting of the
Wiumar Glee Club was held at the
Commercial Club rooms last evening.
The treasurer's' report showed bal
ance in the treasury now Of Sal.
New officers were elected and among
other business transacted it was de-
cided to arrange for several concerts
to be given at nearby points in the
near future.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

Mr.. Edward Hanson and bride of
Des Moines, Ia, arrived Saturday to
spend their honeymoon at the home
of Mr.. Hanson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hans Hanson near Pennock.
The happy couple were married in
Des MONIES, June 5th. 81.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

that Roosevelt and Taft may be 50
nearly divided that La Toilette with
his SO delegates will hold the balance
of power and dictate both candidate
and platform. We NAV be able to
tell our readers something about the
preliminary results in our next is
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
The Legislature at Work.

AS was predicted, the extra ses-
sion will per force result in the adop-
ton of progressive laws, undreamed
of six months ago. The legislature
has already unanimously ratified the
U. S. constitutional amendment pro-
viding for direct vote Of Z. S. Sem
ators. It has under favorable con-
sideration the most drastic corrupt
practices law yet proposed in any
state in the union. Under that bill
all campaigning and button oling
must cease Saturday evening before
election, and no automobile hurrah on
election day could be in question at
all. Voters were to be left absolute
ly unmolested. A campaign book
would be issued by the state and
mailed to every voter, giving anthem
tic information regarding each cam
diG:tte and issue to be voted upon.
Each candidate would be given a linn
it, space in this bool; to present his
claims.
Further, the legislature has under
consideration primary law that vii,
provide for majority nominations b,
means Of the second choice. The US
ual cry Of the special bene6ciarie- Of
our present laws has gone up against
this second-choice idea, but such a
provision can be made that will be
absolutely fair and will make the
present juggling Of the plurality vote
among multiplicity Of candidates
an impossibility. Office-holders are
particularly set against this provis-
ion fearing that the combined second
choice votes Of the "outs" would nat
urally be turned against the "ins.'
But there is no reason why the ma
jority should not rule in this instance
as we'll as in other cases. A vote1
will express his honest sentiments ir
his second choice as we'll as in his
first choice, and to maintain that the
second choice votes will easily b.
juggled is to insult the intelligence
Of the voter. Give us the secont
choice when there are more than two
candidates and there will not be an,
more small plurality nominations. 1
will tend to keep the hired stalking
horses off the ballot.
J. TT
There is also a proposition to maxi
the Judiciary and municipal elections
in the large cities non-partisan OF
Z the final ballot, limiting the numbe
Of candidates to two, those having
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
Brief News Notes.

Brief News Notes.
Albert Dali of Perham met ter
rible death June by falling onto a
circular saw.
Prinsburg has a band of fifteen
pieces, which made it's first public
appearance. last Saturday evening.
The Hawick Presbyterian churcl,
which has been out Of use for seven
years was re-opened last Sunday.
Fifty-five cans, containing about
100000 pike fry were turned loose in
the Minnesota river below Granite
Falls last week.
The wind blew some box cars from
the side track out the main line near
Tyler, causing the wreck Of a pas
senger train.
The town of Edwards received four
steel road drags last week. One
drag is to be placed in each road dis
trict.-Raymond News.
The annual meeting Of the Kandi-
yohi- Chippewa County Telephone
Company was held at John Won Han
ems place last Monday evening.
VIM. Bruins has sold his farm in
town Of Holland consisting Of a
quarter Of section to H. Hoogeveer
ON Tuesday. Price per acre $500
Raymond News.
j. R. Keefe of North Redwood anc
Julius Thorson Of Benson will repre-.
sent the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict at the National Democratic con.
vention at Baltimore.
III
A magnificent monument for the
late Eric Ericsson, former superinten-
dent Of schools in Renville County
was recently dedicated in the church.
yard at Palmyra The monument
was paid for by funds raised by the
school children of the county.
Judge Powers younger brother
Fred A., Of Maine, who has servc3
that commonwealth on it's supreme
bench for one term Of seven wears
and has also been its attorney gener-
al several terms, is now a candidate
for the U. S. Senatorship, with good
prospects Of winning out.
~
Joseph Swenson, who visited at his
home at George Lake the latter pari
of last week, returned to Minneapolis
Monday to resume his studies Of wiz
dow decorating after an absence Of :
week. He was one Of the members Of
the 1912 graduating class Of the
Willmar Seminary.-Green Lake
Breeze.
]
A large barn on the farm of Geo
Lien near Maynard was struck by
lightning on Sunday night ano
burned to the ground together with
an automobile, farm machinery ant
about 500 bushels Of grain stored
therein. The loss is a heavy one
We have been unable to learn if Mr.
Lien carried insurance or how much
-Montevideo Commercial.
Appropos of the check for $1,000
which Jack Philbrick found under
his plate on his recent 21st birthday
anniversary a gift from his father
as representing the sum he might
have spent for tobacco during hi:
minority, friends of former County
Superintendent Race will recall thai
that gentleman "swore off" from thu
use of the weed when quite a vounl
man. He put out at interest, every
year, the money that he would have
spent for cigars had he been an aver
age smoker. With the amount thus
saved he built his residence in on
city.-Redwood Falls Sun.
| Picnic at TripoIis. ID
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
Notice of Meeting of the Board of
Equalization of the City of
Whitman.


Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Equalization for the City
Of Willmar will hold its first meet
ing at the Council Chambers in the
Library BUILDING on Monday, June
24th, 1912, at 10 o'clock IN the fore
noon.
Any person having any business
before said Board with reference to
their tax assessments may then APP
near and be heard.
Dated Willmar, Mimi, June 10,
1912.
ct E. C. WELLIN, Mavor.
Ask for Johnson's Velvet Ice
Cream.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
Fly photo copyright by National Geographic society
Summer complaint, which causes the death of many
young children every season, is nearly always the result
Of germs in food. THESE ARE OFTEN CARRIED TO
FOODS BY FLIES KILL THE FLIESl

tended the coffee social at Aug. Mol
ler's home last Friday evenino,
Mr.. Aug. Monson spent few days
in St. Paul last week.
Mrs. Anna Monsoon is at present
a guest at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Aug. Moller, by Twin Lakes.
Mr.. ALI. Monsoon was renewing old
acquaintance in this community
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Hanson gave
a dinner party last Sunday at their
home in :Pennock to a large number
of their relatives. The occasion was
in honor Of their son, Edward and
bride Of Des MONIES, Ia.
Boost 4 Wjinmar Industry and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
Picnic at Trip0Iis.

The Young Peoples Society Of the
Tripods church will give a picnic on
Friday, June 81, in Ed Erickson's
grove on the east shore Of Lake Wa
conda. Dinner will be served and re-
freshments sold thruout the day. The
following program will be given in
the forenoon, commencing at 1880
O clock:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12
Swedish Mission Y. P. S.

The Y. P. S. Of the Swedish Mis-
sion church will have their regular
meeting Thursday evening, June 13.
Following is the program:
OOllS AuulcuCc
Scripture Reading and Prayer. .-
Piano Duet
Enda Magnuson and Emma Boyd
Vocal Solo ........ o.. Hannah Norm
Reading ..........H ulda Hoglund
Piano Solo ........ Francis Hedin
Short Lecture. Gust Lindstrom
OOHS OAOll
Refreshments will be served by Es-
Their, Alice, Laura and Herbert Hog
lund.
Mrs. H. S. Gordhamer and baby of
Kerkhoven, came to Willmar yester-
day for few days visit with rela-
tives, while Mr.. Gordhamer is in the
twin cities transacting business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

Boost 4 Witlmar Industry and
Ask for Johnson's velvet leo Cream.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

There is also a proposition to make
the Judiciary and municipal elections
in the large cities nom-partisan on
the final ballot, limiting the number
Of candidates to two, those having
the largest vote in the primaries.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

Boost a Wlllmar Industry and
Ask for John3en's Velvet Ics Cream.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-06-12

Albert Dali Of Perham met ter
rible death June 3 by falling onto 8
circular saw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
The ClaYtOn Resolution

Elsewhere on this page is repro duced the leading editorial from the current issue of Harper's Week ly. It indorses with great vigor Henry D. Clayton's resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to change the term of the President to six years and make the incumbent in- eligible for second term.
 Thomas Jefferson urged strongly a constitutional provision limiting the President to one term. Other deHlo- cratic statesmen in the early days of the republic did likewise, but Jef- ferson's prophetic vision was partic- ularly clear. He foresaw plainly that some day Caesarism would menace this country. He seemed to have visualized perfectly the Roosevelt movement.
 One term of four years is too short, but six years would give the Presi- dent ample time to put into effect his principal policies.
 There are many weighty reasons why the constitution should be amended in accordance with MT. Clay tons resolution. There is not a single reason why it should not be- This measure will be popular with all patriotic Americans, and as Harper's Weekly points out, it's adoption will make the name of Henry D. Clayton of Alabama historic, for it will be known as the Clayton resolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-13
Household Expenses the Issue

When nominations have been made in June and speakers begin to appear in the contested states, every demo- cratic speaker will certainly dwell upon the increased cost of living. lie will bc sue to explain this and that duty, and he may sum up with a con- tras' between tariff for the protec- tion os manufacturers profits and a tariff for revenue only. He will praise free sugar and an excise bill.
 The high cost of living will turn voters from the protection policy of the Payne bill to the revenue policy of the Underwood schedules, and all may be sure that the practical side of tho question will be presented on every possible occasion. The repub- licans cannot meet it. They cannot prove that protective tariff has no effect on the cost of living They know it has. Everybody knows it has. Prices are constantly going up, and prices affect millions of homes in America today.
 Is it not best then to bring the subject directly to the front by the nomination of Oscar Underwood, who has cut down several schedules of the tariff to a revenue basis, and who stands ready to cut down the remain.- der of them? 1t would be hazard ous to nominate man not directly connected with the excise tax propo- sition and revenue tariff. The elec- tion will turn on the cost of living as surely as the sun will rise tomorrow, and the democrats should not blunder in this all important matter.