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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

The following from a Wisconsin
weekly applies with equal force to
Mile Laos county: eff other coun-
ties in Wisconsin lag behind in the
good roads movement, that is all the
more reason why we should push it
here, for we would benefit at their ex-
pense. If there is one policy above
all others that calls for vigorous adop.
ton, it is to build good roads as fast
as we can"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Good, but Risky.

We'll. Dinah. Il hear. you are mar.
ried'
"Yassum, - said the former cook, 'sI's
done got me man now''
us he's good provider?
"Yassum; he's mighty good provid-
er. but Is powerful skeered he's gwine
ter git k0tched at it." = Birmingham
Age-Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

King Constantine of Greece has dis
solved parliament and called for a
new election, despite the fact. that an
election on the war issue was held
only six months ago. With 100000
men enrolled in the army, noe of
whom will be eligible to vote, the king
may be able to control the election.
This arrogant defiance to the popular
will of the people has aroused the in
dignation Of a large section of the
populace, however, and may cost the
king his throne.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
How Do You Make a Circle?

The intelligence Of people may be
gagged by asking them to make a
CIRCLE Oh paper with pencil and not
ing. in which direction the hand is
moved. The good student in math-
ematical class draws circles from left
to right. The inferiority of the softer
Lex as well as the male ounces is
shown by their drawing from fright to
left. Asylum patients do the same
London Family Doctor
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
When Romans Kissed.

Rowena, the beautiful daughter of
the Saxon Hengist, is credited with
having introduced kissing into the Brit
ish islands. The Romans had a really
delightful word for a kiss-osculum,
which comes from os, the mouth, and
meant little mouth, sweet mouth.
"Give me sweet little mouth would
be the phrase used when good little
Roman boy asked his mother for
kiss. ....--..ss
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

The present statewide primary is
"a splendid system, encouraging small
men to file for big Offices and gives the
rich candidate magnificent advan-
tage over the poor one.-FergusFalls
Free Press.
The above is one of the several crit
icisms Of the primary that we have
noted in the state press of late That
the system is far from desirable is
generally conceded.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
OF Prime Benefit to All.

The man who is constituent good
roads booster and gets things done
in this direction, ought to be entitled
to have a good many of his ordinary
faults overlooked. Because the ex-
tension of better highways and the
Inauguration of road maintenance
are matters Of prime benefit to all the
people.-Jordan Independent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
A Natural Inquiry.

Helen was a very inQuiSitive child
who greatly annoyed her father each
evening with endless questions while
he tried to read the newspaper. One
evening, among other things, she de-
manded, Papa, what do you do at the
store all day.
Exasperated at her persistence he an
swered briefly, "Oh, nothing!''
Helen was silent moment, and then
asked, But how do you know when
you are done !"-Harper's Magazine.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

German papers generally express
ed satisfaction at the tone of the
American note to Great Britain
anent the high~handed sea policy of
the latter country, but doubt il a
modification of the policy will result
international law is proving more or
less Of farce in the present con-
fiict, and expediency appears to
govern the acts of practically all of
the belligerents.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Had Followed Directions

Now said the nervous old lady to
the druggist, ''are you sure you have
that medicine mixed right?' r T..
mo, ma'am,' said the conscientious
apothecary. Il wouldn't 60 as far as
that, but I've mixed it the way the
doctor ordered it."-Chicago News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

State Insurance Commissioner S.
D. Works has notified the General In
spection Bureau, the rate making
authority for Minnesota, to appear at
his Office and show cause why fire in
surArce rates in northern Minnesota
should be from to Is per cent high
er than those of southern Minnesota
There appears to be no reason for
this discrimination.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

cause the minority party in the state
avoids political strife in order to gain
strength. It is admitted and been
satisfactorily demonstrated that poll
itical parties are essential to the life
Of nation, then why should the peo-
pie destroy political organization p
ROSean Times 5
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

A Kansas woman recently laughed
for two hours when puff of wind
removed fat mans hat. Kansas
will undoubtedly be equal to the oc-
casion, and at the next session Of the
legislature it would not be surprising
if bill were introduced prohibiting
fat men from wearing hats when the
wind is blowing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Lost Rumor.

Mark Twain was once asked by an
English clerk in London bookstore to
write his autograph
my chirography is becoming less
and less distinct" complained the au-
thor whimsically as he complied with
the request. '1f this keeps on I'll have
to be getting somebody else to write
my autograph for me- ,%
But, sir" seriously responded the
clerk, nobody would want it then"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

A Photographer opines that some
men haven't noticed the increased
cost of living because the price of
booze and beer remain unchanged.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

Self-defense was the plea of a Min
nesota "sooner" recently convicted Of
killing a COW moose. In view of the
fact that stiff fine was assessed
against him, we don't presume that
this ingenious plea will become pop
ular,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

The Hibbing controversy bids fair
to revive the tonnage tax as a legis-
lative issue. Not few papers of the
state are already clamoring for the
passage of measure whereby iron
ores will be taxed on tonnage basis
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
An Unsavory Reputation.

Minneapolis is sure getting an I'M
pleasant notoriety as town run
largely by thugs. Hold-ups on the
streets are so common that strangers
are almost afraid to venture out from
their hotels at night. It is a city full
of alleged reformers, hence it seems
passing strange they do not devote
some of their: superfuous energy in
this line to reforming city govern
ment obviously either incompetent or
too cowardly to safeguard the lives
and property of it's own citizens or the
strangers within it's -Winneba-
go City Press-News. ..-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

Hibbing now threatens to issue
bonds in the sum Of $1,500,000 to re-
fund it's floating Indebtedness. Con-
sidering the influence of the mining
companies in financial circles it would
be rather interesting to know wheth-
er the bonds could be sold if the propo-
sition carries.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

At this season of the year the ''fool
who rocks the boat" HES himself to
the north woods armed with a high
power rifle, and proceeds to blaze
away every time twig moves. It is
to be hoped that he camps in the Vi
cinity of the reckless automobile
driver
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

In commenting on the fact that
country editors are beginning to &C
knowledge pleasant calls from Jas. A.
Peterson, the Reg Wing Daily Eagle
takes occasion to Observes: "Jim is a
good fellow and a dandy speaker"
No doubt of it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Returning Sanity.

"Conservatism rampant" says a
democratic paper in referring to the
republican victories in last weeks
elections. 1t is high time that "Con-
servatism" has an inning; demagog-
cry has been rampant so long that had
it been permitted to continue uncheck-
ed representative government would
soon have been a thing of the past.
More than mere victory of one par
ty over another, the recent elections
are healthy signs of returning sanity
in governmental affairs.-Preston
Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Fine!

A movement has been inauguratcd
to raise fund of sixty-seven million
dollars with which to pension :;"pcr-
animated preachers so as to make
their old age .carefree and comfort
able. How would it be to make the
sum twice sixty-seven million. dollars
and then include superannuated
country editors among the benefciar-
les, so as to give them, too, care
free and comfortable opportunity to
view the sunset of life. Most of them
have certainly worked hard enough
for the enlightment of their fellow
men. to entitle. them to public consid-
GRAFTON, also.-Red Wing Daily Eagle.
-,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Kellogg for the Senate.

Frank B. Kellogg is gaining in
popularity as a possible candidate for
the U. S. Senate to succeed Moses E.
Clapp. Mr.. Kellogg is possessed of
great ability-and the people are get
ting rather weary Of the wanderings
of Moses.-Winnebago City Enter
prise.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

The Hastings Gazette is of the
opinion that it is not likely that all of
the entries for the republican guber-
material nomination are in yet. If
this be true, may heaven help US!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

missing Link is Found After Long
Search" reads headline. His era
mum was like unto that Of the num-
skull who doesn't believe in advertise
ing, but a trife more developed!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
As itisIpday.

Fervent Swain-Wll you sbe mine2
Adored One-Not il Il know myself.
But wouldn' mind taking ashalf in
terest in your life and prospects.-Rich-
nnond Times Dispatch.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

Cheap Advertising.

Col. Rich of St. Paul, Senator
Clapp's publicity agent, has started a
boom for Moses for Republican candi.
date for president. This is Rich
St. Cloud Journal-Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

R. H. Ross, former city editor Of
the Thief River Falls Times, has pur-
chased that paper from Thos. H.
Smith, and the first issue under the
new management is a very creditable
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
No Disrespect.

Friend-I see you. have turned your
wife's picture to the wall. Isn't that
rather disrespectful? Widower-No; it
seems more natural. You see, most Of
my time at home spent in buttoning
her up the back.-Life. s..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Frank Days ''Serkusum.'

Bob. Dunn, heap big injin in repub-
llcan pOWWOWs, announces that he is
Jim. Peterson scout in the threat
ened republican raid on the Office of
governor. O. lucky Jim, how we
envy him.-Fairmont Sentinel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Capable and Honest.

There is one man upon whom the
republican press of the state should
have no difficulty in uniting and
boosting for office, and that is Hon.
Henry Rines Of Mora, in case he de-
cides to be a candidate for Secretary
Of State. Mr.. Rines is capable and
honest. What more do you want p
Staples World. ::
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

In a debate recently conducted in
Duluth school the side upholding
preparedness was WOrSted. This
should dispose of the matter for all
lme'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Brown Study.

The term drown study is a corrup-
ton Of brow study, brow being derived
from the old German braun. meaning.
the brow.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Made: Him Feel Old.

whats the matter?"r =
"Oh, nothing much!'
But you look as if you had some
thing serious on your mind"
well, if you insist on knowing, a
COY who was named after me has just
become engaged to be married. How
time flies!"-Chicago Herald
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
ldyIIic Love.

Daughter, don't marry that young
man. He'll never bring home the ba-
con- ~.-..~ Il: u. $780,
'sHow foolish you are, dad. What do
i care about the bacon if he'll: only
bring home the bonbons. "-Pittsburgh
Post. .~..... = 49,.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Safe From That.

Nov that you have been married 4
year what can you say Of your expert
ence" - - ..l.. ,-.
"Well,' be replied solemnly, 81 can
truthfully say that I am sure that big
amy. is one crime that I'll never com
it."-Detroit Free Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Ed is Some Strategist.

E. E. Smith, former chairman of
the Republican State Central commit
tee, and the big gun in the old Eber-
hart crowd, in working for a Mime
sofa delegation committed to Elihu
Root of New York as the Republican
candidate for president in 1916 has
again picked a winner-as the News
to it's chagrin found that he invari-
ably was capable Of doing in recent
state fights.-Northfeld News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18

Money isn't everything. There is
Hibbing, the richest village in the
world, not able to buy drink Walk
er Pilot
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Jim Peterson Talks Galeic.

With half a dozen Scandinavians,
Julius Schmahl and the red headed
Jim Manahan all running for COVER
nor the Irish ought to come into their
own.-Slayton Gazette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
A Long Sidewalk.

The annual product of bricks ia the
United States is 25,0O0,OO0,OOO This
is enough to lay five foot sidewalk
eight times around the world.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Snubbed.

"Yes; we pay spot cash for every.
thing" > %E $50. -
"Ah. l often speak to my husband
about the time when we had tor
Puck. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
We call

We make our fortunes. We call
them fate.-Alroy. I. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Out of Place in This Age.

:. The merchant who is so we'll known
in a community that he desires or
needs no further publicity should re-
tire to the benches-he is filling a
place that ought to be represented by
ambitions News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
80 Good Reason.

"Why live in the past? why not for
get it?''
''rhe bill collectors won't let me-
Louisville COurier-JOurnal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
So Would the Nation.

With man Of the mental attain
ments and moral uprightness of
Frank B: Kellogg ip the U. S. senate,
Minnesota would have cause to re-
joice.-Blue Earth Post.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Would Make a Strong Candidate.

Would Make Strong Candidate.
1t is said that Rines, of Mora, is
out for secretary Of state. With
Schmahl out there would be a very
promising opportunity for Rines. Go
to it Madison Independent
Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Probably Not.

The supreme court of Pennsylvania
recently declared unconstitutional a
law which fixed a tonnage tax of: 1Oc
per ton on coal mined there. Would
tonnage tax on iron ore in Minnesota
meet the same fate ?-Browns Valley
Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN ~ IN ~ ~
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.
Pretty Tough.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ =; - ~ ~ * - =; - ;
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Political Parties Are Essential.

Political Parties Are Essential.
The elimination Of the political par
ty conventions destroys it's organiza-
ton and weakens- power. The pri-
mary nomination election creates re-
sentiment in the defeated candidates
and their friends and the minority
party candidate reaps the benefit be-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Sound Advice.

James J. Hill, The Empire Builder,
says: Buying at long range creates
commercially the same conditions
that are so universally felt where rab-
sentee landlordism prevails. If far
mers, local business men and local
merchants should unite to build up
and maintain home trade, it would
add wonderfully to the prosperity of
them all. Such cooperation is part
of the problem of making county life
more attractive and profitable" y
Fertile Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-11-18
Another Bouquet for Henry.

The best name mentioned yet for
secretary Of state is Henry Rines, who
was one of the fairest speakers Of the
House that Minnesota ever had. In
speaking Of him the Dawson Sentinel
among other things, says: "His COM
mittee appointments were right If
he packed any committees, he packed
them in the interest of the people. If
the people reciprocate, the ballot box
es will be packed in favor of Henry
Rines." Falls Sun.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-08-12

meeting at Blue Sunday night. Four
teen were saved during the meeting
and one sanctifled, one of the saved
being Grandpa Wolford, aged 81.
Mrs. John King called on Mrs. A..
Beeson Wednesday.
The 1S-months-old baby of John Bas-
ton and wife died at their home near
Esrom last week, and the body in
tered in The Waters Cemetery.
Lee Mitchell and family entertained
ut dinner Sunday Will Mitchell and
family, Fred Mitchell and family, Geo.
Morgan and family, Bill Crockett and
family and Frank earns and family.
Grandpa Wolford is reported worse
at this writing.
Mrs. Sophia Tabler and daughter of
Riverside, Cal, are visiting the for
mer's parants, l.. Lucas and family.
Lesby Garrett and family have rent
ed the Ed Quillin farm and are mov
ing this week.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-08-12
CARYTOWN.
" Mrs. HpFrH TaENER.

L
We were all sepry our Sunday School
superintendent had the misfortune to
get hurt again and had te'miss Sunday
School. We hope this, accident will
not prove serious.
Kenney Millerand family motored
TO Carthage Sunskiy to spend the day
with Mrs. NIillar's brather, Greedy
Faskin,
Edna Turner spent she day last
"Wednesday with Grace Mailer.
Several of the nsighborson this route
were in Jasper Saturday shopping.
Miss Ruth Gurlsy visitad Irene Wi
nans last week.
Mr.. Elliotts hayB.- BEEN entertaining
company from Greenfeldsh past week.
Mrs. Opal Stith and son spent last
Friday with home folks.
Florence Miller, Chloe Turner and
Helen Elliott spent last Wednesday
night with Louise Brum,mett.
Mrs. Boyd and Miss Vera went to
Jasper one afternOln Last week visiting
relatives.
! Hoyt Turner has been on the sicA
list few days.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-08-12
DUBLIN.
Mrs. BEExaHA WEBBEF

MRS. BEf6atfA W EBBER.
Mrs. Mossa Evans came from Kansaa,
City last week to visit relatives.
The Grider brsthers rented some Mnd
from Mr.. Coinez to put in wheat, as,
they gave up tanning the Heller place
for next year.
There was a Aaptizing at the Hatcher
ford just north, OF this place Sunday at
noon. Quite,a crowd was present and
three were baptized, Rev. Mr.. West of
Milo and Rev. Jerry Cleveager per-
forming the ceremony.
We are seIy to learn that Grandma
Miller is seriously i'll. Her son Grant
and wife have been staying at her
bedside.
Ed Duncan and wife and son Harold
and Mr.. Bright and Miss Whitsett from
Carterville visited Earl Garner and
wife Sunday.
Sam King and family visited Mrs
w. f. Hyder and children in Jasper
Sunday, and with Earl Garner and
wife Monday.
Gertie Hatfield returned to her home
at Lakeside Friday.
Oscar Armstrong went to Joplin Fri
day and is visiting his sister, Mrs. Nc
Mullen.
Herbert Armstrong cut hedge TO
Earl Garner Monday.
Mrs. Orders grandson. Ralph Evan
OF Carthage, visited her last week.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-08-12
RISING SUN.
Miss NINA PATTERSON.

MISS NINA PATTERSON.
Miss Ruth Gurley of Sarcoxie is Wis.
iting Irene Winans.
Mrs. Belle Patterson and children
spent Sunday Mt Tom Patterson's.
Joe and Gene Smith were Carthage
visitors one day last week.
Will Wood and wife spent Sunday
evening at Jim Kincaid's.
The farmers are all busy plowing for
wheat.
Luther Wescott and family, Emma
and OnR Yclton and Dorothy Hille
spent Sunday at Dick Patterson's.
Mrs. Uriah Smith called ON Mrs
Jim Kincaid one evening last week.
Lutte Sells and family of Pittsburg
spent the weekend at the Dave Lowe
home.
Wifred Patterson spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Virgil Carter.
laobert We4hcrell of Carthage is visit
ing at the home of Uriah Smith.
Mr.. Knox OF Carthage drove ouS TO
his farm Sunday and took dinnerat
Mr.. Ye!ton's.
Miss Hhry Lawson spent tseveral days
last wee&with relatives in Jasper.
Art Post and FIRMLY of the MouHa
Moriah neighborhSod, were guests o6'
Ike Patteryon'and wife Sunday.
a. w. aeter is NO better at this
writing andMrs. JiHS Kincaid is also
on the sick list!
Little Inolki Patterson her cousin,
Dorothy ond Karl Pat5srson, last week.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1915-08-12
BLUE AND BETHEL.
Mrs. j.. R. HATCHER.

Len Quillin LEFT last week for trip
to the Pacific Exposition.
Mrs. John Ross and baby lola, from
near Neck City,. &se visiting A. Beeson
and family.
Ed Quillin asStR family left Tues
day for Phoenix, Ariz., in hopes of
beneliting Mrs. Geuillin's health. Their
many friends with miss them from our
midst and we wish them safe journey
and health andi happiness in their new
home in the fan west.
John Wardlens from near Neck City
spent one day last week with his SON
Frank near RSrOm. He also visited
his sister, Mrs. Frank Keltner, of Far
mers Union, and S. II. Mitchell a1tl
wife of Jasper.
Grandma McQuillin passed away at
her home near Rose Branch Thursday
The remains were brought to Blue
school house for funeral services, Bro.
West of Nevada officiating.
"Weep not though mothers gone
from you;
Weep not though her race is srun.
God grant we nay rest as calmly
When our race like hers is run.''
Mrs. John King called on Mrs. A.
Beeson Tuesday.
Relatives of Grandma Budd and
family Of Sheldon, are visiting them
Ruth Pugh spent Sunday afternoon
with Beulah Faris.
Paris Taylor and family ate Sunday
dinner with j. r. Hatcher and family
Elmer Pugh and family spent Sun
day with Fred Pugh and family.
Mrs. Moser and Mrs. Osborne OF Dia
, mond vicinity spent Sunday with Mrs
w. Nj. Mevius and attended service
at Blue in the afternoon.
Joe Rand and wife, and Violet Budt
spent Sunday afternoon at the II. C
Cline home.
Mrs. George w. Sharp leaves thi
week for her home in Penalosa, Kans
after visit with relatives and friend
t here.
q Rev. Jerry Clevenger assisted b
r Rev. Mr.. Norton and Rev. Mr.. Garter
all Of Rayville, Mo-, closed reviva