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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-07-14

long and seem to be filling well. The
next two weeks will tell the tale. Heavy
rains accompanied by high winds will
play havoc with the tall, heavy straw.
on the other hand, too much heat may
shirvle up the kernel now in the milk
stage of formation. With favorable
weather, however, the prospect is UNI
usually bright for a bumper crop.
Much of the oats and rye will be
ready to cut the latter part of the week.
Wheat seems to have been popular crop
in this vicinity this year. If the present
price holds, more farmers than ever
will be riding in automobiles.
The farmer who has pinned his faith
to corn is not SO fortunate. "Knee high
by the Fourth of july" will not apply
to very much Of the corn in this vicinity.
Unless the frost holds off till very late
this season and the weather man turns
on the forced draft, it looks as if the corn
would stand mighty slim chance of
rlpening. In that case the farmer will
simply have to fill the silo fuller than ever.
The continued rain and cold, while it
has really aided the small grain, has
been pretty hard on the corn. It looks
thin and "spindly'' and instead of being
waist high as it should be by this time
is IN many places bare six inches above
the ground and is poor stand at that.
The rain has made it impossible to keep
the fields free from weeds and farmers
who pride themselves on the trim con-
dition of their fields are forced to admit
that the grass and weeds have gotten
the jump on them. The condition is not
hopeless, however, and with some good
hot weather and constant blowing fair
crop may yet be realized
The clover and alfalfa is ready to be
harvested and promises a heavy yield.
1t stands thick and rank, in full bloom
and is pleasant sight to behold. I'm
favorable weather during this week may
cause considerable damage to the crop.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-07-14
CITY COUNCIL HOLDS LONG
DOUBLE SESSION.

The City Fathers were confronted
with pile of business and detail at their
regular session last Tuesday night that
necessitated an extra session the follow
ing night to straighten out the city bust
ness. The Monday night session the
was confined to the routine business of
passing upon bills outstanding, hearing
the reports of various committees and
the regular monthly reports of the city
officers. The special session Tuesday
night was concerned with the report of
Attorney Albert Pfaender who had just
returned from an interview with the At
torney General who had passed favor
ably on the New Ulm bond issue recently
voted upon but in danger of being held
up on a mere technicality. The matter
of settling with Ferdinand Fernbach
for injuries received in an accident some
time ago at Broadway and 9Th. North
was taken up. After considerable
dickering, the council settled his claim
a. p1oo.oo' eveia. oe.iel iia.'eis 'iie! !.
came up LOT discussion before the councll
ADJOURNED.
me regular session opened tuesday
with nearing OF various petitions on the
part OF olnerent cltlzens. August koes-
ter sexton OF the cemetary' suggested
that he be given some assistance in the
f 4 r. L mn
upKeep OF the cemetary lot q time. Inc
wet season has made the grass grow SO
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-07-14
See Ne1v Ulm F1rst.

s'See America First is the slogan that
has resounded turnout our land since
German submarines, Taubes, shrapnel
and red tape have made travelling in
Europe about as exciting and dangerous
as fooling with toy cannons. And it is
mighty good advice at that, whether
Europe resembles the annual rumpus of
the D. A. RS. or the idylic quietness of
the main street of Hanska
But before you start to pack your
trunk for a visit to Niagara Falls or a
glimpse at Pixies Peak at a dollar
glimpse, sit down on your back porch a
minute and consider, if you will, just how
much you know about your own scenery
about New Ulm. Do you know that the
Minnesota and the Cottonwood hold
views that make travel half way across
the continent unnecessary for many a
long day? Be sure that you know what
we have right around here before you
drive some well-meaning conductor to
drink punching his way thru COM
plicated tourists ticket for you.
OF course we knew in general way
the New Ulm scenery was far above the
average but it was not until recently
when friend took pity upon our forlorn
and Automobiles" condition and took
us for drive that revealed the beauties
of New Ulm's scenery that we realized
that this city had an asset as center
for tourists that properly advertised
would mean wealth to it. But the
views along the Cottonwood and the
Minnesota are too lovely to think of in
terms of dollars and cents. How many
of the Review readers have stood on the
brow of the Miller Hill or the Fritsche
Hill and gazed at the pleasant view
stretching away as far as the eye can
reach in either direction? Close at
hand is the town itself with it's inter-
lacing rows of trees indicating the various
streets. Peaceful and clean, it rests
before the eye with a background of the
green hills beyond. The broad ribbon
of the Minnesota winding along the edge
of the city, dotted here and there with a
canoe or row-boat, the tree-fringed banks
occasionally reechoing the ''put- put"
of some launch, is a sight for tired eyes,
And with the haze Of evening creeping
across the valley, slowly dimming the
hills in the distance, one forgets the
petty things Of life.
And along the windings Of the Cotton
wood are scenes that set the most
prosaic to dreaming dreams Of the idylic
early days when the red man hunted and
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-07-14

remembered that last winter as Fern
bach was going to his duties as janitor
OF St. Michaels Convent in the early
morning he fell into an open gutter
on the corner Of Broadway and Sixth
North. The heavy rains had washed off
the board covering of the gutter over the
sidewalk and Fernbach stepped into
the opening in the dark. He was
severely injured and was taken to the
hospital where it was found he had dis
located his hip. He was laid up for
many weeks and later brot his bill
against the city for actual hospital and
medical expenses and for wages at $75
per month for the time he was off duty.
Owing to the fact that Fernbach failed
to enter his complaint within the re-
quired thirty days.. the city could not
be held legally liable for his injury.
After considerable deliberation in COM
mittee OF the whole, the city compro-
missed at 5000, provided the victim of
the accident would sign release to the
city from further obligations for the
accident. This Fernbach agreed to do
and the incident was closed.
Turning from this matter the council
next considered the advisability of con-
structing a bathing beach on the banks
Of the Minnesota. This would no doubt
be appreciated by the many bathers and
it is expected that the project will be
further considered at a future meeting
of the council. The matter of penalizing
delinquents for non-payment of water
and light bills before the twenty-fifth of
the month was then considered. 1t
seems that many patrons are getting
very slack in this matter and some three
hundred dollars of last months bills is
still outstanding. To bring these people
to time, it was suggested that penalty
OF ten per cent be added to the bill if
it is not paid before the 25th of the
month. The city attorney was in
structed to draw up the necessary
amendment to the ordinance Governing
this point.
There was no more business to con-
slider and after some desultory discussion
of minor matters the council closed it's
deliberations.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-07-14
CROP PROSPECTS ARE GOOD.

Farmers around New Ulm who have
put in small grain have reason to re-
joice. Seldom has the prospect for
wheat, oats, barley and rye been better
than right now. If no violent wind and
rain storms come in the next two weeks
the crop ought to be bumper. The
corn outlook is not so favorable as the
cold weather and heavy rain has re-
tarded the crop.
All around the surrounding country
waving fields of grain betoken a bounti-
full harvest to the Brown County farmer.
The grain is we'll headed out and is
unusually tall and thick. The heads are
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-07-14
MONDAY, JULY 10Th.
TUESDAY, JULY 9th.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th.

A. M.-S:O0 Enrolment
$3.50 Geometry
1915 Physics
p. Mills Algebra
2:45 Physical Geog or General History
4:15 Drawing
The above examinations will be held
in the High Schools at New Ulm,
Sleepy Eye and Springfield:
If Professional Test consumes less
than go minutes, Spelling and Arith-
metic may begin not to exceed 30
minutes earlier.
If Composition, Reading, Physio-
logy-Hygiene, or Civics do not require
the full time, the remaining time may
be used for the subjects that follow.
State Supt. Schulz has ruled that
each examine at q Teachers Exami-
nation will be required to pay fee of
so cents before entering upon the exa-
minatiOn. This also includes certifi-
Gates for renewal and extension.
r. B. KENNEDY,
1929 Co. Supt. of Schools.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-07-14

Nobody ever got over a mountain
pass by sitting down and dreading the
climb, and nobody got thru a disagree
able piece of work by simply wishing it
done. Earnest, determined effort is what
counts"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-07-14
Official Paper of Brown County.

2 We imagine it would be another great
shock to Mr.. Bryan if he should see his
1888 colonel's uniform out on the clothes
Ine when the maid airs his wardrobe.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-04-08
DELTA & SUNSHINE

Harold Keller entertained a num-
Der of his schoolmates on Saturday
afternoon in honor of his birthday
Rev. NJ. Johnson held services in
the Delta church Sunday.
A. p. AXlund made a business trip
to Bellingham on Saturday.
C. r. AXling and family, and Mr..
and Mrs. c. Ericsson and daughter
Mabel autoed to the bulb farm last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Axling and
children. and Mr.. and Mrs. E. An
derson and family attended The
Easter program held in the Swedish
Baptist church of Bellingham on
Sunday.
A number of people from here
attended the Easter program held
II the Methodist church of Lynden
on Sunday evening.
Gertrude Boice who has been
working in Bellingham for the past
month, is now staying at the H..
Wander Yacht home.
T. l.. Lash is busy assessing these
days
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson were
n Lyndep Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Westlund m
ertained the following guests for
sunday dinner: p. AXling, and Mr..
and Mrs. f. Pearson.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-04-08
CORRESPONDENCE
FROM
FROM
NEARBY TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES
By the Tribune's Special Correspondents
CUSTER

At the shoot of the Custer Gun
Club last Sunday the following
scores were made: Johnson 16. c.
Behme 5, c. Rogers 8, VIM. Vaughn
10. V. Parrish IL. F. Everett s, o..
Behme IA. J. Hale Z. f. Mars Z. b.
Porter 10, p. Brownell Z. J. Rus
sell IA. j. Williams g. A. Vaughn z,
Paddock II, Hills 5, Jas. Scutt 10,
Herbert Brown IL. Fred Laudrlc-
sen II.
The Easter Cantata at the church
Sunday night was a great success.
\ large crowd attended and were
very enthusiastic in their praises.
prof. Klemme gave an Education
al lecture at the Church FRIDAY
evening. A very large crowd at
tended this lecture. Mr. Klemme is
a very interesting speaker and ey-
eryone was we'll satisfied with his
efforts. The lecture was given un-
der the direction of Mr.. Jeffcott.
Mrs. M. C. Faris has returned
home from Snohomish.
Mrs. Brownell entertained at dln-
ner Mr.. and Mrs. d. C. Haines Fri
day evening.
Mrs. Geo. r. tombstone is back
from the Ferndale hospital where
she was operated upon.
Miss Edna Behme and MIS-
Claude Behme were Bellingham Wis
itors Saturday.
Mrs. James who has been visit
ing with Mrs. Gooder has returned
to her home.
MAIDS Thompson and family have
been visiting at Point Roberts.
Claude Miller is moving TO Ma
pie Falls.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Norris Howell is very i'll
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-04-08
FARM PAPER EXPOSES
SCHEME In HIGH FINANCE

How promoters work stock
schemes so as to receive the lions
share of the profits is shown in an
article under the heading rs 1t
True to Cooperative Principles %
in the Washington Farmer of March
Is.
The article follows:
A reader sent in an inquiry a few
days ago asking us to give him
some information regarding the
Olympic Trading & Supply company,
Seattle. which he said had been so
Letting for memberships in his COM
munity as a cooperative institution.
Accordingly our representative call
ed at the company's headquarters at
the corner of Fourth and James,
where he found it occupied the sec
ond floor of building. about 120
feet square with its offices and
salesroOms.
The president. secretary and man.
ager all happened to be in at the
time and expressed a willingness 20
answer any questions.
1t was explained that the compan,
now has about 400 members and
that the capitalization is $500. 900.
par value of the stock being 500
per share.
Not more than five shares are
SOLD to one member, thereby pre-
venting the cOmpany's stock get
ting into the hands of a few indi-
viduals.
A copy of the company's booklet
was handed our representative, by
which 1t was noted that 1.-The object
of the company is to establish an
immense direct-wholesale house.
owned. managed and operated by
the people and in their interest +
to sell goods to the
members at wholesale prices. and
saving them from 10 per cent to
so per cent on the dollar
''Of this 100000 capital stock,
how much has been sold?" was ask
ed.
THAT is information we see no
reason for giving to other than
members" said the president. S. T.
Knudsen.
well. would you have any OBJ
lection to telling me how much
money you have taken in on stock
sales since the organization Of the
company, how much cash you nave
on hand. and what your present
stock of goods is worth?"
THAT information we do not give
to other than members" repeated
the president.
Il understand that membership
shares which originally sold for $40
are now being sold for $50. What
is the reason for this adyance?'
Because" replied Mr.. Knudsen,
1.-The growth of the company has
made this stock worth more
us there any inside company pro-
fitting by the sale of this stock?'
mo there is not. But We repeat
we will not give you Information
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-04-08

legitimate cooperative enterprise
but for the purpose of reaping n
private profit, 1t seems to me that
you should know it and exert your
best efforts to protect the several
thousand stockholders, a good many
of whom doubtless have been m
ddced to join because your name 5
being featured as one of those in
control"
Il am not familiar with the de-
tails of the management of this bus
mess" answered Mr. Chamberlain.
You know that a good many peo-
pie don't know much about business
methods and when you tell them
that % per cent of their member
ship fee is being paid out for com
missions. they think that something
is wrong. It's because they cant
understand all these matters shat I
isn't advisable or necessary to eX-
plain everything to them in detail. :
Il notice" continued the inter-
viewer that this company has sys-
tenn of paying checks monthly ia
stockholders who buy goods. For
instance, if a member buys chair
priced in the catalog for 81 so. ne
is given a remittance of zoe at the
end of the month, the check beng
marked dividend check This real
~ is not dividend check at al
but a rebate check Do you think
mis- tends TO mislead some of the
members into believing that the
company is doing profitable Dusi-
ness?"
4 don't think there is any inten-
ion of misleading The members.
us a rebale check ON his purchases
and that's all there is to it
HAS any of the money from
memberships been used to pay
these so-called dividends on pur-
chases of goods?"
yes" replied Mr. Fowler, ''to
some extent that is true. We had
10 do it particularly at the start 10
encourage our people VINO expected
returns ON their Investment"
All the officers present. includ-
ing Mr. Chamberlain. seemed to
think this proceeding was all right
althongh our representative Fug-
gested that what they were doing
Was 10 merely pay the members
back some of their own money.
Mr.. Chambers was asked to pre-
pare a written statement for publ
cation but he said he was altogether
TOO busy at this time of the year.
After several later visits IN
which the requests for enlighten-
ment on the stock sales and finan-
cial status of the company We're re-
peated, Mr.. Dabney. the manager
handed our representative the fol
lowing statement:
Cash from stock. 81 "a, 1862 1
Notes from stock ON
hand -. -. III, 81 &c
Total stock sales ,.$242, 100000
Expenses 1913 ,..,,,. 2,0O5,sO
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-04-08
$25,19S.96

S25,19S.96
Cash on hand ....... 3,925.59
1t develops in explanation of so
large a sum as $71,519 having al
ready been paid ont for commissions
that President Knudsens contract
provides that he snail receive the
full amount of his 25 per cent ON
the sale price of each share as soon
as sold. whether paid in full Or III
part, or by the note of the pur-
chaser, and he draws that sum
down from the treasury. Therefore
he has already been paid in fell the
commissions on the entire $242,O2O
worth of stock sold, although only
about one-half that sum has been
received by the company. 1t 5
quite evident that the Olympic Trad
ing e Supply company is profit
able venture for Mr.. knudsen. ana
it is not particularly material to mis-
welfare whether the merchandising
end thrives or not, excepting IN SO
far as the promotion of further
sales by increasing the membership
be concerned.
To summarize the present status
of this company. out of approximate
" $125,00O paid in by members for
the purpose of building up busl-
ness which they would share equal
". there is on hand a stock of goods
which they appraise at $21 ,94S.96
and this together with cash ON hand
$3925.59 and fixtures appraised at
$2S51, makes total of $2S,724 II
assets. To get these assets iogeth-
ar il has cost the members 100000
above the value of the assets and
they are further obligated to the
extent of $177,157.66 in deferred
payments. If any of these deferred
payments are in the form of notes
hey may be negotiated and perhaps
used by the officers as security FOR
further sums.
Mr.. Knudsen also draws the mod
est salary of $100 per month as
president: Mr.. Dabney. the manager
gets 5000. and Mr.. Fowler. the sec
retary, S175. But the salary of Mr..
Knudsen at least is mere pin money
Also Mr.. Gale Smith. the first wee
president. draws $50 per month IS
an advisor. The value of Mr..
Smiths prestige is reckoned as
worth a good deal as he is connect
ed with the Northwest General Trad
ing company, of Spokane.
Mr.. Chamberlain draws S25 per
month as editor of the company
house organ, 1.-The Olympic Trader
the aim of which lis To enlighten
and inform oar members that it will
inspire their confidence and thus
tend to solid and substantial bust
ness growth"
Quite a number of statesmen are
soliciting stock and the balance N
the issue Of 100000 is being mark
eted as fast as possible, Branch
stores have been established nj
Chehalis and Wenatchee, where
they are particularly active in So
Letting for memberships.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-04-08

Mercantile stock 81 ,94S.96
Rents prepaid 1885,
Fixtures -. 3,506.97
Chg'd depreciation 655.47 2,S51.50
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-04-08

Total stock sales $242,020.0O
Expenses 1918 2.005,90
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-18
Market tor Dry-Fed Cattle Slightly Weaker:
YeQrli,10 Lambs Break All Records

has. without doubt, been passed. but
scarcity Of desirable offerings has
supported values ell along the line
and price losses have not. a yet.
been very noticeable. Strictly dry.
fed yearlinE lambs are badly wanted
and. during tDe month OF June. all
previous records have been broken.
Spring lambs are beginning tn show
signs Of easing on. but the sale OF
springerx In the month Of June for
$ie per cwt. must be regarded m q
record performance. Omaha has
bern getting Idaho lambs for 10
days and rumor has II that q large
movement from the great Wood
River district h not far away. II 10
believed that the west will send for.
ward more spring lambs during July
than ever before In the history OF
the country. A marked shortage OF
lambs from southern states has been
the principal support Of the early
spring trade In this department.
and the influence of this element In
the situation II still IN evidence.
The wool trade OF the country has
NJ last developed into q sellers mar.
ket. and buyers seem disposed to
accept the inevitable. American
manufacturers have reached the
poiR<wSese they must have the wool
and they are meeting the views OF
growers on all offerings. The move
men,. the country over has not yet
been large RS growers are late In
putting their wool In salable condi-
ton. Reliable Information from the
principal woclgrowing states seems
10 foreshadow an lorming shortage
when compared with last years
crop.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-18
Local

Very little change In the live boz
trade can BE- noted since the begin
ming OF tho month"; suoplics continue
large In oil markets and the buying
contingent are beginning to erado
stock much more closely than they
did earlier In the season. Heavy
packing hogs are sharply discrim-
mated against owing TO the problem
presented by the lard market. For
many years past the major psrt Of
the American lard product has besA
exported TO Germany; under present
conditions our trade with the tathp
erlsnd 10 being carried forward with
great diniculty and lard prices and
stocks on hand In this country ~
feet these conditions. Should the
European war suddenly come % .
close. supplies OF lard would disap-
pear like the dew before the mora
Ing sun.
Exports Of bacon and cut meats
continue phenomenAlly large. bot
domestic trade In these lines 10 r.
ported TO be rather below the record
OF other years. Southern states.
which usually have been large buy.
ers Of all kinds Of cured meats at
this season of the year are holding
on. and provision stocks In the
storehouses OF the country are not
being 10 freely drawn upon N usual
To meet domestic needs. The last
mentioned fact, taken In connection
with large current hog runs. hinders
the upward movement OF values n
this department Since Jan. I. IL
OF the principal markets of the conn
try have received 100000 more
hogs than for the corresponding
period last year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-18

He. too. said he had stopped In there
To eat his lunch during the MN.
utes allowed to him. and had abso
lutely no intention Of going TO sleep
lie must work two hours extra for
FIVE DAYS
Patrolman Ross c. Pollock. OF the
central station. pleaded that he did
not know II was against the rules
for an cfYicer to ride In a private
auto. while In uniform. and when
no, on emergency business. He ai-
mitted riding down town in his uni.
form. In his cousins auto. Sentence
was suspended