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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

call, favor the elimination OF
politics from the administration
of village affairs, and the nomin-
alton of but one ticket. The adop-
ton or rejection of this plan
will be up to the caucus. The
True Northerner as expressed in
previous issues, favors this plan.
If it is to be adopted however,
the question of whether this man
or that man is a democrat or re-
publican must be forgotten.
Suspicious that some one is try,
ing to "put something over
must not be entertained. The
caucus should be largely attend
ed, and if the plan meets the ap-
proval of majority of those
present. then the selection of
the best men available, regard
less of politics, for the various
village offices, should be the only
consideration.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
Ford Executive Visits
Van Buren, County.

The Ford Motor Co. is not only
efficient in making cars and mar
keting them, but they mean to know
personally every Ford agent in the
business.
Last week Packer & Giddings were
visited by Mr.. Cameron, from the
Ford Motor Co.'S. office in Detroit,
who after comforting with them Wis
tied every agency in their territory,
little and big. When Mr.. Cameron
gets over the state and returns TO
Detroit with his data, he can men,
tally see every agent. He knows their
environment and business ability
and in this way the "men behind"
not only know what each agent can
do, but what he should do, the de-
gree of prosperity of each locality
being a big factor in determining
how many cars must be sold in each
township, village or city. Every
agent must keep on hand an ade-
quate supply of Ford parts which is
one of their strong featurers-that
of providing proper service for Ford
owners all over the world. If the
agent does not keep these parts per-
sonally it is imperative that he
places the full quota and provides a
service station in his immediate ter
ritory. Mr.. Cameron, among other
things, sees that his policy is
carried out.
After going over this territory Mr..
Cameron, who is not only a good
Ford man, but a clever, "good fell
low" as well, visited the Kalamazoo
Auto Show and during convention
with a bunch of Ford Agents Incl
dentally mentioned that Packer &
Giddings were at the head of the
list of all agencies in the state Of
Michigan in point of percentage of
sales of cars as compared to size of
contract for the year which ends
July 31st 1916.
Last year Packer & Giddings sold
325 per cent Of their contract sched-
ule and while it will be absolutely
impossible for them to attain that
record this year on account of the
increase of the number of cars In
their present contract, yet they hope
to maintain their present record of
heading the list in the state.
-Lawton Leader.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

The True Northerner is in
debted to orr old friend Colonel
A. Foster Smith late of this com
munity AM now of Milwaukee,
for copy of his latest literary
effort "Paw Paws and Persimm-
ons.' This gem ri of satire is a
worthy tributesto the ability Of
so gifted an author. and will
make valuable addition to the
"Anvil Library" The True
Northerner is not a literary critic,
but we are in full accord with the
sentiment expressed in the pre- :
face of the book, which we pub
lish in full, being all the COM
ment the writer deems necessary.
70 The Reader
assuming of course that there will be
a reader)
You ask me "wby this book ?"
My reply is There is really no use for
it, any more than there is for moss
90 the bark Of a tree. | simply got
"huuch," within and a fancy
brewed them in the caldron
of my conceit, and there came out
this concoction which l have dared
to perpetrate on the public II am
accused OF having passed into the
"sear and yelow"we into my dotage
and your indulgence will not excuse
my offense, you may throw the book
and declaim, "there is no fool like an
old fool"
The Author
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
.NOT A POLITICAL ISSUE

The question of preparedness
which is occupying a major part
of the attention of our national
law makers at the present time
is not and should not be made a
political issue. Some of the
strongest advocates of Interna-
tional Peace believe in navy
second to that of no other nation
10 the world. There is of course
some difference Of opinion as, TO
how far the real preparedness
should go, but a great majority
of the really big men of the ma
ton, regardless of their political
utilization, are in favor Of a
thorough and efficient prepared
ness. Congressman Nam, re
publican leader of congress and
democratic speaker Champ Clark
are fighting side by side for a
thorough military and naval pre-,
paration program. Senators
Smith and Townsend of Mich
igan, both republican, Congress-
man Kelly, and in fact nearly all
of the Michigan congressional
delegation favor it. In taking
this attitude'tbey are merely re-
flecting the sentiment of a great
majority of ttheir constituents.
There is no question but that
Michigan is for Preparedness.
The only serious difficulty Presi.
dent Wilson is having in putting
through the program which he
has outlined, is within the ranks
of his own party. Congressman
Hamilton has decided views on
the subject, and we are pleased
to give herewith, letter recent
ly written by him 10 Zach Chand-
Ter Post @. A r. of South Haven.
This post formulated resolutions
favoring preparedness, and for
Warded the same TO Congressman
Hamilton. His reply follows
I" | believe 10 the kind of prepara-
ton proposed in the resolution and l
believe we ought to make that pre-.
paration now when we can save the
difference between peace prices and
war prices.
at is apparently necessary that
we have an army and navy and il we
must have them they ought to be
efficient.
1--WE have established the Monroe
Doctrine and by it we have said to
other nations that we will not permit
the extension offoreign.political sys-
TENS upon this hemisphere. We
must either enforce or abandon this
doctrine, and in.order to enforce it
we must have the means for it's en-
forcement.
1--WE have established a stable
form of government in the Philip
pines and we arejrosponsible for the
government we have established
there. We have annexed the Hawai-
ian Islands and we ought to be able
to protect aud retain them.
"The same is true of the Canal
Zone and the canal"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

DIR w. c. Y. FERGUSON

In the passing of DR.. Ferguson
Paw Paw has suffered a distinct
loss. His worth to the commun-
ity will be appreciated more and
morei as the years go by. He
was aNman of strong convictions,
who dared to express them, even
though he stood alone. He stood
for~a1l that was good and honor
able, and was always on the right
side of every moral question.
he gave freely of his time and
energy to his church, his lodge
and the schools. These organ
izations and in fact every move
ment with which he was identified
was better for his having been
connected with it. His influence
was felt in every walk and
He was vital part of the act
ivities which makes up the life
of this community. Always
cheerful and friendly; charitable
and benefcent; ready and will
ing t9 lend a helping hand to
those in need. He was a man
whose word was never question
ed, ahf while he often differed
with his friends on important
questions, his sincerity and can
dor, honesty and loyalty always
: carried weight and made his con.
victiops universally respected.
His 1e was an open book and
its influence is a priceless herit-
age to his intimate friends. He
is gone but not forgotten. His
spotless character and rectitude
of life; his love for the things
that make humanity better and
his influence for good will ever
serve to keep his memory green.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

The last week has been Repub-
lican Banquet week in Michigan
One of the notable features of
the week. is the reception ac-
corded Michigan's candidate for
President, Senator VIM. Alden
Smith,. Every where he was
greeted with enthusiastic en-
dorsement. The announcement
that former Governor, Chase S.
Osborn, whom rumor has said
would also seek presidential en-
dorsement, would be a strong
supporter of Senator Smith has
clarified the political atmosphere
and strengthened the Senator'S
candidacy materially
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

1t is said that Amos S. Mussel-
man of Grand Rapids is about
ready to announce himself as one
of the starters 10 theGubernator-
ial race. There are several more
yet TO be heard from. 1t will be
some field when they all get
squared away for the home
stretch.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
FOR OvERsEER OF HIGHWAYS

l take this opportunity to announce
to the voters of Paw Paw township
that 1 am a candidate>for the office of
Overseer of Highways and 1 respect.
fully solicit the support of the cleo
tors in the coming republican town.
ship caucus.
2tf JOHN MINNICH.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks to the
friends ard neighbors who assisted us
in the sickness and death of our be.
loved husband and father.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cornell
and Family,
Mrs. Chas. Holink.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
The Author
Rivals.

She-John Is very considerate sort
of fellow, isn't he? He (the rivaI)-Oh,
yes, very! He has that keen tact and
loving sympathy which chauffeur dis
plays toward helpless old cripple
Life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
PAID
Political Advertising
FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER

| wish To announce to the voters OF
Paw Paw township that l will be can
didate for township treasurer at the
republican caucus this spring.
50-t III Jay l.. Dodge
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
For Township Treasurer.

l wish t. announce to the Republican
voters OF Paw Paw township that l am
candidate for township treasurer at
the Republican caucus in March.
3tf Leo Prater.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends for their kindly assistance dur.
ing the sickness and death of our mother
We feel especially grateful for the mu-
sic and those who furnished flowers.
Mr.. Seward Payne,
Mr.. and Mrs. g. e. Mather,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Maxwell,
Mrs. Gertrude Gillispie.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

/ desire to announce to the electors of
Van Buren, county, that am car d date
for the Office OF Prosecuting Attorney,
on the republican ticket. l earnestly
solicit your support in the coming prl-
maries.
Il. n. Adams,
lit Lawton, Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

Washinston's was day Of powdered wigs. silk and
dainty brocade and the themselves did not disdain
appear in delicate toned fabrics did their wives
and sisters They Wed with them. in fact. and
outdd them The costumes during and just after
the Revolutionary times made brilliant the Philadelphia
dancing assemblies the balls and receptions Of New
York and colonial sayeties in the smaller cities
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

What harm can result frSs, ~s:,.s
graphite in the eearset? My instruc-
ton book says If this is used the car is
removed from the guarantee.
Graphite is Il good lubricant. but the
ordinary form is not as good for gears
as graphite preparations. which have
the consistency of ordinary gear oil.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER.

] am a candidate for township treas.
urer and solicit your support in The com
ing Republican township caucus.
ltf G.. W. VAN TAssELL.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

The electors of the village of
Paw Paw have been called to
meet in union caucus at the coun-
Gil rooms next Monday night.
Both committees who signed the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18
Why Not?

As long as fools are so much luckier
than angels why shouldn't they rush
In Puck.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

What effect would weak magnets
have on motor and how can one tell
that the magnets are weak?
Usually the first indication of weak
magnets is misfiriIig at low speeds.
When the magnets are weak starting
on the magnetic is quite difficult. owing
to low current generation when the
motor is cranked. If the magnets are
very weak the motor may stop If the
throttle is closed too much.
Will you please explain how to re-
move the driving members of floating
rear axle?
The drive shafts of any floating axle
are pulled out without difficulty after
the hub cap is removed
What damage would be done to a rear
a,pe IL rear spring should break
where the torque and thrust are both
cared for by the springs7
There would be little damage done
tx the car were stopped Immediately
after breakage. Driving slowly. the
CAR could be taken to garage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-02-18

Miss Sassy-What do you want that
shopworn old nobleman for? There's
nothing to him.
Miss Bargain-Well. he's been on the
market so long l can get his title cheap
Baltimore American.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-20
TREAsuRER's OFFICE, !
GUNNIsON COUNTY, J
STATE OF COLORADO.

Public notice hereby that WILL according to law ohr at
public a the Office Of the Treasurer OF County OF Gunnfson
and State of Colorado the 14th day Of November AID 1916
succeeding commencing the hour Of ten O'Clock
Of said much the following described real estate situate
in the said County which for the 1915 and prior
have not been paid shall be the taxes
hereinbeow set down. interest and penalties. towit:
Taxes Tor Year 1915
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-20

Name Of
Owner OF
10 Whoa
Asscssed
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-20

Nsnus a
OWuuDg or
to Who's
Assessed
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
OST OF GREAT WAR.

Many the that
of of
mind comprehend the humanity No
No realize the
money civilization this
the effect the world should the
building roads
What would civilization achieved the
science? Wonderful the
to humanity
of philanthropy.
will The fininte mind
specific lines the cost but they
which
prehensible to S nconprehensible.
L.. figures
to of
to 100000 Austria 2000
50OO0o0 Italy 10000
Belgium Turkey making
of 13,000y000
of dollars, Germany eight
billion billion, grand total of about 40
comprehend what amount is $0O0oOOO,
of all kinds while the
Teuton shavelo more
in the wake
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

incline to n
Ehu
Root Roosevelt the
understanding that of
handle the European situation member of the cabinet
a Chicago.
cabinet position
officer brought
These until
vention which nominated Taft.
Roosevelt
York those OF procedure it will
tany carry much weight with
Whether Root has decided Roosevelt for the
Republicans
will Republicans GENERALLY believe that Roosevelt will
to
Republican leaders will other this presidential
be in great sympathy
ceptng every opportunity either Of
will
the nomination of either Chicago
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
All Aboard for
Get-Together Day.

Everybody is going to have the
time of his life on "Get-Together"
day in September when the Kiddies
and their parents display the re-
suits of the City Beautiful campaign
There will be automobiles covered
with flowers. horses and wagons Gov
cred with flowers, baby carriages COW
cred with flowers; floats represent
ing the business houses and the diff
ferent lines of industries in Durango,
and hundreds of children in costume.
Bands will furnish the music for the
big event. There will be field sports
and baseball games between the
business men and boys and big pic
mic for the finale. At this time prizes
will be awarded for the garden con-
test, the hest lawn, etc. Begin to-
day on your identifying campaign.
Start your plans early and be sure
TO REGISTER at the Exchange.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
SHE GROWS NERVOUS AT
NIGHTFALL.

More dreaded than an alarm of
fire by night is the hoarse, brassy
cough of Group to the nervous moth
er who fears this terror of childhood.
Why worry, when a few timely doses
Of Foley's Honey and Tar will ward
off Group and clear the throat of chok-
ing phlegm. 1t will give you conf
dence to face nightfall without fear of
Group. Mrs. Ben Meyerink, Clyme-,
N. Y, says: "Our little girl would
surely have had Group but Foley's
Honey and Tar stopped it at ance.--
S. G. Wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Barney Haughey and
Petition Circulators.

The Denver News says: Our es-
teemed correspondent Barney Haugh-
ey, Spencerian philosopher, who ex-
planned so entertainingly the psychol-
ogy of petition filing in the News
of Yesterday, threatens to form a
union of petition circulators, we
presume, to maintain prices and stop
rate cutting and keep the new pro
fession a close corporation. More
power to his legs. We wish him all
the success in the world. If the
union can increase the cost of petition
mongering until it is prohibitive, all
the better. But is it not time for
counter union, an association oil
much harassed citizens pledged to re
sist even the wiles of Haughey?
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
DEATH OF JOEL f. VALE.

Joel f. Vale, brother of the late
w. p. Vale of this city, died in
Pasadena, California, Monday after
noon, after protracted illness of
The heart, which caused his retirement
from active business IL months ago.
For thirty years the distinguished
lawyer was one of the leaders of the
Denver bar and general counsel for
the D. & r. g., and was recognized
by all as an intimate part of the life
and growth Of that city. For years
be was a law partner of the late Sen
ator E. o. Wolcott As an attorney
in mining cases, some of Mr.. Vaile's
work has left lasting mark upon
the doctrine and history of mining
laws in the United States. Especial
ly noteworthy was the Del Monte
and Lost Chance case, which was
finally adjudicated by decision of
the U. S. supreme court in 1898, and
titled the "apex question" in min
W, so far as the rights of cross
Trocation were concerned and in fav-
or of the Interpretation given by Mr..
Vale. In several other legal lines
he was a recognized authority. Mr..
Vaile was well known in this vicinity,
where he occasionally found time in
his busy career to make journeys to
visit his brother A few years ago
he delivered the Decoration Day ad-
dress for the Durango G. A. r..
When his brother passed away last
summer he was too feeble to attend
the funeral, but several members of
his family We're present. In addi-
ton to his wife, Mrs. Anna Wolcott
Vale, sister of the late Senator VOL
colt, he is survived by four child
rem by former marriage, the Misses
Gertrude and Luceretia Vale and
the Messrs Louis f. and William N.
Vale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
POLITICS BADLY MIXED UP

held in Chicago
local matters and that the elections not be tax
indicate much the of gains or losses to either the
parties
of contest between the Republican mayor
national national
The little
fight Republican resulted in plenty of knitting from
both Republicans about what coming to
in City had similar fight to that in
all the
In Republicans carried the city by
The Democrats IKE puohans
chicago must and out
Springfield No. the Republicans swept the Demo-
do natio policies.
over candidate elected the
candidate eouncmen
less local.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
HIS ACE is AGAINrs HIM.

81 am 50 years old and have been
T. oubled with kidneys and bladder
!or a good many years." writes Az
thur Jones, A len, Kanses "My aye
is against me to ever get cured, but
Foley Kidney pills do me more good
than anything [ ever tried" Many
people suffer from kidney trouble who
need not suffer when they can get
Foley kidney pills. Mr.. Jones in a
later letter says if it was not for them
lie would never be able to work In
the hay field. rheumatism, aching
back, shooting pains, stiff joints, all
have been relieved. S. G. Wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10

upon the finding of the ores so much
as it does upon methods of treat
ing the ores and the price of the
ores.
The latest developments in the
mineral world are those Of the tung-
stem yields and discoveries. The re-
cent interest in the tungsten business
has not resulted SO much from the
recent discoveries of the metal as it
has from the advanced price of it
and its newly discovered use in COM
bination with other metals. 1t has
long been known that there is plen-
ty of tungsten in Colorado and par
ticularly in the San Juan mountains.
No effort has been made, until re-
Gently, to develop the tungsten bust
ness.
There is but little doubt that
tungsten will be found and mined
general turnout the San Juan noun
tain country. With reference to
tungsten the Pagosa Springs Jour
nal publishes the following;
AS the mountains Immediately
north and east of Pagosa have the
same general character in rock form
alton and mineralized veins as those
of the Silverton district, it is quite
probable that prospectors will find
tungsten common to some of the
big veins of the Pagosa mountains
Tungsten is easily identified when
once its general appearance becomes
known to the prospector.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
CITY BEAUTIFUL CONTEST.

All who are interested in making
Durango one of the most beautiful
cities of the Rocky mountains should
remember that it is not too late to
get into the contest for beautiful
yards, lawns and gradens. Hand your
name to he secretary of the EX-
change, if you have not done so, and
let us all boost the city beautiful
contest.
1t is generally conceded that many
tourists will visit Durango this sum-
mer and fall and nothing will please
them more and make a more lasting
impression than beautiful lawns and
gardens. 1t is this same spirit that
has made California what it is today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
BIG FUTURE FOR
LA PLATA MINES

1t is predicted by men who are
in position to know that there will
he at least four mines, near May
Day spur, shipping ore to the Du-
range smeter this summer. Indica-
tions are there may be four or five
other properties, in that vicinity,
shipping before the summer passes,
also second mill may be built in
the south end of the La Platas.
All the properties referred to are
within three miles of the May Day
spur, underlying which is the La Pla-
ia formation Of sand and limestone
that has evidently had much to do
with the deposition of the gold and
silver values in the veins that car.
ried them in solution, as character
istic of the May Day and Idaho
mines.
Experts have stated that ra-
tional exploration of the south end
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-10
Railroad Business.

l.. b. Furman, construction engin-
Ger for the Denver & Rio Grande,
was here last night on his way to
Pennington, after making trip to
Denver to confer with heads of the
company. En- route he visited the
Pagosa Springs section to determine
how early he could put an engineer
ing corps in the field. He found
the snow and mud so deep, that it
will be necessary to delay the work
for several weeks. Eight inches OF
new snow has fallen ON the diy1do
since last week.