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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
THE JEFFERSON HIGHWAY.

The people and newspapers west Of
us are unduly excited over the loca-
ton Of the proposed Jefferson highway.
The St. Cloud Times, for instance,
comments as follows:
In projecting system of wagon
roads throughout the country, the
National Highways Association of
Washington, D. c., has planned one
from New Orleans north and west to
Seattle, known as the Jefferson high
way. This route as originally pro-
jected, passes through St. Cloud, Lit
tie Falls, Wadena, and on. Another
exandria, Fergus Falls and Moorhead,
the garden spot Of Minnesota, exhibit
ing the finest farms, many prosperous
cities and beautiful lakes and streams.
If the route were selected upon it's
the St. Cloud-Sauk Centre-Alexandria
be chosen.
However, strong effort is being
made to divert the route off to Prince
ton, Mile Laos lake and north
through stretch Of unimproved and
largely unsettled country, much Of it
jack pine forests, sandy soil and very
few roads or towns. The character Of
the country and the lack of improved
highways would make it very ex-
pensive to construct roads therein,
and the view to tourists would GER
tainly not be creditable to Minnesota.
The genial and resourceful "Senator
from Princeton" is backing the Mile
Laos route, which means great deal.
If the friends of the ''garden spot"
route would secure the Jefferson high
way they must get busy.
The officials and people of Mile
Laos county generally have manifested
small interest in the location of the
Jefferson Highway. The initiative
in behalf Of the Mile Laos lake route
was taken by wide-awake citizens Of
Brainerd and Walker, and a meeting
was held in the former city on Tues
day for the purpose Of taking steps
to further the selection Of this route.
Some time ago the writer suggested
the designation of two routes from
Elk River directly north via
Princeton, Milaca, Mile Laos lake,
Brainerd and Walker to Bemidji, and
the other via St. Cloud. At no time
was there any disposition shown to
ignore the claims of st. Cloud.
From St. Cloud north and west to
Bemidji three different routes are be-
ing advocated.
It seems to us that the proper thing
for the highway commission to do is
to designate an east and west route
the east route via Mile Laos lake
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

The following excerpt from Poe's
excellent essay on 'The Poetic Princi-
ple,' gives a striking illustration of
how the incompetent critic chron-
ic fault-fnder-should be rewarded:
"Boccalini, in his Advertisements
From Parnassus,' tells US that Zoilus
once presented Apollo very caustic
criticism upon very admirable book;
whereupon the god asked him for the
beauties Of the work. He replied that
he only busted himself about the
errors. On hearing this, Apollo, hand
ing him sack of unwinnowed wheat
babe him pick out all the chaff for his
reward" Fitting? Absolutely.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Southern Minnesota is ablaze with
enthusiasm for Frank B. Kellogg.
Every evening Mr.. Kellogg addresses
crowded houses, and his frank, manly
utterances evoke storms Of applause
Frank Eddy writes US from Austin
Gam an old campaigner and am not
easily deceived, and I say to you in all
sincerity that in my Judgment Mr.
Kellogg will poll more votes in this
section of the state than all the other
senatorial candidates combined. He
is sure winner"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

The Saturday Evening Post ven.
lures the opinion that seven voters Out
of ten are sick Of the fake tariff fo1
politics and want tariff for business
Most assrredly. The tariff has beer
bungled by politicians and revised un.
scientifically times without number. A
real tariff commission that will place
itself in a position to give the issue the
intelligent study necessary before the
right legislation can be enacted is
needed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

"The earth has her boundaries,' u
Flaubert used to say, "but human
stupidity extends to the stars!" And
yet the French scholar never witnessed
United States congress lavishly dol
ing out millions and millions of the
public funds for impracticable water
way improvements, while denying fed
eral aid for highways, when by ex-
tending aid they could help to elin1i.
nate an annual waste of a thousand
millions of dollars that inaccessible
and muddy roads cost this nation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Commenting on the opening addresses
Of Frank B. Kellogg and C. A. Lind
bergh, Sam Langum things the intel
ligent reader should not -. have much
trouble in determining which of them
measures up to senatorial size. Kel-
logg, he says, discussed questions
worth while from the, standpoint of a
statesman, while Lindbergh merely
appealed to the prejudices of men
through demagogic arguments of the
small bore politician. 4&e#.-@.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
KELLOGG ON PREPAREDNESS.

I--" : ssl -
In addressing a large and wildly
enthusiastic audience at Austin on
Monday evening, Frank B. Kellogg in
explaining his position on prepared
ness, said:
"1n all programs of preparedness,
remember that the object to be
achieved is peace. If we are prepared
to defend our rights and other coun-
tries know it, we will not be attacked.
1t is better to spend money in pre-
pairing for defense than to, spend HUI
man lives. En-
"Who suffers most in war -. Not the
public men; not the rich,-but the
soldiers, their families, and the people
driven from their homes by invasion.
In Belgium, France, Germany and
England, the miseries of war are fall
ing with crushing loads upon the
people in the humble walks of life.
While the people Of wealth may lose
part or all of their fortunes, it is as
nothing when compared with the
losses, the want and the misery of the
people generally. In a great, wealthy
country like this, cannot we better
afford to spend a few million dollars
per annum rather than run any risk
of war? r.
IF we will but realize it, we are
fortunately situated for defense. We
are removed from all but one of the
strong European powers. We could
not by any reasonable program of pre-
paration obtain an army or navy suf-
ficient to invade the country of any
first-classs power of Europe. The
amount Of preparation to which our
people would under any circumstances
consent would not exceed a prepare.
ton for the defense of our frontiers
and seacoasts, and that is all we need.
We are therefore .'uuch more fortu-
nately situated than the European
countries, whose territories adjoin.
There, large army and navy by one
country inspired an equal army and
navy Of the other countries, until the
competition in acquiring armies,
navies and war materials was crush
ing burden upon the people. Under
no circumstances could we be placed
in this position. The widest flights
of imagination can hardly picture to
me this country acquiring an army
and navy sufficient to invade any of the
European countries; but a few hun
dred thousand men, thoroughly drilled,
navy properly prepared, and re-
serve Of young men trained in their
youth and inspired with spirit of
patriotism, will make this country
impregnable and will not furnish an
army and navy which could possibly
be used to bring us into War. -: ...-
II know these are perilous times
and that on several occasions during
the last two years we have been in
danger Of breaking with foreign ma
tons. This danger has been brought
about largely by our weak and un-
prepared condition to enforce reason
able demands for the protection of
our people," ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Minnesota's grain inspection is all
right, and the Minneapolis Journal is
probably justified in saying that
wherever grain is handled, Minnesota
grain inspection is famous as the best
in the world. But we certainly hope
there is no foundation for the rumor
which is repeated oft and again from
several quarters, that members of the
department are taking an active part
in furthering the interests Of Ger
tain candidate for United States SEN
ator.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Why shouldn't a voter use the same
discrimination in selecting men to rep.
resent him and others in the halls OF
congress that he exercises in choos.
ing someone to enter his employ? He
should, Of course, and will, if he does
his duty by himself, his country and
his fellowmen. These are critical
times and the services of our brightest
and ablest men are needed now as
never before.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Those who are in position to know,
estimate that, owing to the potash
shortage, the southern potato crop will
be reduced at least one-half during
1916. Northern potato growers should
have a profitable year as result.
This fertile section can produce a
bumper crop without fertilizers, and
with good prices, 1916 bids fair to be
a banner year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Evidently the garden plot Of the re-
sourceful editress of the Redwood Ga
zette had not been "spaded up" when
she penned this generous invitation:
ITO anyone greatly in need of fishing
bait the Gazette wishes to state that it
knows where there are hundreds of
luscious worms, good fat ones. We've
got the bait-and the unspaded garden
plot-if you have the spade-and the
inclination"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Pine county emerged from a warmly
contested county seat fight last
week with conditions unchanged-the
court house remains at Pine City.
Hinckley secured majority of the
votes, but not the required IS per cent.
Some bitterness was engendered, as is
usual in contests of this kind. The
proposition cannot be brought to a
vote again until five years have
elapsed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
Can Be Relied Upon.

In his recent speech at Rochester
Frank B. Kellogg, candidate for
United States senator, told COM
plete story Of his attitude on all the
important public questions. Mr. Kel-
logg stands right on all issues, and
will make creditable representative
in the upper branch of congress for
the state Of Minnesota. Unlike some
other candidates for the place he can
be relied upon to mean what he SAYS.
-Biwabik Times. 7s>5-2s. -ee6@1
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

The semi-annual meeting of the
Northern Minnesota Development as
ISOLATION will be held at Hibbing on
Thursday and Friday, June 8 and g.
and the richest village in the world will
undoubtedly entertain the delegates
fittingly. A program Of unusual inter.
est and power has been arranged
and the meeting should be productive
of much good. .-.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Don't worry, Johnny Kienitz, Mr..
A. O. Eberhart will never be classed
as corporation lawyer. When COR
porations require the services of law
yer they generally employ lawyer
of some ability.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

w. 0. Clure has been called down
hard for using: stationery Of the re-
publican state central committee upon
which to record his opinion of James
A. Peterson. But what of the state
officials who are using the states sta
tionery and postage stamps in further
ing the cause Of A. o. Eberhart in his
candidacy for the United States SEN
ate? -'g ... ...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Democrats at times display symp-
toms of intelligence. This statement
may appear far fetched upon it's face
but the fact remains that thirty of
them in the House last week joined the
republicans in defeating the admins
tration plan to scuttle the Philippines
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Ex-senator E. B. Hawkins and Odin
Halden of Duluth, both Of them trusted
lieutenants of the United States Steel
corporation, are putting forth hercu-
lean efforts in behalf of A. O. Eber-
hart for United States senator. Why
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

The Minneapolis Journal pertinently
asks: when are the farmers going
to take leaf out of the railroad book,
and insist on roads as good for wagons
and trucks as railroad tracks are for
freight cars? When are they going
to require that the ruts and holes and
mud and bumps be banished for good
and all"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Secretary of War Baker believes
that the government should be an in
dustrial leader, offering it's employees
better wages and working conditions
than private employers. Why not?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Silver was quoted at TN cents an
ounce at New York last week-the
highest price in more than a quarter
Of century. This does not necessar-
lily mean, however, that the purchas-
ing power Of dollar will also in
crease
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

The Hollis bill providing for sys-
tenn Of rural credits passed the senate
last week, with only five dissenting
votes. 1t is move in the right direc-
ton. The measure is not perfect by
any means, but it can be improved at
subsequent sessions.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

That excellent newspaper, the Rock
County Herald, started Vol. Xiv last
week. The Herald is one of the very
best country weeklies in the state, and
is credit to it's publisher and the
village of Luverne.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
Should be Thrice Grateful.

The Mankato Free Press states that
Former Governor Van SAINT says that
if F. B. Kellogg had not decided to
become candidate for United States
senator he himself would have en-.
tered the race. The state has reason
Ito be thrice grateful to Mr.. Kellogg.
Little Falls Transcript.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

A. o. Eberhart never made the claim
that he had corner on all the brains
and ability in the world.-Dassel
Anchor.
Very, very considerate Of him, to be
sure-considering how near he comes
to having monopoly on the qualities
above mentioned!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
Special School Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that a spec
ial meeting Of the voters of Independ-
ent School District Number One,
Mile Laos County, Minnesota, will be
held at the village hall in Princeton,
said county and state, between the
hours Of 2 and o'clock P. M, on
Tuesday, May 23rd, 1916, for the pur-.
pose of authorizing the school board
of said district to acquire the south
half of block Five (5), Damon's ad-
dition to Princeton, Minnesota, for a
school house site and to pay for same.
an agreed price to each property own
er, as follows: ~
O. B. Randall, for lot ....$245O.OO
Carl Tarbox, for lots 1 & 2 275O.0O
Mrs. Carrie johnson, for lots ..s
10, II & - ...................., 100000
Iotal....."............-..... S6700.O0
Dated at Princeton, Minnesota, this
End day of April, 1916.
J. J. SKAHEN, 49,
Clerk of the School Board.
/ Five hundred oak fence posts for
sale. Inquire Of VIM. Lipp & Co.,
Long Siding. 20-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

A sensitive LosAngeles horse, with
an aversion for cigaret smoke, recently
attacked with an angry squeal a
young, fresh and inconsiderate Cali
fornian dude, who waited smoke in the
direction Of this worthy representa-
tive Of the equine family. Horse
sense.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
Is It a Bluff?

The people Of Wadena turned down
both propositions regarding an en-
larged school; that for $4,000 ad-
dition to the present building, and
also for a $4,000 ward school. The
Pioneer-Journal intimates that the
Wadenaites will try out the bluff made
by the state inspectors to the effect
that Wadena would be deprived of
the state aid unless it secured ad-
ditional school facilities.- Detroit Re-
cord.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Congressman Lindbergh pirates of
fakirs. He ought to know whereof he
speaks for if ever there was politi--
cal fakir, he is one.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

Nobody but the ignorant will bar a
man from public Office on account of
his religion or nationality. And damn
the ignorant! -Hokah Chief.
Why so drastic, Wheaton? Why not
educate them?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
A Candid Candidate:

II am against county option, against
prohibition for state and county,
against woman suffrage and against
civil service" says Thomas P. Dryer,
democratic candidate for governor.
Well, Thomas, you have one thing in
your favor anyway-frankness.-Fer-
tile Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
OPINIONS OF EDITORS,
Decidedly Probable.

When a dollar will buy twice as
much as it does now, the chances are
that it will be twice as hard to get
the dollar.-Stillwater Gazette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
Almost the Limit.

For real, simon-pure unadulterated
n-Americanism the pro-ally procla-
nation signed by the five hundred So
called prominent business men is the
equal Of anything that has come to
our notice.-Belview Independent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11
Real Christianity is Scarce.

AScol S1AlSCldHICy Is OCdICe.
The claim that Christianity is to
blame for the present state of things
in Europe is about like the man who
threw all the doctors prescriptions
out of the window, and then blamed
him because he didn't get well.-Win-
ona Independent. :
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-05-11

The man who is worth something to
the world is the man who has least
a little regard for those who differ
with him. If it were not for differ
ence Of opinion there wouldn't be this
thing we call progress.-Wabasha
Herald.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-14
New Foot Bridge

New Foot Bridge
 Abutments are being placed this week in the Frisco river opposite the depot upon which will be erected foot bridge to the East side. The bridge is being built by the Arizona Copper company and will make a short cut to the homes of the officials on the opposite side of the river. The bridge will be built to stay and will probably be one of the most unique in this part of the country. There will be two supports in the river upon which the bridge will rest and men are now at work driving 16-foot T. rails in the bed of the river to depth of It feet and these will be reinforced with concrete. The bridge will be split in the center and both ends sol idly anchored to the banks and when the floods come the center ends will swing around to the banks on top Of the water and thus be free from the danger of being swept away. After the water has receded the ends will be swung in place and the bridge will suffer no damage. The idea is new one and if feasible will do away with the building of a new bridge every time the Frisco gets on rampage. Several structures have been washed away and destroyed in the past and 1t is thought that the new one will be permanent
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-14
THE CATTLE MARKET

Kansas City Stock Yards, July 10.
 The cattle market has shown signs of weakness, but killers need good many cattle to keep up with urgent orders, and the market closed last week stronger Cows sold good all week, account of scarcity. Stockers and feeders sold about steady, eN- cept the usual bargains Thursday and Friday, when sales were a quart CT lower. The supply of cattle to- day is 1S,OO0 head, market weak to 15 lower, COWS selling best
 Beef Cattle
 Dry lot cattle sold at SIC. 30 to- day, although prime steers in thls class are worth up to S10.75. Some Missouri corn and grass steers 1 brought $10. 10, others down to S9. oO. 1 Kansas wintered steers that brought S9 30 last Wednesday sold at S9.o | today, other sales Of Kansas winter ed steers at $S. 30 to $S- 45. A string of pulp fed Westerns brought S1O- 70, as compared with the sale of some of their mates at St. Joseph at $9. so to lS1O- CO., A liberal supply of quaran- tine cattle came in, 167 car loads, and salesmen would not accept early bids. made on a 10 to 20 lower basis I l SO-N later Sat sS to $S 65, Oklahoma grass steers at S6. .5O to s7.75, South Tex, as dry weather steers S6.25 to $7. Cows sold steady in the quarantine division, some medium ones at 50. o0. grass COWS from Kansas S6.25 and S6 .35, best fed COWS around $S. OO, bulls s6 to $7. 50, veals up to $11.25.
 Stockers and Feeders.
 There is an immense number Of in- uuiries coming in from prospective stocker and feeder buyers Prices closed last week some lower, and sales today are weak to 10 lower. Normally the demand will be heaviest ever known, beginning whenever the cattle are available. Most Of the good stockers sell at ST.. to $1 50, some plain Oklahomas at $6.65. fChoice white faces bring $7.15 to SS, and feeders sell at $7.25 to $S. 30.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-14
Two More Enter Race

Two more candidates have been added to the list this week in the pe1sons of Pickens Anderson and Chas l.. Alt. MT. Anderson is out for reelection to the office of Coun- ty Treasurer, which office he has held for the past two years, and during which time he has made record second to none in the state. His qualifications are of the best and the voters will undoubtedly give him due consideration. Mir. Alt an nounces for the office of Tax Assess or ot Greeniee County, which office he feels that he can fill with satis- faction to the. taxpayers. MT. Alt Las been a resident ofGreenlee county fer a number of years and in submit ting his name to the voters for con siGeration he feels that he can give the office a businesslike administra- tior and to that end will carry on an aggressive campaign throughout the county.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-14
To Celebrate Pioneer Day

To CeIebrate Pioneer Day
 The residents of Franklin are mak- ing preparations for a Pioneer Day celebration which will be held on the 9th Of July. A program is being ar ranged and it is intended to make the day one to be long remembered among the citizens of the valley.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-14
Hold ReCular Meetinu-

The Woman's Democratic League held their regular meeting in the town hall on Wednesday evening of this week. The only business of import ance to come before the meeting was the framing of a constitution and by laws for which a committee was ap- pointed The next meeting will be held on the last Wednesday evening of the month.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-14
HAVE YOU BEEN SICK? ?

Then you realize the utter weakness that robs ambition, destroys appetite, and makes work a burden.
 Torestorethat strength and stamina that is SO essential, nothing has ever equaled or compared with Scott's Emulsion, be- cause its strength sustaining nourish- ment invigorates the blood to distribute energy throughout the body while its tonic value sharpens the appetite and restores health in natural, permanent way.
 If you are run down, tired, nervous, overworked or lack strength, get Scott 6 Emulsion to-day. It is free from alcohol.
 Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield. NJ s
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-14
Clerks to Meet

OTeTKS 10 MeGt-
 The Retail Clerks union will hold a meeting on the evening of July 18th at which time important business will come before the members for their consideration. The meeting will be held or the above date instead of the 17th as stated in last weeks issue of the Era.