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The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
gage the future-for public and prii.

Igage the future ~ for public and pri
vate improvements. s
There: are scores 6of prosperous
farmers in Isanti county who in years
gone by have been obliged to mort.
gage their farms to secure the means
to purchase necessary live stock and
farm machinery and make needed i'm
provements. -. ...
There is hardly a school district in
Isanti county but what has borrowed
money for the erection of school build
ings. To have levied taxes in one
year sufficient to provide for the erec-
tion of a proper school building would
have imposed an onerous burden on
the taxpayers, but the same amount
extended over number of years at
low rate of interest was hardly
noticeable.
The conditions in Isanti county are
such that it will be many years in the
future before any considerable mile
age of improved roads are constructed
under the "pay as you go'' system,
notwithstanding the liberal. state aid
received-1santi county receives
about four dollars for every one it
contributes to the state road and
bridge fund.
After mature deliberation we have
arrived at the conclusion that the onlv
way in which a system of permanent
ly improved roads can be secured in
the average small county is by issuing
a reasonable amount of bonds on long
time at a. low rate of interest, the
proceeds to be honestly and judicious-
ly expended under intelligent SUPER
vision.
Money properly expended in the
construction of gravel-surfaced roads
will always pay large dividends. The
Union does not counsel wasteful ex-
travagance in the matter of road i'm
provement. We have woeful exam
pies of that in several of the northern
counties. But we do hold that it is
permissible, nay, it is commendatory,
to incur a reasonable indebtedness for
the permanent Improvement of roads
in any town or county, provided the
money is properly expended, and pro-
vided further that after roads have
been improved they shall be properly
maintained. 1t is an utter waste of
money to improve a stretch of road
and not maintain it.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

A returned guardsman from Texas
predicts that militia organizations of
the various states will suffer as a re-
suit of the experience Of guardsmen on
the Mexican border, and when the men
are mustered out of the regular army
back into the service Of the states, few
will take any interest in the guard and
many will apply for discharges. But
the fact that the returned guardsman
was member of Duluth's millionaire
company may account for this view
point. There is no doubt but what
guardsmen of his ilk would greatly
prefer silk stockings to Uncle Sans
durable leggings.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Republicans of the Tenth congress
sional district, keep this fact in mind
Owing to a ruling of Secretary of
State Schmahl, Thomas D. Schall, the
present congressman from this dis
district, was obliged to file for re-elec-
tion as progressive; the Secretary of
State would not permit him to file
as republican. Mr.. Schall is as good
republican as there is in the state
of Minnesota, and he acted and voted
with the republicans in congress
Moreover, one Of the most effective
speakers for the republicans in the
recent Maine campaign was our blinc
congressman. No republican need hes.
itate to vote for Thomas D. Schall
HE IS ALL RIGHT.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Season Closes.

The Princeton ball team wound up
the 1916 playing season at the Mile
Lacs county fair last Friday, and it
was one of the most successful seasons
in local diamond history. This de-
spite the fact that the management
had several large sized obstacles to
Overcome. First Wilkes, the pitcher,
underwent an operation for appendi-
:citis, and this kept him out of the
game. six weeks. Then the mobiliza-
tion of the militia almost wrecked the
team after it got nicely started, TAX
ing Smith, Doane and Wilkes. .. -,
Manager Olson and the directors
were not disheartened, however, and
proceeded to give Princeton its strong
est team of recent years. Fast and
thrilling contests have been staged
here, and some games have had the
real big league class.
Expenses have been high, but a
modest cash balance remains on the
right side Of the ledger. A remarkable
showing, and one that reflects credit
on Manager Olson and Directors Os-
terberg, Cravens and Morton.
The intention was to have a banquet
some evening this week, but there
was no evening upon which all the
players could attend. AS couple of
the players leave for school this week
the idea of a banqu~: has been given
up entirely.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
The Isanti County Fair.

This week the Isanti county fair is
on at Cambridge and good program
of attractions is offered for the three
days. Today (Thursday) Hon. Thom-
as Frankson of st. Paul, republican
candidate for lieutenant governor,
talks; tomorrow Hon. Charles E. Elm
quist, of the state railroad and ware
house commission, delivers an address;
and Saturday Frank B. Kellogg, L. E.
Jepson and Congressman. Thomas D.
Schall will hold forth. There will be
exciting base ball games and other
sports all three days. A.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Why Not Join the YeOmen?s

\ modern and progressive society
which admits ladies and gentlemen in
one great order. Offers life, accident
and old age protection in one policy.
The society is only 10 years old, and
already has over 225,00O members,
with over three million and a half of
assets. No other fraternal insurance
society which has been organized in
the United States within the past rs
years has made such a showing. There
is a reason. I will be pleased to call
and explain the Yeomen plan.
Yours respectfully,
Edward H. Theil, Dist. Mgr
At Merchants Hotel, Princeton: ,40-4tc
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
A RecOrd-Breaking Lot Sale

To sell 80 residence lots in one af-
ternoon in village the size of Prince
ton is some achievement, but that is
precisely what. the Ohio Real Estate
and Development Company did here
on Tuesday, They were sold at auc-
tion, which is somewhat out of the
ordinary.
This company some weeks ago
bought of Mrs. Mary Rines that tract
of land lying on the north side of
First street in the west end of the
village, directly east of the fair
grounds. Streets were laid out and
the tract was subdivided into "a resi-
dence lots. The lots were staked out,
handsome ornamental piers were
erected at the corners, and the trunks
Of the trees were white-washed. ....
The sale was extensively advertised.
An entire page of the Union was
used to announce it, and 5000 posters
were distributed. Then, too, it was
announced that two lots would be
given away free. Each one attend
ing the sale was given chance on
same. ..s.-..
The Elk River band was hired for
the occasion, and it played several
selections down town before marching
to the park.
Music was discoursed throughout
the afternoon by the band, and four
auctioneers were used, W. A. holland,
Of Grand Meadow, this state, headed
the auctioneers, and he proved to be
an A No. 1 salesman. Lots were dis
posed Of like hot cakes, and prices
ranged from SIG to $54. At the con-
clusion Of the sale lots were drawn to
see who was to be the lucky one to
win the two free lots. John Romine
Of Greenbush proved to be the fortu-
nate man.
The following purchased two or,
more lots: E. J. Slater, George Ross,
B. Strombeck, E. G. Pike, Fred Mierke,
Mrs. Lillian Byers, John Hildren,
John Strombeck, L. Rocheford, Mrs.
w. C. Pearson, F. M. Schrode, Joe
Mallotte, Mrs. C. C. Ross, Vern Mott,
Gus Hoflander, N. M. Nelson, Harry
Shockley, Tom Marvin, Mrs. Daml,
Mrs. Chas. Blocker, Ben Larson, Louis
Lessard, J. Pierson, J. H. Hoffman,
Mrs. A. ~Gennow, Mrs. Mary Rines.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

James H. Quinn and w. B. Ander-
son, candidates for the supreme bench
at the ensuing election, are both of
Irish extraction, and, we believe, both
are members of the M. E. church. Mr.
Quinn is now, and has been for twen-
ty years, Judge Of the Seventh Judi
cial district, which comprises the
counties of Jackson, Martin and Fari-
bault. He is recognized as one of
the ablest jurists in the state and
would undoubtedly make an excellent
supreme court justice. Mr.. Anderson
is a good lawyer, but he has had no
judicial experience.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Wanted at Once.

Eight or ten ladies or gentlemen to-
take up the Yeomen deputy work in
Mile Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti,
Chisago, Sherburne and Anoka coun-
ties. This is one of the best terri
tories in Minnesota to write Insurance.
You need to make no investment and
no delay to start right out and do
business. This is fine time of the
year to write insurance. Our con-
tracts are liberal.
If interested see or write to
Edward H. Thiel, Dist. Mgr.
At Merchants Hotel, Princeton, Minn-
4O-4tc
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

The Duluth Herald calls attention
to the fact that although the popula-
ton of Minnesota is constantly in
creasing, the highest vote ever cast
in this state was in!s 1892 twenty
four years ago. This is certainly an
amazing state Of affairs, and casts a
shadow on the intelligence and patrio-
tism of our citizens. Voting is a duty
as we'll as a privilege.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Alcohol having been found a clean.
effective substitute for gasoline as an
automobile fuel the Methodist church
has begun a campaign to convert
American distilleries and breweries in
to fuel factories, according to reports
from Washington. John D. Rockefel-
Ter is generally credited with being
a heavy backer of the Anti-Saloor
league, and it would be interesting tc
know what he thinks of this latest
crusade. 9"
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

One Of the brightest lawyers in
southern Minnesota writes the Union
"Put in a good word whenever and
wherever you can for Judge James
H. Quinn for the supreme court
bench. If people only knew Judge
Quinn as. we know him his majority
would be expressed in six figures.
Quinn is not only a prince Of man,
but he is also a just, fearless and i'm
partial judge. Nc power on earth
could cause him to swerve hairs
breadth from what he believes to be
his DUTY"
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Ye0men Adspt Large Class.

On Wednesday evening, Sept. 49,
the Yeomen adopted a class of 21.
State Manager J. y Murphy was here,
and assisted in the legree work. This
gives the local homestead a member
ship of 60, and they expect to reach
the 100 mark in the nj ar future. Dis
trict Deputy E. H. ThIl has another
class ready for Sept. 2 and he will
stay for some time to \ssist in the
campaign.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

That North Dakota farmer who
sowed go bushels of wheat, and this
fall carried his entire crop to town in
his wallet, should acquire some of
Mile Lacs ccunty's soil at once. 1t
cannot be beat.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Mexico is to have an election, and
the present de facto government is to
be replaced by a constitutional gov
ernment. It is to be hoped that our
revolution torn neighbor to the south
rights itself and acquires substantial
and efficient government.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

The St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer
Press will hereafter be independent
of the paper barons. The Dispatch
Printing Co. has purchased the Grand
Rapids paper mill, and will make it's
own paper.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

An ex-pugilist has been nominated
for the legislature at the recent Illi-
nois primaries. If he wins out at the
general election the probabilities are
that his colleagues illusions to him
will not be couched in supplementary
language.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

C. L. Foss is publishing an excep-
tionally good newspaper at Rushford.
But he admits that he surely did
stumble on a hornets nest, when he
began mixing into religious scrap.
-Levang's Weekly.
Yes, and it is safe to say that he
extracted no honey therefrom.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Both the republican and democratic
platforms in Montana contain state
wide prohibition planks. The fact that
women have been granted the ballot
in "The Mountain state" may account
for it,
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Paste this in your hat: Amendment
No. 1 will, if adopted at the general
election, be of immense benefit to
Minnesota.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

1t has been suggested that Mime
apolis police leave their valuables in
some safe place when they take to
their beats. But can that place be
found in the Mill City?
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Minnesota progressives have taken
steps to retain their identity and rep
resentation on the state ballot. Peti-
tions are in circulation looking to the
appearance on the ballot of three
Bull Moose candidates.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

They are still seesawing in Europe,
spilling good blood and destroying
property. Gods mill grinds slowly
but it grinds exceedingly small and so
it is in this case. There will come
a time when they will be sorry
Buffalo Journal
Come time? Bet they are sorry
now-even unto the war lords.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Hibbing comes to bat with tax
levy of only $1,250,00O. And yet there
are those who insinuate that the range
village is extravaganza.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

"Moonshiner Repentant," reads
headline. Ever notice that most law
violators repent as soon as expected
dividends fail to materialize?
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

The Red Wing Daily Eagle is now
being issued from it's town home,"
substantial two-story brick structure.
Congratulations
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Note the joker word in the axiom,
''In hands of men entirely great the
pen is mightier than the sword.''
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

We Won't miss the peaches much IL
the canteloupes just keep right on at
the old stand with the self same stand
ard favor.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Although battles have chased e,h
other rapidly in the fighting zones, l.
been a long time between victoril
that scored. ~~..--
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Whatever Lincoln would do now, he
said in the. sixties. LET our Mexican
neighbor live her own life destiny.''
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

And now Colonel Patty du Clm. of
Dreyfus trial notOriety, comes Dr], in
news dispatches. this time weaEr q
war medal of honor --.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Many rockies won't feel % big the
first night in the militarN training
camp as they did on the Jhe com.
mencemenI platforms. g..
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Perhaps some day the motto "Too
Busy to Fight will be the worlds
peacemaker.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Somehow the busy belligerents over
there find ample time to "argufy'' and
deny the other fellows lies.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

June opened up with sort of a
come on smile to weddings and con
ventions, but later
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

'No children admitted" cabarets
should be abolished along with mo-
vies in the same class. g,.E
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

It's albright to wake up nice and
fresh in the morning if you don't get
too fresh during the day.-Wabasha
Herald. =. .-s-s-as. - T. .-.,.... .--.-a.s
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

G. Dunn for good roads, and the best:
monument t they can give Bob Dunn is
to have Mile Lacs county roads the
best in the state: e:-St. Cloud Journal
Press.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
A Reasonable Indebtedness Justiiable.

n &NedSOudDle AuueUCeuHeSS JuSClHdDle.
In a communication to the Cam
bridge North Star anent the PROPOSE
tion to bond Isanti county for perma-
nent road improvements, Charles A:
Finstrom concludes by saying: 81
would like to see good roads, but let's
pay as we CO." .ss~."
On general principles "pay as you
go" is good advice. But occasions do
arise when it pays to borrow-to mort
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

The present price of paper is a
potent argument for the short ballot.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
A Sporting Proposition.
Can This Be True?

4 remarkable incident, worthy of
note, occurred recently as the result of
an accident at a western logging
camp. An employe was injured by
falling in an effort to get out of the
way of tree that had been cut. His
employers certified that the injury
was accidental and the Washington
Industrial commission awarded him
compensation for the time lost while
recovering from the injury But the
injured man refused to accept the
award, saying that it was purely q
personal matter with him, and that
the commission could not force hin
to accept the compensation:-Mis.
|sissippi Valley Lumberman. : ss:>..,:
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Bear in mind that there is not a
dollar of pork in the federal road law.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

High grade gasoline often stands
for high grade price and low. grade
quality. ~
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
* * y;
Correct.

Organization is all right but the
professional organizer who organizes
at so much per head is worse than a
book agent.-Eden Valley Journal.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
- .'-.
Maintenance is Important.

While we aim to get good roads we
should bear in mind that in the mend
ing, like in anything else "a stitch
in time saves nine" When a. road is
finished, keep it finished. Roads
should not be worked one day in a
year, but should be given care every
day. In no other way can the repu-
tation Of a locality, county or state
for" good roads be maintained.-Gle
coe Enterprise. " ~
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Always on the Job.

The Pine River Sentinel-Blaze says:
"[t seems that John :Barleycorn is
singing his last tune. Old Nick will
have to get busy devising some other
method by which to ensnare his vic
TINS" That he will "get busy" how
ever, may be depended on. You can't
legislate him out of business no mat
ter what laws may be passed.-La-
porte News.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Preparedness.

= Pa1eQ1teSS', - -
Judging from the way some fellows
get tanked up continuously, one al
most comes to the conclusion that
they must be preparing for a dry
nation.-Wabasha Herald. "" s7s :.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Sound.

Mr.. Farmer, take the "Old Mans"
advice and invest the $1,000 those
"Non-partizan League" fellows want,
in three or four good fall pigs and by
next spring you will be 16 to / to the
good.-Menahga Journal. -. -,
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Very Appropriate

Some woman probably wrote this.
Sounds like Sister Wilson of Red
wood Falls: The wife of a club man
has discovered that the expression,
stag parties is an ingenious allusion
to that line in Scott's poems, where
it says: The stag at eve has drunk
his fill st. James Independent.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Minnesota,

Minnesota has $4,000 miles of public
roads; 5000 miles Of railroads, en-
bracing every county in the state ex-
cept one, and hundreds of miles of
railroads contemplated. There are
$50 miles of electric railways in, the
state outside the cities.-Grand Rap
ids Herald-Review.
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11dvelette
lRcNik|ak.
Kikko.

Nikko is a sort Of Japanese mecca.
1t is rich in all manner of shrines and
temples. in tombs or princes and sho-
guns, in sacred gates and bridges.
Here ono gets closer to real Japan
than in Toxic or Yokohama. and hav-
Ing gotten closer. departs more puzzled
than before.
A catalogue Of the holy places in
Nikko would fill guide book. They
all have in common the wealth of carv-
ing, the perfection of the little thing.
the infinite pains taken with the tnsig-
nificant. the lavish prodigality of time
and labor heaping detail on beautifully
finished detail to form a staggering
wonder and the mystery 1t is.
Some Of the shrines are so holy that
the general public 10 kept out except
on special occasions. The sacred Red
Bridge 10 one Of these. When Gen.
Grant was In Japan. the authorities in
vited him to cross tho forbidden cause
way, but the general declined with
thanks. He felt a lack of the neces-
sary sanctity. he said.
The Japanese count Nfkko among the
chief OF their national treasures. I'm
til you have seen Nikko you cannot
say splendid runs their proverb. In
Of the carvings they show you q single
column upside down. That was done
deliberately. to avoid perfection. lest
the jealous gods wipe art and artist
out.
Yet there 10 something dissatisfying
to the westerner in the art Of Nikko.
It 10 too perfect. too conventional. too
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MAGNATES TURN NOW.
stovall Only One Of Many PLAYER,
Left Out in Cold

CHICAGO. February 1s.-Tbere w..
little JOY In the American League meet
ing reports for George StoyaII The
''irebrand' of the late Federal To-, ,na
Sfovall received the news OF the CJeve:
land sale and the assurance that had
been given Lee Foil that he would cor
tinue as manager with some little re-
greet.
II don't know where / will NAV tbi.
year and have no job in view said
George. could retire to a ranch in
wants to quit base ball until he has To. :"
Some thirty ball players have been
cared for by organized base ball eince
the Fedefals were absorbed, but there
seems to have been no provision made
by the late Federal owners for the men
who Jumped and made possible the
third league. There are ninety Of these
still jobIess. They were left at the
mercy Of organized base ball. from
which they jumped. Most naturally
organized base ball owners selected
such men as they deemed capable Of
strengthening their clubs and left the
remainder out in the cold.
Rebel Cakes. manager Of the former
Pitt Feds. 10 dashing around searching
employment. but thus Tar has not pick
ed up q job: SO are many others who
could at least deliver we'll in the big
leagues.
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The Garrisons won three games in
the match in the District Duckpin
League last night with the Contenders
The first two contests were very close
the winners getting the long ends by
only five pins in each case. In the
third. though. the result was much in
favor of the Garrisons Bigham Of
the Contenders was the only member
OF either club to roll 100 or better in
each of his contests. Bigham's counts
were 104. 100 and l01
About the best work done by an in
dividual during the nights play was
accomplished by Walker of the Park
team. In the Mount Pleasant circuit.
Walker knocked down 11s pins in his
nrst contest, got a mark of los in his
second and rolled for 1874 in the third
The Parks made a clean sweep over
the Arcade Stars. Chaconas led the
players Of the losing quint with marks
of 100. lis and 100.
The results of the matches in the
various leagues last night follow: