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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
Village Council Meets.

The village council met in regular
session last evening. Mayor Newbert
presided and Councilmen Gottwerth
and Ross, and Recorder Cravens were
present.
Reading of minutes Of last meeting
was, on motion, dispensed with.
On motion duly made, seconded and
carried T. M. Olsen was appointed a
member of the council to fill the va
cancy created by the death Of the late
J. A. Smith. Mr.. Olsen is young
man of excellent Judgment, and will
undoubtedly prove valuable member
Of the council.
Chas. King, who has been acting as
village marshal, and making good, ap-
piled for appointment to the position.
The application was favorably acted
upon. It was decided to instruct Mr..
King to see to it that the laws govern
ing the sale and smoking Of cigarets
are strictly enforced.
Gust Hofflander made application
for cigaret license, and L. F. Wilkes
applied for transfer of the cigaret
license of Sturdevant Bros. to himself.
Both applications we're granted.
A resolution was adopted providing
that hereafter the Australian ballot
system should be used at svillage cleo
lions in Princeton. The plan provides
that candidates must file with the vii
lage recorder at least two weeks be-
fore election. The filing fee is $1.00.
The names will, Of course, all be upon
one ballot, arranged alphabetically.
This will be decided Improvement
over the old system. a.
A tax levy for 1917 was then made,
and it was decided to raise $4,000, di-
vided into the following funds: Elec-
trio and water, $1,000; general, 3d.
400; roads and bridges, $4,000.
It was decided to put in block of
sewer along Oak street between Ply
mouth and Central avenues from
Northwestern hospital west block)
and five catch basins and man hole
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05

and were each fined $40 and costs.
Mr.. Manke has not been keen on hunt
ing lately, and this was the first time
he had been out in four years. In
fact he was visiting his brother-in-
law, Frank Schilling, Sunday, when
taken. When he left the village he
had no idea of going after ducks,
otherwise he would have armed HIM
self with license. This is the first
time that game warden has visited
this part of Uncle Sans domain in
couple Of years, and the one who was
here threatens to return before the
close of the season.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
The An0ka Fair

Our Anoka neighbors had two fine
days for their fair-Friday and Sat-
urday of last week. There was a
goodly sprinkling of Princeton and
Spencer Brook folk on the grounds
Friday afternoon, and they were af-
forded an opportunity of witnessing
several closely contested trotting
races. There is only one thing in
which the Anoka fair grounds excel
those Of Princeton-they have much
better race track.
The display of vegetables and farm
products generally, especially pota-
toes, was excellent. The new agricul-
tural hall, which was erected largely
through the generosity of Senator
Swanson, is fine, roomy building
and the only criticism we would offer
is that provision should be made fol
a little more daylight.
The displays made by the farmers
clubs, spoke volumes for the thrift and
enterprise Of Anoka farmers and their
wives and daughters.
There were some good cattle and
horses on exhibition but not enough
Of them. A rich and old settled coun.
ty like Anoka should make a better
showing of live stock.
All in all it was a good fair, away
and by far ahead of that of a veal
ago. More permanent buildings anc
a larger grand stand are needed, anc
they will be forthcoming by another
year, for the Anoka fair is growing
in public favor.
Anoka has bunch of hospitable
whole-souled entertainers, and at the
head of the list stands big-heartec
John Coleman and his estimable wife
and family.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
POTATO SITUATION
Local Market Firmer-Receipts Are
Light But the Quality of the
-., Potatoes is Improving.
No Potatoes Being Stored at This
Z Point-Other Interesting Facts
IT, Anent Spud Situation.

The local potato market is frme1
and from 90c to Csc is being paid fo1
tubers. The upward trend set ir
Tuesday,
Local buyers report that receipts
are light, but the quality is improving
Late potato digging is we'll under
way which accounts for the improved
quality.
No potatoes are being stored at this
point, and buyers ship as soon as q
carload is secured Thus far this sea-
son 70 carloads have left the Prince
ton depot. Local buyers estimate that
between three and four carloads day
are now being marketed here.
The Red River Valley section is vel
started with the digging, and the quail.
ity is reported as being very good
Dakota is shipping freely now, and the
quality is very satisfactory. Dakota
is newer as potato growing state
and much of the acreage is on virgin
potato lands, free from disease anG
containing all the elements necessary
for the production of a good uniform
crop.
Reports from Chicago show that
eastern stock commands the best
prices on the market. Minnesota
stock has commenced coming fairly
good there, but most of the Wisconsin
potatoes offered there have been un.
satisfactory.
/ The Greedy, Colorado, potato district
is looming back" This district for.
merly produced thousands of carloads
Of potatoes of the highest grade. But
the '.blight," or something else, got
the matter with the tubers and the
production dwindled until there was
mighty little left of the rich and prof
liable potato industry. In 1904 with
in Is miles of Greedy $4,000 cars were
produced in year. In 1911 this dis
trice lost 10000 acres of potatoes anc
for three years more potatoes planted
were failure. The state and fedora
governments called in their mos
learned specialists in an effort to dis
cover the cause of the mysterious
retrogation, but none were able to make
the soil produce as before. The res
toration has been almost as myster
;o,,c &c tho rotroro+ior Anort tbi
Prof. C. L. Fitch, the famous potato
specialist Of Ames, Iowa, College o:
Agriculture, says: IF I am no
greatly mistaken, here is a lesson tina
all potato districts, however proud ant
wherever in the country they are 10
Gated, can we'll take to heart. Do no
overwork potato producing land no:
a potato producing district"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
An Ingenious Device.

M. T. Spangers, Benton county
farmer residing in the vicinity of
Sank Rapids, has patented an ingen-
ious continuance. It consists of pull
ley wheel that can be attached
to. the direct drive of an auto
mobile. It can be put on or taken off
in few minutes. By means of this
attachment the engine Of an automo-
bile can be used to operate power ma
chimes such as feed mills, saving out
fits, etc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
Bound Over to Grand jury.

Peter Larson was arrested by Sher-
if Harry Shockley early Sunday morn
ing, and charged with previously
wounding Fred Goulding with dam
gerous weapon. The preliminary hear
ing was had before Justice Dickey
Monday afternoon. Goulding failed
to appear and Sheriff Shockley signed
the complaint. The defendant waived
examination and was bound over to
the grand jury in the sum of $500.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
A County Road system.

Eventually every county in Mime
sofa will have complete network of
good graveled roads,. connecting with
more permanent arterial highways.
It is obviously wise to build the whole
system at the earliest possible date,
so that the people can use the roads
while they are paying for them, and
thus get the benefits of increased land
values, larger population and more
community life now, instead of wait
ing for generation.
The first cost of a complete road
system seems rather staggering. Ac-
cordingly, the county authorities, in
stead of building a road right to start
with, have frequently frittered away
money on Improvements" that must
be done over and over again. Under
present conditions many farmers have
a just complaint. They say that State
funds are spent chiefly on arterial
roads, while the farmers tonnage is
limited to what he can haul on the
poor "feeder" road to the trunk line
highway. Trying to Improve" these
feeders, the local authorities continue
to spread the road money out too
thin to get permanent results.
Hennepin county has the chance to
make itself demonstration tract"
for Minnesota and the northwest. The
county has some good arterial roads
already, and could easily finance a
complete road system that would soon
demonstrate it's value in dollars and
cents.
The State Highway commission has
found that, when a road has to be
made from nothing, a twenty-four-
foot roadway with sixteen feet we'll
graveled costs from twenty five hum
dred to three thousand dollars mile.
Such roads make good trunk lines, and
many miles of them are in use al
ready.
The maximum cost of such roads
for complete network in any coun-
ty is easy to figure Roads a mile
apart each way mean two miles of
road for each section of land, which
figures out at eight or nine dollars
road cost for each acre. But some
roads are already in, and most of the
lateral roads do not need to be so
wide or so heavily surfaced. Com
bined state and federal aid in the next
few years will build many more miles
of trunk line road
Thus rural county system radiat-
ing from these trunk lines could be
financed at a cost of less than five
dollars an acre, especially if the work
is done as connected project by the
use of modern labor-saving machinery.
This cost would be spread over term
Of years, through bond issues.
That such roads would add at least
ten. dollars an acre to land values is
shown by experience. They would
mean to any county more farmers,
higher assessed valuations, better
schools and better home conditions.
Hennepin county would make no
mistake by becoming the pioneer in
Minnesota, in establishing complete
county road system. Minneapolis
journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
Real Estate Valuations Increased.

County Auditor Doane has been no.
titled by the State Tax commission
that the assessed value of real estate
in towns of Mile Laos county has
been increased 10 percent. This in
crease applies to structures and i'm
provements as we'll as lands. No
change was made in the assessed val
ue of real estate in villages.
The commission feels that the
changes are conservative and they will
stand unless it is clearly shown that
a mistake; has been made.
The commission is now working on
the personal property abstracts and
hopes to have same complete at an
early date.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
Both in the Mire.

Honest, now, which is the deepest in
the mire, the contemplate pinhead
who from the street corner makes
scurrilous remarks about passing
women, or the woman who, by studied
art of displaying her charms" makes
a plain bid for this unenviable notori-
[ety Preston Times
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
His Choice.

"Where is your lawyer?" inquired
the Judge.
5 II have none," responded the pris-
oner; Haven't any money"
"Do you want lawyer?" asked the
Judge.
eyes, your honor"
"There is Mr.. Smith, Mr. Brown and
Mr.. Green" said the judge, pointing to
the young attorneys waiting, briefess
and breathless, for something to turn
up, "and Mr.. Alexander is out in the
corridor"
The prisoner eyed the budding at
torneys and, after a critical survey,
said, "Well, guess I'll take Mr.. Alex
ander."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05

instances, are now almost obsolete
through lack of repairs and must be
entirely reconstructed or discarded,
but is is up to the companies them
selves and not to the state, to see that
this is DONE"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
Self.Evident.

The eminent lecturer had just fin
ished his two hours talk and he was
walking back to the hotel with one of
the committeeman.
"Do you think the people heard me
distinctly" asked the lecturer earn
estly. .~.. .a. Z
"Some Of 'em did, said the bored
committeeman as he stided yawn,
"for I saw 'em get up and go OUT
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
will also be put in.

will also be put in.
Every spring, it appears, that the
premises of Mrs. Whiting, at the cor.
ner of G street and Third street, are
flooded with water. The council de.
cided to see what could be done in the
way of affording relief.
It was decided to instruct the Water
Light, Power & Building commission
to pipe steam from the power plant
to Jail for heating purposes.
After acting on a grist of bills the
council adjourned. y
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
F0Ote-Minks,

Mr.. Sidney S. Foote and Miss Rose
E. Minks were united in marriage by
Rev. M. Peterson last Thursday. The
groom is prosperous and progressive
young farmer, and the bride is a
young lady Of charm and pleasing
ways. Mr.. and Mrs. Foote' will reside
on the groom's farm. Numerous
friends extend fluctuations.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
Louis Lessard.

Louis Lessard, ST., an old and re-
spected citizen of Greenbush, passed
away at the home Of his daughter
Mrs. T.. S: Corteau, Saturday after.
noon. :-~.. -,
Funeral services were conducted at
St. Edwards Catholic church Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock. The attendance
was large and Rev. FIR. Willenbrink
oficiated. Relatives and friends from
Minneapolis, Duluth, Rush City, Os-
SEQ and Bruno were among those who
attended the obsequies. Interment
was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Deceased, who was a native of Can
ada, was born on August 8, 1642.' He
accompanied his parents to the United
States in 1860 and the family located
at Osseo. Shortly after coming tc
Minnesota, the subject of this sketch
left for the Pacific coast, where he
passed 10 years. After his return tc
Osseo he was united in marriage tc
Miss Matilda Verboncoer and the
young couple located in Minneapolis
shortly thereafter. In 1893 the family
located on farm in Greenbush, where
deceased resided until 1910, when he
returned to Minneapolis. He has been
at the home Of his daughter in Green
bush since last May.
The widow and five children sur
vive, viz: Lofts, and Mrs. Harry
Plumondore Of Princeton, Mrs. T. S
Corteau of Greenbush, Mrs. Arthur
Pilon and Miss Aurelia of Minneapolis
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05
Two Fined.

A game warden arrived in this
vicinity last week, and remained over
until Monday. While here he gath
cred in F. w. Manke and J. S. Sproes-
sig, on a charge Of hunting without
license. Both entered pleas of
guilty before Justice Dickey Monday,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-05

The children take this means to ex-
press their heartfelt thanks to all who
rendered sympathy and aid to them
during their recent bereavement. They
are truly appreciative.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10
Attention, Democrats.

The attention of Democratic cand-
dates for Congressional State and Dis
trict nominations in the March pri-
maries il directed to the following pro
visions of the Rules of the Democratic
Party:
Candidates for State offices.
National Committeeman. and Delegates
at Large to National Convention, must
file pledge under See - of the Rules
and a ballot fee of 5000.
,. Candidates for District Delegates
to National Convention must file pledge
and $1.00 per county in District.
3. Congressional and District candi-
dates must file pledge.
1, Candidates who as office holders
We're assessed by the State Central
Committee in 1914 who are now in ar
rears in such assessments, must make
a substantial compliance with such as
sessment.
3 Before the mares of any person
can be certified by the State Cen
trail Committee as candidates, the
pledges, fees and assessments men
toned about must be sent to the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, Room
933 Southern Trust Building, Little
Rock, Ark on or before March /, 1916.
s. Shortly after March /, certificates
of candidates whose names are to go on
the ballots will be mailed by this Com
mittee to the various County Chairmen
throughout the State. together with
the proper checks for ballot fees.
Democratic State Central Committee.
February T. 1916.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10
To Get Flooded
Lands in Shape

How to get their overlooked land in
flood shape, how to treat it to get the
best results and the quickest. after the
waters subside are matters of great
Importance to all farmers in the low
lands now under water n ". Cottrell,
the we'll known agricultural expert.
asked for an opinion on this important
subject, said
The planters and farmers can save
from a week to months time in
getting their land IN shape to plant If
they Will watch their land closely and
begin just IA soon a. any part of the
ground gets dry enough to work Over
flowed land, especially if it Is heavy,
dries in chunks or in solid masses and if
dry, is very difficult to pillow and pull
verize
If it is dsked "a soon "a the surface
Is dry enough to work without sticking
to the disc, mulch Is formed and this
mulch keeps the soil below il in condi-
ton to pillow we'll 1t will be we'll to
disc the land. even In patches, "a soon
as the higher points get dry enough to
work, being careful all the while not to
work the land while it IL sticky and not
to leave it until it all gets hardened
In case of a heavy rain after the
land is disked. II can usually be re
worked with smoothing harrow
Sometimes the rains beat the soil hard
enough to,make narrowing inefficient
In this case it i necessary to disc the
second time. but the cost Of disking
will pay Well by making the blowing
much easier and h permitting the
making Of a good seed bed much
cheaper
aBlstcd ground warns up much fast
er than ground that : eft alone
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10

The present high waters that are
causing loss of live stock and damaging
property in the low lands is another
argument against the lax practice Of
building in the flood planes of the riy-
ers 1t is all right to take advantage
of the rich lands in the overflow sec
ton. but it is criminal carelessness to
put up expensive buildings and expose
women and children to the danger of
the floods. which are certain to come
in the future "a they have in the past.
The above paragraph from the Brink
ley Citizen IL a helpful suggestion The
overflow lands are too rich and toe
productive to be allowed to lie IDLE yet
it Is folly to attempt to 1--we on them.
We are not in the real estate business.
We. We cannot refrain from pointing
OF, the fact that an ideal arrangement
would BE t. farm the overflow lants.
with Their wonderful praiGcuveness.
ana maxi your homeia permatt, where
you viii escape the high water and
have the comfort Of al modern cor
veaieaces n YOUR houe.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10
Nearly a Fire.

Quite a little excitement was caused
about five o clock last Thursday after
noon when the fire alarm was sounded
and it was reported that the Geo. A.
Newman residence on South Main
Street was on fire. The roof had
caught from a spark from the fiue, and
was just beginning to burn when il was
seen by Miss Cochran and Miss Carmi-
cal who happened to be passing. They
promptly called to Mrs Hardin just
across the street and she in turn
promptly telephoned the central Office.
The fire was eXtinguished in very
few minutes and but little damage was
done However, the promptness with
which the fire was reported is to be
col4mended Much confusion was
avoided by the prompt notice to the
light plant and also by the fact that
central was able to give definite infor-
nation to inquirers over the telephone.
Again let us remind you always to
Remember two things;
TELEPHONE CENTRAL THAT THERE Is
A FIRE AND EXACTLY WHAT IT Is THAT
Is BURNING.
CUT OUT THE SHOOTING UNLESS
A FEW SHOTS MAY BE NECESSARY JUST
AT FIRST.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10
W. Nj. s.

The Wonaus Missionary Society met
at the church on February 7th. In the
absence Of the president, the vice presi-
dent presided at . short business meet
ing. Twelve members We're present
and one visitor Mrs. Geo. Lacy of
Arkansas City.
Next Monday viii be Study Circle.
with Mrs Relser a. leader Every
member Is requested 10 be present.
whether a member Of the Study Circle
or not. "A there Viii be q hort busines ~
meeting y
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10
V. A. BEESON

Railroad service north on the Main
line will probably be partially resumed
today. and all trains are expected to be
making their regular schedule in few
days The worst damage to the road
was between Warner and Dumas. and
the only washout of consequence has
already been repaired The delay now
is simply due to waiting for the water
to run off. and this it it is doing rapid
ly. Railway officials were confident
last night that the first train would run
through to Little Rock today.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10

DR.. Brough and some of his support
ers are trying to make capital for him
by saying that the Arkansas news
papers are supporting Earle Hodges for
governor We do not know of a better
recommendation for the masses of the
people to vote for Hodges than that
statement The newspapers of Arkan-
sas stand for everything that is for the
upbuilding of this state and the better
ment of conditions for her people We
venture the assertion that no organiza-
ton of the state has done so much for
its welfare, as has the press of Arkan-
sas. The Arkansas Press Association
annually votes an appropriation of
5000, 600 of free advertising space to
advertise Arkansas and her resources
to the world and every county shop
"chips in for its part And there is
one thing sure, and that is that the
press of Arkansas would not support a
candidate for governor who wants to
raise the taxes, create 1900 new offices
in Arkansas and turn the state govern
ment over to the University. = Hardy
Herald.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10
10 high water for Dermott.

No high water for Dermott,
And you will acknowledge it is lot
To be thankful for.
Our town is high and dry
And while for our sister towns We sigh
With sympathy
Let US all boost for our town
And get some well-deserved renown
This berg" has many advantages
1t needs folks of all ages
To come here and settle down
Thatll help the town
You re welcome to this place
We hope you'll decide to remain with US
We like your smiling face s c.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10

An average of IS tons of soil and loose
rock is washed into the ocean every
year from every square mile of the
United States, according to the United
States Geological Survey. This esti-
mate does not include the Great Basin.
The immensely of this contribution may
be better comprehended when it is
realized that the surface of the United
States covers BOSS. 500 square miles.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10

For the first time in the history of
politics in Arkansas. the name of can
didate for the Presidential nomination
will appear on the primary ticket for
the election in March The name of
Woodrow Wilson is to be printed on the
ballots. and the Democracy of Arkan-
sas will have an opportunity to express
their choice directly for the presidential
nominee
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-02-10
$464 Contributed.

The following l. the list Of Dermott
citizens who have contributed to the
relief fund which Il being used in res
cuing and aiding the flood sufferers In
addition to these contributions. many
are giving freely of their time and
strength services whose value can not