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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
"POngO" Has a Bad Case

"Pongo" Olson has the blues in an
aggravated form. With the opening of
the local baseball season not far re-
moved his 100000 infeld is minus it's
main spring-Wilkes, the pitching star
is at the hospital recovering from an
appendicitis operation. Tom expects
to secure the services of an outside
mound artist for the early games, but
the fans will eagerly await the reap
pearance of the heaviest hitting hurler
IN these parts. The diamond is now
in first-class condition. "Umps" Plaas
has mastered the 1916 rules, and the
curtain raiser will be staged at the
fair grounds on Saturday, April 20,
when Princeton and Elk River high
schools, ancient rivals, by the way,
will clash.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
The Money Value of Good Roads

AS the result of the study of $50
farms in Johnson county, Missouri, by
the State Experiment Station, inter-
esting evidence Of the money value of
good roads to the farmer was adduced.
The investigation was for the purpose
of determining the relative Importance
of crop yield and location in fixing
farm values. The Experiment Station
concludes that location is more import
ant than yield as factor in values.
The figures on which it bases this con-
clusion are:
Seventy nine farms within two miles
of market averaged $78.70 an acre;
1873 farms, two to four miles from
market, 5000 an acre; 1875 farms,
four to six miles from market $1,000
an acre; 113 farms, six to eight miles,
$500; 149 farms, over eight miles
from market, averaged $500 an acre.
While the matter of roads did not
directly enter into the investigation,
an analysis of the findings shows them
to be a strong argument for improved
highways. For, in essence, a good
road is simply shortening of distance.
A farm with good road connections is
really for practical purposes, that
much closer to market than one on a
bad road, whether you figure in time
used, power consumed or. wear and
tear, to say nothing Of the periods in
which one is impossible. In estimat-
ing location as a factor in farm val
ues, road conditions are vital essen
tial in the calculation.-M Minneapolis
Journal. .s.. @ ~~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Another Good Roads Dunn.

Mr.. William Dunn, treasurer of Col
umbia county, Wisconsin, was visitor
at the home of his uncle, R.. C. Dunn,
over Sunday. Mr.. Dunn is also assist
ant highway commissioner of Colum-
bia county and is greatly interested
IN road-lmprovement. In the past five
years, he says, so miles of macadam-
lied roads have been constructed in
Columbia county. There as here,
there are benighted individuals who
antagonize modern methods of road
improvement, but the great bulk Of
the people are behind the movement
for better roads, and the mileage of
permanently improved roads will con-
tinue to increase annually. Mr.. Dunn
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Brick Yard to Open.

The Cream Brick Co., will begin
the operation of it's Brickton yard in
a week or two, and the other yard will
commence operations as soon as some
new machinery is installed. The first
named yard expects to turn out a full
seasons run, and as 100000 bricks
were baked there last year it is ex-
pected that even more will be manu-
featured the coming summer. It is
safe to say that the two yards will
turn out 100000 bricks this season.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20

ing compelled to conform to the spec
ifications heretofore laid down by the
Highway commission for state high
way work. That we express our ap-
probation for the good work done by
the Hon. R. C. Dunn, father of the
so-called Dunn Good Roads law, in
his unceasing efforts to further the
cause of good roads, and ~
Resolved Further, That a copy Of
this resolution be mailed to each
town clerk in this county, to the
county board, to the Hon. r. C. Dunn
and Hon. C. w. Bouck, chairmen re-
spectively of Senate and House roads
and bridges committees, to the Guy
une Range Good Roads association,
all newspapers in Crow Wing county
and the members Of the State Highway
commission.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
The Class of 1916.

p The largest graduating class in the
history of the Princeton schools will
hold its commencement exercises at
the Armory on Friday evening, June
30. The class Of 1916 numbers 80 pu-
pils-24 girls and eight boys. The
girls excelled in scholarship and the
class honors were awarded to the fair
sex. Miss Myrtle Nelson heads the
class with percentage of 1858 for
the four years course, and she will
be the valedictorian. The salutator-
ian will be Miss Florence Slater, who
was a close second to Miss Nelson,
with standing of 1918. Third hon.
ors in scholarship go to Miss Alba
Svarry, whose markings averaged
1886.
Twelve Of the graduates are from
the Normal department, and some of
these have completed the regular four
year course.
The commencement address will be
delivered by DR.. George E. Vincent,
president of the University Of Mime
sofa, and a real treat is in store for
those who attend. DR.. Vincent is keen,
able and bright, and is a speaker of
far more than ordinary ability.
Rev. Samuel Johnson of the Prince
ton Congregational church will de-
liver the baccalaureate sermon at the
Armory, Sunday evening, June 25.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
County Board of Audit Meets,

The county board of audit, consist
ing Of F. C. Cater, chairman of the
board Of county commissioners, Coun-
ty' Auditor Doane and Clerk Of Court
King, has been in session at the court
house since Monday. This is the first
of the audit board this year,
and two other meetings will be held
before the close Of 1916. The total
receipts Of the treasurer's office from
date Of the last meeting are being
compared with the disbursements dur
ing that period, and the cash on hand.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Five Miles an Hour is Jim's Gait.
Our old friend, James A. Peterson,

and his son, James D., are joint de-
PENDANTS in an action for damages in
the amount Of $9,363, brought by
Wesley Ames and wife for alleged
injuries last 5th of July on the road
between Osseo and Champlin, when
the Peterson automobile collided with
the Ames buggy. We can testify that
Jim would not willingly ride in any
vehicle that was propelled at a great
er velocity than five miles an hour.
The charge of fast driving will not
stick against him. Something else is
responsible for the damage suit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Isle Farmers WakinpUp.

Farmers in the vicinity of Isle, in the
northeast corner Of the county, are
alive to the fact dairy farming can be
made profitable. They have organized
cooperative creamery and concrete
building will be erected as soon as the
weather conditions permit. Arrange
ments have been made for the distribu-
ton Of several cars of mich cows. IN
the neighborhood Of 700 cows have
been pledged to the creamery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Anoka Student Wins HOnors.

Listing Of University of Minnesota
seniors recently elected to the Phi
Beta Kappa has disclosed that Ralph
Underwood Of Anoka leads the men,
bers of the graduating class of the
academic college in scholarship for the
three and one-half years, up to Febru-
airy 1. Mr.. Underwood garnered 300
points up to the end of the first
semester of the present academic year.
The scholastic standings for the pres
ent semester are still to be determined,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Congregational.

Services commemorative of Christ's
resurrection will be conducted at the
Congregational church Easter Sun
day, with special music and appropr1-
ate sermons. An outline of the serv-
ices appears hereunder:
MORNING AT 10 80 O'CLOCK.
Christ Our Passover. .............. Tillotson
Soloist Mr.. Chas. Umbehocker
Easter Praise" ....,,....,,. Kirkpatrick
Soloist, Miss Rita Byers
Violin Duett..Irene Umbehocker and Chester
Cooney. &
Sermon Subject, Eternal Life"
EVENING AT 1880 O'CLOCK.
take it to the Lord ............ .Creswell
So1oist, G. Umbehocker
Unbar Ye Golden Gates ..... .Nolte
Vocal Solo Mrs. Gibson
Sermon Subject, "The Prince of Life"
Mrs. H. c. Cooney. Musical Director
Special Easter exercises and lesson at the
Bible School at IL noon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Ordinance to Be Enforced.

We are informed that the ordinance
prohibiting roller skating and bicycle
riding on sidewalks will be strictly
enforced so far as the main thorough
fares=of the village are concerned. A
complaint has been registered with
the council that farmers teams have
been frightened, and the marshal has
been instructed to enforce the ordin-
ance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Thanks, Brainerd Boosters.

AT meeting Of the Brainerd Boos-
ter Club last Friday evening the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That this club severely
crlticises and condemns the actions
OF the aforesaid so-called Minnesota
Highway Home Rule association in
its endeavors to create sentiment in
favor Of the adjustment of the State
Highway commission in order that the
members of said association, said to
be composed Of bridge contractors.
can deal directly with the smaller
subdivisions of the state without be-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Potato Market Declines.

The potato market has dropped
again, and this mornings quotations
are about Zoe lower than those of last
week. Receipts were fairly good since
the last issue up to "a couple Of days
ago, when the damp and unpleasant
weather set in. It is expected that
southern potatoes will be on the mar
ket in about a month.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20

stock Of chickens of whksA3e15yees~hzve.
only few hens, you cannot afford to
keep the old hens as layers. A hen is
not profitable after her third summer
as layer. Selling the old hens and
using the incubator for Matching is
the best plan for the small poultry
man.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
TIE RESURRECTION
Holy Week Services and
. Special Easter Services at st.
Edwards Catholic Church.
BETTING Exercises Morning and Ev-
z ening at Methodist Church and
Programs at Other Places,

Easter Sunday will be observed in
the various houses of worship in this
village in commenoration of the res
direction of the Saviour, and appropri-
ate sermons and special music will be
a part of the observances.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Cooperation for Clean-Un Dav

OO-OPeIdtloh IOr Cleanup Day.
The Woman's Civic Betterment club
will cooperate with the fire depart
ment in making May 5th, Clean Up
Day, in fact as well as in name, and
all citizens are urged to make Prince
ton not only fireproof, but more attrac-
tive. The club has made arrangements
whereby the children will be given
an opportunity to aid in the work,
and the plans will be completed next
week and published. The ladies are
entitled to the cooperation of all in
their commendable efforts to improve
our village.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
German Lutheran.

Special services will be held at the
German Lutheran church on Good Fri
day morning, and class of confirmed
students will take their first commun-
Ion. Preparatory services will start
at 10 o'clock. The usual services will
be held on Easter Sunday and Easter
Monday. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20

is an admirer Of Senator LaFollette
and he believes that gentleman will
continue to be big factor in the poll
tics of the Badger state for years to
come.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Land COMPANY Incorporated

Articles Of incorporation of Mahko-
da Land Company appear elsewhere
in this issue, and the incorporators are
Messrs. Swan S. Peterson and Charles
Keith of Princeton, and w. S. Foster
of Minneapolis. The capitalization is
$50, 900, and Princeton is the principal
place for the transaction of business.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Hen Lays Little After Third Year

Hen Lays Little After Third Year.
Old hens are the cause of low
averages in egg production. The pull
lets work regularly, Chicago farm
paper says, but the old hens lay about
a dozen eggs and rest the remainder
Of the year.
Unless you are raising "a particular
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Holy Week Services at St. Edwards

Holy Week Services at St. Edwards.
Holy Week commentaries two his
toric events: Christ's institution of the
blessed sacrament of the altar on
Holy Thursday, when He celebrated
with the Apostles the first Mass that
was ever said, commissioning the ~
to continue the same till the end of
time. On Good Friday we recall the
suffering and death Of the Saviour on
the Cross on Calvary's Mount for the
redemption and salvation of man.
Both events the church celebrates by
special religious exercises. The serv-
ices are as follows: .
On Holy Thursday high mass and
Procession Of the Blessed Sacrament
at 10 o'clock. At 7:3O in the evening
alteration rosary and sermon on the
hidden God.
On Good Friday, the services take
on the character of mourning. Mass
of the Pre-sanctifed, unwilling of the
cross and kissing by the faithful of
the bleeding figure thereon. At 1880
way Of the cross, reading Of Christ's
passion from the gospel and sermon
on the seven words Christ uttered
while suspended from the cross.
On Holy Saturday, blessing Of the
Easter Candle and Holy Water will
take place at 9 o'clock.
Easter commentaries the trium-
plant resurrection of Christ proving
thereby His divinity and power over
life and death. The services are most
solemn, the church edifice is decorated
with flowers and trees.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Briefly Summed Up.
Have Come to Stay.

Federal officers in charge of enforce
ing the Indian treaty regulations re-
garding the sale Of liquor have evil
IDENTIFY come to stay. The chief of the
Bemidji force has bought lots in that
city and is secreting a handsome and
commodious bungalow for himself and
family Brainerd Dispatch.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
koen Indorses the Auto.

Automobiles continue to sell, even
with gasoline above the rs cent mark.
At that the buying of an auto is more
sensible than great many other ex-
penditures. 1t takes the family out
into the open and is bound to improve
their health. All men engaged in in
side work get too little of really fresh
air.-Biwabik Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Nit,

Clapp says the penny postage act
ought to be passed at the present SEES
sion of congress. That act will benefit
the average man possibly so cents in
a year but it would save millions to
big business" Of course it ought to
be passed for the benefit of "big
business -nit.-Madison Independent
Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Naming a Dead One a Winner.

Some humorous farmer in the north
part Of the state has named his cow
minnesota" because he expects it
will soon be dry. It's now up to some
fresh farmer with a fresh bovine to
follow suit and name his animal "Sil-
yer Lake" or some other suitable cog
nomen of oasis nature. En-
terprise.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20

And the Town Itself Would Die.
Take the public spirited citizen out
Of town and the other kind couldn't
make living in it.-Springfeld Free
Press.
.--. .., Xxx X * ...---
Trying Days.
These are days that try mems souls.
Mother is stewed with the house clean
ing and father is fussing out in the
garden Wabasha Herald.
-z.- X X ~ X
Ever In Demand.
The demand for horse flesh and
horse carriages may be little slack,
but there is still crying demand for
horse sense.-Hokah Chief. g.
XXX * *
Ability Unquestioned.
There is no question of the fitness,
worth, honesty and integrity of Henry
Rines. He would make capable
treasurer.-Eden Valley Journal.
~.-.- * * X
>--. It Certainly Would.
1t would really be a pity to send
some one Of whom Knute Nelson
would be again ashamed, to the Sen
ate next year, now wouldn't it Red
wood Falls Gazette.
Xxx X
A -Kilowatt is a Dime.
Most people have no more idea what
kilowatt is than Of just where the hot
place is located, but the consumers get
the bills with regularity that con-
vinces them the electric company is
onto it's job.-Stillwater Gazette.
Xxx
Briefly Summed Up.
Some people swear by the home pa
per and some swear at it, but they all
read it. They may not all be subscrib-
ers but they are all readers. And it
is usually the subscribers who have the
least fault to find with the papers
politics Chief.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
Methodist.

Appropriate exercises BETTING the
sacred occasion will mark the Easter
observance at the Methodist church.
and hereunder appear the programs
for morning and evening:
MORNING
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20

1iS'r urnental Briggs
AASn11A CONGREGATION
Song, There's Way" School
A"1eA C.. Larson
sung Primary Pupils
Baptism of Children
Easter and Missionary Grafton.
Double Quartet, Song of Risen Saviour"
Carol Howard, Florence Slater, Allen
Ross. David Umbehocker, Myrtle Mel
son, Lettie F'oltz, Jay Winsor and
Lemuel Briggs.
Reception of members from the Sunday school
Song, Precious Jewels .........By Practitioners
Offering
e"e'''''''' Briggs
Song. "The Stone is Rolled Away School
EVENING.
Ahstr uneh1al Eileen Walker
Professional at 80
A choir of many voices will render attractive
Easter music under the leadership of Mrs
Claire Galley.
A short Easter message. ..-
Offering
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-20
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.

And the Town Itself Would Die.
Take the public spirited citizen out
of town and the other kind couldn't
make a living in it.-Springfeld Free
pross
The Washington herald., 1916-12-19
INAUGURAL MANAGERS
Open HEADQUARTERS
Frank B. Lord Heads Publicity Com
mittee, with Staff of Associates.

Although Chairman Harper has not
named the full inaugural committee Of
LEO to ITO members, selection of such
committees is being made rapidly and
preparations for the inaugural ceremonies
are well under way. Headquarters OF the
committee were opened yesterday in the
gridiron room of the New Willard Hotel.
Frank B. Lord has been appointed chair
man Of the publicity committee. Mr.. Lord
is a prominent Washington newspaper
correspondent and acted as head Of the
publicity committee OF the last Grand
Army reunion held in this city.
Publicity stan Named.
Innovations in newspaper advertising
to attract visitors to Washington during
the inauguration will be adopted by the
publicity committee, Mr.. Lord announced
yesterday.
Grafton S. Wilcox, president-elect Of
the National Press Club, has been ap
pointed vice chairman of the committee.
James D. Preston, superintendent of the
Senate Press gallery. has been named
secretary. and William Donaldson. su-
perintendent Of the House press gallery.
assistant secretary.
Other members of the publicity commit
tee appointed by Col. Harper yesterday
were: Theodore Tiller, president of the
National Press Club; Richard v. Oula-
han. chairman OF standing committee on
correspondence; Frederick w. Steckman,
Washington Post; William Kennedy,
Washington Star: Z. Jesse Conway,
Washington Herald.
Ford Party Coming.
Chairman Harper yesterday received a
telegram of congratulation from Henry
Ford, who said he and a party would at
tend the Inauguration.
Gov. Stuart, OF Virginia. and Col. Har-
per yesterday discussed plans for the
participation of State governors and their
STAINS in the inaugural parade. This is
expected to be one of the principal fea-
lures Of the parade
While 1t is believed President Wilson
is unalterably opposed to an inaugural
ball, Col. Harper is to confer with the
President this week to settle the question
definitely.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-19
LOOK OUT FOR FIRES;
| some YULETIDE DON'TS
Chief Wagner Warns Parent. to Take
Precautions During Holidays.
Parents. take notice.

Parents. take notice.
If you would keep the fire danger away
from your hearthstones, then heed the
warnings Of Fire Chief Wagner.
Don't allow your children to light
Christmas tree candles.
Keep matches out Of their reach.
Do not decorate trees With cotton.
paper or other infiammable material. Use
tinsel and asbestos fibres for this pur-
pose.
II you must introduce the suggestion
OF snow at your Christmas festivities do
not use artificial snow; use white sand
instead
Keep trees away from gas Jets and do
not place them In drafts.
Don't place trees near open fire places.
Remove them as soon as possible be-
cause they become dry in the house and
will easily ignite.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-19
LOCAL MENTION

WINS Old Dominion war cake, 60c,
pound cake. 6Oc; fruit cake. $1.20; lbs.
sugar, 75c: "a lbs. Old Time flour, 81. 90
white potatoes, 45c PIX; apples, 25c PIX;
oranges, 20c doz.; 4 lbs. head rice, 25c;
4 lbs. b1ack-eyed peas, csc: lbs. hom-
my. 10c: lbs. buckwheat. 25c: 3 lbs.
evaporated peaches, Csc; Gold Medal
wheat food, 15c: Gold Medal oats, Sc: 3
loaves bread, 10c; pure pepper, Csc;
Wonder coffee, zoe; Wonder tea, 29c;
large cans asparagus, 19c; peanut butter.
12c: pound jars Rockwood's cocoa, 25c;
fat Norway mackerel. 12hc. 926 Pa.
Ave. and all the ]. 7. D. PYles stores.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-19
Statesmen Defer Organization.

The organization meeting of the Sales
manship Club of Washington, branch
of the Worlds Salesmanship Congress.
which was scheduled for tonight in the
Washington Chamber of Commerce
rooms, has been postponed until after
the first Of the year. when announcement
will be made of the exact date.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-19
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
TIDE TABLES.

TIDE TABLES
tCcmriled by United States Coast and Geodetic
SurTey.l
Today-Low tide, s:l a. m. and loG p m. ; high
tide, 2B 4. m. and SO4 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-19
WEATHER CONDITIONS

District OF Columbia and MADland-Snow early
Tuesday morning. followed by clearing and colder.
with strong northwest winds; "Wednesday, fair.
tinued cold
Virginia and North Carollna-Fair colder Tues
day. with strong northwest winds; Wednesday fau
continued cold
mountains. "Wednesday, fair little change in tenn
perature.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-19
LOCAL TENPERATURE

Midnight. 2; 2 4. m. 3; 4 a. m, a;s a. m. is
a. m. %; 10 a. m. "a: L noon. 2; Q D. m, Is;
p. m. "A; p. m. Q; p. m, 2; 10 .. m, n
Highest. 2; lowest u.
Tenperature same date last year-Highest %; low
est.<$
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-11-08

q There IS sometalRS radically WEohE
win any plan TOT lae expression OF
the popular "-tt "HtaA 'AhuIFe7 Z -o1
Iusloh on AAe l7a A~7 a' STAKE anu .t-t7
holds true or me At.-9a III "AtlA
Americans hete1L lA1Il national Obj
GERS. YESTERDAY a# nearly Always
happens ~ uat,.Laa election. local
and state questions asa PA .H pofta1l
hearing upon natonat results
Seldom have ioa people been called
upon to pass upon matters nl SUCH
great moment as they were gesIer-
day, Policies reaching tu5o iHe very
foundations Of The republic were 20 DE
approved or aisapproved. u was
time for broad craftsmanship and cool
Judgment on the part Of the ordinary
voter and he should have am 1pportuu-
lty 70 make fair choice without com