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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28

diversified farming and dual cattle
| that is animals which are both good
mixers and good beefers. The son
Louis combines good measure Of the
shrewdness Of his father, with a natur-
al democracy Of great charm. Mod
estly and inconspicuously he went
along with us in his private car while
we were on the Great Northern line.
And it was a pleasure to see the
farmers delight in him. They would
crowd around him in the hotel Hobbies
and stations and say, "Hello, Louis,
you're going to stay a day or two,
amt you?" And Louis, while talking
to one man, would involuntarily grasp
the hairy hand Of another; and once I
heard him say, MY, I thought I had
hold of jack-rabbit!' And everybody
laughed. Then I watched him go
around the corner out of sight and
put Hughes caps of red, white and
blue on the little girls and pin flags
and buttons on the little boys. The
time has come in the Northwest when
you can't even be an efficient and sue
cessful railway man without being a
democrat and a liberal. And you don't
have to be for any class to get along
with these folks. If you can start in
by being on the square and just, that
is all they ask. They will get it from
the republican party, if they can. But
they will get it. They are husky citi-
zens; they have their firm system of
education, sheir colleges and their
universities, and no clever eastern
political or business reactionary can
put anything over on them one minute
longer. But they are for Hughes" 4
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
Princeton Leads

Osseo is referred to by the Mime
apolis Journal as the largest potato
loading station in the world. Rats!
Princeton ships out two carloads of
tubers to Osseo's one. There are half
a dozen points in Minnesota that out
class Osseo in the potato line, and
Princeton leads them all. Princeton
is the biggest and best primary mar
ket in the northwest. 1t stands in a
class by itself. More than that Prince
ton spuds, especially the later varie-
ties, excel all others. Anyone who
doubts the truth of these assertions
are respectfully referred to the rec
ords of the Great Northern railway.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
One on lin

They tell good one on Jim Nc
Kenzie of Spencer Brook, who is re-
garded as one of Isanti county's best
and most prosperous farmers. Jim
prides himself on the fact that he is
an excellent judge Of live stock. Some
time ago he had COW that he thought
was not making good in butter-pro-
ducing milk and he disposed of her.
At the Isanti county fair in Cambridge
last week that same cow was adorned
with blue ribbon-she was regarded
by the judges as the best dairy COW
on. exhibition at the fair. Jim's neigh
bors who knew the cow and saw her
at the fair will vouch for the accuracy
Of the story.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
Jas. w. South.

|. The following account of the death
of Jas. w. South, father of John
South Of Blue Hill, is taken from the
Park, S. D., Pilot-Review.
GAS. w. South, formerly a farmer
in Hague township and for the past
eight years a resident Of Clark, sue
cumbed to heart disease at his home
in the west part of town at o'clock
yesterday morning. He had been ill
for eight years, but only during the
last two weeks had his condition been
serious.
Funeral services were held this
afternoon at o'clock from the family
residence and at 2:3O from the M. E.
church. The services were conducted
by Rev. O. w. Butterfeld and the
music was by the church choir. Bur-
ial was in Rosehill cemetery.
"Mr. South was born at Everett, Pa,
on June 6, 1910, seventy-six years ago.
He was married to Miss Eliza Clark in
Pennsylvania ffty-one years ago.
About forty years ago they moved to
Black Hawk county, Iowa. While in
Pennsylvania he was a shoemaker by
trade, but when he moved to Iowa he
took up farming.
s"Eleven years ago the family moved
to Hague township, remaining there
three years, when they came to Clark.
Besides his widow, Mr.. South is sur
vived by nine children Of whom David
is the only one who makes his home
in Clark. .u-... ~,
'sThe other children are: John South
Of Princeton, Mimi, H. w. South of
Manhattan, Mont, Harry South Of
Tindall, Mont, Mrs. M. G. Albrook of
Delhi. Iowa.; Mrs. Jos. Miller Of
Worthington, Mimi, Mrs. w. Miller Of
West Bend, Iowa, Mrs. VIM. Pippert of
Carpenter and Mrs. H. L. ,Galbraith Of
Wilsel, Mont.
."Mr. South was member Of the G..
A. r., serving in Company K, Of the
Pennsylvania troops. He was mem
Der Of the M. e. church ALSO"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28

set over the accident, and he started
across country for his home at once
His companions, not knowing his
whereabouts, became alarmed and a
search party was organized. The
hunt for the boy continued almost all
of the night. In the morning it was
learned that he was at his home.
Mr.. Carmody has figured in two
collisions now, and each time has lost
horse. The animal killed Thursday
evening was one of a well-mated team
valued at over $40O.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
Confectionery Changes Hands.

A deal was closed the first of the
week whereby L. F. Wilkes came into
possession of the confectionery on
First street heretofore operated by
Sturdevant Bros. The new owner took
possession Monday evening, and he
will undoubtedly meet with success
The retiring owners have not decided
as to the future as yet, but will re-
main in Princeton for the present.
They. have made numerous friends
while here, all Of whom hope they will
continue to make this place their
home.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
He Deserves Promotion.

The southern Minnesota friends of
Judge Quinn are working hard to Sc
cure his election as Judge of the SUI
preme court. Judge Quinn is one of
the ablest Of the district judges, and
his service on the district bench is
good preparation for the supreme
court. No mistake will be made in
casting your vote for Judge Quinn
st. Cloud Journal Press. r..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
Jay A. Smith.

After an illness of several months
duration Jay A. Smith passed away at
his home in this village early on the
morning of the 22nd inst. For several
years past Mr.. Smith had not been
in the best Of health, he had suffered
from an affection of the heart. About
three months ago the trouble became
more acute, and for weeks before the
end came the attending physicians en-
tertalned slight hopes of his recovery.
The funeral was held from the fam
lily residence on Sunday afternoon,
and the large attendance was indica-
tive Of the high esteem in which Mr..
Smith was held. Scores of deceased's
friends from his old home in Spencer
Brook were present; Milaca, Cam
bridge and Zimmerman were repre-
sented; delegation of St. Cloud Elks
headed by Jimmy Jerrard attended;
and there was large turnout of the
Masonic fraternity and the towns
people. The services at the home
were conducted by the Rev. M. Peter
son of the Swedish Lutheran church
and Rev. Samuel johnson of the Con-
gregational church. The casket was
embedded in beautiful wreaths of fra
grant flowers. The last tribute was
paid by the Masons at the grave in
Oak Knoll cemetery.
Deceased was born at Spencer Brook
May Is, 1876; was married to Miss
Myrtle Dexter Of that town in 1897.
He grew to manhood in Spencer
Brook. In connection with his father,
the late W. A. Smith, for time he
was in the mercantile business there;
later he conducted a store in Brad
ford, and still later in Zimmerman.
About three years ago he came to
Princeton, and until the illness that
preceded his death was engaged in
the garage and automobile business.
Jay Smith was a steady, industri-
GUS young man, one who commanded
the respect and esteem of all who
knew him, and those who knew him
best appreciated his sterling worth
most. His untimely death is regretted
by a Large. circle Of friends and ac-
quaintances.
The surviving relatives are his
wife, and daughter, Fern; his mother,
Mrs. Mary E. Smith; two brothers,
George c., auditor of Isanti county,
and Ray of Spencer Brook; four Sis
tiers, Mrs. Chas. Thompson, Mrs. I. F..
Walker and Mrs. David Walker of
Spencer Brook, and Mrs. E. H. Foley
of Zimmerman.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28

results is to provide means sufficient
to improve permanently all their main
roads in one year, and after they have
been so improved to properly main
tain them. That is the correct idea.
Patches and shreds Of good roads here
and there don't count. 1t is only
waste of money.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
Hennepin Waking I'm.

A strong sentiment is, developing
in Hennepin county in faver Of a bond
issue Of several million dollars fol
road improvement in that, county
They are tired Of piecemeal road
patching in that county and have come
to the conclusion that the way to get
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
Well and Truly Answered.

A letter from a democratic friend
is lying on our: desk asking how much
we received for the work we did in the
republican primaries.
Not as much as we were worth
Frank Eddy in Sank Center Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
SPUD PRICES SLUMP
Market Declined Monday, and Local
Prices Ranged From 75c to
~ Soc This Morning.
Reports From Various States Indicate
That the Potato Yield Will
be Less Than in 1915.

Potato prices declined sharply Mon
day, and in Minneapolis tubers dropped
40 cents per bushel, or from $3.50 to
$1.1O. This morning from 75c to SOC
was being paid on the local market.
Receipts continue fair and there is no
marked change in the quality.
. Reports from various sections of
the United States show that the yield
of potatoes in eastern growing states
will exceed that of last year, but
there is a corresponding decrease in
the Great Lake states. The Mountain
and Pacific coast states were blessed
with a good crop, but the yield in the
entire country will be some less than
in 1915.
| The frost of the 18th, 18th and 18th
injured northern potato crop pros
poets.
Wisconsin was more seriously af-
fected than other states. Reports
vary at the different loading points,
but all say the frosts have affected
the crop, and will cause an even
| lighter yield than was predicted be-
fore the cold weather came. In most
places the vines were killed, prevent
ing further growth, and inasmuch as
the potatoes were small at the time
it is estimated only half to two thirds
will be of marketable size. Many dis
tricts in Wisconsin which generally
are commercial shipping sections say
that this year they will have to bring
in potatoes from other places. Almost
every station since the frost occurred
reports the crop very poor, and esti-
mates Of the state crop run from sc
to 60 percent of last year.
| Minnesota was not affected as SER
iously by the frost as Wisconsin, par
ticularly because the crop was further
advanced. The production at prac-
tically all stations, however, is lighter
than last year, according to the re-
ports T. #
IN:5s believed that the crop in Michi-
Igan escaped frost damage The colo
spell was experienced there, but the
nights were cloudy, and the vines
evidently survived the frost: Reports
from the principal sections say that
the crop has not been affected to any
particular extent, and the state is ex-
pected to have fair crop, although il
will be considerably behind last year.
In the Dakotas the crop is lighter
than last year and many sections re.
port prospects for only half crop
Several points which ordinarily ship
will have to buy potatoes this season.
Estimates from Colorado are bright.
er than from other sections, and with
a larger acreage than last year, it is
reported the crop is from three-quar-
tiers to full percentage Of normal
The Greedy district is credited with
having 1850 cars.
Nebraska expects to have about &C
percent of a normal crop. Early stock
has been showing second growth, but
it is reported the late crop is Of bet
ter quality.
The potato crop report issued Sep
TENDER 1 by the Federal Department
of Agriculture indicate total yield
for the entire country, including that
318, 100000 bushels, against the final
estimate of 1915 of 359, 100000 bush
els; the 191O-1914 average Of 361 ,000,-
900, and the August 1, 1916, forecast
of 364,000,00O bushels.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28
Why Not Wish For the Roads?

We. heartily wish every family in
this community owned an automobile.
Then, perhaps, we might hope for
good roads.-Bemidji Pioneer. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-09-28

Mrs. Smith and daughter are deeply
grateful for the many kindnesses ex-
tended by sympathetic friends and
neighbors during Mr.. Smiths illness
and death.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
BAD STRIP, 29 MILES,
MARS LONG AUTO TRIP
Floridan Stuck Between Washing
ton and Richmond After Jour
ney Through Many States.

Mr. and Mrs w r. Powell and daush-
ter Miss Maxine Powell. of Clearwater.
Fla. who have been sightseeing about
the National Capital. following their
trip northward. resumed their journey
southwark last week. After leaving
this city they visited Mount Vernon.
starting for Richmond at o'clock the
same afternoon, arriving at Joplin. Va.
at o'clock. after covering twenty mine
miles
Up to this time the Studebaker six
Il" had made good progress but ap-
preaching the town of Dumfries the
tourists were stuck for two hours in
soapstone gully. A twelve-cylinder car
was stalled three times in one and one
half hours before it was able to get
through. Mr.. Powell says that he got
stuck once trying to get through bad
stretches. but with the aid Of towlines
and a crowbar managed to get out He
top of one Of the hills Horses he
writes could not work. as they stood
in the mire up to their knees
In a letter to the automobile editor
of The Star Mr.. Powell says:
Il the last motorist over that
night and one of three during the day
The men had thrown rock into the
road (only about twenty feet. and that
was soapstone) for four days, but the
stone sank. Guides at Dumfries pi-
lotel tourists around Chopa wamsic
swamp, which was impa ssable. In 800
miles IL was the worst going | eXpe-
rienced, the worst in thirteen years
driving. and l have logged the roads
across Florida and to Fort Myers across
the Miaka fats, where | drove sixty
Evening star., 1916-08-06
ASCENDING, BAckRoAD 10 FORT MNE
MOTOR CYCLE CLUB PLANS
HOUSE-WARMING AUG. IS
Unable to Arrange Furnishings for
Event Last Wednesday-Sun-
day Runs Continue.

Owing to its being impossible to ar
range the furnishings for the club
rooms of the Washington Motor Cycle
Club for the house warming planned for
last Wednesday night. it is announced
that all will be in readiness for the
opening on Tuesday night. August Is.
suite of rooms has been procured on
the second floor of 6l6 18th street
northwest. in the heart of the business
district According to officers of the
paign is progressing rapidly and it is
the expectation of the club soon to have
the desired membership of 100 at an
early date.
ington Motor Cycle Club members are
away on their vacations still the Sun
day runs continue to be well attended
For last Sundays run to Leonardtown
twenty-five riders were on hand and
the same number have expressed their
Intentions to be on hand next Sunday
when Capt Teufel gives the signal for
the start to Havre de Grace
1t is the aim of the Washington
Motor Cycle club when holding its
Sunday runs to abide by. as nearly as
possible. all the speed regulations of
the state and towns through which it
passes. Instructions have been issued
by Capt. Teufel that when passing
through villages and towns mufiers
must be kept closed. and If any viola
tions of these instructions are noted the
offending rider will be reprimanded.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
LIGHT WAR AUTO
PASSES|TS TEST
Demonstrated for First Time
in Washington Before
Government Officials.
SHOWS PRACTICABILITY
FOR MEXICAN SERVICE
Takes Most Difficult Hills in Vioin-
ity Under Most Unfavorable Cir
cumstances Possible.
BY HOWARD S. FISK.

There was demonstrated for the first
time in this city. before officials of the
government. light armored motor
car. the test being unusually severe
and undoubtedly proving the value Of
this type of vehicle in time of war. As
a matter Of fact this very type of motor
car could he used TO advantage along
the Mexican border. it is said, espe-
cially when sniping tactics are being
induleed in.
The test took place last Tuesday aft
ernoon, the armored car arriving at
the War Department. where it was in
spected from stem to stern. Escorted
by a caravan of motor cars containing
officials. representatives of foreign gov
ernments automobile men and members
of the local press, the car started out
on its strenuous career.
The first stunt il was put through
was TO pull 35th street hill in George
at the foot of the hill and brought to
a dead stop. The first ten feet of the
hill is about 50 per cent grade. after
which the hill slopes to 16i2 per cent.
The hill is composed of rough stones,
over which the car shot in a straight
line. ii not being necessary to assume
a zgZag course in order to ride it. The
hill extends from NJ street one square
up to Prospect avenue. From this
point the car was returned to its start
ing line.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
HAS CHARGING STATION
FOR ELECTRIC MACHINES
City of Melbourne, Australia, Con-
ducts Esta blishment for the Con-
venience of Auto Owners.

A further step in municipal ownership
has been taken by the city of Mel
bourne, Australia. by the opening of a
charging station for electric automo-
ment of more as the demand for them
increases. Melbourne always has been
without such a charging station. ac-
cording to United States Consul Will
liam c. Magelssen, in a letter to the
Department of Commerce, and the few
electric vehicles to be seen about the
streets were charged in private sta
tions.
AS start the new station will un-
charging of vehicles. City officials de-
sire to note the effect of it's installation
and will not attempt anything further
until they are sure they will not lose
out in competition with regular COM
mercial garages.
1t is expected that the establishment
Of this charging station will create a
great demand for American made
electric automobiles.
The cost of current will be one pence
or two cents in United States money
a unit between the hours Of 10 o'clock
at night and S o'clock in the morning.
and one and three-quarters pence or
three and one-haIf cents unit at other
hours. Accommodation of vehicles will
be ten shillings or s243 a week and
two shiIlings or forty-eight cents for
twenty-four hours.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
NOVEL NONSTOP AUTO RUN.
Chevrolet Car Sets Record in Trip
From Fort Worth to Galveston.

What is claimed to be the first real
nonstop automobile run on record was
recently made In Texas. when a Chev-
rolet car was driven from Fort Worth
to Galveston, distance of 42l miles.
with both the motor and the road
wheels turning continuously through
out
This novel performance was made by
Walter Beck. Frank d. Meeks. John
Griffith and J. G. Randall and the model
a four ninety The run was start
ed at 3 O'Clock in the morning and
ended al 1:l5 on the evening of the
same day. Special arrangements were
made TO fill the gasoline tank and to
supply the radiator without stopping
the car itself on several occa sions
the passengers alighted from the car
in towns to secure supplies. but the
car was kept running in a circle until
they were aboard again
The roads encountered on this 421-
mile run were bad. IL is said and
there were stretches of deep mud The
average speed was twenty-six miles
per hour. the average Just under
twenty miles per gallon of gasoline.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
Second Ascent Made Easily.

When up near the top Of the incline
the car went over into another deep
gully. which after a slight delay was
negotiated without any trouble The
car made a second ascent. this time
with officials OF the War Department
aboard, together with Capt W A Ross.
VINO IS conducting the various tests.
on the second run one of the inside
duel tires on the rear of the machine
blew up. but despite this II continued
up the grade, never haIting until the
top had been reached
The car was then headed for the
District National Guard camp Just east
Of the parade grounds AT Fort Myer
and there put through another severe
test in the presence Of large number
"f guardsmen. A deep rayine was Sc
lected for the test, the machine drop
ping down into the stream and
ploughinS its way up on the other side
ana into the District camp. The test
concluded late IN the afternoon the
car returning to the city The next
day the car was sent over the road to
Annapolis. Nd, where further tests
were conducted. and the following day
started for Philadelphia At Camp
biddle. outside Of Philadelphia. the car
VIII be given a series of tests under
the auspices Of board of United
states Marine Corps v-Icers com posed
OF Capt. Seth Williams. Capt Charles
X. Sanderson and capt Earl II. FIl;s
Among the tests scheduled is the plac-
ing OF the armored car aboard war
snip and the making Of landings along
shore and participating in scouting
work These tests viii continue for
the next ten days.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
Takes the Fort Myer Hill.

Having successfully accomplished
this feat. the motor party proceeded
across the Aqueduct bridge to Fort
Myer, where the car was halted at the
back road to the army reservation.
This hill is an IS per cent grade and
one of the worst in this section of the
country. No better hill could be
cured for a demonstration of this char
acter. 1t is composed of dirt and gravel
with deep gulleys at intervals up the
stiff grade. These gulleys were caused
by wash-outs in the road which have
and underbrush. making conditions
worse than would ordinarily be found
along a road of this character.
once more the car was lined up a
the foot of a steep grade and prepara-
tions made for its ascent. G. E Jacobs.
who piloted the big steel fighting piece.
remained at the wheel, never getting
out 10 inspect the hill before making
the run. The car shot across the troll
ley car tracks which parallel the
macadam TO Fort Myer. and had pro-
ceeded but a short distance when il
dropped into a ditch on the right side
of the road. causing il to lurch in such
a fashion that the spectators thought
that the outfit was going to turn over
Another plunge forward and it was
soon on its way up the hill, taking the
wash outs and rough places in man.
ner that brought forth applause from
those witnessing the feat along the
roadside
Evening star., 1916-08-06
PLAN DELIGHTFUL TRIP.
William H. Emery and Family to Go
to Seashore and Mountains.

delightful trip over seashore and
mountain in their Hudson six has been
planned by William H Emery and family
OF this city. The party will leave today
for Atlantic City. and after a few days
spent at the coast resort will proceed
northward along the Jersey coast via
Point Pleasant and Asbury Park. thence
through MorristoWn and Hackettstown to
the Delaware Water Gap in the most
scenic section OF eastern PENNSYLVANIA
Mr. Emery will extend his trip along the
famous Milford pike 10 the beautiful
Bushkill falls, known as the Niagara of
Pennsylvania.
The homeward travel is laid through
The picturesque and interesting section of
pennsylvania from the Delaware to the
Susquehanna, via Reading and York, to
the historic battlefield at Gettysburg.
From Gettysburg the final lap of Mr..
Emerys trip is routed through Hagers-
town and over South mountain and Brad
dock Heights to Frederick and Washing
ton.