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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
CAMP NEWS. NUGGETS
A Chautauqua Tent Has Been Pitched
and High-Class Talent Enter
tains the Soldiers.
Liberty Loan Campaign at Cody Shows
That Sum of 100000 Has
Been Subscribed.
Special to the Union:

Special to the Union:
Camp Cody, Deming, N. M, Nov.
1.-The past week has been unevent-
full in the camp, WHICH has settled
down to the routine of intensive drill.
Perhaps I should modify the above
statement some, as there have been all
sorts of wild rumors Of Mexican raids
floating about over this sandy plain.
There are some accomplished liars
among the enlisted men, and they GER
+ainly exercise their prevaricating pro-
clivities.
A new feature started this week,
and it is greatly appreciated. A large
chautauqua tent has been raised near
the center of the camp, and some of
the best talent in the country will en-
terrain us. A three-act comic opera,
'The Chimes of Normandy" is play
ing this week and it has delighted all
who have attended. The admission
fee is only Zoe, so all can afford to
"take in" the programs. This low ad-
mission would not be possible were it
not for the fact that a number of tai
ented patriots. of both sexes have do
mated their services. 1t certainly is
leartening to the soldiers to see the
splendid spirit Of service displayed by
citizens generally.
The returns of the Liberty loan
campaign here have not been made
public as yet, but this camp hit the
ball for about 100000 drive, which
is not $50 worse" l do not know the
banner regiment, but I do know that
the response of the 125th exceeded the
fondest hopes Of Col. Eva.
All the extra men of the old Third
infantry are now in the depot brigade
and they will be assigned to regiments
later. Their comrades and officers re-
GREETED that they could not stay with
us. But in this crisis the needs of the
country must come first. %-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Red Cross Potato Campaign.

Ncu O1OSS L OIdIO O1A1pdASA.
The potato campaign for the bene-
fit of the Red Cross is progressing
nicely considering the small number of
loads coming into town just now, and
also taking into consideration the in
clemency of the weather until the last
few days, which made it difficult for
the women who are SO generous by
giving of their time and energy to
stand out for any length Of time to do
the soliciting. -
AS was to be expected the majority
Of the farmers are glad Of the oppor-
tunity to subscribe to the Red Cross
and are thus sustaining the good name
of our farming community, but there
are, of course, some rare exceptions
such as the man (?) who SO far for
got himself that he used profanity to
one of the soliciting ladies and Of one
small-souled individual who promised
five bushels Of potatoes and who, after
taking his load to the warehouse and
having them sorted, most generously
(?) fulfilled his pledge by donating the
five bushels of 'culls."
In sharp contrast to these exam
pies, though, are the many who are
cheerfully giving what they can.
The donations, which are all thank
fully received, range from one bushe]
to twenty-five in potatoes, and from
one to fifteen dollars in money. We
are glad to be able to state that the
last named contribution was handed in
by a farmer whose name would indi-
cate at least German parentage, but
one who has certainly proved himself
a loyal American.
Each warehouse manager is provid-
ed with a contribution list and will
care for any potatoes turned in, and
money to be contributed can be paid at
Jacks drug store Or at any of the
banks.
The benefit entertainment at the
Crystal last Saturday netted the Red
Cross $37, but much more is needed.
No one who reads the newspapers
intelligently can doubt the need of the
work Of the Red Cross is doing nor
that the Red Cross is doing the work
in the best possible way.
Our brave American boys have been
cover the top" and the casualty lists
are beginning only beginning to ap-
pear>in our papers. All we can do
here at home is pitifully small com
pared to what those lads are doing, so
do your full share and do it cheerfully.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
A Fault-fnder's Questions.

People Of this section are wondering
what has become of the 100000 Of
general state road aid that was so
glibly promised to the fifth commits
sioner district by the advocates Of the
scenic highway bonds last year. Was
that pledge made in good faith or was
it merely to attract votes for the
bonds ?-Wahkon Enterprise.
The writer was one of those who
advocated the road bonds last year and
any statement he made in connection
Herewith was made in good faith. The
entire state aid received by this coun-
ty this year was less than $4,000
next year it will be $4,000. The con-
tracts for the main state road upon
which $4,000 Of federal and $4,000
Of the proceeds Of the bond issue are
to be expended, are to be let next
week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
The Y. NJ. G.. 4. War Work.


Last Thursday afternoon, Mr.. I. R.
Campbell of Minneapolis, manager for
the Eighth district Of Minnesota for
the national war work council of the
Young Mems Christian Association,
talked to group Of Milaca and Prince
ton people in Judge Keith's office. In
brief but earnest talk he dwelt on the
great work the Y. M. C. A. is doing in
France and in other European coun-
tries and at the concentration camps
in our country, and made an earnest
plea for financial assistance, and he
urged the sending of a delegation to
Anoka<to attend the district confer
ence to be held there on the 9th inst.
There is no disputing the fact that
the Y. M. C. A. is accomplishing much
good here and in Europe, and is de-
serving of hearty support. But we do
not believe that in order to emphasize
the good work the association is doing
II is necessary to make it appear that
our boys are moral degenerates. We
had about $50 of the boys with us
for several weeks and they were a
clean, manly lot of young fellows with
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
The Time Might be Reduced.

1t is quite a relief to passengers on
the Princeton train to enter and leave
Minneapolis over the Northern Pacific
bridge instead of backing and shunt-
ing around the yards in East Minneap-
oils for half an hour or SO. But not
withstanding the saving of time in en-
tering and leaving Minneapolis there
is no corresponding saving in the time
consumed in making the trip from
Princeton to st. Paul. It does seem
as if two hours and forty-three min
utes-the time now required light
be reduced at least half an hour.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08

consequence Of a scarcity Of cars to
ship their stock to market ere snow
covered the ranges.
Presumably the railroads are do
ing their best to cope with the situa-
ton, but shippers Of all sorts Of prod
ucts have a right to demand that they
furnish adequate transportation
There is no excuse for shortage of
cars. Let the railroad companies, as
common carriers and public servants
comply with the law which requires
them to supply adequate facilities fol
shipment. Let them build more cars
or relinquish possession of their roads
to the government.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Mission Service at St. Edwards.

Mission Service at St. Edwards.
The mission service conducted at St.
Edwards church closed Tuesday even
ing. The church edifce was crowded
three times every day, and the lectures
delivered by the Rev. Fathers Kuich
and Kral were excellent and highly
appreciated by the congregation.
Religion and patriotism were the
subjects dwelt on and one of the
most eloquent and forceful lectures
ever heard in St. Edwards was deliv-
cred by Father Kuich on Tuesday
nj glas,;s when he spoke from tie text:
"Render to Caesar the Things That
Are Caesars, and to God the Things
That Are Gods"
I The discourse was clear exposition
of the duties that Christian owes to
God and state or civil authorities. The
speaker placed special stress on rever-
ence and respect for, and obedience
and fidelity to lawful civil authority,
and on the duty Of paying taxes and
aiding the government financially in
time of war, as for example the pur-
chasing of Liberty bonds. When
speaking Of Liberty bonds he refuted
the common objection pleaded as an
excuse for not subscribing, and stated
that we owe return to the government
for benefits and protection received,
and all selfishness should be placed
aside. Among other things he said
some people were guided by too sell
fish motives. Their motto seems to
be-: First come I, then I once more,
then again, and if there is anything
left you may have it. Such people,
he said, have all their patriotism in
their stomachs but none in their
hearts. Others again spend money
freely for personal comforts and
amusements, but when it comes to Civ
ing anything for some other good
cause they squeeze the copper SO hard
that the poor Indian almost gives out
a war whoop.
The lectures of Rev. Father Kra1
were of equal excellence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
A STRONGER MARKET
Prices of Table Potatoes Go Up Sew
eral Points Above Those Pre-
vailing Last Thursday.
Farmers Store Large Quantities of
Potatoes in Cellars and Are
in No Hurry to Sell.

For the past few days a stronger
market has prevailed in Princeton on
some varieties Of table stock, but
there has been practically no change
in the price Of seed potatoes-O hios
being now classed as seed. Last Fri
day there was considerable drop in
prices for most varieties, but on Sat
urday the market for table stock
Strengthened and on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday there was fur
Their advance in prices-not, however,
to the extent of what might have been
expected. However, Burbanks and
Russets yesterday ranged from $3.50
to $1.67, as against last Thursdays
quotations Of $1.4O to $3.50; and
Kings were quoted at $1.45 to $1.55,
as against $1.25 to $1.40 last Thurs
day. These prices are for hundred
weights. Triumphs, Ohios, Rose and
Cebblers have not varied in price from
last weeks quotations.
There is still shortage of cars al
though this week Is carloads Of pota-
toes were shipped. This was made
possible by weather conditions, as
lined boxcars could be utilized in the
place Of refrigerators, Of which there
were but few available. From 1000
to 1900 bushels can be shipped in
boxcar and the Is loaded out relieved
temporarily the congestion in the
warehouses. However, some Of the
houses are almost filed to their hold
| ing capacity.
Farmers are busy in the feld-tak-
ing advantage of the fine weather.
and most of them have placed their po-
tatoes in their cellars; so that they
are in no hurry to market them.
Hence receipts at the warehouses for
the past few days have been particu-
larly light.
There is Of course reason for the.
Wabbiy condition Of the market, but it
stands to reason that, taking all cir
cumstances surrounding the potato
situation into consideration, prices can
not do other than advance,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Pictures That Are Appreciated.

Some time ago Lieut.. Claud Nor
ton, through his father, Hon. Rufus P
Morton, kindly sent the Union a
framed picture Of the entire old Third
MINI. Inf. taken at Camp Cody. Lieu
tenant H. F. Hofflander has also for
warded to the Union a splendid film
picture Of the One Hundred and Twen-
ty~fifth Field Artillery composed of
the old Third) which includes the men
and their snug looking quarters at
Camp Cody, Deming, N. M. 1t is
needless to add that both pictures are
highly appreciated by the recipient.
May kind Providence smile on our
brave boys at Camp Cody and where
ever they may be, located,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Wallie Berg's Thrilling Experience.

Wallie Berg's Thrilling Experience.
A few days ago Mrs. J. N. Berg re-
ceived letter from her son, Wallie,
who is in an ambulance corps in
France. The letter was entrusted to
friend and mailed in Philadelphia,
otherwise it would never have been
permitted to pass the censor. Wallie
writes from France under date of
October H.. The party which Wallie
was with left the states August %
and went to Halifax, where they wait
ed 10 days for a convoy. The cruiser
Drake conveyed them across. About
600 miles out from Liverpool three
destroyers met them. About: 60 miles
from Liverpool they sighted a sub
marine. The destroyers fired on her
and also dropped two bombs on her,
sinking her as the wreckage that came
to the surface indicated. But before
the submarine went down she slipped a
torpedo at the vessel Wallie was on.
The torpedo hit a glancing blow for
ward and failed to explode, but it dis
placed several plates which necessi-
tated the vessel going to the dry dock
the next day. It was thrilling time.
The ship pursued a zig-zag course and
was travelling at high rate of speed.
All the way across, Wallie says,
they slept and ate with life preservers
on. The food and sleeping accommo-
dations on the vessel were good.
Wallie further writes, German
prisoners have talked to have given
up all hope of Germany winning. Al
most invariably they were glad that
they were captured. None Of them
however, can understand why the
United States entered the war;
Of the place in which he wrote from
Wallie says, black is the prevailing
|color-and widows are everywhere.
The grub is excellent and the boys
sleep in airy wooden barracks. AT
the time he wrote the unit to which
Wallie is attached expected to go to
the front within a few days.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Bic Road Contract.
Next Wednesday the county

Next Wednesday the county com
missioners will meet to receive bids
for 40 miles of road between Princeton
and Onamia, designated as. Federal
Aid Project No. 8, involving an ex-
penditure of over 100000. Included
in the contract are five bridges. This
is the largest job of road work ever
proposed in this or any Of the adjoin-
ing counties, and among the bidders
will be several Of the big contractors
Of the state. The State and Federal
road departments will have represen-
tatives present at the letting of the
contracts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Farmers Not to Blame.

1t is cold day when zone of the
Minneapolis newspapers does not con-
tain an article accusing the farmers
of holding back their potatoes from
market, thus causing a shortage and
high prices in the cities. The latest
of these TRADES that has come to our
notice appeared in the Minneapolis
Evening Tribune of the 9Th inst. The
first part of the article blames the
farmers for holding back potatoes and
warns them that they cannot expect
to obtain as high prices as year ago.
Then little further along we find this
paragraph:
Normal fall movement of potatoes
is being cut down so per cent because
OF the shortage of cars, according to
some of the produce firms in Mime
apolls, and because Of that most of
the regular dealers have their ware
houses full and are not in the market
for stock at any price.
Warehouses everywhere in the Do
tato belt are glutted with potatoes.
There are probably 100000 bushels in
the warehouses in Princeton at = the
present writing If there is dearth
Of potatoes in the cities it is caused
mainly by lack Of transportation facil-
tiles.
Farmers would be very foolish, in
deed, to crowd the market at this time
and be obliged to take whatever prices
are offered.
Let the dealers get rid of their
stocks on hand, and most of them
would gladly do so if they could, and
there will be no shortage in the cities.
Farmers do not expect last years
prices for potatoes, but they do ex-
pect and ought to receive not less than
a dollar bushel at the primary mar
ket. One dollar per bushel is a fair
price to the farmer, and the way
things are he cannot well afford to sell
for less-$1.25 would not be exorbi-
rtants
A year ago, when the phenomenal
raise in prices occurred, the major
share of the crop had passed out of
the hands of the farmers, and The
dealers reaped the lions share of the
profits.
There is no such surplus of potatoes
IN the country as has-been estimated,
but surplus or no surplus, the Union
maintains that the farmer should re-
ceive. at least one dollar per bushel for
fair average potatoes. He cannot well
afford to sell for less. And If a dollar
is paid at the primary market, allow
ing fair profit to the dealer and job
Der, the price to the consumer in the
cities should not be prohibitiye.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
The Children Did Well.

The industry and accuracy of ou1
little people here in town is justly tc
be commended.
There were 80 children selling tick
cts for the Red Cross benefit at the
Crystal last week, only three Of whom
are over IL years DID,
They sold $50 worth Of tickets with
but single mistake, and that of only
five cents.
Ernest Payette turned in the most
money from the sale of tickets, but
there were several little girls who ran
close seconds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Home Guard Drill Team, Attention

A meeting Of the members of the
home guard drill team is called for
Tuesday evening, November 10, at the
armory, and all members are request
ed to.be in attendance The matter of
uniforms, guns, etc., for the organiza-
ton will then be considered with a
view to perfecting a semi military
company.
At Milaca the boys have their uni
forms and arms and are being drilled
several times a month.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Cattle Shipment Embargo Lifted.

The embargo on the shipment of
cattle from various Minnesota points,
including Princeton, which went into
effect on October 80, was lifted on
Monday. This embargo was necessary
to enable stockmen Of Montana and
other states, whose herds were dying
from starvation, to ship their cattle
to market and thus realize on at least
part of them. In Montana, especially,
feed for cattle is particularly scarce
and stocknen have lost hundreds Of
thousands Of dollars from the decima-
ton Of their herds by starvation in
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
The Best Union Label.

The greatest union label in the world
is the American flag. It symbolizes
the union Of all free men for democ-
racy Chicago News. s=
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08

hardly "black sheep" among them.
We are not knocking the Y. M. c. A.
On the contrary we urge all our read
ers who can afford to to contribute
literally, just as they have done to
the Red Cross, and we know our peo-
pie will gladly do their share. But in
your zeal for the Y. M. c. A. it is
wholly unnecessary and uncalled for to
besmirch the reputation of the boys in
khaki. ~r
Anoka, Sherburne, Benton, Mile
Laos, Isanti and Kanabec counties
were represented at the conference
held in Anoka on Tuesday. Those
from Mile Laos were E.. L. Mcmillan,
S. S. Peterson, Grover Umbehocker,
w. H. Smith, C. H. Nelson and A. E.
Allen of Princeton; c. L. Jump of
Bogus Brook; F. R. Burrell and DR..
Roadn1an Of Onamia; Frank Robinson
of Daley; j. A. Allen, Alfred Olson,
Alvin Allen, M. K. Rudd and w. B.
Hagman of Milaca. Mr.. Mcmillan was
put at the head Of the Mile Laos
county organization -.
Minnesota's share of the $35,000,000
to be raised for the extension work of
the Y. M. C. A. is placed at $1,250,000,
and Mile Laos county's share is fixed
at $4,000, which amount must be raised
within the next ten days.
It is a noble cause and the response
ought to be prompt and generous.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Village Council Meets.


At the regular meeting of the viii
lage council last night about the only
business disposed of was the selection
of marshal to succeed Charley King,
resigned.
There were two applicants for the
job-Walter Cox and John Balfanz.
Cox received the appointment, was in
structed in the details Of his office and
handed the star and other equipment.
He was also appointed a member of
the board of health. This board now
consists of DR.. Galley, G. H. Gottwerth
and Walter Cox.
The marshal was instructed to in
vestigate the destruction Of property
by hoodlun1s in the village upon
several nights this week and ordered
to prosecute any culprits who may be
discovered.
1t was ordered that Peter Veal be
notified to cut no more trees in the
village park on the north side until he
has cleared away the brush which he
left scattered over the grounds.
A batch of bills were audited and
the council adjourned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-11-08
Too Many Organizations.

Last Saturday, pursuant to notice
received from F. w. Murphy and
Robert w. Hargadine, chairman and
secretary of the Northwest Loyalty
meetings, several met at Judge Keith's
office to consider the matter Of holding
county convention to elect delegates
to the Northwest Loyalty meetings to
be held in st. Paul and Minneapolis on
the 18th and 18th inst, and after due
consideration arrived at the conclusion
that no good purpose would be served
by holding such convention. It would
be useless waste of time and money,
besides it is altogether probable that
it would be impossible to- secure an
attendance of ten or any delegates
from more than few of the voting
precincts Of the county.
Too many organizations and meet
ings. The home guards can take care
of matters within the county; any
how, there are no traitors or sedi-
tionists in our midst, and if there are
they will be speedily cared for should
they attempt any funny work.
Let all who wish to attend the meet
ings in ST.. Paul and Minneapolis on the
10th and 17th-there will be speakers
of national reputation and an inter-
esting program both days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-24

visitors IN the city today. Captain
Curry SAYS mat the Philippines are
quiet now, and declares that only
robber bands now exist and that the
cousta buIary handles these without
troul.e.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-24
Marching on to Victory

play a most important part IN caus-
ing premature old age and death.
The more Injurious the poIsons pass
ing through the kidneys the sooner
comes decay-so says DR.. Piercs OF
the Surgical Institute. Buffalo. n. r.
who further advises all people who
are past thirty to preserve the vital
Ity OF the kidneys and free the blood
from poisonous elements. such as uric
acid-drink plenty OF warer-sweat
some daily and take Anuric, double
strength, before meals
This An-u-ric is a late discovery OF
DR.. Pierce and Is put Up in tablet
form. and can be obtained at almost
any drug store. For that backacha.
Iumbago. rheumatism rusty joints.
swollen feet or hands due 70 uric
acid IN the blood. Auuric quickly dis
solves the uric acid as hot water doss
sugar. Take a little Anuric before
meals and prolong your life. send 10
cents TO Dr.. Pierce for trial package
Of Anuric. or write for free medical
advics.-Adv.