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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Smith and
daughter of Park Rapids and Mrs.
Slaback and Mrs. Biddick of Elk
River passed Sunday at the w. L.
Hatch home.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Tom Galley returned Sunday from
the Philips-Exeter Academy in New
Hampshier and will pass his summer
vacation at his home here. Tom will
graduate next year, and will then be
ready to enter college.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Notice to Correspondents: AS the
Fourth of July falls upon Wednesday
Of next week it is imperative that
items be sent in as early. as possible
preferably Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Jacka Of Crosby;
who have been visiting at Mr.. Jacka's
former home in Michigan, are guests
at the home Of DR.. and Mrs. C. S.
Neumann. Mr.. Jacka has resigned as
commercial instructor of the Crosby
schools, and accepted a,lucrative posi-
ton with mining companys ;,.,:%
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

The severe electrical storm did some
damage, in Bogus. Brook: One of
August Larson's cows was struck and
lightning killed horse belonging to
John Hertel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Henry Swanson and Mayor Harry
Pratt of Zimmerman were Princeton
visitors Tuesday. "Sliver" was alb
solutely mum as to the kind of a ball
team he will bring to Princeton on the
4th.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

The directors of the Princeton Co.
operative creamery desire to express
their appreciation to all who aided in
making the creamery picnic the splen-
did success that it was.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

No home need be without Victrola
the very best disc machine made
There is one to suit every purse, from
SIS to $3.50. Sold on easy payment
plan. Ewing's Music Store. 26-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Fodder corn planted as late as July
L will yield three tons or more of dry
forage an acre. Every farmer should
provide for an abundance of rough
feed. It will keep and if not used will
sell readily.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

E. A. Erickson, the genial Dalbo
postmaster, was a Princeton visitor
Friday and made this office pleasant
visit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mrs: A.. W: Anderson and children
take this means to express their heart
felt thanks to many friends who ex-
tended aid and comfort to them in
their hour of sorrow, F., also for the
many beautiful floral offerings, Es-
pecially are they grateful to Rev Pet
ersOn. s:zrss-. ::
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Last Saturday evening Commits
sioner Charles M. Babcock and wife,
Judge Bailey and wife, and Miss Chase
came over from Elk River to view
Princeton by gas light. Mr.. Babcock
had just returned from Washington,
where he had been to consult with the
Federal road authorities.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Waldhoff and
son, Earl, of North Branch, visited
Princeton relatives Sunday. Eleanor
Smith accompanied them upon their
return to visit for time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

If you will tell why some instru-
ments attract you, and why others dis
tract you, I will tell you why the Edi-
son Diamond Disc Photograph attracts
people who were never attracted by
other records. Come in and listen. C.
A. Jack Drug Co. 27-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Herman G. Barnick of Milo and Miss
Josephine Henschel of Princeton Sc
sured a license to wed at the office of
the clerk of court Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Henry Lemke and sister, Miss Ella,
and Misses Rowman and Klove Of St.
Paul spent Sunday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Otto Milbrath.-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mrs. Frank Smith left for Mora last
evening to visit Mrs. j. C. Pope. She
will also visit friends at Grasston be-
fore returning.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Three rooms for rent, suitable for
light housekeeping. Hoppe house
just west of the creamery. Inquire of
Otto Kirchendorffer. 25-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

There is little or no demand for old
spuds, and only SOC is being paid on
the Princeton market. Receipts are
very light. Nothing doing" just
about covers the situation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

A pleasing program is promised to
those: who attend the entertainment in
Spencer Brook Friday evening, June
29. 25-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Swe-
dish Lutheran church will meet with
Mrs. 0. W. Green at 2:3O o'clock on
Thursday, July 5. Everybody is COR
daily invited. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Erick Mord Of Greenbush declared
his intention Of becoming part of the
great American republic at the office
Of the clerk of court last Thursday;
and P. c. Van Someren of Bogus Brook
applied for his second papers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

If you are in doubt Of what piano
tos get buy a Raudenbush. It is the
best. Sold on the installment plan.
Ewing's Music Store. 26-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

During the week ending Tuesday 10
tubs of butter were churned at the
Princeton Cooperative creamery, 155
OF which were shipped east. A good
showing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

A program and entertainment will
be put on at the hall in Spencer Brook
Friday evening", June 20, by Misses
Eva Ross and Marguerite Byers.- No
one of that vicinity should miss it.
25-2tc .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

. Come to the "Saluco' Aluminium
ware demonstration at the Evens
Hardware Co. store, June % to July
3. Souvenirs will be given to the la
dies. 27-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mrs. Otto Milbrath went to Mime
apolis Wednesday morning for51a fey
days. visit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

What? No music in this home (?
Why not buy new style Edison Am
berola and a dozen records at only
$36. Easy payment plan. Ewing's
Music Store. 27-1tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl. Cravens autoed
up from Minneapolis Saturday and
passed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifton Cravens.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Drown sorrow with a Victrola.
Latest records always in stock. Easy
payments. Ewing's Music Store. 2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

L. E. Bergman reports the sale of a
100-ton silo to Jens Jensen of Glendo-
RADIO. D. J. Jensen of Princeton also
recently purchased a silo through the
Bergman agency.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Claude Briggs is now at Newport,
R. l., training station preparing him
self for duty on Uncle SANS fleet.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Herman Middlestead and family of
Elk River were guests at the Fritz
Kunkel home Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Lieutenant Eugene Kalkman left or
Tuesday for Rib Lake, WISCONSIN, tc
attend to business matters.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

The village council met as a board
OF equalization to go over Assessor
Towards books on Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

The Princeton Cooperative cream.
cry will be closed all day on the. 18th
of July. 27-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

George I. Staples is the only person who :fs
authorized to collect money due this Office. In
every case the party paying money IS entitled
to and should insist upon receiving a printed
receipt. R. c. DUNN, Publisher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mrs. S. S. Peterson and son, Severt,
and daughter, Joyce, are summering
at their beautiful Spectacle lake cot
-tage. -. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Others have done it. You can, too.
Trade your organ in toward a new
Raudenbush piano. Ewing's Music
Store. .. :. 26-2tc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Crops are looking fine in this vicin-
ity-never looked better in fact. Corn
is a little backward, but warm
weather in July and August will shoot
it along.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

There are several new advertise
ments in this issue of the Union, and
readers will find each one interesting.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Join with Co. G in observing the
nations natal day in Princeton next
Wednesday. A big time assured.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mrs. VIM. Ross has purchased a
Maxwell automobile through the J. H.
Hoffman agency.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

The Princeton COOPERATIVE cream
cry will be closed all day on the 18th
Of July. .. 27-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Jay Berg has returned from Butte
Montana, and will visit. at his home
here for a time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

W. H. Miller and family motored to
Mortified Friday to visit relatives,
and returned Tuesday evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mrs. Chas. Keith left for Minneap-
oils yesterday morning to remain a
few days. g.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mrs. W. G.. Doane and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clair Newton were Milaca visitors
over Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Sergt. Hofflander was a Cambridge
visitor Friday and Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Dilley are the
happy parents of a little Miss that ar
rived on the 10Th inst.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

The glorious Fourth will be cele-
brated in Princeton. If you miss
it you lose.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

~ 3. .,
Rev. FIR. Willenbrink was Mime
apolis visitor yesterday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

j. H. Hoffman has sold Buick auto
mobile to F. C. Foltz. Delivery was
made Friday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Princeton has the markings of q
crack erjack of ball team. Play ball
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Judge Michael Mahoney was Min
neapolis visitor the latter part of last
week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

The town board went over the books
Of Assessor Klingbeil Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Miss Lizzie Nachbar has returned
from Minneapolis. Is
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Albert Stricken and Ray Bockover
were Minneapolis visitors Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Celebrate the 18th in Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-06-28

Mrs. E. W. Hatch Of st. Paul is a
guest at the w. L. Hatch home. 80 =
Evening star., 1917-05-27

our sojourn on the shore of the bay
while ladybugs. aphis-lions and man
tbs were plentiful, and We had a great
variety of birds, such as wrens, orioles,
song sparrows, martins and catbirds,
who filled the groves with music, and
probably assisted, especially the wrens,
in destruction of the aphis When the
place became populous village, with
many cottages and summer sojourners,
the sparrows found us and swept upon
us in large and voracious fiocks. driy-
ing choice birds away and evidently
destroying the insects which feed upon
the aphids, which have since increased
to such an extent that we now have to
fight them all the summer to protect
our floral beauties; even some of the
shade trees. especially the locusts, are
turned brown and unsightly by their
ravages.
The rear-horse. or mantis (mantis
religiosa). is very destructive of the
aphis. whether in the lice or fly form,
and it's voracity makes it destructive
of all other insects of the garden, and
even of its own species. I knew a man
who caught a dozen of these curious
insects and put them in an inclosed
greenhouse to rid his plants Of aphids,
mealy bugs and other pests. In a lit
tie while the pests all disappeared, and
then the mantis began to eat each
other, and soon they all disappeared,
except one big fellow. evidently the
king or queen rear-horSe of the lot,
"hich shortly also disappeared, and
Evening star., 1917-05-27

street. In that deed Blagden is de-
scribed as "of Prince Georges county,
Nd In 1875 Blagden traded one of
those lots for the lot at the corner of
Sth and f. then owned by Francis Dea-
kins of Montgomery county.
Blagdeu is a Scotch name, and as
George Blagden was the chief stone
cutter of the Capitol, the Ramblers the
ory is that he came from Scotland to
work OH that building, and later on the
Rambler will show how efforts were
Washington and the commissioners Of
the federal city-Thomas Johnson,
David Stuart and Daniel Carroll-to
obtain European stone cutters and other
foreign artisans, especially Germans,
Scotchmen and Frenchmen, for work
on the public buildings of Washington.
The first record of George Blagden's 8
connection with the Capitol is of the
date of June 26, 1895. 1t is in a letter
in the office of public buildings and
grounds addressed by the then commits
sioners of the city. Gustavus Scott and
William Thornton, to Edmund Ran
ment of the discovery of bad work i'll
the foundation of the Capitol. and the
following is the closing paragraph:
We have not doubted but that this matter
will be exaggerated therefore We have thought
it proper to state the thing Us 1t really is. The
Contractors all discharged and better Set
will. We expect be engaged In few days and
it is our Determination to have person en
ployed to attend constantly ut the Walls so
rs to see every course Of Stone or Brick as it
is laid on. Mr.. Hoban and Mr.: Blagden have
been three days engaged in examining the whole
of the Walls and they report that by taking
down about foot of the Walls Suggested
Evening star., 1917-05-27

trustees Thomas Munroe, Gabriel Du-
vail, Thomas Tingey, Robert Brent,
Samuel H. Smith and William Cranch.
In the following July the city coun-
ellis named these as trustees: Thomas
Jefferson, John Tayloe. Nicholas King,
John Dempsie, Joseph Bromley, vice
James Barry, declined; George Blag-
den and William Brent. This was d
distinguished list of names, embracing
the most prominent men of early
Washington, including the President
of the United States. and serves to
fix in the Rambler's mind the standing
of George Blagden at that time.
George Blagden was also one of the
promoters and big stockholders in the
Great Bridge Company, which built the
of directors consisted of Daniel Car
roll Of Duddington, who was also the
president: George Blagden. Frederick
May, Robert Young and William Har-
per. That bit of information is to be
found in Bryans History of Washing
ton, and he had it from the manu-
script minute book of the bridge COM
pany, now the property of Col. Fred
erick May. Allen {. Clark, in his work.
'Greenleaf and Law in the Federal
City makes an occasional reference
National Intelligencer show that on
June 5, 1908, Mayor Robert Hewitt
called a meeting of citizens at Steele's
Hotel for the a1st to consider the ex-
pediency of a plan to encourage do
mestic manufactures. Robert Brent
was the chairman and John Law the
secretary. Samuel H. Smith, editor of
the National Intelligencer, offered a
series of resolutions, in part declaring
Evening star., 1917-05-27

aphis, and I. therefore. refrained from
spraying in order to give the 1adybugs
a chance to do the requisite work.
Early the next morning heard a great
commotion of twittering and scolding
in my backyard and on looking out 1
saw great flock Of sparrows futter-
ing about the rose bush and evidently
having very excited time. I dressed
as quickly as possible and hastened to
the protection of the ladybugs. but
when I got to the rosebush the spar
rows had flown and taken with them
all of the ladybugs. but the aphis. al
though reduced in numbers. We're still
there.
I have seen Il field of peas on the
Eastern branch, covering several acres,
completely ruined by the aphis lice
after the pods had formed and begun to
fill with succulent. dainty green peas,
intended for the Washington market
Notwithstanding that every effort was
made by the gardeners to protect their
plants. The presence of few lady
bugs. aphis-lions and mantis at the
beginning of the raid by the aphis
would. probably. have saved the crop.
AS one of the pioneers in the building
of North Beach, Nd. near Chesapeake
Beach, several years ago, found that
the rose bushes and other plants which
we set out there were not molested by
aphids for several of the summers of
Evening star., 1917-05-27
The Lord on Salesman.

ORD EUSTACE PERCY told at a
La reception a story about Lord Dew
onport. the British food controller.
Lord Devonport," he said, runs the
largest chain OF groceries in England.
When he was a poor man. running only
one provincial grocery, he hated osten-
tation and display.
"a travelling salesman once dropped
in Oh him in his little shop.
"Im from London the salesman
said, haughtily. want to show you
line of London goods that will open
your
Where did you say YOU come from
asked the humble grocer.
London said the salesman, proudly.
London, my man.
"Iondon, eh?' The grocer smiled
pleasantly. Who runs the hotel in that
town."
Evening star., 1917-05-27

burns is interesting; there is a special
ly constructed bathtub where patient
is raised and lowered on "a trap into a
medtcated solution.
Sterilizing quarters on this floor pro-
vide, as they do on all other floors be-
low. a complete automatic equipment
which human hands do not touch. for
sterilizng all instruments, bandages
and cloths used in the work of the
floors and where all dressings are pre-
pared.
The mechanical equipment of the sur
gical unit is especially noteworthy.
Monel metal, which is acid and chem
ical proof and looks like steel, covers
all tables. Each piece of furniture has
silent rollers and rubber tires; the
medicine cabinets have slanting tops so
that the nurse may see all of the dust
on the top and completely wipe 1t away
when she rubs her cloth over it, Fur
thermore, the walls have rounded cor
ners, which prevents dust from ac-
cumulating.
The seventh, sixth, fifth and fourth
floors are devoted to private room
cases, each floor having ten private
rooms and baths. One room whose oc-
cupant was enjoying the pleasures of
the roof garden was visited 1t was
light airy and beautifully furnished.
These private room floors. completely
isolated as they are from the remainder
of the building. give the impression OF
forming part Of a sanatorjum rather
tIldIl uHll VI al SihSi SSiSy
They contribute the sole support of the
institution and it is due to their con-
tinous patronage that the free wards
are maintained.
A feature of the private bedrooms is
the width of their doorways. They are
wide enough to admit the passage of
single-siZe bed. such as is used
throughout the hospital. The elevators
accommodate these beds. The patient
may be rolled on his silent roller couch
from his room to the elevator and
thence to the roof without expenditure
of energy. Little indoor sun parlors,
where convalescing patients receive
their guests, terminate the halls which
lead across the building to the fire es-
cape.
Each of the floors as well as the roof
floor boasts of a diet kitchen, small
room, connecting by dumb waiter with
the main kitchen. where meals are re-
ceived for the patients. Oven and re-
frigerator provide the means of keep
ing the food hot or cold and separate
pantry holds each officers utensils.
TWO semi-private wards on each of
these floors accommodate four beds
each An obstetrical department and
babies nursery are a part of the hos
pital to add to its completeness.
Walking along the halls one cannot
but help notice the noiseless cork lino-
leum pathways which deaden the sound
Of footsteps and the magnificent food
of light and air which enters from spa
cious windows.
An interesting feature of the equip
ment of these floors is the poison case
of the medicine cabinets. Whenever
the door Of this case is opened. q bell
Evening star., 1917-05-27

time and causes them to droop and die.
This fly often attacks the leaves of the
plants also and causes them to turn
yellow and fall. The flies frequently
migrate in sWarms.
If roses are desired throughout the
summer and fall the aphis must be
fought all the time. I have found the
best protection to the young growth
to be spraying with strong decoction
of tobacco. or a solution Of nicotine
combined with pine oil. twice or three
times week. This constant warfare
against the aphis probably would not
be necessary if it were not focthe SPAR
rows that eat the lady bugs. the aphis-
lion and the mantis, which feed on the
aphids and reduce them to such small
numbers. as to be comparatively harm
less if they were not themselves de-
stroyed. The sparrowS do not seem to
care for the aphis as an article of diet.
but they love the enemies of the mis-
chievous pest.
One morning in the spring saw that
one of my budding rose bushes was
completely covered with the aphis lice,
and as had not the time then I de-
termined to spray-them to death the
when looked at the bush found that
IT was inhabited by hundreds of lady
bugs. which were having feast of the
Evening star., 1917-05-27
The City BeautifuSoam@ of Its Friends and Enemies

it was supposed that he, or she, had
eaten himself OF herself. 1t was prob
ably the latter. as the females of the
species are the most voracious and
powerful, regularly eating their male
consorts every summer. as soon as the
young ones are brought to life.
1t is evident that the aphis is one of
the worst enemies Of the city beautiful,
while the birds are it's friends, with the
single exception. perhaps. of the spar
rows. which. while they undoubtedly
destroy many of the worms that attack
trees. shrubs and plants. are also de-
structive of the insects and birds which
would minimize the ravages OF the
aphis and, considering the habits OF
the sparrows. ! think we can classify
them as enemies and nuisance that
should be abated
\ few bulbs of crocus. snoWdrops,
scilla, hyacinth. narcissus, tulips and
lilies, planted in the late autumn. give
the early floral greetings of spring and
much beauty to the garden when other
flowers are coyly waiting for warmer
skies to WOO them to smiling radiance.
THOMAS CALVER.