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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
CYRIL BAILEY FORGING TO
FRONT AS COLLEGE ORATOR

The Michigan Daily of April 3rd,
gives an account of the annual dinner
celebrating the seventy-fourth an
piversary of the Alpha Nu Debating
society. We are pleased to note that
Paw Paw boy Cyril f. Bailey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bailey was one of
the speakers. Cyril is a Senior in the
Literary department of the University
He is making his way through college
entirely on his own resources, stands
high in all departments of college
activities and we predict brilliant
future for this scholarly and am
bilious young man. AS one of the
retiring presidents of the Alpha Nu
Debating society, Cyril was one of
three who were presented with gavels
at the close of the dinner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
AUCTION ADVERTISED FOR
EDGEWATER FARM TUESDAY.

The True Northerner advertises an
Auction sale for l.. w. Arnold at his
"Edgewater Farm" west end of Pug
sley's Lake on Tuesday, April 18th.
1t will be big auction, comprising a
fine list of stock, farming tools and
accessories that are worth while. A
quarter page "ad" in this issue will
give an idea Of the excellence of the
articles offered for sale. We are not
fully advised of the plans of the Ar
nolds, but it is to be sincerely hoped
that this splendid family may decide
to remain with us. Hayden has not
been strong since his operation, and
it is deemed necessary for him to
"take it easy" this summer. We
understand they will make their home
for time at least at the "Edgewater
Farm"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
MISS MARGARET COLE WILL
TEACH HERE NEXT YEAR.

Miss Margaret Cole was home from
Allegan during vacation last week.
Miss Margaret will be a member of
the Paw Paw School faculty next
year. She is an exceptionally talen-
ted and cultured young lady, who has
had wonderful success as teacher in
Allegan city schools the past year.
Paw Paw is indeed fortunate in secur-
ing her services, besides it will be
very pleasant for the young lady as
she will be at home. She succeeds
Miss Florence Kelley in the First
Grade and kindergarten department,
who will not teach next year. Miss
Kelley, has been one Of the best
teachers we have had in this depart
ment, and the Board Of Education and
patrons regret her decision to give up
the work, but are looking forward to
worthy successor in Miss Cole.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
FINE EASTER CONCERT AT
M. E. CHURCH LAST SUNDAY

At the Easter Concert given in the
Methodist Church last Sunday eve
ming the illuminated cross was used.
An anthem by the choir was followed
by short address by the pastor Rev.
A %. Carman, when the members of
the Sunday school, under the direction
of Mrs. Adams told of the Resur-
rection of our Lord in story and song.
A scripture reading of an account of
the Resurrection by Meta Smith;
"Crowning of the Cross" by the
Standard Bearers; "Ring Ye Easter
Bells" by the Rings Heralds; "Come
See Where the Savior lay, by the
Willing Workers; solo easter
Lilies" by Irene Gibbs; "Six Wee
Violets," given by six wee girls in
violet bonnets and waking of the
Flowers" by the Primary class.
The entire school led by the super
intendent, Mrs. Carman sang a group
of songs telling of the Cross which
closed a wonderful program.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
METHODIST RECEPTION is
MOST PLEASING FUNCTION.

Notwithstanding the cold, rainy
weather the reception at the Metho-
dist church last Thursday evening was
a success. The beautiful, newly
decorated parlors was the reception
room where the new members and
the old members as well were given
a hearty welcome.
The program in charge of Miss
Mable Chaffee made every one feel at
home. Words of welcome were
spoken by the pastor, the Epworth
League President, the Chairman of
the Board of Trustees and by the
President of the Ladies Aid. These
were interspersed with songs and
readings, which all enjoyed.
At the close of the program, the
guests were ushered into the dining
parlor above, where supper was SER
we'd. The members Of this church
are taking great pleasure in renewing
activities in their beautifully re-deco-
rated and repaired church building.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
JAMES M. Mcleod.

James NJ, Mcleod was born in
Bathurst township Canada, West on
August 22nd, 1S48, and passed away
at his late residence two miles north
west of Paw Paw on April Sth, 1917.
Mr.. Mcleod was of Scotch descent
and came to Paw Paw on December
18th, 1888. He was a fine type of
citizen, esteemed and respected by all
who knew him. He became affiliated
with the Masonic fraternity in his
young manhood at Three Rivers, and
later joined Paw Paw lodge No. 25.
He also became a member of the COM
mandery at Three Rivers. He leaves
to mourn her death, widow, and two
children, Burt Mcleod of Paw Paw
and Mable Welch of Milwaukee, be-
sides two grand children. The funeral
was held at the home on Wednesday
afternoon and interment was at Pros
pect cemetery with the. Masonic
fraternity in charge.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
EFFORTS TO SECURE FUNDS
FOR LIBRARY SUCCESSFUL

The effort of Attorney T. J. Cavan-
anaugh in the interest of a public
library for Paw Paw has been success
full. A communication from the Car
negie Corporation of New York
assures Paw Paw gift of $4,000 for
the building. A site must be pro
cured land certain sums guaranteed
each year for maintenance. However
that will be an easy matter, and Paw
Paw citizens will rejoice to know that
the proposed library is now practi-
cally an assured fact.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
SUPERVISORS NAME VETERAN.
LAWTON MAN CHAIRMAN
WEDNESDAY. KIRBY PRE-
SENTS HIS NAME.
COOPERATE WITH FARMERS
Committee Appointed to Confer With
County Agent for Plans to Increase
Production of Farms.

The Board of Supervisors met at
the Court House for a one day session
on Wednesday. The entire Board
was present, and the business tran
sacted for the day as follows:-
Supervisor E. j. Kirby placed the
name of Sheldon Coleman of Antwerp
in nomination for Chairman, and VIM.
Burge did likewise for Supervisor
Gaynor. The result of the ballot was
eleven for Coleman and ten for Gay
nor. Chairman Coleman will announce
his committee appointments at a
later date.
County Farm agent, Farrant ad-
dressed the Board on the cooperation
with the farmers in the production of
crops during the coming war times.
A committee composed of supervisors
Paul Smith, f. A. Chase and H. j.
Slonaker was appointed to confer with
Mr.. Farrant and formulate plans.
Supervisors Burger, Doyle and
Long were appointed to work with
the Superintendents of the Poor in
the installation of heating plant for
the County farm.
Two changes were made in the
location of County Roads to be built
this year. The mile on the south side
of Paw Paw township will start at the
corporation limits, and the Decatur
end of the road will be moved nearer
that village. Also the mile in Al.
mena township will start at Almena
center instead of original location. A
monster petition was presented tC
change the location of the Lawrence
Bangor road, but the Board are with
out authority to act until it has beer
passed upon by the commissioner!
and the petition was tabled. The sun
of $25.00 was appropriated for flowers
on the Court House lawn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
FINE PARAMOUNT FEATURE
SHOWN AT THE IDLE HOUR.

The Paramount feature "The War
rens of Virginia" was one of the finest
and most thrilling pictures ever
shown on the screen in Paw Paw. It
was shown to a fair audience and
every one was delighted with it. A
large company from Lawton came
over to see the second show. Mana
ger Decker has some splendid Para
mount features in store for the future
Next Wednesday night, VIM. Farmun
in "The Virginian". Every lover of
high class "Movies" should patronize
the Splendid features and give the
management the encouragement he
merits. Paramount features are the
best in the business.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
Display the Red, White & Blue
Flag Goes Every Subscriber with Compliments Of The True Noheer
Show Your Coor and Give Prominent Place Your Front Window

We desire to heartily commend the citizens of
Paw Paw and vicinity who have given expression to
their patriotic sentiments by placing Old Glory in
their windows The Stars and Stripes
displayed from majority of the business places in
our village and many residences have put out the
flag since our last issue. But why can't every
business place and every residence show a flag?
This is the United States of America, and we are
now at with foreign nation. The flag is our
national emblem the most beautiful and the most
glorious of any flag in the universe To preserve
it's honor and integrity our forefathers fought and
died Why not everybody show their patriotism and
loyalty to the government which gives protection.
Put the Red, White and Blue in the window. Put
it on all the buildings and flag poles. Put it up on
the depot at the water works plant the factories
and at the Municipal Lighting Plant Put it on the
Churches, for Christianity is a Militant religion.
Put the flag your automobile put it everywhere.
Again we mention the fact that no flag floats from
the school house. There may be good reason, but
it seems to though the reason might be re-
moved. It's absence there is the subject of comment
among the patriotic citizens of the village and justly
so. The law not only requires it and makes it obi
gatory but it is right for it to be there from every
possible standpoint. 1t should be some ones
business to attend to it, and that flag of proper
dimensions floats from the dome on the school house
and without delay.
with tnlS issue we are enclosing q DeauCllul
little flag, with stickers to attach the same to the
inside of window. We have gone to considerable
expense to provide these flags and take real pleasure
and pride in presenting of these beautiful en-
blems to each Of subscribers with the compli-
ments of The True Northerner. 1t is not an adj
vertising scheme in any sense of the word. We ask
no pecuniary return, but we do want to do part
in awakening the community to realization of it's
duty in this hour of national peril. If succeed
reward is ample. We have just request to
make and only in extending this courtesy, and
that is:-That every recipient of these flags forth
with display it to the public Put it in the window
and leave there evidence of your patriotism and
loyalty to your country. If you have been unable
to get a flag that excuse is removed. If you
patriotic American citizen, with red blood in
your veins, and know that you don't put it off
any longer but give expression to your patriotic
sentiments and display the red, white and blue.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
DEATH OF MRS. EMMETT
RHODES NORTHRUP.

The remains of Mrs. Emmett
Northrup, for many years resident
of Paw Paw were buried in Prospect
cemetery Wednesday. Her maiden
name was Della Rhodes, and she was
born in Wisconsin, July 18th, 1852.
She died of heart trouble at her home
in GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin. Mr.. and
Mrs. Northrup were residents of Paw
Paw for many years, leaving here for
their Wisconsin home some fifteen
years ago. She was we'll known here,
and universally loved and respected.
Her death came as great shock to
her friends. Rev. E. w. Smith
officiated at the burial services.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
DIR. COLMAN ENLISTED IN
MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS.

Mattawan can boast of probably
the first recruit of Van Buren county
to join the Army since the outbreak
of hostilities with the imperial govern
ment of Germany. The veteran Doc
tor and Surgeon M. A. Colman Of
that village made prompt application
on the declaration of war, for a place
with the Medical Reserve Corps of
the U. S. Army. He was accepted
and is now awaiting the call. He ex-
poets to be summoned to Fort Reno
New Mexico. Hurrah for the Doctor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
JUNIOR CLASS PLAY WAS A
GOOD COMEDY WELL PLAYED.

The Junior Class High School play
"a College Town" was played to a
packed house last Friday night, and
was repeated to a fair sized audience
on Monday evening. 1t was one of
the most breezy, snappy and well
played comedies ever put on by the
local schools. The parts were all ex-
ceptionally well taken and some of
the young actors and actresses
like real professionals.
Those who took part, their teachers
and Mrs. Leo Warner who directed
the rehearsals are all entitled to much
credit for the success of the splendid
entertainment. A nice tidy sum was
realized for the class.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
MICHIGAN BUTTER CO. HAS
BOUGHT LOCAL MILK ROUTE

The Michigan Butter company has
bought the milk route and the output
of the Mile End Dairy, c. w. Bills
borrow proprietor. The route will
start under the new management Sat
urday of this week. The Paw Paw
branch of this institution under the
management of +. HI. Colby has done
a wonderful business, and is still grow
ing. A new boiler has been recently
installed and many other improve
ments are planned. 1t is the inten-
tion of Mr.. Colby to improve the milk
route service and give the people of
Paw Paw first class service in every
particular.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
SUMNER STYLES ARE HERE
AT THE POPULAR HAT SHOP

The Popular Hat Shop is now
showing a swell line of Summer mill
inery. The new goods are arriving
and the styles are superb. Never has
a more nifty and pleasing showing of
Summer millinery been shown in Paw
Paw. Don't make a selection with
out first looking over our new pat
terms and styles. 1t will please us
to have you come in at any time and
make careful inspection of the new
line that has just been received. The
Popular Hat Shop, Miss A M. Lup-
nitz, proprietor. (adv)
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

The many neighbors and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Aseltine who en-
joyed and appreciated the auto rides
to and from the Tabernacle meetings
in the Aseltine car very pleasantly
surprised them at their home last
Monday evening. At the close of
most pleasant evening the host and
hostess were presented with a dozen
Frappe glasses in appreciation of
their courtesy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

S. B. Horton, formerly of Washing
ton, ID. c. will deliver a series of lee
lures at Memorial Hall commencing
Sunday evening at 7:2' =. M. Mr.
Horton will take up the subject of
the great European War, what it
really means to the whole world.
There will be stereopticon pictures,
also illustrated songs and question
box The meeting will continue ter
days.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Mrs. +. r. Hess who has been in
Bronson hospital at Kalamazoo Under
went serious operation last Monday
and at this writing is getting along
nicely.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Foster the photographer, has been
busy the past week distributing
patriotic buttons for coat lapels.
"America First" is the inscription
placed over the flag on the button.
Have you got yours yet Mr.. Foster
has just installed phone in his
studio. 81 is the number.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

jim O'Grady spent Tuesday last in
kalamazoo with the representative of
the Hart, Shaffner and Marx Co.,,
selecting new goods for the popular
clothing and haberdashery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Saturday, April 14th, we will have
a special sale on Brown and White
lined covered casseroles for only 49
cents. Laverty's Variety Store. (adv
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Prosecuting Attorney Adams de-
sires to say that he has received ex-
plicit instructions from the Secretary
of State to enforce the Auto License
Laws. Any one driving now without
a license is liable to arrest.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Mrs. Whitney who has been South
with her daughter Mrs. Will Payne
for the winter arrived in Paw Paw
last Friday looking hale and hearty
and feeling fine. She says that Mr..
and hrs. Payne will arrive home in
about six weeks.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Mrs. Dennis Graine, formerly of
Paw Paw had the misfortune to fall
and sustain a compound fracture of
one of her arms the first of the week.
The accident happened at her home in
Kalamazoo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Foster, the photographer is making
five dozen panel photos to be shown
on the screen at the Memorial Hall
during the Horton illustrated lectures
commencing Sunday night next.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Mrs. Gertrude Barrows Weston
rendered pleasing whistling solo for
the meeting of the Presbyterian ladies
at the home of Mrs. Mutchler last Fri
day afternoon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

A card from F. G. Shaefer states
they will soon start for home. They
are having fine weather in the South
land, and Frank says that he "has
ordered fine weather for the return
trip to Old Michigan"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

The Emporium has just received
one hundred and fifty new copyright
books and would be pleased to have
you come in and look them over. (adv
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

Thomas Dorgan of Kalamazoo was
in Paw Paw on Thursday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
Postmaster Cole desires to STATE

through the columns of The True
Northerner, that all who desire in
formation relative to enlistment can
obtain the same at the post office.
The courier-index., 1917-11-30
CAN'T WALK OUT

You look disgruntled,' said the shoe man.
 "Yes,' snapped the druggist Had little rush just now. and a couple of prospective customers walked out without being waited on"
 They seldom get away from me-" declared the shoe man. I take off their shoes as soon as they come in."
The courier-index., 1917-11-30
STRAIGHT SILHOUETTE
 STILL A FAYORITE

New York, Nov 26.-There is no telling where the fad for matching the hat, scarf and huff will end. Indeed, it is one of the most inn portant features of the present style, whether the material used be wool, fur or knitted affairs Scotch wool embroidered in missiles or some other appropriate conventional design is very popular. The cravat is quite long enough to wrap around the neck twice and cross in the front or the back. Of course, the charm of these sports accessories is the air of carelessness with which they are worn.
 One attractive set was of beige d1yetyn; soft-brimmed hat. long scarf lined with blue, and tiny huff of the same. soft tan with blue show ing at the ends. Capes are very popular, too. short ones on the order of those worn by the cavaliers of old
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES TO RE USED IN PLANNING AND PRE-
 PAIRING WAR MENUS.

1. Avoid fried foods, thereby con serving the fat supply and promoting sreater ease of digestion.
 |. Use cooked breakfast foods such as mush. oatmeal. brown rice, whole wheat, etc. in the place of the moro expensive prepared" foods, such as corn flakes, puffed rice. etc.
 1 Use skinned milk for tho adults and whole milk for the chill dren.
 1 Cook all vegetables SO as to conserve the mineral. Cook potatoes with their Jackets on. Never discard the liquor in which vegetables have been cooked. Use 1t for soups and white sauce.
 5. In preparing dried foods. wash them and put them to soak. When ready to cook, use the water for cook ing in which the soaking has taken place. Otherwise the food materials in the water in which the food is pumped are lost.
 (. Meat should be used very spar ingiy. The cheaper. tougher cuts may bs purchased and ground in meat chopper at home. Do not buy the hamburger or "meat loaf already prepared. Do not use veal or imma- ture poultry for foods. Instead. use fsh, mature poultry, rabbits, etc, if one feels the need of meat. Beans, peas. cheese milk, eggs, nuts, etc. are the preferable substitutes.
 '. Use less wheat--if wheat flour is employed, use only the graham flour made of the entire wheat grain Shorts, middlings and bran make q very good bread.
 8. Use less sugar. Leave cakes out of the menus, and especially the rich. frosted cakes. Use. instead. hard fruit cookies containing raisins, prunea, dates, etc, which contain the natural fruit sugar.
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PREvENTABLE FIRES

The National Board of Fire Un derwriters says:
 Our greatest enemy is prevent able fire and this loss also has it's effect upon the high cost of living. It is matter of individual respon. , sibility and it must be realized that every preventable fire, big or little, is to some degree an aid and com. fort to the enemy.
 There are 1,500 fires every day in the year in this country
 The annual fire waste equals the value of 30,0OO aeroplanes at $7,5OO apiele, and military experts declare that that number would certainly win the war.
 Again, if it could be applied to their construction, the annual fire waste would supply our navy with 150 torpedo boat destroyers, and such an added force would end the menace of the submarines.
 The United States burns up every year enough property to pay interest upon more than three two billion dollar liberty loans.
 The lives of multitudes of children are threatened in the war stricken ocCtiouS Ol EuTOpe, anu we are tOlu that ten cents per day per child would provide for their immediate necessities. Six million of such lit tie ones could be supported at the cost of our senseless annual de- struction by fire.
 An investment of $60,O00 will equip a hospital capable of caring for 800 sick and wounded. Our an nual fire waste would provide three thousand such hospitals, if the mon- ey could be thus converted What right has anyone to assume that all of these fires will occur upon the premises of other people Unless every man resolves that there shall be no such occurrence on the property controlled by him and makes his resolve effective by means of immediate inspection and cor rection of all fire hazards, he can not be considered true patriot no matter what may be considered his professions.
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and cotton 10 acres Field c clover. With this schedule the areas of the different crops vary slightly, and the varying conditions of feed are met by varying the number of live stock retained and fattened on the farm, and balancing, as far as pos sible, the feeds given With the ex- ception of cotton seed hulls and meal, I never find it necessary to purchase feed of any kind.
 Following are soshe average yearly yields of crops and production of livestock for sale: Wheat 30 bush els an acre; corn 40 to 60; oats 50 to S5 cotton bale an acre; hay sufficient for own use; potatoes 200 bushels an acre; livestock sold, 20 hogs, 3 two year old mules; three cows with first calves; 300 dozen eggs; 1000 pounds butter; 200 to 300 bushels potatoes, both Irish and sweet; fruit and vegetables in vary ing quantities, besides sufficient for home use, both fresh and canned.
 My yearly income from the 75 acres is better than $3,000, and do practically all the work myself, do not work overtime, am never rush ed, and can always find time for rest and recreation 1 attribute my suc- cess to maximum soil efficiency as a result of proper handling. In my case semi-intensive farming has paid handsomely-w. H. Thorp in The Progressive Farmer.