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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

The Randall amendment to the post
office appropriation bill, which would
have denied the use Of the mails for
liquor advertising was killed in the
House Tuesday, and it should never be
revived. Numerous publications have
closed their columns to liquor adver-
tisements, but few, if any, of them
would favor this entering wedge Of
interference of the press. The Balti-
more American expresses the opinion
that there would follow further inter-
ferences in the sphere Of freedom of
conscience and freedom Of political ex-
preston and classes Of business adver-
tisements other than liquor. Among
other things the American says:
The intent Of the bill is to penalize
newspapers that carry liquor adver-
tisements into dry territory. The per-
sons backing this measure have passed
over the virtue of the old warning
against swapping the devil for a
witch. They do not appreciate. the
fact that the constitution of the Unit.
ed States strictly prohibits the passage
of law that would curtail the free
dom Of the press. Here is superior
prohibition that these pin-heads would
set aside in order to carry into effect
their drive against newspapers upon
alleged moral grounds. Let one hold
to such views as he may as to the
morality of newspapers printing liquor
advertisements. The one who so
hold that theaters are highly objec-
tionable and their advertisements
should be suppressed, that dancing is
highly Objectionable and all ADVERTISE
ments of such should be suppressed
A thousand and one things represent
ing differences of opinion could as
properly be prohibited from finding
place in the advertising space of the
newspapers. -,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Duluth Herald: Money wisely spent
in good roads is one of the best in
vestments in the world. A nation that
has gambled wildly in the wild
est kind of individual investments
has invested pitifully little in
this fundamental necessity of good
roads. It is high time it began to
wake up, and it should keep on wax
ing up and when it gets wide awake
it should stay awake. The greatest
nation in the world has had the poor
est roads in the civilized world too
long.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
Democrats on Ways and Means
Committee Agree. >
INHERITANCE TAX INCREASE
Program Also Calls for an Eight Per
Cent Tax on Excess Profits Above
Eight Per Cent on the Capital Of
Corporations and Partnerships.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Ways and
means committee Democrats met and
Informally agreed on a revenue pro:
gram, embracing a bond issue of $780,
100000, an increase of the estate or
inheritance tax to produce $22,000,O0O
and an per cent tax on excess profits
above 8 per cent on capital of corpo.
rations and partnerships.
In addition, temporary certificates
Of Indebtedness may be decided upon
up to $10O,00O,OOO to run until June 3.
The president, Secretary McAdoo and
Chairman Kitchin have agreed to that
program.
The program as now arranged is:
Inheritance or estate tax to pro.
duce $22,OO0,OO0. Tax of per cent on
all over per cent net profits on bust.
ness of corporations and copartner.
ships, with income of $4,000 a year
and over to net $214,000,0O0.
Bond issue on account of Mexican
border and other expenses to produce
$289, 100000.
Probably 100000 certificates of in
debtedness, a temporary expedient to
take care of the treasury until the
present years income tax returns
flow in. f., ~ .....''
The estate tax would increase to III
per cent the 1 per cent tax on the
taxable estates from $4,000 to $780,.
900 and increase to Is per cent the
present 10 per cent tax on estates
over SIS 100000 in value. ~>
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Governor Philip of Wisconsin be-
ieves that in the matter of taxation
better results would be obtained if the
old system of local or township as
SCISSORS were abolished, and the office
of county assessor were created. The
latter official to be compelled TO pass
a satisfactory examination before ap-
pointment. Minnesota has the, same
system as Wisconsin, and it is no more
nearly satisfactory here than in the
Badger state. A change is needed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

- There appears. to be no justification
for the exhorbitant prices that cons
sumers are called upon to pay. for nee
essities Of life. For instance in Eng
land the price of bread is AZ cents
a pound, including recent advance,
while in the United States it is 9 3-5
cents per pound. And English bread
is made out of American wheat! Be-
fore the war the proportion was the
same, and it is time that something
be done in the matter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

A woman in Chicago is circulating
a petition for the passage of law
compelling men who smoke cigarettes
to walk in the middle Of the streets,
and some men are circulating petit
ton in favor of the passage of law
compelling girls whose dresses are
over six inches from the ground to
walk in the middle Of the street also.
A law should be. passed compelling
those who circulate fool petitions to
confne their operations to point in
the street where traffic is congested,
with consequent increased danger to
pedestrians.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
The Proper System.


Mile Laos county has voted to issue
$4,000 in bonds, the none from
which will be used for good road pur-
poses. This practice of issuing bonds
to cover the cost Of building roads is
rapidly supplementing the old method
Of just using the current taxes. In the
first place the annual road tax in a
single county is not enough to do any
considerable amount Of work and
where there are many miles of high
way, practically all of it must be used
for maintenance. Under the new pro-
cedure, permanent roads can be built
without delay that take far less money
to keep them up. Farm lands adjacent
to these roads will Immediately rise
in price and the community generally
bettered. The former road tax will
take care Of the interest on the bonds
and restore them automatically and
the increase in the value of the land
will be an actual monetary gain and
will benefit every land owner in the
county, Albert Lea Standard.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
OFFICIALS TO STAND TRIAL
Judge Quashes Demurrer Interposed
by Defendants.

Duluth, Jan. 17.-Mayor Victor l..
Power of Hibbing and Trustees D. D..
Haley, B. ]. Burrows, John Curran
and Rupert Swinnerton of Hibbing
must stand trial on charges of irreg-
ularity preferred by the state at the
next session of district court at Vir-
GINA. District Judge Bert Fesler of
Duluth guashed a demurrer by the de-
PENDANTS and ordered the cases to
trial. The demurrer alleged the
charges do not constitute a public Of
Tense.
In their. arguments for the demurrer
attorneys asserted the state in pro-
curing the indictments had benefited
by the use of evidence taken in an in
vestigation made by state officials at
Hibbing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
Bills introduced.

Representative Henry Holmes of
this district has introduced a bill that
provides for an act relating to and
and regulating divorce and the annul-
ment of marriage, and is uniform with
proposed laws in other states. at, out
lines the grounds on which divorce
and annulment may be granted, but
makes no material changes in the
present Minnesota laws. 49,. .;
Appropriation of $4,000 for the
purchase Of state game propagation
farms is proposed in bill introduced
in the senate, bearing the Endorsement
of seven senator's. ,...
A concurrent bill for the establish
ment Of rural night schools, was in
troduced last week by Senator Vibert
of Cloquet and Representative Murphy
of Aurora. It is provided that the
school board of any common or: con-
solidated school or for unorganized
territory may, upon direction of the
county superintendent, establish such
night schools for all persons over 16
years Of age. Ten persons desiring
such privilege will be sufficient to
cause it's establishment, and it shall
be maintained throughout period of
not less than three months of each
school year. 1t is provided that one
half the salaries of teachers so en-
ployed shall be paid by the state, and
the bill provides $4,000 to carry out
the provisions Of the act. Some of the
northern Minnesota counties now con-
duct rural night schools, and it5might
be we'll to encourage the work. &
Fred Bessette Of Orr has introduced
bill placing rewards paid by the
game and fish commission for the ar
rest and conviction or for evidence
against violators of game laws at:
moose or caribou, $50; deer, $25; game
or any other bird or fish, $40. A COM
panion bill was introduced in the up
per house by Senators Griggs and G.
M. Peterson.
Representative Stearns last Thurs
day presented a bill amending the
election laws so that the polling places
in cities of 5000 and less shall re-
main open from 8 a. m. to z p. M,
and in towns from 8 a. m. to p. m.
Representative Bessette also put in
bill prohibiting the killing Of game
from motor vehicles. Senators O. H
Griggs and G. M. Peterson introduced
/ similar bill in the senate. II
| Senator G. H. Sullivan of Saltwater
has introduced bill to check the steal
ing of automobiles. It provides that
sheriffs or police, in searching for
stolen autos, may search any public or
private garage, and also that the elm
ination of any factory number from an
auto is prima facie evidence that the
auto has been stolen.
Representative Henry Steen of Wi
mona has introduced bill which will
grant payment of 80 cents day to
members of the Minnesota National
Guard while in federal service, in adj
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
Difficult is Right.

A bunch of women have taken it into
their heads to stand day in and day
out along the passages leading into
the national capitol silently holding up
banners urging woman suffrage. It
is difficult to see how a cause can be
expected to be benefited by persons
making fools of themselves in it's be-
half.-Red Wing Daily Eagle. ~:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Now it is proposed to make it easier
to amend the constitution of Minnesota
by removing the majority over alp
provision. While; under existing con-
ditions, amendments Of considerable
merit have failed Of adoption, it is
doubtful if a change would be wise.
One advantage of the present system
is that it is practically impossible
for an ill-advised amendment to carry,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

|dition to the pittance paid BY the
Federal government.
a bill, has been introduced BY Sem
ator Benson imposing upon che esz.
tates Of persons who are confined and
cared for in state hospitals and asy7.
lums for the insane, and upon certain
relatives of such inmates, portioneof
the cost Of maintenance, and providing
for the collection thereof. This gives
the state valid claim Of $40 per
month where it can be. paid without
undue burden. .# ..4s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

It makes one tired to read the &C
cusations hurled back and forth by
the bellegerents. Each side accuces
the other of creating a condition of
lawlessness, violating the demands of
humanity, and trampling the usages
of civilization under foot. The charges
are doubtless true, but what else was
to be expected? Humanity and civil
ization are incompatible with war.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Measures prohibiting the sale OF
liquor outside Of corporate villages
and cities have been introduced in the
legislature. Legislation of this kind
would wipe out the wholesale beer
houses that flourish in wet rural dis.
tricts adjacent to dry territory, which
would help some These wholesale
houses are seldom subjected to proper
regulation, and are a nuisance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

It was with genuine regret that we
read in the last issue Of the Roseau
Times, the announcement that R. J.
Bell has retired as editor and pub
Usher Of that paper, being succeeded
by J. P. Grothe. Able, honest and
fearless, Mr.. Bell ever championed the
cause that appealed to him as right
and he quits the game with an envia:
BILE reputation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

North Dakota may adopt "bonus
system" for the rearing of children, to
overcome the gradual decrease in the
size of it's families. At least this
proposal was made at recent meet
ing of the board of health of that
state
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Increases in the inheritance tax, a
new tax on excess profits of corpora
tions and partnerships, in addition to
bond issue of $3.50, 100000 are pro-
posed by the administration to meet
the treasury deficit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

A bill providing for prohibition in
the District of Columbia has passed
the United States senate, and an
amendment providing for a referen-
dunn of this question to the residents
of the District was defeated. 1t would
have been no more than right to grant
referendum. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
Brevity,

Robert Louis Stevenson was close
student of style and has left more than
one interesting discussion of the tech
nique of writing. In a letter to R. A.
NJ. Stevenson. dated October. 1883, he
says: 49,. g* .e<
There Is but one art-to omit! Oh,
if knew, how to omit would ask no
other knowledge! A man who knew
how to omit would make an 'Iliad' Of
daily paper"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

The national guard organizations
are not perfect by any means, but they
should not be relegated to the scrap
pile for that reason. If every i'm
perfect thing were eliminated from
the world there would be very little
left.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Jos. w. Bragdon, the Uncle Ned'''
Of odious fame, who was convicted ii
Minneapolis Of revolving crime, June
2, 1916, is enjoying life at Palm Beach,,
Florida land the indications are that
the case viii not Be definitely disposed
Of before next June. There is no ex-
cuse for such slow action in matters
of this kind.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

New York appears to have learned
how to get less for dollar than any
other state in the Union. It cost the
Empire state 100000 to count 1000
soldiers ballots.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Gen. Pershing's army will be with
drawn from Mexico. About the only
purpose they served down there was
to stimulate enlistments in Villas
army, and they should have been with
drawn months ago.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

The Red Wing Daily Eagle ex-
presses it's Interpretation Of the legis-
lature, and says that thus far the
session has consisted mostly of adj
journments. Well, it might do worse.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

If there is any excuse for the pro-
hibition party it is not apparent, for
that party has not contributed one iota
to prohibition now effective in twenty
three states. Constitutional amend
ments through nonpartisan action are
responsible for all victories over John
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Of the total number of officers and
men in the German army who were
wounded during the second year of the
war, 70 per cent fully recovered and
went back to the trenches, according
to official figures published by the
German government. This is re-
markable showing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

The chap who can laugh, at the
joke on him is like the old gambler
who said he smiled when he won
and smiled when he, lost, but when
he lost he didn't mean Saltwater
Gazette. .-- Il, j..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
TEUTON DIPLOMATS DlNED
Wilson's Entertain Representatives of
Central Powers,

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE second of
the seasons diplomatic dinners was
given by President and Mrs. Wilson
with diplomats of the Teutonic allies
and the neutral nations as guests. The
representatives of the entente and the
neutrals were entertained last week
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

The war-drunk belligerents show
no inclination to sober up, and peace
is as remote as ever
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
sAnotl,er Bouquet. i

The Princeton Union, so ably edited
by r. G. (Boby Dunn; has entered up
on its fortieth year Wisdom, dignity
and common sense characterize the
Union. Springfield Freed Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
An Apology Demanded.

Senator Stone called Tom Lawson an
ass and the senator is from Missouri
where they raise them and he ought to
be made to apologize to every breeder
Of jacks in the state.-Eden Valley
Journal. '.-.. &rc- ..E&@s ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

The insolent loafers that make up
the lawless I. w. w. outfit should be
given the boot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
Well, There's His Gall.

Tom Lawson says that the commit:
tee proceeded at once to knock the hell
out of him. If they finished their
work there isn't much of Tom left.
-Hokah Chief. 1~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
DRIVE on VAGS ORDERED
Baltimore to Offer Alternatives Of
Work and JAIL

Baltimore, Jan. 17.-Wholesale ar
rests are expected to rid the city of
1900 or more vagrants Jobs will be
provided at the Bethlehem Steel COM
pany for 1000, with an alternative of
six months in the house of correction.
The city health department will close
the hotels where these men live.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.
True.

True. d, -.
An exchange says the road between
the producer and consumer is too
crooked. Not only that but it is be-
set by thieves.-Hokah Chief.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
CONTEST REQUEST DENIED
Missouri Legislature Refuses to Cues
-. ton Governors Election.

r Jefferson City, MO, Jan. 1.-THE
Missouri general assembly, by party
vote of 103 to II, denied the petition
of Judge Henry Lamm, Republican,
contesting the election of Frederick
D. Gardner, Democrat, to the Office
of governor. .:.. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18

Barleycorn il these states. anes.
vile i & Argus. n /.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
Questions Its Value.

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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-01-18
Excusable Deceit.

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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-12
WHO PRODUCES THE METALs7
Come Figures That Are Interesting In
View Of the Present Great World
conhaoratIon.

The national advantage Of holding
premier rank among the worlds metal
producing countries has been accentu-
ated by the war. To both belllgcr-
snt and neutral nations the control Of
the output Of any metal has become
IN important asset. either through sup
plying domestic needs or by increasing
revenue through sales TO neIghbors less
fortunately situated. The international
scramble for metals has directed at
tentIon most forcibly to the sources
Of the worlds metal supply and has
brought Into prominence some OF those
that hitherto have been obscure or
relatively unimportant.
Among precious metals 90 per cent
Of the worlds production Of gold Is
controlled by Great Britain. The
United States holds second rank with
20 per cent. In pig Iron and steel the
United States easily holds FIRST rank
with IN average production Of about
70 per cent Of the total. Germany
follows with about Is per cent. Great
Britain Is third and France and Rus.
sia divide fourth place. The United
States stands pre-cminently In the pro-
duction Of copper. lead and zinc. OF
late years we have produced about %
per cent Of tho worlds output Of cop
per. We produce about one-third Of
the total lead and about 80 per cent
Of the zinc In normal times--Metal.
lurgicai and Chemical Engineering.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-12
HAWAIIAN MUSICIANS
At THE QUEEN,

The first real. live Hawaiian must
clans ever to appear in Bryan will be
the attraction at the Queen today and
tomorrow. Most OF US have been en-
tertained by this wonderfully weird
music on talking machines. but a big
majority have never had the oppor-
tunity TO see these artists. They
come to Bryan highly recommended
by the press OF the state. Their stay
here will be limited. only eight per
formances being given. To all who
have never heard this kind OF music
Il will prove n rare treat. and those
who have heard II will welcome the
opportunity to hear more.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-12

Ring 162 today and tell Mrs.
Young OF your needs In hair dressing.
Anything from transformed combings
TO made-to-order wear. 30pd
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-12
AMuse TENTS.
A. the Queen Wednesday.

Margueriteclark. the exquisite lit
tie Famous Players star. who has be-
come one OF the foremost photoplay
stars on the screen. is presented at
the Queen Wednesday OF this week
on the Paramount program In the
screamingly funny farce. Miss
George Washington" directed by J
searle Dawley. In which the little star
plays the part OF girl who canont
tell the truth. but who is reputed to
have never told lie In her life. II Is
one OF the cleverest roles in which
she has appeared. and Mr.. Fairman
personally recommends this to be one
OF the sweetest and cutest comedy
dramas ever shown In this city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-12

How - Make Farms Psy oeed
Rentole.
Says Z writer In Farm and Fireside.
the national farm paper published In
Springfield. Ohio:
~Our family has been renting farms
for 50 years." John A. Cavanash Of
Des Moines. Iowa. owner Of more than
thousand choice acres. began his re-
ply when asked him Why his ten.
ants were successful and how tenants
could get farms Of their own, and !
have seen many tenants come and 80
with some Of the successful ones
going on their own farms. During
that time I have learned how to make
farms pay good rentals. I do II by
meeting the tenants more than half
way. and by managing the farms as II
they were factories. The tenants and
l cut down the cost Of production by
increasing the yield. and we get the
highest market price because we have
the quality and sell after most Of the
grain in the country has been market.
led. We store the grain in well ven.
tilated, rat proof, hollow tile corncribs
land grain bins.
Many things affect a tenants abil.
ity to buy a farm. Health is one Of
the biggest factors. II a man enjoys
health he can work at top speed, his
brain is clear and in good working
order, he is cheerful and optimistic.
II tenant or members of his family
are III often, he does not have the
ability to think and plan and work az
he should to make q success. He
needs horses and machinery and q
knowledge Of successful farm prac
f, tices in his state"
All Of the Cavanagh farms are grain
farms. An average year Mr.. Cava
nagh's share of the crop exceeds SO
an acre; in real good years It has
been as much as 312 and s1l an acre
Mr.. Cavanagh receives as rental one
half Of the corn crop. two-fifths Of the
ANAL grain and Ak an ocra Sor nm .t,,~e
land. This shows how much money
the tenants are making. All Of the
farms are tile drained. Where there
is enough manure produced on tn,
farms to keep up the fertility, com
mercial fertilizers are not used. Mr.
Cavanagh pays for the fertilizer OF
farms where sufficient manure is no
available. All the tenants have to d.
Is to haul It to the farms and apply II