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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
Hon Charles TT WAY

Hon. Charles H. Warner has charge
Of the Red Cross in Aitkin county, and,
it is unnecessary to add, he is getting
results. Mr.. Warner is quoted as say
ing:
Aitkin county is not strong on MAX
ing splurge, or for blowing off hot
air, or for conducting numerous meet
ings with high salaried state officials
on hand to work their faces and in
struct US in what we should think and
say and do-men attempting to cap
italiZe patriotism for political pur-
poses-oficials who might better be
attending to the duties for which they
are paid by the people. But when it
comes to furnishing enlisted men for
the army and navy, to filling our quota
promptly under the draft, for the sup
port Of the Liberty loans and the
American Red Cross and for loyalty
standing by duly constituted authority,
Aitkin county is right there with the
goods and will give good account Of
herself.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

In the interest Of science, Martin
Leblanc, highwayman, hung himself
in the Winona Jail few days ago.
Leehene found it impossible to subdue
his criminal inclination, so he wrote
letter asking that his brain be turned
over to medical men for examination
SO that others similarly affected might
profit thereby, and then shuffled off
this mortal coil. Were all other GRIM
inals to do likewise this would be a
much better world.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
Nonpartisanship a Necessity.

Knute Nelson, Of Minnesota, re-
publican, has received signal honor
in Presidents Wilson's suggestion to
the democrats Of that state that it's
senior senator should be reelected to
the senate by both parties. ."
This is not only a personal compli-
ment to Mr.. Nelson, but also an ac-
acknowledgement Of his value as a sup
porter of the government in this
critical time. Mr.. Nelson's opinions on
all subjects now before congress are
those Of a peculiarly shrewd observer
and a man of far ripper experience in
state and national legislation than any
possible successor could show. That
is reason enough for the presidents
choice.
Mr.. Nelson was born in Norway. He
came early to this country. He fought
in the civil war. He occupied various
state offices. He represented Mime
sofa in three congresses. He was
twice governor of his state. He has
served twenty-five years in the United
States senate. It is not too soon to
think Of the occupancy of his seat af-
ter March 3, 1919.
The president has happily given ex-
preston to the general and increasing
nonpartisan feeling throughout the
country-a feeling specially evident in
some of the present Investigations in
congress-.
Nonpartisanship at this time is a
necessity.-The Outlook.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

What's the government doing in this
emergency to insure our girls against
the danger Of having our boys come
home with French wives Park Rap
ids Enterprise.
The governments jurisdiction in
this matter is nil. If a soldier, be-
tween drives, can squeeze out a few
minutes in which to shook up" to a
pretty French girl it is nobody's bust
ness. Even the writer would not turn
down proposal from a chic ma
demoiselle. This is not an ADVERTISE
ment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Here's the medicine prescribed by a
Mankato judge for one Frank J..
Busch, convicted of insulting the pres
ident and lauding the kaiser: Three
months in Jail, fine of $500, and sub
scriptions of $1,000 to the Liberty
loan, 800 to the Red Cross, and $50
each to the Y. M. C. A. and Knights of
Columbus war funds. The judge who
ordered Busch to take this mixture for
the cure Of sedition should be decorat-
ed with a golden cross set in diamonds,
and other judges should use similar
formula.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

AS we have for long time contend
ed, a sharp eye should be kept on the
Japanese nation. Although it's war
ships are patrolling the Pacific ocean,
ostensibly for the purpose of aiding
the United States, the actual purpose
is to protect it's own commerce. Were
it not for the fact that the emperor
of Japan fears the United States his
yellow-skinned runts would in all
probability have attempted an in
vasion of America long ago.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

There is apparently no foundation
for the story that Tyrannical Bill at
tempted suicide. From authentic re-
ports it is learned that his fear of
death is intense-that six of his hire
lings are compelled to sample the food
prepared for him before he will par
take thereof. He. is doubtless con-
scious of the bloody wrongs he is re-
sponsible for and is afraid to meet his
maker,-the prince of darkness but,
old Satan will ultimately drag in this
merciless butcher and sink him in the
deepest pit of hades.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Armour, Swift and others Of their
ilk claim it is no fault of theirs that
carcasses are piling up in cold storage.
They say this is unavoidable because
of the "meatless" days, which have
created surplus of beef. This is, to
our way of thinking, a very poor ex-
cuse. Has it not been customary for
these packing sharks to store enor-
nous quantities Of meat for the pur-
pose of controlling prices?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

DR.. Muck, director Of the Boston
Symphony orchestra has been
barred from giving concerts in the
District Of Columbia for the reason
that it's members are enemy Aliens
claims that he is Swiss. a man with
such cognomen as this fellow has
might be expected to claim most any
thing. Both he and his high-salaried
alien orchestra artists should be driven
out Of the country. AT this particular
time the peoples surplus money is
needed for other purposes than that of
supporting itinerant enemy musicians.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Even if he does push up the price
of gasoline notch or two now and
then, the Hon. John Rockefeller has
cast his mite into the Red Cross and
Y. M. C. A. treasures. Some people
have characterized him as 'ftfe mean
est man on earth," but this is false
hood. We're he the meanest man on
earth he would hoard all the money
he extracts from the public, and the
organizations above named would get
nothing. It is only right that even the
devil be given his dues.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

That many of the retail coal dealers
of Minnesota have been extorting
money from the ultimate consumers -
in other words, robbing them-has
been proven. In consequence thereof
Judge j. F. MCGEE, federal coal adj
ministrator for the state of Minnesota,
has ordered these mercenary rascals
to refund the overcharges made by
them since November 1; when the
federal order went into effect limiting
the margins of profit. In addition to
making refundment of the over
charges the thieves should be heavily
fined. : H
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

It invariably happens that way, es-
pecially in Minneapolis. Three ban
dts on Friday entered the Peoples
State bank on Washington avenue and
carried away $500. It was broad day.
light and two policemen were standing
across the street engaged in exchang-
ing fish stories. But then the average
policeman never suspects anything or
anybody. He is merely a lunkhead
who ingratiates himself into the favor
of the powers that be by pretending
to carry score or more votes in his
vest pocket. AS a rule policeman is
man who is too lazy to work for a
living. -,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
CANDIDATE.

-MINNESOTA'S CANDIDATE.
This week the Union flies from
it's masthead the name of Knute
Nelson for United States senator,
and there it will remain until he
is triumphantly reelected next
November.
Senator Nelson's friends real
lie that he has richly earned the
right to retire from active polit-
ical life at the close of his pres
.ent term in the senate, and that
he earnestly desires to do so.
But in this grave crisis in the af-
fairs of our country the loyal
people of Minnesota, as with one
voice, demand that he shall lay
aside his personal wishes and re-
consider his determination not to
he a candidate for reelection.
President Wilson has taken oc-
casion to say that he deems it the
duty of Senator Nelson to remain
in the senate, and the leaders in
both branches of congress are of
the same opinion.
The sentiment in the state in
favor of Senator Nelson's return
to the senate is practically unani-
NOUS, and it is not nanufac-
;tured sentiment either.
Senator Nelson has never
evaded duty. He is as patriotic
as he is courageous. He will not
belle his past record. Now when
he can render inestimable SER
vices to his country he will not
deny her that service. All that
is necessary is his signature to a
filing paper. His friends will do
the rest. He will be returned to
the senate by majority that
will require six figures to ex-
press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

The Union is in receipt Of a copy of
the correspondence between one Err
nest Lundeen and Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, in which the said Lundeen
takes the Colonel to task for charac-
terizing him as "Shadow Hun" The
correspondence plainly shows that the
colonel is no side-stepper and that he
is "too many guns" for Ernest.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

If the republicans Of the state get
into a nasty fight over the governor
ship and the democrats have the good
sense to. nominate Senator James A.
Carley. Well, Jim would make dan
DIV chief executive. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
Pr0fteering.

eve don't want prices to go up here
as they've gone up in Europe" said
Senator Jones of Washington.
81 heard the other day about a
French wine merchant who said to an
old patron:
"'Look here, sir, if you won't pay me
for that wine you just bought before
the war, at least send me back the
empty bottles"
:" 'Humph,' said the former patron,
glass has gone up a lot you know.
What cash allowance do get per bot
tie 2 - ~ w shington Star.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.
1t Can't Be Done.

The Peoples Council of Sheboygan
has endorsed the war policies of Pres
ident Wilson and Senator La Toilette.
We have seen equestrians in the circus
ring attempting to emulate the aero
bats Of ancient Rome by riding two
horeses at the same time, but this is
the first time we have seen anybody
attempt to ride at the same. time two
horses going in opposite directions
Madison wis., Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
s'If I Only Had: Time"

DO yOu remember what Balzac saysf
"Behind every human action there lies
& labyrinth' of determining causes CT
which God reserves, to hiraself the right
Of final Judgment" The next time the
phrase, IF I osaly had the time"
springs to your l1ps don's let it escape
Bite it eff, strangle 1T, swallow it.
Open your mental investment ledger
and fguse- up.-Nxchange
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Chicago is planning a "boozeless"
week, when all saloons would have to
be closed. After while the down.
trodden rum-shop proprietors Of Chi
cago who have failed to be elected on
the aldermanic board will scarcely be
enabled to exc out an existence, poor
fellows!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

"What are the waddling tanks ?"
asks a subscriber. There are two
kinds, one of which ambled through
the Hindenburg lines while the other
zigzags home in the small hours Of
the morning and endeavors to unlock
the front door with corkscrew.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

An English law prohibits women
from wearing shoes with tops exceed
ing eight inches in height. These
short tops would just about reach to
some of the American girls ankles.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Congress should, instead of wasting
time listening to suffrage delegates,
get busy and cast out the kaiseritic
members from it's midst. These anti
Wilsonites are impeding the operation
of the war machinery. Out with
Them
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

!, AS usual the country press voices
the sentiments of the people Of the
state by insisting that Knute Nelson
shall succeed himself in the United
States senate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Vance Chapman declares that "some
of the most seasoned campaigners in
the state" are behind the candidacy of
a certain gentleman for United States
senator, which may be true, but they
have botched the job.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

The Red Cross society should at
least secure competent editors to man.
ufacture copy for the state press. The
stuff received by us every week is
abominable-apparently written by a
lot of penny-a-liners.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

This "cash and carry" system would
be all right provided the merchant did
not still charge customers for the feed
Of his horses, gasoline for his auto de-
livery wagon and the wages Of the fell
lows who formerly delivered the goods.
It looks like putting one over" on one
who pays cash and Jugs his own bun
dies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Among the cities which have de-
cided to have "lightless" night each
week are Minneapolis and Chicago.
We pity the poor devil who has to
walk home upon those nights.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

There appears to be altogether too
much friction in the army and navy
departments. When discord clogs the
operating machinery Of government
departments the country at large suf-
fers. .r.3 4
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Why attempt to ridicule and belittle
rthe State Public Safety commission?
/, The commission may have made some
mistakes, but on the whole it has rem
! dered the state good service and is de-
serving of praise instead of blame.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

The Minneapolis Journal says that
the backbone Of winter may be bro
KEN" In this latitude, forsooth, it will
take May to do it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

w. H. Taft has computed that we
need at least 100000 troops in
France. Give us time, William, and
we can send 100000 if necessary.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Our friend Roosevelt is referred to
as IAN explosive" He is also an ex-
pert gunner. At least his projectiles
have never failed to hit the bulls eve.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Many a woman will drop a stitch or
two while knitting, but the one has
yet to be discovered who drops the
thread of her gossip.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

Let's see. Didn't one Van SAINT
manage the county option fight in
Hennepin county a couple of years
ago?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
The Star in the East.

Only fools scott at sentiment. It is
chiefly by sentiment that wars are
fought and won. Viewed broadly, as
every event must be viewed in this
vast war theater, the triumph Of Gen.
eral Allenby's British army in Pales-
tine probably may outweigh the Aus
tro-German drive in Italy and all the
other Teuton successes of the present
year. The star of the allies has risen
in the east.-Crookston Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
Will Separate Goats From Sheep.

Will Separate Goats From Sheep.
What would a father of family
think Of his beloved ones if some men,
bers of his household stood by neigh
Dor who used every means, both foul
and fair, but mostly foul, in weI1-laid
scheme Co undermine him? He would
stand for whole lot of nonsense, per-
heps, for awhile, but eventually he
would have general housekeeping.
That is just the position Uncle Sam is
in today. He would separate the goats
from tFae sheep. And that is what is
going to happen in this crisis. It may
take so1ne little time to accomplish it,
but it WIFI come-Winona Leader.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
He's the Son of an Irishman.

Hes the Son Of an Irishman.
With the supreme battle of the war
about to take place on the western
front there is naturally great anxiety
in Slayton homes whose boys are in
the trenches or handling the big artil-
lery guns that have to meet the deadly
onslaught of the Germans. The Ga
zette family is especially interested
because our only son is on the firing
line. Slayton has the honor of having
a fine bunch Of boys fighting at the
front in France-Slayton Gazette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27
Brittle EinOer Nails.

Brittle finger nails can be cured by
soaking them frequently in strong
alum solutions. - a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-12-27

With this number the Union enters
upon it's forty-second year.
Evening journal., 1917-10-06

If you don't want to say Goo
become a Landowner--if you don't
your famiIy---Gef Busy This After.
See what you're offered, what you
alongside of a fire, late in your life
least know what you refused!
Evening journal., 1917-10-06

without feeling the payments you take advantage Of
the chance you're wise and will always pat yourself the
back for good Judgment you pass this by you'll regret
lite that coming to you'll
Evening journal., 1917-10-06
The LaU of PROPERTY
and Your Pay Envelope

you lived in good many portions Of EurOpe-yOu couldn't
buy foot of land to save your soul Because all belongs
old landed estates handed down from generation generation
and it's simply not for sale and that's all there is it Here in
America land for every man Out on the prairies Of the
West its nothing acre and takers On Broadway New
York. it's $4,000 front foot and hard to buy at that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
L. 5. RAILROADS USE
MANY CANADIAN CARS

New York, Dec. j.-Railroads in the
tnited States are using 10000 more
Canadian cars than there are Ameri
can owned cars in Canada SO that
shippers in the Dominion suffer from
grave delays. members of the Cana
dian hallway Association for National
Defense told executives of the Ameri-
can Railway Association at a confer
ence held here today to bring about
a REIMBURSEMENT of car supply.
The Canadians declared American
railroads had a decided advantage in
the exchange of cars. Canadian ship
pers of news print paper pulp-wood.
hay lumber and other products are
permitted TO use only American owned
cars for shipment going 70 the United
States because otherwise Canada
would be SO drained of cars that move
ment of munitions and food supplies
for the allies would be impossible, it
was asserted.
Members OF the american AsSocia
ton promised TO double eXertions" to
provide Canada with a reasonable car
supply, it was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
FITZGERALD COMES
OUT FOR GALL|vAN

Boston. Dec. 5-t'ormer Mayor John r..
Fitzgerald announced tonight that he
would support Congressman James A.
Gallivan for mayor at the city election
on Dec. IS. Mr.. Fitzgerald has a large
political following and his attitude ras
been awaited with much interest by the
six candidates in the mayoralty race. Ii
his statement in favor of Congressman
Gallivan, who was street commissioner
under the former mayor. Mr. Fitzgerald
severely criticized the administration of
Mayor Crrley. who seeks reelection.
The otne. caAiidates on the ballot will
be Andrew j. Peters, former assistant
secretary of the treasury. and Congress
man Peter r. Tasgart, James oNeiI. So
cialist. and Frank Fl, Rowland will run
on "stckers."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
NEED AIS GRADUATE
NURSES FOR ARMY SERVICE

Washington. Dec. Pour hundred
and seventyfve graduate nurses for
immediate and urgent army service"
are needed before December l.. it was
announced today, and in the course Of
the next year at least 10000 nurses
will be required in army hospitals in
this country and Europe. Graduate
nurses between the ages of u and As
vino pass the required physical and
mental tests will be accepted.
Travelling expenses are paid by the
war department and army nurses as
signed to duty at military hospitals
are provided with quarters and sub
sistence and are paid $50 per month,
with SO additional for foreign service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
NINE TEAMS OUT AT
FRONT IN CYCLE RACE

New York Dec. with the field Of
competitors in the six-day bicycle race at
Madison Square Garden reduced to u
teams. nine Of them had covered 1901 mile,
and one lap at midnight and the other
three were one lap behind
Frank Kramer. the veteran Splinter.
was forced to retire from the contest. be-
Ing unable to overcome the handicap OF a
badly swollen knee. This left Egg with
out team mate. Two hours later Bello
decided to quit and his partner Madon-
ma. teamed up with Egg. the pair being
one lap behind the leaders
AT 10 O'Clock Magin and Goulet gained
half lap, but after IA minutes fell. back
on even terms with the pack
IL the meantime Chapman and Eager
lost one lap. while Root and Drobach
were penalized one lap for riding off the
track.
At o'clock II teams were still rid
ing, nine leading with 1871 miles and
lap and the other three a lap behind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
KERENSkY'S DOWNFALL
DUE TO FAILURE TO
CALL IN SOCIALISTS

"tru2rad. Saturday. Dec. IA. ].
konoyalof constitutional democrat
'rd minister Of trade and industry. IN
Tie uahinet OF VI. kerensky, talked in
coli in the St. Peter and ST. Paul
ftess today with the correspondent of
HE Associated Press. He was arrested
r' N. Maximalists in November. when
'.' provisional government Of kereu-
-h' vas overthrown and since hes oeen
p piison
"" declared that the downfall of n
h'r'uskN was due to his flilute 70
h'sd he advice given him to form a
socialist Government as the better Way
out ~ his difficulties
V klssNn. minister of public wei
l.e n the provisional government,
trr ls also Constitutional Democrat
nra who. like NJ. konovaloff is in pris-
' odd Tho correspondent that he de-
ri"rod the Efforts Of the Bolsheviki to
nH pde j separate peace.
\"At the correspondent visited the
t.t ~ the fortress occupied by Michae,
1ercltrhcnko. who was kerensky's for
'l-" minister
low are things in your country"
eked We all look to America for
import and guidance. Please convey
r'N greetings to the Americans"