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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16
What Does Protest Mean?


eve are loyal to the country and are
not opposed to the draft, but we pro-
test sending our troops abroad"
Is there anything real, sincere and
honest in his declaration, which was
the chief point urged at the several
so-called protest meetings in Mime
sofa?
Do these protesting people mean
that they are opposed to sending
American troops out of America, off
of American soil, or are they opposed
to sending them off to fight Germany?
In the answer to this question lies
the whole essence of the situation.
Some of the men who were loudest
in their objection to sending troops
"out of the country to fight" made
no protest when American soldiers
recently were hurried, followed by the
plaudits Of the country, on the ex-
petition to capture Villa on Mexican
SOIL -
Some of these very men were en-
gagged in the Spanish-American war
and their friends cheered them if
they were among the: troops which
charged up San Juan mill, or drove
back the insurrectionists of Aguinaldo
at Manila, or encountered the fierce
Moros in the mountains beyond.
Was there any protest when Amer
lean troops took part in suppressing
the Boxer uprising in China or any,
thing but cheers when the news came
that an American soldier was the first
to climb the walls of the Forbidden
City?
Were protest meetings held when
American troops in the late forties
swept Mexico from the Rio Grande to
the heights of Chapultepec?
Has any provision Of the Constitu-
ton been invoked against the foreign
service of the American soldier or the
point of foreign service raised until
the conditions of today presented
themselves?
Why is it, after all the history
American soldiers have made fighting
for the right on foreign soil, objec-
ton suddenly is urged to sending our
soldiers to fight their country's bat
ties on the fields of France and Bel
GUM ?-Pioneer Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16
EntOmbed an Hour and a Half.

While working in a deep trench at
Mora, Henry League was buried
beneath large quantity Of earth and
rock which caved in on him. Men with
shovels and picks rushed to the
rescue and in Is minutes Leagues
voice was heard. Within a few min
utes enough earth was removed to
uncover Leagues head, and it was
found that to the lodging Of a large
piece of hardpan above him was due
the saving of his life. The hardpan,
which had to be removed carefully for
fear of crushing him, had formed an
airspace above him. League was in an
exhausted condition when taken out,
but sustained no physical injury.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16

assistance Of successful growers Of
wheat and rye in campaign to turn
out bumper crops in 1918 is assured
It is possible materially to increase
the yield per acre by putting into
practice some Of the principles that
are already known to most farmers.
These should appeal especially to
those who cannot increase their usual
acreages without doing injustice to
other crops which should be grown.
These principles may be summed up
as follows:
Plow early. Give the plowed land
two months to settle before sowing
where possible.
Compact the late-plowed land with
roller and harrow.
Don't plow after a cultivated crop.
Prepare such land with disk and har-
row.
Make the seed bed a fit place for
the Seed
Sow with a drill, sound, plump,
clean seed of adapted variety.
Prevent losses from smut by treat
ing infected seed with formaldehyde.
Make the soil fertile with manure
or fertilizers applied judiciously where
needed.
Reduce winter killing by following
the above suggestions.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16
LOCAL MARKET QUOTATIONS.

The quotations hereunder are those
prevailing on Thursday morning at the
time of going to press:
POTATOES
All varieties (ripe) $1.OO.
GRAIN, HAY. ETC.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16
Methodist CONGREGATIONAL.

The inter-denominational services
will be held in the Methodist church
next Sabbath at 1890 and 800
o'clock. In the morning the subject
Of the sermon will be, "The Lords
Farewell Prayer" and in the evening
the subject will be 'The Lady With
the Lamp" The chorus choir will
render special music at both services.
r. The Sunday schools will meet as
usual.
The Spencer Brook church, which
was dedicated to the worship Of AL
mighty God a few years ago, and then
closed for while, has been repaired
sufficiently to be used for worship next
Sabbath at 3 o'clock. The thirty fam
lilies who form the congregation Of
that church are asked by their pastor
to be present neM Sabbath unless
kept home by illness. Special music
will be rendered.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16

Billion Bushels of Wheat Next Year.
The production Of over 1,000,000,000
bushels of wheat and over 100000
bushels of rye, through the planting
of Al, 1877 900 acres to winter wheat
and Of 5,131, 900 acres of rye this fall,
is the immediate war agricultural pro-
gram for the nation announced by
David F. Houston, secretary of agri-
culture. This record winter wheat
acreage, an increase of Is per cent
over last year, would yield 672,O00,OO0
bushels if the average yield for the
past ten years is equaled, or under a
repetition Of the favorable conditions
of 1914 would give 880,OOO,0O0 bushels.
In either case with spring wheat
crop next year equal to that Of 1915,
the nation will have more than 1,OO0,-
100000 bushels of wheat for domestic
use and export.
This vastly increased production Of
wheat, needed in any case, will be
absolutely essential to prevent a seri-
GUS shortage Of breadstuffs next sum-
mer should the growing corn, now be-
hind the season, be much damaged by
early frosts.
The planting and cultivation of
these increased acreages of fall-sown
grains calls for unusual effort on the
part of the farmers. Plans to place
at the disposal of farmers all assist
ance possible are being perfected in
the u. S. department of agriculture,
the state colleges OF agriculture, and
other state and local agencies which
cooperate in farming matters. The
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16

Several subscriptions for Co. G's
mess fund have been received by the
Union this week. AS far as the Union
is concerned the list will close next
Wednesday evening and the amount
subscribed will be turned over to the
treasurer of the company. We will
not beg subscriptions. 1t is labor of
love on our part. We simply want to
help the boys of Co. G. And we
know positively that such a fund will
provide the boys with little comforts
and necessities that otherwise thew
may have to go without.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16

Blackleg is again prevalent among
the cattle of this section of the coun-
try and the farmers should not delay
in taking preventive measures. Not
many cattle have, however, died with
in the past week from the disease. DIR.
Neuman on Saturday vaccinated aherd
of II for VIM. Papenhausen, 10 for AL
Edmison and within the past few
weeks has shot vaccine into cattle for
many other farmers in this district.
Blackleg is highly contagious dis
ease.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16
WITH THE SOLDIERS
Company Kitchen and Dining Room
Are Now Established in the
Arm0ry Basement.
Several Merited Promotions
Com. School Established With
Capt. Johnson Instructor.

Cooking quarters and dining room
have been fixed up in the basement,
j and the men are now fed at the Arm
Dry. The doors and windows have been
screened, and the entire company aid
ed in scrubbing out the premises. The
. first meal was served Monday even
ing, and it was substantial and appe-
tizing repast consisting of boiled 20
tatoes, steak, gravy, scalloped corn,
apple sauce, bread, tea, milk, sugar,
and dill pickles. dad" Mitchell, the
head cook, and his assistants, Bemmel-
man, Westling and Barnes, have GER
tainly made themselves solid with the
men. Some of the rockies find the
eating utensils rather crude, but the
food tastes just as good as if served
upon the daintiest Of plates. A kitchen
detail consisting of three men is
named every day, and they assist the
cooks.
A non-conl. school has been estab-
lished with Capt. A. H. johnson in
charge. At o'clock every day except
Sunday the sergeants and corporals
must report.
Corporal Shobe now wears the
stripes of a sergeant, and the promo
ton was a merited one. Privates C.
L. Neumann, Jas. J. Nee and Harold
Tnor,,oo,,
corporals and are filling their new
places acceptably.
Lieutenant Morton, Top Sergeant
Cordiner and Private Roy Neumann
secured two recruits at Zimmerman on
Monday, viz, Dave Right and George
Briggs. They look like promising ma
terial.
Mess Sergeant Olsen has been a
busy man since cooking quarters were
established, but he certainly fills the
bill.
Captain Hyatt and Lieutenant CUT
ter Of Anoka visited Co. G on Saturday
and advertised the loyalty meeting
Nelu dC AIlOkd OulQGy.
Tomorrow, Friday, evening a dance
will be put on at the Armory under
the auspices of Company G, and it
promises to be delightful event.
New uniforms arrived by express
last evening, and the men will look
spic and span at the patriotic rally
on the fair grounds next Sunday. This
is the best news the boys have had
since they learned that the ladies are
preparing comfort bags for them.
Private Roy B. Neumann has been
promoted to corporal, and Corporal
Merritt Braton has been advanced to
the rank of sergeant. Both are good
fellows and good soldiers.
Ben Olson, the Long Siding ton
serial artist, who is member Of
Company G, will also have his barber
kit with him. Olson and Grodzisky
will both be kept busy.
Lieutenant Kalkman is of the opin-
ion that Elk River is likely place to
secure recruits, but thus far he has
kept results to himself. Lieutenant
Hofflander is also non-committal as to
prospects in Cambridge.
Corporal Grodzisky has been reduced
to private at his own request.
The date Of departure is still listed |
with the unknown, but Capt. johnson
may receive the orders to move any
day now.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16
State Highway Commissioner Bah

State Highway Commissioner Bab-
cock, accompanied by his brother, Mr..
"Ted" Babcock, Of Anoka, passed
through town last evening on their
way home from Brainerd. The High
way Commissioner expressed himself
as not overly pleased with the condi-
tion Of the lake State road either
north or south of Milaca.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16

If next Sunday is a bright, sun
shiny day, and it will be, there will be
anywhere from 5000 to 10000 people
in Princeton to attend the patriotic
meeting,-hear John Lind and Sena-
tor Campbell, and listen to the Third
Regiment band. Arrangements should
be made to care for the great crowd.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16
The Truth in a Nutshell.

We women are going to be judged
in this great war test not by the
rights we claim, but by the sum total
of what we actually do. Don't forget
that!-Redwood Gazette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16
SECOND DRAFT CALL
Exemption Board Examines "a Men,
ID of Whom Fail to Pass
the Physical Test.
One Alien on List but He FIatly Re-
fuses to Embrace the Adj
vantages Offered.

On Monday and Tuesday the local
board of exemption was in session in
the "war department" at the court
house for the purpose of examining
rs men summoned to appear upon the
second call of the selective draft.
There was but one absentee and he is
expected to appear later.
Two men passed the physical test
without claiming emption-Frank
Umbehocker of Princeton and Edwin
T. johnson of Vineland. The last
named, although an alien, positively
refused to claim exemption, and we
are pleased to give him the credit due
to him for the stand which he has
taken. Thirteen failed to pass the
physical test, "a claim exemption as
married men, II as farmers, 3 on de-
tendency grounds, 2 on industrial
grounds, one on religious scruples,
one was transferred and one absent.
Hereunder appears classified list
of those called before the exemption
board.
Passed Without Claiming Exemption.
Frank Umbehocker, Princeton.
Edwin T. johnson, Vineland.
Failed to Pass Physical Test.
Edward Nystedt, Princeton.
Elmer K. Larson, Princeton.
Elof L. Sternquist, Princeton.
Daniel Sundberg, jr., Foreston.
Ambrose Patten, Milaca.
Elmer R. Daleen, Book.
Hugo Betzler, Princeton.
Edwin G.. Lindstrom, Princeton.
Carl G. Haggberg, Isle.
Jester E. Abramhamson, Milaca.
Wilhelm F. Alberts, Milaca.
Ernest H. Hellgren, Onamia.
Sam E. Asp, Foreston.
Claim Exemption as Farmers.
Edward Schubert, Wahkoh.
Walter Jopp, Princeton.
Ole Christopherson, Milaca.
Geo. A. Gennow, Princeton.
Joe Pawletta, Milaca.
John w. Ledeen, Milaca.
Clarence A. Lindholm, Milaca.
Lawrence F. Fassbinder, Page.
Archie H. Wilkes, Wahkon.
Stanley Wiedewitch, Princeton.
Cornelius Byl, Minot, N. D.
Vernon Sumvinkla, Milaca.
Harry Folks, Foreston.
H. O.. Eckland, Princeton.
Claim Exemption as Married Men.
Calvin Olson, Princeton.
Paul L. Peterson, Milaca.
Chris w. Sorenson, Milaca.
Gust A. Kuhrke, Princeton.
VIM. J. Pearson, Wahkon.
VIM Brink, Princeton.
Ray R. Richardson, Milaca.
Ross A. Berg, Milaca.
S. Wivell, Pease.
Arthur B. Anderson, Milaca.
Levi Fredeen, Milaca.
Claim Exemption on Dependency
Grounds
John Kirchoff, Princeton.
Lester S. Stark, Milaca.
Geo. E. Johnson, Foreston.
Claim Exemption on Industrial
Grounds.
Peter J. Fuchs, Wahkon.
H. A. Larson, Book.
Claims Exemption on Religious
Grounds
R. A. Johnson, Milaca.
Transferred.
Edwin F. Larin, Isle.
Absent
VIM. A. Taplin, Onamia
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16

While fishing at Elk Lake on Sun
day Harry Coates, in whipping his
line from the water, drove a fshhook
through his nose and it was found
necessary to take him to DR.. Cooney
to have the hook extricated. The doc
tor cut off the barb, which had pene-
trated the nostril and then removed
the other portion of the hook. The
injury is insignificant but Harry didn't
like the idea Of going around with
fshhook in his nose.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-16

The purpose of money is chiefly to
add to human enjoyment of the best
things in merely to hoard money
makes miser Of that unfortunate per-
son whom everyone pities. Just a
little money used in the purchase of
an Edison instrument adds many
times it's cost in added enjoyment and
enrichment Of life. May we make a
demonstration of this wonderful in
strument. C. A. Jack Drug Co. 34-1tc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-12
GREAT BATTLE
FOR FLANDERS
NOT To CEASE
GENERAL MAURICE SAYS THAT
THE STEAM ROLLER is NOW
WORKING DRIVE GERMANS
OUT OF BELGIUM.

NEW YORK, Oct 12.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day.)-In a state
ment made public today, General Mau-
rice director general of British mill
tary operations at the war Office, says
the British f'steam-roller" moves slow
ly uphill, but that 1t is now going.
That battles will continue to follow
each other more and more rapidly, is
borne out in the British drive in north
east Flanders, where they attacked on
six-mile front this morning. First
reports of the fighting received at the
war department, say the battle is
progressing satisfactorily.
There is nothing to indicate that
French troops are participating in this
latest thrust, the British apparently,
ing to take that part of Ypres ridge
still remaining in the Germans hands
Gen. Haig, doubtless, believes it is
useless to wait for good weather be-
fore attacking in Flanders, as one
clear day is sufficient to get RANGES
launch an artillery drum-fre and dror
a barrage, to enable infantry troops
to push on in the mud
The renewal of attacks under ex-
listing weather conditions, it is pointed,
out, may be the result of the British
determination to take advantage Of
the reported weakened German
morale.
Unofficial dispatches said the British
pushed forward several hundred yards
into German positions, and that Ger
mans were seen approaching, ready
to pour gas shells into the British
lines two hours before the attack was
launched
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-12
Chas. L. Ansley's Fast Horses
To Compete at Eastman Track
Two Splendid Thoroughbeds VIII Exhibr There Next Week
Mr. Ansley Expects Fine Results From Them.

Mr.. Chas. l.. Ansley, Americus'
greatest horse-lover, shipped two of
his trotters few days ago to the big
fair to be held next week at Eastman.
These horses are regarded as the best
IN this section, and there is every rea-
son to believe they will get their full
share of honors next week. A little
dope" on these steppers is of inter
lest to Mr.. Ansleys friends and those
fond of good horses.
The first Of the horses is King
James" a bay gelding sired by Gam
betta Wilkes, or a son of Gambetta
Wilkes, known as one of the greatest
sires. King James has wonderful
burst of speed, is of powerful action
and his appearance in harness shows
that he is correctly named. At spec!
he is a regular picture, good to look
upon. The horse that beats him will
have to go some.
The other horse is Florence Thorne,
beautiful mahogany bay mare, sired
by Tekmar, and is sister to Gamar,
the lion of the Grand circuit in 1913
She is frictionless-gaited, oily-goins
animal and impresses every one who
sees her step that she is the req
goods" These horses will exhibit On
Monday and Thursday, and good
many of Mr.. Ansley's friends expect TO
go over and see them compete All
his friends wish for him good reports
from his horses. He will be there
with them during their exhibitions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-12
AME ER|CUs MEN
To HELP RAISE
GREAT WAR FUND
PRESIDENT WILSON HAS CALLED
ON LOCAL BUSINESS MEN TO AS
SIST IN RAISING FUNDS FOR
WAR COMMUNITY WORK.

l At the suggestion of President Will
son, the directors of the Americus and
SuEter County Chamber of Commerce
have been called on to get their organ
ization behind the campaign to raise a
national fund for war camp commun-
ity recreation work. The purpose IT
this is to inspire the men, increase
the efficiency and help develop the
fighting spirit of the American armed
forces. Features of this big work in
clude the providing of wholesome,
healthy environment in the commune
ties surrounding the ninety or more
training camps and posts.
John N. WHY'S, of Toledo automc-
bile and aeroplane manufacturer, ap-
pointed jointly by Secretary of War
Baker and Secretary of the Navy Dam
iels as chairman of the national COM
mittee on the war camp community re-
creation fund, has written letter to
each Of the following, asking their
assistance in this vitality important
war work: w. NJ. Jones, w. E. Tay-
lor, p A. Fennimore, T. q. Bolton, l..
G. Council, G. r. Ellis, G. S. Glover, F.
P Harold, j. e. Hightower, ]. Il.
Johnson, Crawford Wheatley.
The public it is pointed out, must
be made To realize that they must
help to win the war The first victo-
tIes' will be won in America, anad will
depend on the way in which those who
stay at home receive, welcome and
hearten the men who are ready to
bleel and die that democracy may
| live The work for the soldiers and
sailors in the communities outside the
camps should not be confused with
what is being done for their enter
tainment and recreation by the Y NJ.
| c. A., the nights of Columbus, and
the Y M. II. A., and in other was
during the leisure hours in camp.
Three Dollars for Each Soldier
and Sailor is the amount required TO
carry on the work for the next year.
This money will be used in hun
maintaining clubs for the men, ar
ranging, moving picture, musical
and numerous other forms Of enter
tainment in auditoriums, clubs,
schools, churches and private homes.
in short, to see to it that the COM
munity around the camp Is as near
like home" to the men as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-12
RUSSIANS REPEL
FRIENDLY OFFER
AUSTRIAN TROOPS SEEK TO FRA
TERNIZE WITH RUSSIANS LAT
TER OPPOSED TO CAPITAL Pun
ISHMENT.

PETROGRAD. Oct II. During
Thursday certain units of Austro-Ger-
mon troops renewed efforts to frater-
nize with Russian soldiers at the front,
but without success, the war Office an
nounced today.
The general situation through Res
sia continues quiet, although some Of
the armies, as we'll as certain Cossack
organizations. continued to act with
some suspicion toward the command
ing staff
There is also some agitation against
the inHiction Of capital punishment at
the front, but at the same time there
are demands constantly made that
punishment to the rear of the fighting
forces be more strictly enforced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-12
FIRE PREVENTION
COMMITTEE HERE
CAMPAIGN IN INTEREST OF con-
SERYATION OF RESOURCES
THEY URGE MAYOR TO NAME A
"CLEAN-UP DAY."

An inspection of all manufacturing
and industrial places and all ware
houses is being made today by insur-
ance experts at the instance OF the
United states government.
1t is patriotic service rendered by
these men, who were called upon by
the government in the interests of a
campaign for conservation of all re-
sources.
The Importance of fire prevention is
stressed by this inspection, and the
experts point out such details as VIII
contribute to the furtheranee of the
campaign
Mr.. William Hart, of Columbus, and
Messrs. B. /. Simpson and r. B. Bar
nett of Atlanta, are conducting the
examination.
This will conclude their work for
the fifth insurance zone in Georgia, to
which they were assigned. They have
already visited Columbus, Hamilton,
Talbotton, Butler, Buena Vista, Pres
ton, Richland, Lumpkin, Plains, Ella
Vile and now Americus.
The committee called upon Mayor
Council and asked him to issue proc
lamation for local cleanup day. =
They point out that it is the aecumu-
lation of rubbish that contributes to
starting many fires.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-12
MUT|NY IN FLEET
HOLDS UP ATTACK
BUT FOR INTERNAL TROUBLES IN
GERMAN BALTIC FLEET THERE
WOULD HAVE BEEN SEA ATTACK
ON RIGA.

LONDON, Oct. 12.-The inactivity OF
the German feet in the Baltic sea re-
Gently when there existed an obvious
opportunity for attacking the Russians
at Riga, was due to mutinous out
breaks in the German navy, according
to an Amsterdam news dispatch to the
London Chronicle, received here to-
day.
The outbreak affected at least six OF
the large units of the fleet, according
to information given the Chronicles
Amsterdam correspondent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-12
GOVERNMENT WILL
REQU5ITI0N SHIPS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct l2-It
is announced today that the govern
ment will on October 18th, requisition
all American ships of 1900 tons Or
more, instead Of 1000 tons, as was arst
announce several days ago. The nee
essity for securing Immediately great
ly increased tonnage for war purposes
is given as the cause for changing
the original plans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-12
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