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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Sunday was another bad day--snow-
ing and lots Of wind. The roads be-
came badly drifted again, and the
rural mail carriers were unable to
make their rounds Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

" J. A. Madsen received letter from
an aunt in Denmark, yesterday, which
was mailed December 8. His aunt re-
ports that Denmark is suffering on
account of the war. There is food
shortage, and only one pound of sugar
is allowed a family of four week:
The bread supply is inadequate, and
conditions generally are serious. 3
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The next social event under the aus
pices of the Epworth League will take
place February 18th in the parlors of
the M. E., church. A Valentine day
program will be presented under the
direction Of the following committee
on recreation. and culture: Miss jean
cite Foltz, Miss Nelson, Miss Covart,
William Walker and Glenn Davis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday or Sunday
of the month, as these are the only
days you will find Nelson the famous
photographer from Anoka, at his stu
dio in Princeton. 2-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Frank Stahnke of Princeton visited
in Braham last Friday. He expected
to also visit at Danewood and Rush
City before returning home Frank
sells gasoline and lubricating oils in
the Mile Laos county potato metrop-
olis.-Braham Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Louis E. Garrison of Greenbush left
for Brainerd yesterday, being sum-
moned there as a witness in a land
case. Mr.. Garrison was at one time
county surveyor Of Grow Wing county,
and he knows every nook and corner
of same.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The Luther household grinder dem
onstration at the Evens Hardware Co.
store this week is proving popular.
Shears, kitchen knives or other pieces
Of household cutlery are sharpened
Free
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

A license to wed was issued at the
Office of the clerk of court on Satur-
day to Harry Theodore Jameson and
Amanda Pauline Hammer of Borg
holm.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Z The delinquent tax list for Mile Laos
county appears elsewhere in this issue.
The list is considerable shorter than
last year-there being about 600 des-
criptions as compared to 999 a year
ago.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

"The Wizard Of o." put on at the
Crystal Saturday attracted good-sized
audiences. The attendance was record
breaking. The flm-play was put on
under the auspices Of the Civic Better
ment club, and was especially inter-
esting to children.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The weatherman handed this vicini-
ty treat yesterday, and the moder-
ated temperature revived talk of base
ball and fishing, while the small boy
brought forth his marbles, and tried
his hand at the game so fascinating
to boyhood.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Bert Mark has a bull pup, and it
has all the earmarks of an aristocrat
in the dog world. Bert hasn't named
him yet, and any suggestions will be
received with thanks.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Anyone who has rooms to rent is re-
quested to notify County Superinten-
dent Wasenius, as teachers institute
will be held here February 1916, and
rooms will be in demand. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The w. c.. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
George Ransom next Tuesday after
noon, at 2:90 p. m. A sleigh will be at
Mrs. Ewing's music store at o'clock
to convey members to and from the
meeting. Refreshments will be served,
and an appropriate program will be
carried out. All members are urged to
attend.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Harry Dow of Milaca under
went an operation for appendicitis at
the Northwestern hospital Saturday,
and is doing nicely. Mrs. Dow is a
sister of Mrs. Otto Henschel. !
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

August Gebert and children take
this means to extend their sincere
thanks to all who rendered sympathy
and aid to them during the last illness
and death of their daughter and sister,
and especially are they thankful for
the beautiful floral tributes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

A regular meeting Of Wallace T.
Rines Post No. 142, G.. A. R., will be
held at the Armory on Saturday, Feb
ruary 10, at 2 o'clock. All members
are urged to attend as important bust
ness will be considered w. Cart
wright, assistant adjutant.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

For Sale-A house and lot, and
three acres of land, with house, barn
and chicken coop. Also a small farm
horse, good for any kind Of work. In
quire Of Mrs.. Theodore Zimpel, one
block south and one block east of the
power house. 6-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Olson of Minne-
apolis were here to attend thefuneral
of Mrs. Earl Ecclebarger yesterday.
Harry is now employed in the press
room of the Minneapolis Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Soon the golden willow and dogwood
branches will be coloring up nicely on
warm days. Have you ever noticed
the difference the bright twigs Of these
plants make among the shrubs on
warm days in late winter?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Are you going to have an auction
sale this spring? If so, see the old
reliable auctioneer, T. J. Kaliher. He
is prepared to "cry" sale at any time,
and his past record is ample evidence
of his ability. You will make no mis-
take if you secure his services. 6-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

T. o. Larson returned to his home al
Choteau, Montana, after short visit
here. His father is critically i'll at thu
Northwestern hospital with strangu
lated hernia.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Matte Mallette had the mis-
fortune to slip and fall on a sidewalk
in the village Monday, and she has
been confined to the house since that
time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Il Dr:,J f. HOFFMAN, eptometrist, will
be. in town on Wednesday and Thurs
day, Feb. FL and %. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office at the Com
mercial Hotel. 1-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Wouldn't you like a Victrola for
your home? Our convenient terms
make it easy for you to get one.
Victrolas $500 to $4,000. Ewing's
Music Store 4-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Miss Amanda Pauline Hammer and
Mr.. Harry Theodore Jameson of Mil
AGA were united in marriage at the
Methodist parsonage last Saturday by
Rev. James A. Geer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Maurice Van Ressegheim of Onamia
sent wolf to the office of the county
auditor Saturday, and received bounty
on same
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Del Sturdevant re-
turned from a visit at Albert Lea last
Thursday evening. They report that
southern Minnesota has plenty of
snow,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

William Davis is again the owner of
the barber shop under Skahen's bank,
having repurchased the same from
Donald Wallace.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Have you seen the new style Edison
Amberolas? Style 80 and one dozen
records only $4,000. Terms cash or
on easy payments. Ewing's Music
Store. 4-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

A basket social and dance will be
held at the M. B. A. hall, Wyanett, on
Saturday evening, February 10. Good
music. You are invited. 6-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Maggie Jewell, of Sheffield
Iowa, arrived here last evening tC
visit her mother and brother, Mrs. S
M. Sinclair and son, Charles.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Now. is the time to have your har-
ness oiled and repaired. Bring them
to the Shoe, Hospital. Prices right and
work promptly done. L. Schanhaar,
3-4tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The Married Mems Dancing club
will put on one Of those delightful
terpsichorean events at the Armory
on Thursday evening, February Is. ,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The pulpit of the Congregational
church will be occupied by Mr..
Decker of Minneapolis next Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The Unions ground hog emerged
from seclusion Friday, and predicted
six weeks more of winter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

p Mrs. VIM. Orr returned last even
ing from a visit to her brother and
sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. E. W.
Hatch of St. Paul. ,..- 49, ~.' ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Business fell off some at the Prince
ton Cooperative creamery last week,
due to the abominable conditions of
the roads. Sixty tubs of butter were
churned, however, and so tubs were,
shipped.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

% Mrs. w. j. Dobbin of Excelsior re-
turned to her home Tuesday, after a
visit here Of week with her sister,
Mrs. E. K. Evens. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08
LOCAL MARKET QUOTATIONS.

The quotations hereunder are those
prevailing on Thursday morning at the
time of going to press: -s
81 : ", POTATOES E.T ~
All varieties, except Triumphs, from
SLIGO to SITS. Triumphs $1.90 to
$195.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Princeton is we'll represented at
the Minneapolis auto show. On Tues
day so tickets to the Mill City were
sold at the local depot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

For Sale-A 7-room brick house
for sale, west Of railroad track, in
Oakland addition. Hans Rasmussen,
Princeton. 72-tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The village commission met in reg
ular session Tuesday evening, but only
the routine business came up for con-
sideration. $3.50. 2
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

L. Schanhaar was passenger to
Minneapolis Tuesday morning, going
down on business.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

F. W.~Manke transacted business in
St. Paul the first Of the week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The new spring skirts are now be-
ing shown at the store of A. E. Allen
& Co.. Tito
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

George I. Staples is the only person who is
authorized to collect money due this Office. In
every case the party paying money is entitled
to and should insist upon receiving printed
receipt. r. c. DUNN, Publisher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Complete line of silk skirts and
other popular skirts now shown at the
store of A. E. Allen & Co. lite
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Chas. Sinclair was in St. Paul last
week to see the finish of the dog race.
Mr. Sinclair, who is f>om Alaska, owns
a dog team, and knows all the points
of the game.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The Princeton high school basket
ball team goes to Anoka tomorrow to
oppose the quint representing that
school. ..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

When in need of a new sewing ma
chine be sure to call at Ewing's Music
Store. 4-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Has that summer wood pile grown to
sizeable proportions this winter? If
not, now is a good time to get busy on
it, Firewood cutting is easier now
than in hot weather.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Peter DeVries, cured of appen-
dicitis by DR.. Isgrigg, has returned to
her home at Pease.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

3iJudge Kaliher has established his
headquarters as justice of the peace
in the office of G. H. Gottwerth & Co.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Five hundred popular priced blank
ets-buy them now before they adj
vance in price, A. E. Allen & Co. Tito
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

The M. E. Ladies' Aid society will
meet with Mrs. Edminson next We'd
nesday afternoon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

We will have violets for Valentine
day. Carnations always on hand at
the Princeton Greenhouse. 7-1tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Elsewhere in this issue appear the
official proceedings of the regular
meeting Of the board of education.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Fur coats, duck coats and sheepskin
coats on special sale now. A. E. Allen
e Co. Tito
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Twenty-Five winter coats at half
price and less. They must all go. A.
E. Allen & Co. Tito
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

DR.. L. B. Mallette left for Mora on
Monday evening on professional bust
ness.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

J. C. Herdliska transacted business
in Minneapolis the first of the week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Carl Johnson of Borgholm was
awarded bounty on wolf at the office
of the county auditor Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Wanted, 1000 cords Of Eastwood
bolts. E. E. Whitney, Princeton. 6-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Hoffman left for
the Minneapolis auto show yesterday
morning. Il: &.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Henry Skretting Of Opstead was
awarded bounty on a wolf at the affice
Of the county auditor Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Have you harvested your ice crop
yet? # not 1t it is + time you were doing
it. ,'S .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

C. H. Nelson was a>business visitor
in the cities the first of the week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Large lot Of underwear on special
sale. A. E. Allen & Co. lite
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

NeWspring goods: as usual. The
newest at the leading store. A.. E.
Allen & Co. Tito
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Odin Odegard "took inn the sights
at the auto show this week. ..-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Wanted, a dish washer at once.
Merchants Hotel. 7-tfc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Fancy Apples, by the barrel Of has
ket, at my warehouse. ]. +. Scheen:
1. VI 7-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Cut out all the dead trees about the
place and make frewood of them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Mr.. F. D. Waterman of Elk River
transacted business here Tuesday
evening and yesterday morning.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

Nelson's photos please the people.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

,Chas. Blocker was city visitor the
first of the week. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-08

morning.
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-22
NEW MOVE EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP WATER POWER
Report of International Joint Commits
sion to Recommend Use Of Lake
of Woods Waters.

Winona. - Immediate development
of water power in the Lake of the
Woods region is expected to follow
the early adoption by the information
al joint commission of the United
States and Great Britain OF the report
to be made to that body April 3, &C
cording to James A. Tawney, member
of the commission.
The special commission has been
working on the report for the past five
years and it is expected to be formal
ly passed upon at the next semi-annual
meeting. A special meeting has been
called for March 80 at Washington to
receive the report from the commit
tee.
The report will recommend the most
advantageous use of waters of the
Lake of the Woods and the waters
into and from the lake, also an agree
ment as to compensation to Eiparian
land owners and sothers who would
suffer loss and damage on. account OF
the overfiowing of their lands, accord
ing to T!awney.
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-22
With the Fingers!
Says Corns Lift Out
Without Any Pain

Sore cOrns, hard corns, soft cOrns or
any kind Of a corn can shortly be
lifted right out with the fingers if you
will apply on the corn a few drops of
freezone, says Cincinnati authority.
At little cost one can get a small bot
tie of freezone at any drug store, which
will positively rid ones feet of every
corn or callus without pain or sore
Scss or the danger of infection.
This new drug is an ether compound,
and dries the moment it is applied and
does not inhame or even irritate the
surrounding skin. Just think! You
can lift Off your corns and calluses
now without bit Of pain or soreness.
If your druggist hasn't freezone he can
easily get small bottle for you from
his wholesale drug house.-adv.
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-22
IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS IN
THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE
| A Review of Events of the Past Few Days
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE
MUST ADJOURN APRIL IS
Ruling Submitted to Clerk Of HOUSE,
Last Bills Must Be Passed April
IS Under Constitution.

St. Paul, March 14.-The 1917 Min
nesota legislature must adjourn sine
die on April 10, after formally approx
ing the official journal Of the previous
day, according to a ruling by Attorney
General Lyndon A. Smith, submitted
to Oscar Arneson, clerk of the House
of Representatives.
Under the constitution, according to
the attorney generals ruling, April
IS is the last day on which bills can
be passed.
The flood of new bills which has
been pouring into the legislative cof-
fers for the past ten weeks will be
curbed from now on. The House
rules, it is announced, provide that
no more bills can be introduced with
out suspension of the rules by a two
thirds vote. The constitution would
limit introduction of bills to March
26, or 20 legislative days previous to
final adjournment.
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-22
THREE MINNESOTA TOWNS VOTE
TO GUST SALOONS WHILE
ONE CHANGES FROM
"DRY" TO "WET."
"DRY" LEADERS ELATED;
TIE VOTE AIDS CAUSE
Profess to See Further Emphasis for
their Belief That Statewide Pro-
hibition May Be Enacted-One
Year of Drought Enough
for Foley, Minnesota.

Minneapolis. Prohibition advo-
Gates scored a net gain of two towns
in the local option elections March 10.
Three towns, Sherburn, Elgin and
Randolph-voted to GUST their six sa-
looms, while Foley, after years ex-
perience as saloonless town, decided
to enter the wet ranks again.
No Change in 10 Towns.
The status of the license question
remains unchanged in Is other towns
voting, 10 reaffirming their adherence
to the dry town and eight voting to
continue wet.
Dry leaders professed to see in the
results further emphasis for their be-
lief that statewide prohibition would
receive favorable action when voted
upon by the electorate in 1918, as pro-
vided for in resolution recently
passed by the Legislature.
Ties in Two Contests.
Sherburn, in Martin county, has
three saloons and three wholesale
houses; Elgin, in Wabasha county,
two saloons, and Randolph, Dakota
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-22
Doll CaricatureS.

Dolls resembling in form and feature
persons who desire to hand down to
posterity as faithful portrait of them
selves as possible have become great
fad in Paris. 1t began with the carl
caturing Of celebrities in the form OF
dolls with heads formed to accentuate
the characteristic features of the Or
iginal. Now all sorts Of people are
Having themselves portrayed in this
new fashion. The facial resemblance
is not only reproduced as perfectly as
possible, but the dolls are dressed In
material approaching as nearly as pos
sible that of the originals clothing.
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-22
COUNTIES PROFIT BY TAX PLAN
SEVENTY-THREE RECEIVE MCRE
THAN THEY PAY STATE.
Excess From Population Centers DIS
tributed by Minnesota Tax Com
mission-13 Counties Losers.

St. Paul. - Out of every dollar paid
to the state as result of the 81 mills
general property tax levy for state
purposes, SO cents is returned to the
people in the form of local school anu
road aid. Only thirteen of the 80
counties in the state receive less from
the state than they pay in direct state
taxes. These facts are disclosed by
table prepared and issued by the Min
nesota tax commission.
Total Amount $5,816, o69.o6.
The total amount paid to counties
for the fiscal year ending July 81,
1916, was $5,S16, 069.06 and the 1916
state levy payable this year will raise
$5,S85,119.24. But Ramsey, Hennepin
and St. Louis counties pay $2,597,'
50703 to the state and get back III
the form of local school and road aid
but $95S,S32.34.
The excess from these three big
counties is distributed by the state
among the other counties, this In
part accounting for the Wide margin
between the amount they pay and TIE
amount they receive.
The thirteen counties which receive
less from the state than they pay in
and the amount paid back for every
dollar raised by the state levy fol-
lows: Blue Earth, 81 cents; Brown,
90 cents; Grow Wing, 80 cents; Hen
nepin, so cents Itasca, 81 cents; Mar
tin, SO cents; Murray, SO cents; No
bles, 81 cents; Olmstead, So cents;
Ramsey, 43 cents; Rock, 80 cents; st.
Louis, 25 cents; Winona, 81 cents.
The Tomahawk., 1917-03-22
Last Vacation of Session.

st. Paul, March 14-The Minnesota
Legislature has taken it's last vaca-
ton before the session adjourns,
April 10.
House and senate will adjourn
April 10. House and Senate reconven-
ed on Wednesday at 2 p. m.
The annual town elections came
Tuesday. For that reason the long
recess was taken. 1t has been Gus
tomary in years past for legislators
to go to their homes to vote in town
elections and, incidentally, to clean up
business awaiting their attention.
Starting March IA, the legislators
will have all of their time taken up
by legislation. The legislative ma"
chinery is already clogged in some de-
gree. More than 1000 bills have been
introduced in the House and more
than 500 in the Senate.
Many important measures await &C.
ton, including the the suffrage bills,
the tonnage tax measure and amend
ments to the primary laws.