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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS
Yankee Robinson This Year Has 600
Educated Animals

Think of circus performance
given almost entirely by wild animals
and domestic animals. Can you i'm
agine acrobatic lions, riding leopards
and tigers, juggling sea lions, high
diving monkeys, pigs that do every
thing but talk, waltzing zebras, base
ball playing elephants, high school
horses, clown elephants, comedy Teddy
bears-bears that actually do more
comical stunts than the modern clowns
all of these animals appear with the
big Yankee Robinson Wild Animal
circus. In addition to the big wild
animal circus, all Of the popular fea-
lures of the old time circus are car
ried together with a complete wild
west show, which brings the per-
Torrance to wonderful close. The
Yankee Robinson circus this season
maintains that it has the most wonder
full, sensational and pleasing exhibi-
ton before the American public. On
circus day you will also have the op-
portunity Of visiting the Parker car
nival company, which will exhibit day
and date with the big circus. All the
latest riding devises are carried. This
stupendous aggregation of shows
fifteen in number, will exhibit at
Princeton, July II.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
Farm Labor SUPPLIED.

Applications for farm labor are bet
ter handled in Minnesota now than
they ever have been before. The
office in Minneapolis, managed by
D. D. Lescohler under the Minnesota
Commission of Public Safety, has so
arranged it's business that there is
none of the waste and confusion often
found in the private agencies. The
state office is sending out experienced
farmers where experienced men are
needed and common labor where that
will do. A class Of labor is applying
at this office which never came to the
state office before.
After this date the office will not re-
ceive applications from Individual
farmers. A farmer who wants a hired
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
since 1776, said the speaker,
Of July has been observed in

Since the civil war, said Mr.. Pratt, the
spirit has changed. America has been
too prone to pat itself on the back over
past achievements, and forget future
responsibilities. Now it is different,
and this observance of the first Inde-
pendence day since the nation went to
war, finds the American people conf
IDENTIFY but grimly looking ahead at
what is coming.
Col. Pratt then called attention to
the change in sentiment in this coun-
try during the 10 days just prior to
our acceptance Of the arrogant Prus-
sian challenge. America did not want
war, but it was thrust upon us. Amer
lea is battling for the same principles
that impelled the Revolutionary patri-
OTIS to resort to arms. While this coun-
try did not want war, it may be worth
all it costs in blood and treasure. The
nation is united as never before-there
is no north nor no south. Besides it
may be the last of all the wars. One
Of the purposes is to make the Euro
pean war lords sick and tired of it
all-bring them to their senses.
The speaker then paid a deserved
tribute to the Grand Army Of the Re-
public, several veterans being in the
audience.
In conclusion Col. Pratt urged the
young men of this vicinity to enlist
in Co. G. He called attention to the
advantages enlisted men will have
they can select. the company they
are to serve with, %nd the regiment.
Every field officer of the Third regi-
ment has seen actual service, and the
company officers have all had expert
ence at the border. Co. G is splen-
did unit, said the colonel. It is we'll
differed, and the members are fine
soldierly fellows. He expressed the
hope that when called into federal SER
vice, the membership would be 200.
A rising vote of thanks was rendered
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
NOTES..

The Chautauqua entertainments
were largely attended.
The grand ball at the Armory was
fitting close to the day, and those
present enjoyed every minute of it.
The total receipts will be over 5000,
when the returns from the supper this
evening are in, and all subscriptions
are turned over.
The Glendorado band discoursed
lively selections throughout the day,
and did it's share to make the enter
tainment success.
The supper served by the good
housewives Of Princeton was most
appetizing repast, and they are de-
serving Of commentator.
Co. G will have fund of respectable
proportions when called into service,
with which to purchase extras. Draft
ed regiments will not have this.
Col. Pratt and officers of Co. G
and other friends were entertained at
a picnic dinner on C. H. Nelson's lawn,
and most enjoyable time was had.
Co. G desires to express it's appre-
citation to the general public, for the
generous support, and especially are
they grateful to the ladies of Prince
ton.
The line Of march Of the parade was
extended so as to pass R. C. Dunn's
residence. Mr. Dunn who was indis-
posed appreciates the courtesy very
much.
The Union is particularly gratifed
that the celebration was success.
The publisher suggested to the boys
that they stage it, and the Union
boosted for it with all it's might.
The ladies of Princeton contributed
eatables so generously that enough re-
mains for supper this evening. Only
rs cents will be charged and everyone
should be there. Supper served from
5 o'clock on.
The boys did not have a great deal
Of time to prepare for the celebration,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
Sunday School Convention.

The Northeast Minnesota Sunday
school association will hold a conven-
ton at the Swedish Baptist church in
Wyanett from July 10 to Is, inclusive.
The exercises will commence at
o'clock in the evening Of the opening
day. Rev. P. Ryden Of Cambridge,
Sunday school missionary, will be
present, and he has selected other
speakers. Evangelist Nels Morris will
also be in attendance, and will continue
series Of revivals after the close of
the convention.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
Red Cross MEETING.

A meeting will be held at the Arm
Dry tomorrow, Friday, evening for the
purpose of perfecting a county organ
ization of the Red Cross.
Officers will be elected and other de-
tails attended to. @
A large attendance is desired, and
all will be welcome; The more sec
lions of Mile Laos county represented
the better.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

ton Of Mr.. E. L. Mcmillan, and the
exercises closed with band selection.
The races were original and decid-
edly interesting.
The obstacle race for boys under 12
was first. The participants ran so
yards and return, crawling through a
barrel, going and coming. Leonard
Plummondore was the winner, and
Hartley Sausser captured second hon.
ors.
Girls under IL then ran so yards,
threading needle on the way. Miss
Olive Orion came in first and Miss
Martha Arnhold second.
The boot and shoe race was next.
Boys under IL ran so yards, stopping
half way, removing their shoes and
throwing them into barrel. On their
return they picked out their own shoes,
put them on and laced them. Clar-
ence Blocker was the winner, and
Hartley Sausser came in second.
Fred Sleeves and George Besnah
won the jockey race, and Ward Blair
and Vincent Mullen captured second
honors. One boy would carry the
other SO yards, and on the return the
positions were reversed.
Miss Hildah Nelson won the ladies'
race, and Mrs. Alice Norby came in
second.
Ed Edison proved to be the champion
Splinter among the corpulent men
present, and w. J. Kennedy was close
second.
Lieutenant Kalkman and Jas. Nee
were in charge of the races and every
thing passed off without hitch.
The ball game was a cracker jack.
'Sliver" Pratt Of Zimmerman had i'm
ported an entire ball team, and it was
a good one too. Princeton was in
great condition, and sailed the game
away by 2 to 0 count.
For five snappy innings the two
teams battled to a scoreless tie, but
Princeton broke into the run column
in the sixth when Umbehocker slammed
out a steaming single, and went to
second when Davis hit safe. Garrison
''kicked in" with a single and Umbe-
hooker beat it home.
Just to make it safe Princeton hung
up another score in the seventh.
Skahen was retired but Young bumped
one on the nose that carried him to
first. Doane went down, but Wilkes
brought the crowd to it's toes, by lac
ing one through the fence for clean
triple, scoring Young. Wilkes was
caught at the plate, when he attempted
to stretch his drive into homer.
1t was about as fast an exhibition
as has been seen in these parts for
some time.
Garrison was on the mound for
Princeton, and the big fellow let the
visitors down with two blows. Skahen
was at the receiving station and was
in the game all the time. Grady and
Schumacher were in the points for the
visitors and also did we'll. H. J. Plaas
and a gentleman from Minneapolis
pulled off the umpiring stunt in a very
satisfactory manner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
Supper This Evening.

The generous housewives of Prince
ton were so liberal in donating viands
for the Co. G supper, that an album
dance remains, and another supper will
be served this evening from 5 o'clock
on. Only rs cents will be charged, and
the proceeds will go to Co. G.. You are
invited to attend.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

The public-spirited citizens who
brought the Chautauqua here are de-
serving of the thanks of all good citi-
ZenS,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
.C'S CELEBR ALTON
ing Success-Joyous and Patri-
E Throng Turns Out to
Honor the Soldiers.
IF. Pratt of AnOka Delivers an
Ipiring Address-Princeton
! Wins the Ball Game.

G's Fourth Of July celebration
winner in every way. Thous-
ere in attendance, and it was a
but patriotic throng that turned
observe Independence day, and
BUR soldier boys.
ncially it was a gratifying sue
lso, and the total receipts
ted to $833.35, including $1O8.5O
n by the ladies who served sup
he down town stand brought in
While the stand at the fair
S took in $18.85. Paid admis-
% the ball game amounted to
nd ISL dance tickets were sold
liar each. About $500 has been
bed by Princeton citizens and
Mount will be substantially in
!, as all have not been afforded
)ortunlty to contribute as yet.
tai may reach $1,000 when all
are in. After all expenses
d, there will be a goodly balance
o the company fund of G..
parade in the morning was sim
e, being led by Captain A. H.
n, marshal Of the day. Next
he Jones Bros. drum corps, be-
flowed by a squad from Co. G.
rave old veterans of the civil
ZEN wheeled by. The floats at
| favorable comment on every
The Red Cross girls, Co. G, the
n, Firemen, Creamery, C. H.
Farmers Cooperative Co., O.
dali, the Riverside hotel and DR..
| A. Perry, being represented.
700, there was a float containing
Princeton misses representing
'ious states, and also a float ad-
hg "Cinderella," the photo play
hut on for the benefit Of the Red
under the auspices of the Civic
naent club, at the Crystal next
(ay. evening. A long line of
tbiles gaily bedecked in patri-
lors was another feature. The
wound up at the Chautauqua
here appropriate exercises were
out.
exercises at the tent opened
band selection, and then the
Bros. drum corps favored those
with a stirring number. After
+ band selection a male chorus
lost pleasingly. Attorney E. L.
AN then introduced Col. A. F.
of Anoka; the speaker of the
selection of Col. Pratt was a
lte one, and he delivered a
ic address that was right to the
since 1776, said the speaker,
of Julv has been observed in
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
Kindly Remembered.

Members Of the Masonic Lodge No.
1of Monticello, have been planning
Tor some time to go over and surprise
their brother member, Hon. H. E..
Craig, at his home in Orrock. Last
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

man, after he has looked around to
see if he can find anyone at home,
getting helm from the nearest VILLAGE
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
Manifestations.

Cards have been received ANNOUNCE
ing the marriage Of Mr.. William c..
Roos Of this village and Miss Violet
Mathisen of Faribault. The happy
event occurred June 80, at the home
Of the brides parents.
The groom is an industrious and ex-
emplary young man, who numbers his
friends by his acquaintance. The
bride is an accomplished young lady of
winning ways. She taught school at
Zimmerman last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roos will be at home
after July 10 in Princeton. Numer-
Gus friends extend Fluctuations.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
ThOma-COrdiner.

Mr.. William Cordiner and Mrs..
Emma L. Thoma were united in mar
rage in Minneapolis Saturday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
ard Pauley, by judge Dickens, an old
friend of the groom.
Mr.. and Mrs: Cordiner returned
Sunday and are living in the Cordiner
residence. Friends wish them unin-
terrupted happiness.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

Sunday was finally selected as the day
and several auto loads went over, ar
irving shortly before noon. and COM
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-15
WAR Takes The JOY
OUT o. JOY riding

BY The United Press
LONDON, Sept. 25.-tBy Mall.-Joy-
riding In the British Isles Is no longer
JOY. Gasoline prices took another
running broad jump today Of IS cents
The market price is now Si.09 per gal
Ion.
The newest increase In gasoline Is
going to hit several millions OF the
common people. Much Of the street
transportation Is By huge motor buses.
Already they are planning on boosting
the fares to keep up with the soaring
price Of gasoline.
The few remaining taxicabs on the
streets will be forced 10 increase their
rates. Despite the terrific prices Of fuel.
their rates OF about &c cents per mile
compare favorably with the charges IN
American cities In normal times. Now,
however, they are talking Of 20 or %
cents per mile.
Leading dealers In gasoline explain
that the prices were made necessary
by the high insurance rates on tank
ships. Insurance on these ships Is now
iS per cent OF their value 10 reach
round trip.
Much Of the heavy hauling In the
downtown streets OF London Is being
done by steam traction engines I'm the
place OF motor trucks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-15
The Russians Are Trying To Do

demand is that a new Provisional Gov
eminent, or cabinet, be formed. imme-
diately, to be composed entirely Of So
ciallsis. and TO manage the affairs OF
Russia until the assembly meets in
January. other groups think that the
cabinet Of the Provisional Government
should include representatives OF every
political party.
But think It viii be easier TO I'M
derstand the whole question" Uncle
Harry continued, III you just keep In
mind these two principal facts. the
Russians who are taking an active part
I'm public affairs right now are divided
into two groups-ilrst, those who want
TO make the government entirely re-
preventative OF the wOrkmen, soldiers
and peasants Of the country; and Sec
ond, those who think that other elias
ses or divisions OF the populations,
should also have representatives in the
government along with the soldiers,
workmen and peasants.
But after all we must remember
that this Is really a temporary prob
lem, because the final settlement will
be made by the delegates representing
all the Russian people at the Constltu-
cnt Assembly"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-15
by CARL J. WATTS.
agent Southern Pacific Lines.

written for the United Press).
MAC DONA. Texas. Oct. ID regis I
tered myself and forty-eisht others for
selectlve draft. June 3, without one
cent cost to the government.
Myself, wife and child have become
members Of the American Red Cross.
have secured in this place and
surrounding country, 90 members FOR
the San Antonio Chapter OF the Amer
lean Red Cross and collected nearly
500.
have purchased a Liberty Bond
and induced several others to buy
bonds.
! have impressed upon shippers the
necessity OF loading cars 10 fun space
and weight capacity. and seen to it
that they did IL.
have urged shippers and conslgnees
to load and unload cars with all the
speed possible.
am using small and light cars for
light loading
am forwarding loads and emptles
on the FIRST available trains.
have instructed all my men to re-
port dlsloyally and reasonable acts.
am remembering at an times that
/ am an American, with true and I'M
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-15

system. They pooled their rolling stock
and coal shipments.
They found themselves unable 90 get
more cars and engines so they speeded
up repairs, increased the mileage per
day Of freight trains and, by cooper
alton OF shippers. greatly increased the
load on each car.
They Increased the speed with which
cars were unloaded and cut down pas
scnger, mail and express trains.
This enabled the railroads 30 give
service as II they had added 10000
freight cars-an increase OF 80 per
cent, and i6,625 locomotlves-an in
crease Of % per cent.
The reader win say: "Flnei But why
doesn't the public get the benefit In
better servloe2'
Tho tracks and equipment are used
In the following order:
First-The government Is given
priority In the shipment OF raw ma
torlals, supplies and men.
Socond-Shipmenis for our allies are
expedited.
Thlrd-Such vital things as coal and
iron are speeded where they are need
ed.
Then ordinary commerce is given a
whack There Is limit 10 which
tracks and terminals can be used Hence
the congestion outside OF New York.
Chicago. 50. Louls-all the big railroad
centors
Those In authority say there has
never been n time whom me hundreds
OF thousands of railway employees
worked so hard and so long. A scarcity
OF labor has been Increased by the dis
patch OF nine regiments OF railroad
men TO France 90 run the railroads OF
that country.
The railroads have often been the
target OF deserved criticism. but IN tho
present period they have drawn praise
from one not given TO ouloglcs unless
misunderstanding Of War Baker.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-15
SONGS OF The "SAMMILS'

BY The United Press.
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS.
France, Sept. 25.-(By MaiD.-The Mar
ines have lost one OF the keenest pa
triots in the ranks, a youngster who
hated the kaiser so flercely that he
talked about It In his sleep. lie is I'M
der detention in a base hospital and
likely Will be sent back 10 HIS home.
the result OF casing aud shrapnel
wounds on the head, suffered when he
fought with the Canadians.
It was not until the Marines had
sailed that IL was known the youth
had been with the Canadians. lie adj
mitted having served in a foreign army
and being discharged as unfit by the
Canadian medical authorities. The
record Of his case showed that his
heart was seriously affected by gassing
and that his skull had been cracked by
a she'll fragment. After the Marines
came into camp here the boy became
demented.
Another Marine, a sergeant, whose
mind was affected by long service in
the tropics, set out one night 10 catch
the kaiser. French troops picked him
up several miles from the American
camp but he escaped and has not been
heard Of since.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-15
Why Your Mail is La e, or the
War Story of The RaiIrozd
BY MILTON BRONNER.

WASHINGTON, oct. i5.-Is your
train late. your letter delayed, your
freight shipment somewhere in Amer
lear"
Blame 1t on the war.
This nation OF iOOOOOOOO people in
ordinary times keeps busy 693 rail-
roads. with a mileage Of 100000 miles,
100000 employees and about 100000
freight cars.
Trains are tho busy shuttles that
weave the fabric Of the nations COM
merce.
Suddenly. in the war, with but a 3
per cent. Increase In equipment. the
railroads are required TO take on an
added business equal TO that OF Great
Britain, France, Germany, Austria and
Russia.
There are the vastly increa/ed ship
ments TO our allies. There is the carry
ing OF supplies to Ga army canton
ments and training fields. There was
the task OF carrying all the materials
for their construction. &c OF them as
large as cities OF 10000. each.
The railroads have had TO carry over
750,OOO members Of the National Army
and the National Guard, requiring 49,
800 passenger cars, 1900 sleepers, 1000
baggage cars and $500 freight cars.
10 Has been necessary 90 keep a
steady flow OF iron ore 90 the great
steel plants, and TO carry more coal
than usual.
All service dependent upon the rail-
roads may Seem slower, and Is slower.
TO the ordinary man. but the railroads
are getting more out Of their rolling
stock and men than ever before.
The roads merged themselves into
what is practically one big continental
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-15

Have the Russians planned to do
ANYTHING like that2" asked Joe.
practically the same thing" an
syered Uncle Harry. AS soon as the
REVOLUTION occurred the Provisional
Government was organized and an
nouncement was made that a Con-
stituent Assembly would be held and
permanent form OF government es-
tablished."
"This hasn't been held. has it2"
asked Jimmy.
several dates have been set for the
election ofNdelegates TO the Assembly,
but they have all been postponed be-
cause Of conditions and troubles grow
ing out OF 'he war. Now II is planned
to hold mis- Assembly, or convention,
about the first Of this coming Janu-
ary."
"where Will it be held2" asked
Helen.
In Moscow or Petrograd," answered
Uncle Harry. First an election Will be
held all over Russia and the people IN
every section will elect delegates who
will attend the Assembly. At the meet
ings there will be discussions and
speeches, and the delegates will finally
decide on a form Of permanent govern
ment."
"Then the Russians are making pro-
gress toward Strengthening things out,
aren't they2" said Joe.
"Nhy OF course" said Uncle Harry.
but &c takes a lot Of time and a lot
OF intelligence and lot OF thinking
and planning to make progress In a
country like Russia, especially when
YOU remember that Russia's armies
are still engaged in holding at bay a
large portion OF the German and Aus
trian forces. II the war were not going
on the people and their leaders could
devote all their time to solving their
own home problems. As IL Is, they
must keep one eye on the battle fronts
and the other eye on all the other
questions that must be answered"
mo wonder Premier kerensky Is a
busy mani" said Helen.
mo wonder indeed" said Uncle
Harry. "He is one OF the strongest men
in Russia today and he needs to be.
From all accounts he Is trying hard 10
get the different political parties TO
agree on some definite plan that will
carry the country along safely until
the Constituent Assembly is held in
January and a permanent form OF gov
eminent Is decided upon and adopted.
And two Of his biggest problems are
the Maximalsts and BOlsheviks, that
Joe asked about These are two poll
tlcal factions. The Maximalists take
their name from the word maximum.
that is, the most; they want the inn
mediate establishment OF a SOcialistic
form OF government. The Bolsheviks
take their name from a Russian politi-
cal leader whom they have been fol-
lowing for years. and their principal