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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

seemed to be something wrong about the way it had been built. For in stance. Louise said that she could sit in the living room and, without rais- ing her voice. conduct her entire household.
 "For instance,' said she, T hear John, the furnace man. at toll in the cellar beneath me. "John," I remark. below my breath, don't put so much coal in the furnace" and John, with out pausing in his labors say. All right. ma'am, I won't!"
 The next moment I observe that you would serve teal" and Mary inn mediately ceases dusting the attic. two floors up, where she is at the moment engaged. and hustiles down to the kitchen.
 "'Of course, this has it's attractive side she continued, yet there come unexpected situations. I was enter taining the rector here one afternoon while we waited for Henry to finish dressing and join us. and unfortu- nately he lost his only collar button under the rug and couldn't find his vest, all at the same time. You know vivacious tongue, and on this occa- sion I had no fear he ever would be stricken dumb. His upstairs remarks kept up low yet distinct obbligato to my frantic society conversation down here, much as the bass cello provides a background to the melody when an orchestra plays. Also when the cooks finance calls upon her their 1ovemaking in the kitchen is distract ing. If we are trying to concentrate on bridge. You'll simply have to find out what the trouble is and make our new house different"
 '1 told her I could mention the se- cret of the trouble right off the bat it merely was the lack of few thous- and dollars in proper material when the house was built. That reminded her at once to ask just about what the kind of a house she had so dis tinctiy- outlined to me was going to cost and I said s20.00O. '-My goodness gracious!" cried Louise. She wasn't going to spend a cent over s12, 900 for such perfectly simple tiny place and would I please go back to my. office "= oN-''- T''''7 nut a way whereby she could get every single thing she wanted for that price, There must be some way! That was what an ar chitect was for. anyhow, to find it, So she cast me out into the cold world with my cute little problem!"
 Cheer up!" said the real estate man T know a woman who keeps coming back to say if that lot she liked was only the west instead of the east side of the street she'd take it in & second! And still have hopes of selling it to her."--Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
NAVY AT WAR STRENGTH.

There can be no question but what the step taken by President Wilson in authorizing the recruiting of the navy to its war strength of S7,0Oo is called for under the prevailing con ditions. The number of men in the navy has been far below that neces- sary to man the ships that are avail able for use. The number has been so low that it has been necessary, in order to secure a proper complement for the new vessels as they are launched, to remove those serving on some of the first line ships and place those vessels .on the reserve list.
 It cannot help being recognized that much is to be expected of the navy whenever this country becomes in volved in difficulties with other na- tions. It is the first line of defense and it must be depended upon for i'm portant service in case of any aggres- sive action. It is therefore of the ut most importance that the number of men required to man each and every vessel in the navy should be secured at the earliest possible moment, not solely for the sake of seeing that the ranks are filled but for the purpose of giving them the training and get ting the recruits acquainted with the duties which they will be called upon to perform
 It would have been well for that reason If this step had been taken some time ago. for in addition to the reserve fleet there are new vessels which are going into commission be- fore long and the number of men re- quired for them ought to be available without seriously interfering with the personnel of the other first class ships The importance of strong. well equipped and well trained navy must not be overlooked.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
The Question of a More Liberal Sun
 day.

MT. Editor: It may be well at tiais time to speak out in meetin'." Yes. speak out good and strong, and ask the senators from the 18th and 2sth senatorial districts that include the great towns of Kiliingiy and Plainield to do all in their power to kill the unjust, foolish, un-American, anti progressive mea sure passed by the house few days ago, allowing cities of over 10000 population the righs of liberal and more American Sunday I do not wish to be considered either in favor of or against such legislation If 1t is fair, but why should the city of Willimantie that claims to have more than 10000 population have more
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
More Appropriste.

A little group of wilfui men is what the President calls the unpatriotic ob- structionists in the Senate. A Wiiful group of little men would seem to be more appropriate designation. - Springfield Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
VERMONT AND DOCS.

According to the report which comes from Vermont relative to the action taken by the legislature of that state to encourage the sheep raising indus try, it is shown that while that com monwealth has already taken some steps to reduce the dog menace, it is not prepared to go further at the present time.
 Two measures were proposed to thu
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

It would be interesting to know whether there would have been any thought on the part of the general as- sembly judiciary committee of provid- ing for an assistant prosecutor and clerk for the city court. if our sena- tor and representative were not con- nected herewith.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
poor Head for eusirrss.

The ease with which Won Papen handed ont good sized fortunes may De explained by the fact that he vas only q military attache with poor head for busir:5 ss.--%ew York E@en- ing Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

appears feasible, makes an easy step in the direction of vocational courses that may be introduced when means are available and for the present fits in adVantageously With local coati- tionS and needs
 Very truly yours,
 J. P. HUNTINGTON Norwich, March 26, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

It is perfectly apparent that the president would be running around in a circle if he attempted to follow the directions of al! those who are ready with advice.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

Many appeals are being made to keep the Belgian babies from starv- ing, but from the way in which Ger many has been sinking the relief ships that is the country where the peti- tions ought to be circulated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
There'lI Be Others.

Reports from Wheeling indicate that 1t is one place where La Toilette is not likely to deliver what he calls a great speech And if is entirely possible that there will be others - Indianapolis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

Governor Mccall of Massachusetts has asked the legislature of his state to provide for a home guard. The good example of Connecticut is again bearing fruit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

The man on the corner says: Those who are seeking a substitute for pa triotism ought to know by this time that there isn't any.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

What kind of citizenship does In diana insist upon. when a county com missioner orders the American flag hauled down lest it might offend some one?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

It is getting to the point where all most every week has its crisis, and there are times when they seem to come almost daily.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

Perhaps the leaders of the German army in the west are beginning to re- alize that 1t is not as easy to stop the forward movement of the British and French as they had anticipated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

In their effort to get the enemy out of the trenches. the Germans met with much greater success than did Henry Ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

The state senate did we'll in knock ing out the perhaps well meant. bnt cruel amendment that would have for biddep EttIe boys from selling news pa apers. The rumored threat that, ii this was opposed, there would be something more sweeping pushef through. has not materialized as yet The little boys earn money needed at home. they acquire an early knowledge of business they are workers and the' should not be kept from this indus try. It is generally understood that when 1t was first proposed the sen ators quite generally favored the idea, on sentimental grounds, but when they found how it would work they saw a new light.-HaFtford CouTant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

At least one of the answers to the question, why the war ia Europe should raise prices in the United States, is that this country is to large extent feeding Great Britain and the chief countries of Europe with the exception of Germany. Where we formerly imported we now export. In- stead of importing butter. as in other days, for example, we now export it- sending Europe more than nineteen million pounds last year, thus furnish ing not only the bread but the butter. Relatives scarcity and high prices ii the case of most of our products have been the inevitable resuit.-TorrtngtoD Register. t.-,-..s v. .-.. sl-..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

ness and impartial dealinSa.-Ansonia Sentinel
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
Should be Properly Maintained.

On the whole the streets of the viii
lage that have been improved are in
fairly good condition, but some repair
work is needed. A coating of fresh
gravel in places would prove beneficial
to the rock road leading west from
the depot and the fine material should
be scraped into the center of the road
way. The rock road between the West
Branch bridge and the foot Of the hill
also needs a little attention-there
has been nothing done to it since it
was built four years ago. There are
also spots on the streets that were
graveled year ago where little
fresh gravel would fill the depressions
At a very small cost these needed i'm.
provements can be made. It would
be a shame to let our few blocks OF
good streets go back to their forme,
condition. It is false economy tt
neglect proper maintenance work or
our streets. What can be done now
for a dollar will cost three dollars {
year hence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
Bow Struck bv Automobile.

On Sunday evening at about 9
o'clock Paul Michaels, aged about ID
years, was struck and badly bruised
by an automobile driven by David
johnson. The driver, however, is
blameless.
The accident occurred on the West
Branch bridge. Mr.. Johnson's car was
passing another machine, and the
Michaels boy, in attempting to cross
from one side Of the bridge to the
other, ran behind one automobile d.
rectly in front of the other with the
result that he was struck and crumpled
up. Mr.. johnson Immediately brought
the car to halt and in the meantime
the boy gathered himself together and
proceeded toward town. He was over
taken by Mr.. Johnson near the STAN
ley residence, taken into the house and
DR.. Armitage summoned. No bones
were fractured but the boy was
found to be bruised about the face
and back, and DR.. Armitage suggested
that he be taken to the Northwestern
hospital. Mr.. johnson thereupon con-
veyed him to that institution, where it
was thought best to retain him for a
few days.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09

berg, Isle; Ray R: Richardson, Milaca;
Ross A. Berg, Milaca; Jester E. Abra-
hanson, Milaca; Peter J. Fuchs,
Wahkon; Clarence A. Lindholm,
Milaca; Edwin T. Johnson, Vineland;
S. Wivell, Pease; Frank Umbehocker,
Princeton; William A. Taplin, Onamia;
Lawrence George Fassbinder, Page;
Archie Hearoeld Wilkes, Wahkon;
Stanley Wiedewitch, Princeton; Cor
nelius Byl, Princeton; Vernon Sum-
vinkla, Milaca; Alfred Bernard An
derson, Milaca; Harry Vohs, Fores-
ton; Wilhelm F. Alberts, Milaca; Err
nest Ferdinand Hellgren, Onamia;
Frederick Gilbert Casper, Wahkon;
Sam E. Asp, Foreston.
Tuesday-Calvin Olson, Princeton;
John Kirchhoff, Princeton; Edward
Nystedt, Princeton; Edward Schubert,
Wahkon; Paul Lorall Peterson, Mil
AGA; Ekmer Krist Larson, Princeton;
Lester S. Sherk, M1laca; Elof Leon
ard Sternquist, Princeton; Walter
Jopp, Princeton; Chris VIM. Soren-
son, Milaca; Harry Arthur Larson,
Book; Daniel Sundberg, jr., Foreston;
Henry Oscar Ecklund, Princeton; Geo.
Elmer Johnson, Foreston; Ambrose
Patten, Milaca; Ole Christofferson
Milaca; Arvid Nathaniel Lind, Ron
neby; Elmer R. Deleen, Book; Hugo
Betzler, Princeton; Gust Adolph
Kuhrke, Princeton; Reuben Arnold
Johnson, Milaca; George Arvel Gen.
now, Princeton; Edwin Fritz Larin
Isle; William Jerome Pearson, Wah-
kon; Joe Pawletta, Milaca.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
To the Farmers.

The Mile Laos County Fair will be
held on Septembey IL, 10, ID and Is,
and farmers should take particular
pains in selecting from their products
the very best specimens for exhibition.
It is none too early to begin making
some of these selections of
small grains in the straw for instance.
The farmer should remember that
the county fair is his home exposition
and therefore not take the very best
of his exhibits to the state fair and
leave the second-class products for ex-
hibition at Princeton "~ ~
Upon the farmer largely depends
the success of the fair. This year,
with the splendid crops which are in
evidence, it is within the farmers
power to make the coming fair the
most successful the county has ever
had. s
Begin now, farmers, to select your
exhibits for your home fair.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09

of attractiveness and interest in the
night time. Whenever the heavens are
clear they fit about in large numbers
and shower their bombs upon the
earth. The machines, however, are
absolutely invisible One night they
Unanswered over the town for about
four hours and one bomb landed about
200 yards from us on the main street,
killed a few men and women and
wrecked some buildings. We were
sleeping in our ambulance cars at the
time. AS rule, when the terrors of
the air are fitting overhead-theyc can
be distinctly heard-the population
seek safety in dugouts, or holes in the
ground. But when the bombs are being
dropped and you flatten yourself out
on the earth the danger is very small
as the explosion takes place about 80
feet from the ground. The greatest
danger is from flying stones and de-
bris, but, taking everything into con-
sideration, the casualties and damage
from aerial bombs are not extensive.
Six or seven German observation
balloons are plainly visible from our
headquarters.
We get along very we'll with the
French soldiers although we can't talk
their language as it should be spoken
and neither can they talk ours with
any degree Of fluency. But we under
stand them to the extent of knowing
that they are anxiously awaiting the
arrival of the American army. After
three years Of hard fighting the poor
fellows are pretty we'll worn out.
I expect to be home by Christmas
| Regards to all. GERALD.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
WITH THE SOLDIERS
News Notes Gathered at the Prince
ton Armory From the Boys
Awaiting the Call.
Incidents of Interest to- the People
of Princeton and the Sur
rounding Territory.

When will the new Uniforms come?
This question is second in Importance
to the boys. Of course all are anxious
to learn the date of departure. ..@,~ r.
Monday evening the members were
assigned to permanent squads accord
ing to size.
Capt. A. H. johnson was among
those who took in the disloyal picnic
at Dale Sunday, and he certainly did
not relish the maudlin sentiments
ventilated.
Friday evening DR.. Galley vaccinated
those who missed this at the muster
in, and some of the boys are nursing
a lame arm as result. On Monday
evening most of the members were
given the third "shot in the ARM"
The government is taking every pre-
caution to keep the soldiers free from
disease.
Lieutenant Morton was Mime
apolis visitor on Saturday, being ac-
companied to Anoka by Sergt. Olsen
and Private Yngve. While there the
latter two met Lieut.. Cutter, who has
been assigned to G, for the first time.
They are of the opinion that inasmuch
as Morton must go, the assignment of
Cutter was a fortunate one for G..
The officers are we'll pleased with the
progress of the drill so far, and expect
to make G crack company in the
full sense of the term.
Corporals VIM. Satterstrom and
Arthur A. Atkinson have been pro
NOTED and are now sergeants. Both
are excellent non-commissioneG Off
GERS. Privates Clifford Reiber and
Albert O. Hoglund now wear corpor-
ais stripes and they will make good.
Lieutenant Hofflander is as per
sistent as he is enthusiastic. He still
has hopes of securing recruits in Cam.
bridge.
Most OF the boys would greet pay
day with a smile most any time now
Uncle Sam is sure but slow.
/ "Kike" Grodzisky, the lanky barber
has the tools of his trade with hin
and expects to pick up a few spare
nickels and dimes in camp.
The paper plates to be used on tn
train have arrived, and this may meal
that the date of departure is not ia:
removed.
Private Roy Neumann is the hand,
man Of the company, and he is a goo,
soldier.
Bugler Wilkes is rapidly learnin.
, the various calls. He is on the jo
:, all the time. ,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
MayOs Called to the COlOrs.

Drs. Charles H. and VIM. j. M ago
of Rochester have both been called to
serve in the army. The first-named,
with the rank Of major, will serve as
adviser to Brigadier General Gorgas,
surgeon general of the army, and the
other brother will engage in surgical
work in France. This means that the
Rochester hospital has lost for time
it's chief surgical experts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
Do 1t New.

Luverne, a town about the size Of
Princeton, raised $4,000 for it's militia
company in one day. Winona, which
is good sized city, has contributed
over $4,000 for it's local company. All
things considered Princeton has done
we'll for Company G., but it can and
must do better, and the entire county
should assist. Whatever is to be done
must be done quickly for the boys
are liable to be called away any day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
Casper G. Scott.

Casper G.. Scott, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Scott of Belden, Pine county,
died at St. Barnabas hospital, Mime
apolis, on July 81, following an opera
ton for appendicitis.
The remains were brought to Prince
ton and the funeral held at the Meth
odist church on Friday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock, Rev. Jas. A. Geer con-
Quoting the ceremony.
Casper G. Scott was born on Aug
ust II, 1896, in Blue Hill township and
moved to Belden with his parents ten
years ago.. His mothers name before
marriage was Alice Orion, daughter
of the late William Orion, who former
ly lived in Greenbush and later in
Princeton. Deceased is survived by
his parents; five brothers, Freedland
Clair, Donald, James and Thomas; one
sister, Bernice, and two grandparents
Mrs. Laura E. Orion and Mrs. Mar
garet Scott.
Among those present at the funeral
were Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Galbraith OF
Golden Valley, Mont.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
NEWS FROM FRANCE
Gerald Peterson, With the American
Ambulance Corps, Relates
Recent Experiences.
He Describes Visit, on Moonlight
Nights, of German Bomb
Dropping Aircraft.

Gerald jefferson, VINO is located
near the front in France, writes an in
teresting letter under date of July Is,
to the publisher of the Union, a
synopsis of which follows:
With many others I am now on re-
placement duty and consequently have
a few spare moments and an oppor-
tunity to write to the folks across the
herring pond.
Our trip across the Atlantic was
pleasant. Upon arrival at bordeaux we
went directly to Paris, where we re-
manned a week and were then sent to
a camp somewhere in France" In
the Princeton university contingent
there were % ambulance men, so we
combined with IS young fellows from
Yale to complete the number required
for section-usually AZ or 43. We
have 20 Fiat cars in our section with
two chauffeurs to a car.
During our initiatory work we were
at three different camps and were
eventually assigned to the Chemindes
Dauos district, and our camp is located
about five miles behind the front,
where the roar of the big devastating
ordnance is almost incessant But one
soon gets accustomed to the noise.
Our work has consisted of carrying
the wounded to the hospitals just back
of the front, and this work has been
strenuous Every day cars are sent
to the various posts at the front and
the wounded brought in.
During the past week artillery fight
ing has predominated and in conse-
quence the wounded have been badly
shattered. Our machines will accom-
modate five men on stretchers or will
seat twelve men able to be transported
that way: No lights are permitted on
the ambulance cars even on the dark
est nights. Sometimes it is necessary
for a man to either sit on the front
fender or walk ahead, so that progress
is necessarily SLOW.
On the way up here we passed
through the best country have ever
seen, and the roads, Notwithstanding
the tremendously heavy ordnance
which had passed over them, were still
in good condition. In some sections OF
the country however, the heavy traffic
). has cut the roads to pieces. We do not
have much tire trouble as each ma
chine carries two extra tires for each
/ wheel. So you see that in this respect
we are we'll equipped.
The division to which we have beer
assigned is now on 'repos" (resting'
and will be for Is days more. TIL
machines are pretty we'll shot up ant
the ambulance corps tired out. A.
soon as "repos" is called off we shall
: go back to our work with renewed
energy and it is interesting work al
| the time.
German aeroplanes furnish sourc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
Schemes to Evade Military DUTY.

All manner of schemes are being re-
sorted to in an effort to secure ex-
emption from military service. They
are Of such large variety that it would
take couple Of columns Of space to
enumerate them. The attempt to
wriggle out Of duty to their country
is disgrace to those young men who,
without any legitimate reason, are
trumping up excuses for exemption.
Hon. Chas. N. Orr, chairman of the
Ninth division exemption board, in
speaking of the attempt to evade
army service, made the following per-
tinent remarks:
"The crying need at present is for
energetic men who will volunteer to
get out and investigate the doubtful
claims for exemption. There are more
second cousins, aged aunts and small
sisters and brothers being supported
by men of draft age than at any other
time in the history Of America"
R. c. Wright, member of the Tenth
division board, has this to say:
"One man in our district sends So!
to his mother in Sweden every three
months and another sends his mother
in Milwaukee SIS month. These me1
will get $50 a month in the army, ane
with virtually no other expense, viii
be able to increase their allowance tt
their mothers without hardship. Ant
you can bet that will be my recon-
mendation."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-08-09
Worse Than a Stacker,

What can be thought Of a paper
which has columns 70 waste on de-
Tending crazy women piekets but not
a line in support of the government in
time of war ?-St. Cloud Times.