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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO..

The e. A. r., w. r. c. and S. V.
are making big preparations for a
proper observance of Memorial day
in Princeton.
A. j. Bulls and force of assistants
are busily engaged on the frame Of
the new planning mill in the rear Of
the Union office.
H. H. Whitmore, president Of the
Citizens bank, has gone to Monte
video on visit to his wife's relatives,
and upon his return Cashier Eaton will
visit the Worlds fair at Chicago.
James Mckenzie Of Spencer Brook
brought in a drove of steers on Mon
day for Whitmore & Whitman whose
average weight was 1882 pounds. The
animals netted Mr.. Mckenzie 3%
cents per pound. Good beef cattle al
ways command high prices.
H. S. Plummer, one Of the leading
dry goods merchants of Anoka, has
closed his store and will embark in
another line of business. Anoka is a
poor town for dry goods stores-it is
too near Minneapolis.
County. Superintendent Barker has
received notification and desires to say
that the summer training school will
be opened in Princeton on July 10 in
stead Of July rs as previously adver-
tised. Every effort will be put forth
to make the teachers comfortable.
Benjamin Mckenzie had narrow
escape from what might have been a
fatal accident while returning from
town to his home in Spencer Brook last
Saturday. A wheel came off the road
cart in which he was riding and his
foot caught in the framework of the
vehicle; he was dragged almost mile
across the Baldwin flats before he was
discovered and rescued. He was badly
bruised, but luckily no bones were
broken.
Ben McCann, formerly Washburn's
foreman in the Rum river pineries,
and who was well and favorably known
in Princeton, committed suicide at An
Okla on Saturday He swallowed a
large dose Of aconite in the presence
of his wife. He caught the poor
woman and held her in his arms, thus
preventing her from sending for a
physician until it was too late. III
health is assigned for the cause of the
rash act.
County Attorney Ross got quite a
lively shaking up while going to For
eston last Wednesday. The pole Of the
buggy slipped out Of the neck yoke
and the team kept on going. Mr.. Ross
described a semicircle in the air and
came in forcible contact with terra
firma. His face was badly bruised
and his shoulder slightly famed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23
Townley's ''Big Biz
Milaca, Mimi, MAY 13,
To the Editor of the Union:

To the Editor of the Union:
=, If the leaders of the Nonpartisan
league have worked out a plan any,
thing like satisfactory adjustment of
marketing conditions, it would seem
that the announcement of this would
be the principal feature of their polit-
ical campaign. It is claimed that they
have a plan, and the members know
what it is, but that the public platform
is not the proper place to discuss the
subject. This was the reason, it is
claimed, why Mr.. Townley said moth
ing about this when at Milaca although
he emphasized so strongly the need of
such plan.
Some people will wonder what there
can be about such plans that they
should be kept from the public and
whispered to members only. The
writer has been in the habit Of think
ing that in democratic country like
this all questions and measures that
affect the people generally are proper
subjects for public inquiry and public
discussion. If it be granted that this
is the rule, there is no good reason
:5why this subject under discussion
should be an exception. Secrecy in
such matters is bound to provoke in
quiry and arouse suspicion. Feeling
an interest in all efforts that aim to
promote the public welfare, I have
been doing some reading lately with
the view Of ascertaining what these
league plans may be, and have reached
the conclusion that while the league
proper aims to secure control of the
political situation, the organizations
such as the League Exchange and es-
pecially "The Consumers United
Stores company" aim to control eco
nomic conditions to such extent as
will give the leaders of the whole
movement the power of arrangement
of the marketing system" This be-
lieve to be their solution of the prob
lem, and it suggests reason for
keeping their plans so secret. The
reasons for this opinion are herewith
submitted to your readers considera-
tion and judgment. They can accept
or reject the conclusions of the writer
as they see fit.
In July Of last year Mr.. Townley
said, in his bankruptcy testimony, that
he conceived the idea of the Consum-
ers United Stores company. Taking
Messrs. Bowen and Brinton with him,
they went to Kenmare, N. D., got Hon.
j. H. Sinclair of that place, and to-
gether planned the organization of
their first store to be opened at Ken
mare. While nothing definite was
known outside about the project there
was more or less of rumor The fol-
lowing letter, however, was written,
which explains itself, and was given
publicity through Crosby, N. D.,
newspaper. The capitals are mine.
St. Paul, Mimi, Sept. rs, 1917.
Mr.. John Trulson,
Baden, North Dakota,
Dear Sir: Your letter to the Non
partisan Leader at Fargo has been re-
ferred to me for reply and will state
for your information, the proposition
YOU mention at Kenmare is being or
ganized under the auspices of the
league and financed by us.
~, This is too BIG proposition to ex-
plain in letter, but the institution will
be opened in a short time and you
will be able to receive all the informa-
ton regarding it from the men who
will be put in charge, or, would re-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23

n FOR SALE Forty acres all. i'm
proved, with neat set Of buildings; J.
situated five miles north Of Princeton,
half mile from Scenic highway. Price
81 100000, easy terms. Mcmillan &
Stanley, Primo ton, MINI. 18-tfc 81
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23

fer you direct to Chas. E. Gordon at
organizers and who is making his
headquarters there.
Thanking you for the inquiry, and
THING we have undertaken and will
bring immediate benefits to all those
joining 1T. Yours very truly,
J. w. Brinton,
Personal representative of A. c..
Townley.
A few days later, on Oct. 1, the
three incorporators, viz, Norbert o.
Leary, Chas. H. Heck, and H. L. Elliot,
signed the articles of incorporation.
These We're filed with the secretary of
state of North Dakota and certificate
issued accordingly on the 18th day of
October, 1917. Thus a legal status
was given to this association of men
for the accomplishing of this "biggest
thing" and these articles may be ac-
cepted as indicating the nature of it's
varied enterprises, and the measure of
it's contemplated proportions.
Article two of this document, which
states the purpose of the corporation,
consists Of twelve sections numbered
(a) to CD and given a latitude that is
very broad. The company may "buy,
sell, exchange and generally deal in
goods, wares, merchandise, and proper
ty of every class and description. .
They may manufacture, export and i'm
port, and generally conduct whole
sale and retail business. They have
the power under section en- "to pur-
chase or otherwise acquire and to hold
with the same rights Of ownership
therein as may be permitted to natural
persons, the shares of stocks, bonds,
and obligations of other corporations"
This is important as means of deal
ing with and disposing Of troublesome
competitors. Section (a) authorizes
the extension Of business into any
state or foreign country. AS if to
remove any possible limitations to
their activities, section Cd is inserted
and reads, S'To act as general agents
for individuals and corporations and to
do any and all other things, and to
carry out any and all classes Of bust
ness that natural person may carry
on in the state of North Dakota or
elsewhere"
The success of the organizers in
selling certificates in North Dakota
during the last four months of last
year at $4,000 each made the financial
prospect exceptionally bright. Under
their plan the more stores that were
opened the more ncny the promoters
had for any Of the many uses author
lied under the aforementioned articles
of incorporation.
What then was to hinder it's con
tinued and increasing growth until the
while country be covered with it's all
embracing activities, and even other
countries as provided for in article
two.
Such company, with such manifold
activities, on such a scale would con
troll the business of the world general
~, and would have the power to fix
prices as far as they could be fixed
by fiat.
That this is the correct view of the
matter is further corroborated by Mr..
Townley himself. With reference to
the purpose Of this. organization he
was asked in his bankruptcy hearing,
us it for the interests Of the people
who belong to this league, orratherfor
the masses than the few, more equal
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23
You Can Help Win the War.

We want able bodied men in our
shell shop for machine operators.
Previous experience unnecessary. We
will pay good wages while learning
preliminary operations, and high
wages when men have acquired the
necessary experience. We are doing
a large amount Of government work,
SO when you enter our employment you
are helping the boys in the trenches.
Address Employment Office, Twin City
Forge & Foundry Co., Saltwater,
Mimi. 22-1p
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23

Keep the little ones healthy and
happy. Their tender, sensitive bod
les require cooling, healing, harm
less remedy to prepare their stomachs
for summers heat. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is reliable and safe,
thorough but not injurious. 35c. c.
q. Jack Drug Co. Adv.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23
Methodist.

1O:30-The Memorial day service
under the auspices Of the G. A. R. post
of this city will be held next Sabbath
morning as requested by the citizens
committee. A most cordial invitation
is extended to all the. congregations Of
the other churches. The G.. A. R., the
Woman's Relief corps and the Boy
Scouts will attend in bodies. The
church will be appropriately decorated.
Special music will furnish inspiration
for the service. The pastor will preach
on ''The Compensations Of Life
11:45- Sabbath school.
7:15-The Epworth league service
will be in memory Of the members of
the church honor roll. The names of
William Wehring and Charles Leroy
Croft will be added. DR.. M. A. Perry
and Miss Ethel Hofflander will have
charge.
8:OO-No evening service.
Memorial services will be held in the
Blue Hill church next Sunday at p.
M, and in the Spencer Brook church
at 8 p. m. These churches will be
suitably decorated and special music
provided, and the pastor will deliver
the address at each service. All are
cordially invited to these services.
On Friday at $3.50 an illustrated ad-
dress on Rome, the World Center"
will be delivered at the Spencer Brook
church; also illustrated song service,
about so views in all.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23
CONGREGATIONAL.

Fl Congregational. =l#
There will be no morning service.
We will attend the Memorial service
in the M. p. church at 1920.
Sunday school at 1870. .5s
Evening services, Y. P. C. p. at
Z, preaching at 8. Subject, ssIs Chris
tlanity Failure ?" ss VI Il
A hearty welcome is accorded to all.
W. B. Milne.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23

y FOR SALE-A 19-foot Nee ormick
hay tedder, good as new. Allen j..
Wilhelm, Route !, Princeton. 22-2c
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23
N rs.
CHURCH NOTES.
Catholic Church.

Catholic Church. u
Services every Sunday at st. Ed
wards church, Princeton, and at ST.
Francis de Chantal church, Greenbush,
as follows: ~ III sss 85
On the first and third Sundays Of
the month, high mass at $3.50 at
Princeton; at Greenbush at 1880. On
the second, fourth and fifth Sundays
Of the month, high mass at 1880 at
Princeton; at Greenbush at $3.50. at
all services an appropriate sermon OH
the gospel Of the day. The public is
at all times most welcome to attend
any Of these services. Ell.
Rev. Father Willenbrink, Pastor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23

FOR SALE Thoroughbred Airedale
pups eligible for registration. Chas..
p. Sleeves, Route 2, Princeton. 22-4p
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23
LOST AND FOUND.
FOR SALE Al. E )

FOR SALE A twin cylinder Indian
motorcycle, almost as good as new.
Cheap for cash8if taken at once. Glen
Newton, Hoflander's pool hall. 22-tfc
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06
The Test of Friendship.

What is it to be loyal to friend!
1t is willingness to give up for that
friend something that we ourselves
want. We sometimes give our cast.
off clothing or bauble of which we
have become tired to the poor or to an
acquaintance. 1t is charity; it is often
not a semblance of real sacrifice or
real love. Great giving always involv-
es the parting with that which is dear
to US. The father knows it when he
takes voluntarily the hard-earned saw
ing of lifetime and spends on the
education of a son or daughter what
might make his old age comfortable
and free from care. 1t is the divesti-
ture Of a thing we want for the sake OF
another-this Is the proof of real. affsc-
tion.-Christian Herald.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06
Mr.. Green Coming.

Word has been receivedin Hardns'
burg that Mr.. Frank c. Green, State
Chairman Of the Red Cross Society,
will be in Hardinsburg within a few
days to make plans concerning the
consolidation of the Red Cross Chap
ters in Breckinridge county.
The exact date of Mr.. Green's ar
rival is not known but all the officers
of the different societies are to be
notified in time and will be urged to
attend this conference. and all other
Red Cross workers will be invited b
come too.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06
There is not much to who is not wiser today
than yesterday.


We informed that the city council about repeal the hog
raising law and persons will be granted permission by the
city keep pig their premises all the year, provided it
nuisance Previously the law required that pig
raising carried within the limits during the
months
The council did this patriotism the Food Admins
traton is urging everyone to raise pigs.
Since the council patriotic they will
qure that the pens be kept sanitary condition Unless
they the repeating of such law will not make living pleas
for inhabitants summer.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

Seventy-five good, active, working
farmers that know how to farm along
scientific lines can accomplish mach in
the way of producing food and raising
stock.
To do big work on the farm 1t is very
important to have a good equipment,
especially this year when labor is scarce
and high. His efforts should not be
wasted because of a lack of tools to
make them effective.
II you havn't got the tools and teams
the thing to do is to get them even If
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

McCary farm near.Me Quady last fall
for $1,000, Sold 1t last Monday to Ben
and Burn McGary for $500.
Skillman e. Jar Doe sold in Louisville
Monday one load of cattle at II and IL
cents. The load brought them over
80. 900. Mr.. Jarboe reports that he lost
so pigs from the intense cold during the
zero weather.
Marion McGavock sold c. V. Robert
son two mules Saturday, one for $3.50
and the other for 5000.
T. E. Mitchell IL Co., of Albert, New
Mexico, recently purchased number
of Herefords for their New Mexico
ranch, including two Beau CASTOR 2
year-old bulls and yearling Beau Do
yer, from $50 to 81 500.
900
In an address before the Kentucky
Sheep Breeders Association at Lexing-
ton, KY, Wednesday in connection
with the annual Farmers Week pro-
ceedings, President Frank L. McVey,
of the University of Kentucky, advoca-
ted that legislation be enacted to eradi
cate dogs In order that the sheep breed
ers might not be hampered in their
work
A poor COW never yet made dollar s
worth of profit for her owner. The
good COW properly handled never fails
to put money in his pocket. There are
too many farmers In this country plan
ming how to make ends meet who sup
port lot of cows that might better be
turned into beef today than to be kept
a day longer. Especially in these times
of high prices. Why should man
slave himself to death for the sake of a
herd of cattle that turns in no profit
Burley tobacco sold on the Louisville
market last week as high as &42. the
highest price on that market for this
season. Dark ranged from $40 to $40. so.
Mr.. Wilson moved to the county sew
eral years ago and bought the Willis
Hardin farm. He brought four boys in
their teens. They are all married now,
are active, prosperous, well.to. do
farmers and citizens.
Herbert Horseley, who is with l. B.
Richardson, of Garfield, was en- route
to Brandenburg to see his wife who is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. EN-.
met Coleman.
The country needs more sheep, says
the Department of Agriculture. Six
farmers out Of seven in the United
States have no sheep. Six out of seven
have dogs. Yet strange as it may seem,
there is more money in sheep than in
dogs. Southern Agriculturist.
S. L Bandy, Irvington, route / was
in Hardinsburg Thursday. Like all
good farmers he subscribed for the
Breckenridge News. Mr.. Bandy lost
81 hundred on his tobacco last year
by being without the News and he dom
want to be caught in snap like that
again. Mr.. Bandy is planning for big
crop this year if he can get hands. He
wants to put in 20 acres of tobacco be-
sides corn and other products.
Look after the little lambs. Don't let
them freeze.
Mrs. Thos. Beard sold all of her fine
thoroughbred Bronze turkeys to home
pe ople. She advertised in the home
papers. Mrs. Beard believes in patron
izing home enterprises and believes if
she has good things to sell to give her
neighbors the first chance. This is good
business and fine patriotism. Good
women always know how to do the
right thing.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06
FARM AND STOCK.

County agent. Mr.. Harth, said he
had fine meeting with the farmers of
McQuady last Saturday. There were
more than seventy-five live wire farm
ers present with live wire speaker,
Rev. j. F. Knre. 1t was very prof
liable and interesting meeting he said.
All present were anxious to get line
on new methods in farming and plant
ing.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

Every farmer in Breckenridge county, especially breeders of
thoroughbred live stock should attend the Public Sale Registered
Short Horn and Poed Durham cattle Louisville Monday
February H. This will be opportunity for breeders stock
good cattle Even you don't buy you get line
the price the value thoroughbred stock Two breeders
w. r. Norman Son. and E. L. Robertson, will have choice
cattle this a and they ought be backed by their home
people.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

Vocational education excellent addition Kentucky
schools The next best thing compel the children take advan
this opportunity If other have denquents
their schools have without wonder
low education The has that takes educated
get to the top
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

The Louisville Evening Post gives Louisville
who service stating that Louisville has exceeded
quota Kentucky ranks second for enlistment Among
Louisville phi whose given Major Milton Board
Board originally Breckenridge county, where
all good things and glad have county epeen-
ted in this branch of this service
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

Mr.. Thomas Cooper has been elected
Dean Of the College Of Agriculture and
Director Of the Experiment Station at
the University of Kentucky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

The ground hog his shadow in parts of Kentucky and
other parts he did not If this insignificant
controlling the elements than the Creator will
have peculiar weather the State the
weeks And still folks believe the ground hog superstition
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

Speaking of conservatonwhy the paper and
that used printing comic valentines We have
comic valentine be sent that with bit
the receiver hear wounded feelings They cy non
essentials and should be eliminated during all times
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

you have to go In debt for them. Every
furrow that farmer makes this year
will 60 just that far towards winning
the war and putting the Kaiser out of
business.
Farmers organizations, the county
agent and others who have chance to
help in doing so, owe 1t TO the country
| t. exert every effort to get every avail.
able farm implement in their neighbor
hood in the hands of a man who can
use 1t to advantage. Every individual
farmer owes it to the nation and to his
height to do the same thing.
The Southern Agriculturst says:
1.-THE ordinary way OF doing things will
not do this year. 1t will be COM
munity shame and a community loss ii
single farm worker 10 the neighbor.
hood must do his work improperly
equipped so far as tools go. The best
equipment will not be available in ev-
cry case, but the best available should
be put into the hands of every man.
"Let no farm worker" it says,
"fritter away his time and energy this
year because of poor equipment If bet.
ter equipment can in any way be had
for him. And let no man think that
the duty to provide such equipment is
duty of that individual only. The pros
porous farmer who sees his tenant
neighbo thus wasting his time this
year is duty bound to help that neigh
Dor get better equipment for his daily
work.
W. r. Norman, Jr., and E. L. Rob-
ertson are both busy putting the fin
ishing touches On their Short HorLs
registered for the sale in Louisville
February II.
Jake Lymer sold Mr.. Pitts, the tim
Der man at Glen Dean, 200 bushels of
corn at 81 40 per bushel delivered.
The following farmers living in the
neighborhood of Glen Dean, have over
100, 900 pounds of nice bright one sucker
tobacco not sold: J. L. Jolly has 10000
to ~, 900 pounds, Will and Frank Jar
Doe $1,000, Henning Brothers 10000,
Oven Jarboe $1,000, James Clark $500,
Monte HAWKE 1850. Jess Jolly 5000. B.
A. Whittinghill 10000, George Jarboe
1000, and Will Clark 5000.
Hon. d. C. Norman sold w. c.
Norman a 500 pound hog last week
for $50.
T.. l.. Robertson sold Jack Jolly, of
McQuady, a Short Horn bull calf for
Sl25. Mr.. Robertson says this calf in
the Blue Grass market would have
brought 5000.
r. G. Robertson says he has 100 acres
of corn yet in the field. As soon as the
weather permits he will invite his
neighbors in to help him gather it.
600
II. II. Gibson, of Lodiburg, went to
Bowling Green last week with Chester
Skillman who entered the Normal.
Chester raised a patch of tobacco that
brought him $314 which he is investing
in an education.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Wilson, of Basin
Springs. were in Irvington Saturday
shopping. flr. Wilson sold last week
II head of cattle that averaged 800
pounds at 5000; 0 head at $3.50. He
is feeding IS head of hogs. His brother,
Thos. Wilson, sold 5000 pounds of
Burley at $2S. This was sold before the
slump in prices. His father, B. S.
Wilson, sold to Vernon Wood recently
100 acres of land off his farm near the
Corners for SO, 900.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

The American homes still the honor system the food
regulation If fully will win the war we
will continue the honor Where conviction
there is acontherefore need convinced
win the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

Next Tuesday February H. will be- the birthday of thu
greatest America has produced Abraham Lincoln ma,
of ban power action and fearless what he thought wa
right The best way honor him find out more of his life
and profit by it in own lives.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-02-06

The American National Defense Society, which an org
ton for the purpose of supesng all enemy agents within the
has its honorary president Theodore Roosevelt brar
this society is being organized in Cloverport.