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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16
FREMONT WOODCOCK.

We are unable to see why any ILL
feeling should arise because the
Princeton post Of the American legion
was named after Fremont Woodcock.
But some contend that as he was in the
Canadian army at the time he was
killed in action he was not entitled to
the honor.
The officers of the post designated
to look up the death records and as
certain the name Of the first Prince
ton boy who died in the service came
to the conclusion, that Fremont Wood
cock was that man.
Whether he fought in the Canadian
or American army, the committee de-
cided, had no bearing whatever on the
selection so long as he was a Prince
ton boy and the first who died from
this village in the world war. Wheth-
or Fremont ever became British sub
iect or not we cannot say, but the fact
that he was Princeton boy, born and
educated here, and the first to die
1
from this village, seems to us to be
sufficient reason for naming the post
after him.
Had he lived here when the war
started he would doubtless have en-
listed, as he did in the Canadian army.
We know enough of him to say that
when here he was an American to the
core and would have scorned the idea
of waiting to be drafted. He had an
| excellent fighting record, was gassed,
wounded and eventually killed in ac-
ton. Hence we should feel proud that
he was Princeton boy and be pleased
to perpetuate his memory by naming
the LEGAL post Fremont Woodcock."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

tramp did not warm the cookies Of his
heart to send the blood coursing
through his veins. Living in America
he was not in sympathy with America
and, judging by his St. Paul speech, he
still hates everything American and
that which stands for America as he
does the American legion. All honor
to the boys of this great institution
which promises nothing but good for
our country. Stand by the flag, boys,
as you followed it to lick the brutal
Hun, and if enemies at home shall
assail or menace it's security may you
never falter in your devotion but stand
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

There are more ways than one Of
keeping the boys on the farm. The
best, perhaps, is to give them an in
terest in the crops. But fool farmer
down in Kansas, according to the Ell.
dorado Herald, thought he could keep
his son, Alonzo, on the farm by build
ing a hog-tight fence around it..
Alonzo showed the old man it couldn't
be done by roofing under the fence and
clipping with an heiress. No more
pumpkin raising for Alonzo.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

Hundreds of German army and
navv officers who committed crimes
against the recognized rules Of war,
says Paris dispatch, have been listed
and their extradition will be asked so
that they may be brought to trial
Nothing, however, is said in the dis
match of bringing William the Mon
ster-the most blackguardly murderer
,of them ALTO justice. Do they in.
tend letting this black-hearted villain
Who should have been hung, drawn
J. and chartered directly after the wal
escape punishment? Verify, tn
-wavs Of the allies ere mysterious.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

It is pleasure to learn that there
is at least one American girl who re-
fused a proposal Of marriage to a
king. She is Miss Josephine Kelly
of St. Paul, a Red Cross nurse, and
the monarch whom she turned down is
Alexander, king Of Greece. She is
quoted as saying that she was inter-
ested in him because he is motorist,
a linquist and a dancer, but she pre-
fers an American doughboy to a dago
king. Ere this, perhaps, score or
more American hunting heiresses
have sent in their applications for the
uueenship.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

The war department has given out
the information that virtually all the
American soldiers now in France will
be home by December l. Stories Of
this sort have so frequently issued
from Secretary Baker which failed to
materialize that no reliance can he
placed in them. He said he would
have our boys home from Siberia long
ere this, but 50 far none have arrived.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

that they have made any Roadway at
all with American public opinion
National Republican.
X * *
A Halter of Everything American.
The recent attack of Thos. Van Lear,
the notorious ex-mayor Of Minneap-
oils, on the American legion, should
bring upon him the everlasting loath-
ing and contempt of that organization
and it's millions of friends. We may
well imagine that VanLear hates the
legion. While the boys marched to
the front this creature sat back in his
easy chair and snarled. Their tramp,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

"Sugar bootleggers," driving about
Minneapolis selling sugar from truck
at II cents pound wholesale, are be-
ing sought by agents Of the United
States department of justice :--News
ITEM
If they are disposing of sugar as
stated in the item we should scarcely
think it would require Sherlock
Holmes to run them down.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

An American flag, which hung above
the speakers desk in the national
house of representatives, suddenly dis
appeared the other day and no one
seems to know why it was removed OF
what became of it. 1t is possible that
some one took it down to make room
for Hen Ford's fad flag, which he has
named, "the international banner"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

We are pleased to learn that Sena-
tor Jones of Washington was granted
permission to print sermon delivered
by a Massachusetts clergyman on the
league Of nations in the Congressional
Record. This should have tendency
to spice up the other matter which en-
ters into the publication.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

The convincing impression that
Senator johnson made in his swing
around the circle has certainly eclipsed
that Of our pedagogic president, who
cndeavored to explain the league of
nations covenant in speeches which
were absolutely non-explanatory.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

A credit Of $15,Oo0,0oO has been
opened by the United States govern
ment to Ukrania. It would not sur
prise us at any time to learn that
loan had been made to the FIJI islands,
Our government is altogether too free
with the taxpayers money.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

Sir 10. Daniels, lord of the admiral
ty, is peculiar parsonage. At con-
vention of war mothers in Washington
he told the assemblage that while the
league Of nations covenant would
doubtless keep US out of war, this
country would never cease to build
battleships in consequence 'of our
destiny beyond the SEAS" Wherein
lies the consistency? If the covenant
would keep us out Of war what has
our destiny across the seas to do with
the proposition?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

Minneapolis Journal: An eastern
house comes out with mems hats at
thirty-ive dollars apiece. They still
have a considerable financial journey
to 90 TO catch up with mothers gear.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

Do YOU remember that in the good
old days they usually lynched horse
thief? And today automobiles are
stolen proniscuously and with i'm
punity. Verify, times have changed
brethren
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

National Republican,: Only one
sure cure for mob law has ever been
discovered, and that is officers OF the
law with plenty Of nerve, devotion to
duty and ammunition.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

From the trend of events in the
senate it is reasonable to imply that
the league Of nations covenant Will
not be ratified, either with or without
amendments or reservations, for a
lone time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

Hank Ford has cabled the Cork De-
velopment association that he is con-
sidering running line Of steamers
to Ireland. He should name the line
the "flivver fleet"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.
Very True.

For a short season of the year, Min
nesota, on the whole, has pretty fair
roads. But unfortunately, that season
is very short, and the rest Of the year
the roads are far from good. We need
a highway system such as provided
for by the Babcock plan. Boost for it!
-Winnebago Enterprise. '>''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

During the week beginning October
20 and ending October q a nationwide
campaign will be conducted to secure
funds for the purpose of establishing
O. memorial to Theodore Roosevelt.
The plan is to give every American
an opportunity to contribute to the
memorial, and the week will be devot-
ed to a campaign Of Americanism
patriotism and the teaching of the
principles for which the colonel stood
during his lifetime.
Let everyone honor the memory of
this hundred per cent American by
contributing to the fund to erect the
proposed monument.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

ready to defend it as you have in the
past. The red flag of anarchy must
never be permitted to dim the lustre
of the Stars and Stripes. America is
not big enough for two flags.-Preston
Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16
What's the Use?

Mother-Did you wipe your feet,
dear?"
Junior Gob-<'Aw, what's the use of
bein' in the navy if you hafta wipe
your feet?" Judge.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16
An OdiOus Trio.

Pfaender out of the Minnesota State
Bar association, Steinhauser out of the
Estate Editorial association, Fritsche
out Of the State and National Medical
association. This indicates that the
intelligent people of Minnesota have
no use for the anti-draft outfit at New
Ulm.-Springfield Free Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16
Fails in Two Essential Points.

Fails in Two Essential Points.
It cannot be too often repeated that
the significant thing about the league
of nations covenant is that it fails to
do the two things essential to the
maintainence of the world peace;
first, provide for mutual disarmament,
and second, provide for the decision Of
international disputes on the basis Of
equity by a judicial tribunal rather
than by world legislative body on the
basis Of interest. These facts advo-
Gates of the scheme choose to ignore,
and it is only because they have de-
ceived the people on these two points
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16
Why Unbelievable When It's True!

Why Unbelievable When It's True?
It is unbelievable that the nom
partisan league would lend it's power
toward the defeat of the Minnesota
hard-surface road program. If the
league thinks it can gain any political
advantage by such opposition to an
actual reform measure, it will be
nightly mistaken. Hard roads are
first and foremost of advantage to
those who till the farms, and the
method of payment devised throws the
cost of the improvement not on the
farmers, but on the automobile own
ers, the greater proportion Of whom
live in the urban districts.-7Albert
Lea Standard.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16
Congress Has Many Lunkheads.

Some saphead in congress has pro-
posed measure whereby newspapers
shall be deprived Of the right to pub
fish market quotations on live. stock
unless licensed to do so by some gov
eminent functionary designated for
the purpose. A law making it Grim
inal offense for newspapers to assist
in sending fools to congress would
serve the country better purpose.
Red Wing Eagle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-16

No; Too Busy Gambling in Futures.
It is recalled that the grandfather
Of the present Prince of Wales, on his
visit to this country nearly sixty years
ago, took the initiative in rescuing In
dependence hall from sordid desecra-
ton and possibly impending destruc-
ton, and in rehabilitating it into it's
present worthy condition as shrine of
patriotism. We wonder if the present
prince on his approaching visit will
find occasion to make some similarly
profitable suggestion for our benefit !?
l-Harvey's Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-23
EASTERN KANSAS DRY
Western Part of State Has Re-
ceived Rains in Last Week.

Heavy rains fell over much of the
western half of Kansas this week, but
in the eastern half it was almost rain
less and the ground there is beginning
to get very dry. except in the few
localities which received rain a week
ago Temperatures have ranged close
TO or a little below normal for the
past seven days. making the weather
comparatively cool and comfortable
Corn is generally reported to be in
good To excellent condition, except IN
a few limited localities which class II
is fair, but in the eastern half and
some western counties IT is beginning
TO show the effects of the continued
dry weather Rains falling soou
would revive it entirely. but If a gen
eral rain is delayed another week the
resulting damage is liable to be seri-
GUS II is nearly all in tassel in the
southeastern quarter Of the state.
where early fields are in the roasting
ear stage. From a tenth to half OF
it is in tasseI in the south central and
northeastern counties and tasseling
has begun in the north central por-
ton In the western half few. If any.
tasseis are showing yet and some cul-
tivating is still being done. Owing to
the rush OF farm work a considerable
amount of corn in eastern Kansas has
been laid by without sufficient culti-
walton and is weedy.
Cutting wheat is finished. except
in the extreme northwestern counties.
where it will soon be over. From a
fourth to half Of il has been thFeshed
in the eastern half of the state, with
yields that continue to be lower -
quantity and quality than were ex-
pected earlier IN the season Heavy
rains the fore pratt of June. hot wealth
er the latter part. which ripened the
grain too fast. and rust are variously
assigned as the, cause The weather
in eastern Kansas has been fine for
threshing-
Oats and barley have been cut, but
not threshed to any considerable ex-
tent Oats as rule are good. except
| in the extreme eastern counties The
second crop of alfalfa is mostly cut.
but the third crop is making very poor
growth Pastures are still in fair con-
dition and needing a soaking rain.
Grain sorghums are growing slowly
as a rule Some are heading in the
. lower Arkansas valley and some in the
extreme western counties are just up
enough 10 cultivate. Early apples are
ripe IN the south central counties.
Damage by grasshoppers in the
western and especially southwestern
counties continues. tho they are being
| held in check by poison
s d FLORA MefearofoQfSf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-23
TRIP ON COUNTY
Two Ford County Men Ask Ex-
penses to Topeka.
They Came Here, but Didn't
Testify for State.

Whether a Ford county commits
sioner and another Ford county citizen
viii enjoy a ride TO and from Topeka
1t the expense of Shawnee county has
been checked up 10 Hugh Fisher.
county attorney. and James Larimer.
county auditor.
w J. Kimbau. Of Dodge City, and
Clarence R. Aten, county commits
sioner. Tuesday demanded 69O-miie
mileage at 5 cents a mile and 81 each
rs witness fees in a case in which they
ID not testify, according TO Rad Lee.
Iage OF the court Of Topeka Incl
lentalfy, Judge Lee stated today, there
.sas big good roads meeting in To-
1eka Tuesday attended by county Of
-icers and good roads boosters
1t doesn't look right to me-" said
nudge Lee. Il have written on their
claims. which would amount 10 $32
@eeh. that they didn't testify and now
Z IS up to the county attorney ard
county auditor TO either allow the
claim or refuse to grant it
How 1t Happened.
Major Poffenberger and James Hop
charged with stealing an automobile
owned by sad" Hodgins. of Topeka.
They were brought TO Topeka by a
deputy in the sherifTs office
Subpoenas for Cal Miller. county
attorney: John Madden, sheriff; c. H
McCollum, a Dodge City garage man;
W. ]. Kimball of Dodge City; Clarence
r. Aten. county commissioner. were
issued by Fishers office. according TO
Judge Lee The witnesses appeared
IN Topeka the day of the good roads
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-23

meeting in the city and their testi-
mony against the two men was taken,
altho the remainder Of the testimony
will not be heard until later when
the real preliminary hearing will be
held
Other Witnesses Testified
Tht sheriff. the county attorney and
the garage man all testified. Judge
Lee stated today. The other two were
not called. he stated. and did not tes-
tify altho they entered their claims
for S52 each against the county.
Hugh Fisher, county attorney,
stated today that Tinkham veale. as
sistant, handled the case. Neale
stated today he didn't handle the sub
Doena end OF it and didn't know who
did. Irwin Snattinger. another as
sistant. said he didn't know anything
about il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-23
CHANCE FOR EDUCATION
Navy Next Best Thing to College for
Poor Young Man

In its big recruiting campaign the
United States navy is laying especial
stress on the educational advants ges
offered men who seize the oppor-
tunity at this time. But even in its
efforts to keep the navy personnel up
to the required numerical strength the
department is urging parents to send
their sons to college wherever posi-
BILE
It is to the young men who cannot
90 to college that the navy is direct
ing its especial appeal. And il points
out that the navy offers Just as much
in technical training and in athletics
as do any Of the big American uni
versities Of today.
The call is directed to all ambitious
young men who would like to have a
four-year college course provided they
could be assured of eating and sleep
ing in comfort the while obtaining It
The navy pays its students" q salary
while attending school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-23

Notes and personals from EaSr Side
BY Frances Jones Telephone $3.50.
A reception was given Monday evening
by Mr.. and Mrs E. Vignsron at their home.
being Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cook Mr. AMI
Mrs NJ A Morthiand. Dr.. and Mrs. s 7.
Willard, Mr. Phillips and Mr. John Lowry
Mrs. Cook has recently come here from
Eosges- Remiremouf, France, 10 make her
home Or Willard, Mr.. Cook Mr. North
land. Mr. Phillips and Mr.. Lowry have
been in the service but have received their
Guided Mrs. P Saut. Mr. and Mrs Thomas
Foy, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Yeiel Mr.. AMI
Mrs William Kirk. Mr.. and Mrs John
Saut. Miss Martha YedeI. Miss Arleeen MI
lard. Miss EuEenia vedeI Miss Julia Wig
neren--Mr Edward Saut. Mr. Joseph Poute
Nj Regis Baudouin. Nj. Alfred Bouyiere
Mr. Rex M0rthIand. Mr.. George Tigneron.
Mr. Johnny Yignerou. Mr. Edward Wig
heron, Mr.. Eugene ViZneron. jr.
The Cleaners class Of the Second United
Brethren church viii have a Die and ice
cream social Wednesday evening on the
church lawn.
Miss Ann Boyd Of Norton Kan. Is
spending a vacation at her home On sum
ner street
Mrs. Albert Curry and little son. 4os East
Tenth avenue, are visiting various points
Mrs ]. W. Redfern and little daughter
lane Of Bakersfield Gala, are visiting
Mrs Redfern,s parents. Mr. aHd Mrs Ed
ward Jones, East Tenth avenue
Mrs. Z B. Woods, Emmett street accom-
panied by her little sen Harold. has gone
70 Sedalia. No. to visit relatives
Sumner street, who died Tuesday at a IocaI
hospital was held Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Butler was Miss Lula Stone Of Oak
land before her marriage.
Mrs Earl Brown Of Nebraska il visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs Mike Connor.
East Third street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-23
EPwoRTH LEAGUE CONFERENCE
Northwest Kansas Institute in Session
at Salina.

SaIina- Kan, July z3.-The North
west Kansas Conference Epworth
League institute is IN session this
week from July q to -. with a prob
able enrolment of above 20. Glass
work covers FIVE days. and the insti-
tute closes Sunday afternoon with a
life service inspirational hour. where
many young people have in the past
found their life work The institute
Is TO be an annual feature, having
been held biennially at SaIina and on
the of year at some point in tire
Southwest Kansas conference. From
this time each conference will hold its
own institute.
Among the church leaders OF Me h
odisrn composing the faculty are: Rev
Edw. Hislop. D. D., of SaIina. Rev. B.
NJ Powell of Kansas City, Kan: Rev.
A. E Henry. district superintendent
Liberal. Kan: Rev. W. s Brown of
the Panama canal zone: Chaplain
Homer E Work of Wichita: Rev E
A Naftzger. Kansas City. Mo-; Miss
Pearl Tfbbets. Kansas City. Mo, and
Miss Jennie Brubaker of Omaha, Neb
Rev F. E Madden of Beloft is dean
and Rev Edw. Bridweil of Delphos,
registrar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-23

Mrs. r. W. CottIe has returned from
illness and death Of her brother Mr. = c
Hardy Mr. Hardy was former resi-
Tuesday in the Topeka cemetery
Mrs George Anderson has had a
visitor. Mrs; r A sherer and grand
Mex. Mrs Sherer, who has been visiting
IN the east has now gone to Kansas CITY
70 visit son prior to her return to New
+. Mr. and Mrs A. ]. Rodebaugh Of Logan.
kans.. and Mr. George Logan of Kelley.
wards. Forest avenue Mr.. and Mrs Rode
baugh are Mrs. Edwards parents.
An Ice cream. cake and pop social viii
he held Thursday evening on the Presby-
terrain church lawn The affair is being
given BY the Plus Ultra class.
The Priscilla club win picnic Saturday
members and their families VIII be the
guests at a basket dinner.
Mrs G Poort entertained at her home.
2sd Michigan avenue. Tuesday afternoon
with picnic party for her little daugh-
ter Ruby. The little guests were: Flor
ence Taylor. Mary Shrake- Helen Wright.
srdsoR. Arleen Willard, Marie Heller.
Pearl and Ruby Poort- Mrs Poort was
Mr. G. R Baumgardner. 81 Winfield
avenue. Is spending short while in Fort
Mrs Effie McCasiin and Mrs. Cora
Woodwork entertained the Oakland Vet
Grams club. Monday evening at their home.
in honor Of Mr.. W l. Efmbau Of Man
chester. Ohio Mr.. kimoau is AZ brother
ef Mrs McCaslin and Mrs Woodwork
The guests of the evening were. Comrade
and Mrs Ranks. COmrade and Mrs Rake,
Comrade and Mrs. BuSby. Comrade and
Mrs. Potter. Comrade and Mrs. Bradley,
the Rev and Mrs J. Mackenzie, the ReE-
and Mrs 7. s Swogger Mrs e. Bum
gardner. Mrs Barnes, Mrs Eta Campbell.
Mrs Eva Potter. Mrs. Mary GriEgs. Miss
Nellie GrfgEs. Mrs. MeCaslin, Mrs. Wood
worth. Mr. kimball. ComTade Woelf. Com
rade Charles Cole Miss Grace Campbell.
Miss Irene Woodwork and Miss Enid Nc
CaSlin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-23

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