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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

neighbors and people outside of our
own county know what we have. No
individual or community ever makes
a success Of specializing on any one
thing until they have advertised and
by advertising create a market for
that production. We may own one of
the greatest sires or brood mares in
the country but what advantage is
that to us if the rest of the world does
not know we have such an animal. We
hold our county fairs and our state
and national horse shows to exhibit
our stock and to decide which horse
is the prize winner. We may have
an animal that will win prize or one
that will not classify but we will learn
why we won or lost. BY watching the
judging we can see and learn the good
and bad points of horse and profit
much even if we do not capture
prize. The knowledge that we have
gained will be of value to us in Sc
Letting better horses when we go out
to buy.
The object in the horse business is
not only to breed and raise a much
larger type of horse cut to breed to
get action as well as size. The old
family driving or work horse that
grandfather used to work and drive
is no longer in demand. We must have
larger type, more snappy and full
Of pep to keep up with the times. The
first horse raised in this country was
small animal weighing from $50 to
900 pounds. AS the country opened
up and developed there was a demand
for larger type of horse and today
we can see horses that weigh from
$500 to 2,400 pounds.
The first pure-bred horses brought
to the United States were running
and harness thoroughbreds, the horses
with which we today hold the worlds
records. Some people think that the
track days are over for the running
and trotting horses. Fortunately this
is not true. Last year the sum of
$6,000,00O was paid out in purses to
winning track horses. Does that sound
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
EXHIBIT THE HORSES
Superintendent of Horse Department
Believes it Profitable for Farmer
to Exhibit His Horses.
Statistics Indicate There Will Be Big
Market for Horses; Now is the
Time to Breed.

The horse department promises to
be the leading exhibit at the Mile Laos
county fair. 1t certainly should be be-
cause if it were not for our horses the
new settlers of today would make but
little Roadway. Some may say we
could get tractors but these have not
proven a success where there are only
a few acres in each field as there are in
many or most of the farms in this
section of the state.
We find the draft horse is one Of
the highest achievements Of American
agriculture. 1t has added new pros
perity to the farm and made horse
breeding a profitable business. The
American draft horse which is the
leading market horse, the favorite for
the country and city, is one of the
most profitable products of the farm.
Everyone should be breeding draft
horses, pure breds or grading up to
heavy weights to suit the demand of
the present market. The draft horse
leads the American market with the
greatest demand ever known and the
demand is certain to increase within
the next few years.
The draft mares make the best farm
teams and if the colts are properly fed
and cared for and matured into large
drafters at an early age, nothing will
pay so we'll as to feed good draft colts.
The calculations of Wayne Dinsmore,
secretary of the Percheron Society Of
America in 1919 and the data collected
by the agronomists of the University
of Illinois, prove that the total cost
of raising a colt to a three-year-old
is less than 500. So why pay the
other fellow a SIS or 500 profit for
horses that we can produce for half
that price?
Now the object in showing our
horses at the county fair is to let our
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

tons, as we'll as need of funds for
war activities which made it impos-
sible to complete the plans for build
ing. The funds already collected for
this purpose are on deposit in bank
in Princeton and it is hoped that suf-
fcient funds may be added during the
coming year to enable us to have a
building on the fair grounds, set apart
and devoted solely to the use of the
public schools of this county.
Fair visitors are cordially invited to
visit the school exhibits department.
Boys, Girls Club Work Department.
A number of girls and boys of Mile
Laos county are enrolled in one or
more of the several regular club pro-
jects outlined for the year by the ex-
tension division of the boys and girls
club work of the College of Agrjcul-
ture, cooperating with the United
States Department of Agriculture,
Mile Laos County Farm Bureau as
ISOLATION and the public schools. These
boys and girls have promised US fine
exhibit in potatoes, corn, canned goods
and other produce. Only those who
are enrolled and are active club men,
bers this var will be permitted to COM
pete in this department.
Mile Laos county boasts of one of
the best pig clubs in the state Of Min
nesota, with over 20 members. At
tractive prizes are offered in this pro-
ject and a premium of at least SIS is
offered for each pig entered. The first
prize is $40. We are certain of keen
competition in this department.
Boys and girls are also training to
take part in the pig and calf judging
contest.
Bread making demonstrations will
be put on by girls representing one or
more of the county bread clubs.
Individual. entries in bread will be
made by a number of the club mem
bers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
THE:CAT'TL,|E. EXHIBIT
Mile Laos, One of Best; Countless in
State Adapted to Both Dairy
and Beef Cattle Raising.
Over $1,000 in Premiums Offered in
the Cattle Department Alone at
Mile Laos County Fair.

The cattle department at the Mile
Laos County fair should be the best
one there because cattle are the back
bone of pretty nearly every farm in
this county. And We find that Mile
Laos county is one of the best adapted
counties in the state for both dairying
and beef raising, as clover grows
abundantly wherever given chance.
Even though corn has not yet been
a sure crop, we find that a very good
crop can be grown for silage. There
is no doubt whatever that where more
ground is cleared and the soil thor
oughly cultivated we will be sure of
an average good corn. crop. When
that time comes livestock will be by
far the most profitable department of
every Mile Laos county farm.
Therefore, when the livestock indus
try promises to be so important, we
should be lot more particular in the
kind of stock we are raising. We
Should use our very best care and
Judgment in selecting our animals,
with the idea in view that they are
gradually improving both as to pro-
duction and type.
Here is where the county fair will
be of big assistance because every ami
NAL shown has some outstanding fea-
ture, either good or bad, and by close
observation we can get better idea
OF what to strive for. Every breeder
Of cattle has, to some extent, his own
ideas, and by seeing these ideas in the
different animals we can get a better
insight as to what line We want to fol-
low.
We will find breeders who probably
have spent years in selecting and
breeding cattle for purpose, either
for dairy production or a strain that
will top the market at the least cost
for feed.
SO when We sum all these things up
We should have clearer view in mind
OF what we want in a good individual
and better idea of what type and
conformation mean in a good dairy
cow or a good beef steer. Most of all
1t convinces us how very important it
IS to have the right kind of buildings,
and the necessity of using pure-bred
slres, if there is to be improvement
in the offspring of each succeeding
generation.
In order to know how our cattle will
be rated, they must be put in COMPETE
ton with each other. No matter how
good the breeding is, they have to be
seen to be appreciated.
Show them at your county fair and
there will be-a thousand who will see
them, and everyone that is interested
in cattle will stay and look them over,
49, /Conf ;r,, al ~, NJ, - A y $s$s 4
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the county fair this year by chill
dren's nutritional clinic to be conduct
ed on September 1 and 2 under the
auspices of the doctors throughout the
county.
Miss Barskey, our county nurse, has
been very busy in the past few weeks
trying to get in touch with the various
physicians of the county in order to
make satisfactory arrangements for
conducting the clinic. However, every
thing has now been settled and it was
decided that such clinic would be
very valuable addition to the many
attractions that the fair already offers.
The county doctors have very kindly
offered; to donate their services, when
ever possible, to the clinic. This will
mean that the presence of at least one
doctor at time will always be as
sured: Such splendid cooperation
speaks we'll for the community spirit
of our county.
Mothers of the county are not only
invited but requested to bring in their
children for examination on either
September. 1 or 2. It should be under
stood that the clinic is not for babies
alone but for school children of
all ages, and mothers who have any
misgivings as to the health of their
children are particularly urged to
bring them in.
The object of the clinic, in keeping
with the nursing program, is to pro-
mote and maintain health among the
children of Mile Laos county. And
what better opportunity can be given
parents to have their children F'looked
over" to see that their health is not
being damaged because of poor teeth,
adenoids, enlarged and diseased ton
silss, to say nothing Of the countless
other ailments that children are sub
ject to? All mothers are cordially
invited to come and bring their chill
dren. They are also especially re-
quested to ask questions about any
matters that are troubling them. An
effort will be made to provide free
literature on the care of children for
all those who are interested.
Miss Barskey also wishes to have
it known that on August 81 and Sep
TENDER 3 arrangements will be made
to weigh and measure any children
that come to the Red Cross booth.
However, it is suggested that, when
ever possible, children be brought in
on either September 1 or 2 for the
more thorough examination that the
clinic offers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

the different classes of livestock,
it will pay everyone to be there
to watch theswork of the team and in
dividual members. The two winning
the first and second prizes will repre-
sent Mile Laos county at the state
fair and compete in stock judging con-
tests there. This is giving the boys a
world Of experience and the interest is
at a high pitch among them. Every
one of them are in there to win and no
one will know the winner before they
have judged the different classes at
the fair.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

and they are masters of their profess
sion.
Gunpowder & Company will feat
ure a series of stunts almost entirely
new, in which a performing mule, said
to be able to give that old animal of
Browns which chews tobacco, aces
and spades, will take part. For some
reason or other almost everybody
loves mules, probably because these
animals performed 50 great a part in
winning the world wax.
Gus Henderson in clown acts Gus
is admitted to be the king bee in his
special line of amusements. AS a
green chap this Gus person is the
acme of funniness- Ringing never
had a clown who could in any way
approach Gus. So prepare to laugh
when you see him.
Arrangements are being made for
some real baseball games. Strong
teams will come here to play during
the days of the fair-some that are
contending for the championship in
this territory.
Of course the regulation merry-go-
round will be there for the little folks
and there will be band concerts both
at the fair grounds and on the streets
and dances at the armory o'nights.
Horse races will be one of the
principal features, as is usual, at the
fair, and there are indications that
the purses which will be offered will
bring some first-class racing animals
here to enter the contests.
Foot races and other contests will,
enter into the program and there will
be magnificent display of fireworks
on the evenings of September 1, 2
and 3. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
MANY ADJUSTMENTS 4
Balloon Ascension by American Ace,
Acrobatic, Comedy Artists,
Trained Mule, Etc. =.
Baseball, Horse Races, Foot Races,
Band Concerts, Dances and
Other Attractions.

r. In the line of amusements the fair
management has secured the country
for the best feature artists obtainable
and has succeeded in contracting with
a number of them to put on their
specialties at Mile Laos county's an
nual exposition. These speciality peo-
pie come high, but the directors very
properly decided that the best in the
line of amusements is none too good
for the farmers in this territory upon
whom depends the success of the fair.
Approximately $4,000 will be expend-
ed for the attractions this year, which
insures program which cannot fail
to please.
Perhaps the most thrilling feature
to be presented is the balloon ascen-
sion in which one Of the aces of the
American army in France, who is
known as "Air Devil" Towers, will go
up into the clouds daily, perform SEN
sational acrobatic feats in the air and
drop to earth with the aid of a para
chute from a height of hundreds of
feet. People who have witnessed this
air demon perform say that he is in
a class by himself for daredeviltry in
the azure heights.
In front of the grandstand every
afternoon and evening program will
be presented which will eclipse any,
thing ever produced at Mile Laos
County fair. 1t comprises the follow
ing:
The McCune and Grant trio, in a.
re. 'ertojre Of comedy, . acrobatics,
singing, dancing and horizontal bar
work. These people have a wide rep
utation as artists of merit.
Virgil & La Blanche in acrobatic
feats, gymnastics, Juggling and bal
ancing:. For six seasons: these gym
:nasts performed in: European parks
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
Gambling Games to Be Shut Out.

The fair management is exercising
every precaution to keep gambling
devices off the grounds this year.
Some of the show men have been at
the game a long time and are too
smooth to be caught easily. The man.
agement will appreciate any help that
it may receive from the public in this
matter. Gambling is unlawful and of
course should not be tolerated.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

ents throughout the summer, and they
may be given chance to display their
wares. at the county fair. Suffice to
say that everything possible will be
done to arrange the strongest and best
schedule of ball games that can be
possibly worked out by, those in
charge. Programs, which will come
out later, will carry the definite
schedule just the way it will be played.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
Very True, Olson.

The trouble with most nations which
urge disarmament is that they have
not finished building, all the battleships
they want. longitude, latitude, and
platitude areA their platform. - Red
Wing Eagle. "a ,.. al.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
Better Than Carriers.

"Anyhow, there's one advantage in
having a wooden lag" said the vet
eran.
"What's that?" asked his friend.
'"'You can keep your sock up with
thumbtacks." j..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

Boys and Girls Stock Judging Team.
The boys and girls stock judging
team are busy working with different
herds of livestock in the county. When
those - boys enter the ring to Judge
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
Not Always Unhapny.

Dentists are not always unhappy
although they are always looking
down in the mouth. 81 . 59 s:ss.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
RED CROSS AT FAIR.
Nursing Service to Be Represented
in Nutritional Clinic by Miss u, A
Barskey and Doctors.
Soldiers Cleanup Campaign to Be
Conducted by Miss Julia Bowers,
County Social Worker.

The nursing service of the Mile
Laos County chapter of the American
Red Cross will be well represented at
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
BASEBALL PROGRAM
Strong Drawing Card to Be Presented
in National Game at the Mile
Laos County Fair.
Tentative Schedule has Been Arranged
by Committee But Nothing
Definite Decided On.

The baseball program is being ar
ranged in keeping with the other
strong amusement attractions secured
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Continued on page ~
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-04-06
FILIPIN0S BALK AT FORBES.
enee Comes Out Into the Open in
Their Opposition.

Washington. March 2S.-Philipplne
opposition 10 the wood-Forbes mis-
sion TO study the question of Philip
pine independence came out into the
open here. The Philippine commission
Of independence, an Official body sup
ported by the island government.
which maintains headquarters and a
propaganda agency here. attacked
President Harding's decision TO con-
slider the question in this way.
In its regular press bulletin" the
independence commission declared
that w. Cameron Forbes. selected by
the President as joint investigator
with Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood. cannot
render an impartial report. 'even II
he wants to-"
With regard 10 General Wood. the
commission says: THE Philippines
are loath 10 place any credence." in
.the opinion advanced" by political
observers" that the general 'will hand
In any kind of report he Is being sent
TO the Philippines 10 obtain"
The commissions statement de-
clared that former President Taft
wants Mr.. Forbes TO be governor gen.
eral of the islands again for at least a
year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-04-06
How Old Are You?

Years dontmake age, but looks
do. You are Just as old as your
vitality. Blood makes vitality,
50 that If your blood IS rich. red,
pure and plentiful, a long life Is
assured. The best blood medicine
Is DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. There is no better
way TO keep looking young than
BY taking this Old-fashiOned
medicine that has been sold for
over half a century in all the
drug stores OF the land. IL is
now put up in tablet form as well
as liquid. Send lOc to DIR. Pierce,
Invalids' Hotel. Buffalo, n. u,
If YOU want a large trial package.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-04-06
FOUR MEN ARE GIVEN
A PUBLIC WHIPPING
Delaware Tries Lash to Discourage
crime-Warden Uses the Cat
o. Nine Tails.

Wilmington, Del. March 2s.-Four
men were publicly whipped at the
Newcastle county workhouse In the
presence of about 125 persons, for
crimes committed I'm Delaware.
Warden NJ. ). Plummer admins
tered the punishment. He used the
regulation whip, about three feet long.
Three Of the men fiinched under the
blows. The first man took his medi-
cine" with a smile.
Unusual interest had been aroused
In the lashings because of the dis
cussion throughout the country of the
whipping post as a crime deterrent.
The whipping took place In the jail
yard, where stands a 12-inch post, TO
which the prisoners, I'm a standing
position. are attached with shackles.
Lewis. negro, was led 10 the post.
stripped TO the waist. Deputy Warden
Leach read the courts sentence Inn
posing sentence OF one year I'm
prlsonment and 20 lashes for larceny.
Lewis was shackled to the post.
Warden Plummer applied the whip.
At the end Of the twentieth blow,
Lewis looked around and smiled and
asked. us that allT" He was I'M
shackled. his coat put on and led back
10 his cell.
Next. Leonard Barrett was tied up.
He was sentenced TO ten years i'm
prisonment and 40 lashes for highway
robbery. Barrett flinched as the blows
were laid on.
John Richardson followed. He stood
the first IL lashcs without exhibiting
any apparent emotions. but Mt the
twelfth he began 90 squirm. From
then to the fortieth lash Richardson
twisted end stamped as the whip
struck.
Horace Archy. sentenced 10 40 lash
es and 20 years Imprisonment for
highway robbery. was shaking as he
was led 10 the post. He trembled
while Leach read the sentence. Archy
flinched throughout the entire ordeal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-04-06
DARING HoLDUP IN CHICAGO
Four Hishwaymen Steal Taxieab and
Rob Messengers Of $4,000 Pay
roll of Construction Firm.

Chicago. March 2S.-Four highway
men riding In a stolen taxicab met a
taxicab carrying two messengers with
$4,000 TO pay Off wOrkmen at the new
Chicago and Alton freighthOuse, at 31S
West Harrison street. kidnapped them,
stole rle money satchel and then threw
them into the street. The bandits
came and went In a flash. They kid
mapped the money bearers within sight
OF a large number of workmen and
passers by. conveyed them for half
a mile. to Poll and Halsted streets,
and then dashed away. The stolen
money was the weekly pay roll OF
the Dwight Robinson Construction
company. a New York firm. with Chi
cago Offices at Ill West Washington
street. The company Is building the
Chicago and Alton frelghthouse.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-04-06
BLAST IN CHICAGO
KILLS 8 PERSONS
Scores OF Others Injured When
Big Warehouse Destroyed.
PROPERTY LOSS 100000
Claimed That 500 Pounds Of Black
ounpowder and Saltpeter Being
Mixed in "Moonshine" Fireworks.
Factory Caused Explosion.

Chicago. March 3O.-Three hundred
pounds OF black gunpowder and salt
peter being mixed in an unlicensed
fireworks factory by four men in a
one-story warehouse In the rear of the
notion store of Singer & Schaeffer at
1927 South Halsted street caused a
terrific explosion that killed at least
eight persons. injured scores and
spread devastation and terror for
blocks through the West side tene-
ment district.
Max Singer, nephew of William
Singer, who with his partner. Nathan
Schafrer. has disappeared. made this
confession TO Fire Attorney Shirley
High and police of the Maxwell street
station. Both the missing men are
being sought.
Bodies HURLED for Yards.
The blast was so terrific Il reduced
the warehouse to a hopeless mass of
bricks and splintered timbers.
Several bodies of persons inside the
building were hurtled In fragments
for yards.
Houses and stores for two blocks
around were shaken as by an earth
quake and windows were smashed
over . wider area.
The warehouse, owned by Joseph
Well X Son. was i'm the form Of an
a." the length of IL lying along Hal
sted street. and the wing turning into
Barber street. small thOrOughfaTe
starting at Halsted and running east.
1t was i'm the wing where the office
and transfer room were located. that
the blast occurred.
The neighbOrhood Is n busy shop
ping district. Directly across from
the warehouse is the department store
of L. Klein and nearby are a number
of smaller places.
All Of the injured. except one man,
teamster. who crawled out. cut and
bleeding badly, from the ruins. were
shoppers and children I'm the streets.
They were showered with glass frag-
ments and bits Of brick and wood
Crowd Hampers Rescue.
Within n minute the district was n
turmoil. Five companies called BY a
All alarm had To halter their way by
inches through a fast-fOrming mob Of
spectators. The first call for police
men was supplemented by orders. call
ing out reserves from all nearby sta
tons.
For two hours the rescuers were
seriously hampered by the jam of
people. who literally fought with the
police 10 get sight of the disaster
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-04-06
DIE Is FEET FROM SAFETY
died Together in an Illinois
Mine.

Dowell. m. March 30.-Flfteen feet
from the hole which had been drilled
% save them. the bodies Of seven
miners sealed up in the Kathleen
coal mine. which caught fire FIVE
weeks ago. were found huddled to-
gether Hemmed In In the depths OF
the mine by the blaze. the seven made
brave fight until overcome by
poison gases.
The bodies were found behind a
partially completed embankment
which the men had tried 10 erect 10
zeal themselves IN from the gas.