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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
THE IMPROVEMENTS
Buildings Remodeled to Meet Demand
of Rapidly Increasing Num-
Der of Exhibitors.
To Avert Congestion and Accidents
Cars Must Enter Grounds on
the Southeast Side.

So rapidly have livestock exhibits
at the county fair increased within the
past few years that the board Of direc-
tors deemed it necessary to make adj
dition to and changes in several de-
partments so that exhibitors may be
fully accommodated. The livestock
houses have now been so remodeled
under the direction Of that old-time
expert, Andrew Bryson, that there is
ample accommodation for much
larger number of entries in these de-
partments than ever before, and the
conveniences for readily taking care
Of the animals are planned in accord
with the very latest suggestions Of
the United States and Minnesota de-
partments Of agriculture. Hence
farmers should have no hesitancy in
bringing in their most valued stock.
as the quarters provided are arranged
with due care to comfort and santa
tion.| Some Of the improvements
noted are as follows:
The building formerly used as
horse barn has been transformed into
cattle department by extensive
changes in arrangements. This barn
will now accommodate 100 head of
cattle and so sheep. The sheep pens,
which we're heretofore located on an
other part of the grounds, have been
arranged throughout the center of,the
cattle barn, which gives the animals
better protection from the elements.
The pens are new and sufficiently
large for comfort.
The barn heretofore used for cattle,
which proved to be too small to ac-
commodate the increasing exhibits in
this department, has been resrranged
for horses and 46 head may be stalled
therein. This will for the present
meet all requirements.
The swine house has been rebuilt
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

tribal wars. It is evident that it is
many centuries old, and was perhaps
made thousands of years ago before
even the days when Noah collected his
menagerie and set sail for Mount
Ararat.
To begin with, the weapon is of
tempered copper, and the tempering of
copper is now a lost art which SCI
entists for generation-yes, for hun
dreds Of years-have endeavored to
discover without success. That it is
highly tempered was proven by the
application of new file to it's surface,
which made no more impression than
it would upon case-hardened steel. 1t
is five and half inches long with it's
cutting edge slightly curved. To each
end of the blade bar of copper four
inches long is attached. These bars
are crossed at the ends and twisted
together. At this point the weapon
was no doubt attached to wooden
handle, whether long or short is of
course not known, as it had rotted
away. Fastened to long handle and
used as tomahawk or battleaxe it
would have made a formidable
weapon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

erican people. While he is in a posi-
ton to be thoroughly familiar with
the problems and difficulties that are
today confronting those who are in
terested in agriculture, Mr.. Holmberg
states he is not one of those who be-
lieve in going around and hanging
crepe on the farmers doors. The
farmers, he said, are having bit Of
rough sailing, but men in many other
lines Of business are in much more
dire straits. Commissioner Holmberg
urged the farmers to be loyal to any
cooperative marketing enterprise that
they establish and to stand by their
farm bureau which is rendering them
such excellent service.
A word should be said in regard to
those who worked so faithfully to
make the picnic success. Mr.. Nor
mandin was the first enthusiastic
booster and much of the credit for the
SUCCESS Ol CllG cVcllC lcSCo Will ll1uA
the representative of the Farm Bureau
association. The Princeton CONNER
cial club co-operated with the associa-
ton and gave splendid support in
every way. President McRae and sew
eral other prominent members spared
no effort and did everything in their
power to give everyone good time,
The Commercial club and the Farm
Bureau association were the working
organizations in the town and the
country and the third link in the chain
was our county agent, Waldo Ham
nlargren. Mr. Hammargren has been
with us only six months but he has
made place for himself in Mile Laos
county and has become a very import
ant member Of our community. We
hope that the people in this county
will be so fortunate as to have his
services for several years to come.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

and is divided into 40 pens with an
alley running through the center and
wire netting on the sides. The ar
rangement is vast improvement on
the old way Of exhibiting hogs.
Canned goods and pastry will this
year be exhibited in the women's
building, which constitutes another
improvement.
In consequence Of the congestion
which usually occurs at the main en-
trance to the grounds, and to prevent
accidents, cars will be required to
enter~on the southeast side, thus OBJ
Waiting any chance of their coming in
to contact with pedestrians. A large
space has been staked off for parking
the machines.
The women's building has been re-
painted, the racetrack fence practi-
cally rebuilt, and the ball grounds are
at all times kept in good shape by
Manke's boys. All buildings are be-
ing frightened up with a fresh coat of
white and, Immediately before the
opening of the exposition the grass
on the grounds will be cut and raked.
Something like 5000 has been spent on
improvements this year.
All the buildings are now in first
class condition and the grounds, with
their symetrically arranged avenues,
present an appearance of pretty lit
tie white city. It is generally admit
ted by visitors to Princeton that the
Mile Laos county fair grounds are
equaled by few and surpassed by
none in the state of Minnesota. This
comes from having a live-wire board
of officers and directors WHO have the
prosperity Of thcir county at heart
and work for the best interests Of the
farming community.
AS the years roll by and further
improvements are found necessary to
meet the demands of increased ex-
hibits such improvements will be
made. It is the aim of the board to
keep the Mile Laos fair in the front.
rank of county agricultural exposi-
lions, and there is no apparent reason
why this cannot be accomplished if.
real business methods will do it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
Farm Bureau Picnic at Page.

The members of the Farm Bureau
association who live in the central por-
lion of the county, Tuesday held a
picnic at Page. Over 100 members
were present even though the weather
was somewhat threatening.
The picnic dinner was followed by
an interesting program. Miss Shop
herd Of the extension division of the
University of Minnesota spoke on the
subject of conveniences in the farm
home and Rev. Brown of the Milaca
Congregational church delivered a
short address on community spirit.
H. A. Garrison entertained the audi
ence with few songs.
The remainder of the afternoon was
devoted to sports.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
BIG CROWD AT PICNIC
Hundreds Eat Dinner in Grove; APP
proximately 5000 People Enjoy
the Program.
Commissioner Holmberg, County
Agent Hammargren and Louis
Normandin Speak.

Sunday was an ideal day for pic
mic and an immense throng assembled
at the fair grounds. Tie cars began
to collect before noon and by o'clock
every lunch table in the grove was
filled. Some Of US may be hungry be-
fore spring comes but there was no
indication Of any food shortage Sun
day.
The coffee committee, consisting Of
Joe feathers, Win Davis and S. E.
Van Devanter, made it's headquarters
in the art hail. There the pots boiled
merrily and these expert chefs served
buckets of delicious, steaming coffee
to all corners.
At 2 o'clock the crowd assembled in
the grand stand, that is all who could
secure seats, while several hundred
people stood on the race track in front
of the stand. DIR. McRae, president
Of the Princeton Commercial club,
acted as chairman of the meeting, in
Producing the speakers and announc-
ing the musical numbers. Our mayor,
Art Woods, in behalf of the town of
Princeton, said a few words Of well
come. The male quartet, DR.. Stacey,
Supt Hall, Joe Mossman and Grover
Umberhocker, rendered a selection
which received such an applause that
the gentlemen were forced to give an
encore. Our male quartet rs always
we'll received and the members are
most generous in giving their services
for any entertainment.
DR.. McRae introduced the president
of the Mile Laos County Farm Bureau
association, Louis Normandin. Mr..
Normandin expressed his appreciation
Of the interest that all the people in the
town and the country had taken in
the picnic. He stated that the farm
bureau was working to put the indus
try of agriculture on a more business
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

the morning. There are % members
in the club and each one is raising at
least one pig to exhibit at the fair.
Theodore Noeske and Lloyd Bisso have
a litter Of four besides the individual
pig. All these 80 pigs were inspected
Friday and they all present such fine
appearance that the older men who
viewed them say they do not envy the
judge who will have to pick the prize
winners.
The club also visited the fair
grounds and was taken through the
new stalls erected this year for the
swine exhibits.
Lunch was served to the party at
the home of Oscar Erickson in Green
bush and the boys were treated to re-
freshments at several other homes.
The party completed the tour at Har-
~ Mattson's farm in Page at about
6 o'clock in the evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

like basis, and to promote broader
social life among the farmers. The
monthly meetings of the township
units have proven to be most enjoy
able and very beneficial. Mr.. Nor
mandin said the Farm Bureau associa-
ton would plan to have another
community picnic in 1922 and he hoped
there might be even a larger crowd
in attendance at that time.
The next speaker was G. E. Mack,
an expert on insecticides. He discussed
the Importance of securing good paris
green and explained several simple
tests which would enable farmer to
know whether he was securing a first
class product. AS Mr.. Mack said, it
will be real economy for a farmer to
pay few cents more a pound to Sc
cure a good product rather than treat
his vines with an inferior mixture that
will harm the plants or fail to kill
the bugs.
Another selection by the male quar-
tet was followed by a short address
by Mr. Hammargren. Mr.. Hammar-
gren spoke on cooperation which he
defined as living such life that other
people can live with you. AS Mr..
Hammargren said we all have our
share of burdens, but we can help
ourselves and each other by pulling
together Nothing is ever gained by
knocking and the chaps who are emit
ting one long wall are the fellows who
like to howl. He urged the farmers
to bring in exhibits to the county fair
and make it the biggest and best ex-
position ever produced in this section
of the country.
Foley has a mighty good band and
the boys played several selections
after Mr.. Hammargren's speech. We
hope the Foley band will play for US
again during the fair.
The last speaker on the program
was N. J. Holmberg, state commits
sioner of agriculture. Mr.. Holmberg
spoke of the rapid and wonderful de-
velopment of this country and the
blessings that have come to the Am
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
CO N ME'RC; !: CLUB.
Delegation of Farmers Interested in
Spencer Brook Road Confers
With Organization.
Proposition of St. Paul DISPATCH to
Advertise in Scenic Highway
Edition Turned Down.

A regular meeting of the Princeton
Commercial club was held at the ar
mory on Tuesday night with President
McRae presiding and about rs mem
bers present.
A delegation of farmers interested
in the Spencer Brook road leading into
the village met with the club and COM
planned that they had been informed
that the village had abandoned the
road work being done in the village
where said Spencer Brook road leads
into town and connects up with village
streets.
Mayor Wood and Councilman New
ton were present and explained the
plans of the council, and the whole
matter was adjusted to the entire sat-
lsfaction Of those interested.
The proposition of the St. Paul Dis
patch and Pioneer Press to sell a half
page space to the club in proposed
Sunday edition covering the Minnesota
Scenic highway from St. Paul to
Grand Rapids, for the purpose of ad-
vertising Princeton and vicinity, was
thoroughly discussed and voted down
owing to the present lack of funds for
publicity campaign of this size.
1t was on motion decided that the
president appoint a committee of
three, to be known as a membership
committee, and whose duty it would be
to assist the secretary in collecting the
dues and soliciting new memberships
for the club. The president announced
that he would take under advisement
the selection of this committee and re-
port at the next meeting.
A report was made to the club by
committees assisting in aiding farm
bureau units in putting on the COM
munlty picnic Of August ID. The SUBJ
scrlptlon committee reported total
collection Of $182.5O and a total ex-
pense of $685., leaving balance of
S3O to be TUNED over to the club.
PRESIDENT McRae extended the thanks
of the club to this. committee for its
work. The committee was composed
OF r. W. Manke and Bert Mark.
1t was moved and carried that the
president appoint committee of two
to wait on ]. H. Reichard and confer
With him relative to his establishing a
steam laundry in Princeton, the club
being of the unanimous opinion that
a steam laundry is needed in town and
that Mr. Relchard is the proper person
to get it going. The president ap-
pointed c. H. Nelson and E. X. Evens
on this committee. T.--::. 49,. -. =.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

forfeited either one way or the other.
1t just simply broke up in the big row
and ended. When the last disputed de-
cision came at the plate the score was
3 to 3, and if this last score counted
it would have made the count 3 to in
Foley's favor, two runners on and one
out and with full half inning due
the Princetonians. If the game reverts
back to the eighth frame Princeton
would lead 3 to l. You can call this
game any way you want to-we give
it up. It's too complicated for us to
pass judgment on. Suffice to say it
was bad ending for such good
ball game.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

cooperating under the laws Of the state
of Minnesota. This society was le-
gally organized as corporation under
the name of the Mile Laos County
Agricultural society on July rs,
1910. The following were the
first members of this, corporation:
Andrew Bryson, Ira G. Stanley, Lem
uel S. Briggs, Frank Goulding, George
A. Eaton, Swan S. Peterson, John J.
Skahen, Robert C. Dunn, Thomas H.
Galley, Charles A. Jack, Elvero L. Nc
MILAN, Charles Keith, Joseph Leath-
ers, Abe Orr, Samuel Winsor, John E.
Foote, James Keneley, Nels Robideau,
Dan sanberg, August Gerth, George
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18

Schmidt, JohA Dalchow, Peter w. Jen-
sen, William H. : Farrell, August
Minks, Robert D. Byers, Jay C. Herd
liska, Joseph Craig, Frank S. Small,
Albert E. Allen, E: K. Evens, H. J..
Mann, C. c. Eberhardt, c. W. Burn
helm, Ole H. Uglena, Andrew Jorgen-
son, Jesse Rogers, Frank P. Morneau,
j. A. Allen, Harvey Mudgett, Nels M.
Peterson, Carl Sholin and Henry New
bert. =
During the summer of 1910, $92O.96
was spent in permanent improvements
on the grounds purchased by the new
agricultural society. The old board
fence, portions Of which had blown
down, was replaced by the wire fence
CONTINUED on page g.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
West Branch Creamery Picnic.

On Sunday, August %, the West
Branch Creamery association will give
it's annual picnic in N. P. Olson's
grove, half mile south Of. district
school house, Greenbush. At that time
Senator Hamer and other local speak
ers will address the assemblage and
there will be baseball games and other
attractions. Everyone is invited to
this annual event THE more the
merrier.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
Directors Name Omitted.

The name Of Axel Bragge of Bogus
Brook was accidentally omitted from
the list of directors of Mile Laos
County Agricultural society for 1921,
printed on page 4 Of the second Sec
ton of this issue.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
ii PIG CLUB MAKES TRIP.
Members of Club Make Tour of County
and Inspect Pigs to Be Exhibited

at Mile Laos County Fair.
Last Friday morning the members
Of the pig club assembled at the home
of Theodore Noeske for a tour of in
spection! The boys were accompanied
by J. w. Reising, Harry Mattson,
Sam Droogsma, County Agent Ham,
margren and Superintendent Wasen-
ius. The eight cars carrying the party
left the Noeske farm at 10 o'clock in
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
A RELIC OF ANTIQUITY.
J. F. Bockoven Digs Up Tempered
Copper War Weapon Manufac-

tured Centuries Ago.
While making an excavation for a
new house which he is building near
Spectacle lake J. F. Bockoven un-
earthed, about two and half feet be-
low the surface, imbedded in pure
sand, corroded weapon which was
doubtless used by the ancients in their
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-08-18
Bank Advertisement Crowded Out.

Bank Advertisement Crowded Out.
The First National Bank of Prince
ton had a quarter-page advertisement
that should have appeared in this is
sue. 1t was placed in one of the last
four pages to be printed and when
the shortage of space was discovered
no changes could be made to put it in
elsewhere. @.~- -. E.~-s-.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-07
MADE 1T A CLEAN TOWN
CITY Federation Handled the Clean
Up With Much Ability

Something like one thousand loads
Of rubbish have been taken from the
townsite in the past week, the result
of the City Federation Of Clubs clean
nm campaign. 1t was fine job, well
handled and carried on with enthu-
siasm and persistency. The town Is
better for 1t and now 1t Is hoped that
the property owners Will maihtalh
the cleanliness. There Is no reason
for a dirty town, nor for clean ups
hut It is up to each individual to keep
his premises spotless. We Should
like to mention all the women VINO
were iVfuential in carrying on the
clean up but there were too many.
All the federation helped and mder
their committee chairmen did a me
service to the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-07
MAKE RECORD SPEED
Personal Property Assessment Nov
Ing Rapidly

record for speed in the 1921 per-
sonal property assessment Is being
made, according to the secretary OF
the state tax commission. Inc I'M
usually good weather which mas pre-
vailed almost ever since March l mas
enabled assessors to cover their dis
tricts in A much shorter time than IN
mast years. Many assessors nave al
readv turned in their books. inciud-
ing two in this county. The stat
ute allows until May 1 for completion
of the work. Real estate, which IN
assessed only one year in four, is NOT
valued this year. The assessed va'ue
Of personal property In 1920 was
nearly one and one-half billion dol
lars.
while assessing has been going
forward, tax collections for lD2o nave
been unusually slow. County treas.
urers report that the payment OF
taxes is materially reduced over past
veors Instead Of the usual 70 or 30
nor cent collected up to this time'
Int 80 or 90 per cent Is available.
This wear, as for the last eight or
ten the state tax commission mas
made special efforts to obtain as
sessment Of foreign mortgages. TAX
payers have a habit of forgetting
that they own mortgages In other
counties. The commission obtains
from each county a complete list OF
mortgage held by persons IN otner
counties Of the state. These Will num-
her $4,000. a large portion OF whlch
were not formerly assessed. Inc
assessor has the names and amounts
of each mortgage held by the taxpay'
ers in his district. The Taxpayer
ia reminded of the mortgage he holds
and in this manner millions OF dol
lars are added to the tax rolls. I'M
Kansas law makes the place a resi-
dence the place Of taxation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-07
Tot 1000 Volts Safely

Tuesday, Ray Tyler an employee
Of the United Telephone Company
while working on the line In the
north part of the city met with a
rather serious accident. He was on II
pole working under the high poten,
tial electric light lead. His head
came too close to the electric light
wires and an arc was formed caus'
;no 600 volts to pass through his
body going in at the top of his head
and coming out just below his right
hipe where his leg was grounded upon
the telephone pole. He was render
ed unconscious and fell twenty-five
feet to the ground. The burns he re-
cciyed on the head and legs are severe
but not dangerous. It is, however a
miracle he was not killed.-Chapmah
Advertiser.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-07
sUpT. STACEY is REELECTED
Popular Head of City School Chosen
For Coming Year

superintendent w. A. Stacey was
at its regular meeting Monday even
ing unanimously reelected by gthe
board Of education as head Of the city
schools for the coming year, his sal
airy being fixed at $4,000. The &C
ton of the board will meet with en-
tire approval by the patrons OF the
city schools. For fourteen years Mr..
Stacey has been city superintendent
and the educational interests OF the
city have had a strong and wise lead
ership. He has developed the schools
on a basis of broad foundation Tor
life and has instilled into the pupils
high ideals. Standing as he does
among the foremost educators OF the
state, he has had the confidence and
respect Of the teaching force and ABB
lene has secured a fine and able ser
vice that has been Of value to the
community in every phase OF Its lie.
Only routine business occupied the
remainder of the board session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-07
STARTS On A-NR* YEAR
Country Club Elects Officcrs--nouse
Under Way

The Country club held Its annual
meeting at the Abilene club Friday
evening and reelected these dlrec-
tors whose terms had expired: w. A.
Chain. b.. ID. whitehead, B. Hurd'
perry Frazier, C. w. Taylor. II. w.
wilson was elected a director to NIL
a vacancy. Officers were elected
@. M. Harger, president; W. a.
Chain, vice president; Q. W. cans
secretary and treasurer. the roiiow-
ing committees were appointed py
the president: - a.,
son, H. w. Wilson.
Grounds-W. A. Chain, X. w. HON.
man, B. Hurd. r n
House Building-R. B. Gemmlll' "
A. Hodge, C. w. Taylorh Deahe
Ackers. A. p. Rogers.
Tennis-W. c. Grigg, II. W. Keel
G. w. Rees.
Membership-H. w. Keel, Frank
Geoffroy, II. Hoffman.
FYnance-W. M. Sterl, NJ. H. Ma
lott, C. d. Simmons.
Children's Entertalnmeht-p' ~
Whitehead, Mrs. G. L. Brown, MIS-.
7 r. Johntz, Mrs. w. w. DAVIS Mrs'
r. J. Long.
House-C. A. Case, A. Hurd, II. L.
Garrett, A. L. Duckwall.
Arthur Hurd, who has been presi,
dent of the club for its first year ano
filed the position with credit, declined
a reelection.
The club has its full $50 members
with several on the waiting list anf
looks forward to most successIu
wear. It's past year has been marked
bv an enthusiasm that makes Its sue
cess certain. Work on the new ciu'
house is well under way and 1t Is ex
nected that It will be ready for open
ing July 4th. =.
The stockholders authorized IN
hoard of directors to charge nes
members an initiation fee OF 500 j
addition to the ownership Of shar
of stock to correspond with the ada
tional value Of the property. I'm
hoard did not act on this but 1t WI
be taken up later.