Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 5, 1908, Page 2

> ont —— NRT ES PAO LTS RL Voi, XVI.—No, 7. POLITICAL 7 FAVORITES How the Field Looks to an Impar- tial Observer at This Time. GOOD TIMBER IN ABUNDANCE The Probable Winners as Viewed by the Herald-Review and a Few Reasons for Their Election. This week we present to our readers the names of candidates for county office those whom we belieye to be eminently qualified to serve, and, while we realize that the field is full of good men, we are constrained to elect but one to each office and as such we wish to call the attention of our readers to the candidates that can make good.; M, A. SPANG. The office of auditor has been and always will be one of the most im- portant in county affairs and it is, beyond question, most ably filled by the present encumbent. Mr. Spang, by his executive ability, has so systemized his work that today the county auditor’s office of Itasca county bas the reputation of being one of the best kept offices in the state. That the voters of the county realize this fact thoroughly is fully demonstrated by the fact that no other candidate has been brought forward and we feel safe in saying that Mr. Spang will succeed himself by a unapimous vote. A, A. KREMER. Our present efficient county treas- urer is a candidate to succeed bim- self, and, to those who have had to transact business with him, needs no praise as his careful, painstaking work in connection with his office and tbe promptness and accuracy with which they have beep served is its own best recommendation. The affairs of the treasurer’s office were Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn., WepnESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1908. ! ‘ never better conducted than they have, been by Mr. Kremer and it wil! be go experiment to retain him in that position. We bespeak for him your careful consideration and when the votes are counted, believe he will receive the reward of the good and faithful servant. E. J. M’GOWAN. Ed. McGowan, the present register of deeds, seems to be a fixture. When you get a good man keep him, seems to be so applicable in this case that it needs no comment. Mr. McGowan is a good man and the office is in perfect shape, hence, why make a change? He will succeed himself and without opposition, Which is but just and right, and will bea fitting recompense for the efficient register of deeds. HATTIE F, KOOTH. The office of county superintendent of schools is filled by Hattie F. Booth who is suo well and favorably known that it seems superfious to say more than that she will be ber own suc- cessor. By her bard work and presis- tent effort she has been instrumental in raising oar county schools to a high plane and for faithful service and devation to duty sbe is entitled to re-election. Lets make it unani- mous. T, T. RILEY. For sheriff we present the name of T. T. Riley, of Nashwauk. Mr. Riley is a new figure in county politics but is a man of mature years, good judg- toent, and is put forward by our neighbors to the east who have in- sisted upon him as their candidate. In his own neighborhood he is above reprcach and in presenting him as the Herald-Review’s choice we do so be- lieving he will so conduct the affairs of the sheriff’s office that we will have nothing to reproach ourselves, with. We bespeak for him your careful con- sideration and votes. H, 8. HUSON. If there is an office more important than that of judge of probate within the county or that needs a more care- ful, upright man to conduct it, we do not know of it. In this office, under Judge Huson’s management, the records have been perfectly kept, the widow and orphan haye had careful consideration, and, for tbe-first time in the history of the county, the affairs of this office are in perfect sbape. Let vs keep them so by re- electing the man who has brought THE BIG DEPARTMENT |! STORE in this space. August 10th. We'could only secure three scarce. For women. already. If you have been TASCA ERCANTILE(*OMPA GRAND RAPIDS MINN. NINE CENT SALE OPENS MONDAY, AUG. 10TH. Get a Large Circular and See Our Window Display A hint of what you can buy at this Nine Cent Sale. Women’s Waists, Petticoats, Ware, Granite Ware, Wash Goods, Men’s Gloves, Combs, Men’s Ties, Hammers, Hatchets, and a number of articles that we have not room to mention , Ask for our large circular and take a look at our window display. NEW LONG SILK GLOVES Just received—swell new shades of brown in long silk gloves, $2.00 values while-they last, a pair.... NEW TAN OXFORDS AND SHOES Another shipment of those swell tan shoes and oxfords that are worn so much. Part of these have been sold BUSTER BROWN IS COMING Buster Brown, the Smallest man in the world, is coming to Grand Rapids early in September. Brown Shoe Co. and is going to come to Grand Rapids with his dog-Tige for one day early in September. A big street parade and circus free. Watch for the date. THE STORE OF QUALITY Hammocks, China Sale starts Monday, dozen pairs as they are very waiting get in early. Prices $4.00 $4.50 Buster Brown is with the about this condition, the present in- cumbent, Judge H. S. Huson, FRANK F. PRICE. For county attorney we present tnd name of that able lawyer, F. F. Price. Mr. Price needs no introduction to the voters of Itasca county. He has practiced law here for many years and is one of the most capable men in his profession. He is absolutely fear- less in his work and is particularly well fitted for the position. Under his direction the legal end of the county work will be forwarded in a prompt ahd businesslike manner and offenders will receive their. just deserts. Let’s elect him. I. D. RASSMUSSEN. This year we again elect a clerk of the court and no other candidate is even mentioned than the present in- cumbent. ‘‘Rass”’ has filled the office in the past with sv much satisfaction to the court abd public that office seekers never think of contesting his election. He is a careful, painstaking official and will receive all the votes cast. JOHN A. BROWN. For county surveyor we know of no better man than Joho A. Brown who bas ably filled that important office for a number of years and is a candi- date for re-election. Mr, Brown is recognized throughout the northern’ portion of the state as an efficient engineer and his services are often required elsewhere. So far as we know he will have no opposition. We belie¥Ve the citizens recognize bis worth and will retain him in office. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. MORRIS O’BRIEN. Morris O’Brien, for four years a conscientious servant in this capacity, is again the choice of his district and will have the hearty support of the Herald-Review. Mr. O’Brien has made an ideal man for the office and his past record on the board is his best recommendation. NEIL MULLINS. Neil Mullins, the present chairman of the board, bas served the district for two years and during that time has demonstrated his worth in every emergency. He has no opposition and is deservedly popular among the voters of his district, C. M. KING. C. M. King was appointed a mem- ber of the board by Governor John- son in 1907 and is without a doubt one of the brightest men that has ever served Itasca county as commis- sioner. He is a gentleman and scholar, well posted in the needs of his district and county and we could ill afford to dispense with his services at this time. Let’s give him a big, majority. SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION ENDS A Successful Term With Many Teachers in Attendance. Last Saturday was the last day of this seasons training school for Itasca county. The work of toe schoo] has been closely followed by the scholars, of whom there were 44 enrolled, and the teachers are much pleased with the interest manifested in the work. Supt. C. L. Newberry of Ely had charge of the training school this year as conductor and had the classes in music, geometry, algebra, arithme- tic and civil government. Mrs. Julia A. Bochner of the Minneapolis schools taught grammar, reading, drawing and methods. The state superin- tendent added a third instructor, Supt. E. A. Pickard of Hinckley, shortly before the opening of the session. Prof. Pickard is an experi- enced educator and has been con- nected with summer school work ip this state for several yeaas. The work in physics, physical geography, physiology, history and agriculture was in his charge. Supt. Newberry and Mrs. Bochner conducted the training school here two years ago and their work was so efficient that a meeting of teachers and county superintendent was held immediately upon the close of the morning session and Mr. Newberry and Mrs. Bochner were asked to take the school again next year. Mrs. Hattie F. Booth, the present county superintendent, has held this position six years and has ore of the largest counties in the state for her field of labor, having one of the high- est assessed valuation in the state. This week she is conducting teachers examination and has many candidates ' for certificates. ) BULLETIN NUNBER 7 Pigs Raised as Profitable Here as Anywhere in the State. BACON HOGS AT EXPERIMENT FARM Some Pointers on the Bacon Hog as Observed by Superintendent McGuire at State Farm. Owing to the fact that corn is not grown in Northeastern Minnesota as safely and abundantly as barley and peas it has been considered more profitable to raise a bacon breed of hogs, rather than the iard breeds. For this reason a bacon breed (the large improved Yorkshire) has been raised exclusively on the experiment farm. It is this breed that is raised so extensively and profitably in Can- ada and on precisely the same feed as is grown here in abundance, clover, roots, barley, peas and the by-product of the dairy, skim milk. The method of raising pigs on the experiment farm is to have the sows tarrow in March and April. A good clover pasture is provided and the young pigs are turned on this when weaned at from six weeks to two months old. In counection with the clover pasture they are fed skim milk and a little shorts, 1 lb. to 3 pigs per day. Sept. 1 barley and peas are added to the ration. For two months tbey are fed as muchas they will eat, which generally brings them into prime condition for bacon, Their average dressed weight Nov. 1 is from 130 to 150 lbs. The average price for this kind of meat on the local market she past three years has been 8+ cents alb. The cost of producing it, in- uding the feed of the brood sows during the winter, has been 43 cents per lb., making a net profit of $4.00 per hundred. ‘This profit may be con- sjdered good in hog raising in any section, even where corn is grown abundantly. It is possible in this section of the state by the use of clover pasture and skim milk, and by having the pigs come early in the spring and dispos- ing of them as soon as. they can be fattened after the pasture season in the fall, to raise pigs as profitable as | anywhere in the state. The increased demand for choice bacon makes this subject of raising bacon pigs in con- nection with dairying in this section | of Minnesota a matter worthy of consideration. H During the past three years 8 pigs | have been raised per sow on the experiment farm. This is a large average; but is characteristic of the Yorkshire breed to produce large hitters and of strong constitution. The brood sows on the experiment farm are wintered on second crop} clover, boiled roots, skim milk and a very small allowance of grain (+ lb. per head a day). They are comfor- table housed, with access to a yard during the day, exercise being very necessary. They are bred in De- cember to farrow in March, and only one litter a year. Fall pigs don’t pay. Only brood sows should be carried through the winter, and when a sow has proved to -be a good mother she shouid be kept as long as she is pro- ductive, which is generally from 4 to 6 years. © The chief pdint to remember in raising pigs in this section of the state is that about the only feed that profit can be realized from is clover pasture and skim milk. The expen- sive grains will only finish the product that has been grown on the inexpensive pasture and by-product ofthe dairy. Therefore aim to have the pigs come in early spring, and havea good pasture ready for them when they are ready for pasture. The bulletins that have appeared previous to this and a few to follow concluding the 1907 report, will be put in pamphlet form, and any one desirmg this publication may secure the same upon application. Send your name and address on a postal card to the Northeast Experiment Farm, Grand Rapids, Minn., and it will be put on file for all future pub- lications. ‘ i Get printing at Herald-Review. School Board Meeting. At the adjourned meeting of the school board held last Saturday even- ing an opinion from the attorney general’s office was read stating that the law uuder which the present; board was elected was held to be null and void and a new set of officers should be elected. A motion to adjouru that notice of election might be given was voted down and the meeting proceeded to elect ‘a new board._ Tellers were appointed and the ballots cast resulting in the election of Henry Hughes for chair- man, Charles E. Aiken, treasurer, and James Doran, clerk, each for a period of three yerrs. s Attorney Spear moved the reconsid- eration of the action of the meeting of the proceeding week in which the salary of the treasurer was fixed at $1,200. Motion was seconded and carricd, Motion was then made and seconded that the treasurer’s com- pensation for the ensuing year be fixed in the sum of $600 which carried. Mr. Spear then moved that F. E. Reusswig be demanded to reimburse the district of all moneys received as salary as director during the time he has served the district in that capacity. Motion seconded and car- ried. 1t was also decided that the board publish its proceedings in detail. McGUIRE MAY RUN Grand Rapids Man May be Candi- Date for the Legislature. Advices from Grand Rapids state that efforts are being made to induce A. J. McGuire, superintendent of the Grand Rapids Experimental farm, to become a candidate for thé state legis- lature. The great work that has been done for the farmers by Mr. McGuire has made him very strong among the rural class of the district, and should he consent to become a (NNESOTA HISTORICAL . SOCIETY. o! Two Dollars a Year. candidate there seems little doubt but that he would be elected. Perhaps no young man in the state today is doing more for the farmers of Minnesota than this young educa- tor. He is a graduate of the State | Agricultural college apd the Univer- | sity of Minnesota, and since going to the Grand Rapids Experimental farm bas conducted an effective plan of education along practical lines. Mr. McGuire bas often been heard in this city, before the-Commercial club, and has many friends among the farmers of St. Louiscounty. The news that be is considering the re- uests of his friends in the Grand apids district will be of interest to his many friends of this city and county.—Duluth Evening Herald. Commissioners’ Meeting. The county commissioners held an all day session yesterday and disposed of a hat § lot of routine work The superintendent-of highways was instractea to make a survey of a road from Winnibigoshish dam to section 16-148-26. This is a road that was built by Sam Simpson and includes a bridge across the Bigfork and was built by him for logging purposes and the survey is ordered to make it a legal highway. The bond of the First State bank of Bovey as a county depository was approved. Liquor licenses were granted to Frank Payne at Ball Club and Ra- dosivich & Co. at Calumet to sell in- toxicating liquors for a term of one year. Several new roads were established in various sections of the county. Township 148, range 28, was organ- ized and officially named town of Goodhope. Reportof the board of audit was approved and filed. he sum of $300 was appropriated to each of the towns of Nore and Alv- wood to assist in building roads. A contract was entered into with J. H. Carlson for the sum of $350 to construct a road in 54-25. Commissioners King and O’Brien were designated as a committee to act with the town board of Lake Jes- sie in the construction of a bridge in that township. The town of Grand Rapids was granted a road right-of-way on the south and east side of the fair grounds. New election districts were created in 145 and 146-25, and 56-27 and 144-25. The customary grist of bills were audited and allowed. J The Warranted to Wear Half Hose For Men. FOUR PAIRS IN A BOX FOR $1.00. Wonderhose are made of combed, Egyptian yarn, with extra heavy heels and toes, reinforced at these points with linen thread, and dyed by a_special sanitary process which leaves the fabric strong, soft, silky and absorbent. Péarl Grey, Tan, Navy and Black, and Black with white foot. Save your wife the drudgery of darning. We warrant that 4 pairs of Wonderhose will not need mending or darning in 3 months from date of purchase, . will replace or * we them free of charge. the very best two-thread $3.00. for When your cash purchases at this store amount to $5.00 you are entitled to a beautiful $3.00 Photo Pillow Top made from any good photo you may furnish on payment of only 62 cents at this store. on either pink, blue, yellow no extra charges for groups, No changes made in pictures. name and address .plainly wash, boil and iron them The pillow tops are made or white goods. There are full figures or anything else. Write color you want and on your photo. You may and they will never fade. H. Hugh | Colors and Black absolutely fast. 62 Cents. | 3 3 es: & Co. “The Popular Store” Grand Rapids - Minnesota.