Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, September 25, 1912, Page 4

AGE FOUR * Greet Rapits Hrerais-Review Published Every Wednesday By E. C. KILEY. ‘Two DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Entered at the Postoffice at Grand Rap tds, Minn.. as Second Class Matter. [iia ene Official Paper of Itasca County A STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM With 2,700 miles of highway under eontract for construction within the! year, Minnesota takes front next, yank among al] the states in the good roads movement. These miles be township nor county and there will not Zoads, but state is a lot of difference. It is a difference, not merely tech- nical, but in actual quality. There will be new interests involved and new supervision. The state will be a party financially, so will the land owners whose acres abut upon or are crossed by the roads; so will the county in which they will run. The property immediately affect- ed will have to stand a special as- sessment and the owners will want a benefit at least equal to this di- rect cost. The participation of the state gives it to the right and obliga- tion of inspection and supervision, another and still stronger assurance of full value. Indeed, it is not so much that there are to be 2,700 miles of road Built in the state in the year that is a cause for rejoicing; probably far more mileage than this has been constructed in other years, but it is the kind of roads to be built ‘and the added fact that it is all to be a part of asystem. Every mile will have the meaning of making available, of connecting up and joining together other mile- roads, age into a fixed system. It is a new) start in road building in the state, a new start in both roads and roads that fit together ina getting eomprehensive whole. If now the Dunn road tax amend- ment is adopted at the coming elec~ tion, quadrupling the ability of the state to share in the cost» road build- img will take on amagnitude and eompleteness that will make Minne- gota first among the western states fn this strongest attraction for set- tlement—Duluth News-Tribune. a MUST CHANGE PRIMARY ACT The first campaign under Minne- aota's new primary has been eompleted and one of the features that stands out most prominently is the impractibility of the second choice provision. Canvassing boards have been reduced to disregarding the aecond choice provision where the ballots have been incorrectly re- turned by election judges. In Hen- mepin coumty, particularly, the sec- end choice ballots were disregarded, and candidates given the opportun- ity to seek a recount in the regular way, where they were not sallisfied with the incomplete returns and be- Hieved the results could be changed by a recount of the second choice Ballots. Apart from the dissatisfac- tion over the second choice proviy law gion, the chief interest now lies in whether the the primary will be as good as those made under the convention system. The primary double what it did two years ago and cost will it remains to be seen whether this | mew and expensive method will re- sult in satisfactory candidates. While the primary system is the ideal one) for getting the direct expression of the people on the candidates, the fact remains that there will have to) be considerable alternation in tha pres- ent measure before it will b a satis- factory vehicle for public sentiment, and an important part of th® work far the coming session of the legis- lature will pe taking the state-wide| primary measure apart and altering and adjusting it so that the wheels will revalve a little more smoothly. Ee SRE SPE EEE I VOTES FOR WOMEN. The Minnesota Federation of Women's clubs, assembled at Dodge @enter last week, went on record by au. almost unanimous vote in fav- Om, of the women of Minnesota be- iitg, allowed to vote on equal terms with men. The membens of the fed- good | selections made unden| total about | _- GRAND RAPIDS HERALD-REVIEW WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1912 |the best type of Minnesota woman-| this county. ited: tiie -wnek Gor dint equéess tho ant enka: Laat “aaah hood, women who have taken time to study the questions of the day, particularly as they relate to the home and, children, and their con- clusion is that the right of fran- panne will materially aid women in the problems they must face as moth- jers and homemakers, Believing with |Jane Adams that: “Dirty cities, dir- ty morals, white slaves are in exist- ence because women have neglected | to become voting citizens,” the wom- en of Minnesota, as represented by their federated clubs, are asking for the final and most efficient | weapon that modern self-government has produced. in order that they |may be fully equipped to stand with |their husbands, fathers and broth- ers in warfare against the foes of the social body—vice, corruption, dis- ease and poverty. THE IMPORTANCE OF SEED. | The week just closed was designat- |ed by proclamation of Governor Eb- erhart as “seed corm” week, and im his proclamation his excellency ad- | monished the farmers of the state to devote a part of the week to the |selection of ripe and particularly well formed ears of corn for seed for next year’s planting. A bulletin issued by the department of agriculture last spring on the question of seed corn gave the in- formation that because of unfavor- able conditions in 1911 there was comparatively little good seed corn in the country, and that as a con- sequence the crop of 1912 might be greatly damaged even before it was planted. That bulletin showed that a | slight percentage of corn of low ger- minating power would mean a differ- | ence of millions of dollars in the value of the year’s corn crop. It was shown, too that all such }danger of a poor crop, or the fail- | ure of acrop, might have been avoid- led py a wise and timely selection of |seed before the corn had been dam-| | d by frost. question of seed is ; The one of mighty perspective. A variation of a} ten-thousaraths of a degree in an astronomical instrument means a mis- take of millions of miles in stellar computations; a mistake in the s2- lection of seed com means a de- states total production. Wise Minnesota farmers heeded the governor's proclamation last week; those who did not have a few days of grace in the days before the frost. The foolish ones will keep to their old ways.—St. Paul Dispaiich- —— The vote cast for Thomas Bruse- | gaard, Republican candidate for the legislature from the Fifty-second district, was one of the striking fea- tures of the primaries. Mr. Bruse- gaara went imto the field a little ov- jer a week before the primaries, his campaign only extending a little ov- er a week's time, yet his vote ran well up to that of his opponent, C. H. | Warner, the present representative Mr. Brusegaard was standing for principles which touch very closely the people of northern Minnesota, his declaration that he would work for measures looking toward the sale | of bonds of other states held ‘by the state of Minnesota as an invest- ment, and advocate maknig this mon- ley available for loans to townships, municipalities and school districts of | our own state, striking a responsive (chrod with the northern Minnesota, yoters. Mr. Brusegaard is to be com~ |plimented on the splendid showing made, following such a brief cam- paign. | One of the pleasing features in the recent primary election, was the endorsement given Morris O’Brien by the voters of the Second commission- er district. During his ten years’ ser- vice to the people of his district, Mr. O’Brien has been untiring in his ef- forts for the betterment of local con- ditions, for the construction of high- ways, and for every measure tending to assist im the material welfare of the people he represented. It is gratifying to find that Mr. OfBrien’s|| work has been appreciated and that the residents of his district united at the primaries to testify in a prac- tical manner to the high regard in which his work for the district is held. ————_a——_— The defeat of C. M. King of Deer development of Northern Minnesota was recognized and appreciated, is shown by the splendid endorsement he received in this section. Mr. Pow- ers, the successful candidate is a sterling Democrat and an able man’ and the heavy vote of Ramsey and Hennepin counties, where he is best known, proved too much for the Itasca candidate to overcome. Mr. King takes his defeat gracefully and will from now on be found working steadily and ably for the election of his late opponent. As prophesied by the Herald-Re- viaw, Judge C. W. Stanton polled a heavy vote all over the state at the primaries, distancing Chief Jus- tice Start in a manner that makes Stanton’s election one of the strong probabilities in November. It has been felt for some time that the advanced age of (Chief Justice Start made the election of a young- er man to the supreme ‘bench de- sirable, and Stanton’s reputation as one of the most able jurists of the state. combined with his per- sonal popularity, has brought him the support of the attorneys from every section of the state. Candidates for state offices and for representatives, and state officers and senators who hold over, are re- quired to meet at the state capitol Thursday, September 26, to choose their state and congressional com- mittees. Lee a ARR RRAA RK eS M—DASHES Talking of there being nothing new under the sup, what do you think of the New York man, 29 years) of age, who eloped last week with his 80-year old mother-in-law. Won- jder if he’d merely got used to do- ing what she told him? ee MORE CHESTNUTS ROASTED. I've really seen a St. Paul girl who was a ravin’ beaut, I’ve really seen a poodle dog I didn’t long to shoot. I've really seen a nice old maid not looking for a man, I’ve really seen a fair week fair—now beat that if you can. —Quentin, in Minneapolis Trib- T've really seen a local lass who didn’t wear false hatr, I've seen girls stoop way over and their tube skirts didn’t tear, I heard a college prof one time refer to head as bean, I’ve really seen Superior street when it was really clean. —wNate Collier, in Duluth News-Trib. I’ve really heard a fisherman come home and tell the truth, I really saw the sun shine one morning in Duluth, I've really known a man who lik- ed to pay for wifey’s hat, I met an honest iceman once— now, what do you think of that? —Us. i Overheard at the ball game Sun- day as two sweet young things were duscussing the players: ‘Who's that porky looking fellow over there?” “O, he’s the fellow that does so much beefing.” “Yes, he’s the big- gest mutt-on the grounds. ” “Egg zactly.”” —M— SPELEN A man may try to set and reed The dickchunaries throo, And think that that is all he’ll need To culture’s paths pursoo— But there is this grate truth to tell, That as he climes the hite, The moar he learns of how to spel, The less he spels thingsrite. —Chicago Tribune. Yet as he soors to nolege high, This thot is ever meer » The moar he learns, the less he needs To make his meaning cleer. But when he gets his L. L. D, And skulin’ days are throo, He lerns that he must cut that out! And git ther P. D. Q. —Us. —M— Down in Indiana it is necessary for aman seeking a marriage license to state in the application if he has been married before and, if so, what became of his former wife or wives. A politician who had been stung byi the matrimonial bug, answered) the question as to what had become of his former wife in the trite but of joy amd a drunken chauffeur; shake well; serve at seventy miles an hour.” ree A number of the papers are won- dering whether the Chicago woman husbands than little ones meant up and down or big around. Possibly She means mentally. E. C. KILEY Democratic Candidate for the Legis- lature from the Fifty-second District PAID ADVERTISEMENT- This political advertiesment is or- dened amd inserted by R. A. Mec- Ouat in behalf of himself, amount to be paid for series $15.00. | R. A. McOUAT of Itasca county will be called upon to | cast their ballots for a large num- | ber of officer, one of which is the office of county attorney. This of- fice is an importamt one as it deals not cnly with the financial side of county affairs, but also withthe in- | dividual rights of citizens. By virtue of the generous support given me at the last election by the voters, I have held that office during the years 1911 and 1912. During that time, the office has been conducted with the view to efficiency and economy and jat the same time, accomodating the witnesses» jurors and other persons over whom the state exercises com- pulsory process, All matters and cases disposed of are mattens of public |record and if the voters of Itasca county approve of the admimistra- tion of the affairs of the office, their support is respectfully solicited. R. A. McOUAT, County Attomey, Candidate for Re-election. PAID ADVERTISEMENT. This announcement is imserted by M. A. Spang and is to be paid for by him, the amount to be paid being $15.00. | M. A. SPANG. I hereby announce to the voters of | Itasca county, that I am a candi- |date for re-election to the office of | | county auditor. | During my incumbency of the of- fice I have endeavored to give the citizens and taxpayers of the coun- ty a thoroughly businesslike admin- istration. I have made a careful! study of the law and procedure inco:* mection with assessment amd taxa- tion, the organization and powers of | townships, villages and school dis- comprehensive sentence: “Gone to thé iricts, the establishment and con- = ee An exchange gives the following River for the Democratic nomination Pros pa for a “Coroner's Cock- struction of roads and bridges, includ- ing the establishment of state rur- al highways under the provisions of the Elwell law, and all other mat- *" “Mix three chorus girls with an|tens pertaining to the auditor's of- who said that big men made better || | Qn November 5, 1912, the people | on Ttasca Store Dews Specials for Next Week Corsets, 19c. Choice of the lot for 19c. Waists, 12%c. to 12%c. Hose, 17%c, 17*2c a pair. sweater bargain. in sizes 14, 14% and 1612. this week, 19c. This is a lot of “outs.” we do not buy any more. They sold for 50c and $1.00 Odds and ends. small lots of such well-known brands as “Armorplate,” “Buck- skin,” “Kant-Snag,” Etc. Choice of the lot in sizes 5 to 9 at Canvas Gloves, white Canvas gloves with knit wrist. week onfy. Not more than 5 pairs to a customer at 5ca pair. Men’s Shirts, 48c. They are $1 values is there you can have them for 48c. These are not all the Bargains we Offer for the Week. Ther: are dozens of others just as big and just as good. Styles that Ferris Waists for children, both in white and grey. Small sizes, worth 25c, Specially marked Single pairs and Outings 9c. A lot of colored and white Outing Flannels from our 10 and 12%éc line. Special for the week, 9c { a yard. i Dress Goods, $9c. Eight pieces wool goods in B) panama, serge and suiting that sold for 65c to 75c a yard: j Specially priced at 48c a yard, ; Sweaters, 98c. Only a few left of that big | Actual $3,00 goods for 98c, and large sizes. No more at this price when they are gone. 5c. Men's or boys’ sizes This price is for the t Light colored dress shirts If your size School Pants, 19c. Not the best we have but good values if we asked you 25cforthem. While they last, ' THESE GOODS GO ON SALE SATURDAY MORNING H AND CONTINUE FOR A WEEK. \ Itasca Dry Goods Co. : ting a little money Capilal $25,000.00 Ce a ae ae a ee there may not be a plenty, begin put- First National Bank GRAND RAPIDS. MINH. Seutpplus: $ 5,000.00 | PRS ign inka a hacia Zimmerman Co.--No. 36 Harvest time is the time of plenty. In order to provide against a time when in the bank today. OFFICERS President, F. P. Sheldon. Vice-Pres.,, A. G. Wedge Jr. H Cashier, C. E. Aiken. = DIRECTORS F. P. Sheldon. D. M. Gunn. A G. Wedge. W. C. Gilbert. 4 Cc. E. Aiken John Beckfeit H. D. Powers. familiar with the conditions will at- test, that the records of my office are second to mone in the state. With my experience in the office, I fee] that I am in a position to per- form the arduous duties of the audi- tor's office ina manmer en i-ely satis- factory to the citizens and taxpayers of the county. I bawe resided in Itasca county for twenty years amd am a taxpayer therein. Thanking you for your assistance in ithe past, and soliciting your sup- port at the general election, Novem- ber Sth, I am, Yours Respectfully: M. A. SPANG.