Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 2, 1913, Page 6

Fran tRspte Werte Revien ___Published Every Welinesday __* By KILEY ® SPENCER oe TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE { Entered at the Postoffice at Grand Rap- fds, Minn., as Second Class Matter. Official Paper of Itasca County ——oOO== Bemidji is to havea pubmotor. The editors just returned from their outing there say they cannot; possibly see what it is wanted for. They claim that there’s nothing about that town looks dead enough to even try the machine out on. oe It is doubtful if a more popu- lar or highly satisfactory selection could be made for United States marshal of Minnesota than that of Harvey W. Grimmer. As an ex- newspaper man and former eXeCU-| senator Nelson would allow himself tive clerk under Governor John- son, he enjoys an acquaintance that is state-wide. He has beena valiant champion of the principles of Democracy for years, and the recognition now to be extended | is in every way merited. pea Ps Mayne Stanton, who for some time has been connected with the | Bemidji Pioneer as news editor, | has severed his connection with that paper and accepted a similar job on the Hibbing Tribune. Mr./} sianton, who is a son of Judge C, W. Stanton of this district, is one! of the ablest and most energetic | of the younger set of newspaper writers in this part of the state, and the Tribune is to be con- gratulated upon securing his ser- vices. 2“ Indications are now that there will be no deflections from the Democratic ranks when it comes; to a vote on the Underwood bill; in the senate, with the possible exception of the senators from Louisiana. If other Democratic senators had any inclination to favor a special interest by voting against the measure, the presi- dent’s policy of appealing directly te the people to uphold him have made the backsliders timid. There is no doubt but that practically the entire Democratic side of the senate will endorse the bill, and they maybe aided by some Pro- gressives. —-_ The press reports tell us that | Kdward J. Lynch will be recom: | mended as internal revenue col- lector for Minnesota. Mr. Lynch is a brother of the Democratic | national committeeman from this state, who is recognized as carry- ing an influence with tie adminis- tration second to none of Mr. Wil- son's advisers. The same reports advise us there is opposition to} Mr. Lynch’s appointment and confirmation by the senate. It is said the opposition is headed by Dan Lawler and his political as- sociates, and that their objection is based on the candidate’s al- leged incompetency. As a matter of | fact there is no more competent | man for the position in Minnesota | than Ed. Lynch, and his endorse- ;the statement is a slander, ,have personally known J. ‘only prove of value ment as revenue ‘collector; or for almost any other position to which. he might aspire, would by | no means be confined to . partisan friends., Ifthe-influence of -Dan- iel W. Lawler and his bunch is no greater in Washington than itis in Minnesota,their efforts to de- feat anybody for anything will not ve noticed, - et ERR Sy Senator Nelson and Ex-Repre- sentatives Tawney and Bede are named by Lobbyist Mulhall as be- ing among those with whom he carried on negotiations during his activities at Washington. No spe- cific charges against these men are made, and the source of the charges’ is of such nature as to make near- ly everyone doubt their truthful- ness. It is going to be a hard mat- ter to.make the people of Minne- sota believe that the venerable to be in any manner influenced by a man whose purpose everyone un- derstood, and we hope that he will have no difficulty in proving that both for the reputation of the state and on his own account. Tawney was one of the strong men of the |bouse during the last years of his! stay at Washington, andwhile he} was known as a reactionary and rather inclined to favor big busi- !ness interests, this is the first time that his personal integrity has ever been called into question. We Adam Bede for a long time, and while of late years we have seldom found it possible to agree with him, it would take more than the word of a self-confessed corruptionist to make us believe that he was will- fully dishonest. Aetw Eee We note that the counties about} us are taking advantage of the | state’s offer to pay a share to- ward the maintenance of an agri- cultural agént. We believe this is a good move and one that will not in securing settlers but of vastly greater im- portance in aiding the settlers al- ready there. Itasca has not joined the applicants for state aid in this matter, the feeling here seeming to be rather against the move. Many contend that with the bene- fit tache derived from the loca- tion of the experimental station |here,.and with the agricultural in- |struction afforded the children by agricultural instruction in the public schools, further expenditure along this line is not advisable. The. Herald-Review is not strictly fn accord with this view of the matter, particularly as these agents are apparently doing most excel- lent ‘work in the counties that have'made provisions for them. We believe that anything that will help our farmers to a better un- derstanding of their opportunities | a good investment. When all is done and said, it is to the farmer | that) this section must eventually look’ for its continuance of pros- perity, and anything done at this time to aid him in getting prop- erly started will, we believe, be found a wise investment. cooked on the Toaster ing a dozen other things. H. D. POWERS ASP ASL RAL ANAS NAS AA Electric Table Cooking Suggests Magic When you have buttered your toast and sweetened your coffee, the eggs are ready. A fried egg deserves a new name when El Tostovo Electric Stove One top for toasting, another for cooking eggs, baking griddle cakes, frying bacon and do- There has been a good deal said in the press of this section late- ly concerning the meeting of the Southern Minnesota Better Devel- opment league, wherein the dele- gates from the Northern Minnesota Development association were in- sulted by the remarks of Senator Stebbins. The Bemidji Sentinel gives the views of Secretary Mack- enzie on the subject, and as this is first-hand evidence we repro- jduce the interview. There seems to de a disposition on the part of everyone to let the matter drop and regard the language used as the impolitic utterance of a man ywho does not in any way reflect the sentiment of the people of Southern Minnesota: W. R. Mackensie, secretary of the Northern Minnesota Develop- ment Association and manager of the association’s display rooms in Minneapolis, was in Bemidji, Mon- day on his way to Warroad in con- nection with state reclamation work. In speaking of the incident at \jAustin last week, when he and President Cyrus M. King of Deer River and Vice President Allbright of Brainerd left the Southern Min- nesota Better Development League, jafter Senator A. T. Stebbins had referred to the northern associa- {tion as a bunch of “wind jammers, Mr. Mackenzie said: “It is true that we left the imeeting and took the first train because it was apparent that we |wwere not weleome, but we did not ‘leave in a huff. We simply were \Idisgusted. It is not true that any lovertures we made for us to re- main in Au we had recei {apology likewise is erroneous. | “We left the meeting because | we could not consistently remain, train and we have heard nothing from any one in Austin or the Senator Stebbins small crowd present, although his name was not on the regular pro- gram. Except for boosting his home town of Rochester, his re- marks were a violent attack on the northern part of the state.” —————@x2__ NORTHERN MINNESOTA FARMS ; From the New York Times $ WSS toeetentectententoetecty The following article is taken \from the New York Times, and the class of publication from which it is clipped, as well as the amount of space devoted to the discussion of the problem now considered of most importance to people of the state, goes to show with what inter- jest the settlement of vacant lands jis regarded in the most populous | centers: “Plans to reclaim for agriculture jand dairying a great section of Northern Minnesota, estimated by | some to comprise fully a quarter of the state, are outlined by A. |J. McGuire, superintendent of the jstate experiment station at Grand Rapids, which is in the heart of | the district. | “This is the region once cov- ered by heavy growths of spruce, ;pine and hemlock, and now disfig- | ured by stumps, the removal of | which is the first necessity. The |work of getting rid of these stumps is being done in some sea tions by men with ready money jat a relatively high first cost and by others more slowly at a com- paratively low cost. The agricul- tural department of the state uni- versity aims to hasten the day of converting this great area into clover fields and cow pastures, and Mr. McGuire’s bulletin points out the various means by which the land can be cleared at least ex- pense. The plans of the university authorities include direct super- vision ‘of the work by the experi- ‘ment station to pave the way for home seekers in a district where | less than 40 per cent of the in- habitants are actual farmers. “The soil of the cut-over dis- trict,” says Mr. McGuire, “will compare favorably, in fertility and productiveness with the soil of any other equal area of the state. Men who have farmed in the tim- bered section of Northern Minne- sofa and have located near roads and markets have prospered to an extent pot exceeded in any other section of Minnesota in the same length of time. The possibilities of its agriculture are no longer ex- perimental. The complete develop- dnent of all the farming land ip the section is a matter of time and money with which to redeem the sold. “The only practicable means of getting rid of the stumps is by the horse power stump puller and explosives, says Mr. McGuire. The machine is used for the smaller stumps, while explosives are used on the larger ones. “Fifty stumps of medium size is and shortly afterward boarded the; Southern League since that time. | addressed the | a good day’s work by men at the Grand Rapids station. The num- ber that can be blown out, how- ever, varies with the man, the soil, and the size of the stumps. Dynamite and an explosive known as virite are best for blasting, ac- cording to those who have used them. The cost of clearing off the stumpage, including labor and ex- plosives, is estimated by Mr. Mc- Guire as not to exceed $25 an acre. A recent experiment on 8.7 acres cost $205.68, The stumps were of medium sized trees, cut about} three years before clearing was negun. “Concerning the immediate use of the land, Mr. MeGuire says: “Dairying is the type of farm- ing best adapted to the timbered section of Minnesota. Most of the land can be converted into pas- ture at little expense, and dairy cows will yield a splendid profit from this land without the neces- sity of removing the stumps al- though sufficient land. must be put under the plow to supply winter feed. In connection with dairying, poultry raising should take an im- portant part, and hogs should be raised to a limited extent. “Eighty acres is ample for a farm in the timbered section of Northern Minnesota. It is usual- ly a mistake for a man of limited means to invest in more.” SeRREH SENS Scenes Oy So se a ks a a BUSINESS AND CROP REPORT Reported by the First State Bank, Grand Rapids. : Me stonteetonteetente | | Crops are still the factor of im- portance. The end of June deter- mines fairly well the outcome of winter wheat but marks the be- {ginning of the critical period for the spring grains. The worst that can happen to |winter wheat is now over, unléss nature perversely provides a wet harvest by rains she was so nig- gardly of: when they were . most needed and there is little question sut the yield will be close to, if not, a record production. It is also a well distributed crop, no section experiencing a failure such as was visited upon the soft winter states of the middle west last year. The Northwest which looms into agricultural importance from now cultural importance from now un- till September has not maintained the excellence of the early June ‘promise. It rarely does. In the last ten years improvement dur- jing June has occured but once and then fractionally whereas los- |ses have been as drastic as thirty |per cent. While there is no dis- | | position to anticipate so severe ai impairment as in 1910this year, | \ithere every indication of a/ heavy loss in wheat and oats. These grains have suffered greatly in the Jim River Valley of South Dakota as the result of the drouth but the corn crop is in an excellent condition and has over- come a rather unfavorable start. In North Dakota, the premier |wheat state of the country, the unsatisfactory feature of the re- {ports appertains to the weedy | |lields and the stunted growth of the plants due, largely, to poor soil! preparation and rather abnormal jciimatie conditions. Of the three |states, Minnesota is most lacking | in complaints which suggests that the outlook is good. Montana, where} |the wheat acreage has been great- ly increased, has had some helpful rains and while wanting more is not reporting any special deter- ioration. Taking conservative trade opinicr there is found tobe a marked disposition to regard the ‘erop conditions in the Northwest as promising about an average production at present with the very critical month of July still ahead. It is generally held that in order to obtain an average harvest per- fect climatic conditions must pre- vail and this year the season has not been normal. Prospects are | good for the barley, rye and corn, but wheat and oats are likely to be} ‘disappointing. Reports from the South cover- ing the cotton crop are as is usual at this time somewhat conflicting. The plants are a little backward but no concern is felt on that score. The general condition is about up to the average of recent years and the acreage is slightly in ex- cess of last season. General business conditions show no decided shift. Bank clearings hold up well reflecting the main- tenance of current activity but forward commitments are conser- vatively conducted, there being a disposition to keep stocks low pending the inauguration of a new tariff law. Subscribe for The Herald-Review. is Every day wé add’ more 1 our clearing sale.” Many‘of the first things we put on sale-are-gone.-but. there.are .ot to take their place...Here.are a few items: that go on our bargain tables this week: Munsingwear. Girls’ union suits in sizes for ages 2 to 12. The Munsingwear worth soc in this sale at each---.-....--. Hose. Ladies’ black and tan hose in all sizes. 3-pairs-for-1.00-kind, in this sale pair 29c Tub Silks. A lot of Ramie silk, white crepe silk, bro- caded silks, etc., that sold in the usual way at 25c Soc, in this sale at:yard2_.__.....---.-.---.----_J Muslin Drawers. Children’s drawers for ages 2 to 16, 10c, 15¢, 25c a ee White Handbags. Crochet, Poplin or Leather bags that sold for 1.25 and more, choice of this lot | Hee tneeena sy shana RT AY LESS ao Ese ree RS) 78c Ribbons. Plain and fancy. 5 and 6 inches wide, worth up to 30¢, go in this sale ae Men’s Hose. Armor plate half hose innavy,tan, green, gray, etc. The best 25c quality at pair 18c. Three pairs for-...-.--. Romper Dresses. Children’s three-piece dresses in white and colored, made of shrunk muslin or ging- ham. Regular price 1.35 to 2.50,this sale each 98c Dresses, Ladies’ wash dresses in light colors, 5.00 to at oe 2.48 and 2.98 7.00 values. EXTRA SPECIAL, Suit cases in the grades that sold for 12.00 to 13.50, in this sale each 7.95 Low Shoes. Children’s low lace oxfords and strap sandals that sold for Sale price per oo eee oe 39 ITASCA DRY GOODS CO. { WARBA NEWS Miss Hulda Fisher has gone to Greene, Iowa, for. a visit with her sister and other relatives. Miss Myrtle Pogue was down from the Rapids Saturday and Sun- cay visiting with friends. George Ritter and Glen Wil- its made a trip to the Rapids, Friday. The representative of the Farm- ers Equity society was here last week and organized a_ society among the farmers. Melville Ros- ‘holt was chosen president and J. M. Pogue was: elected secretary. This is the second society organ- ized in the county. Another one will be started at Grand Rapids soon and the three will thereafter work toegther. This is designed to assist in the marketing of the farmers’ stuff as well as to se- cle groceries for less than many ‘of the retail prices. M. W. Pogue, Miss Mary Pogue, Mrs. Serene Pogue and Grover Singley returned from Minnea- polis, a few days ago where they have been in attendance at the State Adventist convention. They report an enthusiastic gathering, and the largest attendance in the ‘state. Bills are posted for the Fourth of July celebration to be held at Warba. Goodland and Blackberry people will combine with Warba for a general good time. The Adventist Sabbath school of Blackberry, will picnic the Fourth of July at the W. M. Pogue home. The Goodland and Blackberry base ball teams crossed bats last Sunday on the Warba grounds. The former ‘went back victors with a score of 20 to 8. Several of the regular Blackberry players were away and other unpracticed per- formers were put in to fill their places, which partly accounts for the one sided score. M.W. Pogue went to the Rapids, Tuesday, on business. Jess Bell has gone down to help at the brickyard. Report has it that the brick company is short of men about all the time. The second: literary meeting at the Tichenor school house was held Thursday evening with avery large attendance. Ice cream and cake were served after the program. Crops generally look quite good in this section of the county, but the mosquitoes and horse flies make work very disagreeable for both man and_beast. The Fourth Will be more greatly enjoyed and more fittingly celebrated if you wear one of our suits. We have just re- ceived a new stock of Summer Clothing that will please you. Ready-made clothing from the house of Kuppen- heimer and the J. L. Taylor made-to-order garments Straw Hats and Panamas ee See our line of OXFORDS and other summer weight shoes LIEBERMAN BROTHERS Clothiers and Furnishers | | cee met ug |