INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS BIG LABOR DAY HE ADMITTED DISSIPATION W« *WMWMWMHWH»WM hhN 1 THE INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS CELEBRATION MONDAY A small, hen-pecked worried-looking man was about to take an examination for life insurance. AND BORDER BUDGET "You don't dissipate, do you?" asked the physician, as he made Official Paper of Koochiching County, Minnesota. On Monday next -the usual ready for the tests. "Not a fast liver, or anything of that sort?" $ labor day celebration will be held Entered as Second Class Matter June 23, 1909, at the Post Office at The little man hesitated a moment, looked a bit frightened then fc International Falls, Minn., Under Act of Congress of March 3, 18(9. (*£4. «1MT v« in this city. More elaborate preparation replied in a small piping voice: 'T sometimes chew a little gum."— V# {Crystal White) have been made for a $ Collier's Weekly. INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS PUBLISHING CO. V# fitting observance of the important $ For the best Preserves, 11 George P. Watson, Editor and Manager day than has ever before Jams and Jellies. PERSONAL LIBERTY HAS ITS LIMITS. (Crystal White) One part Kara been made in this city. Ww# •WWMWWHWM^Wmwmmwmw^ and three parts sugar makes International Falls is one of the a heavier, richer syrup without "Voting out saloons doesn't kill a town. It galvanizes it into "A man may not do with his own body what he pleases," says Mr. the cloying sweetness most important centers of organized of new life." says the Litchfield Independent. That is most emphatically all sugar (or preserves, and Charles Stelzle. labor amongst the small prevents crystallization in jams the experience of Fairmont.—Fairmont Sentinel "Suppose he tries to kill it—to commit suicide. If he succeeds, cities of the state and it is believed and jellies. Billy Sunday says he will go to hell. If he fails he will go to jail. that all the people in this Out Prtxrvlng Aocjl Booklet mrt free on mmmI fe/btfoo The city of St. Paul is at last waking up to realize that its police city will join heartly with the COM nODOCIS KEFINING CO. And yet if the United States government should decide to go to war P.O. Bu If 1. NavTtrk adminstration is at fault for the utter disregard of law on the part several committees appointed to with Germany or any other nation it assumes the right, if necessary, **K. make the many features of this of the saloon fraternity. When the police do their duty trouble to send him to the front to be shot down. He belongs to the state day an unbounded success. won't last long with the saloon bunch, neither in St. Paul nor anywhere as well as to himself. We have recently passed most stringent The following program will be else. laws against the sale and use of certain kinds of drugs, because of carried out as closely as possible: the great injury which their use inflicits upon the human mind Grand Street Parade 10 a. m. Germany has at last yielded to President Wilson's demand in and body. starting from Ball Park. the following words "Liners will not be sunk by our submarines "If the state should decide that the saloon is a menace, and that it Marshal of the Day, E. M. Somers. without warning and without safety to the lives of non-combatants, dispenses poison, then society has a right to say that the saloon provided that the liners do not try to escape or offer resisftince," for must go, no matter how it may affect anybody's personal liberty. Aides: F. Aresmaun of Paper I which decision every citizen should give thanks. Maker's Union, F. Ludwig of We accept the restriction which the state imposes upon us in other THE SENSATION OF 1915 Clerk's Union, Barney Collins of relationships. Why not accept it with regard to the saloon, especially THE ALTER AUTOMOBILE Bartender's Union, John Noll of There is a lot of foolish talk going the rounds of the state press since it has been so clearly demonstrated that the interests of Carpenter's Union. as to who shall be the candidate to defeat Governor Hammond next the saloon are always opposed to the interests of the workingmnn. Police Department. year. Why don't the friends of the many good republicans who International Falls Band. could well fill that office, when the proper time comes. Ask ''Who O VR DEMONSTRA TOR BADNESS RECOGNIZES NOT GOODNESS Mayor Frank Iveyes, and City IS HERE will offer himself as a lamb for the slaughter?" and be done with it. Council. The best law ever promulagted by man is supposed to require a Clerk's Union. 27 Horse Power The Saloon gang of Minneapolis have sent out the same cry of fair amount of wisdom and common sense in its interpretation as Speaker of Day Geo. W. Lawcon, Electric Starter distress that the "gang" sent out from this city before the recent secretary State Federation well as in its application. Those who seek to circumvent the law Lights election, asking all the brewers of the state to come with their of Labor. by reading more into it than was the intent of its maker to cover money and their whiskey to bribe the legal voters and pay colonizing Foot Accelerator Business Men'^ Floats. are actuated solely by selfish purposes of their own. To the mind expenses of those who have no right to vote in order that the wishes Paper Maker's Union. that is only viciously inclined, however, there is neither common Everything Complete at Musician's Union. of the reputable citizens may be out voted. sense, wisdom nor justice. The idea is not a new one—but only a Carpenter's Union. half-forgotten one—that honesty as a principle is recognizable by $745.00 Dr. McKenzie, Mayor of Fort Next week is State Fair Week. The largest and most permanent the honest only goodness as a virtue can be seen only by those who Frances, and City Council. State Fair in the world will hold its annual exhibition of the agricultural posses the same quality themselves. Here, then, is the soluticn of INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Fort Frances Band. and industrial products of the great commonwealth of Minnesota the fact that those motives which control the actions of another'are Fort Frances Fire Department. at Hamline. May the weather be propitious so that the thousands so commonly misinterpreted by those of contrary inclinations. Painters and Decorator's Union. Ready to push the Button of visitors from other states as well as the multitude from this Hence, arose the phrase—"to the pure all things are pure," whose Built for Rough Roads 'state may be able to get a still better appreciation of the vast and Cigars Maker's Union. reverse is equally true.—Little Falls Transcript. As good as any $1200. car made varied resources and opportunities offered by our state to the homemeeker Barber's Union. and manufacturer. Bricklayers and Plaster's Union. Strictly in a Class by Itself SLIGHT WALLOP FOR BOOZE Bartender's union LET US SHOW YOU Next Monday is Labor Day. The day when organized labor The Philadelphia grand jury finds: Prizes will be given for the in the United States takes a day off for healthful recreation and The curse of liquor has been shown to be the primary cause of best decorated and most original S.E.TH0MPS0N&S0N displays to the in various inspiring evidences of its many world, many of the minor crimes, and also of the more serious ones—even floats. achievements. International Falls is one of the important labor 11 International Fails, Minn. murder—the large number of which would never have been committed G. W. Lawson's and Mayor Union Cities of our State and preparations have been made by the otherwise. Keyes addresses immediately after local Federation for the carrying out of a program which will fittingly parade, at Grand Opera House. The grand jury holds the saloon responsible for the increase in represent the development aud benefits of the many local Unions. Sports at Ball Park start ati 130 crime. Its report was based upon information gained after careful MISS LYNCH We trust the weather will be favorable and that all the people will p. m. inspection "of all public institutions in the city, an intimate survey graduate of Wesley^ Conservatory lay aside their work and as far as possible their household duties Tug O'War, between married of inmates of asylums and reform institutions and observation of of Music to celebrate with them this great day. and single men. more than 700 cases coming before it." Grand Forks, N. D. Running of Bases. E A E O S I As in Philadelphia, so in every other American center of population. Pie Eating Contest. On the first page of this issue will be found a good outline of Studio, back of the litis If it were possible in every instance to determine with precision Married Ladie's 50 yard Dash. the plans for the coming year in the public schools of our city, prepared Drug Store the responsible causes for all the crimes committed and all the Fat Men's 50 yard Dash. by the local superintendent, according to facilities arranged FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH misery suffered by unfortunate men and women, it would be found Many other sports too numerous for by the board of directors. This school district is to be congratulated Residence Phone 71 Studio 380 that in an overwhelming percentage of cases liquor was at fault. It to mention. on having such a public spirited and efficient board of Ball Game at 3 p. m. betwenn is inconcievable that society should much longer tolerate the existence directors who have planned so wisely and so well in giving to it the Union Team and Chisholm. of an institution that is a social crime. best building, equipment and teachers in the state. So thoroughly Grand Ball at 9 p. m. Grand Viewed from the standpoint of economics, the saloon is a parasite have they made provision for the educational needs of this district March led by Mayor Keyes music REAL ESTATE SNAP. It absorbs much and yields nothing. No person is benefited by its that no one need consider any better opportunity for learning any furnished by International existence. The so-called revenues it pays are negligible in comparison 1 branch of study short of the University course itself. Falls and Fort Frances Orchestra. 120 acres good cut over with the costs it compels. It is the most destructive agency of Reception Committee—John land with lots of cordwood which man has knowledge. Even war is not to be compared with it Fabry, H. Stubee, Ed. LaPage, pulpwood and a three room WELOME TO OUR TEACHERS in the ruin it inflicts, for huge as is the waste of war and frightful Art. Preston, Axel Ostervik, John house on it. Only mile as is the suffering it occasions, war is a periodic evil, whereas the Kiliwee. from Margie. 6 acres of In behalf of this city and county we bid a very hearty welcome liquor traffic of the world continous in its devastation—Los Angeles Floor Committee—John Noll, meadow on it. to the 105 young men and women who are here or will be here in Express. Jas. Turry, Eli Carriveau, Carl time to begin their important work as teachers in our public schools Stubee, H. Thomas, R. G. Brown. 40 acres and timber for the coming" year. joining the townsite of THE POLICE AND THE SALOON NEW WHEAT RECORD By harduous study and careful life you have fitted yourselves Margie—also 40 business AND CORN PRODUCTION tor the responsible positions you are to occupy. You come to us and residence lots and The prime difficulty about the current crusade against disregard well recommended, as men and women of good character and commendable other out lots in village of the laws regulating the liquor traffic is the generally mistaken Even the shadow of possible deportment and as eminently fitted to teach the various of Margie. Owner is going viewpoint. The moment the charge is made that a saloonist has shortage of staple fram products west. For particulars studies to the pupils assigned to your particular rooms and schools. violated the law the scene shifts and it is the police administration in the United States is sent helterskelter apply to We are glad to meet you, and feel that we can fully trust you by the August estimates not the liquor dispenser, who is the real defendant. More often the Geo. P. Watson, to do your best to instruct, by your teaching, and illustrate, by your of United States crops for 1915, charge permeates further than the police department and becomes Press Office, example, not only the knowledge found in books but also the elements just completed by the department an indictment of the administration. Charge something wrong with International Falls, of character that bring success when combined with the of agriculture. If the estimates Minnesota. the liquor laws and what happens? Immediately the police department application of the knowledge taught. are fulfilled, the 1915 harvest alone, is on the defensive—and quite frequently on the offensive also ff We congratulate both the city and county superintendent in besides smashing several records, •—and the case loses all standing on its merits. The assumption is would provide each man, being able to bring to our schools the best collection of teachers inevitable that a blow aimed at a law-breaking barkeeper really is woman and child in the nation, on in the entire state and we are sure that under their wise direction inttended for the police authorities which should have made the a liberal basis of 100,000,000 population, Mrs. Lester Mann is enjoying you will enjoy the most successful year you have experienced. offense impossible or should have brought the offender to justice with an aggregate of practically a visit from her daughter, Mrs. without the prodding by unofficial citizenship. 60 bushels of wheat, corn, McNanara and daughter of Duluth HOW DRY WILLMAR IS GOING TO THE BOW-WOWS oats, potatoes, rye, barley and apples, If this is true there must be reason for it and there is. The and her neice Miss Harriet including produce used for public, or a large fraction of it, has reached the belief—whether Madden of St. Paul. The city of Willmar, the county-seat of Kandiyohi county, is one stock feeding and food-manufacturing justified or not is immaterial—that the traffic is under better police uf the oldest Prohibition cities in Minnesota. After ten years of the purposes. Here is what control than generally is apparent that the lid seldom is lifted without TO TRADE: 40 acres of land, the report shows: policy, the taxes at Willmar had decreased from 44.7 mills to 41.4, permission that it is adamant in the face of positive orders. for house and lot in town. 15 A, Per Capita. and in discussing this fact, Victor E. Lawson, the editor of the Willmar improved house and barn. What But passing the cause, the effect is rather singular and interesting. Estimated crop. bus. apporx. Tribune, says: have you to offer. Inquire at thef When a warrant is issued for a saloonkeeper instantly there Corn 2,920,000,000 30 bus. But we are carrying four parks, a public library, maintaining Press office. is an alertness which indicates that the police administration is on Wheat 966,000,000 10 bus. a street cleaning force, none of which was done while we were wet. trial. There is a feeling that the defense rests with the police that Oats .... 1,400,000,000 10 1-2 bus. Our schools have expanded wonderfully, with new departments FOR SALE— Young Horse 3 conviction if it comes, must be in spite of the police. This may be Potatoes .431,000,000 4 1-3 bus 'for domestic science, agriculture, manual training, requiring additional years old, wagon and harness for entirely unture and misleading, but it is the feeling, nevertheless. Rye 44,200,000 1-2 bus. teachers and buildings. We are getting much more for our $125.00, big snap. Apply to 708 Now why should it apply to prosecutions under the liquor laws Barley ... .217,000,000 21-5 bus. 4th Ave. 8-26 to9-2 money not a vacant house fit to live in several families now in Apples ...205,000,000 2 i-2obus. The same feeling is absent from other classes of prosecutions. Notify hotels waiting for new residences to be completed. World's Record Made the police of the commission of an ordinary crime and they are During the same ten years, the postoffic receipts of Willmar increased In addition to the foregoing figures, FOR RENT—A fine eightfinish alert to apprehend and bring the criminal to justice. Is their attitude the American harvest, if it almost 200 per cent, from $5,414 to $14,620. Bank deposits room cottage, hardwood the same toward a man accused of violation of the liquor laws equals the estimate, will exceed grew from $509,783 to $1,689,290. The population of Willmar in and floors, electric lighted, large If not, why Is it not true that in this difference—which the public the 1914 world's corn crop of 2,800,501,390 garden plot, beautiful location oir# 1895, when it was wet, was only 2,511, which by 1910 had grown to recognizes whether it exists or not—lies all the feeling which initiates bushels, fixed by the river frontage, very reasonably 4,135, and is now much more than that. Building improvements in and prosecutes a citizen campaign against the lawless saloon International Institute of Agriculture, rent. Apply American State Willmar reach over one-third of a million dollars annually. —St. Paul Poineer Press. Rome, by virtually 120,- 9-a Bank, Ranier, Minn. 8-26 to