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International Falls press and border budget (International Falls, Minn.) 1909-1926

May 19, 1921 · Page 2 of 8

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%%s 1 is.* J? 'i S' "$*%** .\f ^4 "N ^f i' INTERNATIONAL FALLS P£ESS .,"''' PAGE THREE Chicago wired his choice in the persons HAVING HIS TORTUNE? TOLD of Mr. Bowen, an overseas man,' -I CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE a Republican and a prominent member, of the American Legion. To ORDERS REPRESENTED those hoping for recognition, the selection NO!! WELL, TELL MC was unquestionably a disappointment, MACfcMEj— but to the public at large IT'S SOFT TIMES BY THESE SEALS? ARE and to patrons of the department the GOING.1! HAPO TIMES appointment was most satisfactory. COMING? Mr. Bowen's selection is generally ijk commended. He was a Republican lsr candidate for congress in the Second district prior to the spring primaries, but gave way to an elimination convention called to circumvent the activities of the Nonpartisan League. Stories from Washington are to the effect that Congressman C. R. Davis may fall down in his ambition to land *the chairmanship of the house appropriations committee which will be \acant shortly. House leaders it is said have another man in mind and in reaurn for his seniority rights will provide the Third district member with something better in an official way if he will accept. Naturally Congressman Davis' possible retirement is receiving some attention in his district and the gossips are busy with GOSSIP FROM THE beck and call and in the city hall side. Rocking the boat was a popular which covers a city block "the employees pastime and while the present the names of prospectives. Heading STATE CAPITAL CITY •the list of those mentioned is Senator are so numerous that(|the Socialistic tendency in official affairs management is hard put to find room may seem the limit to many some George H. Sullivan oF Stillwater, Staid old St. Paul, the first city of of the things attempted in a legislative but if the Washington county man for them. Where men of affairs like any size in the Northwest to take has any designs on the place he has Edmund Rice, Honest Bob Smith, way now are tame in comparison on the commission form of municipal William Ham, James J. Hill, H. C. with the schemes advanced not communicated the fact to friends. government is tired, oh so tired of Senator Sullivan was easily the big McNair, A. B. Stickney and W. B. then. It was the beginning of the its Socialistic experiment and is preparing man. of the late legislative session. Dean, all prominent in the progress paternalistic idea and the house and to toss the whole darned thing and building up of the Capitol City senate journals of 1913 and 1915 are When he battled he fought to a finish into the discard. This week experts filled with the curealls as proposed. and victory invariably perched on and the Gopher State were pleased to were put to work drafting a new his banner. There is no hypocracy give their time without price in the Some got by, but the majority failed. charter and if the almost overwhelming Then came Townl^y and the World about George Sullivan. Some people interest of a greater and better St. sentiment expressed counts for Paul, barbers, machinists, plumbers War. The two failed to hitch which may not like his crowd or some of anything another year will possibly the legislation he advocates, but they and glib-tongued dreamers now crowd without doubt .prevented his infliction see the: Capitol City functioning under the arena and contest for the plums in a governmental way, but the are never in doubt as to his integrity the Federal system of a mayor, and the fancy salaries accompanying menace still exists. That the end is or where he stands. George always a board of aldermen, an assembly or shoots straight from the shoulder. He each. It is hardly a Soviet government, near, however, is more than a possibility tipper body and the necessary boards but it is not far removed and and as stated, the St. Paul upheaval is an outspoken foe of Socialism in for the management of schools, parks is the most hopeful sign yet. all its forms. the Old town does not propose to and other municipal utilities. The let it go any further. St. Paul has executive will be.a mayor in fact and been stung and stung hard by the Governor Preus' ability to anticipate not one in name only and those seeking Minnesota farmers who have lent Socialist bug, and the end is near trouble and to get from under and holding will be on the basis an attentive ear to stories to the effect and the finish i,s not going to be with credit to himself and the high of citizenship and fitness rather than that the farm machinery plant without its good effect. It will be of office he holds was never better an appeal to the pocketbook. For at Stillwater prison is being operated statewide benefit. The PRESS JOB DEPARTMENT his a cat «f shown than in his excellent selection nearly ten years now the Old Town at a profit might do well to secure •this week of Ivan ^owen of Mankato has "functioned" under the present a report on that particular industry of is each one the above and prepared to turn half-baked Socialistic dream and the When an ultra-conservativi city for the vacancy in the Railroad lately compiled by Senator George like St. Paul prepares to throw off «and Warehouse Commission caused experiment has been a costly one. H. Sullivan and other members of the out letter heads, envelopes, and cards, and advertising From a tax infliction of 30 mills the the Socialistic yoke it is indeed a by the death of Judge Ira B. Mills. Senate committee on public institutions. hopeful sign. Ten years ago or about The death of Judge Mills occurred rate has mounted yearly until it is with the seals here shown. Instead of a profit the committee now over 70 mills with the i00' figure the time the Capitol City took on its while Governor Preus was absent finds that the prison machinery in sight if the present Socialistic ^present municipal experiment, the 'from the state on an official mission department was operated at a crowd is permitted ..to continue in Socialistic era in official life might and without delay, ambitious ones toss of nearly $100,000 last year. The control. Municipal expenses have, began a quiet campaign for his official be said to have received its start. trouble it seems is that Minnesota DURING PAINT UP AND CLEAN UP SEASON jumped over 200 per cent and the "Progressives" was the idealistic shoes, all of which meant the farmers are nojt giving this particular —-AND ALL THE YEAR AROUND annual budget is very near the bankruptcy term applied %o those at the official usual delegations and wire pulling branch of the prison. industries' the mark/ Every official and"'fem"^'^ptdye '/Helm, while "'Standpatter" "Stalwart'1 arrival home. Undoubtedly" ^patronage they should. In 19J& WHEN YOU TO- I E. SOL VANG of any standing has a city and "Regular" was the odious appellation anticipating such, Governor Preus Approximately 5,000 binders manufactured FIX THAT FENCE Successor to G. HolnqaUt owned automobile and driver at his for those on the opposite toojS^^Mnsel enroute home and at at the prison \nly 1,778 were LAY THAT FLOOR Cabinet Maker, Furniture purchased by Minnesota farmers. SEE HANG THAT DOOR Repairer, Picture Framing, The -balance were sold outside the BUILD THAT SMALL Gtioral Carpenter, Contracttor state. As the committee see it, the BUILDING OR COTTAGE and Builder. stories complained of are being circulated or any Big Carpenter job— 502 THIRD STREET for the purpose of creating a prejudice against prison manufactured machinery. During 1919 and 1920 the discrepancy was pretty much the same.. A I N Oscar Arenson, chief clerk of the late legislature and of similar bodies W some years past is gqing back to FOR EVERY PURPOSE— his first love, the newspaper game. He has several properties under consideration Inside and Outside House Paint and expects^ to be in the harness before long. He at one time Automobile Paint conducted a prosperous weekly in Boat Paint vGrant county. Oscar Arneson is ad­ mittedly the best chief clerk the Minnesota Kalsomine House of Representatives has it had in recent years and there is no '"doubt of his coming back if he desires We early the Old Reliable Brands—Minnesota Linseed to. He is conceded to be an expert in this particular line, Oil Paint Co. and Certain-teed. r. VANCE CHAPMAN, "The County Chairman." Falls Lumber & Coal Co. STATE "IT AND BOY SCOUTS PULL TOGETHER PHONE SI Four men from the department of agriculture of the University of Minnesota and an equal number from the Minnesota Boy Scout committee will The pleasure is worth it. There's no substitute have charge of the training course for Boy Scout leaders to be given in for Camel quality and that mildy Itasca. Park, August 2 to 13. YOUR BOY Authorized Scout officials will give flagrant Camel blend. instruction in signaling, first aid, life The fellow who smokes Camds, wants paving, rope work and other Scout (s growing inch by activities." The college men will teach Camels. That's because Camels have a cruising and plant, bird and tree life. inch. Get him started Promoters of the course feel that this smoothness,a fragrance and amildness you in the right direction makes a strong practical combination. can't get in another cigarette. .. by opening a hank account The course is open to Scout executives Don't let anyone tell you that any other for him. and assistants, Scout commissioners cigarette at any price is so good as Camds. and deputies, members of the first hanking connections Scout councils, Scoutmasters and assistants, may have a Let your own taste be the judge. Try troop committeemen, instructors, examinets and to first class positive influence upon his success in life. The conservative Camels for yoursdf. A few smooth, refreshing Scouts who expect to become Scoutmasters business experience of the officers this of, puffs and you'd walk a mile for a Camel, too. and leaders. Those enrolled will be organized under a Scout official bank should make it your choice. as a regular Boy Scout troop and will be subject to Scout routine and discipline. Enrollment will be limited to twenty-five. Application FIRST NATIONAL BANK for admission to the course must be made to secretary, University Farm, i, J. REYNOLDS TMtti St. Paul, not later than July 15, and INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINN. ir*"." must be accompanied by the registration fee of $5. sjji-