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AT THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR.
While the veai 1910 has not biot
a great booni to our home city of
Willmar it will be found that when
the recoid of improvements is com
plete not a little of substantial pro
gress has been made. There has
been a stiong healthy growth.
The census returns will be some
what di-appointing to some who
had lullj. ejected that the city
would p,!-, the 5,000 maik during
this decade, but when everything is
consideied we ought to be thankful
if the census figures when published
will ^how a substantial increase
over the count ten \eais ago which
was 5,"509 and the state census five
yeais ago which gave ns 4040.
There can be no great increase of
population 01 big building boom
unless industries can be established
that will give employment to more
people Theie is where the key to
the question ot a Greatei Willmar
commeicially is to be found.
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U. ILLMAR, MINNESOTA. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 28,1910.
POLITICIANS SHY AT MILD TEST
OF PROGRESSIVENESS.
The following clipping from the
political columns of the Minneapo
lis Journal is interesting as show
ing the ideas that some people have
of the word "progressive" as ap
plied to members of the old parties
at the present time. When a pub
lic man within the Republican
ranks like Senator Can field should
shy at the mild test applied to the
piospective guests at the progres
sive banquet and convention, then
one need not wonder at the ease
with which the party machine can
whip, herd, deliver and sell out the
rank and tile of their blindly faith
ful followers to the interests time
after time without serious conse
quences to themselves. The clip
ping referred to follows-
Not all republicans of Minnesota
who call themselves "progressives"
will respond to the test imposed for
delegates to the convention of the
progressive Republican a
which is to meet in Minneapolis
Jan. 4. Senator E. H. Canfield of
Luverne was one of the hundred
lhe establishment!signers of the original call for the
meeting, but he has written that
nent institution is a move that he cannot sign the credential card
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Al
gteater
things for the
and come as a delegate, because he
a re to he ms
future, it the pi ject leceives the I The card reads as follows.
continued suupoit of the citizens "I will be present at theprogres
and it is permitted to develop
S1ve
along lines that promise the great- Minneapolis Wednesday, Jan. 4
~. 11911. 1 am in favor of extension of
est success The continued agita-
republican convention in
he re a a to a a
tion and work for lake improve-' officers and to United States sena
ment and better sanitation seem tors, and the initiative, referendum
about to bear fruit in accomplish- and recall as representing some of
ment. In educational lines great
he a
Housekeepeis Club, Street Fair As-' twin citv committee
sociation, Red Cross Society, and
a principals of progres-
sive republicanism.
strides have been made during the These questions were not men
year by the establishment of indus- tioned in the original call. Sen
trial, agncu'tural and domestic ator Canfield is strongly opposed to
branches in the public schools and extension of the direct primary,
providing adequate facilities and in favor of radical changes in
the present law.session
dema°ding
,, conditions not included in the orig
others. have done a lot of good
a ca]j
work of lasting benefit to the city, In reply Frank B. Lamson, cor
The cit and county have received responding secretary, explains that
moie favorable ad' eitisirg we be-' responses to the call began to
heve than during any previous
He madetha hard
fight at the last of legis
lature for a new law to combine the
delegate feature voting. He has
to know who imposed
a iv ma ny
delegates
me tGst be
a in at
are not losing sight of the fact that trolled by real progressives There
much moi
mighmor
have been
compliede with united and
general client We believe, how
ever, that a health} public spirit
is being fosteied and the ranks of
those willing to contribute some of
their time and means to build up
their home city without
expecting!as
an immediate cash return are in
creasing somewhat.
ac-jvvasthe
urged that
imposed to make cer-
convention be con-
practical unanimity in favor
of initiative and referendum
and direct primary extension as is
sues for which progressives should
stand. In other states the direct
primary especially has been a lead
ing principle of progressive repub
licans. New York, Wisconsin, Iowa,
Oregon and California were cited
examples.
Special invitation was extended
to Senator Canfield to come without
signing a credential card, because
his legislative record has shown him
to be a real progressive
a peculiar institution It is com
pulsory education in the strictest
application. No one can escape its Principles that the best thought of
lessons. But one can ignore or for-1 *'Sf
The Luverne Herald, published
in a to Canfield'S
This is the time for pausing a lit
tie the strenuous press of daily tnerlnes"e^object!
duties and making a heart-seaichmg mass convention, as it is termed,
retrospect of the year now coming we find the most stringent precau
to a close. Another term in the| exerted to keep the masses
of experience comes to ™d to admit only such persons
schoo
close. The school of experience is
pa.rt*
,, ,, ,. lthat, in fact, are unrepublican.
get the valuable lessons taught, and who imposes this demand upon
therefore it is well at times to stop the signers of the "call"? Itsure
and review the past. New Years is ly cannot be "the people in their
the proverbial time for new resolu- spontaneous uprising without lead
,. ,A ,, lership." If not, who is the leader
tion, and they should be based on
the lessons learned in the school of lie? Can he be a henchman of La
..experience. Toilette's who resides in Minnea-
home town,
goeSse afterr the promoter*, of the
gathering with hammer and tongs.
The Herald says:
2 "Instead of the patriotic purpose
set forth in the call we find
an absolute antipodes to this
sentiment. We hnd a few with
apparent selfish objects in view
endeavoring by stealth and trick
ery to launch a movement to fur-
Instead of a
as are positively known to favor
ideas held by the instigators of the
meeting. To gain admittance one
must pledge himself to support
old to be 0 0 a
ig re pufa
polls? And again, can it be that
this henchman is endeavoring to
effect a LaFollette organization to
boom the boss of Wisconsin for
president? In justice to Senator
Canfield it should be said in this
connection that while he fell for
the trickery to the extent of sign
ing the call, he did not sign the
"credential card" and accordingly
will not be one of the chosen few
at the "mass" convention to which
admittance will be allowed upon
"identification.''—Min a 11
Journal.
Senator Canfield, nor anyone else,
no matter how valuable his ser
vices to the community may have
been on other lines, can lay claim to
being a true progressive who are
opposed to popular government.
How the committee in charge of
the convention in question could
have adopted any milder test than
the one quoted and still lay any
valid claim of promoting a "pro
gressive" convention goes far be
yond our comprehension.
This much one must admit, how
ever, and that is that the test im
posed would admit members of
other parties than the republican
I and therefore it could hardly be de
'signated as a test of Republican
ism. If we are not mistaken, every
other party that has a legal status
in the state has these ideas incor
porated in their platforms. But it
is right that every party should
adopt them, and therefore it is en
couraging to see this movement
within the dominant party to take
steps to crystalize sentiment for
these principles.
The true test of "progressive
ness" is away from partisanship.
That is the reason why direct nom
inations arid direct legislation make
a good test for progressive move
ments. With direct nominations
and direct legislation parties in the
old sense will disappear. People
will then have to rally around men
and principles directly without the
intervening political machine which
was formerly supposed to represent
some distinct principles but which
long ago has ceased to represent
anything but the lust for public
office or spoils by the members
thereof.
We know that many members of
the minority parties do not agree
with us on this proposition. They
are just as party-tied to their little
organizations as the great majority
are to their big parties. Be it far
from us to decry these minority
parties like the Prohibition or Pub
lip Ownership parties. Their mem
bers are actuated by higher motives
than those possessed by the place
hunters of the majority parties, and
they are devoting their lives to a
most valuable educational work.
But under our present system they
would speedily become as rotten as
our present majority parties if
placed in power. Every place-hun
ter who could shake himself loose
from the old parties would join the
movement at the first opportunity.
It is true that if these parties came
into power and adopted these prin
ciples into law they would in that
way bring about the change, per
haps to the detriment of their own
organization but to the great bene
fit of the state at large.
The "progressive" republican
committee madp a mistake when
they made an exception of Senator
Canfield. There is too much of this
riding on the fence or astraddle of
two political horses. Why should
he be admitted to this convention
if he does not believe in the cardin
al principles of the gathering? We
have seen this exemplified so often
at near range. At home the polit
icians have been strenuously shout
ing for county option and progres
sive measures in order to remain
popular with the voters and at the
same time fraternized and affiliated
with state politicians who were vio
lently opposed to such measures in
order to stand in with the party
machine. Is it not about time that
such politicians be forced to take
sides and show where they belong.
The more closely the progressive
clubs draw the line and force the
politicians of the state to show their
true attitude, the better service
wili they render the cause of good
government in the state.
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Evidence in the contest instituted
by Ray G. Farrington aganist Dr.
Froshaug in the senatorial race was
taken before the inspectors last
week.
FROSHAUG COUNTED OUT
Recount Supposed to Prove that the Judges ot Election in the
Larger License Towns Made Mistakes in Official Count
All in Favor of the Prohibition Candidate.
Additional evidence will be taken
this week and as soon as the testi
mony has been transcribed it will
be submitted to the election com
mittee of the senate for final deter
mination.
In the recount Dr. Froshaug
gained one vote in each of the pre
cincts of Benson township, Mur
dock. Kildare and Appleton. Far
rington gained 5 in Edison, 6 in
Graceville, 13 in Odessa, 12 in Clin
ton and 6 in Ortonville, making a
net gam for Farrington of 38, giv
ing him now a lead of 17 over
Froshaug.
We are informed that the ballot
boxes in Edison, Giaceville. Orton
ville, Odessa and Clinton bore a
very suspicious appearance when
presented and showed considerable
evidence of having been tampered
The brewers have fallen back on
the State's right plea against the
closing of saloons in the territory
affected by the old Indian treaties.
Oh, what a terrible mistake has
been made when the federal au
thority has once been exerted
against the saloon business! As
long as xederal authority assists in
nullifying prohibition state laws
as in Kansas, North Dakota and
other Prohibition states by the
selling of federal licenses to dealers
and enforcing the interstate com
merce of drinkables there is no
complaint, but when a ruling is
made against the brewers what a
terrible breach of the people's
rights has not been committed''
The old slavery oligarchy of the
South hid behind the question of
state's rights, using that for an ex
cuse to arouse the people of their
states to resist the people of the
north. Now the special interests of
this day and generation do the same
thing and the valiant and triumph
ant standard bearer of the "Repub
lican" Party of Minnesota rjshesoff
to Washington to help make the plea
for the outraged brewers. In'st it
great?
J. A. A. Burnquist last week is
sued the following statement ex
plainng his position in the Speaker
ship contest.
"Regardless of whether my op
ponent or myself is in the lead at
the present time, the speakershp
fight should be continued and the
votes recorded. With me the speak
ership fight is not a fight between
personalities, but one of principle.
It is not a question of a good loser
or a bad loser. The people of this
state have a right to know how each
individual lepresentaiive stands on
the proposition of turning over the
organization of the house to a can
didate who has been and is being
backed and supported by special in
terests No false reports, unfoun
ded claims, broken pledges or
misrepresentations as to my reas
on for continuing the fight can se
cure my withdrawal from this con
test with the issues so clearly
drawn and so vital a principle of
representative government at stake.
On roll call every man should ba
on record as to whether he is
for or against the candidate whose
hands have been tied by promises
or for or against a candidate who
is absolutely free to organize the
house for the best interests of all."
As the outcome of fifty four
local option elections held last
month, the doors of 212 saloons
will be closed in Washington. It
is believed that another year will
see the state without saloons even
Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane will
be dry. Everett and Bellingham
are already dry.
At the fourth annual meeting of
the Minnesota Canners' association
held in St. Paul, Dec. 13, 14 and
15, the Olivia factory was awarded
first prize in canned tomatoes and
received honorable mention in the
com contest
FIREMEN'S MEETING.
A joint meeting of the Willmar
Fire Department will be held at the
Commercial Club rooms on Friday
evening, Dec. 30, at 8 o'clock sharp.
By order of
452 C. C. Sellvig, Chief.
MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE.
A 120 a*re farm of the most
choice land in Kandiyohi Co. 100
acres under cultivation, 4 acres
planted grove, 16 acres hay mead
ow, located 5 miles west of Will
mar, Kandiyohi Co., Minn., I mile
to railroad, of mile to school
house and church. Price $40 an
acre. $2000 cash, and balance on
easy terms if desired. Apply to
P. T. Peterson, Gonvick, Minn.
33eow
A full line of Bakery Goods at
Joe Dale's Grocery. 4210
with since election. A record of
the exact condition of the ballot
boxes has been carefully preserved.
As the contestants must first prove
that the boxes have been properly
and carefully kept it is not at all like
ly that the recount will displace the
official return without a bitter con
test on the floor of the senate.
Both sides have powerful advocates
in that body and it will be watched
with interest by the whole state as
well as the district.
The board of inspectors, consist
ing of D. W. Hume, J. Foell and
E. L. Thornton have concluded their
duties, having counted both coun
ties in two days. The board has
no authority to decide any of the
questions arising thru the contest,
but merely reports to the senate the
undisputed vote for each party and
the ballots which are in doubt are
sent up to the senate for their de
termination. The final result will
probably not be known till about'
the middle of January.— Benson
Times.
IRVING INDEX
Irving, Dec. 26—Happy New
Year to all, and good luck to your
New Year's resolutions.
Roy Anderson, from Minneapolis,
is conducting services in the east
Mission church every evening dur
ing the Christmas season.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Larson went
to Cook, Minn., to spend the holi
days with Mrs. Larson's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson.
Olga Anderson, who has been at
the Paynesville hospital for some
time, had improved sufficiently to
be taken home last Wednesday.
Laura Pederson returned from
Kerkhoven Saturday.
Thor Slaan, from Montevideo vis
ited with Jacob Michalson's from
Monday to Thursday last.
The Irving creamery has been
shut down durnig the winter
months and Albert Anderson is buy
ing cream.
Wedding bells are ringing.
Conrad Sunde and John L. Nelson
from Augsbuig are spending the
holidays at their respective homes.
Oteha Thorson returned from
Willmar Saturday.
Miss Erickson, teacher in district
24, has been on the sik list.
Miss Bertha Pemble, teacher in
Dist 66, is spending her Christmas
vacation at her home near Paynes
ville.
Enek Ellefson is doing the chores
and keeping house generally at
Pete Larson's place during the fam
ily's absence.
News have been received from
Minneapolis that Emma Rufsvold
has undergone a serious operation
at the Deaconess hospital at that
place, but is rapidly improving and
will soon be able to return home.
The Misses Petra and Amanda
Anderson of Minneapolis, are spend
ing two weeks vacation at their
home here.
Louisa Walen is enjoying a two
weeks vacation from her school du
ties.
Peter Jacobson, who has been in
Minneapolis six weeks taking treat
ment for his eyes, returned Satur
day to spend Christmas at home.
After holidays he will have to re
turn to the Cities as his eyes are
still in a very poor condition.
A Christmas tree festival will be
held in the Zion church, Dec. 28.
Eddie Johnson, who has been
working in Wi'lmar for some time,
returned home Saturday.
Peter Peterson, of Des Moines,
Iowa, is visiting his parents.
Geo. Lucason, Ole Anderson and
Olaf Christenson from Canada are
renewing old friendships at this
place.
Card of Thanks.
We desire in this way to express
our hearty thanks to the palrons on
our respective routes for the hand
some presents given us Christmas
Day. We greatly appreciate the
kindly feelings of all these friends
who contributed towards these
handsome gifts.
Lee Somerville.
Sigurd Berkness.
Willmar, Minn., Dec. 27, 1910.
The Sunday school of the Swedish
Baptist church enjoyed their Christ
mas festival Monday evening.
1 here was a fine program and two
beautiful trees laden with attrac
tive gifts. One of the pleasant
features of the evening was the
presentation to their pastor, Rev.
E. Oberg, of a purse of fifty dol
lars.
The Christmas Festival of the
Presbyterian Sunday school Monday
evening was very pleasing. The
tree was symmetrical and beauti
ful with its branches loaded with
happiness for the children and the
entertainment, which portrayed the
Christmas customs of all countries,
given en costume, was most interest
ing.
Me Wasn't Acrobatic.
Miss Piue Dent—Papa ssajs you are
impioMdeut and that he will ne\er
consent to my mauling a man unable
to make both ends meet Orrville
Haiduppe—Well I'm afraid I shall
neei be able to do so. I'm no con
tortionist Good e^ ening.
Konorcwi
CULUNGS
Kandiyohi, Dec. 26—Mr. and
Mrs. Victor Engman at rived here
last Thursday from Aberdeen, S.
D., to spend Christmas with rela
tives
A. W. Linderholm and family
went to Howard Lake Saturday for
a couple of days' visit with Mr. and
Mrs. W. Stoner.
Miss Emma Cederstrom, of Svea,
visited at her home Christmas Day.
Misses Hanna and Amy Redy are
spending their Christmas vacation
at their home.
Mr and Mrs. Gilbert Gabrielson
and son Harold drove out to White
field Sunday for a couple of days
visit with the N. P. Carlson family.
AGAI
N A
Greeting
1910 1911
We Extend to All Our Heartiest Good
Will and Best Wishes for a Most
Prosperous New Year.
We desire to express our appreciation to all cus
tomers and friends for the liberal patronage given
us during the year 1910. We believe that the
results attained have been through our efforts to
please you, and in our endeavor to give highest
class merchandise at the lowest consistent prices.
Increased efforts to please and fair dealings to all
shall be our leading motto for the year 1911, and
we ask a continual share of your patronage.
Thanking you again for past favors and in advance
for future trade, we wish you a Happy New Year.
Phone 320 Willmar, Minn.
JCTVV: \A
Miss Annie Engman came home
last Monady from Minneapolis
where she has been staying for sev
eral months.
Mr. and Mrs Louis Norine drove
out to Lake Elizabeth Sunday to
spend the day at the former's par
ental home.
J. E. Lundquist and family of
Donnelly are spending the holidays
with lelatives heie.
Elmer Anderson and wife visited
at the James Tait home Christmas
Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson
of Atwater spent Christmas with
the J. A. Peterson family.
The Tripolis church council will
meet at the parsonage, on Wednes
day, Dec 28.
The Young People's society of the
Happ Nev/yeaf
WE cannot allow this day to
pass without thanking our patrons
for the very liberal patronage ex
tended to us during the year that
has just closed. THANKS, EVERY
BODY.
These favors have been fully appreciated. We promise to re
double our efforts to please in 1911.
We wish our Friends all the good things that they
wish for themselves—and more. t£-
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Tripolis church will give a New
Year's festival on Saturday even
ing, Dec. 31, at 7 30. There will
be a good program, and coffee, sand
wiches and cake will be served by
the society after the program.
Early morning services will be
held at the Ebenezer church on New
Year's Day at 5.30. High Mass
services immediately following.
High mass services will be held
at Tripolis on Sunday forenoon at
11 o'clock.
The Tripolis congregation will
hold its annual business meeting on
Tuesday, Jan. 3, beginning at 10
o'clock a. m.
Dr. C. E. Gerretson, dentist,
office in new Ruble block, Willmar.
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