Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
CENTER OF UNIVERSE.
Marshalltown Must be il According TO
Alfred Russell Wallace, the Great

Alfred Russell Wallace, the Great
Scientist.
In recent issue of the Independents,
Alfred Russell Wallace one of the great
est scientists tho world has over known,
In an arqumentative article apparently
proves that this earth is the center OF
activity of the universe, and that ev-
erythine else in tho universe is for tho
sole benefit Of the earth and its people.
This startling deduction has been seiz-
Cd upon az was natural by many min
lstsrs ss indirect proof Of tho story OF
Genesis.
Mr.. Wallace says that with the pre-
sent day telescope we can evidently see
the outer edge Of the universe of stars
and oven beyond. He draws this con-
elusion because tho larger recent tele-
scopes seemingly do not disclose many
more stars than the smaller ones, and
there are black holes In tho sky where
no stars at all are visible; and If there
was no limit TO star filled space, these
holes, would, Of course, be stopped up
with stars somewhere in the inmeas-
urabie distance.
Then he shows that this ledge" of the
universe 10 apparently equidistant in
oil directions from our solar system,
and that our solar system is in almost
The exact oenter Of the plane Of the
Milky Way, hence occupied an unique
position ia tho universe and is probably
the high Mush a Muck among the solar
systems.
Next, from tho study of conditions
which he thinks necessary to sustain
life, and all of which he does not believe
obtain on any other planet, he conclud-
cs, that our own earth is tho only in
habited planet in our solar system
and Of course il this solar system being
centrally located and protected from
the cold outer biackness by billions of
stars, etc., Is able to produce life on
only one planet, il is not at all likely
ehat any planet, Of any other solar sys-
tenn is inhabited.
Hence: Tho Garth 10 the principle
planetary body in existence. The whole
universe was created for tho sole bene.
fit Of man land woman) on this earth,
and the earth is the center physically
and spiritually Of the universe.
So far Mr.. Wallace goes. Now tho
United States 10 the greatest coutry on
earth in almost every respect. It's the
eliminating point, the objective Of all
previous civilization.
The state Of Iowa 10 certainly located
In the center Of the favored section of
the United States, and very close to its
geographical center, and taking in the
southern part Of Canada it would be
tho center.
Iowa, southern Minnesota and Wis
consin, northern Illinois and Missouri
and eastern Kansas and Nebraska has
less waste land than any other section
and 10, and will be the Garden Spot Of
the United States, and will show the
greatest degree Of eniightenment; and
all things considered, must be dosisna-
ted as the center Of the United States.
and Iowa occupies tho center of it.
Marshall county is the central coun-
sty Of the state of Iowa. II not only con :
tains tire geographical center of the
state, known as State Center, but
maintains its position educationaily,
and in all other respects.
MarshalItown Is the principal city
and center of everything in the county,
being the county seat.
Hence, Marshalltown according to
Alfred Wallace, must be the confer Of
the universe, and the objective Of all
the enlightenment of the universe, and
Of all the work Of the Creator. There
fore, it's schools, Institutions and bust ;
moss enterprises, should be the best and
safest in the universe and the best and
safest institution in MarshaIItown, and
In Iowa with which 70 leave money is
tho Iowa Business Mems Building and
Loan Association, at 1870 w. Main
street. Il will receive money from any
place on earth, but loans money only In
Iowa. Eleven years Of life against pan :
les, runs and vicious faIsehoods, has
proven it's inherent strength and SOL
idity. The people who have money
with IL are making six per cent.