Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-06
CENTER OF UNIVERSE.
Marsh aIItown Must be IL According to
Alfred Russell Wallace, tho Great
Scientist.

Alfred Russell Wallace, the Great
Scientist.
In a recent issue Of the independent,
Alfred Russell Wallace one Of the great
est scientists the world has ever known,
In an argumentative article apparently
proves that this earth is the center OF
activity Of the universe, and that ev-
erythina else in tho universe is for the
sole benefit of the earth and it's people,
This startling deduction has been seiz-
ed upon as was natural by many min
isters az 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 even beyond. He draws this con-
ciusion because tho larger recent tele.
scopes seemingly do not disclose many
moro stars than the smaller ones, and
there arc black holes in the sky where
no stars at all are visible; and IT there
was no limit to star filled space. these
holes, would, of course, be stopped up
with stars somewhere in the itnmeas-
urabie distance.
Thor he shows that this ledge" Of the
universe is apparently equidistant in
oil directions from our solar system,
and that our solar system is in almost
The exact center of tho plano of the
Milky Way, hence occupied an unique
position in tho universe and is robably
tho hiah Mush- Muck among the solar
systems.
Next, from the study Of conditions
which he thinks necessary to sustain
life. and all Of which he does not believe
obtain on any other planet. he conciud-
co, that our own earth is the only in.
habited planet in our solar system.
and Of course If 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 ono planet, il 10 not at all likely
that any planet, Of any other solar sys-
tom IL inhabited.
Hence: The earth is the principle
planetary body in existence. Tho whole
universe was created for tho sole bene.
fit Of man land woman) on this earth,
and The earth 10 the center physically
and spiritually Of the universe.
So far Mr.. Wallace goes. Now the
United States 10 tho greatest coutry on
earth in almost every respect. It's the
5 eliminating point, tho objective Of all
previous civilization.
Tho state Of Iowa is certainly located
In the center Of tho favored section Of
the United States, and very close 10 it's
geographical center, and taking in the
southern part Of Canada it would be
the center.
Iowa, southern Minnesota and Wis.
eonsin, 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 EMBELLISHMENTS; and
all things considered, must be designa-
ted a. the center Of tho United States.
and Iowa occupies the center Of it.
Marshall county 10 the central eoun.
~ Of tho state Of Iowa. II not only con-
tains tho geographical center Of tho
state, known as State Center, but
maintains its position Internationally,
and in all other respects.
Marshalltown IS tho principal CITY
and center Of everything in the county,
being tho county seat.
Hence, Marshalltown according TO
Alfred Wallace, must be the center Of
the universe, and the objective Of all
tho enlightenment Of the universe, and
Of all the work Of the Creator. There
fore, its schools, institutions and BUSH
ness enterprises, should be tbs best and
safest in the universe and the best and
safest institution in Marshailtown, and
in Iowa with which 70 leave money is
the Iowa Business Mons Building and
Loan Association, at 1870 W.. Main
street. II will receive money from any
place on earth, but loans money only in
Iowa. Eleven years Of life against pan
les, runs and vicious falsehoods, has
proven its Inherent strength and SOL
idity. The people who have money
with Il are making six per cent.