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, 1904-12-28
Not In the
Wedding Party
BY Eupbemio Holden

The best nan wove his way in and
out of the gay throng at the foot of
the stairway. Bright colored confetti
decorated the white shoulders of the
women and the black coats of the men.
The atmosphere yibrated with music
and the rustic of gowns.
He walked across the deserted libra
~ and, drawing aside the curtains of
a small den, stepped into semidark-
ness.
On the broad window seat q swirl of
fluffy white stirred, and a startled
head arose.
"Oh, l didn't expect to be found
said the maid of honor ungraciously.
4Im so tired. Are they nearly ready? p
She was rising slowly.
"Don't move" commanded the best
man. "There Is plenty of time"
Tucking the cushions behind her, he
sat down in a chair at her side.
"I've done all l could for Ralph" he
continued, land l felt entitled to a
breathing space"
~ tried to help Elsa, but there were
so many. They are going south, aren't
theyY'
"In confidence, yes. Stoddard Allen
wants to tie them up with white rib
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"oH, I DIDN'T EXPECT TO BE FOUND, "
SAID H MAID OF HONOR.
bons and signs. Ralph said if any one
tried 1t he'd handle him without
gloves"
Il wouldn't blame him. she laugh
ed, though a bout in the station might
be awkward"
what a pace we've led the last few
days!' he sighed YEARLY. "You girls
seem able to stand it, but personally
I'm so muddled l don't know whether
it's Ralph's wedding or mine"
Il suppose circumstances also make
that difficult to decide"
The best mar felt his color rise. He
could not see the girls face distinctly,
but he knew the mischievous look that
cleaned in her eyes. OF course it was
no secret that Elsa and he had been
girl and boy lovers, but the thrust
piqued him. In fact, their few days
acquaintance had been a series of
drawn battles. without malice, but not
without keenness.
Yes he replied. though | find I'm
glad it's Ralph's. because he is so much
happier than | would have been under
similar circumstances"
"Ah, the cynic again-wonan, a de-
fusion and a snare. and marriage a lot
terry, No. No. Such sentiments be-
long to the unintelligent."
Have you ever been in love?' in
quired the best man abruptly. 1t was
the maid of honor's turn to blush. This
was not the first time she had found it
difficult to get ahead of the best man.
Il have thought l was" she said
simply.
Exactly" he went on with meas
sured emphasis. "Then you've ceased
thinking so. Later you've studied him
calmly and said to yourself, "A gentle
man and eminently respectable, but
why did l think | cared for him?
When you heard he was engaged to
another girl you congratulated him
heartily and honestly. Just the same,
when they were married, you felt a
tride sad and a trite lonely; not be-
cause you wanted anything changed.
merely because it was another chap
ter closed forever"
How do you know" she cried, sit
ting up straight.
He laughed the low, pleased laugh
OF a fattered man.
ITS the way l feel about Elsa" he
said.
"And the way 1 feel about Ralph"
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All the Year Round.

81 think you should be ashamed"
said the lady reformer to the lady Igor
rote, "to appear in such a lack of cos
tune"
"Yes'm?" answered the lady Igorrote,
who had picked up considerable Eng
lish as well as much information. But
In the winter you wear a decollete
dress, do you not?"
Eyes"
"And in summer a bathing suitr'
Eyes"
"Well, l have hit upon a happy com
binarion OF the wo."-Chicago Tribune.
, 1904-12-28

sne gasped.
In the silence they could hear the
talk and laughter of the wedding
guests.
And yet she began.
And yet" he interrupted, They
are the happy ones. They have found
each other"
And they will be peaceful and con-
tented because real love never an
alyzes."
"While the left overs-you and L
are sitting in the dark, tired, lonesome,
theoretical, yet so hard hearted we
wouldn't change"
"Oh, don't!" she said sadly. Just
think of the fairy kingdom that be-
longs to them, all full Of romance and
fun and companionship. Critical eyes
will never see their treasure"
The best mar was surprised to hear
her catch her breath. He had not
connected sentiment with the merry
maid of honor, not having realized
that a sharp tongue may give utter
ance to sympathy and gentleness. The
discovery opened new vistas to him.
but not a treasure we should be
blind to if we forced our eyes open?"
She shook her head obviously.
There's no hope for the analytical.
They may peep at a gentle afterglow.
One needs to be very young and very
rash to find what Elsa and Ralph
have found"
you think it's out Of the question
for us"
you've asked two personal ques-
tons. The third is forfeit. l merely
meant to speculate. Come! We must
go or we'll miss them"
but If we stay" he said quickly,
1--WE may find worlds. Think of the
time we've wasted sparring, and now
human sym%pathies."
The maid of honor leaned back on
the cushions smiling. The best mans
enthusiasm was new and curious.
st seems to me-" he went on, with
boyish eagerness, that reason, hon.
esty and un~selfishness are the bases
Of an enduring marriage. That's why
Ralph and Elsa will be happy"
"Oh, you're not a cynic!" exclaimed
the maid of honor. at was only a
pose to cover what you try to be
ashamed Of"
He laughed, and his face flushed
again.
do you know" she added softly,
nothing in the world is more allur-
ing than the thought of some one who
will stand by you year after year, who
will put up with your f~oolishness, a
lovable, loyal friend who will be your
playmate forever and ever?"
"That's it," he cried. Were dis
coverers. Don't you see that you and
l could quarrel and make up and be
happy
A babel of voices, excited laughter
and a scurry of feet interrupted him.
"Quick!' said the maid of honor,
springing up. She opened the curtains
and hurried out.
"They're gone" she pouted, coming
slowly back"
"Tm so sorry" a~pologized the best
man, skillfully drawing the curtains
behind her. Il ought not to have
Indeed you ought not" she averred
severely.
Forgive me. We would have caught
only a glimpse of them, and these min
utes in here have meant
"Oh, no., no." she faltered. "They
mean nothing. Weddings are conta-
gious. These are symptoms"
"And the cure?" he laughed.
Immediate separation"
"Twenty minutes too late" he cried
~joyously. Lets have another we'd
ding!"
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Divorce Laws In Sweden.

The divorce laws of Sweden are elias
tic. When the incompatibility of tenn
per reaches the eliminating point one
of the parties proceeds to Copenhagen,
the nearest foreign town, which is on
ly twelve hours distant, and remains
there for fourteen days, notifying the
Swedish consulate, which circum-
stances are regarded as legal evidence
of desertion and sufficient ground for
divorce.
, 1904-12-28
A TIGHT PLACE.
How the Speaker Saved n Congress-
man From "a Costly Joke.

man From IA Costly Joke.
1t was a gay time in congress one
night when there was an all night ses-
sion on the Mills tariff bill in 1888. 1t
had been difficult to keep a sufficient
attendance, and the house had adopted
a resolution directing the sergeant at
arms to compel the presence of absent
members. One by n they were
brought before the bar of the house
and after making all sorts of excuses
and explanations were permitted to
go unpublished.
About midnight Congressman Hen
derson was brought before the speaker.
He had, he said, no excuse to offer.
Il was at a theater party he con-
tinued. when | was arrested and
brought here. There is no sort of eX-
cuse for absence without leave
u move that the gentleman from
Iowa be fined SCOOP called one Of
Henderson's colleagues.
Il second the motion!" shouted twen-
tv or more members, all of them his
friends.
1T is moved and seconded said
Speaker Carlisle, that the gentleman
from Iowa be fined $1,000. Those in
favor of the motion will say Aye"
Two hundred delighted voices shout
ed aver
.Those opposed will say No."
Henderson's agonized voice was alone
in yelling Nor
There was but one way to slip out
of the joke and prevent the motion
from being carried, and that was for
Speaker Carlisle to override the house.
'"The nays have it," said he gravely.
1.-THE gentleman is excused"
One of the striking points of human
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His Line.

$50 Speeder has turned out to be Il
confidence man. Does he sell gold
brfcs1sp'
mo. He's an architect and plans
those $4,000 houses that cost $6,S50
when they're finished" = Cleveland
Leader.
, 1904-12-28

Christmas day begins in the middle
of the Pacific ocean, and there is where
Santa Claus starts and ends his great
and only journey of the year.
, 1904-12-28

If one could remember when asked
for advice that his friend wants only
confirmation of his own judgment it
would save much heartache.-Toledo
Blade.
, 1904-12-28

One of the striking points of human
nature is that a man usually can see
how aptly criticism fits some one else.
Insurance Press.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. F. l.. Meel5er was in Oskaloosc
today on business.
Mr.. w. Il. Greet of Eldora. passs,
thru the city this morning on his way
to Des Moines on business.
Miss Estella Frazier, Union. who has
been the guest of Mrs. w. r. Painter
for the past two weeks, returned to hel
home Thursday evening.
Mrs. Anna II. Ray. OF Chi
cago, arrived in the city Thurs
day evening and will be the
guest of her daughter. Miss Ellen How
ard Ray. for two weeks.
Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Jay, OF Albion
will arrive in the city this evening for
an over Sunday visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
7. P. Marsh. before leaving for their
new home at Rosedale. Ore.
Mrs. Fred Hopkins, who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. c. Z. Lynn
in Minneapolis. for two weeks, arrived
home this morning. She was accom-
panied by her daughter Margaret, VINO
has been spending couple of months
with her sister.
Lake. former residents of ALBION. ar
rived in the city Wednesday evening
for few days visit with their cousins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore P. Marsh. Mr..
and Mrs. Marsh have been spending
several weeks with relatives north OF
Albion. coming more especially to visit
their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Is
raeI Griffith.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
A Cure for Eczems.

My baby had eczema so bad that Its
head was solid mass of scabs, and Its
hair all came out. / tried many RENE
dies. but none seemed to do any per-
manent good until used DeWltts
Witch Hazel s. ve. The eczema Is
cured. the scabL are gone and the little
ones scalp is perfectly clean and
healthy. and its hair is growing beau
tifully again. I can not give too much
praise to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive.
Frank Farmer. Bluff City. Ky. In
buying Witch Hazsl Salve look out for
counterfeits. DeWitt's Is the origlna.
and the only one containing pure witch
hazel. The name Of E. c. Dewitt &.
Co. is on every box. Sold by all drug
pisfa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
Relief in One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute. because It kills the NIL
srobe which tickles the mucous mem
brane causing the cough. and at the
same time clears the phlegm. draws out
he Inflammation and heals and soothes
the affected parts. One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs. wards of
pneumonia and is harmless and
never-faiiing cure in all durable cases
of coughs, colds and Group. One Min-
rate Cough Cure is pleasant to take.
harmless and good alike for young and
old. Sold by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
George j. Allen. opthalmologist.

7 A al, ~l1A
80. I. !. .- .'e.l-iio'ot''s'
| Haviland sale. Sinclair's Saturday.
W. a.,a -.
80, -, {. ---.,-
- iuii i'iie oi 49, iiuits a' N'isoi'
Sure, Mike" Beat it IL you car
Lamb Bros
/ Read +. III. Helsell,s space "ad" ii
this issue.
CO., ,.,,,-- 49, !. - 49,.
.''ioAeu h.iio". ana ii',poi'eu oioa'
p,a4, =. - 49,,
oia,s -, - 800 ~ va! ious s'@es gu
:
Buy Gold Medal flour. d. S. Goot
Grocery Co. Phones "a
Granger way down at l.. r. Idso's
Tomorrow at 33 cents a peck.
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49,, ~ IN, ~ =, Su In > eiie io'
''e".' ne We. -. cue oi's
-, iio'', IT. .',aua Pofk sausase' nome
''''se -''''' i,,ea. a. Nuiies market
| Just received. sixty-five new tailor
made suits: latest spring STYLES
| haWkeye Store. second floor.
=. J.;
tients are at present attending DR.
Moods eye and ear nfrmary.
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we VIZ NINE YOU Spe.iai Prices Oh
anu pan.ane 'ioui - ist.e sii.lli.e
|logg.
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o"s ..u"'ieu sa''s .. '''e ee'eo'a, y,
~. s.A o.,.eA ,dn ~ siih
.ps,,"' ,'u'u's my s' 20 GEMS
EAis'iie aihet.
nau'es we naNe sess.l's-lise ne"
80 ,'.'ue su4's ana ~ y new shiI's'
''''u my are an '',e 'inas. you ever
say. sam Aoi vic price ioeiieiics :" ioleip.-
'''i'' ~
State Architect II. f. Liebbe passed
thru the city this morning on his way
y r,,a1.. !. :,.-,. ~, ...... ..,.,,
" i,.uoia ~ inspsst .iie new SENIOR
uoiiai.is "i'4on 'ie eoi''iaotoi mas ~
ported as ooi i
Presiding Elder w. f. Pitner. of the
Methodist church. left this morning 20
hold quarterly conferences in Pleasant
Ridge Geneva. Ackley and Arlington.
~ ~ -. IN NAi'''''t7 'o' anu 1AeA-
.ey oii s'uhuas.
Fancy select bulk oysters, home
made mince meat. home made sausage
and the best of everything in the meat
line at j. A. Awde's market Telephone
your order.
- -. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

/ "
| Read r. II. Telsells space "ad' ii
this issue.
| A feature Of the band fair tonight
will be the Woman drill.
DR. Cora Williams. specialist. Dis
eases OF women. Office over the Fidal-
lily Bank.
We are showing large line of blacl,
voilles from 30 cents up. Benedict &
Brintnal.
Mrs. PARIS dancing school Saturday
night. Any dance taught in one les
son, % cents. Harp Orchestra.
Superintendent William l. Crane, of
the public schools. wife and children.
are all confined to their home. suffer-
ling from attacks Of grippe. Mr.. and
Mrs. Crane and the two younger child
'ren are better today, but the daughter,
Helen. is still confined to her bed.
The public schools upon closing
this afternoon. viii not reopen until
Tuesday morning, Monday being a day
Of vacation, owing to the fact that 1t
It's a legal holiday. The postoffice will
be open two hours from $50 to 10: 30.
because of Washnston's birthday. and
all of the banks Will be closed for the
day.
This has bean the most successful
muslin underwear sale we have eyer
had. This shows that the people APP
preciate good. honest. high grade goods
and cannot he fooled with cheap
trashy stuff Tomorrow will close our
of your opportunity. Nettie Ingledue
& Co. the up-to-date dry goods
house.
]. T. jackson. county superintendent
of bridges, left for Mount Pleasant on
Thursday night. being summoned by a
message announcing the critical illness
of his father. Abraham jackson. who Is
Very low. Mr.. Jackson has been suf-
fering with the grippe which. owing TO
his advanced age, has proved serious.
He was one OF the early settlers Of
Marshall county, having moved near
Bangor in 1856 where he resided until
about twenty years ago. when he took
up his residence at Mount Pleasant.
His son will remain with him for an
indefinite stay.
Members OF Chapter BIB. of p. o. f..
with husbands and other guests. to the
of forty. were entertained
Thursday evening at a very charming
social affair given at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. C. II. Van Law. 10 North
Tenth street. The p. Il. o. members
enjoy number of social functions an
ually. and this was one of the series
of the Gnid-winter season. The chap
ter's colors. yellow and white, predom-
jonquiis being used to good effect
in the table decorations. The affair
was of patriotic nature. assuming the
OF a Washington's BIRTH
day party. Tiny hatchets were used as
place cards, and about the rooms were
festoons OF red, white and blue bunting.
and flags. Dinner. in four courses,
was served at $50 by the hostess. as
sisted by Misses Marie Kaufman,
Grace Kilborn and Bertha Campbell.
after dinner the guests blindfolded, at
tempted to hang their souvenir hatchets
on nicied cherry tree. In the con-
lest Mrs. C. r. Harper secured the
prize for the ladies. and Mr.. w. T.
Smith for the gentlemen. Pit and
finch also served as amusement for the
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Blue. of
Belle Plaine. were the only out-of-town
r1Iests
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
Letter to Mr.. NJ. F. Gard. Marshal
&huln Z,


Dear Sir: Devoe Ready Paint not
only goes further than Mixed Paints
except lead and oil. the only paint that
covers as well-but it is full measure.
Few paints that are sold by the can,
ara full-measure; generally they are
about ten per cent short. The same
is true of almost everything - factory
weights and measures are almost al
ways short.
Lead and oil is an honest paint: the
only objection TO it is its chalking off
in three years.
Devoe neither chalks nor peels. but
lasts twice as long as lead and oil
Yours truly.
F. w. DENOE & co.
p. S. G. j. Lander handles Devoe
Paint
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
H.ve You INDIGESTION?

II you have indigestion. Kodol Dys-
nepsia Cure will cure you. 1t has cured
thousands. II is curing people every
day-every hour. You owe 1t to your
self to give it trial. You will con-
tinue to suffer until you do tryit. There
Ia no other combination OF digestants
that digest and rebuild at the same
time, Kodoi does both. Kodol cures.
strengthens and rebuilds. Sold by all!
druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
II. Overland Limited.

The traffic department OF the Chi
cago & Northwestern railway has is
sued a handsome booklet descriptive OF
the Overland limited. the most luxuri-
Gus train in the worald, and OF the Chi
cago. Union Pacific & Northwestern
line. the route Of this famous train TO
the Pacific coast. Fully and Interest,"
ingly illustrated. Copy mailed to any
address on receipt OF Scent stamp by
w. B. Kniskern, p. T. NJ. Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
Haviland sale, sinclair.s Saturday.


Haviland sale Sinclair's Saturday.
Remember the Yeonan drill at the
band fair tonight.
A new lot of home canned fruit and
butter just received at Culley's.
Ask our price on raisin prunes by the
box-special for Saturday. Jarvis 81
Kellogg.
sixty five ladies' new tailor made
suits just received. Hawkeye Store
second floor.
Call and see the large assortment of
lace curtains We are showing. Bene-
dict & Brintnail.
Several parties made appointments
at DR.. Woods eye and ear infirmary
this week and saved the inconvenience
of which SO many complain.
The body of b. j. Darling. who died
in st. Mary's risp!tal Duluth. Mimi.
OF hemorrhage of the brain. arrived in
the city Thursday night. accompanied
by John Darling. of Waterloo. brother
of the deceased. The funeral was held
at St Mavys church this morning at 8
o'clock. Rev Father Lenihan conduct
ing the service. which was quite large
ly attended. The deceased was
member OF Duluth Aerie No. 49, Fra
ternal Order of Eagles. and repre-
sentation of the local lodge attended
the funeral In a body. The pail bear
ers. selected from Marshalitown Aerie
No. 314. i. o. T.. We're r. e. Northup.
Charles f. Breckel a. A. Nicholson. f.
A. Beells j. J. Collins and W. II. Muel-
haupt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
How 5 the Baby!

Does its food agree with it9 If not,
call and see US. We carry a great
many different kinds of Baby Food,
md can give You the benefit Of
years of experience in catering to
the needs Of the youngsters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19
DEY PoRo US
NEA PLASTERS
VIII Cure . Cold-stop . Cough

One Of the many reasons why a
Porous Plaster is so efficient in
relieving IN ache or pain, a cough
bra Cold, y because it is always on
duty-dght over the pain, and the
pores absorb the medication neces-
larry to effect On immediate cure.
We thddk REX the best Porous
Plaster made.
For Sale by
PETER MAYER
pharmacist - W. Main
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

sixty five ladies' new tailor-made
suits just received. HawReye Store
second floor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

The quartet composed OF P. F. ana
w. H. Arney, f. Aubrey Smith and c.
e. Patterson, which made such hit at
the minstrel performance given by the
travelling men, will sing before the
Knights OF Py.h!as lodge OF State Gem
ter at al entertainment given there
tonight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

Call and see the large assortment of
lace curtains We are showing. Bene-
dict Il RrintnAil
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

For Saturday we have been able to
secure 100 yards OF the celebrated thir-
ty-six- inch black taffeta silk. Regu-
lar price 81. Special sale, price, 80
cents. Archie Parker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

Several parties made appointments
at DR.. Woods eye and ear iniirmary
this week and saved the inconvenience
of which SO nnny comrlaiI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

In ordar to insure insertion all
briefs locals or one-cent ads must
be In this office before 2 o'clock each
afternoon. Advertisers Will govern
themselves accordingly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

Marmaduke. the pet pug of DR.. and
Mrs. A. B. Conway, is dead. Asthma,
with which the dog has been afflicted,
made 1t necessary to chloroform 1t.
The little fellow. which was raised from
puppyhood In the Conway family,
was IL years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

Ask our price on raisin prunes by the
box special for Saturday. Jarvis 81
Kellogg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

Father Renter. of Ames. addressed
La gathering OF the pupils at ST.
Marys institute Thursday night on the
subject of temperance. A number OF
the children OF the school took part in
the program. which comprised recita-
|tions. songs and dialogues.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

A rise OF nine degrees On maximum.
and fall of sixteen in minimum are
shown by today's temperature record.
Thursdays maximum was 20. and the
minimum below. At ;:30 this morn
ing below was registered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

Mr.. H. G. Handsaker, OF Fernald.
Iowa. underwent successful operation
under chloroform Friday at DR.. Woods
eye and ear infirmary for the re-
noval of growth from one OF his
eyes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

Fish for Lent. Just In. Breakfas:
mackerel. herring. anchovies spiced
Holland herring. halibut and smoked
bloaters at Olson's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

We offer YOU the best bargains ever
for Saturday. Raisin prunes. L.
pounds for so cents Jarvis & Kellogg
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-19

Sinclair's coffees, teas, spices. etc.
always fresh. ana why shouldn't they
be, as his nine statesmen sell at re-
tail in over 100 towns and cities be-
sides MarshalltoWn