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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-05
WAGES ARE INCREASED.
Statistics Showing Wage Scale
of Crawford's Teachers.
BETTER TEACHERS ASSURED
Through the Kindness of Supt,
Hoffman We are Enabled to Pub
lish the Following Article:

Wages of the rural teachers in Craw-
ford county have taken remarkable step
forward this spring. AT tine regular
March meetings of the several township
boards the wages we re-adjusted for the
coming year. Last year these wages
varied from s42. so per month"; the salary
OF first grade teacher in Union township.
to s22.oo per month. the pay of third
grade teacher in Paradise. This year the
highest wages are the same, the lowest
will be SIS. 90 per month, and the general
average will be considerably increased
Thus far sixteen townships have report
: ed their their wage schedules for next year
and of the number nine made substan-
tial raise. The increase varies from S.
per month to 81. Some townships that
felt they were paying all the attendance
10 their schools allowed decided to hold
nine months instead of eight months
OF school, We expect to receive reports
from the rest of the county that will show
raise of wages in at least twelve of the
twenty townships. This is an exceptional
record for single year.
This unity of action on the-part of the
one hundred seventy school directors and
officers must have had something to pro-
mote 1t. What was it? We do not know
but we have guess. During the past
year and half there has been Just about
enough teachers to fill the schools. In
some instances directors were compelled
to hunt for and almost coax teachers to
scome and take their schools. In a sense.
itheare we're enough teachers to fill all the
places, but to find just the teacher who
wanted this particular school was the di.
rectors' problem. Some whom he asked
could teach nearer home. others get bet
ter wages somewherei:e :else. and his hunt
would continue.
This spEIrs there were just twenty five
teachers quit teaching in Crawford coun-
ty. Some were married, some were need.
led at home, some had ill.health, but per-
haps majority decided to quit teaching
because there was not salary enough in
the occupation. Many saw they could
do better at something else and decided to
take it up without further loss of time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-05

The directors saw that they must do some.
thing to counteract this exodus from the
teaching profession. They did not desire
poorer grade of teachers, hence did not
ask the county superintendent to lower
the standard and thus supply more teach.
ers. They reasoned that if they wanted
really bright, young people to become
teachers and have charge of the educating
and training of their boys and girls, they
must offer such financial remuneration as
to induce them to enter the teachers pro.
fession They have come to the right So
luton and by another year more of our
board. who were undecided as to what
was best to do, will have reached the
same conclusion.
1t is generally the bright, activa, ambi-
tious teacher who quits for something
better. not the indolent, inert, don't-care
one. Then to better or hold our teaching
force intact. we must meet the demands of
we
must solve the problem in commercial
way. A good, fare, square educational
and moral standard for teachers is invalu-
able. On those who fail to reach it. it
may seem to work hardship, but in keep.
ing them from going out poorly prepared
and wholly incompetent, to make fail
ure in the work they undertake. it is real
ly doing them an everlasting favor. The
blessing it brings to school and COM
munity by bringing thoroughly compe-
tent and wide-a.wake teacher needs no
comment here.
To the teacher herself, it means good
deal to have a high standard in her coun-
ty. The matter of higher wages we have
already noted. We have in mind num-
Der of instances where teachers. moving
from our county to another, have had
their Crawford county certificates accept
ed and indorsed in whole for the new
county, thus saving them the expense of
trip to Sioux City, Carroll or Onawa. to
write the examination. We know of coun-
ty certificates that are good for nothing
beyond the boundaries of the home coun
ty. A person poorly prepared goes out to
teach; she satisfies no one-not even her
self. Besides an innumerable number of
trials and troubles are hers. Good wages
and good teachers are inseparable. Poor
wages and poor teachers are likewise near
ly so. You cannot get something for
nothing in the schoolroom anymore than
you can in the store. on the farm, in life
anywhere.
The following table shows the wages as
fixed for Ioo5-o6 in the several townships
of the county, also the number of months
school and the library each possesses. The
starred townships last years wages are
quoted. They may be the same or differ
ent for this new year.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-05

The Halifax Maritime Merchant pro-
fesses to know that the people this side
of the Canada line are worrying be-
cause the exports In American bread
stuffs declined 50 per cent in 1904 Our
experts declared some time ago that
the decrease in exports was due solely
to increased consumption at home. If
we need it and can afford to eat 1t, as
we surely can, it is clearly case when
we can keep cool and "1et the other
fellow worry"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-05
AN OLD SETTLER CALLED HOME

Died on his farm in Iowa Township
Wednesday morning at o'clock.
Mr.. Dennis B. Mcmahon, at the age of
about 76 years old. Mr.. Mcmahon has
been resident of Crawford county for
about thirty years. He leaves family
OF grown children, two girls and two boys
all of whom are married and live near
the old homestead. The funeral will be
held at Manila Friday at 10 o'clock a. m.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-05

Special lawn grass mixture a5c per lb.
at The BALLE-BRopERsEN Co. Ia-4t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-05

Crop assuring garden seeds at
I2-4t. THR BALLE-BROpsRsEN Co.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22
ALL "GENTLEMEN" IN AMERICA
Man's Own Fault il He Does Not De
serve the Title.

Neither poor man nor rich man
is or can be "a gentleman" In Ameri-
ca, in the sense of the terms as use4
In monarchical country or under an
aristocratic system of society, says the
New York Sun. The word gentle
man" is unknown in our law. In the
sense of expressing moral qualities,
the only sense in which 1t can be used
here, the term gentleman" applies,
of course, to every man entitled intrin-
sically to receive it as a designation
of courtesy; but even in that usage it
Is a term so vague and indefinable
that 1t is not worth talking about 1t
may be said, however, never to apply
properly to any American who boasts
of being gentleman" because Of any
accident of his mere material circum-
stances, or to any American who is
troubled in mind lest, on account Of
them, he should not receive the title
II anybody in America is not gentle
man it Is mis- own fault.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22
COM ES A TIME.
When Coffee Shows What 1t Has Been
Doing.

"Of late years coffee has disagreed
with me- writes matron from Rome,
N. Y; "it's lightest punishment was to
make me 'logy' and dizzy, and it
seemed to thicken up my blood.
"The heaviest was when it upset my
stomach completely, destroying my ap-
petite and making me nervous and irri-
table, and sent me to my bed. After
one Of these attacks, in which nearly
lost my life, | concluded to quit and
try Postum Food Coffee.
ut went right to the spot! found
1t not only a most palatable and re.
freshing beverage, but food as well.
"All my ailments, the 'loginess' and
dizziness, the unsatisfactory condition
of my blood, my nervousness and irri.
liability disappeared in short order and
my sorely afflicted stomach began
quickly to recover. | began to rebuild
and have steadily continued until now.
Have a good appetite and am rejoic.
ing in sound health, which owe to
the use Of Postum Food Coffee" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
There's a reason.
Read the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" found in each pkg.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

that | name. There's three OF these
aldermen that Morris couldn't buy If
he offered each of EN- the whole lump
sum, an | can handle the others"
That is all right so far as it goes, "
interrupted John Burt, but Morris is
shrewd enough to demand positive
pledges before paying over any such
amount of money. You should have
your aldermanic friends sign and exc
cute written promises to support these
bills, and keep certified copies of the
same These agreements will not be
binding, legally or morally. | will
consult my attorneys in this matter
and let you know the best methods of
procedure"
All right, John; anything you say
goes with me-" laughed Sam. When
shall drop in agin?"
Early tomorrow morning" replied
john Send word to Judge Wilson.
JON, that shall call on him this even
ing
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

! Blake returned and took a seat near
Sam.
Our firm is interested in the ordi'
nances submitted to your Board, by
the terms of which new and amended
franchises are proposed for the Cos
mopolitan Improvement Company be-
/ gan John. Il have studied the record
of the proceedings, and find that you
! spoke and voted against these bills
when originally proposed and passed.
Do you mind telling me, Sam, what
you know of this matter? Can you do
so without violating your trust?'
You bet | can; an | know lot, "
declared Sam. Il was comm over to
tell Jim, anyhow. an | reckon | know
what you are after. There's no use of
my telin' we erbout this fellow Nor
ris. He's nothin' more err less'n a
high toned thief He owns, or thinks
he owns the Board of Aldermen. Per
haps he does, but to my way of think
in he's likely to be fooled. There's
er lot of new members who are aain
him, an some of the old ones that he
bought before want ter be bought
agin, an they have raised their price,
Morris was tew my house last night
Say, John, | wonder what he'd think
if he knew I was in your office now?
Darned if this amt a funny world"
What did Morris have to say?"
asked Blake, who did not need to
counterfeit an interest in this new de-
velopment.
"He had err lot tew say" replied
Sam. "a year ago he offered me five
thousand dollars fer my vote. | told
him then that | couldn't do business
with him, an he managed tew pass
his bills agin my vote an infloo-ence.
Guess he wants me pretty bad just
now. Last night he raised his price
tew ten thousand"
"'These ordinances are all right an
fer the benefit of the public, says this
self-sacrificing Morris. I'm sorry, Al
derman Rounds he says, that you're
prejudiced agin them. If you'll change
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

knew him the moment he spoke.
didn't I. John? And so old Rocky
Woods has turned out the great firm
of James Blake & Company! | want
to congratulate both of We. Are We
all through work? Let's go somewhere
where we can have somethin' In honor
of this mee-mentous occasion. Come
on, boys. it's my treat!"
MANY thanks for your invitation.
Sam, and I'd like to accept it, but it's
hardly SAFE" said John. "In few
weeks | hope to enjoy your hospital
lily and to extend mine, but until that
time am John Burton and you don't
know me. Sit down, Sam, we wish
to discuss a business matter, or per-
haps more accurately speaking, q
political one. Jim, send one of the
clerks out for magnum, and we'll
drink Sans health here. I'm still an
exile, Sam. Until an hour ago Jim
was the only man in New York who
was acquainted with me. But I'm
filing away prison bars, and you can
help me, SAM"
Il can help your" echoed Sam. "You
just call on me fer anything except
murder-an' l might manage that"
Blake had been singularly quiet.
but he Joined in the laugh which fol-
lowed, and left the room to order the
propOSed refreshment.
"Jim amt lookin' WE'LL" said Sam.
alphabetically. Looks sorter peaked
like; don't you think so, John?"
81 noticed that this morning and
told him so, John replied. "He has
been under a severe strain for weeks.
and possibly the change of climate
doesn't agree with him. I'm going to
send him into the country for few
days. He is entitled to a rest, and
there's no reason why he shouldn't
have it. Jim and have been through
many hard fought engagements to-
gether, but at last decisive victory
is In sight. Do you know Arthur Nor
ris?" he asked abruptly.
"You bet l do; but he don't know
me except as Alderman Samuel L.
Rounds. Why dye ask, John?"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22
CHAPTER xxIl-Continued.

John Burt had seated himself at his
desk, which he was putting in order.
Surprised at Sans positive state
ment he turned quickly. He saw
Blake standing by the door. A
shaft of sunlight fell full on his face.
His hand was on the knob, and he
stood motionless as if riveted to the
floor. There was that in his express
sion and attitude which challenged
John Burt's attention.
Students of psychological phenom-
ena may offer an explanation of the
impalpable impression received by
John Burt in that moment. His was
the dominating mind; Blake's the sub
jective. By that mysterious telepathy
which mocks analysis and scorns de-
scription message passed to John
Burt. He yet lacked the cipher to
translate it. 1t dotted no definite
warning and sounded none but
vague suspicion, but the vibration.
though faint, was discordant.
John Burt glanced at Blake and
turned to Sam.
You surely are mistaken, SAM he
said. Miss Garden is abroad and
will not sail for New York for several
days"
rs that so?" Sam ran his fingers
through his red hair and looked puz-
zled. That's mighty curious! I've
got an eye like hawk, an I'd
sworn it was her. | met her once or
twice when she was here before, an
thought sure it was her | saw yester-
day. Must be wong, though. Guess
I'd better begin wearin' glasses. So
We amt seen her yet, John? I'll bet
she'll be plumb glad tew meet you.
We was talkin' erbout We the last time
saw her. That's two years ago. She
hadn't forgot We, john
Blake closed the door and Sam
turned at the click of the latch.
why, here's jim! Well, well, well
Here we are all together. Thought
wouldn't know John, didn't We? l
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22
Wooden Legs many Abuses.

A wooden leg can play a thousand
parts. 1t is a hammer, as we'll as a
club; a cricket bat on occasions: a.
hod for bricks; camp stool; a sup
port for the drowning; Jury mast for
the ship-wrecked; flagstaff for a re-
tired sailor; soup ladle; conduc-
tors baton. 1t may be made hollow
and filed with useful commodities.
such as gold, ink, pemmican testimo-
malls, whiskey. No man with a WOOL
en- leg is ever wholly destitute; be
has his leg-London Punch.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

when alone in the house the back
ache has been SO bad that it brought
tears to my eyes. The pain at times
was SO intense that l was compelled
to give up my household duties and lie
down. There were headaches, dizzi-
ness and blood rushing to my head to
cause bleeding at the nose. The first
box of Doans Kidney Pills benefited
me so much that continued the treat
ment. The singing pain in the small
of my back, the rushes of blood to the
head and other symptoms disappear
ed"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. so cents per box Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

your mind there's six other aldermen
who'll dew the same, an when the
bills are passed we gifts ten thousand
MORE"
That's what he said tew me-" con-
tinued Sam, IAN l told him that he
was liberal sport, an that I'd take
his offer under consideration an hold
it in abee-ance. Then | asked him
who the six others were who'd follow
my lead, an he told me. The seven
of us gives him majority"
"Was that all?"
u should say not" declared Sam.
II said tew him, says |, Mr.. Morris.
knows all these aldermen. an they
are my personal friends. I'm BUSH
ness gent | says, 'havin' been in boss
tradin an in the commission business
all my life, an perhaps this game is
right in my line. Suppose | contract
says I, to deliver all these seven
votes | says, fer the lump sum of
eighty thousand dollars; forty per
cent. down in cash an the balance
paid over when the bills Is passed.
Morris thought a while an said he'd
be glad tew dew that. I told him
I'd think erbout 1t a lot an let him
know In few days"
Sam paused and looked keenly first
at John Burt and then at Blake.
II hope you don't think, John" he
said, that I'd any idea of takin' his
offer. L"
II certainly do not" said John. "T'm
simply astounded that Morris has
done the one thing would have him
do. That is rare piece of good for
tune, Jim, isn't it."
''It's great luck" declared Blake,
with genuine enthusiasm. Under the
stimulus of Sans disclosures he for
got Jessie for the moment, and again
took his position side by side with
John Burt.
81 reckon | know what tew dew"
asserted Sam. I'm tew see these six
aldermen that Morris needs, an then
I'm goin tew meet him an make my
report. II it's all right he's tew pay
me thirty-two thousand dollars in cash
an put the balance up with some man
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22
Quite a Mix-Up.

Ralph Carlisle Hamilton of North
Carolina has confessed that he is a
girl. She has been posing as he for
five years. He admits now he is she.
He had courted another she and she
(the other she) was ready to marry
he when he chat is, she) backed out.
and she (the other she) Is enraged at
she Tor rather he) because he chat Is,
she) deceived her, the other her-that
is. not him who is now she.--Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

WnaC l SUI
fered no one
w / ii e v @ r
know. | used
about every
known rene
dy that is
said to be
good for kid
ney COM
plant, but
without de-
irving per-
manent re-
lief. Often.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

The longest article in the new Sec
ton of the Oxford dictionary is on the
verb pass 1t takes up sixteen col.
umns-and yet 1t doesn't give an In
fallible recipe for getting one.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

President Wheeler of the Univer-
sity of California has made a bacca-
laureate address on 1.-THE Abundant
Life" This is probably the latest i'm
provement on the life strenuous and
the simple life.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

In his Portland address Vice Presi.
dent Fairbanks remarked that farm.
ing is the occupation that makes the
blood flow" Right you are, Mr.. Fair
banks. 1t also makes the perspiration
flow.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

A fuchsia, SO inches tall and bear.
ing 100 buds and blossoms Is the
pride of West Pennington (Me.)
household. We wonder. by the way, If
they pronounce it right.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

President Benjamin Ide Wheeler.
who believes In football because it is
rough" will have no difficulty in find
ing evidence to support it on that
ground
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

Another bank thief has been set free
because he is not we'll Get disease
and pardon. The trouble with most
thieves is that they are too pesky
we'll
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

Some time ago the Mexican govern
ment started out to make good Indians
of the Yaquis, but the sophisticated
red men appear to think that a game
at which two can play.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

If Corbett and Fitzsimmons fight
again they will be expected by the
public to take up the controversy at
the point where they left off when
they last met.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

Not being able to have a president
of the United States at its alumni
meeting, Yale got even by admins
tering drubbing to the Harvard base
ball team.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

did you ever hear of Medford
rum?'' asks the Minneapolis Journal
Did we ever-wel! did we-did we
ever hear-well, well, well!
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

New York's stork brigade delivers
one package every five minutes, but
the rate Is lower on Fifth avenue than
on the East side. That's as 1t should
be; 1t is trying to be born to the re-
aponsibilities of wealth.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

A fashion writer says that hand.
painted parasols will be carried by
young women this season" Will have
to buy pot of paint at once!
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

Civilization is progressing in the
Philippines, although at last reports
the Igorrotes had not yet been taught
to wear suspenders.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

June brides are found this year else
where than in democratic America,
there being several in royal families
beyond the big pond
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

King Alfonso gives promise of be-
Ing as strenuous as any of them when
ne has added few years to his
string.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22
War Prisoners Are Beheaded.

Prisoners of war are never spared In
Morocco; they are beheaded, as are
the wounded foes, and their heads
placed on the falls in cities as warn
ing example
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

The latest dance is a combination
d the jig, clog and waltz. How many
drinks are necessary in order to per-
,orm it?
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

Consider the nerve of the young
man who will have himself photo
graphed in his rowing or sprinting
suit.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

President Wheeler says some peo-
pie in this country dine Frenchfully."
1t must be terrible when you know
what 1t means.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

An item says lavender drives away
mosquitoes. That settles it; in future
we sprinkle our lawn with lavender
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

A new peach is called "The Maiden's
Blush" This is very appropriate
name, as the maidens blush always
was a peach.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

Is married life dull?" None but the
married can tell, and they can't be
expected to admit it,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22
A WoMAN'S MISERY.

Mrs. John La Rue, of lis Paterson
Avenue, Paterson, N. j., says: II was
troubled for about nine years, and
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

"Homely girls are always amiable, !"
says an authority. Homely girls have
to be. >
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

The sultan of Turkey Is i'll. The
probability is that some of his "hor
mones" have gone on strike.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

A parson of Butte won $500 at
faro the other night He must be
beaut of parson.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

The best way to show respect for
truth is to be kindly disposed to him
who is in error.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

Bob Fitzsimmons is getting old, but
his typewriter work is still very fast.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethtng, softens the gums reduces h.
dammston, allays pain cures wind collie Csc bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-22

DON'T FORGET
A large 2-oz package Red Cross Ball Blue, only
5 cents The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind.