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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
UNION REVIVAL MEETING.
Seven Evangelical Churches Of cres-
ton Join in Vigorous Onslaught on

ton Join in Vigorous Onslaught on
Sin.
Special to Times Republican.
Creston, May 1.-The churches OF
Creston have commenced a united on
slaught on the battlements of sin, plans
having been formulated for big union
revival meeting, to continue three
weeks and in which the seven evangeli-
cal churches of the city will join. These
meetings are to be held in big tent
which has been put up in central To-
cation, easily accessible from every
part Of the city. This tent will ac-
commodate two or three thousand peo-
pie and comfortable seats will be pro-
vided for that number. The meetings
opened Sunday evening, April Goth,
when the seven pastors of the differen.
churches of the city conducted the ex-
ercises. Union prayer meetings have
been held for two weeks and the church
going people of the city are evidently
in good condition for the coming reviv-
al, which is so confidently expected
Rev. John H. Elliott, a noted revival (.
list from the east, has been engaged
and will be here Wednesday and preach
his first sermon in the tent the same
evening. With Rev. Elliott comes Pro-
fessor c. H. Rykert, a singer and song
leader Of experience, who has had great
success in evangelistic work. He will
have choir Of two or three hundred
voices and the song service each even
ing will be one Of the features. Grea.
results are looked for by the ministers
and members Of the Creston churches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
INTEREST IN ORDER
Grant Day Banquet Considered the
Finest Thing Of the Kind Ever Held
In Mason city-Perkins' Speech stirs
UP Enthusiasm.
,ecial to Times-Republicar.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, May 1.-The visit Of
Hon. George D. Perkins to this city as
the guest of honor and principal speak
er for the Mason City camp Of Sons of
Veterans at the Grant day banquet,
has stirred unusual interest in the or
der all over the state and Department
Commander Muse is receiving inquiries
from Keokuk, Oskaloosa, Cedar Rap
ids, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, and
other points, about the formation of
similar camp in those cities. The idea
of making the camp perform the func-
tons of a patriotic social club, APP
peals to the members in the larger cit
ties, where the professional and bust
ness men are too busy to meet once
week and either drill or give the even
ing to the full exactions Of the ritual.
The banquet given at Mason City was
the finest. thing of the kind ever held
in the city, only members of the camp
and their ladleS participating, with a
few invited guests from other cities.
Mr.. Perkins is veteran of the civil
war and his address on "The Love of
Home" was patriotic classic which
has been the talk of the camp ever
since. Commander in Chief Dustin, of
the order, was not able to be present
and his place was filled by short re-
sponses to sentiments, Hon. j. e.
Blythe making brilliant response to
Grant,; Superintendent Coffeen of the
city schools to Memorial University"
and Department Commander Muse to.
"The Ladies'" There are fifty cities in
Iowa which ought to have a camp lar
ger and better numerically than the
Mason City camp and hundred small
err cities and towns with strong camps
with the military feature annexed.
The order has already doubled the
past year and it is expected that the
new commander who will be elected at
Oskaloosa will report the biggest per-
centage Of gain of any division at the
meeting Of the commandery in chief
IN Gettysburg next September Hon.
F. S. Gibson is commander Of the Ma
son City camp
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
Secretary of Treasury Viii
Will Speak at Obsequies Of
Old Friend In Iowa
FUNERAL OF REV. J. 3. HARRIS
Former President Of Simpson College
at IndianoIa and Pastor of First
Methodist Church at Boone, Dead -
Funeral Will be Held at Boone Tues
day - Other News.
Special to Times-Republ

Special to Times Republican.
| Boone May 1.-Senator w. H. Ber-
/; ry, Of Indianola, and Secretary Leslie
M. Shaw, of the United States treas
ury, will deliver eulogies Of Rev. j. E
Harris at the funeral, which will be
held here Tuesday afternoon at 2 o.
clock. The services will be held at thu
First Methodist church and Rev. EN-
Dry Miller of Des Moines will deliver
the sermon
The funeral will probably be one of
the largest that has been held in Boone
in years on account Of the prominence
of the Rev. M. Harris, also on account
of the prominence of the speakers who
will participate.
A post mortem examination disclos-
ed the fact that Rev. Harris had been
suffering from a cancer Of very mall
ignant type. 1t was for cancer that
he had been operated upon year
ago, and while he appeared better for d
time after the operation the ailment
had not been permanently removed.
Rev. Harrist death occurred at his home
the First Methodist church and was
at Indianola.
About a year ago he was taken Ill
and came to the Methodist hospital
In this city, where successful oper-
alton was performed, relieving him Of
serious kidney trouble. Apparently
he entirely recovered from this illness
and until about two months ago en-
joyed exceptionally good health. Sud-
denly he was again stricken with the
old trouble was taken to his bed and
has been confined for more than eight
weeks It has been known that he
could not recover and his death was not
unexpected. He leaves wife and three
children.
Rev. Harris was train dispatcher
on the Burlington railroad at Creston,
before entering the ministry After his
conversion and determination to enter
the ministry he went to Simpson Coli
lege, Indianola, where he obtained his
education. His great earnestness and
sincerity, coupled with a pleasing per-
sonality and practical views of things,
are considered among the character
istics which contribute largely to his
success. His entire ministerial career
was most successful.
For five years he was the pastor OF
the Methodist church of Indianola and
during one college year when Siinp-
son was without president he accept
ed the presidency of the college. After
leaving Indianola, he went to Boone
During his early ministry Rev. Har-
ris was at Denison, where he became
intimately acquainted with Leslie M
Shaw, a friendship which was contin-
ued until the last.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
a Ru.hel Of Corn.

&c. A. c.. in Chicago Americana
Please pblish the following true fig
4. ures from the starting to the finishing
Of rum-what becomes of a bushel OF
i corn on western plain and what t he
man gets:
s. Distiller gets four gallons Of whisky.
3s These retail at $500.
The farmer gets rs to SO cents.
Government, thru Its taxes. gets
$40.
The railroad transportation gets 81.
The manufacturer gets 81.
The drayman who hauls it gets 10
cents.
The retailer gets 81.
The man that drinks 1t gets drunk.
The wife gets abuse, hunger and
sorrow.
The children gets rags and insun-
etent food.
How does 1t look?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
Statistic. About Argentina.

The total area Of Argentina is 49,
900, 700 acres, of which 240,000,00 may
be called arabic, 240,000,000 pastoral
and 240, 100000 nonagricultural. The
available land under cultivation and
that which could be cultivated and
made productive is about 120,0O0,000
acres. Approximately 24,410,000 acres
are under cultivation at the present
time in the following crops: Alfalfa.
q, 200, 900: wheat, 12,0O0.000; corn, 81
100000; flax, 100000; barley, 100000;
oats, 100000; bird seed, 100000; citrus
fruits, $4,000; and orchards, 100000
The wheat crop this year is expected
to be about 140,O0o,OOO bushels, the
corn crop about 100000 gross tons
aind the fax crop about 100000 gross
tons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
"Lest We Forget"
rAmerican Grocer.l

There was a time when tallow can
dies cost 10 cents each and gave less
than one-twentieth Of the illumination
for dollar than gas gives.
There was time, and very recent
ly, when gas, per unit OF illumination
(candle power) cost the public double
what 1t now does.
There was time (still more recent
Ivy when there was no electric light
turning night into day.
There was time when we were sat
isfied to travel four miles an hour In
an omnibus or horse car without light
or heat or transfers and pay to IL
cents for what we now get for cents
with and heat, and with speed doubl-
ed.
There was time when we thought
It was great thing to be able to tele-
graph to friend for Is cents, and
set we are not satisfied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
GRINNELL WON MEET.
Defeats3 University Of Missouri
Score Of 81 to IS.

Defeats University Of Missouri by
Score Of 81 to SIS.
Columbia, Mo-, May 1.-Grinnell won
the annual field meet Saturday over
the University Of Missouri by the close
score Of 81 to IS. The features of tn.
day were the performances of Glow and
McKeane, of Grinnell the two men
taking 20 and Is points respectively.
The meet was in every respect q
model one and was run off in the
startlingly quick time of two hours
The conference order Of events was
followed, and the lead alternated thru
out.
At the close Of the thirteenth event,
the broad jump, the score stood even
at 81 points, and the pole vault, which
had lasted thru the whole Of the af-
ternoon, decided the issue. 1t was
CLOVIS fourth first, and It went at 9
feet 8 inches. The best Individual per-
Torrance of the day was Anderson's
in the shot put. His record was AZ feet
8 inches. Huff had little difficulty in
landing the dashes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
first. Maxfield (Malcom) second, Bak-
er (Brooklyn) third. Distance, 70

first. Maxfield (Malcom) second. Bak-
er (Brooklyn) third. Distance, 70
feet
Half mile run-Stoakes (GrinnelD
first. Gordon, (Montezuma) second,
Lyke (Brooklyn) third. Time 2:27 As.
100 yard hurdles-Gordon Monte
zuma) first, Baker (Brooklyn second
Carpenter (Malcom) third. Time,
30 2-5.
Hammer throw Turner (GrinnelD
first, McAninch (Brooklyn) second
Klindt (Montezuma) third. Distance
81 feet 2 inches.
44O yard dash-Turner (Gr1nneln
first, Shahan (GrinnelD second, Spearer
(Montezuma) third. Time 5S AS sec
onds.
High jump Maxfield (Malcom)
first, Pierce (GrinnelD second. Gordon
(Montezuma) third. Distance, feet
3 inches.
22O yard dash Turner (GrinnelD
first, Morrison (GrinnelD second. Nc
Donald (Montezuma) third. Time, %
seconds.
Discus throw Turner (GrinnelD
first, Booknau (GrinnelD secondr NC
Keg (Montezuma) third. Distance
Sc feet inches.
Mile relay Won by Grinnell.
Time, ALI.
22O yard hurdles = Decatur (Grin-
nelD first, Taylor (Malcom) second,
Mcdonald (Montezuma) third. Time,
80 seconds.
Half mile relay-Won by Grinnell.
Time 1:47 As.
Total - Grinnell 20, Montezuma 81,
Malcolm is, Brooklyn 9.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
eR,NNELL HIGH SCHOOL WINS.
Captures the Poweshiek County High
School Meet by Wide Margin.

SCHOOL moee ny - Svtoo "o' Sass
GrinneN, May 1.-drinnell high
school easily landed the Poweshiek
county meet held here Saturday after
noon. This was the first event Of Its
kind and proved complete success.
Turner Of Grinnell proved the star per-
former Of the day, winning six first
places. Four high schools were enter
ed: Brooklyn, Malcolm, Montezuma,
and Grinnell. Summary:
100 yards-Turner (GrinnelD first,
Morrison (GrinnelD second, Klindt
(Montezuma) third. Time 10 4-5 sec
onds.
Pole vault-Zeirbeles and Gordon
(Montezuma) tied for first. Patton
(GrinnelD third. Height s feet 10
inches.
Mile run-Stoakes and Boyack (Grin-
NELLY tied for first, Wiley (Malcom)
third. Time, 5:311a
Twelve pound shot-Turner (Grin-
NELLY first. Gordon ,(Montezuma) sec
ond, vogel (Malcom) third. Distance
81 feet, inches.
Broad jump Morrison (GrinnelD
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
Captured Six Cub Wolves.

Special to Times
Sibley, May I. = Last week A. D..
Fritz, of Ocheyedan. brought to Sib-
ley the scalps Of four cub wolves,
which he presented to County Auditor
Thomas for the bounty of 81 each, re-
ceiving warrant for the sum Of IS.
The wolves We're captured north OF
Allendorf and there was den of six
of them, Mr.. Fritz disI sing of two
Of them to parties at 6 eeydan. who
wanted them for pets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
Breaks Jail at Primqhar,

Sheldon, May /. Ed Trainor. a
young man who was recently sent to
Primghar to serve thirty day jail
sentence, broke jail at that place FRI
day night and at this time is still at
liberty. He loosened several bricks in
the wall, thus making his escape.
He stole travelling mans suit case
here last Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
Students to Give "circus."
,ac.ol RI Times kepublican.

Special to mes-hepubllcan.
Cedar Rapids, May l. - In order to
raise the athletic debt contracted be-
fore the present plan Of tax for
athletics was adopted, the students are
preparing to give a Circus" The
young ladies of the gymnasium class
es are to take prominent part and
various stunts are being planned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
ROAD is TO BE EXTENDED.
Chicago, Anamosa &. >Northern Is to
Reach Independence.

Anamosa, May 1.-THE Chicago,
Anamosa & Northern railroad, which
was constructed from Anamosa to
Coggon last year, will be extended to
Independence this summer. The right
of way has been secured as far as
Quasqueton, Buchanan county, and the
contract has been let for a depot and
stock yards at that place. The con-
tractors have just completed ballast
ing the finished part of the road and
two regular trains each day have been
put on, connecting this city with the
Illinois Central at Coggon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
IDA GROVE WINS MEET.
Defeats Sac City institute, "a Points
Ia %.

Ida Grove, May Ida Grove high
school defeated Sac City institute in
their annual field meet. making "a
points to Sac City's %. A heavy wind
cut down the time on the dashes. From
the winners will be picked the team
to represent Ida Grove at the north
western high school meet at Sac City
on May 10, and at the state high
meet in Iowa City on May 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

Wanted to know that
che AMERICAN DISPATCH MES
sENGER co. Delivers Parcels and
Packages.
Reliable Messengers Furnished.
Prompt Service. Reasonable Rates.
i sPhones-New, sos; Old, 63.
j.. F.. CROSBY,
! 20 N. First Avenue. Manager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

Coast Shipments Reduced freight
rates on household goods to Denver,
Spokane and Pacific coast points; FREE
quent shipments. lowest possible rates.
The Boyd Transfer Co., Minneapolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

Ladies - Earn $40 per hundred writ
ing short letters. Enclose stamped
envelope. American Belt Works, tBa-
favia I'll
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
FOR aENT.

For Rent - Single or double store
room; modern; $25 or $50 per month.
Alva Arson.
ForsRen = Nice front office room,
over Hellberg's jewelry store. Inquire
French & Turner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

For SaIe-Old stand blacksmith
shop; nearest opposition six miles
shop, lot and tools, 5000. Call at 2os
Helm street, south side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

For Sale = Factory buildings and
plant suitable for any manufacturing
Industry. Boilers, engine, elevators,
and full equipment Of carriage ma
chinery. Fine location in Marshall
town. Formerly used as factory site
and plant and warerooms Of Rhoades
Carmean Buggy Co. Price remark
ably low. Inquire OF ]. L. Carney,
Marshalltown, Iowa, agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

For saIe-on easy terms. new and
second hard billiard and pool tables.
bowling alleys. cigar store and bank
fixtures at the Iowa branch Of the
Brunswick-Balke Collender Company.
Address T. D. McElroy. state agent
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

For Sale = A real bargain IN real
estate. On account of being too far
away to look after it am offering
the property at S11 East State street
for. $1,000. Lot 5ox1s0 feet, six room
cottage, good well and out buildings.
500 cash. balance on time. Address
D. E. Mcclure, East 1927 Eleventh ave-
me Spokane. Wash.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

For SaIe-Brand new Mitchell bicy-
Gle, coaster brake. Will sell cheap.
Address RI, care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01

Manifestations suitable for man
and wife, no children, for light house
keeping, or board in private, family;
must be near car, line. Address x. 7.
care RI r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-01
ONE CENT A WORD
WANTED.

Wanted-,Good respectable girl for
company and to take care of children.
Mrs. A. r. Darner, 207 East Webster
street,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20
Rubber Weather,

Rubber Weather,
Rig stocks here for big and little :
people and bought as far back as last
February when prices were down.
msrs Rubbers, Is, ss Sand 500.
Wemsas, 55e, SOC and .s5e.
NIs 500.
chIldten's, 45e.
oysrsaIters for Men and Women
Issslns for Women and Children
All make good Christmas gifts
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

sIo lan ~ tAs tee
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20
Wnrk q Ealrmont Artist.

Much attention has been directed
toward the beautiful hand painted
Dutch calendars on display in A. G.
Martin and Companys store and 1t
will interest great many people to
know that they are the work of Miss
NoIa Mckinney, daughter of 0. S. Nc
Kinney, who is now studying art in
Baltimore. The Dutch figures are
painted on, heavy brown card board
and are decidedly artistic.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20
PES0NAL

4 D."
gt -. -
MIS- cara May Reinhelmsr q the
" Y. 81, arriyed late last night TO
spend the holidays at her home on Ma
pie avenue.
Mss Blanche Barns. who Is teach
Ing music In Elsine, win spend the
Hofidays with her parents, ar. ard
ISlrs. NJ. N. Barns, on Maple avenue.
Miss Mary Moran has returned from
visit with Fairnont relatives
Clarksburg News.
Miss Clara Relnhelmer, > M,&M
student. is here-to spend the holidays
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs Lee
Relnhelmer, on Barney street.
brooks Hutchinson came mp from
the W. V. L. yesterday to spend the
Christmas holidays.
Charley Hood and Gay Tough, W.
WI. students, are here to spend the
Christmas holidays with their par.
ents,
Miss Sue Watson will arrive here
sSmTtday from Dwight School, Engie-
wood, N. j., tolspend the holidays with
her parents, NE'snd Mrs, ], E, Wat
son.
Earl Hennen, a student at the Pitts
burg Dental College, arrived here last
night to spend the holidays.
John Lavender, of PIttsburg will
spend the holidays in the city as the
guest of his sister, Mrs. W. H. Con-
away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Robb and chill
dren, Helen and Alexander left this
afternoon for Wheeling to spend the
holidays with relatives.
Miss Badgley, of Gallapolis, Ohio;
will spend a part Of the holidays in the
city, guest at the home Of her broth
er, DR.. A. R. Badgley, on Virginia ave-
nuc and Second street.
Hiss Daisy Flowers, of Warrington,
will be the guest Of Miss Ethel Nuzum
during the holidays.
Miss Milcred Pickett will have as
her guests during Christmas week,
Misses nellie BlacHston and Hilda Ra-
venscroft, OF Piedmont.
Mss Alberta pickerson will leave
or Friday for Selma, N. c., to spend
the holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. c. Dickerson-
Ms. S. f. Miller has been very I'll
during the EAST week.
Miss Josephine De Shields, Of Wash
!ngton, D. c., will spend Christmas
here as the guest Of her brother, H c.
Deshlelds, on Maple avenue.
Miss Helen West, Of Keyser, viii
spend the holidays here with her SIS
ter, Mrs. Earl Smith, on Quincy
street,
Miss Melissa Williams will arrive
J here tonight from Mary Baldwin Sem
mary to spend the holidays.
Miss Zoe Jollin, student at Mt. de
CLantal, Wheeling, will arrive here
tomorrow to spend the holidays
Vaughn Joln1, W. and J. student, is
/, also expected home tomorrow.
Misses Lottie and Mary Deveny are
expected homs tomorrow from MI de
Chantai Seminary at Wheeling.
y. Miss Sarah Mckee, Of Wheeling vii
= be the house guest Of Miss Margaret
: shinn during the holidays.
Misses Lucy and Lena Prichard, o
Manningtor, will spend a part Of TIT
! holidays ia the city. They will be tht
4 guests OF Miss jamie Carpenter.
Born to M. and Mrs. Harry HUI,
, rpUn, Of the South Side, on Sunday
December II. daughter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

shopping-thrift is a virtue of grad
ual growth. AS It becomes more and
more habit, :he twin-habit of ad-read-
Ing keeps pace with it. !,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

A good Life Insurance policy makes
enc Of the best Christmas gifts man
can make for his wife. See us.
CHAs. W. EVANS & Cox
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

A beautiful gift for X,nas-a pair Of
sorosis. Brols, Main street and
Parks avenue. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

clifford Klnkead at the Globe Store
has the most up-to-date stationery In
town.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

Nothing more useful than pair OF
Broh's shoes. ~ J
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

ladies and gents card cases,
CLYDE S. HOLT. |
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

Fancy iewelry all kinds, a price
you can afford to buy.
CLYDE 8. HOLT.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20
Xmas Shoe Tree.

Hang some Of these on its branches.
Easy Slippers for those who have
seen many years.
Party slippers for your sIster-steal
The size and we'll furnish the proper
style.
Soft Shoes for the little Ones-dain.
p, pretty and comfortable. Visit our
shoe department for really useful
gitts-they'rc there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

Pipes, meerchaum, positively the
p-ettiest line ever shown in the CITY,
CLYDE 5. HOLT.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

Our Christmas postaIs are especial
ly fine. CLIFFORD Kinkead.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

We shall observe the Golden Rule
and MEAT you as we would wish to
he met"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-20

C.E. & H. B. MASON,
Prop. South Side Meat Market.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-05-25
Effects Of Prosperity.

In the six years Of the country's
greatest prosperity, from 1897 TO 1903,
average prices Of breadstuffs advanced
So per cent, meats 1871 per cent, dairy
and garden products SOL per cent, and
clothing PAL. All these were products
of the farmer and stockman, who
prohted more than any other class OF
the community by these advances. The
miner benefited 42.l per cent, by that
advance in the average price OF metals.
The only decrease in the average prices
OF commodities in that period was in
railway freight rates, which decreased
from .79s per ton-mile in 1897. to 1888
in 1908, loss Of "A per cent. The
report Of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission shows that the average increase
in the pay OF railroad employees in that
period was triAe above s.5 per cent.