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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Asks Iowa for Farm Hands.

One Of the most urgent calls for har-
vest hands received in this city came
recently from North Dakota, when a
local employment firm was notified
that 1000 men were wanted In that
state to harvest the wheat crops. The
agency went to work Immediately and
through Its representatives over the
state about 100 men were secured for
the first train. The wages offered are
two or three dollars day. According
to the call being sent from that coun-
try for help the wheat crop is very
large and there will be work for the
hands for weeks to come. Owing to
cold weather early in the season har-
vest time did not come so early this
year as usual, the season being three
weeks late. There was an exceedingly
large acreage of wheat this year in
North Dakota. A rate of $14,50 is be-
ing made from Des Moines to the
wheat fields of North Dakota.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
CROP REPORT INDIFFERENT
THE Low TEMPERATURES MAKE
STATEMENT UNFAvoRABLE.
Hay Prospect Is Brightest-This
Years Yield Promises to
Be Bumper.

Washington, Aug. Crop condi-
tions are summarized as follows in
the weekly bulletin issued by the
weather bureau: During the week
ending July 81 the Ohio valley and
northern portions of the middle At
lantic states and New England ex-
perienced temperatures too low for
best results, but elsewhere the tenn
perature conditions were favorable.
Rains interfered with farm work in
the Missouri valley, northern Texas
and in portions of the lower Ohio val
ley and East Gulf coast districts,
while rain is needed in Georgia, por-
tons of Florida, northern Mississippi.
northern Illinois, Ohio and northern
New Jersey.
In the Ohio valley the growth of
corn has been somewhat checked by
cool weather, but elsewhere in the
principal corn states this crop has
made excellent progress. Through
out the Atlantic coast district a fine
crop is indicated. In Tennessee, Ar
kansas, Indian territory and northern
Texas the condition of corn is not so
promising.
.Threshing of winter wheat has been
interrupted by wet weather in south
ern Illinois and portions of the Mis-
souri, valley and middle Atlantic
states, but elsewhere this work has
advanced satisfactorily. Winter
wheat harvest is finished, except a
small parttof the crop in Michigan and
New York.
Spring wheat harvest is in progress
in Nebraska Iowa and the southern
portions of South Dakota and Mime
sofa. This crop has made favorable
progress, no rust damage being re-
ported, except from scattered fields in
South Dakota, where smut and blight
are also prevalent to some extent
Late spring wheat was materially
damaged in Washington by hot winds
of the preceding week, but the early
crop escaped injury. Harvest is gen
eral in Oregon. with about the aver
age yield and quality. With but few
exceptions the reports indicate very
light crop Of apples. Haying has beer
retarded in portions Of Iowa, North
Dakota and Virginia, but reports gen
orally indicate that good crop Of
hay has been largely secured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
BETTING WAR ENDS RACING
Mayors Crusade on Gambling Causes
Abandonment Of Glenville,
O., Track.

Cleveland, O., Aug. Lit was de-
cided Monday afternoon to abandon
the grand circuit trotting meeting
scheduled for this week at the Chenille
track, in this city. The only event
Monday afternoon was the consolation
heat of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' race, which was not completed
at the Detroit meeting. It is stated that
all the horses at the Glenville track
will be shipped to Buffalo at once.
This action was taken as a result Of
Mayor Johnson's order prohibiting the
sale Of pools at the Glenville track.
Until a short time ago there was but
little doubt that pool selling would be
permitted, but as the village Of Glen
vile, in which the track is situated.
has in the past few days been annexed
to the city of Cleveland, Mayor john
son has control over the situation. II
Is announced that the race track viii,
be abolished after present meet, graded
down and divided into city lots.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Davis Corners.


F. Hanneman and family Sund ayed
at the Albert Henke home.
Rose Steffen has returned home
from Cresco.
Chas. Drummond from Janesville,
Wis, was looking after his farm
interests the past few days.
Nora and Will Hanneman spent
Sunday afternoon at the home Of their
mother.
Matte and Irene Barker from Cres-
co, visited with Irene Stafford over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Viebrock and Dor
othy Sickle were entertained at dim
ner at the L. Maronde home Sunday.
Mrs. Hike from Cresco is visiting
at the home Of her sister, Mrs. Han
neman this week.
w. Woods and wife spent Sunday
at the Geo. Dell home.
@. thke. M. Vagts, FL. Henning,
]. Henning and families, Henry, En-
ma, Title Me yer, and also Tina, Mary,
Linda and Henry Zimmerman attend
ed the missionary festival at the Ma.
pie Leaf church last Sunday.
Joe Kostorhyz was the guest of job q
Dell Sunday.
Bertha Hanneman visited friends
near Granger last week. She returned
to the Kessel hospital Sunday to re.
shme her duties after two weeks va.
cation.
| Chas. Peck from Minneapolis and
two sons have been visiting at the
Dell home the past few days.
A base ball nine consisting OF play
ers from various points in Iowa and
s. D., under the name of Lime Spring
drove out from Lime Springs Sunday
and crossed bats with our nine which
resulted in victory for the former
scores to Is.
Little Martha Hecht had the mis-.
fortune of breaking bone in her ar m
by falling.
A gentleman friend from Dubuque
is visiting at the Steffen home.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Hop
pie, July 9th, daughter.
Rumor has it that wedding bells ar.
to ring in this vicinity in the neal
future.
Alma Hauck is numbered amoni
the sick this week.
DR.. Simonds was called to the Ole
Borseth home wednesday. the baby
being seriously i'll.
G. P. Nash from Lime Springs wal
seen on our streets Tuesday In hi
auto.
| Lime Springs, Chester and Saratoga
were we'll represented at the bal
game Sunday.
There is to be game of ball played
on this diamond next Sunday after
noon. So far it is undecided wha
teams will play.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
IOWA ROAD TAX HIGH.
CORPORATION ASSESSMENT IN
CREASED By $e,es7,4oo
MAY BE cUMMlNs' WORK
Railroads Believe That Burden Of
Tax Has Been Cast Upon Them
While the Farmer Feels the
Lessened Weight

Russell Woodland Stan Correspondent
Des Moines, Ia, July 31.-Taxes on
RAILROAD property of Iowa have been
raised by the state council through eff
forts exterted in that direction suppos-
eddy by Gov. Cummins. The executive
body has completed the assessment of
corporation property. While the actual
assessed valuation of railroad property
was increased $2,637 400, as compared
with 1903, the farm lands of the state
have been reduced $50, 415,364. Had the
relative valuation of these two classes
Of property in 1903 been maintained
this year the council would have been
compelled to decrease railroad assess
ments $3,500,000. The Rock Island as
sessment was reduced $30O,525 and the
other chief lines of the state were in
creased in the following taxable valua-
tons:
Burlington -. .sl2o5 Milwaukee -. s244, oSa
The Interurban assessment was in
creased from $305, 1872 to $43S, 763. Ex-
press companies assessments were
slightly reduced, the Adams, Wells
Fargo, Great Northern and United
States being reduced five dollars per
mile to $40. The American and Pacific
were left at the former figures of s45
and $50, respectively. The adjustment
largely increases the tax burden of the
railroads. The average value of the
farm land is reduced from $42.08 in
1903 to $40.24 this year, or sl.S4 per
acre. The increase of the railroad as
sessment is believed by the railways
to be the direct result of Gov. A. B.
Cummins' influence with the executive
council During the arguments over
the raising of the assessments, in which
many of the railroad attorneys partici.
pated, he is said to have taken a firm
stand in favor OF assessing the roads
upon their earning capacity, and from
this standpoint is said to have de
clared the assessments as a genera
rule should be raised. While it was no
believed by the executive council tina
real properties were assessed much to,
high in Iowa, the reduction, it is gen
orally believed, was made purposely t
throw the greater burden Of raising tn,
taxes upon the corporations. Carol
Wright, counsel for the Rock Island
has gone to Chicago to confer with tn,
chief officials. He is highly pleased
with the result Of the adjustment con
corning his road. The Great Western
increase was said to be in part due tt
the completion of lines which were no
assessed fully as operating roads las
, year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Japan Gains Concession

Seoul, Korea, Aug. 1.-Japanese In
huence has finally secured free coast
and interior navigation privileges in
Korea. The concession was passed by
the cabinet after several weeks con-
sideration. Several cabinet ministers
who were unwilling to grant the con-
cession resigned and thus shirked an
responsibility.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Hamlet Almost DESTROYED,

Celina, o., Aug. 1.-The hamlet Of
st. Henry, this county, was almost de-
itroyed by fire Monday, starting by
spontaneous combustion Of new hay in
the livery barn Of Frank Burns. 1t de-
stroyed Burns barn. hotel and imple-
lnent sheds: Loss. $4,000; partly in
sured. Burns family narrowly escaped
with their lives.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Great Damage from Flood.

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. 1-Esti-.
mates Monday Of the property loss
due to the food caused by the bursting
Of reservoir dams after the heavy rain
indicate that the total will approach
half a million dollars. City property.
alone suffered probably to the extent
of 100000, and large manufacturing
plants and many stores are heavy
losers also.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
To Land Agents and Homeseekers.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on the first and third Tuesday Of
each month to December inclusive,
sell round trip tickets at only one fare
states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkan--
sas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indi-
an Territory, Kansas, Lo aisiana, Next
e. sb Minnesota, o Mississippi Missouri,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Ten.
nessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming and
Canadian Northwest, Manitoba, Wes-
tern Ontario and Saskatchewan. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent or j. p. Elmer,
G. P. A., st. Paul, Mimi. dec 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
SIX DIE IN An
EASTERN STORM
THUNDERBoLT WORKS HAVOC
AMONG ATLANTIC COAST
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
LIGHTNING BRINGS
INJURY TO OTHERS
Nine Persons Hurt-Disasters Occur
at Coney Island and Gravesend
Beach Panic Stricken Bathers
Flee in All Directions.

New York, Aug. during thun-
derstorm of terrific intensity which
passed over New York and It's vicinity
five persons were struck by light
ming and instantly killed, and nine
were seriously injured at the Parkway
baths. Coney Island At the same time
one man was killed and three others
Frustrated at Gravesend beach. Those
killed are: George Denwitta, Brooklyn;
Jacob Frankel, Manhattan; Robert F..
Wasch, Bronx borough; Charles Ben
merle, Brooklyn; Frank Bennerle,
Brooklyn; Henry Ransweiler, Brook
Ign.
Bolt Strikes Crowd.
The intense heat Of the morning at
tracted a great multitude to the shore
resorts, and late in the afternoon,
when the storm blew up from the west
ward the Parkway beach was thronged
with bathers and spectators. The rain
descended in torrents and hundreds of
men, women and children sought shell
ter under the big bathhouse, which is
elevated above the sand on piles. The
lightning was incessant, and terrific
thunderclaps shook the bathhouse, to
the terror of the crowd huddled to-
gether beneath 1t. A few minutes be-
for five o'clock a bolt struck the flag
staff and grounded in the very thickest
Of the crowd. Nearly so persons were
Frustrated and the rest, screaming
with terror, rushed out into the storm.
Those who had remained in the water
were also panic-stricken and fled in ali
directions, not daring to enter the
bathhousa which appeared to be on
fire. Ambulances were summoned from
all the nearest hospitals, and on their
arrival five persons were found dead
and nine unconscious under the bath
house. The bodies Of all were scorched
by the electric fluid. The nine injured
were removed to hospital, where II
was said that some probably would die
Many persons less seriously hurt were
taken home by friends. A slight fire In
the bathhouse was quickly extin-
guished by the rain.
Killed at Gravesend.
About the same time Henry Rams
weller was struck and killed while
sheltering under tree at Gravesend
beach, and his son, William, with John
Apple and Daniel McCauley were rem
dered unconscious.
b Lightning struck at various points
in the city. A store in Flushing ave-
nue., Brooklyn, was burned and q car in
Sixth avenue, Manhattan, was set on
fire, but the occupants escaped unhurt
The electric light and the telephone
wires in Bellevue hospital were struck
several times, extinguishing all the
lights and causing much alarm among
the patients.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Weather Report for July.

Max. therm 18th 98 deg; min therm.
9th 81 deg; mean therm. TIA deg;
mean max 81 g.; mean min. 81.5;
mean Of max and min. lie; mean at
7 a. m., GIL deg; mean at p. m. go
deg; mean at 8 p. M, 8S 8 deg; water.
fall l.S5 inches; prevailing wind south
ARTHUR BELTS,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
killed by Baseball.

Ottumwa. Ia, Aug. 1.-Sixteen-year-
old Estel Payton while catching IN a
baseball game between two amateur
teams at Nasty Corners was struck
over the heart by foul tip. He
threw the ball back to the pitcher and
dropped dead.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Will Not Dissolve Amana.

Iowa City, a., Aug. o. Judge Bying-
ton in the district court Tuesday dis
missed an action to dissolve the cor
porate existence of the Amana So
ciety, said to be the largest com
munistic organization in existence
The society owns immense interests
chiefly farm lands and factories. It
was alleged that the society was ex-
ceeding its rights as a benevolent in
stitution.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
TWO Killed III Flight

Birmingham, Ala. Aug. IA spe-
cial from Meridian says it is reported
there that Eve men held at the de-
tention camp at Lumberton attempted
to escape Monday and were fred upon
by the guards. 1t Il said that two
men were killed and three were
wounded,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Expedition Quells Rebellion

Amsterdam, Aug. 1.-The Dutch ex-
petition sent against the rebellious ma
tive state Of Boni, in the island of Gel
lebes, one Of the Sunday islands in the
East India. inflicted severe punish,
ment on the natives, ECO Of whom were
killed. The Notifications Of Badjoewa,
one Of the chief towns, were RACED by the
guns Of the warships. II
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Steamer on the Rocks.

Toronto, Ont, Aug. 1.-The passen-
ger steamer Argyle is on the rocks near
Oshawa, and probably will 60 to pieces.
The $50 excursi0nists on board were
taken OF without difdculty. The Ar.
t1tt II Ssitsd u lAo,eee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Other Iowa Briefs.

Mrs. 3. D. Rand, prominently con.
nected with the case of Prof. Heron q
few years ago, passed away in Italy.
She was a resident of Burlington.
Elias Doty, of Cedar Rapids, has is-
sued booklet, known as "Doty's Com
mentaries on the Moot Courts OF
Iowa" The publication shows violent
contempt for the supreme court.
The c., B. & @. has bought 210 acres Of
land west of the city and will build a
reservoir on 1t this summer that will
hold between 40,000,000 and $4,000, 900
gallons Of water to supply the needs OF
the railroad at this point for one year.
Prof. Willett M. Hays, graduate
Of Ames college, has been placed in
charge Of statistics of the department
Of agriculture at Washington. He will
handle the crop report.
Much Cash Due State.
Especial Correspondence
The secretary of state has begun what
promises to be a far-reaching investi,
cation into the operation Of foreign cor
porations in Iowa, withut sanction from
the state. 1t is said that there are many
companies organized within the state
which are doing business within the
state, but which have not filed their ar.
ticles with the secretary, as provided by
section 1887 of the code. A number OF
these are mining concerns, whose oper.
atoms in the state consist Of the sale Of
stock. Under the section referred to,
any corporation for pecuniary profit
other than for carrying on mercantile
or manufacturing business, organized
under the laws Of another state or terri.
tory or foreign country shall file with
the secretary Of state Its articles OF In
corporation, paying the same fee there.
for as domestic corporations ia,
one dollar per thousand dollars Of cap
ital, after the first $25 which provides
for the first $1O,000-and thereupon the
secretary of state shall issue a permit
to such corporation to do business with
In the state.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Getting Even.

Il say" asked the wrathful customer
over the telephone, what do you mean
by charging me overtime in your bill?
You didn't put in any overtime on my
work"
YES, did," replied the plumber,
soothingly-"on that evening when
you kept me waiting while you told
me what you thought OF me for putting
n Q full day on two hourS jyb."-
casssll's.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
A Picnic bus.

Z. e Strawn has fine enclosed bus,
capable Of seating 10 to. Is people,
which he offers. to picnic parties at q
fair price. Gentle team and careful
d. iyec furnished. Call N. /. Phone.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Hay yield a Bumper.

OF late the weather has been ideal
for harvesting small grain, and this
fact is reflected in Director Sage's re-
port Of the past week. The hay crop,
it is believed, will be the heaviest in
many years. Sage's report follows:
"The past week has been the most fa-
forable of the season for rapid growth
Of corn and harvesting hay and small
grain. The period of extreme heat and
humidity which began in the latter half
Of the preceding week eliminated In
storms, with heavy local showers in
the eastern half of the central section.
AT a few localities the rainfall was
from two to three inches, but in four
fifths of the state it was much below
normal. The corn crop has made most
excellent progress and the larger por-
ton Is very nearly up to the normal
size for the last decade Of July. In q
considerable part Of the state the sur
face is becoming quite dry, and rain is
needed for corn, potatoes and vegeta-
bles. Fine progress has been made In
securing the heavy hay crop, and in
harvesting oats and barley. In the
southern and central districts the oats
crop is nearly all in shock or stack and
the harvest is well under way in the
northern section. Spring wheat is
ripening well and much of this crop 10
about ready to be cut. There are but
few reports of damage by rust. Pas
lures are good; potatoes and garden
truck are doing we'll. Apples are about
as previously reported. The berry crop
has been abundant and grapes are
promising. -
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
For SaIel

The store building, on Elm ST.,
belonging to the late w. d. Alleman,
and other property. Enquire ofMRs.
w. 81. ALLEMAN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Strict.

Eyes, the doctor has put me on the
strictest kind Of diet.i
Indeed. What Is it?"
well, he says mustn't eat anything
] don't like, and not any more than /
want Of what do."-Tit.Bits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Various Ercursions

via @. M. B. ST. P. r. R from Cresco.
Detroit, Mich, Aug. 18th and 18th;
Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 18th and 10th;
Philadelphia, Sept. l4th, 18th and 10th.
Enquire at ticket Office for par ticulars.
s5t2. N. j. WHITE, Agt
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
CHURCH NOTES.
GERMAN LuTHERAN.

GERMAN LUTHERAN.
Service next Sunday, Aug. 9th, In
Cresco at 10 q. M. Sunday school af-
ter service. All members are corii-
ally invited.
No service at Davis Corners that
Sunday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
For Rent.

3or rooms In Cresco Union Savings
Bank Building. Good light, city
heat and water. Gan be fitted for
living rooms.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
For Sale,

A 14-horse power j. 1. Case Thresh-
ing Machine. Enquire OF NV. Drew,
Bonair, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Killed by Dynamite.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 2.-Richard
Johnson, 81 years old, was blown to
pieces by dynamite while rowing
across Niagara river at Tonawanda
Tuesday. Charles Duffy and Charles
Sturges were with Johnson in the boat
Duffy's, legs were torn by the explo-
sion, but Sturges escaped uninjured.
Tropical.
A man from the brown Irrawaddy
Used to take all his pills in toddy;
He wore but one cuff.
Which he thought was enough,
Though 1t scarcely protected his body.
Puck,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Hard to Please.

He-Then am to understand that
you have given me the mitten. az It
were7
She-You have said It.
He-And is this all?
She-Of course 1t is.. What more do
you wants pair Of socks - Chicago
News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04

To the Harvest Fields of MINNESOTA, North
and South Dakota.
Every day during the month of Au-
gust the Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will sell to parties Of five or more
harvest hands, tickets to towns In the
above states at greatly reduced rates.
For further information apply to any
Great Western Agent or j. P. Elmer,
e. Il. A., ST. Paul, Mimi. aug 81
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04
Bargains in Horses.
Two 3.year old mares
One 2-year old mare.
Two heavy work horses.
FITzaERALD g. WooDs1
Farm for SaIe!.

100 acres 8 miles south Of Cresco.
Well improved. Will sell cheap II
sold soon. Tom BLAzEK.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-04

Tropical.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-11-16
Public Announcement.

/ desire to announce to the pub
lie that hold an option for the
purchase of the Grangeville Water
Company and it is my purpose to
form an association for the pur-
chase and improvement of the pres
ent water system owned by the
estate of VIM. NJ. Jack, deceased.
1 have arranged to finance the
proposition and can dispose of all
of the shares of the said association
with outside capital. In order to
enlist the interest and hearty CO.
operation of the citizens Of the city,
l prefer that any who 30 desire
shall have an interest in the asso-
citation, therefore have determined
to give them an opportunity to
subscribe.
1t is the intention to make the
necessary improvements Of the
present system 80 that it will be
ideal for fire protection and domes'
tic purposes and fully up to date.
Those who are interested will
please call at my Office where l will
be glad to give them full and de.
tailed Information regarding same
GEO. NJ. REED.