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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-05-17
COMPULSORY INSURANCE.
German Workmen Forced to Provide
for q Rainy Day.

OCTUUWU vvVUNbuV" S'S~~ ~
for . Rainy Day.
A suggestive consular report from
Vice Consul Schlemmer, Of Mannheim,
deals with the ways employed by the
German Empire to secure its working
classes against the evils usually al
tendant upon an uncared-for old age
and from the inevitable evils OF neg
lect. He writes:
Heretofore the impression has pre-
vailed in England, and, to some ex'
tent, In the United States, that cheap
labor and poor living Of the workmen
enables the German manufacturer to
compete successfully with his neigh
bors in the markets OF the world.
There Is q committee Of six English
mechanics and workingmen visiting
Germany at present for the purpose OF
looking into conditions. and working
methods. All expenses OF the trip
are paid by the employers OF these
men, the latter being selected by the
various unions to which they belong,
regardless of their political tenden-
cies. AS a result of their investiga-
tions they have stated in public
speeches, as we'll as in private inter
views, that they find the German
operatives and workingmen fairly
prosperous and showing but little in
clination to emigrate. They do not
think that this satisfactory condition
is caused by poor living. as most OF
the men look well, are we'll housed
and even dress better than their Eug-
lish colleagues, although foods are
higher just now than ever before, beef
costing from 20 to 80 cents per pound,
lard IS cents, ham 80 to 40 cents.
"The committee expressed great
surprise at the splendid system OF
charitable institutions for the benefit
Of operatives and workingmen In
vogue here, in which even servant
girls participate. 1t virtually amounts
to a government insurance policy in
case OF accident. illness or inability
arranged that employer as well as en-
| ploye pay certain amount monthly
, Tin proportion to wages paid or re-
ceived) into a fund over which the
State or municipality exercises a
strict control. This, OF course, ap
parently represents an additional
burden on the shoulders of the en-
ployer, but 1t pays in the long run. 1t
might be we'll for our great American
corporations and railroad companies
to look into these methods and adopt
similar system, possibly in modi
fed form, as it Is not difficult to see
the advantages to both sides. Mer
who are provided for In this manner
can better afford to spend what they
make and will be averse to changes
1t will raise the standard quality Ol
the workmen and to some extent OBJ
viate damage suits for personal In
juries, as they are insured through
this invalid fund"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-05-17

who cast his overcoat over the seat
and pumped himself down with sat
isfied grunt. There was an ominous
cracking sound, and the young man
sprang up much more quickly than ne
I.ad sat down. He lifted his overcoa'
I. dnd the back of it smeared with
tne 9lks of eggs. The young man
, s1alea sercely at the old gentleman.
Dla tnos eggs belong to you?" ne
demanded fe.,ely.
The elderly Oh looked up, grasped
the situation and l~lied innocently:
why, no; those were.'t my eggs.
They were there when -at down.
and I thought they belonged I, some
one who would return for them la>er."
"Well, II l knew who owned those
eggs I'd wiring his neck!" Kissed the
young man through his teeth, looking
at his omeletted overcoat.
II wouldn't blame you," replied the
old gentleman, glancing back to his
paper.-New York Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-05-17

Several years ago the publishers OF
the well known novel. Cape Cod
Folks" were sued for libel by some
Of the persons who were used as char
acters in the book, and were called
hv their real names in the first edition.
Among the plaintiffs were Grandpa
Fisher" one of the leading characters
who was said to have dyed his hair on
sunday mornings. The case was tried
IN Plymouth county and the counsel
for the plaintiffs was the late James
brown of Taunton, who had yellow
hair of a peculiar shade, while the
counsel for the defendants was the
late Charles G. Davis Of Plymouth,
who wore wig.
Mr.. Brown, in his opening address
to the jury, contended that his client,
"Grandpa Fisher" was held up to
ridicule by the statement that he dyed
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-05-17
LIE THAT PROLONGED LIFE

of his coming end, and was facing II
as bravely as he had ever faced the
foe. Too weak to shake hands with
his comrades, he welcomed them to
his side with a brave smile on his
pain-wrecked face; he bade them all
goodbye at once, explaining that he
intended to die game and doing his
duty. AS he couldn't possibly die
fighting, his only chance was to die
lying, and this, he calmly informed
his comrades, he purposed doing. In
spite of their tender remonstrance
he began his lie.
"Well, comrades, there isn't much
more to tell. Shorty's lie was such
whopper that it choked him so hard
he couldn't draw his last breath, and
so he recovered"
If almost anyone else than Secre
tary DIN told this story what would
you call it?--Boston Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-05-17
Thor Vast Wealth Has Killed Many.

TheIr Vast Wealth Has Killed Many.
look upon this craze for wealth
that possesses nearly all classes in our
time as one OF the most lamentable
spectacles the world has ever seen.
The old prayer, "Give me neither
poverty nor riches" Is the only sane
one. The grand mistake we make is
in supposing that because a little
money is good thing, unlimited
means Is the sum of all good or that
our happiness will keep pace with the
increase of our possessions. But such
is not the case, because the number OF
things we can really make our own is
limited.
We cannot drink the ocean be we
ever so thirsty. A cup of water from
the spring is all we need. A friend
of mine once said that il he outlived
his wife he should put upon her tomb
stone, "Died of Things"-killed by the
multitude of her possessions. The
number of people who are thus killed
is no doubt very great. When Thor
eau found that the specimens and curl
osities that had accumulated upon his
mantelpiece needed busting, he pitch
ed them out of the window.-John
Burroughs in the Cosmopolitan.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-05-17
NATURAL HAIR VS.. WIG

his hair, and that they should take
that fact into account in awarding
damages.
Mr. Davis, in addressing the jury.
made light of that contention, and
continued as follows: But, gentle
men, 1t isn't anything against man
that he dyes his hair. 1t oftentimes
improves his personal appearance
Take my brother, Brown, for instance.
He might dye his hair to good advan.
tage."
This caused quite laugh, but the
court room was convulsed VIXEN Mr..
Brown, in making the closing argu.
ment retorted as follows: Gentle
men, l know my hair IS mighty
mean color. but there Is this differ.
ence between my hair and Brother Da'
Wis: Mine grew where you see 1t.
and his didn't
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-05-17
Ropes of Ancient OriqIn.

Ropes made of various kinds Of fibei
and leather are Of very ancient date
Ropes of palm have been found in
Egypt in the tombs of Beni-Hassan
(about 5000 B. c., and on the walls
of these tombs is also shown the pro
cess of preparing hemp. In tomb
at Thebes of the time Of Thotmes III.
(about 1900 B. c. Ia a group repre-.
senting the process Of twisting thongs
of leather and the method of cutting
leather into thongs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-05-17

The statistics of the German Post
Office Department show that 1O,549, 100
pieces of mail matter were sent to
Germany from the United States. and
11.722,OOO pieces were sent to the
United States from Germany In 1904
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE MAYOR

To the members of the city councAt the beginning of
work. with members the council Ihave
coend should be followed and acted upon this council
and the citizens of Missouri Valley of the city
would improved and the welfare of the city which has al
ways been first consideration would be greatly increased
Streets which you all know nsucenty lighted and yet at
great to the city, am much in favor of municipal
ownership of the lights and think with expense such an
arrangement could be made My plan would connect the
with the water works station and let engine do the
work of lighting the city we'll supplying water for the
Even though the city would be bonded tenhousand
dollars believe thousand year could be saved ten
the would be paid and city would present bet
ter appearance the future far lighting concerned
than it has in the past
In regard to the SYSTEM would advise that the CITY
insist all who complete system their homes to place
therein regulator here quite strong
besides saving the the fixtures and being benefit
the would also be profitable to the city, for am
with WaterWorks it used the the consumer
would for the waste it the city has pay all the
abuse given the system
would also recommend that the salary of the water com
believe there would be interest taken the office
and the duty could be satisfactorily performed owing to
the fact that there enough it, justify person in Civ
ling it more and better attention.
would like to call the attention of the council to our street
crossngs many which almost useless owing to the fact
that when need them they with mud and
water These crossings have been put great ex
the city, yet feel that they need attention. and
be fixed that the public would have complaint
would also advise that attention be given the poles in our
streets which rule the cutters and prevent the
flow of water and refuse which these cutters supposed to
possible would recommend small levy for park purpo-
ses as driving park the recreation ground for
people, and any thing thatcoud be to make it
attractive to the public believe would meet the approval Of
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

citizens who would not object to light to bear the ex-
pense of the
In conclusion wish extend to the council of the past wear
thanks for their kindness and hope the coming year
will be as pleasant as the has been also wish to thank
the officers Of the police force for r faithful service and
Torrance of duties in the interest of the city,
10 the citizens extend my thanks for the generous treat
they have accorded the various city officers the council
and myself. Yours Respectfully
D. +. James, Mayor
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
c. 6 N. W. TIME TABLE,.
MISSOURI LEY.

Dec. IL, 1905.
Going east-Main line.
II Colorado Special. 5000. S:55 am
Omaha-Chicago express 12:45 pm
y Carroll Local ......... $50 pm
Q atlantic Express. ...... Gas pm
~ Overland Limited. 800. 9:33 pm
*8 Los Angeles Limited. ll:52 pm
46 Way Freight ......... 7:lO am
Going west
II Colorado Special ...... $50 am
~ overland Limited $500. S:O6 am
~ Carroll Local ......... S:45 am
u Los Angeles Limited. 1920 am
10 Fast Mail .......... loo pm
3 Pacific Eqprcs:..... 2:4O pm
Omaha Express. 1852 pm
~ Way Freight.... 3.45 pm
Going south-sioux City Division
10 st. Paul & Omaha Pass Clio am
6 Kans. City pas ar 1921 8:35 am
2 Sioux City Passenger. 2:2O pm
IL st Paul & kans c Pass 9:O5 pm
Going north
l Sioux City Passenger. GAO am
kans. City & st. Paul eX $50 am
5 Sioux City Local $3.50. 500 pm
IL Kansas and St Paul Pas $50 pm
Going west-Neb & Wyo. Division
25 Long Pine Express. 49,. 1855 am
Deadwood Passenger. $50 pm
Going east
8 Long Pine Express ;. lO:4O am
26 Deadwood Passenger. $50 pm
= Sleeping car passengers only.
l.. r. Pike. Ticket Agen
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
Council Proceedings.

Council Room, Missouri Val
ley, Iowa, April 2, 1906. -Coun-
Gil met irregular session, called
to order by Mayor James at
8:15 p. m.
Officers present: E. F. James,
mayor; w. H. Withrow, clerk;
c. w. Kellogg. city attorney,
and Geo. Butcher, marshal.
Councilmen present: Ten
nant, Hosbrook, Walker, Gil
m ore, Rosenbaum and Evans.
Minutes of last meeting were
read and approved.
The following bills were aud
it I'd, as follows:
City Fund.
George Butcher, sal mar XII Dig 81 90
John Brnker, sal mar kill dog 81 90
Peter Nelson, hauling cinders. 10 90
+ + James, sal mayor and fees. LIP 90
c w Kellogg, sal city attorney. so 90
VIM Neufind, sal fire chief LIST hlf 30 90
A b Hosbrook, cnclman Fl meet 81 90
II Tenant, u meetings. .... 81 90
L NJ Gilmore, % meetings 500. % 90
c a Walker, % meetings ... % 90
] + Rosenbaum, - meetings. - 90
Bernard Evans, ~ meetings -. ~ 90
Geo E Fry, labor street com ST.. % 80
w II Withrow, alclerk, postage 30 40
X ] Tenant, judge election, w 3 %
b Hosbrook, jdg cleo, Wee. 3 %
a II Livingston, jdg cleo. | W.. 3 %
A A Heath, clerk cleo first ward 3 %
a l. Tamisiea, clerk cleo ward :, 25
c A Walker, jdg cleo w....... 90
I M Gilmore, jdg cleo 2w...... 90
] NJ Williams, jdg cleo, , Vice.. 4 90
F Tamisiea, elk cleo, = w...... 4 90
l. G Goodrich, elk cleo w -. 4 90
Ellis & Brown, room rent, cleo. = 90
Bernard Evans, jdg cleo, 3 w.. 4 90
Bruce Starlin, jdg cleo, 3 Vice.. 4 90
Clas Alexander, jdg cleo, 3w.... 90
o b True, elk cleo, :, w....... 4 90
Sam Holmes, elk c.cs, , w...... 4 90
c A Puddy, laundry fire dept. . IL
+ a Heath feed fire team .... 6 30
Elec Light co, serv fire alarm. so.
/ ID Fackler. sal fire teamster. 80 90
Mrs ] a Brookhouser, I'D pris... O5
Jerry Ward, shoeing fire team. . 80
] I Warren, labor fire dept. 80. so
Beto York, labor fire alarm 80. l 90
Jas McCunc, labor fire dept..... 90
r Newton, lumber and coal %. 8 "a
First National Bank. time chks so So
A L Tamisiea. room rent election , 90
Updikc Grain Co, refund tax for
1904 and 1905, claimed 800. l75 81
Times = printing, etc, claimed 30 80
News" printing, etc. claimed. 10 90
Water Fund
Sam Holmes, sal water com ) M GA 6}
Thomson. salary March ...... go co
r Newton, use of team-wagon. / SIS
I M Gilmore, mdse pump stain IS
R McGavren. mdsc pump stain 10
" Tamisiea, labor plumbing 6 IS
] d Brown & Son, mdse wtr sta . 90
Shelton & Wehrli, blacksmithng 3 50
First Natl Bank, time cks paid 10 %
Light Fund.
Elec Light Co, light for March. 40 As
Moved and seconded that
hills as read be allowed and
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

PURCHASING.
I. M. Gilmore, Bernard Evans
Mayor James then presented
the following recommendation:
Recommendations appear
under the financial statement.)
A communication was re-
ceived signed by F. A. Heath,
secretary of the fire depart
ment, recommending that VIM.
Neufind be appointed chies of
the fire department for the en-
suing fiscal year.
Upon motion duly seconded
Mr.. Neufnd was declared
elected to said office as recon-
mended.
Moved and seconded that the
council proceed to the election
of city clerk. Carried.
A call of the roll resulted as
follows: hosbrook voted for
j. B. Barrett; Watkins voted
for Barrett; Gilmore voted for
Withrow; Tamisiea voted for
Withrow; Evans voted for
Withrow; Leet voted for Bar
ret.
There being a tie, the mayor,
having power to cast the decid-
ing vote, cast the same for
Withrow, and w. H. Withrow
was declared to be elected to
act as city clerk for the ensu-
ing fiscal year.
Moved and seconded that the
council proceed to the election
of street commissioner. Car
ried.
A call of the roll resulted as
follows: Hosbrook voted for
Walker; Watkins voted for A.
A. Heath; Gilmore voted for B.
Riley; Tamisiea voted for Chas
Alexander; Evans voted for
Geo. p. Fry and Leet voted for
Geo. p. Fry.
A roll call for a second bal
lot resulted as follows: Hos
brook and Watkins voted for
Walker; Gilmore for Riley;
Tamisiea for Alexander; Evans
and Leet voted for Fry.
Continued tomorrow.)
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
Sluggish Liver a Foe to Am b

ton.
You can not accomplish very
much if your liver is inactive,
as you feel dull, your eyes are
heavy and slight exertion ex-
hausts you. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrupstimulates the liver
and bowels and makes you feel
bright and active. Orino Laxa-
tive Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or grippe and is mild
and very pleasant to take. ORR
no is more effective than pills
or ordinary cathartics. Refuse
substitutes. G. S. Osborne.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

Stock remedies and poultry
food are always to be had here.
The best gall cure on earth.
]. D. Brown & Son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

lows: Hosbrook, Watkins, Gil
more, Tamisiea, Evans and
l4eet.
The mayor then appointed
the following committees for
the ensuing year:
COMMITTEES FOR 1906.
FINANCE.
j. L. Tamisiea, A. B. Hosbrook
Eli Watkins.
STREETS AND ALLEYS.
7. NJ. Gilmore, Bernard Evans
Eli Watkins.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Bernard Evans, j. B. Leet,
Eli Watkins.
POLICE AND LIGHT.
j. B. Leet, Bernard Evans,
A. Il. Hosbrook.
SIDEWALKS.
Eli Watkins, A. B. Hosbrook.
wATERWORKS.
DR.. j. L. Tamisiea, T. M. Gilmore
j. B. Leet.
Bernard Evans, Eli Watkins
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
j. B. Leet, Bernard Evans
ORDINANCES.
A. B. Hosbrook, Bernard Evans
PRINTING.
DR.. J. L. Tamisiea, ]. B. Leet
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

Moved and seconded that
bills as read be allowed, and
that the clerk be authorized to
issue warrants on the different
funds in payment of same,
except the bills of the Updike
Grain company, the "Tlm es"
and the News which bills
were referred to the committee
on Finance. Carried.
Monthly reports of the city
treasurer, water commissioner
and street commissioner were
read and approved and upon
motion duly seconded same was
ordered placed on file.
Annual reports Of the mayor,
city treasurer, water commits
sioner, street commissioner and
city marshal were read and ap-
proved and upon motion duly
seconded same were ordered
placed on file.
This completing the business
before the old council, it was
moved and seconded to adjourn.
Carried.
w. H. Withrow, City Clerk.
Council was then called to
order by Mayor James, and Eli
Watkins, DR.. John L. Tamisiea
and Jas. B. Leet took the oath
of office as councilmen for the
ensuing two years, from the
first, second and third wards
respectively.
Officers present at the first
meeting of the new council,
were as follows:
E. F. James, mayor; C. w.
Kellogg, city attorney; w. H.
Withrow, clerk, and George
Butcher, marshal.
Councilmen present as fol-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-27

When an application is made for a Ii
cense the chief milk inspector goes to tho
premises and inspects the conditions of tho
cattle, utensils and stables and returns a
written report thereon. If the report u
unsatisfactory, the license is withheld IN
til the conditions are ameliorated.
The bureau has also established what Is
called the Rochester milk com1nissioz
which is composed of three members OK
the Rochester Academy of Science and tina
city health officer, ex-officio. Up to the
present time it has certified but one ven
der-producer whose milk meets all the 10
quirements.
He sells milk at 9 cents a quart. The
condition of his premises is told In brte1
by the record of los consecutive bacterial
counts of this certified milk which yielded
an average of less than 4,00O bacteria to
the cubic centimeter.
On the infectious disease register N tho
city health office is entered the name OF
the vender who supplies milk to a family
wherein a case of contagious disease
breaks out. If a vender is found to have
more than three cases Of any OF the dis
eases named occur on his route in rapid
succession the inspector Immediately gets
on the trail, following the suspicious milk
from the farm to the consumer.
AS a result Of this system outbreaks OK
scarlet fever, typhoid fever and diphtherio
have been discovered and cut short. Limit
ing the cases to from four to eighteen In
each outbreak. In each of the outbreaks
one of the infectious diseases responsible
for the outbreak was found upon the farm
of the milk producer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-27
49, July Deaths August Deaths

Total july deaths, AS. Total August
deaths 525.
In commenting on this report, DIR. Goler
said:
"These figures show the deaths from all
causes and not merely those from intes-
final diseases alone; but we do not assume
that every death in a child under 5 years
is, IN part at least, due to the dirty char
acter of its food. We cannot, of course,
show the effect of this work on the health
of the children whose lives have been
saved
While the milk station We're designed
for the poor and people in moderate cir
cumstances, 1t is a fact that all classes of
people p%atronize them. To get milk from
them men ride bicycles for miles and peo-
pie send in from neighboring lake resorts.
Many are the expressions of gratitude
that are heard as poor people are in
structed by the nurses concerning u few
simple rules in the booklet and obtain the
milk at a cost of a few cents a day. AS
one mother anxious for living children
said:
MAY God bless you. / ave lost three
children with summer complaint. and l
think the milk and the book Kept my
fourth baby"
Rocnester's population is 1885, N and it is
estimated that "a, 600 quarts of milk are
brought TO the city daily to supply its
ISeQS. MS comics from ~ laTIHS Wlllllil. IL
radius of sixty miles in three directions,
and is distributed by 225 retail dealers
licensed at 50 each.
All of the dairy farms and vendors
premises are inspected twice yearly, and
%oftener # required. If n producers prem
Uses are found to be in an unsanitary con-
dition he receives a letter warning him
that unless the conditions arc remedied
his milk will be denied sale in the city.
For several years the health bureau haa
e~ndeavored to insist upon a standard of
not more thar 1OO,O Geo bacteria to the cubic
centimeter. No ordinance provides for
this standard, nor is the attempt made to
punish the vender whose milk does not
unreasonably exceed this standard.
If a sample contains more than 100000
bacteria the vender is warned that his Ii
cense will be revoked If he again has sc
large a count. If such a number is found
on q subsequent examination the license is
revoked as a still further warning, though
he is permitted to renew it If he promises
to pursue more clearly methods.
Every vendel of milk must have a Ii
cense and a sign on his wagon. The VEN
der, not the producer. is he'd responsible
for the quality Of the lAilk he sells.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-27
Suburban Record Breaking

DR.. Alexander Graham Bell, in a series
of remarkable experiments, has been send
ing wireless messages from ~tetrahedral
kites.
In a discussion of these experiments. Dr.
Bell said:
ut takes a long time to make a new idea
practicable and commercial. Most people
think that the first successful flight of a
flying machine should have been immc-
diately followed by the appearance ofgreat
fleets of passenger flying machines, or that
the first successful wireless message should
have been Immediately followed by acl1eap
wireless service to all parts of the world"
DIR. Bell smiled.
'"They would have inventions made prac-
ticable with a speed that is only possible,
in suburban toilet-making," he resumed.
"a suburbanite's wife. the other morn--
ing, rushed into the mans room, shook
him roughly, and said:
John, John, you've only got three min
utes to catch your train
"'All right said the man coolIy, as ho
leaped out of bed and seized his clothes.
Tell the cook to hurry breakfast"