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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
IRON AND COAL DEPOSITS

There is rational ground for the APP
prehension that Win comparative
ly few years, twenty-five or thirty at
the most, the iron deposits of tne
United States will have been exhaust
ed. Several months ago the parlia-
ment of Sweden passed resolution
calling for report showing the ex-
tent of the known deposits of iron
ore in the leaulng iron-producing
countries, together with the rate at
which such deposits are being con-
sumed. AS a result of this report,
which is accepted as substantially cor
rect, the prediction is made that at
the present rate of consumption sin
gle century will see the world face to
face with an iron famine. But It is In
conceivable that the present rate OIL
consumption will be maintained. On
the contrary, it is certain to be great
ly increased, thus shortening the per-
iod.
The estimate of the Swedish expert
is that the total known workable de-
posits or iron ore aggregate lO,OUO,UOU,
900 tons, while the present annual con-
sumption is exactly one per cent of
this, or 1O0,000,0O0 tons. Germany
owns the largest deposits Of iron ore,
with France second and Russia third,
while the United States ranks among
the smaller countries in this respect.
In annual output, however, we lead all
countries with S5,OOO,OOO tons, Germa-
ny being second with 21,000,000 tons
and Great Britain third with 100000
tons. Our own consumption is exact
ly equal to our output, while both Ger
many and Great Britain are large ex-
porters of iron, their consumption be-
ing largely in excess Of their produc-
ton. At our present rate of consump-
ton, our own deposits will be consum-
ed within period of thirty years, but
at the rate at which we are increasing
our annual output that period prom
Uses to be considerably lessened. I'm
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
RECLAMATION SERVICE.

No other act of congress in recent
years has been so radical in its depart
ure from old methods OF government
al administration, and no other has
been OF greater service to the far
West or more promising Of real good,
than the Reclamation Act of June II,
1902. The newness of the act con.
sists in the governmental policy in.
augurated for the disposition of public
lands, on the one hand. and the new
species of government service to the
people. on the other. While the act
itself is not socialistic because Of lin
itations set upon it, It is good evidence
Of what government. If 1t be wisely
and ihtelligently administered, may
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
THE "TELEeRAPHoNE."

A syndicate of Washington capital
lists is erecting factory at wheeling,
w. Va, for the manufacture of the
"telegraphone," the latest wonder OF
electricity. "The telegraphone," ex-
plains William E. Curtis, sis an appa-
ratus by which conversations over a
telephone may be permanently record
ed upon wire, tape or plates of metal.
Time will not efface them. They can
not be rubbed out, and like the rec
ords of monograph they will at any
time give back the secrets they con-
BY the apparatus a man may repeat a
poem or make speech or say any.
thing he pleases to a strip of wire.
He can then wind it around a spool
and put it away in tip box with a
safe deposit company, where a hun
bred years from now his descendants
may take it out and receive the mes
sage in the very tone of voice in which
it was given. If man made LAS will
that way l suppose it would be legal.
Certainly the testimony of a human
voice cannot be impeached. We know
that those who cannot distinguish US
by our faces or our manners can al.
ways do so by the voice, and that no
two human beings in all the world
have been known to speak exactly
alike. There is always difference in
the sound of their utterances just as
there is in the size and shape Of their
noses"
The telegraphone is in many re-
spects the most mysterious and weird
of all the wonders that electric sci
ence has produced. 1t has not YET
reached what is termed the CONNER
cial stage Of development. 1t was in
vented by DR.. Polsen, Danish cleo
trician, brought to this country and
sold to a Washington syndicate. There
is only one sample on this side of the
water. There are several in Denmark
but they are used for experimental
purposes only. Over there it has moi
been a commercial success because II
required Yankee ingenuity to supply
cheap, light, mechanical apparatus fol
adapting it to practical purposes
That adaptation is said to have beer
accomplished.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12


The preliminary reports of the
Census Bureau show that there were
1926 butter and cheese establishments
in operation in 1905, in which S47,255,-
$50 capital was employed, an increase
over 1900 of S0.2 per cent Wages
paid, $S,412,93S, an increase of S6.9 per
cent; value of product. s16S, 1882, 7ss.
an increase of 2S.6 per cent. one
hundred and forty-six salt manufac-
turtles were in operation in 1905, de-
crease of S.2 per cent as compared
with 1900. Capital invested, $25,5S6,
2S2, decrease of 81 per cent; wages
paid, s2,066,399, an increase OF 81 per
cent; value of products, $9,457662, an
increase of 1876 per cent.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
The CATALOGUE HOUSE.

Bucks Shot stands for the local
merchant. Its one object is to ele,
vate the standard OF retail selling. II
is an advocate of "the new art" in
merchandising new art really as
old as the hills. 1t represents one
end of that commercial chain which
is composed of manufacturer, retailer
consumer, and it realizes that this
chain can be no stronger than its
weakest part or no weaker than the
strongest part.
Buck Shot makes no pretense to a
knowledge of blacksmithing, but new
ertheless it constantly seeks to weld
closer together and to make stronger
the three links of this chain.
And for this reason it constantly
passes on the good things which come
it's way.
Some one has sent us the following
paragraphs with the request that they
be published. 1t is also requested
that we request our readers to request
the publishers of their local papers to
republish the same. Please make this
request as we request and as has been
requested of US. By complying with
these requests, you will help your,
self, your fellow merchants, your local
papers, us, and a good cause.
When the catalogue comes from
your mail order house, draw an easy
chair to the table where the light will
shine full upon the page, and put on
your glasses so that no bargains may
escape your eyes.
What a wonderful book it is, to be
sure! Wonderful for what it does
not contain, as well as what it does
You will miss some things you would
be glad to see.
Where is their offer to pay cash, or
exchange goods for your wheat, oats,
corn, beans, butter, eggs and hay?
How much do they pay for cattle,
sheep and hogs, +. o. b. at your depot?
How much tax will they pay to sup
port your schools and educate your
children, for improving roads and
bridges, the support of the poor of the
county, for the expense of running the
business of the township, county and
state?
On what page is their offer to con
tribute money to the church?
What line of credit will they extend
to you when your crops are poor and
money gone, when, through illness oil
misfortune, you are not able to SEND
"cash with order" for your groceries
clothing, farm tools and crockery'
Also stoves and ranges.
Where is their offer to contribute
to your entertainment next year
What did they do last year?
In short, will they do anything Il
provide market for what you have
to sell, and thereby keep up the value
of your estate? Will they do any
thing for social, church, school or gov
eminent support, or do they take you
dollar out of the community with NJ
returns except the goods you buy?
Think this over carefully, then cal
on your local dealer, where you cal
see and examine the goods before yol
buy them, and by comparison Of price
and quality you will see that you cal
do as we'll or better at home, and yol
keep the money at home, thereb.
helping to build up your local town.
G. S. Buck.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
OLD TIMES AND NOW.

Judge Smith Mcpherson told
newspaper interviewer IN Des Moines
day or two ago that he has a stock
speech which he delights to make
whenever he is called upon unexpect-
eddy to talk. 1t refers to the absurd
declaration so often heard that the
world is going to the bow-wows, that
society is going to decay, that bust
ness honor is lower than it ever was,
and that mems ideals are lower than
they were in what a class OF speakers
call "the good old times" Judge Nc
Pherson pronounced this idle rot, all
of 1t" and added:
at is useless to tell one that the
world is growing worse. No man who
is familiar with the history of this
country can believe such sentiments.
The trouble is that In the good old
times men did not uncover rascality
as they do now. We didn't have so
watohful a press; the public insist
ence on cleanliness, uprightness,
square dealing had not been enunciat-
ed. We are growing better every day.
The world is a better world. Mems
chances are better. I am glad to be
in such world"
Utterances along this line may con.
stitute what Judge Mcpherson calls
"a stock speech" but they cannot be
repeated too often or too emphatically.
stock speeches" of the kind are
needed to counterfeit the misinforma-
ton to the contrary effect that is be-
ing constantly dinned into the ears
of the uniformed
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
regular census would not show de-,
crease in population

Secretary Wilson does not agree
with those who say the Eleventh com
mandment is do not get found out"
A day or two ago he had occasion to
reprimand subordinate who in CON
yersation with a friend let slip some
information which was of confidential
nature. Never forget the Eleventh
commandment again." said the secre-
tary, "and in case you do not know
what it is / snail write it on slip of
paper for YOU The subordinate look
ed at the slip, on which Mr.. Wilson
had written; Keep your mouth shut"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

The Cedar Rapids Republican
says; IF the republicans want to go
before the people with a divided party
they can continue the present contests,
but If they want to go before the peo-
pie with a united party, they can
nominate Captain Rathbun. There is
not a republican in tue state who can
refuse to vote for the Marion man.
He has been the same thing all the
time and before all the people. He is
both regular and right and progress
i've"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

"A movement is on foot in labor
circles for union exposition" 20 eel.
citrate the achievements of organized
labor, especially in the United States.
Minneapolis tentatively has been Sc.
lected as the place for holding this
novel exposition, and it is probable it
will take place next November, when
the convention of the national labor
body is in progress in that city.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
OSKALOOSA IS FIRST.
Leads the Iowa League in Attend
ance On the Fourth of July

The Oskaloosa base ball club has
won additional honors. The city
stands first in point of attendance at
the Fourth of July games and in point
OF receipts. Burlington was second,
Marshalltown third and Boone fourth.
The attendance and the receipts at
Boone were cut down by threaten.
ing rain, else the days record would
have been the greatest in the history
of the league.
Oskaloosa had elghty-eight more ad.
missions than Burlington, and $3.50
more receipts. President c. e. How
ar today received a check for $27S.74,
Oskaloosa's share or forty-fve per
cent of the total earnings.
The figures are as follows.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

An old Kansas citizen, who had
been henpecked all his life, was about
to die. His wife felt It her duty to
offer him such consolation as she
might, and said: John, you are about
to go, but I will follow you" II sup
pose so, Mandy" said the old man
weakly, "but so fur as am concerned
you don't need to be in any blamed
hurry about It,"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

Whether there will be split in
the republican party" says the Clear
Lake Reporter, depends upon the
manner in which the nominee receives
his nomination. If he gets it squarely
there will be no split"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

The socialists of Iowa have nomi.
mated state ticket headed by John
E. Shank, of Sioux City, for governor.
The first fellow who says the popu-
lists of Iowa are going to travel on
"Shank's pony" will be dealt with as
the crime deserves.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

The committee on national parks
of the Sons of the American Revolu-
ton are greatly encouraged by the re-
suits obtained in having the battle
fields at Stony Point and Valley Forge,
Virginia, preserved as state reserva-
tions.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

up at Fort Dodge they are dis
cussing the momentous question, rs
it wrong to go to a circus?" "The an
swer depends primarily on whether
there is a circus to go to or not" OBJ
serves the Keokuk Gate-City. "lt
there is no circus, it is wrong, Of
course"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

A democratic contemporary says
the democrats can win in Iowa this
year if they nominate good men. The
comment of the Clinton Herald is
Enthusiastically bright and pertinent.
There's the rub" it remarks, with
that COMPOUNDED if butting in"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

The fact that Sigourney cannot go
ahead with it's street paving just now
will no doubt prove blessing in the
end. The city council will have time
to see its error in using asphalt, and
will decide to put down brick. Brick
will last forever, and will always be
in good shape.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

The fiourishihg city of San Jose,
ravaged by earthquake but not by fire,
must be largely rebuilt from the
ground up. The theory that the con-
fiagration at San Francisco was the
only serious trouble is evidently mis-
taken
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

$50 your wife is mad because you
went to the base ball game, Ell? Well,
women don't appreciate that sport"
Don't, Ell? That's what my wife
is mad at-because didn't take her."
Detroit Free Press.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
AN interesting gIgbt in Limoge

An interesting sight in Limoges,
France, the other day was the sale OIL
hair at fair held once year for that
purpose. Girls stand while hair mer-
chants from Paris, Berlin, Moscow
and other cities bargain for their
tresses. One family parted with 81
pounds Of hair, valued at more than
$500.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

"A Michigan woman read in a pa
per which she was putting on her PAN
try shelves that she was sole heir to
a great fortune. The Herald has old
papers for sale, only cents for a
big bundle.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
a Missourian Who nroooses 70 nrs

"A Missourian who proposes to pre-
pare his own tombstone with an cpl
taph giving his politics, is warned by
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat that If
he had died after the free-silver cam
paign, the fanny would now be COM
PEELED to add to the inscription, "a
dead horse"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

Even base ball enthusiast would
know by intuition that Marshalltown
belongs in the Cummins camp. The
team Of that town is protesting every
game it loses.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

1t is quite fad just now to use
olive oil as cure for various and
sundry ills, and in consequence the
cotton seed oil industry is enjoying
distinct boom.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

There is a sort of poetic justice
in binging the railroads to time, lead
ing the meat packers to the CORY
block, and hauling the anthracite trust
over the GOALS" observes the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

-Bussey Press: Oskaloosa is to
build $4,000 hospital. They have
subscribed of this amount $1,000 and
the other will be forthcoming. Oska-
loosa has done wonders with a sub
scription paper. Factories, colleges,
railroads, interurbans, public charities,
conventions, they take care Of them
oil
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

Of $S6,9s6.l6 have been made by 1926
depositors. In that time the total
amount Of Withdrawals has been $751;
1871, leaving balance on deposit
June 25, 1906, of sic, SOS.25.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

From all accounts Stanford White,
who was killed by Harry X. Thaw,got
about what was coming to him. II
what is said about him is true, he was
moral leper Of the worst kind.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

Colombia talks of building a rival
isthmian canal. No doubt work will
begin just as soon as that practically
bankrupt country can md s5O0,0OO,-
900 angel.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

"A st, Joseph woman has prepared
statistics to show that It is cheaper to
spend the summer visiting than to
remain at home.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

THE man or the men who are
waiting for and hoping to step into
Senator Allison's shoes will go bare
foot long time," says the Marion
Register.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

There are 1,614 children who at
tend the West Des Moines schools
with bank accounts. The average
amount Of each account is 1919.
Since the fund was established In No
vember, 1901, deposits to the amount
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
-Eiphteen branch public librari,

Eighteen branch public Libraries
in New York City have been complet-
ed or are under construction, and the
latest are provided with roof gar
dens," which are practically open-air
reading rooms. One of the roof gar
dens has been in use for some time,
and is highly popular feature.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

The Keokuk Gate City says it is
yet to be demonstrated that it is pos
sible to bury populism and resurrect
Bryan at one and the same time.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

The Bonaparte Record suggests
that If some Of the money which is
used in Van Buren, county in advertis-
ing the lands Of Canada, Oklahoma,
Texas, or South Dakota, we're spent In
Advertising Van Buren, county, the next
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

Alex Miller complains that it
keeps a man busy in a country town
to keep from buying what he does not
want from slick travelling men.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
BURGLARS AT BOONE.
D Four Stores Entered and valu-
0 ables Taken.
0 Q Q Q Q Q 0 Q {

Boone, Ia, July 7.-Robbers last
night broke into likes Jewelry store,
worked the combination on the safe
and stole 500 in cash; McMechan's
drug store. Garrison's grocery and
Hanson's hardware store were also
rifed. Pinkerton detectives are on
their way here,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

1t has been noticed that the man
who works is apt to be more capable
than the man who gets worked.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

1t has been decided that a young
man can marry on ten dollars week,
but Chicago authority says it is hard
to find girls who are earning that.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

-Barbarous thought suggested by
the st. Joseph News-Press: "Send all
the ported chicken to the starving in
India. They're not on
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

MeFALL.-The funeral services Of
the late Herbert Wayne McFall were
held at the residence of his father,
John McFall, of West Des Moines
township. 1t was very largely at
tended, as the deceased was very pop
ular in the community. He was bur-
led in Henness cemetery.
McFALL-Died, at the residence or
his father in West Des Moines town
ship, of heart failure, at 1880 a. m,
July Z, 1906, Herbert Wayne Neral,
aged "a years, months and 2 days.
Funeral services Sunday, July s, at
the fathers residence, and interment
in Henness cemetery.
Deceased leaves father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. John McFall, two broth
ers and five sisters to mourn his death.
He was the oldest boy in the family.
COOK.-Died, at the Mt. Pleasant
hospital, July Z, 1906, Mrs. Annie E.
Cook, aged Sc years.
Deceased was born in England and
had lived in Mahaska county forty
three years. Remains arrived Satur-
day morning at Beacon at the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Ney. Fun
eral services at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Geo. Ney, Sunday, July Sand
interment in Forest cemetery. De-
ceased leaves three sons, George, John
and VIM. Cook, and one daughter, Mrs.
Geo. Ney.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES
AND DRATHS.

ODEM-Died, at the home of her
padents, 90S East Third avenue, OF
paralysis Of the brain, Miss Beryl Hale
Odem, aged month and 2 days, the
infant daughter Of Frank odem and
wife. Funeral at 4:30 Monday at the
residence and interment in Forest
cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12
sixth Iowa District.
Mahaska County.

( For Representative,
A. F. N. HAMMBLEToN.
& For Clerk of Courts,
LEROY E. CORLETT.
1 For Auditor,
l. JOHN w. DoAK.
| f. - For Sheriff,
:" ED L. VALENTINE.
For Attorney,
JOHN N. MCCOY.
<iI'rl For Recorder,
U. GRANT DECK.
= For Treasurer,
GEORGE THOMPSON.
{ For Superintendent,
/ CaAS. YOUNG.
For Coroner,
CHAS. F. FOEhLINGER.
{ For Surveyor,
E. H. OWEN.
For Supervisor 1.-TWO Years.
JOHN M. PRICE.
For Supervisor (Three Years.
w. F. McVEY.
R. w. MOORE.
-
oskaloosa Township.
ror Justices of the Peace
HENRY r. KENDIG.
CAPT. C. WOODRUFF.
~ For Constables
r. AL M. JONES.
GEORGE ANDREWS.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-07-12

The figures are as follows:
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-08-10

There will be a special program al
the evening services Of Shorter church
Sunday. Among those who will take
part on the program will be Miss Car
rie Barnes, teacher in Tuskegee In
stitute; Miss Brown OF Texas, an elo-
cuiionist. and Mrs. John NJ. Wright of
Topeka. soloist.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-08-10

Remember the trolley ride TO be
Church Monday. The cars will leave
Twenly.third avenue and Clarkson
street at 9 o'clock. All will meet at
the church and walt until that time.
The church thanks DR.. Westbrook for
leading the Christian Endeavor last
Sunday. DR. Harper will lead next
Sunday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-08-10

Mrs. Myrtle Ray of Atchison, niece
OF Mrs. Patrick. is in the city visit.
ing her and Mrs J. B. Moore. She will
remain about fifteen days.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-08-10

Mrs. Leota Hampton has recovered
from her recent illness and wishes TO
thank the friends and members OF
Eastern Star who were callers during
her Illness.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-08-10

Mr.. William Love of Washington.
D. c., has returned to Denver, but e1-
poets TO visit Manitou again before 60
ing East.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-08-10

The event Of the season will be the
fan drill given by the Junior Mission.
AIRY Band of Zion Baptist Church, Tues.
day August II, 1906. Admission. 10
cents.