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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
NO REAL DULL SEASON.
davenport Timesl

A notion has gained considerable
vogue that business must take va
cation after Christmas This Is an
assumption that people have spent all
their change in providing Christmas
gifts for their friends, and that they
will not become buyers again. save
of the absolute necessities, until several
weeks have elapsed. For this reason
the merchants are sometimes content
merely to open their stores in the NOR
nings and close them at night, employ
ing as small a sales force as possible
during the holidays and for several
days after. The days are utilized in
rearranging stocks so as to avoid the
appearance Of having a quantity OF
Christmas goods on hand
But all this is a belief and prac-
tice that has long since been dropped
in the larger cities. 1t is realized that
there are two substantial classes OF
buyers who still possess purchasing
power. These are the people who
have plenty of money at all times.
and those who have money, but feel
the necessity Of expanding 1t In the
most conservative and profitable ways.
In short. all the buying public is
ready to make purchases in bargain
sales except that one improvident
class that foolishly spends all 1t has
in the rush before Christmas, and
fortunately this class is not large.
It should be remembered that as
rule the purchases that are made
prior to Christmas are not Of goods
that are Of service in the economy Of
the household. Most of the things
bought for presents are necessarily
personal ~ that is, are for the indi-
vidual. Things for the home are as
a rule not purchased. But the house
wife is the buyer for the home, and
she is under the obligations Of making
certain purchases at all times for the
household And If she has expended
some OF her money for presents she
is anxious to make what she has left
for household uses go as far as possil
BILE. Hence she is on the lookout for
bargains.
Chicago. New York, and other
large city merchants realize these
facts and do not cease to advertise
because Christmas has come and
gone The Christmas papers in Chi
cago were filled with "pre-inventory
sale" announcements. Everywhere are
found the attractive advertisements
OF the merchants. The difference be-
tween the advertisements before and
after the Christmas is in the kind Of
goods advertised-not in the adver-
Using itself These Chicago New
York, Philadelphia, Boston, and
other large city merchants do not adj
vertise for the fun Of the thing; they
are not experimenting. They know it
pays And If it pays them to adver-
tise in the so-called dull season in
order to create business (and they
know that business can be created if
they have the goods at the right
prices) there is no valid reason why
the merchants in smaller cities
should not take the housewives into
their confidence and tell them how
by buying now they can make their
money go far and at the same time
obtain for their households the much
needed articles which We're not
bought during the holiday rush.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01
French Want American Shoes.
kansas City Sthl

Sily Ne~~i'1
Manufacturers of shoes in France
are copying after the American pro-
duct in an endeavor to mako footwear
more attractive. One of the first things
an American notices abroad-especia
in England-is the ugiiness Of foreign
shoes They may be of good material,
but they are never trim and neatly
formed. This is equally true Of both
mems and women's footwear. Many
efforts have been made by American
dealers to introduce their shoes In Lon
don, but they have generally met with
failure. The English, with their. char
acteristic dislike OF innovations. refuse
to purchase, altho admitting the excel
lence OF American shoes. In France the
shoes in no manner compare with those
OF American make, but are not so ugly
as those worn in London.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01
SNAP SHOTS.


When one doesn't know what else to
do he can get out his Christmas pres
ents.
Anyone can make a good resolution.
but the ability to keep 1t Is exceptional.
In saying Happy New Year, IT Is
impossible, Of course, not to smile.
1t doesn't matter how flat charge
Is If 1t will fall that way.
The women have been very busy
cleaning up the house and calling on
the neighbors to see who got the worst
of it,
So long as the holiday season is rec
ognized 1T will be impossible to abolish
the lobby.
1t is hand to lose Christmas neck
tie.
One way to avoid a quarrel Is to be
out of reach of writing material.
Tobacco dealers seldom advertise
clearance sales: they wait for Christ
mas.
The man who is aimless persists in
shooting off his mouth.
Is 1T immodest for girl to give a
young man a suit case?
The man who makes good is not nee
essarily member of the church.
No matter how much q man has his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

leg pulled 1t doesn't elevate him in the
estimation Of his friends.
Some men are SO anxious to be die
ried.
One way to paint a man black Is to
thrust him into yellow newspaper.
A threadbare joke appeals to no
mans charity.
1t is easier to get swelled head
than swelled fortune.
A red necktie is in poor business
when 1t casts reflection on the nose.
The bride is easily given away IL
the ct ceteras look inviting
The easy way to go out of society Is
to turn attention to doing good.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

also convincing proof that the kadneyei
and bladder are out Of order.
What 70 DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge 20
often expressed. that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
fu1fills every wish in curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part Of the urinary passage.
It corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, Or bad
effects following use Of liquor, wine or
beer and overcomes that unpleasant nee
cessity Of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get mp many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect Of Swamp loot
is soon realized. Il stands the highest
for its wonderful cares Of the most dis
tressing cases, If you need a medicine
YOU should have the best. Sold by drug
gists i'll fifty-ccnt and one-dollar sizes:
You may havea sample bottle and =
book that tells all
s e ,,. 4, 6S sasts.s s.
Kilmer & Co., reg y -
ha1nton, N. Y. When Ha.see svans -1l.es.
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and
+he address, Binghamton. N. "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

one except perhaps the chronic "for-
Minister'S" the fellows who are opposed
to everything that they have not orig
mated or advocated before 1t was
suggested by others. And while Iowa
has her share of these peculiar peo-
Pile there are not enough Of them to
block the way OF this important re-
form,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01
IOWA dPlhIQhs AND NOTES.

Nemafk1nS that the ola ana Irleo
methods OF the railroad Hobbies Of the
state legislatures became obsolete with
the passing OF the railroad rate bill"
the Council Bluffs Nonpareil says ut
will be necessary to lay out an entire
ly new plan Of procedure and to oper-
ate it under new rules and new condi-
tions."
In the opinion Of the Ottumwa Cour-
Ter "The examination Of teachers
should be as rigid as success in the
occupation demands, but as for the
necessity Of periodical examinations.
they are likely to prove burden rather
than a help to the teacher"
..He who swears of his bad habits
on New Years day does well. He
who forms no bad habits in the first
place does better" sermonizes the Keo-
kuk Gate City.
Perhaps the lobby is q very great
help to the legislature. Why not con-
slider It from that standpoint?" in
quires the Sioux City Journal.
The Orange City Herald looks for
higher land values in 1907, because
there Is more money and less land and
more people. IF you have land hang
onto It," advises the Herald; "If you
have no land, not even an acre, get
one, or two, or as many acres as you
can buy"
1--WE talk about raising the salaries
Of our congressman from $1,000 to ST.
500 per year." observes the Muscatine
Journal, "but say nothing about rails
Ing the salary of the country school,
ma'am, who tolls day in and day out
for $50 per month. This is a matter
that deserves serious thought all over
the state"
Calling attention to the number Of
invitations which Governor Cummins
is receiving to deliver addresses before
eastern societies and commercial bodies
the Waterloo Courier thinks ut indi-
Gates that the governors reputation Is
growing rapidly. When fasteners
manifest q desire to see and learn
more Of a western man 1t Is pretty
good indication that they recognize that
he Is likely to be called to higher
places"
Eggs sold in Sioux City thirty-sev
en- years ago this month for SO cents
q Dozen" recalls the Sioux City Jour-
nal Whats the use Of talking"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01
lYcEuM.

in the Sioux city
the minds OF his
] lyceum they cree
hg years ago when
Ind amusement ran
nd poker and more
h Sioux City. Away
Sioux City lyceum
last records OF dts
ms has prepared a
will be of interest
recollections to
Eityans. Many OF
pm its membership
effort and enter
prd 1t appears that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

5ceum SUtfSf1ered the WoiIlalis
rights question with thoroughness and
some dispatch. It came up twice in the
later days OF the lyceum's existence and
HE credit or sagacity of the young
III who had their girls there" beau
Wand virtue as personified in lovely
oman triumphet and the "affirma-
We won. Doubtless the orators Of that
light have argued the question many
mes since, lacking an audience and.
thout appeal to judges, only to dis
Ahat the affirmative wins in
debate as it did years ago
b. d. Perkins and Congressman
held argument Of different
that which has more recently
their energies.
City is not alone In It's
ons. II any American
esssss without the
is and tender memories
ss'lyceums," literary So
atever the age and tastes
~ have designated those
atherings, it is some
Bwtn that has sprung UP
Axe the historical gourd.
that upon a time
ehooi ana the debate We're
ateticns;; that before the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01
FIRST FLOOR PLAN.


with capboarded
81
especially desirable for
thrown into
sliding doors
in dining
Kitchen pantry and
with Upstairs the trim should
except the bathroom where maple floor
is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect It

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty -four hours !:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

..He who swears of his bad habits
on New Years day does well. He
who forms no bad habits in the first
place does better" sermonizes the Keo-
kuk Gate City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

y 'WdAlG ~
man Blank "A
indian character was
from J. Fenimore
In a towering pas
lent summed up on.
!, insisted that he
i Of personal insult
3 Of personal COM
; When you were
do you remember
onged to see this
a on the school
God old-fashioned
never was and
b speak a piece
to become a
u scowl and
irteen-year-old
ia the crowded
E chief" and
rec in all their
on the bloody
on" Sure you
er how moth
10y to prompt
on her face?
test memories
and the shad..
old lyceum. It.
md happiness Of
E such memoir
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

Perhaps the lobby is very great
help to the legislature. Why not con-
slider It from that standpoint" in
quires the Sioux City Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01
|HEE Bag.

IHE BAG.
pag. Who let
ID at Cedar
epublcan be-
not want a
\se a candi-
If the votes
there We're
inning. The
lys the Re-
binary that
punty-wide
suspected
primary
out such
the Re-
e. The
ng more
half the
unfairly
!. nom
ties for
d cau-
county
district
Z and
nina
Jingle
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

old lyceum. It.
Md happiness Of.
E such memoir.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-01

eggs sold in Sioux City thirty-sev-
en- years ago this month for so cents
a Dozen" recalls the Sioux City Jour-
nal. Whats the use of talking? 2"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-08
Came from Coco Bethel Stock.

The Coos County Democrat, published
at Lancaster, y. H., in its last weeks is
sue contains the following of interest &C
older residents in Bethel
"There are few families in our rural
districts where the same talent for music,
vocal as well as instrumental, can be
shown as presented IN the two families
of which we write, viz:-the Twitchell
and Thompson families. The progenitor
of these families, Hiram Twitchell, was
born in Bethel, VT, March 3, 1918, and
died in Lancaster, January 10, 1887. He
married Alice Corbett Child, born Feb.
26, 1910, at Bethel, VT, died at Lancas-
ter, n. H., Nov. 10, 1876. Their chill
dren were Alice Cotton Twitchell, born
March %, 1910, at Randolph, VT, who
married Alexander Thompson; Mary Jen-
nette, who married William G. Ellis, a
veteran Of the Civil war, now a resident
merchant at Lancaster, (she died in 1892,
aged 90 years.; Sarah Bemis, who married
Charles A. Cleveland, dry goods mer-
chant, and Franklin Hiram, who married
Ellen Powers of Canada.
"Hiram Twitchell was the son Of abb
athsr Twitchell, who died here Aug. rs,
1888, at the great age of SO years, and
Abigail Twitchell, his wife, who died
April ?, 1877, at the age of SIS years, H.
ram Twitchell was selectman in 1862; Ii
quor agent many years; a farmer and a
teacher of vocal music. He had strong
voice as a singer and was long engaged
in the choir of the Cong'l church at St.
Johnsbury. He was well remembered by
the older generation as winter after win
ter he impaired instruction in vocal music
to large classes of pupils and there are a
few today who recall the stentorian voice
rising far above that of the choir, as he
sang in the different church choirs. He
was a kind-hearted man, a good disci-
plinarian in the class room and one much
liked for his sturdy character.
"Alice Corbett (Child) Twitchell was
the granddaughter of Mercy Chase, who
came Of a remarkable family. Her broth
er, Dudley Chase, was speaker Of the Yer
mont legislature, 1S00-1s12; U. S. sena-
tor, 1S13-1S17 and 1S25-1S31; chief justice
of Vermont, 1s17-1S25. Philsnder, a
younger brother, was Episcopal bishop in
Philadelphia, and the founder of Kenyon
college and Gambler Theological seminary
In Ohio. Rachel was the mother of Dud-
/ ley c. Denison, member OF Congress from
Vermont in the '70s. Ithamar Chase was
the father of Chief Justice Salmon Port.
land Chase.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-08
SOUTH RANDOLPH

Miss Bessie Judd is at home with her
mother.
Mrs. George Brigham visited at Willow
farm last Friday.
Harry Harper finished work for B. A.
Burnham Saturday.
Frank Brigham has been helping Ear
Riford finish haying.
George Lease of Worcester, Mass. Is
visiting at d. L. Loomis'.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Hildreth went to
Westport, n. H., Monday.
Mrs. Lois Rix and son, William, came
Sunday to spend week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. VIII Clifford.
Lena Merrill finished Work at c.. c.
Psine's Tuesday and has gone to RAN
dolph to work in the canning factory.
Mrs. Selden Powers of Sharon was the
guest of Mrs. w. o. Morrill, two DAYS last
week, bringing Ernest Morrill, home, who
had been with her for the past four
weeks.
Walter Wood has finished having for
his uncle, c. c. Paine, and returned to
his home. Miss Gladys Parker, who has
been there for some time, has also re-
turned to her home.
Mrs. W. o. Morrill, and son, Everett,
were in Tunbridge the last OF the week,
guests of Mrs. John Morrill,. Miss Olive
Morrill, returned with them to visit her
cousin, Ruth, for a few weeks.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-08
RoxauRY

mss Atten OF Boston WAS
A. howe's recently. guest At 4
Airs, :, ID. Allen OF barre vi.,,
", Nahpeusen, her sister, recently s's' 4.
Miss Grace Abel OF West r.,
quest OF Mrs. John o'Grssv oAneld xas
MT, and Mrs. d. l.. Niehols ~"
W. untiedt's In West BrookfelSS AIS a J.
Mr.. and Mrs. John ordwsv ssaaay,
granville visited her parents oys, I, las,
Miss Bernice stimson IA sss1asy'
weeks vacation with friends N ppulas .
MIR. and Mrs. NJ. IA. .h.sN3o'pa'
turned from Mallets Bay SATURDAY sSa., "
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bake, 49, '' rs
BAKER arrived from New York N hl,a
last OF the week. VITA ei'y lAs
DR.. Howard and Clarence Po,.
West Brookteld last Tnssss, Ne's u
former Was called there Professions, IA'
I'D. Young OF Bellows Fnns y
been visiting his sister and bro, VIC has
home. "a' returned
Mr., and Mrs. n. d. Rice have start.
q carriage drive through paris =, %
White Mountains. They expect q 'ss
gone week or more. ~" 70 u
MIR. and Mrs. W. T.. Ellis and d..
OF Crowley, La, ana Mrs. Cassis NSTIsaIs
and son OF Hyde Park, Mass. a,,sr Hsaa
;. q. Butteriieid's Wednesday ''sl a
Beaman Howe arrived from Guh..,,.
Mass, saturday morning for a Mn, !,
lev days To his father, II. A. Vo.r. ,
VIII attend the annual muster Al ~, u'
ton with Co. L OF Northtield. us'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-08

ting II back. The same can be said OF
corn, Potatoes doing well, but late, In
some OF the pastures, much damage is be-
ing done by grasshoppers.
Fred G. Ives has closed out the build
ing lots bought by him of ID. NJ. Clough
in the following manner;-He has sold on
a narrow strip ON the southerly end TO
Mrs. Julia L. Whitcomb Of Gaysvllle,
the owner of the Young premises. He
has sold the Anderson lot in the rear OF
the dwellings of John ]. Wilson and
Mrs. Ben King to Mrs. King. The re-
mainder of the Clough property he has
sold to Wilfred c. Laroek, who proposes
10 erect thereon one or more houses.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-08
EAST RROOkEIEIp

Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Sprague were in
Barre last Friday.
Mrs. Emma Ford of Braintree was al
W. F. Medcalf's last Sunday.
George Adams of Fair Haven, Mass. is
visiting his sister, Mrs. A. d. Reed.
Samuel Paine of Illinois is stoppino
for few days with Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Medcalf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Holt are rejoicing
over the birth of a son, born SATURDAY
morning.
w. II. Sprague of Chelsea was at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl,
Sprague, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Peabody and little
baby are spending their vacation with his
mother, Mrs. Julia Peabody.
DR.. Tenney Wheatley and wife from
New York city are visiting his mother.
Mrs. Jennie Wheatley.
The choir last Sunday consisted Of
eight little girls who rendered two selec-
tions by heart, which was enjoyed by all
very much.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-08
Rochester News.
Z. NJ. HARVEY, Local Editor.

p. l. Weber was in Rutland day last
week.
A. +. Lamb OF Randolph was in town
Saturday,
c. Z. Townsend is at home for his sum
mer vacation.
Leslie Pierce is in Manchester, n. H.,
for few days,
Mr.. and Mrs. q. NJ. Ford are in Boston
4 for few days.
| George Welch has gone TO his home In
Cleveland, o., for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Miner from Iowa
are guests OF Ezekiel Emerson
Mrs. W, q. Hodgkins and two children
spent Friday and Saturday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Morgan went to
Bread Loaf Inn Monday for the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George sanborn OF
/ Mort hfleld called on friends Thursday.
Hugh Henry OF Boston Is spending his
two weeks vacation here with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. IL. Edgerton spent
two days last week at the Woodstock Inn.
Miss Grace Upper OF Bethel is spend
T AhS WIN WIN het So9eiH, 'AAs' - ~
Cushman.
J. p. Cutter and II. l.. Wellington Of
Boston were the guests OF w. II. Camp
bell Friday.
Miss Leila Tinkham is entertaining
Miss Penelope Seymour of Troy, n. ",
for few days.
W. ID. Hodgkins spent the first of the
week in Randolph with his son, w. q.
Hodgkins, and family.
James X. Batchelder OF Arlington was
the guest of DIR. c. NJ. Campbell from
Saturday until Tuesday.
Misses Agnes and Grace Bacon OF Bos-
ton are with Mr.. and Mrs. Z. l.. Pierce
for the month OF August.
Lewis Curtis has finished work for J..
Axtell has taken his place.
Mrs. Walter Wilson and son of Hart
ford are visiting her mother, Mrs. Fred
Diekerman, for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Eaton and daughter
and Mrs. Lucinda Eaton are at Silver
lake, Barnard, for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Topper went to
West Concord Saturday 10 stay few
days with Mrs. Frances Holden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvi Davis, SON and
daughter OF Marshfield have been with
her father, E. w. McWain, for few
days.
Rev. and Mrs. II. w. Watson and
daughter, Ina, left here Monday for Old
Orchard Beach to stay through the month
OF August.
Misses Mary and Jessie Newton and
friend, Miss Allbee of Springfield, Mass,
have lately been visiting j. P. Marsh and
family,
Mrs. Luther Howe and the two sons
and daughter Of Luman Perkins OF Rut-
land are visiting Mrs. Howe's sister, Mrs
f.. l.. Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kingsland and
daughter, Doris, and Miss Lila Downs
Of Mortified are with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Downs, for few days.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-08
EAST Granville

Bethel. u0ue u
Miss Bessie Handy returned from Ma.
achusetts Monday. - ''A'''
friends here Sunday. -'''1 "a
William and Daniel Handy We,. i,
Barre the first OF the week. y
Francis Vin,on went Tuesday to ,,,.
his mother at Greens boro, '0A
Mrs; Charles Peeor and little dsu,s,.,
spent Monday in Brainiree. -'''
Miss Jessie Silver OF Mortified i VIII,
ing her cousin, Mary Webb. ''
The East Grsnvilles played the Brain.
trees Saturday, resulting to5.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. b. Kendall returned :,
their home in Roxbury Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ordway and li,,.
son are visiting In Calais this week
George Ordway went to Mortified Tps..
day, where he is to work ior Luke Tarbsi
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-08
Only A Mask.

Many are not being benefited by the sum
mer vacation as they should be. Now
Notwithstanding much outdoor life. thew
are little If any stronger than they were
The tan on their faces is darker and
makes them look healthier, but it is only
a mask. They are still nervous. easily
tired, upset by trihes, and they do not ca,
nor sleep well. What they need is what
tones the nerves, perfects digestion, ere.
ates appetite, and makes sleep refreshing
and that is Hoods Sarsaparilla. Pupil.
and teachers generally will find the chic
purpose OF the vacation best subserved by
this great medicine which, as we know
"builds up the whole system.'