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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-08-29
MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES
HARRIS & HoYLE, Editors
Weekly Established July 8, 'e8
Daily Established April l, 81
Weekly $1.5O a Year; Daily 15c
per week.
Queer Postoffice Rules

The Postoffice department
has more queer and varied rules
than an insurance society that
wants to dodge the payment of
a death claim. One of the
queerest is that the stamp clerk
does not have to make change
for you when you buy a postage
stamp. In fact he might
"huffalo" you, or else require
you to furnish the exact amouns.
OF change for the stamps your
self. Ordinarily the post
master and the stamp clerk are
accommodating and will change
a $40 bill for you il you will
buy only a postal card. General
ly the clerk at the postage
stamp window is glad to get rid
of small change and hence the
accommodation of making
change. But then he does not
have to. Neither does he have
to accept from you more than
twenty-five pennies in one in
stallment. While your person
al check may be good anywhere
else the postmaster will not
accept it in payment for post
age stamps, unless you are q
federal officer and make the
check upon a regular govern
ment blank check.
The Postofice department
has issued a book of rules of
general interest of the public
relating to postal matters and
will gladly give you one for the
asking. -Ex.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-08-29
Changes in Logan Business

A large and important bust
ness transaction took place in
Logan on Thursday of this
week. C. A. Bolterand George
McCoid purchased from w. H
johnson and G.. f. Luce all of
the stock held by these gentle
men in the Department Store
Company and also all of the
landed interests formerly owned
and controlled by them jointly,
and in turn w. II. johnson, A.
Longman and c. L. Isbell have
purchased from Bolter and Nc
Cold their stool: in the State
Savings Bank, thus dividing
the several interests.
This deal was along strictly
business lines and looking for
ward to the consolidation of the
individual business interests of
these gentlemen. All of these
men have been interested to-
gether during their lives and
have become connected in many
things. AS they are growing
older they think it prudent to
draw in the lines as much as
possible in order to relieve
themselves as much as they can
from the worry and strain of
business life and in thus divid-
ing these interests it will give
each party a chance to give his
separate business double at
tention. Logan Observer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-08-29
Clay Items

A good shower of rain would
be very acceptable.
Many have quit blowing on
account of the dry, hard condi-
ton Of the ground.
I. J. Stansberry and several
Others have gone out on the
prairie with their hay making
outfit. They expect to try
camp life during hay harvest.
Grass land is in good demand
at $500 per acre.
Fine weather for making
alfalfa hay.
Mrs. Brookhouser, dauohter
OF MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Iden,
who has been visiting here for
several days, returned to her
home in Creighton, Neb., Tues.
day, her sister, Miss Bess Iden,
accompanying her.
Sheriff Rock visited Clay a
few days ago. AS a result the
following persons are required
to appear IN district court:
Mrs McAlaXander, Mrs. A. l..
Bowers Mrs. j. N. Hester, Mrs.
j. Nv. Pratt to testify in a case
wherein Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ.
Cofiecn are defendants.
Mrs. Bennett, formerly of
this place, but now of McCook,
Neb., is here to serve as a wit
ness in the Prlce-Coil'een case.
r. Fl. Thomas has returned
from the hospital at Omaha,
where his little boy was being
treated for defective eyes. He
has recovered the sight of one
eye; the sight in the other is
almost destroyed.
Leslie Coffeen of Omaha, was
visiting home folks over Sun
day.
You've heard of groaning
corn cribs and bursting gran
aries" 4" G. G. Cooper threshed
a few days ago; had quite a
good crop of wheat; tried to
store it all in one bin, and as a
consequence he is blessed with
a "busted granary.'
The good housewives will
soon be engaged in the labor of
canning plums and tomatoes.
School in No. 5 commenced
Monday, Elmore Ashcraft
teacher. Prof. M. l.. Dakan
takes charge in No. 2 next
Monday, Sept. 2.
There will be preaching at
the l.. d. S. church next Sun
day at II a. M. and 8 p. M. All
are invited.
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visiting with their sister, Mrs.
A. D. Carter. since FRIDAY.

visiting with their sister, Mrs.
A. d. Carter, since Friday.
w. j. Davis, of Mo. Valley
was calling on some of the
farmers here Saturday.
Elder j. S. Mcdonald
preached Sunday night to a
small gathering of people at
the school house.
Died, August IL, 1907, Mrs.
Fannie Thomas, age seventy
two years. Fannie Dilliven
was born Feb. II, 1884, Ohio
being her birth place. She
moved with her parents to Oil
City, Penn, living there until
1862, coming to Iowa that year.
She was married to William
Thomas, at the age of Is years,
in Pennsylvania. Eight chill
dren were born to this union,
four boys and four girls. All
are living to honor the name of
mother, except one, the first
born son, who died at the age
of five years. Her husband de-
parted this life in 1896. She
lived, since her companions
death, with William Laffay-
ett, her youngest son, until her
death. AS a christian believer
she was a member of the Chris
tian Cambleite church. She
was one of earth's noble
women, strong in advocating
for the right, and the christian
home. A woman loved and re.
spected by those that knew her
She died as she had lived,
strong in the hope of resurrec-
ton. Funeral was held Aug.
l3, the sermon being delivered
by Rev. Carey, from the Con
gregational pulpit at Magnolia
lnterment in the Magnolia
cemetery.
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instead of on the locomotive, il

instead of on the locomotive, in
one of the cars.
The purpose in providing
trains with speed recorders is
to educate engineers to strive
for smoother running and also
to educate train crews and
station crews to faster work at
stations. The new machine not
only records the speed which
the train makes but also records
all stops and their duration. A
complete check thus is kept on
the engine and train crews.
The speedometer is inclosed in
a glass case and cannot be
tampered with unless the glass
surrounding it is broken.
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Speedometers for Trains

Chicago, Aug. 25.-The
management of the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad is ex-
perimenting with a German
speedometer and expects to
adopt it for general use on all
passenger trains. Unlike the
speedometer now in use on the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy,
the German invention is placed,
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Melrosc Items
Farmers are busy haying.

August has it's change Of
weather, varying in tempera-
ture as other months.
While John Garner was cut
ting grass with a reap hook
Saturday, he managed to al
most sever three fingers from
his left hand.
Joe Bird is stacking his hay.
Mrs. Elmer Coffman, of Or
son, and Mrs. j. S. Mcdonald
returned home Sunday from
Omaha where they have been
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The Jap Question.


1t is remarkable to hear how
wonderful easy the Japs become
excited on the most trivial occa-
sion where the United States is
a party. This uneasy feeling
on the part of Japan, has be-
ocme manifest since their war
with Russia. Is their action
founded On facts, or are they
anxious TO pick a quarrel with
Uncle Sam? In California, a
common school action was suf-
ficlent to cause that whole ma
tion to "hare up" and talk
war, just as if California is not
competent to manage their own
common school question, and to
determine whomay attend their
schools.
And now q lot of Japs have
been detected in poaching on
forbidden ground, contrary to
international agreement, anG
was, it is said, fired upon by the
American guards.
These acts seem to the Japs
of sufficient cause to cause hos
tilities between the two nations
now at peace. The Japs seem
anxious to get up a difficulty OF
some kind between themselves
and Uncle Sam, and have been
struttlng around with a chip or
their shoulder, daring anybody
to knock it off, ever since the
close of the Rusian-Jap war,
and while war on all occasions
is to be deplored by all good
men, yet if the ''Little Brown
Men" are so anxious to try the
results Of war with America, it
may be necessary, at no distant
day, to give them 2 chance to
cross swords with Uncle Sam.
The Washington government is
able to take care Of the interest
of the United States, and if the
Toxic government is so i'm love
with war and carnage as to de-
mands upon us which can not,
in honor be acceedad to let them
come, and perhaps when finish
ed, they will have found that
there is a great difference be-
twen a Russian Serf and an
American soldier.
We ought not we do not de-
sire war with Japan or any 9th
er nation, but we will not sub
init to wrong or insult by any
nation, much less Japan, and if
Japan is determined to fight us,
let President Roosevelt turn
loose dogs of war and teach the
Little Brown Men that there is
a God in Israel. d. M. H.
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st. John Items

c. A. Pitzer and family spent
Sunday in Mo. Valley the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Jones.
Arthur James was calling in
st. John, Sunday.
John Hunt, of Logan, spent
several days in st. John.
Miss Allie Greene, Mrs. AL.
bert Greene and son, Glen,
were st. John callers.
Frank McGavren and wife
visited Mrs. Jane Chinworth
and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brundige
visited relatives in St. John,
Sunday.
Mrs. Katy Haight has been
quite sick.
The homo of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Kelley was destroyed by
fire Saturday night. 1t is
thought to be the work of an
incendiary. No insurance.
Little Jimmy Daugherty has
been very sick.
Milford and Alfred Jones, of
Mo. Valley spent Tuesday with
relatives.
G. A. Pitzer is plastering the
new M. b. church at Loveland.
A rather peculiar accident
happened at the Northwestern
express office Sunday, and one
that did not tend to relieve the
onerous duties of the force. A
keg of beel which had stood
over night had become
thoroughly heated and the bung
was blown out. Beer went
heavenward, scattering the
ceiling and walls in a manner
that would defy the artistic
handiwork of a brush artist
1t was a miserable sight to look
upon. Dunlap Reporter.
A report from Deadwocd
South Dakota, states that the
construction of the Northwest
ern railroads proposed exten
sion to the Pacific coast from
Belle Fourche will start within
a few days, 1t is believed
This is surmised from the let
ting by the road of a contract
for $55, 900 worth of ties, ap
proximately 100000 ties, o.
enough to build thirty miles o.
railway, to r. w. Day, of Sill
YER City, S. d. Mr.. Day an
nounces that he will commence
at once to cut and deliver tn,
ties to the company. The con
tract is of Importance for tn,
reason that it is the first in
stance in which the Northwest
ern has purchased Black Hill!
lumber for ties, there being al
abundance in the Hills. Thes,
ties will come from timber lant
along Rapid creek which is il
the control Of Mr.. Day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-08-29

on your paper. Rushville
Standard.
The Tent Meeting
Sunday morning the Sunday
School contained lib scholars
and teachers, being the largest
number present during the
sermon. The number at the
preaching at 11::30 p. M, was
VERY large and great interest
was manifested by thc hearers.
At 3 o'clock, Rev. johnson de-
livered, to good audience, his
lecture on the Ideal Woman" !"
! which was we'll received and
spoken of. In the evening the
large tent was entirely too
small to seat the immense
throng that sought seats in the
audience. Every seat was oc-
capied by an interested listener
to hear the beautiful singing
by Evangelist MacRae, who al
ways delights his audience.
Rev. johnson delivered one
of his master efforts, and with
earnestness urged his hearers
to a higher and better life,
while Rev. Hutchinson added
his most persuasive eloquence
to the effort of his Drcther for
a decision of all for Cod and
humanity.
At the close Of the services
the announcement was made
that the meali, would be con-
tinued Monday and Tuesday
evening, commencing as usual
at s O'Clock sharp, and ON
Wednesday evening. Rev. john
son will deliver his lecture
which will close the series of
meetings for the present. AS
to the meetings, Rev. Johnson
Uniformed us that IN .ais long
services in the gospel, and be-
fore so many different audi
ences, lie never had such good
order, and such kind attention
before, and that the treatment
by the people of Missouri Val
ley will long be remembered by
him, as the most pleasant of
his life.
Evangelist Mac Rae has
made many warm friends with
OUT people who will be glad to
hear him again should oppor-
|tunity offer, and to him and
Rev. johnson, assisted by Rev.
Hutchinson, the people have
formed attachments that will
last through time and grow
brighter in eternity,
The meeting has been a
glorious success, adding to the
congregation many members,
among which il; numbered
some of the most respected
citizens Of the county. thus
adding to the strength and
numbers of the congregation
Iof the Christian church in Mis-
sourisValley, and pointing to a
future OF christian fellowship
and union that will bless and
build up society in a most holy
faith in the Lord.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-08-29

The Pittsburg Perfect cleo
trically welded fences are one
of the most durable fences on
the market. The stays on this
fence cannot slip and will stand
the heat or cold equally we'll.
J. r. McGavren, the hardware
man Of this city handles this
fence and can assure you that
it is everything that is claimed.
There will be a demonstration
given at Des Moines during the
State fair, showing the dur
ability and other features, and
other features, and you should
see it if you go there.
The postoffice inspectors
claim that there was only
S250.00 in the mail sacks
that were stolen in the
western part of Nebraska the
other day, instead of s250,ooC
as had been reported. How.
ever, the government may be
like the railroads when they
have a wreck, make the story
as light as possible. Bell, the
famous mail pouch robber, has
proved an allbi, as he is serv.
ing a two year sentence in the
Missouri penitentiary.
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Iowa Leader as Coal State

Washington, Aug. 25. More
coal was produced in Iowa last
year than in any other state
west of the Mississippi River.
Government statistics show that
7,266,224 short tons were
mined, valued at the mines at
$11,6l9,455. This was an in
crease of 467,615 short tons
over the previous year in
quantity and $1,033,o74 in
value. The number of men
employed in Iowa coal mines
last year was 1920 who
worked on an average 224 days,
producing during the year an
average of 476.2 short tons
each. Less than 3 per cent of
the total output in the state in
1906 was mined by machinery.
Ninety-five per cent of all the
mines in the state are operated
on an eight-hour day basis.
Tom H. Camp, of Des
Moines, passenger agen
Maple Leaf Route" was :
pleasant caller today, in com
pany with his uncle, H. G..
Camp.
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shout to them: 'sJust quench
your thirst with the due that's
on your paper. ~ Rushville
Standard.
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Lost Scotch Collie pup, 3
months old, about half white
and half yellow, white spot on
hip. Leave word at Times
office. a29
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-08-29

Have you seen that new box
stationary Of ours? If not,
better try a box before the as
sortment is broken.
]. D. Brown & Son.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-24
X WISE RESOLUTION

The Herald believes that the action Of the Republican caucus iu endorsing the principle of home rule for Alaska, In a resolution W hIch was not 80 vague as to it's intent, is along right lines, That the great majority of the Repub- Iicans of Alaska favor territorial gov ernment will not be seriously disputed, The opposition to it comes not from the rank and file of the party, but from the official class not as a unit, however, for a distinguished member of the ju- dietary, at least is outspoken in his advocacy of home rule for the people Of the district.
 It takes time to bring about reforms and to establish innovations, especially ln LOvernmelt, and this is one Of the reasons that the Herald advocates and supports the home rule idea. It is not
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-24
THE WAY II ENDS

Matching bis own remedy against patent cure for the liquor habit, W. A. Warden, whose home was in Portland, won his fight in the end. h his earlier years of drinking, like every other one, he boasted of his ability to drink or eqeave 1t alone" Still he mostly drank-drank because he liked it, and did not leave it alone because he knew that he could do so if he desired. What was tue need? He was no weak ling like the other fellows who could not stop, And so his thirst grew apace, and he sought to quench ic with all his earnings through years of toll, and finally, nearing the half century mark, abroken man, he found he must drink and could not let it alone, Plans, struggles, contest of will, drugs, rem edles and every method suggested 10 break the tyranny of the drink habit. were tried and the battle ever loss One last receipt was secured and tried It failed. Then he resorsed to a des- perate remedy of his own choosing It  worked perfectly. He had proven his earlier faith that he could ''driuk or leave it aloue." Hereafter he would leave it alone. The last written re- ceipt that failed they found in his pOck ct. His own remedy, a terrible one, but one oft tried, lay revealed by the bottle lying beside him On the lOc', reading "Carbollc Acid" Oae last fiery draught of which had quenched his thirst forever.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-24
FATES IRONY

By one of the curious iro' ies and contrasts of fate, the very dsy upon which the great Dupont Powder Works at Fontanet, Ind, blew up, killing IL om 100 to 100 people, injuring about 600 and wrecking nearly the whole town, the marriage of Alfred I. Dupont de Ne mours, vice-president of the Duport t Powder company Of Delaware to his seceud cousin was being celebrated. Seldom has circumstances afforded such a tremendous contrast, even tempOrari- Iy, between employed and the employ CT. No reflection against the DupOnts arises from this unfortunate circUm- stance, however, as even all news Of the fearful disaster was kept from the groom and h;s brother until after the wedding, as it was believed otherwise the ceremony would be postponed aad the brothers start post haste to the des- plated Indiana town.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-24
THE COMMONPLACE LIONS.

(Wheu Mark Twain met Bernard Shaw in London he said: 'T like bis face" Shaw said: "Tye read all his bOoks."l
 When great wits meet, the common
 herd doth flock to hear the jest To mark the sparkling repartee that
 both get off with zest; And what, alack-also alas.-dOth real
 ly take place? One murmurs: "I've read all your
 stuff. ." Answer. "I like your
 face" Two statesmen meet, from ends of
 earth-reporters crowd about; They'll solve some deep world problem
 here-sOme Yexed theme, no
 doubt; But what do all the breathless hear,
 when ends the first embrace; Says Number One: ''I'ye read your speech" Says Two: ~T like
 your face" And thus it goes throughout the world
 -'tis disappointing sore To think that greatness thrives alone
 'mCng others it's bore The lion when he meets his kind Is ever commonplace; Roars Lion One: "I've heard your groWls," Roars Two: "I like your fscel'
 Denver Republican.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-24
CHILD ALMOST
 4 SOLID SORE
From Skin Disease from Birth Until Six Years Old Father Spent Fortune on Her Without Benefit -0Id Doctor Suggested Cuti- . Cura, which Cured Her in Two Months, Leaving
SKIN SOFT AS A BABYS
 AND WITHOUT A SCAR

"I have @ cousin in Rockingham Co. who once had skin disease from her birth until she was six years of age. Her father had spent 9 fortune on her to get her cured and none of the treat ments did herany good. Old Dr. G. suggested that he try the Cuticura Rem- edies which he did. When he com- menccd to use tthe child was almost ina solid scab. He had used it about two months and the child was well was there when they commenced touse your Cuticura Remedies Istayed that week and then returned home and stayed two weeks and then went back and stayed with them two weeks longer and when went home l could hardly believe she was the same child. Her skin was as soft as baby's without a scar on it. l have not seen heEin seventeen yesrs but have heard from her and the last time heard from her she was well. That is where 1 became acquainted with Cuti- cura. hope this may be of some ser- vice to you in tho future Mrs. W. P. Ingle, Burlington, \, C., June l6, l9O5."
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-24
WORLDS EMOLLIERT Is CutiCura Ointment.

For rashes, eczemas, itchings, irrita- tions, scalings and chappings, for red, rough, and greasy compilations, for sore, itching, burning hands and feet, for baby rashes, itcAings and chafngs, and for all ths purposes of the toilet, bath and nursery, Cuticura Ointment, assisted by Cuticura Soap is invaluable.
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for tE,sr Humor oi Infants. Children, and Adults cOn- Es's ui CutiCurl Soap Co Cleanse the Skn CutlCura Ointment Co Heal the skin, and Cuticura ReSOlycnt Cor U Inc form Ot Chocolate Coated Pllls in vlag Of sNtyl 70 Purify thc Blood, Sold throughout the world Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Sole PrOp8 Boston, Mass
 Us-Nailcd Free. Cuucun Book on the Skin.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-10-24
MAY HE FINISH WELL

All honor is due Frank Young, the man connected with the valdez Home railroad, who filed charges against Governor Eoggatt for his usurpatiOu of powsr iu the chaotic state existing at Valdez. When complications like the affair to the westward arise, ,actiul, honest and impartial guiding hand is necessary to sepernte the tangled con ditions that business hate and rivalry have woven tOgether-dispassiOnate investigation of the merits Of both consending sides alone can produce re- suits. As was to be expected, unfor- .uuately, however, Governor Eoggatt took the side of the powerful interest the Guggsnheims-and say but one side of the fight. More business were thus brought about. All Alas kans will wish Frank Young well and, should he be successful in obtaining the removal of the tin soldier Governor, Frank Young will, long after Governor Hoggatt has been forgotten, be remem- bered as the man who did Alaska her greatest good.