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The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
LESSONS IN UNIONlSM.

At the Worlds Fair in Chicago, long before the Farmers Union was thought of, there was a great lesson in unionism.
 For years the grain spectators had been keeping the price of corn down to the producers until it went down to cents a bushel.
 The farms of the great corn state became mortgaged and poverty was written on almost every farmer's home
 Out of this state of affairs grew an organization which the farmers joined and stuck to. They did not simply pass resolutions, but they carried out the spirit of their resolutions to the letter, and raised the price of corn from 8 cents a bushel to 30 cents.
 As a result of this the farmers of Kansas sent car load of paid-off in Chicago.
 These mortgages were lifted by or ganiZing and sticking to the organi. zation.
 Is this not a valuable lesson to our cotton farmers?
 One year ago the Farmers Union levied special assessment of 10 cents per member in order to push it's or ganization in the great northwest among the wheat growers.
 These wheat growers were getting from 30 to 45 cents a bushel for their grain.
 With the aid of the great organized body of farmers known as the Farm CTS Union they set price of $1 per bushel They won the fight by stick ing to the minimum price.
 It took courage and fidelity to ac. complish this.
 But one result is that it makes us pay about $5.50 for flour Now the question: Can we of the South afford to meet these prices for four corn and other things with cotton at less than IS cents per pound?
 Most assuredly we can not.
 We have a minimum price on our great crop.
 Will we get it?
 Well, it's our fault if we don't.
 We have our own system of ware houses. They belong to us and there Is no reason in the warld why we should allow this internal combination of home spinp&rs and Wal street gamblers to win.
 Let us hold to the last minute.
 We can sell to Europe and let the home spinners go to the devil.
 That's what we will do. So don't sell, and don't let your non-union neighbor sell, and don't let the negro sell.-Birmingham F. U. Guide.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
Remarkable Photoqraphy.

Photography has caught the fast. est express train in motion by means of the cinematograph, and it also shows the growth of a flower. A bud which bursts into bloom in, say, 16 days, is exposed to camera every 15 minutes during the 16 days, and when the pictures developed from the films are assembled in order in the moving picture machine, the observer may see, to his delight, all in a min- ute or two, the gradual breaking of the bud-the blossoms open, close by night and reopen in the morning, the leaves grow under the eye, the sta- mems peep from cover, and. finally, the full-blown flower.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

The Union should go carefully on this matter of foreign immigration. At one time we were all foreign inn migrants, so far as this country was concerned On the other hand, it is indisputable that this country is being overrun with the undesirable elements of some of the transatlantic countries. Many of those now landing on our shores have left their countries for their countries good," and will be a burden rather than blessing to this country.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
Death Recalls Ocean Duel.

The recent death in France of Vice Admiral Franquet recalls the fact that he was the hero of the only naval en- gagement in the Franco-Prussian war. quet commanded the Bouvet, which kept watch on the Prussian ship Me teor. The latter was well armed, though the Bouvet had only light ar. tillery. Franquet challenged the Ger man captain to naval duel, and the offer was accepted. The boats sailed from the harbor, followed by Span. ish ships as umpires. The Bouvet at once rammed the Meteor. Both ships were badly damaged.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Nice Points of Etiquette Made Plain
 by Mme. Merri.
The Etipuette of Calls,

Will you kindly tell me about visit ing card rules? Should cards be left if friends are at home or not, and is it best to leave my husbands cards with my own? I am anxious to call on MT. and Mrs. Blank, who have been very nice to us, also on a lady and daughter, the father an intimate friend of my husbands. Hoping have not taken too much of your valu- able time, and thanking you.
 PAULA B.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
As In the OIden Time.

A great sensation has been caused at Mantua, in Italy, by the discovery in real life of what reads like the lurid climax of a redieval melodrama. It appears that young woman named Cornelia Orlandelli, IS years old and of good family, has been immured in lunatic asylum by her own family in order to keep her from correspond. ing with young man of her own sta- ton in life,
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Invitations for a silver wedding should be engraved in silver; if this is too expensive, notes advising the guests of the event should be written. The decorations should be flowers and candles. Pink and silver are very pretty combination The refreshments are the same as for any evening re- ception, viz: chicken salad, sand wiches, olives, nuts, bonbons, ice cream or sherbet, cake and coffee, and if cold it is usual to offer choco- late also. If stamped envelope is sent to Madame Merri she will tell you where information on all the we'd ding anniversaries may be found.
 MADAME MERRI.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Certainly, if either you or your hus- band wish people to call, ask them, stating a day when you are at home, if you are out great deal. Of course in small towns society is not so ex- acting as in a city and in consequence much more delightful and informal.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
At a home wedding the mother an

At home wedding the mother and father of the bride receive the guests; in other words, those who is sue the invitations are the host and hostess of the occasion. A bridesmaid, if there is no maid of honor, immedi- ately precedes the bride, stands be- side her and holds her bouquet. The groomsman supports the groom, en- ters with him, produces the ring at the critical moment and relieves him in all possible ways of the details of the preparation.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Under recent date, President Barrett has issued an appeal to all Farmers Unions 10 hold on to all the co,ton they have until it is bought at not less than 15 cents He puts it plainly that there may be some who have obligations that cannot be extended any longer. and in such cases. and they are few. he makes it clear that honor must bd preserved, even at a sacrifice.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Tn this instance why not have a turnover shower?" No bride can have too many of these indispensable bits of neck wear. Then 1 should have a recipe book made with choice recipes from each girl. I have heard housewives say that home recipes in a foreign land were most acceptable. I am sure your friend would appre- ciate this. You could also have an "apron shower" Serve dainty sand wiches and tea.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
On making the first calls of the ses

On making the first calls of the sea son 1t is best to leave cards even if the ladies are at home one of yours for each lady and one for the lady's husband, and for each lady one of your husbands After this it is not necessary to leave cards if the people are at home Cards are always left when making party calls.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Every man who owns foot of land, and every one should at least own his homestead, if it is no bigger than a city lot. should lose no time in seeing that every place that will grow tree has one planted on it. The most i'm mediate crying demand of this country is the cry for timber already coming up from many directions.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

It is all stuff about the big crop this year. Cotton Is short. and the de- mand is good No stocks are on hand. It was only a few months ago that some American mills reshipped cotton from the old countries to fill orders. Your cotton is as good as money, keep it or get a good price for it.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
FOR THE DINING ROOM.
Charming Color Scheme of Decoration
 Is Here Suggested.

A charming color scheme for din. ing room is suggested by the sketch the walls of the room having the up- per part hung with new imported paper, which has gilt edge back ground, on which is disposed a wood.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
Asking People to Call.

I will take the liberty of asking you a question or two. When newcomers meet desirable people, old residents Cor others who are disposed to be cordiaD would it be proper to invite them to call? And also if the man of
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
For a Bridal Shower.

Dear Madame Merri:-Your column is a great help and I feel sure you can assist me on this occasion. l want to give shower for girl who is going to India and of course bulky things are not to be considered, and she has had a linen shower" Please give me some suggestions.
 MABELLE T.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
Aoain the Silver Wedding.

In reading your paper I notice some of the readers ask for ways of enter taining. Will you please tell me some way to celebrate a silver wedfing, what kind of invitations to use, sdeco- rations and refreshments? s. H.G.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Good health is very much the result of good habits and good food and wa ter If your habits are not right, you need to correct them; if you are feed ing wrong, it is a good time to com. mence over along that line; if your water is bad good galvanized cisterns are rot very costly.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

the house meets desirable acquaint- ances, would it be proper for him to invite the man and his wife to call, even though he had not met the lat ter. A SUBSCRIBER.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL
 AND COOPERATIVE UNI0N - OF AMERICA -

Get to be booster, Crow like a rooster;
 Gather all of 'em in. Get hustle all thru, Show what you can do
 Helpin' your fellow men.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
Duties of Bridal Attendants.

Kindly state what the duties of bridesmaid and best man are, also at an informal home wedding, who should welcome the guests at the door? BARBARA s. B.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Have you seen to your fues? Every early cold snap yields it's harvest of farm houses burned by defective flues. There is no excuse for neglect along this line.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

" Get ready now for the biggest revi- val in interest in the local meetings that we have ever had. The longer nights of the winter will be of advant. age. There are a thousand and one things that should have attention and they should have it now. There is a world of vital matters that need careful going over. The subject of seed for next year should have the first atten- tion, for in no other department of his work has the farmer been more neg lectful than in that of selecting the seed best adapted to his conditions. The advance made in the lines of hors. es, cattle, hogs and poultry, etc., are simply marvellous, but the foundation of all these lines, the food for them, has been neglected sadly. When it 1: well known that improved seed will do as much for the farmer as improv- ed breeds have done. 1t is incompre- hensible that no progress has been made in that direction. The tree fa- . kir can come along and reap a harvest on some sort of wonderful new kind of fruit that is going to revolutionize the business, but when it comes to get. ting a better sort of corn, the situation closes up suddenly. There are other lines that need looking after, but this is the most vital at this time and should have immediate attention.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

There Is hardly doubt on earth about the price of cotton going be- yond the 15c minimum. Cotton is d mighty good asset.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
A Speed Record.

He ran through his money in one year"
 How did he do it?''
 With an automobile. ."-Plttsburg Press.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Diversification is not merely chang ing from one exclusive crop to anoth- CT. It is the one crop idea that must be combatted. In some localities fad is coming up for peanuts. and if the whole country goes to raising this crop the price will go down to losing fig. ure. Keep in the middle of the road, and don't carry all the eggs in one basket
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

If you have not cleaned out the bug nests in the fence corners before this, get busy at it right now. Don't let them stay there till next spring to harbor mice and insects and as a storehouse for noXious seeds.
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12
Simple Dressino Jackets.

Any pretty cotton material, such as lawn, zephyr or muslin can be used cut with kimono effect, and the fronts are slightly wrapped from the bust;
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

toned lattice in wide, heavy square which supports large punches of blue green and purplish-black grapes. The lower part of the wall is divided into panels by strips of wood, matching the woodwork of the room, and is papered in soft leaf e"AAn in Japa. nese grass clot
The Huttig news., 1907-10-12

Let us hold to the last minute.
 We can sell to Europe and let the home spinners go to the devil.
 That's what we will do So don't sell, and don't let your non-union neighbor sell, and don't let the negro sell.-Birmingham F. U. Guide.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21
Board Completes Drainage
Session

ut the meeting of the joint drainage
board, composed of the members of the
boards OF supervisors of Pottawattamie
and Harrison counties, held yesterday
afternoon at the court house, Council
Bluffs, the three contracts under which
construction is being done, were ex-
tended thirty days. Extensions have
been previously made on account of the
inability of the contractors to COM
plcie the work in the time first fixed.
Pollard, Golf & Co, have the contract
for the Allen Creek section, the West
crn Dredging company, the contracts
on Willow and Boyer creeks.
III was reported to the board that the
work on the Allen creek had progressed
eight miles and there is about that dis
tancc yet to cut through. On Willow
creek they have gone about three and
onc-half miles and have five miles
more. On Boyer creek, where it was
necessary to stop work for a consider
able length of time, they have gone
about 300 yadrs and there is about five
miles vet to be covered
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

The senate passed a bill at
Des Moines yesterday making
an absolutely closed season for
both quail and prairie chickens
for five years. The bill origin
ally applied only to quail, but
senators desired it to include
chickens. An effort to limit
the season to three years failed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21
X. P.'s Attention

The Knights Of pythias ban
lquet will be served this even
ing at SOC o'clock sharp.
Members are requested to bear
this in mind ard be on hand
promptly. Committee.
Sec S&easof, for all kinds
Of harness. A!so repairing
OF ali Kinds Curry combs
and brusiies. Anyfhing i'm
the harness line. Prices
right all the Time.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Methodist church met at the
parsonage yesterday and made
arrangements for their bazaar
which will be held Wednesday,
| April Bird.
Supt. Reynolds and Train
master Lepla, of the N. & w.
division of the Northwestern,
are in the city today assisting
in the moving of freight which
has accumulated on account of
the high water along the Platte.
There are some 800 loads west
bound that will be forwared as
promptly as possible. Eight
extra engines and crews were
ordered in here this morning to
assist in the work. 1t is also
stated that there is an accumu-
lation of eastbound freight in
the local yards.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21
Union Farmers Club

OlIlOIl i SllU
Union Farmers Club met at
the home of Rev. and Mrs.
Williams, corner Third and
Michigan streets, Feb. 16, 1907,
with all members present but
one, Mrs. w. M. Jones. who
could not be present on account
of sickness. We regret very
much to have any of our mem
bers absent, especially at this
meeting, as Rev. and Mrs. Will
liams were so kind to open
their lovely home to entertain
the club, which we all appre-
ciate very much.
Club was called to order at
ILLS by President Aldridge,
and opened with a song by the
Treble Clef.
Minutes of last meeting read
and approved. The following
selections were then read:
"Know How land Doing" by
Mrs. w. A. Jones; "Self Reli-
ance," Mr.. Bessire.
Club adjourned for the usual
two hours for feasting and Wis
iting, which all enjoyed very
much.
Club called to order at 2
o'clock with song by Treble
|Clef.
PROGRAM.
Piano olo-Florence Schulz
meister.
Recitation, "seein' Things at
Night" Arthur Schulmeister.
Recitation, "The Dream Folk"
Clementine Deur.
Song, "Under the Snow"
Glen Williams.
Reading, "The Village Watch
Tower" by Kate Douglas Wig
gin Miss White.
Questions were then taken
up and discussed with a great
deal of earnestness.
l. 1t is not any harder to
raise turkeys now than in times
past.
2. In favor of oiled floor.
3. The farmers of today do
not have to work as hard as
those of Is years ago.
Committee on questions for
March A. Edgecomb, Mrs.
Deur, Mrs. Doty.
Selections Mrs. Ellis Jones,
Mrs. Green Jones.
Questions for March:
Why cannot the transporta-
tion of pupils to centrally locat-
ed graded schools be made a
success as we'll as our free rural
delivery? Referred to Mrs. G.
N. Frazier.
Would it be better for hui
manity if the Thaw trial was
suppressed from the newspa-
pers? Referred to A. E. Bes-
sire.
Should we farmers advocate
the prohibition of Japanese and
Chinese laborers from emigrat-
ing to the United States? Re-
ferred to F. w. Myers.
1t was moved by w. A. Jones
and seconded that the club ten
der a vote of thanks to Rev.
Williams and his estimable
wife for their kind hospitality
to the club. Carried.
Visitors Mrs. Orr and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Schulmeister and
family, Mrs. G. w. McGavren,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Becker Mrs.
j. S. Mcdonald, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Brandriff, Miss Alice
Brandrltt, Treble Clef, MS.
Steve Williams, DR.. and Mrs.
Gasson, Council Bluffs, Guy
Smith, A. H. Sniff, E. E. Hoyle,
Miss White, Mrs. Olmstead,
Mrs. Lahman, Mrs. Clark, Mrs.
Smith, Stephen Myers, Miss
Fannie Howard
There being nothing further
by motion the club. adjourned
to meet the third Saturday in
March at Mr.. and Mrs. C. H.
Deur's.
Closed by singi g "My Coun-
try IT'S of Thee.
Mrs. F. W. N ,ers, Sec'y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21
AT W. y. Birds

Senator Reed Smoot will take
his seat in the United States
senate now that the contest has
ended. The fight over his cleo
ton has been a long drawn out
affair and the senators no
doubt breathed a sigh of relief
when the matter was finally
settled yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21
P. O. Notice.
Thirty Third An
nual Ball

The Volunteer Fireman's AS
ISOLATION of Missouri Valley,
will give their thirty-third an
nual ball, Friday evening, Feb.
22nd, at Fountains hall.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

DR.. DeVore reports the birth
of a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Swan at their home at
BeebeetoWn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

The Northwestern ran a
special train from Lincoln, Ne
braska to Missouri Valley this
morning to connect with Sioux
City division train No. ~
North. The special carried the
Royal Chef" troupe of players
enroute to South Dakota.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

A fine farm for rent. Apply
at once. Martin & Stout.
f23
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

Quite a number of Council
Bluffs Knights of Pythias came
up this morning to attend the
convention this afternoon.
The Woodbine and Dennison X.
P.'s came in this afternoon.
No Mail Route Friday
The rural route carriers will
not make any delivery Friday,
February 22nd, account of
Washington's birthday.
Mrs. John Dewell, of Mag
nolia, is a guest at the D. C.
Forde home on Fourth street.
We note in the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil that a marriage
license has been issued to
Adam Olson and Emma Basch,
both of this city.
The Women's Home Mission
airy society met this afternoon
with Mrs. John Mcclure at her
home on North Fourth street.
Mems, Boys Women's and
Chlldren's shoes at factory
prices. Can save you big
money at Sullivan's Admins
traitors sale.
E. w. Pratt was called to
Chicago last evening on bust
mess.
The delegation of Missouri
Valley merchants, who have
been in Des Moines attending
the Retail Merchants Conven-
ton, came home this morning
feeling highly pleased with the
meeting. While at the state
capital, they spent one after
noon in the house and senate.
DO not forge. TO look in
Soren Browns window for
prices before you buy your
groceries pay day.
Lon Chalfant is laying off on
account of sickness.
Dir. Hugh Tamisiea was
called to Modale yesterday in
consultation with DIR. Cooper,
Ion a case of pneumonia.
Theodore Basch was a pleas
ant caller today. He will move
to Council Bluffs, March LIST,
where he will make his future
home.
Baby Day, Saturday, Feb. o
TO introduce our work, We
will give you one full cabinet
size photograph of your baby
for Is cents. One day only
Saturday, Feb. %. Bring il
the babies. Ashton Bros.
photographers, at the Hoyel
Gallery.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Amen are
attending the National Presby
terrain meeting in Omaha to
day.
j. B. Lyon, of Denison, wa,
in the Valley today on business
He attended the District meet
ing of the K. P.'s in this cit,
this afternoon.
Partly cloudy with probabl,
local snow in west portion to
night or Friday. Colder il
east portion tonight.
AS d. S. Livingston is to b.
in the city during the painting
season, and by seeing him first
your troubles will be properl,
cared for. No job too larg'
for my facilities or too small
for my consideration. mi
J. q. Jones was a pleasan
caller today.
Jacob Byers is very seriousl,
i'll at his home.
S. M. Braden, of Norfolk
General Superintendent of thu
N. & w. division, is in the city
on business.
George Gumb is in Fremon,
today on business.
Fruits for Sale
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

Miss Carrie Bird is on the
sick list.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

The Firenen's dance Friday
evening is expected to be one
OF the largest in the history of
the association.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

Drs. Gamble & Gamble Os-
seopathic Physicians, Mo.
Valley, la.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21
For Rent

ILLIlu.
For Rent
My 40 acres inside corpora
ton, also 48 acres % miles
north of town with 3-room
house and other improvements.
Inquire at my residence.
f22 Viola Palmer.
MIR. Hoyer will be at his studio
for a while yet to finish his
back work. All those having
resittings coming are requested
to call at an early date.
Hoyer.
Well, | should say those col
lege bags are very chic, at
Stoddard's.
For Sale Three hundred
feet on 4th street, 200 adjoin-
ing home of A. H. Sniff on the
north, 100 feet adjoining Skel-
ton place. Also my home on
McGavren street, 100 feet
front, 375 feet deep. This
property will all be sold cheap,
as | wish to close out my hold
ings in Mo. Valley. For in
formation apply to Fred Brown
or VIM. Cody, at State Savings
Bank. A. Mooney.
MO
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iSsekiy Established July 3, 1868
lE;;a;ly Established April I, 1891

Eeekiy, Sl.5G per year; Daily is cents
Ter week,
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nrs. Tamisiea & Tamisiea,
NO. Valley, la.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-02-21

The Catholic Ladies Circle
will meet with Mrs. w. H.
Withrow Friday afternoon.
All members requested to be
present.