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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
FRANKLIN COUNTY CROPS.
Much Hay Shipped to Outside Mark
ets-Corn Prospects Splendid.

MuCT1 nay 0nlPP00 " SASoS00 n
e.s-corn Prospects Splendid.
Special to mes-Republican.
Hampton, July 22.-If anyone had
misgivings a few weeks ago as to the
crop prospects in this locality, that
person should take a drive Of few
miles thru the farming districts now,
with his or her eyes open to view the
prospects as at present spread out on
eNtrv hand
The ov!Gitltns that worked agains;
tie strawberry crop, proved to be
ideal for hay crop, probably a larger
amount of this very necessary feed
has been placed in stack or NOW than
for many years back. OF late years the
custom has grown Of baling and ship
ping out large quantities of hay from
this county, and such Of the present
crop as is not needed for home con-
sumption will probably be disposed Of
in this way during the coming winter
and spring of 1909
Corn has made remarkable growth
during the past two weeks and is
now little if any behind the average
OF other seasons at this date. More
over its color is excellent. and so far
as can be judged now q good yield is
certain.
Oats are mostly in shock, altho
some fields of late sowed grain are yet
to be harvested. Considerable COM
plaint is made Of the rust.
Probably larger acreage OF pota-
toes was planted in this county last
spring than ever before. With the
machinery for planting and digging
this crop that may now be had many
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
Hampton News.

Hampton, July GA. L. Roberts,
who has been suffering for several
weeks with an attack Of typhoid fever,
Is again able to be out. altho he shows
plainly the effects of the severe Illness
he has experienced.
Among the. recent weddings in this
city was that Of Clarence A. Harper
and Miss Melissa Woodside, both OF
Hansell, Rev. William Baier officiat-
ing.
J.. M. Barker has laid a new cement
walk in front Of his home on North
Reeve street.
According to a notice published here
a new highway liz likely soon to be es-
tablished leading west on the section
line from the town of Faulkner Tor
distance Of one mile, thence south one
half mile. 1t is TO be established on
land owned by Isaiah Wagner. sarah
r. Wagner, George w. Diamond and
Fl. Boyenga, and will be great con-
venience to those residing west OF that
town in reaching the place.
County fair officials are busy now
adays experimenting improvements
that are being raade at the fair ground.
The track is being widened to full
sixty feet, and 1t is stated that the
shed horse stalls are to be moved to
the south end of the grounds and re-
built and fifty new stalls added.
Hugh Williams, who Is day operator
at the Central Great Western crossing,
is taking his annual vacation and has
gone to Bowling Green, KY. for visit
with his mother.
Mrs. III. d. Troskher of Leaven-
worth. Kas., IL here for visit with
her mother. Mrs. Stewart Roberts.
The Dayton & Berringer Marble
Works have new engraver at their
place Of business in the person of Ira
l.. Sage, late of Monmouth, I'll.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22

farmers are devoting portions Of their
farms to potatoes and find 1T a profit
able crop to raise. The greatest draw
back seems to be the beetles and they
have done u great deal of damage
this season despite the frequent
sprayings that growers have been
obliged to apply.
Several fields of sugar beets are
under cultivation in this locality and
they are in fine condition, and prom
ise to be much ahead of the crop
raised In this vicinity last year. II a
good yield of beets should be har-
vested this fall and the same should
prove profitable venture, perhaps
some OF the discouraged growers of
last year would take new courage and
try 1t again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
Court Rules That Tax Sales OF
Lands Do Not Invalidate
Wite's Interests
DECISION GIVEN IN OLD CASE
Mrs. Phoebe A. Lucas Decreed One
Third Interest in Lands Sold For
Taxes in 1867 and Later Left by Will
to Another-GeneraI News Of tho
State.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Montezuma, July 22.-Attorneys OF
this place are in receipt OF a decision
in case in which they are interested
in which the court holds that the dow
er interests OF widow are not at
fected by the sale Of property for tax
es, altho the property in question may
have passed into the hands Of others
than those who purchased it at tax
sale. The decision rendered Is one en-
titled Phoebe A. Lucas VS.. Annie L.
Purdy, the case being brought in Tama
county.
The undisputed facts are that Col.
Edward w. Lucas entered the land IN
question from the United States gov
eminent on November 2. 1853, togeth-
er with many other tracts OF land IN
other parts Of this state, and that ne
never decided this tract to anyone,
nor was it ever sold on execution
or judicial sale, but in the year 1868
said tract was sold for the taxes
against 1t for the year 1857 and In the
year 1871, no redemption having been
made from this tax sale, deed was
issued to S. Nj. Beeson, who left the
land by will to the defenadtn. Mrs.
Purdy, who has been in possession
thereof for many years.
Edward w. Lucas was married
man during his ownership of this land
and the title was not in his Wife's
name, but was held in his own name.
Mrs. Lucas probably did not know
the descriptions of all the land then
held by her husband, nor on what
lands he had paid taxes. nor upon what
lands he had failed to pay taxes; and
IL she had known Of his inability
or refusal to pay same she would
still have been unable to protect her
self because of lack Of funds of her
own.
Col. Lucas died recently leaving his
wife surviving him and she com
menced this action to recover the
one-third of said premises.
In the above case defendant was the
loser and decree was rendered in favor
of plaintiff awarding ner one-tnlrd IN
value Of said real estate. and in the
opinion handed down by the court.
after referring to other states which
have statutes like that of Iowa and
which states declare the widows, right
unaffected by tax sale says. THE same
may be said of the statute Of Iowa pre-
scribing the methods or means by
which dover may be Invested or ex-
tinguished; the legislature of this state
has not yet seen AT to declare that a
wife's inchoate interest shall be di-
vested by a tax sale and deed; and 1t
appears to me to be little short of jul
dicial legislation for the courts to en-
graft that provision upon the statute"
The above decision is apparently
based upon the same reasoning which
has prompted examiners Of titles for
the big insurance and loan companies
to place but little confidence in a title
based solely upon tax title; the usual
requirement of these title lawyers be-
ing that quit claim deed should be
obtained from the persons whose in
terests were sold at the tax sale. or
they would not approve of the title
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
oPToMETRIsTs INCORPORATE
Iowa State Association Files Articles
Officers Elected.

Iowa State Association Files Articles
Officers Elected.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, July 22.-The Iowa State
Association of Optometrists filed it's
articles of Incorporation with the coun-
ty recorder yesterday. Karl D. Fisk, of
West Union, j. A. Ryan, of Charles
City, George ]. Feige, of Des Moines,
Mack Hurlbut, Of Fort Dodge, George
s. Goodale, of Lenox and George ]. AL
len, of Marshalltown. all prominent
opticians of the state, are the incorpor-
ators Of the new association. The offic-
ers are:
President, Karl D. Fisk; vice presi-
dent, j. A. Ryan; secretary treasurer
George j. Feige; board of directors,
Mack A. Hurlbut, George l.. Goodale,
George j. Allen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
BIG STICK FOR NAVAL BOARD.
Shake up Probable Because of Crit
icism Of Battleships.


icism Of Battleships.
Washington, July 81. - Prospects
are bright for a row in the navy de-
partment that will make the Reuter-
dahl Capps- Converse upheaval Of this
spring appear tame. The disturbance
Is expected on "Wednesday. when the
president and distinguished gather
ing Of naval officers will meet at the
navy war college at Newport. Crit
icism of the construction Of the new
battleship North Dakota will be the
leading subject for discussion, and the
president is determined to get to the
bottom Of the matter The frequency
with which criticisms Of the vessels
OF the United States fleets have been
made Of late has aroused Mr.. Roose-
welt.
The greatest precautions are being
taken to keep the public in ignorance
of the discussion. Armed sentries Will
surround the war college during the
conference and none will be permitted
to pass. In this way 1t ds hoped to
avoid the publicity that followed at
tacks on Rear Admirals Caps ami
Converse. who replied openly to the
criticism of Henry Reuterdahl, the
marine artist.
Practically all the chiefs OF the
naval bureaus and several of the Of
flcers on the, retired list have been
summoned to attend the meeting
Among them are Rear Admirals Cas-
per Goodrich. William Cowles. A. r.
Couden. William S. Swift, ~ n. G.
Lutte and Royal r. Ingersolls Cap
tains Aaron Ward. Nathan u. Niles
and Charles ]. Badger, Naval Con-
struotors David w. Taylor and Rich
ard H. Robinson, Commanders Clar-
ence F. williams and Arthur L. VIII
lard, and Lieutenant p. w. F'oote.
The first topic ITO be taken up and
the real cause for the calling OF the
conference is the report Of Commander
Key to the president in which he made
sweeping criticisms Of the battleship
North Dakota, sister ship OF the Della
ware. These criticisms have been kept
a profound secret. Few, IL any, naval
officers have been taken into the presi-
dents confidence.
The plans for the North Dakota and
Delaware were drawn some time ago
and submitted to the fifty-ninth con-
KEeSS IOF apUIONdls ~ w sS VA sAAN>1S
plans in a general way that the session
just adjourned appropriated funds for
the construction of the new battleships
Florida and Utah. It is Mr.. Roose-
velt's intention, however. to have the
two new ships as powerful and as eff
cient as they can be made. II they
are to be built along the same general
lines of the North Dakota and Della
ware, he will insist on knowing whether
they are recognized as first class. II
there is any difference of opinion ne
wants to know it,
While Commander Keys report mas
not been given out by the president, it
is accepted that one Of the chief critf-
sisms made relates to the armament.
The manner in which the ten heavy
twelve-inch guns were mounted was
matter Of discussion at the time the
plans were drawn, but the bureau of
ordinance declined to permit any inter-
ference. 's'i'
1t would surprise no one if Mr..
Roosevelt abolished the present naval
board on construction and substituted
for it a board on design with wholly
different membership.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
ROCKWELL CITY FAIR.
Ten Thousand Dollars Expended on
Grounds and Improvements.

CT buOuSdU0 SOI0tS A-NHSuSASN WI
Grounds and Improvements.
Special to Times-Republican.
Rockwell City. July 22.-The Rock
we'll City fair dates are July %, 20. 80
and 81.
The citizens of the city with the as
sistance Of the farmers have expended
$4,000 in grounds and Improvements
and this is the initial entertainment
Arrangements have been made with
railroads for bringing the people to the
city and every indication is that the
attendance will be very large.
Besides being our ''house warming"
1t is the opening date of the North
west Iowa Circuit which has been in
the past one of the most successful ag-
ricultural fairs in the state and in
cludes the towns of Rockwell City,
Fonda, Alta Sheldon and Rock Rapids.
Our speed events are already quite
we'll filled and the stock exhibit prom
Uses to be one Of the very best ever
seen in northwest Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
MASON CITY TO PAVE.

Paving Propositions Were Recon-
sidered and All Were Repassed.
Special to Ttmes-Republican.
Mason City, July 22.-The former
action of the city council which turned
down the paving propositions up for
consideration week ago, was recon-
sidered and with the exception of one
or two negative votes, all the original
resolutions were repassed with minor
alterations.
Fourth street from Main to Cedar
and Superior from the bridge north to
Fourth will be paved with creosoted
blocks. Drummond. East Sheridan and
Sheridan from Drummond to Miller
will be paved with brick Alleys in
blocks 2, 8, Z, 8. 9, 10. II, will be paved
with cement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
"JEFF" kEeLEY HoNoREp.
Amees Man Member of American Press
Humorists' Association at Denver.

Special to Times Repupncan.
Boone, July 22.-"Jeff" Kegley, bet
ter known as Howard Kegley, of the
Ames Times, writer Of humor who
has gained an international reputation,
was yesterday elected a member OF the
American Press Humorists' Associa-
tion in session in Denver. This honor
came to Kegley unsolicited and marks
the first newspaper man Of this state
for such a high place among the hum
orists. Kegley's name was presented
by Secretary Riser of the Chicago
Record Herald and went thru without
any opposition. His stuff has attracted
a great deal Of attention and it is
limited that Jeff will shortly leave
Ames on much larger salary than
he is at present getting. His friends
in the profession in Boone and over
the state will be glad to learn of this
deserved tribute paid to him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22

NEW RURAL CARRIERS.
Twenty. one Applicants to Take Exams
at Iowa Falls Saturday.

6p1CIaT
Iowa Falls, July 22.-Roy w. Evers,
secretary Of the local board of civil
service examiners for the postoffice
department, has just issued notice that
an examination will be held in this
city next Saturday. This examination
is for the purpose OF selecting rural
carriers in the county. Twenty-one APP
plicants will take the examination and
will come from all parts'of the county
The examination will be held at the
city hall and will be conducted by the
civil service board of this city which is
the only one in the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
An Auto Collision

means many bad bruises. which Buck
lens Arnica Salve heals quickly as it
does sores and burns. Csc. Mcbride
g. Will Drug Co,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22

This is the time OF year when you
need a kodak TAX, pictures on your
vacation.
The Eastman, Blair, Century and
Promo are the good kinds.
Eastman films are the only good
ones
First class work in developing and
printing and your work delivered when
promised.
THE FISHER GOVERNOR co.
-. s. HoAG, Mgr. 1856 w. Main st.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
Not What He Wanted.

This cash register you sold me Is a
fraud" declared the country editor.
"Just like the sample" argued the
salesman.
II thought that was q model in min
iature Why man, can't put potatoes.
turnips and the like in those tiny
bins"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22

f3lss TAKING "a BN I'll
7 Ii fine porcelairt or enameled tub
10 a luxury. You feel twice as clean
when you come out as you do from the
old style tin or zinc affair.
THE COST OF SUCH PLUMBING
may have scared you from changing
your old fashfone6 bath room into a
modern one. 1t will be pleasure to
US to clear your mind on that ques-
tion. We shall be glad to show you
that the cost is rnuch less than you
lima CINE.
IN. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES co.
20 North Center ST.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-22
GroundIess Accusation.

1Ph1IadeIph1a PreSS1
Kloseman-"Well, of all things! The
idea of his accusing me of making a
lie out of the whole cloth"
Pepprey-"Yes, the ideal"
Klosem isn't it?"
Pepprey-"O! very. Evidently he
doesn't know how economical you are"
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Embroidery Beauty.

Al appears to be fish that comes 10
the net OF the modiste OF today when
her attention fl turned. as il so Lavish
~ IS, IN the direction OF embTOideTies.
tilo floss IS a favorite medium, but not
more so than the narrowest Of soutache,
while gold and silver threads must also
be reckoned with, and any number Of
sequlns, among which the newest arc
called by such significant titles as tears
translucent crystal drops, trefoils and
ctescents.
in addition to ali these highly effective
items, cabuchC1 gems are on the lists,
and are meeting with distinguished pat
rouage. Huge ornaments in ths simili-
tude OF emeralds. rUbios. and diamonds
are being mingled in barbaric splendor
with gold tinsel enbroideries. and moon
stones are playing their refined part in
the company OF bright and furnished
silver. Blister pearls are also being
used.
But stlIl newer than any OF the fore
going decorations IS straw as a medium
for the cmbroiderer's skill. When used
upon net IN fine and delicate traceries,
straw is capabls Of producing a very
rich appearance. It is an expensive type
of decoration, and looks mcst handsome
upon a black background. as a plastron
down the front Of a dress. a bordering
for a tuntc, or the outline Of a decOl-
letage.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Turpentine in the Home.

After a hOusekeeper fully realizes the
worth Of turpentine in a household she
is never willing TO be without a supply
OF IT, IL gives quick relief 20 burns. IS
an excellent application for corns. and
is good for rheumatism and sore throats.
Turpentine is a sure preventive against
moths; by dropping a trife I'm the draw
eTs, trunks, and CupbOards Il win rem
der JEa garments secure from injury
during the summer.
II VIII also keep ants from the closets
and storerOoms N a few drops are put
I'm the corners and upon the shelves,
while 1T is sure destruction to bedbugs
and viii effectually drive them away
from their haunts II thoroughly applied
% all the joints OF the beds,ead II
Injuries neither clothing nor furniture.
One tablespoonful added 20 a bucket
Of warm water is excellent for cleaning
paint
TurpentiHe is used IN laundry work
IN conjunction with ammonia to remove
paint stains from colored clothes. The
two liquids are mixed and the stain
dipped IN and rubbed until it disappears
IL is also used in cold water starch
TO make the iron pass along the fabric
smoothly. Proportions. four drops 10
one tablespoonful OF starch.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Uses of Alum:
Handy Recipes
For Housewife

Alum should never be absent from
any household. il has a very good eff
feet II applied TO bleeding wounds. as
il checks the loss OF blood.
Boiled in milk IN small quantities Il
is good for toOthache. 1t must be held
in the mouth. not swallowed.
For bleeding Of the mouth or tongue.
a wash in cold water IN which alum has
been dissolved is very effective.
Alum water IS used for rinslng cur
tains. muslin hangings, and children
dresses and pinafOres. rendering them
nor lrfammable. Dissolve two ounces
Of alum in one gallon OF water, and
use for Tiusing.
Alum is also useful for crystaIlizlng
grasses. Dissolve one pound OF il in
quart of hot water. Tie the grasses
in small punches. dip them in the so,
luton when It is cool. holding them
there three or four minutes. according
10 the size of the crystals desired. The
cooler The solution the quicker the crys-
tails viii form.
Use a glass Jar. with an old plate
under it TO prevent the glass IRON
breaking. To hold the solution, as the
'ormatlon OF the crystals is more cas-
ly seen by this method than If an
e1rthcnware jar Is used.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
To Soften Wafer

AS to the water used in the bath, it
should be softened either with b0rax or
bicarbonate Of soda; even ammonia will
be effective. but of all three it IS better
TO use too little than too much. To
give precise Quantities is impossible,
because the amount must be governed
by the quality of the water. All one
can advise is to use a pinch" There
IS no difficulty in telling the effect II
water on the skin, because il the
former is hard the skin will be rough
and dry. II IS not to be forgotten that
an overdose Of 5oftness viii affect the
complexion in precisely the same man
uer.
After washing. wipe the face with
roseV ater and glycerne, If that agrees
with the skin, or anything else that is
sOftening- Glycerine and rOseWater are
a substitute for cold cream and are a
skin tonic. Continue TO use them as
they agree
At nlght nothing should be allowed to
interfere with a thorough cleansing OF
the face with hot water and SOAP when
the skin IS really dirty. II soap is too
drying there may be a hot face bath,
then, after wiping the skin, cold cream
may be rubbed on and. another hot
washing given.
After this cold water must be dashed
over the face TO contract the pores
and rosewater and glycerine, or what
ever agrees best, should be rubbed on
Witch hazel does not act as rOseWater
The former is simply astrinEent, and
used very often will dry the skin. caus-
ing wrinkles.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Art of FI1e Building

Every one has heard the proud cx-
clamation. II am born fire builder. No
fire 1 touch goes out" and, indeed, it
IS an art worth having. for what could
be more aggravating than a cold day.
all the materials at hand and no fire.
The art of caring for a fire lies In
the thoroughness Of raking it. no ashes
should be left; a "clean fire" IS the hot
test, and every corner must be well
taken care of, for no matter how req
the center Of a coal fire may be, il the
sides and corners are not clear it VIII
go out Then, too, IT is in the untOucu-
ed parts that Cliukers collect. and q
Few OF these annoying impurities neces-
state a new fire, which means much
work and a remarkable absence OF. heat
for an indefinite period.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Durable Furniture Polish

Put q quarter of pint OF turpentine.
quarter OF a pint OF spirits Of wine and
quarter of a pint OF vinegar into a
bottle, add a third Of a pint Of linseed
OIL Cork tightly and shake the bottle
brisklv IN order to mix The various in
gradients thoroughly before using
Dust the furniture carefully re-
move any grease spot, there may be
with a flannel dipped IN warm soda
water, then pour a al quantity Of
the polish on a piece Of clean. soft
flannel and rub 10 well into the wood
Polish off az once with a very soft
lustcr-in old silk handkerchief is the
best thing for this purpose.
II only a small quantity OF the polish
is used the furniture win brighten much
more easily than when the mixture IS
laid on thiCIIly.