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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13

Fred Woellstein is arranging for a
big 80 day closing out sale of all goods
in his east store. Watch for further
particulars in our next issue.
If you want correct abstracting dore,
and cheap prices too, it will pay you to
see the American Loan & Trust Co.,
before or 1ering your abstract.
The annual meeting of the Albion
Farmers Telephone Co., will be held at
the Albion school house in Albion on
March 1s, 1908, at o'clock p. m.
! For SALE-An unimproved lot (No. 5
north of e. P. Farnsworth's residence.
For further information address Miss
Gertrude Caward, La Sale School,
Chicago.
Karl d. Fisk, Optometrist, will be
at the Strother Hotel, March 10th, 18th
and 18th. See him about your eyes,
and have him show you the new invisi-
BILE Kryptok bifocal lense.
Martin Haubrick returned on
Wednesday from South Dakota, stop
ping off for a day in fCresco. Mr..
Steffes remained in Dakota where he
bought half section of land.
Regular service in Baptist Church
next Sunday morning and evening.
Dreams Anything in them? is the sub
ject in evening. Good singing by a
chorus choir. All are welcome.
Henry Albers, Sr., has moved to
Cresco and occupies his new home re-
Gently purchased from Joshua Page,
who has moved into NJ. B. Doolittle's
place ..opposite Congregational church.
The last issue of the Democrat
Chronicle publishes an article entitled
Education" written by A. R. McCook.
1t also runs half tone of Mr.. McCook
together with short sketch of his
career.
/ The Bonair L. A. S. will hold an
apron and handkerchief sale at Wood
men hall, Bonair, Ia, March 18th.
Dinner and supper will be served.
Rrics Is cents. Everyone cordially
invited to attend.
| At the auction sale last Saturday,
the French stallion Tivoli was sold to
w. S. Christen, of Winneshiek County.
for $525. On the Saturday previous,
the Clydesdale Stallion McHugh owned
by the schley Horse Co. was sold for
$4oo to Anton Milota who resides hear
SchleY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13
Democratic Caucus.

The democrats of Cresco and Vernon
Springs Twp. will meet in caucus at
the court house hall on Friday evening,
March 10th, at 8 O'Clock, to select 16
delegates to the county convention to
be held in Cresco the day following,
and to transact such other business as
may properly come before it. Com.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13

There is sense of insecurity to those
whose sight is dim. Do not run chan
ces of being injured through want of
proper glasses, but consult Karl D..
Fisk about your eyes, at Strother
Hotel, Monday, Tuesday and Wednes
day, March 10th, 18th and 18th.
It coaxes back that we'll feeling, heal
thy looks, puts the sap of life in your
system, protects you from disease.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea has no
equal as spring tonic for the whole
family. 35c. Tea orsTabIets.
VIM. Connolly.
Mr.. Spafford presented fine enter
tainment last Tue sday to the satisfac-
ton of all, He Is one of the cleverest
entertainers that ever visited the town.
His sketches were very quickly and
artistically executed, and he surprised
us by drawing upside down faces of
prominent men of the day. He also
played on number of foreign and an
cient instruments and his stories which
were both humorous and pathetic, left
good moral as he entertained. -
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13

Seed Barley for sale at IS cts. per
bushel. Laenas Baumgartner, who
threshed it, pronounced this barley the
best he threshed during the season.
Sample may be seen at this Office.
Can be weighed at my place on the
Strother farm west of Cresco.
ADAM STEFFENS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to return our sincere
thanks to all the neighbors and friends
for their kindness and sympathy du-
ring our recent bereavement in the loss
of husband and father.
MRS. ANNA Boucher,
AND CHILDREN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13
Tame Hay for sale. Enquire of
A T.. WALLACE

As IL w AA4AASA.
DR.. W. T. Daily, physician and
surgeon; office over Glass's restaurant.
For SALE-A very fine violin. A
snap at $500. Enquire at this Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Converse came
down from South St. Paul last evening,
9. H. Anderson, from over Harmony
way, was Cresco visitor on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Geo. Fish is prepared to do
embroidery, tatting, stamping, ETY.. at
reasonable prices. Gall or phone your
wants. N. /. Phone 3Sl,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-13

f Reece sells whistle
John Malek, Of schley,r was Cresco
visitor yesterday.
/. 7. Benson, of Lime Springs, was
Cresco caller yesterday.
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer; Office
opposite the National Bank.
q, G. osMalley returned Wednegday
from business trip to Chicago.
Anyone wanting good, work horses
will do well to call on D. A, LYONS,
Tame Hay for Sale Enquire Of
JOHN McD DoNouGH:
Corn For sALE-4oo bushels at SOC
5per bushel. v. M. AHERN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18

ing to our imperfect system for con traction of the currency. Rates of interest are low in consequence, and will probably remain low until crop moving begins in August. Such con- ditions are inflationary and, of course stimulate gold shipments; $20,000,00O having already gone back since the panic. This movement causes no un- easiness in monetary circles; in fact, we could easily spare the $100,000,0U0 imported here during the panic with out disturbance. Perhaps the most unpleasant feature in the money mar ket is the rapidly growing govern- ment deficit, which will compel large withdrawal of public funds in depository banks. However, as all | ready stated, the money market has clearer outlook than usual for three | months ahead; and this is the most stimulating factor in stock market op- | elations. The next bullish element IS the crop situation. We are practi- cally sure of big winter wheat crop, probably the second best on record; for the harvest is only about two months distant, and recent abundant rains have well soaked the soil, leav-
 ing the plant in high condition and comparatively free of danger from drouth. The condition of winter
 wheat is now so fine that drop of
 or points in June or July would still give promise for big crop. Conditions for planting spring wheat
 and corn are also very satisfactory, the soil being in excellent condition and favorable to good start. Cot
 ton, too, is beginning well, with the prospect of no reduction in acreage.
 All indications thus far have been on
 the side of good harvest, although
 occasionally temperature has been too
 low and precipitation too great.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18

The national democratic congress sional campaign committee has begun active operations at its head quarters at Washington. D. C. In addition to its regular work it is now preparing a campaign hand book which it hopes to have ready for dis tribution by July 1.-two or three months carrier than heretofore. The committee is charged with the duty of assisting. in every way possible. the election of a democratic con- gress. and wishes the active CO., operation of every voter in the United States who believes that the election Of a democratic congress would greatly benefit the country. They rely upon the people to sustain the work by giving information as to local conditions. and suggestions for guidance. Each individual can aid by making a contribution. and inter. est others in helping. toO- The cam paiEn hand book will be distributed as generally as possible, as soon as published. to every one who con- tributes 10 the committee. Those vho wish to help the oouse can send contributions to James T. Lloyd chairman of the democratic cOngres siJnsl committee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
BOY AND MAN IN DEATH PACT
chiessoan and His Young Son Agree
 to Die Together.

Chicago. May 1S.-Gasping terrible story of having killed his little son in fulfillment of death pact, Henry Ru- dolph Amann fell at the feet of an ar my surgeon in Fort Sheridan and Is close to death from two self inflicted wounds near his heart. He and Wal ter Amann, twelve years old, the son, signed a compact to die, and the little chap went to sleep in his fathers arms. knowing he was to be killed in his slumber.
 The crazed man. once a millionaire, waited till the boy was sound asleep. Then. with the sun gliding the dancing lake before him. he opened his sons shirt. felt for the calmly beating heart and drove a knife into the youngsters breast to the hilt. Amann. who is for ty-three years old, made two thrusts at his own heart, but missed it. Evident ly the blade also failed to pierce the child's heart. for Walter in the last minute of his life tried to stanch the blood from his fathers wounds. The boy was found with a handkerchief in his dead hand.
 The man resolved on death when he found himself ruined by bad invest ments in factories and unlucky Wall street speculatiOns. He had no idea of killing his son. however. until the lit' tie chap dlvined that his father was trying to lose him. Amann left the boy in Lake Forest and Fort Sheridan but the youngSter followed him. Then
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18

There were 61,19S public schools in Germany in 1906. attended by 9,779,356 pupils, or 94 per cent of all German children of school age, leaving only 6 per cent for all other schools, including home training. Since 1901 the school attendance shows an increase of 9,1 per cent. During the same time male teachers show an increase of 10.6 per cent and ftmale teachers an increase of 30.5 per cent. The annual average cost per pupil for public school edu- cation has increased from $11.2O in 1901 to $12S6 in 1906. The aver age number of scholars to each teacher was 5S in 1906. some having as high as S5 pupils and others as low as SS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18

A new tar-spraying machine, which the makers claim will do away with the dust nuisance. has been tested on the roadway in front of the Horticul- tural hall. Westminster. London, be- fore practically the whole of the municipal engineers, large number of county surveyors and suburban engineers, and two representatives appointed by the war office. After the tar-spraying process a second machine scattered a level layer of granite grit and chips upon the tar, which, when rolled, formed a road with a fine, smooth surface, durable and dustless. A tar macadam road made in this way costs from 3s Sd to 4s (S5 to 97 cents) a yard. as against ordinary macadam, which costs on an average 2s 6d (6O centsl a skquare yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18

Some interesting truths about the American manufacturer and the Chinese trade will be told the mem- bers of the National Association of Manufacturers at their annual con- vention in New York, which opened to-day and will continue for three days. Minister Wu Ting-fang. the suave diplomat who represents the celestial empire in the United States, is going to address the con- vention on American Industries and the Chinese Trade" a subject which Minister Wu knows thorough ly from his experience in high ad- ministrative office in China and his long years of residence in America. It is probable that the manufactur- CTS will hear some home-truths on the subject from the representative of the ancient empire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
the man told the little chap he intend,

the man told the little chap he intend ed to die.
 Walter begged his father not to leave him alone in the world. They dis cussed their outlook and agreed it was hopeless. They planned to die by rush. ing across the rife range when the sol diers in Fort Sheridan were at target practice. Guards drove them off be- fore they could make an attempt at suicide in that was.
 It was discovered that sn few days Amann would have received a. gener' ous part of large estate in Germany He said he knew that money would come to him sooner or later, but his despair was so great that he could not wait for 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
YOUNG KINGS ROMANCE.
Manuel Declared In Love With Young
 Girl of Nonroyal Rank.

Lisbon. May 1S.-The Mundo prints a romantic story about King Manuel's attachment for the young daughter of a lady in waiting to Queen Amelie. which threatens to disrupt the matri- monial plans which are being laid for him. King Carlos and Queen Amelie were fully aware of the fondness of Manuel when a prince for the girl, who is connected with the highest Portu- guese nobility. but they considered it simply a childish fancy.
 Since Prince Msnuel's unexpected ac' cession to the throne a suitable alli' ance with a royal house is regarded as a necessity of state. Queen Amelie and the Duke of oporto. the kings un
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
Aasa Xstsran Kifis Another.

Dayton, O., May ls.-The bitter en mity that two old soldiers entertained for each other eliminated in a murder at the Soldiers home following guar rel when John Samuel, aged sixty seven, deliberately threw from a sec ond story window of the barracks James Bowlin, aged seventy-three Samuel was committed to the count, jail on the charge of murder. He ex pressed no regrets over the fate of hi' enemy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
coumit,.es to pi,eu.s Tariff.

Washington. May 1s.-Both houses oi congress adopted practically identical resolutions to carry out the promise oi the Republican party to revise the tariff. The senate resolution intrusts the inquiry to the committee on finance and the house resolution provides that it shall be conducted by the committee on ways and means. Each committee will work separately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
MONDAY, MAY IS, 1908.
May 18 In History.

1S04-Napoleon Bonaparte elected en- peror of France by the senate. Nathaniel Hawthorne, distin- guished American novelist and sketch writer, died; born 1894. O0-Mafeking relieved by the British army after siege of 217 days. 19O4Ion Perdicaris, an American citi- zen of Greek nationality. Kidnapped in Tangier by the bandit Raisuli. 19O7-Edward H. Conger, who was United States minister to Pekin during the Boxer troubles, died at Pasadena, Cal; born 1s4S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18

The outlook for the stock markst is r0t wfrhnat sgnge very cneoursgimE z features says Banker Clews The monetary future. for instance. Is clear sf au important trouble for some nanths to rums- Funds are supera- bzrdAnt and Ekaly to % remain ow-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
Offices l: II South Main St.,
 Frank Miller & Co.
REMOVAL

cle, have been casting about to find an available princess. both favoring one of British extraction because of the close relations between the countries. A few days ago they were openly canvassine the matter in the kings presence when to their great surprise he suddenly an nounced as his unalterable choice his early love and proclaimed his determi nation either to marry her or nobody.
 Remonstrances olr the ground of req sons of state were without effect and as a consequence the la6y in waiting and her daughter will be asked to g abroad in the hope that long separa ton will cure the king of his boyhood'' love
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
C.ndih.tes for AnnapnIi..

Washington. May 1S.-Ths ofseisl list of boys whO have passed the men, tal eNamiuatinn for admission to the Annapolis Naval academy contains the names Of the following Connecti- cut boys Principal. L. ]. Reilly alternate. ,. R. Bishop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18

Trsist up1n DsTnts wI.ch Hszsl szivs- It is esperEally good for piiss- Sold bT Buckinghau phzrEscy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS. Sun sets 7:09, rises 4:35; moon rises 10:04 p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
HAS STOOD THE TEST !

"Superfne" Olive oil has been analysed by physicians and sound to be absolutely pure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-18
E. |. HeIImann's Cafe,

$ Grand Street. The piacs where yoa are s1rs oi ezre Baoora AH tbs eho5ce brands sf cgsa kspt sa hsnd GiEs us gxM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
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If the investment is beyond
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ords to prove it.
Let our representative make
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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-05-21
CREATED A BRISK DEMAND
French Scientists Responsible for Fad
That Caused a Famine In
Blue Dishes.

cit is hard for merchants and
manufacturers to foresee the fancies
of the public" said the proprietor of
large New York store. "Take the
demand for blue fruit dishes, for ex-
ample. All of a sudden, about six
months ago, housekeepers all over
town began to ask for fruit dishes of
glass or china in various shades of
blue. There were only few such
dishes on the market. The supply
was soon exhausted, and before an
other consignment could be secured
our clerks were pestered to death by
importunate women who wanted to
know why on earth we didn't keep in
stock plenty Of those blue dishes.
Finally we Investigated the source of
this craze for blue dishes, and found
that it originated in the statement
of French scientists that that color,
ON account Of certain action of the
rays of light, helps to keep fruit
fresh. Whether there is any truth in
the theory I can't pretend to say,
but the women evidently have faith
in 1t and are backing up their belief
in a most substantial manner"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-05-21
HAD THE BUSINESS INSTINCT
Seemingly Unanswerable Argument
Put Forward by Nose to Well
Meaning Critic.

Mr.. Carmack, until recently sena-
tor from Tennessee, enjoys telling
the story of a darby in that state,
who, in way, is something of a
philosopher.
Some one was saying to Nose one
day: you're always in trouble,
Nose. Why, can't you try to be bet
teri. You're a likely sort of darby,
and you could get along very well if
only you'd behave yourself-keep a
steady job, instead of drinking bad
whisky and getting yourself behind
the bars half the time"
Excuse me, boss" said Nose,
with a grin, 'Fbut it looks to me like
I makes more money this way. When
I works hard I gets seven dollars a
month and my board. When gifts
arrested the jedge he says to me that
it will be ten dollars or 80 days.
How kin I afford to work for seven
dollars a month when Pm worth
three dollars more in de lookup ?"
ILLUSTRATED Sunday Magazine.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-05-21
DISCRIM lNATiON.

'"They have got the down with
women sentiment pat at my board
ing house," said a business woman.
eff it is a woman, the talking waiter
yells down the dumbwaiter, Bacon
and eggs fo' LADY, Up comes one
egg, one roll, and piece of bacon as
big as a postage stamp. If it is a
man, he calls down, Zone breakfast.
Up comes two eggs, two generous
slices of bacon, two rolls, and if
there is meat besides, a piece OF
meat. But we girls almost went on
a strike the other morning when we
found before our plates saucers con-
tanning just three wizened prunes,
and before each mans plate saucer
with four prunes. l think it is dis
eliminating pretty close when they
give a man one more prune than
they give a woman, don't your
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-05-21

9th. Owing to the absence of
several of the members, the pro.
gram was rather short. "Origin
of women's clubs' was the sinh.
ject of a bright and interesting
paper prepared and read by Mrs.
Carson.
The piano numbers by Mrs. H.
S. Taylor, and Mrs. W. T. Mccain
were highly appreciated, and re-
cieved hearty applause.
The club guests were : Mrs. Cant
Harrisburg, Mrs. Fl ackett, Augusta.
Miss Fanny Spivy Gadsden, Tenn.
Delicious refreshments were
served, and a delightful social hour,
was engaged.
AS the sun was sinking behind
the tree tops, the ladies departed
for their homes with many pleasant
thoughts of their kind and genial
hostess.
The Club will meet with Mrs.
Carson as hostess May %.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-05-21

The one greatest corruptions of
morals and every day school of
crime is the saloon. The saloon
by its very influence both active
and passive, breeds demoralizs sion
corruption and crime, to an ,extent
that nothing else approaches. Its
very presence, insinuating, accus-
toming men to look upon debuach,
and crime with impunity, tends to
an extent scarcely comprehended,
to benumb and deaden the keener
sensibilitits along all lines. We
live in a clouded moral atmosphere,
made so by the fumes of strong
drink, to a degree that few of us
can imagine. The effects are felt
in all branches of the social fabric.
This cause Of crime is most tangi-
BILE why not turn all forces towards
its obliteration.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-05-21
THE CARE OF THING.

The home of tiling is Italy. There
it is used for Railways, dining rooms
or bedrooms, and always it is in per-
feet condition, shining, smooth, and
unspotted, as it should be. Inquiry
brought forth the information that
soap and water are never used, but
linseed oil and turpentine are mixed
and applied frequently with a stiff
brush. This dry, the floors are pol
ished with wax.
The italian thing is mostly the
mosaic work on a coarser scale, or
else concrete, and the secret of TAX
ing care of it is well worth knowing.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-05-21
GOOSE sENTRlEs.

"'Silly goose is an expression
which should be used by the extreme
ly ignorant alone. No bird Of my
acquaintance" says J. Cyril Crow
ley, requires more patience to shoot
with gun or camera, especially the
latter. When feeding you will find
focks varying in size on open
ground, and nearly always on such
ground that a stalk is impossible.
"On the outskirts of these focks
are sentries with heads erect, eyes
and ears alert, the slightest sound
or movement and you are detected
true descendants from the ancient
preservers of Rome" County Life.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-05-21

AS it is with right and wrong
good and evil so it is with failure
and success. Perseverance is the
chief ingredient of the compound
that brings success. There may
be other elements required-ard
usually there are-but without this
one the mixture is Intellectual. ral-
ent, intellect-genius itself-may
all combine for a certain end, but
if the force Of persistant industry
is not behind them, they will lag
upon the road and never reach the
goal.