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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
DANTEs HUMoR.
1t Is of the Wholly Unconscious Kind
and WoefuIIy Grim.


The humorous side of Dante is ana
lyzed in the Westminster Review by
George Irobridge, who is great adj
mircr of the famous poet and who has
In previous writings expressed his APP.
probation of Dante MS nature poet
and rs Il novelist.
Although Dante's great poem is a
comedy" in the sense of being n
drama working to u happy ending, we
do not look for ridiculous situations in
It, such as we usually associate with
Che idea of comedy. Ridiculous situa-
lions occur nevertheless, and there Is
no lack of humor even in the poets de-
scription of the sutferings of the lost
pante's humor. however. Is of the UNI
conscious kind, arising from q total
lack of perception of the lulicrous. 1t
IS said that he was never seen to smile,
and we can quite believe It, since he
never forSakes sober seriousness in his
writings, and 1T is his deadly earnest
ness that betrays him into occasional
coalicality.
The sinners In hell. the poet tells us,
are relega.cd to their proper quarters
on the Judgment of Minos, who indi-
Gates the particular circle to which the
rulprit is consigned by wrapping his
tail SO many times around his beStial
body. Fancy the trembling sinner
waiting to count the coils that he may
know lli.s fate.
1t is a horrible punishment which IL
Assigned to those guilty OF simony, to
be b'red head downward in II circular
pit. with only the legs and feet pro
trtilins. while tlickeriny flames gliic
ovcr the soles of the latter. innictin6
exquisite torture, yet o,,r sense of bi,-
N"r Is provoked by the description o.
Dante standing over one Of these lloleA
s;id holding Il conversation with its "
nspant. reversed. and MS a stass
'i;lven III the SOIL" While numberless
a;sss wl'isg!e in continual motion
arntini bin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
ment.
Senatorial.

Just at this time there is con-
siderable talk as to what meas
ure Gov. Cummins should adj
dept to fill the unexpired
term in the Senate. We are in
no position to determine this inn
portant and very delicate ques-
ton, but think the best plan
would be to do nothing. Con-
gress will meet in December
next, and the Iowa State Leg
islature meets in regular sess-
ion in January following when
many new members, who have
came fresh from the'people, and
Gov. Cummins will be out of a
job, why not let the matter rest
until the new legislature con-
venes? 1t would only be about a
month, and with Senator Dolli-
yer at his post, the interests of
Iowa would not suffer by hav-
ing but one United States SEN
ator for thirty days. And again
no man appointed by the Gov
orner would be satisfactory UNI
der the peculiar condition of
politics in Iowa at this ltime,
but if left to the legislature, no
man could complain. Better
leave the job to the legislature,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
The Edoora Of Today.

The Moors Of today are the descend
ants Of those who conquered Spain.
who We're practically paramount in
the southern portion for two centuries
and relics of whose wonderful build
ings are TO lie found at the present day
In that country. Indeed. 1t is strange
to consider the position OF the Moors
of today when we see the work of their
hands In PAST centuries, and the only
explanation lies in the fact that they
are unable to adapt themselves to mod
ern conditions Strand Magazine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
Reiner's Busy Career.

Reiner's Busy Career.
Albert F. Reiner, the recently
appointed superintendent of the
Chicago & Northwestern, at
North Fond du Lac, was born
in 1868, at Madison, Wis, and
after public school and bust.
ness college education began
railroad work in 1880 on the C.
& NV, road as dispatcher at
Madison, Wis, since when he
has been successfully dispatch
err at Baraboo, Wis, chief dis
Ipatcher and trainmaster there,
trainmaster at Clinton, Idaho,
and assistant superintendent at
Baraboo. He held this latter
position until his recent appoint
ment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
A BOWL Of BITTER TEA.
Himalayan Hospitality In a Snow
Envciopcd tlovcl,

Envcloped Flovel.
In spite of il poverty which limits
their good intentions the inhabitants
of central and south central Asia dis
play Il charming hospitality. Such, at
least, is the impression gained from
Mr.. Ellsworth Huntington's book, ..9he
Pulse of Asia
AT Matayan. village in the prov
ince of L;ldakh, the habitable portion
of the upper Indus valley, a friendly
villager invited Mr. Huntington to dive
eight or ten feet of snow into one
story house. This was ut an elevation
Of 10000 feet.
Although it was April II. the snow.
even on a level. was higher than the
tops of the houses Where it had been
shoveled off the flat roofs it formed
high banks, protecting them from the
wind and making them the favorite
sitting room at that season and even
In winter, for the sunshine is always
warm in that dry, cloudless climate.
When the little black COWS had been
driven and pulled out Of the way MIR.
Huntington descended to an almost
closed shed used for the two or three
hardy sheep and goats and was usher
ed, STOPPING, into Il dark stable con-
tanning a little pony, shaggy, like all
the animals. Bending low once more,
he climbed over a high sill and was III
the warm. close family living room.
Light and air came in through hole
In the roof Il foot square surmounte,l
by Il chimney pot a foot high made of
three stones set up to keep out the
snow. a few bits of ragged cloth OH
the mud floor for sleeping purposes, a
half dozen metal utensils and an iron
pot full of Himalayan tea, kept warm
over some embers, comprised all the
visible equipment for housekeeping.
After the host had persuaded Mr..
Huntington to take a seat on the floor
n half palsied old woman insisted upon
1adling out for him Il bowl of tea. 1t
was surprisingly good in view of the
fact that a poor grade of tea leaves
had been. stepped half an hour or moro.
with milk. butter, salt and soda. In
richer houses Mr.. Huntington was
often served With tea which had been
improved by being churncd violently
In slender, greasy black churn TWEEN
ty inches long by four in diameter, III
order to mix the rancid butter we'll
into the compound before 1t was turn
ed into the drinking bowls.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
Crushed.

"Bruddcr Jones, if you didn't smoke.
you might own brick house, like
what l does"
Look here, man. don't you come
pestcrin' VIII Inc like dat. You didn't
git dat brick house by not snokin'
You got 1T by borrowin' NAH news
paper to read an nah clothes to wear
an nah vittles to eat You may be a
fly financier, but dat don't glib you no
license to set up fer human copy
book"-Kansas City Independent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
Fis., Spearina by FireIioht.

In the sunny south in the blue wa.
tcrs Of the Mediterranean one may fire.
lncntly behold the strange sight OF
fishermen reaping rich harvest With
the aid Of Il long forlSlilie instrument.
H.hicl, rs used in place of net TLera
the ancient "pechc aux Gambcaux," a
singular custom of fishing at night by
the light of Il blazing fire, still exists,
enabling hundreds of hardy toilcrs OF
the deep to gain a livelihood Wide
World Magazine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
The band bows received an II

The band boys received an in
vitation to participate in the
Ak-Sar-Ben parade in Omaha
again this year. They have not
yet decided whether they will
accept, but we believe it is the
intention to do so. They made
an excellent showing last year,
and were conceded to be the
second best band in line.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

George Frazier received a
letter from his son Orville of
Standpoint, Idaho, which is SUBJ
stontially the same as the let
ter received from Mrs. Dem
mon; in regard to the fire. Or
vile states that the people had
their valuables all ready to
bury and some did bury their
silverware. The change Of the
wind and a rain caused the fire
to pass them by.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
One Good Turn. Etc

Third Floor Tenant-Sec here! I'm
one OF committee Of men in this
apartment, and I've called to ask you
to sell your flute. Second Floor leu
ant Delighted to see you. I'm one
of another committee and WAS about
to so up and ask you If you'd sell
your baby Lippincott's.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
canital.

"Lct me illustrate the difference be.
tween capital and labor" said the rich
uncle to the impecunious nephew.
Suppose give you f5'-
"That's capital" replied the nephew.
extending his hand for the money
London Telegraph.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
The Interstate Telephone
Co. is running a line to the j.
B. Young farm.

Supervisors Chatburn, Hole
ton and Hosbreok went to Ona-
wa this morning to attend a
joint session of Harrison and
Monona county boards.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
obIiqinal JaiIer,

Mayor-Where are you going? Vii.
lage Constable-The three tramps |
just locked up want to play whist, and
I'm looking for a fourth -Transatlan,
tic Tales.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
Preparing to Move Grain


Preparing to Move Grain
The Chicago and Northwes-
tern Railway company has is
sued an order not to allow any
of its boxcars off it's own sys-
TEN. This order is issued pre-
paratory to the beginning of
the movement Of the newgrain
crop. Since August l the
Pennsylvania road has put 10,
600 previously idle cars into
active service. It now has
considerably more cars in act
tive service than at any time
since the period of depression
began. It still has from Is,
600 to 10000 cars lying idle,
but in a short time it expects
TO have most Of them in active
service.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

Before the program was COM
pleted last evening at the Chau-
tauqua, Rev. Buriff called .for
remarks from different attend
ants of the assembly, when j. E.
Jones, A. p. Bessire, Mrs. Long
man and Supt. Beverage respon-
ded. The first three as mem
bers of different farmer clubs,
were decidedly in favor of the
continuance of the Missouri
Valley Choutauqua, and of
course Mr.. Beveridge said just
the right thing in telling what
he thought Of such meetings.
The management feel that
they have given the best pro-
gram possible under the condi-
lions, and hope the patrons are
of the same opinion. Rev. Bur-
if made an excellent platform
manager and we would like to
see him in the same position
next year.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
Closing Days OF Assembly.

DNyS Va hSoSIllOiy
The program Saturday after
noon consisted of a short enter
tainment by the Eva Bartlett
Macy Co. and a lecture by
Thomas Brooks Fletcher. The
Macy Company were just fair
In their line but the lecture by
Mr.. Fletcher was very highly
enjoyed. The crowd Saturday
afternoon was not quite as
large as at other times for ma
ny people stayed home to at
tend to their regular week end
duties. The evening program
was commenced by the Bartlett
Macy Co. who entertained the
audience for perhaps an hour.
DR.. Mcdowell then resumed his
pictures of Panama and passed
from there to scenes in the
Grand Canyon of Arizona and
on up toAlaska. His pictures
were good and his lectures en-
pertaining and Instructive.
Sunday was one of the big
days of the assembly. The
grounds were full Of people be-
fore the time of the afternoon
program, even though the
weather was extremely warm.
The Parland-Newhall bell
ringers and entertainers did
not put in their appearance
and at 2:10 the management
received a telegram from Oska-
loosa, stating that one of the
number was i'll and under the
doctors care and hence it would
be impossible for them to APP
pear. This was quite a disap-
pointment to the management
as we'll as to the patrons of the
chautauqua for they are con-
coded among the best platform
entertainers. It was almost
300 o'clock before Father
|Rinehan of Oskaloosa was in
troduced to the audience. The
speaker took as his subject
Opportunity" and he delivered
a very able lecture indeed. He
impressed upon his hearers the
fact that diligent labor and a
conscientious regard for the
small details of life, are sure to
bring about success in every
case. The old saying that OPP
portunity knocks at ones door
but once, is not absolutely true
and this can be overcome by
application and study. Parents
should impress upon the child
rem the idea of right living the
first and greatest fundamental
principle Of a successful life.
Father Rinehan is a man of
commanding appearance and
his delivery is excellent. His
voice is of such clearness that
those sitting in the open air
were able to hear plainly. We
believe his lecture was one of
the best given at any time dur
ing our chautauqaa assembly.
1t has been explained before
that NJ g Then was unable to
keep his appointment yester-
day, due to the fact that the
bishop of his diocese is i'll and
it demanded his personal at
tention at his home in Kansas.
However, the man substituted
was satisfactory indeed.
The evening program consis-
ted of a band concert by the
Mo Valley band and illustrated
lecture. The band boys made
a hit with the large audience
and were given liberal applause
DR.. Mcdowell showed pictures
of the Island of Samoa and de-
livered his usual lecture. This
proved to be a very interesting
subject and the doctor received
many compliments. He is one
of the most successful men in
this kind of work and his pic
lures, both motion and sterion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
Tcuchina.

Not cent" replied the rich ma1l
coldly. Money is not good for the
poor"
"Well,' responded the applicant
"just pretend that you have grudgc
against me. '-Philadelphia Ledger.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

H. F. Duval, Sheriff of Cass
County, Iowa, is looking for a
lad of about IA years of age, by
the name of Fred Draper. The
lad has big blue eyas, brown
hair, and wore either corduroy
trousers or blue overalls. A re-
ward Of $500 is offered for his
arrest and detention.
Mrs. Morarity accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. James Morarity
to Omaha last evening for a
short visit.
Clyde Fitch returned to
Woodbine this morning after
spending Sunday with home
folks. He Is working in Wood
bine temporarily.
Miss Mildred Burner is the
guest of the Misses South.
Miss Bess Husband of Logan
was in the Valley Saturday and
Sunday the guest of Mrs. K. L.
Price.
j. w. Hooks of Woodbine
was in the Valley today enroute
ito Omaha with his sister Mrs.
d. r. Hosbrook, who has been
i'll for the past twelve weeks.
She will be taken to st Josephs
hospital for treatment. From
Omaha Mr.. Hooks will go to
Alasmosa, Colorado to look af-
ter land interests.
Alden Brown has some very
fine Chantauqua views for sale
at the drug store.
Miss Maebelle Allstrand left
this morning for Council Bluffs
after visiting friends here for a
few days.
Frank Rainey left last night
for GAINESVILLE, Wis. to resume
work, after a few weeks vaca-
ton. spent here and at Wymore
Nebraska.
Miss Leila Berry spent Sun
day. in Logan the guest of
friends.
Friday of this week is Innes
Band Day at the Mo Valley
chautauqua. 1t looks at this
time as though quite a number
of our citizens would go down
and hear this famous band. Mo
/ Valley deserves much credit
for the excellent program they
have put on this year and we
hope it will be a financial
success in every way for them
as we'll as a treat for those who
have attended. Enterprise.
A. H. Sniff bought the old
Roach house next to Neufnd's
barn, on the south, Saturday.
He bought the property for in
vestment, evidently believing
in the progress of our good
town in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chef Hollister
of Glenwood visited at the VIM
Neufnd home yesterday.
Mrs. M. Nordenson is visiting
relatives in Colorado.
Mrs. ]. H. South was an Oma-
ha passenger this morning.
Miss Winzola Brown, of New
York, is in the Valley the guest
of her uncle and aunt Mr.. and
Mrs. j. D. Brown.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

Stanton Bird of Omaha was
in the Valley Sunday, the guest
of friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

Arthur Logan, of Logan. was
taken to the reform school Sat-
urday by Sheriff Rock. In
company with anothec young
lad of Logan, they @ere caught
robbing a merchaa lise car.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

0A9ToHEA.
s.s..tl. z1h0 Kind You aan Axays Bought
''; : n7zsSzS<
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

Miss Myrtle Book returned
to her home, in Dunlap this
morning after a few days visit.
with Mrs. J. P. Martin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

The Misses June and Rose
Prather of Omaha visited at
the home of their grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Dougherty yes
terday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

The humidity of yesterday
was rather disagreeable, and in
consequence many people suff-
cred.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

DR.. Thomas of Prairie Hill,
Mo. is in the Valley, a guest at
the w. T. Roden home on
North 9Th st.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
Mrs. ]. O. Pugsley, of Mon
DAMN, was guest of Mrs. Lab
man at dinner today.


Mrs. A. L. Steele and son re-
turned to their home in Salt
Lake City on Saturday last, af-
ter a visit at the K. L. Price
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. McLaugh-
lin returned Saturday from
"a three months visit in the east.
Their first stop was in
Ohio, then going on
to New York City for a visit
with their daughters.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. James Morarity
of Omaha spent Sunday in the
Valley with relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

Frank Rainey left last night
for GAINESVILLE, Wis. to resume
work, after a few weeks vaca-
tion. spent here and at Wymore
Nebraska.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

Attorney c. W. Kellogg was
an Omaha passenger this morn
ing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
Miss Mildred Burner is the
guest of the Misses South.

Miss Bess Husband of Logan
was in the Valley Saturday and
Sunday the guest of Mrs. K. L.
Price.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

Miss Leila Berry spent Sun
day in Logan the guest of
friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20

A. H. Sniff bought the old
Roach house next to Neufnd's
barn, on the south, Saturday.
He bought the property for in
vestment, evidently believing
in the progress of our good
town in the near future.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-08-20
H. F. Duval, Sheriff of Cass

Clyde Fitch returned to
Woodbine this morning after
spending Sunday with home
folks. He Is working in Wood
bine temporarily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES.

WHEREAS, Dexter \. Cummings Of Albany,
I'm the County Of oxford and state OF Maine, 10y
his mortgage deei. dated October 81. ls5,. and
recorded In oxford Registry Of Deeds, book go
page $50, conveyed 10 Phebe Atkinson certain
parcel OF real estate situated In said Albany and
described rs follows: Commencing at the north
east corner OF the land of Rilla Y LebrOse thence
running north q Il grees east ten (l0) rods AMI
eight (s) links TO a stake and stones market I.
O.; thence west 20 degrees north To the land OF
ii. q. Wilbur 10 a stone marked e. W. Uence
south 90 degrees west to the county road leading
to Norway; thence on said road twenty nine ~
rods and twelve (l2l links to u stake and stones
on the corner OF the land OF said LcbrOkc, anu
thence north % degrees east twenty five t25) rOls
to the first mentioned bounds. Meaning 10
convey my home steal place; and whereas the
aforesaid mortgage was assigned To william y:
Holt by BENJAMIN Healey, reslduary lrgatee OF
said Phebe Atkinson, which assignment l. dated
September "a 1904, and orded In said regs-try,
book 2ss, rage s; and whereas the saii william
A. Hot assigned said mortgage by his deed Of
assignment dated January -. 1905. and recorded
In said registry, book ?6s page 3,5, TO Anna n.
Cummings; and whereas the said Anna h.
Cummings assigned said mortgage ~ me, tue
undersigned, by her assignment dated Octoter
4, 1907, and recorded in said registry. book 20,
page III; and whereas the condition OF sald
mortgage has been broken now, therefore. by
reason OF the breach Of ssid condition, claim
foreclosure of said mortgage.
February 3, 1905 --....
So ALBION l.. CUMMINGS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, held at Rumfnrd, In
and for the County of oxford, on the eleventh
thousand nine hundred and eight. The follow.
| ing matter having been presented for the action
| thereupon hereinafter Indicated, Il is hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereon be- given to all persons In.
| terested by causing copy of this order TO be
| published three weeks successfully In the OK
| ford Democrat, q newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at a
| Probate Court to be held at Paris, on the
third Tuesday OF March, A. ID. 1905, at OF the
clock in the forenoon, and be heart thereon II
| they see cause.
ROANA C. ROBINSON. late Of Sumner. de.
ceased final account presented for allowance by
J. Blake Robinson, administrator.
HARVEY KENNEY, late Of Mexico, de.
ceased petition for an allowance OUT of personal
estate presented by Melissa Kenney, widow.
ELLIS p. RUSSELL, late OF Sumner, de.
ceased petition for order to distribute balance
remaining In her hands presented by Lottie NJ.
Russell, administratrix.
FLORENCE Z. NEWMAN, late of Dixfield,
ward final account presented for allowance by
Henry II. Luce, guardian.
GEORGE FITCH, late OF Hiram, deceased !;
account for benefit OF Fred w. Fitch presented
for allowance by John p. Fitch, trustee.
GEORGE FITCH, late Of Hiram, deceased ;
account for benefit Of Webster Fitch presented
by John p. Fitch, trustee.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK, Judge of said Court.
A true copy-attest:
ALBEIT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
What Happened to Jones.

One day a tall, gaunt woman, with
rope colored hair, and an expression OF
great fierceness, strobe into the Office of
a country clerk in West Virginia.
"You air the person that keeps the
marriage books, amt YEP" she de.
manded.
"What book do you wish to see,
MADAME" asked the polite clerk.
"Kin you find out if Jim Jonea was
married?"
Search of the records disclosed the
name of James Jones, for whose mar.
rage a license had been issued two
years before.
married Elizabeth Mott, didn't hep
asked the woman.
"The license was issued for marriage
with Miss Elizabeth Mott"
"Well, young man, I'm Elizabeth.
thought l oughter come in an tell ye
that Jim has escapedn'