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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Mrs. Mary Eqan Dead.

Marshalltown-Mrs. Mary Egan,
70 years. of Des Moines, a member Of
the Soldiers. home. wife of Thomas
Egan. also member of the home,
died of bronchial asthma. She came
to the home in 1902. Her daughter,
Jessie Silvers. an actress. was here
when her mother died.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

An expert says oysters may be
kept Ii cold storage for ten years and
still be good. We have encountered
oysters that seemed to have been kept
IN some kind Of storage for ten years.
but they did not bear out the experts
theory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Uncle Ezra Says:
Uncle Ezra Says:
Playin' on one string soon wears out
the string ez well ez the player
Boston Herald.

When Rubbers Become Necessary
And your shoes pinch, shake into your
shoes Aliens Foot-Ea the antiseptic
powder for the feet. Cures tired, aching
feet and takes the sting out Of Corns and
Bunions Always use It for Breaking in
New shoes and for dancing parties. Sold
everywhere Csc. Sample mailed FREE
Address. Allen 8. Olmsted. lie Roy, N. 7.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Their Fiftv.ninth Anniversary,

Webster City.-Mr. and Mrs. D. C.
France of this city celebrated their
fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. Mr..
France is 70 years old and Mrs.
France will be "a next December.
They were married in Pennsylvania
in 1851 and have been residents Of
Hamilton county for many years. Both
are in excellent health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Farm Gain. $1,000 a Year.

s Ida Grove.-J. H. Pitcher sold q
quarter section of his farm in Hayes
township to Charles Bergine for $14O
per acre. Mr.. Pitcher bought the land
twenty-three years ago for s24.25 per
acre and the net increase in value has
been $20,120, or almost $1,000 year..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
prainaae Report Issued.

Ames-The report of the annual
meeting OF the Iowa State Drainage
association has been issued by Prof.
w. H.. Stevenson of Ames, secretary Of
the association. This report contains
many papers and addresses of great
Importance and value to every one
who is interested in the drainage Of
farm lands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
An EMBRYO Emancipator,

A little miss riding on Brooklyn
trolley car the other day rendered
the conductor half fare. How old
are you, little girl?" he queried, gin
gerly handling her fare.
She pursed her lips for moment.
then calmly opened her purse, dropped
two more pennies into the conductors
extended palm, snapped her purse
and demurely replied: you have
your fare, sir: my statistics are my
own!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
FREE DR.. GUTHRIE
Or. Hall Forced to Admit He
Borrowed Money from Her
WAS ENGAGED TO MARRY HER
Man Who With Bride Escaped un'
I hurt From Dynamite Explosion
Says He Detests Woman
Now--Bride as Witness.

Newton, Ia, June 17.-Dr. Alexand.
err Hall Rugged DR.. Ida May Guthrie.
He admitted it on the stand at the
Guthrie trial Wednesday. He admit
ted further that he was engaged to
marry her. He wouldn't admit that he
had ever kissed her, but he did say
he was trying to forget that he ever
had enjoyed that pleasure.
! Altogether, the man whom the
state is trying to prove DR.. Guthrie
tried to blow up along with his bride,
formerly Miss Quick. had ratL r
interesting morning on cross-examihA
ton. Hall says he does not love DR..
Guthrie now. He testified that he des-
pissed her.
Hall told the jurors that he had
lived at the same house with Or.
Guthrie when both were at Nevada,
Mo-, studying at the Weltner insti-
tute. He took her to entertainments,
lectures and on outings. When school
was over they went to st. John, Kan.
Hall opened an Office and began prac-
tice. They both lived at the same
house. DR.. Guthrie frequently acted
as nurse to Dr. Halls patients. They
talked of marriage and were engaged
to be married He didn't remember
ever having kissed her at this time.
When they left st. Johns she went to
Carthage, ILL.,, her old home, and be.
gan practice. Hall said he had paid
her visit at Carthage as late as last
December. She had her home and Of
fee in two rooms and entertained DR..
Hall there, the two having at least
one or more meals served in the
rooms.
DR.. Hall admitted that he had bor-
rowed money from DR.. Guthrie at
various times. There was bunch OF
letters and some post cards which
DR.. Guthrie had sent DR.. Hail. They
were identified and placed on record,
but were not read.
Mrs. Susie Clark, servant at the jail,
who looked after Mrs. Guthrie in the
Newton Jail, on the stand testified
that DR.. Guthrie had said to her that
"She loved Dr. Hail."
( Mrs. Hall, bride of DR.. Hall, testi.
fed that on the night of the tragedy
she stepped out on the front porch Of
the house and saw the figure of a
woman standing at the side of an out
building short distance away. She
was frightened and ran back into the
house. Cross-examination rather con.
fused her on this. She admitted that
she had never told the circumstance
to the county, attorney, to her hus'
band or to her family. She said that
from where the woman was standing
there was clear view into the room
occupied by her and DR.. Hall. She
said the figure she saw slipped out
of sight quickly after she detected it
Dr.. Ida Guthrie took the stand in
her own behalf after the state had
rested its case following the introduc
ton Of all its exhibits and evidence
and explained her movements in and
about Prairie CITY.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

A watchful United States consul 70.
ports that the European nations have
between them 80 dirigibles and 20
aeroplanes He says they are sup
posed 70 Be available for service. But
maple they would prove 70 Be only
playthings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Thrown Against a Buzz Saw.

Thrown Against BUZZ Saw. 3
Holstein.-While cutting wood with
a power saw, j. H. Fielder, aged 40
years. was thrown against the revolv-
ing saw. One Of his legs was sawed
of and the saw was tearing into his
bowels. when man pulled his body
away. Medical aid was secured but
Fielder lived but short time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Burglars Raid Jewelry Store

Montezuma. Burglars entered the
postoffice building here and made a
raid on L. Al. Ryan's iewelry coun-
ter in the lobby, getting away with
watches and jewelry to the value Of
$3.50 and $22 in cash.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
AGED Resident Dies.

Oskaloosa-William j. Patterson,
age 70. an old resident and father OF
County Attorney James Patterson,
died at the home Of his son here.
His death was due to an internal alb.
scess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Drives Needle into Hand.

Sidney. Mrs. Milo Lyman Of Tabor,
has undergone an operation here to
remove a part Of a needle from her
hand. She was brushing crumbs from
table when the needle Was driven
Into her hand n,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Aroused Sporting Instinct.

- VTVU0SV 0PVTstT!1 SttosVtSSs
An Irish policeman who was also
something of a sportsman, had been
posted on a road near Dublin to catch
the scorching motorist. Presently one
came along at 20 miles an hour. and
the policeman saw it pass without q
sign. Next came larger motor travel
Ing at 40 miles an hour, and the eyes
of the guardian Of the public bright
ened. And then one passed at the rate
of mile a minute. ''Begorrah," said
Pat, slapping his thigh. that's the
best OF the lot"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Lower Freight Rates on LuImbe,

Washington, June 17.--Des Moines
shares IN the reduction Of freight
rates on lumber from the south which
was granted to the Omaha CONNER.
cial club by the interstate commerce
commission.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
! Botsford n Hanna,s pI.ee.

Des Moines, June 17--Geis Bots.
ford. secretary Of the Commercial
Club. will welcome the annual CON
yention Of the Iowa Retail Liquor
Dealers association On June 70 70 y
inclusive. s,s Ss s:S 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
MAY Gust Mayor.

Mason City.-Mayor Kirschman
may be ousted under the Cosson law,
as the result of his alleged refusal to
issue warrant for the raid of .
"blind pig"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
New Pastor nj AckIev.

Mason City.-Rev. Fred Clark, I
student of the Boston Theological
seminary. where he is doing post
graduate work, has been appointed
pastor of the First Methodist church
of Ackley, succeeding Rev. Mr.. An
derson, who has resigned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Farmers wife Cuts own rhro,

Farmers Wife Cuts Own Throat.
Keokuk. Mrs. o. G. Sargent killed
herself by cutting her throat, after
wading out into the middle Of pond
on her farm. Her husband became par
TALLY insane when he discovered the
case. 1t is feared his mind may be
permanently affected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

London wants New York's gold,
the financial report says. And Lon
don is likely to get It. II the annual
migration does not undergo an un'
usual shrinkage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Birmingham. England. with popu-
lation Of 500, 900, has only six fire en-
gines, and the fire loss there last year
was 1921, 900. They do not build IRE.
trans in Birmingham.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
install kina Portrait.

Des Moines, June 1.-THE portrait
OF Or. William F. King, former head
OF Cornell college. was installed in
the gallery OF the historical depart
ment OF Iowa. Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw,
former governor Of Iowa made the
principal address.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Darkest spots in darkest Africa are
about to be united to the world by
wireless. The colonel completed his
restful and exclusive hunt Just In
time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Lord Kitchener, universally reputed
20 be woman hater, surrendered to
the American girl. His last words on
sailing were in her praise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

A Brussels surgeon wants $4,000
for an operation on King Leopold.
Considering the results, is 1t worth
the money?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Apology.

"You have broken your word to
mel" said the heiress, bitterly.
Eyes," replied Baron Fucash; "being
. foreigner can't help using Ger
tain amount of broken English"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

a Boston man claims to have bred
= blue rabbit. Other gentlemen have
announced green. pink and purple
ones. but have not made much de-
nand for scientific recognition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Murderer Junkin Must Hang July 20.
Des Moines.-By decision of the
supreme court, John Junkin. the OF.
tumwa negro. must hang Friday, July
IS. Tor the murder of Clara Rosen, a
beautiful choi' singer of Ottumwa.
The opinion, which was written by
Justice Weaver, is concurred in by ev.
.ery member of the court
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Thousands OF Albanian Turks are
M In arms shouting for old Abdul
70 come back. There's no pleasing
some people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

The West Point cadets condemned
70 walk out their punishment Tor
haxing will be prepared for endurance
tests in the regular service.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

II school children are opposed to
the frecracker that leaves only the
dealer as its friend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
TO Build Addition 10 Seminary.

Dubuque. Plans are rapidly matur.
ing for, the addition of 100000
building 70 the German Presbyterian
Theological seminary, Dubuque, to be
used for coeducational purposes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
r. Build New County House.

Williamsburg. "A proposition to
bond Iowa county for the sum Of
$4,000 for the erection OF new
home on the county farm was carried
at tlle election BY margin OF 100.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Crop reports are SO favorable that
the man with the hoe is expected to
tickle the soil this year for total OF
eight billion or nine billion dollars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Paper money may be made smaller.
N which case It will be Just as hard
70 get
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

If an aviator gets $4,000 for 2
trip Of 1856 miles, at the same rate
he could earn some such trifie as
S51. 10000 by flying to the moon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Even the kaiser can't call students
@boozenghters" and get away with the
remark.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

However, lemonade colored with
poisonous dyes and Ice cream sim
ened with gum arabic are not properly
parts Of a perfectly sane Fourth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Again the Joy rider has left death
and sorrow behind him. and II ne is
ever caught he may be severely scold-
ed, II not, indeed. fined at least SO
and costs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Students OF bird life who trudge
through the parks before breakfast
should note that the birds generally
bring their lunches to class.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

A Frenchman has been killed In
duel. Accidents will happen. even IN
q French duel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
pr. Guthrie Declares Not Guilty.

Dr.. Guthrie Declared Not Guilty.
DR.. Guthrie was acquitted OF the
charge of dynamiting the Quick home
by the jury, and, in company with
her attorney, left for her home at
Carthage, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Iowa State Bystander
BYsTANDER PUB, CO.. Publishers.
pEs Mo,NEs. IOWA
Make the nies nee.
what's your score--on dies,

"A slap on the wrist IL worth two
On the face.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Don't pose as an earthly angel I'M
less you want to attract suspicion
your way.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
.Ames Graduates Going Back to Farm.

Ames.-Of the thirty.eight animal
husbandry graduates in the 1910 class
thirty-three will be farmers. four will
enter college work and one agricult-
ual work. 81.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

All the signs point to skyful OF ny
ang machines before long.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Des Moines Man Dies Beneath Train.
Des Moines. June 17.F., G.. Wright,
, until recently brakeman for the
Great Western Railroad company, was
ground to death under the wheels OF
"a Great Western train at Lorimor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
Fire Wipes out North Mccr.nor

rlre wipes out North McGreqor.
Dubuque, June 17.-North McGreg.
or, 30 miles north Of here, was near.
ly wiped out by fire. The fire started
in the Reliance elevator plant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

One man raised enough potatoes on II
acres to buy 100 acres. Another man
makes affidavit that he has not lost crop in
fifteen years:
Without irrigation one mans 300 cherry
trees brought him 5000. Five hundred
plum trees produced $225. One hundred
apple trees gave 800 bushels, $15o;
400 currant bushes. three years old.
yielded $225.
Hogs raised on alfalfa, fattened on
corn (also raised on the same FARM,
cost 81 per head (including first cost
Of parent stock) and sell at top prices
Low fare excursions to Denver. Colorado
~ day with lon6 return
!. n E .
The Meeker herald., 1910-06-18
Scenery Fit to Surround the Kingand Full Trout

The finest kind Of
crops are raised in
the White River
Valley,---and there
is still consider
able good land to
be taken on home
stead filings that
will soon be taken
The Meeker herald., 1910-06-18

There is no better
and prettier Town
on Earth to spend
your summer than
is Meekesr, Colo.
The accompanying
illustration only
family suggests its
req possibilities
The Meeker herald., 1910-06-18
In Meeke Every Comfort

The accompanying
picture is that rep
resenting the Up
per Marvine Lake
in the County Of
Rio Blanco. Fine
fishing here, for a
fact; a health Civ
ing place for you
The Meeker herald., 1910-06-18
Suggest Catch Mountain Trout

Lake Of the Woods
speaks for itself
in the accompany
ing illustration; an
ideal camping and
fishing place where
you can be close
to Mother Nature
The Meeker herald., 1910-06-18


and to instIll new life In the health
seeker.
Our abundant rainfall, the heaviest
IN the state, which will measure
twenty five inches or more on the
high lands, IL due entirely to topo-
graphical features. While the winter
SHOWS fall ~ deeply on the sloping
mountains Of other sections Of Colo
RADIO, in Rio Blanco county alone do
these SHOWS fall on level ground,
10000 feet above sea level, this great
plateau being hundreds Of square
miles in extent and shaded by dense
forests Of pines. From these nat
table, lands the melting SHOWS are
not rapidly carried away IS In less
fortunate sections, but sink into the
retentive soil or are stored In the
numerous lakes Of the plateau.
These most lands and the many lakes
form m immense reservoir from
which the atmosphere 10 being con-
stantly charged with moisture, and
which returns to the earth ~ rain.
This great White River plateau ID
about three-fourths oil mile higher
than the valley at Meeker.
There 10 still large amount Of
arabic farm land subject to settle
ment under homestead provisions,
and we can attest by the present in
fiux that It will soon all be taken.
Rio Blanco County il unexcelled in
this state for
The richness Of its soil
Amount Of annual rainfall
Abundance Of water for irrigation
Quality Of its cattle and horses
Numbers Of its deer and elk
Extent Of its pine forests
Yield Of its grasses and grains
Quality Of its potatoes and beets
Its lakes and wooded sOlitudes
Mountain sides Of wild fruits
Grass Green hills all summer long
Grandeur Of its natural monuments
Volume and richness Of its Uran-
iun,-Vanar1ium ores
Finest grade Of crude petroleum
Large bodies Of natural grass
Mountains Of coal land
Its asphaltum beds
Easily utilised water power
Magnificent scenery
Intelligence Of its people, and
Excellencs Of it, public schools.
Here you can have
Pure mountain air
Cold water from its limpid streams
Health regnined
Trout In summer and autumn
Whitefish or grayling In winter
Ducks In the spring
Sage hens In the summer
Grouse or deer In the fall, and
Wonderful opportunities for ..the
photographer to record the beauties
Of the wilds.
DO you want . home?
Rio BlaUco county 10 one Of the
few places where tho government
still allows you to take up land un-
der the old prescription act.
Or you can homestead
Or you can take up land under tho
desert act.
II YOU vish 70 .sliv0 while ron live"
The Meeker herald., 1910-06-18
Come to Meeker
and Live

White River and It's tributaries, ~
we'll ~, the numerous lakes In the
eastern part Of the county, are full
Of native, rainbow and brook trout
and Of Rocky mountain white fish.
The high table lands Of the White
River forest reserve, covered with
heavy pine and spruce ti,nber,-1ot-
ted with crystal lakes and with
grassy psrks-with no sign Of habi-
tation save that Of the wild beasts
these priineval forests are the para
disc of the hunter and the tourist.
The mountain sides In August and
September are one vast fruit garden,
filled with red raspberries, yellow
raspberstes. goose berries, service
berries, currants and thimble berries.
Deer and elk roam the parks and the
streams are full Of fish. Pure water,
mountain air and the most inspiring
scenery are here to build up the body
and to instIll new life in the health
seeker.
The Meeker herald., 1910-06-18
Come to Meeker
and Live

y iots-nve miles, ifo" 1ine' 'hs
nostess 1sl'ioAo point Ans isse Of
nc's' csnsus u tne 'o""' '~Aen :"
iva sno"eo PoPo'ss'on oi oio
people, Dus s"ss mas 'ncreaseu qu''e
sood zeal ana conservative est'-
maze gives inc PoPn'st'oh - "
ine town mas an sieo" Puo'ic
scnooi ooild'ng, anu nave voteo oo''us
somc'ens IN amount 70 cover 'ne
COST OF erecting nne h'en schoo'
na'dins. Two oeaot''ui hote's are
iocsted IN town; three large sehefsi
merchanolse STORES, Two oshks' Two
dfog ssores' TWO harness snoPs' evo
meal markets. tnree o'scAsitn
shops swo nefDer shops' tnree livery
stsoies, Two small nose's' Two c"urcn
Duiidingh Two weekly newspapers
Two real estsse concerns snd tnree
saloons; one bakery one pool room'
gents clothing STORE : secono na"o
store, . plumbing concern, and sever
n other businesses are located In the
.o~n We have .,.o . * hoo cre.m-
erv. . ak nm electric light plant. .
$4,000 Touring mill and 1000
gravity .v.tem Of w.tar works.
Nearly an daily pevsp.pers are
taken by Meeker people and the av-
GRACE daily weight of the mails that
comes to the Meeker postofIice IL
1900 pounds.
There are pupils enrolled In
the public schools Of Meeker.
There are three church organiza-
tfons in Meeker. These are the
Episcopal. Methodist and Catholic.
A Roman Catholic church building
will be erecteel In the near future.
There are fourteen school building,
in Rio Bl.nco county.
There are 500 children Of school
-. n tba county.
------.-----
Hio hhANCO SOoNii ''a-
stsd IN the norm wes'eln part q ooi-
orsdo' ana y ioo mics IN 'e"s'n rom
east 70 west, ana % miles, IN ""'n'
the Wnite hiver' rasing Ia tlsppers
Lake. nows Westerly tnroush the en-