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The Greeley tribune., 1910-06-16

! the colony. stepped on the soil OF
Greeley. On the 30th of the same
month l.. w. Teller OF Mt. Kisco
N. Y. with family Of wife and five
children arrived. At this time there
was but one house on the ground
and from data kept we find that in n
few days forty-two persons. OF whom
twelve were women. found lodgings
In six small rooms in this one house.
But comfortable shelter was soon
provided. Six tents were borrowed
from Fort Russell. three purchased
at Cheyenne. and building, costing
$3.50. was moved from Cheyenne
and placed just west of the depot.
1t was dubbed Hotel de Comfort, and
though now 1t is irrevently termed
the Barracks, Castle Garden, and
Hotel dis Comfort, at that time 1t
was as an Elm with its palm trees
and wells OF water to the traveller
over the Arabian desert. 1t was an
ark OF refuge. sure and safe abid-
Ing place. and never a day but there
was room for one more, NO matter
how crowded It's condition. Early
in May the stream OF active emigra-
ton set In: with some discourage
ments. 1t 10 true, for many and vari-
ous were the difficulties to be con-
tended with. and there were days
when the shadows from the noun
tains to the west of the site of the
town seemed to rest upon the hopes,
the hearts. the ambitions of the new
comers. Ono can easily imagine the
situation; the ground was perfectly
unbroken for miles. and the winds
OF unnumbered centuries had blown
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scoffer is forced to pause: Greeley
was IN its infancy. dream.
they were not of those dreamers
who fold their arms and await the
things which they believe must be:
they moulded the dream, they toiled
and struggled in its realization
Life was worth while because the
dream was worth while. There was
work to be done. they spent their
lives in doing it.
And the inheritance OF rich farm
land, OF irrigation. of cities, was the
least that the Union colonists gave
The living of strong lives in obedi-
ence to the elemental laws of moral.
ity. the struggle to attain materiali.
zation OF the dream. their example
IN life. their lesson in death; these
are the grandest legacies which they
have handed down to US.
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Sixty-fye years ago today. MT
and Mrs. Henry 7. West were mar
ried at Newfield, n Y, and the next
day started for Chicago which was
at that time new country.
The wedding took place at the
home of the brides parents and her
father. Rev. John Sears performed
the ceremony. Newtield was ten
miles from Ithaca and the young
couple left their friends and rela-
tives and started for the west.
Fifteen years later they again
moved to the far west. first OF all for
the health of Mr. West, as the cli-
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tributed to make the occasion a sue
cess. We thank you all.

I
Col. C. A. White spoke on Our
Friends Who Have Gone Before.
He said:
Forty years have come and gone
since the members Of the Union Col
ony of Colorado came to this valley
to lay the foundation for an agricul-
tural community based upon tenn
perance principles.
We are met today to celebrate our
coming. 1t is fitting and proper on
an occasion like this that we should
with US In the great undertaking
that We had assumed, who today are
sleeping beneath the silent mounds.
We remember them ~ kind friends
and good neighbors. who always had
q kind and pleasant word for those
who were engaged with them In the
great enterprise upon which We had
embarked. We remember them ~
possessed OF those generous Quali-
tioo Of heart and mind that makes
the true man and woman. When
endless discouragements and mis-
fortunes overlook them. they brush
cd them away with = smile. They
could always see sunshine and glad.
ness ahead and were ever willing to
put up with all kinds OF discomfort,
feeling that at no distant day we
should succeed in our efforts and
that We would receive the plaudits
to which We would be justly entitled.
They felt that In the near future a
structure would be erected upon the
foundation We were then laying that
would be Z monument. everlasting,
to every member Of the Union Colony
and would be pointed to with pride
and satisfaction by every man and
woman who IL actuated in this life
work from the highest and noblest
principles.
Al 10 are gathered together In
this beautiful park. whore in Colony
days We beheld . barren tract. to
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willing worker. and should be paid

willing worker. and should be paid
at once.
To tell you how grateful We,
Union Colony Pioneers, are for the
grand display In our honor, ID be-
yOnd my power OF expression. and
merely suggest that, each one think
OF the grand. beautiful things he OF
she would say at such a time, and
under like circumstances, and con-
slider them said. Our hearts are too
full of Joy and gratitude for this ap-
preciative expression of the work we
started forty years ago. to say more
than thanks. many thanks.
When. with memory's eye, l look
back on the scene displayed here
fcrty years ago and then. from Nor
NAL Heights" look down upon the
beautiful city which has been built
and remember that there has been
no swerving from the Foundation
principles of Temperance, Progress
and Education. which was the
motto we adopted. and that. for
forty continuous years these princi-
pies have held sway 80 that we can
say today. There has never been
an open saloon in Greeley. feel
like calling for cheers. ..three
cheers" from our pioneers to the new
comers for the noble way in which
they have helped us to carry ont
and enforce the statement made in
all the colony deeds to land. that
"lntoxicating liquors shall never he
manufactured. sold or given avsy. =
= beverage, In any place Of public
report o. tAsee premioos''.
IN particular DO I wish. on heAaif
- ~ ptoaesrs, to tAask the dfr1-
k1ses Of The city fer tie vsr fnSr
AAye "kept ~ fatth.''
~ TN 1o>s not snd our thaska.
- - IL ncfnine'S parade - m
t1e yAtesAps Of tie Granl Ar, 81
- Republic, noble had m -.
- Awey, - are the oriGfnal ~.
n4ees 49,. the various elvl1 so0ae3ica
~ ~ ettF. the city conaeii. tks CssS .
asl - bat by 40 nSsas iesss sSs
e9Hefen q orr paA,fe eeAocS1: q M
49, " soeast tlAaks, ~ Ss1
eSaafIf - tAea1 tAa AawSo1pjrs ~
- ~ - sleoVAoeo. ~
14Aly Ds91sse ~ Hnva
eye q eqf i1te94el eei1Seessen.
e - ~ eeb9 tAe fo1lfsS1s
W1se4 A1vo ktAAly fteveu2 tHH vsSS
for transportation on this az .nS
anally. fearing that " NAV hsvA
rorgotten some one. club. socistv =.
Individual. which or Who. hsv~ 49,. ~
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mate OF Illinois had proved TOO
trying on his constitution MI
West being temperance man was
attracted by Mr.. Meeker's call FOR
such a colony in the west and was
one of the first to respond. Today
he is the only living member of the
locating committee of the Union
Colony.
started the first bank in Greeley anu
it was he who brought from Ches-
enne the large building, which was
practically the first building IN Gree
lev and was used as colony house,
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JOHN. F. SANBORN WAS FIRST MAN tn p,Tc5
HIS TENT ON TOWN SITE OF Union cS| e1

Among other interesting features
OF the rare first annual report OF the
Union Colony is the following re-
garding the pitching OF the first
tent in Greeley:
Meanwhile families and heads of
families were arriving on the
ground. The first member who slept
on colony ground was J. F. Sanborn,
who pitched his tent on the river
bank east of the town on April Sth;
on the 18th OF April. Mrs Agnes A.
G. Benson. the first lady member of
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on the light soil. I.,,,
coating over the snrt,as ,ns
py grass or cacti. e Tt.
snort sho e., and brown and "e n,
tne eye none OF its nv. l,' pN
not its variegated blo.llna +. lna
mend it to the eye. ',pSS1u VSiln'
armor in no way Init 'a,ie
the touch. '"''lle
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HOME FROM FAMILY n
UNION IN

Paul Challis and daug
Mary. returned Tuesday n
son. Kan, where they all
Challis reunion which waj
~ and was attended by th|
lfss children whose homel
tered from the extreme
south to Colorado. 1t hal
custom for years for the 4
lily to gather at one of
every year for a reunion al
the birthday of Mrs. Cha
the date usually selected
event. Last summer th
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Cha
their deaths both occurril
week and il was the reSI
Challifs that the chjldrI
the reunions, The gat1
year was held at the hd
eldest son, James Challis
Miss Mary Challiss has
ing the winter in Toledo,
aunt. and went with he'd
son for the reunion, retd
week to Greeley with her
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| tined to be OF great Vo
to the city OF Greeley
| much in common in It's pi
take this method of a'se'
connection with any a''
upon this enterprise;
John +. Law. ex-prs1
| National Bank of Wlrs1 ,i1,s
j. H, Springer in|
Auto Livery
r. Il. Hanna, postinna,S,| n',,
The Calvert-HalSy sui|
]. NJ. Calvert, c.,-o
Tho Cash shoe s'0fe'|
Cloughey. .s.ate|
II. Fl. Bills, real es''
ment securities
J. f. Gaumer' .,,,nI
G. A. Nixon, preside"
State Bank.
II. Kawrie. ,,,o d
Colorado Mercah.,',rr n,,nrr
]. T. Perkins, o'e''
Windsor.
l.. f. Frazier, can
George W. Briggs, Gal ps
,or. by W. f. Hickman;
s. r. crawford, pTsSrs rsm
ley Land & water ,s1r IN Nj
= IeG,sI P Akey, a CASHIER
tional Bank OF Windsor nd snI
Thes Middleton nonas papa
w. b. Middleton
G. J. Sawyer
J. G. Hess.
r. w. Grace. on,,mIs
The windsor op''"'
Donovan. publisher
q =; T. - Adkins, Cashier
ern ~ sugar u; COMPANY Sd
Ty,pycnberg,
r. N. briggs, Ei21;1dsol E1,vSl
tional Bank or Wv ma
Charles A. yance''
o. r. relmlee'
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celebrate an important peI
history. let US pay oar|
friends this tribute.
Write their faults in tbI
Their virtues in the tail
and memory"
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kersey. June l0.-JerI
and his grading outfit hi
from Mum TO kersey to VI
Empire ditch. The ditch
larged and walled to pref
flows. Thousands OF doll
spent in the improvement
Increased capacity will el
average OF the land wate
ditch.
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LARGE CROWD
GATHERS AT PARK
CONTINUED from Page One J

Continued from Page One)
stanttal. wholesome citizens.
The Union Colony started an ir-
rigatton movement that has been the
wonder of the world II started the
development Of Colorado"
Senator DELPHI E. Carpenter spoke
on irrigation Forty Years Ago and
Its Development. He traced the
work which has been done in irri-
CATION. how its start was humble and
now 1t grew until today It ia the
source OF greatest wealth to this por-
ton OF the country. He told OF the
work which was done when the pro-
1ects In Colorado which are now the
marvel OF the world where vet un-
dreamed. and how great a debt is
owed therefor to Greeley and the
early colonists.
W. X. McAllister chose for his
subject Stick. Stuck. and the
speech was one OF the most enjoy
aoie OF the afternoon. Mr.. Meal
lister told many interestinr anec-
oo,es OF the early life Of the colony.
~ henry 9. Watson and Mrs. Mary
e0oAe on A6mlQIU-
csnces OF the Early Dsys", and none
Q, the pioneers are Hettcr abse to
discuss such subjects than thsy.
oems we're read fron the pens OF
s1sn T =. Howard as4 II. =. rsber.
Joseph g. aAattuck Gnn&D u ~
Few Words u the Ne13eSGess.
samuel B. Wright - = "0sa-
ora! 4. 4. Camofon"
=. APprscistsl nasic - lpsaiahsl
re connsrciaI 0ia3 2taS. : Aaae
I his Lana gmith e1i m. II. n.
lnompsoa and aanaX - y Unily
artet, and Rusic ~ n6GySt
49, a. 0rssasy 81 ~ ASA
Mr. West saiA:
:. uentis9ea and ladtao, nneDopee q
~s ufaae Array Of ~ ~ t(o ~
o.. 2. ths cishs - ss1lGg| S0Gg J,
ssd also ~ t6oss TSS sj 11i1
aon lteee4 10 A - -.
% neers Of Greeley on II - NJ. 4
pan rT,ce the thanks OF IL Union Colony
x,nI ,Appreciation Of effort b tAs "eorn.
"'As ana oil". the wages due the
The Greeley tribune., 1910-06-16

Miss Sophie Il Wiser
is the guest of Mr.. and
Randolph for a few days.
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stantiai. wholesome citizens.
The Union Colony started an ir-
rigation movement that has been the
wonoer OF the world II started the
development of Colorado
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-06-03
AER0PLANE DISABLED BY SHOT
WILLARD COMES TO EARTH LIKE
A WOUNDED BIRD.
Mars Flies to Fellow Aviator's Relief
and Both Return in
Air.

Joplin, Mo, June 1.-For the first
time in the history of aerial naviga-
ton an aviator set forth through the
air to find and bring relief to COM
panion whose machine had met with
mishap. The safe return of both ma
chimes was the signal for tremend-
GUS demonstration from the immense
crowd that saw the flights.
Opening the program of the last day
of the local aviation contest, Charles
F. Willard launched out on cross
country flight. His machine was I'M
der perfect control and the atmospher-
ic conditions were ideal. Straight
north across uneven country he flew
until he disappeared across the crest
of line of hills.
When he did not return after an
hours wait, J. c. Mars, the other avi,
ator. set forth to find him. Following
the direction taken by Willard, Mars
found him six miles from the aviation
field, near Carl Junction, Mo. Mars
landed nearby and discovered that
Wizards propeller had been splint-
cred by rifle shot from some person
whose identity is unknown.
Willard was at a height of 500 feet
when the bullet struck his machine.
He landed with considerable difficulty,
barely escaping collision with clump
of trees.
As soon as he discovered the nature
of the accident Mars flew back to the
aviation field, explained the circum-
stances and an automobile carried q
new propeller to Willard. Mars return
ing to him through the cir.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-06-03
NOTICE.

/ In the District Court ofHoward County rovv.
~. M..... q $4,000. .sos-..."r -
Scnim MIN & Aneohtee.
To GOotlieb Schlmmtng, Fred Schimmink,
Emma Jones, August Schimming Louise
and Roste Jones.
| You and each of Won are herehv Noticed
| that there is now on ale in the off;ce ~ tHs
lty. lows, q petition OF August Schim MIN
claiming that you, Gootileb Schim MINI
tWere 5 resident Of this state and resids.i n,
f;aratoan tOwnshin. HowsrS CM,ntv T~.,e
| ABOUT thirty l9Ol years no. Ao"s'
| That You were then ma are nov n liv,u.
the owner OF the fOllovin1 descr,iraS rassii
e1tate t0-wit. S'D>0~ 80,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-06-03
TIMOTHY MURPHY is GUILTY.
Man Who Abseonded With $3.50 10
Convicted.

st. Paul, June Captain Timothy
Murphy, recently Of the Volunteers OF
America, who claimed that he was
kidnapped and robbed of $3.50 belong.
ing to the organization on March II
last, was found guilty by jury. OF
grand larceny in the first degree. The
offense carries with 1t punishment
of one to ten years in the penitentiary.
The money Murphy is alleged to
have stolen was collected during Tag
day, the funds being raised to build
girls rescue home.
Murphy disappeared and several
days later returned, claiming that he
had been confined in cave by rob.
bers who took the money.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-06-03
HAVE 4 LONG CONFERENCE.
Former prssldsnt Calls on Mn. Ward
and Dimes With DeresSord.

London, May 81. - Ex-Presidsnt
Roosevelt had an opportunity TO hear
something Of affairs in the United
States. BY appointment he met Sen
ator Elivu Root, who 10 passing thru
London on his way to The Hague. Mr..
Roosevelt and his former secretary Of
state had long talk at Ambassador
Reds residence, Dorchester house.
Asked later what Interesting subject
kept them together for so long Mr..
Roosevelt laughingly replied:
"This 10 one Of the cases In which
/ must observe my usual reticence."
Mr.. Roosevelt made call ON Mrs.
Humphrey Ward with whom he took
tea. He dined with Lord Charles
Beresford. whose guests included
many prominent members Of the un-
ionist party. Ambassador Reid also
was present % were Admirals Sir Ed
ward Hobart Seymour, Gerard Henry
Noel, Vice Admirals Sir Lamton, Lord
Roberts, Lord Alverstone and Lord
Rothschild.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-06-03
CHESTER.

Coming soon. Rdepath- Vawter Chau'
tauqua system will be at Cresco July
Sth, Let everyone celebrate.
A large number from Chester attend
ed the decoration services at LIE Roy
Monday and all enjoyed the line pro
gram.
Roy jones autoed to Preston Monday
Tom Frankson of Spring Valley au.
toed to Chester Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Allen from Wilton,
N. D., and Mrs. o. Baldwin returned
from their visit at Elgin Friday.
Mrs. Will Lucas and Mrs. Walters
we're LIE Roy visitors Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Richards OF York
were Chester callers Thursday.
Quite number of obstetrics at
tended the surprise on Mrs. Will Muir
ray Thursday.
The Undbaker boys are saving wood
for Walter Davis.
Mrs. Wilhelm left Wednesday morn
ing for visit with her son Bert IN >.
Dakota.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sweet were visit
ing friends at LIE Roy the first of the
week.
Mrs. e. M. Jones and Mrs. 7. Con-
kiln were LIE roy callers Friday.
C. Hague sawed wood Wednesday.
Hans Peterson is building founda-
ton for his barn.
Walt Barnes had the isfortune to
fall from barn and hurt him quite
badly.
Mrs. All Fairbanks visited her moth
er Thursday.
Frank Grimley moved to the WEIGH
farm last week.
Dr.. Lyon was caller at the Skare
home Tuesday.
T. Conklin and Granular are build
ing the foundation for Hans Peterson.
q. M. Jones was Cresco caller Sat
urday.
Scharnweber's have new auto,
purchased from Murray.
Georges Ness moved the wind mill
to the new well north of house.
NORTH ALBION.
Joe Owens was business caller in
Cresco, Monday.
Miss Florence eager visited her sis
ter Mrs Dan MCGEE from Saturday
until Monday.
Jerome Michel was caller in Cresco
Monday.
Joe Hayes broke wheel on his auto
last Sunday and had to take it to
Cresco, Monday, to get it repaired.
Newton Bigalk and Albert Bronner
spent a few days with friends in
Preston, MINI.
Anil Keune was a caller in Bonair,
Monday
Tilie Volkman WINS caller at A. A.
galk's, Sunday.
Henry Bigalk and Willie Rolaf spent
Sunday evening at Anil Keune's.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-06-03
COMMISSIONER ENDS TOUR
McEWEN WRITES INTERESTING
LETTER FROM BERLIN.
State Labor Commissioner Writes En-
tertainingIy Of Foreign Industrial
Conditions.

Minneapolis. May Slater five
weeks abroad investigating labor con
ditions and collecting data for use by
the Minnesota commission which will
have in hand the drafting of work
ingmen's compensation law to be pre-
scented to the next legislature, William
e. McEwen, labor commissioner, will
sail for New York from England the
middle of this week, and will arrive
home about June 10.
In letter from Berlin, Mr.. McEwen
writes interestingly of his trip. He
complained that the weather condi
lions were unfavorable while he was
in the German capital. He was in
Berlin at the time of the visit there OF
Theodore Roosevelt, and noted that
the American flag was everywhere
flying in honor of the former presi.
dent of the United States. All public
demonstrations were abandoned, how,
ever, because of the death of King Ed.
ward.
Invited to Meet Roosevelt.
Mr.. McEwen received an invitation
from Ambassador Hill to attend re-
ception rendered to Mr.. and Mrs
Roosevelt, but he was compelled to
leave for Vienna before the time set
for the reception.
Subsequent letters from Mr.. McEw-
en- will tell what the trade unions OF
Germany are doing and will describe
the general labor conditions of that
country as he saw them. The system
of organization among the German
workingmen has proved revelation
to the labor commissioner of Mime
sofa, and he writes that he has gath.
cred much information concerning
this phase of the labor question
which may be Of value if applied to or
adopted by American unions. He ex
presses the belief that American la
Dor organizations might copy from
their European brothers many things
which would be of benefit, and he
hints that when the State Federation
is In session he may have something
to present along the line of ideas
gained through his investigations
abroad.
McEwen's Letter.
Mr.. McEwen's Berlin letter follows:
Berlin. May 15.-Our stay in Bel
GUM was but of two days duration
and l had but short time to study
industrial questions. However, saw
much of interest both to commend ant
to criticise. 1t was my first expert
ence in a country where another Ian
guage than English was spoken, ant
had considerable trouble securing
the information / wanted.
"Our commission spent most of 1t'
time in Antwerp and Brussels, con
Quoting our investigations among EN-
ployers' liability companies and gov
eminent officials. We were accorded
the finest of treatment and secured
more information than we expected
Louis Wodon, minister of labor ant
industry at Brussels, gave us an ez
! tended audience. He does not tall
English. but through an interprete
he explained in detail the operation
of the Belgium workingmen's compen
sation act.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-06-03
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the city clerk
of the city of cresco, Iowa, until 8
o'clock p. m. on the Goth day of June,
1910, for the construction of . certain
sewer, the plans and specifications for
same being filed with the city clerk in
said city. along the following described
route, to-wit:
Commencing on main sewer No. 2
where the center line of the alley pass
ing through blocks Is, Is and q, Bald
wins addition to Cresco, Iowa, inter-
sects the center line of Third street, in
said addition, thence eastward along
the center line of said alley . distance
of 1900 feet; said sewer to be known %
lateral sewer No. 10.
Said sewer to contain two manholes
and flush tank, and to be built Of eight
inch vitrifed tile, joints to be cementedg
with Portland cement.
All bids must be addressed to the
city clerk Of said city and must be
accompanied in q separate envelope BY
. certified check drawn on . bank il
Cresco for the sum Of $4,000 payable
to the order Of the city treasurer Of
said city. Certified checks accompany.
ing said bids will be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders when the contract
has been awarded and to the bidder TO
whom the contract is awarded when 10
shall have entered into contract with
the city of Cresco for the construction
Of said sewer and given bond in the
sum of $4,000 with sureties to be ap-,
proved by the council Of said city for
the faithful performance Of his con-,
tract. The contract and bond will con-
tain provision that the contractor
shall warrant and guarantee the con-
struction and materials of said sewer
and keep same in repair for one year
after it's acceptance by the city, said
bond to protect the city from any and
all damage to persons and property
occasioned by the construction Of said
sewer. In case the successful bidder
shall fail to enter into contract and
furnish bond within six days after the
contract is let the certified check. de-
posted by him shall be forfeited to
said city. Payment for said sewer to
be made in special assessment certifi-
Gates bearing per cent interest to the
extent that same 10 assessable by law
against the property abutting on and
adjacent to said sewer, any deficiency
between the contract price and the
amount of said certificates to be paid
in time warrants or certificates drawn
on the sewer fund and bearing per
cent interest. Said sewer to Be com
pleted on or before November LIST, 1910.
The bids will be acted upon BY the
city council of said city June 10th, 1910,
and the right is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
P. ]. McCULLOW,
2-22 City Clerk of Said CITY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-06-03
A Bad Defeat.

She I have lost all faith in human
kind.
He-What makes you so pessimis-
tic?
She-Why, under the test of the
pure-food laws the very first thing to
fail was the angel food.