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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
w. R. C. Picnic.

On June "a, 1910, the w. r. c. No.
l64, of Cresco, Iowa, held their annual
picnic at Comrade L. M. Coles, south
of New Oregon, the day being fine.
The following members Of the Corps
and Post No. ZIG were in attendance:
Mesdames Durgin, Wheeler, Mitchell,
WiIdman, Holverson, Miller, Garlic,
Cornish, Yates, Miss Cole, and Mrs.
Geo. r. Baker, of Ridgeway; Mrs. O.
W. Clark and children, Mesd. P. J.
McCullow, Rucker, Beach, and Hend-
erson were also present, as also were
the little Misses Lucy Powers, Gooch.
er and Yates. Mr.. Geo. r. Baker,
wife and son. of Ridgeway, came up
for the occasion in their big auto car
and were heartily welcomed by the old
comrades and the w. r. c.. The COM
rades present were Comrades Durgin,
Wheeler, Nelson, Miller, Daubersmith,
Walsh, Wildman, Holverson, Cole,
Towne and McCullow, and Arthur
Rucker, Beach and Henderson were
also present. About l1:3O a. m. long
table was arranged in the nearby
grove, white table cloths spread and
dishes laid where an inviting, bounti-
full dinner was served to all present
with coffee par excellence and good,
rich, sweet cream, furnished by Com
rade Cole and his daughter Miss Lizzie.
A good social time was enjoyed by all.
In behalf of the Post and the w. r.
c., Comrade Durgin moved that vote
of thanks be extended to Comrade
Cole and his daughter for the cordial
welcome that they extended, and the
motion was seconded and unanimously
carried. AN OBSERVER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Climbing Up.

The following clipping from the Jen-
nings Ua.) Herald sent us by S. l..
Cary, has reference to grandson of
Harlow White, a former Howard
County pioneer:
Word has been received here that
H. A. White, son of the popular dairy
man of this city, E. L. White, has
beeen promoted tc the position of Trav-
cling Freight and Passenger Agent of
the S. p, with headquarters at Alex
andria. only short ..time ago Mr..
White accepted his first appointment
as agent for the Southern Pacific at
Morse. By close attention to his duties
and faithful work he made good and
later sent to Opelousas, a very import
ant position for young man. A few
days ago he was notified of his appoint
ment as T. F. &. P. Agent, a position
with many responsibilities and good
salary.
Harvey A. Whites career should be
a lesson to other young men along the
line of persistent application to the
work in hand.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Cresco's Chautauqua in Progress.

The Redpath .Vawter Chautauqua is
progressing quite satisfactorily in the
main, although the attendance does not
seem quite up to that of last year, and
there is also some adverse criticism of
some of the programs. Most of the lect-
ures so far. the patrons believe to be
below the usual standard, and the vocal
its are mediocre with the exception of
Macdonald.
The Royal Italian Guards Band
scored a big triumph as did also the
Kirksmith Sisters Orchestra.
Miss Evelyn Bargelt made hit with
her readings and cartoon work, com
bining them in most novel and
pleasing manner, and will be welcome
in Cresco at any time she may choose
to return.
DR.. WilIitt's lecture on Sunshine
was as bright and pleasant as the lee
ture title indicates, and was also re-
markable in its being delivered by a
man in his s9th year.
Senator Cores address yesterday
afternoon was the star lecture of the
course. Political in its nature, the
lecture was full of wholesome truths,
but couched in terms that gave no Of
tense to those Of opposite faith, He
believes that there are some bad dem
ocrats and few good republicans. and
gives the progressive republicans in
the senate, notably the Iowa delega-
ton, ,due credit for their accomplish
ments.
Last evenings program commenced
with concert by Mr.. Macdonald,
whose wonderful voice and geniality
placed him more securely than ever in
the affections of Cresco chautauqua
goers. Mr.. Vawter can send MacDon-
aid to Cresco every year and disappoint
no one.
The lecture by Father McCorry was
all that was or could be expected His
word painting was as beautiful as his
carefully selected views of the scenes
and life of our Saviour, and the dra-
matte rendering of the lecture brought
the "Story Beautiful" out of Legendary
realms and put itsbefore his hearers in
all it's truth and reality.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Sidewalk Resolution,

Resolved bv the City Council of the
City of Cresco, Iowa, that sidewalk
be, within 10 days of this notice, con-
structed on the north side of Peck
street, between the New Oregon road
and Third street. East 25 ft of lot a.,
block ID. and lot II, block l3, Bald
wins addition to Cresco.
Said sidewalk shall be not less than
4 feet in width, built of Cement Con-
crete, Stone or Brick, built to the es-
tablished grade, and in accordance
with Plans and Specifications on file
with the City Clerk of the City Of
Cresco, Iowa.
Adopted July 6, 1910.
P. j. MCCULLOW,
City Clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Notice to Bidders for Cement Worl
for City Street Crossings and
Sidewalks, &c.

The City Council of the City of Cres-
co, Iowa, will receive bids for the con-
struction of Cement Concrete street
crossings and sidewalks for the ensu-
ing year 1910, as per specifications on
file in the City Clerks Office.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check for Twenty-Five dollars,
payable to order Of the City Treasurer.
All bids must be filed with the City
Clerk not later than O'Clock p. M,
August l, 1910.
The City Council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
E. l.. DAVENPORT,
Mayor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Real Estate Transfers

The following transfers were filed
with the County Recorder for the week
ending July 8, 1910.
Ernest p. Irvine to Eugene Ir-
vine ct al, all my interest in ne
/ Sec. "a, and NV Sec. 35-1OO-
IL, of c. M. & St. P. Ry.
and other lands s.............$
District Township of jamestown
to Marshal Fox, A in NV cor.
of sw I Sec. 15-99-l4. ...... &c
Interstate Investment Co. to Ed
win C. Sayers, lots Is and II,
blk. lS, Elma, Iowa. .......... 4C
7. H. Sullivan ct al to A. j.
Owens, lot Z blk. 30, Elma, la. l5O
Mary M. King and husband to
Jos. E. Bodeen, e ] Sc / Sec.
s5.loo-12 -. 1000
E. j. Polasek to VIM. .Polasek,
40 ft. lot irreg. surv. ea sw
/ Sec. 13-97-l1... I31
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
What One Father Says.

A young lady who is teaching class
of small boys in the Methodist Sunday
school desired to impress on them the
meaning of returning thanks before a
meal. Turning to one of the
class whose father was a
deacon in the church, she ask ed
him: William, what is the first thing
your father says when he sits down to
the tablet" 'He says GO slow with
the butter, kids; it's forty cents a
pound! replied the youngster
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
READ THIS----Special

Young men and women, and
parents, are invited to correspond
with the Wisconsin Business Uni
versity of La Crosse, Wis, the
great business training school of
the Northwest. Send for free
beautiful catalogue containing por-
traits of an army Of young men and
women we have sent to positions.
Chartered by the State of Wiscon-
sin; twenty years of success; the
only school publishing sworn
statement covering 5000 graduates
sent to positions. Now is. the time
to prepare Send for catalogue to-
day. wv. 3. U." LACROSSE
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
The Farmers Home

A $1.OOa day house. Especial at
tention paid the farmer trade. With
more stable room l am prepared to
give farmers better accommodations
than ever. j. w. WENTWORTH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Mrs. Addison Brown is very sick.

Mrs. Addison Brown is very sick.
j. J. Lukes was up from Protivil
yesterday.
Charlie Tibbals was down from Ches
ter last Saturday.
John Walsh left for Mobridge. S. D.,
last Thursday noon.
Baking? Botheration! Buy Basford'
Bread-it is oh, so good!
N. A. Black kburn, Lawyer; office
opposite the National Bank.
Salt by sack or barrel at the City
Elevator. GILCHRlST & Co.
DR.. W. Il. Daily, physician ano
surgeon; office over Glass 8 restaurant
Ask your grocer for Basford's
Bread. Just little better than any
other.
Nearly new double harness for sale.
May be seen at Agas blacksmith shop
Cresco
Sherm Wentworth has been up from
Lansing visiting among friends the past
few days.
Nettie Walsh returned to Minneapo.
lis last Thursday, accompanied by her
sister Ida.
Have you tried the Homemade
Minced Ham-the best ever-At Zend-
er's Ideal Market.
Mrs. J. C. Webster returned from a
visit with sister, Mrs. Cole, residing
at Dell Rapids, S D.
If you want a farm loan at low rat
of interest, see American Loan Il Trus
COMPANY, Cresco, la.
Miss Amy Ray, of Anamosa, Iowa,
is in the city visiting with her friend
Miss Jessie Bickford.
S. L. Cary writes us that he and his
wife are now on their way to their old
Howard County home.
The swellest and very latest line of
Hand Bags and Purses. Popular prices.
w. o. SwENsoN, "The Jeweler.
The Ideal Bakery and Eating Room,
Geo. L. Champlin, Prop; Opposite
Court House Park, Cresco, Iowa.
0. A. Schall, the expert piano re-
parer, tuner and tone and action regu-
lator is in the city on reuglar visit.
STAR, No. 1926, will be at his stand
in White Bros. livery barn, until Au-
gust 1st. J. H. DUxBURY & BRO.
If you want to buy or sell Real Estate
call on Milz & Owens. Office over
First National Bank. Cresco, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Baerman of Lime
Springs were among those from Lime
who attended the chautauqua here last
Sunday.
Mrs. l.. r. Crowley is out from Chi
cago for visit at the John Farms
worth home and with her other Cresco
friends.
The best selected and largest line of
"Cresco" and other pennants at popu-
lar prices only. W. o. SwENsoN,
"The JeWeler.
For Ideal Bread, Cookies, Cakes,
Pies and other good things to eat,
come to the Ideal Bakery, opposite
Court House Park.
Chris Hunter and family, of Lansing,
have been guests at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Hunter,
the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Zook of Lime
Springs were guests at the l.. S
kniffin home, and also attended the
Sunday.
Ray DeCamp and wife arrived Sat-
urday morning from Chicago for a
short visit with his mother before leav-
ing on trip to the east.
Mrs. Geo. Parlee returned yesterday
to her home at st. Paul after short
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Leave Your Orders for Feed

Leave Your Orders for Feed.
have seven cars of Feed and Flour,
mostly feed, on the way. If you are
having trouble to secure your ground
feed, leave your orders at once, as the
amount can get shipped is limited.
You know my prices are always right.
F. G.. WOELLSTEN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Insurance Reduced by the Use Of
the Dodd & Struther Light
ming Rods.

1t cost the policy holders of The
Protected Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Dcs Mones, Iowa, one dollar
per thousand for 1909 (being a one mill
assessment This company's risks are
protected with the Dodd e. Struthers
Lightning Rods-which accounts for
the very low assessment.
THE CENTRAL NATIONAL FIRE INsUR-
ANCE COMPANY, OF CHICAGO, ILL.,,
makes reduction Of 20 per cent. from
the Fire & Lightning (board rate)
where the buildings are protected with
the Dodd & Struther Lightning Rods.
How can you afford to use any other
rod or system? Not only do these rods
reduce your insurance; they also pro-
tect your home, your property, your
loved ones from the lightning flash.
How can you continue paying the high
rate of insurance due to lightning and
deprive your loved ones of the protec-
ton and comfort these rods afford.
Sold and erected by A. SMITH, of
Cresco, now holding Certificate No.
100.
Lest we..forget, only nine of the 2lS
Republicans of the national House of
Representatives are in position to
stand before their constituents and re-
port that they voted to unseat Cannon
as speaker. Page 349O of the Con-
gressional Record shows that on March
10th all but nine republicans voted
against the Burleson resolution which
would have unseated Speaker Cannon
and made it possible to elect new
speaker. Every Democrat voted to
unseat "Uncle Joe. Manchester Dem.
The newspaper that sold their edi-
torial columns to Mark Hanna in 1886,
were no better nor no worse than the
members of the Illinois legislature,
who sold their votes for senator when
Lorimer was elected.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-07-12
Farm for Sale.

ar m 1OI 0d1c.
l have farm of 23O acres, two miles
from Cresco at right prices. Enquire
of A. E. BARKER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
WEATHER BUREAUS
WEEKLY REPORT

washington, July 12.-Weather general
lv favorable for harvesting and for the
growth of vegetables prevailed last week
In the great corn and winter wheat grow
ing states, according to the national
weekly weather bulletin issued today by
the weather bureau.
Summing up conditions the bulletin
says,
Local rains occurred in many places
and there was rather too much cloudiness
and wet weather over the southern drain
age basin of the Ohio valley, interfering
somewhat with the usual farm work and
causing injury from washing, flooding and
otherwise,
cover the Atlantic coast states from
North Carolina to New England the
weather conditions were generally favor
able for all agricultural interests,
.aThe dry weather afforded ideal con-
ditions for harvesting and vegetation re-
spondsd promptly to the warmth ana
sunshine,
lover the eastern portions of the eet-
ton belt there was continuation of the
wet weather that has persisted for 30
long In that section, Rains were frequent
and much cloudy weather prevailed, espe-
ciallv over the most northern portion of
the belt. Too much moisture In the soil
has interfered seriously with the prog
ress of vegetation and the usual farm
operations,
rOver the western portions of the cot
ton belt conditions were more favorable.
There was rather too much rain in Louis
lana and portions of Arkansas. but bene-
ficial showers occurred over large por-
tions of Oklahoma, partially relieving the
we're, In the main, faYorable over the
greater part Of Texas@s
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
GLENN CURTISS SHOWS USES OF
THE AEROPLANE IN WARFARE

Atlantic City, N. j., July 12-Glenn ii.
Curtiss tossed oranges as mimic bombs
within three feet of the decks of the
yacht John e. Mehrer II. used in place
of a battleship during the sham battle
arranged this afternoon to demonstrate
the utility of aeroplanes in coast defense.
The mock bombs were dropped from a
height of about 300 feet and Curtiss pur-
posely failed to strike the deck of the
yacht for fear of in1,uing the officials
and passengs's s gathered on her decks.
Visiting experts agreed that the ex-
periments showed that a fleet of aero
planes armed with bombs of high explo-
sive power could wreck any warship
before guns could be trained on them.
The Mehrer was offered as a mark for
the trials, after government officials had
refused to assign a gunboat which would
have been armed with cameras mounted
on the gunsights to photograph the
hits made when the guns were fired
at the aeroplanes
Curtiss was flying about 45 miles an
hour when he dropped the bombs" and
officials on the deck of the yacht said
that he was within an accurate distance
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
DEMOCRATS NAME
STATE TICKET

Milwaukee, July 12.-The Payne-A\5ch
tariff was denounced as a betrayal OF
the interests Of the people and as a
measure enacted for the benefit of special
interests In the report of the resolutions
committee at the democratic state ~cn-
vention here tonight. After a hot fight
on the floor of the convention the Ball
horn resolution scoring the democratic
legislators who walked out in the last
legislature during the voting for Isaac
Stephenson for the United States Senate
was adopted. A resolution favoring the
initiative and referendum and recall were
voted down.
Permanent Chairman Wolfe scored tho
tariff and the "amaxing rate of increase
of expenses of the state" In his speech.
He said the duty of 81 thousand for
lumber had made considerable numbers
Of millionaires and near millionaires'
and In many instances out Of men ''who
by instinct or by education did not have
the ability OF giving an honest equivalent
for 81 per day.
Tonight the convention voted In favor
of nominating q state ticket and named
Adolph J, 6chmitx - the candidate fol
Novernors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
TAFT AGAIN MIXED
UP IN POLITICS

Beverly, Mass, July 12-President Taft
talked politics today with Senator Win
throp Murray Crane of Massachusetts,,
Attorney General wickersham. and Sec
retary Nagel of the department of COM
merce and labor. Their conference last
cd until after 6 o'clock tonight. Ex-
treme reticence was Displayed by every
body and no statement, other than that
the general situation was discussed, could
be obtained.
Senator Crane was close to the Pres
ident during the last session of Congress
and when the President was hammering
away at the programme which ne finally
Induced Congress to adopt, Senator
Crane was a daily visitor at the White
House, In looking forward to the COM
ing campaign, which 1t Is admitted on
all sides, will be hard one, 1t was ma
tural that Mr.. Taft should consult with
the senator from Massachusetts, among
the first of his advisers-
The President was rerorted tonight to
be we'll satisfied with general conditions
and hopeful of republican success "along
the line 1t was definitely determined
that Attorney General Wickersham shall
accompany Secretary Nagel to Alaska.
The situation there has given ,he Pres
ident much concern,
Serious factional fights have been there
for several years, Extreme bitterness
has been displayed,
The fights have been carried to WASH
ington from time to time,
NThe delegate from Alaska, Mr., Wick
e1sham. who by the way, is no relation
OF the attorney general. l. at logger
hsdds with the adminiatrations
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
OFFICIAL OF TRUST
COMPANY is SHORT

Louisville, KY, July 12.-Admission
that the shortage Of August Ropke, de-
faulting assistant secretary Of the FL
deity Trust company, is very large was
made at the trust company offices late
today At the same time 1t was an
nounced that the directors of the COM
pany had pledged themselves to an in
crease of s1,ooooOo in the capital stock If
such increase Is necessary.
President Jonn N. Barr issued a state
ment this afternoon in which he said
LAS stated in former interviews, our
securities have been found absolutely in
tact. The defalcation of Mr.. Ropke Is
very large. The estates are absolutely
intact. Not dollar can be lost to any
one other than the stockholders.
I'm order to at once further strengthen
the resources of the company and TO
place further capital behind all trust es-
tates. and In order that all persons may
know of its resources and the confidence
of it's directors, 1 have been authorized
in writing by every director that the
board of directors have pledged them
selves without compensation to pay into
the company, If It should be necessary,
81 100000 in the form of subscription to
an additional issue of stock.
"Notioe of stockholders meeting will
promptly be mailed to each share
holder"
It became known this afternoon that
the trust company. although not serious
ly anticipating a run on the INSTITUTION
is fully prepared for such an emer-
gency.
No person came in today, however, to
ascertain II their securities were there,
and only two of the first two or three
dozen withdrew their accounts.
Apparently there is widespread faith
in the officials and directors of the insti-
tuition
Ropke's shortage is placed by current
runaors at about $4,000 His case was
today set for hearing before the grand
Jury october and the prisoner returned
to 1ail in default Of $25,000 ball.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
VANDERBILT CASE
GOES TO COURT

Nashville, July 12.-The differences
between the board of trustees Of Van
derbilt university and the college Of
bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
church, south. over the control of the
university will be threshed out in the
courts. Such is the meaning of the
action of the bishops In session here
today. With Bishops Kilgore. Lambuth
and Hendrix absent. the college of
bishops rejected the idea of any com
promise and named a committee with
Bishop Collins Denny as chairman to
carry out the programme of a suit In
court as agreed upon. Bishop Hendrix,
who Is president Of the board of trus-
tees of Vanderbilt university, attend
ed the morning session of the bishops
and opposed the plan. which was adopt
ed at the afternoon session. at which
he was not present. Bishops Kilgore
and Lambuth are not in the city.
Details of the planned litigation were
not made public but q statement from
the college of bishops en- It's action is
expected to be made public later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
ELKS CREATE BIG
STIR In DETROIT.

Detroit. Mich., July 12-As the big city
clock tolled II o'clock tonight eevry light
In the downtown district was extinguish-
cd. Only the search lights played upon
the Woodward avenue portico of the city
building where stood the famous Column
bus, o., chorus OF Elks.
Should Old Acquaintance be ForgotT
family at first the verse drifted out over
the throngs that choked the Campus
Aaritius, Cadillac Square and nearby
streets then grew stronger. Thousands
OF Elks took up the strains.
\ The song spread contagiously until thou
sands upon thousands Of men and women
finished the last line of the old song in
rim the Days of Aud Lang 6yne."
For the first time this week the city
was impressiveiy silent for full minute
until an enthusiast started the f1rst line
,of the song again and the crowds yelled.
mot In Detroit
Three visiting Elks were overcome by
heat today and two e them, 8. Friedburg
ef Cleveland ana T. Z. Bertrand Of Flint.
Mich. aecompanied bx y. LsnG are IN
Nhe hosytta4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-13
TODAY'S AGE.HERALD

1-Germany holds aloof from Nicaraguan
affairs.
Roosevelt and Hughes discuss politics,
Russo-Japanese treaty made public,
Tragic death of BritiBh aviator,
Curtiss shows uses OF aeroplane in
war.
Pinchot will be active In campaign,
2-RooAevelt's popularity thought to be
waning,
squabbje over school site at Anniston
3-Insuranoe men meet in Mobile.
Domino players have close call. %
Wilson Brown on mysterious trip.
4-Editorial comment
5-Thompson and Chenauit head repub-
can ticket,
Railorad wage agreement for south=
western territory made public,
Capt, w, g, Ward seriously iii,
Interstate Insurance company elects
officers.
6-General sporting news,
7-Birmingham social events,
Dolly Dhlrymple's department,
9-Downward trend IN the stock market
General decline IA cotton market,
Wheat 'agaAn goes to higher ground,
1e-Qys1 6oW perrops loe4 home9 hx nre,