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the real boxofce man. taking his stand at the little
window is ready for the battle with ticket buyers
He hopes it will be big battle for the more ticket
buyers there are naturally the nor tho Se
morning is his delight. and the longer it keeps up
the better he is pleased.
individual who must be handled differently from the
front of him. and here is where the real ticket
seller shows his value.
We read great deal of craftsmanship in these
material DAYS of commerce. There is more salesman
ship shown through the window of a boxofice than
there is the part of any fifty drummers on the
road or any hundred clerks in store. People seem
to be at the most nicky point of their when
it comes to buying theater tickets: and many sale
has been lost through the Impotence of the man
There is the inevitable old who wants to
buy seats and must be shown that they are all right
There is the man who wants to know all about the
show and who is in it. and if it is good as Uncle
Toms Cabin" or . Florodora." before he will part
from his precious money There is the man who once
knew some member of the company and wants to be
passed into the performance because OF this acquaint
ance. And there thousands and thousands more
no two cases are alike. and the boxofice must
be there with the ability to handle each one sep
arately.
The Versatile Salesman
A PRIVILEGED outsider allowed to take his
stand within the charmed space known the
boxofice. usually crowded little closet of room
can hear nothing of the pubc's side of converse
ton between it and the ticket seller but he can see
the faces of those who come up to the window. and
the boxofice mans words furnish pretty good idea
of what is going on Here is a typical conversation
during the boxofice-the treasurer's side
only:
''Yes sir, two good seats in M. No. not on the
aisle Nearest | have on the aisle is R. Oh yes
perfectly good seats; hear everything. You don't
want to get too near for musical show. you know.
Three dollars. Thank you
Hello Charley Eli. Two for tonight? Sure;
but you'll have to see the manager. I'm perfectly
willing, and if he says So He'll be down about
three o'clock.
Two for tonight? Yes, sir two good seats in NJ
Too near the stage? No, you want to be the
stage at musical show. you know. Thank you.
How many? Three? In n. No. nothing nearer.
beg your pardon, not holding out all the good
seats for friends. / have no friends You got two
seats good deal the stage for the last show?
Quite likely; but this isn't the last show. Good
morning
No madam, do not know whether Frizzleham
Toperthwaite is with the Chimes of Greenpoint
company this Oh yes it plays this house;
but haven't heard the names of all the principals
In the chorus you say? I'm sorry. but can't tell
you. Yes, certainly you leave note for him,
and if he is with the company he'll get it. You're
welcome.
beg pardon ma am? Lost your gloves here last
night? No, they haven't been turned in here yet.
Oh yes they will be if they found. Just leave
your name and address, and if they come in I'll send
them to YOU"
ION the telephone) Hello! Yes. this is the
Continued page IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-01
Ready for the Battle

RUT everything in the way of preliminaries is COM
peted at last the assistant is despatched to the
bank with what money there is to be deposited, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-01

9$tss An
~OUNG man. is this the-ayter:
Eyes. ma am, it is said to be-"
lis there show here Tonight,
Yes, a'am."
What's the name of the show?''
The Purple Parrot ma am,
Is it good show
Il believe it is, a'am"
Hm Well sposs you got to say So whether
Dollar and a half each, ma am"
Amt that high"
mo, ma am: regular price,"
Seems high when everything costs so much Well;
guess III take two tickets. if they're good seats
Fourth row. center aisle, ma am. Three dollars
please
Are those good places?"
Excellent ma'am Do you want thems There
good seats? I'm triae hard O. hearin'. an
They are excellent Seats ma'am Three dollars
ple :M:r ..o.. ~, s.u. 80 +-,,s+ ,ou w,;+ .
minute. Is there post in front of emp
NO, ma am, posts in the house.
'Hm Well once sat right behind post, an"
DO you want the tickets ma ann
Don't you be in hurry, young man: If want
EN- I'll say so. Let's see how much did you say?
give me the right change I've heard about you
fellows. Once at the circus
There's your change, ma'am. Next!'
Hold on. don't you hurry me away like that.
What time does the show begin!'
Eight O'Clock, ma am
{" If get here at will that be timer
Yes, ma am. plenty. Next!'
Wait minute. You didn't tell me-"
"Nexti"
And the old lady violently protesting that the
young man in the boxoffce has treated her shabbily
with impoliteness is hustled past the window by the
rapidly accumuatng line of prospective ticket
purchasers who have been Tuning and frettng and
complaining all the time she has been occupying the
favored place
Th;. NOT the Oo1v One
THIS scene with slight variations, is repeated at
frequent intervals all during the day. The man
will argue every point with the boxoffice man; the
must be pushed along smoothly. without realizing
that he is dismissed. The next man may want
passes for himself and family; the next 1t seems
though theatergoers never lack methods for r'il
ing and trying the man in the boxofhce. And
through it all he must smile, and be pleasant. and
make each purchaser believe that he is getting the
best seats in the theater
Is it any wonder that the average theater ticket
seller, though usually young man. wears eternally
drawn look. haunted expression. through which
the smile that is part of his stock in trade evnces
itself only a mask!
And vet the selling of the tickets is only small
part of the theater treasurerS duties it is merely
mechanical operation after awhile. a daily routine.
His other duties many and diversified that in
respect the other members of the executive staff of
the house he easily deserves to be ranked among the
most important. This being the case it is in the
natural order of things that he should be of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
BANKS DEPOSITS LARGE
Deposits of the First National Bank
and the First Trust and Savings
Bank Are 1882, e04.oe.

The attention of the public is direct
ed to the statements of the First Ma
tioral Bank and the First Trust and
Savings Bank published on page eight
of this issue.
These banks have made remark
able growth during the past year, their
deposits now showing total of $1,432,-
904.0S, with capital. surplus and profits
of $293,737.37.
The First National Bank pays par
ticular attention to handling the check
ing accounts Of farmers, merchants and
individuals, and the wonderful growth
of this department is evidence Of the
public's appreciation of the superior
service rendered.
The First Trust and Savings Bank is
the only bank in the city devoted ex-
clusively to the savings business, and
this bank organized only a little over a
year ago now has savings deposits of
1921, 049.92 For the convenience Of the
laboring men and merchants the bank
is open every Saturday night, $3.50 to
s o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
G. A. r.. POST ENTER1AlNs.
Soldiers Home Post, Circle, and F. M
Thomas w. r. C.. Guests.

soldiers Home Post, Circle, and F. M.
Thomas w. r. c. Guests.
The members of Frank NJ Thomas
Post. No. "a, G. "A. r., entertained at
the east court room Monday might the
members of Phil Sheridan post. of the
soldiers home, the members of Win
chester Circle, Ladies' of the. G. A r.,
of the home, and Frank M. Thomas w.
r. c., of this city. 80
Chaplain Jesse Cole, of the soldiers
home, offered the Invocation, following
which the audience sang America" J.
S. Perry and e. E.. Carver sang, and
Mrs. F. A. Moscrip gave reading.
Chaplain Cole delivered short adj
dress, following which Miss Margaret
Frazer gave a reading and Miss Anna
Maude Kimberly sang, with Miss Mabel
Bussard as her accompanies
After the program a committee of
the w. r. c. served refreshments that
the post had prepared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
WRECK AT HAMPTON.
Switch Engine Crashes Into Moving
Freight Train.

fr0iQht rain.
Special to Times-Republican.
Hampton, April 5.-Faikure of the air
to work the brakes properly on engine
81 in the yards of the Iowa Central
here, yesterday evening at $3.50. caused
collision that interfered with traffic
over that line and the branch until
near midnight.
AT the time of the collision the en-
CINE was in charge of Daniel Cronin as
engineer and he had just pushed some
cars of company coal up the chute.
Train No. had pulled into town three
hours late and, at the same time freight
No. 81, from the south, came. into the
yards. No. 2 backed north to permit
the freight to get on the branch to clear
of the freight train had gotten out of
the way when the switch engine COM
. menced to descend the steep grade that
leads to the coal bins, and. in spite of
the efforts of the crew it gained more
and more Roadway even with the driy-
ers speeding in the opposite direction,
till it crashed backwards and collided
with he moving freight train at the
switch where the tracks unite. 1t is
said that the fireman jumped but Mr..
Cronin stuck to his place.
A brakeman on No. 81 saw the dam
ger and brought his train nearly to a
stop before the collision occurred The
freight cars suffered only very slight
damages, and the main line not any,
but the switch engine was not so fort
innate. 1t had two tenders attached, the
J extra one being for the use of a steam
pile driver with which 1T had been
working, and this was thrown down the
| bank. The other tender suffered some
damage. The engine suffered bad
scraping and one cab was torn off and
some steam pipes broken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Fable Of the Mice.


The Town Mouse and the Country
Mouse engaged in q friendly rivalry
to see which could best entertain the
other.
The Town Mouse led on. He intro.
duced the Country Mouse to a great
many people OF the right sort. who
graciously Tapped up all the cham.
payne he cared to buy-in short, ex-
hausted the resources OF urban hos.
pitality.
Pretty good" the Country Mouse
admitted. but say. you come out to
my place in your car and run as fast
AS you like. I'm Justice OF the
Peace"
Thereupon the Town Mouse had to
acknowledge that the rustic life held
the greater NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
ELDoRA's CRACK SHOTS.

Maxwell, one-Armed Expert from Me-
braska, Shows How It's Done.
Special to Times Republican,.
Eldora, April 5.-George w. Max
WELL the famous one armed shot from
Hastings. Neb., was in the city yes
terday, and in company with w. B.
Linell and E. P. Davis, Of the local
gun club, tried his luck at hundred
birds each. All three men are crack
shots, Linell having shot as profess
sional for many years, altho he is not
doing 1t now. Linell was high man,
killing 81 out Of a possible 100 Max
well came next with 80 and Davis next
with SO. Maxwell has lost his left arm,
but he shoots better with one arm than
a majority could with the use Of both
arms. The one armed expert travels
for the Remington Arms people and
the makers Of U. M. G. Shells
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
DAMAGE CASE DISMISSED
Action For $4,000 Damages, Brought
by Lou MaIoney Against Otto Radloff,
is Dismissed Without Prejudice When
Continuance is Refused.

After Judge Bradshaw had refused to
grant motion for a continuance in the
district court this afternoon, attorneys
for w. Lou Maloney dismissed without
prejudice the action brought by Ma
loney against Otto Radloff, in which
the plaintiff asked damages in the sum
of $4,000 for alleged alienation of his
wife's affections
tMaloney made an effort to get con-
tinuance on the ground Of the absence
Of witness
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
ORANGES FOR GRIPPE.
Frequent eating OF This Fruit II d
clarcd to Ward on Possible Epidemic

Few people realize what an exceed
ingly valuable medicinal food they have
in the orange. Aside from the delicious
flavor of the fruit. it has been desig-
mated by physicians as highly effective
in warding OF disease.
Anyone who makes practice" quot
ing from the Family Physician, "of par
taking freely OF citric acid. eating at
noon, and night-taking little lemon
juice in water between times. need fear
no epidemic of grippe or other dis
ease"
Fresh picked oranges. It Is declared,
are richest in medicinal virtues. Sun
kist" oranges are always shipped from
while tests show that California
oranges are richest in citric acid. so
the medicinal value Of these oranges 10
very high. (l3
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
A RELIGIOUS A.hman.

The ashman was raising a can Of
ashes above his head to dump the con-
tents into his cart, when the bottom Of
the can came out. Ethel saw it and
ran in and told her mother.
It hope you didn't listen to what ne
said" the mother remarked.
'He didn't say word to me-" re-
piled the little girl, "He just walked
off by the side of his cart, talking to
God."-Everybody's Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Watch for the Comet

The Red Dragon Of the sky. Watch
the children for spring coughs and
colds. Careful mothers keep Foley's
Honey and Tar in the house. 1t is the
best and safest prevention and cure
for Group where the need is urgent and
immediate RELIEF a vital necessity Its
promut use has saved many little lives.
Contains no opiates or harmful drugs.
Refuse substitutes. The Mcbride &
Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
On Love.

"The Countess Of Cardigan" said a
Chicago editor, 'thasi lately written a
very wicked and Amusing volume of
memoirs. The countess is over 80, but
she still goes out. I met her, last sea-
son, at dinner in Belgrave Square.
"She made. at the dinner, an cpl
gram on love, and this epigram
considering her great age and
her volume of memoirs, seemed to have
authority behind it. So
"'Love,' she said. SIS at twenty pas
sion, at forty an art, and at sixty q
vice." 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
The Pancake Bell.

One OF the ancient English customs
was to ring great bell on the day
preceding Ash "wednesday, known as
Shrove Tuesday. to- call the people to-
gether to confess their sins. AS 1t has
also been customary. from time imme-
mortal, to eat pancakes on this day.
this summons came to be known as
the pancake bell" name which 1t
still bears In those places where the
custom Is now maintained.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Whist made that stout man jump
30 nervously when the driver cracked
his Whip
"He's used to jumping when the
whip cracks"
as he in -circus?'
mo: he's In the legislature"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Loco Weed For FEEDING.

Professor l.. e. Sayre of the Kansas
University, is experimenting with loco
weed for feeding. In it's natural state
it is injurious to cattle, producing a
kind of insane intoxication. AT the
same time it is very nutritious. and
cattle will eat it to excess. Professor
Sayre has studied the plant for twenty
years, and believes the poison in the
weed becomes active only when meet
ing certain acids in the cattle's stom-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

do you subscribe for a woman's
ma gazine for your wife 2" asks the man
with the monogram on his vest.
"No. SIR" stoutiy replies the man
with the square chin. And my wife
doesn't buy my socks for me. ether
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Dry Reading.

"No one meets such various kinds
OF people as we do" said librarian.
You see that little old man over
there? He is going through the en-
cyclopedias. one volume at time. He
comes in every day and begins where
he left OF the day before. He has read
through an entire set and is beginning
another. Pretty dry reading. some Of
It, one would say"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Wit. Sues For Divorce.

Mrs. Amanda J. Thornburg has filed
suit in the district court for divorce
from Edward Thornburg, whom she
married in this city on March 30, 1890.
She alleges in her petition that after
two weeks Of married life her husband
deserted her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
MARRl Ed.
Melting .Gunderson.

Clifford Melting and Miss May G. Cum
derson, both of Gilman, were lInarried
by Mayor o. L. Ingledue at his Office
at 11:45 o'clock this morning: Mrs.
Melting is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Gunderson. Mr.. Melting, who is
a farmer, is the son Of John Melting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Good Weather for Tor Coats.

The man that has one Of our hobby
top coats is not only comfortable but
well dressed. Let us make. one for you.
The elegant patterns we are showing
were never more complete, and spring
suits too. Hopkins & Son, Popular
TailorS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Misleadinq.

Mercy, Jane; be careful! That flat
iron just missed MASKING my toe!"
so, ma'am? Well, it's sorry indade
that be-"
Mrs. Slangem (upstairs) - Bridget,
have you turned the gas on in the par
lor, as I told you?
New Domestic Jewel-Yes, ma'am i;
can't you smell it?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for the kindness and help
shown us during the illness and death
of baby. James Prochaska, Hattie
Prochaska, COZ South Sixth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

ach lie is trying TO cure the: weed so
as to eliminate its Aoxiops element and
make M the nutritive portion imfnediate-
lY available 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Iicansed TO Mad,

Clifford Melting, farmer, aged Il, and
May G.. Gunderson, aged Is, both of
Gilman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
An Aggressive Fight Wins

IN one Iowa town of not than 1000 inhabitants
department store is conducted with great sue
cess and is making good money Fer its owners. This,
in spite of the fact that there is thriving and grow
ing city Of four times its population nearby, good
stock of goods good business methods and aeeress
i've advertising campaign were the contributing fac
tors in building up this remarkable business. The
local paper seldom appears without half page page
advertisement and this is supplemented by smaller ads
in the edition and by other methods that used
for want Of larger newspaper circulation than be
had in town Of that size publishing weekly and semi
weekly newspapers.
They have swift competition but they created
business and have been able to hold it.
Make your advertising aggressive and back it up
with aggressive business methods and you will succeed
against ali kinds of competition Use the paper that
Republican has large central Lawn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05
Ga1les-Repabit,1n
The City In Brief
Eastman kodaks at Newton'a.


-
George J. Ailen. optica. specialist.
DR. Burkart. osteopath. IA w. Main.
Brown. photographer 10 West Main.
Dr.. Billiard, osteopath. Is West Main.
Lawn mowers sfarpened at Hub1er's.
DR.. Wood, specialist, opposite Pilgrim
Over Boomers cigar store, o'Brien
lawyer.
Fay stockings for children at M. F.
Andrews,
Get our price on flour, at Batesole's.
Phone $50.
Umbrellas recovered while you wait.
NJ. F. Andrews.
will pay 20 cents for eggs. all of this
week. ]. L. Inman.
will pay 20 cents for eggs, all Of this
week. j. L. Inman.
Onion sets, cents per quart, at
Batesole's, phone $50.
We show a good assortment Of wash
dresses. M. f. Andrews.
Now at lis East Main.
The latest novelties in belts just re-
ceived at NJ. F., Andrews.
Whitney Bros have on hand some
nice home made sauer kraut.
Wanted-Competent girl for general
housework. All Jerome street.
= ----------s-s->e-
Home grated horse radiSh and home
made jell for sale, by Whitney Bros
Social dance at Forney's hall We'd
nesday evening. Dance tickets so cents.
Social dance at Forney's hall We'd
nesday evening. Dance tickets so cents.
Social dance at Forney's hall We'd
nesday evening. Dance tickets so cents.
Bring in your lawn mower and have
it sharpened before the rush begins.
Huber.
Wanted-A girl for general house
work. Mrs. D. w. Norris, Jr, AL Je-
rome street.
Wanted-Two girls for power ma
chine. Beeson & Lambert, over Rey-
holds & Sheldon's.
Now is the accepted time to get your
paperhanging done by Everist; opposite
the Methodist church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

See the demonstrations of the auto
matte electric washing machine at
Norton & Newlin's, 81 North First av-
enue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

The w. r.. &C. Aid Society will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ella
Baker. 1O41a South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Bed spreads, all styles, cut corners,
scalloped edges, fringe and plain, all
prices, just received at M. F. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

''The wizard, Theobaldo, played this
afternoon for Queen Louise and the
royal family, Gear Alexander was pres
ent. He made great sensation with
his original selections. "-Berlinske IT.
denke. Copenhagen, Denmark.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Here's a three word combination
which should open your doors to the
Everist paperhangers: Wallpaper, Abil-
ity WOrkmen
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

We can do a few more rooms on
short notice. Select your paper and
get date which means that the work
men will be there when they were
promised. Bert Everist; opposite the
| M E. church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Now is the accepted time to get your
paperhanging done by Everist; opposite
| the Methodist church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

We can save you rpsney on your
muslin underwear purchases, a large
assortment to choose from. NJ. F. An
drewS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

The Catholic Ladies' Mite Society
will be entertained " eiimie saaaJT after
noon at the home of Mrs. J. c. WEIGH,
Al West Boone street. The ,hostesses
will be Mesdan1es WEIGH William
Hayes, John Mooney and Frank Nc
(1,arten
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Some people buy shoes for style,
some for comfort. We can give you
either. Try pair. Larson & Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Wanted-Two girls for power ma
chine. Beeson & Lambert, over Rey-
holds & Sheldon's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Mrs. C. e. Wilson, who is seriously
i'll, had a fairly good night Monday,
and her condition was slightly i'm
proved this morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Your grocer will exchange win
gold' for your gold; made into bread
"Wingold' Flour because of it's rich
ness, will furnish you renewed energy
with which to win more gold.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-05

Theobaldrs technique has been the
wonder and admiration Of musicians
for a long time. They were unable to
understand his great power, but when
his left hand was examined 1t was
found the secret was secret no longer
for the index finger and the second fn-
ger are Of Identical length: thus en-
abling the vfolinist to execute passages
that are sealed books 70 cthsEA