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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
A TURBULENT VOLCANO.
Tho Boiling Hot Pools of Taal, In the
Philippines.

Tho Boiling Hot Pools Of Taal, In the
Philippines.
The central or main crater of Taal is
nearly round. Its diameter on an air line
north and south is 6,22333 feet and the
east-wcst diameter 1916 feet. The
edge of this crater is somewhat irres-
ular, but is nowhere broken through,
It's highest point standing Mt only 1,O50
feet above sea level and its lowest at
42G feet
Within the rim are two hot pools,
known respectively as the yellow and
the green lake, and little active cone
above fifty feet in height from which
escape steam and sulphurous gas in
varying quantities.
In the smaller lake every few min
utes the water in the center is blown
up like an immense bubble, which, ris-
ing above the surface, finally bursts, re-
yealing a black orifice and causing the
boiling and very turbulent winter to as
sumo all imaginable colors. The aque.
GUS vapor escaping Is sufficient to form
broad, smolelike column which is
visible especially during the night and
In the early morning.
AT some distance and before reach.
ing the edge of the crater, where q
view of the bottom can be obtained,
the rumbling sound produced by the
escaping vapor, under the influence Of
the mysterious subtcrranean forces.
can be heard like that Of an immense
boiling kettle.
The greatest eruption of Taal took
place in 1864. The eruption began on
May Ii and did not end till Dec. I.
During this dreadful time the intensity
and aspect CT the eruption We're con.
tinually changing, and the four princi.
pal towns of the laguna of Bombon dis
appeared Sala, Lipa, Tanauan
and Taal, with the numerous villages
around tlem.-Manila Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
THE WEREWoLvEs.
Fantastic Story of Sixteenth Century
TRAGEDY,


John OF Nuremberg relates how
man, lost at night in strange coun-
try, directed his steps toward fire
that he saw before him. On reaching
1T he found a wolf sitting enjoying it's
warmth and was informed by him
that he was really as human as him
self, but that he was compelled for a
certain number Of years, like all his
countrymen, to assume the shape of a
wolf.
A strange country, indeed, where
wolves when the evenings grow chill
ly light fire and In the comfort of Its
ruddy glow are found ready to en-
terrain the passing traveller with their
conversation!
CLAUS Magnus in the early part Of
the sixteenth century tells us story
of nobleman and his retinue who lost
their way in journeying through a
wild forest and presently found them
selves hopelessly foodless and shelter
less. In the urgency of their need one
of the servants disclosed to him in
confidence that he had the power of
turning himself at will into wolf
and doubted not but that, if his mas
ter would kindly excuse him for q
while, he would be able to find the
party some provision. Permission be-
ing given, the man disappeared into
the forest under semblance of a wolf
and very quickly returned with lamb
In his mouth and then. having fulfilled
his mission. resumed his human form
In Auvcrgne in 1883 nobleman in
returning from the chase was stop
ped by stranger, who told him that
he had been furiously attacked by a
savage wolf, but had been fortunate
enough to save himself by slashing off
one of his fore paws. This he pro-
! duced as Il trophy when, to the as
constituent of both, it was found to
have become the delicate hand of a
lady. The nobleman felt so sure that
he recognized Il ring upon it that he
hurried to the castle and there found
his wife sitting with her arm tied up,
and on removing the wrappers the
hand was missing. She had to stand
her trial as loup-garou and, being
convicted, persisted Mt the stake
aulme's Lore and Legend"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
lowa's Loss in Population.

lOWa'S Loss in Population.
Many of our Iowa exchanges
seem to differ as to the cause of
the decrease in population in
I,wa during the past ten years.
We are only surprised that
the loss has not been greater.
1t is not because Iowa is not one
of the grandest as we'll as the
most productive States in the
Union, were it less so, the loss
OF 1902 in population would not
have occurred, this very fact
has caused Iowa land to advance
in value, from a reasonable val
ue from $50 to as high as, in
some cases, 5000, thus put
ting it out Of the reach of the
poor men, and forcing this class
of men to seek homes in the far
west where land is cheap. It is
not because they prefer these
cheap lands of the west, but be-
cause these rich Iowa lands are
all marked: Taken, land the
one looking for a home, travels
on toward the setting sun, and
thus 1owa's population suffers.
Iowa farms are increasing in
acres but decreasing in number
of owners, and every change Of
this character means larger
farms and fewer farmers-and
what's really Iowa citizens have
been forced out to make room
for the rich who can afford to
pay fabulous prices for Iowa
land. There is,a day coming in
which Iowa's population will
show an increase in proportion
to her actual advantages, and
when many who went west to
cheap homes, will return to this
beautiful State to make their
home. D. M. H.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
CINNAMON TREE BARK.
Il curls Up Into QuiIs When Dries, In
the Sun.


The cinnamon tree grows to height
of from twenty to thirty feet and is
sometimes eighteen inches in thick
ness. The leaves are from four to six
inches In length, oval shaped and
marked with three principal nerves.
They TASTE Very much like cloves.
Cinnamon flowers are OF Il beautiful
SILKY gray un the outside and Il light
yellow %. the inside. The fruit is Il
small acorn shaped drupe. and when
ripe it is quite brown
1t is, however. the bark of the CHINA
mon tree that makes it valuable. The
finest comes from the island of Cey-
Ion. where they have two seasons of
cinnamon harvest The first season
begins In April and the last in Noven-
Der. The branches of three to five
years growth are cut down. and the
epidermis is carefully scraped away.
Then the bark is ripped up lenStlwise
with knife and gradually loossned
until it may be easily removed.
The slices of bark are then placed il
the sun to dry. and as they dry they
curl UP into quilts. The next thing Is
TO examine and arrange the cinnamer
according to its quality. The pcr;e';s,
whose work it is to examine the c:,l,
mon are obliged for this pur, i.;n Il
taste and chew it, although in sior,
time 1T produces Il very painful eiiec.
on their mouths and tongues.
AS the cinnamon quilts are examined
the smaller ones are inserted into the
larger. and the Whole is then tied up il
bundles weighing about Lightweight,
pounds each.
In Ceylon the oil of cinnamon is usu-
ally prepared by grinding the coarsest
pieces of bark. soaking this powder
In sea water for two or three days and
then distilling. Two oils pass over, one
lighter, the other heavier than water.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Pasteur,s Revenge.

In vallery Radot's Life of Pasteur'
we read the story OF his misery. 1t is
nothing to say that the war nearly
broke his heart. But it broke neither
his faith nor the straight line of his
work. Only a sort of rage possessed
him to redeem and console France by
working for her. "IIenceforth," he
said, every one of my books shall
have written on it these words Re
venge, revenge, revenge" And this
was his revenge. to set the name Of
France in the honors list of science
higher than ever. to give the rest of
his life to her service and to wear him
self out for her sake.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Word was received here t.
day Of the death Of Mrs. Chan
bers which occurred last wee
in Des Moines. Mrs. Char
bers had gone to tnat city
attend a convention and Will
there she suffered q severe q;
tack Of heart failure frol
which she died. She was
teacher in our public school
about five years ago and had
very large circle of acquain
ances and friends in this cit
all of whom will be great
grieved to hear of her sudde
death.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Tho Ballot In Switzerland.

Swiss voters go to the polls on Sun
day. In some districts the elections
are also held for a few hours on Sat
urday evening In a few of the can
tons voting is obligatory. and returns
of from 20 to so per cent of the voting
population are the result. The obliga-
tory measure is, however. not rigor-
ously enforced. Small fines are i'm
posed unless an adequate excuse for
nonattendancc is forthcoming. These
include illness in tho family, mourn
ing, absence from the city, birth in
the family and. in St Gallen. neccs-
sary attendance at a christening by a
parent or godparent- "Official bust.
ness" is also usually accepted.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Tho AmbuIant Barber.

Paris, like Picking. has its ambulant
barber. Armed with little box. CON
tanning the necessary apparatus. razor.
badger brush. soap scissors and scrvi-
rite. he exercises his calling on the
banks of the Seine All the bargces
nayvies and quay laborers are his eli
ents. Figaro" seats his patient on
the pavement. covers his knees with Il
newspaper and for sou shaves. cuts
his hair and gives a human appear
ance to the tramps and others who
intrust themselves to his care.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Odds and Ends.

Uncle Jim, an old negro driver In
Richmond, Va. had some ladies to
drive through the cemetery. He took
them round and showed them the nota-
bic graves and monuments and then
drove to that part of the cemetery
where the derelicts were inferred.
who are buried here?" asked lady
In he party. II don't think l ever
was here before"
"Oh." replied Uncle Jim. "odds and
ends. missus, odds and ends!"-Pitts-
burg Press.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Drs. Tamisiea and Tamisiea
operated upon the young daugh
ter of VIM. Powell yesterday
for the removal of a piece of
glass from her foot. She steped
on some glass last August but
nothing was thought of it until
lately when the foot became
very sore and the operation was
found necessary.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Literary Society Organized.

Last Saturday evening the
parties met at st. John School
house for the purpose of orga-
nizing a Literary Society.
On motion, the following Off
GERS were elected:
A. A. Green, President.
Joe kirkland, Vice Pres.
Mae Green, Sect & Treas.
Walter Shelton, Ser at Arms.
Will Allmon, Janitor.
The President appointed on
Committee on Constitution, the
following members:
Joe Kirkland, Jas. Smith, and
Walter Shelton.
On Program Committee:
D. c. Allmon, Edythe Skel-
ton and Maggie Kenyon.
Motion made. seconded, and
adopted, that we. pass the hat
for means to defray expenses.
Receipts Ga cents, Zoe Of which
was turned over to the Janitor
for lights.
Committee on Questions sub
mitted the following:
Resolved, that the Race ques
ton in the United States is the
most important one of the day.
Affirmative Joe Kirkwood.
Negative. E. Jones.
Program Committee reported
the following:
Song-Flor Allmon, Mae Green
Recitation Hazel Warns.
Reading Mae Green.
Song Harve Shelton.
Recitation-Ada Allmon.
Reading -Floe Allmon.
Recitation Stella Allmon.
Going Somewhere.
Motion and seconded to adj
journ to meet on Friday eve
ming, December Both at 7::3O, at
which time the foregoing pro.
gram will be rendered.
Everybody invited to attend.
A. A. Green, President.
Mae Green, Secretary.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Tibetan "DemonoIatry."

'i'ae religion of the Tibctans is lit
err. & saturated with demonolatry, and
their festivals take the form of cere-
monies intended to propitiate various
evil spirits and demons Their devil
dances-in which each performer rep
resents some particular malignant spir-
itare extremely curious.--Wide World
Magazine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Miss Lois M. Dixon, returned
to her home in Blair, Nebraska,
today, after a few days visit
with her friend, Mrs. Eva Ra-
gan, on McGavr9n street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Mixed Motives.

Few motives in this world can he
pure. That is our great trouble" said
n lecturer. "a clerk wept bitterly on
the beach one stormy day while out on
a boiling sea tossed cocllleshell of a
fishing boat wherein sat his employer.
AS the clerk watched with wild eyes
the little boat, now buried under white
foam, now shooting forward calamity,
now buried again, he claspcd his hands
and cried in great anguish, If that
boat sinks I'll lose my job"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

The report that Herb Kres
of this city U:ap is serving
three years Sentence at til
State Reformatory in Anamos
had been shot and Instant
killed by one of the guard
while trying to escape must +
false as none of his relatives !
this city have heard anythin
to verify the fact.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
A GENTLEMEN'S
AGREEMENT
Money Affair With Which
the Statute of Limitations
Had Nothing to Do

A we'll known Kansas banker
told a story the other day
about the statue of limitations.
There is a smile in it, plus
some good philosophy.
One day an old Southener
walked into this bankers office.
The Southerner was a typical
gentleman Of the old school;
suave, courteous to the point of
punctiliousness, and honorable
TO a degree of martyrdom.
''What can l do for your
asked the banker.
"Well," replied the South
erner, "about thirty.five years
ago / loaned a man down South
some money-not a very big
sum. l told him that when
ever l should need it l would
let him know and he could pay
me the money. I need some
money now, so / shall let him
know and / would like to have
you transact the business for
me-"
"My good FRIEND" replied
the banker, "you have no claim
on that money. You can't hold
that man to that loan. You
say it has been thirty-tive
years since you loaned it to
him. The statute of limitations
has run against that loan years
and years ago."
Sir" replied the Southerner,
"the man to whom l loaned that
money is a gentleman. The
statute of limitations never
runs against a gentleman"
So the banker sent for the
money. And within reason
able time thereafter the money
came. There was a courtly
gentleman at the other end Of
the transaction also Kansas
City Journal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Williams,
formerly of Crestop, Iowa, f,ave
been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Anna Wilkins, on their way to
California to spend the winter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
How She Knew.

"Will you have some fresh mush-
rooms" asked the hostess sweetly.
EYES," faltered the guest. ''if you're
quite sure they're mushrooms and not
toadstools."
"Oh, I'm quite sure" replied the
hostess. ~ opened the can myself
Detroit Free Press
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
on Other Niohts.

Mr.. Goodtl'' How does your sister
like the engagement ring / gave her.
Bobby? Her Young Brother Well, It's
Il little too small. She has an awful
hard time getting it off when the other
fellows call!
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
LOGICAL Inference.

"Hello, Grimes! Neighbor of yours
got new dog, eh?"
Don't know. WhyY"
Saw that boy Bobbie Of yours going
home with an old tin can and a
string."- Browning Magazine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
After a Fashion.

Reporter Senator, If mistake not,
your name has been mentioned once or
twice in connection with the presi-
dency.
Senator Lotsmun-why, yes; Lon
don journal. believe, once remarked
that il the office of president of the
United States was for sale l would
probably buy it.Chicago Tribune.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Or. Jno. Tamisiea operated
on Mrs. Kenton Brundige fer
tumor yesterday at the Presby-
terrain hospital. She is getting
along nicely.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Wei Guarded.

"Wuz yew guarded in yore conduct
while yew wuz in teown. son?' asked
the old man.
"shore thing, dad" replied the boy
II wuz guarded by two pcrliccmen
most NV tn time."- Chicago News.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Mrs. Bell Crane, accompanie
by her grand daugher, Miss L
ma Brinkerhof, both of Exir;
Iowa, who have been here for
few days, guest of her sister
Mrs. c. G. Lahman, left on tn
early train for Fort Smith, Ark
to spend the winter with he
son, Harry Crane.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
GREAT READING BARI
GAINS
Des Moines News l3 Full
Months and Magazines
One Year All for
$500


The Des Moines News has a
special offer whereby they are
sending their paper, 10 full
months and Prairie Farmer,
Home Life, Women's World and
Uncle Remus' magazine all
one year for only $500. With
Sunday News So 25. The news
has discontinued all whisky adj
vertisements and is now the
best daily in the state. This is
a fine chance to get a years
reading matter alta very low
price. Just cut this ad out and
mail with your remittance to
THE NEWS, Des Moines, Iowa.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Miss Josephine johnson will
entertain the The Jolly Dozen
at her home on north Ninth
street Friday evening, Dec. 80
tn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Harry Allstrand of Ames j
home for a months vacatio
and during that time will worl
in the Z. & N. w. shops of thi
city. He is even looking "fat
ter and sassier" than ever.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
j. S. Dewell went to Des
Moines last night on business

The item in The Times last
night referring to the marriage
of Miss Julia Altman was a
mistake. Someone wishing to
play a joke phoned the news to
this office. The party who
phoned is not aware that there
is a fine of fifty dollars for any
person giving an item or story
to a newspaper that is false.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Miss Tilda Seeholm Of {

Miss Tilda Seeholm Of tn
city was married to Lawrenc
Cressey Of Fremont at the \
E. Parsonage in Council Bluff
yesterday. Mr.. Cressey is
brakeman for the C. & N. "
at Fremont and the happy cou
lie will make their future HON
in that city. The bride has
host of friends in this CITY WI
wish all the success possible.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Chas West of Honey Creek
who was bitten by a hog some
time ago was brought to this
city the first of the week and
Drs. Tamisiea and Tamisiea
operated on the foot, removing
considerable necrosed bone.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Tho Bia Bill.

Little Bob Gust started in SCHOOL,
Uncle Harry. what is the bird with the
biggest bill? Uncle Harry (wlo is still
thinking of the night beforc)-A quail.
my boy; Guail-on toast.-Judge.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
OLD TIME
MERCHANT QUITS
i. Q. Gibson of Red Oak Sells
His Grocery Store

His Grocery Store
Red Oak, la, Dec. &c e.
Henry l.. Heckert has pur-
chased the grocery stock of l.
@ Gibson, aud takes possesses
sion Dec. q. Mr.. Gibson has
been in the grocery business
here about eighteen years and
though he has sold his business
it is not known at this time
what he intends to do. He
will remain with Mr.. Heckert
for q short time. MIR. Heckert
is one Of Red Oaks young men.
He graduated from the high
school in 1906 and has taken a
couple years at Ann Arbor,
Mich. He has had experience
in the grocery business.
The above Henry Heckert is
q nephew of H. c. Heckert of
this city and has visited in this
city several times. His friends
here wish him all the success
possible in his new business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

We are sorry to learn that C.
R. Neitzsch is not so we'll today
as usual. He was quite sick
last night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Miss Ada Beagle has bee
having a tussle with the gripp.
the past week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

The members of the "Twenti-
eth Century Club" will meet at
Neufinds Hall on Friday eve
ming next, at $50 p. m. for the
second dancing party of the
club.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Happiness and misery are two ex.
tremes. the utmost bounds whereof we
know not.--Locke.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

In general. pride is mt the bottom CT
all great mistakes -Ruslin
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Owens, q
Logan, were pleasant Time
callers today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Chorus cowed the Cow.

II thought ] would Introduce real
COW into my comic OPERA
'How did it worl?"
"Didn't work ut all. The milkmaiIis
frightened the cow."-Pittsburg Post.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Mrs. William j. Burke will
entertain the Kensington Club
Friday afternoon at her home
on Seventh and Erie streets.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

DR.. Heise reports a 9 pound
girl born to Mr.. and Mrs. Will
helm Ehlers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Watch for opportunities. Things are
b. It done in season.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29
Notice of Probate Of Will

NOtlCe OF PROBATE OF Will
District Court in and for Han
rison County.
State of Iowa, :.
Harrison County. 81
To Whom it May Concern.
Whereas, On the 23rd, day
December, A. D., 1910, a pape
purporting to be the last Wi
and Testament of August,
Schulmeister, late of said coun
ty, deceased, was filed in m
office, and was by me opene,
and read; and the Is, day
Jan. 1911, at 9 A. M. appointe.
and fixed as the time when thu
same will come before the cour
at the January term thereo
then to be held, for final proof
and probate as the duly ex
ecuted last Will and Testamen
of the said Augusta Schulmeis
ter, deceased, at which time al
persons interested may appear
and show cause why the sam
should not be admitted to pre-
bate.
Dated this 23rd, day of De,
1910.
A. w. Blackburn, Clerk
d24-3l-j7.
Notice of Probate of Will
District Court in and for Han
rison County.
State of Iowa,
Harrison County .
To all Whom it May Concern
Whereas, On the 16 day 0
December, A. D., 1910, a pape
purporting to be the last Wi
and Testament of EdWinH Ret
bee, late of said county, dc
ceased, was filed in my Office
and was by me opened and read
and the is day of January 1911
at 3 o'clock A. M, appointe
and fixed as the time when til
same will come before tn.
court, at the January tern
thereof then to be held, for fin
al proof and probate, as tbs
duly executed last Will arr
Testament of the said Edwii
H. Beebee, deceased, at whic h
time all persons interested ma,
appear and show cause why
the same should not be admit.
ted to probate.
Dated this 16 day of Decen
Der, 1910.
| A. W. Blockburn, Clerk
J d22.2s,j5
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-12-29

Mrs. Harvey Foss is confined
to her home this week by sick
ness.