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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Cash Quotations.

Chicago, Jan. 26.-Cash: Wheat
No. 2 red, $1.24@1.26h; No. 8 red,
$1.18Q1.24; No. 2 hard, $1.11%@1.13
y; No. 2 hard. $1.0SA @1.11%; No. 1
northern, $1.12& @I.14A; No. 2 north
ern, $l.10%@114; No. spring $1.1O
@1.13.
Corn-No. 2. 65@65hc; No. 2 white
SIC; No. 2 yellow, 65h@66kc; No. 3
63kc; No. 3 white 65Ac; No. 4 white
63hc; No. A 61@62hc; No. 4 yellow,
62@62A;. .s.....
oats-No. 2. 48Ac; No. 2 white, 49,
Nc; No. 3, 4Sc; No. white. 47@4sc;
No. white 466@47Kc; standard,
4Shc. 1852.
Flour-Steady. ....,~,.4.
Rye-No. 2, 79@SOkc. 49, ..n-.
Barley-Feed or mixing, 65@67c;
fair to choice mailing, 70@73c.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Iowa Lumber Men.

naarshalltown. la, Jan. 26.-Special:
The annual meeting OF the Iowa Lum-
Der Mems Association, is being held
here. Ben r. Daredamn, OF Des
Moines, will speak this afternoon. and
there will be banquet at the Pilgrim
Hotel this evening.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Given Eiqht Years in Pen,

Boone, Ia. Jan. 26.-Ipecial: Thos.
Muller has been sentenced to eight
years in tAe Lunitenti2ry for the muir
der of a compo7'oH IT High Bridge,
and James Lane gets term for ROB-
berry at Waukee.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
CLUBS AND SOCIETY
Enjoyable Occasions In The City's
Homes and Halls.

Mrs. Walter McQuiston, No. 525
North B street, was at home to the
members OF the Literature Department
of the Woman's Club Monday evening.
The attendance was good and The
work OF the evening was enjoyed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Sues His Neiuhbor.

Keosauqua, Jan. 26.-Charles H..
West has brought suit In the Van
Buren, county district court against
Frank Menceley for alternating his
wife's affections. Both men are prom
inent farmers of this county.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Girl Scares Burglar.

Iowa City, Ia, Jan. 26.-Special:
Miss Edna Harper, of the Delta Delta
Sorority house, discovered a burglar
trying to enter the house, gave the
alarm and the girls drove the robber
away. Nothing was taken.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
New Warehouse,

MarshaIltown, Jan. 20.--An import.
ant Improvement was announced by
the Iowa Central Railway company in
the building here in the spring of
combined storekeeper's warehouse
and Office building 70 cost $4,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

Charles E. Sheridan, aged As, died last
might after taking thirty grains OF
strychnine. His mother, finding hinl
in an unconscious condition, supposed
he was i'll from a fit of epilepsy, to
which he was subject. No inquest
will be held
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Sold OIeo.

Clinton. Jan. ga number OF Clin-
ton restaurant keepers and grocers
pleaded guilty today to the charge of
selling oleomargerine for butter, and
were fined $25 each and costs in the
district court.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

There are three sausage factories
in Dubuque, which are perhaps the
best known of their sort in the United
States. and their joint output is some
!, OBI 900 pounds per year.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

The Arts and Crafts department OF
the Oskaloosa Woman's Club held
their regular session Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs. j. E. lMcWil-
iams, No. 210 South Third street. Re
treatments were served and the social
features OF the session were as en-
joyable as the regular work.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Old Resident Passes Away.

Clinton, Ia, Jan. 26.-Special: Mrs.
Sophia Smith, aged 80, an old resident,
died here at 2:3O this morning. She
had lived in Clinton county so years.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Editor Sells Out,

Hudson, Ia, Jan. 26.-Special: Mrs.
Mary Wheelock, widow of L. E. Vince
lock, editor of the Hudson Record, who
died in July, has sold the paper and
win retire from the work which she
has successfully conducted.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
prunnists Fined.

Eldora, Jan. 26.-Four druggists
of this county were fined total Of
1.400 under indictments fer main.
tanning nuisances. Three of the
druggists were from Iowa Falls and
the other from Buckeye
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Serious Charge.

Audubon, Ia, Jan. 26.-Specia4:
The little town of Gray, near here, is
all excitement over the arrest OF
Harry Lamb, married man, upon the
charge of seduction OF a 16-year-old
girl,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

A company of guests upon invita-
ton Of Harry without went out to the
parental w. j. WiIlhoit home, two
miles northeast of the city, last even
ing, where a supper that would have
delighted an epicure was served and
where good things to eat and drink
and hospitality abounded. A variety
OF entertainment was provided, but
that splendid supper was what won
the hearts OF every participant Appe-
tates were somewhat shanpened by the
ride through the cool atmosphere and
The way attacks were made upon the
food supply certainly bespoke appre-
citation. And then when it was ar
over great bowl of grape juice and
orange frappe was served. THE
crowd" voted elle Willhoits model en-.
teruainers in model home and all ac.
knowledge their inability to get even
for an evening OF matchless pleasure.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
After the Gamblers.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. Jan. 26.-Special:
The gambling houses which have been
running Cor two weeks were raided
Hast night and the lid is on tight again.
The houses have been quiet until
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

Miss Emma OFT entertained a com
pany of her friends at her apartments
at the Magnolia Flats on Fourth ave,
nue. east Tuesday evening and the en-
tertainment was duly appreciated by
the guests participating. Refresh
ments were served and the evening
was devoted to social pastimes.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
Museatine Banker Dead.

fMuscatine, Ia, JAM 26.-Special:
Edward c. Cook, aged "a, one of the
best known bankers of eastern Iowa,
died at Belleyiew hospital last night.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
AGED Waterloo Citizen Dead.

Waterloo, Ia, Jan. 26.-4Special:
Thomas Cascaden. aged &c, an early
day manufacturer and prominent man,
died of apoplexy here this morning.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

John Porter entertained a few OF
his friends at dinner Monday evening
at his home, No. 307 North Eighth
street. Dinner was served at $50
and quite a few of Johns friends
were present and a very enjoyable
meal and social chat was had. All
the boys say that John is a royal host
and that they have their signs out an
nouncing that they are open for other
invitations OF like character.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

Davenport, Jan. 26.--Special: The
price of butter at wholesale has drop
ped from s to cents. The retail
price has fallen 5 cents. Creamery
retails at 35c and dairy at 32c. Stor-
age eggs bring u and fresh eggs S3
cents.
Mason City. Ia. Jan. 26.--Special:
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

A large cock fight was pulled off
near Beacon Saturday evening. The
names OF the concerned parties are
not known, but the location is said
to have been near Glenwood Park.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

Ed Mills. of Gillet Grove, was rob.
bed OF $3.50. The money was kept
In trunk in the house.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

The members OF the Bachelor Bellies
were entertained Monday evening in
a most enjoyable way by Miss Birdie
Parry at her home on First avenue
eaEt. Refreshments were served and
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

The farmer win soon be engrossed
In his spring work
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

All the houses at the reservoir fe-
Ing filled, the Artificial Ice Company
Is storing a lot in town.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

about two weeks ago, when they were
re-opened.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

Mrs. J. Mace Hagan entertained a
company OF ladies at her home on
North Market street, Tuesday after
noon, and the affair was enjoyed by
che guests present Refreshments
were served.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

Eddyville, Jan. 26.-The residence
of John Hindman, west OF Pleasant
Corners, was destroyed by fire Monday
afternoon. The fire originated from
a defective fiue. AS the family are
preparing to move to Texas, they had
considerable of their clothing packed
in some trunks upstairs, and Mr..
Hindman went upstairs to save the
clothing, and barely had time to get
out without securing the clothing, so
their loss was considerable.
1.-The Trial of Jesus the Christ from
Legal Standpoint" was the rather
unusual title of the ecture delivered
at the M. E. church Monday night as
one OF the series of lectures being put
n t,is winter. AS usual, the patron
age was good.
Word has come to town Of the birth
OF baby girl to MIR. and Mrs. Fred
Grimes. of Oskaloosa, on Monday Jan
uary "a, 1910. Mrs. Grimes was an
Eddyville girl, the daughter OF Jacob
Kussart. and is quite well known
here.
Claude Lanning, OF Lakonta, has
been sick. threatened with an attack
OF typhoid fever. His uncle, Geo.
Odem, who is also at his home recov-
ering from a broken thigh which he
sustained by being struck by North
western train a few weeks ago, is get
ting along as well as could he expect.
ed. Mrs. John Chilcote is also sick
again in uhe vicinity of Lakonta.
Silas Matherly has sold his 200-acre
farm, lying in the outskirts of town,
to Jake and Fred Den Burger OF
Pella the new owners to take pos
session March LIST. Joseph Akers who
has been living In town for a few
years. has also invested in farm, but
will not get possession for a year yet.
He purchased the Barney Smith farm
OF forty acres near Frederic Monday,
and pays $50 per acre. or a total OF
$4,000. These deals were made by
Beamer & Bauman.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27
THE EDDYVILLE NEWS
Happenings In A Live Town As
Told by John R. Sipes.

| EddyVllle, Jan. 24.--Th0S. EWING
has sold his 54-acre farm, one and a
half miles east of Eddyville, to John
Kuyk, of Ottumwa, the consideration
being $4,000, or about $65 per acre.
Mr.. Ewing is preparing to move his
family to Eddyville about March list.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Bea-
mer, at the parental B. B. Beamer
home, Saturday, Jan. %, 1910, baby
girl.
Ralph Chord is able to be out again
after having his great toe mashed a
few days ago while working with the
gang which is laying the new steel
on the Rock Island track.
s. c. Brown & Co., who have con-
Quoted the Leader store in the Mayer
building for over year, have leased
the H. G.. True building for five years
and will move to the same about Mar.
LIST. They will occupy the first floor
with their stock of merchandise and
DR.. Brown will have his dental Office
in the two front rooms upstairs,
while DIR. and Mrs. Brown, who have
been rooming over the Manning e
Epperson State Bank, will utilize the
two rear rooms.
The new box ball alley was opened
up in the G. d. True building Satur-
day and is proving to be quite an at
traction. S'-
Charles McGee, who came here
about two months ago for the benefit
of his health and has been stopping
with his brother, V. M. MCGEE, de
parted Friday for the home of his I'M
Gle at Columbus, Ohio.
Mrs. Mel Johnson, of Sawyerville,
Illinois, is spending a few weeks with
her mother Mrs. NJ. Coolwine, who al
so came here from Sawyerville last
week, and with her other relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Phillips.
Mrs N. nj. Riggs, who made bust
ness trip to Des Moines last week,
purchased a residence there and will
move to that city about the middle
of February in order to educate her
children.
Grover Cox has moved his family
from the tenant residence on the farm
of his father, j. w. Cox, in West Des
Moines township, to the c. E. Holmes
farm farther west. Mr.. Holmes and
family have moved and are living
with Mr.. Holmes father, who lives
between Beacon and Oskaloosa.
Eddyville, Jan. 2.-Mr WINNER, a
! in a n
preached at the Baptist church Sun,
day morning and evening.
B. Joiner, of Ottumwa, was in town
Saturday.
Robert Harding, who is working at
the harnessmakers' trade at Keota
and Walter Pyatt, who is following
the same trade at Birmingham, were
at home over Sunday.
Ed Kussart spent Sunday with his
sister, Mrs. Fred Grimes, at Oska
loosa.
Mrs. N. B. McNeese and little
daughter, Fern, visited over Sunday in
Ottumwa.
Mrs. Grant Dye, little daughter Eva
and baby, of Oskaloosa, came dowr
Monday afternoon to visit her sister
Mrs. Tom Johnson.
Mrs. John Morris and son, Henry
spent Sunday with her uncle, N. Mid
ellsworth, of Beacon, who is in poo
health.
Henry Mahoney, who has been Wis
iting his grandmother, Mrs. M. j
Criswell, for about three weeks, re
turned to his home at Webster City
Monday.
Mrs. Miles Richards and little
daughter, Opal, have returned from
short visit at the j. r. Hays home. II
Ottummwa.
Mr.. Case, of Sand Ridge, went tt
Grinnell recently.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

Jupiter is now the morning star.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

The price of butter dropped six cents
here today.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-27

the entertainments of the evening was
greatly enjoyed by every guest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-19
POULTRY MANURE Pre- SERvATICM
On Account Of the High Values Of This Fertilizer Every
Effort Should b. Made to Save a the
Properties Contained Therein
Rodney West s
BY Rodney NJ. West

From the standpoint Of tho mo-
chanical condition, the mixture with
land plaster gives the least desirabie
product. although the addition OF
sawdust aids materially In preventing
TIE formation Of hard cakes
When the manure Ia to be kspt
only few days before applying, coed
results may be obtained with dry
loan or peat as an absorbent.
The absorbent used should bo
sprinkled daily. In the required quan-
tity, on the floor Of the hem house:
from which, in combination with the
eAcrement 1t may be removed when
desired.
The dimculties experienced In
spreading poultry manure, on account
OF It's sticky consistency. may be OBJ,
Waited by mixing with loan. peat or
common stable manure. For eco-
nomical use. 1t should be spread in
relatively smaller amounts than other
manures.
The admixture of lime or wood
ashes is not advised, since decomposi-
tion Il sufficiently rapid without their
use
+ It should be borne In mind that each
OF the absorbents suggested IL in 1T
self Of value as fertilizer: the least
valuable being sawdust. Conse-
quently the requirements OF the soil
should govern to some extent the
choice of the absorbent used.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-19

Fresh poultry Anure has approx
imately twice the fertilizing value OF
cattle manure. II a comparison Of the
two products is based upon their nj
trogen content. The heterogeneous
compounds contained in poultry me-
nure. however. are very unstable,
and decompose readily into ammonia
and volatile ammonium compounds
Consequently. unless proper. care Is
taken, large quantities of nitrogen
which might be used for fertilizing
are lost.
Several methods have been sug-
gested, for retaining this nitrogen
They consist in mixing with the ex-
crement either an absorbing sub
stance Or an acid compound which
will chemically combine with the am
monia as fats as formed.
Experience has shown that poultry
manure. untreated. as well as thai
mixed with sawdugt, lost half OF it,
nitrogen In the course Of six months
Where the manure was stored with
half of Its weight Of gypsum Gland
plaster) 1t lost third. while that
mixed with an equal weight OF gyp-
sum and about one-flfth OF its weight
Of sawdust retained all Of the original
nitrogen. Equally good results were
obtained by using from one-third te
one-fourth OF the weight OF the ma
nure Of either kainite or acid phos-
phate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-19
CARE OF A WARM HORSE.

It isn't an easy matter to heat a
horse In the winter as 1t is during the
summer, but when he once gets hot
and tired in the winter, It's mighty
easy matter TO injure End torture the
animal by leaving him exposed to the
chill air; allowing him to get stom-
ach-full Of ice-cold water; or stufting
him full Of grain before he thoroughly
cools off. After giving him a few
swallows Of moderately cool water, he
should be given a little gentle exer-
else. blanketed, and placed in close
stall. At the end of an hour. he may
be given a good draught of water.
followed by, plenty Of grain and bright
roughage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-19

better grade OF brick will be re-
CURED II the foundation Is not OF
good character whe driveways are
desired. then concrete base should
be constructed.
Concrete Ia the hest ana most sani-
tary floor that can be used In a
dairy barn and effort should be made
to have such floors installed when
ever a barn IS being constructed. They
should be laid upon good foundations
a-d finished with grooves to prevent
the animal slipping npon them. The
stalls should be provided with mats
Of lumber 80 placed that they may be
# 7uently removed for cleansing, All
parts Of the stalls which are made OF
wood. should be removable so that
they may be readily replaced when
worn out.
IN making concrete floor he sure
that a substantial s,.n-base is secured
Upon this spread three inches Of mixed
concrete. consisting OF one part ce-
ment. 2h parts clean. coarse. sand.
and parts broken sto-e nr clean gra-
vel spread in one continuous layer.
Unless there Is to be excessive wear
no finishing coat Is needed. IF such
q coat seems desirable In the drive
ways 1t should be mixed OF part ce-
ment and 2 parts sand. The finished
coat should be about three-fourths
Of an inch Trick and laid OF In A.
inch squares. the grooves about one
fourth inch deep. Finish a floor In
this way and horses pullir a load will
not s'ip and fall.
Stall mats should be constructed OF
seven-eighths inch, lumber and 70
placed in the stall that they may he
removed frequently to facilitate In
cleansing the stall. since It is quite
evident there will be Z. small amount
OF filth collecting from time to time,
thus poluting the sanitary condition
Of the stall.
In the Illustration four designs OF
cutters are shown. The fall OF gut
ter should be about one inch in so
feet. but this may vary to meet con-
ditions. IF cistern IL used for re-
tanning the liquid manure II may be
desirable to have more fall.
The liquid manure cistern should
be 80 situated as to permit OF as few
angles as possible in the pipes lead
ing from the cutters. Traps should
be SO constructed where the pipes
have their beginning in the cutters
as to permit of quick cleaning. Open
ings should be provided in the floor
at each bend Of the pipes. In this
way little difficulty would be experi-
enced in keeping the drains free.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-19

To have the conveniences for the
repair Of farm equipment at hand Is
one OF the very important things on
the farm.
1 Breakdowns, are most frequent dur
ling the busy season, and much vaiu-
iable time may be lost driving to town
OF to the nearest shop for repairs.
| Tho extent to which the repair
work should be done on the farm will
depend entirely upon local circum-
stances. If there Is a well-equipped
shop, nearby where the repair work
can be done by trained mechanic
without loss Of time It may be best
Ito carry the greater part Of such work
| to the shop; but II the shop is at q
distance, Is poorly equipped. or. as Is
! often the case, the mechanic in charge
lis incapable of turning out good york,
lit will then be saving to perform
IT, work at home. Besides, there Is a
large amount Of repair work that can
not be carried to shop and must be
done on the farm Il 1t is done at all.
Much Of the loss and annoyance
fl en- breakage may be avoided by
carefully inspecting and mending
weak parts OF the farm equipment
ID ore the rush of the seasons work
begins The proper time for making
such repairs as may be anticipated Is
in the winter when there is little else
on the farm that can be done.
Every farmer should have work
shop and & supply Of tools Of good
quality with which he can repair i'm
PIGMENTS harness or but dings. This
is an age when appearances count for
much, and farmers standing In the
community is frequently governed by
his farm equipment. The man who
spends his spare moments in the re-
pair Of fences and gates and in main
tanning a neat appearance OF the en-
tire farm will easily be leader
among his neighbors.
Under most circumstances it WIFI
pay TO secure tools of good quality. al
though fine exterior finish is not es-
sential Tools Of ver..- in erior quality
are erred ct low priccs but they In
svariably prove q disapp ointment to
the purchaser. The name OF the
manufactures is sufficient guaranty
Of the quality Of many tools. and the
purchaser Is advised to secure only
those that are sold under a guaranty
from either the manufacturer or the
dealer When contemplating the pur-
chase of collection OF tools, make
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-19
FERNS FOR THE
LIVING ROOM

II your room IL heated with hos
water you can grow ferns IN 1t that
would soon die II kept In . room heat
ed by steam, or hot air. or wood fre.
For such q room would advise
whitman's. one Of the most beautiful
varieties Of recent Introduction.
1t Is sport from the old Boston
Fern It has shorter fronds than that
variety, but they are broader, and the
leaflets on them are developed into
miniature fronds. thus making It
most graceful plant. whe; well grown.
IT'S fronds have plume-like effect
that make {. fine specimen Of II one OF
the most ornamental Of all decorative
plants.
Give It soil Of leaf mold, or turfy
matter keep It well watered, and out
of the sunshine, and 1t will do well in
rooms where the heat Is not intense
and dry. I would not advise trying to
grow 1t under other conditions.