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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
ISLAND SINKS N
AN EARTHQUAKE
LAND IN CENTER OF LILO PANGo
LAGOON, OFF sALVApoRE,
DISAPPEARS.
sevEE1Y FAMILIES DROWNED
Disaster Follows 4 Series Of Shoeks-
Frightened SURVIVORS Reach Port
Limon, on Mainland, In
Beats.

Port Limon, Costa RIGA, Dec. 10
At least 70 families, variously estimat'
ed at from $50 to 10 men, women and
children, were drowned following the
sinking of their island homes.
The island, in the center of the lilo
Pango lagoon, of Salvatore. disap'
peared after a series Of earthquake
shocks and slid into the depths OF the
lagoon, carrying with it nearly all OF
the inhabitants.
The sinking OF the island followed
series OF earthquake shocks which
were felt throughout the republic.
The shocks began early in the evening
and grew in frequency and violence a.
night progressed until about midnight,
when the watchers on shore heard
the sound Of guns from the people on
the island.
Shortly after that huge bonfire was
lighted on the island and at about l
o'clock a boat load Of frightened wo-
men and children reached the main
land.
The survivors reported that other
boats were coming as fast as they
could be filled, as the island was slow
" sinking under the feet Of the In.
habitants.
Report Reaches New Orleans.
New Orleans. Dec. ia report was
received here that a score of persons
were killed as . result Of an earth.
quake at Port Limon. Costa RIGA.
The dispatch adds that San Salvador
repeatedly was shaken by earthquake
last week and that the series Of Thurs
day night was especially severe.
Distress sienals-No Relief.
1.-The people on the island Of lilo
Pango were observed giving signals Of
distress late Thursday afternoon"
says the dispatch. Relief was not
sent them because Of the excited con.
dition of the people on the Salvador
can shore. The earth shocks contin.
ued until past midnight Thursday and
Friday morning the island had entire
ly disappeared"
Washington, Dec. 10. - Professors
in the astronomy department Of
Georgetown university said that re-
ports of an earthquake at Costa Rica
on Thursday or Friday were probably
true. The seismigraph here recorded
tremors between 1927 and 11:05 a. m.
Friday. The tremors were recorded on
both machines At q distance from
Washington estimated at $500 miles.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
DR., COOK IS
COMING HOME
BROOKLYN TRAVELLER WRITES OF
HIS SEARCH FOR THE
NORTH POLE.
"SAW THINGS" IN FAR NORTH
Tourist Tells Friends He Will Re-
appear in New York Next Week.
Magazine Article
Appears.
"SAW THINGS" IN FAR NORTH

New York, Dec. 16.-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook, the Brooklyn traveller, has
sent word to his friends here he viii
reappear next week following his self
imposed exile of one year. DR.. Cook
probably will arrive from Europe or
Wednesday.
The doctor has confessed he did not
know whether he reached the NORTH
pole or not, ami in magazine he
tells of the mental and physical stress
he labored under on his journey north
ward.
DIR. Cook, speaking of the trip over
the ice, says:
"There was little in the white waste
about me to occupy my attention.
Sometimes a spot on the horizon or
the twist of dogs tail would fascin,
ate me and hold my attention for
many minutes. During this time from
the early days of our journey, as
want to show, everything centered
about the pole.
Then to bewilder one, to set one
laughing with silly amusement or to
find one with a sense of awe, there
early began procession of mirages
and optical Illusions. The mental eff.
feet find it difficult to analyze. Some
times these exaggerated TRANSFORMED
tons had the effect of bringing far of
objects apparently near to us. This
often caused confusion in estimating
distances.
when recall the many hair.
breadth escapes from death, the haz'
ards we took, and feel again that
physical and mental suffering, I won
der whether any living man would dc
this were he premeditating a lie.
THAT l did travel upward of $500
miles in some direction even my enc.
mics credit.
81 never expected that my accom-
plishment of the pole, if did it, would
be regarded as thing of great impor.
lance to science. which it is not.
Il want to be honest in this, and
right here say that any observations
took were taken, first of all, for my
own satisfaction, to check our line OF
march. The constant travelling over
miles of ice and the enduring of pain
engendered in my mind a conviction
which no figures could have evoked"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
Golden Opportunities in the
Northwest.

"~he Dakotas, Montana, Idaho and
~. shington offer golden opportunities
~ the farmer, the business and the
-~ofessional man. Towns recently es-
" blished along the new Chicago, Mil
aukee & Puget Sound Railway in
hese states have had phenomenal
growth. These new towns offer good
openings in many lines of business.
Adjacent to this new line are thous-
ands of acres of good agricultural land
awaiting development and in Montana
a l6O-acre or 32O-acre government
homestead can still be secured. THE
MILWAUKEE,. & ST. PAUL RAIL-
WAY during 1911 will offer very low
round-trip fares to points in the North
west, affording the homeseeker an ex-
cellent opportunity to visit and investi-
gate this new and undeveloped coun-
try. For descriptive literature, fares
and dates on which reduced fare tick
cts will be on sale, write F. A. MIL
LER, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago, Ill. 80
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
Skull Is Fractured in soxino.

Philadelphia, Dec. 17.-Edward, alias
Kid Gardiner, aged 81 years, was
knocked out and probably fatally in.
jured here in six-round boxing match
with Johnny Kahn, aged 21.
Gardiner and kain appeared in one
of the preliminary bouts and for the
first four rounds seemed evenly match
ed. In the fifth round, however. Kahn
foored Gardiner with a right hook to
the jaw. Gardiner was carried from
the ring unconscious with fractured
skull and has not regained conscious
ness. Kahn was arrested.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
COUNTY NEWS
ELMA

Mrs. William eastman, of Lowther,
visited in Elma with her sister Mrs.
Deegan, between trains last Wednes-
day.
G. Fish, of Cresco, was over in Elma
few days last week on business.
Ambrose Owens was over in Cresco
last week Wednesday with his brother
George and family.
Fred Rimrodt was business caller
in Elma last Thursday.
John eastman was business caller
in Elma, Monday afternoon.
Winnifred Sullivan, who has been i'll
for the past month, is again able to be
around.
F. E. Howard was a business caller
in Alta Vista last Wednesday,.
Jas. McGourty, of Acme, was a BUSH
ness caller in Elma last Thursday.
Misses Irene and Bernice Sullivan,
of Dubuque, who have been visiting at
the Deegan and eastman homes for
the past three weeks, returned to their
home last Saturday.
Mrs. FRED Elwood was business
afternoon.
Mrs. L. Wentz and Master Arthur
visited with friends in New Hampton
one day last week.
Elizabeth eastman spent Saturday
afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Pat:
McGrane.
Rose Fitzgerald spent Saturday at
the home of her mother in Elma.
Bonnie House is at home in Elma
again after an extended trim in the
West.
Mrs. Chas. Keefe and Miss Casey
we're business callers in New Hampton
last Saturday afternoon.
The bazaar given by the ladies' of
the l: T.. Z. = in the opera house on
last Wednesday afternoon and evening
was decided success. The market
booths, handkerchief and apron booths,
and other attractions were we'll
stocked. The total proceeds of the
bazaar were $225. Besides this the L.
G. A. pupils gave a program as follows:
Violin Duet
$3.50. Violins-Terrence and Willie Cannon;
Plano Accom- paniment-Mae Calvin.
Song: "Goin' to Meetin'"
................ 500. kIndefgarten GTls
Recitation: "NO Pedigree
''.'...''...'.... ''.lhterhieoia'e "i's
Vocal Duet: "Come Where the Rosebuds
Bloom" .............. Edna keefe and Lucia
[Devereaux
Recitation: ''Seein' Things at Night"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Urinary BOYS
c.o,, "a. Last Night ,
C""1's b. 'Mass:'s In the Cold Cold Ground
Anna Belle Deegan, Rachel eastman, Col
.lette Conway, Veronica Gleason. Nellie
Conway, Luella Deveraux, Gen Harris,
Kitty McGourty, Frank Silver, Ed. Owens,
Leo Conway and Pierce eastman.
Pantomine: .'Tis the Last Rose of Summer
........................... High School Girls
Duet: "Evening'
......... ......Leo Conway and Gen Harris
The door receipts which were $53 90
goes to the Immaculate Conception
Academy Library All the articles on
which chances were sold were ratified.
John Kildee got one hand painted
picture, Mable Gleason got one hand
painted picture, Reed Hayden got
quilt and Irven Wentz got the hand
painted sofa pillow.
Mrs. Carmen and Lillian Neil were
business callers in New Hampton last
Saturday.
BoRN-To Mr. and Mrs. Dan Conway
on Wednesday, Nov. 3Oth, girl.
Here's congratulations.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
OBITUARY.
SCHAEFER.

Joseph Schaefer was porn August 26,
1881, at Bairishe, Ptaltz, Germany,
and died at his home in Cresco, Iowa,
December 10, 1910, at the age of 70
years, 3 months and 1s days.
In 1851 he left his Fatherland, crossed
the ocean in sail boat, the trip con-
tinuing 103 days on water. He re-
manned in York State one year, then
went to Freeport, ILL.,, the journey be-
ing made from Albany to Chicago by
rail and canal, from Chicago to Free
port by foot. He remained there till
1854, and then returned to Germany.
After the death of his father, in the
same summer, he returned to America,
bringing his mother, three sisters and
three brothers with him to Freeport,
ILL.,, and in the fall of 1854 they en-
igrated with an OK team to Iowa, and
arrived at Cottrel's Ford in New Ore
gon township, March Z, 1859. He was
married to Thresa Huber Of Winnie
sheik county. and settled on the old
homestead, four miles south of Cresco.
Ten years ago he moved to Cresco
where he has since lived. He leaves
to mourn his loss two sons and three
daughter, all of whom were present at
the funeral except one daughters. He
also leaves one sister in Oklahoma and
one brother now in California.
Services were held from st. JOS
eph's Church, requiem high mass be-
ing sung by Rev. Father Wagner, who
paid touching tribute to the life of
the deceased. The remains were fol-
lowed to st. Joseph's cemetery by a
large concourse of relatives and friends.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our friends who rendered
aid during the last sickness and death
of our beloved father.
George Schaefer.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Herzog.
Lucy Schaefer.
Henry Schaefer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
Famous Welsh Singers Coming.

Ten of our good citizens have guar
antced the necessary amount to secure
a concert in Cresco on Saturday, Jan.
14th, by the Mountain Ash Male
Chorus, the company which SO delight
ed all who heard them at their recent
appearance in Lime Springs.
We understand that owing to the
heavy guarantee, that the price of
tickets will be placed at $l.0O, but we
believe the concert is we'll worth the
money!,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
OWEN.

William Robert Owen was born in
Carnarvonshire, North Wales, March
8, 1S49. In 1865 he came to the United
States and made his home in New
Oregon. On May Z, 1872, he was
united in marriage to Maria ]. Bowers
shortly afterward they came to Cresce
which has been their home ever since.
During all these years, Mr.. Owen has
been identified with the business inter
ests of Cresco, his own business career
being an example of honesty anc
industry. He had kind disposition
and tender heart which won hin
many friends, especially among the
children.
About two years ago his health be-
gan to fail, He endured suffering.witf
his characteristic fortitude and pa
thence, but about month ago he be.
gan to fail rapidly and it became evil
dent that he must yield to the grim
reaper. During the pastorate of Rev.
Winsor he united with the Congrega
tional church of which he remained 9
member until his death. He died or
Wednesday morning, December l4th,
at z O'Clock. He leaves his wife, 8
daughter, Mrs. Zumvorde of st. Paul,
with two grandchildren, two sisters ir
Wales, two nephews and three nieces'
Funeral services conducted by Revs'
Human and Gammons were h7ld al
his late residence Friday morning al
10 o'clock. The music was rendered
by Messrs VIM. and Arthur Patterson,
Dana Mead and c. C. Burgess. Inter
ment was in Oak Lawn.
The floral offerings were profuse and
beautiful. consisting of bouquets of cut
flowers, potted plants and a large
wreath of roses sent by the G. M. &
St. Paul Ry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
JOHN D. BUYS CROSS SEALS.
oil Magnate Orders $4,000 Stickers
for Office Mail.

New York, Dec. 17-.John d. Rookie
Teller is the largest purchaser of Red
Cross seals in the United States.
His order, filled by the New York
Red Cross Society, was for $4,000 of
the Christmas stickers. which will be
pasted on the reverse side of all mail
matter sent out from tbs offices Of
the Standard Oil Company during the
holiday season.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
chine,e church oreanIzed i.

New York, Dec. 19.-The first Chin.
csc church in the country save that
of San Francisco was organized here
with the Rev. HUE Kin as pastor.
1t will be known as the First Chinese
Presbyterian church Of New York and
now has II members.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
Modern Woodmen.

The December assessment and dues
must be in not later than Dec. 31st, as
my semi-annual report must be mailed
to the head clerk on Jan. I'd, without
fail. Please call at my Office, over
Motifs store, or send them in. Come
now and save further trouble.
J.lA. CUTTING, Clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the many kind
friends who assisted and sympathized
with us in the great loss of our hus-
band and father, and for the floral Of
ferings.
Mrs. w. r. Owen.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Zumvorde
and Family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
TELEGRAPH Trust Is GROWING,

London. Dec. LIT is announced
in ordon that negotiations have been
completed for amalgamation of the
Western Union Telegraph company
,,ari the AngloAmerican Cable com,
ipany.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20

Smiling Visitor addressing the Sun
day SCHOOL,: Nov, children, l want to
ask you question. Will some little
boy tell me who Adam was?"
Tommy Tucker: "Adam was the
man that made the devil famous. -
Chicago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20

Harsh physics react, weaken the bow
els, cause chronic cor stipation. Doan's
Regulets operate easily, tone the stom-
ache. Csc. Ask your druggist for them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20

When you have cold get bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. 1t will
soon fix you up all right and will ward
off any tendency toward pneumonia.
This remedy contains no opium or other
narcotic and may be given as confident.
" to baby as to an adult. Sold by
all dealers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
Maine Bank Closes Doors.

Saco, Maine, Dec. 1.-THE Saco
Savings Bank closed its doors. The
action was taken after a conference
between the trustees and state bank
examiner.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
viii Pay The Highest Cash Price

For Raw Furs and Hides of all kinds.
Write or call on me. Big lots will go
and see them. For Furs sent by rural
express we send money next day. N.
|. Phone. SAM FELDsTEIN,
Cresco, Iowa
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
Auto Accident Proves Fatal.

Faribault Dec. William Taut-
ges, one of the victims of the auto
mobile accident which occurred near
sustained
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas
Eclectic Oil for such emergencies. 1t
subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20

A healthy man is a king in his own
right an unhealthy man is an unhap-
py slave Burdock Blood Bitters builds
up sound health-keeps you we'll.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20

When your feet are wet and cold and
your body chilled through from expos
ure, take big dose of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, battle your feet in hot
water before going to bed, and you are
almost certain to ward off severe cold.
For sale by all dealers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
Duroc Jerseys.

have lot of young ones-both sex
es-good enough for any one. All
eligible to record. Phone Cresco % or
write S. A. SUTTON, Rt. 6, Cresco, Ia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20
Lumber Saving.

LUMBER Saving.
We will saw lumber next spring at
Joseph Mlady's place y miles south of
Cresco and 81 miles north OF Protivin.
Those wanting lumber sawed may haul
their logs there as soon as they are
ready. Good work and right prices
guaranteed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-20

FRANK KALIsHEK & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-16
Caring for Jewelry.

Women who own valuable jeWelry
snGuld take personal care of it. and in
telligent care at that. Leaving fine gold
and precious stones to rattle around in
a dusty jcwelboX is giving them no at
tcrtion, but neglect.
Clean gold and silver by scrubbing
with soft soapsuds with soft tooth
brush After washing, cover them
with saWdust to dry. Rubbing half a
lemon on silver will keep it from black
ening and furnishing.
Diamonds must also be brushed light
ly with soapsuds and rinsed in cologne
water. Keep the edges in the diamond
setting clean, scraping them gently
with n clean toothpic:l not hard enough
to loosen the stones.
To cleanse pearls never use water
Water turns pearls back and spoils
all their beauty. Foolish as it may
sound. shutting them up with d piece
of ashwood will keep them white with
out any further precaution. Pearls are
the most sensitive of all gems and show
easily the Lodily and mental health of
tho wnarer. Moreover, they lose their
'ustre and die if not worn at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-16

IN my travels in strange countries. -
sad the woman WHO has girdled the
eiope' L do not think anything s,rpri ,ed
me more than the place Burmese women
mold In the business world l SUPPOSE
was not prepared to find them SO far ad-
vanced over other eastern women. When
went to purchase a railroad ticket for
the first time in Burma | found a woman
not man. serving as ticket agent, and
this Is quite general. Not only do wo-
men serve as clerks in stores, but they
themselves manage the establishments
without the aid of men. ! am told thew
are quite as capable in the home as in
business"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-16
ACTIVE WOMAN KEEPS YOUNG.

The longest lived men are those en-
gagged in healthy outdoor occupations.
such as farming. simply because they
lead an active. muscular life in the
open air.
Bodily activity keeps at bay the dis
eases of sede ntary middle life. Gout
and rheumatism lie in wait for the man
who does not walk five miles in the
week who hates games and belleves
that golf is waste of time"
1t Is the active. busy woman who
keeps her complexion when she is past
forty years of age. and girls twenty
years her Junior grow sallow and
anacmic for lack of outdoor exercise
says Woman's Life.
You must live a sedentary life. yot
say? l don't believe 1t. Even II
vour day is spent in an office or a
shop. YOU have the early morning fol
a tub" and twenty minutes with
idumbbells. You have your evenings
and you have your week-ends'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-16
The Secret Of Dress.

Women often ask what makes ont
another Of perhaps the same materia
ard TIE same general cut yet lacks
that einsive touch that marks the we'll
made costume. The secret is in simpli.
city.
given Il gown well cut and of goo(
material and color, there is no reason
why tie smart effect should be lacking
but cover this gown with all sorts OF
trimnings and color contrasts and gro
tesque arrangements, and you present
only an oVerdressed and unesthetic APP
pcarance. Trim your clothes as little
as possible. keep them so far as you
can IN one color or in related shades,
and restrain always any leaning
toward observation-disclosures there you
have your chic. modisilness, call it
what YOU will.
All is not ended there, however. Even
good, well-made gown will be spoiled
by overdressing in hat or accessories:
the mere carrying of bouquet, the fit
of glove, the addition of a ruff or a
Veil where It is not needed will kill all
the beauty Of the costume Study
Yourself carefully and as a whole; con-
slider yourself as if you were your own
dreSsmaker-as, indeed many of us are
and aim always at the utmost sim
pllclty compatible with your style and
manner. Thus may you be accounted
chic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-16
Simple Rules for Serving Vegetables.

AGparsgus-Wash. tie in bundles and
Roll for Is or 70 minutes. Serve plain
with seasoning. or on toast with white
sauce
Lima Brans-Shell and place in cold
water Boil 40 to 60 minutes. Serve
plain with cream or butter and season
ing.
String Beans-String and cut them.
Poll A. to 60 minutes. Serve plain with
seasoning. or with white sauce.
Beets-Wash and cut off tops. Boil
from one to four hours. Peel and slice
3 them. then season and pour melted
butter over them.
Cabbagc--Cut out the stalk and sep
arate the leaves. Boil from 10 to 20
minutes. Serve with vinegar ana sea-
sonins, or with white sauce.
Carrots--Scrape and place in cold
water. Boil from 20 70 As minutes. Cut
them into dice and serve with white
sauce.
CauliflOWer-Trim off the leaves and
soak in vinegar water. Boil from 80
to 30 minutes. Serve with meat gravy
or with white sauce.
Cclery-Scrape and cut it into thin
pieces. Boil from 20 to 80 minutes.
Serve with white sauce.
Corn--Remnve the husks and silk.
Boil from five to ten minutes. Serve
on the cob or cut off into butter. salt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-16

pepper and milk.
Onions-Ptel under water. Boil from
81 to 60 minutes. Serve with butter
salt. pepper and cream.
Farsnips-Scrape, wash and spill,
them. Foil from one to one and a halt
hours. Serve with butter, salt and
pepper.
Peas-Wash and shell. Boil from %
to 40 minutes. Serve with pepper and
salt and butter or cream.
SpinecI,-Wasi thoroughly. Heat
slowly without water Boil ten min
utes. Press in colanGcr add season.
ing and sarnisn with hard-boiled egg.
If cooked with saat pork or bacon allow
one cup. of water to one peck of SPIN
ach.
Summer Squash-Peel, slice and re
move seeds. Boil for 20 minutes in a
very little water. Mash and season.
Winter Squash-Remove seeds. Bake
from 80 to 80 minutes. Remove from
shell. mash and season.
Tomatoes-Dip in boiling water and
remove skins. Cut into fourths. Cook
Is to 90 minutes without water. Sea
son with pepper. salt and sugar,
Turnips-Pare and slice. Allow one
tablespoon of sugar to one quart Of
water. Boil As minutes to 1 hour. Mash
and season VITA butter, pepper and
salt