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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20
Next Weeks Program.
Tent. 7 p. M.

Sunday, Oct. 22-Hon. J. ii. Mil
Ter, Newark. -
Monday, Oct. 23--W. ii. Woodling
Columbus. Ohio.
Tuesday, Oct. 21-Dr. ID. ii. Bailey,
Bellcfontaine.
Wednesday. Oct. 25-Hon. Tom
Clark, Columbus.
Thursday, Oct. 26-IIon. Mr.. Cum
nccn, Chicago.
Friday, Oct. 27-IIon. Mr.. Cum
necn, Chicago.
Saturday, Oct. 2S--Judge Blair OF
Portsmouth.
Sunday, Oct. 20.-Blg Meetings al
day.
Monday, Oct. 20-L. y. Jacobs
Van Vert, Ohio.
Tuesday, Oct. 3f-JOhn Rutlcdgc
Cleveland.
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Pernox CInh Entcrtnincd.

The PernoX club met Thursday ev-
enlng at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. t.
y. Nichols on summit street.
The evening was spent at the eucher
tables, the games resulting in Mrs
Mac Roof winning the prize OF a hand
painted plate and Patrick Sweeney re-
.ceiving the consolation. After a busy
season at cards, they were laid aside
and dainty buffet lunch was served.
In two weeks Mr. and Mrs. Roy
|Plnyerd, of Gurley avenue, will en-
tertaln the club.
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BY Margaret VI. Burgess.

Mrs. John Hobson conducted the de-
VOtional exercises. A report of the
national convention of the SOCIETY
which was recently held at Holton,
Kansas, was given by Mrs. Hobson,
who acted as delegate to the con-
vention. Arrangements were made
for a thank offering service to be held
in the Salem Evangelical church sun
day evening, November 3. A program
of recitations and music has been pre-
pared for the OCCASION
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Setter will en-
tertain the society at their home Ne
Vember 16
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PERSONALS

Mrs. ]. S. Rayl and Mrs. ]. A. VOL
ford have returned home from Zanes-
Vile, where they attended the ohio
Baptist convention which was In ses-
sion there this week.
Mrs. Anna Il. Olcutt. of West Lib
erty. is the guest of Marion friends.
Mrs. E. r.. Foor, of Gallon, spent
Thursday in Marion.
Mrs. G. G. Hite of Buffalo, New
York, who has been the guest OF Mrs
=. Wilson, of Patten street, has gone
to Plymouth. Ohio, accompanied by
Miss Myrtle Wilson. They will remMr
over Sunday.
Mrs. Noble Wood, and little daugh
ter Phyllis, visited friends in Rich
wood today.
| Mrs. j. II. Doty and Mrs. f. Burdg'
have returned from short visit t
Chicago.
Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, of Marseille'
spent Friday in Marion.
| Mrs. Ira Winebar and Mrs. Minnie
kiackford, of Mt. Gilead, are th'
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Val
Alta, of East Center street
Joseph Kramp of LaRue, was
Marion visitor Friday.
See page three for the Cut Rat,
| 40, I'll xynrth xNbfla
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20
LOCAL OPTION
CAMP PAIGN DATES
Tent Cor Church & Olney.

Tent Cor Church & Olney.
Friday, Oct. 20. Z. y. M, address
by the Hon. Lcmuel Lilly of Colum-
bus.
Saturday, Oct. 2f, u. m., Delaware
county night. The University will be re
presented by Prof. II. V. Miller, the
business interests will be represented
by Mr.. n. A. Morrison, the Profess
sional interests will he represented by
Judge ". f. Ovcrturf.
Big Island.
Friday, Oct. 20, Z. y. M. addresses
by Mr.. John II. Balm and Atty. II. L..
Hill.
Saturday, Oct. Fl, I p. m.
kirkpatrick.
Friday, Oct. 30, u. M, addressed
by Rev. j. W. Miles and Rev. T.. ID.
Weathcrwax.
Saturday, Oct 81, y. m.
Moral.
Friday. oct. 20, p. M, addresses
by MIR. j. III. Clark and MIR. III. II.
Snyder.
saturday, Oct. Fl, p. m.
Waldo.
Saturday. Oct. Fl, p. M, address
by Mr.. III. II. Hill and Rev. Geo. VI.
Rourkc.
Caledonia.
Saturday, Oct. Fl, y. M, address
by Mr.. j. II. Clark and Rev. j. II.
Currin.
Prospect.
Saturday, Oct. Fl. y. m, address
by John II. Balm and Daniel Kelly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20
Marion Girl Nttends oIIus,1 PARTY.

Miss Blanche Rhodes left this morn
ing to attend hous, party at the
home of Miss Florence McFall In
Terre Haute. Indiana. Miss McNall
is entertaining former school friends
and members of the class of 1910, ST
.Marys of the Woods, convent. Among
the guests will be: Miss Margaret
McElvoy of Bradford, Pennsylvania;
Misses Mary and Margaret Mundy of
Danville, Illinois; MISS Margaret
Victory of Ellington, Kentucky, and
Miss Rhodes.
Miss McFall will entertain her
quests for two weeks.
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BIG CHICKEN SHOW
is NOW ASSURED

a most Interesting meeting of the
Marion County Chicken Fancier's
Association was held in the basement
room of the Marion county bank
Thursday evening. There is now an
enthusiastic membership Of 100 "roost-
er boosters who promise the greatest
show In the associations history dur
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Little Girls Entertained.

Little Miss Gertrude Dowler's birth
day anniversary was celebrated in a
happy manner yesterday afternoon
when Mrs. Jesse r. Dowler invited a
Few OF the little girls friends in for
tea. birthday cake was the most
important of the table decorations
ana the hostess had devised for the
menu number of good things that
would suit childish fancy. A num-
Der of gay little games were arranged
for the children's pleasure during the
hours befoer O'clock.
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Miss Bessie sirritt Is Hostess.

The $3.50 club met Thursday even
ling, at the residence of Miss Bessie
iSifritt on North State street.
There was a good attendance of the
members, and Miss Laura Price and
Miss Reba Anderson were club guests.
The evening was very pleasantly spent
in work on embroidery and at $3.50
% clock light refreshments were sery-
ed.
In two weeks Miss Winona Holmes
win receive the club at her Glrard
avenue home.
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Hold Chicken Roast.

one of the most enjoyable events in
the social history of the knights OF
st. John was chicken roast held
Thursday night The regular business
of the lodge was given attention and
the serving OF the elegant supper fol-
lowed.
1t was decided To hold another
chicken supper in the near future and
social committee was appointed to
arrange for such affairs. The com
mittee is composed OF William j,
Bahaffey, Timothy Coffee, James
Murphy. William sabian, N. Nayin,
W. E. Lawler. Henry Neidig.
The next regular meeting Of the or
der will be held November 2.
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Bcgin Arrangements for Mccting.

Aside from the transaction Of reg
uiar business, Marion Commandery,
No. SO. knights Templar, began pre-
l!minary arrangements for the tri-an-
nual meeting of the lodge which VIII
be held in Denver. Colorado, In 1913.
Arrangements for the members to at
tend the annual meeting Of the lodge
in Cleveland next year were also
made. EAaz
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

ing the week of Easter.
The association now has assurance
that not less than 1900 birds VIII be
exhibited. The catalogues are now in
the hands of the printer, advertising
matter is being sent out all over the
state and the prospects are brilliant
for a fine show.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

Mrs Eva Copeland entertained the
membes of the Ladies' Embroidery
Circle yesterday afternoon at hel
South Prospect street home.
Ihe day was a delightful one fol-
social functions and all of the mem
pers We're present. The members en-
broidered industriously until the tea
hour when dainty repast was sery-
ed.
Mrs. F. N. Titus, Mrs j. J. Geddis
mrs. Barlow and Miss Edna Schaffer,
besides the members, enjoyed yester-
days delightful meeting.
Mrs. William Foster will entertain
the members in two weeks.
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LODGE NOTES
Officers NonlInntcd.

The following officers were nomin-
ated for the second time at meet
ing of the Marion Grove, Druids,
Thursday evening: Jacob Ebert. mob
10 arch: Philip Bender, vice arch and
Charles Bower, inner guard. Other
ofhcers will be appointed after the
election which takes pace next Thurs
day.
The third degree was conferred on
one candidate.
Refreshments We're served at the
end of the meeting.
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Gnllh IIns Mecilno

The Womans Guild of the st.
Paul's Episcopaliai church met
Thursday afternoon in the parish
house and transacted the regular
business of the guild. Arrangements
were made for an exchange to be
held Thanksgiving time, and a few
other matters of minor Importance
were considered, after which the
meeting was closed.
In two weeks, the next meeting
will be held at the parish house.
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VIII Hold Stag social.

A business session of Uunilormed
Rank, Knights OF Pythias was held
Thursday evening and drill practice
engaged In. A committee composed
Of Earl Mack, George Boiler and
Carl Berndt was appointed to arrange
for stag social to be held next
Thursday night.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

Mind" was the subject of reading
by Mrs. Fred Hecker, which closed
the formal program. a social hour
followed. during which refreshments
We're served
In one month, the celebration of
the 25th anniversary of the organi-
zation of the society will be held.
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O., ID. g M. Electric.

Depart southbound-6 a. M. 7 a.
M. 5 a. M. a. m. IL a, m. IL m.
D.. M. D. M. D, m. D. m. o..
M, p. m; ?; M. II D, m,
"a AETiye X s Nc Morih9Hggna[S5:S5 19,9g x m.
$3.50 a. M. 10:55 a. m. 1856 D. m.
1850 D. M. 2:55 D. M. 4:55 D. m. $3.50
D. M. 6:bb D. m. 1865 D. m. 1885 o.
m.
'Goes to Delaware only.
xFrom Stratford only.
Hourly service Sundays and holi-
days.
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State of Ohio. city of Toledo. Lucas

State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo. Lucas
County. IS:
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
Tne II seio partner din ot ene Ir ,0 Oh tbc m
city Of Toledo. county and state afore-
said. and that said firm will pay the
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and SUBSCRIBED
(seaD A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Pubic.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternally. and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials free.
h. j. CHENEY. x CO. TOldeO. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stlpation.
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Woman's Alliance Meets.

The Womans Alliance of the Uni
versalist church met at the home of
Mrs. ID. X. Crissinger, on West Cen
ter street, at an all-day meeting,
The women spent the day in sew
ing, and at noon, an elegant dinner
was served by Mrs Crssinger.
Next Thursday, Mrs, Harry Zach
man will receive the women at her
home on Waterloo street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20
MEETING FOR MEN
ONLY AT SCOTT TOWN
Eyangelistic Meeting There Has Been

There will be meeting for men
only at Scott Town. Sunday, at two
o'clock, to be addressed by Evangelist
T.. s. Hill of Lancaster. Rev. Carey
telephoned that there will be three
meetings at Scott Town on Sunday.
They are having quite revival there
which is spreading over that section
and attracting much attention.
They turned their meeting into a
temperance crusade last night Rev.
j. w. Miles and Attorney II, f.. Hill
Icing present from Marion and help.
ing the local force to make things
warm.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20
Quaqua Dance.

The last number of the first series
OF entertainments given by the QUA
qua club will be dance to be held
m the Huber hall on Wednesday ev-
enlng, November first. Music Will be
furnished by Parkers orchestra from
Columbus.
Invitations were received by the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20
Piano Recital.

Mrs. H. C. Ward held a piano re-
cital for the benefit of her class of
pupils, Thursday evening. Following
the musical hour the remainder of the
evening was spent with games.
The next meeting will be held No
vember 16.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

cry club at her SHRDLUHRDLUDU
cry club last evening at her st. James
street home. Following the embroid-
cry work the guests gathered in a
circle about a cosy fire place in the
living room and toasted marshmal-
lows fHtf
Miss Alice Alderman will be the
hostess in two weeks.
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Health and Happiness club.

The members of the Health and
Happiness club have procured the
Red Mems ham on south Main street
for their place of meeting. Along
with calesthenic work the members
will have literary hours and health
recipes will be introduced. There will
be meeting of the club tomorrow aft
ernoon.
Embroidery Club Entertained.
Mrs. Fanny Peuser Thibaut enter
tanned the members of her Embrold-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

members this morning for this dance
y large number of the members have
expressed themselves as desiring an.
other series of dances only for 1912
and plans will be made if they so ap.
prove.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

In a recent number of the Vienna
Neue Freie Presse, Stefan Zweig gives
his impression of New York after a
"sojourn of few days" He COM
ments on the vastness of the city, its
tumult and hurry, amid which ne has
discovered the Irresistible storm
creating rhythm of the American
metropolis The night life under the
glare OF the brilliant illumination has
It's fascination as much as the day
scenes have become empty and only
the streets have become empty and
.only the roofs signs remain to attract
attention, then New York is ugly"
There is nothing more ugly" he
adds than New York asleep-New
York without people"
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To CeIchrnte 7olh Anniversary.

Marion lodge, +. and A. NJ. Will cele-
brate the 10th anniversary OF the
founding Of the chapter in the Mas
onic Temple this evening.
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Northbound-'7:36 a. M: .12:2B a.
m: xS:33 d. m,
southbound-?10:13 a. m: .s:s6 o.
m; '1;S2 D. M: IS:os 10. M: xs:l0
|Daily except Sunday.
xSunday only. ,
2Daily "a N
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Twigs Meet This Afternoon.

Mrs. Arthur II. Honeyfanger Is eX-
tending hospitality to the members
of the Twigs this afternoon, at her
West Center street home.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20
Missionary society Meets Thursday

The Womans Missionary society OF
the Salem Evangelical church met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Ault. of near Claridon, Thursday aft
ernoOn.
The meeting was in charge of the
president, Mrs. William Falrchild, and
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

Eastbound1s;25 a. M: 1925 noon:
1850 p m: 1912 D: m; .s:2I D. m.
1:Sg SWgeStp1und1s;Ss 81 .li LA a. 1898 a; m:
'Dauy except Sunday.
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7West-1o:25 a. m; 1905 a. m:
East-6:3S a.. m: sx9:55 q. M:
'b:lO y. M: 5:57 D. m,
daily except Sunday.
xRuns to Marion only,
4? Runs to Ohio City only. Va
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RelIef Corns win Mood.

A called meeting OF the Woman's
ellef corps will be held Saturday ev-
cning at 1880, at the home Of Mrs. II,
r.. Drown, on MacWilliams court.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Hooking Valley

North-'7:07 a. M: 1917 a. M:
~ u, m. x6.10 d. m. 1915 % m.
south-5:50 a. m: 7:2O a. m: sl:sa
D. m. I:2O y. m. 1922 q. m.
DAILY except Sunday.
xRuns to Marion only.
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Routine business only was transact
ed at the regular meeting of Wayside
lodge OF odd Fellows, Thursday even
ing.
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O.. NJ. 8 B. Electric.

Northbound-Cars leave Marion for
4. 6, 8 and 10 D. m.
Southbound---Cars leave Bucvrus
for Marion at Z, . and IL a. m. and I.
3. s. 7. and IL d. m
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BirtildnY Party.

Mrs. Frank Hughes is entertaining
a few children this afternoon for her
little daughter, Mary, who Is five
years of age today.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

Mrs. V. E. Dombaugh and son Carl
returned last evening from Center
burg where they were the guests OF
Miss Anna Morrey formerly of this
city.
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Erie.

IL a. m. ''Ao W. "''
East-6:ss a. m: 1883 %. M.
ll:bb %. M: 6:57 %. m
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POSTAL BANK TO
OPEN IN MORNING
New Window in Money
Order Room Will Take
Care of Money.
MANY INQUIRIES ARE MADE
Deposits May be Made Any
time Between Hours of
$50 and $50.

Probably be Rush To be First Deposit
tor-No Person May Open an Ac-
count Who is Not Patron of the
OTicc-Only Accept Deposits From
Individuals.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

Watch our window at 1876 w. Cen
ter st., for unheard of prices Of palms
and ferns in jardiniers. Blake's 1876
w. Center st. 1S-2t
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Bonds Ready for Delivery.

The $2S,500 worth of bonds issued
to pay for the construction of the
Berringer pike in Richland, Pleasant
and Waldo townships are now ready
for delivery, County Auditor Spauld-
ing registered the bonds today and
they will be delivered to the pur-
chasers at once. The last bond pays
out in 1921.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

AUCTION SALE of household goods
a. nice mission buffet with a com
plete household OUTFIT, Saturday
oct. II, at p. m. north side court
house. Ladies especially invited
J. w. Clark, auctioneer, 2O-2tT
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

Mrs. A. c. Holland and children,
Virginia and John, of Columbus, are
visiting the formers parents, MIR. and
Mrs. j. Burgess. on east Church
street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

Grapes are still trodden with the
bara feet in many parts of Spain and
italy
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-20

FOR SALE-A dining room table and
sideboard 415 south State street.
20-3tD
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DEMOCRATIC CITY
TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC CITY
TICKET. .
MAYOR (
Claude ID. Walters. z
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL 7
j, j. Rudolph.
AUDITOR
William j. Flies, Jr. Ils
TREASURER Tu
c. w. Crlswell.
SOLICITOR
Fred e. Cutlery. II
COUNCILNfAN-AT :
L. j. Lucas, Levi Roseberry
Il. ii. DeLauder.
WARD COUNCILMEN
First Ward--W. l.. Ullom
Second Ward--T. ]. Clary.
Third Ward-B. II. Carter
Fourth Ward-A. ]. Sautter
BOARD OF EDUCATION
'' W. Jacopy NJ. A. Pickering
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See page three for the Cut Rate
Meat Market prices. It's worth while
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e}AAND
| HOME HAIIKS
by RA RR ~ PA d . " D
Helps for the Christmas List.

READY Christmas gift lists brows bein
pucked the problem of what Despite the fact ha
overflow with all delightful things giving, tn
problem of the gift the person,
a
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TOWNSHIP TICKET

TOWNSHIP TICKET
TRUSTEES
W. d. Whipps' Charles Peterson.
G.. #. Barks. ,l,4.
TREASURER
c. p. Galley
CLERK .' wT
c. Il. Gilbert.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Charles E. Gompf C. w. Hoberman
CONSTABLE srE att
'ahes r. ullom Joseph Long.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Il. j. Lucas, Levi Roseberry
II. ii. DeLauder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-23

returns. Men make big money on
fruit farms outaide Of Iowa-but they
work for 1t. The large returns mean q
good season. unremitting care and la
bor-and brains. Men have found
money in the road but nobody ever
made money without brains or hard
work or both. When you get some
thing for nothing usually you don't
The land Of big red apples and or
chards worth $1,000 an acre didn't
grow. 1t was made by hard work and
brains. 1t can be unmade whenever
and wherever men stop working and
knowing how.
Iowa has not gone into the big red
apple business. not because she
couldn't but because she W ouldnt She
preferred to raise corn. Down in Mills
county corn land is worth from SIS TO
$3.50 an acre. Years ago Governor
chards in Mills coun;y-and neglected
them. The idea was that an orchard
once planted should take care of it
self outside OF a little pruning with a
saw. The orchards at Glenwood have
never figured against the $1,000 an
acre orchards of the advertised fruit
farm belt but many thousands Of car
loads Of apples have been shipped from
southwestern Iowa, not the best APP
pies, but the best apples TO be picked
from orchards which simply grew.
" man tried 10 sell q fcrty-acre or
chard to get rid OF II. He wanted $4,000
for it ard couldn't get it This put
him precisely in the position OF the
man III the big red apple county. He
had to raise apples or nothing So he
raised apples. He sprayed and culti-
waited his trees, lived with the orchard.
He took about $1,000 for the crop.
Next year was a poor sea son. Frost
came late in the spring He smudged
The orchard and saved enough to net
the orchard business and found he had
an orchard worth $1,000 an acre which
he mad tried 70 sell for one-third its
value il the hands OF an orchardist
instead OF a corn plower.
If the Iowa man who looks longi.gly
afar toward fruit farm where the
enchantment of distance lends a green
er green 10 leaves and "A ripper red to
fruit Will get busy at nome or ten.
twenty. CT forty acres Of Iowa orchard
az he would have TO get busy in the
land Of the big red apples, he can have
$1,000 az. acre orchard at home.
Try it,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-23
THE RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS.

Railway man clerks are said . De
organizing With a serious purpose 20
strike Com plant Is general among the
members OF this branch OF the service
On the Pierre division IN Dakota the
mail clerks have already struck and Il
expressed sentiment on Other divisions
in Dakota, Iowa and other Northwestern.
states may be taken as indicative tha :.
a general walk out is averted mainly
by want Of organization. and dispatc.es
from Sioux City and points in the Da-
kotas suggest that organization is in
process.
A general strike Of railway mail.
clerks would cause tadesc-!aa5le ar
noyance and seriously cripple the entire
postal service.
The railway postoface Is the keystone
OF rapid transfer os mali mater. TIE
clerks are hard worked c.ass o. en-
ployes, whose efficiency comes by long
training and thru peculiar adap.ab:.tty.
Thet! labor IS performed Under danger
Gus conditions. A 1920 or sl.4oo mail
clerks position IS NOT 3 sinecure. He
gess his salary by hard work and IN the
ever present danger II death for The
railway postal clerks hazard IS mex. 10
that % the ergi-e crew. They have
never been ovsrpaid or underworked.
and when complain. Is general and
these men begin 70 threaten strike /. IS
time for careful investigation into con-
ditions.
One Of the worst ways 20 a.,emp. 10
eliminate the posts, deac.. would be
by cutting wages &C men none TOO We.
paid or increasing the laDcr Of .nea
I who are working hard and earning all
they get A record Of economy in post
office affairs IS 10. . be successfully
carried out a: ne expense Of -he wage
workers while railroad contracts re-
main top heavy with railroad profits
and political postal appoiarive Offices
carry nearly double the salaries the in
cum bents could command outside gov
ernment employment.
The railway postal clerks deserve &
careful hearing. They do not cut much
figure in cow entions /, is true, but they
bring New York 81 hours closer to
Marshalltown and are vital part Of
Drssen: day postotace effectiveness.