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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-26

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ptcnac A the timber near Ferguson.
while the primary school pupils with
their teacher. Mrs. Grace Putnam, will
hold their picnic IN Laurel.
A. C. Everist, who recently returned
from Panama, spent Thursday In
Laurel with his daughter, Mrs. Court
Nc1room.
Mrs. Robert McIk1th, who, on May
Is, underwent severe surgical opera
ton at the 8. u. I. hospital. Iowa City.
is doing nicely and her early recovery
Is expected.
lamoiIl0 Items.
Mrs William Wilson. living north of
here, entertaining twenty of the little
friends Of Master Dewey. whose thir-
tenth anniversary was last Saturday
afternoon. Refreshments were served
by Miss Vida johnson and Ruth Will
son.
There was quite a shipment of stock
to Chicago Tuesday, there being six
carloads sent in by Messrs. George
Burdick. George Parsons. s. W. Myers,
win Ellis, August Hilleman. and Sup
erintendent Koontz. of the county
farm.
Mrs Charles Newman who is in the
Englewood hospital at State CenteE,
was not so we'll the latter part of last
week, but is improving now
Rev Mr. Breed was entertained last
Sunday at the Mrs. George Benson
home.
Rev. Mr. Breed will conduct the
memorial service at the church next
Sunday
Word reached here from Mr.. and
Mrs. e. L. Handley. who resided one
and one half miles south Of here. but
who are now living on an alfalfa ranch
near PERKS, Cal, that the crops are
good but it is very dry and dusty.
Mr. and Mrs. edgewick and daugh
ter Blanch. Of State Center. visited at
the home of Mr.. Thomas Benson and
J. o. Bissette Wednesday,.
Ferguson.
l.. NJ. Hull went to Kansas City. Mo-,
Saturday Of last week after stock cattle.
A. T. Idso attended, the grocers' con-
vention at Cedar Rapids the first OF
the week. ~
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Gilman, spent Saturday with their
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-26
North star Wrinkles.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Bum were Mar
shalltown visitors Saturday.
Mrs. r. A. McKibben and Mrs. ]. ".
Schiebel were shopping in Marshall
town Wednesday
Mrs. B. E. Scheibel was In Albion
Tuesday to attend the exercises at the
public school.
Mrs. Will Early visited her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Russie, in Vienna
township, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Hamburger and
Mr. j. IF. McKibben were Marshalltown
visitors Monday.
Mr.. Wardell Christy. Of Des Moines.
visited the first of the week at the c,
A. Weeks home.
Mr.. e. E. Whaley was unfortunate IN
having another horse die Saturday. 1t
was one Of his drivers.
Miss Pearl Whaley closed very
successful term of school in the Leon
ard Arney neighborhood, northwest OF
Albion. Friday.
Mrs. B. e. Schiebel and Mrs. Will
Early visited in Albion "Wednesday at
the home Of Mrs. Scheibers parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Alvey
Miss Fern Hagen. Of Carthage. >.
D.. visited several days last week with
her aunt, Mrs. D. B. Elliott. Miss Hag-
gen Is gaining in health quite rapidly.
Word was received in this neighbor-
hood Thursday that a daughter was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Thomas
Wednesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
were former residents here but are now
living north Of Marshalltown about
eight miles.
Friday being the last day of school
at No. in Felix township, Grundy
county. taught by Miss Elsie Melick, OF
I.iscomb. the pupils and their parents
enjoyed picnic dinner in the grove
on the Roney farm.
Mrs w. o. Hamburger. Mrs. Pardon
Head and Miss Mary Head attended the
meeting Of the east division OF the
North Star Aid Society at Mrs. Lee
Coulter's Thursday afternoon. Their
next meeting will be held June L al
Mrs. Archie Coulters.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Lancaster were
IN Marshalltown Thursday to meet
! Mrs. LancasteTs father. Mr.. David
Adams. on his :et1rn f-om a years
stay In Oregon. Ir. Adams was not
so very we'll when he started home but
he stood the trip well and went i'm
mediately from 'Marshantown to the
homo Of another daughter at Union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-26

picnic IN the timber near Ferguson.
while the primary school pupils with
their teacher. Mrs. Grace Putnam. will
hold their Picnic in Laurel.
A. c. Everist. who recently returned
from Panasna, spent Thursday In
Laurel with his daughter, Mrs. Court
NcDroom.
Mrs. Robert McIkath. who, on May
Is, underwent q severe surgical opera
ton at the 8. u. I. llospital, Iowa City.
is doing nicely and her early recovery
Is expected.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18
WOULD LIE AWAKE ALL NIGHT
WITH ITCHING ECZEMA

Ever since / can remember was
a terrible sufferer Of eczema and
other irritating skin diseases. would
lie awake all night. and my suffering
was intolerable. A scaly humor set
tied on my back. and being but a
child, I naturally scratched It. It
was q burning. itching sensation, and
utterly intolerable, In fact, Il was so
that / could not possibly forget about
It. 1t did not take long before 1t
spread TO my shoulders and arms, and
| was almost covered with a mass OF
raw flesh on account Of my scratching
II. l was in such condition that my
hands were tied.
"A number Of physicians were call
ed, but IL seemed beyond their med
zeal power and knowledge to cure
me. Having tried numerous treat
ments without deriving any benefit
from them, / had given myself up to
the mercy of my dreadful malady, but
I thought / would take the Cuticura
treatment as a last resort. Words
cannot express my gratitude to the
one who created The Cuticura Mira,
cles, as have named them, for now
/ feel as II / never suffered from even
a pimple. My disease was routed by
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. and
shall never cease praising the wonder
full merits they contain. / will never
be without them, in fact, / can almost
dare any skin diseases to attack me
so long as have Cuticura Remedies
in the house. / hope that this letter
will give other sufferers an idea OF
how suffered, and also hope that
they will not pass the 'Cuticura Life
Saving Station" (Signed) c. Louis
Green. 929 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia,
Pa, Aug. 20, 1910.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

dren, but when the child has passed
1--WE a touch OF color Is newer. and Il Is
apt to appear II only in the form Of rib.
bon knots and sRshes.
As TO design, the garments OF the
girl OF seven, perhaps. arc pretty apt
70 show some OF the lines OF her nam.
mas frocks, for kimono cuts are used
for bodices and there are many little
one.piece gowns almost identical IN
line with those for grown-ups. The diff.
ference comes In an easy width OF the
skirt, in a decolletage OF the neck and
in very short sleeves. all raiment dis
tinctly for summer wear showing these
last points.
Models for the TIMER children have
the babyish features suited TO pudgy
infantile figures, and with the dress.
up wash frock II is pretty much the
rage to have the child look as much
like a French doll as possible. The
long bodice and skirt4-that is no more
than tiny founce with edge some.
times falling short of the child's knees
still comprise the favored model,
but instead of the distinct sleeve the
bodice portion OF the smart garment
is cut in one with these details. In
fact, II Is we'll nigh impossible TO es-
cape tho kimono influence. and al
though Il may be run in the ground
after awhile for the moment II is all
powerful.
Among the accessories for little girls
are delightful aprons. which, since they
are skirt length. may be used on hot
day In the house or country without a
frock. These graceful and important
details may be OF the plainest linens or
ginghams. but mothers who like the
neatness and coquetry OF the apron
often turn out cunning little affairs OF
dotted swiss with lace edges for wear
with quite fine frocks.
The cooks apron" is the next style.
the rear bands fastening at the shout
ders being an exact imitation of some
OF the apron cuts used by chefs. The
little quantity of goods needed for this
apron should recommend II TO mothers
who like their children to present a
neat appearance at home and who can
not AFFORD too many changes of frocks.
Then quite q gay and childish look
can be given the small garment With
the use Of a colored cotton with small
Mother Goose figures for the banding.
one such being employed in this case
on a brown linen.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

the most vivid hues showing on snowy
little frocks and aprons. This color
note with white may take the form OF
a very effective II simple embroidery
on a fine frock Of marquisette, which
texture washes like a rag, and very
often the needlework In heavy blocks
will contain half dozen rich colors.
A deep red, blue OF the most intense
sort, black. orange. mahogany and
green are tints that appear in this
needlework. which. whether hand or
machine made, Is called Bulgarian en-
broidery. or course the small frocks
so treated need to be dry-cleaned as
the vivid trimming used cannot be
counted on to stand the rigors Of the
washtub
Nevertheless. many a little lawn
and linen frock may show needlework
in one or three OF these rich colors,
and II the garment comes from a first
class place-perhaps a shop that
makes a specially OF juvenile wear
Il Is pretty likely TO be warranted as
washable.
With the bordered muslina, lawns,
swisses and challies.-for challie is IN.
Guided among the wash materials-the
contrasting banding will be used with
charming effect az the bottom OF little
skirts. about the cut-out neck and II
the edge OF sleeves All white frocks
are seen In plenty and surely nothing
could be sweeter for very young chill
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18


INN had been far from a good boy
during the day and toward nightfall
he realized the fact fully. Being well
acquainted with the workings OF fam
lily discipline. he essayed little d.
plomacy.
shall you tell father about meT'
he inquired OF HIS mother.
Certainly shall tell him." respond
ed his mother. with sorrowful firm
ness.
shall you tell him before dinner or
after dinner?" asked the culprit
After dinner" was the announce
ment.
Mother" and Jim gave wiggio
OF anticipation, couldn't you have a
blueberry pudding for hts dessertl
Couldn't you do that much for me,
mother?"-Youth's Companion.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18
SnappY.

Ten cents worth of canine pepper
said the little boy in the suburban
store"
"Canine!" echoed the astonished
clerk. why, my little man, guess
you mean cayenne pepper"
The little boy was doubtful.
Maybe ! do. mister" he hesitated,
but mamma said II was the kind Of
pepper that had a sharp bite, so |
thought II was canine"
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

ed, my heart was affected and the
doctors gave me no relief. Soon after
using Doan's Kidney Pills, / grew
stronger and ere long was able to
do my homework"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. K.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

Men sometimes wear white piQue
collars with evening clothes to match
the fashionable -hite pique shirts.
Black velvet sashes are considered
very stylish. caught with a diamond
buckle. using very lightweight velvet
The newest Dutch collar closes In
the back and has a fve4nch plated
jabot over the front from the neck
edge.
Many OF the new laces show . COM
binAtion OF filet and point de Vents
This last lace IL extremely fashion.
able.
Collarless necks are used for lin
gerie dresses and blouses, and for Ger.
tain Of the silk gowns for daytime
wear.
Spring predictions for tailor made
tuits are: Jackets. 20 Inches. half
ntting. tight az the hips. plain
sleeves. broad collar narrow and
straight.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18
COLORS FOR SPRING
EoIcT or FASHION IN cHlLpREN's
GARMENTS.
Should BE Combined With White 70
Have the Proper Efect-Lons
Bodice and Skirt still
Favored.

Children's fashions all have an espe-
cial charm when made up in spring
materials. and this year a look Of I'M
unusual novelty is added TO this blitho
ness. Color put on white is immense
ly in vogue, bands, yokes and cuffs in
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

the Kidneys. DO 60
with Doan's kidney
Pnla. Mrs. Perry Hill
man, Monongahela
City. Pa, says: Il
was so bad with
kidney disease I
despaired OF relief. I
had inaammatory
rheumatism and final
ly dropsy set In. Ny
ankles became bloat-
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

To render your neighbOr a service
willingly shows the generosity OF your
character; 20 preserve silence over H.,
the grandeur OF your soul.-Puysieux.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. IL is thoroughly cured by
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
tie family laxative.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18
WEAK pAcks MADE STRONG.

Backacho IN most cases IL kidney
ache. and usually accompanied BY r.
Irregularities Of the urine. To remove
the pain and weakness you must cure
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

PILES CURED IN q To IA DAYS
Your druggist viii refund monty m PAZO ONT
hEHT fails 90 cure any case OF Itching, Blind
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18
For HEADAOHE-HIcLs, CAPuDINE

whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve yOu
It's hgnid-pleasant to take-acts immedi.
Rtely. Try Il. Toe, 25c., and 90 cents at drug
stores.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18

It's easy for a pretty young widow
TO make a man think he wants to
marry her,
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-03-18
All Depends.

Want a good anecdote about a
statesman"
WAS he reelected"
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29
Nothing New.

Fellow came In there the other
day." said the building contractor. AL
out of breath. Say he said. I've got
the greatest idea yet for AN apart
ment house. Millions in it. This is It:
".Build regular apartment house.
but with one general kitchen. Have
one general dining room and several
small ones. Have q general lobby.
reading room. billiard room and cafe.
Have bell boys. porters and clerks.
Make 1t a regular club-in fact, fam
lily club. Save the women all the
trouble and annoyance Of housekeep-
ing, but give them all the pleasures
OF regular home. The men won't
have to go away from home at night
They can meet their friends in the
reading room or billiard room or cafe.
Great scheme. isn't it?'
Yes said l.: a great scheme. It's
Just a regular hotel, that's ALL
"'Well. 80 1t is.' he said. That
never occurred to me. Good day. ~
New York Herald M - 4 I'M
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29
A Christmas Tomato Harvest

3 Harvesting tomatoes at Christmas
time is novel industry that keeps IS
men busy at North Wales. The to-
matoes are growing on a four acre
tract. all of which is under a monster
greenhouse. the largest In the world.
Some years ago a company that
MADE speciality of raising American
Beauty roses put up a greenhouse $50
feet wide, 575 feet long and 80 feet
high on its grounds in North Wales
and $4,000 plants were grown In the
great greenhouse. The profits were
SO satisfactory that another greenhouse
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29

He doesn't deserve much It your
hands," the man stated.
II KNOW" she said YEARLY. but
tomorrow l begin q new year. and I
don't want to begin 1t wrong, yet 1
don't know the right"
II don't believe much in saying
things" the young farmer remarked:
my policy is to do them. And now.
are you going to stay here In this
lonely place much longer? 1t is
showing and 1t Is late"
II suppose ought to CO." she
said doubtfully. "but 1t is SO lovely
here in the silence"
Look here" he said suddenly.
don't you keep your tea things in
that little cupboard? have got to
go to town. and when l come back
I'll bring something for little sup
per. and we can watch the old year
out. Then I'll take you home In the
Sleigh"
How good of you" She held out
her hand to him. "You haven't
bothered me with advice. and you are
doing something to make me COM
Portable. That is just like you. Jack
Norton"
He blushed little. this big kindly
man. who looked upon the little
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29

OF the same height and width. but
700 feet long. was built. AS 1t was not
completed In time for last years plant
ing of roses the owners raised toma.
toes In 1t.
Apparently the returns were even
greater than those from roses, for
this year tomatoes were again plant.
ed. There is virtually big truck
farm .nder glass. and 10000 tomato
plants are now producing fruit. which
is sod at high prices in the big cities
Elsewhere on this tract $4,000 carns
ton plants are now in bloom.
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29

where she might be alone. On the
crest Of a hill. far up the road. stood
the schoolhouse where she taught. 1t
was closed now and dark.
II will go there" Nell said to her
self. and Just then voice behind her
called: Supper is ready"
Il don't want any" Nell said
YEARLY. I'm going out for a little
while, Mrs. McGregor. Ill be back
by ten."
The snow began to fall softly as
she left the house. and by the time
she reached the school 1t was begin
ming to drift against the fences
There was no fire within. but Nell
lighted one. and when the warmth
began to steal into the. room. she
drew the one big chair close to the
hearth and in the peaceful loneliness
gave herself up to her thoughts.
But she was not to remain in peace
long. There was a sound OF sleigh
bells without, heavy steps on the
threshold. and she looked up to see
the burly form of young farmer in
the doorway.
We'll. WE'LL" he said, "I saw the
light and came in. Who would have
dreamed that you would be here
alone?"
Nell smiled YEARLY. T came to be
quiet"
Then you don't want me-"
"Oh. sit down." she said. somewhat
ungraciously.
But he stood by the fireplace and
looked down at her.
Whats the matter?" he asked alb
ruptly.
Nothing" family.
Don't tell me that; l know bet
ter"
''If tell you." she asked, you
mustn't give me any advice. l have
had SO much advice l hate it."
He sat down beside her Tell
ahead" he said. land I'll promise to
listen like the Sphinx"
You see. 1t is this way" she said;
my uncle in town is rich. He is a
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29

to go, yet he is sick and old and
alone. | told Mrs. McGregor and
she tells me to stay here Then all
the family talked about 1t and every
body advised. They meant well-but
couldn't stand it. IL don't want to
go, but | must"
He started to say something. then
checked himself.
I'D like to break that PROMISE"
he said.
mo. you mustn't" she said firmly.
you've all been SO good to me here,
and II you" she caught her breath.
"1oin the others In asking me to stay,
1t will make 1t SO hard for me
to CO."
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29
FooIinq Himself.

John H. Finley. president of the
College Of the City Of New York, was
talking to a group of librarians at the
state library convention:
TOO many books at the present
time" he said, ARE written solely to
sell. Their authors try to make US
think that they are producing litera'
ture. but they can't fool us. They
only fool themselves. The men might
produce literature If they would Just
put little more sincerity into their
work, but, as 1t is, they remind me OF
Jake McMasters.
"'You're workin' very hard today.
Jake. me son. said friend. How
many hods O. mortar, in the name OF
heaven, have We carried up that lad
der since startin' timer
"'Hush. me lad said Jake, with
wink, I'm foolin' the boss. I've car.
ried the same hodful up and down all
day, and he thinks I'm workin."
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29

misery old man.
and he made me
miserable when ]
lived with him.
I'm not going to
tell you about my
childhood, how lit
tie love there
was in It. and
how I was starved
spiritually a n d
mentally, as well
as p h ysi C a II y.
When ! grew old
enough to under
stand that he
could give me
things, and had
not because he
wanted to save and
save, / left him and
C a m 9 here to
teach; and now
he has written to
me to come back.
and dNp't u,nr%
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29
M anana.

In describing the daily life OF Ger.
tain distinguished citizen of the re-
public. writer in the Review of Re
views gives, by way Of contrast, the
story that follows:
This calls to mind the English hu.
morous writer who sketched out his
daily program as follows: Rise at
noon; breakfast at /; stroll to the
club; attention to mail: some after
noon calls: a ride in the park; din
ner; a round of evening parties, and
then to bed.
But when do you do your literary
work." he was asked.
why. the next day, Of course" was
the reply.
The Springfield herald., 1911-12-29

shiny in summer and secure In win
ter. Then she thought of her life
with her uncle in dark apartment
In the streets Of the city. She knew
that, in a way. 1t was a false idea Of
duty that would take her back. Yet
she had to go. some force that was
In her seemed impelling her.
The wind blew in great blasts
against the little house, the snow had
drifted up to the window stills. and
white lines Of 1t pointed across the
window pane like ghostly fingers.
Dragging footsteps came up the path.
Nell listened. It was not Jack Nor.
ton: these were the steps Of an old
man. From the door voice quavered:
Are you there. Nell?"
Uncle" she said, fearfully. how
did you come here?"
II met a young man down the
road" he said. Il wanted him to
guide me to the McGregors. He told
me you were here.
you didn't answer my letter." the
old man went on. when she had made
him sit down.
Are you going back with me?"
Now that she was face to face with
his meanness. 1t seemed to Nell that
she could never go with him.
II don't know" she faltered.
Here's a grateful GIRL" the old
man stormed, and just then the
sleighbells jingled and. in another
moment Jack Norton was in tho
room, his arms full Of bundles. his
eyes beaming.
so this is your uncle" he said.
81 thought SO when directed him
here You'll stay and have supper
with US. won't you. sir? We are go
Ing to see the old year out and the
new year in"
who are your" the old man
growled.
1T" Jacks eyes flashed from Nell's
figure to the grimness Of
the uncle. Then suddenly he took
things in his own hands.
I'm the man your niece is going
to marry" he said.
What" the old man shouted.
I'm the man your niece is going
to marry" he said securely. He had
seen the Joy in Nells face.
But she is going home with me-"
Jack shook his head. mo, she Is
going home with me. You can come
whenever you wish. sir. The old
house is big enough for twenty