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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
prises because electric power is the
ideal power and the one most desired
hV manufacturers

prises because electric power is the
ideal power and the one most desired
by manufacturers.
The coming of industries to a CON-
munity brings prosperity to that com.
munity and also to the company.
Any public utility company which
would work for its own immediate gain
only would be steering its company d.
rectly toward a receivership. And, on
! the other hand, city is serving itself
best when it shows all proper consider
alton for the prosperity of the public
utility company.
When company voluntarily reduces
its rates far below those authorized by
its franchise, it is certain that the
action is prompted by business motives.
1t is fair conclusion that the company
hopes by this means to increase the
volume of its business enough to COM
pensate for the reduction in revenue
from its previous existing business.
No lighting company maintains rates
higher than the conditions under which
it operates compels, for the simple
reason that such a course would mean
extinction of the company through loss
of business. This company does not
deny that business motives prompt it
to maintain rates as close to the cost
of production as is safe. But this does
not detract from the fact that the re-
duced rates work to the benefit of the
public.
As stated last week. our reasons for
asking for new franchise are that we
may be able to secure capital to de-
vclop water-power and improve our
system. You can easily see that a
first-class, modern electric light plant
with an abundance of power to dispose
Of will be a drawing card to secure any
industries which may be contemplating
locating here. The power problem is
one of the most expensive and annoy
ing ones the manufacturers have to
contend with, and they are quick to see
the advantage of having it solved for
for them. Speaking of manufacturing,
did you ever consider that this Light
Company is one Of the leading indus
tries in this community. At present
our monthly pay roll amounts to $3.50.
We employ nine men, all married,
whose earnings are spent among the
merchants here for the support of
their families.
Also consider that every cent of
revenue is turned back into the plant
for maintenance and improvement.
Further in making the improvements
we have planned, we will spend an
amount of money larger than that
spent by any other industry in the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
High School Notes

AS previously arranged, the pealine
of the school bell announced about nine
O'Clock Saturday morning that Martha
Becker ad won first place in the de-
clamatory contest at Oelwein. After
waiting in vain Friday night and al
most losing hope, the welcome news
came flashing over the wiro, and was
soon known all over town. This vic
tory puts Cresco in the race for the
State declamatory championship.
Martha will compete in the final dis
trict contest at New Hampton next
Friday night, and if successful there
will go as representative of the North
eastern district in the State contest.
At New Hampton Cresco will have to
compete with Hampton, Garner and
Traer. In the humorous class the con-
testants will be Decorah, Gutenberg,
Northfield and Clear Lake. Those in
the oratorical class are New Hampton,
Clarion, Elkader and Reinbeck. 1t is
hoped that large delegation will ac-
company Martha to New Hampton to
help her win the district championship
in the dramatic class.
Donald Dunn has returned from San
Antonio, Texas, and we are glad to
say, is again enrolled in C. H. S.
ftar insnoctinu onr Hirh School
last Thursday afternoon, Prof. Fred L.
Mahannah, of Des Moines, State Nor
NAL Training School Inspector, desig-
mated Cresco as one of the State Nor
NAL Training Schools. This means
that Cresco High School has taken an
other step forward in it's efforts to
serve the people of this community.
Supt. Nearpass and the Board of Edu-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
Speak for Themselves

We proud of the fact that offer such goods and
ought be glad of the chance possess them They
the cheapest clothes the world quality considered The bulk
of our Spring Goods and show all the latest
models and shades beautiful things in and grays
few display in windows but have
show you.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
The Franchise Question.

There is apt to exist in the mind of
the average citizen more or less of
prejudice against public utility COM
pany. In most persons, this disposition
is not pronounced or deep seated, and
amounts to little more than a lack of
sympathy for the company. But in
others, it is so strong as to..take the
form CT unreasoning distrust or even
active hostility. Nearly all this dis
trust and spirit of unfairness which it
inspires is caused by misunderstanding.
In some few cases there is an actuat-
ing motive of selfish interest, or per-
haps personal animosity, and this work
ing through the medium of willful mis-
representation is one factor of creating
a general Misunderstanding.
In most every community, there are
persons whose self-interest is sufficient
incentive for unjust attacks upon a
company at such a time as the present.
To some small extent the attitude and
actors of such persons works as an
influence upon others, although in
general this manner of attack is so
clearly unfair as to defeat their own
ends.
But for the greater part, the cause
of prejudice is misunderstanding.
Aside from the doubt and suspicion
caused by Misrepresentation and the
circulating of statements unintention-
ally incorrect, it is not strange that
there should be some misunderstand-
ing, as almost all public knowledge of
public utility affairs consists of hear
say and guess-work. Even those per-
sons who assume to be able to enlight-
en- and advise others, have frequently
no better source of information than
that.
1t is often the case that from some
fragmentary and imperfect knowledge
of a companys operations, man will
draw incorrect conclusions and then
give them out as facts.
There has been some of this in the
discussion of the Franchise Question
here, and much Of the information"
is misleading, some Of it is absolutely
false.
One important point which seems to
have been largely overlooked in the
discussion is the mutuality that exists
between this company and the public
in general. In fact the prosperity of
the company and the welfare of the
public are so closely interviewer that
what affects the one also affects the
other. AS the company prospers g
will the public be benefited by getting
better service and rates. These serve
to attract capitalists to invest in enter
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
Special Sale on Occident Flour.

Worth $l75, but will sell car at
SLIGO per sack. Now is the time to
lay in your supply for spring. Every
sack guaranteed. This flour makes
more bread and better bread than any
other flour. l have aged the flour,
that is worth something to you; and
have clean room, fly, mouse and cat
proof, where l keep my flour. Come
and examine my room and you will see
for yourself. l will make a special
run on flour from this. date. carry
flour from mills, from which you may
have your choice.
THE F. C. WoELLsTEIN Co.
P. S.-Leave your orders for Sugar
Dairy Feed. Will have car on track
soon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19

community. 1t will mean seasons
work for from rs to 100 men who will
he helped locally as far as possible.
We believe in the future of Cresco, If
we did not, we would not plan for it AS
we have.
If you want the city to grow and
prosper, you can not assist in any bet
ter way than by voting YES" on the
Franchise:question.
Cresco Light, Heat & Power Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
Notice.,

Will let excavating work by the yard
or by the lump.
One basement for the Geraty build
ing-about 44O yards.
For the Catholic school basement.
200 yards, this dirt left on the lot.
Also one basement for a dwelling
house, about 100 yards. dirt left on lot.
MARTIN JOHNSON, Contractor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
An noupcement.

To the Democratic Voters of Howard
County:
l hereby announce myself as can
didate for sheriff, subject to the decis-
ion of the democratic voters of the
county at the June primary, and So
licit the aid and support of my friends.
George BreedlOve.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
The Season

is now here when it is time to getlbusy.
There's surely somebody wants what
you have, and the other fellow may
have what you want. l will try to
satisfy you. Call in or write GEO. H
OWENS, Land and Investment Office,
opposite Court House, Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19

and Cora Sebastian, Eddie and Jessie
Bouska, Hazel and Madge Eldridge, Nc
Kinley and Irene Barker, Marie Jen-
sen, Lizzie and Augusta Parchman,
Martha Tuerk. Com.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
l. O. O. F.

The funeral of Bro. j. w. Wood
ward will be in charge of Cresco
Lodge and will be held at 1890 o'clock
at the Baptist church. Members are
requested to meet at the Lodge hall at
$50 sharp to proceed to the house.
NOBLE GRAND.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
Sacred Concert.

A concert of sacred music arranged
as far as possible in regard to the Lent
en- season will be given at the home of
Mrs. C. S. Alexander on Wednesday,
March 9th. at 3 O'Clock in the after.
noon. Light refreshments will be
served and silver offering taken for
the Grace Episcopal Church Guild.
Watch for the program later.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-19
Horses Wanted.

Horses Wanted.
Two car loads of horses and mares
for the Canadian market. Don't OBJ
ject to slight blemishes Will be in
Cresco, Saturday, March 23rd.
w. j. MOORE.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15

right here at home today down
at the 9Th regiment armory.
Jack Johnson was arrested for
auto speeding in Evanston yes
terday. He didn't have dollar
for his bond fees, but was allow
ed to leave the station on his
promise to appear Thursday.
What would you do if I alb
solutely refused to go with your"
asked Jack of the policeman who
arrested him. Il would have to
call the wagon" answered the
copper. Jack went without fur
ther argument.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15
ABOUT TIME BIG GUNS"
WERE WAKING UP

Hoboken, N. J., April 15.-The
seven day work day and the II
hour shift in force in the mills of
the Steel Trust were bitterly con-
demned at the annual meeting of
the stock holders of the company
today. The committee which has
been investigating thematter pre-
sented its report, through Stuy-
vesant Fish.
Viewed. from the physical or
moral point of-view, he said, 1--WE
believe the seven day week is de-
trimental to those engaged in it.
+ = *We are strongly of the
opinion that no matter what al
legged difficulties in operation may
seem to hinder the abandonment
of the seven day week, they must
be met. We are of the opinion
that a twelve hour day of labor
means the decreasing of the eff
cheney and lessening of the vigor
and Virility of the man."
The committee said that it be-
lieved the bonus system and
piecework wages to be of advaut-
..---- - - 49,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15

Soob VI AAoASNSN o|AAA ~ oSANN INV
an 'L" pillar. Front vestibule of
car demolished.
Tony Gasiar, ZIG Noble street,
called to the door of his home last
night and stabbed so severely that
he died. Several suspects arrest
ed. 1t is said that Gasiar quar-
relied with several men over card
game shortly before the tragedy.
Michael Conrad, his wife and
two children of Evanston injured
when horse they were driving be-
came frightened by an auto. Two
children jumped, Conrad was
thrown from the buggy, but Mrs.
Conrad chung to the seat until the
vehicle overturned. She was. Sc
i'iously hurt.
Fire yesterday completely des-
troyed 100000 home of Clayton
Mark, Oak Park. Family was
awakened by flames and escaped.
Florian Alton, 81, wanted in
Rockford, ILL.,, on charge brought
by his le-year-old daughter, was
arrested yesterday at 1851 Ogden
ave-, where he had been raoming.
Vincenzo Grauhardiceri yes
terday shot his father at S. La
Sale and Polk5streets. The faith
er will recover. Vincenzo's home
burned down yesterday morning,
and the revolver was the only
thing saved, The young man was
arrested.
According to The Examiner,
Gen. Orozco, Mexican revolu-
tionary chief, has appealed to
Willie Ranoften Hearst to wave
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

Recent occurrences, in fact oe-
currences that are so recent the
smoke still hangs over the scene,
demonstrate conclusively that rep
reservations must be founded in
fact to be worthy OF consideration.
Misleading statements, whether they
have TO do with business or poll
tics, are sure to be exposed sooner
or later, and after that. in SO far
as right minded people are con
icerned, the influence ~ the parties
or party making such lnisrepresen
ltations Is dead Truth ia big asse
in any contention.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

was matter that should be consid-
Preference to justice and fairness to
| the parties involved and second
| with reference to the convenience
of the public. He said that with ref
erence to priority he wanted to en-
lphasize what Mr.. Coleman had said
regarding the local lines long SER
vice here in affording Transports
ton accommodations for the citi-
zens of the town. He said that when
other interests appear the local line
should be given preference.
Yancey D. Kemble entered pro-
test in general against the occupa-
ton of College street by two rail-
way lines. He said he believed it
would be hurtful to the street to
have two lines on it. He said he well
lcomed all the interurbans to Waxa-
hachie with, open arms, but he
thought they could get in without
using the same streets.
j. Lea Cannon was asked to
speak for Brown street. He said he
would favor the location of the line
on that street that would furnish
local service
Hon. T. B. Williams Of Dallas
then spoke in the interest OF the
Southern Traction company. He dis
claimed that he was representa-
tive of the Lake Park Street Rail- |
way company. He said he supposed |
there We're friends of that property |
present who would take care of its |
interests. He said the Southern |
Traction company had not had time, |
just completed financial arrange |
ments to build the road, to go into /
this matter of street location. He /
hen disclosed the real issue by re-
'erring to a conference between the |
engineers at Dallas, and said his
With blue prints of the survey In
Vaxahachie by the Stone & Web I,
ter people Engineer Lowd Of
tone & Webster said he had tried
) get the Southern Traction engin-
ers to go over his blue prints with
i'm, but they had delayed the mat
II from day to day and he could
ait no longer ON them. Then Mr.
Tilliams said there was no con- I
let on their part and he believed |
lie two companies could settle the
after He said there ought not to
] any friction and all his company J
anted was a square deal. f
Mr. Goodwin asked his engineer,
r. Dean, to explain what transpir-
/ at the Dallas conference, but con-
nued to occupy the floor and make
he explanation himself. He said
II. Lowd had promised to send
ne blue prints to his office Thurs |
ay afternoon but did not do so. MIR.
.owd explained that he was out Q.
own Thursday, did not ge. back Ii
until late In the evening and that I
The blue prints were in Waxahachis. /
This explanation was accepted by |
Mr.. Goodwin as being satisfactory
and he then asked Nj. Lowd to |
name day w6n they could have 7
, conference and go over the blue I
,rints WITH a view to. settling their
out side of the city
ouncil Mr.. Lowd named Monday |
S the day and Dallas as the place
nd this was agreed to by Mr..
GOODWIN. J. w. Martin Was ap-
ointed by the city council to rep
ssent the city.
The chairman of tho street COM :
ittee then recommended that tho
after be deferred subject to a call
/ the mayor pending the negotia-
ons between the two interurbaa
,mpanies. The recommendation
as adopted and the council adj
burned.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

Now that the matter Of trackase
arrangement over Brown and Coz
leee streets as to the two incoming
interurban railways has been lef;
to committee of engineers wh1
VIII represent the city and each of
the promoted lines # is only reas s.
enable to conclude that fair and
equitable settlement will be reach
ed. As this is all the Light has ever
contended for we are perfectly sat
isfied Waxahachie's interests is
the Lights interest ali the time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13
TYPHOID FEVER A PREVENT
ABLE DISEASE.

1t is rather startling to be tod
that in 1909 there were more cases
of typhoid in the United States,
with population not half as large
as that of India, than there were
cases of plague in India; and that
there We're four times as many
cases of typhoid in the United
States as cases of cholera in Rus
STA during a period including the
epidemic of 1910, These figures are
taken from an article by Mclaughlin
of the Marine Hospital service, who
says that we consider with apprs-
hension the countries in which chol-
era and plague occur frequently
and call them pest-ridden countries,
bat do not consider the problem Of
typhoid fever in our own country
with sufficient seriousness. He gives
tables to show that within the reg
istration area in the United States,
in fifty cities having an aggregate
population of over 20,000,000 the
average typhoid death-rate for 1910
was 25 per hundred thousand in
habitants. In one city in that year it
amounted to S6.7 per hundred
thousand, and in several cities 1t
to 45 or more. In ten of
the largest cities of northern Eu-
rope, comprising a population Of
/ 5 100000, the average typhoid
death rate per hundred thousand OF
population during q period of ten
years, from 1901 to 1910, was only
"a, and in 1910 the rate had gone
Town to 2.5. 1t is considered in Eu-
'ope that death rate of 13 to Is
YER hundred thousand constitutes a
ather serious reflection on the san
tary management or the water
upplies of such cities And yet the
cures are far below the average
( the fifty cities In tho United
.ates above referred to. in which 9
e death rate was Is per hundred 9
ousand of population. Leaving 9
it Of account such causes of ty- !.
old as infected food and milk, p
intact, carriers, etc, Mclaughlin s.
lieYes that this death rate can be q
~ materially reduced by filtering
2 water supplies of our cities, p
ich are too largely contaminated v
sewage. Not only is this high pi
ath rate from typhoid fever to be al
)lored on humanitarian grounds, III
t the occurrence of such large &C
mber of cases represents an eco u
mic loss so great as to be almost p'
slculablc. The Journal of the OF
lerican Medical Association says W
1t our legislators and city ati- 81
critics should feel the obligation g
adopt more vigorous methods OF q
evening this enormous waste Of s
lman energy, earning capacity Is
nd human life.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

Colonel VOTERS friends do not
permit themselves to enthuse much
over the Withdrawal Of Cone John
son fr9tl the race Tor the senatorial
nomination They evidently feel
that there are so many good demo-
cratic democrats in Texas. any OF
whom would appeal TO the people
for support that the time for
shouting is not yet at hand Ana
then, too, there Is always the shad-
ow Of the Sage Of Palestine" fit
ing across their political horizon
It's a cruel world
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

The Ennis News wants to know
what cause is represented in the
senatorial race We thought every
one understood by this time that
the fight was, as usual. between the
democratic democrats and the re-
publican democrats. We are for the
democratic wing.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13
WILSON MEN URGED TO
ATTEND CONVENTIONS.
They Are Requested to Attend Pre-
cinct Conventions May 4.

Dallas, Texas, April 1910 the
Texas Friends Of Governor Wilson
Since the action Of the democratic
ate executive committee in turn
ing down the almost unanimous de-
sire of Texas democrats for presi-
dental preference primary, the pre-
cinct meetings which will be held
on May 4th. are the all-important
factor in the contest to secure a
Wilson delegation from Texas to
the National convention.
Under these circumstances, It is
imperative that every friend of Gov
Wilson attend his precinct MEETING
that he be there on time and
that he act with vigilance.
The precinct meetings to selec'
delegates to the county conventions
will be held in all OF the precinct
in Texas on May 4th, the count,
conventions to select delegates Il
the state convention on May 7th
and the state convention to selec
delegates to the national convention
on May 2Sth.
Remember your precinct meetinl
on May Fourth, for that Is TIL
place, and the time when the figh
will be won or lost.
Keep it constantly on your mind
and tell all of the friends of Cover
nor Wilson not to forget that OF
May 4th, they have patriotic pub
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

Ellis county democrats should be
on their guard. Matters political
are Of grave Importance this year,
and tho fight will begin in the pre-
.cinct conventions Be there to do
your part
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

We are perfectly ready TO agree
with 'Blackie Daw' that but for the
influence of the Light Waxahachic's
burdens would be much greater
than those under which the people
now struggle Let's keep down The
Chinese wall so that the people can
at least have room to run when the
COLLINS get after them
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

We believe it ought to be against
the law for any one 10 wilfully and
maliciously display fishing pole
these DAYS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

The call for tomorrow is Just the
same as it was last Sunday Co to
church and get acquainted with the
good people,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

Mis-. j C. Oliver. Tiekfaw, La.
says she can recommend Foley Kid
ney Pills and tells why Il suffered
with kidney trouble for eighteen
months and got relief three days at
ter | began taking Foley Kidney
Pills. I know from personal expei-
fence that they are fine" For sale
by the Curtin Stores, Curtin Drug
Co., north side square. Curtin Phar-
macy. wesf side square. d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

H. & r. C.-West Bound.
No SO west bound arrives 1910
a. m. Connects at Garrett
train from the north and
south from Corsicana.
No. ST west bound arrives Clio
p. m. Connects at Garrett
with train from the north.
No. IS leaves ........ $50 q. m.
No. SO leaves ........ 6:45 p. m.
East Bound.
No. so leaves 11:25 a. m. Connects
at Ennis for Houston.
No. So leaves ......e. 3:ll p. m.
No. IS leaves 900 a. M Connects
with north and south bound.
No. "a Eastbound leaves $40 p. m.
Connects with southbound to
Mexia and northbound to
Dallas.
Trinity & Brazos Valley Southbound
No. leaves ..... 1890 a. m.
No. leaves ........ 1915 a. m.
Northbound.
No. leaves ...... $40 p. m.
No. 4 leaves ..... 6:s2 a. m.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

Tom, Dick and Harry should be
better friends now.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-04-13

The political pot is boiling today
in Pennsylvania.