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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
A Floor Mon.

An excellent floor mop may be
made from old stockings in this man
ner:
Slash them In strips an inch wide,
forming a fringe.
Stitch several thicknesses of this to
a strip Of cloth three inches wide and
ten inches long. Machine stitching ia
best. saturate this with a good fur
niture polish and fasten In mop
stick.
BY using this daily upon hardwood
floors. they are kept free from dust
and given a beautiful polish.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
OSTRICH PLUM Es.

To clean white ostrich feathers.
make a solution Of four ounces Of
white soap (cut smalD and four quarts
of rather hot water. Beat this into
lather with paddle or clean large
spoon. Dip the feather in this and rub
1t, gently but we'll for five or, six min
utes. Then wash in clear water as
hot as the hands can bear and shake
until dry. Az. ;a * HI n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
Foss WENT ONE BETTER.

When in England Governor Foss OF
Massachusetts had luncheon with a
widely known Englishman noted for
boasting of his ancestry. Taking a
coin from his pocket, the Englishman
said:
"My MISREPRESENTATION was
made a lord by the king whose picture
you see on this shilling"
"Indeed!" replied the governor
smiling, as he produced another coin.
"What a coincidence! MY great-great'
grandfather was made an angel by
the Indian whose picture you see on
this cent" -Lippincott's Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14

into a sink hole, the like of which ex-
lists not out Of Mississippi.
His friend ran to nearby farm
house and asked excitedly for spade,
with which to dig his friend out OF the
mud. The Old farmer looked at him
in establishment and asked: !, n
"How deep is he in"
"He's up to his ankles?' he shouted
excitedly. .-. ..>....- ID. :, ...s.. =. ,g,
him out ?"
'sFaith an I can't-he's in wrong
and up."-Mack's National Monthly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
) TO WASH KHAKI SUITS.

When washing tan colored clothes
or stockings or the khaki colored suits
nut a little brown dye In the rinsing
water and in the starch. One 10-cent
package of dye, dissolved in boiling
water and then bottled, will last a
whole season. Add only little to the
water. Using the dye prevents that
washed out look SO common to the
khaki colored suits after laundering.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
HAMBURG Roast.

Two ponds Of bottom of round beef
steak put through meat chopper;
three-fourths cup Of milk, two we'll
beaten eggs, one onion, one-half cup.
full melted butter or bacon fat, salt
and poultry dressing to taste good;
one-half cupful Of rolled cracker
crumbs. Mix all together In large
loaf; small piece Of butter on top.
Bake In good oven one hour. Basic
often and make gravy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
For Presstno,

In pressing clothes where creases
are desired spread good wrapping pa
per on ironing board. place garments
in proper position and cover with same
quality Of paper. Then sprinkle paper
and Immediately use hot iron. 1t win
be found most satisfactory way and
also result In retaining creases q
greater length of time than II pressed
between cloth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
A DELICATE SAVORY.

Here is delicate savory easily made.
Take out the stone of fine French
pruna and insert a small stoneless
olive. Wrap it round with bacon and
grill it. Lay it on buttered toast or
serve it with dry toast.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
Hl ts FEET WERE DRY.

slid. ! !. men who hal not been in the
hov . y. :, mississippi long enough to
s,v,mn. 'ue dangerous places in the
.a,lv s 4, started out one warm day In
atch . sa with minds and bait-to
IN u .ome fish. They had not gone
y thon n one OF them came upon what
] ipct !, ~ % pc an unusually high
! sat., u. .erra firma, overgrown with
( ,pot ~ s'snted his feet firmly upon this
g be precipitated headlong
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
HIS GUIDE POST.

whats the matter with you?" Got
dyspepsia" Don't you enjoy your
meals?" -5y
Enjoy my meals?' snorted the in
dignant dyspeptic. my meals are
merely guide posts to take medicine
before and after" =, rJ%# n4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
ENCLOSE THE PONDS.

j Farmers should have one pond de.
voted entirely to the use Of domestic
ducks and geese and running swine,
to which they can have free and con-
slant access. All other ponds should
he Enclosed from stock and poultry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
THE SEARCH FOR THE HUMAN.

Clever people and dull people are
common enough; very often both
these descriptions will apply to the
same person, but people who are SIM
pie, spontaneous, impulsive, affection
ate-in a word, human-are not so
very easy to find.-Keblt Howard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14
BETTER STILL.

Edna-Did Mabel get that six-shoot-
er she spoke of providing herself with
as a protection against burglars?"
Eva No; she got six-footer-
Judge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14

In search Of health, lots Of folks
meet folly. Al.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14

Frills are the gilt frame to a good
picture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14

Even false hair turns some girls
jealous. y. w
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-14

HOLSTERS are born. then thoroughly
dona. " Is.,El
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
SUES ROAD FOR 100000.
John Hall. OF erosion, Asks Big Sum Of
Burlington Railroad.


Special to Times Republican.
Creston. April Sailing to bring the
Burlington railroad to agree to his
terms. in Union county courts. John
Hall, OF this city, has begun a suit in
Wapello county courts at Ottumwa for
100000 damages for personal injuries
sustained nearly six years ago in an
accident at Lake Pepin, Wis. while en-
gagged in putting up ice at that place.
The action recently brought by the
Creston man is most sensational one
and has been threshed out in Union
county courts a number of times. but
Mr.. Hall has always failed to be recon-
pensed as fully as he thinks he should.
He claims his injuries were of seri-
GUS character and has incapacitated
him for hard labor He also claims he
has been to the supreme court several
times with his case and now has a
suit pending there for 100000. Mr..
Hall will appear as his own attorney in
the coming suit and the case is en-
titled John Hall vs.. c., B. & @. Rail
way Company Successor, W. D. Eaton
ct al.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08

Creston.
A company Of Chicago and Detroit
capitalists has bought the Creston Gas
& Electric Light plant and have sent
for c. w. Murray, of Green Bay, Wis.,.
| to take the management
Abba.
The contract for the erection of the
new high school building was given
| to the firm of C. A. Hagstrom & Co,
Of Minneapolis, for the sum OF $53,147.
Gary r. Commbs. of Abba, was given
the contract for the plumbing.
Abba.
The case Of Bert Jones, charged
with assault with intent to COM
nit great bodily injury on the
person Of T. A. Grooms was called
before Mayor Berry. After hearing the
evidence Jones was bound over to the
grand jury under $500 bond.
What Cheer.
Bob" the alligator which has been
in the possession of Ed Grove. OF What
Cheer, for the past few years and has
been kept in the window of the chop
house as a curiosity, died recently at
the age of years. He was 81 inches
long and weighed about twelve pounds.
Bob lay in state from a. m. to 10 a.
M. and was view by his old friends.
Boone.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Methodist Episcopal church unanf-
mously voted to take a room in the
Methodist hospital in Des Moines and
name it THE P. v. d. Vedder room"
For this privilege they are to pay the
Methodist hospital 500 in installments
Of $50 a year for period Of ten years.
The room will be furnished by Mrs.
William Cassie. who is member Of the
Ladies' Aid Society.
Adsi.
The recent swelling of the streams
played havoc with all the bridges in
the county. The big dam at Abel was
! washed out and some $50 or 200 feet
gave way. The Coon was especially
high for days and the dam could no
longer stand the pressure. The part
that was washed out was owned by the
Abel Milling Company and is quite a
severe loss to them Other bridges have
been partially or wholly washed out
all over the county and the loss Is esti-
mated at higher than $4,000. This
loss is indeed heavy las our bridge ap-
propriations amounts to only some $32.-
900 and II will take nearly all Of a
years appropriation to Ak UP damages
done this spring.
libertyviils.
Ola Yost. the 1e-year-old SON Of Mr.
and Mrs. Ward Yost. was found dead
one morning early by tine ROCK isiAnd
section men at point about one nalc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
Cascarets Surely
Straighten You Out
No hsadaeiss, etiiousnsss, Upset s<om
ach, Lazy liver or Constipatod
Bowels Oy Morning.

Are you keeping your bowels, liver
and stomach clean. pure and fresh with
Cascarets, or merely forcing a passage
way thru these alimentary or drainage
organs every few days with Salts, Ca
thartic pills. Castor Oil or Purgative
Waters.
Stop having q bowel wash-day. Let
Cascarets thoroughly cleanse and regu-
late the stomach, remove the undigest-
ed, sour and fermenting food and foul
gases. take the excess bile from the
liver and carry out OF the system all
the decomposed waste matter and
poisons in the intestines and bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will make you
feel great by morning. They work
SMILE you sleep-never gripe. sicken or
cause any Inconvenience, and cost only
10 cents box from your druggist.
Millions Of men and women take a
Cascaret now and then and never have
Headache, Bi1iousness coated tongue.
Indigestion. Sour Stomach or Consti-
pated Bowels. Cascarets belong in
every household Children Just love to
take them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
Southern Iowa Items

west of Libertyville. The boy was in
his shirt sleeves and there was wound
| near his heart that might have been
| made by knife or gun. 1t is sup
posed that he was murdered as he re-
turned home from church at night.
The sheriff and coroner are making in
vestigations. but no clew to the muir
derer has been found. The motive for
murder could have been nothing more
than robbery it is believed. When the
boys body was found the coat was
! missing The murder. If such it was.
was a most brutal and cold biooded ;>ne
and feeling runs high in the commun-
ity. The father is a prominent Jeffer-
son county farmer.
What chesr.
Fire started from an unknown cause
at the Lee Brothers mine. north of
What Cheer, at $3.50 p. m. recently.
causing quite heavy loss The mine
had shut down for the day and when
the men were part way home they
heard a noise like an explosion. They
| turned around to see that the engine
and boiler room was mass Of flames
The night man had not come to work
yet and as everything was all right
a few minutes before. the origin of
the blaze is a mystery. The building
was n total loss besides the boiler. en-
CINE and all OF the fittings are badly
injured from the heat. The rope hold
ing the cage to the top of the mine
was burnt in two and the cage.
loosened, crashed to the bottom. dam
aging it considerably. Those who are
familiar, say the damage is $1,000 or
1 more and 1t is understood no insurance
was carried
Leon.
Fl. r. and G. A. Rauch. two young
farmers residing in Grand River town
ship, came to Leon recently to pay
their taxes. and hero also paid n tax
for carrying concealed weapons and
came near getting into serious trouble
While in fornt Of ]. W. Attermury's
barber shop an automatic pistol which
one Of them had in his overcoat pocket
was accidently discharged, the bullet
passing thru the front window OF the
shop. knocking off piece of the case
on the south wall, then glanced and
hit the ceiling and fell to the floor, the
spent bullet striking the coat Of Roy
Still, employed as q barber in the shop
The two young man passed quickly up
the street and went directly to the
court house, where they were arrested
] by Marshal Mitchell One was carry
ing the automatic pistol and the other
was armed with Colts revolver. After
hearing their story Mayor Harvey
fined each IS and costs on the charge
: u eesiffsy;;.::is cs:cealAd weapons which
they paid and were DISCHARGED
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
Or. PEARSON, NEW PRESIDENT
or AMEs, p,eoUALtFiED IN
ONE PARTICULAR.
STATE BOARD OBJECTED TO
FACT he WAS BACHELOR
Pearson Finally Admitted That He
Planned Soon TO Overcome 0fsqua'i'
f;e.t;on and 60 Board Entered Con.
tract-Psarsen 70 Visit Europe Q"
Wedding Trip Coming Summer.

| Ames. April S.-Why did the news
paners fail to say anything about the
family of the new president? The ram
ily part of the president is an import
ant factor. The board considered this
before closing the deal The members
were not satisfied with DR.. Pearsons
family. That was the only hitch in the
proceedings. 1t was intimated to Dr.
Pearson that it was the opinion Of the
board that man occupying such po-
sition was not fully equipped Tor MS
duties unless he had wife.
I'VE must have such man., de-
Chased President Trewin.
Il fully agree with you," responded
DR.. Pearson.
President Trewin had expected to
provoke an argument on THIS point
and was surprised at the reply.
Il am sure the board will make
great mistake to select man VINO does
not measure up to such requirements
said DR.. Pearson.
Here was a situation that took MT.
Trcwin off his feet. He had found a
man who measured up in the sight OF
the board with the qualifications OF
president but who lacked a life COM
panion to occupy THE Knoll" Mr..
Trewin had expected that there was in
the Pearson family, a mother. sister
or maiden aunt who could be substl-
tuted Dr. Pearson made no offer to
substitute
Had to Admit Intentions.
There was long pause for reflec-
ton
II do not want to bring these nego-
tiations to a close because l am sure
you are the man in every other way
for the position" said Mr.. Trewin.
measuring his words to prevent future
complications.
IF that is the way you feel about it.
You need not hesitate or close the
negotiations" was Dr. Pearsons reply.
which did not let in n ray Of light.
well, what are we going to do
about it?' 80
Measure up to the requirements"
was DR.. Parsons reply.
The real hitch" in the proceedings
is to occur at an early date.
This will occur, not because it was
required, but, because arrangement
were made months ago. In fact, when
1t was put up to him that he should
cut his European trip short and come
! to Ames at an earlier date. ne let the
! board understand that the trip had been
arranged and would not be cut short.
The members, of the board love a
lover and DR.. Pearson was given his
way.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
Good Spring Tonic

I'VE have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla
for spring tonic and as a blood puri-
fer Last spring was not we'll at all.
When 1 went to bed I was tired and
nervous and could not sleep well. In
the morning l would feel twice as
tired: my mother got bottle OF
Hoods Sarsaparlla. which took. L
felt like a new person when had fin
ished that bottle. We always have.
some Of Hoods medicines In the house .
Hilvey Roselle, Marinette. Wis.
There is no Just as good" medicine.
Insist on having Hoods.
Get 1t today In usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
IOWA FALLS WOMAN DIES.
Mrs. Clarence J. Martin Passes Ava
After LINGERING illness,

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, April S.--Mrs. Clarence j
Martin died at her home in this cit,
late Saturday night. Mrs. Martin haC
been an invalid for several years anG
an extreme sufferer for several months
50 that death came as respite from
pain and suffering She has been a
resident OF this city for many years
and was esteemed by all who knew
her She was a life long member OF
the Congregational church and a de-
voted follower of that faith. She is
survived by her husband and three
children. One daughter. Mabel is n
resident of this city, and the other
da tighter, Alice, and the son, Merrill c.
Martin, reside in Arkansas. They ar
rived here just a few hours before their
mothers death, having been delayed
enroute by the high waters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
DODGE WRITES HISTORY.
Iowa Soldier Publishes Story Of Nor
witch University, Home Of Engineers.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, April S.--The state his
torical department has received an in
teresting and notable historical work
that will in the future be much priced
1t is n history of Norwich University
1t is OF special interest TO Iowans be-
cause IL was published by Gen. G. NJ
Dodge. Norwich University. where
General Dodge was trained for war and
engineering. Is military academy To-
Gated somewhere in the hills OF Yer
mont, but 1t is claimed. and with much
show ,I reason. that It has trained
moro and ADLER engineers than any
other school except possibly West
Point. Its alumni includes long line
OF eminent military men. lawyers
preachers and publicists. Curator Har-
Ian prizes the two volumes very much.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
14MnsRnruBIloAf 1fABsTIAILrowN IOWA. APRIL

opponent will be Miss Julia Scurry. OF
Eldora, who has held the position for
several years and II candidate for
re- election. A pretty race Is assured as
both ladies' are popular In many parts
of the county and 80 far this is the
only real contest that has developed
during the campaign. Miss Stoddard
has been for many years n teacher in
the public schools Of this city and Is
recog nlzeti as a thorough educator and
we'll posted In school affairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
CLAIMS CHAMPION HERD.
Finest Herd Of Mich Cows in Stat
Said to Be at Gien~ood institution.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Mo;nes, April S.-Superintendent
George Mogridse, of the state institu-
ton for feeble minded. at Glenwood,
claims to have the finest herd of milch
cows the state of Iowa owns. 1t is a
herd Of 10, practically all Holsteins. \
test Of the herd is being made and a
careful record kept and it shows that
the average butter fat test is "a per
cent. The best COW Of the herd tests
out 6.6 of butter fat in the milk. All
Of the cows are great producers and
the yield from the herd will compare
favorably with the best herds of the
state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
oauMpv FARMER 4 su,c,0E.
I. Becker Ends LIE BY Hanging Him
self In His Barn.

I. Becker Ends LIE BY Hanging Him.
self In His Barn.
Special to Times Republican.
Grundy Center. April 81. Becker.
a retired German farmer, who had lived
here ia town for good many years.
was found dead in his barn Friday eve
ming. He had complained after dinner
Of having headache and had gone up
stairs. Later in the afternoon he went
cut to the barn. When his son. George.
went to the barn to call him for sup
per he found him hanging in the barn,
stiff, with a rope around hts neck. No
cause is assigned for his committing
suicide. He was a man Of about so
years Of age and in apparently rea
sonably good health for a man of that
age.
Peter Mulch was buried here Friday.
He had been ailing for about two
years. but for about six months he had
been confined to his room. A post
mortem examination revealed a can
cerous growth in the stomach. Mr..
Mulch was born in Scotland but had
resided in this county for the past
thirty years. He leaves a wife, one son
and four daughters to mourn his loss
as well as large number of relatives
and friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
UNION CARPENTERS WIN.
Strike at Mason City Settled BY Grant
ing Demands Of Mon.

Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City. April s.-The strike
among carpenters of this city has been
adjusted. The Des Moines men who
were at work on the Odd Fellows
Home who quit on account OF sympa-
thy with their home troubles. settled on
the Des Moines basis OF 80 cents per
hour Those who had quit on the opera
house resumed work at 40 cents per
hours. This Is what the men demanded
before they went out. 1t was a victory
for the union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
Root and Herb Medicines

which are natures cure. for disease
are not only more reliable and harm
less than drugs but modern science
has never been able to improve upon
them.
Many tons of roots and herbs are
used annually in the manufacture Of
Lydia E. PinIlhan's Vegetable Com
pound, which is known from ocean to
ocean as the standard remedy for fe-
male ills.
No sick woman will do justice to
herself until she has tried it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
WOMEN RIVAL CANDIDATES.
Miss Blanche Stoddard's Re. election as
Superintendent Of Hardin Opposed.

Special to Times Republican,.
Iowa Falls, April S.-A feminine
feature has been added to the primary
campaign in this county by the an
nouncement that Miss Blanche Stod-
dard. of this city, would enter the race
for the republican nomination for
county superintendent of schools. Her
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
TABLETS CAUSE HAsv's DEATH.
Child Climbs to Shelf and Secures
Stryehnine pills.

Special to s-Republican.
Scranton. April S.-A shocking acct
dent occurred at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Anderson. a few miles
southeast Of town, Friday evening about
6 o'clock. Their little child climbed up
to shelf on which Mrs. Anderson had
some medicine and ate some strych-
nine tablets. The little one lived only
a short time and the parents are pros
trated with grief.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-08
FIVE BRIDGES; WRECKED.
High Waters and leo Gorses Destroy
Bridges in Sac County.

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City, April s-As result of the
high water and ice cakes five bridges
in Sac county went out. One was the
new steel bridge in Coon Valley town
ship. The bridge near the old Gideon
DeCamp place is entirely out. *
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-31
ALIAS SUMMONS

In the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial
District of the State of Montana, in and for
the County of Valley.
ALMlNA PLAYFORD, Plaintiff
Marion 2. PLAYFoRD, Defendant, Summons
The State of Montana sends greeting to the above
named defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer the COM
plant in this action which is filed in the office of
the clerk of this court, copy OF which is here
with served upon you in the county wherein you
reside, and to file your answer and serve a copy
thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney within
twenty days after the service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service: aud in case of
your failure to appear or answer Judgment will
be taken against you for.the relief demanded in
the complaint. -.
This action is brought to obtain a Judgment
that the bonds of matrlmony existing between
the plaintiff and defendant be dissolved, and a
divorce decreed according to the statutes in such
case made and provided; upon the ground, that
the defendant for more than one year last past
has willfully neglected and failed to provide fol
| the plaintiff the common necessares OF NE pc
cause of his idlendss and profligacy as will fully
appear by the verified complaint filed herein tc
which reference is hereby made.
| Witness my hand and the seal of this court
this fourth day Of October. 1912.
| [SEAL1 u. BEEpE. C,srk.
John A. Tressler. Attorney for the Plaintiff.
Malta Montana.