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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
LOCAL MARKETS.

erices Paid TO Farmers by Marshsll'
town Msrchante.
The following prices are quoted BY
Narshalltown dealers for the different
varieties Of farmers provisions. grain.
produce. and hides. tallow. wool. pelta.
and skins.
REYNOLDS & Sheldon quote the fol-
lowing prices in trade until further no.
tice:
Butter-25.
Eggs-16.
GRAINS.
Benedict Flour and Feed Co. win pay
the following prices at their place Of
business III t;::.s :!!y:
eCorn-65.
Oats-42.
HIDES. FUR AND WOOL
H. Willard. Son s. Co, quote tho
following prices:
Green hides cents.
Horse hides. large-s2.s0013.oo.
No. 1 tallow-5 cents.
Medium wool-20922.
Coarse wool-1s to II cents.
Fine wool-15 to Is cents.
Western and territory-14 to 10
cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
NEW {. q. W. CASHIER.

e. A. esrtheIs o. Reinhsok Named Tor
Petition Asro.
T. A. Bertholf Of Reinbeck today
assumed the dutieS Of cashier At the
Chicago Great Western freight office.
succeeding 3. Fl. Smullih Of Chicago,
who has been filling the position tenn
porarily until permanent man could
be secured. Mr.. Bertholf has been at
Reinbeck four years as first trick oper-
ator for the Great Western. He is
also musician. a trombone player,
and has been playing with the Rein
beck band. At Reinbeck also he was
captain of the Boy Scouts Of that
place
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
SMITH BEATS STEVENS.
Wins Match in semi-Eins,s Of Ten,

Wins Match in semi-Finals Of Tennis
Tourney in Straight Sets.
Smith beat Stevens in two straight
sets in the next to the last match Of
the semi-finals Of the singles for the
city tennis championship on the Wood
court Friday evening. Smith won the
first set 60. and the second SIS. Smith
had the second set all but one with a
score Of games Of to 1. when Stevens
hraced and took four straight games,
making the score Of games ALL By
som plays Smith. and Skartvedt plays
the winner OF the Smith Dyson match
for the championship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
Demand Tor opsn Publicity.

Publicity. like almost everything else,
can oe actual or nominal, open or
masked. In the effort to place re-
sponsibility for editorial and advertis-
ing policies Of American newspapers
and periodicals. censors of contem-
porary journalism are keeping this fact
In mind. Better than complete ignor.
ance Of ownership is partial disclosure:
and better than tolerating retreat be-
hind dummies who wear masks is en-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
SELLS BIG PEARL.
The Willard Co. Disposss Of Valuable
Gem for e. 500

A fine profit on ar exquisite pearl
found recently in the Iowa river near
Iowa City by Little Big Bear, Mes
quake Indian At the Tama reserva-
ton, was realized today by H. Willard,
Son & Co Of this city when Charles
H. Hull disposed Of the pearl for $500
to W. L. Gardner, pearl buyer Of Le-
Claire. Mr.. Gardner saw an account
in the newspapers about Mr. Hill buy
ing the pearl and came here to see
IT Mr.. Hull held the value OF the pearl
at $500, and that prize was paid by
Mr. Gardner. Mr.. Hull paid $3.50 for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
Notice..

To whom it may concern: Tornado
policies Nos. 101 to 125 inclusive and
tornado Riders Nos. to Is inclusive. Of
the Northwestern National Insurance
Company, have been mislaid, lost or
stolen from the office OF J. w. Pursel &
Son, Of Marshalltown, Iowa. and this
IS to notify any person holding any or
all Of the above policies and riders
that same are void and of no effect.
Northwestern Underwriters Agency. J.
A. Rice special agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
y cheap aho.xer Rath.

Professor Refer, in the Southern
Agriculturist, tells how one boy made
a satisfactory shower bath:
'Recently saw an improvised bath
room that interested me greatly. A
college student had been enjoying the
shower baths at the gymnasium. and
when vacation came and he returned
to the. farm, the one thing he most
missed was the bath. He plunged at
once into the heavy work, and when
his first day ended, tired and sweaty,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
loea, Weather Record.

Seventy-seven and IS were the ex-
tremes Of temperature Friday. COM
pared with 60 and ~. the maximum
and minimum Thursday. At Z o'clock
this morning the temperature was IS,
the same as at the corresponding hour
Friday morning. A year ago Friday the
maximum was SO and the minimum go.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03

the pearl less than two weeks ago. Mr..
Gardner informed the Times Repub-
lican that he expected 70 geil the pearl
anywhere from $4,000 to $4,000. He
markets them In Paris and negotiates
with foreign buyers personally every
year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
start Parson.oe Monday.

The ground was staked out Friday
for the new rectory for st. Mary's
church which, when completed, Is to
cost $4,000 or $4,000. Excavating the
cellar will be begun Monday. The old
residence Of DR.. ]. J. Fitzpatrick has
been moved off the lot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
MRS. Foee TO BUILD HOME.
Former Taylor Township Woman vii
Erect $500 Dwaliino.

Erect $500 Dwelling.
The excavating has been begun on
the lot at North Tenth street for a
dwelling to cost about $500 for Mrs.
NJ. ]. Fogg, Of this city. The structure
will be two-story. seveneroom frame
cottage. modern in all Of its details.
Work will be begun at once. Mrs Fogg
is former Taylor township woman,
and the widow Of a former well-known
farmer Of north Of the city. She is now
making her home with Mrs. Catherine
Dickson, ITO West Main street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
sEMI-F,NALs PLAYED.
Mcconnell and Thayer Reach Finals
Golf Tournament,

WCNoNHolI aHo IHaJGT NEacN FJndIS II
Golf Tournament.
The semi finals OF the championship
flight of tho golf tournament being
played at the Country Club were FIN
ished Friday afternoon. They resulted
in Earl Mcconnell and G. r. Thayer
ainnin. their respective matches and
earning their way into the finals. Nc
Cornell beat l. .. Kemble up to
play. and Thayer won from Elderkir.
BcarGman up 3 to play. Thayer's
medal score was DOGGY for the fifteen
holes the match lasted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03

A work session Of the Ladies' Aid
Society OF the Friends church was held
ut the church Friday afternoon. The
time was devoted to quitting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
THE SUMMER HEALTH DRINK

Ho-eford's Acid Phosphate
A healthful, invigoreting and deli
cious tonic beverage--rnore cooling
and refreshing than lemonade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
Maize to Sewer Contra ctors.

on Aug. 20. 1912. at p. m. the city
of Hampton. Iowa. will let contract for
extension Of sewer system Write or
phone city clerk for further particu-
lars. w. H. Leckey. city clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-03
Poor oeorsA

She suffered, but she was Awfuliy
sweet, all tho same She went with
him az far as the front door when he
left, and said: George. are you CONF.
fng around next S-s-s-s-"
Il was unfortunate that the do1
happened to be lying on the steps and
heard her remark, for he chased George
half q mile before 1t occurred to him
that possibly mis- mistress was going
% say Sunday" instead Of "seiES
him.
Fathers Money.
A fool and the money his father
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14

he was under the haystack ras
asleep"
Ikey was quite near by this time Il
command the attention of the foul
children.
Let's mesmerize Goose-Grease,
yelled Jimmy. as he turned the stream
of water full upon him.
Frances. Lima and Billy clapped
their hands and laughed for joy.
With a terrified and angry shrek
their victim. dripping water at every
step, ran bowling by his tormentors
When he reached a safe distance he
turned around, shook a fist at them
and screamed back:
MY papa is going to have you al
arrested and locked up in the Gala
boose."
"Calaboose, nothing!" jeered Jimmy
You all the time wanting to put some
body in the calaboose cause they mes
merize you. You got to be mesmer.
lied cause it's in the Bible"
"A short, stout man, dressed in neat
black clothes. was coming toward
them.
"Oh, that's the major!" screamed
Billy delightedly. taking the hose and
squaring himself to greet his friend
OF the train, but Jimmy ierked 1t out
of his hand. before either of them no.
ticed him turning about. as If for
something forgotten.
You amt got the sense Of q one
eyed tadpole, Billy" he said. That's
Miss Minerva's beau. He's been low
ing her more'n a million years. My
mamma says he amt never going to
marry nobody tall 'thout he can get
Miss Minerva, and Miss Minerva she
just turns up her nose at anything
that wears pants. You better not
sprinkle him. He's been TO the war
and got his big toe shot off. He kilt
bout a million Injuns and Yankees
and he's name Major cause he's a
Confed'rit vetrun. He went to the
war when he amt but fourteen"
Did he have on long pants?" asked
Billy. Il call him Major Minerva"
GLADYS Maude's got the penny
skeeters," broke in Frances important
ly, fusslng. over her baby. land I'm
going to see Doctor Sanford. Don't
you think she looks pale. Jimmy?"
Pale. nothing" sneered the little
boy. Girls got to all time play their
dolls are sick. Nav; l don't know
nothing a tall bout your Gladys
Maude."
Lima gazed up the street.
THAT looks like Miss Minerva to
me way up yonder," she remarked. Il
think we had better get away from
here before she sees u.s."
Two little girls rolling doll buggies
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14
CHAPTER VI.
Successful Strategy.

| 81 have a present for YOU" said his
aunt, handing Billy long, rectangu-
lar package.
Thank you. ma'am," said her beam
ing nephew as he sat down on the
floor, all eager anticipation. and be-
gan to unite the string. His charm
ing, changeful face was bright and
happy again, but his expression be-
came one of indignant amaze as he
saw the contents Of the box.
What want with a doll?" he
asked angrily, II amt no girl"
Il think every little boy should
have a doll and learn to make
clothes for it, said Miss Minerva. Il
don't want you to be a great, rough
boy; | want you to be sweet and
gentle like little GIRL am going to
teach you how to sew and cook and
sweep, so you may grow up COM
fort to me-"
This was a gloomy forecast for the
little boy accustomed. as he had been.
to the freedom of a big plantation.
and he scowled darkly.
ME an Wilkes Booth Lincoln amt
never halter play with no dolls sence
Yves born" he replied sullenly. I'VE
goes in swimmin an plays baseball.
can knock a home-ruu an pitch a
curve an ketch a fly. Why don't
you gimme a baseball bat? already
got a ball what Admiral Farragut
gimme. An amt a-goin to be no
sissy neither. Lima an Frances plays
dolls, me an jimmy" he stopped in
sudden confusion.
Lima and Frances and James," eX-
claimed his aunt. What do you know
about them, William"
The child's face flushed. IL seen
'em this mornin'," he acknowledged.
Miss Minerva put hand on either
shoulder and looked straight into his
eyes.
William, who started that sprink-
ling this morning." she questioned.
sharply.
Billy flushed guiltily and lowered
his lids; but only for an instant Qlick-
ly recovering his composure he re-
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14

turned her gaze steadily and ignored
her question.
II see yo' beau too, Aunt Minerva"
he remarked TRANQUILITY.
1t was Miss Minerva this time who
lost her cCmposure, for her thin sal
low face became perfectly crimson.
MY beau?" she asked confusedly
Who put that nonsense into your
head?"
Jimmy show him to me-" he re.
piled jauntily, once more master of
the situation and in full realization
of the fact. why don't YOU marry
him, Aunt Minerva, SOS he could live
right here with us? An | could learn
him how 10 churn. spec he'd make
a beautiful churner. He sho' is a pref
ty little fat man." he continued fiat
teringly. AN dress? That beau was
jest dressed plumb up to the top
notch. | sho' would marry him If rs
you an not turn up my nose at him
cause he wears pants an you can
learn him how TO talk properer'n what
he do an ! betcher he'd jest nachelly
take TO a broom, an spec he amt
got nobody { all to show him how to
sew. An yo' all could get tho doctor
to fetch you little baby so he
wouldn't halter TO play with no doll.
| sho' wisht we had him here" ended
selfish Billy. "he could save me n
lot OF steps. An sho' would like 10
hear bout all them Injuus an Yam.
KEGS what he's killed"
Billys aunt was visibly en-
barrassed.
Tho persistent admiration q this.
her one lover. had been pleasing to
her, yet she had never been willing
to sacrifice her independence for the
cares and trials of matrimony. The
existing state of affairs between the
two was known to every one in the
small town. but such was Miss
Minerya's dignified aloofness that Bi!.
~ was the first person who had ever
dared to breach the subject to her.
sit down here. william" she com.
manded, and ! will read 10 you "
Tell ne a ta'e. he said. .ock,ue up
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14

fairly flew down the street and one
little boy quickly climbed to the top
of the dividing fence. From this sale
vantage point he shouted to Billy,
who was holding the nozzle of the
hose out of which poured stream or
water
You'd better turn that water of
cause Miss Minerals going to be
madder'n a green persimmon."
IL do know how to-" said Billy for
lornly You turnt it on"
Drop the hose and run to the n.y.
drant and twist that little thing at the
top" screamed Jimmy. You all time
got to perpose someping to get little
boys in trouble anyway" he added un-
generously.
You perposed this yo'self," de-
clared an indignant Billy. You said
Aunt Minerals so 'ligious she
wouldn't git mad
christian woman's can get just rs
mad as any other kind. declared the
other boy, sliding from his perch on
the fence and running across the lawn
to disappear behind his own front
steps.
Holding her skirts nearly up to her
knees Miss Minerva stepped gingerly
along TIE wet and muddy street I'LL!
she got to her gate, where her nep-
hew met her. looking little guilty.
but still holding his head up with that
characteristic. manly ar which was
so attractive.
William" she said stcrnly, Il sec
you have been getting into mischief.
and | feel It my duty to punish you.
so that you may learn to be trust
worthy. | said nothing TO you about
the hose because | did not think you
would know how to use 1t.
Billy remained silent He did not
want TO betray his little companions
of the morning. so he said nothing In
his own deferse.
Como with me into the house." con-
tinued his aunt. you must 60 to bed
at once"
But the child protested vigorously.
Don't make me go to ted in the
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14

lily, but I tell them of my good friend,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and that there will be no back
ache and bearing down pains for them if
they will take it as / have. am scarcely
ever without it in the house.
81 will say also that think there is
no better medicine to be found for young
girls. My eldest daughter has taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for painful periods and Irregular
ity, and it has helped her.
81 am always ready and willing to
speak a good word for Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. tell every
one meet that owe my health and
happiness to your wonderful medicine"
Mrs. j. G. JOHNSON, Scottville, Mich.
RID. 8.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and herbs,
contains no narcotics or harmful drugs,
and today holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for woman's ills
knOxyn
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14
CHAPTER VII.
Rabbits and other Eggs.

Billy was sitting in the swing jim
my crawled over the fence and joined
him.
Miss Cecilia's dyeing me some
Easter eggs" he said, "all blue and
pink and green and -elluh and every
kind they is; TOKEN her some of
our hens eggs and she Is going To fix
'em fer me an they'll be Just like
rabbits eggs; reckon I'll have bout
a million. I'll give you one" he added
generously.
II want morer one" declared Billy,
who was used 10 having tbA lions
share of everything.
You all time talking bout you
want more'n one egg" said Jimmy
You bout the stingiest Peter they
is. Amt you got no eggs? Get Miss
Minerva 10 give you some Of hers and
I'll take EN- over and ask Miss Co
CT IA To dye EN- for you cause you
siui 'qGa.ntcd with her yet"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14
Shot With a Knife.

Years ago in stock performance of
famous old melodrama, the villain.
Charles Wolcott, suddenly discovered
that he had left his revolver in the
dressing room. In much confusion. he
fumbled in his pocket and found
penknife which, he figured, would do
just as we'll for the bloody deed.
Imagine his CONSERVATION when, after
plunging the blade into the hero's
breast, that player failed to change
his lines and screamed at the top OF
his voice: Heaven forgive you! I'm
shot"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14

daytime. Aunt Minerva; me an
Wilkes Booth Lincoln amt never went
to bed in the daytime since we's born.
an | amt never fear tell of real
'ligious oman a-puttin' little boy in
bed fore it's dark; an ! amt never
a-going to NEEDLE with yo' ole hose
no mo-"
But Miss Minerva was obdurate.
and the little boy spent a miserable
hour between the sheets.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14
None for Him, Thank You.

Representatives Hughes and Ki1s
kead of New Jersey and Cravens Of As'
kansas, wits of the house. had jue
returned from the funeral of a col
league. They were discussing tbs
pomp and publicity of n congressional
funeral.
IL do not want such funeral, de
you. 'Gene?" said Mr.. Hughes TO Mr.
Kinkead.
NO. Billy, do not care to be pu,
away with so much display. What
about you. Benz" said Mr.. Kinkcad
turning to Mr.. Cravens.
81 don't want any funeral" respond
ed the southerner. dryly.--Washing
ton Correspondence in New Yorl
World.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14
New Commandment,

Senator Penrose, apropos or Presi-
dent Taft's anti-monopoly message.
said the other day, with a smile:
"In the past we were forbidden to
put our trust In riches, but now we
are forbidden also to put our riches
In trusts"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14
~ FRANCES BOYD CALHOUN
(Copyright. by Reilly & Brltton Coz

little pigs. He let me see 'em suck,
said Sam Lambs partner proudly.
Hes got a COW, too; she's got the
worrisimest horns ever was. ! be-
lieve she's steer anyway"
"Shucks," said the country boy. con.
temptuously. You do know a steer
when you see one; you can't milk no
steer"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14
MOTHER OF
LARGE FAMILY
Tells How She Keeps Her
Health Happiness For
Those Who Take
Her Advice.
Scottville, Mich. want to tell you
how much good Lydia E. Pinkham Veg

eCaDieCOInpOunu anu
Sanative Wash have
done me. l live on q
farm andhaveworked
very h ard. / arm
forty-five years old,
and am the mother
of thirteen children.
Many people think
it strange that / am
not broken down
with hard work and
the care of nv fam
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-03-14

A woman's idea of heaven is place
where every day is a bargain day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-27
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-27
CALMAR.
March 25. 1912.

10 !.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Toy of North
wood visited at the NJ. V. wager home
today.
N. H. Nelson of Charles City spent
Sunday at home. Forbes McRoberts
came down with him.
w. V. wager has returned home
from a two weeks trip.
The l.. A. S. met with Miss Mill
ward on Thursday.
Miss Carrie Olson is home from
her duties as teacher in Reinbeck,
Iowa.
Mrs. Huinker has returned from
Prairie du Chen.
The Boy Scouts met with Paul Ode
Thursday.
Theodore Lutz is on the sick list
VIII and Laura Gilmartin were in
Prairie du Chen last week
Mr.. Curry of Charles City was a
business visitor here last week.
Miss Dena Winger is home from
her duties as teacher in Reinbeck.
p. H. Kennedy of Lawler is in
town today, on business.
Mrs. Hurlbut of Waverly, who has
spent the winter with her son War
rem here, returned to her home on
Friday. Mrs. Hurlbut and Mrs. Nell
son accompanied her as far as
Charles City.
Mrs. Rebecka Reetz was a DEBORAH
visitor last week.
Laura Gilmartin will entertain the
Young Ladies Catholic Aid Society
Thursday.
Miss Alma Huber visited in Fort
Atkinson Saturday.
Mrs. Crandall mother and father
from Hawkeye visited her here this
week.
Revs. Wagner, Shultz, Tiltgen and
Barlow are assisting Father Brady in
devotional services this week.
Miss Minnie Christianson was a
DEBORAH visitor today.
Miss Anna Bauer will entertain
the Fireside Circle Wednesday.
Mrs. Ode entertained the Elites
this afternoon.
Mr.. Moen spent Sunday at home.
Beatrice Becker of Ossian spent
Saturday with her brother.
Mrs. Gilmartin visited in Austin
Saturday.
Miss Margaret Brekke of Ridge
way is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hop
perstad.
Mr.. Hopperstad visited in Ridge
way today.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hauber of
Ridgeway visited Mrs. Dubek today.
Mr. Ode went to Charles City to-
day.
Mrs. Ode entertained the Whist
Club Wednesday.
Miss Berndetta Hauber went to
her home near Ridgeway to spend
her vacation.
Libbie Hitler stopped off here Sat
urday on her way to Lime Springs.
Dena Olson returned from visit
in Lincoln, Neb last Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Koch was a DEBORAH
visitor today.
Helen Peterson entertained a few
of her friends this afternoon, the oc-
casion being her birthday.
DR.. Hennessy was a professional
caller in Spillville today.
Mrs. Bernatz and Mrs. Graf re-
turned from visit in the Twin
Cities on Wednesday,
Pete Graf and Theodore Johnson
were in Chicago last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Sobolik spent a
few days near Conover last week.
Frank Miller was up from Festina
today, on business.